Office Flip Flops with Francesca Zampaglione
By Francesca Zampaglione
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Office Flip Flops with Francesca ZampaglioneSep 01, 2021
102. How to Stay Employee(d)
Today's podcast episode peers through the lens of the employer and employee focused on cost free collaboration ideas that support the mission of any organization.
Katherine Daniel, SHRM-SCP, is the founder and principal of Montani Consulting, a human resources solutions firm for businesses ready to reach their peak. Before launching Montani, Katherine kick-started the HR division of one of the nation’s fastest-growing media companies. From a team of one, she quickly increased her crew to include 80+ employees and spearheaded people ops initiatives that led to top recognition for employee workplace satisfaction from Inc., Fortune, Entrepreneur, and many others.
Katherine generously shares multiple ways to retain top talent as an employer and how to stay employed as an employee.
Whether you're hiring, looking to retain top talent, or desire job stability, this episode is a bright light in an otherwise shaded venue.
To continue the conversation with Katherine, connect and follow her on LinkedIn, check out her website, Montani Consulting and while you're there, sign up for the newsletter.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 95: How to Raise a Business with Cate Heaman
Episode 19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are with Craig Loundas
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101. Steve Bollar on Standing Tall in Leadership
At 6'7" tall, Steve Bollar stands above the crowd, in fact, he stands tall! Steve gracefully shares his career path from teacher, to principal, to superintendent, to now speaking on the TEDx stage and training with and for the education industry.
In this interview, Steve shares the moment from his childhood that reminded him to stand tall and shares tips on how to overcome obstacles that define him as a top leader, speaker, and professional.
To continue the conversation with Steve, you can find him on LinkedIn, check out his website Stand Tall Steve, YouTube channel, and don't forget to check out his TEDx talk, Why Not Me?
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
92. Coach Dar on The Art of Bouncing Back
52. Living Selfless Leadership with Candida Seasock
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100. How to Be a Master Influencer
Shelly O'Donovan specializes in body language and speaks on the topic regularly. She is the CEO of Authentic Influence Group and a lecturer at The Wharton School . Shelly partners with pharma industry leaders to improve communication and increase productivity for their teams.
As stated in last week's episode with Shelly, Episode 99: Body Language: Truth & Lies, how we present ourselves really matters. In this episode, we focus on how we should use our voice to support our success.
In other words, putting our heads down and doing the hard work is one thing. Actually getting recognized for it is another. There are too many moving parts within any sized organization and so, it's up to us to raise our hands and speak up about the great work that we do.
To continue the conversation with Shelly, connect and follow her on LinkedIn, where she releases daily tips and check out her website, Authentic Influence Group.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 99: Body Language: Truth & Lies with Shelly O'Donovan
Episode 84: Who Drives Culture in an Organization with Sarah Armstrong
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99. Body Language: Truth & Lies
Shelly O'Donovan specializes in body language and speaks on the topic regularly. She is the CEO of Authentic Influence Group and a lecturer at The Wharton School . Shelly partners with pharma industry leaders to improve communication and increase productivity for their teams.
This episode speaks to the body language signals that we should be aware of within ourselves, as well as, nonverbal cues that alert us of others' behavior. When we're body aware, we can communicate better and understand the intentions of others, which is critical in building relationships.
To continue the conversation with Shelly, connect and follow her on LinkedIn, where she releases daily tips and check out her website, Authentic Influence Group.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 83: Calm Your Vegus Nerve for Anxiety with Ellyn Ito
Episode 51: Posture, Productivity, & Success with Efi Cohen
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98. How to Create Success Out of Chaos
Dr. Robyn Odegaard is known as the "The Mental MacGyver." She's authored three best selling books, presented on the TEDx stage and gets to work with executives, founders, celebrities, and athletes to help them create success out of chaos.
We discuss her masterful approach with her Five Point Paradigm model and provide examples of how to succeed when faced with challenges.
Dr. Robyn vulnerably shares her personal experience with one of the steps and acknowledges that there's always "work" to be done.
To continue the conversation with Dr. Robyn check out her website and connect with her on LinkedIn. And, check out her TEDx talk (It's only 6 minutes!): Creating Success Out of Chaos.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 70: Dr. Valerie Young on the Secrets of Imposter Syndrome
Episode 82: How Self Talk Affects You with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe
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97. Know Your Worth
Attorneys Kristen Goss and Sandy Boisrond speak authentically in their book: "Civility Wins: Find Your Peace While Taming the Beasts."
Along the path of creating their successful law practices, they were faced with frustration, challenges, and struggles. In the book, they share ways in which we can maintain confidence when faced with intimidating interactions.
Kristen and Sandy offer a collection of tools that we can use at work and in social situations so that we never forget that we are more than capable.
To continue the conversation with Kristen Goss, you can find her at KWG Law or Sandy Boisrond at Spectrum Law Florida. And don't forget to check out their book: Civility Wins: Find Your Peace While Taming the Beasts.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 23: Your Value: The Price is Always Right with Kirsten Toler
Episode 70: Dr. Valerie Young on the Secrets of Imposter Syndrome
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96. Peter Russell on How to Cultivate Success in Young Adults
Peter Russell is the CEO & Founder of Kindling, an online learning platform designed to help young adults develop the skills, tools, and mindset to thrive both personally and professionally.
Peter has 30 years of experience as a senior executive in advertising, sales, and marketing and has worked with some of the most powerful brands in the world, including 21 years at ESPN. He's had the great fortune of working for some of the most visionary minds in Corporate America, including Ted Turner, Bob Iger, and George Bodenheimer.
Kindling is the master of all master classes. The four pillars of the program embrace creating a career path, building a personal brand, master networking, and interviewing skills that help the candidate stand out.
To continue the conversation with Peter, visit Kindling , check out the home page where you can "Watch Our Trailer" and "A Look Inside." or fill out the contact form.
Just in case you missed them, here top success episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode #69: How to Introduce Yourself with Mimi Donaldson
Episode #52: Living Selfless Leadership with Candida Seasock
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95. How to Raise a Business
Cate Heaman is the Founder and CEO of Prelude Solutions. Prelude Solutions is a woman-owned telecommunications consulting company helping organizations explore options for optimizing current communication platforms. She and her team save organizations money and with a contingency based model it's a model meant for expansion and greatness.
Prelude has created a recession proof business model and they didn't just double in size because of the business model; Prelude created a culture that embraces the exchange between employee and employer. Prelude's Core Values unite individual goals with organizational goals, creating a unified approach to success.
Cate and the entire team at Prelude Solutions are blazing a trail of equanimity for all; by recognizing the importance of DEI and CSR initiatives, Prelude is giving back and showing others how to do the same.
To continue the conversation with Cate go to her website at Prelude Solutions.com or find her on LinkedIn.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here a couple of related episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 94: Why Does Organizational Culture Matter? with Angela Heyroth
Episode 84: Who Drives Culture in an Organization? with Sarah Armstrong
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94. Why Does Organizational Culture Matter?
Angela Heyroth is Founder & Principal of Talent Lifecycle Designs. As a talent experience architect, she partners with organizations to produce impactful programs and strategies across all aspects of the talent lifecycle.
Angela firmly believes that everything rises and falls in our businesses based on our people and our approach to them. She also believes that seeing business from a talent-centric lens changes everything.
It makes companies happy across the board; the people are happy doing their jobs and the owners and leaders are happy with the bottom line.
It just takes some curiosity, listening, and intention on creating a safe space for people.
To continue the conversation with Angela find her on LinkedIn or her website, Talent Lifecycle Designs .
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here a few top culture episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode #84: Who Drives Culture in an Organization? with Sarah Armstrong
Episode #64: Brad Aronson on Being a Kind Human
Episode #19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are with Craig Loundas (This episode is an oldie and goodie; it still ranks within the top 5 of all time).
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93. Positivity: Be a Coffee Bean
Mariangelica Alvarado is a business development professional who connects with people authentically, with her positivity and warmth. Her business success is built on her being honest and true to herself and sensitive to external factors that she can't control.
In listening to the episode, you will hear her story of the coffee bean and how she manages to maintain a positive mindset regardless of what's going on externally.
That's not to say that bad things don't happen. What it does say is that as long as we are aware of how we feel and we find a way to manage it, we will thrive.
To continue the conversation with Mariangelica, connect with her on LinkedIn .
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed them, here a couple of top positivity episodes from Office Flip Flops:
Episode 63: Self-talk: Shifting from Negative to Positive with Joe Dalton
Episode 28: Meeting Your Goals with Positivity with Henry G.
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92. Coach Dar on The Art of Bouncing Back
After suffering three strokes, the last leaving her without the ability to speak, Darleen "Coach Dar" Santore fought her way back and on today's episode, she shares her powerful message and principles that help others take back control; inspiring them to reach for their highest potential and then reach even higher.
Coach Dar blends science, psychology, leadership experience, and her personal mission in life to inspire greatness in everyone she meets.
To continue the conversation with Coach Dar, check out her website, follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram, and buy her book: "The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and In Life."
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out the following Office Flip Flops episode where one of my favorite takeaways was: Tell your inner critic to sit down and shut up! Keep getting up and keep trying because cumulatively, it’s going to get better.
Episode #38: Coaching Your Internal GPS with Grace Killelea
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91. Good News on the Economy?
Karl Maier is a recovered CPA with a degree and extensive experience in economics. He translates the impact that the economy has on our bottom lines with his new book, Surfing Economic Chaos. In his presentations, Karl shows companies how to become more profitable by finding opportunities amid the chaos of the current economy.
I don't know about you, but I was ready to hear Karl's wisdom and integrate some positive news into my day.
To continue the conversation with Karl, check out his website , connect with him on LinkedIn and don't forget to look for his new book: Surfing Economic Chaos, coming out in April 2023.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out the following Office Flip Flops episode. This episode reminds us to be grateful in our everyday lives. It's a kind reminder that we are safe in this current economy.
Episode #74: What are you grateful for?
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90. Rachel Luna on How to Journal Your Dreams to Reality
Rachel Luna is an advocate for supporting our dreams and bringing them to reality. In fact, she's proof positive that writing out your dreams is exactly how you achieve them. Rachel is a certified master neuroscience coach, former US Marine, and triple negative breast cancer survivor.
If you're not familiar with how journaling works, have no fear. In todays episode, Rachel shares her brilliant journal prompts available in her newly released book: "Permission to Offend: The Compassionate Guide for Living Unfiltered and Unafraid."
She embraces the belief in herself and shares that the game changes when you combine faith with the belief in yourself.
To continue the conversation with Rachel, check out her website, RachelLuna.biz, and get a copy of her book "Permission to Offend: The Compassionate Guide for Living Unfiltered and Unafraid." And, check out her podcast: Permission to Offend.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out the following Office Flip Flops episodes to support your inevitable success:
Episode 76: How to Master Your Success with Kelly Lynn Adams
Episode 25: The Success Mindset: Act As If with Christopher Mominey
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89. Can Networking Get You a Job?
When it comes to networking, Ryan Harbinson is a true professional and understands the importance of supporting others in their careers and businesses without expectation.
That's exactly how he's been able to change jobs from place to place, even industries, without a resume.
To continue the conversation with Ryan, you can find him on LinkedIn.
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out the following Office Flip Flops episodes that support your networking journey:
Episode #61: Networking: Be Memorable
Episode #69: How to Introduce Yourself
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88. Freedom from Stress
Timmy Gallagher is a performance and leadership coach with a mental fitness niche that’s really about presence and how it plays into your brain and your soul.
Timmy emphasizes that we have to make a deliberate attempt to take care of ourselves. The best part is that it doesn't take long. He emphasizes we can take 10-seconds at a time to turn off and tune in, just as long as it adds up to 15 minutes at the end of the day.
To quote Timmy, "Life becomes a creative experience when you choose to be quiet and still."
To continue the conversation with Timmy, you can find him on LinkedIn and don't forget to checkout his website .
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out Office Flip Flops Episode #73: Stress Less with Daily Retreats speaks to the importance of taking time out on daily basis.
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87. Organizing Your Life to Spark Joy
Amanda Jefferson is one of the world's first KonMari consultants.
She recently landed a spot on the TEDx stage where she challenged us to ruffle some feathers and declare the difference between what we "should" have in our closets as opposed to our must haves.
It's much more than cleaning out your space. It's about recognizing the ways we hold ourselves back starting with the things we have hanging in our closets and moving on from there.
Taking notice that we deserve to be surrounded by, and are worthy of, having everything (and everyone) that sparks joy, down to the socks we put on our feet.
In other words, it's a mindset shift. Shifting from doing something you were told to do to something else because intuitively, you know what lights you up. So, how do you let go? The closet is a great place to start.
To continue the conversation with Amanda and learn more about her, check out her website, her podcast "Good Enoughish," and her TEDx talk, The Unspoken and Outdated Rules Living in our Closets."
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, Episode #63: Self-Talk: Shifting from Negative to Positive is one of the top episodes of this show and might provide some inspiration as you're letting go of things that no longer serve you.
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86. Where Healing Begins
Beth DuPree, MD is a healer who chose to be a physician. She is an integrative medical physician who is board certified general surgeon and who specialized in diseases of the breast for the last twenty years of her career. As a surgeon with more than thirty-five years of experience, she realized that healing is truly her passion.
Her approach to health is one of "wholeness." In other words, she treats the whole person and not simply the disease and partners with her patients on their journey to healing.
The most important piece of what she's done with patients is the energetic connection that she makes with them to get them to the other side of health.
To continue the conversation with Beth and learn more about her, check out her website, where you can also send her a message on the contact page . And although we didn't mention this during the interview, check out her book "The Healing Consciousness: A Doctor's Journey to Healing."
PODCAST RESOURCES
Just in case you missed it, check out my interview with Ellyn Ito, CEO and Co-Founder of Innerstill : Episode #83: Calm Your Vagus Nerve for Anxiety . Beth is the Co-Founder and serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Innerstill.
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85. What is a Death Doula?
Jill McClennen is a Death Doula and if you're familiar with hospice care, you'll understand the importance of having guides like Jill in your space as your loved ones are transitioning.
In this episode, we focus on the importance of keeping the end in mind so that we can have the freedom to enjoy the our lives. Whether it's your journey or understanding the end of life for someone close to you, it's important to get clear on the details of the final wishes.
To continue the conversation with Jill, check out her website, Instagram, or listen to her podcast: Seeing Death Clearly.
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84. Who Drives Culture in an Organization?
Sarah Armstrong, CPA is a natural born leader. In fact, I knew from the very first moment I met her that she was going to be successful. That was 30 years ago.
In this episode, Sarah provides a number of refreshing ways to lead no matter what level you are and how important culture is in the workplace today.
There are several golden nuggets of her wisdom that you might want to listen to this episode again.
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83. Calm Your Vagus Nerve for Anxiety
Ellyn Ito is the CEO and Co-Founder of Innerstill. As a serial entrepreneur, Ellyn is on a mission to help us manage our anxiety by bringing attention to the vagus nerve.
If you've never heard of it, look out because you will now notice it everywhere. The vagus nerve is the longest collection of nerves that run from our brain to our abdomen and is responsible for our mood, digestion, and heart rate to name a few.
When we're in a state of stress, it gets activated and this stress state brings on feelings of anxiety, our muscles tense, and our heart beats faster.
The work that Ellyn and her company are doing helps inspire our bodies to heal from within and I truly feel that this is the right time, right place moments.
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82. How Self Talk Affects You
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe released her book "Speak Kindly, You're Listening" this past fall. She is a strategic leadership and workplace-culture consultant and on this week's show, she shares concrete ways for us to start being kinder to ourselves so that in turn, we can be kinder to others.
This week, you can look forward to us breaking down the topic of negative self talk and providing ways to defend yourself from yourself.
To continue the conversation with Jessica, you can find her on LinkedIn, check out her website, or check out her book: "Speak Kindly, You're Listening"
PODCAST RESOURCES: Tune into last week's episode with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe: Self-Talk: Speak Kindly
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81. Self-Talk: Speak Kindly
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe released her book "Speak Kindly, You're Listening" this past fall. She is a strategic leadership and workplace-culture consultant.
Jessica works with entrepreneurs, business leaders and c-suite executives to develop leadership skills that improve team culture.
To continue the conversation with Jessica, you can find her on LinkedIn , check out her website , or check out her book: "Speak Kindly, You're Listening"
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80. How to Hire with Vision
Welby Broaddus was born vision impaired and is legally blind. Too many times, he was told that he couldn't do certain things because of his impairment and yet today, he is a business owner and someone who gives back.
His book "Leading Blind Without Vision: The Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Vision Impaired" guides us to a community that is talented and all too often overlooked.
To continue the conversation with Welby , check out his website, where you can fill out the contact form or connect with him on LinkedIn.
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79. Positivity, Self-love, & Mental Health
This episode is dedicated to you, the listeners.
It is a compilation of clips from the top three episodes that made it for you.
It came as no surprise to me for we can all use more positivity, self-love, and further understand the importance of mental health.
CHALLENGE: As you think about next year, for one moment, put aside the things that you want and think about the feeling that you want. Decide how you want to feel in 2023 and reverse engineer how to get there. In other words, begin with the end in mind.
PODCAST RESOURCES:
Episode #28: Meeting Your Goals with Positivity
Episode #55: Unfiltered: John Murray on Self-love & Selfies
Episode #29: From Shame to Stardom
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78. How to Have a Positive Mindset
Henry G . has a podcast of his own called The Positive Mindset . It's a top podcast in the world and that's no surprise to me. With all that's going on, we can all use a daily dose of positivity.
Henry has a simple approach for us to dream our best dreams and have them come true. He breaks it down in this episode and it's as simple as picking up a pen and putting it to paper.
To continue the conversation with Henry, check out his Instagram profile and send him a DM. Check out his incredibly successful podcast, The Positive Mindset.
PODCAST RESOURCES: Previous episodes with Henry G: Episode #58: Leading with Positivity and Gratitude and Episode #28: Meeting Your Goals with Positivity.
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77. How does compassion fit in the workplace?
Angela Dash, PhD, PCC (she/her) is a the founder and president of The Pace Institute, LLC, with 23 years of leadership experience. She works with individuals and organizations from diverse industries, communities and geographical locations as an advisor, coach, facilitator, trainer and conflict management consultant.
Angela's mission is to support others in learning, growth, and intentional change all while leveraging compassion and provoking thought-partnership. She supports and challenges individuals and organizations in strengthening their relationships and setting the course in times of conflict, change and opportunity.
To continue the conversation with Angela , check out her website and see all the great things she has to offer.
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76. How to Master Your Success
Kelly Lynn Adams, is an award winning executive business & life coach and international speaker who shares ways in which we can master our celebration of success throughout the entire year.
She offers ways that have proven her and others success and now, we get to create a level of success that perhaps we once thought unfathomable.
To continue the conversation with Kelly, check out her website and see all the great things she has to offer.
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75. How to Change the Story
Barbara Churchill is a serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and international speaker who specializes in executive presence and imposter syndrome. She shares sage advice on how to treat mental chatter.
From imagined catastrophes like picturing a loved one lying in a ditch after crashing their car when they don’t come home on time to play-by-play interpretations of others’ behavior, we are expert storytellers, quick to fill in the blanks in our mental movie.
Unfortunately, all too often our behavior is determined by these stories that are just made up, which trigger needless angst.
Tune in to my conversation with Barbara and learn how to take your power back and live your life with less stress.
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74. What are you grateful for?
As we officially commence the holiday season for 2022, I've compiled a gratitude series with podcast listeners, guests, family and friends and asked them to share what's on their hearts. Listen in to this episode and lean in to the feeling of gratitude any day or every day. Put in on a loop and listen to all the great moments of gratitude.
Typically, I round up the episodes with the "Top 3" takeaways. With today's episode, I challenge you, the listener to think of three things that you're grateful for today and repeat this exercise, tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that.
Episode Resource: 2021 Gratitude Episode
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73. Stress Less with Daily Retreats
Bob Butera created and started the Yoga Life Institute . His mission is clear and his message strong and if you think that this message doesn't apply to you, I ask you to consider this: Could you use less stress in your life?
I bet you could and with that, I offer an episode that speaks to yoga in a different light. A perspective that suggests that we allow ourselves to let go and go on our own daily retreat, even if it's only for five minutes per day.
You don't want to miss this one.
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PODCAST RESOURCE: Episode #43: Danny Bader on Embracing Life, Vision, & A.M. Smiles
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72. How to Heal Your Heart After Loss
Debra Driscoll lives in the Caribbean and travels the world guiding and assisting others with their "big life loss."
For me, and after you listen to this episode, you will understand why Deb is rebranding the word loss. Loss is about losing a loved one and can also be about other losses that we experience in life like jobs, homes, and relationships.
Deb shares her big life loss that will break your heart just hearing it. After her experience as she describes as "tough terrain," she was able to turn herself around and mend the broken pieces of her heart with joy.
With a little scaffolding and an open mind, Deb now serves us with the tools we can use to heal too.
You don't want to miss this one.
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71. Encouragement: How to Improve Culture
Dale Power, is on a mission to rebrand the word encouragement with her company, The Encouragement Project.
As Dale kindly shares, encouragement works hand-in-hand with creating an environment of connectedness, appreciation, engagement, and a sense of belonging.
It's how we pay attention to others, what we say with our words, and how we listen.
This is exactly what the world needs today. Organizations are yearning to create a culture that keeps their employees engaged and on-board.
Tune in to the podcast to hear how Dale uses what she calls "tiny experiments" that help us become more aware.
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70. Dr. Valerie Young: The Secrets of Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Valerie Young is widely recognized as the foremost expert on impostor syndrome. In addition to speaking at over 100 universities in the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and the UK including Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford -- she’s spoken at such diverse organizations as Pfizer, Google, Hello Fresh, the National Cancer Institute, and NASA.
Valerie is author of the award-winning book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It with Random House which has been reprinted in 5 languages.
And her advice has been cited on BBC radio and in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, and other popular and business publications around the world.
To continue the conversation with Valerie and learn more about imposter syndrome, view her TED talk, check out her website, and social media accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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69. How to Introduce Yourself
Mimi Donaldson, is a superstar in the speaking business, keynoting with celebrities for audiences of thousands. She has spoken for many of the Fortune 500 and taught leadership at Harvard University.
As a professional speaker coach she works with people like you and I and prepares us for an audience of one or thousands, including the prestigious TEDx stage.
It's more than an elevator pitch, my friends, and whether you're working for yourself, for someone else, or living your best life, we can all use a coaching boost to present our best selves.
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68. You are HERE
Everyone deserves happiness and I think the hardest part of life is simply believing that we deserve it.
And sometimes it's easier to list things that we're unhappy about rather than list things that make us genuinely happy.
My podcast guest today, Jule Kim and I discuss this very tough question and how it takes time to figure it out.
We have to understand where we are in life before we can move forward.
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67. Self Care: How to Resolve Burnout
Jen Thomas was in the corporate world when she experienced overwhelming feelings of burnout. Corporate burnout is real and her story is one of resilience and confidence.
Jen defines the worst time of her life to be the best thing that ever happened to her. She knew she was the only one who could make a change and that no one else could do it for her.
And now, as a coach she guides others in their transformation overcoming feelings of depression, anxiety and overwhelm, to name a few.
To continue the conversation with Jen, connect with her on LinkedIn, her Facebook group, Instagram, watch her TED talk, and don't forget, the free (and early!) access to a chapter in her book Nature's Wisdom.
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66. Cheryl Ecton on Being on the Edge with Kindness
Cheryl Ecton is on a mission to inspire and motivate people by helping them realize that everyone has daily choices that not only impact their lives now, but also in the future.
At one point in her life, Cheryl was faced with an overwhelming amount of adversity. With an impending divorce and a sick child that required multiple surgeries, Cheryl wouldn't give up; she had a family and employees that relied on her.
She shares her story with authenticity and warmth and reminds us that we are not alone in our journeys.
You don't want to miss this one.
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65. Lu Ann Cahn on Getting Unstuck with Karmic Givebacks
Raise your hand if you've ever felt stuck in your life.
Believe it or not, getting unstuck from a bad day is closer than you think.
Lu Ann Cahn, eight time Emmy award winner, two time cancer survivor, first time grandmother, Director of Career Services for the Klein College of Media & Communication is my guest today.
In her book, "I Dare Me" Lu Ann tried something new for 365 days to get her unstuck. Her inspirational work guides us to think about the little things that can make a big impact in others' lives.
As she mentions in the episode, she wears many hats which allows us to realize that small acts of kindness are available for us every day.
To continue the conversation with Lu Ann, check out her website or send her an email at LuAnn@LuAnnCahn.com and share your first time experience or karmic give back story.
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64. Brad Aronson on Being a Kind Human
Brad Aronson is the author of Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time and while he is local to the Philadelphia area, his book has touched people nationwide.
His book speaks to kindness over and over again and is an accumulation of stories of people who have performed kind acts.
When you lift others you have the chance to lift yourself, creating a circular motion of happiness. Their smile makes you smile; your smile makes them smile and just like that, you've done something.
Try it. The next time you're walking down the street, smile at someone and watch how great you feel when they smile back.
In this episode, Brad shares stories that you can not only visualize, but that you can feel.
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63. Self Talk: Shifting from Negative to Positive
Joe Dalton shares ways on how we can build ourselves up and keep our mindset in a good place.
Joe is a business consultant, coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and chairman of Dublin south FM radio show, which has helped him shape and understand his life and build his curiosity for it.
Joe's messages are universal, which is why it's really cool that wherever you are in the world, damaging self-talk has no place in this world.
To continue the conversation with Joe, you can find him on LinkedIn, check out his radio show, and his website. And don't forget to check out his TED Talk: Becoming Consciously Aware.
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62. Family: The Most Important Thing
Gerry Lantz tells stories with his company, Stories That Work, a branding and marketing communications consultancy and he believes that story tools and techniques drive messaging unlike any other.
And, as is par for the course, Gerry shares a story with us today; his story. A story that changed his life and one that allows us to consider removing stress from our lives.
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61. Networking: Be Memorable
How many times have you met someone whether virtually or in person and struggled to remember their name?
Better yet, how can we support our personal brand when we're introducing ourselves so that we're memorable to others?
Today's guest, Liz Findlay and I discuss how she went from working in corporate to entrepreneurship and creating a memorable brand on her own.
Liz provides multi-faceted healing for people and animals. She was not only tasked with creating a brand, but she was also tasked with reinventing and presenting herself to others in a way that people not only remembered her but also how she can help them.
With the uptick of live events and socializing these days, Liz provides us with great tips to help us brush off any socializing dust that may have accumulated over the past few years.
To continue the conversation with Liz, check out her website. Liz also has a podcast and I was fortunate to be on her show! Check out Liz's podcast with me HERE.
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60. You Matter, Part 2
Cheryl Rice is a leadership coach, author, and TEDx speaker who works with women who want to be leaders in their own lives.
She's also a social entrepreneur who started a global kindness and connection movement in 2016 called the "YOU MATTER Marathon: No Running Required."
It's the best marathon you’ll ever run.
She never imagined she was going to start a movement and yet, it’s the most essential message of our time.
To continue the conversation with Cheryl, you can connect with her on LinkedIn, checkout her website, watch her You Matter TED talk, and don't forget to order your very own set of (FREE) YOU MATTER cards, HERE and join the Facebook group to tell your very own "YOU MATTER" story.
PODCAST RESOURCES:
Episode #59: You Matter, Part 1 with Cheryl Rice
Episode #56: The Power of Talking with Strangers with Craig Loundas.
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59. You Matter, Part 1
Did you ever stop to think about why people come into your life a second time?
I often wonder about this as people reappear in my life. Is there a life lesson that I missed the first time? Or, is it just a really great coincidence and we can help each other.
Cheryl Rice is one of those people and am thrilled that she's back in my life. She has so much to offer the world that I split my time with her over two episodes.
Cheryl is a local hero who has a world presence now with her You Matter Marathon (more on that next week!) I knew her when she was just getting started with this movement and thrilled at how far she's come.
While Cheryl's work is focused on coaching and guiding women, today's episode is meant for all humans. Self-care does not discriminate based on gender and as such, Cheryl's wisdom is universal.
To continue the conversation with Cheryl, you can connect with her on LinkedIn, checkout her website, or view her amazing TED talk.
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58. Leading with Positivity & Gratitude
Henry G. is back on the show and he is a master of positivity; don't take my word for it -- take the rest of the world's opinion: Henry G. is ranked #9 in the USA and #6 in the UK chart in "Top Education" category for his podcast "The Positive Mindset."
Henry reminds us that positivity is a practice and how especially important it is to remember this when things get harder than we want.
Check out Henry's amazing podcast "The Positive Mindset" to hear his daily dose of positivity.
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57. Finding Success in Failure
Jaclyn Gallo life coach, author and TEDx speaker is passionate about helping people create lives that they genuinely love. She firmly believes that we all deserve to feel excited when we wake up in the morning.
Hear Jaclyn's story of resilience and how she turned her reflections to support the lives and career paths of others.
To continue the conversation with Jaclyn, check out her website , her Instagram profile or her TEDx Talk: The Simple Formula that Builds Courage.
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56. The Power of Talking with Strangers
Today's episode is about going against something we were taught as kids and talking with strangers. Putting our cell phones down, looking up, and taking an interest in someone else, either virtually or in person.
Craig Loundas, Associate Vice President Penn Medicine Experience at Penn Medicine, shares how he found happiness while walking his dog and making small talk with a neighbor.
To continue the conversation with Craig, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
PODCAST RESOURCES:
The Atlantic: Why We Should Talk to Strangers
Episode #19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are with Craig Loundas
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55. Unfiltered: John Murray on Self-love & Selfies
John Murray, Positive Self-Image Educator and Headshot Photographer, is today's podcast guest.
Sharing stages with people like Deepak Chopra, Marshall Goldsmith & Kingsley Aikins, John travels the world and shows how we have a "gap" between how we think we look and what we think the rest of the world expects us to look like.
The aim of John's work is to close this "gap."
He shares his personal story with vulnerability and reminds us that when we tap into our "selves" we can begin to live our dream lives.
To continue the conversation with John you can check out his LinkedIn profile, visit his website, or find him on Oxygean, the new social media app.
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54. Stress, Self-Awareness, & Coffee
Jessica Harrington is a stress management and self-love coach and she speaks to us today about coffee.
Yes, coffee.
Well, not just about coffee but how coffee fits right in with how to better manage our stress.
It's just a matter of paying attention.
This takes practice, my friends, and being able to practice awareness is the best practice we get at taking better care of ourselves.
You don't want to miss this one.
To continue the conversation with Jessica, you can follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out her website.
And if you want to support Jessica's incredible mission to fight suicide, here's the fund raising link: American Foundation Suicide Prevention Fundraiser and be a part of helping them meet their $2,000 goal or you can join the walk!
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53. Culture, Mental Health & Stepping Into Your Power
One year ago today, I hit "publish" on the trailer for my podcast.
It's been such a fun ride and I'm so very grateful for all of you and your support.
It's no surprise to me that the top three topics relate to mental health, culture, and of course, my personal favorite, stepping into your power.
I also talk about my "fake commute" and what brought me to create a podcast of my very own.
The top episodes are listed below and are the best of the best. I extracted short clips from each episode. So, rather than highlight three takeaways, I leave you with a challenge for the week:
CHALLENGE: We’re half-way through the year, use this time to review how far you’ve come not just in the past six-months but also the past year. Celebrate yourself and your successes. Looking how far you’ve come is a key part to our growth – as individuals in our professional lives and our personal pursuits. Even if what you’re doing is really hard – it’s great to pause and look back. It's time to CELEBRATE!!
PODCAST RESOURCES:
Episode #19: Culture: Meet People where They Are with Craig Loundas
Episode #2: Step into Your Power: Dress for Your Audience with Cate Heaman
Episode #20: Mental Health: Let's Talk About It with Lauren Welkie
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52. Living Selfless Leadership
We don't talk about servant leadership enough; the importance of it all and how lifting others is truly how we lift ourselves.
I've had the honor to interview incredible guests this past year and I approached this interview differently.
I asked my guest: "What do you see missing in leadership today?"
Candida (Toccia) Seasock is a priceless gem and the finest example of selfless leadership. She's created a life journey unlike any other; guiding, leading and supporting everyone in her path.
And, after 55 years you would think that she would be calling it a wrap.
Quite the opposite, my friends; she's going for her PhD.
To continue the conversation with Candida, you can find her on her LinkedIn profile, where you'll see her limitless generosity.
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51. Posture, Productivity, & Success
How are you seated right now? Are you leaning on your desk or hunched over your phone?
Did you know that how you're seated can cause your body to fatigue a lot earlier in the day, essentially decreasing productivity?
Efrat Cohen, Owner of ProPostureUs shares why it's important to pay attention to your posture to avoid fatigue, discomfort, and pain.
Perhaps you haven't thought about how important your posture is until one day you feel pain in your wrist, neck or back and just thought that you were getting "too old for this." Well, perhaps we can now try something different and shift our perspective.
To continue the conversation with Efi and to learn more about her check out her website or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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50. Understanding Cultural Humility
Chantelle Fitzgerald, is the Owner of Mindset Strategies, a leadership development firm that focuses on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) and she enlightens us today about the importance of cultural humility.
Chantelle shares ways that we can embrace other cultures individually and at the corporate level and it's not as difficult as you may think.
It just takes looking at something or someone as if it's the first time.
It's an invitation to do better and as Maya Angelou once said "...when you know better, you do better."
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49. Like Spinach in Your Teeth
If you had spinach in your teeth, would you want someone to tell you? Of course you would.
Here's the real question, though: Would you return the favor?
Let's take it one step further: If someone was getting the wrong kind of attention at work, would you let them know?
You may recognize today's guest -- Joyel Crawford. She was on the show last week and she's back today to share her personal Office Flip Flop story.
Joyel and I discuss the (one) time she was written up for inappropriate "attire" and how simple it could have been for someone to just tell her.
You don't want to miss this one.
To continue the conversation with Joyel and to learn more about her, check out her TEDx talk and her website.
PODCAST RESOURCE: Episode #48: Embracing Your Authenticity
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48. Embracing Your Authenticity
Joyel Crawford grows leaders for a living with her company Crawford Leadership Strategies.
Joyel embraced her journey with alopecia areata and most recently shared it on the TEDx stage.
She paid attention to the fire within and her calling to talk publicly about her private story. By paying attention to her message, she embraced her authenticity, which ultimately led her to feel more confident.
Isn't that interesting? We often hide behind our stories and yet when we embrace and share our authenticity, it helps us become more confident.
To continue the conversation with Joyel and to learn more about her, check out her TEDx talk and her website.
(Please note that as of the date of this episode release, the TEDx link for Joyel's conversation is not yet public -- that's how fresh her appearance is. I will update the show notes within the podcast app. Please check back and don't miss her amazing presentation on the TEDx stage!)
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47. Fighting for What You Want
Jennifer Lynn Robinson, CEO of Purposeful Networking, is a resilience connoisseur. In 2008, she was involved in a near-death accident and has had to reinvent herself several times.
Her TEDx talk speaks to getting back in the ring -- she uses boxing as a metaphor and that's what grounds her. It's a beautiful story of resilience and determination.
Time after time after time she was told to try something new, to reconsider something else, to move on.
Jennifer's story is not about rolling with the punches. It's about creating a life on purpose.
You don't want to miss this one.
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46. Mental Health: A Me Problem?, Part 2
May is mental health awareness month and today's podcast guest, Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a mental health expert.
Today's episode is part 2 (Link to Episode #45, Part 1) of my time with Dr. Shahana. She is a master at blending her personal story and the resulting shame, denial, and mental health challenges with her professional background.
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a professional speaker and lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers. Much of Dr. Shahana's career is focused on those struggling with their mental health.
To continue the conversation with Dr. Shahana Alibhai, you can connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, check out her website or take her quiz. You can check out her TEDx talk, "Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health."
Podcast Resources: Episode #20: Mental Health: Let's Talk About It and Episode #29: From Shame to Stardom
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45. Mental Health: A Me Problem?, Part 1
May is mental health month and today's podcast guest, Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a mental health expert.
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a professional speaker and lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers. Much of Dr. Shahana's career is focused on those struggling with their mental health.
Our conversation was so good that I didn't want it to stop, so I created two episodes. Today's episode is part 1 of my time with Dr. Shahana. She is a master at blending her personal story and the resulting shame, denial, and mental health challenges with her professional background.
To continue the conversation with Dr. Shahana Alibhai, you can connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, check out her website or take her quiz. You can check out her TEDx talk, "Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health."
Podcast Resources: Episode #20: Mental Health: Let's Talk About It and Episode #29: From Shame to Stardom
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44. Wearing Your Authentic Crown
Demetrica Todd's voice is as authoritative as it should be; she's been practicing law for 21 years, has served as a pubic defender, a prosecutor and now serves as a municipal court judge in three municipalities in Southern New Jersey.
Hear Demetrica's story of her very first interview, how she was asked to change her appearance, and how she responded.
We discuss The Crown Act, which is the law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination. You can learn more about The Crown Act on the Official Website.
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43. Danny Bader on Embracing Life, Vision, & A.M. Smiles
If you've ever wondered about what happens to you when you pass, today's guest, Danny Bader offers a story that just might provide the insight that you need to embrace life a little bit more today.
Danny's story is one of resilience and inspiration; one that defines his purpose and helps us to understand ours.
To learn more about Danny and his work, check out his website, buy one of his amazing books, or check out his TED talk.
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42. Facing Pandemic Pounds
Chris Fleck, is a great friend who, like many other people we know (and perhaps ourselves) gained weight in the past two plus years.
He's made up his mind that he's going to lose the weight and feel better about himself.
Hear his story and know that it has nothing to do with any fancy weight loss program, food, or shakes, just plain honesty.
You don't want to miss this one.
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41. The Universe Wants You to Succeed
Kurt Folcher has an incredible intention for helping others succeed first and knows, with absolute certainty, that this is how to make your dreams come true.
You see, although Kurt is an investment manager, his true investment is helping others to do well. He is indeed, a "Go-Giver" in every sense of the word. He reminds us in this episode to "...keep grinding, keep showing up, and keep helping people."
Now, you might think that when he speaks of the "universe" that it's too "woo-woo" or too far out there and I promise you, he provides proof that it's not.
You don't want to miss this one.
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40. Her Mission is Saving Lives
Meeting people like Mary Ciammetti helps me to understand that when we embrace something larger than ourselves, our mission and purpose become crystal clear.
Raise your hand if you remember the first time you had too much to drink. I'm sure you remember it well; I know I do--and I was lucky. I was lucky that I recovered. Imagine if you know of someone who didn't. Imagine if that person was your son.
Hear Mary's story and discover her lifesaving mission behind leading the Don't Stall Just Call and the CTC Wellness Foundation.
My podcast this week shines a light on how Mary and her team teach people something critical no one talks about: How to spot the signs of alcohol poisoning so they can make a call and save a life.
To continue the conversation with Mary, you can connect with her on LinkedIn, check out the Don't Stall Just Call website, and watch this informative YouTube video.
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39. Kindness: Meeting People Where They Are
Megan O'Donnell Patton, is a business strategist coach and consultant with ODA Strategy.
Megan, one of eight children, and her siblings lived in Seoul, South Korea, for four years, where their father worked for the Peace Corps. The early exposure to being overseas and living in a different culture helped her embody an open minded-approach with her work, her life and treating other people with kindness.
Now that's something.
To continue the conversation with Megan, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Podcast Resources:
Episode #19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are with Craig Loundas
Episode #27: The Pledge of Kindness
Episode #35: In Her Daughter's Memory, A Mission of Kindness with Dianne Grossman
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38. Coaching Your Internal GPS
Grace Killelea, CEO and Founder of The GKC Group, Author, "The Confidence Effect" and TEDx speaker took the leap, literally and figuratively, from a plane and lived out her "year of no fear" and over time created her path to success and a business of her own.
Grace reminds us that the words we use to describe ourselves should be chosen carefully and that we should write down the really good ones to serve as daily reminders of our worth.
You don't want to miss this one as it's chock full of mic drop moments...get your pen ready!
To continue the conversation with Grace, you can connect with her on LinkedIn and take a few minutes to watch her awesome TEDx Talk: Making the Jump: A Year of No Fear.
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37. Finding Harmony with Boundaries
Hala Schawaf Barson, CEO and Co-Founder of VoIP Doctors, a woman-owned telecommunications company that helps organizations leverage communications technology for on-site, remote, and hybrid-work environments, tells us her story of success.
Hala shares her brave path from corporate to entrepreneurship and her tips in staying grounded in her mission.
To continue the conversation with Hala, you can connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Podcast Resources: Episode #30: Health = Wealth with Steve Cooper.
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36. The Confidence Code
Sarah Cornwell, Owner and Designer of Sarah Cornwell Jewelry, a hand-made jewelry line located in Doylestown, PA is our guest today.
In the 12 years of building her business, Sarah received negative responses that initially crushed her. Find out how she thrived through this.
She leans in to the importance of maintaining a brand when building a business, using confidence to succeed.
To continue the conversation with Sarah, you can visit her website, Sarah Cornwell Jewelry, or Instagram and Facebook.
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35. In Her Daughter's Memory, A Mission of Kindness
Dianne Grossman, founder of Mallory's Army Foundation, or as Dianne humbly mentions, the Foundation that found her, is today's guest.
Mallory’s Army was formed in July of 2017, after the tragic, unforeseen death of of her daughter, Mallory Rose Grossman. At the precious age of 12, Mallory took her life after months of bullying at school and online.
Dianne and her husband, Seth, created a Foundation that was only the beginning of their mission to end bullying. They championed a state law that was just signed by Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey on January 10th of this year, which improves protection for students by increasing penalties for parents and guardians. This law also mandates school districts to strengthen bully-prevention policies.
Mallory's story has been documented in a film and you can watch the Trailer for Mallory, the movie for suicide awareness or purchase Mallory the movie on Amazon or Apple iTunes.
Dianne and Seth hope to reach people all over the world and that their journey acts as a reminder to always be a positive force, standing up against bullying.
Now that's really something.
To continue the conversation with Dianne, you can contact her at Mallory's Army website contact page and if you would like to support Mallory's Army, you can make a donation and purchase something at Mallory's Army website.
Podcast Resources: Office Flip Flops Episode #27: The Pledge of Kindness
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34. Time, Money, and the Gift of Gab
If someone gave you $1,000 to start a business, could you do it?
Today's guest, Dianne Grossman, Creator of The Carpet Girl Experience and Company, did just that. She had an idea and a mission to create a company that serves the decision maker for flooring purchases, which happens to be 80% women.
In fact, The Carpet Girl is the ONLY female branded store in the United States.
Now that's something.
To continue the conversation with Dianne, you can contact her at The Carpet Girl website contact page and if you would like to purchase the bracelet that Dianne wears every day, you can find it at Mallory's Army website along with other great items to support Mallory's Army Foundation.
Tune in next week to hear the incredible story of the Foundation.
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33. Using Habits to Transform Your Life
Jeff Harris, CEO of JMJB Merchant Solutions, is today's guest, and to say that he just changed his life, is an understatement.
Jeff gets real in my interview with him and shares, with vulnerability, what (and who) brought him to recognize that he needed to make changes that ultimately led him to losing 90 pounds.
Realize this my friends, we may be on our own in the journey, but we are never alone in it.
To continue the conversation with Jeff, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or contact him through his website.
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32. Embracing Vulnerability for Success
Michael Mominey, Director of Athletics/Associate Vice President of Advancement at Nova Southeastern University, Florida, is today's guest.
In his role, Michael has the opportunity to guide, lead and mentor our future leaders. And yet, regardless of where you are in your career path, his guidance in this episode applies to all of us.
You may recognize his last name from a few episodes back. Michael's brother Christopher, appeared in Episode 25: The Success Mindset: Act "As If."
Both brothers share an innate sense for leadership and it shows through their passion and dedication to the higher education space. Work is not "work" for them; it is an opportunity for them to leave a legacy through authenticity.
To continue the conversation with Michael, he welcomes you to connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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31. Leading with Abundance
Bob Batley, Vice President of Architectural Products with COFCO creators of workplace environments is today's guest.
He builds strong, supportive, synergistic teams and walks the walk...(wait until you hear his favorite piece of clothing that gives him confidence.)
He is one of the most generous souls I know and imparts wisdom directed towards the younger generation of leaders, yet his wisdom is what we can all use.
To continue the conversation with Bob, he welcomes you to connect with him on LinkedIn.
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30. Health = Wealth
Steve Cooper, knows a lot of famous people and in fact, after having lived in L.A. he's famous too. He's met a few people and done a few things and as you can well imagine, has a ton of great stories.
Yet, none of that really matters because regardless of how much money you have in the bank account, how many fancy houses and cars you posses, we all have the same thing in common: being human.
Steve is the Director of Business Development with VoIP Doctors and shares his personal journey in his awakening of self-care and self-awareness.
To continue the conversation with Steve, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
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29. From Shame to Stardom
Kristen Ruth Davis is using her voice to end the stigma of shame behind mental illness and as a mental health advocate her purpose is clear: "I believe the time is ripe for an open, honest conversation about mental healthcare, informed by science and guided by compassion."
When you feel shame for who you are, you don't think you deserve anything and yet Kristen reminds us that: "When someone speaks their truth, it spreads like wildfire."
Kristen shares her story with vulnerability and shared her story on the Dr. Oz show...yes, that Dr. Oz. You can watch Kristen's interview with Dr. Oz HERE.
To continue the conversation with Kristen, you can connect with her by filling out the contact form on her website, I'm Not Crazy Project.
Podcast Resources:
Episode #20: Mental Health: Let's Talk About It
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28. Meeting Your Goals With Positivity
As we turn the page to a new year, many of us use this opportunity to make goals, resolutions, and commitments to be better, do better, and feel better. You might ask yourself, what's the best way for me to do that? Well, Mardi Ballou has said:
"Inch by inch it's all a cinch, by the yard it's hard. Go for it -- no matter how slow or long the process seems at first.”
There's no denying that there's been an upheaval in the workforce, whether it is from resignations or terminations, numbers have reached startling levels. The uneasiness that accompanies a workforce "shift" is really hard to overcome and my next guest, Henry G., knows this feeling all too well.
Henry worked in an industry that was hit really hard during the pandemic and was let go. But, Henry did not despair and set out on his mission to uplift others through his podcast, The Positive Mindset.
Henry wasted no time in setting out to keep his mindset elevated with his podcast and in time, he was called back to work at the same place that let him go! Fast forward to today, he is guiding and supporting others with his mission and his podcast has over 1 million downloads!!
To hear more of Henry's wisdom, tune into his wildly popular podcast: The Positive Mindset, found on Spotify, Apple, and all of the great places you enjoy podcasts.
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27. The Pledge of Kindness
As we round out the end of the year, we reflect on the year and paint the picture for what we would like the New Year to hold. As Maya Angelou has brilliantly stated: "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better I do better."
Gianna was featured in Episode #22: What are you grateful for? and I’ve commissioned her again for this special year-end episode. I shared my "why" in Episode #22. I recalled something in the beginning of the year and that I had completely forgotten which is the impetus of this very show. It reminds me of a quote by Mark Twain: "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."
It's no surprise that the top episode of the year was Episode #19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are, with my guest, Craig Loundas. My friend Craig reminds us that "it's okay not to be okay" and to meet our co-workers, friends and family where they are, offering support.
And so, listen in to Gianna's "Pledge of Kindness" that she generously shares with the Office Flip Flops community.
Gianna is ten years-old and Student Council President for her school. The pledge she shares with us is something for us to live by and pay forward. She is wise beyond her years and her reminder to keep things simple is a great tool for all of us.
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26. The Success Strategy: Quieting Your Mind
During this time of year, many of us reflect on the past 12-months and think about what we want our future to hold.
In today's episode, a dear friend shares a profound experience that you don't want to miss.
Michele Schina, CPA Founder and Partner of TMS, II LLC shares her scary personal experience that has not only strengthened her life, but her business practice as well. Her experience was an "opportunity" to quiet her mind and create a business model and guide for her clients that she uses today.
Her message is clear and her approach great in that we all need to quiet our minds and allow ourselves to dream our dreams so that we can call them into reality.
To continue the conversation with Michele you can find her on LinkedIn and also learn about her Financial Excellence Course.
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25. The Success Mindset: Act "As If"
If you knew that imagining your future secured your success, would you use your imagination more?
In today's episode, Christopher Mominey, CEO of West Chester University Foundation and University Student Housing humbly shares how he creates an environment where people can do their jobs. West Chester is the largest state school in the Pennsylvania State System and Chris leads the philanthropic arm of the University.
As a "culture warrior," Chris describes how we should speak about the future as if the future is right now. Chris tells an incredible story of when he acted "as if" during a job interview, speaking from the seat at the desk as if he already had the job, which lead to him winning the position.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Chis and know you will too.
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24. The Science of Dressing Well
Dr. Napoleon Petsoulis, Psy.D., MBA, organizational psychologist, executive coach and assessment, discusses and supports the importance of dressing well.
It is important to consider whether we feel confident in what we're wearing and how we show up, in person and in the virtual space.
I love the sciences so much more now.
As we navigate remote work more and more, Napoleon solidifies the importance of presenting our best selves for ultimate career success and job fulfillment.
To continue the conversation with Napoleon, the best place to reach him is on LinkedIn.
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23. Your Value: The Price is Always Right
Kirsten Toler of KMT Consulting, LLC vulnerably shares her journey from corporate to leading her very own consulting firm.
Her words are wise and her story great. Kirsten advises that at some point in our careers, there will be a fork in the road and that we should always listen to our gut. Kirsten reminds us that "...life is too short to allow someone else to dictate our worth."
We all have value. Do you know yours?
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22. What are you grateful for?
As we officially commence the holiday season for 2021, I've compiled a gratitude series with podcast guests and friends and had them share what's on their hearts. Listen in to this episode and lean in to the feeling of gratitude.
I also share something very personal. Being vulnerable is not easy, yet it's so freeing.
Typically, I round up the episodes with the "Top 3" takeaways. With today's episode, I challenge you, the listener to think of three things that you're grateful for today.
And repeat this exercise, tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that.
Now that's something.
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21. Confiding in Yourself with Confidence
Lauren Welkie, Senior Sales Enablement Associate at ZipRecruiter returns to talk about my favorite topic: confidence.
We tackle the importance of confidence and how we should be mindful of the words we tell ourselves because this can either help or hinder our career and life success.
To continue the conversation and connect with Lauren, LinkedIn is the best place to reach her.
Episode Resources:
Episode #20: "Mental Health: Let's Talk About It"
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20. Mental Health: Let's Talk About It
Lauren Welkie, Senior Sales Enablement Associate at ZipRecruiter is a mental health advocate and we speak to her personal experience.
Lauren generously shares her vulnerability with a recent experience. Perhaps you or someone you know has experienced some level of anxiety or depression recently. The impact of the past 18-months has not been easy and Lauren kindly reminds us to talk about it.
To continue the conversation and connect with Lauren, LinkedIn is the best place to reach her.
Episode resources:
Harvard Business Review article: It's a New Era for Mental Health at Work
Episode #19: "Culture: Meet People Where They Are" show link
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19. Culture: Meet People Where They Are
The importance of creating a strong culture is a common theme these days. Organizations, large and small, are searching for ways to create a supportive environment for employees, challenging how we address remote and hybrid work.
Craig Loundas, Ph.D., associate vice president for the Penn Medicine Experience at Penn Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Pennsylvania explains how they've lead with culture in mind.
Craig shares great tips and the importance of emulating face-to-face meetings in the virtual space. He also shares the importance of meeting employees where they are.
To continue the conversation with Craig, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
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18. Harnessing Your True Potential
Jennifer Ternay, MBA, CPA, Executive & Business Coach, truly believes that people have untapped potential and that we all can do so much more than we think we can.
Jennifer reached a key moment in her life that many people are facing today: she was burnt out and unhappy. Hear her transformation story and how she guides others to tap into their true potential.
To continue the conversation with Jennifer, you can find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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17. Finding Confidence with Thought Partners
Nora Cothren, Program Manager at JEVS Human Services is today's guest. Each year, JEVS Human Services touches nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.
Through their mentor-matching program, 3 Cups of Coffee, JEVS matches people who are job ready with a volunteer mentor.
Hear my interview with Nora, as she highlights the importance of confidence and thought partners during the job search process.
And, as you listen in, perhaps there is someone in your life (including you!) who could use a confidence boost or a reminder that they (you) have value.
To continue the conversation with Nora, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or send an email to 3 Cups of Coffee
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16. Gender Inclusion: How to Get Started
Are you seeing pronouns like “she/her” and "he/him" after someone’s name and wondering why? Is it confusing when people use “they” as a singular pronoun to describe someone else?
Listen in to my conversation with Amelia Michael (she/her), LGBTQ+ Gender Inclusion Consultant and President of Aikotek. Amelia created "AikoInclusion" to explain gender identity and gender expression and to help businesses take the steps necessary to become inclusive. Amelia specializes in helping people become comfortable with the things that make them uncomfortable.
If you would like to continue the conversation with Amelia, you can find her on her LinkedIn or send her an email directly to: amichael@aikotekusa.com
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15. Vocal Impact: Is Your Elevator Pitch Perfect?
Dr. Laura Sicola, Founder of Vocal Impact Productions, Podcast Host, TEDx Speaker with 6,500,000+ views, Author, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker is today's guest. Laura's mission is to make sure that when you talk, people listen and get it.
In my interview with Laura, she offers top strategies and tips to present your best and most confident self. Regardless of what you do, Laura's work is to make sure you are heard clearly and with confidence.
To connect with Laura directly, here are the best places to find her, learn more, and follow: Her website is Vocal Impact Productions. For her podcast episodes and book: Speaking to Influence. And you can also find her on LinkedIn and access her Virtual Influence online course program.
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14. Remote Work: Building Trust in a Virtual World
It's hard to believe that we started remote 18-months ago. Some of us are still at it, while some of us have woven in a hybrid approach, and others, back to the office full-time. Regardless of your position, virtual meetings are a permanent addition to our lives.
My next guest offers budget friendly tips that will help you present the best professional version of your self. My great friend, Tom Pender is with (ISC)², an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world.
To connect directly with Tom, you can best find him on LinkedIn and don't forget to send him a message to let him know how you found out about him!!
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