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Silence Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Women Leaders Do you ever feel like a fraud despite all your achievements? You're not alone. Impostor syndrome is a common struggle, especially for women leaders and entrepreneurs. In this empowering video, we'll explore proven strategies to silence that nagging voice of self-doubt and unlock your authentic confidence. We'll cover how to...

Transform Your Worry into Wave-Making Wonder: 5 Strategies for Women Leaders Hey, Impact Makers! Worry can be paralyzing and distracting, especially for women leaders and entrepreneurs in the social impact space. But what if managing worry, not eliminating it, is the key? In this thought-provoking episode, we'll explore five powerful strategies to transform your anxious energy into momentum. From...

Here’s the thing: Guilt is a sneaky thief. It steals our joy, undermines our confidence, and saps our energy. And let’s be honest, it’s a luxury we can’t afford if we’re serious about being a conscious leader. Women are conditioned to feel guilty for prioritizing our careers, our ambitions, and even our well-being. We’re expected to be everything to everyone, all the time. And when we can’t, guilt...

In this episode of YouMeWE Infusion titled 'IMPACTpreneurs' Questions Answered,' host Suzanne F. Stevens dives into the critical topic of measuring social impact for entrepreneurs dedicated to making a difference, termed 'IMPACTpreneurs.' Suzanne emphasizes the importance of not just claiming social responsibility but substantiating it through measurable outcomes. She outlines five key strategies...

Building Impactful Partnerships for Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Success   Suzanne F. Stevens from YouMeWe Infusions presents a guide for 'IMPACTpreneurs' on how to build meaningful and lasting partnerships to further their missions. The podcast covers the importance of aligning missions for mutual growth, conducting thorough due diligence in selecting partners, and ensuring both parties share a...

Attract, Engage, and Retain Employees employees on a small budget In a world where employees look beyond the paycheck, how do you attract, engage, and retain the best of the best on a small budget? It's not just about the money; it's about the mission. The secret sauce? A dash of innovation, a sprinkle of social consciousness, and a heap of strategic savvy. 00:20 The Challenge of Attracting, Engag...

Strategies for Marketing Your Social Initiative As an entrepreneur, you're not just in it for the profit. You're an IMPACTpreneur, someone who has integrated social consciousness into the very foundation of your business. Imagine the potential of using  social initiative marketing strategies to grow your business while making a positive impact. You already have the cause that drives your passion;...

Empowering the Beneficiary: A Strategic Model for Business Growth and Sustainability This podcast discusses a new and innovative approach to business practices known as empowering the beneficiary, shifting from a traditional top-down model to partnering with stakeholders in a more comprehensive way. The video underlines the importance of including beneficiaries in the product creation process, con...

Conscious Leaders' and IMPACTpreneurs' Questions Answered: How can I Increase my social impact while also growing my business? Welcome to the age of conscious entrepreneurship, where blending passion with profit isn't just possible—it's imperative. As an innovator on the front lines of change, you're not just running a business; you're leading a revolution. You're part of a growing community of tr...

As a leader, your responsibility is to pull people up. But sometimes, our natural inclination to surround ourselves with those like us can hinder progress. In the face of affinity bias, it becomes crucial for leaders to pave the way for diversity and create growth opportunities. ‌ This blog explores the importance of promoting diversity and fostering growth as a leader. We will focus on: Creating...

Unlock the Potential of Appreciation. Discover the untapped potential of appreciation as we unveil its impact on motivation, engagement, and performance in the workplace. Watch, read, or tune into the "Unlocking the Potential of Appreciation" blog/vlog/podcast as we explore the art of recognizing and appreciating colleagues and unlock a world of possibilities for success. Key focuses, Why is appre...

In this inspiring podcast episode, we explore the captivating world of inspiring as a conscious leader and discover three key practices that hold the key to unlocking true leadership greatness: modeling, authenticity, and transparency. Strategies shared: Model what you preach. Embrace transparency. Communicate authentically. By practicing these fundamental principles, leaders create a conscious an...

Fueling Success through Employee Engagement: Discover the Conscious Leadership Practice that fuels productivity, creativity, and loyalty in the workplace. Join us as we interview Angela Dick, Founder and CEO of Transman, and Gita Goven, Founder & CEO of ARG Design, two conscious leaders who have mastered employee engagement. Angela's "Monday Morning Motivational Moments" broke down hierarchica...

Cultivate a culture of holistic learning in the workplace We all have an innate thirst for cultivating our growth and development. It’s a natural desire to want to improve our skills, talents, and geniuses. However, in a world where the workplace is constantly evolving, finding the time to satisfy this craving can be challenging. This blog will explore the importance of cultivating an environment...

The Power of Empowerment:
 Conscious Leadership fosters innovation and self-worth   As the world becomes increasingly complex, Conscious Leadership has emerged as a critical practice in organizations. Empowerment, one of its essential practices, is fundamental for innovation, creativity, and self-worth. In this podcast, we will explore the importance of empowerment in Conscious Leadership and its...

WE all seek respect, especially in a work environment where we spend most of our waking hours. To earn respect, we need to give it. Organizations can create a culture of mutual respect through transparency and effective communication. In today’s world, diverse workplaces are becoming the norm. People from different backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultures work toge...

The concept of care may seem out of place in a competitive organization, but it should be a cornerstone practice. Care impacts the work environment and meets the highest need that colleagues crave, which is purpose and meaning. To be a conscious leader, one must create a culture that addresses colleagues' basic needs and their motivational, relational, self-actualization and transcendent needs. Th...

One of the biggest barriers to being a Conscious leader is minimizing unconscious biases. This means we need to start by listening with all our senses. This will help us hear the message behind the words.   There are, however, many obstacles to being an effective listener, such as: External noise Mind chatter Being self-consumed Not knowing what to listen for (I have spent years training people on...

Creating an inclusive culture incorporating diverse perspectives in business executions increases creativity, innovation, productivity, and profitability. But you know that. Research has been spouting such claims for years. What can you, a Conscious leader, do to ensure you create a culture of "we" where everyone feels their contribution counts?

Knowing if you’re leading from cause or effect is vital when considering “Why Nobody Wants to Work.” As we continue the Nobody Wants to Work Series, we have seen an increase in resignations. Although many people from diverse occupations have spouted, “I have had enough!” and are seeking more purposeful work, others are opting for early retirement, while others are begrudgingly staying put as infla...

To engage employees and turn nobody wants to work "into everyone wants to contribute," there needs to be a consideration of who or what they contribute and how they contribute. Without this crucial consideration, a social initiative may be unsustainable.  As a small business, you may want to take advantage of the camaraderie of collaborative contributions. So, if you miss the mark on connecting yo...

As a small business, it can be a challenge to incorporate a social initiative into your business that the team can get behind and promote. In the last YouMeWe Infusion, I shared strategies to Connect Your Colleagues to What They Care About . Their compassion-connection™, what your company can provide, and what the World needs must be complementary, not contradictory.  Meaning value-aligned initiat...

Whether your mission has a social initiative as part of your DNA or not, your colleagues may not align with who or what issue your business addresses. Without that connection to “who you serve,” they may be an uninspired employee rather than a committed contributor motivated to the mission. As your colleagues seek to live their purpose, they crave to connect to who or what they care about. I call...

According to CBC and likely you, the pandemic has made most of us re-evaluate our priorities. A survey conducted by Angus Reid and the CBC, released in March 2022, suggests that 80 percent of Canadians have reflected on what is important to them in their lives during the pandemic. And just under half said they have since made significant lifestyle changes. We have experienced a splintering society...

With the Great Resignation in the United States reaching record highs month over month in 2021, Canadians may be wondering if we will experience the same attrition trend. If you have been paying attention over the last couple of years, what starts in the United States seems to creep up to Canada. And with the increased resignations, it is no different. Nor is the reason why employees quit. Listen...