Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace

Send us Fan Mail “It’s taken me so long to give myself permission to be creative; so now I don’t want to stifle it; if I feel the inspiration to make something, I want to.” In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Beth Anne Ramos, a dynamic children's book author, illustrator, and publisher. Join us as Beth Anne takes us on her inspiring journey, from leaving a thriv...

Send us Fan Mail "Returning to work after a vacation can feel like jumping into a cold pool; we've all been there." In this solo episode I’m diving into the sometimes daunting task of returning to work after some well-deserved PTO.  We’ll chat about: Taking it slow and steady  Tackling tasks one at a time  Why you should never apologize for taking time off  The best ways to communic...

Send us Fan Mail “I am not a great cook; I’m an impatient, sloppy cook. I have written for people like me, who don’t have enormous patience..I have a system in thinking about food, put something wonderful on the table based on what you already have in the house.” An awesome episode lined up for you this week with Brownies for Breakfast author,  Lynne Bowman.  She's all about the real deal whe...

Send us Fan Mail "Sometimes friendship means loving each other through the tough seasons and the rainy weather and all the ups and downs. Sometimes friendship means handing out an abundance of grace and a safe place to relax because one day soon you're gonna need to rely on it too." ~ Amy Weatherly In this week's episode, I decided to take a moment to connect with you directly...

Send us Fan Mail “We get hung up on how powerful is defined or how success is defined and it looks different for all of us; how we want to make an impact looks different for all of us. Each one of us has that greatness inside of us; you are powerful beyond measure.” Get ready for an enlightening episode with the incredible Margaret Weniger, career coach and norm violator extraordinaire! Margaret h...

Send us Fan Mail “Start small with something that feels meaningful to you; introduce that and notice the impact that it’s having; and then as you get used to that change you can introduce another one and another one allowing you to incrementally grow.” Welcome to this week's episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations with Women in the Workplace." Today, I sit down with the incredible E...

Send us Fan Mail “You are your Chief Encouragement Officer. Leadership is influence, and the first and main person you will influence the most is yourself.” In this week's episode of Have A Seat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dorothy Enriquez, CEO and Principal Consultant of The Ellevate Collective, a premier learning and leadership development firm dedicated to cultivating today’s...

Send us Fan Mail “Surround yourself with people who can help guide you, and tell the story as best you can; safely put yourself in places where you might learn a little bit more about your story, and do not give up on yourself.” In this week's episode, we dive into the world of true crime storytelling with the remarkable Pepper Anne, a talented author with a passion for shedding light on unto...

Send us Fan Mail “Practicing being intentional is not something we can turn on or off on a day to day basis; it is something we have to exercise in the small day to day decisions that we make and the small setbacks we experience.” Parul Somani is not your average life leadership speaker and coach—she's a powerhouse dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and businesses to thrive. With her...

Send us Fan Mail "At-home daycare was a new concept in the mid to late 1970s, as many women were entering the workforce. I took care of infants and children of various ages, including special needs children, and maintained connections with them throughout their lives." Welcome to "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace." Today's episode holds a special pla...

Send us Fan Mail "One of the blessings of being a seasoned executive assistant is that I can look at these moments and not give them so much weight." Get ready for a minicast episode packed with insights and real talk! In this minicast episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: bouncing back from mistakes at work. I'll be sharing my personal approach to handling slip-u...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" I've got a super inspiring chat with Lisa Mulligan, CEO + Founder of The Culture Ministry, an organization dedicated to supporting DEI&B efforts in organizations. Lisa shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion. We d...

Send us Fan Mail "I think the win comes from at least engaging in that conversation, bringing it up and acknowledging that you're struggling and you're open to finding some solutions." In today's episode I invite you to join me in celebrating Admin Professional Day, as we  explore the importance of appreciating our victories and moments of strength, even amidst work challe...

Send us Fan Mail “If you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant, you have to have great communication skills, do not be afraid to put yourself out there, and learn to build trust within that service.” Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, Carissa brings a wealth of experience from her background in marketing, film, and administration. But it wasn't until she made the leap i...

Send us Fan Mail "Career setbacks are all about highlighting how you grow and change from different experiences that you face and that no one is creating the narrative for us. We create our own narrative, and that's really powerful." Happy Admin Professional Month! To help celebrate this month I took to the mic to interview a member of the team I work alongside at WGU, Kymberly Lavi...

Send us Fan Mail "Being intentional requires you take a step back from taking action and explore what you actually want from your next opportunity." In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with the amazing Leslie Martinez, Coach, Executive Assistant, and Author, to delve into the world of intentional job searching for executive and administrative assistants. During our conversation, L...

Send us Fan Mail "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Hey there, it's Deb Coleman, back with another mini cast episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace."  Today, we're getting real about professional development funding and the art of asking for approval to attend such events. I'll be sha...

Send us Fan Mail “Even if it’s not broadcasting, I’m teaching my students little habits that will help them be successful later on in life.” Welcome to this week's episode of Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Brytnee Avery,  a fellow Las Vegan and remarkable woman with a background in broadcasting and education. Brytnee shares h...

Send us Fan Mail "Conferences: Where coffee is strong, ideas are even stronger, and sleep is in short supply." Ever wonder what it's like to step up to the mic at a conference? Well, wonder no more! I'm all about it and ready to spill the tea on my recent adventure as a co-presenter & moderator at a conference for administrative professionals. Get ready for an engaging and...

Send us Fan Mail "The real vocal part of you is in there. When you start to use that voice, people will listen." Today, I have a seat with Susan Murphy, a trailblazing broadcast voice coach with four decades of experience.  In this impactful episode Susan shares invaluable insights into voice modulation and authenticity in professional environments, shedding light on the impact of vocal...

Send us Fan Mail “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This week's minicast episode is all about a topic near and dear to many of us: articulating our value during interviews.  I tackle this listener-submitted topic head-on and share some valuable insights and advice. From empowering you to recognize your worth as...

Send us Fan Mail “Then one day you realize oh this could be a reality this is something I never thought I could do; it’s not as daunting or as far out there as you think.” This week on Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" I sit down for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Jamie Vanek about her experience speaking on the famous TEDx stage. Have you ever wondered w...

Send us Fan Mail "Embracing your true self and finding your voice in a noisy world is a journey." Today's episode features a captivating conversation with Lily Woi, an esteemed People & Culture Catalyst and author of "Quiet Confidence, Thriving in a World Full of Noise." Lily encourages us to embrace our quiet strengths and confidently contribute in the workplace. She...

Send us Fan Mail "If you don’t know how you can contribute to company culture, then start asking. Ask one more question today; if we asked more questions at work, things may seem a lot easier." This week I have a seat with Leadership and Culture Transformation Coach, Katie McLaughlin, to delve into the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and asking questions in the workplace.  Katie sh...

Send us Fan Mail "But in the end, stories are about one person saying to another: This is the way it feels to me. Can you understand what I'm saying? Does it also feel this way to you?" ~ Kazuo Ishiguro As I celebrate the 4th anniversary of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace," I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support and engagement...