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In 2014 I was fired. I didn't realize it at the time, but it ended up being my best career move.  Listen is to learn how I went from being devastated over the loss of my job to building a company and a career that I love.  Drink of the week: The Boss Lady:     If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share t...

Have you ever felt stuck in a pattern of behavior that doesn’t serve you? I have, and in general when that happens I feel like I have a block in front of me or at least in my brain preventing me from making the right decisions Have you ever experienced having these blocks?  Listen in as I talk with Susie Hayes, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, hypnotist and author who helps people...

According to experts, losing a job ranks in the top 5 most stressful life events, and 40% of people will be fired at some point in their career.  Being fired can be embarrassing and can take some time to recover from. There are a lot of emotions that stir inside of you when you get let go including anger, guilt, fear or maybe even relief. With all of these emotions tumbling inside of you it c...

Why do we only see each other at weddings and funerals? A sentence that has been uttered to me at almost every wedding or funeral I have attended. I’m sure you have heard it too. Maybe you’ve been the one to say it.   Why does it take tragedy or celebration to get people in the same room and reconnect? How can we stay connected to people in between the weddings and the funerals? Listen i...

For 21 days I committed to spending 20 minutes each morning sitting in absolute silence. This was different from any meditation practice I had ever tried before, and as a woman who has been told her entire life to “tone it down” silence isn’t exactly my strong suit.  So, what happened? Did I fail? Did I make it to day 21? Did I have any epiphanies? Listen in to find out.  Drink of the we...

Have you tried meditating but you just can’t seem to make a practice out of it, or you think you’re doing it wrong so you give up and just go for a run? A 2014 study at Johns Hopkins looked at the relationship between mindfulness meditation and its ability to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain. Now, how many of you experience fear, anxiety or stress on a daily basis? Sounds like we c...

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal outlined the Five Skills Every College Student will need for their future careers and nestled in among those five was, you guessed it. Networking.  The truth is the earlier you start building your network the better - so here are 6 tips for college students to start building their networks before they are even ready to enter the professional workfor...

Did you know that there are a number of different certifications available to companies - certifications based on race, ethnicity, disability, identifying as LGBTQ?. There are a ton - but where to start?  And if your company doesn’t qualify for a certification, have you struggled with diversifying your consultant or supplier base? Listen in as I talk with Heather Cox, the  President and...

What do you think is this something that you could make happen in your business if you spent an entire week, working on it, uninterrupted? No meetings, no phone calls, just your undivided attention on a goal that you have.  This is what a “think week” can do for your business. One week, once a quarter to dedicate to advancing your goals.  Listen in to this weeks episode where I discuss t...

Have you ever thought about something that you have always wanted to accomplish, become, or do - but haven’t even tried because you’ve already convinced yourself that it’s not possible for you? Have you ever stopped to think about what is so scary about the journey to what you want that you haven’t even taken the first step to getting it?  Listen in as I talk with Midori Verity, the CEO of Fu...

Each year, September 15th through October 15th is designated as National Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month. This month-long observance recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and LatinX Americans past and present. It was during this month that a listener of this podcast Becky reached out to me to ask if I would cover the topic of networking and advocacy sp...

What happens when your business grows faster than your business plan, your systems, or your company structure? Some may think this is a good problem to have, but it has the potential to be the downfall of your business.  Listen in as I talk with Beate Chelette, a Growth Architect who provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps t...

It’s my favorite time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON!  Have you ever thought about the origins of Halloween, why we dress up in costume, beg for candy, carve jack-o-lanterns and bob for apples? Listen in for a short history of the origins of Halloween, where it is celebrated and where it is ignored.  Drink of the week…. Blood and Smoke Link to the recipe   If you liked what you heard to...

Most people think you need to be an expert in our given field to be successful. But look at Airbnb, Uber, Square. What these hugely disruptive companies have in common is that they were all founded by industry outsiders. People who quite literally didn’t have all the answers.  So, do we really need to work at being an expert in our field if we want to achieve great things? Well, maybe not so...

Have you ever experienced unexplainable pleasure at someone else's misfortune? If you have, then you my friend have experienced Schadenfreude. Schadenfreude is made up of two German words Schaden, which means “harm” or “damage,” and Freude, which means “joy.  Researchers have found that there are three driving forces behind schadenfreude: listen in to understand these driving forces behind th...

What would our lives be like if we had time everyday where we disconnected, not just from our phones, but from our computers, our televisions, our iwatches. Would we feel a sense of relief at the ability to disconnect and just be present in our non digital surroundings? Think about all the things we do with our phones- calling, texting, emailing, navigating, booking ubers, listening to podcasts or...

James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits says that if you become 1% better each day, then by the end of a year, you will be 37 times improved. If most people spend 16 hours per day awake and 1% of 16 hours is 9.6 minutes. Then we can create huge change in our lives in under 10 minutes a day.  Listen in as I discuss 3 ways to make habits effortless as wells four tips to setting up habits for s...

CRMs, Customer Relationship Management - more specifically the technology and the platform for managing and supporting customer relationships is supposed to help us streamline our marketing, outreach and lead generation. But more often than not companies invest lots of money into systems that their employees never use. Why? Because they chose the wrong platform.  Listen in as I talk with Reub...

Recent Pew research suggests that out of those eligible to work virtually 7 out of 10 usually do. And McKinsey reports that more than 50% of employees would like to work from home at least three days per week.  So with more and more employees choosing to work from home for a majority of their work week how can leaders strengthen relationships and create that sense of belonging among disparate...

I see you everywhere! It’s what everyone always says to me when they see me at a networking event. But the truth is I’m not everywhere all the time, I’m not omnipresent. I have just done a REALLY good job at being visible. The power of visibility is that it does a lot of the work for you. It consistently puts you and your brand in front of people, making them feel constantly connected to you and y...

Most executives believe that they will lose more than 28% of their business if they stop networking - so you better believe that your competition will be networking into this recession.  Listen in for 6 tips to recession proof your network before the recession hits! Drink of the Week: The Hibernating Bear Julie Brown: Website Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Sponsor Nickerson

The definition of mindset is a mental attitude or inclination. Psychologist Carol Dweck says there are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. And that having a growth mindset is essential for success.  So. How can we develop and nurture a growth mindset so that we can achieve the levels of success that we deserve?  Listen in as I talk with Danielle McCombs, a Co-A...

Recessions don’t last forever, in general they last about 11 months. Even though they don’t last forever they are easier to deal with if we are financially prepared for them. Listen in for 7 tips to financially prepare for the upcoming recession.  Drink of the Week Recession Depression Julie Brown: Website Instagram LinkedIn Youtub e Sponsor Nickerson

This is the interview I have been waiting for, one that melds two of my favorite things. investigation and conversation.  What if we are missing the hidden value in every conversation we are having? And what if the truth is hidden in plain sight? Listen in as I talk with Michael Reddington, a former professional investigator and Certified Forensic Interviewer to discuss how we can Unlock Hidd...

A rising number of financial experts say the US is headed into a recession. By looking at the history of recessions in the United States what we learn is that they are a natural, yet unpleasant and sometimes painful, part of the business cycle.  Listen in as I take us through a brief history of the 12 recessions in the 20th century and the three to date in the 21st century; what caused them a...