Business is Human

Dawn is the Chief Diversity Officer with Barnes & Thornburg, a lawyer by trade and a badass by design.  Dawn shares her journey, when her calling just wouldn't leave her alone and how she was able to take the call without leaving law!    

INDIANAPOLIS WOMEN:  http://storybook.link/rise-thrive/   The World Health Organization now lists Burnout as an organizational phenomenon at epidemic proportions.  Could be listed as a disease by 2024.   Burnout has three characteristics:  1. Energy depleted 2. Increase Cynicsm  3. Decrease in Professional Effectiveness    It's time to get our heads and hearts around this, become really aware, set...

Some are just starting their careers in their 20's, Lexie Brown is wondering if she'll have to make a career shift in her late 20's if she wants a family. It's a twist I hadn't thought about.   Lexie talks about being different, being committed and being connected.  The love and support of her family is absolutely the foundation of her strength.  She's the daughter of Dee Brown, retired NBA player...

It's easy to look at people on tv and assume their journey was an easy one.  That's rarely the case.  In this episode Nina authentically and courageously shares her story.  Her story starts surviving high school in the drug filled neighborhoods of Lowell, Boston.  It's her passion for fashion and a drive to succeed coupled with a divine word from God that has her starring in a Bravo TV show with h...

Not many can say they're career started at age 9! Katie Hargitt started racing with her Dad before she could drive herself to school! Katie courageously and authentically shares the difficulties and the joy she's experiencing as her career shifts from a pit reporter with NBCSN to the founder of a non profit, F uel the Female.   Katie is bringing a whole new world of possibilities to girls in India...

Reflection - This is brave work! What is OUR part in trust?   Leaving the blame game.  Getting honest with yourself. What is your go to to gain "control"? Alissa and I, we clean our closets!  Alissa takes on the "lawn lady" to set boundaries.  BRAVING... B oundaries   R eliability  A ccountability  V ault  I ntegrity Choosing courage over comfort, choosing what's right over what's fun, fast or eas...

Alissa Bartenbach just returned from Texas, home of our favorite storyteller and researcher Brene' Brown .  She spent days with Brene' and a room full of courageous women learning to coach and teach and facilitate the Dare to Lead program.  Alissa shares her experience and reminds us some things are worth going ALL IN! 

Michelle Riley from Fierce and Fit has an inspiring story of taking a tragic event and using it to fuel her story.  She's the model of intentional living. In this episode she shares the impact sharing her story has had on her family, friends and clients.  As a sassy Puerto Rican, her energy is absolutely contagious!  This badass has created an amazing online fitness business that is changing lives...

Erica Ballard is a Healthy Living Expert and she's not messing around. This episode drops some hard truth about what it takes to fuel your great purpose.  As busy high achieving women we care deeply about our business and our great mission and purpose.  In the midst of that care and concern we can lose sight of the real fuel for this great purpose... us.  Erica shares Three Truths Amidst Many Lies...

In Part 3 Joan applies the Rosenberg Reset method to Imposter Syndrome  1. Harsh Self Criticism  2. Vulnerability  3. Compliments  "If you are alive you are worthy.  If you're alive, you're deserving."    "Compliments are a reflection of you, back to you."   Joan I. Rosenberg, PhD psychologist   BUY THE BOOK! creator of Emotional Mastery™ and Emotional Mastery Training™ TEDx speaker She is a featu...

In Part 2 Joan describes how difficult feelings manifest physically and how to respond.  1. One Choice 2. Eight Feelings 3. 90 Seconds  Creating Awareness vs Avoidance  Our brain processes our experience, the right brain feels and the left brain gives it the words for the story.    Joan I. Rosenberg, PhD psychologist   BUY THE BOOK! creator of Emotional Mastery™ and Emotional Mastery Training™ TED...

Part 1 of this series:  HOW TO .... create Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity  When we're well connected to ourselves, our thoughts and our awareness we can then connect well to others.  Learn to RIDE THE WAVE of difficult feelings with a simple method,  The Rosenberg Reset   Joan I. Rosenberg, PhD psychologist   BUY THE BOOK! creator of Emotional Mastery™ and Emotional Mastery Training™ TEDx...

Brandee is a storyteller.  She tells the stories of her clients, they wear them for a lifetime.  Brandee Gordon founder of Native Ink Tattoo , knew from the time that she could hold a pencil that art was her thing.  By high school she knew this would be her career.  The jump from a love of art to a thriving tattoo business took:  Intention Strong Character and Values Courage Connection to her clie...

  Have you ever read a blog post or caption from someone and immediately felt a connection?  This was my experience with Darrah Brustein. Can you say kindred? Her website reads:  "my core belief is that the best way to live is by design, not by default. i've spent the last decade crafting and integrating my life and work intentionally, not choosing one over the other." This episode will inspire yo...

  If I had a soapbox, one of the things I'd shout about is context.  Do you know how to weave together the circumstances based on the setting.  That's context.  The word context means to weave together. con: together texure: to weave Ali Cudby is a master weaver, she understands the need for context.  She's woven together an interesting life full of experiences while refining her gifts and talents...

Today learn about SOUL FOOD and how to get you some!  Newflash: It's not something that comes naturally to us high achieving women.   Jen Petro , the owner of Dropleaf.co, a marketing company working with companies that have a passion driven mission.   She shares her yearly practice of taking a personal retreat to reflect, strategize and rest, now that’s soul food!   Jen swears by this practice an...

We all have gifts and talents and passions.  Our gifts and talents are meant to be utilized!  We're wired for certain things for a reason.  When we align with our gifts and talents and passions, we have a strong desire to thrive and our communities benefit from our gifts.   Brittany Overbeck owner of Blue House Bridal tried to move away from her gifts but thankfully they drew her back!  Check out...

Ava Wettrick, host of Mentorz podcast and high school senior cares about her peers.  She's bringing amazing thought leaders to her Generation Z peers to inspire them to think bigger.  She's also bringing groups of young women together for much needed connection and challenging discussion about deeper meaning and purpose than high school typically provides.   "There's a difference between childish-...

Are you living this one? This lie we tell ourselves, when I get caught up I’m gonna _________. Then fill in the blank with that thing you really want to do, the thing you can’t stop thinking about. It’s all a lie because you’re never getting caught up. Ever. So now what? Are you just going to let that dream of yours die until you get your inbox to zero? Or after you prep for the quarterly meeting....

You know those people that you get inspired and happy just by being around them?   That's Nikki Lewallen !   I hadn't planned for this to be the New Year post but after listening back, there's so much inspiration and great tips here, there's no better way to kick off your new year planning!  Nikki has a passion for helping people love Mondays! She has deep expertise in all things employee engageme...

She's back!  Dr. Vickie Dalton is here to talk about relationships!   As strong women, we’re willing to work really hard to make things turn out well. We want our relationships to go well too.   Newflash: You can’t control others people’s behaviors.  I know I know, we believe things could be soooooo much better if we could just tell people what to do!  Nope.  (I know, I know #superhard) So what CA...

I've been waiting to do this episode!  An interview with my therapist!  I chose Dr. Victoria Dalton, PsyD,  as my therapist from her profile on Psychology Today . She's described as direct and genuine.  It's a fact.  She is both direct and genuine and you will learn so much from her in this episode.  Topics:  Mindfulness Irrational Core Beliefs Fear of Shame and Judgement The Four Agreements book...

Alex Perry - Executive Presence Coach and Founder of Practically Speaking -  Jason Barnaby - Tribe Leader & Chief Firestarter - Firestarters Inc .  We begin with sweaty run stank and end up with Sears & Roebuck stretchy pants for grown ass men. In between we cover topics about:  feedback tribe building  vulnerability  head trash affirmation vs feedback Asking for what you need Tribe buildi...

Jason Barnaby - Chief Firestarter and Tribe Leader  we discuss the "how to's" of building and tending your tribe.  Jason puts structure to this tribe thingin a meaningful practical way!   From Jason's almost released first book are these 3 key ideas:  Find Your Fire Fan Your Flame Tend Your Tribe  We're built for connection, real connection, not the counterfeit connection of social media. Doing li...