Heather Balcerek

Connect the Dots - Lead the Way

Business EN ↓ 172 episodes

Are you trying to be a better leader, change industries, reset after a layoff, or looking for ways to bring your whole self to work? Connect the Dots - Lead the Way  is focused on helping you through these situations and more by sharing real life stories and practical tips. Heather is here to support you through coaching and mentorship, along with some amazing guests along the way. thepolkadotdesk.substack.com

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Heather Balcerek

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Business

Latest episode

Aug 23, 2023

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Episodes

Day 8 17.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail I definitely made my share of purchases in 2021. Today I’m sharing some of my favorites. Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 7 16.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever pondered the meaning of your name? Come along and let’s talk about it. Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 6 15.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Let’s wrap up my list of books from 2021. I read/listened to 17 books last year. Here’s a list to inspire your 2022 reading. Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotd...

Day 5 14.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail It’s Friday! Let’s celebrate! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 4 13.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail I had big goals for the books I wanted to read in 2021. Did I read them all? Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 3 12.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today I do a run down of my 2021 resolutions and vision board. Let’s see how I did. Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 2 11.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today we play catch up on work, health, and travel from 2021.  Love and blessings,  Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Day 1 10.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Hey there! I'm so excited to be back on the podcast and kick off 2022 with 100 new episodes. That's right...100 days of podcasts. These should be 5-15 minutes each so you can listen while you make coffee or take a break. I look forward to connecting the dots over the next 100 days.  Love and blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

Sunday Thoughts 18.04.2021

Send us Fan Mail First off, pardon the sniffles and my tears during this episode. I wanted to share a quote from Emily Let’s new book, Growing Boldly, which lead into some discussion about how things have been going lately. We are all going through a lot. There are lots of feelings and emotions associated with the state of our personal worlds and the world in general. Hopefully you can relate to a...

Coffee Talk: Be kind and love one another 11.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail I went live on IG this morning for a Coffee Talk session. Come along and listen as I process through a few things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

24: Purpose, Clarity, and the Unhurried Life with Jen Brazeal 02.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today is a podcast in the making for almost a year. I was finally able to sit down with Jen Brazeal. Jen and I met at Blissdom in Nov 2019. Jen has such a sweet soul and is on a mission to help others find an unhurried lifestyle. But Jen didn’t get to this spot overnight, she was a teacher and photographer, an author, and now podcast host! She shared her journey with me and along...

23: Divine Discontent w/Kaytie Fiedler 18.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today, I welcome Kaytie Fiedler to the show. She is the owner of Epic Events Global and the US Executive Director for Open Arms in Kenya. She and I had this conversation back in April but the message is still timely. She is an amazing woman, whose story will inspire you.  Sit back and enjoy our conversation. Let me know your thoughts over on social media! Let's get ready to c...

22: Seeking to understand w/April Corbett: A conversation about race 11.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today, I welcome April Corbett to the show. She is an engineer, project manager, and an amazing creative. April and I met at Blissdom back in November 2019. I was instantly drawn to her message. Back in the early summer after as the civil unrest in the US was boiling over, I reached out to April to have a conversation. A conversation about race, specifically. As a white woman, I k...

21: Burn the Boats 04.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Episode 21: Burn the Boats Today I’m going to give you the run down of our recent move to Florida. I’m excited to share this experience with you and kick off a new “season” of the Connect the Dots podcast. I called this episode Burn the Boats because essentially that’s kind of what has happened. If you have never heard this phrase or one like burn the bridge, it alludes to famous...

Finding Peace 08.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail I know it’s been a minute since my last podcast but this was on my heart to share all day. Hope you find encouragement! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Just a hello. 03.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail I’m currently on vacation but wanted to take a minute to say hello. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Kind Words 23.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Proverbs 16:24 says, “Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show

Let’s do the heart work. 19.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Tonight I wanted to share a couple of paragraphs from Lisa Whittle’s book, “Jesus Over Everything.” This really spoke to me as I read it last night and I hope it encourages you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

Things I learned this week 10.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail Reflecting on all the things that I have been learning this past week in today's episode. I know I will probably still say something wrong or not acknowledge something I should, but I want you to know that I care. I care about you. If you are reading this or listening to this podcast, I care about you. I want this world to be a better place.  Here is a link to the book I&apos...

Processing the past week's events. 01.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail We are all processing the events in this nation. I woke up Sunday with these words are my heart.  I want you to know that I see you. I honor you. I stand with you.  I love you.  Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

A Memorial Day Tribute 25.05.2020

Send us Fan Mail Well today is Memorial Day and I wanted to share something that really impacted me this past week. It's the story/meaning of the Fallen Soldier table. I didn't know this story. I hate that it took me 36 years to know this story. I recorded this podcast while doing an IG Live so if you want to check that out head over to @msheatherbdot.  I warn you there are lots of tears...

Podcast Update! 18.05.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today is just a quick run down of some upcoming changes to the podcast. As I take the next month or so to update the format and get some topics done, I'm going to be sharing shorter podcasts. Once I get everything updated, we are moving to Wednesdays!!  During the next few weeks, I also would love to hear from you. What are you struggling with? What can topics are you interes...

20: For the Graduates 11.05.2020

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, I'm giving a commencement speech for those who are graduating in 2020. So many graduations have been cancelled or postponed due to the guidelines around COVID-19, I wanted to take a moment to help offer some advice for those moving into a new chapter of their lives.  One of the phases I say several time in the episode is "Bet on you." You ha...

19: Speaking & Socks w/Carrie Grace 04.05.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today, I bring you my conversation with Carrie Grace. I met her at Blissdom back in November of 2019. Her website tag line describes her perfectly, “encourager, motivational speaker, & believer in kindness.” She sat down with me to talk all things speaking and socks. Do these two things seem related? Maybe not now, but they will after you listen to the podcast. We talked about...

18: You are not a failure. 27.04.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about the feelings that can come up when made a mistake or don’t meet a goal. That feeling of failing can be destructive if you aren’t careful. It can derail future progress. It can move you from a positive outlook to a negative spiral. But I want you to know that… You. Are. Not. A. Failure. You may make a mistake or miss a goal, but you can take the steps to learn f...

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