Embrace the Pivot with Dr. Cheryl Robinson

Everyone knows that there will be highs and lows in life; however, the mindset of ‘progress is a process’ will help you navigate your pivots. My conversation with Free the Vision helps frame highs, lows, momentum and keeping the focus on progress. More about Free: Free Warren , creatively known as   Free The Vision , is a creative director and tv producer that lives at the intersection of music, s...

Dr. Chris Kawa, founder of Discover Chiropractic , shares how getting your body right, sets your mind right. He created an algorithm to help his patients understand the stressors of their body and what areas should be targeted; it helps people see their progress. Adjustments help the nervous system repair itself and start functioning correctly. More about Dr. Chris Kawa: Dr. Christopher Kawa has b...

Dr. Holly Fennell, ND, founder of Age Quencher , shares why it’s important to have a clear and healthy mind as you pivot. She is a distinguished Canadian Naturopathic Doctor with twenty years  in clinical practice where she integrates her extensive knowledge to empower individuals on their wellness journeys. As a prominent figure in the field, Dr. Fennell, ND runs a bustling practice in the heart...

Kara Gooch, Engagement & Career Coach for active Apprentices with her dream company, Accenture, participated in Goodwill’s Rising Together training program. After completion, she was offered a role within Accenture. Accenture is a partner of Goodwill’s Rising Together initiative, which connects people, particularly those from populations that have been historically marginalized, with a wide ra...

There’s a difference between keeping moving forward and moving up. Everyone can move forward but, in the scheme of things, few people actually level up. When successfully pivoting, it’s important strategize how to move up to get to where you want to go. Executive director of Dining Out Jersey Shore, Tara Jean McDonald , joins me on this episode to discuss how to deal with idenity loss when moving...

Amanda Bybel shares the importance of redefining success at each stage of life. As a recovering addict, she learned to take the positive side of the situation and use it to grow her coaching business. Her persistence keeps her dreams alive. She’s an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a yoga enthusiast, a wife, a mom, corporate dropout and Founder of The Inner Beauty Bybel + The Sparkle System C...

Before you can successfully pivot, you have to map out your direction. Having a strategy will help you with figuring out what vehicle you’ll use to get you there. Steve Spiro , host of the Master Connector Show on LinkedIn, shares how to identify your vehicle and build relationships to get you to the next level of your career. More about Steve: In November of 2020, he was approved to do a LinkedIn...

Maria Doughty , a former corporate attorney, strategist and advocate turned president and CEO of The Chicago Network (TCN), shares how understanding and owning a P&L will advance your career. At the end of the day, companies need to generate profit to remain in business. Being able to read and act on a profit and loss statement will guide you in scaling a company. More about Maria: She has bee...

We all have a money story. What’s yours? Is it holding you back? Melissa Houston, founer of She Means Profit , shares how money is tied to your self-worth. Let’s start believing that deserve what we’re worth and make some profit! More about Melissa : She’s a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of work experience. Additionally, she’s a Finance Strategist, who works with Small...

Living in an attention economy used to all the noise can be hard taking online courses that are more isolating than socializing. Martin Ramsin , CEO & cofounder of CareerFoundry , shares how important it is to make online learning human-centric. The less isolating the experience is the more the success rate. More about CareerFoundry: It’s an online school for career change to tech, offering pr...

Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath, spread your wings and just do it. It’s scary. The unknown is staring you in the face, but the regret of not trying is greater than the regret of actually going for it. Brandy Schultz, founder of Adventure Nannies , and Shenandoah Davis, cofounder and CEO, took a chance on themselves; they pivoted as they built and scaled the Adventure Nannies. Their s...

When pivoting, leaning on your community is so important. What happens though if your community is struggling too? It’s time to change your money mindset and help raise up the community. Darlene Goins, Executive Vice President, Head of Banking Inclusion Initiative at Wells Fargo, shares the importance of health wealth and how uplifting up a communities literally change lives. More about Darlene: D...

You never know when a pivot is going to occur. Sometimes you just have to roll with it or go with the flow. Jessi Miley-Dyer, Chief of Sports at the World Surf League, shares how to roll with it and speak up. As a former professional surfer, there was a significant difference in pay for the men versus women. When she started overseeing the competitions after retirement, she began to speak up about...

As you pivot, you have to have a vision of where you are going. Chloe Gottlieb, founder of DesignMeCo and UX Leadership Coach, shares how stepping into your future before building the present can provide you with power and influence. Remaining focused on the vision and being open to different strategies takes practice and a willingness and desire to succeed. More about Chloe : She’s a renowned lea...

How do you stand out in the attention economy, especially as an indie musician? Clayton Durant, Director of Emerging Media at MikeWorldWide, shares how during the pandemic he inked a partnership with SoundCloud to keep his artists front and center. More about Clayton: Clayton Durant is a marketing and music industry entrepreneur with expertise in social strategy, entertainment marketing, music man...

Forced pivots are the hardest; it can feel like the rug is being pulled out from underneath you. If you look at it as negative and filled with scarcity, that’s all you find. But, if you see it as an opportunity to try something new and the abundance that comes with it, you can create something magical. Michelle Fishburne , author of Who We Are Now , found herself without a job, spouse or house dur...

If you don’t invest in yourself, no one else is going to invest in you or your goals. It’s about being your own CEO; take inventory of how you lead your life. Giuseppe Cenzuales, District VP at LA Fitness, shares how you can observe, adapt and apply what you learn to your next career pivot. More about Giuseppe : I am the son of Italian immigrants-- My father works two jobs, full time tech delivery...

When pivoting, it’s easy to second guess yourself or make excuses why you shouldn’t do something. Karin Taylor, founder of Mandalay Farms, shares how to keep moving forward without knowing what’s to come. South Florida’s Karin Taylor does it all. She’s a single mother of five, just launched a series of podcasts and is founder and owner of Mandalay Farms, a private oasis where you can connect and i...

When pivoting, it’s easy to psych yourself out of doing something you’ve always wanted to try. Maegan Griffin, founder and CEO of leading skincare brand Skin Pharm , saw a gap in a market and decided it was now or never. Starting with one brick-and-mortar clinic location, she has now expanded into multiple markets and product lines.  Maegan Griffin is known for her innovative work in cosmetic...

Bill Squires, or as I know him as Professor Squires from Columbia University’s Sports Management Master’s program, emphasizes the importance of being curious. Curiosity and being kind go a long way. It’s just not about networking, it’s about making connections that can lead to friendships. He has an amazing story of how he started working in the sports business and continued to pivot. Additionally...

Instead of trying to strengthen your weaknesses, which, at best, will be mediocre, strengthen your strengths. This will enable you to create diverse teams and scale quickly. Sam Citro Alexander, cofounder & CEO of bitewell , shares how focusing on your strengths makes you a better leader and can advance your career.  Sam’s bio: Samantha Citro Alexander is the Co-Founder & CEO of bitew...

On this episode, I chat with Bill Heuer, an account executive in Ed Tech, about what it means to pre-pivot. Preparing for the pivotal moment before you’re thrown into it is key to survival. So many people fail to prepare and then are playing catch up when they should be thriving in the next opportunity.  Background on Bill :  Bill went to school at The University of Alabama where I recei...

Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, aka Dr. Z, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. Her work is dedicated to helping all her clients to get “unstuck from fear-based reactions” and live the life they want to live. She shares how overthinkers can get out of their own way. She has significant experience - over 18 years - working with individuals dealing with fear-based struggles such as perfection...

Author Xavier Axelson shares how to successfully pivot as an author. You have to be your own advocate and not lean on good intentioned people. Even during the most frustrating moments, keep the ‘why’ at the forefront and forge forward. His latest book, The Bond, can be found on Amazon along with his other collections. About Xavier Axelson: Xavier Axelson is a writer and columnist living in Los Ang...

Some people thinking pivoting is scary and detrimental to success; however, pivoting is the thing that will propel you to success. Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, joins me on this special episode of Embrace the Pivot Podcast to share how when it comes to pivoting, just go for it! The fall isn’t as hard as you might think. After pivoting 7-8x in his career, he has fully embraced his pivots. Flippa’...