How to Get What You Want

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever gotten a promotion, and felt like you could have asked for a higher compensation but didn't? Well, today I’m sharing this real-life story from one of my clients where he asked for more, despite being told many reasons why getting more wasn't possible. It is so important to understand what our value is to be able to have confidence and advocate for ourselves...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about how important it is to be clear about what we want and where we’re going in business (and life for that matter!). When you know those things you feel confident enough to take on new challenges and opportunities. Today I’m going to share one experience from earlier in my career that made me realize that opportunities belong to those who take advantage of them....

Send us Fan Mail Shabana Walker, Vice President of Customer Strategy for Tools, Technology, & Quality, is joining us today in this episode to share her experiences working in the telecommunications industry for over 17 years, during which she has had nine different roles. Stay tuned for this interesting conversation where Shabana shares her career highlights and how she stood up for herself at...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about what your value is, what you bring to the table, and why it is so important to acknowledge said value to create power and leverage for yourself. Tune in to discover the three things you should be doing to help you out in this process of understanding your worth and uniqueness. It is time to finally shift your mindset and prevent that little voice in your head from...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I’ll be sharing 3 essential keys to success. You must first start with knowing how to signal your value by asking for things you deserve,  moving to assuming the role you want before you get it, and saying yes to opportunities even if you don’t feel ready yet! Tune in and listen to the lessons I’ve learned from my peer "Dan", and I have to say, he...

Send us Fan Mail I had this really interesting conversation with a good friend recently and I wanted to share some takeaways with you today during this solo episode! We were going about the fact that she is asked to do certain things at work that she’s not happy about and I asked her, what would she like to be doing. Her answer was, ‘I don’t know’. How often do we find ourselves and others in the...

Send us Fan Mail Jenelle Champlin, an executive at Comcast and a dear friend of mine, joins us in this episode to talk a little about her background, her amazing career experience, and how her positive attitude when facing challenges has helped her along the way. Tune in as we catch up and reconnect in today’s conversation where we talk about the importance of relationships in business to build th...

Send us Fan Mail Is there something you've always wanted to do but never got to do because you believe it is just "impossible"? You’re not alone! Join me in this solo episode as I tell you what an impossible list is and how this list is going to get you closer to accomplishing those goals or dreams, even when we have that voice inside trying to tell us otherwise. Stay tuned to find...

Send us Fan Mail A few days ago I had this interview where I was asked how people advocate for themselves. I realized then that advocating for yourself is a difficult concept to grasp sometimes, that’s why I decided to explain a little bit more about my perspective on this in this episode. Join me today as I share 3 ways so you can put in motion this idea of advocating for yourself. Let’s stop wai...

Send us Fan Mail Advocating for yourself is a skill that is rarely discussed or fostered in leadership circles. In fact, those who do it too often are labeled as aggressive or obnoxious. But no one is better suited than you to intelligently discuss your values, goals, accountability, dedication, and work ethic. Advocating for yourself is a muscle that needs to be developed like any other to ensure...

Send us Fan Mail Join me today in this solo episode to talk about some new concepts I’ve been working on with my clients. Learning how to advocate for ourselves, especially when the voice in our heads is constantly telling us otherwise, isn’t an easy skill to master. Tune in to learn how to counter that inner voice that keeps telling us we’re not enough. In this episode, I also share my story of g...

Send us Fan Mail Coming to us Live from Princeton, NJ, James joins us during his executive leadership offsite. We discussed his key observations regarding a successful offsite and his efforts to ensure the group was in the right mindset for implementing change. In addition, we discuss critical mistakes many of us make when bringing key leaders together and the steps you can take to make this event...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Dillon, VP, of Strategic Programs at RE/MAX Global Headquarters, joins us to answer a few questions and share some of her leadership lessons along the way. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of being a woman in the corporate world, and the importance of having more women in leadership roles. Also, Kelly shares her experience becoming a mom while balancing her prof...

Send us Fan Mail Annette Walter, experienced business strategist, owner and CEO of Timber Industries & iEvolve Consulting, joins us to talk about her story. In this episode we talk about her journey going from working at a bank to becoming the business owner of a very successful company. She’s sharing all her ups and downs in the process of maintaining a company while having 2 kids. A look at...

Send us Fan Mail Retaining key talent often focuses on the broader employee workforce. But good leaders know the multiplier effect your direct reports have on your entire operation. Considering the investment made in key leaders it is critical that you have an active strategy to ensure they are not part of the “Great Resignation”. In this week’s episode, James and I discuss the shift in mindset re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re back for part two with Dr. Michelle Casarella, Psy. D. who specializes in helping working moms build confidence and manage their mental wellness. Join us while we talk through how to recognize when you're feeling triggered. We will also discuss the “color game”, a mindfulness game to learn how to focus on something else instead of intrusive thoughts, an...

Send us Fan Mail Resignations are an inevitable outcome of having highly talented teams. In many cases, you are the last to know as their peers have been secretly in the know. The entire team is most likely waiting to hear how you took the news. As a leader, your response to the resignation impacts the remaining team members more than it impacts the exiting individual. This episode discusses how t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michelle Casarella, Psy. D. who specializes in helping working moms build confidence and manage their mental wellness joins the podcast for a two part episode special. In this episode, we talk through how our mindset affects our ability to negotiate and how our emotions can get in the way of taking action. You will learn how to do what Michelle calls “clean out your junk drawe...

Send us Fan Mail For a leader, delegation is the difference between being a hero and being a multiplier.  Delegation ensures you can execute on multiple fronts while signaling trust in your team and growing future leaders.  But delegation is easier to talk about than it is to execute.   James and I discuss this professional-grade tool and the challenges associated with using it well.  Seasoned lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lysa Dahlin shares her wisdom on being a successful leader and how to negotiate for what you really want in your career. We discussed the importance of seeking out and listening to feedback from others in order to grow as a leader, along with the need to be open to change/learning new things in order to be successful in today's ever-changing business landscap...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to find deep satisfaction in your role? Job Crafting is an approach that leverages the active changes you make to your own job designs in ways that can bring about numerous positive outcomes, including engagement, job satisfaction, resilience, and thriving. In this QuickTake episode, James Capps and I discuss the concept and how you can put it into practice. We offer th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join Beth Kotarba and Susie Tomenchok as they discuss the importance of self-promotion, especially for women, in order to advance in one's career and the importance of being your own advocate. Beth also shares her journey through shifting careers and learning how to be a leader in an unfamiliar environment. A look at what we discuss: [00:01:14] Meet Beth Kota...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you will learn the difference between a manager and a leader. Business engineer John Schanz and author Susie Tomenchok dive into the benefits of having multiple mentors and the best ways to deal with self-doubt. Learn about navigating your way through business cultures and what it takes to become a leader through leverage. A look at what we discuss: [00:00:56] Mee...

Send us Fan Mail Does the word “negotiate” make you shudder? Would you rather accept what you’re given rather than negotiate for what you really want? Believe it or not, there is a world out there where you ask for what you want in your career and get it, even while walking out with every party that's part of the negotiation happy. It's time to be your own advocate.  Welcome to Leverage...