Life + Leadership

Work culture is everyone's responsibility. No matter your job title, your actions have an impact on other people's experience in the workplace. And your inaction has an impact, too. So, what can you do to get off the sidelines and OWN your leadership? Today, we're joined by Mike Rognlien, the founder of Multiple Hats Management , a consulting team out of Chicago created to help clients build aweso...

Maya Angelou famously said, "I have written 11 books, but each time I think, 'Uh oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out!'" This phenomenon of feeling less capable or talented than people think—despite ample evidence to the contrary—is known as imposter syndrome, and it impacts 70% of the population. So, how does imposter syndrome impact ou...

How do you measure success in the pursuit of 90-day commitments? Is it more important to follow through on what you set out to do—even if doesn't feel right? Or allow yourself the flexibility to pivot to a goal that feels good? What can you learn from the habits that don't stick? Today on the podcast, we're checking in to share the outcomes around our 90-day commitments. We discuss what we learned...

Do you feel a sense of belonging at work? Or do you spend time and energy trying to fit in? Do you downplay any part of who you are? Do you feel safe being vulnerable with colleagues? Cultivating a sense of belonging and psychological safety is crucial for innovation, creativity and risk-taking, yet most of us don't feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Today, we explore the concepts...

We all have an innate ability to connect to the collective intelligence. To be in our bodies. To feel. But these predominantly feminine qualities are seen as weaknesses in a patriarchal culture, so we disown these vital parts of ourselves. What would happen if we used intuition AND logic to make decisions? What if we could access and acknowledge the message behind our emotions? What becomes possib...

Contemporary life makes it incredibly challenging to stay present. We are processing more information than ever before, and with so many things vying for our attention, it's no wonder that our focus is fractured. So, what can we do to truly experience life? To show up for the people we care about? To stay grounded in the NOW? Today on the podcast, we discuss what being present looks like in our li...

When the work you do is aligned with your purpose, the result is inspired action. Rather than grinding through each day, you are propelled forward by a calling to serve. So, what is your purposeful hustle? And how would your life change if you pursued that passion every day? Today, we're joined by Deanna Singh, the Founder and Chief Change Agent at Flying Elephant . Recognized as a leading authori...

So, you want to unlock your potential as a leader or develop the capabilities of the leaders in your organization. How do you know if you need a consultant or a coach? How do you go about finding a professional who's the right fit? And what can you expect from the process of working with an executive coach? Today on the podcast, we discuss the value in working with a certified coach and the transf...

The way we gather is changing. The number of traditional faith communities continues to decline as we move into a post-religious society. The question becomes, where will we go for support when we really need it? How do we create a new kind of community that transcends religious dogma and cultivates consciousness, curiosity and connection? And is it possible to build that kind of community in the...

The prevailing myth is that it only takes 21 days to change a habit. But the truth is that we need much more time to create sustainable change, to rewire our brains and make a new routine automatic. And that's why we're challenging YOU to join us in taking on 90-day commitments, going all-in on setting goals that support your overarching intentions for 2019.   Today on the podcast, we discuss how...

In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, organizations are hiring for resilience. And I doubt there's anyone out there wishing they were less equipped to deal with adversity or less resilient in the face of change. So, how do we bounce back when life deals us challenging circumstances? Is there a way to build resilience without going through some kind of serious trauma? And what daily habit...

What is it REALLY like to live the life of an entrepreneur? What are the pros and cons of becoming your own boss? Are there secrets around the experience that no one is talking about? Today, we are pulling back the curtain on the entrepreneur experience. We share the very different circumstances that inspired us to take the leap, discussing the personal trauma and corporate downsizing that inspire...

Work is a relationship. The attributes that drive engagement in the workplace happen to be the same qualities people look for in personal relationships: Feeling valued and cared for. A sense of trust and appreciation. So, what if we treated team members the same way we treat friends and family? What if we designed best practices to build rather than break down those relationships? What if we made...

Who do you resolve to be this year? As you make decisions around how you want to show up in the world, it is useful to tap into both your heart AND your mind. In this special episode, co-host Tegan Trovato leads listeners in a guided meditation to envision your next chapter. For Tegan's birthday recently, she hosted a group meditation online where people from all over meditated together – it was a...

As we set intentions for the new year, it is tempting to define a rigid list of to-dos. To push ourselves to achieve certain targets and pack our calendars with the massive action necessary to reach our specific goals. But what if we left space for the unexpected? What if the next BIG thing in our lives goes beyond anything we can imagine? What if we could do less, yet be more? Today, we are takin...

Have you created a Brilliance Margin in your life? The Brilliance Margin is a self-perceived measure of difference between your brilliance and capabilities to that of someone else. Where a Brilliance Margin exists, so does some kind of paralysis or inaction on our part because we are waiting for someone to give us permission to step into our own power and take action. The goal is to narrow the mar...

Women Entrepreneurs and Technologists with Nicole Yeary In this episode we are talking about women entrepreneurs and technologists. Our guest, Nicole Yeary has some amazing stories about how getting laser focused yields real results and how saying yes more often could be a game changer. She shares her High-5 model for success with us. Nicole has led Ms. Tech, a Chicago-based company focused on see...

In this episode, we talk about Financial Planning, and not just about the nerdy math parts of it, but what really matters to people are growing their careers, their families, and their wealth in the current world. Emily breaks down the components of managing money, including the emotions and varied personal goals that are attached to financial management. Emily has a diverse background that spans...

What does it mean to be personally powerful? The generic definition goes something like this: t he ability to do something or act in a particular way.   Yet we have so many different definitions, ways, and thoughts around power. There's the internal demonstration of power, which focuses on thoughts, feeling, and emotions. The external demonstration of power revolves around voice, body language, an...

In this episode, we talk about Money Mindset! This is different than managing your money, this is really about managing your mindset around money. We are also going to talk about career transformation and finding the bravery and confidence to believe that every next step leads to the right thing on your journey. Our guest, Erin Coupe, shares her background and personal experience with money mindse...

Episode 8: Hidden Brilliance: A High-Achieving Introvert's Guide to Self-Discovery, Leadership and Playing Big In this episode, we dig into co-host Katie Rasoul's newly published book! Our previous episode about Katie's TEDx Talk, "Uncovering the High-Achieving Introvert" was a popular one and so we are digging into the book that expands on that same topic and experience. Hidden Brilliance: A High...

Episode 7: Consciousness, with Guest Reverend Lola Wright Show Welcome to the Life & Leadership Podcast, where we share ideas, real life stories, and inspiration for powerful people to level up. Tegan Trovato and Katie Rasoul are recovering HR executives and professional life & leadership coaches. In each episode, they'll help you tap into your personal power and take your life and career to the '...

Personal branding is how we show up focused and ready to use our talents and gifts to serve the world. Our guest, Jessica Zweig, is a foremost expert on building and maintaining a purpose driven personal brand. This interview is authentic, deep and inspiring. Jessica didn't hold back in answering our questions. In addition to speaking her Truth (capital 'T'), she also explains what personal brandi...

We each have a unique set of personal values that color the way we view the world and our relationships. Many of us are walking around in the world unaware of which values we ascribe to as we haven't sat down to identify them by name. While that is perfectly okay, getting clear on your core values makes your life (and arguably the lives of the people around you) easier and more enjoyable. Regardle...

In September 2017, podcast co-host Katie Rasoul shared her "idea worth spreading" in a TEDx Talk titled, "Uncovering the High-Achieving Introvert." Co-host Tegan Trovato does a deep dive interview with Katie about the TEDx Talk, some of the stories and experience that shaped the talk, and how this can be applied for others in life, leadership, and the workplace.   Haven't seen Katie's TEDx Talk ye...