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In today’s episode, I am diving deep into something that needs to be talked about more, Intrapreneurship. In 2020, we saw in the news daily about people jumping ship from their corporate jobs to start their own businesses, in fact, small business permits went up by 20%.  I share my own journey of intrapreneurship, tips on how to become one, and how you can use it to leverage yourself further in yo...

Today, I am joined by special guest, Katie Barnett. Katie is a mom of three, an entrepreneur and host of the Level After Next podcast. She shares how to take action towards your dreams by breaking down your big hairy goals into actionable steps. Over the next 50 minutes, we dive deep into how creating meaningful connections can grow your business and network leading to more sales and a deeper sens...

Raise your hand if you find yourself in a busy season and are completely overwhelmed. It's the end of the school year, you're trying to reach your own goals and keep your sanity. In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain to share tips I have learned over the years to make this busy season a heck of alot easier than busy seasons of the past.  In this episode, we cover: Identifying prior...

Urvashi Bhatnagar joins me for today’s episode. Urvashi is a Yale University graduate, holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University, is the co-author of The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected and is a healthcare executive. Tune in to hear how she pivoted her career from clinical work to strategic endeavors all while staying true to her life's...

If thinking about changing your habits makes you want to run away, then today’s podcast is for you. I dive into a few tools that have changed my life and I know have the power to change yours too, habit stacking, setting goals and the morning routine that works for you. Simply put, you can change the habits, you can change the behavior, you can have confidence in yourself, you can have credibility...

Join me in today’s episode with Scottie Durrett who is the host of the Momplex podcast, founder of the High Vibes Mom Club and a certified life coach who supports Mom's in their journey to show up in the best way possible for their families and most importantly themselves. I absolutely loved our time together. We chat about piling shame on top of shame, syncing calendars as a family group, li...

The term “hustle” or “hustler” has varied in its meaning over the years. Once as referring to perhaps shady business practices, then to a badge of honor, and currently is viewed as a workaholic. Anti-hustle culture emerged as a result of the pandemic, and in today’s episode I share some guidance on how to opt out of the “hustle” conversation and how to opt in to living the life and having the care...

Raise your hand if you have second guessed a decision you made, either in your personal or professional life. In the work setting, there really isn’t anyone pointing out to us that we didn’t pick wisely, and so we end up in situations that are not what you expected and not what you signed up for. Today’s episode is all about how you can tell if your picker is broken, what to do, and practical ways...

Flashback to April, 2022 when I was the COO of a company that I had been working for the last 15 years. A third party company was brought in to conduct yet another assessment on the leadership positions, and I was determined to ace it and prove I was worthy of my position. My results from this assessment, and the conversation I had with the assessor in a follow up conversation lit a fire in me tha...

The podcast’s very first guest episode welcomes Becca Schweitzer, a human resources professional and a people engagement expert. She has built her expertise working in the healthcare industry supporting teams of 2 to hundreds and helping them through some of the toughest years the industry has seen. These teams are multi-generational and diverse and she shares her unique perspective on how taking...

The last week of each quarter is one of my favorites, and the reason isn’t what you would think. No, it’s not about business results, but instead all about how I executed my plan. In today’s episode, I quickly review how 2022 ended and the beginning of Q1 began when I shifted into the startup world, teach you how to create quarterly goals by looking in the rearview mirror as well as looking ahead,...

This one is all about the B word: boundaries. You may or may not want to look at your reflection in the mirror on this topic, but it’s important to get a bit uncomfortable here, because you’re going to have a spark that ignites during this episode that will have you ready to make changes immediately. So, buckle up as I share about how to figure out what’s going on, setting boundaries and navigatin...

Gone are the days of cohorts of new employees into corporations, all being onboarded and mentored together at the beginning of their careers. Many college graduates are entering the corporate world without this mentorship, as many companies have gone away with this structure. Some may call it the Wild Wild West, and others the survival of the fittest. I, too, didn’t have this onboarding experience...

International Women’s Day was on March 8th, and the theme was “equity.” In today’s episode, I am fired up about something disastrous that happened on this very day when a woman with influence and a large following slammed the organization publicly. I share how women are actually not supporting other women, and why so many women are leaving the business world day in and day out. This has to stop an...

The Law of Attraction is that like attracts like. I was in my 40s when I realized I had spent the last 20 years of my career unintentionally manifesting and attracting what I didn’t want. I was thinking negatively, manifesting poor outcomes, and those were becoming reality. In today’s episode, I share with you how I began to manifest the life and career I wanted that led to my very first intention...

Are you going to work each day excited, or is there a disconnect somewhere? In today’s episode, I share how to go from stuck to unstuck with simple advice and tactics to make a change without relying on hope and then describe how to use forward looking action so you can be brave enough to make a decision on how to act. Whether you are a brand new employee in your very first corporate job, or a sea...

Raise your hand if you have cried at work. The truth is: about half of women in the workplace have or will cry at work and it impacts people’s perceptions of you, whether right or wrong. Today’s episode is a big one because while your emotions may be something outside of your control, your response to them is within your control. I first share my own stories where I have cried at work, breakdown t...

Today we are ripping off the bandaid and talking about something that is more common than you might think: side hustles. In 2020, it was reported that 45% of Americans have a side hustle, in addition to their full time job. I share with you my own experience working as a C-suite executive with a side hustle in network marketing, and how I didn’t back down. I talk you through recommendations to hel...

A lot of us might think learning ends once you finish university, but the thing is continuous learning is so important even after you walk across the graduation stage. I learned this the hard way, and to help you avoid those same mistakes I am sharing all the reasons why you need to prioritize continuing education in your professional development. I talk about why growth is necessary, the hard les...

This week, I have been having so many conversations around layoffs in the tech sector, especially since there are a lot of big-name tech companies letting go of large portions of their staff. Layoffs happen in every sector and they aren’t some spur-of-the-moment decisions even though we tend to think they are. In this episode, I demystify the behind-the-scenes of layoffs sharing with you how curre...

In today’s conversation we are talking about networking, a super important aspect in the professional development space, but something that causes a lot of fear in people. Networking is tough because it requires you to be vulnerable by putting yourself out there yet confident.   Now, the idea of networking can seem intimidating but I am breaking it down for you all. In this episode, I share what n...

Today’s conversation is all about productivity. It isn’t the sexiest topic but it sure is important because productivity is what helps us achieve our goals and continue a good momentum in our jobs. Now, the idea of tackling productivity can seem daunting, but have no fear! I am discussing my best tactics for ensuring you can get your tasks done more effectively, two myths about productivity you ne...

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Starting this week, we are going to be working through some critical topics in the corporate setting. We’re kicking things off by discussing goal setting at work. In today’s conversation, I discuss the reasons why businesses set goals, the different categories of goals, and the one major thing company goals are actually missing and what you need to do about it.  In this episode, we cover: Why all...

In today’s conversation, I am going over my year in review! 2022 was such a big year for me, especially when it came to discovering my potential and ability to grow. The thing is, through all the exhaustion, boredom, and stress of 2022, I still had so much hope and belief that I could and would be successful. I really firmly believe that the ups and downs were just a season, and the best was yet t...