Stand Tall & Own It - Irreversible Recognition

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Kara Nicole Bitar holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the Southeast.  Kara now combines the dedication and commitment that it took to become a successful attorney, real-life training in what it takes to succeed at high-levels, and extensive research, experien...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Are you leading, or do you just want followers?  It’s time to uplevel your leadership, and I’ve got a good idea how. Topics discussed in this episode: The Mindset Shift: Being followed: Protect ideas for fear someone will take credit There’s only one right way to do things Lack of delegation:  easier to do it myself Unwilling to help others do more  Leading o...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Elisa Zhang, owner/principal of $450M in holdings across 3000+ apartment units, has remained fully involved in the multifamily investing world throughout the pandemic and has never stopped finding deals that will benefit her investors. After successfully building a path to financial independence for herself in less than 10 years and transitioning out of her f...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Are you living your life by someone else’s standards of success?  Last week’s conversation with Amber Fuhriman got me thinking about whether or not I had a good definition of success for myself. It turns out, I do - but that wasn’t always the case. It’s time for some real talk about how I got there, and some advice on how you can get there too. Topics discuss...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! A practicing defense and immigration lawyer, Amber is also a Success Architect along with being a NLP practitioner.  She works with “serial accomplishers” like her former self to help them gain clarity of what they actually want, define what their best life looks like and help them get out of their comfort zone to achieve their dreams.  Amber believes that pu...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! How many times have you been discouraged by poor leadership - above you, around you, in your organization or community? On tv? It affects the culture of the organization (no matter the size) and impacts the motivation of the entire team. When it affects YOU, personally, impacting your ability to do your work well, with joy, a sense of satisfaction or at least...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Rhonda Delaney is an amazing gardener.  When she realized a very real correlation between how she cared for her garden and how she invested in and cared for her people, she rose to a top leadership position in her company. Taking the time to understand each person well and encouraging open critical thinking, resulted in better solutions.  Then her position wa...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! If you never slow down enough to look around at where you are, or how far you’ve come, you don’t have the information you need to move forward effectively. Rhythms of Reflection is a tool that provides a variety of options for you to develop your own process of personal growth. In essence, it’s about understanding what is, what you want, what’s possible, and...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Sylvia Worsham received a second chance at life and now lives out her passion by helping men and women who find themselves at a crossroads, navigate change with confidence, faith and joy!  Her mission is to help parents become the best version of themselves, to trust and act on their inner wisdom, and integrate their personal and professional lives with joy....

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Today I talked with Pam Sherman about the revelation that the work we do on ourselves is never a quick fix.  For long term staying power, we need to adjust our mindset and remember we’re in this for the long haul.    Tackle Mindsets: Let go of your negative thoughts about yourself Develop practices daily of gratitude and appreciation for your body Develop Pra...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Seeing, identifying and understanding that you actually have options is part of two of the tenets of Intentional Optimism. If anything has been made clear to me through the last two guests on this podcast, it’s that the type, volume and availability of options is much greater than I realized.   Tackle Mindsets: You need a steady paycheck & benefits A job...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Dana stumbled upon becoming a clothing boutique owner after many career changes and finally following what she was most passionate about. She started using her experience to talk with other women and encourage them to not pay attention to clothing sizes but how the clothing makes the fee by helping them find clothing that worked with their bodies instead of a...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! As a franchise consultant, Diane works one-on-one with individuals who are ready to learn more about owning a franchise.  Curious? She helps you explore a variety of options to find the perfect fit for you—whether you want to be a hands-on business owner or you prefer to run an executive business model.  If you’re in a career transition, or you want to divers...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Empowered: having the knowledge, confidence, means, or ability to do things or make decisions for oneself. Developing leaders IS empowering them.  In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve learned and how you can begin your journey toward empowerment.   Recipe for your empowerment journey: Learn from other Leaders’ Stories Learn from other Leaders’ Expertise Adop...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Suzanne Glover, a professional actress, sales pro and internet marketer with 35 years of experience helps you strategically leverage video to grow both business and enhance your life.  Suzanne gained recognition in the TV / film industry teaching secrets for top level actors.  She uses those same methods to teach people to connect through the camera and sell...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Whether or not you will ever be a speaker, podcaster, teacher or trainer, understanding who you are, what your VOICE sounds like is important.  Today we’ll talk about some of the truths and falsehoods about Finding Your Story. 3 Fallacies about our Story or our Voice My story consists of only a specific piece to illustrate a point My story is boring and won’t...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Sophie provides executive coaching and nonprofit consulting with a passion for helping leaders craft compelling, mission-centered stories, and build strategic messaging throughout their organizations. She provides training and webinars on storytelling, how to craft winning pitches and presentations, and public speaking skills for leaders. Sophie is the author...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! My #1 Core Value is “Community.”  And by that, I mean “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals,” which is (coincidentally) one of the dictionary definitions of the word.  Why is Community vital to your flourishing? Shared camaraderie - knowing we aren’t alone and are accepted It can be a barrier to th...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Kelly Hoey is a networking expert, and author.  Kelly offers a modern approach to this essential career skill together with practical strategies on how to connect for success in the social media age.  Kelly is a speaker on the topic of networking and career advancement , including networking into leadership roles, the networks both executive and entrepreneuri...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! VISION is currently stated in the tenets of Intentional Optimism as: I courageously look to the vision I've been given to meet others' needs and add value, inspiring those around me.  In today’s episode, I share my renewed insights about having a vision, and how you can create YOUR own vision in life or business, and why it’s vital to your flourishi...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Michelle Tillis Lederman is a Connection Creator - a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results.  She's accomplished speaker, trainer, coach and author of 4 books, and has worked with organizations identifying the common struggle… people challenges.  A teacher at heart, designed her own ideal...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Two and a half years after my very first post on “Being Present,” I’ve learned a few things. Practicing Presence is not yet something I’ve mastered, and based on what I see out there, we all need a refresher. So here are my takeaways. Three Insights on “Being Present”:  Everyone’s Present is unique.  Without curiosity, you’ll never get “there.” If being “pres...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! A retired dentist turned personal branding expert.  How life changed overnight.  Angela suffered a career-ending injury that killed her ability to drill.  Unsure of how to move forward, she realized she could keep her practice even though she could never drill again or sell the practice and find a new path.  Angela developed her speaking and branding practice...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Living with Intentional Optimism is not about always being sunny and happy. It’s about embracing life with all its ups and downs. Loss of a loved one, specifically a mother, is definitely a hard part of the journey, but learning how to grow through it all is part of what gives it purpose and meaning. Andrea & Kim have both lost their mothers to cancer, an...

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Sonia Frontera is a divorce lawyer with a heart.  After surviving adversity in many forms: domestic abuse, divorce and illness, her mission is to empower people to turn their adversity into fuel for personal transformation.  She shares the shortcuts from heartache to healing.  Sonia integrates the wisdom acquired through her personal journey along with her pr...