The Trailblazer Chronicles: Redefining Leadership For Bold Women with Judy Hoberman

Exploring Workforce Development Strategies and Trends-Greg Wurth As the global economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and the landscape of work even quicker, the importance of equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce has never been greater. Workforce programs in universities play a crucial role in this endeavor, providing students with the educat...

Sarah Victory Do Something Brave Everyday Embracing the mantra of "Do Something Brave Every Day" is an empowering call to action, urging individuals to step outside their comfort zones, confront fears, and challenge the status quo on a daily basis. It is a commitment to personal and professional growth through acts of courage, fostering resilience, innovation, and a mindset that propels...

Step into a world where the synergy of female leadership and banking innovation creates a dynamic shift. Join me and my guest Jenny Johnson from Encore Bank in a thought- provoking conversation that delves into the transformative role women play in shaping the landscape of relationship banking. Discover how their leadership, communication styles, and collaborative approaches are essential in build...

Michel Koopman bio: Michel is a senior operator and entrepreneur with a mix of small business and corporate successes in a global capacity. At this stage, he is most passionate about maximizing the business success and potential of others. He is the CEO and Founder at CxO Coaching (a 2Swell company), he and his team dedicate their time as growth advisors and executive coaches to high-performing bu...

In today's fast-paced world, where the demands of career and family often pull us in different directions, it's more important than ever to be intentional in our actions and decisions. Being intentional means consciously directing our energy and focus towards the things that matter most to us – whether it's advancing in our careers, nurturing our relationships, or simply finding mom...

There are some remarkable journeys of women in business who defy societal norms and prove that age is an asset, not a limitation. Women are rewriting the script on success, proving that age is a catalyst, not a hindrance as more and more female entrepreneurs shed light on the wealth of knowledge and resilience that comes with experience. Judy and Maureen share their experiences that success knows...

An academic scholar and SME in sales, business strategy, stakeholder engagement, instructional design, curriculum creation and emerging technologies, Stephene is at the forefront of EdTech, leading global conversations and developing executive education programs that align with the future of work, AI, emerging technology, women's initiatives, and DEIAB on a global scale. She currently leads a...

What’s happening at Dallas College and The Ascend Institute? Tim and the team at Ascend Institute and Dallas College are creating a way to engage the community, organizations and companies with a new workshop series that will Elevate Business Excellence …another great way to bring value and show gratitude to our neighbors and communities. Join me and my guest Tim Samuels as we talk about what&apos...

What happens when you decide to start over? Whether it’s by choice or by situation, it is a change in your life and your career. It’s the time when you are called on to navigate the challenging terrain of setbacks, transformations and restarts while highlighting the capacity to bounce back from setbacks, reframe obstacles as opportunities and get focused on what you want your business and career t...

Tim Samuels has worked in Higher Education for 17-plus years as an Executive Dean of Academic programs, including several recent years providing leadership of college Career and technical programs. Currently, Samuels is functioning in the role of Associate Chief of Workforce/Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships of the Ascend Institute at Dallas College. Samuels has earned four college degrees, w...

Betzy Santiago is a strategist, volunteer, and communicator that loves to drive change and empower others. She has served as a liaison and board member on almost 40 local professional groups and nonprofits including serving as President of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2010. Betzy has spoken at various events, been featured in magazines, radio, and television, and loves to be a p...

Jill Nastasia's Bio: If you’ve talked to Jill, you know she’s all about relationships. Throughout her career she’s had the pleasure of working with professionals and entrepreneurs across the country to grow their businesses to reach their goals AND – in turn – create jobs within their communities. As a small business owner herself, she loves to create jobs for others and help her employees gr...

Impact Begins With Discovering Your Origin Story Stories are for sharing whether they are a fairy tale or a learning experience. Stories are powerful and we wait to see what happens when we turn the page or get to the next volume in the series or see how we are doing in our own journey to success. Stories are all around us. Everyone has a story and every situation is a story. We always hear that o...

The Battle Between Work, Life, and Balance The battle between work, life, and balance is a discussion everyone talks about and is where people struggle to keep their personal and professional balls in the air. Does everything have the same value and importance? When you focus on what truly matters and prioritize those areas of life that contribute to your overall happiness and well-being, you are...

The saying is 'you only get one chance to make a first impression'. Whether you are going on an interview, meeting someone for the first time, attending an event, appearing on a virtual platform or anything in between, what's the impression you are making? How are you going to show up? You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to wear a designer label. It's about YOU. W...

As we start a new year, what are some of the things you still have on your list to complete? Have you held back on launching a product, or unveiling that special system or sharing a new process? Why? If you don't do anything differently, how different will this year be for you and your business? Today on Selling In A Skirt with Judy Hoberman, her guest Christopher Plumlee is here to talk abou...

People do not just follow anyone. As a leader, you must give them a good reason to follow you. Many times, people are placed into leadership roles and expect their teams will follow them simply because they have the title. It does not work that way—at least not with deep, lasting success. Be the leaders others CHOOSE to follow.

Most people lump marketing and sales together, after all, isn’t that what most Companies do? The department is called Sales and Marketing, hence the confusion. The truth of the matter is they are different and similar and one will complement the other. But, Marketing and Sales are two different activities. Here is the biggest difference of all; Marketing gets you known and Sales gets you paid.  Ou...

Whether you are in a leadership role, being promoted to one or have a position available, think about this...women are underrepresented in the Executive Level. There are articles after articles and studies after studies that show the benefits of having more women in leadership positions. Women bring a different perspective and one that compliments what the men are already successful doing. Learnin...

We've all been burned out at some point in our lives. Our stressful lives at home, at work, or both can sometimes have us at wit's end. Dealing with burnout is a big part of the discussion of the day with Dr. Tasha Holland-Kornegay. Tasha is a licensed professional counselor, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. Judy and Tasha talk a lot about burnout, the signs, symptoms, and...

The old adage is there’s no such thing as bad publicity. While that may be true, how do get the attention of the media? Today’s guest will help you get noticed. Annie Pace Scranton joins Judy for the discussion of the day on getting your name out there. Annie knows how to do it. Not only does she run Pace Public Relations, she was a producer who booked for major networks like CNN, FOX News, CNBC,...

You can’t build a house without a foundation, and a foundation is key to a successful business as well. For today’s discussion of the day Monica Davis joins Judy to talk about preparation. Monica is an award-winning media mentor, trainer and brand narrative strategist. She’s worked with entrepreneurs and was listed along with big brands like AARP, Hilton, IBM and Pepsi in the Hermes awards. Prepar...

We all set goals, but are we setting ourselves up for frustration? Not according to today’s guest. Connie Benjamin joins Judy for the discussion of the day. Connie created My Fire Within, a system that helps women live with purpose, prosperity and create passionate relationships. Connie explains the inspiration and motivation behind her book and system. She even goes through what each letter of FI...

How do you deal with stress? Stress is something everyone deals with, but few of us handle it the right way. Angela Ficken joins the discussion of the day on stress. Angela is a full-time psychotherapist in private practice who writes on many popular websites and is often quoted in media. Angela and Judy not only define stress, but they deal with all the stress we’re all dealing with during the pa...

There’s a difference between talking and speaking, do you know what it is? If you don’t then this discussion of the day with Jane M. Powers is for you. Jane is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Jane and Judy talk about using your voice, the importance of authenticity and why women shouldn’t see sales as ‘icky’. Jane also talks about the power of a 17 ½ second “intromercial” over the stan...