Through the Lens of Learning

In this episode, I talk with Ellie Hoekman, a recruiter by day and an interview coach outside of that! As a recruiter, Ellie met so many wonderful people who she couldn’t hire because they interviewed poorly. Seeing this happen again and again motivated her to create Rock & Secure. She understands that learning interview skills at the early stages of your career is critical to your overall car...

Listen in as I talk with Nathan Coey about how he accidentally ended up a learning professional. You'll find it interesting to think about the similarities of being someone from theater and the act of being of a class facilitator.

In this episode, I talk with Mark Bayer, who served as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives during a 20-year career as a Congressional staff member. He's worked as a management consultant at PwC and co-founded a non-profit organization for disadvantaged youth. Mark now teaches scientists, engineers, and executives how to advance their priorities with key decision ma...

Join me as I meet and talk with John Bernatovicz. John is a husband, father, brother, entrepreneur, author, and HR expert who is eager to empower leaders to do better and have fun. Over the last 15 years, John has been an owner of six business ventures and is currently the president of Willory, a staffing and consulting firm solely focused on HR and payroll. John's passion is transforming orga...

In this episode, I explore the importance of building a personal brand for professional development. I discuss what personal branding is, why it's essential, and share strategies for creating a strong and compelling personal brand. I also discuss how to leverage your personal brand for career growth and success. Building a personal brand is critical in today's competitive job market. It ca...

In this episode, I talk about common professional development challenges and share strategies for overcoming them. Whether you're struggling to find the time for development, facing resistance from your employer, or unsure of where to start, we've got you covered. We share insights and tips for overcoming these challenges and making progress on your professional development goals. Professi...

In this episode, we'll explore the power of feedback in professional development.

In this episode, we'll explore the importance of setting effective development goals for your career growth. I will discuss strategies for identifying your career aspirations and creating actionable goals that align with your strengths and weaknesses. I'll also share tips for tracking your progress and adjusting your goals as you grow and develop. Whether you're just starting your care...

In this episode, we'll explore the importance of professional development during times of organizational change, such as layoffs and rightsizing. I'll talk about how organizational change can impact your career trajectory and why investing in your professional development is critical for staying ahead of the game. I'll also share strategies for identifying your unique strengths and wea...

Listen in to this great discussion with first time pageant participant turned winner, Teylor Emch! Teylor talks about her experience with PRIME Pageants, as well as her platform, to help kids transitioning to a new high school through her scholarship program. Check out Teylor's website to connect, follow, donate, or purchase one of her amazing journals! Want to learn more about Teylor? Visit https...

In this episode, Dr. Tracy talks with Mariette, a recent PRIME Pageant Division 4 Winner. Hear about her journey in pageantry - including an unexpected 18-month stint in her first pageant win! She has survived divorce and is thriving, with an amazing heart and is a beauty to boot. Mariette is one to watch in the days, months, and years ahead. Her message is authentic, and she has a desire to help...

In this episode, Dr. Tracy talks with Amanda Taylor, the Mrs. USA Prime Division 3 Pageant Winner.    Amanda talks about her experience participating in the PRIME Pageant this past year, more on her platform focused on women realizing confidence DOES equal beauty, and what is ahead for her.   You won't want to miss this! In Amanda's words, "What have you got to lose?"  &nb...

Listen in as Dr. Tracy talks PRIME Pageant Winner, Mrs. USA Prime Division 2, Britton Allen, on this episode.  Britton shares her experience participating in the PRIME Pageant this past year, more on her platform focused on inner child work, and what the months and year ahead look like for her.  Want to connect with Britton? Locate her on Instagram @mrsusaprime2 or @lifecoachbritton or o...

In this episode, Dr. Tracy talks with PRIME Pageant winner, Donna Boerger. Donna was crowned Ms USA Prime Ambassador this fall, and has such a great story to tell about her learning journey. From her journey to getting healthier and losing over 100 pounds, you'll appreciate her focus and commitment to becoming the woman she is today. Want to connect with Donna? Check her out on Instagram at @healt...

In this first episode, Dr. Tracy talks with Kristen Ayers, founder of PRIME Pageants. PRIME Pageants is NOT your typical beauty pageant, as Kristen has taken the importance of inner work to the next level with this program. Learn more within the episode! Stay tuned to the rest of Season 3, which includes episodes with the 2022 PRIME Pageant winners.  Website: https://primepageants.com/ FaceBo...

In this episode, I talk with Brittany Bowman, CEO of Clutter HQ. She shares how she got into her entrepreneurial nitch and how it literally saved her marriage.  Learn more about Brittany's tips and tricks to keeping clutter at bay, and what the top 2 areas of our houses are that typically see the most clutter.  Connect with Brittany via Clutter HQ's Facebook page at https://www.facebook....

During this episode, Dr. Tracy talks about the crippling fear student loan debt has had on her, and her ability to more recently talk about the shame around it and start to come to terms with why it has instilled so much fear and anxiety in her life. Hear how she's ready to move on and tackle the debt head on! Want to learn more about Dr. Tracy?  Visit www.tracyshroyerphd.com.

In this episode, Dr. Tracy shares an epiphany she had about her entrepreneurial business upon awakening one morning in late September 2022.  Hear how she's moving with this internal insight, and tweaking her path forward as a result. Want to learn more about Dr. Tracy or what she's doing? Visit www.tracyshroyerphd.com. 

During this episode, Dr. Tracy Shroyer talks about the concept of quiet quitting. This is a concept that has recently gone viral on TikTok, and is rising to the top of headlines across the U.S.    Want to participate in the conversation?  Join us in The Learning Hub, our FREE community, by visiting www.thesll.org.

Listen in as Dr. Tracy Shroyer talks with Katie Morgan, a high school Assistant Principal. Katie started out her learning journey as a high school teacher and knew she wanted to be able to do more to help teens. She became an Assistant Principal and has had an opportunity to engage with teachers and teens to make a more widespread impact.    Mrs. Morgan, as her students call her, is not...

Listen in as Dr. Tracy Shroyer talks with Crissie Leonard, writer and author extraordinaire. Crissie shares how writing has been therapeutic for her throughout her life, and a blessing.    Want to learn more about Crissie? Visit www.crissieleonard.com   Want to learn more about Dr. Tracy Shroyer or The Evolution of Upskill U? Visit www.tracyshroyerphd.com or www.thesll.org.

Listen in as Dr. Tracy Shroyer talks with Jeannine Thompson about her learning journey from microbiology to nursing to building multiple businesses. One of her core beliefs throughout her journey was "I can learn anything" and that belief is what got her through.    Jeannine now helps entrepreneurs turn their online business into a reality through her company, FireLaunch. She has a fasci...

Kate quit her teaching job after 20 years to work full-time in her wellness business. Listen in as we talk about what that learning journey looked like for Kate! She owns Danu, LLC and is a Women Business Enterprise nationally certified by WBENC. Danu, LLC is also a certified Woman Owned Small Business by The United States Small Business Administration. Through her company, named after the Irish g...

Join Dr. Tracy Shroyer as she talks with Paul Levitin about his learning journey, starting out as a high school and university student that prided himself in passing classes without opening a book. Post-college, Paul became a personal trainer and was one day handed a book that changed his mindset and vision for what he was meant to do. His passion and interest in learning and helping others were i...

Listen in as Dr. Tracy Shroyer talks with Lindsay Dunlap about her learning journey, starting out majoring in Agricultural Communications, then moved into working in the corporate HR space. Then, a life event changed everything and Lindsay launched into the world of coaching.   Want to learn more about Lindsay and what she offers in her coaching services? Visit https://www.lindsaydunlapcoachi...