What If It Works

CAUTION: This ONE strategy may get you more respect and increased action out of others! Listen in as Ann shares her Reason + Request Strategy to get clear, be assertive, and get results! If this strategy helps you, please share it with your network! You could help someone sharpen their leadership skills and positively impact and influence others!

If when you listen to positive messages you find yourself thinking, "I wish I could do that" or "That would never happen to me," then this episode is for you. It's time to get UNSTUCK, start taking action, and believing in the life you want to create and one that you deserve! In this episode, you'll learn 3 strategies to stop the negative loop and start to step into the future you dream of. *NEW*...

Leaders come in all forms; but each has their own strength in which they lead from. In this episode, dedicated to my father-in-law, we explore the extraordinary strengths of Quiet Leaders. If you feel you are too quiet or introverted to lead, think again. This episode will empower you to step into your own and take confident actions to lead with impact.

Henry Ford said, "If everyone is moving forward, success takes care of itself." As a leader, there are steps you can take to keep your team moving forward and seeing positive results! Teams that are stuck, don't take action. Without action, there can be no momentum. In this episode, Ann shares 3 action steps to take to create momentum and keep your team reaching their full potential. Have you rate...

Heartwarming. Thoughtful. Impactful. Listen as Ann shares a personal story of her 11-year-old daughter's act of appreciation and how it reassured her that her words and actions do not go unnoticed. If you have kids, a spouse, teammates, or students that you feel you're "not getting through to," this episode is for you. There is a way to see positive results and interactions out of others and it st...

Catalyst: someone who provokes or speeds up significant change or action Warning: This episode may inspire you to step up and lead without authority, causing positive personal and team growth. Proceed with excitement! In this episode, Ann explores the hot button topic of leader accountability from a team perspective and a personal perspective. She delivers a few actions that you can take TODAY to...

In her IMPACT presentations Q&A section, Ann gets asked often "What do I do with lazy employees?" In this episode, Ann shares the root causes of people acting "lazy" or "unmotivated" and provides you with ready-to-use action steps to shift their perspective and increase their momentum! Getting inspired by the What If It Works content and want to know the strategies within Ann's proprietary IMPACT...

Whether you like it or not, you are a mentor to someone. Whether your job title demands it or you have children who are watching, you are a mentor to someone. In this episode, Ann empowers you to take ownership over the fact that you lead and inspire those around you. Feel empowered to take action. Walk away with 2 action steps that will allow you to be confident in your mentor role and show appre...

You've sharpened your communication skills, but the people you're talking to need some help opening up and clearly communicating back with you. What should you do? Learn 4 strategies to help your team, your boss, and your spouse communicate more clearly back to you. Instead of getting "I don't know" or "I'll get back to you" as responses, your people will be confident in their communication back w...

We're talking all about life coaches, health coaches, career coaches, and culture coaches and how they can help you level up in 2024. In this episode, Ann helps you decide if a coach is what you need, and she shares TEN benefits of having a coach and a fee challenges you may run into! Get ready to get inspired to TAKE ACTION in 2024! Need coaches recommendations? Email Ann at impact@annvote.com. S...

Fulfillment comes from the pursuit, not the achievement, of your goals. But man, sometimes focusing on the little things is hard! In this episode, Ann shares what you can gain by focusing on your growth, rather that the end goal. And this episode is not just about you, but about leading my example and watching your team florish right alongside you! Ready to take action and learn the strategies to...

Kick off the New Year fueled with energy and enthusiasm to make 2024 your best year yet. In this episode, Ann shares 4 activities to truly be intentional and create an unforgettable year! Want extra accountability or a cheerleader as you crush your year? Share your activity of choice with Ann on social media or email at impact@annvote.com. For added inspiration, listen to the Ed Mylett show interv...

As a leader, I know you have aspirations of inspiring your team and helping them see their value and their worth! This episode explores the OPPORTUNITY you have each and every day to support your team members and help them reach their full potential. You'll explore what you want for them in the future and commit to intentional actions that will allow you and them to thrive! December Giveaway winne...

Let's dig in and help you get clear on WHAT you want to see in your culture and WHAT you believe will help your people thrive. Once you get clear, we work together to create a comprehensive list of actions so that you can be confident in the culture you WILL nurture and shape. Download the INVESTIGATE YOUR CULTURE worksheet here: annvote.com/investigate-your-culture Get entered in the December Giv...

It starts with YOU. Get clear on who you are, who you want to be, and what actions will help you get there. Are you a visual learner? Grab the FREE Investigate YOU Worksheet to go through this "workshop style" episode: www.annvote.com/investigate-you Don't forget to get entered in the December Giveaway! Simply go to: www.annvote.com/december-giveaway and be sure to snag the code word out of this e...

Guess what? Out of the top 5 attributes needed to be a good leader, 4 of them you can start showcasing today! No training or experience necessary! Ann covers the top 5 characteristics in this episode but read the full list of 10 at: ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/characteristics-good-leader Also...ready for a DECEMBER GIVEAWAY! Click here: annvote.com/december-giveaway to get entere...

"The team is bought in!" Music to my ears during my most recent group session! This specific client said to me 3 months ago, "if you can help me get my team motivated to work and work hard, this will be worth it. Well friends...here we are! His team is bought in AND helping hold each other accountable to their work and their deadlines. In this episode, Ann shares 5 ways to increase buy-in, therefo...

Got a Negative Nelly who says rude things to the team or about the team? This episode is for you! Ann shares: □ How to Create a Kind, Respectful Environment □ Manage Your Actions to Set Others Up for Success □ How to Get to the Root of Negative Behavior/Comments □ How to Confront Negativity and Encourage Respect Loving the What If It Works podcast? Please leave a review! Got an idea for an episode...

Is this really what I am supposed to be doing with my life? What if each link in your chain (aka life) has been guiding you to your passion and purpose.. but you haven't taken the time to notice and take action? Meet the people and the experiences that secretly set Ann up to become aligned with her mission today. Hear about the chain links that drew Ann to education and then lined up perfectly for...

Mistakes. We all make them! Did you know focusing on mistakes for too long causes more mistakes to be made? How can you support your people following a mistake in a way that grows their confidence and increases the odds to avoid that same mistake again? Take a listen to learn a 3 step system to help someone else recover from a mistake and take action! We know mistakes are how we learn, so let's mo...

Have you ever had someone come at you with fierce frustration? Chances are you acted with equal emotion or more importantly you REACTED immediately. What if there were a way for you to create some space, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence? In Ep 15, Ann provides 3 tips for you to get curious before you react so you can be prepared and confident in your words and actions. **Also in this...

From meal planning to Monday morning workload prep, this episode is focused on small yet IMPACTFUL actions to set your future self up for success! Also...surprise! Be the first to know of a November learning community focused on creating and nurturing a thriving culture ready to THRIVE as the new year rolls around! Go to annvote.com/join to get onto the IMPACT Community list to get all of the deta...

It really only takes the 1st step to start to positively shift the culture around you! But I can't just atop at one! In this episode, you'll get 5 easy-to-implement steps to start to shift the culture around you. It starts with you...but could end with a thriving environment where people are stepping into their full potential (including yourself). Want to stay up-to-date with Ann's tips & techniqu...

The time is now, not later. Sometimes, we avoid challenges and wait to confront teammates until it becomes "a big problem." This has the potential to increase our stress and waste our time and energy. In this episode, Ann shares how increasing communication leads to clarity and confidence as a leader. Prepared to be empowered to "have the meeting" and take action! What tough conversation did you n...

Are you micromanaging your team? Are you being micromanaged? In this episode, Ann dives into the symptoms you may notice in a micromanaged environment and what it is doing to the team! Ann gives tips on how as a leader you can recognize these actions and shift your words to increase trust in your team and give you more time and energy at work. If you are the teammate being micromanaged, there is a...