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In today's episode, Laura and her guest, Shereese Floyd roll up their sleeves and dive into why the world needs more female thought leaders and how you as one can bring more of your thought leadership internally and externally. In this conversation, you'll hear Shereese talk about how you can share your own experience with different audiences in an authentic way, why aligning your purpose to your...

In today's episode, Laura sits down with Gil Gershoni - founder and creative director of branding agency, Gershoni Creative - to unpack the many powers of dyslexic thinkers and how this hyper-ability impacts their leadership. Throughout this episode, you'll hear Gil share how his dyslexia amplifies his leadership style, why a can-do attitude develops a proactive approach in all situations, how he...

In today's episode, Laura and Alicia Ray talk about the different empowering ways you can advocate for yourself, and in particular, the ones Alicia has implemented in her own life and career since joining Laura's  Group Coaching Program . Alicia went from feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and barely surviving the day to regaining the power to make important decisions based on her values. She decide...

Over the past few months, Laura has been collecting data from leaders on their career journeys, and whether they should stay at their current role or transition into a new one.  The results are astonishing, and in today's episode, you get to hear all about it. Laura dives deep into the main reasons leaders hesitate when it comes to their next career move and why - believe it or not - they are alre...

Starting a new job is exciting. However, before officially moving forward, there are a few things you should consider to make your transition more successful. In today's episode, Laura shares the five mistakes she has seen time and time again leaders make in transitioning roles. From setting boundaries early on to taking the necessary time to absorb your new work environment, Laura covers all the...

In today's solo episode, Laura goes step by step over how to effectively ask for professional development sponsorship as well as the things you should know beforehand to make the most out of your conversation. This is a wide-ranging episode about how to become knowledgeable of what you're already being offered by your employer, how to get funding for your team's development, how to provide more vi...

Today's session is truly special. Laura is giving you permission to do something for yourself! So allow yourself to stop being overscheduled and overworked and think about the one thing you need more of right now. It is time to build an action plan to prioritize your needs and this episode will help you do just that! So, what is one small step you can take today that will give you more of what you...

Today we're bringing you one of your favorite episodes - Belonging and Advocacy with Amanda Knox. Tune into this listener favorite and revisit Amanda's inspiring story as she shares what her work in advocacy looks like as an exoneree, how she integrates her life and work, the causes she supports, and more. Laura's first book – Values First.  How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and C...

In today's episode, Kevin Wilde shares hard-earned wisdom every aspiring leader needs to hear. Kevin is the author of the book  Coachability: The Leadership Superpower and in this conversation, he talks about the differentiating factor in leadership and what coachable leaders do more often than their peers. Get ready to dive deeper into the power of leadership coachability, the benefits of acting...

In today's episode, Laura talks about how this concept of the unreliable narrator comes into the lives of high-achieving leaders. She also walks us through a few examples of how she sees this show up in the leaders that she coaches and challenges us to spend more time in our bright spots and the compliments that we get. This episode will help you shift from being the unreliable narrator to trustin...

Welcome to this special episode! We are excited to let you know that Laura's book - Values First.  How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want –  is now available as an audiobook! It's been a year since the release of the book. Initially, it was released in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle versions. However, after the demands of her audience, Laura decided it was time to...

Today on the show, Laura welcomes the current Interim CEO at C200, Barri Rafferty. At C200 Barri focuses on helping women succeed in their careers, and advance current and future women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. This conversation is a deep dive into everything from the current state of women in the C-suite to creating support systems, setting clear boundaries, and leveraging your team's...

Corporate governance is crucial for the smooth running of an organization. But how does it work exactly and how does it affect you as a leader? In today's episode, Laura sits down with governance expert, Lisa Coletta, for a thought-provoking conversation about why governance matters for leaders and organizations. Lisa's no-nonsense approach to simplifying governance and making it actionable is a g...

Today on the show, Laura welcomes business executive Manal Keen to talk about the importance of having an open mind and how this has changed the dynamic in her personal and professional life.  Throughout this conversation, you will also hear Laura and Manal explore different topics such as how to develop a work-life integration that works for you, burnout, setting boundaries, productivity tips, an...

This week, Laura interviews entrepreneur and book author,  Robert Jordan.  Robert has devoted his career to working with leaders and helping organizations perform better. In this episode, he delves into the four types of leadership presented in his book and also shares how to know which one you are to thrive at work. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for leaders at a...

In this episode, Laura and her guest, Maria Doughty delve into the world of non-profit board service and explore how it can positively impact both your personal life and professional career. Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in addressing societal issues and driving positive change. Join Laura and Maria as they discuss the benefits of serving on a non-profit board, how it can build lead...

In today's episode, you'll learn the different ways you can strengthen your relationships with your peers at work and how being intentional about it can lead to more impact.  Laura and leadership coach Miriam Meima dive deep into the common themes they see when coaching other leaders. They explore the importance of avoiding initiative overload, how to use your energy cycle to increase productivity...

How often do you celebrate your successes? Recognizing your wins serve as fuel for your continued growth. However, people are more likely to associate celebration with their personal lives rather than their careers. But what if there was a way to celebrate wins at work regularly and help you want   to make progress continuously? This is the focus of today's conversation with Aashni Shah, the found...

It has been a year since the release of Laura's book,  Values First , can you believe that? In the last year, she has helped her readers recenter their lives around what truly matters to them - are you one of them? In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the book, today she goes over the V.A.L.U.E.S. First Framework. Specifically, the V and the U. (Remember, V is for values first and U is fo...

Whether you're trying to expand your knowledge or start learning about how to make better financial decisions, this week's conversation is the way to go! Our guest is wealth advisor Jenifer Sapel, and today, she shares how we can build financial confidence, as well as her 5-step framework to align our financial decisions with our values. Throughout this episode, you will also hear Laura and Jenife...

If you are in corporate America, you've probably heard the term "executive presence." This term is sometimes used as a catch-all for giving feedback to leaders, usually given as constructive criticism saying that someone is lacking it. But what does "executive presence" even mean? This week Laura sat down for a conversation with women's leadership and career success coach, Laura Weldy. In the epis...

Today on the show, Laura welcomes Sunaina Sinha Haldea. With a remarkable trajectory in the entrepreneurial world, Sunaina is a firm believer in leading with a growth mindset. Her constant learning and modeling behavior practices have allowed her to reframe and leverage failure within her teams while at the same time working on their preventive mental health and resilience. Laura and Sunaina cover...

In today's episode, Laura is joined by co-author and illustrator of the national best-seller  Big Feelings,  Liz Fosslien . Liz is an expert on effectively embracing emotions at work, and in this conversation she talks more in-depth about the emotions and feelings covered in her book. From procrastination to boundary setting, this episode will most likely ring a bell and even provide some good ins...

Welcome to our 100th episode! Thank you for being here today. So much has happened since the beginning of the show and we appreciate your company throughout this journey so much. To celebrate such an amazing milestone, today Laura is throwing a different episode. An episode where she answers a few of her most frequently asked questions. These involve questions about values, the concept of work-lif...

If you've been listening to this 4 part series on career transitions, by now you have the tools to recognize the signs you're ready to move on to a different role as well as how to make the next move in your career strategy. You should also be able to evaluate a career opportunity based on your values and identify what to leave behind and what to bring with you into your next experience.  You have...