Intentional Optimists - Unconventional Leaders: Recent Episodes
Andrea Johnson
There's a new wave of leaders on the horizon! Everyday, amazing women, who know there's something more - and who go after it. Women who are ready to contribute in new and different ways, making a difference right where they are. Welcome to Intentional Optimists Podcast - the podcast for Unconventional Leaders. Join host, Andrea Johnson - Certified Life Coach and DISC Consultant - each week for actionable tips and advice on how to grow, step up, make a difference and yes - LEAD! You’ll meet inspiring women who are making a difference in their local community, each leading in unconventional and creative ways. Discover how to use your unique interests and skills in your community - to help you become a role model, encouraging, empowering and mentoring other women to do the same. Because here’s the thing - YOU are the answer. YOU are the future of leadership, and the role models for future generations. To learn more about Andrea Johnson and Intentional Optimism, visit www.theintentionaloptimist.com, or join the Intentional Optimists Facebook Group, a global community of women helping women.
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1 BIG IDEA
Before you step into a new year or set a single goal, pause long enough to name what’s still true. Identity-level truths don’t flip with the calendar. They anchor your leadership, give you direction, and help you move into 2026 with intention rather than urgency.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Write down one truth about who you are right now. Use it as an orientation point, not a performance metric.
- Identify the Core Value that refused to be negotiated this year and let it guide your next decisions.
- Notice the thread or direction that keeps resurfacing and allow it to quietly shape your approach to the new year.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What truth about yourself kept resurfacing this year?
- Which Core Value remained non-negotiable, even when circumstances shifted?
- What thread—however faint—keeps tugging you toward 2026?
GO DEEPER
Core Values Resources:
Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Digital Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries
Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).
Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:
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1 BIG IDEA
Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s the practice of seeing clearly what remains true—of letting awareness, not avoidance, steady your heart. When life feels uncertain, gratitude grounds you in your Core Values and helps you lead from what’s still real, good, and enduring.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Pause before reacting. Name one truth that still holds steady, even in change.
- Write a note of thanks for a value that showed up this season—in yourself or someone else.
- Use Intentional Optimism to move your values into action: choose curiosity, courage, and presence over reactivity.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What value has anchored me through this season?
- Where have I seen growth or grace, even in hardship?
- Who might need to hear a word of thanks from me today?
ACTION STEP:
Choose one Core Value and one simple way to honor it this week—through gratitude, action, or acknowledgment. Let that be your steady place to lead from what’s still true.
GO DEEPER
Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence.
Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries
🎁 Black Friday Special:When you purchase the Uncovering Your Core Values Digital Course between Friday, Nov 28-Dec 1, you’ll receive a free one-hour coaching session with me as a bonus. It’s the perfect time to get anchored in your Core Values — and step fully into the work that matters most.
Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).
Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:
https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
PREFER YouTube?
Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/9sznDhNDEpg
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LET’S CONNECTInstagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist
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1 BIG IDEA
Deeper change comes when your intentions and your actions finally align. Vision without movement is fantasy, and movement without discernment is chaos. Real transformation happens in the steady rhythm of reflection, clarity, and consistent, values-based action.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Trade Certainty for Clarity. Stop waiting to feel 100% ready. Clarity grows through motion — take one intentional step and let experience refine your direction.
- Use Your Core Values as a Filter. Before you commit to another project, ask: Is this aligned with what I say matters most? Let your values set the pace.
- Follow the Recognize–Reflect–Respond Rhythm. Build a practice of pausing, evaluating, and then acting on what truly aligns with your vision.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Which part of my vision have I been circling but not acting on?
- What small, meaningful action could move me forward this week?
- How can my Core Values guide where I invest my next energy and attention?
ACTION STEP: Identify one micro-action that matches the magnitude of your vision — something small, clear, and completely doable. Take it this week, then notice how momentum grows when your movement finally matches your mission.
GO DEEPER
Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence. Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
🎁 Black Friday Special: Purchase the Uncovering Your Core Values Digital Course between Friday, Nov 28-Dec 1, and receive a free one-hour coaching session with me as a bonus. It’s the perfect time to get anchored in your Core Values — and step fully into the work that matters most.
Missed Live2Lead? Experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
PREFER YouTube?
Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/5hk6dpF_p-E
PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT
🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist
💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Masterclass:
LET’S CONNECTInstagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist
ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review.
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1 BIG IDEA
Big Idea: Listening is the quiet strength that anchors wise, present leadership.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Practice the Recognize – Reflect – Respond rhythm before replying in any tense conversation.
- Choose one relationship or meeting this week where your only goal is to listen.
- Take one daily 3-minute pause to check what your body or environment is communicating.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where have I been reacting more than listening?
- What might I learn if I get curious instead of certain?
- How does my presence communicate respect before I say a word?
ACTION STEP:
Notice one place this week where you’ve been reacting more than listening. Pause before responding—and see what new information emerges.
GO DEEPER
What Is Intentional Optimism? (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism
Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence.
Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).
Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:
https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
PREFER YouTube?
Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/zP71gjg1JoM
PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT
🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message with aligned audiences: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist
💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass: https://andreamjohnson--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/
LET’S CONNECTInstagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist
ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review.
Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
When the world feels restless and reactive, the most impactful leaders aren’t the loudest — they’re the steadiest. Steady leadership is calm authority in motion: rooted in values, guided by discernment, and expressed through integrity and compassion. Learn how to cultivate steadiness that restores trust, models courage, and invites others to do the same.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Use the Recognize – Reflect – Respond rhythm to stay grounded and lead with integrity.
- Choose one Intentional Optimism tenet — Optimistic, Present, Energetic, Courageous, Wise, or Intentional — to practice this week.
- Share the “why” behind your steady action to invite others into calm, values-based leadership.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in my work, home, or community does uncertainty keep pulling me off balance?
- Which Core Value or tenet of Intentional Optimism could guide me through that moment?
- How can I lead with calm authority — and invite others to steady themselves beside me?
GO DEEPER
What Is Intentional Optimism? (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism
Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence.
Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).
Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:
https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
PREFER YouTube?Catch the full episode →https://youtu.be/9V9F52RHoiE
PROUD PARTNERS
🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message with aligned audiences: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist
💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass: https://andreamjohnson--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/
LET’S CONNECTInstagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist
ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review.
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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.
- Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or Conditioning (your ABCs)?
- Respond with one bold action that honors your Core Values, even if it feels “too big.”
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where have I been shrinking back out of fear of being “too much”?
- Which of my ABCs are feeding that fear? (See Episode 235 for more on your ABCs.)
- Who benefits if I stop playing small—and who misses out if I don’t?
GO DEEPER
- Core Values Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Start anchoring your decisions in clarity and confidence. - Uncover Your Core Values Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Discover and define the values that ground your leadership. - Core Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Work with Andrea to build steady, values-based confidence. - Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).
Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:
https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT
- 🎙️ PodMatch- It’s time to use your voice and share your message, PodMatch is where I recommend starting. It’s how I booked myself on 100 podcasts last year—connecting with the right hosts and audiences who needed to hear it.
Check it out here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist - 💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership - This $9/month membership gives you everything you need to build your email list and show up confidently.
Join through my link and you’ll get my Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass—free—as a bonus.
Because the holidays are where leadership, values, and courage all get tested.
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LET’S CONNECT
Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
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1 BIG IDEA
Silence costs more than approval. When you edit yourself to keep the peace, you lose influence, joy, and integrity. This episode helps you reclaim your voice and lead with conviction, clarity, and grace—so your presence builds trust instead of tension.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Name the Fear Ask “What am I afraid will happen if I speak up?” Naming it breaks its grip.
- Anchor in Values Identify which Core Value is at stake. Truth spoken through values lands with integrity.
- Practice Micro-Bravery Say the thing you’ve been editing out. Small, steady acts rebuild confidence and trust
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in your leadership are you still holding back your voice?
- Which Core Value needs to be honored out loud this week?
- What is one act of micro-bravery you can take right now?
Speak up—even if your voice shakes. You were created with the voice you have to use it right where you are.
GO DEEPER
- Core Values Blueprint (Free Download) → theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Start anchoring your decisions in clarity and confidence. - Uncover Your Core Values Course → theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Discover and define the values that ground your leadership. - Core Values Coaching Program → theintentionaloptimist.com/values
Work with Andrea to build steady, values-based confidence. - Couldn’t attend Live2Lead in person? Watch online through LeaderPass ($79): leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY
RESOURCES
- PodMatch → joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist Start your own show, fill guest slots, or book me as a guest.
- Impacted Tees → impactedtees.com Find the “Own Your Story” shirt featured in this episode and other original designs that inspire confidence.
LET’S CONNECT
Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist
Email → andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
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1 BIG IDEA
Boundaries are not rejection—they are leadership. Setting and holding clear boundaries protects your energy, builds trust, and models integrity. For purpose-driven women, boundaries are not about being mean or difficult; they are about leading with clarity, courage, and care.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Protect your energy: Identify one place where overextending is costing you and draw a line.
- Model healthy leadership: Communicate boundaries clearly so your team feels safe to do the same.
- Anchor in Core Values: Use your values as the blueprint for when and where to set limits.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in my leadership role am I currently stretched too thin?
- Which Core Value is being dishonored when I fail to hold a boundary?
- How can I communicate my boundary with clarity and care, rather than apology?
Resources & Next Steps
- Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
- Core Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-coaching-beta
Live2Lead 2025 — Thrive in ’25
Join Andrea LIVE in Virginia this October to recharge, refocus, and rise. Two events designed for purpose-driven leaders who want conviction, courage, and clarity in their leadership.
- Charlottesville: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025
- Lynchburg: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
Let’s Connect
- Instagram + LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
- Email: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
- Podcast Hub: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
Enjoying the Show? Leave a Rating & Review
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1 BIG IDEA
What does resistance really look like in leadership? It’s not rebellion or rage — it’s conviction anchored in joy. In this episode, Andrea Johnson, The Intentional Optimist, explains how joyful defiance helps women leaders resist conformity, lead with authenticity, and protect their humanity in high-pressure environments.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Hold firm to one Core Value this week, even if it costs you comfort or approval.
- Practice joy as resistance — choose humor, gratitude, or curiosity instead of cynicism.
- Pair clarity with compassion in your leadership. Conviction + humanity = influence.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in my leadership am I tempted to conform instead of stand in conviction?
- How could I embody joyful defiance — leading with both steadiness and celebration — in one situation this week?
- What boundary or value is worth holding firm, even if it costs me comfort or approval?
Resources & Next Steps
- Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
- Core Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Live2Lead 2025 — Thrive in ’25
Join Andrea LIVE in Virginia this October to recharge, refocus, and rise. Two events designed for purpose-driven leaders who want conviction, courage, and clarity in their leadership.
- Charlottesville: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025
- Lynchburg: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
Let’s Connect
- Instagram + LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
- Email: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
- Podcast Hub: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast
Enjoying the Show? Leave a Rating & Review
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Share This Episode
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1 BIG IDEA
Knowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Pause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”
- Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”
- Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where am I most reactive right now?
- What does that reveal about what matters to me?
- What would shift if I used this rhythm?
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Episodes mentioned:
Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376
YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo
Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Get your Free What Is Intentional Optimism?: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism
Invest in Core Values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Join Andrea LIVE at THRIVE in ‘25 Live2Lead!
Secure your seat in Charlottesville or Lynchburg, VA—two powerhouse events where purpose-driven leaders come to recharge, refocus, and rise.
CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025
LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
Let’s chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
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1 BIG IDEA
Clear thinking isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership practice. And most people were never taught how to do it. In this episode, we unpack the six tenets of Intentional Optimism and how they offer powerful lenses for leadership—helping you see what’s really going on, stay grounded in your values, and respond with clarity and courage even in the middle of pressure, conflict, or confusion.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Identify the tenet of Intentional Optimism you naturally lean on—and the one that feels most unfamiliar or underused.
- Choose one situation this week and practice leading from that “missing” tenet—on purpose.
- Download the free Intentional Optimism guide (linked in the show notes) and use it as a lens to evaluate how you show up in challenging or high-stakes moments.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- When I’m at my best as a leader, which tenet of Intentional Optimism shows up most easily—and how do others experience it in me?
- In moments of pressure, conflict, or self-doubt, which tenet do I tend to suppress or dismiss—and what might that reveal about my assumptions or conditioning?
- What’s one upcoming situation where I could intentionally lead from that underused tenet—and what would it look like to respond through that lens?
ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Episodes mentioned:
Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376
YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo
Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Get your Free What Is Intentional Optimism?: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism
Invest in Core Values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
Join Andrea LIVE at THRIVE in ‘25 Live2Lead!
Secure your seat in Charlottesville or Lynchburg, VA—two powerhouse events where purpose-driven leaders come to recharge, refocus, and rise.
CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025
LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
Let’s chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
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1 BIG IDEA
You’re not lost—you’ve just outgrown a version of success that was never yours to begin with. When you stop following other people’s maps and start trusting your internal compass, you begin leading from a place of clarity, not conformity.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Recognize how Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning (your ABCs) shape your default decisions
- Reconnect with your Core Values as the foundation for building your own leadership map
- Shift from fear-based leadership to values-based conviction—just like Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in your leadership are you still following someone else’s expectations?
- What part of your internal compass have you been ignoring?
- What would it look like to stop performing—and start building your own map?
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Episodes mentioned:
Deconstruction & Core Values: Your Blueprint for Authentic Growth
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16197163
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a46yErlm7c0
Demystifying Deconstruction, The Hidden Gem of Personal Growth
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/14471379
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zw9itT-3Zhk
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LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
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Critical thinking is your responsibility—not rebellion. It’s how real leaders lead. This episode helps you reclaim your mind, challenge the assumptions shaping your choices, and use discernment as a powerful leadership tool.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Pause before reacting—give yourself space to think
- Use your Core Values as a decision filter
- Ask better questions: Who benefits if I believe this?
- Pay attention to emotional signals and your body’s wisdom
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where do I feel a disconnect between what I’m seeing and what I’ve always believed?
- What feels “off” about what I’ve accepted as normal?
- What Core Value do I want to lead from right now?
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Episode mentioned: The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How to Own Your Impact
Listen : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16918171
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdNSpZ9GB6g
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LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025
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Hard conversations don’t get easier—but you can get steadier. When you root yourself in your values before you speak, you lead with integrity, courage, and connection, no matter the situation.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Name your values first — before rehearsing or reacting.
- Clarify your goal — is it connection, boundary-setting, or repair?
- Own your part — take responsibility without carrying what isn’t yours.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What value of mine is at stake—and what kind of connection am I protecting or pursuing?
- What am I protecting by staying silent?
- What might shift if I got clear before I got vocal?
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Results aren’t the end—they’re the beginning. Strategic leaders know how to use outcomes to refine how they lead. This episode shows you how to read what your results are really telling you—and how to lead better because of them.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Review recent outcomes—beyond the surface wins or misses
- Ask what each result reveals about your leadership patterns
- Revisit the Recognize. Reflect. Respond. framework for strategic growth
- Avoid common traps like rushing forward or misreading success
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s one result I achieved this quarter—and what does it reveal about my leadership style?
- Are there patterns in my results that point to something deeper—either strength or misalignment?
- How can I refine my leadership this month to better honor my Core Values and support my team?
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Episode mentioned: The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How to Own Your Impact
Listen : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16918171
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdNSpZ9GB6g
Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
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CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025
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Trust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Understand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.
- Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.
- Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.
- Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with what matters most.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where is trust strong in my leadership—and where is it fragile?
- Have I unintentionally broken trust in ways that need repair?
- What daily habits reinforce the culture of trust I want to build?
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1 BIG IDEASetbacks don’t sideline real leaders—they shape them. If you want results that actually last, resilience isn’t optional—it’s the edge.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Stop glossing over failure—name it, and let it teach you.
- Audit your last flop: What part of you was missing from that moment?
- Reconnect with your Core Values before you “try again.”
- Reset with one move that honors who you are—not what they expect.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s one setback I’ve been avoiding—and what’s it still trying to tell me?
- Did I lead with integrity in that moment, or just survive it?
- Where have I already proven I’m resilient—and how can I build from there?
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Leadership legacy isn’t built on good intentions—it’s built on results. Real, values-aligned outcomes are the evidence that your leadership is working and worth remembering.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Define the results you want to be known for
- Let your Core Values shape the way you pursue those results
- Celebrate the small wins—they’re the real building blocks of legacy
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What result from the last 6 months am I most proud of?
- What does that result reveal about the legacy I’m building?
- What are 3 legacy-level outcomes I want to be known for?
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You can’t reach bold goals alone. Empowered teams are how leaders multiply their impact—and that means creating the systems, structure, and trust they need to succeed.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Clarify mid-year goals with your team—not just for them.
- Equip your team with tools and encouragement to own their part.
- Let go of control by modeling ownership, not micromanagement.
- Shift your mindset from solo operator to system builder.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What team-level goals need to be clarified or re-committed to for the rest of the year?
- How might I shift from doing for my team to building with my team?
- Where might I need to trust more—and control less?
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1 BIG IDEABold goals aren’t just strategic—they’re sovereign. When women leaders own bold, measurable goals, they don’t just reach new outcomes—they transform how they lead, influence, and thrive.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Challenge the inner critic that says “just be grateful” or “stay quiet.”
- Recognize where you’ve softened your goals to stay safe or likable.
- Use the B.O.L.D. Framework to test if your goal is Brave, Owned, Leading, and Defined.
- Revisit your midyear goals and ask: do these stretch me into who I’m becoming?
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where have I been playing small in my business or leadership?
- What is one bold, measurable goal I’ve been afraid to name out loud?
- What would be possible—for me and for others—if I committed to that goal?
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Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Create space for reflection—individually and together
- Normalize asking for help and naming limits
- Build in recovery rhythms after high-output seasons
- Foster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What signs of team burnout am I seeing right now?
- Have I created enough space for recovery and cohesion?
- How does my leadership model resilience—especially in high-pressure seasons?
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You don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Reframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.
- Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.
- Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.
- Align goals with Core Values to reduce burnout.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in your leadership are you performing well… but not feeling connected?
- Which part of the HIPE Framework might be missing from your current goals?
- What’s one small shift you could make today to better align your results with your values?
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Mid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Reflect, refine, and recommit with purpose
- Use SMART or HIPE goals based on your season
- Lead with resilience, growth, and purpose
- Choose one goal to recommit to—or reshape
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn’t what I originally planned?
- Where do I feel out of sync with my goals—and what is that telling me?
- What’s one goal I’m ready to revisit or revise today?
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1 BIG IDEA
AI can serve as your Chief of Staff—helping you think, plan, and lead more strategically—if you use it with intention, strategy, and voice.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Use AI to clarify your next step.
- Brainstorm and plan without starting from scratch.
- Refine your message before sharing it.
- Let AI support—not replace—your Core Values-led voice.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where do I most need clarity right now—in my strategy, communication, or creative flow?
Feeling brave? Share this episode on social and tag me with your answer. Let’s get the conversation started. - How could I use a tool like ChatGPT to support, not replace, my voice and decisions?
Jot your thoughts in a note—or DM me. I’d love to hear how you’re experimenting with it. - What would it look like to think like a CEO in this next season of leadership? This one’s big. Take five minutes with your journal… or text your biz bestie and talk it out.
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1 BIG IDEAYour inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Use the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voice
- Try my “Battery Check” to assess your emotional leadership capacity before the day begins
- Start a morning mindset rhythm with AI using prompts that reflect your Core Values and leadership goals
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What story do I tell myself on hard days?
- Who originally gave me that narrative—and do I still believe them?
- What might my Core Values say in response?
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Your Core Values aren’t a buzzword or a branding exercise—they’re your leadership blueprint. In fast-paced environments, they act as your internal compass, helping you stay grounded in who you are and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Use your Core Values as a real-time decision-making tool
- Build awareness around how micro-decisions shape culture and trust
- Reflect after high-pressure moments to assess value alignment
- Incorporate weekly grounding practices to stay centered
- Return to your Core Values when tech, timelines, or expectations create noise
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What decision this week felt most aligned—or misaligned—with your Core Values?
- How does honoring your Core Values bring clarity to your leadership?
- Where do you feel pulled in multiple directions—and which Core Value could help you discern your next right step?
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AI is a powerful tool—but it should never replace your leadership. When you root your use of tools like ChatGPT in your Core Values, you amplify your clarity without compromising your voice.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Approach AI like a strategic partner, not a shortcut
- Use values-based prompts to clarify decisions, not make them for you
- Draft communications that sound like you, then refine with discernment
- Upload foundational identity tools (DISC profile, Core Values Blueprint, etc.) to help the tool understand your leadership lens
- Remember: You are the one responsible for what you publish, decide, or communicate—not the tool
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s my current relationship to AI—curious, resistant, reactive?
- Where could a tool like ChatGPT save me time without sacrificing thoughtfulness?
- What Core Values do I want reflected in every decision or message I share?
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Self-care isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership. When you lead from your Core Values, boundaries become decisions, not defenses—and burnout becomes preventable.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Build a rhythm of honest, identity-rooted reflection
- Use your Core Values as your boundary blueprint
- Create protected Think Space to process, not just produce
- Protect your decision energy with intentional systems
- Audit your support structures so you’re not leading in isolation
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s draining me—and what am I doing out of obligation rather than values?
- Where am I overriding myself in the name of “being a good leader”?
- What would change if I treated self-care as part of my leadership strategy?
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Internal confidence isn’t just for you—it’s the key to building safe, trust-filled environments where your team can show up, speak up, and grow.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Reconnect with your Core Values to create clarity and confidence
- Shift from judgment to curiosity when reflecting on leadership habits
- Practice authentic leadership in small, consistent ways
- Ask for honest input and let your response build trust
- Normalize growth, learning, and even mistakes—starting with yourself
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where does my confidence come from—and how solid is that source?
- Am I leading from performance or from conviction?
- What can I do this week to create a braver, safer environment for my team?
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Resilient leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up with clarity, steadiness, and grace when everything feels uncertain. When you pair resilience with responsibility, you don’t just survive the pressure — you create trust, stability, and growth.
Resilience builds capacity. Responsibility builds trust. Together, they create transformational leadership.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Take ownership of hard decisions — even the messy ones
- Use pressure to re-anchor in your Core Values
- Create a rhythm of checking in: What am I avoiding? What’s mine to own?
- Surround yourself with truth-tellers, not cheerleaders
- Reframe mistakes as leadership data — then lead forward
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- When was the last time I led through something really tough — and what did I learn about myself?
- How have I handled responsibility when the outcome wasn’t ideal?
- What kind of culture am I creating through how I show up in crisis?
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Why clear, values-driven communication is your most important leadership tool
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Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a leadership responsibility. When your words don’t land, you don’t lead. In this episode, we explore why values-based communication is essential to building trust, shaping culture, and owning your leadership impact.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Stop focusing on what you said—start owning how it was received
- Use the Recognize, Reflect, Respond framework to realign your message with your mission
- Don’t mistake silence for neutrality—it communicates, whether you want it to or not
- Let your Core Values guide your words—especially when it’s hard or high-stakes
- Own the confusion you caused—even when your intentions were good
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where has your communication caused confusion or tension lately—and how did you respond?
- Are your Core Values evident in how you speak, lead meetings, or give feedback?
- What’s one leadership conversation you’ve been avoiding that needs clarity, not just courage?
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Long-term leadership isn’t about titles or talent—it’s about resilience, consistency, and the intentional development of emotional intelligence, decision-making, and adaptability.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Commit to personal growth as a leader—not just knowledge, but true transformation
- Use tools like DISC and Core Values Coaching to deepen your self-awareness
- Ask for feedback that’s structured, safe, and actionable—especially when under stress
- Set both SMART and HIPE goals to support outcome and process-based growth
- Integrate what you’re learning by connecting it to your Core Values and daily actions
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Which of the three core leadership skills—EQ, decision-making, or adaptability—do I need to grow right now?
- How well do I integrate what I’m learning into how I lead?
- Am I setting growth goals that help me become who I want to be?
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Confidence in leadership doesn’t come from controlling every variable—it comes from knowing how to lead when everything feels out of control. Agile leaders don’t just pivot—they stay grounded in their values and lead with steady presence, clarity, and courage.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Recognize agility as a leadership posture, not a panic move
Use your Core Values as anchors in uncertain situations - Communicate clearly and consistently—even when you don’t have all the answers
- Practice presence by checking your energy and showing up steady
- Cultivate Intentional Optimism to lead with vision and courage in chaos
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where do I tend to freeze or over-control when things feel uncertain?
- Which of my Core Values can help guide my next decision or conversation?
- What kind of leadership presence do I want to model for my team in the unknown?
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Confidence doesn’t come first—it comes through resilience. True leadership confidence is earned in the hard moments, forged by experience, and grounded in honoring your Core Values. If you want to lead with authenticity and impact, resilience isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Recognize emotional bypassing in yourself and others—name the struggle honestly.
- Reflect on which of your Core Values is being honored or dishonored in hard moments.
- Reframe your narrative by shifting from “this is a disaster” to “this is an opportunity.”
- Practice micro-courage daily—small brave acts build leadership muscle.
- Seek perspective and invite others to speak into your blind spots.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s one challenge you’ve overcome that truly shaped your confidence?
- How did you grow through it—not just recover?
- Where did your Core Values show up in that process?
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Leadership isn’t just about the decisions you make—it’s about the responsibility you take. Every action, tone, and message you deliver creates ripples through your team, shaping culture, morale, and results. When you lead with awareness and accountability, you transform your impact from accidental to intentional.
✅ 4 Ways to Apply This:
- Recognize the choices you’re making and how they affect your team—even in subtle ways.
- Reflect on whether those choices align with your Core Values and the culture you want to build.
- Respond by adjusting your leadership with purpose, humility, and clarity.
- Model accountability by owning your outcomes and inviting growth—not blame.
❓ 3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- When was the last time I took full responsibility for a leadership decision?
- Am I creating a culture of blame, fear, or silence—or one of trust and growth?
- What kind of ripple effect do I want my leadership to create?
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1 BIG Idea:
Clear communication is a leader’s responsibility — it builds trust, drives alignment, and strengthens relationships.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Know Your Audience: Tailor your message to their perspectives and concerns.
- Simplify Your Message: Focus on clarity and eliminate unnecessary jargon.
- Embrace Feedback: Encourage open dialogue to ensure your message is understood.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- Am I communicating clearly, or leaving room for confusion?
- How can I ensure my message aligns with my Core Values?
- What feedback can I seek to improve my communication?
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Practical strategies to silence self-doubt, embrace your expertise, and lead with confidence.
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Overcoming imposter syndrome starts by challenging your ABCs: Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning — and the key to breaking free is my Identify, Acknowledge, Empower process.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Spot the Patterns: Pay attention to when self-doubt shows up — what triggers it?
- Reframe the Narrative: Challenge limiting beliefs by identifying the subconscious messages behind them.
- Build Your Confidence Bank: Create a ‘Proof Portfolio’ to remind yourself of your wins, achievements, and positive feedback.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What assumptions am I holding about success or leadership that may be limiting me?
- What subconscious message have I been carrying that no longer serves me as a leader?
- What’s one belief about myself that I need to reframe to fully embrace my expertise?
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How Great Leaders Use Vulnerability to Inspire Trust and Drive Results Learn how vulnerability can be your secret weapon for building stronger teams and achieving leadership success.
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Vulnerability is not a weakness—it’s a powerful leadership tool that helps you build trust, inspire loyalty, and drive results. By embracing vulnerability, you can show your team that you’re human, create an environment of psychological safety, and unlock new levels of innovation and collaboration.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Share Your Story: Use personal experiences to show how your past challenges have shaped your leadership. Frame your failures as learning moments to encourage growth in others.
- Lead with Curiosity: Embrace uncertainty and ask for input. A vulnerable leader models resilience and a growth mindset, which motivates their team to take risks and innovate.
- Set Boundaries: Share selectively, ensuring your vulnerability aligns with your leadership goals. Protect your authority by balancing openness with discretion.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- Where in your leadership style could you benefit from being more vulnerable?
- How can you use vulnerability to create stronger connections with your team?
- What boundaries can you set to ensure your vulnerability doesn’t undermine your credibility?
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1 BIG Idea:
Your leadership legacy isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about who you are, why you lead, and how you impact others. It all starts with knowing your why.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Clarify Your Core Values – Your why is rooted in what truly matters to you. Identify your values and ensure they align with your leadership.
- Define Your Leadership Legacy Statement – Write down the impact you want to leave behind and how you want to be remembered as a leader.
- Live Your Why Daily – Your leadership legacy isn’t built at the end of your career; it’s shaped in every decision, conversation, and action you take today.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What do I want people to say about my leadership when I’m not in the room?
- How does my why influence the way I show up and lead right now?
- What steps can I take today to align my leadership with the legacy I want to leave?
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1 BIG Idea:
Leadership isn’t granted—it’s claimed. You don’t need permission to take up space, set boundaries, and thrive in leadership. When you stop waiting for approval and start leading with intention, you create lasting impact.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Claim Your Leadership Space – Stop asking if you belong and start leading like you do.
- Set Boundaries That Protect Your Energy – Leadership isn’t sustainable without clear limits.
- Shift from Survival Mode to Thriving – Stop playing defense and start leading with purpose and confidence.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- Where am I still waiting for permission to lead?
- What boundaries do I need to set to protect my leadership space?
- What does thriving in my leadership look like for me this year?
Resources & Next Steps:
- Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Get personalized support in aligning your leadership with your Core Values. (Limited spots available!)
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
- Free Core Values Exercise– Start identifying what truly drives your leadership.
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In this episode, we explore how to lead authentically in a world full of expectations. As a purpose-driven female leader, you face external pressures and societal norms that may pull you away from your true leadership style. The key to thriving as an authentic leader lies in knowing yourself and embracing your unique approach, regardless of what others expect from you.
1 BIG Idea: Leading with authenticity is not just about being true to yourself but creating a leadership style that aligns with your core values, even when external expectations try to steer you off course.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Anchor in Your Core Values: Identify and align with your personal values to guide your leadership decisions and actions.
- Embrace Authentic Leadership in Action: Lead confidently by being consistent in your actions, language, and decisions. Authentic leadership isn’t just a mindset—it’s about showing up as you truly are.
- Break Free from the Mold: Challenge societal norms and expectations that don’t serve your leadership. Lead in a way that feels true to you, even if it means stepping outside traditional boundaries.
Write Your Leadership Manifesto: To make your leadership authentic, take action by writing your personal leadership manifesto. This manifesto will serve as a tangible tool to keep you grounded in your core values and leadership style—especially when external pressures arise. It’s a powerful way to solidify your commitment to leading with integrity.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What are the core values that have guided me throughout my life?
- How can I incorporate my authentic leadership style into my daily actions?
- Where do I feel pressure to conform, and how can I break free from these expectations to lead with integrity?
If you’re ready to step into your authentic leadership and create a positive impact, this episode will give you practical steps to break free from expectations and lead your way.
Tune in now to discover how purpose-driven women like you can confidently navigate unexpected leadership moments by staying adaptable and rooted in your Core Values.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 BIG Idea:Leadership isn’t always planned—it often finds us in unexpected moments. The key to navigating these surprises is adaptability, confidence, and staying grounded in your Core Values.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Clarify Expectations & Priorities – Before reacting, assess what’s needed, what you already bring to the table, and where you need support.
- Stay Curious & Open to Growth – Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about learning, asking for help, and embracing new challenges.
- Lead with Authenticity – Align your actions with your Core Values, communicate openly, and build trust in the process.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- When have I stepped into leadership unexpectedly, and how did I handle it?
- What strengths and values can I lean on when navigating new leadership roles?
- How can I reframe an unexpected leadership opportunity as a chance for growth?
Tune in now to discover how purpose-driven women like you can confidently navigate unexpected leadership moments by staying adaptable and rooted in your Core Values.
Links & Resources Mentioned
- Discover Your Leadership Identity: The Path to Authenticity
- Leadership Assessment
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 BIG Idea: In this episode, we explore how aligning your actions with your Core Values creates leadership clarity, helping you lead with confidence and authenticity.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Define Your Core Values – Get clear on what matters most to you and use them as a guide for decision-making.
- Evaluate Misalignment – Identify signs that your leadership actions are out of sync with your values and make necessary adjustments.
- Make Decisions Through Your Values – Use your values as a filter to simplify decision-making and stay aligned with your true self.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- Are my current leadership actions aligned with my Core Values?
- What signs of misalignment am I experiencing in my leadership right now?
- How can I start making decisions based on my values to build clarity and confidence in my leadership?
Tune in now to discover how purpose-driven women like you can lead with clarity, by aligning your actions to your Core Values.
Links & Resources Mentioned
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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As women leaders, uncertainty isn’t something to fear—it’s something we’re built to navigate with strength and purpose. In this episode, we dive into how embracing your Core Values and purpose can unlock unshakable confidence, empowering you to lead boldly, no matter the circumstances.
1 BIG Idea: Confidence isn’t about knowing all the answers—it’s about believing you’re equipped to navigate uncertainty when you align your decisions with your purpose and Core Values.
3 Ways to Apply This:
- Anchor Yourself in Purpose: Your Core Values are your steady guide, helping you navigate any situation with clarity and confidence. Lean into them to align your next steps with what truly matters to you. Not sure what your Core Values are? Start with the resources below—they’ll help you find your foundation.
- Reframe Uncertainty: See uncertainty not as a setback, but as a chance to discover new opportunities and grow. Each challenge is an invitation to sharpen your resilience and build confidence through action.
- Celebrate Progress Over Perfection: Focus on the wins—big or small—that move you closer to your vision. Each purposeful step forward adds to your momentum and reinforces your belief in what you’re capable of achieving.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- How can my Core Values give me clarity and confidence when faced with uncertainty?
- What opportunities for growth could I find in the challenges I’m currently facing?
- What’s one small, intentional step I can take this week to move closer to my goals?
Tune in now to discover how purpose-driven women like you can lead with confidence, no matter the circumstances.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode 29: Living with Purpose
Other Resources Mentioned
- Live2Lead LeaderPass: Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course: A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 BIG Idea: Embracing your leadership role by taking full responsibility not only builds your confidence but also strengthens trust and accountability within your team.
3 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Conduct a Responsibility Inventory: List out all your leadership responsibilities, including the often-overlooked tasks.
- Develop an Action Plan: Prioritize your responsibilities and outline specific steps to address them effectively.
- Utilize Tools and Resources: Incorporate journaling, task management systems, or seek coaching to manage and reflect on your leadership journey.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What are my key responsibilities as a leader, and have I taken full ownership of them?
- How can I create a practical action plan to address these responsibilities?
- What tools or support systems can I leverage to enhance my leadership effectiveness and confidence?
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode 103 - Personal Responsibility As Self-Care
Other Resources Mentioned
- Live2Lead LeaderPass:Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Live2Lead Lynchburg: January 31, Lynchburg, VA
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 BIG Idea:Reflection is essential for authentic leadership, helping you clarify your values, enhance decision-making, and grow continuously.
3 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Set Regular Reflection Times: Dedicate time each week to reflect on your leadership actions and decisions. Journaling can help uncover valuable insights.
- Align Decisions with Core Values: Use reflection to ensure your decisions stay true to your core values, reinforcing authentic leadership.
- Adapt and Evolve: Reflect on past challenges and successes to continuously learn and grow as a leader.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What recent leadership decisions reflect my core values?
- How has reflection helped me navigate challenges or change?
- In what ways can I improve my reflective practices to enhance my leadership?
Special Resource:Rhythms of Reflection Download
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode 47 - The Process of Regular Reflection
- Episode 48 - The Results of Reflection
- Episode 89 - The Rhythms of Reflection
Other Resources Mentioned
- The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Personal Growth, by John Maxwell
- Live2Lead LeaderPass:Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Live2Lead Lynchburg:January 31, Lynchburg, VA
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 Big Idea:Authentic leadership is about who you are, not just what you do.
5 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Clarify Your Strengths - Recognize natural leadership abilities and take assessments like Strengthsfinder or DISC.
- Identify Gaps - Reflect on areas for growth in knowledge, communication, experience, and motivation.
- Align with Purpose - Define your leadership purpose and ensure it honors your Core Values.
- Integrate Life Principles - Apply aspirational traits like Intentional Optimism to improve leadership.
- Address Challenges - Use Core Values and DISC insights to navigate leadership challenges effectively.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What are your top three leadership strengths?
- Which skills do you want to develop this year?
- How do your Life Principles guide your leadership decisions?
Special Resource:Download the Leadership Self-Assessment to reflect on your strengths, gaps, and Core Values. Set actionable steps for growth over the next 30 days.
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Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Embrace Your Working Genius: Unleash Your Best Self with Charity Medina
- Discovering Your Unique Strengths: Navigating CliftonStrengths with Allegra Stein
- Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
Other Resources Mentioned
- Gallup Clifton Strengths 34 - $59.99, but the best strengths assessment I know.
- DISC Products Page
- The One-Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
- Live2Lead LeaderPass: Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Live2Lead Lynchburg: January 31, Lynchburg, VA
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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1 BIG Idea:Celebrating milestones clarifies lessons learned, sets a vision for future growth, and reminds us that perseverance leads to thriving.
3 Ways You Can Apply This:
- Embrace Perseverance: Reflect on challenges you've faced as a leader and how sticking with your mission has shaped your journey.
- Define Your Evolving Vision: Consider how your leadership goals have shifted over time and align them with your current values and mission.
- Thrive Holistically: Set intentions that integrate personal, professional, and spiritual growth, ensuring each aspect supports your overall well-being.
3 Questions to Ask:
- Overcoming Challenges: “What challenges have you faced over the past few years, and how have you grown through them?”
- Celebrating Growth: “What’s one thing you’re proud of achieving, even if it felt small at the time?”
- Defining Thriving: “What would it look like for you to truly thrive in 2025?
It’s Time to Thrive:Step into 2025 with intention, clarity, and a commitment to holistic growth. Let’s make this year your time to flourish!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown: Learn to focus on what truly matters and eliminate what doesn’t.
- Live2Lead LeaderPass: Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
- Live2Lead Lynchburg: January 31, Lynchburg, VA
- Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
- Core Values Course:A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.
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There are only 10 days to Christmas and just two weeks until 2025—can you believe it? The year is almost over, and with it comes a mix of excitement and uncertainty about what’s ahead. So, let me ask: what’s giving you hope for 2025? And what’s keeping you up at night? No matter how you’re feeling, there’s one mindset that can help you face it all: curiosity.
In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Buckley, a seasoned Leadership Consultant with a fascinating background as an Army officer and Registered Dietician. Laura shares her insights on the art and science of curious leadership and how embracing curiosity can:
- Build hope and fuel motivation
- Deepen relationships and enhance team dynamics
- Shift the status quo to create thriving workplace cultures
Laura’s unique perspective highlights the intimate connection between our workplaces and wellbeing, offering practical strategies to help leaders make small but impactful changes. Whether you’re focused on personal growth or organizational success, this conversation will equip you with tools to close out 2024 with intention and enter 2025 with clarity and purpose.
Tune in for actionable takeaways that will inspire you to embrace curiosity and transform your approach to leadership and life.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Website: https://laurabuckleycoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-buckley-9bb38651 Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NcqkHeFyAtAFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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Discover how uncovering and embracing your core values can transform your business and life in this inspiring conversation with Leslee Owen, Co-Founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency. Leslee’s journey is a testament to the power of alignment, authenticity, and leadership.
With over 20 years of experience in television and digital media, Leslee has helped female CEOs develop marketing strategies that integrate personal values with business growth. A Certified Life & Business Coach and marketing leader for C12, Leslee also co-founded Babes Support Babes, a thriving entrepreneurial community.
In this episode, Leslee shares her experience as a client in my Core Values Coaching program. She reveals how understanding and integrating her core values allowed her to step fully into her role as a visionary leader. From deconstructing limiting beliefs to navigating compromises in business, Leslee’s insights highlight the transformative potential of living in alignment with your values.
Whether you’re a female founder or someone seeking clarity in life and work, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement to help you reestablish a deeper connection with yourself and elevate your journey to the next level.
🎧 Listen now and discover the foundation for authentic success!
Where to find Leslee:
Movement Makers Website: https://movementmaker.pro/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslee-owen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleeowen/
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As the year winds down, it's natural to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed. In this episode, we're diving into a powerful and often misunderstood concept: Deconstruction—not just as a personal growth tool but as a vital process for uncovering and honoring your Core Values.
If you've ever felt stuck, unsure where to start, or hesitant to face the hard work of self-discovery, you're not alone. I'll unpack common fears and misconceptions about deconstruction, show how it's intertwined with identifying your Core Values, and explain why it's essential for authentic leadership and personal growth.
You'll learn:
▶️ How deconstruction reveals the motivations behind your actions and beliefs.
▶️ Why your Core Values are key to building confidence, clarity, and resilience.
▶️ Practical insights into disentangling assumptions, beliefs, and conditioning to embrace your authentic self.
Plus, hear about ongoing opportunities like Live2Lead on LeaderPass—a must for anyone looking to elevate their leadership and growth journey—and an exclusive chance to join my Core Values Coaching Beta Program with special year-end pricing.
The world needs leaders who are curious, welcoming, and wise. That includes YOU. Let’s uncover what makes you uniquely equipped to lead with purpose and integrity.
It’s time to Stand Tall & Own It—embrace the work that makes 2025 your most impactful year yet!
Mentioned in this Episode:Live2Lead LeaderPassCore Values Coaching BetaDemystifying Deconstruction, The Hidden Gem of Personal GrowthNeed a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional OptimismCore Values ExerciseWhat Is Intentional Optimism? Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a46yErlm7c0For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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We’re just six weeks from 2025, and it’s time to OWN the things that shape our lives—starting with our relationship with money. Today, I’m joined by money coach Hanna Bier, creator of the Money Bliss program, to explore how emotional healing, financial freedom, and aligning with your core values can transform your life.
Hanna shares how doing the Core Values exercise helped clarify her approach to money and business. Together, we dive into how your values and money mindset affect every area of your life, from growing your savings to building a fulfilling career or business.
If you’re asking, “Can I create wealth without sacrificing my health and happiness?” or “Is financial abundance possible while living a life of joy?” this episode has the answers you’re looking for. Hanna believes money can (and should) feel fun, easy, and even blissful—and she’s here to show us how.
Let’s meet Hanna Bier and embrace a life-affirming, positive approach to money, values, and abundance!
Mentioned in this Episode:Website: https://www.hannabier.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannamoneybliss/
Free Gift: The 10 Min Wealth Creation Ritual https://www.hannabier.com/wealth
Hanna's new book: Wealth From Within: https://www.hannabier.com/book
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As we count down the final seven weeks of 2024, it’s time to focus on topics that many of us, as professional women, work to truly own. In this “Own It” series, we’re exploring aspects of life that don’t always come naturally but are essential to showing up with authenticity and confidence. Last week, we tackled the Inner Critic; today, we’re talking about something that can be just as challenging: our bodies and our style.
I’m thrilled to introduce my guest, Angela Foster, a powerhouse in the fashion and beauty industry with over 20 years of experience empowering high-achieving petite women. Angela knows exactly how to help us align our wardrobe with our personality and professional goals, creating a look that feels like an authentic reflection of who we are. If you’re ready to show up fully confident—whether it’s for a board meeting, presentation, or everyday life—Angela’s approach will guide you to embrace a style that’s tailored just for you.
Angela’s expertise has been featured in Real Simple, BestLife, and leadership coaching programs, and today, she’s sharing her insights with us. This episode is packed with practical tips for anyone looking to curate a wardrobe that accentuates their unique shape and style, helping them truly own their presence.
Join me in this empowering conversation with Angela Foster—together, we’ll learn how to let our wardrobe reflect our inner confidence.
Mentioned in this Episode:Angela’s WebsiteAngela’s Linked In Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zwwfd8IcZ3MFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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Today’s guest, Joanna Kleinman, brings a powerful message for anyone feeling the weight of post-election emotions. Joanna is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and best-selling author of Dethroning Your Inner Critic. With over 30 years of expertise in psychology, science, and metacognition, she’s helped countless people transform self-doubt into personal empowerment.
In this special episode, recorded the day after the U.S. election, Joanna and I address the heightened emotions many of us are experiencing. Her unique framework equips you with the tools to navigate turbulent thoughts, reconnect with your sense of purpose, and bring lasting joy and fulfillment into your life. Joanna’s influence, seen on Good Morning America and The Doctors, resonates here as she helps us find practical ways to process emotions and turn inner growth into positive community impact.
Join us for this timely conversation, and walk away with actionable steps to handle today’s challenges with intention and resilience.
Mentioned in this Episode:Joanna’s Website: https://masteringyourmind.com/#/
Inner Critic Assessment: https://www.innercriticassessment.com/
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In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Wilcox, an Email Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Survivor 46 final four! Known as the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz built a six-figure business by teaching small business owners how to build authentic online relationships and make real money with emails—using her simple Email Staircase framework.
We also talk about her journey from business success to Survivor, where her authenticity and confidence helped her reach the final four. Liz’s story is a powerful example of how staying true to yourself can transform both your business and your leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Liz’s journey from building a six-figure email marketing business to competing on Survivor
- Why authenticity is the key to building meaningful online relationships
- How to lead with confidence and create a business that reflects who you are
Tune in to this inspiring conversation with Liz Wilcox to learn how embracing your unique self can fuel business growth and leadership success.
Mentioned in this Episode:Liz Wilcox WebsiteLiz’ FreebieLiz’s MembershipCore Values Exercise Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AudtRr70WnAFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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In the final episode of our leadership series, “The Four R’s of Leadership,” we’re focusing on Legacy—what you’re building and leaving behind as a leader.
Leadership is influence, and every leader leaves a legacy, whether intentional or not. In this episode, we explore how to build an intentional leadership legacy by growing through the Five Levels of Leadership, as taught by John C. Maxwell.
You’ll learn:
- The Price Tag of Leadership: Self-Discipline
- The Expansion of Leadership: Personal Growth
Discover how to leave a lasting impact on your team and organization. If you want to ensure your influence continues to shape the future, this episode is for you.🎧
Mentioned in this Episode:LIVE2LEAD Charlottesville, October 18, 2024LIVE2LEAD LeaderPass - Online AccessDeveloping The Leader Within You 2.0 (Workbook)DISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseWhat Is Intentional Optimism? Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f8uw94S-yc4For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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In this third episode of our leadership series, we shift our focus to the Results of leadership. After exploring the importance of understanding your Role as a leader and mastering the Responsibility of communication, we now dive into how to set your team up for success. This episode brings everything we’ve covered so far together through three essential leadership skills:
- Problem Solving: The quickest way to gain influence and credibility as a leader.
- Service: The heart of leadership, where you prioritize the success of your team.
- Vision: The indispensable quality that ensures your team stays focused on achieving long-term goals.
Join us as we explore how mastering these skills will help you drive results and lead your team to success. Tune in and get ready to elevate your leadership game! 🎧
Mentioned in this Episode:LIVE2LEAD Charlottesville, October 18, 2024LIVE2LEAD LeaderPass - Online AccessDeveloping The Leader Within You 2.0 (Workbook)DISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseWhat Is Intentional Optimism? Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gvTjAGyxdg0For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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In this second episode of the Leadership Series, I share why communication is the #1 responsibility of a leader. Learn what’s beneath effective communication skills that drive team success and organizational growth. Discover the importance of communication in leadership and how the best leaders use it to inspire, motivate, and foster strong relationships. We’ll share leadership communication strategies and actionable tips for improving team communication.
Whether you’re looking to improve leadership communication or understand why communication is key to leadership success, this episode offers practical insights and communication tips for effective leadership. Build your leadership skills and become the leader your team needs.
Tune in and get ready to elevate your leadership game! 🎧
Mentioned in this Episode:LIVE2LEAD Charlottesville, October 18, 2024LIVE2LEAD LeaderPass - Online AccessDeveloping The Leader Within You 2.0 (Workbook)DISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseWhat Is Intentional Optimism? Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ccT0Jlz6AWYFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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🎙️ LIVE2LEAD Season is Here!
Between October 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, I have access to an incredible leadership tool—LIVE2LEAD—that will inspire, encourage, and challenge you to become a more effective leader. For more details, see the links below.
To prepare for this powerful season, I’m kicking off a new four-part leadership series. In today’s episode, we dive into understanding your role as a leader. We’ll explore what true leadership is, uncover the key to good leadership, and discuss the foundation necessary to build solid leadership skills.
Tune in and get ready to elevate your leadership game! 🎧
Mentioned in this Episode:LIVE2LEAD Charlottesville, October 18, 2024LIVE2LEAD LeaderPass - Online AccessDeveloping The Leader Within You 2.0 (Workbook)DISC Cheat Sheet
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In this fourth episode of my series on integrating Core Values into life and business, I explore the profound impact Core Values have on intergenerational communication and relationships. With six generations now represented in the workforce for the first time in history, we face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—for connection and growth.
Core Values are always present, always influencing, and always being honored in some way, even when we aren’t fully aware of them. But how do you bridge the generational divide, foster collaboration, and build meaningful relationships when faced with diverse life experiences?
In this episode, I dive into the power of understanding your own Core Values. When you truly know who you are, you can:
- Decrease defensiveness by being grounded in your identity.
- Establish healthy boundaries and improve communication.
- Extend grace to yourself and others, navigating generational differences with compassion.
By learning to honor the values of others, you create space for mentorship, encouragement, and shared growth across generations. The world needs more curious, open, and wise leaders who understand their Core Values and live by them with integrity, inspiring others to do the same.
I’ll unpack how understanding generational perspectives and celebrating unique contributions can create stronger relationships, foster diversity, and build bridges across the ages—whether in the workplace, at home, or in your community. Whether you're leading a multi-generational team or simply navigating family dynamics, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this Episode:A New Kind of Diversity, Tim Elmore Indeed: 6 Generations in the Workplace: Their values and differences Axis.com A Parent’s Guide to Gen ZDISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseCore Values Course
Core Values Coaching
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In the third episode of our series on integrating Core Values into your life and business, we’re diving into the world of branding and marketing. Today, we'll explore how to align your personal and professional brand with your Core Values to create an authentic and intentional presence.
We’ll cover:
- Understanding personal branding and its significance.
- The impact of honoring your Core Values in your professional and personal life.
- How to intentionally express your Core Values through appearance, communication, and actions.
Discover how good branding attracts the right people and repels those who don’t align with your values. When you STAND TALL AND OWN your non-negotiables, you’ll present yourself or your business in a way that resonates with those who truly belong in your circle. Tune in and learn how to make your brand a true reflection of who you are at your core!
Mentioned in this Episode:Stand Tall & Own It: Monica Pitts InterviewBrand Science EpisodeBranded Podcast EpisodeDISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseCore Values Course
Core Values Coaching
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This episode is the second in a series exploring how Core Values can be effectively integrated into your life and business, with a special focus on parenting and education. Core Values act as an internal compass, guiding children’s behavior from an early age. However, they are often overlooked or suppressed in favor of conformity.
In this episode, discover practical methods for identifying your child's Core Values and learn how understanding these values can improve family dynamics and communication. We discuss how to balance setting boundaries while respecting a child’s inherent values and address potential conflicts that may arise within family or community settings. Additionally, find out how extracurricular activities can reinforce your child’s Core Values, fostering self-awareness and authenticity.
Whether you're a parent, guardian, or educator, this episode offers essential guidance on nurturing the development of children in a way that honors their unique values, preparing them for a confident and authentic future.
Mentioned in this Episode:Kid’s Flag PageDISC Cheat SheetCore Values ExerciseCore Values Course
Core Values Coaching
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Welcome to the first episode in our four-part series on how Core Values show up and how to employ them in your life and business. Each episode answers a specific question, drawing from numerous interviews where I've applied Core Values principles to diverse audiences.
This journey has deepened my understanding, made me a better coach, and strengthened my commitment to this work, empowering you to live according to your non-negotiables.
Today’s question: “Are there Core Values common to different personality (or DISC) types?” YES!
Are you starting your move from the Disempowered zone to the Magnetic Leadership zone? Perhaps you're just beginning to reflect on your Core Values or feel overwhelmed by the thought of uncovering them.
Sometimes, all you need are simple tools to clear the clutter. Tune in to learn how your Core Values and DISC type overlap and further define each other.
When you Stand Tall & Own your non-negotiables, you implement and employ your Core Values, which allows you to:
- Develop the AUTHORITY to lead
- Build the CONVICTION to lead with passion
- Gain the CONFIDENCE to lead as your authentic self
Join us for practical insights and tools to help you live and lead with authenticity and purpose.
Mentioned in this Episode:DISC Cheat SheetCore Values Exercise
Core Values Course
Core Values Coaching
What Is Intentional Optimism?
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Last week, I shared Six Life-Changing Questions to Transform Your Life. Today, we’re diving deeper into what happens when we ask ourselves questions that spark our curiosity or face life events that demand our ability to process their implications.
Whether you're reflecting on recent life choices, relationship issues, medical challenges, spiritual questions, or even current events like the political climate, this episode will help you apply these insights to Stand Tall & Own your processing style.
Why is it Important to Understand How You Process?
- Self-Discovery: Use your processing style to your advantage by understanding yourself better.
- Identify Effective Situations: Learn why certain situations don’t work for you and how to find ones that do.
- Permission to Process: Give yourself the freedom to process in your own way, not how others expect you to.
- Build a Supportive Network: Surround yourself with people who respect and celebrate your processing style.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to navigate life’s complexities by standing tall and owning your unique way of processing.
Mentioned in this Episode:DISC Profile Unveiled: Insights from a Maxwell Team Trailblazer, Deb InginoUnlocking Leadership Potential: Exploring the Power of DISC in CoachingDiscovering Your Unique Strengths: Navigating CliftonStrengths with Allegra SteinThe Power of Your Strengths: My Personal Journey with CliftonStrengthsWhat Is Intentional Optimism?
Core Values Exercise
Core Values Course
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In 2024, I've been guesting on various podcasts, which has been an enlightening journey. Not only am I discovering how to apply my knowledge across different areas, but I've also lined up at least four upcoming episodes where I'll delve into applying Core Values principles in specific fields like parenting, marketing/branding, and intergenerational relationships. Stay tuned for those in August
In this episode, I'm excited to share some of the most thought-provoking and transformative questions posed by these podcasters—questions that I believe everyone should be asking themselves
My six favorite questions are:
- What is the one hobby that you wish you had gotten into?
- What do you love about living life?
- What are your 3 pillar philosophies that you've followed throughout your life?
- How do you want your personal and professional legacy to be determined?
- How do you give yourself grace?
- What is the last and most important thing you want people to hear?
Listen in for my answers and then join the conversation. Here's how you can participate:
- On YouTube: Drop a comment with your thoughts.
- On social media: Take a screenshot of the episode, share it, and answer one of the questions. Or, be on the lookout for new question posts I'll be sharing with this episode.
Let's dive in and start thinking together! It’s time to Stand Tall and Own the leader you were meant to be! Join the conversation and share your thoughts on these transformative questions!
Mentioned in this Episode:What Is Intentional Optimism?Core Values ExerciseCore Values CourseCore Values Coaching Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49tk-j2UXFcFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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In this enlightening episode of Stand Tall & Own It, we sit down with the insightful Monica Pitts to delve into the crucial role of Core Values in business success. Discover how implementing and integrating Core Values is not just reserved for your personal life but is a long game that extends into your business as well.
We explore how taking the time to honor and adhere to these values can lead to a flourishing business and a more fulfilling personal life. Monica shares her professional journey and provides actionable tips on how to consistently apply core values to drive both personal and business growth.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The importance of identifying and defining your core values
- Strategies for implementing core values in your daily operations
- How aligning your personal life with your core values can enhance your business
- Practical examples and insights from Monica Pitts’s experience
Join us as we uncover the secrets to building a successful business grounded in strong, unwavering core values.
Tune in and start your journey towards a flourishing business and a balanced life!
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Are you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated in your leadership role? Do you struggle to assert your authority and make your voice heard? If you've ever felt fed up with the challenges of leading a team or navigating the complexities of business leadership, this episode is for you.
In this empowering episode of Stand Tall & Own It, we dive deep into the strategies and mindset shifts needed to stand tall and own your authority in business leadership. We’ll explore practical tips and inspirational insights that will help you reclaim your confidence, assert your influence, and lead with integrity and effectiveness.
Learn the three steps to discovering :
- Recognize and be honest about where you are, and why.
- Look for the gaps that are causing that frustration (skills, mindset, awareness).
- Identify the solution - is it a coach, a course or a therapist?
Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to elevate your leadership and make a lasting impact.
It’s time to Stand Tall and Own the leader you were meant to be!
Mentioned in this Episode:What Is Intentional Optimism?Core Values ExerciseCore Values CourseCore Values Coaching Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kDn9VCxVZD8For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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In this episode, we explore Intentional Optimism, a transformative approach to achieving your goals with excellence. Learn how combining Core Values (your compass) with Intentional Optimism (your mode of transportation) provides a clear roadmap for success.
We examine the 6 Tenets of Intentional Optimism:
- Optimistic
- Present
- Energetic
- Courageous
- Wise
- Intentional
These tenets help you become a Magnetic Leader, when combined with understanding your true self, and communicating effectively. Discover how to integrate these principles into your daily life and lead with confidence.
It’s time to Stand Tall and Own the leader you were meant to be!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Answering the Tough Question: What’s the Difference Between Core Values and Life Principles? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15087373 Learn more here: Get involved!What Is Intentional Optimism?Core Values Exercise Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKoFor a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com.
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Trauma results from experiencing stressful, frightening, or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or feel out of our control. It can be a single incident or an ongoing event that occurs over a long period. Most of us will encounter an event in our lives that could be considered traumatic.
In this episode, I share my own experience with the often unseen and pervasive nature of trauma. My hope is to help you become aware of the subtle signs of hidden trauma in your life and provide foundational information to understand it better.
I offer some simple, practical steps that have worked for others and might work for you, and encourage you to consider seeking professional help if needed. Join me in recognizing hidden trauma and finding ways to manage and heal from it.
Symptoms of psychological trauma
- Shock, denial, or disbelief.
- Confusion, difficulty concentrating.
- Anger, irritability, mood swings.
- Anxiety and fear.
- Guilt, shame, self-blame.
- Withdrawing from others.
- Feeling sad or hopeless.
- Feeling disconnected or numb.
Reactions to trauma can be:
- Feel an intense desire to fall into an old soothing habit
- Body feels tense and stressed out
- Not sleeping
- Mentally - shut down and unable to process
- Emotionally - on edge, weepy
- Need to run away or hide
- You basically find yourself in fight or flight mode.
The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Learn more here: Get involved!What Is Intentional Optimism?
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Discover how ADHD can be harnessed as a superpower in this inspiring episode of "Stand Tall & Own It." Our guest, John Brink, is an Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, and Educator who has turned his ADHD into a source of strength and creativity.
- Background: Born in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II, John understands the effects of PTSD. Despite this, he built North America’s leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products.
- ADHD Discovery: At age 57, John discovered he had ADHD through Ned Hallowell’s book, Driven to Distraction.
- Key Insights: Learn about John's journey, practical strategies, and inspiring stories on how ADHD can be a superpower.
Join us for empowering perspectives and actionable tips to help you thrive with joy, grace, and authenticity. Whether you have ADHD or want to understand it better, this episode provides valuable advice for turning ADHD into an asset.
Key Takeaways:
- How to recognize and harness ADHD strengths.
- Practical strategies for managing ADHD.
- Inspiring stories from John Brink's life and career.
Listen now to gain insights and strategies that can transform your approach to ADHD!Check out John’s book ADHD Unlocked, for even more insights, tools and encouragement.
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Have you ever wondered how to differentiate the guiding convictions that define who you are from the fundamental truths that steer your behavior? This episode is for you!
In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between Core Values and Life Principles.
There are three quick steps to see if your Core Values are actually your Life Principles:
- Inside vs. Outside: It's essential to move from imitating others' principles to defining your own for sustainable, impactful leadership.
- Honoring vs. Aligning: Differentiate between honoring your values—holding them in great respect—and aligning with behaviors that might only modify your actions superficially.
- Your Authority vs. Someone Else’s Authority: See how reinforcing your authority helps you show up authentically, whereas borrowing someone else’s principles might not fully represent who you are.
Practically speaking, understand how both core values and principles give you a realistic roadmap for showing up as your best self.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how your Core Values act as your compass, while your Life Principles serve as your mode of transportation. You'll see how borrowing principles - like Intentional Optimism - can be a great starting point, but living out your own principles, aligned with your core values, is key to authentic and impactful leadership.
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If you’ve downloaded our freebie, you’re already on the right path! Now, it's time to fine-tune your understanding by distinguishing between inside vs. outside influences and honoring vs. aligning actions.
Join us for an insightful journey to "Stand Tall & Own It," using the compass of your Core Values to navigate and live out your true principles every day.
Tune in now and start leading with intention and authenticity!
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Discover the power of embracing change and navigating through the inevitable stages of grief in this empowering episode. Join Andrea Johnson as she shares her personal journey of transformation over the past 7 years, shedding light on the loss of beliefs, identities, and the security of knowing the answers.
Tune in to learn how acknowledging and grieving what you lose or give up, is essential for embracing who you are and unlocking your full potential. Gain insights into navigating the seven stages of grief to find clarity, freedom, and empowerment. It's time to Stand Tall, own your journey, and embrace who you are meant to be.
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After exploring 5 powerful tools in previous episodes, I've noticed some common questions and concerns among our listeners. While many are eager to dive in, I've also heard about the challenges faced by friends and clients. Here's the reality: none of these tools is a one-size-fits-all solution. They offer insights, yes, but the real answers lie within you.
It’s much simpler than you think. Before you buy or try anything else, ask yourself: is this a challenge, or am I struggling? Your Core Values hold the key. Knowing yourself gives you the confidence to distinguish between struggle and challenge. Challenges propel you forward, build your courage, and deepen your understanding, while struggles bog you down and rob you of your energy. Once you've identified whether it's a challenge or a struggle, you can make decisions with authority to act in ways that will help move you through to the next level.
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In my last episode, a brilliant conversation with Taylor V, we looked at how understanding the language of Human Design can provide a framework for understanding what makes you fundamentally different… from everyone else. Today, I share my takeaways from that conversation, and how the language of Human Design fills in so many of the gaps in my own self-understanding.
This final installment in our series on the personal growth tools that I’ve used to allow me to “Stand Tall & Own It,” pulls it all together. Human Design is the final one for a reason - it helped me to see the WHY (how we’re beautifully and intricately designed, behind and beneath all the WHAT (the measurable and visible aspects to our personalities).
It’s time to Stand Tall & Own your unique and beautiful expression through the language of Human Design.
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Join me and my coach Taylor V for an insightful conversation delving into the tools that have shaped my personal growth journey. In this final installment, we explore the captivating realm of Human Design, unraveling its intricate language that holds the key to deeper self-understanding.
Human Design, often referred to as the science of human nature, reveals the blueprint of our being and sheds light on how we interact with the world.
Prepare to uncover the language you never knew you needed! Let go of self-judgment and embrace newfound awareness, paving the way for profound growth and transformation.
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In our last episode, I was joined by certified Enneagram coach and experiential specialist, Jackie Brewster, we dove into the transformative power of the Enneagram in both personal and professional spheres.
In this installment, I'll be opening up about how the interpersonal dynamics of the Enneagram have played a pivotal role in my journey of healing within personal relationships, marriage, and family dynamics. I'll explore how understanding one's own motivations through the Enneagram sheds light on core values, validating and enriching them. Additionally, I point out how this wisdom challenges ingrained assumptions, beliefs, and conditioning – the ABC's of our psyche.
It’s time to Stand Tall & Own your unique and beautiful expression through the language of the Enneagram.
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In this episode, we dig into the transformative world of the Enneagram with certified coach and experiential specialist, Jackie Brewster. Join us as Jackie shares her expertise in helping individuals, teams, and organizations navigate the complexities of life and work through the lens of the Enneagram.
Discover how understanding and utilizing Enneagram insights can empower you to overcome feelings of being overwhelmed and unlock your true potential. Jackie's passion for guiding people towards self-discovery and growth shines through as she reveals the profound impact the Enneagram can have on personal and professional development.
Whether you're seeking clarity in your personal life or striving for success in your corporate role, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to help you Stand Tall & Own It. Tune in and embark on a journey towards greater self-awareness, authenticity, and fulfillment.
Mentioned in the Episode:The Wisdom of The Enneagram
The Complete Enneagram, Beatrice Chestnut
The Nine Types of Leadership, Beatrice Chestnut
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In our last episode, we looked at the transformative power of understanding your strengths and talents in yet another tool I love, CliftonStrengths. My former coach, Allegra Stein walked us through how it can easily be integrated into your own leadership and personal development.
In this episode, I’m reflecting and sharing how CliftonStrengths paved the way for my own entrepreneurial endeavors. Embracing my top five strengths—Connectedness, Strategic, Relator, Activator, and Maximizer—I'll talk about how validation, both internal and external, fueled my journey.
Let's uncover how these strengths can act as game-changers in personal and professional growth, helping you move beyond self-criticism and tap into your talents with purpose and clarity. Is CliftonStrengths a tool for you?
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of CliftonStrengths, an assessment designed by Don Clifton to reveal your unique strengths DNA. Join us as we uncover how understanding and leveraging your CliftonStrengths can lead to greater engagement, productivity, and overall well-being.
Our special guest, Allegra Stein, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. With a career spanning the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and over 12 years of coaching and mentoring practice, Allegra is a certified YouMap Certification Trainer, and has worked with the Strengthsfinder tool as part of a holistic approach to coaching.
Whether you're seeking personal growth or aiming to empower your team, CliftonStrengths provides a roadmap to unlocking your full potential. Tune in for actionable insights, that will help you harness your innate talents and thrive in every aspect of your life.
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In our last episode, we delved into the transformative power of the Working Genius tool with Charity Medina, a seasoned Organizational Health Consultant and Certified Working Genius Facilitator. Now, join us as we journey deeper into the realms of personal and professional growth.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I use “Working Genius” in my life and business. Spoiler alert - one of my BIGGEST takeaways is the reminder that I can DITCH THE SHAME that comes with my Working Frustrations.
Discover how your Core Values influence your approach to tasks and processes, and uncover the hidden barriers lurking in your ABC’s (Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning) that might be hindering you from unleashing your true zones of Genius!
It’s time to Stand Tall and ignite your potential as you learn how to leverage your strengths and navigate through challenges. Tune in now as we embark on this empowering quest to turn frustration into triumph!
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In this episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of Working Genius with none other than Charity Medina. As an accomplished Operations and HR leader, Charity brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Join us as we explore Patrick Lencioni's transformative framework, uncovering the six different types of talents that are essential for success in any endeavor. From identifying our areas of Working Genius that bring us joy and passion to recognizing our Working Frustrations that drain our energy, Charity provides invaluable insights into understanding and harnessing our unique strengths.
Through engaging conversation and practical advice, Charity shares her expertise as a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, offering guidance on how to thrive in your everyday work by operating within your zones of Genius. Whether you're an individual looking to optimize your performance or an organization seeking to cultivate a culture of productivity and well-being, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion as we unveil the secrets to unlocking your Working Genius with Charity Medina.
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Join me in this episode as we explore the transformative power of the DISC assessment tool in leadership coaching. DISC is the tool I use most often with my clients, and I'm using powerful examples from my own DISC profile to illustrate its impact.
We'll delve into understanding the dynamics of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance (DISC) and how it can unlock your leadership potential. From uncovering your own leadership style to navigating team dynamics, we look at practical strategies and real-world examples.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspiring leader, this episode offers invaluable insights to elevate your leadership journey. Tune in and discover the untapped potential understanding DISC will have in your leadership.
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating world of DISC profiles with none other than Deb Ingino, a trailblazer within the world renowned Maxwell Leadership Team. Deb, instrumental in bringing DISC methodology to the forefront of leadership development, shares invaluable insights gleaned from her extensive experience.
Discover how understanding your DISC profile can unlock profound self-awareness and empower you to become a more effective leader. From recognizing your unique strengths to navigating interpersonal dynamics with finesse, Deb offers practical strategies and real-world examples to help you harness the power of DISC in both personal and professional contexts.
Tune in to gain exclusive access to Deb's expertise and uncover the transformative potential of embracing your DISC profile. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to enhance your leadership skills, this episode promises to be a game-changer on your journey towards growth and success.
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If there was one thing I would tell my 25 year old self, it would be “Andrea, you have permission to make your own choices and decisions… Basically, to think for yourself.”
In this week’s episode, we walk through the deceptively simple concept of how to give yourself permission - in any area. How many times have you said (this week) “I can’t?” Well, what if you actually could?
Permission granted.
Now what?
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Deconstruction is a HOT topic right now - especially for the faith community. But here’s the thing… it’s not as big of a deal as people are making it out to be.
In this episode, I give you a simple definition, share ways in which you are probably already DOING deconstruction, a few (of the many) clear benefits of it, and then some “bottom line” truths and expectations you can walk away and apply - today.
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Are you dissatisfied, unfulfilled or disempowered in your work? Have you tried “all the things,” followed all the rules, and still aren’t where you want to be? Are you frustrated with constantly defending your personal boundaries, or struggling to make important decisions?
In this episode, I (finally!) share the magic of understanding your Core Values!
No more guessing - with a clear definition, simple explanation and actional tips on how to move forward uncovering your own Core Values, this episode is one of the most valuable resources I’ve shared, to date!
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Do you set resolutions? Do you keep them? What about goals? What if all you needed in order to achieve your goals for 2024 was to understand your values and set some intentions?
In this episode you’ll learn the importance of knowing you and how you function, then tailoring your “goals” to help you thrive.
For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com. I’d love to hear how you will embrace this challenge in 2024.
Episodes & Resources Mentioned:The Ultimate DISC Cheat Sheet
A Quick & Easy Guide to Personal Boundaries
Self-Awareness: Uncovering Assumptions, Beliefs & Conditioning for Personal Growth
Episode 116: BONUS: Core Values - A Conversation with Tabatha Perry
Episode 10: DISC - What I love (the basics)
Episode 11: DISC Among Friends - with Kim Pate & Andrea Johnson
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2024 is here!
Have you taken time to set intentions, make resolutions or set goals?
There’s one goal every leader needs in 2024: to become curious about their own perspectives.
Where do they come from?
What forms them?
What are they concealing?
What do they say about us?
If you, as a leader, cannot change your perspective, you will have a hard time growing.
If you aren’t growing, you’re going to have a hard time leading.
Begin 2024 with an honest look at how you can be a better leader by challenging your own perspectives and understanding the perspectives of others.
For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com. I’d love to hear how you will embrace this challenge in 2024.
Your journey to personal fulfillment starts here, and if you’re local to Central Virginia, you can kick off the year with the Live2Lead Charlottesville 2024conference on Monday, January 15, 2024.
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Merry Christmas, my friend! In this is the last episode of 2023, I want to leave you with a little encouragement, and a vision for 2024.
“Stand Tall and Own It” means we don’t hide who we are - from ourselves or others. We share our wisdom, our opinions and our boundaries - all with grace and kindness. In this episode, I share some topics we’ll tackle in 2024. The goal is to equip you with the tools you need to embrace your unique leadership potential.
Courageously diving into more details on critical thinking, faith deconstruction, mental health and the grief associated with all of that, will help you stand tall, own your power, and make a significant impact in your life and community.
If I’ve missed one, or you have something you’d love to discuss, please DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com. I’d love to hear from you.
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How do you slow down long enough to catch your breath and still have time to enjoy the holidays?
In this fifth, and final, installment of the “how to deal with holiday stress” mini series, I share my personal thoughts on how it is important to take your foot off the gas pedal, come to a full stop, and take a look in the rearview mirror to see what the road behind you looks like, in order to determine your course moving forward.
“Getting quiet” is unique to you, but I share practical examples of how it looks and works for me. Decompressing and recharging are two sides to the same coin, but being intentional about both truly makes a difference.
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It seems like EVERYONE is talking about “boundaries” these days. With online relationships and information sharing “24/7,” we’ve had to learn all over again, what it means to have “personal space.”
In this fourth installment of the “how to deal with holiday stress” mini-series, I demystify the whole conversation. Just like you can’t arbitrarily draw your own property lines around your house, randomly drawn personal boundary lines are not easy to defend, and don’t often make sense.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What personal boundaries are - your own internal guidelines
- Where they come from - your Core Values
- How they benefit you - emotional resilience, improved relationships, lower stress
- The best method of determining and setting them - know you, and your Core Values
- The most effective ways to maintain them
- Honor your Core Values
- Develop self-respect and trust
- Understand their self-reinforcing nature - your boundaries increase your autonomy and confidence, allowing you to maintain them more consistently.
- Review and evaluate - regularly to see where there are breaches, or leaks
- Shore them up, by revisiting your Core Values, your beliefs, and your goals
Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclasshttps://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries Make THIS holiday season happy with different expectations, AND joyful anticipation! Healthy boundaries based on your core values allows for conscientious and respectful boundary setting for a holiday season YOU decide you want to experience.
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In the ever-evolving world of fashion, navigating the maze of style and self-perception can be challenging. This is especially true for those grappling with body image issues.
I originally interviewed Melanie Lippman back in Episode 129 (link below), and LOVE how her Q&A session fits perfectly into our “holiday stress” mini-series!
Tune in to hear how learning to trust herself is still one of the biggest challenges (IKYK), and how it can make a real difference in how you show up.
Ready for a quick shot of confidence as you gear up to dress up for all your holiday get-togethers?
This EXTRA! Guest Q&A is just for you!
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The “holiday” food onslaught begins on October 31, and doesn’t relent until Easter. There really isn’t any way to avoid it.
In this third installment of the “how to deal with holiday stress” mini-series, we dig into the whole food dilemma, and how it affects, or is related to, body image.
There’s no way around the fact that food is a huge part of most of the holidays, and I wish I had a magic solution to loving yourself through this season of sugar and sauces… but the reality is that it’s most important to understand the beauty of your own body, and how you can care for yourself. That’s the secret to making through the “food half” of the year.
Below are the 10 action steps I mentioned in the episode that will empower and encourage you this holiday season.
10 Ways to Feel Good…:
- Reframe your holiday expectations:
a. Go back (if you haven’t yet) to the last two episodes, and look at what your expectations are, and what kind of family stress (or conditioning) you might be dealing with.
b. What are the holidays for? You get to decide.
c. Why are you eating? You get to decide.
d. What am I supposed to look like? What do I make that mean?
e. Where could I spend my energy instead? - Build a body gratitude list: how long has she been around? Is she strong? What is unique about her? How has she protected you?
- If you want something special, purchase it or make it yourself. (Chocolate Orange)
- Allow yourself some treats - no one does well with super strict lines… we cross them.
- Decide what you want to eat (or not) and communicate it when you have the opportunity to influence the menu (like acorn squash).
- Look for OTHER ways to enjoy the season - like the leaves this weekend, light tours, hiking, holiday markets.
- Get you some clothes that do fit - and flatter your body as it is TODAY.
- Get rid of the clothes that will never fit - I plan on participating in a holiday clothes swap meet. I’ve never done it before, but I have some lovely things with tags on them… time to find something new.
- Volunteer - food pantry, holiday meal soup kitchen - get out of your own head
- Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries Make THIS holiday season happy with different expectations, AND joyful anticipation! Healthy boundaries based on your core values allows for conscientious and respectful boundary setting for a holiday season YOU decide you want to experience.
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The festive season rolls around, and instead of joy and laughter, you're filled with dread at the thought of navigating family gatherings. Whenever families gather, with multiple expectations, traditions - even trauma - stress is on the menu.
In this second installment of the “how to deal with holiday stress” mini-series, I share my insights, tips and strategies for navigating multiple types of holiday family stress. Want to make your holiday season smoother? This one's for you. Take a listen, and be encouraged… you have choices, my friend.
Stand tall and let's navigate this holiday season together.
Tips & strategies for dealing with the stress:
GRACE: Remember, there are truly very few people who WANT to ruin anyone else’s special occasion. Especially a holiday. We all need a little grace.
- Truly examine and (maybe) change your expectations - then look at how you can make different choices next year.
- Have the “players” changed? (mom…)
- Have the circumstances changed? (money…)
- Examine and explore your own ABC’s
- Assumptions - look at your assumptions for yourself and for others
- Beliefs - have they changed? Do they need to change?
- Conditioning - Examine your “supposed to…” statements for a specific holiday.
- Feel like?
- Look like?
- Duration?
- Represent?
- Gift yourself some counseling or coaching
- Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries Make THIS holiday season happy with different expectations, AND joyful anticipation! Healthy boundaries based on your core values allows for conscientious and respectful boundary setting for a holiday season YOU decide you want to experience.
Things to do instead of the traditional celebration:
- “Friendsgiving” - Beth Felker Jones email/article
- “I love that the celebration of “Friendsgiving” has been gaining steady ground. We need friends. Most of us could stand to de-center the nuclear family and open up doors to more friends.”
- Travel
- maybe not on “the busiest travel day of the year…” but where might you want to go?
- Christmas in as many cultures as I can…
- Create your own traditions - especially if you have children.
- Redefine your ABC’s, Expectations, Core Values, Boundaries
- Redefine who does what?
- Redefine where, and why you celebrate?
- Try out holidays from other cultures
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Avoiding resentment and disappointment is something I’m always interested in. But where do those things come from? Expectations.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s that expectations can make or break you. They can be the biggest source of resentment and disappointment, or the greatest asset in your communication toolbox.
When you’re willing to examine, understand, identify and communicate your expectations - for you and others - relationships are strengthened, stress is reduced, and we flourish.
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My passion is equipping female leaders to define a new culture by trusting their own ability to think critically, create imaginatively and lead effectively.
Unfortunately, most of us aren't actually taught the skill of Critical Thinking - evaluating and analyzing information in order to form a belief or take action - yet it’s the one skill that will supercharge your growth.
Tune in to find out what Critical Thinking is, is not, and how to begin using it in your life, today.
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In this special Guest Q&A EXTRA! My guest Megan Hale answers the question: “You’ve done a lot of work on addressing your Conditioning. What was the most difficult piece of that to work on?”
Her answer? Enoughness!Megan's journey to understand and embrace her 'enough-ness' has been an enlightening voyage. By sharing her experiences, she hopes to help others break the shackles of societal expectations that often hold us back from appreciating our true worth.
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Does the term “financial knowledge” give you pause? Well, I have good news - today’s guest is going to break it down into something you can understand.
Megan Hale is a business strategist, FinTech founder, and former psychotherapist. She’s the CEO of Megan Hale Co where she guides her clients to combine their financial knowledge & their inner knowing into signature offers that create sustainable business growth.
In this very special 150th episode, we’re bringing you her DreamMoney™ Blueprint, a holistic financial system that helps entrepreneurs build financial confidence, master their money, and radically shift the way money feels. Discovering the correlation between money management and inner wisdom is her specialty, and we delve into the five pillars of Dream Money - Deliberate, Reliable, Easeful, Abundant, and Meaningful.
We tackle the emotional and systemic conditioning that often makes money discussions uncomfortable. But Megan provides practical tips on designing systems that bring freedom and clarity to your financial journey. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply looking to foster a more intimate relationship with money, this episode is laden with nuggets of financial wisdom.
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Personal growth - of any kind - can be very uncomfortable. Getting a glimpse of your ABC’s (Assumptions, Beliefs and Conditioning), especially when you’re not expecting it, can be a shock. As a coach, it’s my job to help you look at all the uncomfortable things, but when you’re bombarded with situations and circumstances, it’s important to have a plan and some tools to process all that discomfort.
I promise you this - by the end of this episode, you'll feel a lot more comfortable with discomfort. Diving into the murky waters of emotions, reactions, and the factors that shape them - it's as enlightening as it is challenging.
I share the DO’S and DON’TS of how to navigate tricky topics and why it's so crucial to understand, acknowledge, and constructively use our responses for personal growth. Of course, understanding how your Core Values are your compass when confronting uncomfortable situations, plays a vital role in self-care and personal growth in your own timeline. Turn up the volume, keep an open mind, and let's embark on this insightful journey together.
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We all have a past that is an amalgamation of our upbringing and the experiences we have had growing up. What if those childhood influences were still shaping your identity, beliefs, and choices?
That’s the exact question I tackle in this episode - the profound impact of childhood messaging on your self-identity. I call it “The Continuum.”
Breaking away from the paradigms in which you were raised takes courage and determination. Knowing when it’s time or even necessary, however, is key.
Your choices and actions are always driven (in one way or another) by your Core Values, and it's understanding these values that have guided my transformation into The Intentional Optimist. In the spirit of evolving together, I invite you to reflect on how your childhood experiences have shaped you, allowing you to step out of your own childhood continuum and chart your unique course.
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In this new iteration of the podcast, I want to pop in every so often and give you a quick, practical take on an experience in my own life that highlights what I teach.
Today - it’s about Self-Doubt. Can you relate?
Trust yourself - fundamentally simple yet profoundly challenging. With the aim to encourage those who grapple with similar struggles, I share a raw account of my personal experiences, battling my own self-doubt, learning to accept my unique differentness, and building my daily acceptance practice.
I want you to understand how this lack of trust manifests in your life, and most importantly, what steps you can take to combat it. Share your struggle, your methods, your story, because your voice matters.
Reach out to me on Instagram or via email - I am eager to hear from you. Let's carve out a path towards self-trust, together.
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Explore the journey from traditional career success to finding personal fulfillment in life.
Ever felt directionless despite appearing successful to the world? That’s 2023 for me… and now I’m challenging long-held beliefs around productivity and success. I share how I’ve managed to outgrow my need for external validation and SMART goals, and how I’m currently redefining my perception of what success should look like.
If you’ve ever felt lost, struggling with where your life is heading, I offer two crucial questions that might just illuminate your path. I emphasize the importance of defining our own metrics of success, liberating you from the confining process of goal setting.
If this one resonates with you, I encourage you to share your thoughts, questions, or even doubts - don’t hesitate to connect!
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Are you feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders with every news alert? I've been there, engulfed by waves of anxiety, trying to stay afloat in the sea of information and misinformation. Join me as I share my journey of regulating emotions and controlling media intake. From feeling consumed by news to finding a balance, I've handpicked strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped me stay informed without crumbling under the emotional burden.
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In this new iteration of the podcast, I’ve started asking my guests a bonus question in order to give you a quick, practical look into their wisdom and expertise.
For Courtney, I asked her: What’s the biggest, most epic, FAIL that turned out to be your biggest growth point? Tune in for her answer, and how Courtney's experience dramatically shifted her leadership style and approach to entrepreneurship.
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Have you ever felt like your voice doesn't matter, or that your opinions aren't valuable?
Courtney Elmer, CEO and founder of The Effortless Life and the brain behind Podlaunch, is here to help you shatter those limiting beliefs. In our enlightening chat, she courageously shares her journey of reclaiming her voice after a thyroid cancer diagnosis, effectively turning her fear into her motivation.
This candid conversation covers our need for connection, the power of values, the evolution of business and the wisdom of journaling and expressing gratitude. It’s a testament to her grit, resilience, and the transformative power of the voice.
Tune in to this episode for a personal invitation to discover, own, and leverage the power of your unique voice.
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What if the very assumptions that you think are benefiting you, are actually holding you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode we demystify the whole “awareness” concept, exposing the underlying influences of our beliefs and conditioning.
We share an enlightening tool that aids in identifying and shifting your assumptions, beliefs, and conditioning - the iceberg model - allowing you to visualize how your assumptions, beliefs, and conditioning shape your worldview and ultimately affect your personal and professional growth.
With practical steps, personal anecdotes, and in-depth insights, this episode equips you to welcome change, redefine beliefs, and boost your own level of awareness allowing you to truly Stand Tall and Own It.
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Imagine waking up each day with a newfound clarity, free from the weight of unnecessary clutter in your life. Sounds refreshing, doesn't it? In today’s episode, I take you through my personal transformative process that altered my life in profound ways.
The process of Simplification.
From enhancing decision-making abilities to boosting my quality of life, I share how this seemingly straightforward concept can have far-reaching implications. Simplification isn't just about decluttering your physical space. It's an internal process that calls for understanding your Core Values, deconstructing your own Assumptions, Beliefs and Conditioning (A,B,C’s), and reconstructing it with Intentional Optimism.
Stripping down to the essential elements in various aspects of life - including my faith, business, and personal style - has propelled me to adopt a proactive approach. This journey often means stepping out of our comfort zone, challenging our deepest beliefs, and making impactful changes, but the result? A simplified and fulfilled life enriched with peace of mind.
My hope is that by sharing how simplification has played a key role in my life, I inspire you to embark on this rewarding journey, yourself.
Stand tall and own it, my strong friend! Let's dive into the power of simplification and witness the transformation it can bring about in our lives.
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Ever considered a day filled with play before work? Curious how that could help in recharging your batteries and accomplishing all that must be done? Well, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Millions of people are trudging through life getting all the “essentials” done, and burning out by Friday at noon, with nothing left in the tank for playing on the weekends.
Have you ever considered what would happen if you flip the Protestant Work Ethic upside down? Well, I’m doing it! It’s important to be able to recognize your own low battery, your need for self-care, and identify what your unique recharging process looks like.
I hope you’ll find the courage to challenge accepted work vs play ideas, figure out what refuels you, and give yourself the permission to do what it takes.
It’s time for YOU to shine - and it doesn’t need to look like anyone else.
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Are you up for the challenge of embarking on a personal growth journey to become the best version of yourself? In today's episode, I’m sharing insights about the ongoing process of personal growth and leadership because, well, there are no shortcuts to success. Yes, we can tackle and overcome those deep-rooted beliefs and assumptions that often hold us back.
We look at the essential roles of grace and celebration in your personal growth, talk about giving yourself the grace to grieve and making room for new perspectives, all while understanding how celebrating your progress can shape you into an influential leader.
Finally, we look at the significance of understanding your Core Values to bolster your leadership skills. A firm commitment to this process will provide you with the clarity and purpose needed to make authentic and authoritative decisions, ultimately boosting your confidence and comfort in your relationships.
This episode isn't just about personal growth; it's about transforming into the best possible version of yourself. So, let's jump right into it!
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Welcome to STAND TALL & OWN IT, formerly the Intentional Optimists, Unconventional Leaders Podcast.Our first episode drops September 4th, but today you’re getting a glimpse into what’s in store with this powerful rebrand.
It’s time to step up and lead with authenticity! I'm excited to embark on a whole new leg of this transformative journey with you. We're shifting focus, going all-in on self-discovery and empowerment for high-performing female leaders. Buckle up as we dig deep, confront limiting beliefs, and challenge traditional thinking. It's time to redefine what it means to be yourself in a world of constant evolution and change.
This podcast was created for high performing female leaders who are ready to make an impact by discovering the safety that comes from understanding their own value and exercising their authority. It’s about embracing your unique journey, unearthing your Core Values, and leading with conviction.
Ladies, it's time to stop juggling between personal and organizational expectations. We’ll get specific about figuring out what works for you. A little discomfort along the way? Sure. But the reward is an authentic leadership style built on your Core Values.
So, let's stand tall, own our power, and become the exceptional leaders we're destined to be. Tune in, learn, grow, and let's make a real impact together! It’s time to truly “be you,” to Stand Tall & Own It.
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Struggling with building respect and trust in your team? It hasn't been a smooth ride over the last couple of years, but there's a way to create a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. This episode is all about how to start with self-trust and extend that trust to your team. We look at the vital role of respect and how its presence can make a team flourish. Get ready to reimagine the dynamics of your team, strengthening the reliability, truth, ability, and strength that each member brings to the table.
But don't stop there. We also delve into the link between our behaviors as leaders and the group dynamic, and how spotting a potential toxic team member is a crucial part of the process. You'll learn how organizational culture and structure can positively impact morale and engagement. Plus, I share creative solutions to help you make necessary changes in your leadership style. Join us on this journey of building trust and respect within your team or organization. A better future for your team starts here.
Trust: the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt
Respect: a feeling of admiration for a person’s abilities or qualities, or regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.
1. Think Critcally a. Diagnose the problem
b. Know all the players
2. Create Imaginatively a. Get creative about solutions
b. Ask for help
3. Lead Effectively a. Use what you learned
b. Get a little courageous
c. Become a little wiser
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Have you ever held your own potential hostage, doubting your abilities, your worth and even your beliefs? That's my story too. I've wrestled with self-doubt and trust issues for as long as I can remember - and all my “personality test types” will prove it. Over time I've learned to challenge these unwarranted fears and learned to believe in myself. In this heart-to-heart discussion, we’ll navigate the complex issue of self-trust, which is arguably the cornerstone of personal growth and effective decision-making. It's time to redefine your understanding of trust, and start the exciting journey of recognizing your worth, your abilities and believing in your own opinions.
Reflecting on my own journey, I'll reveal my insights into how you can conquer the hurdles of self-mistrust, how it affects decisions that shape our lives, and practical steps to cultivate it. We'll learn how to dissect our thoughts, question our assumptions and beliefs, and evaluate if we've been fair to ourselves or if we've been swayed by biased evidence. The process of building self-trust can be intimidating, but it's essential, especially when making life-altering decisions. Don't miss this chance to foster self-trust, better understand yourself, and discover how you can thrive and help others flourish.
Trust - the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something - is integral to any relationship, but it’s most important when it comes to relating to yourself.
In this episode, I share my three steps to developing a healthy trust in who you are created to be.
- Think Critically,
- Create Imaginatively, in order to
- Lead Effectively.
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What happens when you take a deep dive into your personal growth journey and come out with a transformed leadership mindset? That's the question I grappled with as I prepared to level up and share my journey of intentional optimism with you. Reflecting on a recent enlightening conversation with Alisa Zhang, we found common ground in the concept of up-leveling oneself before showing others how to do the same. We make a crucial transition, shifting from prioritizing our own needs to focusing on the needs of others. If you're on the brink of a similar transition, or merely curious, join us on this thought-provoking journey.
Leadership is not about the number of followers you gather, but the impact you make. More than just achieving objectives, we explore the delicate balance of allowing your team to flourish and sharing joy to lift people up.
The difference between being followed and leading:
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:
- Sharing your ideas
- How things are done is more important than by who
- Celebrating your team
- Encouraging growth in others
Episode 6 - The Importance of Being Present
Episode 75 - Three Insights on Being Present
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Ever feel like you're just a pawn in your own life, tossed about by the whims of circumstance? Being a leader isn't just about taking charge – it's also about taking responsibility. Join me, as I share my personal journey from being a victim, to becoming the builder of my own destiny.
In this episode we delve into the transformative power of personal responsibility, the concept of radical responsibility and explore how taking ownership of our problems can pave the way for personal growth and healing.
In the second half, we turn the spotlight on the role of personal responsibility in leadership, specifically for us women. I'll guide you through understanding how you, too, can harness your unique leadership potential and how owning your actions can lead to greater personal agency. We'll explore the importance of boundaries in leadership and in life, and how understanding where you end and others begin can enhance your effectiveness as a leader. Ready to level up? Let's embark on this journey together.
How to own your ‘stuff’ and learn to let it go.
- Understanding boundaries
- Own your issues
Ask yourself:
- How well defined are your boundaries?
- In what areas of your life do you need to take personal responsibility?
- What issues do you have that need to find a place on a shelf and do you need help with that?
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Ready to ignite the next revolution in your life and career? I'm providing you the tools to evolve from being a high achiever to a trailblazing leader. Inspired by my enlightening conversation with Diane Pleuss, we'll establish the critical importance of recognizing your options and leveraging intentional optimism to seize golden opportunities. You will learn about my unwavering aspiration to assist women in transitioning from conventional corporate roles to running their own business. At the heart of this transformation is empowerment through choice, a belief that I champion enthusiastically.
Transitioning to a new career doesn't mean jeopardizing your financial stability. I’ll guide you through practical steps to ensure a secure switch. We'll navigate the terrain of understanding your finances, leveraging educational benefits offered by employers, and even how to identify the certifications and training needed to kickstart your business. If you're uncertain about your passion or the next step, fear not. Together, we'll admit and embrace the longing for something better, and then chart the path to attain it. Remember, you are a leader and the future of leadership is in your capable hands. Let’s seize it together!
Tackle Mindsets:
- You need a steady paycheck & benefits
- A job is secure
- You’ve invested too much time, or money into a career or profession
Develop an Exit Strategy - it should include at least these areas:
- Finances
- New Business Options and Requirements
- Close Relationships or Community
- How soon can you begin
Questions to ask yourself:
- What IS your passion? Have you really thought about it?
- What ARE your skills?
- What ARE your strengths?
- What is your biggest complaint? How can you turn that into your biggest motivation?
Gallup Engagement Statistics:
https://haiilo.com/blog/employee-engagement-8-statistics-you-need-to-know/
Pew Research - Gender Pay Gap:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/05/25/gender-pay-gap-facts/
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Is poor leadership in our organizations and communities throwing you off your game? No worries, this episode equips you with the skills to stand tall in the face of such adversities. I'll be your guide as we delve deep into the impacts of traditional education on critical thinking, the challenging issues of fragile male leaders and ageism in the workplace, and how to stay committed amid these challenges.
We’ll look at the power of small, consistent steps when it comes to creating lasting change and earn the importance of character, and focus on cultivating resilience. The future calls for resilient women leaders and it's time we answered. Let's level up together, one small, consistent action at a time!
Poor leadership shows up everywhere - above you, around you, in your organization and your community. 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 not hate it, the issue looms larger than life.
The question is, what can you DO about it? The answer, learn how to cultivate RESILIENCE.
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, or toughness, and involves three things.
- Character - I build this up by doing what I say I'll do, even if it's hard.
- Consistency - I do small things aligned with my "why" that make big changes possible.
- Focus - knowing where I'm headed reduces my distractions, so I keep my eye on the prize.
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Have you ever felt like your voice was silenced, buried under the pressures of life? Over the years, I have discovered that our voices are powerful, even when they feel buried. Through sharing my own story and the inspiring narratives of various women, I'll take you on a journey of rediscovering your voice. We'll explore the various factors that suppress our voices and the steps we can take to unearth them.
In this episode, you'll learn the value of opening up and sharing our experiences to encourage, inspire and influence others. We'll also discuss the importance of understanding ourselves and being part of a supportive community in this journey to authenticity - you don't have to go it alone. Let's embark on this journey together, to uncover and amplify the power of your voice.
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 consist of only a specific piece to illustrate a point
- My story is boring and won’t help anyone
- I have to come up with my story or discover my voice on my own
3 Realities about our Story or our Voice
- Your story is ALL your experience and gives rise to your voice
- Your story is more valuable than you can know and you’ll see this when you start sharing
- When you open up and share, others will be curious and ask questions to help you develop your voice
How to start:
- Write out your narrative
- Write down all the things that are important to you
- Start sharing your stories
- Find your community
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Ever feel disconnected from the present moment, seemingly lost in the whirlwind of technology and ceaseless change? I will share how to navigate this modern world while remaining grounded and present in your unique journey. Together, we'll rediscover the essential role that curiosity plays in personal growth, and how it can lead us back to the 'present'. A look back at Episode 6 will reignite some key insights into this concept, while fresh tips will guide you to incorporate it into your daily life.
A golden opportunity awaits you to become part of an empowering entrepreneur community. Let's discuss the true power of collaboration and how it can foster an unshakeable support system for entrepreneurs like you. Discover how to leverage your unique gifts to transcend traditional leadership norms. Not only that, but we'll also tap into the potential of connecting with a larger intentional optimist community, a step towards being an unconventional leader in your own right. And to keep the connection alive, I'd like to invite you to subscribe to my newsletter, your conduit to exciting updates and insightful content. I promise you an episode filled with inspiration and practical wisdom to help you make a real difference! So, let's begin this enlightening journey together.
Three Insights on “Being Present”:
- Everyone’s Present is unique.
- Without curiosity, you’ll never get “there.”
- If being “present” doesn’t produce kindness in you, then you’re doing it wrong.
So what should we do?
- Unique: One size doesn’t fit all. Do your own work.
- Curiosity: Get curious about you. When you don’t like something, ask “why?” and wait…
- Kindness: It’s the byproduct of presence.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your wardrobe or struggle to feel confident in your own style? Join us for an inspiring conversation with image coach Melanie Lippmann, as she shares her journey through the fashion industry and her mission to help others understand the math and science of style. Learn how to trust yourself, dress intentionally, and embrace your unique look with confidence.
Melanie's story takes us from her family's accessory store to the corporate world and eventually the fashion industry, where she discovered her passion for empowering women of all shapes and sizes. Dive into the importance of personal development through styling, the challenges of valuing time and money spent on yourself, and how personal styling is so much more than just clothes. Melanie also shares her own style playbook and the concept of dressing with intention and confidence.
Finally, explore how trends can help you re-explore your style and develop your own unique look. Melanie encourages us to become intentional optimists, noticing patterns in how we dress and shop with intention. Discover the power of rituals when it comes to finding and maintaining your personal style, and the value of embracing curiosity in your fashion journey. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation with Melanie Lippmann!
Leadership Principle:
Scarcity - it’s what’s holding you back!
Habits to help you stay balanced as a leader:
- Keep a pretty “Editing Basket” within easy reach.
- Wear Color! There ARE NO fashion police…
- Get dressed EVERY DAY… you need practice and know what you have… dress with intention, even if you’re not seeing anyone…
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready to make changes:
- Notice when you’re not doing something - taking an invitation, planning things, etc.
- Notice where you’re getting stuck - we all have patterns!
- What do we not want to do? How can I do this with more intention?
Advice for starting your own journey:
- Take a look at when you’re shopping & why.
- Get everything out of your closet, then group your clothes by color - so you can see what you have! Organize it the way it makes sense to you!
- HAVE FUN & BE CURIOUS!
Where to find Melanie:Website: Melanie Lippman
Instagram: @melanielippman
LinkedIn: Melanie Lippman
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In 2012, burnt out with her cushy corporate job, Patty made the decision to start something new. In January of 2013, she worked one day at her job (to get her bonus) and jumped “all in” to start her own business. While in Corporate America Patty had the distinct privilege to work alongside some really brilliant minds. but she saw a glaring need in the small business entrepreneurial space, specific to positioning and that’s where she’s been able to create the most impact. When she’s not working her days are spent corralling the craziness of every day and focusing on achieving harmony.
Leadership Principle:
Committed to my Core Values: Freedom, Contribution, Prosperity
Habits to help you stay balanced as a leader:
- 5 minute journal - app (gratitude / affirmations / pictures)
- Sitting in silence - binaural beats - picture the day you want it to be
- Read 10 pages a day / micro habit
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready to make changes:
- Are you unfulfilled in your job?
- Is there something else you’d love to do?
- Are you looking outside yourself for validation?
Advice for starting your own journey:
- Look internally for validation.
- Trust your own voice
- Play the ‘what if’ game - working in the possibility.
Where to find Patty:Website: Patty Dominguez
LinkedIn: Patty Dominguez
Podcast: positioning-to-profit
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Have you ever heard of a CVO (Caring Visionary Officer)? Lauri Smith the author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts, is the first one for me! She’s an intuitive public speaking and leadership coach, helps visionaries on a soul-driven mission to stand in their power, speak their truth and lead. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders so they can do their part to change the world with authenticity, creativity and courage.
Leadership Principle:
Leaders need to develop 3 traits:
- Develop a vision
- Communication of the vision
- Creatively navigate to the vision
Habits to help you stay on top of your goals:
- Yoga / meditation
- If feeling overwhelmed, disengage and go for a walk or a stretch - shift the energy
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready for a shift:
- Listen to your intuition - the more you listen, the more you see.
Advice to start listening:
- Ask what your body wants you to know. Notice if it is pulling you towards or resisting.
- Writing down thoughts creates clarity
- 2% truth rule. Identify the kernel of truth in the message - it’s not 100% true it’s only 2% true.
Ira Glass: The Gap
Where to find Lauri:Website: Voice Matters
LinkedIn: Lauri Smith
Facebook: Lauri Smith
Instagram: @voice_matters_llc
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JJ DiGeronimo helps women empower their future impact through tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices. Formerly a leading woman in the tech industry, and president of Tech Savvy Women, she now passionately strives to help women gain more seats at more tables by sharing the key findings that have helped her and countless others illuminate a path forward.
Leadership Principle:
Determine what helps you function at your highest level, and make your choices based on staying there.
Habits to help you stay balanced as a leader:
Mindset is key:
- Pay attention to the questions you’re asking yourself and the statements you’re making.
- Remind yourself that life happens FOR you, and your development.
- Practical help - email yourself daily with the things you want to think about.
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready for a shift:
- Are you questioning yourself or your situation?
- Feeling unsettled?
Advice for starting your own journey:
- Look at what’s pulling at your attention. Can you feed it? Make it happen?
- Do the little things - they will lead to big things.
- Dive in and get to know you. When you know who you are, you have freedom.
Where to find JJ:
Website: Together We Seek
LinkedIn: JJ DiGeronimo
Instagram: @jjdigeronimo
Facebook: JJ DiGeronimo
Youtube: Tech Savvy Women
The Power of NO Bundle: https://www.careerstrategiesforwomen.com/courses/the-power-of-no-bundle
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A serial entrepreneur, Kat Ramirez created her own exit plan to leave the corporate world. Kat is a woman-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned business leader in the advertising and marketing space, with nearly three decades of experience. She offers expertise as a sought-after Consultant, Mentor, Sales Trainer, Podcaster, Speaker, and Community Leader. She worked as a Manager for ABC, NBC, CBS, Telemundo, FOX, CW, and many more Broadcast Networks. To top it off, she also loves to play golf and drink a glass of red wine to relax.
Leadership Principle:
Participative Leadership - your people need to have some skin in the game.
Habits to help you stay balanced as a leader:
Don’t go it alone. Create a good team that will help you see each situation holistically.
Green Flags to help you determine if you could be an entrepreneur:
- Self-motivated
- Project leaders
- Creators of new projects, or launching new things
Advice for taking the leap:
Create a plan that works for you, and execute it.
- What kind of entrepreneur are you - will you buy a business or start one?
- Make sure you have a support system in place.
Where to find Kat:
LinkedIn: Katherine (Kat) 🇺🇸 Ramirez
Website: Kat Ramirez | Adbidtise | Marketing Agency
Instagram: @katherine.kat.ramirez
YouTube: Katherine Ramirez - YouTube
Facebook: katherineKatRamirez
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Health & Wellness: Plexus
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In addition to being a board certified ObGyn physician, Dr. Pryiyanka Venugopal is a Life & Weight Loss Coach with an Advanced Certification in Deep Dive Coaching. Bringing science and mindset together is magical, and is what led her to create “The Unstoppable Mom Brain,” a coaching program that capitalizes on that special magic. She has a special love for you, a fellow ninja-working-mom who is reading this right now. She knows how much more delicious life can be, when this struggle is done and healed.
Leadership Principle:
Look inside for your identity and validation, not outside. Then make decisions on your own terms.
Habits to help with daily identity validation:
Bookend your day with a ritual of asking yourself why you do what you do.
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready for help:
- If you feel like things are working well, own it! Yay!
- If you find yourself thinking that something needs to change or you don’t like a result you’re getting, this is what you’re looking for.
- See it as a door opening to an opportunity
Advice for walking through that door of opportunity:
Be careful gathering information… it’s a two-edged sword.
- Constrain your search - otherwise, you’ll only be in learning mode.
- Take some specific action
Where to find Priyanka:Website: The Unstoppable Mom Brain | Dr. Priyanka Venugopal
Instagram: @theunstoppablemombrain
LinkedIn: Priyanka Venugopal
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Health & Wellness: Plexus
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With over 20 years of corporate experience, Jean Tien knows that juggling a successful career with being a mom can feel fruitless. Though she flourished in that world, she learned that “happily ever after” doesn’t happen just because you make more money or climb the corporate ladder. No matter how much she achieved, Jean knew she’d never be satisfied conforming to someone else’s definition of success so she created her own: the S.U.C.C.E.S.S Method for ambitious women to achieve the success they never thought possible.
Leadership Principle:
Curiosity creates openness, so be open and curious without pre-judgment or expectations.
Habits to help with productivity:
- Seize opportunities, like your morning commute, to tune out the noise with a quick meditation and grounding exercise, giving you a clear mind to start each day.
- Watch for triggers throughout the day - then journal or step away to switch out your mood.
- Double inhale breathing - biggest way to reduce stress.
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready for help:
- Are you at the END of your ideas?
- Are you curious and asking a lot of questions?
- See others as a resource - see people as an area of expertise you don’t have.
Advice for small businesses:
- Don’t give up - there’s always a way. Reach out for help and remember you don’t have to do it on your own.
- Find those people who are in your corner, knowing they are with you will make a difference.
Where to find Jean:Website: Speaking - Jean Tien
Facebook: Jean Tien
LinkedIn: Jean Tien
Instagram: @jeanftien
Reclaim your Time and Sanity without Guilt https://jeantien.com/30-questions-30-days/
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Health & Wellness: Plexus
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Kim Sorrelle is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, the director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother, grandmother, lover of all people, and the occasional stick of black licorice. Her entrepreneurial journey included commercial real estate, a golf course, event facilities, catering, a grocery store, and more. Besides building businesses into multi-million dollar companies, Kim is proud to have weathered the pandemic storm in the food industry, pivoting, keeping staff employed, and seeing the company's sales grow beyond pre-pandemic numbers. Kim is the director of Rays of Hope International, a partnering organization working with people in their own country who have a passion, a vision, a mission to help people in their own country. Kim helps through business plans, fundraising, sustainability planning, supplies, building, working in countries like Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Burkina Faso, Rays of Hope has enjoyed relationships with hundreds of organizations that are working hard to help the underserved and vulnerable population.
Leadership Principles:
- Love is a one-way street. You can’t control anyone else.
- It’s up to me to live the way I’m supposed to live and take 100% responsibility for your actions.
Habits to help keep you in the love mindset:
- The more you practice, the more it becomes part of your nature.
- Wonder - have curiosity.
Green Flags and Advice to decide to move forward:
- If your gut says go forward - listen to those internal nudges.
- Get out of your head - be open to what your body is saying.
- Be who you are created to be.
- Give yourself grace even when you make a decision that didn’t work out.
Where to find Kim:Website: Kim Sorrelle
Instagram: @kimsorrelle
Facebook: Kim Sorrelle
LinkedIn: Kim Langlois Sorrelle
“Love Challenge” 14 days Love Challenge
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Health & Wellness: Plexus
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More than 10 years ago, working a corporate job, Dominique Cordero realized she was responsible for her own satisfaction. She sold everything, bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona and spent a year following her life-long dream of learning Spanish to better understand her heritage, opening her world to an additional 560 million people, and seeing the world through a new lens. The experience was transformational. She now runs a successful Spanish Language Coaching business. But what she found unexpectedly rewarding is how many of her students are trying to make more meaningful relationships with the people they serve – through their jobs and community. By helping students learn Spanish, they, in turn, can give an entire population a voice. They understand that being heard is a fundamental human need.
Leadership Principle:Take Ownership.
Habits to help with productivity:
- Lists and checklists play into a bigger idea or project.
- Sunday review and weekly planning.
- Communicate about the things that are important.
- Dance!
Green Flags for someone interested in learning a new language:
- Do you hear a conversation in Spanish and are interested in learning or can you help translate? If you feel this pull or feel sad missing out on a potential conversation.
- Find your why.
Advice for anyone looking to learn a new language:
- Look for structure - a community of people on the same journey or a course.
- It can be lonely to begin with so find a local community.
Where to find Dominique:Website: My Story | Dominique Cordero | La Mariposa Spanish Lessons
Instagram: @la.mariposa.spanish.lessons
Free Offer: Free Spanish Starter Kit
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Inbal Claudio is an entrepreneur, military spouse, and mom from Southern California. In 2019, she started researching influencer marketing tactics for her small business, but the platforms she discovered were completely out of her budget. Inbal launched GOLDWICK her own candle company but after starting her family she realized the need to focus more time on social media and online sales vs. in person events. She came up with the idea for Like Minded Collectiveand this work with influencers and small business owners met a need for small businesses the market wasn’t serving.
Leadership Principle:Do what I can! Prioritize and give grace.
Habits to help with productivity:Fitness takes priority. Schedule it when you can’t fit it in. Make it happen.
Green Flags for someone interested in starting something new:
- No one likes rejection but look for those avenues that seem open.
- Do the first one and you will have started.
Advice for small businesses:Don’t be afraid to reach out to people who are doing what you are trying to do. You’ll be surprised how much they will help you.
Where to find Inbal:Website: Like Minded Collective
Facebook: Like.Minded Collective
LinkedIn: Inbal Claudio | LinkedIn
Instagram: @like.minded.collective
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Merit Kahn is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development, author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success, co-host of The Smarter Sales Show podcast. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and a Certified Speaking Professional. Merit is also a stand-up comedian. She uses her comedy in her business adding even more success in helping others reflect and laugh. Because life should be filled with laughter at work and at play. Since 1998, Merit has worked with salespeople, entrepreneurs, professionals and sales teams teaching them how to stop selling and start getting SELLected by their ideal clients.
Merit’s Leadership Principle:
Open minds close deals. Be open. It makes all the difference.
Habits or “Repeaters” to help with productivity
- First thing in the morning, spend 15 minutes writing each day - get everything out of your brain.
- Highlight 3 things you accomplished at the end of each day and 3 you intend for the next day.
- Keep track of things that happen - this is fuel for the comedy.
Interested in developing your own comedy, or just not take yourself so seriously?
- Be prepared. You need to look at life through a whole new lens.
- Be observant. What upsets you? That’s usually where the funny stuff is.
- Ask questions. Dig down to what’s at the heart of your own issues.
- Go experience comedy in person - it’s one of the best ways to learn how to laugh at yourself.
Where to find Merit:Website: Merit Kahn – Merit Kahn
Facebook: Merit Kahn, CSP
LinkedIn: Merit Kahn
Podcast: Podcast Freebie – Merit Kahn
Instagram: @meritkahn
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Jody Milward calls herself an accidental entrepreneur - in her search for a work/life balance and increased income opportunities, Jody became a Private Investigator. After 8 years in this industry, it was time to move on and she fell in love with Facebook Marketing and the opportunity it presents to anyone with a service, product or business to build a following and make more sales and change lives. Jody provides training, consulting, mentoring along with Facebook ad management helping you find your work-life balance and increase your income opportunities just like she did.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
1. You can’t do it all yourself - use your team.
2. Let those around you learn, let go of the reins.
Habits:
1. Alarm with goals each morning
2. Write down goals each morning and monthly.
Green Flags:
1. Are you detail oriented?
2. Are you patient?
3. Do you have a servant's heart and love to help others?
4. Authenticity
Advice:
1. Invest in small ad spending.
2. Use organic looking selfies.
Where to find Jody:Website: jodymilward.com
Facebook: Jody Milward
LinkedIn: Jody Milward
Instagram: @jodymilward
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Katja Schleicher is a sought-after Communications Trainer and Coach. She heads IMPACT! Communication Coaching, a pan-European training office focusing on communication coaching, media & public speaking training & business storytelling. She gets managers, teams, women and men to talk - and improves their communicative impact in public speeches, conversations and media interviews. For Katja, words, and what they mean and how they “come across" to the audience are her passion and business model.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
- Keep going - don’t stop. You have to look but the answer will always show up…keep going.
- Look into your own story. Your obstacles are your own, but they should never lead you to give up.
Habits:
- Engage in regular curiosity.
- Be intentional about turning things upside down on purpose in order to train yourself to see things differently.
Green Flags:
- When you hear or see someone speak and it resonates with you, tell them. It opens up communication lines that build bridges. Give specific feedback.
- There are commonalities and contrasts, go to the contrasts - outside of the comfort zone, this is where adventure awaits.
- Dive deep. We have a tendency to be very shallow. Knowing something deeply from all sides and angles gives you confidence.
Where to find Katja:Website: Katja Schleicher
Facebook: Katja Schleicher
LinkedIn: Katja Schleicher
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Friend and colleague, Tabatha Perry invited me onto her podcast in order to speak directly to her audience about Core Values. What better way to wrap up the year, than giving you some tools to totally change what next year will look like.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Core Values are NOT: beliefs, or things you value
- Core Values ARE: the most pure and foundational definition of you.
- When you identify your Core Values, you know who you are and why certain things are important to you.
- Healthy Boundaries Create Make Happy Holidays: set your boundaries AROUND your Core Values. Purchase this mini course ($6.75) and get a 20% off coupon for the Understanding Your Core Values Course!
Here's Tabatha's Episode 104: Lose the Chaos with Tabatha Perry
Check out Tabatha's podcast here: The Life Edit Podcast
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Mary is a heart centered, compassionate and tenacious entrepreneur who thrives on human transformation and witnessing people fulfill their dreams. With 20+ years’ experience building 7 & 8 figure businesses & building high-performance sales teams in the IT sector and 15 years delivering online solutions for large and small businesses. She helps Service Based Business Owners, Coaches and Consultants turn their knowledge, wisdom and skills into a scalable & profitable online business and brand so they become an authority in their niche or industry.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
Know who you are in your natural state of being. This becomes your brand.
Habits:
- Journaling - write EVERY day.
- Daily prayer.
Green Flags:
- Am I prepared to face good days and VERY bad days?
- Am I prepared to do the work?
- Am I willing to be strategic?
Advice:
- What direction should I go? Who can I serve and what can I promise?
- Find someone with experience to learn from.
Where to find Mary:Website: Mary Henderson
Facebook: 30 Day Authority Accelerator
LinkedIn: Mary Henderson
Instagram: @maryhendersoncoaching
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Fabienne Fredrickson is an inspirational mentor to thousands of clients worldwide, an author, international speaker and founder of Boldheart. She believes in the capacity for each and every person to become the full expression of their purpose by taking a no-excuses approach to growing within and willingness to “play a bigger game.” She believes you CAN have it all, you just have to put in the work.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
- Listen to your heart then boldly go after what you want.
- Be willing to do the scariest thing there is to do in life - be the fullest expression of who you are.
Green Flags:
- Know which aspects of your career are you a full body yes, or a full body no.
- Be aware of whether your whole self is fulfilled or depleted. No “should haves.”
- Be courageous - the biggest battle is fear.
Advice:Ask God - you can’t out create God.
Where to find Fabienne:Website: Home - Boldheart
Facebook: Fabienne Fredrickson
LinkedIn: Fabienne Fredrickson
Instagram: @fabiennefred
YouTube: 50 Ways to Make Money - YouTube
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Carrie Schmidt is a Certified Life Mastery Consultant, Founder & CEO of Infinite SOULutions, LLC. Carrie puts the SOUL in SOULutions by transforming lives personally and professionally. A dynamic, influential Thought Leader and Motivational Speaker, she has the ability to instantly captivate your mind, motivate your heart, and awaken your soul by empowering you to gain clarity on your purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, and have the courage to act on your dreams.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
- Where there’s a will there’s a way
- Show up consistently
- Challenge the status quo
Habits to consider:
- Strategic Planner: Daily, Quarterly, Yearly & 5 year
- Exercise: Walk and listen to a book or podcast. Filling my mind with good resources in nature.
Green Flags:
- Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone?
- Do you enjoy challenges and results?
- Do you have empathy and care for others?
Advice:
Take action. What is ONE thing you can do to test it? Put the HOW on hold. You may not know how you’ll get there but define where you want to go, decide for that vision, dream or goal. Take baby steps as they will get you there. Do something EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Where to find Carrie:Website: Transform your Life or Business
Facebook: Carrie Schmidt
LinkedIn: Carrie Schmidt
Instagram: @coachcarrieschmidt
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John Maxwell says, “Experience isn’t the best teacher, evaluated experience is.” What have I learned since I first ventured into the world of “The Intentional Optimist?” Well, some pretty big life lessons. I’ve been rather open about my quest as a 50+ year old woman to determine what I stood for, who I really am, and how I want to show up in the world, and I’m sharing the top FOUR lessons for me.
Topics discussed in this episode:The top four lessons I’ve learned are:
4 - Figuring out who I am, was and IS, the “hardest” part.
3 - Most of the time, it’s the FIRST thing you thought it would be.
2 - The answer is less literal than you think it is.
1 - Not everyone will appreciate you.
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Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker, and international best-selling author recognized by the White House and Small Business Administration. Her mission is to transform lives through leadership by teaching mission-driven and service-based entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders how to live out their big mission in the world.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle:
The world needs you and your brilliance. The fire inside, the light inside, the brightness inside, that is yours, the world needs. It’s not just for you - it’s for everyone else.
Habits to consider:
- Keep your Core Values close by.
- Get out and walk each day to stay present and focused on what matters most.
- S.N.A.P. (stop, notice, ask, pause/pray/pivot)
- Make sure there is enough play in the day.
Green Flags:
- The best way to know if you’re ready to move forward is to get still (in whatever works for you), and listen.
- Listen to find any patterns in what you hear or sense.
Advice:
Vulnerability isn’t something you do, it’s being honest with yourself about who you ARE. So, get to know YOU. Then you’ll be able to make decisions and take action based on who YOU are.
Where to find Lisa Marie:Website: Upside Thinking ™ | Upside Your Business & Your Life
Facebook: Lisa Marie Platske
LinkedIn: Lisa Marie Platske
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What’s the difference between happiness and optimism (or intentional optimism), and can one exist without the other? Tune in and find out.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Happiness is a state of being, and optimism is a way of thinking.
- Happiness and Optimism are connected in such a way that they fuel each other.
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Karyn Seitz is the Happiness Mentor and she empowers women to go from a lost sense of self to inner fulfillment & meaning so they can truly be happy and enjoy life. Everything you've been searching for is already in you - it just needs to be unlocked & awakened. Imagine finding true happiness and fulfillment - where you love the life you've got. Karyn is an online course creator, teacher and thought leader in happiness.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle:
Integrity:
- Who you are when nobody is looking.
- Showing up as the person I say I am and doing the things I say I can do.
Habits:
- Morning routine: Making myself important to me and showing myself that I value myself at the beginning of the day so I set myself to do it all day long.
Green Flags:
- Have a desire and are open minded to taking responsibility.
- Look to yourself vs. pointing the finger at others.
- You feel called to get to know yourself and be the best version you can be.
Advice:
- Begin to normalize your experiences in life. Don’t make everything a drama.
Where to find KaryWebsite: The Happiness Mentor
Course: Happiness Course - Awakened Grace
Facebook: The Art of Being a Happy Wife
LinkedIn: Karyn Seitz
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There’s so much information out there about connections, mentors, sponsors, & coaches, it’s time to break it down and give you some guidelines on why it’s important to allow others to pour into your life, or support and guide you in your career, how to find them, what to ask for, and how to apply what they provide in order to grow.
Topics discussed in this episode:Mentors, Sponsors and Coaches:
- What role do they each play in your network?
- How is a Coach different from the sponsor and mentor?
- What types of Coaches are out there?
- How to determine if, or how, a coach could benefit you or your team.
- What a good coach can do for you.
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Limor Bergman Gross has been working in the tech industry for over 20 years, so she knows firsthand how it is to be a woman in a very male dominated field. After years in the US, she moved to her home country and decided to focus on her passion for supporting women’s career growth in tech. From one-on-one coaching to personal branding on LinkedIn, Limor is here to help.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle: Lead with humility and authenticity.
Habits:
- Exercise - almost daily - taking care of the body helps keep everything balanced.
- Taking care of yourself first allows you to stay authentic by taking care of the most valuable resource we have.
Green Flags:
- Find a good mentor
- Find a good coach
- Know the difference
Advice:
- Start looking at people you already know and see if any of them can help you.
- Personal connection is important.
- Passion is supporting women.
Where to find Limor:
Website: Limor Bergman Gross
Podcast: Women in Leadership in a Male Dominated Industry with Limor Bergman Gross - Ciircles
LinkedIn: Limor Bergman
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Today it’s time to look at where we are and where we’re going. This week starts the 4th quarter of the year. Can you believe it? So let’s start looking at 2023.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why Make A Plan
- What Makes a Good Plan
- Tools to Help You Execute Your Plan
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Tabatha Perry is the ultimate go to person for the woman who wants to get her daily life on track. With over 15 years of experience in the criminal justice system and a master's in social work, Tabatha is a Life Coach who helps women find their direction. She helps women understand that creating simple and small edits in their own daily lives can help you thrive personally and professionally. Tabatha believes that everyone has a story and has value. Everyone. And she wants THEM to see that, too. That’s right, that means you too.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle:
Just Show Up - You may not know what to say or how to do it, and you don't feel equipped - just show up. It makes the biggest impact.
Habits:
- Weekly Planning
- Schedule “Jammy Days”
- Invite other couples to schedule “dates” via calendar link
Green Flags:
- Be willing to try something even if it might fail?
- Keep showing up.
Advice:
- Write it down! You’re more likely to do it, and you’ll remind yourself.
- Make a statement of ‘I AM”
- Don’t forget what inspired you to start.
Where to find TabathaWebsite: Tabatha Perry Life Coach
Podcast: Tabatha Perry Life Coach
Facebook: Tabatha Perry, LifeCoach
Instagram: @tabathaperrylifecoach
LinkedIn: Tabatha Perry
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Today we take a personal deep dive into some topics I’ve only heard surface information about, because I was busy working, with a side-hustle, and (to be honest) there are some topics that are just, well, hard. Let’s dig into these together as we learn how to care for ourselves by taking Personal Responsibility.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How to own your ‘stuff’ and be able to let it go.
- Understanding boundaries
- Own your issues
Questions to ask yourself:
- How well defined are your boundaries?
- In what areas of your life do you need to take personal responsibility?
- What issues do you have that need to find a place on a shelf and do you need help with that?
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After spending 28 years as a Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer coaching and mentoring people on how to make both physical and emotional transformations of their bodies and lives, she underwent a major life and family crisis. After navigating herself and her family through that process she now shares those lessons with others. Marsha’s deepest passion is to help others not feel alone or isolated and to let go of shame, blame and guilt while learning to care for themselves in the middle of chaos.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle: Everything I was learning was happening FOR me.
Habits:
- Make one small change at a time and then layer on
Green Flags:
- Look for the spots of joy or happiness - that’s where you start.
- Can you see what’s working? How can it be better?
- Regardless of circumstances, how can I change my story?
Advice:
- Stop living in the external - all the answers are inside.
- Do it for you - not for anybody else.
- Be HONEST to yourself and ask the “what if” questions
Where to find MarshaPodcast #1: Own Your Choices Own Your Life
Podcast #2: Every Body Holds A Story
Website: Marsha Vanwynsberghe
Instagram: @marshavanw
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In today’s episode, we look at self sabotage. Why we are afraid to succeed, and how we can learn to short-circuit those terrible little cycles inside our heads that keep us from achieving what we are both capable of, and created for.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Self sabotage - is it the fear of success or is it something else?
- Fear of being seen / known
- Fear of failing or being discovered as a fraud
- Fear of rejection or not meeting expectations
- Fear of scarcity - not having enough money to pay my bills
Success pathways:
- Disrupt the cycle - do something drastic or different.
- Put one foot in front of the other.
- Remember who else is invested and make it about them instead of you
- Being accountable to others. Don’t live on an island alone - listen to those who have been there and support you.
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The Coach In The Hoodie. Mentor, teacher, champion of the unknown. Allegra Stein is all that and more. She helps develop coaches. By creating her Misfit to Maverick Community and her Masterclass entitled Activate Your Coaching Superpowers, Allegra has found how to help you to connect the dots. Moving forward with her Conversation Project, which helps you understand how you prefer to work by honoring your own strengths, values and skills by asking others. Allegra has tracked mountain lions in the Malibu Mountains, volunteered as part of the Peace Corps in Bulgaria and taught middle and high school biology. Allegra is not your one size fits all coach and will help you find your way.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle: Value Adventure - not always knowing what’s going to happen but doing it anyway.
Habits:
- High adaptability - be spontaneous
Green Flags:
- Do you like talking to people?
- What do you see when you listen to others?
- Do you have a lot of ideas?
Advice:
- Start talking about it now. Tell people about it along the way and continue to tell people.
- Take time to find the right fit - does it fit your values and your interests?
- Slow down - take your time…TALK TO PEOPLE.
Where to find Allegra:Website: Allegra Stein
Facebook: Allegra Stein
YouTube: Allegra Stein - YouTube
Instagram: Coach in a Hoodie @misfittomaverick
Conversation Project: Conversation Project
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Trust is integral to any relationship, but it’s most important when it comes to relating to yourself.
In this episode, I share my three steps to developing a healthy trust in who you are created to be.
Topics discussed in this episode:
TRUST: the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt
RESPECT: a feeling of admiration for a person’s abilities or qualities, or regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.
- Think Critically
- Diagnose the problem
- Know all the players
- Create Imaginatively
- Get creative about solutions
- Ask for help
- Lead Effectively
- Use what you learned
- Get a little courageous
- Become a little wiser
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Mari Anne Snow is a remote work/distributed team leadership expert with over 20 years of experience helping organizations operationalize work processes that maximize productivity within remote /distributed teams. Her two companies Sophaya and the Remote Nation Institute (RNI) provide operational support and specialized professional development training for employers with dispersed, remote, or hybrid teams and flexible workplace programs.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principle: Work with a plan, but with an eye on the future.
Habits:
- Daily reflection
- Sense of humor
- Flexibility and agility
Green Flags:
- Can you stay curious? You can’t know everything. If you’re going to make it, accept your own skillset and bring it to the table. Confidence even though you don’t know everything.
- Are you open to learning?
Advice:
- Don’t get overwhelmed by all the things you need to learn
- There are more universal themes than we care to admit.
- Adopt a global perspective - everyone is a friend you haven't met
Where to find Mari Anne:
LinkedIn: Mari Anne Snow
Website: Sophaya
Website: The Remote Nation Institute
Website: Remote Nation
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Trust is integral to any relationship, but it’s most important when it comes to relating to yourself.
In this episode, I share my three steps to developing a healthy trust in who you are created to be.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Trust: the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt
Three steps for developing self-trust:
- Think Critically,
- Create Imaginatively, in order to
- Lead Effectively.
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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, experience and training in how to optimize our lives, to help individuals excel in their professional and creative endeavors, be energized and excited about life, and experience their full potential.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership principle: Empowerment. Honoring the ‘knowing’ that others have within themselves and the ability to do something with it.
Habits:
- Yoga
- Living in the way you are structured to thrive.
Green Flags:
- Look for the thoughts that feel bad - find the untruth within them
- Look for the thoughts that feel good - find the truth within them
Advice:
- Make YOU #1 priority
- If you think you don’t have time, re-evaluate - you’re missing out.
Where to find Kara:Website: Kara Nicole Bitar
Instagram: @karanicolebitar
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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 others:
- Sharing your ideas
- How things are done is more important than by who
- Celebrating your team
- Encouraging growth in others
Look towards yourself for answers:
PRESENT: Do these things come naturally for you?
- Generosity
- Openness
- Kindness
ENERGETIC:
- How focused are you on the success of others?
- How free do you share joy?
- Are you encouraging positive change?
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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 full time IT career she made it her mission to help motivated nine-to-fivers do the same. Elisa is deeply passionate about teaching those who want to quit their jobs how to do so using the power and infinite opportunity of real estate investing through her course offerings at EZ FI University and on her podcast, 10,000 Roads to Financial Independence.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership principle: Lead by example. Be willing to do the work.
Habits:
- Morning intentional planning 5-10 minutes of journaling
- Miracle morning meditation
- Plan your day - clear your morning before 10am
- Write down 3 wins of the day at the end of each day
Green Flags:
- If you’ve contemplated it at all, research it to see if you want to do it.
Advice:
- Start with self-assessment to see where you really are.
- Always invest in education.
- Know what you want.
Where to find Elisa:Website: EZ FI University
LinkedIn: Elisa Zhang
Instagram: @elisazhang_fi
Facebook: EZ FI University
Podcast: 10,000 Roads To Financial Independence
YouTube: Elisa Zhang EZ Financial Independence University
Books she recommends:
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
- The Miracle Morning
- The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
- Who, Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork
- The Go Giver
- The ABC’s of Buying Rental Property
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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 discussed in this episode:
Redefining success applies in at least four main areas:
- Work or Career
- Health & Wellness
- Personal Growth
- Spiritual Growth
You can define success in those areas by being honest with yourself about these three things:
- Knowing Yourself
- Knowing What You Want To Do
- Knowing How You Want To Do It
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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 pushing yourself out of your comfort zone physically helps challenge your mental limitations of what you can accomplish professionally. She uses her experiences with loss, grief, academic and professional success, and physical challenges to help her clients get out of their own way and achieve their highest level of success.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership principle: Design your life and have the courage to live it
Habits:
- Complete Life Wheel Planner - What does success mean?
Green Flags:
- Stand in front of the mirror and give yourself the advice you’d give others.
- Listen to your intuition and ask questions.
Advice:
- Be honest with yourself and ask what YOU really want.
- Find success for yourself in every action you take.
Where to find Amber:Website: More Than CorporateLinkedIn: Amber Fuhrima
Instagram: @amberraefuhriman
Facebook Page: Amber Fuhriman
Podcast: More Than Corporate
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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 not hate it, the issue looms larger than life. The question is, what can you DO about it? Cultivate RESILIENCE.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, or toughness, and involves three things.
- Character - I build this up by doing what I say I'll do, even if it's hard.
- Consistency - I do small things aligned with my "why" that make big changes possible.
- Focus - knowing where I'm headed reduces my distractions, so I keep my eye on the prize.
You can begin right now.
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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 was eliminated, and The People Gardener was born. Rhonda’s passion for creating a garden that is cohesive and inviting while still having pops of spectacular color has translated beautifully to creating and building teams in the workplace.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How a life changing event can help you find your purpose and see all the joy it can bring you.
Leadership Principles:
- Be Interested
- Leaders Grow First
- Tend your team like your garden
Habits:
- Ask a lot of questions
Green Flags:
- Care about those around you
- Remember what people say and demonstrate that through actions.
Advice:
- Look outward - Process things internally but then turn outward.
- Identify people at a crossroads - and how you can help
- Share more
Where to find Rhonda:Instagram: @thepeoplegardener
Facebook Page: Rhonda Delaney
Website: The People Gardener
Course: Leaders Grow First
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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 devising a plan to get there. A plan that ebbs and flows with the rhythms of your life and work.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Understanding rhythms and creating a regular practice in each of these areas
- Reflecting: Gathering information
- Evaluating: Take the information and determine what I might need to do or not do about it
- Calibrating: Creating your own standard and gauging your progress
Tools to create your standard: Remember it’s ok to start with somebody else’s system and make it your own.
- Planner
- Core Values
- Vision Board
- S.M.A.R.T Goal Planning Worksheet
- Mind Map
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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.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How a life changing event can help you find your purpose and see all the joy it can bring you.
Leadership Principles:
- Law of Reflection: It’s in the silence and in that space that you find the answers you are seeking
- Law of the Rubber Band: Find the tension between today and where you need to be
Habits:
- Daily Reflection
- Daily physical, spiritual, and mental workouts
Green Flags:
- Where do all the points seem to line up?
- What is the energy you get in those times?
Advice:
Tap into the energy of those lined up times and use it as motivation for the next time.
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential, John C. Maxwell
Where to find Sylvia:LinkedIn: Sylvia Worsham
Instagram: Sylvia Worsham
Facebook Page: Sylvia Worhsam
Amazon link for book: Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change
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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 Practices
- Exercise every day / Log your food
- Look at YOURSELF everyday
- Talk to yourself with kindness and love only
How to stay motivated
- Drink water
- Move my body / strength train
- Start the day off strong
- Have accountability coaches
Where to find Pam:Website: The Perfect Balance Guru
The Perfect Balance - Lose Weight, Gain Confidence
LinkedIn: Pam Sherman
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Instagram: @pam_sherman_perfectbalanceguru
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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 is secure
- You’ve invested too much time, or money into a career or profession
Develop an Exit Strategy - it should include at least these areas:
- Finances
- New Business Options and Requirements
- Close Relationships or Community
- How soon can you begin
Questions to ask yourself:
- What IS your passion? Have you really thought about it?
- What ARE your skills?
- What ARE your strengths?
- What is your biggest complaint? How can you turn that into your biggest motivation?
Gallup Engagement Statistics:
https://haiilo.com/blog/employee-engagement-8-statistics-you-need-to-know/
Pew Research - Gender Pay Gap:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/05/25/gender-pay-gap-facts/
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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 against it. Dana works with many women entrepreneurs in her local city to help promote and build businesses in the downtown area.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership Principle: You can’t control the things that happen to you but you can control your reactions to them.
Habits to grow your confidence:
- Make a mental list before you get out of bed each day
- Center yourself in TODAY
- Include exercise
Green Flags:
- Find your passion FIRST
- Are you genuine about it?
Advice:
- Look for the next step in YOUR passion.
- Ask for help
- Write things down
Where to find DanaWebsite: Mainstream Boutique Shop
Instagram: @mainstreamboutique_sheboygan
Facebook: Mainstream Boutique Sheboygan
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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 diversify your income stream, or if you’re in search of your “inner entrepreneur,” Diane is a personal advisor to guide and help minimize your risk and maximize your reward.
Topics Discussed:1. Leadership Principle: Be honest & genuine - Listen, learn, help, serve
Habits to grow your confidence:1. Running - 20 miles / week - 600 day + running streak - using endorphins to learn, to reflect, to think.
2. Keep a “can do” attitude. It will open doors and allow you to problem solve.
Green Flags:1. Do you know your WHY? What are you passionate about?
2. Are you ok with a certain level of risk?
3. Are you willing to learn the current system before offering enhancements?
Advice:1. Keep an open mind.
2. Don’t get stuck on the money.
3. Relationships matter the most.
Where to find Diane
Website: Franchise Matchmaker
Schedule Time: Quickchatwithdiane
Instagram: @dipleuss
LinkedIn: Diane Pleuss, The Franchise Fitter
Facebook: FranChoice
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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
- Adopt and practice a Personal Growth Plan - like Intentional Optimism
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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 successfully in today's virtual world. Suzanne has lived the midlife dilemma while keeping her business alive by pivoting to meet today's expectations.
Topics:1. Overcoming challenges to take back your personal power.
2. Become a Midlife Video Influencer - issues women face and how to overcome with confidence.
Habits:1.Use positive opposites. Ask yourself what did I do right today?
2. Make a list daily, it will truly change your energy and your confidence.
Green Flags:1. Determine if your desire to be in the online space is a hobby or a business
2. If it’s truly for business, are you willing to take the risk?
Advice:1. Practice makes permanent - be careful how you practice.
2. Don’t force it - get good help and training.
3. Be careful of who you listen to - and always check in with yourself.
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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 help anyone
- I have to come up with my story or discover my voice on my own
3 Realities about our Story or our Voice
- Your story is ALL your experience and gives rise to your voice
- Your story is more valuable than you can know and you’ll see this when you start sharing
- When you open up and share, others will be curious and ask questions to help you develop your voice
How to start
- Write out your narrative
- Write down all the things that are important to you
- Start sharing your stories
Where to start
- Find your nurturing community
- Book a free 30 minute consultation
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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 of an award-winning collection of poetry and a selected storyteller for WGBH’s Stories from the Stage on World Channel. She lives with her family and one very animated cat near Boston, Massachusetts.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Discover your origin story, and where you want to go.
- Find your voice.
Habits:
- Get outside and tune in to that “story”
- Eat well: see food as both medicine and joy
- Read. Expand your mind and horizons.
Green Flags:
- Know your goals.
- Know your non-negotiables.
- Understand what flexibility you need.
Advice:
- Do you need some career coaching? Someone to help you ask all the questions?
- Look carefully at the timing and how it lines up with your goals.
Where to find Sophie:Website: Sophie Wadsworth
Learn more at http://www.sophiewadsworth.com.
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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 threat or harm
- Helps us understand who we are
- Provides a sense of purpose and spirit of intention
- We band together for the greater good
How is Community Achievable?Grow it organically and with intention
- Personal Community
- Be open to meeting people and adding value to their lives
- Live the tenets of Intentional Optimism
- Structured Community
- Determine what you need, and go find it
- Or, create your own with a purposeful design
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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 entrepreneurial-minded women need, and deceptively simple ways to maximize networking opportunities without adding more to your calendar.
Topics discussed:1. Support and champion other women
2. Leadership Principles: Training My Assassins
Habit:1. Block a day for you for reflection and planning
2. Sunday night self-care
Green Flags:1. Pausing & reflecting - why are we engaging?
2. Find all the puzzle pieces
3. How does it FEEL to do this?
Advice:1. How do you show up every day?
2. How do you mentor, collaborate & manage?
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Online tools, resources on Notion: Tools & Resources - Notion
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Website: J. Kelly Hoey
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Instagram: @jkellyhoey
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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 flourishing.
Three Insights on Vision:
- Discovering your vision takes courage
- Participating in a vision board workshop opened me up to new ideas and possibilities
- A vision gives us something to look forward to and work towards
How to find and create your vision?
- What: Plan the future with imagination and wisdom
- Why: To find your “why,” ask yourself - do you day dream? If not, prime that pump.
- How: See your destination and then plan how to get there
Find your vision with the free replay of the Vision Board Workshop!
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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 career, and founded Executive Essentials, a training company providing communications and leadership programs, as well as executive coaching, to enable others to excel professionally.
Topics discussed in this episode:
1) The 7 Mindsets of Connecting
2) Leadership principle: The true nature of vulnerability
Habit: Gratitude
Green Flags:
1) If you like talking about it - GO FOR IT!
2) Do you anticipate “IT”
Advice:
1) Develop a clear vision
2) Ask for help
3) Make it a habit - ASK for help and DEFINE your vision
Where to find Michelle:Connector Quiz: Connector Quiz
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Book Club: The Connector's Advantage Book Club
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Instagram: @mtlederman
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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 “present” doesn’t produce kindness in you, then you’re doing it wrong.
So what should we do?
- Unique: One size doesn’t fit all. Do your own work.
- Curiosity: Get curious about you. When you don’t like something, ask “why?” and wait…
- Kindness: It’s the byproduct of presence.
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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 helping thousands of people leverage the power of their personal branding so they transform their credibility, craft their limelight and attract their ideal clients.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Brand archetypes
- Leadership principle: Work Smarter not Harder
Habit:
- Review what is fulfilling you and burn down everything that doesn’t work.
How to discover your Green Flags:
- Pay attention to intuition
- Parkinson’s Principle - work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion
- What fills your day with happiness
Advice:Make your list of all the things you will say Yes or No to. Then:
- Don’t say Yes to any more of the No’s!
- Listen to internal queues
- Use your network - other people want those “no’s” that you don’t
Where to find Angela:Website: Speaking | Unleashing Influence
Instagram: @unleashinginfluence:
Twitter: @calgarydentist1
LinkedIn: Unleashing Influence Inc.
YouTube: Get Your House in Order with Dr Angela Mulrooney - YouTube
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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, and this conversation is about the growing, the learning, and the legacy we can all leave behind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- February = Focus on the Tenet Present. Specifically, Kind/Open. Emotions: I will feel what is happening NOW. I don't run from my feelings. They tell me things I need to know.
- Every ending is preparation for a new beginning - even if it’s beginning a grief journey
- We learn from those we have lost, long after they are gone
- Recognizing and understanding how milestones affect and teach us
TAKEAWAYS:
- Grief is part of life - it gives you a new perspective on joy
- Grief can be a catalyst for some major changes
- Grief highlights the legacy left behind.
- You get to decide what you want your legacy to be.
- Take your opportunity to live the life they didn’t get to (?)
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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 professional experience as an advocate speaker and empowerment trainer.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Recognizing purpose through adversity
- Leadership principle: You’re here for a purpose
Habit:
- Non-Negotiable morning routine of coffee, devotionals, meditation & to-do list
- Journaling
Green Flags:
- Sense of humor - being able to react to adversity with a cheerful attitude
- Persistence / determination
Advice:
- Listen to your intuition
- Don’t override that still small voice
- Start with baby steps
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The more we learn, the more we realize we need, and last week’s conversation Vicky Lowell reminded us that while we may not ever be experts in “all the things,” we can find the tools we need to be successful.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- WHY: We keep tools around for every imaginable task. Personal growth is no different.
- WHAT: Everyone’s tools are different, but these are the things we can’t live without
- Reminders on our phones
- Apps we love
- Health: Fitbit, Pedometer, MyFitnessPal, Noom
- Motivational: I Am, Happy Not Perfect
- Communication: Marco Polo, She Reads Truth
- Work: Mighty Networks, YouTube
- Journaling - the pens, and planners we like
- Podcasts we listen to to help find new tools for our toolkit
- Pam Sherman - Health & Wellness
- Heather Sager - Speaking Course
- Beth Hewitt - Gratitude & Visualization
- Reina Rose & Kristin Sherry - Authors
- Health supplements
- Books
- Atomic Habits - James Clear
- High Performance Habits - Brendan Burchard
- Profit First - Mike Michalowicz
- Experts
- Online business tools
- Scheduling - Acuity, Calendly
- Creating - Canva, Adobe Pro
- Communicating - Slack
- Project Management - Trello
- Courses / Education
- Personal Trainer
- Community
- Courses
- Coaching
- Accountability
- Encouragement
- Reflection
- HOW to use them
- What are they designed for
- Growth
TAKEAWAYS:
- Your toolbox should contain the tools you need for your growth & development.
- Each toolbox is unique and different
- The more you have, the more agile you’ll be
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Vicky Lowell is a leading financial advocate and coach, international bestselling author and the founder of Empowered Worth, a financial-education platform that empowers women to become active participants in their own financial future and well-being. She created Empowered Worth as a resource for financial coaching and education for women looking to meet their immediate economic needs and long-term financial goals.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How having a growth mindset matters
- Leadership principle: I’m here to be your teammate - you are not alone
Habit:
- Start each day with an hour to be quiet and in the stillness of your mind
- Financial Friday - a day set aside to do check in and check up on all your finances
Green Flags:
- Do you have a desire to help people?
- Do you feel comfortable around money?
- Do you have curiosity?
Advice:
- Reach out - free 15 min consultation
- JUST START - help is available, on the job training is common
Where to find Vicky:
Website: Empowered Worth
LinkedIn: Victoria Lowell
Facebook: Empowered Worth
Instagram: @empoweredworth
Podcast: Empowered Worth: Worthy Wisdom for Women
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Starting something new, here! Each interview spawns some kind of conversation between me and my friend/producer, Kim Pate. We’ve decided to start sharing some of those with you - this is the first!
Last week’s episode with Michelle Eberhard caused us to really look at what WE thought about fear, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we handle it. Hope this is a helpful conversation for you!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What fear “is” and “isn’t”
- How it shows up (body, mind, soul, spirit)
- What does fear do FOR you?
- How do you mitigate or deal with it?
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Former drag car racer, Michelle Eberhard was the youngest women executive leader in the tech world at 22. Michelle’s journey has always focused on her fears to continuously push her boundaries and as a serial entrepreneur founded the Fear Battle Series. Finding a ‘fun’ way to look at business she ‘gamified’ the process of starting a business. Currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Ultimate Business Quest the goal is to support entrepreneurs at each level of their business. She believes each business and person needs to understand their "why". Implementing internal awareness and putting drive, passion, and knowledge into action. Planning will only get you so far if you do not overcome your fear of failure or success.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Growing business and making it fun
- Fear is excitement without breathing
- Live your passion
Habits:
- Start each day with lemon water, apple cider vinegar and then move your body.
- End each day with nightly meditation.
- Reflect on each day - who you were and who you’ll be tomorrow.
Green Flags:
- Know your burning passion
- Don’t hesitate
- Capture the spark
Advice:
- Capture the spark
- Go with your gut
- Really listen
Where to find Michelle:
Website: Ultimate Business Quest App
LinkedIn: Michelle Eberhard
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Instagram: @silkfxofficial
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Each year, as a way to create a point on the horizon, give me a theme within which to think, dream and grow, I pick a word. Sometimes it’s one that encourages me to be bigger; sometimes, it’s a word of comfort ; many times, it’s a word of challenge. Each year, it is a challenge to myself to become more… more clear, more authentic, more true and honest… more ME. Today I’ll tell you how to pick a Word of the Year with purpose and intention.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic (Hull) = hope, confident & proactive
- Present (Centerboard) = wonder, generosity, kind / open
- Energetic (Sail) = industry, excitement, life focused
- Courageous (Rigging) = leader, adventurous, undaunted
- Wise (Rudder) = understanding, words, respect
- Intentional (Pull it Together) = purpose, plan, growth
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why a Word of the Year
- Finding YOUR Word of the Year
- Rhythms of Reflection - how to make it work for you
Picking your Word of the Year:
- Declaration of something you want or need to embody
- Refer back to it throughout the year and record your insights
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Deneen is an Author, Speaker, Business Growth Strategist & Clarity Coach who wants to ignite your passion for what you do and help you do it better by understanding how God has equipped you to show up in your industry Whole, Holy, and Authentic. She wants to take your guilt away by teaching you to connect Faith & Business and serve God more through your work. She provides unique hands-on experiences for your Professional, Personal, and Spiritual growth. Through her book, CLARIFY 12 Principles to Illuminate Your Calling to the Marketplace, online courses, retreats, and coaching she helps you succeed at, and CLARIFY, how to live out God’s calling.
Topics discussed in this episode: Helping
- Personalized Faith Plan
- Mosaic Masterpiece Model
Habit:
- Consistency in your schedule
- Write it all down
- Work WITH yourself
Green Flags:
- Are you looking for clarity in yourself and others?
- Do you see a spark in others?
- Are you willing to get in the trenches with others?
- Are you willing to be vulnerable?
- Can you collect information and present it?
Advice:
- Can your mission can be monetized
- Talk to people - do the research
- Offer something people want
Where to find Deneen:
Get acquainted with Deneen at www.deneentb.com AND, take the Biblical Businesswomen Mentor QUIZ at http://bit.ly/BiblicalMentorQuiz
YouTube: The Truth & Business Show
Website: DTB - Grow in Faith. Get Clarity in Life. Fuel Your Business
LinkedIn: Deneen Troupe-Buitrago
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Today I’m talking about the excitement, or joy, that fuels your dream, your passion or your goals even when there might not be any external “wind” for your sail.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic (Hull) = hope, confident & proactive
- Present (Centerboard) = wonder, generosity, kind / open
- Energetic (Sail) = industry, excitement, life focused
- Courageous (Rigging) = leader, adventurous, undaunted
- Wise (Rudder) = understanding, words, respect
- Intentional (Pull it Together) = purpose, plan, growth
Topics discussed in this episode: Energetic
- Attitude of Industry
- Commitment to being Life-Focused
- Tapping Into Excitement
Tapping into Excitement:
- Identify & celebrate it
- Generate fuel
- Power to generate joy on demand
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Pam Sherman is a wellness specialist. She is the CEO and founder of The Perfect Balance, international motivational speaker, coach and author. She was involved in fitness/wellness as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer, and running coach for 20+ years. She is currently on the FitRadio app as a cardio and strength coach, as well as an ambassador for the Lebert Fitness Company and the Abs company where she creates videos and writes articles for them. Her mission is to help women take better care of themselves and their health. Pam empowers women to lose weight and gain confidence. She wants to help every woman feel GREAT in their own skin!
Topics discussed in this episode: Helping
- How your health matters
- Reaching out to more women
- Leadership principle: Your Health is Your Greatest Wealth
Habit:
- Nutrition
- Treat myself as my BEST self
Green Flags:
- Do what you’re super passionate about
Advice:
- Know your value
- Find a support team (coach, financial advisor, tech)
WHERE TO FIND PAM
Website: The Perfect Balance Guru
The Perfect Balance - Lose Weight, Gain Confidence
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Looking at what it means to be Life Focused, from the Intentional Optimism tenet of Energetic.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = hope and a future
- Present - wonder, generosity, kind / open
- Energetic - industry, excitement, life focused
- Courageous - leader, adventurous, undaunted
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - plan, purposeful, good finances
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Attitude of Industry
- Commitment to being Life-Focused
- Tapping Into Excitement
Being Life Focused
- People
- Health & Wellness
- Uplifting
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Beth Hewitt is a Spiritual Performance Coach, helping women go from feeling unfulfilled to passionately living their life purpose, with a clear vision and focus for the future and with the ability to take aligned strategic action. She is also the podcast host of the Visualise You Show, sharing the inspirational stories of people who have taken the leap to start their own business to follow their true soul's calling in the hope that it will inspire others to take a chance on their own dreams! For Beth, leadership is about being the best example of yourself, inspiring, motivating, listening and helping others reach their full potential.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Manifesting - getting clear what you want and how to get it
- Leadership Principle - Everybody has the potential to be a leader
Habit:
- Scripting - written form of visualization
- Gratitude - each Sunday list 10 things you’re grateful for this week, and then script out details on 3 you’d like to see next week
Green Flags:
- Are you someone who can connect the dots?
- Are you empathetic and intuitive?
- Are you a seeker of knowledge?
Advice:
- Give yourself time and space to create a vision in detail
- Create the action plan, timeframe, mindset barriers and resources
Where to find Beth:
Website: bethhewitt
Gratitude Challenge: The 28 Day Gratitude Journey
Podcast: Visualize You, Episode 1: How to Be A Successful Serial Quitter
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Instagram: @visualiseyou
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Grateful - feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. This is how we do what we do.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = hope and a future
- Present - wonder, generosity, kind / open
- Energetic - industry, excitement, life focused
- Courageous - leader, adventurous, undaunted
- Wise - words, respect
- Intentional - plan, purposeful, good finances
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Grateful: is an adjective. A modifier for a noun - like your heart or attitude.
- Needs expression: just holding it won’t do any good. It needs to be shared.
Ask yourself:
- Are you living with a grateful heart?
- WHO do you need to thank today?
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Courtney Thompson is an educator, instructional coach, mother, and avid lover of running, the mountains, and reading. Courtney is a National Geographic Certified Educator, recent Teacher of the Year, and the owner of Blue Ridge Graze Box. Blue Ridge Graze Box curates custom charcuterie-style boxes in the Charlottesville, Va area. Through years of being an educator she was able to hone in on and fine tune her leadership skills that she said never existed previously. This allowed her to pursue her side hustle using her creativity and starting her business, Blue Ridge Graze Box. Courtney’s work is beautiful and delicious and her newly found leadership skills will propel her business to the next level.
Topics discussed in this episode: Helping
- Feeding 2 loves - teaching and charcuterie
- Finding a creative outlet
- Leadership principle: Understanding others strength and letting them shine - including your own
Habit:
- Always practice the basics - Teaching on a regular basis
- Ask people about the things they care about
Green Flags: Are you ready to lead through a creative outlet?
- Are you willing to take risks and be uncomfortable?
- Are you an “example setter?”
- Do you practice what you preach?
Advice:
- Find someone who inspires you
- Take time to talk about it with someone you trust
- Build your skills and foundation
Where to find Courtney:Website: Blue Ridge Graze Box
LinkedIn: Courtney Thompson
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Instagram: @blueridgegrazebox
Contact me: brgrazebox@gmail.com
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The 3rd facet to the tenet of Present is kindness and openness. Kindness and openness are the bedrock of being present.
You've got to try a little kindness
Yes, show a little kindness
Just shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets - Glen Campbell
Does this sound naïve? Trite? Let’s look at the concept of kindness today.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = hope and a future
- Present - wonder, generosity, kind / open
- Energetic - industry, excitement, life focused
- Courageous - leader, adventurous, undaunted
- Wise - words, respect
- Intentional - plan, purposeful, good finances
Topics discussed in this episode:
Kindness / Openness:
- Emotions: I will feel what is happening NOW. I don't run from my feelings. They tell me things I need to know.
- Non-judgement: Every human is created in the Image of God, worthy of kindness, grace, respect and saving.
- Poor/Disenfranchised: I open my heart and hands to those in need. I have enough to share.
Ask yourself :
- What are YOUR heart attitudes regarding kindness and openness?
- What emotions does it stir up?
- Where is judgement showing up for you?
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Dr. Terainer Brown is a wife, mother, educator, author, motivational speaker, educational consultant, and is currently the Chief Education Officer for the US Airforce and is the Founder and Executive Director of Student Success for Cultured for College™. With more than 20 years in education, Dr. Brown has served as a college advisor with several student success programs and college preparation efforts geared toward improving students’ chances of enrolling in college.
“While all these programs approach removing barriers to higher education from various directions, they are all focused on one goal, and that is to assist students with the tools to matriculate, persist, compete, and complete their post-high school education.”
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Serving as mentors from a young age
- Listening and connecting with children
- Understanding the work I was purposed to do
- Leadership Principle: Relationships are important
Habit - Wisdom of Time
- Get to know people
- I have to slow down and mean ‘how are you today”
- Ask people about the things they care about
Green Flags:
- If you start something - take breaks when you need, but be able to finish
- Find a way to elevate to raise your voice
- Plug away and little pieces at a time.
Advice: Find your sweet spot.
- Figure out your passion
- Start making a plan
- Use the technology and resources available
Where to find Terainer:
Websites: www.terainerbrown.com, Cultured For College
Facebook: Dr. Terainer Brown
Instagram: @drterainerbrown
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Blog post: Work Your Path, Not Fast Food!
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Resilience can be applied to any area of your life. Weight loss and the struggle that it is has been a hot topic lately, so I’m sharing a bit of my story, and how resilience plays a role in how I have lost, and manage my weight - and you can too.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
RESILIENCE:
- CHARACTER: I choose to do what I say I will do, even when it's hard, because the more I practice, the more solid my character becomes.
- CONSISTENCY: I do the small things, daily, that make big things possible. My processes and methods are aligned with my "why."
- FOCUS: I keep my eye on the prize. Knowing where I'm going prevents getting distracted by challenges.
Ready to make changes in your weight loss journey?
- There’s NO quick fix - you have to be willing to work for it.
- There IS an answer - it’s unique and individual to you.
- You CAN be resilient! If you are successful in other areas, you can be successful here.
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Catherine is a tenacious connector and recovering banker. She helps leaders think differently so individual contributors and executives can avoid burnout, tear down silos, find prospects before they know they need your services and stop client confusion by creating clear calls to action to meet and exceed goals. Catherine has successfully consolidated 20+ years of corporate best practices in a simple framework called Business Vitality. Catherine is a wife and mom, and cares about closing the broadband gaps in rural communities.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Difference between a sponsor and a mentor
- Leading by meeting others needs
- Think Differently about Business Vitality, and your career.
Tips on Thinking Differently:
- Find yourself a Sponsor - the best way to do that is to BE a sponsor.
- Reframe your circumstances: both positive and negative ones will give you valuable information on how to move forward in your career.
- Prepare and care for yourself throughout the journey.
Where to find Catherine:
Website: https://www.catherinecantey.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecantey/
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In my last solo episode (#53), we looked at the wisdom of having a good plan. I’ve received great feedback on how it’s helped people think about making a plan for the rest of the year, and into 2022! Here’s the thing… you have to ACT on it. Today’s topic is literally about doing JUST that… taking action to either MAKE a plan, or act on the one you map out. Today, we’re talking about Proactivity.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Putting your plan into motion is what being Proactive is all about.
- PRACTICAL - Making Preparations
- ASPIRATIONAL - Promoting Unity
- EMPIRICAL - Eyes Wide Open
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Julie Shiroma began mentoring teens while she was a flight attendant after college, & met her husband while chaperoning a mission trip to Oahu. She was a family photographer until Covid hit, and accidentally started her second business after sharing about the supplements she had been taking for years. Formerly a Cadbury Mini Egg addict, she has discovered a passion for health, wellness and leading women who desire to start a small business.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The importance of understanding communication
- Leadership development in you and others
- Mindset work
Habits:
- Make your bed - start the day feeling accomplished.
- Feed your soul - quiet time gives you motivation to stay on course.
- Plan/budget time for essentials.
Green Flags: If you’re wondering if a MLM is the right place for you, look for these big green flags:
- What are you looking for? Something that makes you feel better, solves a problem, or you already use/need?
- Are you excited about it?
- Low to no start up cost and longevity of the business.
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Do you have a plan? Resilience studies show that having SOME sort of plan increases your ability to bounce back from setbacks - and if you’re like most of us, they happen often. In today’s episode, we look at what it means to have the intentionality to put a good plan in place, and how to do it. When you’ve finished listening, take a screenshot and tag me. If you don’t have a plan, let’s talk and figure out what kind you need. Enjoy!
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Components of a good plan:
- Stocking your Provisions
- Consider your Options
- Face the Future
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Dr. Carol Taylor started her Life Coaching Journey by coaching herself out of a toxic relationship which motivated her to help other women. She realized that there were too many struggling coaches and a lot of false information out there, so she gathered knowledge to pass along to women. Big Girl Panties On turned from an online blogging venture to an online platform revolutionizing the coaching industry.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Positive Mindset -the importance of mindset
- Using life lessons to level up
- Coaches as leaders
- Leadership Principle: Just keep moving. Even when it’s hard.
Habits:
- Set a positive tone for the day
- Check in throughout the day.
- Engage a small supportive circle of friends
Next Steps: Is coaching for you?
- Write out your own story.
- Do others come to you for advice? A sounding board?
- Be dedicated to your own personal growth. There is no way you can help anyone else if you aren’t growing yourself.
Where to find Carol
Website: www.biggirlpantieson.net
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There’s no way around it, we are all IN transition of one form or another. In today’s episode, I share 4 tools to help you navigate these spaces, because they are unavoidable.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Transition = Change = Liminal SpaceIn life, it’s the space between “what was,” and “what’s next.” It could be the journey, but many times, it’s a season where we wait, not really knowing what’s coming.
Four Tools for Navigating Transition:
- Honest Self Awareness - DISC Assessment
- Healthy Boundaries - Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
- Understanding your Core Values - Mini Course: “Uncovering Your Core Values”
- Embracing Community - Intentional Optimists Facebook Group Collaborative Membership Community: Launch From The Beach
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Unconventional leaders need support, encouragement and accountability to reach the goals they set for themselves. You have drive and grit, but need accountability and encouragement, and don't like being tied to a specific coaching time, or experience. If you crave the face to face relational connections and accountability, encouragement and challenge of a coach on your timetable - this is for you.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Benefits of Launch From The Beach:
- Discovering your Core Values.
- Participating in a group coaching program - building community
- Creating a safe harbor
- Learning how to grow yourself
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Unconventional leaders tend to just go, go, go, without realizing we may not have what we need to be the best leader to those around us. The last 12 months have been a “case study” in leadership and I want to share some tips - on what I call Leader Care - things I wish I’d known, but for sure will pay attention to in the future.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
**Topics discussed in this episode:
Principles to understand BEFORE you step into a leadership situation:**
- Know your skills, abilities and gifts.
- Know your values.
- Give yourself permission to step into a leadership role, or not.
- Consider your leadership to be a gift - to those you lead.
- Understand that leading is serving.
Things to remember DURING a leadership opportunity:
- Don’t be afraid to step up.
- Step up as SOON as you see a need.
- Get out ahead of things if you can.
- Be aware of, and plan for energy consumption.
- Ask for help.
Things to remember, expect or plan for AFTER a specific leadership situation:
- Make a plan for a post-mortem review. (See Eps. 47-48)
- Energy depletion!
- Emotional response.
- People will continue to follow you.
- Leadership IS GROWTH.
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Monique Minnick is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a background in human resources, transformation, education, training and development. As she embraces her need to serve by being active within the non-profit community her natural tendencies to lead focus on relationships and connections. Monique is an information collector and believes that Leaders are Learners. Monique’s purpose, supporting the betterment of other people, is highlighted here in her varied and interesting life. She is a constant learner, and what she learns, she immediately shares.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Asking good questions
- The betterment of other people
- Relationships & connecting
- Intersection of preparation and opportunity
- Leaders are learners
Now what?
- Establish two key habits
- Planning while leaving room for flex and flow
- Self Care
- How to get started working with nonprofits
- Be willing to serve first
- Use your skill set to help them improve
- Spend time doing the things that match your personal beliefs
- Be willing to say ‘yes’
- Remember that time is more important than the dollar
Resources mentioned in this episode:21 Laws of Leadership John C Maxwell.
Nonprofits:IRON Lives
Bedford Ride
Mustache for Kids / Grow For It!
The Listening
Personality Testing:Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Maxwell Method of DISC - with Andrea Johnson
Where to find Monique:Website: https://minnickenterprises.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueminnick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnickEnterprisesLLC
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Courageous…
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:What does it mean to be Courageous?
- Leading
- Charisma - others are attracted to the fact that I value them
- Servanthood - put others first
- Vision - believing in my vision to serve and inspire
- Adventurous
- Try New Things - Be willing! Things, processes, experiences
- Undaunted - not intimidated or discouraged by circumstances
- Fun - be a “challenge accepter” - all in the perspective
- Resilience
- Character - Who you are when no one’s looking
- Consistency - I do the small things, daily, that make big things possible. My processes and methods are aligned with my "why."
- Focus - eye on the prize
Now what?Where do you lack Courage?
- Stepping into a leadership role : Do it with humility, valuing and serving others, and sharing your vision.
- Embrace an attitude of adventure: Tag me in a 30 day New Things Challenge.
- Decide what’s important: Focusing, and consistently practicing what we commit to will build up our resilience.
- Contact me! Just #trynewthings! #theintentionaloptimist
- Tell me how you’re having fun.
- Tag me in your new adventures and tell me how you are being resilient and how you have decided to lead.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear
- “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Clear, p 16.
- “A slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a very different destination.” Clear, p 17.
- Blog post “Develop Quiet Courage - 12 Steps"
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Julia Roberts is a 28 year veteran of the mortgage services industry. She’s from the Charlottesville area and the mother of 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She’s passionate about helping people achieve their dream of home ownership, and uses her skills and experience to find “out of the box” solutions for them. A habitual volunteer, she strives to give back to her community by using her financial knowledge as an advocate for groups that need somebody to speak for them.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Encouraging others to find their gifts
- The benefits of having a coach
- Early identification of being a leader
- Redefining what it means to be a leader
Now what?
Leadership Principles
- Trust in God’s Provision
- Never give up
- How to put your PLAN to work
- Priorities - Put them in order & write them down so you can work towards them.
- Values - Identify your core values
- Visualize - Put a list on the mirror - write down your affirmations and see them.
- See it, think it, know it, say it
- What you hear is what you think
- Find your Passion
- Look outside yourself
- Use technology to your advantage
- Find a good mentor
- Try, fail and try again
Resources mentioned in this episode:Charlottesville Economic Development Board Charlottesville Economic Development Board
Greene Care Clinic Greene Care Clinic
Arc of the Piedmont Arc of the Piedmont
“Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success.” by John C. Maxwell
Where to find Julia:Website: Fulton Bank - Julia Roberts
Facebook: Facebook - Julia Roberts
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Be Present - an important tenet of Intentional Optimism, an extremely relevant and timely topic.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be PRESENT?
- Cultivating a sense of Wonder
- Celebrate Beauty in all things and people
- See things fresh and new
- Decide to get Curious
- Learn how to be Generous
- With your Time, learn to be open to interruptions
- Nurturing relationships
- Share your Expertise! Link arms and reach out.
- Be Kind & Open
- Feeling all the feels! Emotions are our barometer.
- Don’t prejudge others' motivation.
- Be open to sharing with those in need. Embrace an abundance mindset
Now what?
- HABITS we practice and ACTIONS we take
- Decide to look for wonder - in people, places & things
- Hold things, like time, money and resources loosely
- Determine to remind yourself that we are all made in the image of our creator
- Learn to manage your feelings to help yourself think new thoughts
- Where do you need to become more PRESENT
- Have you become cynical?
- Do you need to cultivate curiosity and wonder
- Be more open to sharing more time
- Foster a broader sense of openness for others
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- Franklin Planners
- Blog post “Why it’s taken me so long to “be present” and how you can do it TODAY”
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
- High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard
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Episode summary introduction: A practice of regular reflection is part of the natural growth cycle, and provides the feedback you need in order to reach your goals. Today we will look at the type of information the process of reflection provides, and what to do with it.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
PURPOSE OF REFLECTION
- Remember what we said we were going to do or become - because we forget.
- Prevents distraction by circumstances or opportunities that take us away from our goal - because we get distracted.
- Regular, time stamped mile markers that provide proof of progress or point to the need for a trajectory adjustment - because we get discouraged.
THE GROWTH CYCLE
- Set the Goal/make a Plan
- Act on that plan
- Reflect/Review your progress (Planned or not)
- Adjust or Achieve (what’s next?)
- Start over
RESULTS OF REFLECTION
- You’re way off target - you may be going in the wrong direction
- Give up - not really - just go back to the beginning
- Reset (turn around) - adjust your direction or actions
- You’re headed in the right direction but your timeline is off
- Adjust the timeline
- Figure out if what you are doing is serving your goal
- On Target
- Reaching, meeting or achieving your goal
- The mindset needed to move on to your next goal - start the cycle over
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Tapping into the process of regular reflection. How we keep our goals in front of us.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
PURPOSE OF REFLECTION
- Helping us remember what we said we were going to do or become - because we forget.
- Keeping us from getting distracted by circumstances or opportunities that take us away from our goal - because we get distracted.
- Providing regular time stamped mile markers that provide proof of progress or point to the need for a trajectory adjustment - because we get discouraged.
YOUR TURN: Give yourself the gift of looking and learning
- Walk through what you have
- Review where you are now vs where you wanted to be
- Give yourself some grace
NEXT STEPS
- Remember
- Write them down
- Schedule regular review times
- Find a buddy and do it together
- Accountability Partner or community
- Distractions
- Keep your goals in front of you (post-its)
- Decide what you will and will not pay attention to
- Turn OFF things that you know distract you
- Discouragement
- Share the load with others
- Recalibrate - instead of step 10 you might need to go back to step 5
- Do some weeding - thoughts, attitudes
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As a professional actor/singer based in NYC, Erin spends a great deal of time directing and producing. She runs an up-and-coming non-profit theater company in New York City, after many years in marketing and communications in both the non-profit and corporate realms. Erin has also been a corporate trainer for many years, teaching executives skills in emotional intelligence, effective management, and conflict resolution. The main focus is on intimate musicals and plays, independent film and raw & challenging television. Her first love is telling a story through song, and a live audience is just about the best thing on the planet. Erin always goes after what she wants with fervor -- be it an intellectually stimulating career, an idealized romance that makes her swoon, or the perfect slice of pizza. She loves to laugh, and pokes fun at herself on a regular basis.
TOPICS discussed:
- Leadership Principle
- Assume the best of others - it’s all in the perspective
- Key Habit
- Creates lots of lists - checking things off is very cathartic
- Visual calendar
- Be Present - this allows you to welcome others and be their cheerleader
NEXT Steps:
- Assume the best of others
- Strive to be Present
- Look for the stories you want to tell
- Be a citizen of the world
FIND Erin:Instagram: @erin_cronican
Twitter @ErinCronican
Website The Seeing Place Theater & erincronican.com
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Angela Barnard is a Life & Career Coach. She helps purpose-driven professionals gain clarity on the direction they want to take their lives and develop the habits and systems they need to be who they want to be. She lives in a tiny house in South Carolina and is the host of The Intentional Mind Podcast, a podcast all about intentionally designing your life using the power of your mind, faith and energy. When she isn’t coaching or podcasting, you can find her training US Army leaders on how to speak with confidence during a crisis, hiking or traveling galore with her husband.
TOPICS discussed:
- Transitioning your Identity / Patterns / Reprogramming
- Develop the habits
- Think like you are the new role
- Set up your environment
- Own the new identity
- Leadership Principle
- Energy & Curiosity
- What is the opportunity of this situation
- Key Habit
- Journaling
- Taking the time to think
- Set the intention each morning
- Mindfulness / meditation
- Movement
- Mastery - move forward on something
NEXT Steps:
- Look at how you are leading yourself
- Determine who you want to be, and start being that person now
- Model those who are NOW, where you want to BE
FIND Angela:LinkedIn: Angela Barnard | LinkedIn
Facebook: The Intentionalists - Clarity & Motivation for Purpose-Driven Women
Instagram:@angbarnard
Website: Angela Barnard
Podcast: Intentional Mind Podcast
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Chicago Illinois native, Katrina Roddy worked 30 years in Corporate Insurance before being laid off. It was at that moment when she chose to take her acquired skills in corporate and created her own career as an Author/Entrepreneur Coach. This best-selling author of "Steal your SKILLS from Corporate", will coach you through the mindset it takes to transition from employee status to becoming the CEO of your life as a new entrepreneur!
TOPICS discussed:
- Using your toolkit
- Share your skills
- Recognize your experience as SKILLS
- Leadership Principle
- Curiosity - having the ‘want’ to learn and teach others
- Lead by listening and learning
- Key Habit
- Be able to listen to yourself - sit still even when your mind is racing
- Meditation
- Physical movement
NEXT Steps:
Are you in the middle of a corporate breakup? These 5 steps will help you transition.
- M - Mindset and Meditation
- O - Be Open to a New Title
- V - Value Your Relationships
- E - Evaluate Your Money
- S - Share Your Story
FIND Katrina:LinkedIn: Katrina A. Roddy
Facebook: Katrina Roddy
Facebook Group: The Corporate Breakup
Instagram: @kroddy65
Website: thecorporatebreakup.com Use Coupon Code KRoddy65Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kroddy65
Book: Steal Your Skills from Corporate
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See The Confidence From Within Podcast page for all the details and to learn more about Julianna Leman and her Naturally Joyous Weight Release Program.
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Sophia Noreen Syed wears many hats, from being a mom, working as a clinic manager to the owner of a product-based business that landed in Walmart. She loves to share all her knowledge, including now to “manage-it-all” in her podcast “The Boss It Podcast.” Her mission is to help break down barriers for all, and empower women, especially those in the BIPOC communities, to go for their goals. Feel free to chat with Sophia Noreen on Instagram @bossitclub or check out her product-based business @also_sophia on Instagram.
TOPICS discussed:
- Being a natural leader - What is that?
- Believing in your own voice
- Teaching / Motivating / Helping Others
- Leadership Principle
- Own It - take responsibility
- Key Habit
- Thoughtful to do list - identify, take stock and then assign it
- Give yourself time
NEXT Steps:
- Look for the needs in the market - it’s good to be unique
- Don’t shy away from competition or collaboration - you need a community
- Make a plan
- Take action
FIND Sophia:LinkedIn: Sophia Noreen Syed
Facebook: Sophia Noreen Syed
Twitter: @NoreenSyed
Instagram: @bossitclub & @also_sophia
Product Website: Also Sophia LTD: Eid, Ramadan Home Decor and Party
Boss It Club Website: Boss It Club with Sophia Noreen
Podcast: Welcome To the Boss It Podcast (buzzsprout.com)
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Tapping into a sense of adventure allows you to lead with courage and resilience.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Courage
- Leadership
- Adventure
- Resilience
- Adventure
- New - Ideas, Processes, Experiences
- Undaunted - Don’t be Intimidated
- Fun! -Fun makes everything better
Now what?Gather your tools:
Try New Things - 30 Day ChallengeSkillshare
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Lisette Zounon is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in the highly technical and competitive software development field. She works with Fortune 100 technology companies, startups, and not for profits in e-commerce, cloud services, telecommunications, finances, and oil and gas industries. Her passion, however, is to empower women to unleash their natural potential and “up their confidence” in every area of their lives. She empowers and educates women on Breast cancer, STEM education, and leadership skills. She is the President and CEO of Zsquare4theCure, a non-for-profit organization with a mission to educate and empower the women of West Africa (Benin, Togo, Ghana & Ivory Coast) on breast cancer awareness, and providing FREE healthcare to women in rural communities of the region.
TOPICS:
Developing Confidence
- Leadership
- Natural ability to self empower
- Learning from good and bad leaders
- Women’s Health - Breast Cancer Awareness
- Offer Education
- Eradicate taboos around disease and the body
- Leadership Principle - Listen and Ask
- The cornerstone for leader development
- Help people find their own answer
- Key Habit - Write everything down
- Help clear the mind and pay attention
- Keeps you present, and ready to tackle your own issues
How to develop YOUR confidence
- Talk with your support system
- Reflect on all conversations
- Recognize that everybody can have a crisis of confidence but don’t get stuck there
- If you keep coming back to a thing - own it and try it
FIND Lisette“Up Your Confidence” Podcast: https://zsquarecorner.com/
Instagram: @zsquare4africa
LinkedIn: zsquare
Facebook: zsquare
Website: https://zsquaresolutionsinc.com/
Blog: https://zsquaresolutionsinc.com/blog/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zsquare
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fBmRNex1y_qnHXY5zh_0g
FREE E-book: 30-Day Journey Into Anti-Racism
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Today we’re talking about how the words we use matter, and make up ⅓ of the Intentional Optimism Tenet of Wisdom.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Words
- Respect
- Words
- Careful
- Worth Listening To
- Encouraging
Now what? Gather your tools:
Free Resource: "The Model" Worksheet
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Michelle has had 4 diverse careers, global and local lawyer-corporate peacemaker, founder of a social enterprise law firm, thought leadership practice, and currently Podcast host of Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey. A unique destination for learning about Leadership + Conscious Stewardship + Legacy. A place for dialogues that create community/tribe, a circle of influence, transcendency of compassionate leadership in the world and wider universe.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Social Enterprise
- Intergenerational Collaboration
- Leadership Principle
- Fostering intergenerational Collaboration - gifting knowledge
- Changing your mindset
- Lean into sharing your stories
- Key Habit
- Meditation, Prayer & Contemplation
- Daily stepping back
- Gratitude
Now what?
Intergenerational collaboration something you’re interested in?
- Pray and meditate - be willing to invest in the spiritual side.
- Be open to new paths.
- Listening to the quietest voice: your intuition, your soul.
- Find people who can help you develop, and listen more than you speak..
Where to find Michelle:Website https://www.podpage.com/life-leadership-a-conscious-journey/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.stjane/
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Today we’re talking about your thoughts. How they influence, and even control, your emotions, actions and results - and how to use them to your advantage.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The nature of your mind.
- What your thoughts are and are not.
- How to make them your best friend.
- Identify them
- Decide what to do with them
- Gather your tools
- Make a plan
Now what? Gather your tools:Free Resource: "The Model" Worksheet
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Heather helps entrepreneurs structure their ideas, clarify their message and hone their speaking skills so they can deliver magnetic live presentations, videos and workshops that grow their authority. Before starting her company, she was an executive at a top management firm in healthcare. Heather lives in Portland, OR with her husband and two young sons (who definitely test her communication chops daily).
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Trust your own internal compass - know how to trust yourself
- Stand up for what is in alignment with the goals of the organization - you or your company
- Leadership Principle - Intentionality - with your feelings, your energy, your relationships and your attitude.
- Key Habit - Take the time to SET your intentions before your interactions.
To become a better leader:
- Be willing to tell your story. Telling our stories makes us better leaders.
- Find clarity - around your vision, values and intentions.
- Enlist others to help create it.
The #1 skill that will allow you to grow and succeed is the ability to communicate.
Resources mentioned in this episode: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
- THSS Podcast Ep #58 - How To Come Up With A Bank Of Story Ideas For Your Content - https://www.heathersager.com/blog/58
- FREE TRAINING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS: How to Confidently Nail Your Message on Podcasts, Live Streams & Other Virtual Stages so you can focus more on making an impact and building your authority and LESS on obsessive planning or second guessing what you say - www.heathersager.com/speak
Where to find Heather:Website:Heather Sager
Instagram:@theheathersager
LinkedIn:heathermsager
Facebook Page:theheathersager
Facebook Community: Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs,
Podcast page: https://heathersager.com/podcast
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Today we’re talking about cultivating generosity, adopting an abundance mindset in every area of life. Sometimes it’s hard. It can feel contradictory. But this is how we are meant to live - and how I WANT to live. How about you?
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Hold Resources Loosely
- Deepen Your Relationships
- Give Away Your Expertise
Now what?
- Take Stock and see what you have to share
- Decide to make a difference
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Lindsey Hardegree is the Executive Director of the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. She is responsible for leadership and management of the organization, including annual and planned giving campaigns, board and volunteer management, grant administration, communications, and operations. Lindsey served as the first Development Director for the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and as Special Events & Board Manager for the Alliance Theatre. Lindsey is also a professional organizer and productivity specialist certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia’s first Certified KonMari Consultant. Lindsey works with individuals, families, and companies to create their ideal life by organizing their homes and businesses.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Recognizing how your experience is your teacher.
- Holding people accountable for their vision
- Leadership Principle
- Rule of life
- Key Habit - Good To Do List
- Find a journal and planner that work for you
Now what?
- Be willing to step back and reflect: Find those quiet moments.
- Take time to create your vision
Ask yourself?
- What do I really want?
- Get out of the wrong space and into the right space
Resources: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way, Stephen A. Macchia Books by Marie Kondo:
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
- Spark Joy
Where to find Lindsey:Website: Get Organized Y'all
Facebook: http://facebook.com/getorganizedyall
Twitter: http://twitter.com/organizedyall
Instagram: http://instagram.com/getorganizedyall
Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/getorganizedyall
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Today we’re talking about how to embrace the positivity of confidence, which is the second piece of the tenet Optimistic.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- See the glass as half full
- Certainty
- You know how
Now what? Start small.
- DREAM! If you need some inspiration - Confidence In Me - Julie Andrews
- Choose to see the glass Half Full. Here is Allison Ledgerwood’s TEDx UC Davis talk - Getting Stuck in the Negatives (and how to get unstuck)
- Pursue Certainty. Every step you take will give you the feedback you need to stay the course or change direction.
- Believe you know how! Enlist others to help you see your strengths & skills.
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Iggy has spent a lot of time outside entreating fifth graders to jump out of trees while hooked to ropes or scaring the crap out of them by hiking in woods at night under the guise of environmental education. After ratcheting up the intensity she progressed to instructing personal growth oriented canoe/backpacking and dogsled/ski expeditions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Doing this work with teens and adults made her realize that as the age of the participants increased it was her job to make sure the sophistication and impact of conversation topics kept pace. Along the way she earned a Master’s Degree in Experiential Education and a teaching license in English Language Arts while completing training on topics like: conflict resolution, restorative justice and mental health first aid mixed with technical wilderness travel and safety skills. Iggy cultivates masterminds and brings together leaders so they can be more awesome in their work, sport or life.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership Principle
- Take an active role, make change happen
- Make your voice matter in your own life
- Don’t Practice Crap
- Constantly learn
- Key Habit
- Keep things that matter in the forefront of your mind
- Put it on your calendar - schedule it
Now what?
- Try new things
- Intentional introspection - be clear with yourself of what you want, where you want to go
- Capture it in whatever way matters to you
Ask yourself:
- If you can’t find a role model - you’re on your own path
- What skills do I need
- If it’s scary - it’s probably right
Resources mentioned in this episode: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Atomic Habits
Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life
The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success
Where to find Iggy:Website: WSL Leadership | About
Instagram: @wslleadership
LinkedIn: Iggy Perillo - LinkedIn
Podcast: https://www.wslleadership.com/podcast
Mastermind info: WSL Leadership | Masterminds
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Today we’re talking about how to live with Purpose. It’s not as difficult as you might think. Purpose is the first piece of the tenet of Intentional.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Know your “Why”
- Put caring for others, first.
- Pick a direction, and GO!
Now what? Start small.
- Discover your own WHY. Simon Sinek’s “Why” TED talk, or better yet, read Start with Why. Or, try my one page Discovering Your Core Values Exercise.
- Find somewhere to volunteer. This will build community, connection and your own well-being.
- Pick a direction. It’s always easier to change direction than start, so get MOVING!
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Valerie Zaric is a futuristic career strategist who helps her listeners and clients handle career uncertainty. She has over a decade of experience in corporate operations specializing in leadership, data analysis, relationship building, and the customer experience. With an undergraduate degree in Art and master’s degree in Library and Information Science, she was inspired to combine her corporate experience with her creative background to start a career-themed podcast and radio show to help reduce the career anxiety she was witnessing all around her.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership Principle
- Getting the team you need to achieve the common goal
- Follow your curiosity
- Developing soft skills
- Understanding where they are and what they have
- Key Habit
- Plot out time 7 day look ahead
- Top 3 Most Important Task list (MIT) - help me reach my goals for the week
- Use a Planner (she uses Day Designer)
Now what?
- Believe in yourself - be fearless and have confidence
- Be passionate about what you do
- Be consistent - show up when you say you will
- Summarize your findings first with data
Ask yourself?
- Are you learning - are you growing - if not, give yourself permission to move on to a new opportunity
- Understand what your experience and strengths are
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't , by Jim Collins (#commissions earned)Day Designer Planners by Blue Sky (2021) (#commissions earned)Podcast: Visualize You with Beth Hewitt
Where to find Valerie:
Website: Valerie Zaric
Podcast: Future Proof Career Podcast
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Today we’re talking about how seeking and cultivating understanding builds unity and fosters community. Understanding is the first part of the tenet of Wisdom.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Look for the Spiritual in the ordinary
- Get real - be willing to see the good and the bad
- Pursue a 360° view of life
Now what?
Start small. Start asking yourself some honest questions:
- Do I seek to understand? Or do I only want to be understood?
- Is it my goal to understand the perspectives of those outside my “group?”
- Where do I go for information, when I want to understand a particular topic?
- What do I hope to gain from any new knowledge I discover in my search?
- Where is my north star? Is my boat headed in a direction that aligns with my values and beliefs? Do I need to adjust that by pursuing more understanding in certain areas?
Next, if you’re ready to work on it, here are the ways I pursue understanding…
- Look for the Spiritual in the Ordinary. Acknowledging we are human helps keep us humble.
- Get real - be willing to see the good AND the bad. Without that understanding, the true beauty and depth of our own existence never gets a chance to shine through.
- Pursue a 360° view of life. Don’t limit your view.
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Morgan Emo is a stay-at-home mom and small business owner of Child Life Coffee. The first year of her son’s life was full of tremendous emotional and spiritual tribulation, yet amazing spiritual and emotional growth. She and her husband started Child Life Coffee, realizing a dream to provide support to child life programs through the sale of fresh roasted coffee. Their mission and goal is to ensure that other hospitalized families receive the same care and support they did. It has taken immense courage and energy to start a small business, but provided her with a newfound sense of purpose and pride. She’s driven by a desire to give back while remaining present in the life of her family.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership Principle
- Step up even when you’re uncomfortable
- Finding unexpected courage
- Understanding compassion
- Key Habits
- Take a breather
- Find moments to be creative
- Focus on the business
- Moving forward
- Don’t let anything hold you back
- Foster the motivation to help
- Set realistic goals
Now What?
- Be an advocate
- Be open to giving back to others
- Nurture your creativity
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Where to find Morgan:
Website:Child Life Coffee | Delivering Fresh Roasted Coffee to Your Doorstep
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Today we’re talking about what it means to be an Industrious, the first part of the Tenet of Energetic. Hard-working, diligent, conscientious, persevering through new experiences and ideas… applies to us as leaders in our families and our communities. Having an industrious bent allows us to provide for ourselves, our families and others, in ways that empower.
Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:
- Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.
- Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.
- Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension , resilience.
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Create! [3:44]
- Develop Financial Savvy [6:25]
- Grow Your Skills [8:33]
Now what?
- Decide to DO Something [10:21]
- Create! Are you thinking outside the box for creative solutions to your challenges? Celebrate that, and lean in. But don’t stop there. Look for new ways to create.
- Get your financial chops in order! You know more than you think, and you CAN learn the basics. There are so many resources out there.
- Grow your SKILLS. What skill set do you need, that will catapult you into the next level of growth, productivity, or leadership. Where are you frustrated? That’s the perfect place to start.
- Choose [11:25] To “put your boat in the water.” Knowing personal growth principles is only valuable when you put them into action.
Resources mentioned in this episode:(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life - Chase Jarvis (#CommissionsEarned) [4:48]
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness - Dave Ramsey *(#CommissionsEarned) [8:01]
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine - Mike Michalowicz (#CommissionsEarned) [8:07]
The Money Map Mini Course - Megan Hale [8:12]
The 100 Day Project [5:04]
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After 25 years in a male dominated service component in the Air Force, Kamille Thomas wanted to pick a new career that would fulfill her desire to mentor and teach. She had been teaching in Air Force Leadership schools, annual training, and in individual organizations and senior leaders summits. She is a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a certified John Maxwell Team Speaker, Trainer and Coach. She now shares her wisdom and experience on all the platforms God provides.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Getting still - reflecting - “hear an outside inner voice”
- Why not me?
- Learning from and making the most of your circumstances.
- Master Resilience Training
- Speaker, Trainer and Coach the John Maxwell Team
Leadership Principle
- Lead from your strengths
Habit
- Prayer - being still
- Read
Now what?
- Discover your strengths.
- Be willing to ask “Why NOT me?”
- Find your own mentor.
- Be the role model you need.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Empowering Girls Anthology Resilience Training: The Resilience Toolkit
Where to find Kamille:
Facebook: Kamille Stephanson Thomas | Facebook
Instagram: @KamilleYvonne
Facebook Live Recorded Podcasts:
Sanity Check | Facebook
Lioness Lair | Facebook
John Maxwell:Kamille Thomas - John Maxwell Team
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Today we’re talking about what it means to be an Unconventional Leader. Built loosely around Prov. 31 Woman - a strong woman who just so happens to be a great Leader.
Unconventional Leaders LEAD At EVERY level, in ANY area, using their UNIQUE gifts but there are certain characteristics that highlight an Intentionally Optimistic and Unconventional Leader.
The Sailboat of Intentional Optimism:
- Optimistic = The boat - the hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, “centered,” if you will.
- Courageous = The rigging - this holds everything together and makes it work - your resilience.
- Energetic = The sail - without this, your boat can’t go anywhere, but when the sail fills - wow!
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Charisma / Being Charismatic - valuing others in tangible ways [4:00]
- Serving others [7:57]
- Sharing your vision [11:05]
Now what?
Cultivate your Leadership.
- Decide [15:05]
- To Value others - be Humble & Curious!
- Serve others - Time, Money, Ideas, Power
- Share your vision - for NOW or tomorrow.
- Choose to do it with grace, composure, confidence, kindness and patience. Link arms and walk courageously into the new opportunities that we help create - together.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
"Intentional Leadership" Blog Post, The Intentional Optimist, Nov. 2019
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International best-selling author and Soul Nutrition ROKU TV & Amazon FireStick show host, The Soul Nutritionist Reina Rose shares her unique experience and expertise on the importance of nourishing the soul. Digging deep into the question of what truly satisfies our inner life, Reina distills ancient wisdom into practical tools useful for today's modern audiences. As a former fitness professional and lifelong student of human behavior, in her latest book “Sin Tastes Good” Reina draws a powerful parallel between harmful food cravings and the common mindsets and behaviors that harm our souls. As an expert in lifestyle design, Reina directs people on a journey toward personal and spiritual fulfillment.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Global mindset - Third Culture Perspective [5:20]
- Mental, Physical and Spiritual Development [10:10]
- Look for ways to serve [16:00]
- Playing Small then seeing the opportunity to change through God’s direction [31:05]
- Reina’s Leadership Principle - The closer we get to the mark of what we are intended to do, the closer we get to “Heaven on Earth.” [45:37]
- Key Habit [50:30]
- Keeping positive to find the balance and joy
- Feeling all the Feels
- Moving forward [53:05]
- Getting Help and how to find it
- Don’t try to feel it all alone
Now what?
- Everything starts with a vision (of some kind) & you need to be willing to believe it in order to take action.
- Be willing to celebrate all the positive, yet feel the negative.
- Ask good questions. Her book, Sin Tastes Good, is a great place to start.
- Go out there and START doing what you love… Enjoy LIFE!
Resources mentioned in this episode:(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Sin Tastes Good: Nourishing Your Soul in an Empty Calorie World, Reina Rose (#commissions earned)Where to find Reina:
Website: Soul Nutrition - Christian Author, Christian ROKU TV Show Host | Reina Rose TV (reina-rose.com)
Instagram:: Reina Rose @iamreinarose
LinkedIn: Reina Rose Soul Nutrition
YouTube: Reina Rose TV
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Today we’re talking about Grown Up Wonder.
Wonder is one of the three aspects of Tenet #2 of Intentional Optimism, being Present.
Intentional Optimism using The Sailboat Analogy:
- Optimistic = The boat - the hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, “centered,” if you will.
- Courageous = The rigging - this holds everything together and makes it work - your resilience.
- Energetic = The sail - without this, your boat can’t go anywhere, but when the sail fills - wow!
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Celebrate Beauty. [6:02]]
- Childlike Perspective. [7:36]
- Cultivate Curiosity [10:20]
Now what? Cultivate CURIOSITY.
- Decide [11:33]
- To pursue Curiosity!
- To be astounded by your own knowledge and experience
- Choose [13:30] Take a deep breath, and choose to be amazed - life is full of wonder, and the older we get, the more wonderful it becomes.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Franklin Planner [6:05] (#CommissionsEarned)Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (pbs.org) [12:10]
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Kathe Morrison leads a group of women working the Cinderella Project of the Shenandoah Valley. This project was founded in 2003 as a Christian mission project dedicated to helping young men and women with financial need for semi-formal and formal attire for their school events at no cost. This promotes self-esteem and the encouragement of all to believe and achieve their dreams. Kathe volunteers her time, effort and money while still working her full time job and is constantly coming up with that next big thing.
**Topics discussed in this episode:
The Cinderella Project:
How to be a catalyst for putting the non profit status in place
Serves 32 high schools in Shenandoah Valley
Creativity on thinking outside of the box
Funding initiatives
How to connect through generations
Meeting the community needs - sizes, styles
Kathe's WHY: Her Cinderella Moment - helping people be who they want to be
Now what?
- Kathe's Leadership Principle
- Being a advocate for the project and people it serves
- Kathe's Key Habits
- Has to do something for others
- Coming up with the “next thing’
- Fostering connections
- Moving forward
- Helping other groups
- New company with shared space for nonprofits
- Mentoring
- Wanting to help people see their own potential
How To Get Involved:
- Know your WHY
- Make sure it feeds your heart
- Know your own strengths and skills and be willing to use them
- TRY - Just start somewhere
Resources mentioned in this episode:(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Night To Shine - Tim Tebow - prom for people with disabilities
Green Hanger Project - clothes for kids in need
Where to find Kathe:Facebook: Cinderella Project of the Shenandoah Valley
Instagram:: @cinderellapromproject
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Are you ready to live with Intention in 2021? Today’s episode examines the sixth Tenet of Intentional Optimism: Intentional.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Living with Intention includes three key steps:
1. Know your Purpose. [4:12]
2. Make a Plan. [7:10]
3. You need to Grow [12:09]
Intentional Optimism using The Sailboat Analogy:
- Optimistic = The boat - the hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.
- Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, “centered,” if you will.
- Courageous = The rigging - this holds everything together and makes it work - your resilience. Energetic = The sail - without this, your boat can’t go anywhere, but when the sail fills - wow!
- Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.
- Intentional = Setting everything up to properly capture the wind.
Now what?
How can you tighten up the riggings, and become Intentional for 2021?
- Decide on or figure out, your PURPOSE. That includes why you do what you do, how you interact with others, and where you’re headed. You aren’t here by accident, neither is anyone else. As you go along your path, always moving forward, care for others along the way.
- Make a PLAN. This could be as loose as some governing life principles and values, or as structured as a multi-year plan consisting of long term, intermediate and short term goals. I just created a great little “favorite things” document that includes the books, planners, journals and pens I’ve used in the past and am using this year, and we’ll share a link to it in the show notes. Remember, just having a plan can increase your ability to bounce back from a setback.
- Commit to GROW. If there ever was a year to commit, it’s 2021. Use the change momentum (because we’re already on a change curve) from 2020 to launch you into some really amazing growth for 2021. You can cultivate a growth mindset through reading, listening, and participating in dialogs and experiences that will help you nurture change - in you, and in others.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results,Gary Keller and Ray Papasan [11:45] (#CommissionsEarned)
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In today’s episode we look at what it is to “see through the lens of HOPE”. This is one of the three aspects of Intentional Optimism Tenet 1: Being Optimistic.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher [.57]
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Hope is a filter through which we view the future. [2:01]
- The Lens of Hope shows me possibilities. [3:42]
- Hope allows me to truly change my perspective [6:00]
Now what?Recap of the process: [9:53]
- Hope is a filter through which we view the future. Do you believe tomorrow will be good? If so, do you doubt it? Why? Take a deeper, more meaningful look at our thoughts and beliefs in order to determine what is holding us back from believing this foundational concept.
- The Lens of Hope shows me possibilities. Can you see possibilities? Do you doubt you have options? Maybe you fear the options. Get curious and start asking who, what, when, where, why and how - let the answers surprise and encourage you.
- Hope allows me to truly change my perspective. How narrow is your perspective? Do you doubt your perspective can change? Are you afraid of other people’s perspectives? SEEING other perspectives doesn’t require you to change your beliefs. It opens up more possibilities for connection and understanding that are just not present when you don’t actually SEE.
Resources mentioned in this episode:"Facing Future" by Israel (IZ) Kamakawiwo‘ole [2:30]
Episode 3. Lee McCraw-Leavitt
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Jennifer McCune is a Midwestern girl at heart who moved to Virginia over 20 years ago to attend graduate school. Although she loved her past professional years in education and fundraising, her three children motivated her to start her own business over 8 years ago, which she loves. Mompreneurship has given her the time and flexibility to focus on other passions including travel, philanthropy, and public speaking, and empowering and inspiring people to live the lives of their dreams.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Entrepreneurship based on kindness & generosity [3:04]
- “Mompreneur” & Rodan & Fields [4:13]
- Service is my WHY [5:30]
- Finding balance [21:30]
Now what?
- Leadership Principle [10:42]
- Exhibiting kindness and helping empower people
- Key Habit [22:55]
- Do a little each day
- Moving forward [42:08]
- Know Your WHY
- Make a Plan
- Just Start
- Ask for Help - get a Mentor
Get Involved:
- Go shopping! Just in time for the holidays - ask about Heaven in a Jar!
- Stop Procrastinating - just step forward
- Find a Mentor / Be a Mentor
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, Brian Tracey [23:36](#CommissionsEarned)Women United in Philanthropy [17:50]
Where to find Jennifer:
You Tube: Jennifer McCune - You Tube Mompreneur Next Door
Twitter: mompreneurnxtdr
LinkedIn: Jennifer McCune - LinkedIn
Personal Facebook: Jennifer McCune - Facebook
Facebook for Rodan & Fields: Jennifer McCune Rodan + Fields
Instagram: @mompreneur_nextdoor
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“Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is.”
~ John C. Maxwell.
In today’s episode we look at the “why and how” of a yearly review process.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher [2:30]
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed:Reflecting on the year in order to grow and plan for next year.
My Process [4:08]
- Use a Planner
- Frequent Reflection
- Don’t take yourself so seriously
My Insights - what I look for [8:47]
- Themes
- Struggles
- Decisions
Now what? [16:02]
- You need to take the time to reflect. If you have a planner, great! Walk through it, week by week or month by month. If you don’t, look through what you do have - a journal, even social media will tell you where you’ve been and what you’ve been doing. All those memories will remind you of your own struggles and decisions, revealing a few themes.
- Look to see what major themes show up. For me, it was truly connection and clarity - what is it for you?
- It might be hard, but recognize your major struggles. I shared that mine were in the areas of my focus and thoughts - which, by the way, included discouragement, grief and lots of anger and frustration.
- Did you make any major decisions in 2020? If so, are you sticking with them? Are they decisions that will carry you forward in ways you desire or hope?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)High Performance Planner[4:12] (#CommissionsEarnedHigh Performance Habits- Brendan Burchard [4:54] (#CommissionsEarned)The Big Stretch, by Teneshia Jackson Warner (#CommissionsEarned)
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Gwen Cassady has had a global footprint in 64 countries, on all 7 continents, and has a passion for fighting homelessness in all of them. With degrees in Economics and Education from the University of Virginia, she is currently working toward her Masters in Sustainability at Harvard, or as she calls it, “Hardvard.” She plans to create Sustainable Cities and Communities to help disenfranchised members of her local community while assisting and facilitating projects and ventures globally.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Empowering people [12:34]
- Leadership Principle: Finding strength in unconditional love[13:00]
- Habits: [14:12]
- Get up early
- Mediate
- Yoga
- Find balance between personal and professional using writing
Now What?
Gwen’s advice to those who would be interested in similar work: [22:42]
- Be passionate
- Be non-judgemental of all
- Follow your heart - your true essence
- Surround yourself with people who are authentic
- Find your creative outlet
Resources mentioned in this episode:(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Shop at the EcoChic Boutique and use the code “OPTIMIST” at checkout or in store for a $20 gift card to use on your purchase!
Book: The Factory Man – Beth Macy
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Vision Forward Media "If It Could Happen to Me, It Could Happen to You: From Homeless to Harvard – Domestic Homelessness with a focus on the Currently Homeless Populations of Charlottesville, Roanoke, Washington DC, New York City, Boston"
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to pursue Wisdom
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
How do you pursue wisdom?
- Understanding [2:58]
- Spiritual
- Realistic
- See all the sides
- Words [5:56]
- Careful
- Worth Listening To
- Encouraging
- Respect [9:10]
- Role model it
- Boundaries
- Earn it
Now what?
Do you want to pursue wisdom with me?
- What difficult lessons are you resisting or putting off? Is it the Reality piece you need a better handle on? Trust me, you’re only delaying the inevitable. There’s a saying in the personal growth world - “what we resist, persists.”
- Maybe it’s your Words… How well does your “thought bubble to speech bubble” filter work? Perhaps - like me - you need to start drafting emails or social media responses prior to “going live.” The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians suggested these “true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, of moral excellence and praiseworthy” - how’s THAT for a filter?
- It’s pretty easy to demand others Respect us, but how easy is it to model out the kind of behavior that promotes respect both ways? What do your boundaries look like? Do you recognize the boundaries of others? I always recommend the book Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend, we’ll put it in the show notes.
- Perhaps Understanding yourself is the place to start. When you do, it’s easier to begin to understand others.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Blog Post: When I grow up I want to be… [1:52]
Philippians 4:8 [12:31]
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Cloud and Townsend (#CommissionsEarned) [13:03]
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Tenzi Chacha is the founder of the women’s empowerment program, Sewing Empowers Women (SEW), based in East Africa. She has leveraged her gift and talents in the area of fashion design and production, teaching women how to sew women’s clothing and accessories as a way for them to financially support themselves and their families. Some of them create special pieces for TENZI Design, where they are paid per piece they create and then the products are sold both in person and online to support the program.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The steps to accomplish your dream [13:50]
- Managing the BIG vision
- Leadership Principle: Faith: Placing it in God’s hands [29:55]
Now what?
- Key Habit [34.55]
- Setting Deadlines
- Write it down on paper
- Organize & Plan
- How to expand the business into other countries and even global growth [32:00]
- Train more women
- Raising money
- Marketing / Design / Funding
- City of Hope [10:56, 42:52]
- How we work with people
- How fashion can be more than the outward image
- Leadership Program
- How to move forward for you [47:00]
- Daydream about it
- Support and promote
Get Involved:
- Go shopping! Just in time for the holidays!
- TENZI Design
- City of Hope Gift Catalog
- Donate - City of Hope and the S.E.W. program are built and sustained by donations. Sponsoring a childgives you and your family a tangible, and real way to exercise generosity, uplifting and empowering the next generation.
- Share your skills. Tenzie is looking for someone who can teach hand embroidery to the women in the S.E.W. program. There are other needs they have. Contact Tenzi for more information.
Resources mentioned in this episode:(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Kisses From Katie [17:58](#CommissionsEarned)Teamwork City of Hope - Uplifting Communities [46:00]
Glamour Magazine Article [44:57]
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Website: http://www.tenzidesign.com/ Instagram: @tenzidesign
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Kristin A. Sherry is a globally recognized career expert, winner of the 2020 Career Innovator Award by Career Directors International, and creator of the YouMap career profile, which uncovers the Four Pillars of Career Fit in teens and adults, and TalentStory, a process of self-discovery for elementary-aged children. She is an international speaker and nine-time author, and Your Team Loves Mondays… Right?, selected as a Top Business Book Read by Training Magazine.
Topics discussed:
● Maximizing People [2:56]
● Understanding your own “Big Why” [7:53]
● Life is about serving others. [14:30]
●Do the work - understand your values and go from there[17:30]
● Default Principles: Purpose / Belief / Persistence / Desire or Passion / Intentional Action [22:36]
● YouMap 4 Pillars [25:15]
HOW you work
WHY you do it
WHAT you work on
WHO you are
Now what?
Productivity Habits [37:47]
Ruthless prioritization
Avoid fires and interruptions
Develop, manage and respect boundaries
● Advice for potential entrepreneurs: [45:35]
Know your Values
Get comfortable with a little risk
Be resourceful
● Looking to make a BIG CHANGE? Create a list (or a few) [47:18]
What is your ideal day? What makes you happy
What MUST you have / what are your deal breakers
What MUST you AVOID
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Books by Kristin Sherry, including YouMap, Maximize 365, Your Team Loves Mondays, Right?, and You’ve Got Gifts!Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types by Kiersey and Bates
Discover YOU with YouMap
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Episode 10 provided you with an overview of DISC, all the basics and general information. Today Andrea sits down with her best friend and podcast editor/producer, Kim Pate, to chat about how DISC has shown up in their long relationship, their families and their jobs, and how they now strategically use the information from their reports to make the world a better place - yep, teaming up to bring you this amazing podcast!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- DISC Framework [6:40]
- the Quadrants [8:15]
- Don’t get trapped in a “word” [20:24]
- How to see how your personal styles make up your whole
- Power DISC [35:15]
Leadership Principles / Habits [48:04]
- Under Promise and Over Deliver
- Be early and be prepared
- Figure out how YOU need to hear information - it helps you craft questions and give feedback
- Find a mentor or a coach
- Be willing to hear the hard stuff - it’s the hard stuff that makes the biggest difference.
Ask yourself, what will you do with the information you’ve learned today?
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In today’s episode I finally get to share what I love about DISC, why I use it, and how it can help you learn about yourself and better relate to others! We’ll take a quick look at the strengths of each style and point out some tips on how to improve your communication abilities
Intentional Optimism - The Tenets
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
What is DISC?
- 2 Main Categories
- Reserved or Outgoing
- People Oriented or Task Oriented
- What shapes your personality?
- Heredity / Genetics - patterns you are born with
- Environment / Life Experiences
- Role Models / People who teach us what is valuable
Main Types and their details:
D = Dominant - Direct, great leaders, move the project.
Motivated by: Results
Fear: Being taken advantage of
I = Influencing - very social and fun - persuaders, friendly, talkers Social, fun, spontaneous, in the spotlight, talkative, expressive, friendly
Motivated by: Recognition
Fear: Rejection and loss of approval
S = Steady - get things done, keep things friendly, loyal Team oriented, friendly, loyal, relied on to follow through, great listeners
Motivated by: Relationships
Fear: Loss of security or confrontation
C = Compliant - accurate, organized, on time, analytical planners On time, organized, analytical, planners, accurate, self sacrificing
Motivated by: Reason
Fear: Criticism, getting it wrong
- How to communicate
- D = Be brief, direct and to the point. Ask WHAT, not HOW; focus on results; offer solutions
- I = Don’t ignore their ideas - Recognize their efforts. Allow time for socializing; Follow up in writing; Short meetings are more productive.
- S = Smile - cultivate a friendly atmosphere. Don't be aggressive; Define roles of team members; Find a common interest.
- C = Give them the details. Offer validated facts; Be precise; Be patient - answer all the questions and follow up.
Now what?
- Identify one thing you learned today - what will you do with it?
- Learn about the behavior plans AND implement and use them to connect with others
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- “Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
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Mariah Humphries is a bi-racial Mvskoke Native American and lives in Waco with her husband and three children. Mariah has a Masters of Theological Studies and is the Assistant Director of Campaign and Development Communications at Baylor University. She considers herself an educator around Native American topics and racial reconciliation within Christianity as a Ministry Educator with Be the Bridge. You can find Mariah on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook under @MariahHumphries.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Understanding and discovering your “WHY” [8:47]
- How to gain knowledge on Racial Reconciliation [15:00]
- Bringing the conversations into the Ministry space [17:15]
- Becoming a Leader [21:00]
Now what? Step up as a leader!
- Discover your “WHY.” [8:47]
- Mariah’s Why is educating from The Native American and Christian voice.
- What is yours?
- Learn - where to start? [15:00]
- Be The Bridge
- Understanding Racial Literacy
- Having awareness of those around you
- Serve, based on your unique skills. [17:15]
- Mariah is now educating church leaders because of her unique background and passion
- What are yours?
- See yourself as a leader. [21:00]
- Stepping up even when it’s difficult
- Gain knowledge / wisdom
- Be willing to share your experiences.
- Surround yourself with support
- Your inner circle
- Who is encouraging, challenging and supporting you publicly?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Books:
Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation - Latasha Morrison
(#CommissionsEarned)Websites:
Be The Bridge
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariah.s.humphries
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Twitter: @MariahHumphries
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Courageous…
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be Courageous?
- Leading [1:42]
- Charisma - others are attracted to the fact that I value them
- Servanthood - put others first
- Vision - believing in my vision to serve and inspire
- Adventurous [5:05]
- Try New Things - Be willing! Things, processes, experiences
- Undaunted - not intimidated or discouraged by circumstances
- Fun - be a “challenge accepter” - all in the perspective
- Resilience [8:05]
- Character - Who you are when no one’s looking
- Consistency - I do the small things, daily, that make big things possible. My processes and methods are aligned with my "why."
- Focus - eye on the prize
Now what?
Where do you lack Courage? [11:33]
- Stepping into a leadership role : Do it with humility, valuing and serving others, and sharing your vision.
- Embrace an attitude of adventure: Tag me in a 30 day "New Things" Challenge.
- Decide what’s important: Focusing, and consistently practicing what we commit to will build up our resilience.
- Contact me! Just #trynewthings! #theintentionaloptimist
- Tell me how you’re having fun.
- Tag me in your new adventures and tell me how you are being resilient and how you have decided to lead.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear [9:40]
- “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Clear, p 16.
- “A slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a very different destination.” Clear, p 17.
- Blog post “Develop Quiet Courage - 12 Steps" [12:45]
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see my daily posts from She Reads Truth. This is one of my Spiritual Disciplines - reading the Bible every day.
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Julia Roberts is a 28 year veteran of the mortgage services industry. She’s from the Charlottesville area and the mother of 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She’s passionate about helping people achieve their dream of home ownership, and uses her skills and experience to find “out of the box” solutions for them. A habitual volunteer, she strives to give back to her community by using her financial knowledge as an advocate for groups that need somebody to speak for them.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Encouraging others to find their gifts [10:51]
- The benefits of having a coach [11:20]
- Early identification of being a leader [13:45]
- Redefining what it means to be a leader [18:25]
Now what? Leadership Principles
- Trust in God’s Provision [20:20]
- Never give up
- How to put your PLAN to work [22:07]
- Priorities - Put them in order & write them down so you can work towards them.
- Values - Identify your core values [24:20]
- Visualize - Put a list on the mirror - write down your affirmations and see them.
- See it, think it, know it, say it [24:56]
- What you hear is what you think
- Find your Passion [29:07]
- Look outside yourself
- Use technology to your advantage
- Find a good mentor [32:04]
- Try, fail and try again
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Charlottesville Economic Development Board Charlottesville Economic Development Board
Greene Care Clinic Greene Care Clinic
Arc of the Piedmont Arc of the Piedmont
“Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success.” by John C. Maxwell
Where to find Julia:
Website: Fulton Bank - Julia Roberts
Facebook: Facebook - Julia Roberts
LinkedIn LinkedIn - Julia Roberts
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Be Present - an important tenet of Intentional Optimism, and an extremely relevant and timely topic.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be PRESENT?
- Cultivating a sense of Wonder [3:39]
- Celebrate Beauty in all things and people
- See things fresh and new
- Decide to get Curious
- Learn how to be Generous [5:25]
- With your Time, learn to be open to interruptions
- Nurturing relationships
- Share your Expertise! Link arms and reach out.
- Be Kind & Open [7:25]
- Feeling all the feels! Emotions are our barometer.
- Don’t prejudge others' motivation.
- Be open to sharing with those in need. Embrace an abundance mindset
Now what?
- HABITS we practice and ACTIONS we take [10:32]
- Decide to look for wonder - in people, places & things
- Hold things, like time, money and resources loosely
- Determine to remind yourself that we are all made in the image of our creator
- Learn to manage your feelings to help yourself think new thoughts
- Where do you need to become more PRESENT [13:26]
- Have you become cynical?
- Do you need to cultivate curiosity and wonder
- Be more open to sharing more time
- Foster a broader sense of openness for others
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31 [2:19]
- Franklin Planners [3:06]
- Blog post “Why it’s taken me so long to “be present” and how you can do it TODAY” [1:10]
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear [10:46]
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey [11:13]
- High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard [11:20]
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see my daily posts from She Reads Truth. This is one of my Spiritual Disciplines - reading the Bible every day.
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Monique Minnick is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a background in human resources, transformation, education, training and development. As she embraces her need to serve by being active within the non-profit community her natural tendencies to lead focus on relationships and connections. Monique is an information collector and believes that Leaders are Learners. Monique’s purpose, supporting the betterment of other people, is highlighted here in her varied and interesting life. She is a constant learner, and what she learns, she immediately shares.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Asking good questions [10:25]
- The betterment of other people [17:45]
- Relationships & connecting [22:46]
- Intersection of preparation and opportunity [26:11]
- Leaders are learners [27:22]
Now what?
- Establish two key habits [35:20], [54:20]
- Planning while leaving room for flex and flow
- Self Care
- How to get started working with nonprofits [41:00], [55:36]
- Be willing to serve first
- Use your skill set to help them improve
- Spend time doing the things that match your personal beliefs
- Be willing to say ‘yes’
- Remember that time is more important than the dollar
Resources mentioned in this episode:
21 Laws of Leadership John C Maxwell. [5:30]
Nonprofits:
IRON Lives [32:39]
Bedford Ride [7:05], [13:40]
Mustache for Kids / Grow For It! [29:04]
The Listening [34:10]
Personality Testing:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [18:26]
Maxwell Method of DISC - with Andrea Johnson
Where to find Monique:
Website: https://minnickenterprises.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueminnick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnickEnterprisesLLC
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Episode summary introduction:
In today’s episode we look at what it is to be Energetic - an important tenet of Intentional Optimism.
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:What is Energy?
- Doing what you love [2:20]
- Industrious [2:49]
- Excitement - finding and sharing Joy [5:18]
- Life Focused [7:15]
Now what? [11:27]
- Take a look at where INDUSTRY is showing up for you in your life
- Do the things you love and share your EXCITEMENT
- Look to where are you not LIFE-FOCUSED
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
- “12 Unsuspected Ways to Tap your Energy and Benefit Others”
- If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see my daily posts from She Reads Truth. This is one of my Spiritual Disciplines - reading the Bible every day.
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!
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Optimism might seem obvious, but it’s not all “Pollyanna” “glass half full” silliness. We’ll look at the three big components that make up Optimism, as I see it.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Intentional Optimism - a refresher [3:22]
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
- What is Optimism? [3:30]
- Hope
- Positivity
- Proactivity
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The 15 Invaluable Laws, by John C. Maxwell [16:19]
- “12 Ways to Cultivate an Optimistic Outlook”[18:38]
Now what?
- Start looking for the positives - “flip the script.” [16:50]
- Identify areas where you need to prepare for something. [17:40]
- Where are you procrastinating? Find out why - this is where growth begins. [17:50]
- Ask WHAT IF? You may be surprised what you find. [18:17]
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In this episode, I’ll give you an overview of my personal philosophy called Intentional Optimism, and what it means to be an Unconventional Leader.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What is Intentional Optimism? [5:49]
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
- What “Unconventional Leadership” entail? [9:57]
- Passion - what are you passionate about?
- Core Values - who you ARE, not what you believe or think...
- Role Model - this is the simplest, most effective way to lead…
- Personal Growth - in order to become that role model, you are going to need to grow.
- Unconventional leaders LEAD At EVERY level, in ANY area, your UNIQUE giftings.
- What can you expect from Intentional Optimists, and what do you bring to the discussion? [11:43]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Bible Gateway, Prov. 31:10-31 [3:49]
- Mindset, Carol S. Dwek [12:23]
Now what?
- Leadership isn’t “one size fits all.” What would leadership look like for you?
What are your:
- Passions, concerns, skills
- Where you may already be making a difference
- Do you see a need, somewhere could you step in?
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Lee McCraw-Leavitt is a creative coach and artist working with women to rebuild their agency to make choices for themselves, so they can serve themselves and ultimately others with their creative power. She does this through coaching them through the process of adding a creative practice to their lives, where they learn and practice the tools to grow their emotional health. These are the tools that are in her backpack as she journeys through loss, grief, divorce, career changes, and raising teenagers.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Defining “Agency” Learning how to make decisions for yourself [13:50]
- The purpose of your journey and what you must endure to grow. [18:00]
- Types of journeys [19:40]
- Perspective [23:05]
- Leadership principle - Go / Grow / Give [28:17]
- Find out what’s around the corner. [31:30]Her unique habit/ritual, start every canvas with the mistake. [32:10]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Where to find Lee:
Upcoming Art Show @ Lynchburg Art Club 9/4/20 5-8pm
- Websites: https://www.leemccrawleavitt.com (coaching); http://www.leemccraw-leavittarts.com (creating)
- Instagram: @leemccrawleavitt (coaching); @leemclart (creating)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leemccrawleavitt/ (coaching/personal); https://www.facebook.com/lee.mccrawleavitt.art (creating)
New York Institute of Art & Design [11:05] - if you’re interested in furthering your own creative education.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn John C Maxwell [35.53]
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn: Teens John C Maxwell
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn: Kids John C Maxwell
Now what?
- Do you have a creative passion? Is it something you left behind long ago? Take the first step into something small, and just begin. [36:45]
- Your first step will generate confidence and energy, what she calls the Energy of Possibility. [38:35]
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