The Career Clinic Podcast: Recent Episodes

Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

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pisode 110: Power Reimagined (feat. Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard) | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

What if power wasn't something you grab, hoard, or perform — but something you share, redistribute, and reimagine?

In this episode, Ronnie sits down with Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard, author of Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give It Away (Harvard Business Review Press). Part memoir, part masterclass, part free game — Khadijah walks Ronnie through the framework at the heart of her book and gets honest about audacity, paygate, partnership, and what it actually takes to lead with integrity in rooms that weren't built for you.

If you're rethinking your influence, your voice, or your seat at the table, this one is for you.

In this episode, you'll hear:

How Khadijah's earliest experiences with power became the foundation for the way she leads today
The Power Sources vs. Power Sucks framework, and how to spot both in your own life
Paygate: how a celebratory lunch turned into a pay equity movement
Why partnership power starts with the partner you can't get rid of — yourself
The difference between rising in the room, changing the room, and building a brand new one

Get Power Reimagined

Available now wherever books are sold:

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-reimagined-khadijah-sharif-drinkard/1147832517?ean=9798892791045
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Reimagined-Mission-Grow-Give/dp/B0FHPNPRMX
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/power-reimagined-my-mission-to-get-it-grow-it-and-give-it-away-khadijah-sharif-drinkard/3ad54274164f2e3e?ean=9798892791045

About Our Guest

Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is the author of Power Reimagined (Harvard Business Review Press) and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at ABC News (Disney), where she oversees digital strategy, rights, and deal-making across the network. Previously SVP of Legal Affairs at Paramount Global leading deal-making across BET Networks, she helped bring stories like The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story, and Black Girls Rock to screen. A Fordham Law graduate, NAACP Image Award honoree, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she is one of the most influential voices working at the intersection of media, law, and culture.

Connect with Khadijah:

www.powerreimaginedbook.com
info@powerreimaginedbook.com

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Work with Ronnie: www.ohheycoach.com
Connect: info@ohheycoach.com

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag Ronnie on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).

Final Thought (courtesy of Khadijah): Power is a stair. Power is a bridge. The more you share it, the more powerful you become.

Episode 109: More Nuance, Less Noise: Ronnie & Roo Q&A | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

Welcome to the finale of the More Nuance, Less Noise series. Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson close things out the way you'd want them to: a wide-ranging Q&A across four buckets, work, partnership, parenting, and the messy reality where it all blends together.

This is the conversation behind the conversation. It's the answers to the questions people actually ask (and the ones they should stop asking), with the same honesty, humor, and lived experience that's carried this series from the beginning. From how to exit a job when you're emotional, to deciding whose advice is actually for you, to navigating a partnership where two careers are evolving at different paces, to the questions every mom of boys is tired of being asked, Ronnie and Roo leave nothing on the field.

What You'll Learn:

How to make a strategic exit when emotions are running high, and why naming the emotion is the first move
Whose career advice you should actually be taking, and why getting comfortable not being the smartest person in the room is how you grow
How to navigate partnership when two careers are evolving on different timelines, and why deciding early what kind of partnership you want is non-negotiable
The parenting questions that need to retire (yes, "are you done?" and "are you trying for a girl?" are on the list)
What looks easy from the outside but actually takes intense work, coordination, and constant editing behind the scenes
The single thread running through this whole series: building a filter, honoring your requirements, and trusting that you are the only one with the answer

Pre-Order Work Life Remix

Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.

Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com

About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)

Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.

Connect with Roo:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: roo@BeRenowned.co

Links & Resources:

Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.

Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com.

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).

Final Thought: This whole series has been about one thing: building your own filter, honoring the requirements no one else can see, and remembering that you are the only one with your answer.

Episode 108: More Nuance, Less Noise: This One's for the Mamas (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson) | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

This one is for the mamas. In the next installment of the More Nuance, Less Noise series, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson hand out flowers, talk their ish on behalf of every mom listening, and reframe motherhood as one of the most underrated leadership accelerators on the planet.

This is not a guilt trip or a balancing act. It's a celebration of the mother advantage: the way becoming a parent expands your capacity, sharpens your decisiveness, levels up your boundaries, and changes the entire filter through which you see your work and your life. Ronnie and Roo go all the way in on what motherhood actually unlocks, who they listen to (and who they don't), and what they wish for every mama in the audience.

Bring tissues. We mean it.

What You'll Learn:

What "the mother advantage" actually is and why becoming a parent changes your filter for everything
Why moms make some of the most decisive, efficient, and audacious leaders in any room
How motherhood sharpens your boundaries, your negotiation skills, and your ability to lead through uncertainty
Why "if you want something done, ask a mom" is true, and where the line is on letting people take advantage of that
How to filter advice through a mom lens, and why not all wisdom is for you
The Seva principle Roo grew up with, and what selfless sacrifice for yourself can look like in practice
A bouquet of flowers for every kind of mom, including the ones still in the waiting, the ones mothering through grief, and the ones listening with one earbud in

Pre-Order Work Life Remix

Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.

Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com

About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)

Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.

Connect with Roo:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: roo@BeRenowned.co

Links & Resources:

Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.

Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com.

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).

Final Thought: You are the GOAT. Plant yourself in something that feels good, get your feet on the grass, and remember that no matter how far you stray, you can always get back to yourself.

Episode 107: More Nuance, Less Noise: Inconvenience Yourself (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson) | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

In this third installment of the More Nuance, Less Noise series, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson reframe one of the most misunderstood parts of building a career and a life: friction.

We live in a culture that treats every uncomfortable moment as a sign that something is wrong. But Ronnie and Roo make the case for productive inconvenience, temporary discomfort you take on deliberately for a clearly defined outcome. With real receipts from career pivots, parental leave gaps, and the household systems that buy them ease everywhere else, this conversation will help you tell the difference between suffering and strategy.

What You'll Learn:

What productive inconvenience actually is, and the three things that have to be true for it to count
The difference between the friction you choose and the friction that happens to you
Why saying yes to the project nobody else wants can be the most strategic move on the board
How to use your requirements list to decide where you're willing to let inconvenience sit
Why the household systems people don't see are what let you show up calm everywhere else
The five tests for knowing if an inconvenience is right for you: the End Point Test, the Trade Test, the Integrity Test, the Exit Clause, and the Receipts Test

Pre-Order Work Life Remix

Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.

Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com

About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)

Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.

Connect with Roo:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: roo@BeRenowned.co

Links & Resources:

Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.

Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com.

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).

Final Thought: Inconvenience doesn't have to be forever. Design the discomfort, name the destination, and make sure the trade is paying off. Otherwise it's just suffering, and you don't have to do that to yourself.

Episode 106: More Nuance, Less Noise: Stop Waiting for Permission (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson) | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

In the next installment of the More Nuance, Less Noise series, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson take on a deeply personal and powerful topic: Stop Waiting for Permission.

This is not surface-level encouragement to "just go for it." This is a real conversation about what's actually happening underneath hesitation, especially for women, leaders, and high-capacity individuals navigating work, life, and visibility.

From unpacking the Backlash Avoidance Model to sharing real-life moments where they had to choose between safety and self-trust, Ronnie and Roo break down why we pause, what it costs us, and how to move forward anyway.

If you've been waiting for the "right time," the green light, or someone to validate your next move, this episode is your interruption.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why waiting for permission isn't about confidence, but about risk, perception, and backlash
How the Backlash Avoidance Model impacts women's ability to self-promote and take action
The real cost of staying in the status quo (and why it's not as "safe" as it feels)
How to assess risk vs. reward in moments that matter most
The difference between external permission and internal self-trust
How validation-seeking, over-researching, and people-pleasing can quietly stall your growth
Why small, consistent actions help you build trust with yourself over time

Pre-Order Work Life Remix

Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.

This book is for the moment when you realize something needs to change, and you're ready to design what comes next.

Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com

About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)

Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences.

Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.

Connect with Roo:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: roo@BeRenowned.co

Links & Resources:

Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.

Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com.

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach). Let's keep this conversation going.

Final Thought: Permission isn't something you wait for. It's something you practice, one decision at a time.

Episode 105: More Nuance, Less Noise: Read the Room (feat. Roo Yeshpaul Johnson) | The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview

This episode kicks off the More Nuance, Less Noise series with Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a real, layered conversation that cuts through the loud, oversimplified career advice flooding your feed.

Together, Ronnie and Roo unpack the myths we've all heard ("stay loyal," "just leave," "say yes to everything," "don't trust HR") and replace them with something far more useful: discernment, strategy, and self-awareness.

This conversation is grounded in lived experience. Between them, they're navigating executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and raising six kids, so this isn't theory. It's real life, real decisions, and real trade-offs.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice or unsure what actually applies to you, this episode will help you come back to your own center.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why most career advice falls apart without context, and how to filter it through your own "requirements"
A smarter take on loyalty: what "strategic loyalty" actually looks like in today's workplace
How to think about HR as a resource (not a friend, not an enemy)
Why saying yes to everything can quietly damage your career, and what to do instead
The truth about "bringing your whole self to work" (and when to edit vs. express)
What a strategic exit really looks like, and why "just leave" is rarely the full answer
How to read the room by first learning how to read yourself

Pre-Order Work Life Remix

Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.

Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com

About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)

Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences.

Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.

Connect with Roo:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: roo@BeRenowned.co

Links & Resources:

Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.

Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com.

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach). Let's keep this conversation going.

Final Thought: There's no shortage of advice. That's not the problem. The real work is learning what's true for you, and having the self-awareness to act on it.

Episode 104: I Dare You to Exercise 10% More of Your Free Will The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview What if the life you're living isn't as fixed as it feels?

In this episode, Ronnie leans into a powerful provocation sparked by real conversations with leaders navigating full lives, demanding roles, and limited time. Instead of accepting the idea that life only happens in the margins, she introduces a simple but disruptive challenge: exercise just 10% more of your free will.

Through personal stories, including the evolution of her family's "Magic School Bus" routine and morning dates, Ronnie explores how small, intentional choices can radically shift your quality of life, energy, and connection. This episode is your invitation to stop defaulting and start designing.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Why many leaders unintentionally accept a life lived "in the margins" and how to challenge that assumption ✔ The concept of "10% more free will" and how small choices can create meaningful change ✔ How routines like the "Magic School Bus" and morning margin time can improve connection, mental health, and focus ✔ The hidden cost of letting work consume every available moment ✔ Practical, real-life examples of exercising free will (morning dates, naps, boundaries, joy practices) ✔ How intentional pauses can actually increase your effectiveness, not decrease it

Links & Resources: 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday! Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Let's Work Together! If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com

📘 Pre-Order Work Life Remix: Design a career and life that actually works for you → https://workliferemixbook.com/

🔥 If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach)! Let's keep this conversation going

💡 Final Thought: What would shift if you stopped waiting for permission and started choosing, even just 10% more?

Episode 103: Stop: Before You Borrow Their Blueprint…First Ask "Why?" | The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview In a world where we have front-row seats to everyone's success, it's never been easier to see what people are doing—and never harder to understand why.

In this episode, Ronnie slows things down and invites you into a deeper level of discernment.

Sparked by a powerful line from her recent newsletter, she breaks down a critical coaching principle: before you adopt someone else's strategy, path, or playbook…pause and ask better questions.

Through personal stories, real-life examples, and a practical 5-question framework, this episode will help you move from imitation to intention—so you can build a life and career that actually fits you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why copying what "works" for others can quietly lead you off track ✔️ The hidden gap between what people share and what actually drives their decisions ✔️ How Ronnie's own career pivot was shaped by context, not just courage ✔️ The difference between a possibility model and a blueprint (this will shift how you see everything) ✔️ A powerful 5-question framework to evaluate any move before you make it ✔️ How to filter inspiration without losing yourself in the process

The 5 Questions to Ask Before You Borrow the Blueprint: • What problem were they actually trying to solve? • What did their life look like when they made that decision? • What values and priorities were driving that choice? • What did they try before this that you're not seeing? • What would your version of this actually look like?

Links & Resources: 📖 Pre-Order Work Life Remix https://workliferemixbook.com/

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get deeper insights and behind-the-scenes reflections → www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Let's Work Together! Explore coaching and leadership development → www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Want to Connect? Reach out at info@ohheycoach.com

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💡 Final Thought: Before you move, before you adopt, before you execute—pause.

Do you actually understand the why behind what you're seeing?

That clarity might be the difference between building something that looks good… and building something that truly fits your life.

Episode 102. Let the Work Life Remix Era Begin | The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview This episode is a little different—and a lot more personal.

Ronnie takes you inside one of the most significant moments of her life and career: the private reveal and public pre-order launch of her debut book, Work Life Remix.

Recorded in real time, just days after the launch, this episode brings you behind the scenes of the celebration, the emotion, and the deeper "why" behind the book.

But more than that—it's an invitation. ✊🏾

An invitation to examine the changing reality of work, to question the default paths we've been handed, and to consider what it might look like to design something that actually fits your life.

A grounded approach to reclaiming agency and building something that works for you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why the traditional "work hard and you'll be okay" social contract is no longer holding up ✔️ The real tension high-achieving professionals are facing right now—and why it's not just you ✔️ Why the common options we're given around work often feel limiting ✔️ The philosophy behind Work Life Remix: keep what works, change what doesn't, design what fits ✔️ How to move out of the loop of fear, misalignment, and default decision-making ✔️ Why trusting your own judgment again is the ultimate goal ✊🏾

Links & Resources: 📖 Pre-Order Work Life Remix: Available wherever you buy books, including Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more

🌐 Explore the Book Hub: https://workliferemixbook.com

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get insights, behind-the-scenes updates, and first access to everything Ronnie is building → www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Let's Work Together! Learn more about coaching and leadership development at www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Want to Connect? Reach out to the team at info@ohheycoach.com

🔥 If this episode resonated, share it with someone who's been asking bigger questions about their life and career—and tag Ronnie (@ohheycoach) so she can celebrate with you ✊🏾

💡 Final Thought: You can't rewind or redo what's come before, but you can remix it.

Episode 101: Naming & Navigating Your Season The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

After the milestone of 100 episodes and the reveal of a new era, Ronnie brings the conversation back to something foundational: understanding the season you are in and learning how to move within it with clarity and honesty.

In this episode, she sits with a simple but often overlooked idea—many of us are trying to move forward without first naming where we actually are.

And when you don't name your season, you can end up:

Expecting the wrong things from yourself
Measuring progress incorrectly
Feeling frustrated when things aren't moving the way you thought they would

This conversation introduces Ronnie's Five Seasons framework—growing, sowing, glowing, woahing, and going—but more importantly, it's about helping you slow down long enough to tell the truth about your current season.

Because when you can name it, you can work with it. And when you can work with it, you stop fighting it.

What You'll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why so many people feel stuck without realizing they've misidentified their season ✔️ A grounded walkthrough of the Five Seasons framework ✔️ How pressure and comparison distort how we see our current reality ✔️ Why each season requires a different pace, energy, and expectation ✔️ How to move forward with more clarity instead of forcing momentum

The Invitation 🤎 Take a moment this week and ask yourself:

What season am I actually in right now?

Not the one that sounds impressive. Not the one you wish you were in. The one that is true.

Then ask:

What does this season require of me?

You don't need to rush the answer. But you do need to be honest.

RSVP for the Book Reveal & Pre-Order Party Tuesday, March 31 | 3:00–4:00 PM ET | Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gy7TLsAyRZSYFpp_2QbVHw I genuinely hope to see you there! The countdown is ON!

Episode 100: A New Era Unveiled

The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

100 episodes. A journey that started in 2019 with a MacBook, Garage Band, and a closet full of pillows. Today, Ronnie sits in the milestone, gets honest about what it took to get here, and shares something she's been waiting to tell you.

What You'll Hear in This Episode

✔️ The real journey to 100 episodes and why most podcasts never make it this far ✔️ The origin story: a journal entry, a camera, and a commitment to anti-gatekeeping ✔️ How the podcast is evolving beyond career strategy into work and life ✔️ A major announcement you don't want to miss

Timestamps

00:00 — Sitting in the milestone 04:00 — The reality: 90% of podcasts don't make it past 10 episodes 08:00 — Regrounding: who I am and how we got here 10:00 — The origin story and the journal entry that started it all 15:00 — A new era: what's changing and where we're going 17:00 — The announcement 22:00 — What's next

The Announcement 📖

Ronnie has written a book. And before the rest of the world finds out, she wants you in the room.

On March 31st from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern, she's hosting a private Book Reveal and Pre-Order Launch Party on Zoom. Cover reveal. Title reveal. Pre-orders open. Book tour cities announced. Behind-the-scenes details on what's coming between now and September 15th. Surprise and delight. And yes, it's a party.

This is for the insiders. The community. The people who've been here.

👉🏾 Register here (free): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gy7TLsAyRZSYFpp_2QbVHw

What's Next 🤎

100 is not an endpoint. It's the foundation. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next.

Stay Connected 🤎

📩 OhHeyMonday Newsletter: ohheyjoin.com 📖 Speaking, Facilitating & Leadership Development: ohheycoach.com 💼 LinkedIn: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart 📸 Instagram: @ohheycoach

Episode 99: Don't Let Them Should on You (And Don't Should on Yourself Either) featuring Dr. Kimberly Murray The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart is joined by psychologist, leadership coach, and TEDx speaker Dr. Kimberly Murray for a thoughtful conversation about the quiet but powerful influence of "should."

The expectations about what your career should look like. Who you should become. How long you should stay. What success should feel like.

These expectations often come from workplaces, industries, family members, mentors, or even our own internalized beliefs about achievement. Over time, those voices can lead us to over-edit ourselves, silence our instincts, or follow paths that no longer fit the person we are becoming.

Together, Ronnie and Dr. Murray unpack how the pressure of "should" shows up in leadership, identity, and career decisions. They explore how high-capacity professionals often learn to shrink, over-accommodate, or second-guess themselves in environments where their perspective is actually needed most.

This conversation is honest, grounding, and practical. It's about recognizing when expectations are shaping your decisions and reclaiming the freedom to define your path in a way that actually aligns with your voice, values, and evolution.

If you've ever felt pressure to follow a script that doesn't quite fit anymore, this episode will resonate deeply.

What You'll Learn in This Episode ✊🏾 Why the word "should" can quietly shape career decisions in ways that disconnect us from our truth

✊🏾 How workplace culture, family expectations, and internal narratives influence how we edit ourselves professionally

✊🏾 Why high-achieving professionals often learn to over-accommodate or silence their instincts

✊🏾 The difference between thoughtful growth and living according to someone else's blueprint

✊🏾 How to begin reclaiming your voice and making career decisions that reflect who you are becoming

About Dr. Kimberly Murray Dr. Kimberly Murray is a psychologist, leadership coach, and TEDx speaker who helps high-achieving professionals design lives and careers that reflect their full identities—not just their job titles.

Her work centers on sustainable ambition, integrated leadership, and helping leaders navigate overlapping roles, creativity, purpose, and professional success without abandoning parts of themselves along the way.

Through her coaching, speaking, and research-informed approach, Dr. Murray supports individuals in aligning their strengths, energy, and values so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Learn more about Dr. Murray and her work:

🌐 Website: https://drkimberlymurray.com/ 🎥 TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANQnt40GS3k 📩 Connect: hello@drkimberlymurray.com

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💡 Final Thought: Expectations will always exist, but they shouldn't run your life. Pay attention to the voices shaping your decisions and make sure the path you're walking actually belongs to you.

Episode 98: Don't Second-Guess the Shift… It Just Takes Time

The Career Clinic Podcast with Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Building on last week's conversation about the changing social contract with work, this episode sits in the tension between knowing you need to build your own security and actually doing something about it. Ronnie gets real about the gap between awareness and action — and why that gap isn't a character flaw, it's the human experience of navigating change.

In this episode, Ronnie explores:

Why your job isn't the enemy — and why honoring your current provision matters
The real tension: the thing that provides for you also takes up the time and energy you'd need to build something beyond it
Why awareness and action aren't the same thing — and why we need to stop pretending they are
The mindset shift isn't a one-time event; it's a messy, nonlinear, ongoing practice
Giving yourself permission to wish the old blueprint still worked and build in the landscape that actually exists
Small, doable starting points for building your own coverage — without blowing anything up

Key Takeaways:

The constraint is never desire — it's usually capacity, and lack of capacity is real.
You can hold a wish for things to be different and still take care of yourself in the world as it is.
Building your own security is not a weekend project. It's a long arc that starts with small, steady moves.
The goal isn't to leap into a new mindset overnight — it's to close the gap a little bit at a time.

Start Here — Small Moves Ronnie Suggests:

Have a coffee conversation with someone you admire
Update an asset that lets people see your work (like your LinkedIn profile)
Engage on LinkedIn — comment, like, share — without the pressure to post
Pay attention to what's portable: skills, relationships, and value that travel with you
Name the thing out loud with someone you trust

What's Next 🤎

We are approaching Episode 100 in March, and something special is coming 🤎.

New episodes of The Career Clinic Podcast drop every Wednesday. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may be waiting on themselves.

Stay Connected 🤎

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Final Thought 🤎

Readiness often arrives after you begin, not before. If you've been waiting for a feeling to confirm what you already know, it may be time to trust your judgment and take the next step.

See you next Wednesday.

Episode 97: This Is the Year That Will Completely Change Your Relationship With Work The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview In Episode 97, Ronnie shifts the tone of the podcast to address something urgent and real: the reality that job security, as many of us once understood it, has fundamentally changed.

This episode is less about tactics and more about a mindset shift. If you've felt like you're one restructure away from disruption, or you've watched talented people around you recalibrate unexpectedly, this conversation is for you.

What You'll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why job security has shifted — even at strong companies ✔️ Why this moment requires a new blueprint ✔️ How generational advice still makes sense — but needs updating ✔️ The danger of building provision in only one place ✔️ What it means to adopt a portfolio career mindset ✔️ Why this year may need to be the year you rethink your relationship with work

The Mindset Shift: From Employee to "You Inc." Rather than offering a checklist of tips, Ronnie invites listeners into a deeper recalibration.

What if you thought of yourself as "You Inc."?

What if your primary employer was You Inc., and your job was simply one client of many possible revenue sources, identity anchors, or professional expressions?

This is not just about side hustles. It's not a hustle culture pitch. It's about strategic optionality. It's about understanding that your time, skills, relationships, and brand have value beyond one organizational structure.

A portfolio career mindset does not require you to quit your job. It requires you to think differently about permanence, agency, and alignment.

Why This Year Matters 🤎 This episode is a call to stop pretending permanence still operates the way it once did.

It is an invitation to rethink your relationship with work before something forces you to.

We deserve better. And when we cannot immediately get better systems, we build better strategies for ourselves.

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Final Thought 🤎 This may be the year that completely changes your relationship with work — not because something collapses, but because you finally choose to design it differently.

See you next week!

Episode 96: Stop Waiting to Be Ready The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome back to The Career Clinic Podcast 🤎.

In Episode 96, Ronnie addresses something that quietly stalls more careers and ideas than lack of talent ever does: the habit of waiting to feel ready.

This episode explores why readiness is often a moving target, how over-preparation can become avoidance, and why clarity rarely arrives before action. Whether you're considering a pivot, launching something new, raising your hand, or finally starting the thing you've been thinking about for years, this conversation is about moving forward without the illusion of perfect timing.

What You'll Learn in This Episode ✔️ Why readiness is more of a decision than a feeling ✔️ The hidden cost of waiting too long ✔️ How over-preparation can delay execution ✔️ Why waiting for permission slows momentum ✔️ The myth of perfect timing ✔️ Three practical ways to move before you feel fully ready

The Readiness Trap When people say, "I'm not ready," it's rarely about actual capability. More often, it's about exposure, uncertainty, or fear of being seen before everything feels polished.

Ronnie reflects on launching this podcast without a 100-episode plan, stepping away from a C-suite role without a fully mapped five-year blueprint, and beginning the process of writing a book without knowing every detail of how it would unfold. In each case, clarity followed movement. It did not precede it.

The idea that you will feel completely prepared before taking action is one of the most convincing myths in professional life.

The Cost of Waiting 🤎 We often overestimate the risk of starting and underestimate the cost of delaying.

Waiting can erode confidence. It can shrink momentum. It can quietly chip away at self-trust. The longer you sit with something you know you want to pursue, the louder doubt becomes and the smaller your original conviction feels.

At some point, the cost of waiting outweighs the discomfort of beginning.

Three Common Disguises of "I'm Not Ready" Over-preparation. Taking another course, reading another book, asking five more people for input. Preparation is wise. Endless preparation that never converts to execution is avoidance.

Waiting for permission. There is rarely a formal invitation to step into your next chapter. No one is coming to certify you as ready. Authority is often assumed, not granted.

Perfect timing. There will always be a reorg, a busy season, a market shift, or a personal responsibility that makes now feel inconvenient. Timing matters, but perfection is not a prerequisite for progress.

How to Move Before You Feel Ready ✍🏾 First, shrink the ask. Instead of taking the full leap, take the next step. Send the email. Outline the idea. Have the conversation. Test the concept. Small action builds real clarity.

Second, set a decision date. If something has been circulating in your mind for months, give yourself a deadline to decide your next move. Not the entire plan — just the next move.

Third, borrow belief. If your fear is louder than your confidence, talk to someone who can hold perspective with you. A trusted friend, mentor, or coach can help steady the narrative long enough for you to move.

Listener Invitation 🤎 If something has been tugging at you — an idea, a pivot, a conversation, an application — consider whether you're truly unprepared or simply uncomfortable.

You may not feel ready. That doesn't mean you aren't capable.

What's Next We are approaching Episode 100 in March, and something special is coming 🤎.

New episodes of The Career Clinic Podcast drop every Wednesday. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may be waiting on themselves.

Stay Connected 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections and grounded leadership tools 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

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Final Thought 🤎 Readiness often arrives after you begin, not before. If you've been waiting for a feeling to confirm what you already know, it may be time to trust your judgment and take the next step.

See you next Wednesday.

Episode 95: When You Can't Afford to Leave The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome back to The Career Clinic Podcast 🤎.

We're officially beyond the January Intensive and settling into our regular rhythm — with new episodes dropping every Wednesday.

In Episode 95, Ronnie addresses a reality that doesn't get talked about enough: what to do when you know you need to leave a role, but you can't afford to leave yet.

This episode is for seasoned professionals — people who've built full lives, reputations, and responsibilities over time. When leaving isn't just about finding another job, but about untangling financial, relational, and reputational realities, courage alone isn't enough. You need strategy.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to tell the difference between a hard moment and a completed season ✔️ Why "I need to leave" deserves validation — not dismissal ✔️ The difference between a Going Season and a Woahing Season ✔️ What it really means to "afford" an exit ✔️ How to plan an aligned departure without rushing or burning bridges ✔️ How to reclaim agency even when you can't move yet

First: Validate the Feeling If you're feeling like something needs to change, that feeling matters.

But before making definitive moves, Ronnie invites you to ask:

Is this a persistent knowing or a reaction to a hard week?
Is this about misalignment — or overwhelm?
What would need to change for me to want to stay?
Is that change actually possible here?

Sometimes leaving isn't the answer — redesigning your experience is. Other times, the clarity has been there for months, and it's time to pay attention.

Moment or Season? This episode revisits a core distinction from the January Intensive:

Going Season A season where clarity is steady and confirmed. You've tried to make it work, and it no longer fits.

Woahing Season A pause season. You may need rest, renegotiation, or boundaries — not an exit.

Leaving during a Woahing Season often means carrying the same patterns into the next chapter.

Why Leaving Isn't Simple at This Stage For many listeners, leaving isn't just about a paycheck.

It's about:

Mortgages, childcare, healthcare, and family obligations
Benefits, PTO, and supplemental support
Access, visibility, and professional identity
Reputation built over years

Acknowledging these realities isn't fear — it's wisdom.

The Core Question: What Would It Take to Afford Leaving? 🤎 Ronnie reframes the problem with a powerful question:

What would it take for me to afford leaving — financially, reputationally, and relationally?

Financially Know your real number. Not just salary — but total provision. Benefits, insurance, time off, and margin all count.

Reputationally What would it take to ensure your reputation travels with you? Writing, speaking, visibility, and leadership beyond one organization matter.

Relationally If your network is tied entirely to your current role, it's fragile. Building relationships beyond your employer creates optionality.

Designing the Exit (Even If It's Not Today) You can't sit in "I need to leave but I can't" forever.

Ronnie outlines a practical approach:

Choose a check-in date (3–6 months out)
Assess progress toward affordability and readiness
Identify barriers if progress isn't happening
Choose an exit date — even if it's a year or more away
Work backward to design the transition

A date turns "someday" into a plan.

Write the Resignation Letter Even if you don't send it yet.

Writing it:

Clarifies intention
Creates emotional buoyancy
Helps you move with integrity
Signals commitment to yourself

Leaving well is something you design, not something that just happens.

You Need a Crew 🤎 This is not a solo process.

You need:

A small, trusted, confidential crew
People who can hold your truth
Accountability without pressure
Support without panic

Be strategic about who knows — not everyone needs this information.

Listener Assignment 🤎 If this episode meets you where you are:

Validate the feeling — moment or season?
Get specific about what it would take to afford leaving
Choose two dates: a check-in date and an exit date

Put them on your calendar.

What This Episode Reinforces * You're not stuck — you're in a strategic season * Agency returns with action * Planning reduces resentment * Optionality creates power * Leaving well takes time, and that's okay

What's Next 🎧 New episodes of The Career Clinic Podcast drop every Wednesday.

If you haven't already, follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.

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Final Thought 🤎 If you know you need to go but can't afford to leave yet, you're not failing.

You're in a season that requires strategy, patience, and self-trust.

And every aligned step you take brings you closer to the exit you deserve.

See you next Wednesday.

Episode 94: Side-Hustling, New Roles & Staying Motivated | Ask OhHeyCoach The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Episode 94 — and the final episode of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series 🤎.

Over the last four weeks, we've spent intentional time together resetting, recalibrating, and strengthening how you approach work, leadership, provision, and agency as you move into the year ahead.

This final Ask OhHeyCoach episode brings the series home with listener questions about:

Knowing when to leave a role
Positioning yourself for opportunities that don't yet exist
Doing more with less without burning out
Building additional income streams responsibly
Staying hopeful and steady in a difficult market

This episode isn't about quick fixes. It's about discernment, preparation, and sustainable forward movement.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to make decisions when no option feels perfect ✔️ How to create opportunities instead of waiting for job postings ✔️ How to navigate "more work, fewer resources" without resentment ✔️ How to explore side income without jeopardizing your current role ✔️ Why motivation isn't enough — and what actually carries you through ✔️ How systems, community, and clarity support long-term momentum

Key Themes from This Episode Decision-Making Without Certainty You won't always get clarity first. Often, clarity follows action — especially when you're honest about what you're optimizing for and the real cost of staying where you are.

Creating Opportunity Many of the best roles are built, not posted. Relationships, visibility, and specificity make it easier for others to support and advocate for you.

Capacity & Boundaries Doing more with less requires data, communication, prioritization, and boundaries. Silence and overextension are not sustainable strategies.

Side Hustles & Additional Provision Building another stream of provision requires awareness of contracts, conflicts of interest, discretion, and timing. Protection and patience matter.

Staying Steady in a Tough Market Motivation fades. Systems, inputs, community, and rest are what sustain you — especially when results take time.

A Note of Gratitude 🤎 If you listened to one episode or all of them — thank you.

Thank you for:

Showing up for yourself
Sharing this series with others
Submitting thoughtful, honest questions
Being part of this community

This January Intensive has been one of the most meaningful projects Ronnie has created, and your presence made it what it was.

What's Next for The Career Clinic Podcast 🎧 New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesdays.

There's also a possibility of adding a second weekly episode on Mondays — more to come on that.

The January Intensive will live here permanently, so revisit it anytime — and feel free to recommend it to someone who could use it.

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Support the Podcast 🤎 If this series served you, please:

Follow or subscribe to The Career Clinic Podcast
Rate and review the show
Share it with someone who could use it

These actions help the podcast reach more people who need grounded, honest career conversations.

Final Thought 🤎 You don't have to have everything figured out. You just have to stay connected — to yourself, to your people, and to what matters.

Thank you for starting the year here. I'll see you next Wednesday.

Episode 93: How to Know When to Go The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Four — the final week — of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

In Episode 93, Ronnie tackles one of the most consequential career questions many people face: How do you know when it's time to go?

Not quitting reactively. Not staying out of fear, loyalty, or inertia. Not confusing a hard season with a finished one.

This episode offers a grounded, practical approach to discerning when a chapter is complete — and when what's actually required is a pause, reset, or renegotiation instead of an exit.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why "stay or go" is rarely a simple yes/no decision ✔️ How to distinguish misalignment from normal discomfort ✔️ A practical framework to assess your current season ✔️ The difference between a Going Season and a Woahing Season ✔️ Why staying too long can quietly erode health and momentum ✔️ How to prepare for transitions without panic or urgency ✔️ What aligned leaving actually looks like

The Core Framework: Earning, Learning, Leveraging ✍🏾 Ronnie introduces a decision-making framework she uses frequently with coaching clients navigating inflection points.

Ask yourself three questions:

Am I earning? Not just salary — but fair compensation, resources, respect, and support relative to the value you're creating.
Am I learning? Are you still growing, stretching, or building skills that matter for your future?
Am I leveraging? Is this role, leader, or organization creating momentum, credibility, or access for what's next?

If the answer is no to two or more, it's time to pause and evaluate — not panic, but pay attention.

When It May Be Time to Go If earning, learning, or leveraging cannot be improved — even after conversations, negotiation, or boundary-setting — that's often a signal the season may be ending.

Going doesn't require immediate action. It requires clarity.

Key questions include:

What would need to change for this to work?
Is that change realistically possible here?
If not, what provision and timeline would I need to exit well?

Leaving well is a process, not a reaction.

An Important Signal: Languishing 🤎 Ronnie names a signal that deserves serious attention: languishing.

This isn't a bad week or temporary fatigue. It's the slow loss of energy, clarity, and connection to yourself.

Languishing often costs:

Physical and mental health
Personal relationships
Confidence and self-trust
Long-term career momentum

No role is worth sustained erosion.

Going Season vs. Woahing Season This episode adds nuance using Ronnie's Five Seasons Framework, with a clear distinction between Going Season and Woahing Season.

Going Season A season of intentional preparation to leave — a role, organization, identity, or chapter that no longer fits. The clarity here is steady and persistent, not emotional or reactive.

Woahing Season A pause season. Not leaving — but slowing down, repacing, restoring energy, resetting boundaries, or addressing overextension.

Woahing is about saying "Hold on", not "I'm done." Leaving during a Woahing Season often means carrying the same patterns into the next chapter.

When Going Isn't Your Choice Ronnie also addresses involuntary transitions — layoffs, restructures, and role eliminations.

Key reminders:

These are business decisions, not reflections of your worth
You still get to shape your narrative
Preparation protects you, even if nothing changes

Preparation can include:

Maintaining relationships inside and outside your organization
Staying visible without becoming performative
Creating financial runway when possible
Paying attention without spiraling

What Going Well Requires If you're clear that it's time to go, this episode emphasizes three essentials:

Clarity Know what you're moving toward — even if it's rest, recovery, or space.

Planning Timeline, provision, and next steps matter.

Grace Leaving is emotionally complex, even when it's right.

Aligned exits are thoughtful, not dramatic.

Listener Reflection 🤎 This week, complete an Earning, Learning, Leveraging audit.

Then ask:

Am I in a Going Season or a Woahing Season?
What one step would bring clarity right now?

Discernment is part of leadership. There's no rush.

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Episode 92: Managing Your Stakeholders (Without Losing Yourself) The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Four — the final week — of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

This week is focused on designing your career on purpose, with practical tactics you can apply immediately. In Episode 92, Ronnie tackles a topic that consistently trips up capable, thoughtful professionals: managing your stakeholders — without burning out, people-pleasing, or losing yourself in the process.

This conversation reframes stakeholder management away from "corporate politics" and toward self-advocacy, stewardship, and clarity. The goal isn't to perform or overextend. It's to ensure the people who influence your progress and provision actually understand your value, priorities, and boundaries.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What "stakeholders" really means — beyond your direct manager ✔️ Why stakeholder complexity increases as you become more senior ✔️ How mismanaged relationships lead to burnout, resentment, and missed opportunity ✔️ The shift from passive to participatory career management ✔️ A practical framework for managing stakeholder relationships intentionally ✔️ How to advocate for yourself without shrinking or over-explaining ✔️ When it's time to adjust — or exit — a stakeholder relationship

Who Are Your Stakeholders, Really? In this episode, Ronnie defines stakeholders as anyone who influences your progress or your provision.

That can include:

Your manager and leadership team
Skip-level leaders
Clients and vendors
Cross-functional partners
Board members
Collaborators on key initiatives

As careers advance, stakeholder webs become more complex — not simpler. Managing up, down, and across requires intention, not assumption.

The Core Shift: Passive → Participatory A common mistake many people make is waiting to be understood.

They assume:

Stakeholders know what they're working on
Stakeholders understand what they need
Past performance will speak for itself

But assumption is not a strategy.

Ronnie emphasizes that stakeholder management means actively participating in shaping how your work, value, and priorities are understood — rather than leaving it to chance.

The Four Pillars of Stakeholder Management ✍🏾 Ronnie introduces a practical framework built on four elements:

Anticipation Understanding what your stakeholders care about before they have to say it.

Communication Sharing information in ways that are useful to them, not just you.

Translation Framing your work in language that resonates with their priorities.

Consistency Showing up in predictable, reliable ways over time.

These four elements create clarity, trust, and momentum.

Not All Stakeholders Care About the Same Things A key insight from the episode: stakeholders optimize for different outcomes.

For example:

A manager may care about execution and morale
A skip-level leader may care about risk and alignment
One client may prioritize speed, another results
One partner may value collaboration, another optics

Treating every stakeholder the same often creates friction. Managing relationships well requires understanding what each person is measured on and worried about.

How to Understand What Your Stakeholders Care About Ronnie offers seven diagnostic questions to help you gain clarity:

What pressure are they under?
What are they being measured on?
What keeps them up at night?
What do they need to feel successful?
What does success look like from their perspective?
How does your work help solve their problem?
How does your contribution make their job easier or their goals more achievable?

When you can answer these, you can manage relationships strategically — not transactionally.

Say vs. Show: Managing Perception Stakeholders don't experience your intentions — they experience patterns.

This episode revisits the idea of closing the gap between:

What you say you are
What stakeholders actually experience from you

Visibility here isn't about noise. It's about intentional surfacing of:

Wins
Progress
Challenges
Context that needs translation

What gets shown consistently is what gets trusted.

When Stakeholders Are Misaligned or Difficult Ronnie addresses a reality many listeners face:

Conflicting priorities between stakeholders
Unclear or inconsistent leadership
Relationships that create ongoing friction

The guidance:

Name what's true without dramatizing it
Focus on what you can influence (communication, framing, boundaries)
Adjust strategy without abandoning yourself
Recognize when a relationship may no longer be worth the energy it requires

Not every stakeholder relationship is meant to be preserved at all costs.

A Practical Stakeholder Audit 🤎 Ronnie closes the episode with a clear, actionable exercise:

Identify Your Stakeholders List anyone who influences your progress or provision.
Clarify What They Care About Note their priorities, pressures, and success metrics.
Identify Gaps Where are you unclear, inconsistent, or silent?
Choose One Small Shift One conversation, one update, one boundary — not an overhaul.

Small adjustments compound.

What This Episode Reinforces * Stakeholder management is about protection, not performance * Clarity reduces friction * Advocacy builds provision * Relationships compound over time * You don't need to manage everyone — just the relationships that matter most

What's Coming Next Tomorrow's episode tackles one of the hardest career decisions many people face: when to stay — and when to go.

Links & Resources 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections, tools, and leadership guidance 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

📝 Ask OhHeyCoach Submit a question for a future episode 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

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📬 Contact info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought 🤎 This is grown-folks career stewardship.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Episode 91: Negotiation as Self-Advocacy The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Four — the final week — of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

This week centers on designing your career and life on purpose, and in Episode 91, Ronnie reframes negotiation as something far bigger than salary discussions or offer letters.

This episode positions negotiation as self-advocacy — a posture and practice that helps create provision and margin across your work and life. Whether you're staying put, stepping up, or preparing for what's next, negotiation is about shaping the conditions that allow you to succeed and sustain yourself over time.

Negotiation isn't about winning. It's about aligning the terms of engagement with the life you're trying to live.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why negotiation is about more than compensation ✔️ The difference between negotiating outcomes vs. negotiating conditions ✔️ How provision and margin protect against burnout and resentment ✔️ Common negotiation moments people miss entirely ✔️ Why half-negotiating often leads to overwhelm later ✔️ How to prepare for negotiation conversations with clarity and confidence ✔️ How to frame negotiations as alignment, not demands

The Core Reframe: Negotiation Creates Provision and Margin Ronnie introduces two key concepts that ground this episode:

Provision The resources, support, authority, and clarity you need to do your work well and live well — including team size, budget, tools, access, decision-making power, and fair compensation.

Margin The breathing room that makes work sustainable — flexibility, boundaries, time, rest, and space to think strategically instead of constantly reacting.

Negotiation is how you actively shape both.

Where Most People Stop Too Soon This episode names a common pattern: people negotiate the number, but not the conditions.

Examples include:

Negotiating salary but not team size or resources
Accepting a promotion without clarifying decision authority
Getting a raise without discussing the path forward
Absorbing additional scope without resetting expectations
Working unsustainable hours without renegotiating boundaries

The result is often short-term wins followed by long-term strain.

Missed Negotiation Moments to Watch For ✍🏾 Ronnie walks through several moments that are actually invitations to negotiate:

Promotions or role expansions
Strong performance reviews
Increased scope or absorbed work
Projects that fail due to structural gaps
Unsustainable workloads or expectations

Negotiation doesn't only happen at offer stage — it happens whenever the terms of engagement change.

How to Prepare for Negotiation Conversations Ronnie offers a practical, repeatable approach:

Get Clear on What You're Asking For — and Why Know what success requires in real terms.
Invite the Conversation Use language that signals alignment and gives space to prepare.
Frame for Mutual Success Position the conversation around outcomes and sustainability, not demands.
Bring Context and Data Decision-makers don't always see what you see — help them understand.
Get Curious About Pushback Curiosity creates collaboration and better outcomes.
Offer Options, Not Just Problems Solutions invite partnership.

What This Episode Is — and Isn't This episode is not about:

Negotiating for sport
Being adversarial
Pushing without context

It is about:

Advocating for yourself clearly
Designing conditions that support long-term success
Treating negotiation as a leadership skill
Understanding that the terms you accept shape the life you live

This Week's Reflection 🤎 Identify one upcoming moment where a negotiation is needed — a review, role change, scope shift, or workload concern.

Ask yourself:

What do I need to succeed here?
What conditions would make this sustainable?
How can I frame this as alignment?

That's the work.

What's Coming Next The next episode continues this thread with a focus on stakeholder management — and how to build partnerships that support your success instead of leaving you to carry everything alone.

Links & Resources 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections, tools, and leadership guidance 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

📝 Ask OhHeyCoach Submit a question for a future episode 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

🤝 Work With OhHeyCoach Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought 🤎 Negotiation isn't about asking for more. It's about asking for what makes success possible.

The terms you accept today shape the life you live tomorrow.

I'll see you in the next episode

Episode 90: Stop Waiting for Permission The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Four — the final week — of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

This week brings together the core themes of the series: agency, design, decision-making, and forward movement.

In Episode 90, Ronnie names a pattern she sees repeatedly among capable, accomplished people: waiting for permission. Permission to apply. Permission to pivot. Permission to leave. Permission to want something different than what once made sense.

This episode is a grounded conversation about reclaiming agency, understanding the cost of waiting, and learning how to move forward with intention — even when certainty isn't available.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why permission rarely arrives — especially later in your career ✔️ How "being prudent" quietly turns into self-delay ✔️ The difference between strategic patience and stalled movement ✔️ Why certainty almost never comes before action ✔️ How external validation slowly erodes leverage ✔️ What it looks like to design your next chapter on purpose

Why We Wait for Permission Ronnie breaks down common reasons people get stuck waiting:

Wanting certainty before moving
Seeking validation from others
Believing there is a "right" way to want success
Fear of undoing credibility already earned
Feeling bound to past decisions

At a certain point, waiting stops being thoughtful — and starts limiting momentum.

The Real Cost of Waiting This episode names what waiting often costs:

Time Time spent waiting is time not spent building toward what matters now.

Opportunity Movement creates learning. Waiting delays it.

Leverage The longer you wait, the more approval starts to matter.

Agency Over time, waiting teaches you to defer your own judgment — and that's hard to reverse.

A Personal Story on Self-Permission Ronnie shares her own experience leaving a successful corporate career to build OhHeyCoach — not impulsively, but intentionally.

She talks through:

How long the decision took
Why permission never came
What planning actually looked like
Why clarity followed action, not the other way around

The takeaway is practical: permission is something you give yourself — after thought, reflection, and design.

How to Stop Waiting and Start Designing ✍🏾 1. Name the Permission You're Waiting For Be specific. Vague waiting is harder to move through.

Ask: "What Would I Do If I Already Had Permission?" This question surfaces clarity quickly.
Design the Thing You're Waiting On Draft the role, the pivot, the next chapter — even if it's rough.
Identify the First Two Steps Not the full plan. Just the next right moves.

What This Episode Is — and Isn't This is not a call to be reckless or impulsive.

It is a reminder that:

Thoughtful decisions don't require unanimous approval
Readiness often follows movement
You are allowed to evolve beyond old definitions

What's Coming Next The next episode continues this theme with a focus on negotiation as self-advocacy — reframing negotiation as a life skill, not just a workplace tactic.

Links & Resources 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections, tools, and leadership guidance 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

📝 Ask OhHeyCoach Submit a question for a future episode 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

🤝 Work With OhHeyCoach Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought 🤎 You don't need permission to think clearly, plan thoughtfully, or move forward with intention.

You are allowed to decide — and design — what's next.

I'll see you in the next episode. 🤎

Episode 89: Introversion, Rebuilding Networks & Awkward Moments | Ask OhHeyCoach The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Ask OhHeyCoach Friday during Week Three of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

In Episode 88, Ronnie responds to listener-submitted questions that get very real about networking fatigue, introversion, rebuilding dormant relationships, and the awkwardness that often comes with reconnecting — especially after long periods of silence.

This episode builds directly on the week's themes of voice, visibility, connection, and provision, offering grounded coaching for listeners who want to stay connected without forcing themselves into spaces, behaviors, or strategies that don't fit who they are.

This Week's Coaching Focus This Ask OhHeyCoach episode centers on:

Rebuilding relationships after time and distance
Navigating networking as an introverted or energy-protective person
Releasing guilt, apology loops, and transactional pressure
Understanding networking as a long-term practice, not a crisis response
Creating provision through consistency, generosity, and proximity

Listener Questions Answered in This Episode 1. "How do I reconnect with someone after years of silence without it feeling awkward or transactional?" Ronnie reframes awkwardness as a natural gap — not a failure — and encourages listeners to lead with honesty, specificity, and humanity instead of apologies or immediate asks. Reconnection doesn't require justification; it requires presence.

"I'm introverted, and networking events drain me. How do I build a strong network without forcing myself into spaces that don't work for me?" This response dismantles the myth that networking must be loud, extroverted, or performative. Ronnie shares why many introverts are exceptional network builders — through depth, intentionality, small groups, asynchronous connection, and even creating their own spaces.
"What if I realize I've been 'not working' instead of networking for years and my network has gone cold? Is it too late to build provision now?" Ronnie answers this question with clarity and compassion: it's never too late — but it does take time. She encourages listeners to start with proximity, rebuild trust through generosity and consistency, and remember that most people are more forgiving than we imagine.

Key Coaching Takeaways ✍🏾 ✔️ Awkwardness is not a stop sign — it's a transition point ✔️ You don't need to apologize for silence to reconnect ✔️ Introversion is not a networking disadvantage ✔️ Depth beats volume every time ✔️ Provision is built through relationships tended over time ✔️ Generosity and goodwill rebuild trust faster than urgency

Reframing Networking Throughout the episode, Ronnie reframes networking as:

Connection, not collection
Stewardship, not extraction
Consistency, not intensity

Networking doesn't require a personality change. It requires alignment with how you best build and sustain relationships.

This Week's Invitation ✨ Choose one small action:

Reach out to one person you've been thinking about
Send a note with no agenda
Re-engage a relationship with honesty and warmth
Offer support, insight, or generosity without expectation

Connection compounds when practiced consistently.

What's Ahead Next week, we enter the final week of the January Intensive, focused on designing on purpose — including negotiation, decision-making, provision, and knowing when to stay, grow, or pivot from a place of strength rather than desperation.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Have a question you'd like answered on a future episode? Submit it here: 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded leadership guidance. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought ✨ Network in ways that honor who you are — and tend the relationships that already matter.

Thank you for your questions, your honesty, and for staying in the work. I'll see you Monday for our final week. 🤎

Episode 88: Networking vs. Not Working The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Three of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

In Episode 88, we take on a word that makes a lot of capable, thoughtful people tense up: networking.

This episode reframes networking not as performative relationship-building or forced small talk, but as proximity, intention, and stewardship of relationships. Ronnie names why opting out of networking may feel safe or principled — yet at a certain point in your career, it quietly limits momentum, access, and provision.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about how opportunity actually moves — and why tending relationships before you need them matters more than ever in today's shifting professional landscape.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why "opting out" of networking is no longer a neutral posture ✔️ The difference between networking and not working ✔️ How most opportunities actually come to fruition ✔️ Why proximity matters more than volume ✔️ The role relationships play in provision, protection, and momentum ✔️ How to activate the network you already have ✔️ Why networking isn't a crisis response — it's a practice

The Core Truth: Opportunity Moves Through People Ronnie shares a powerful personal reflection: across her entire career, nearly every meaningful role, promotion, and opportunity came through relationships — not applications.

Not because of strategy or hustle, but because of:

Proximity
Conversations
Reputation
People saying her name when she wasn't in the room

This episode makes clear: your network doesn't just carry you when things are good — it carries you when things shift.

Networking vs. Not Working ✍🏾 Ronnie defines not working as:

Waiting to be remembered
Assuming people still know what you do
Believing past work will speak on your behalf indefinitely
Telling yourself, "If it's meant for me, it'll come"
Staying silent to avoid discomfort

While understandable, this posture often leads to stalled momentum — especially as industries restructure, roles compress, and access becomes more relational than procedural.

The Data Backs This Up 📊 Ronnie references compelling research that confirms what many have experienced firsthand:

Up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking
Roughly 70% of roles are never publicly posted
Employee referrals account for 30–50% of hires
Most opportunities are filled through personal and professional connections

This episode isn't motivational — it's realistic.

Proximity vs. Periphery: A Critical Distinction Ronnie introduces a key framework:

Proximate Network People who know your work, character, and receipts. They're more likely to advocate, protect, and connect you.

Peripheral Network More distant connections, future collaborators, or lapsed relationships. These often require more intentional nurturing.

The insight: most people try to go wide when they actually need to go deeper. Immediate leverage lives in proximity. Future leverage lives in the periphery.

Networking as a Stakeholder Ecosystem This episode reframes networking as stakeholder management, not card-collecting.

A stakeholder is anyone who:

Impacts your work or outcomes
Is impacted by your decisions
Holds influence or power in your ecosystem

Ronnie explains how mapping stakeholders by interest and influence helps you:

Focus your energy
Reduce overwhelm
Be strategic without being transactional
Stop feeling guilty about not "keeping up with everyone"

Always Be Connecting (ABC) Ronnie introduces her ABC principle — not "always be closing," but:

Always Be Connecting

Connection can look like:

Sharing insight or gratitude
Mentoring or advocating
Offering support or introductions
Showing up consistently
Being present and memorable

Influence is built through frequency, integrity, and relevance — not volume or noise.

Three Actions to Take This Week ✨ 1. Reach Out to Someone Proximate Send a text, email, or voice note with no agenda. "Thinking about you. How are you?" is enough.

List Your Key Stakeholders Name five people who matter most to your current work or next move. Write down how you're actively tending those relationships.
Practice Goodwill Make one introduction. Advocate for someone not in the room. Share an opportunity — without keeping score.

These small acts compound into real provision over time.

What Gets in the Way — and How to Move Through It Most people don't struggle with networking because they don't care. They struggle because of:

Overwhelm
Lack of planning
Waiting until crisis

The invitation here is simple: build consistently, before you need it.

Looking Ahead Tomorrow is Ask OhHeyCoach Friday, where Ronnie responds directly to listener questions from this week and beyond.

If this episode stirred something for you — you're not alone.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit your questions for a future episode: 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded leadership guidance. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought ✨ Networking isn't about collecting people. It's about cultivating relationships. You don't need to overhaul everything. You just need to stay connected to the people who matter.

You're not doing this alone. I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 87: Executive-Level Visibility The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Three of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

In Episode 87, we continue this week's focus on voice, visibility, and connection by going deeper into what Ronnie calls Executive-Level Visibility — the kind of visibility that creates provision, optionality, and stability in an increasingly uncertain and shifting professional landscape.

This episode reframes visibility as more than posting online or being "seen." Ronnie explores visibility as a strategic asset — one that ensures your name is in the room (even when you aren't), your value is understood by decision-makers, and your career currency remains spendable through transitions, restructures, and market shifts.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why your work has never truly "spoken for itself" — and what actually does ✔️ The difference between default visibility and designed visibility ✔️ Why visibility is a form of career provision and protection ✔️ How internal and external visibility work together ✔️ What career currency is — and how visibility makes it usable ✔️ The real reasons high-performing leaders avoid visibility ✔️ Practical steps to intentionally curate executive-level visibility

The Core Truth: Visibility Creates Provision Ronnie introduces a powerful reframe: visibility is not about attention — it's about access.

Access to:

Opportunities you didn't know existed
Advocacy when you're not in the room
Agency to choose what's next instead of waiting to be chosen
Protection during restructures, freezes, or leadership compression

In today's hybrid, distributed, and increasingly parasocial work environment, decisions about your career are often made by people who don't interact with you regularly — if at all. Visibility ensures your impact is understood beyond proximity.

Default vs. Designed Visibility This episode introduces a critical distinction:

Default Visibility

Based on title, tenure, company brand, or proximity
Passive and circumstantial
Fragile during disruption

Designed Visibility

Intentional, strategic, and aligned with your goals
Curated by you
Sustainable through change, transition, and market shifts

Ronnie challenges listeners to ask honestly: Am I visible by default — or am I designing my visibility?

Internal Visibility: The Often-Missed Lever Many leaders assume internal visibility will "take care of itself." This episode names why that's risky.

Internal visibility includes:

Being known by skip-level and senior leaders
Cross-functional partners understanding your strategic value
Decision-makers being able to articulate why your work matters

Ronnie explains how leaders can be beloved by their teams yet invisible three levels up — and why that gap often shows up during promotions, restructures, and succession conversations.

External Visibility: Creating Options Beyond Your Role External visibility ensures opportunity is not dependent on your current employer.

This includes:

Industry reputation
Recruiters, boards, and partners knowing your name
Being associated with a point of view or expertise
Creating mobility, leverage, and choice

The magic isn't either/or — it's both internal and external visibility working together.

Career Currency & Why Visibility Makes It Spendable Ronnie introduces the concept of career currency — the trust, expertise, results, relationships, and impact you've been building for years.

The key insight: Currency only has value if people know you have it.

Without visibility:

Your expertise can't be converted
Your impact remains invisible
Your receipts go unused

Visibility is what makes your currency spendable.

Why Visibility Feels Hard (and How to Reframe It) Ronnie names the most common blockers:

It feels self-promotional
You're too busy doing the work to talk about the work
You don't know where to start or what to say
Social platforms feel performative or inauthentic

The reframe: visibility isn't about ego — it's about stewardship. Stewardship of your work, your people, your ideas, and your future.

A Practical Visibility Framework 📝 1. Audit Your Current Visibility Who knows you? Who knows what you do? Where are the gaps?

Define What Visibility Needs to Get You Promotion? Mobility? Protection? Options? Clarity here drives strategy.
Build Internal Visibility Intentionally
Get in front of decision-makers
Translate work into business impact
Cultivate skip-level relationships
Use internal channels thoughtfully
Document and share wins strategically
Build External Visibility Selectively Choose a reach/frequency model that fits your goals and capacity. One platform. One practice. Consistency over volume.
Make Visibility Routine, Not a Project Small, weekly actions compound. Systems create sustainability.

This Week's Invitation Choose one:

Connect with one internal stakeholder
Share one insight publicly
Raise your hand for one opportunity

Do not overthink it. Do not wait for perfect timing.

Looking Ahead Tomorrow's episode continues Week Three with a conversation on Networking vs. Not Working — and why many leaders unintentionally limit opportunity through how they network.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit questions on visibility, networking, or leadership for future episodes: 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly insights, tools, and grounded leadership guidance. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought ✨ Visibility isn't about being louder. It's about ensuring your impact is known, valued, and protected.

You've earned your currency. Now make it usable.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 86: Your Voice: Your Most Important Asset The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Three of The Career Clinic Podcast January Intensive Series.

This week, we shift our focus to voice, visibility, community, and connection — starting with the foundation of it all: your voice.

In Episode 86, Ronnie leads a direct, honest conversation about why your voice — both literal and figurative — is one of your most important professional and personal assets. Many high-performing leaders are skilled at using their voices on behalf of organizations, teams, and clients, yet hesitate when it comes to advocating for themselves, sharing their expertise, or naming what they want and deserve.

Your voice is not a soft skill. It is a strategic asset — one that creates opportunity, alignment, provision, and choice over time.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What it really means to use your voice beyond "speaking up" ✔️ Why leaders often underuse their voice on their own behalf ✔️ How institutional roles can unintentionally mute self-expression ✔️ The cost of silence in your career and life ✔️ Why expertise without voice leads to invisibility ✔️ How voice creates leverage, visibility, and optionality

The Core Idea: Your Voice Creates Opportunity This episode makes one thing clear: your voice is how opportunity finds you.

Ronnie reflects on her own career journey — from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship — and names a powerful truth: the same skills that help you rise inside institutions are the skills that create possibility when you step outside of them.

When the institutional veil disappears, what remains is you — your perspective, your experience, your point of view. Learning to use your voice without hiding behind a brand, title, or role becomes essential.

Your voice is how you:

Identify problems and advance solutions
Advocate for scope, compensation, and resources
Share earned expertise
Create new roles and pathways
Build credibility and long-term visibility

When Your Voice Goes Quiet ✍🏾 Ronnie names a hard truth with care: silence has a cost.

When you don't use your voice, you may:

Stay invisible
Remain in roles that no longer fit
Be overlooked or under-resourced
Miss opportunities you are fully qualified for

In a moment where generic content is everywhere, earned perspective and lived expertise matter more than ever.

A Provocation to Sit With Why are you acting like you're new to this — when you're true to this?

This episode invites listeners to examine how they may be:

Waiting for permission to speak
Softening expertise to avoid standing out
Deferring to louder voices with less experience
Playing smaller than their actual capacity

You don't need permission to name what you know.

The Voice Audit 📝 Ronnie offers a simple reflection exercise:

Where am I holding back my voice or expertise?
What is it costing me — personally or professionally?
What might change if I used my voice more fully?

The goal isn't performance. It's awareness.

Looking Ahead Tomorrow's episode builds on this foundation as we move into visibility — specifically, how leaders build visibility that supports provision, opportunity, and sustainability.

Voice comes first. Visibility ensures it reaches the right places.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Have a question you'd like answered on a future episode? Submit it here: 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded leadership guidance. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought ✨ You are not new to this. You are true to this. Your voice has already carried you far — and it will carry you forward, if you let it.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 85: Crews, Calendars, and Self-Commitment | Ask OhHeyCoach The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Ask OhHeyCoach Friday and the close of Week Two of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In Episode 85, Ronnie responds to listener-submitted questions that bring this week's themes together in real, lived ways — your calendar, your capacity, your crew, and your ability to keep commitments to yourself without guilt, perfectionism, or burnout.

This conversation reinforces a central idea from the week: improving your say vs. do ratio isn't about doing more. It's about designing systems, supports, and commitments that reflect your actual reality — and then honoring them with integrity.

This Week's Coaching Focus Throughout this episode, Ronnie addresses how to:

Close the gap between what you say matters and what your calendar reflects
Move forward without certainty through testing and learning
Assemble support without over-engineering or awkwardness
Rebuild self-trust through small, kept commitments
Release guilt and self-judgment in favor of honest design

Listener Questions Answered in This Episode 1. "My calendar is telling on me." A listener shares that while they say health, rest, and boundaries matter, none of those priorities show up on their calendar — leading to guilt and self-doubt. Ronnie reframes this as a design issue, not a character flaw, and offers a grounded approach to rebuilding self-trust through evidence, not intention.

"I overthink everything — even small tests." This question explores perfectionism and analysis paralysis. Ronnie names overthinking as a form of self-protection and introduces a gentler reframe: moving from "Is this the right decision?" to "Is this safe enough to test?" Action becomes possible when learning, not certainty, is the goal.
"I know I need a crew, but asking for help feels awkward." A listener asks how to build support without it feeling transactional or forced. Ronnie normalizes the discomfort of vulnerability and emphasizes that most meaningful support starts awkward — and honest. A human ask, not a polished one, is often all that's needed.
"Where do I even start with assembling a crew?" This question names the overwhelm of coordinating people and securing buy-in. Ronnie reminds listeners that a crew is not built all at once. Support grows incrementally, starting with identifying one gap and inviting in one person or resource that can help lighten the load.

Key Coaching Takeaways ✍🏾 ✔️ Your calendar provides feedback — not judgment ✔️ Self-trust is built through small promises kept ✔️ Testing replaces perfection as the path to progress ✔️ A crew carries you and carries things with you ✔️ Support does not need to be perfectly coordinated to be effective ✔️ Alignment grows through honest, incremental change

What This Episode Reinforces * You don't need a new planner to change your life — you need an honest one * You don't need certainty to move — you need permission to learn * You don't need a massive support system — you need intentional support * You don't need to do this alone

This episode ties together the practical and emotional realities of designing a year that reflects what actually matters.

Looking Ahead Next week, we begin Week Three of the January Intensive, focused on provision through visibility, voice, community, and connection — and how showing up with clarity (not performance) creates opportunity.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit your questions for a future Ask OhHeyCoach episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded leadership guidance. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought ✨ Alignment doesn't come from big declarations. It comes from honest design, supportive systems, and small promises kept.

Thank you for your questions, your trust, and for showing up for yourself this week. I'll see you next week. 🤎

Episode 84: Assemble Your Crew The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Day Four of Week Two of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In Episode 84, we name a foundational truth that often gets overlooked in conversations about leadership, growth, and execution: we are not meant to do this alone.

This episode explores what it means to assemble your crew. Not just people who help you stay accountable to what you said you would do, but people and resources who carry you and carry things with you — and who hold you to your truth, not just your plans.

A crew supports execution, yes. But just as importantly, a crew supports alignment. They notice when your words and your well-being drift apart. They help you tell the truth about what's changing. And they walk alongside you as you grow and pivot.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why carrying everything alone quietly erodes capacity and joy ✔️ What a crew is — and what it isn't ✔️ The difference between accountability and being held to your truth ✔️ Why support is a strategy, not a weakness ✔️ How crews carry you and carry things with you ✔️ Why every season of life benefits from intentional support

The Core Idea: A Crew Carries You — and Carries Things With You A crew doesn't replace your agency or responsibility.

They carry you — emotionally, relationally, and energetically — when things feel heavy. And they carry things with you — ideas, logistics, execution, and perspective — so you're not holding everything alone.

Just as important, a crew doesn't only hold you accountable to your to-do list. They hold you to your truth.

They help you notice when:

What you said you wanted no longer fits
Your capacity has shifted
The season has changed
You need to pause, pivot, or renegotiate

We all need a crew — not to rescue us, but to walk alongside us.

What a Crew Can Include ✍🏾 A crew isn't limited to one role or relationship.

It can include a constellation of people and resources that support you in living and working with integrity and sustainability, such as:

Mentors who help you see around corners
Peers who understand your context
Accountability partners who check in consistently
People who celebrate you and ask honest questions
Experts with skills you don't have
Technology, AI tools, and systems that reduce friction
Contractors, assistants, childcare, and everyday support

Support doesn't only come in human form — and this episode invites you to widen your definition.

Examples of Crew in Action 🙌🏾 Ronnie shares lived examples of what intentional support can look like, including:

A leadership retreat that evolved into an ongoing accountability and support crew
Former MAIP interns who intentionally invested in group coaching and peer support as they advanced in their careers
Using AI and technology as part of a modern crew — without outsourcing core thinking
Hiring a virtual assistant during wedding planning to protect focus, capacity, and peace

Each example reinforces the same point: support is intentional, not accidental.

Common Hesitations — Addressed Honestly This episode also names why many people hesitate to assemble a crew:

"I don't have time." Support reduces friction and unnecessary overextension.
"It feels awkward to reach out." Honest reconnection is usually welcomed.
"I don't want it to feel transactional." Healthy crews are reciprocal, not transactional.
"I'm already at capacity." That's often a signal that support would help.

How to Be a Good Crew Member Crews work best when care flows both ways.

Being a good crew member includes:

Showing up consistently without overstimulation
Being clear about how you can support — or asking how
Celebrating wins and checking in during hard moments
Practicing reciprocity without scorekeeping
Treating paid support with respect and clarity

Strong crews are sustained through trust and mutual care.

Your Three Actions from This Episode ✨ 1. Name Your Crew List the people and resources currently supporting you.

Tend the Relationships Choose one small action this quarter to nurture each connection — a check-in, thank-you, or practical update.
Invite Support In Identify one additional person or resource that would support your next season and define the next step to engage them.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit questions for Friday's Ask OhHeyCoach episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections and tools delivered every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow's episode is Ask OhHeyCoach Friday, where Ronnie responds to questions submitted throughout the week.

Final Thought ✨ A crew doesn't just help you get things done.

They help you stay honest. They help you stay aligned. They help you keep going.

We all need a crew.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

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Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Day Three of Week Two of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In Episode 83, we tackle one of the most common blockers to execution for smart, capable, high-performing people: perfectionism. Specifically, the belief that you need certainty, clarity, or a flawless plan before you can take action.

This episode introduces "test and learn" as a practical execution strategy — one that allows you to move forward without waiting to feel ready, confident, or 100% sure. Rather than treating action as a permanent decision, this approach reframes action as experimentation, giving you permission to learn, iterate, and adjust along the way.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why perfectionism often masquerades as preparation ✔️ How waiting for certainty keeps capable people stuck ✔️ What "test and learn" actually means in practice ✔️ Why action does not require perfect execution ✔️ How short, defined tests reduce anxiety and increase momentum ✔️ How to build trust with yourself through small, intentional action

The Core Idea: Action Without Certainty Perfectionism convinces us that action must be flawless — or that it's better not to act at all.

This episode challenges that belief by introducing test and learn as a way to take action without the pressure of permanence. Instead of asking, "Is this the perfect decision?" the question becomes: "What can I learn if I try this for a defined period of time?"

When action is framed as a test, movement becomes safer, lighter, and more accessible.

Why Testing Beats Waiting ✍🏾 Waiting for perfect clarity often leads to no clarity at all.

As discussed in this episode, perfection never actually arrives — and waiting for it only delays progress. Testing and learning removes the emotional weight of "forever" and replaces it with curiosity, data, and feedback.

Small tests create:

Faster learning cycles
Real-time course correction
Reduced fear of failure
Increased confidence through evidence

The Test & Learn Framework (Simple, Not Simplistic) Ronnie walks through a clear, repeatable structure for running a test:

Identify an opportunity or obstacle
Confirm the test is worth your time and energy
Hypothesize what actions might help
Define a clear start and end date
Decide how you'll measure success and learning
Set a specific evaluation point

A test is intentional. It has boundaries. And it's designed to teach you something — not prove anything.

What This Looks Like in Real Life 🙌🏾 Throughout the episode, Ronnie shares personal examples of testing and learning, including:

Trying new work rhythms and locations
Testing posting cadence and platforms
Adjusting schedules to protect energy
Exploring creative and physical routines without over-committing

From dance classes to writing habits, the message is clear: testing prevents over-investment before alignment is confirmed.

Why This Matters for Your Say vs. Do Ratio Earlier this week, we named the gap between intention and action as the place where trust erodes — especially trust with yourself.

Testing and learning helps close that gap without pressure, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking. You don't need to commit for a year. You need to commit to a test.

Momentum is built through small, intentional actions, not one perfect decision made in January.

This Week's Challenge Identify one area of your personal or professional life where you want growth, change, or clarity.

Design a small, manageable test you can run over the next few weeks:

Define what you're testing
Set a clear timeframe
Decide how you'll evaluate it
Commit to learning, not perfection

Start small. Start imperfectly. Just start.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit a question for Friday's Ask OhHeyCoach episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

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🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow's episode focuses on Assembling Your Crew — the people, partnerships, and support systems that make follow-through possible.

Final Thought ✨ You don't need to be certain to take action. You don't need perfection to move forward. You need a willingness to test, learn, and trust yourself — one small step at a time.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 82: Consider This: A 12-Week Year The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Two of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

I want to be clear at the top of this episode: I love and swear by the 12-Week Year framework outlined in the book The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington, and I actively use this approach with my clients. It has fundamentally shaped how I think about execution, accountability, and follow-through for people who already have vision — but want to see real movement.

In this episode, we explore why long, annual timelines often work against us, and how working in 12-week cycles helps close the gap between what you say matters and what you actually do. While the framework is outlined in the book, this conversation focuses on how it shows up in real life and how to apply it in a way that supports clarity, integrity, and sustainable progress — not hustle or burnout.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why annual planning often leads to procrastination and drift ✔️ How shorter timelines create focus and urgency without panic ✔️ Why constraints and accountability can be freeing ✔️ The difference between pressure and supportive structure ✔️ How 12-week cycles improve execution and follow-through ✔️ Practical ways to use this framework without overcomplicating your life

The Core Idea: Shorter Timelines Change Behavior Most people don't struggle with ambition or vision — they struggle with execution.

A 12-month year can feel expansive and forgiving, which makes it easy to delay action. The 12-Week Year framework shortens the distance between planning and doing, creating faster feedback loops and more honest self-check-ins while there's still time to adjust.

This episode reframes constraints not as restriction, but as structure — a way to protect your word and move with intention.

Accountability That Protects Integrity ✍🏾 Accountability in this context isn't about pressure or shame. It's about keeping your word to yourself.

Working in 12-week cycles makes misalignment visible early — in January or February — instead of at the end of the year when it's harder to course-correct. The question becomes simple and grounding: Did I do what I said I would do?

What This Looks Like in Practice 🙌🏾 In this episode, Ronnie shares how she applies the framework with clients by:

Focusing on a small number of priorities
Breaking goals into weekly actions
Using simple tools and planners aligned to the framework
Holding short, consistent weekly check-ins
Creating accountability that fits real schedules and real lives

The goal isn't doing more. It's doing what matters — consistently.

This Week's Invitation If you entered the year with strong intentions but can already feel how easy it would be to drift, this episode invites you to consider a different approach.

Ask yourself:

What might change if I worked in focused 12-week cycles instead of a vague year?
What if I checked in weekly instead of waiting until December?
What if accountability supported my integrity rather than draining my energy?

You don't need better goals. You need a better way to activate the ones you already have.

Links & Resources 🤎 📘 Book & Framework Reference: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran & Michael Lennington (The framework discussed in this episode)

📝 Ask OhHeyCoach: Submit questions for Friday's Ask OhHeyCoach episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

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📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow's episode focuses on testing and learning — how to execute and move forward without waiting for certainty or perfection.

Episode 81: Improving Your Say vs. Do Ratio The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Week Two of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In Episode 81, we turn our attention to one of the most consequential gaps in leadership, career growth, and personal trust: the space between what you say matters and what you actually do.

This episode isn't about setting better goals or crafting prettier intentions. It's about follow-through, integrity, and building a year where your actions consistently back up your words. You'll learn why most resolutions fail, how trust erodes when intention and behavior drift apart, and what it actually takes to stay in the small percentage of people who follow through long after January ends.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why goals alone don't change outcomes ✔️ The real reason most people abandon resolutions by February ✔️ How the Say vs. Do gap erodes self-trust and credibility ✔️ Why your calendar tells the truth faster than your intentions ✔️ How alignment between words and actions creates integrity ✔️ A simple but powerful practice to close the gap — starting now

The Core Teaching: Say vs. Do Is About Trust Every time you say something matters — and then don't act accordingly — trust erodes. Not just with others, but with yourself.

This episode explores how:

Unaligned actions teach your nervous system that your word is negotiable
Self-doubt and resentment creep in quietly through broken promises
Integrity is built through alignment, not aspiration

Your calendar, energy, and habits tell the truth long before your goals do.

A Reality Check: Intentions Without Infrastructure Don't Work ✍🏾 Vision boards, notebooks, and beautifully written goals don't change lives on their own.

What does change outcomes:

Shifting behaviors
Increasing accountability
Adjusting environments
Eliminating friction

Without structure, motivation fades. With structure, follow-through becomes possible.

This Week's Practice: Choose a Word (or Phrase) of Intention Rather than chasing dozens of goals, this episode introduces a powerful anchor: one word or phrase that embodies what you will do this year.

Not what you hope for. Not what sounds good. What you will do.

Examples shared in the episode include:

Stretch — taking brave, identity-shifting action
Love myself too — pouring into yourself alongside others
Step — moving forward with full presence and commitment

Your word becomes a filter, a compass, and a decision-making aid — layered on top of your requirements and capacity.

Your 24-Hour Challenge 🙌🏾 Within 24 hours of listening to this episode:

Choose your word or phrase of intention
Write it down
Say it out loud
Put it somewhere you'll see it daily

Waiting weakens commitment. Action builds momentum.

A Companion Practice: Look Back Before You Move Forward Before rushing into the week ahead, pull up last week's calendar and ask:

Where did my time actually go?
What got my best energy?
What did I say mattered — and did my actions match?

Observation, not judgment, is the starting point for change.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Submit Your Question): Submit questions anonymously or by name for Friday's Ask OhHeyCoach episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded guidance delivered every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design for individuals and organizations. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next In Episode 82, we'll introduce a practical framework for closing the Say vs. Do gap — turning your word of intention into structure, accountability, and consistent action.

Final Thought ✨ You don't need better goals. You need better follow-through.

Alignment between what you say and what you do builds trust, integrity, and momentum — one decision at a time.

Let's close the gap. All of 2026.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 80: Regrets, Requirements, Reality, and Capacity | Ask OhHeyCoach The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Episode 80 and the first Ask OhHeyCoach Friday of the January Intensive.

This episode brings us into real time, real context, and real life.

Rather than tidy answers or aspirational soundbites, today's conversation sits at the intersection of coaching theory and lived reality — including uncertainty, instability, cultural chaos, and the very human tension between what we need and what feels possible right now.

The questions in this episode explore regret, survival, capacity limits, competing requirements, and the fear of advocating for yourself in precarious environments. This is not about fixing everything. It's about naming the truth, reclaiming agency, and taking the next right step.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why you can't "think" your way out of the red zone — and what actually helps ✔️ How to use regret as instruction without staying stuck in self-blame ✔️ How to navigate competing requirements without forcing false choices ✔️ What real human capacity actually looks like (and why you're not failing) ✔️ How to advocate for your needs without ignoring context or risk ✔️ Why agency is built through small, strategic decisions — not grand gestures

The Questions Answered in This Episode ✍🏾 1. The Red Zone Question "I've been stuck in fight, flight, fear, freeze for months — maybe years. How do I get out of the red zone when the threat is still real?"

This answer explores nervous system regulation, micro-moves, resourcing (not gaslighting), and how to create moments of safety while you sort through real threats.

The Regret That Feels Unfixable Question "I stayed with a manager who destroyed my confidence. I've left, but I still hear her voice. What's the lesson when harm already happened?"

We talk about naming what was taken, collecting evidence that contradicts the damage, practicing discernment, and formally resigning from voices that no longer belong in your head.

The Warring Requirements Question "I need financial stability, but I also need meaningful work and flexibility. My requirements feel at war with each other. Do I have to choose?"

This answer reframes requirements as weighted, seasonal, and sequenced, not all-or-nothing. The real question becomes: What's the smartest order?

The Capacity Reality Check Question "I only have 3–4 hours of real focus a week, but my job expects 8–10 hours of 'on' time a day. Am I bad at this — or is everyone else faking it?"

We unpack real human cognitive capacity, maintenance vs. focus work, visibility myths, and how to design your days honestly inside imperfect systems.

The Timing & Advocacy Question "I require flexibility to pick up my kids, but my company is going through layoffs. Should I wait to ask or ask anyway?"

This response explores requirements vs. preferences, testing before formal asks, framing needs as trades (not takes), and how to read the room without abandoning yourself.

Key Reframes from This Episode 🙌🏾 * You are not broken — your nervous system is responding to reality * Surviving is important, but you deserve more than survival * Regret doesn't mean failure; it can be instruction * Requirements don't disappear because timing is inconvenient * Agency is built one decision at a time

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Submit Your Questions): Submit questions anonymously or by name for future Friday episodes. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

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📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Next week in the January Intensive, we'll focus on improving your "Say vs. Do ratio" — how to align commitments, priorities, accountability, communication, and follow-through with what you say you want for the year ahead, after the new year energy wears off.

I'll see you next week. 🤎

Episode 79: Updating Your Weekly Operating System The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Day Four of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In this episode, we bring the work of the week together and zoom in on the most practical question of all: How are you actually setting up your weeks?

Rather than starting each week in reaction mode, this conversation introduces a simple, repeatable rhythm for designing your time with intention. You'll learn how to create a Weekly Operating System that helps you prepare instead of scramble, protect what matters most, and show up grounded and resourced — even in high-pressure seasons.

At the center of this episode is a practice I use personally and with my clients: the Mission Control Meeting.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why preparation matters more than productivity ✔️ How to stop letting your calendar "take you away" ✔️ What a Weekly Operating System actually looks like in practice ✔️ How to design your week around alignment, not urgency ✔️ Why consistency beats perfection when building sustainable rhythms

The Core Practice: The Mission Control Meeting ✍🏾 A Mission Control Meeting is a 30–45 minute weekly check-in you run for yourself (or with your team) to prepare for the week before it gets away from you.

This meeting isn't about creating a longer to-do list. It's about designing your week around three essentials — what I call the Three B's.

The Three B's of Your Weekly Operating System 1. Big Rocks Your big rocks are the 3–5 things that deserve your best time, energy, and attention this week. These might include deep work, meaningful conversations, rest, health, or time with people you love.

If it's not on your calendar, it's not real.

Boundaries Boundaries are the decisions you make to protect what matters — regardless of what others are doing. They might include meeting limits, communication cutoffs, protected focus time, or guardrails around people or situations that drain your energy.

You can't control whether others respect your boundaries, but you can control whether you hold them.

Buoyancy Buoyancy is what keeps you out of the red zone and grounded in the blue zone — where creativity, clarity, and connection live. This might include movement, laughter, rest, music, nature, or intentional pauses.

Don't wait until you're drowning to look for a life raft. Be your own.

How to Run Your Mission Control Meeting 🙌🏾 Set aside 30–45 minutes once a week (same day, same time if possible) and ask yourself:

What are my big rocks this week?
What boundaries do I need to protect them?
What will help me stay buoyant and grounded?

Block the time. Make it recurring. Keep it simple. This one practice can save you hours of spinning and overwhelm.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Ask, Oh Hey Coach Fridays): Submit your questions for Friday's Q&A episodes — I read every one. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded guidance delivered every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design for individuals and organizations. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow is Ask OhHeyCoach Friday, where I'll answer the questions you've been WAITING to ask a coach.

Final Thought ✨

A weekly pause to prepare can change how you experience every other hour of your week. Block the time. Run your Mission Control. Design your week on purpose.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

Episode 78: Clarifying Your Capacity The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Day Three of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In this episode, we shift from intention to infrastructure and take an honest look at capacity — not as a vague feeling, but as something that can be designed, protected, and managed with clarity.

Too often, we move through our weeks and years reacting to what lands on our calendars, mistaking busyness for value and availability for capacity. This conversation invites you to slow down, zoom out, and design the year ahead from a place of truth — not pressure, urgency, or other people's expectations.

This is about reclaiming your energy so you can show up fully for what actually matters.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why capacity is about energy, not just time ✔️ How reacting to your calendar creates burnout and resentment ✔️ What "marquee moments" are and why they should shape your year ✔️ How to plan buffers before and after demanding seasons or events ✔️ How to identify time leaks and misaligned commitments ✔️ A practical framework for reducing friction in your day-to-day life

Tool #1: Identify Your Marquee Moments ✍🏾 Instead of starting with goals or to-do lists, this episode asks you to look at your year as a whole.

Marquee moments are the events, milestones, projects, and experiences that matter most — professionally and personally. These might include major work engagements, travel, launches, conferences, celebrations, or family milestones.

Your first task is to:

Identify your marquee moments for the year
Block them on your calendar now (even tentatively)
Add buffers before and after to allow for preparation, presence, and recovery

This is how you prevent the year from getting ahead of you.

Tool #2: Track Your Time for One Week Most people think they know where their time goes — until they track it.

For one week, document how you actually spend your time. Then categorize each activity as:

High value (energizing or moving you forward)
Neutral (necessary but not energizing)
Low value (draining or misaligned)

This is not about judgment. It's about awareness. You can't protect or redesign what you can't see.

Tool #3: The Four D's Framework Once you spot friction or time leaks, this episode introduces a simple decision-making tool to help you reset:

Delegate – Transfer responsibility where appropriate
Divest – Reduce energy spent on something that no longer requires the same investment
Dump/Delete – Fully release what no longer serves you
Dream – Reimagine a commitment or situation entirely

This framework helps move your energy from friction to flow.

This Week's Easy Win: Friction → Frictionless 🙌🏾 Choose one commitment or situation currently creating friction.

Ask yourself:

Which of the Four D's applies here?
What would become possible if I made this shift?

One decision. One action. One step toward reclaimed capacity.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Ask, Oh Hey Coach Fridays): Submit your questions, reflections, or capacity challenges to be answered in an upcoming episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded guidance delivered every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design for individuals and organizations. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow, we'll build on this work by updating your weekly operating system — ensuring your week is designed to serve you, not the other way around.

Final Thought ✨ Capacity isn't about doing more or doing things perfectly. It's about having the energy to show up for what matters most — and designing your days in a way that honors that truth.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Episode 77: Reconfirming What You Require The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome back to The Career Clinic January Intensive.

In Episode 77, we slow things down to examine one of the most foundational and overlooked questions in career and life design: What do you require?

Not what you want. Not what would be nice. But what must be true for you to show up as your best, most grounded self in this season.

This episode invites you to name your requirements honestly, without judgment or performative restraint, and introduces a powerful framework I use with executive clients: your personal Rider. When you understand what you require, you gain clarity, permission, and a roadmap for aligned decision-making in 2026 and beyond.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why most people have never been asked what they truly require ✔️ The difference between requirements and preferences (and why it matters) ✔️ How unmet requirements create friction, burnout, and dissatisfaction ✔️ Why naming your requirements is not "rocking the boat" — it's learning how to navigate it ✔️ How your requirements evolve with your season, capacity, and priorities

The Core Concept: Your Personal Rider Borrowed from the entertainment world, a Rider outlines the conditions that must be true for a performer to show up at their best.

In this episode, you'll learn how to apply that same thinking to your own life and career. Your Rider is not about being difficult or demanding. It's about self-awareness, sustainability, and knowing what allows you to thrive.

Your Rider becomes a filter for decisions, opportunities, partnerships, and trade-offs — now and in the future.

Today's Tool: 15 Minutes of Truth ✍🏾 Set a timer for 15 minutes and answer this prompt honestly and without editing yourself:

"To exist and operate as my best possible self in 2026, I require…"

List everything:

Professional and personal
Big and small
Practical and emotional

Do not judge what comes up. Do not worry about feasibility yet. Naming your requirements does not mean demanding them tomorrow — it means telling yourself the truth.

Keep the list. Let it guide you. Let it protect you.

Links & Resources 🤎 📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Ask, Oh Hey Coach Fridays): Submit your questions, reflections, or aha moments — they may be featured in an upcoming Friday episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Weekly reflections, tools, and grounded guidance delivered every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

🤝 Let's Work Together: Executive coaching, leadership development, and career design for individuals and organizations. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact: info@ohheycoach.com

What's Coming Next Tomorrow in the January Intensive, we'll focus on clarifying your capacity — how to get real data about where your time and energy are actually going before you try to redesign anything.

Final Thought 🙌🏾 Naming what you require isn't entitlement.It's strategy. And it's how sustainable, aligned lives and careers are built.

You're allowed to have requirements. You're allowed to honor them. And you're allowed to design your life around them.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Episode 76: Putting the Year to Bed | The January Intensive Begins The Career Clinic Podcast

Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview Welcome to Episode 76 and the official kickoff of The Career Clinic January Intensive.

This episode sets the foundation for the month ahead and invites you to do something most people skip entirely: pause long enough to actually process the year you just lived.

January often rushes us straight into fixing, planning, and performing. But before we build new systems or set new intentions, we need space to reflect, extract truth, and close the year with intention. This episode guides you through a simple but powerful audit designed to help you clear cognitive debt, ground yourself, and move forward with clarity rather than reactivity.

Think of this month as being in daily community with me—less than 30 minutes a day, real tools, real reflection, and support for you as a whole human.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why processing must come before planning ✔️ How to avoid carrying unfinished emotional and cognitive "tabs" into a new year ✔️ Why reflection creates steadiness in seasons of change ✔️ How this January Intensive will build week by week ✔️ A client-tested reflection tool you can use in under 10 minutes

The Four Reflection Questions from This Episode ✍🏾 Take your time with these. Pause the episode, write them down, and answer them honestly.

What were your most trying or friction-filled moments of 2025?
What brought you the most joy or ease in 2025?
Where or when did you feel most like yourself in 2025?
What is the most significant or consequential lesson you learned in 2025?

Links & Resources 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my reflections, tools, and insights straight to your inbox every Monday. 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

📝 Ask OhHeyCoach (Ask, Oh Hey Coach Fridays): Submit your question for the January Intensive and it may be featured in an upcoming episode. 👉🏾 https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT

🤝🏾 Let's Work Together! If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design support, we'd love to partner with you. 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Want to Connect? Email us at info@ohheycoach.com

Final Thought Not properly closing a year you couldn't wait to leave is like leaving a document downloading forever in the background. It drains energy, clouds clarity, and creates unnecessary cognitive debt.

This month is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reset — with intention, support, and community.

I'll see you tomorrow. 🤎

2026 Vision & Expansion: Why Community, Access, and Service Matter More Than Ever | The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

Episode Overview In this final episode of The Career Clinic Podcast for the year, Ronnie pulls back the curtain on what's ahead—for the podcast, for OhHeyCoach, and for the people navigating an increasingly uncertain world of work.

Against the backdrop of industry disruption, layoffs, and shifting economic realities, this episode is both a reflection and a recommitment. Ronnie shares why Serve, Serve, Serve is her guiding theme for 2026, what she's learned while writing her debut book, and how she's expanding access to leadership and career support through new and returning community offerings.

This conversation is for anyone rethinking their relationship with work, craving real community, or seeking steadier ground as they design what's next.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why marketplace disruption hits harder than headlines—and what people actually need in moments of career upheaval ✔️ How community, companionship, and access are becoming essential career resources ✔️ The behind-the-scenes reality of writing a book while running a sustainable business ✔️ Why Ronnie recalibrated her business model around capacity, integrity, and seasonality ✔️ The difference between accessible resources and effective support—and why that gap matters ✔️ What's returning in 2026 (The Collective) and what's launching brand new (The Career Clinic Community) ✔️ How "Serve, Serve, Serve" shows up as a philosophy, not a marketing line

Links & Resources: 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get updates, early access, and community drops first—every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com

🎧 Listen to The Career Clinic Podcast: Catch up on past episodes wherever you stream podcasts.

🤝 Work With OhHeyCoach: Learn more about executive coaching, leadership development, and upcoming community offerings at www.ohheycoach.com

📬 Contact the Team: Reach us at info@ohheycoach.com

🔥 If this episode resonated, share it with someone in your circle who could use community, clarity, or support right now—and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).

💡 Final Thought: You don't have to navigate uncertainty alone. Community isn't a luxury—it's infrastructure. And in 2026, we're building more of it.

Partners in Shine: The Unfiltered Truth About Making Work & Life Work w/ Chris Stewart

🎧 Episode Overview In this special episode, Ronnie is joined by her husband Chris Stewart for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to make work and life work in a household with careers, business and a busload of kiddos. Chris pulls back the curtain on their systems, boundaries, and logistics that keep their entrepreneurial and corporate athlete household functioning. From 5:45 AM wake-ups to quarterly family summits, they're sharing the unfiltered truth about thoughtful partnership and intentional family design.

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💡 Final Thought: "Everything always works out in the end... As long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other." – Chris Stewart

#PartnersInShine #WorkingParents #FamilySystems #Entrepreneurship #Partnership #WorkLifeIntegration #FamilyPlanning #CareerClinicPodcast #ThoughtfulPartnership #ExecutiveCoaching

Boundaries, Breakthroughs & Becoming: The Growth Mindset Career & Life w/ Jessalin Lam Coach, Author, Mom & Founder of Transform & Thrive

🎧 Episode Overview In this episode, Ronnie is joined by Jessalin Lam—coach, author, speaker, mom, and founder of Transform & Thrive. Jessalin opens up about her journey from toxic workplaces to empowered pivots, and how embracing a growth mindset helped her design a boundary-conscious, limitation-free career and life.

From navigating motherhood to launching new platforms like her YouTube series and newsletter, Jessalin shares practical insights and personal reflections on creating space for joy, alignment, and impact. This episode is for anyone ready to build their career and life with intention, courage, and curiosity.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to lead and live with a growth mindset ✔️ Why boundaries matter—and how to create them with intention ✔️ How Jessalin is designing a limitation-free career after toxic workplaces ✔️ Provocations for navigating motherhood, leadership, and personal reinvention

🔗 Links & Resources: Transform & Thrive Show on YouTube: Watch here Joy of Jessalin Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn Connect with Jessalin: Follow on LinkedIn

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Questions? Email us at info@ohheycoach.com.

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💡 Final Thought: “You want to be in places that celebrate you—not just tolerate you.” – Jessalin Lam

#GrowthMindset #CareerDesign #BoundariesMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #WorkingMoms #TransformAndThrive #JoyOfJessalin #ExecutiveCoaching #LifeByDesign #CareerClinicPodcast #SelfLeadership #WholeLifeLeadership #CoachLife

Impact, Intention, and Shifting the Script | The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Guest: Jason Rosario, Founder of The Lives of Men

Episode Overview We’re kicking off The Career Clinic Conversations series with a powerful dialogue on identity, wellness, and redefining masculinity. In this episode, Ronnie is joined by Jason Rosario—founder of The Lives of Men, creator of The ManUScript program, and a longtime champion of mental wellness and intentional living for men.

Jason shares how he shifted from a career in finance to founding a platform rooted in healing, purpose, and impact. Together, Ronnie and Jason explore how masculinity intersects with leadership, mental health, cultural expectations, and community—and how men can begin to rewrite the scripts they’ve been handed.

Whether you're a leader navigating life and legacy, parenting, or someone doing the inner work to grow into a more whole human—you’ll find resonance, insight, and actionable perspective in this conversation.

Explore Jason’s Work: 🌐 The Lives of Men 🎧 The Hey Jason Podcast 📺 Dear Men: Yahoo! Original Series 💼 Connect with Jason on LinkedIn

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🎙️ Rate + Review + Subscribe: If this conversation moved you, let us—and others—know. Your reviews help more listeners discover the voices and ideas shaping work and life in bold new ways.

🪑 Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here: Guest Application Form — we just might see you in the guest chair soon.

After a long hiatus, we're back and ready to evolve The Career Clinic Podcast into a new era. In this candid, unedited episode, I share why I stepped away, how my business OhHeyCoach has grown, and the exciting news that I just completed my debut book manuscript (61,770 words!) set to launch Fall 2026.

Most importantly, I'm introducing "Career Clinic Conversations" - a new interview-focused format airing on Thursdays that will feature voices doing work and life uniquely, exploring the real intersections between career and life beyond traditional strategy.

I'm so excited about the road ahead!

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Welcome back to The Career Clinic Podcast - we're so back!

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that is more important now than ever: Future-Proofing You, Inc. With the business landscape shifting rapidly—record reorgs, layoffs, and strategic pivots—it’s never been more critical to take full ownership of your career and ensure you’re set up for long-term success.

Your job? It’s a situationship. And whether you’ve accepted that truth or not, the key to stability is realizing that you work for YOU, Inc. The company you work for is just one of your revenue streams. You are the product, the strategy, and the future. So, how do you ensure that YOU, Inc. remains solvent and positioned for longevity?

I’m sharing a Micro Playbook for protecting your career, securing your options, and ensuring that no matter what happens in the broader market, you remain in control.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to read the room in your company and understand the signals of change ✔️ How to read your own room and assess where your work adds value—or exposes vulnerabilities ✔️ The importance of playing the “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” game ✔️ Why you need “incase-ance” (not just insurance!) across financial, network, and skill-building pillars ✔️ How to build your executive team for career and financial stability ✔️ Why trusting your gut is one of your most valuable assets

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually future-proof your career and make sure you’re in control—this episode is for you.

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🤝 Let’s Work Together! If you’re a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we’d love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.

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💡 Final Thought: You, Inc. is your only true job security. Build it, protect it, and lead it with intention.

Episode Title: Are They Playing in Your Face? Here's How to Tell In This Episode: This week, we're breaking down something that might hit close to home: how to know when a company—or even a leader—is “playing in your face.” If you’re unfamiliar with that phrase, it’s simply recognizing when someone or something is behaving in a way that sits outside of integrity, and in the worst cases has a negative impact on you and your career experience.

Once you hear this, you can’t un-hear it—and that’s the point. Our goal? To arm you with the knowledge and tools to recognize these patterns in real-time so you can act accordingly.

This episode is for leaders who want to stay sharp, protect their energy, and operate from a place of integrity—because once you recognize the game, you’ll never let it play you again.

Resources to stay connected: * Want to support leaders in your company or on your team as they navigate the workplace and build brilliant careers in the process? Visit www.ohheycoach.com to connect * Stay in the know (and in community via our weekly OhHeyMonday Newsletter) by joining the OhHeyCoach Insiders List: www.ohheyjoin.com

Episode 68. Reminder: Your Job is a Situationship – And That’s Okay Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Career Clinic Podcast! Today, I’m bringing you a timely reminder: Your job is a situationship—and that’s okay. This topic is near and dear to my heart because the way we view and engage with work has a profound impact on how we navigate our lives.

As we enter a year full of cultural shifts, economic changes, and organizational pivots, it’s more important than ever to step back, take a breath, and get clear about the nature of our work relationships. Companies invite us into their missions—not to build around ours. And while they may care about their people, their ultimate focus is their bottom line and impact. This reality doesn’t make them “bad,” but it does call for us to remain clear-headed and intentional about how we engage.

In this episode, I break down why jobs are situational partnerships, how to balance your goals with the needs of your employer, and what it looks like to show up as the CEO of “You Inc.” This isn’t about demonizing work or companies—it’s about reminding you to protect your agency, set boundaries, and align your work with the life you want to live.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why your job is a partnership, not your identity.
How companies invite you into their mission but rarely ask about your goals—and what that means for your career strategy.
The importance of reading the seasons and rhythms of organizations to make empowered career decisions.
Why it’s critical to start every role with clarity about where your interests overlap and where they don’t.

Key Takeaways:

Your job is one chapter in your life’s book—not the whole story.
Companies have their own goals and intentions. Your challenge is to align with them while staying true to your own mission.
Be intentional about what you give and take from any work relationship—and always know when it’s time to pivot.

Key Quote: "Every role and every job is a partnership—a situationship. Be intentional about the value you bring and the value you extract. And don’t lose sight of the bigger picture: your life, your goals, and your agency."

Links and Resources:

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Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or colleague who might need this reminder! Subscribe, leave a review, and let’s keep the conversation going. Thank you for joining me on The Career Clinic Podcast!

After nearly a year-long hiatus, The Career Clinic Podcast is back! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 2024—a year of recalibration, realignment, and growth. We’re diving into the real stories behind the metrics, sharing lessons from a year of leadership, legacy-building, and intentional choices.

Whether you’re navigating your own career pivot, reflecting on personal and professional wins, or thinking ahead to what’s next, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your journey.

What to Expect in This Episode: * Why pausing the podcast was a strategic decision to listen, recalibrate, and align with purpose. * Leadership lessons from balancing parenting, partnership, and entrepreneurship. * How intentionality led to surpassing long-term business goals ahead of schedule. * The power of stepping back to step forward—personally and professionally. * A sneak peek into what’s coming in 2025, including my first book project and a fresh mix of podcast episodes blending solo teaching and conversations with inspiring leaders.

Key Takeaways: * The importance of intentional pauses in leadership and career development. * How to balance personal legacy goals with professional milestones. * Why aligned choices—whether in partnerships, parenting, or work—are the key to sustainable growth.

Join the Journey: This episode marks the start of an exciting new chapter for The Career Clinic Podcast! By the end of 2025, you’ll have access to a curated library of coaching resources, leadership insights, and tools designed to help you thrive in your career and beyond.

Stay connected for more leadership and career insights:

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In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart invites you to explore the concept of divestment as a tool for more intentionally designing how you spend your time.

As we navigate the intricacies of work and life, Ronnie introduces divesting as a provocative approach to achieving clarity and purpose:

In this episode:

Redefine Success: You will learn to identify what in your life and career merits your time and energy. It's a compelling call to embrace the things that matter most and to release the rest.
Strategic Simplification: Ronnie shares her personal divestment journey, offering an intimate glimpse into the powerful outcomes of letting go. Her narrative will empower you to consider similar bold moves in your life.
Impactful Choices: You will be challenged to think critically about your current commitments. Ronnie provides actionable steps to ensure that your professional and personal life align with your deepest values.

Mentioned in the episode:

OhHeyCoach Insiders Newsletter: Join the OhHeyCoach Insiders community and gain exclusive insights and resources by subscribing at www.ohheyjoin.com.
Partnership Opportunities: If your organization is seeking partnership for impactful learning, coaching, or consulting, contact us at info@ohheycoach.com.
Social Connection: Follow the journey and stay updated with Ronnie & OhHeyCoach on Instagram at @ohheycoach and @ronniedickersonstewart.

You won't want to miss this episode if you're ready to clear the way for what's truly important. It's time to divest from the noise and invest in your journey to fulfillment. Tune in, reflect, and take the bold steps towards the life you deserve

In this episode of the Career Clinic Podcast, host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart delves into the intriguing juxtaposition of thought leadership versus the rise of "hot takes" in our fast-paced shiny-object-syndrome world.

The episode sheds light on the allure of hot takes, which prioritize immediacy over thoroughness, potentially leading to oversimplified or misguided viewpoints.

In this episode:

We explore the common desire for thought leadership and the misconception that it solely involves public-facing platforms like social media.
Ronnie emphasizes that true thought leadership can manifest in various forms, even within internal or professional spaces.
We underscore the importance of prioritizing value, depth, context, and thoughtful analysis over quick reactions.
Ronnie warns against the erosion of collective critical thinking and the silencing of genuine thought leaders in the midst of "hot take" culture.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their consumption habits and how they show up in the world, particularly in their workplaces.
Ronnie shares a powerful example of a quiet thought leader making a significant impact during a meeting, highlighting the value of curated, well-thought-out insights.

Mentioned in the episode..visit:

www.ohheychallenge.com to join the 5-Day Back to Basics Challenge launching November 6th

www.ohheyjoin.com to subscribe to the OhHeyCoach Insiders Newsletter

www.ohheycollective.co to join the waitlist for The Collective Powered by OhHeyCoach.

If you are an organization interested in partnering for learning, coaching, or consulting, email info@ohheycoach.com.

Follow OhHeyCoach & Ronnie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ohheycoach or www.instagram.com/ronniedickersonstewart

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we discuss the critical importance of building your accountability team. A team that has a vested interest not simply in where you are now but in where you're headed.

We love to stay connected with our community beyond the show. If you're not on our OhHeyCoach Insiders List, join us: www.ohheyjoin.com

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we're sharing practical ways you can leverage lifestyle automation and AI to build more capacity into your days and week to help support your life and leadership.

In the episode, we mention:

Project 333

Motion

Also, we'd love to hear how you're leveraging A.I. or lifestyle automation tactics to build more capacity and drive more impact. Have tips, hacks, or considerations? Email us: info@ohheycoach.com and we may feature you on a future show.

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On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we share 10 simple steps you can take to design your own personal planning retreat.

In this episode, we mention The 12 Week Year and Day Use as resources to support you!

As always, we love to stay connected beyond the show. If you've not done so yet, join our Insider's Community to be the first to hear about amazing resources and opportunities to support your personal and professional development: www.ohheyjoin.com

Be sure to rate, review, and of course share this podcast with your network!

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we explore and debunk the notion that there is an exact, prescriptive method and way to work or live that you MUST follow to achieve success in your industry, career, or life in general.

As always, we love to stay connected beyond this show. Be sure to join our mailing list for all The Career Clinic and OhHeyCoach Insider goodies weekly: www.ohheyjoin.com

Be sure to rate, review, and share this podcast with your network!

There is significant research and discourse surrounding the conflation of productivity with hustle culture and its potential toxicity.

Hustle culture often promotes the idea of constant busyness, overwork, and sacrificing personal well-being for the sake of productivity. This can lead to burnout, stress, and negative impacts on mental and physical health.

In this episode, we unpack the "P" word, why so many leaders and executives are impacted by it, and alternatives for having a better relationship with it.

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We're thrilled to join you in walking into a new season of The Career Clinic Podcast. This one is filled with delightful exchanges, tough lessons, and a heaping dose of transparency.

Please remember to leave a review, follow, or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Links mentioned in the show and all the ways for us to stay connected are below:

(Un)Learning Space: https://unlearningspace.org/contact-us

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Join the Waitlist for our private group coaching programs for leaders and executives, The Collective: www.ohheycollective.co

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In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we share the #1 thing you need to know about the sticky, tricky middle part of your career...and it's this: You weren't meant to navigate this career season alone!

In the episode, we announce and share more information about our membership community, The Collective powered by OhHeyCoach.

Applications to join will be available until May 5th, 2023 via www.ohheycollective.co

In the meantime, stay in touch via our newsletter, www.ohheyjoin.com, or via Instagram, www.instagram.com/ohheycoach

In this special episode, go behind the scenes with host and coach Ronnie Dickerson Stewart as she shares personal, family, and business reflections + celebrates a full year since moving from part-time into a full-time role leading her Career Navigation and Executive Leadership Development company, OhHeyCoach (www.ohheycoach.com)

Join our insider's email list to get a dose of joy and community in your inbox to start your week via our OhHeyMonday Newsletter: www.ohheyjoin.com

To join us in celebrating this week, tag www.instagram.com/ohheycoach to share your well-wishes!

As always, to learn more about OhHeyCoach and our offerings, visit www.ohheycoach.com

On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast powered by OhHeyCoach, we have a special guest, Lindsay Yellin, Founder of Yellin Coaching.

Lindsay is back in the guest chair for the third time. And this time, we're sharing the inside track on our own experiences navigating the sticky, tricky middle parts of our career (which, spoiler alert, we happened to do so in part, together) as well as tools, tips, and considerations for listeners who are now navigating the same phase in their career.

At the end of this episode, Lindsay and I share information about a project our companies have collaborated to develop, an offering called The Bridge - a cohort-based learning and coaching experience designed specifically for women navigating the most critical stage of their career - the middle!

To connect with and learn more about working with Lindsay, visit www.yellincoaching.com

To learn more about The Bridge, email info@ohheycoach.com

Also, join our insider's email list to get a dose of joy and community in your inbox to start your week via our OhHeyMonday Newsletter: www.ohheyjoin.com

As always, to learn more about OhHeyCoach and our offerings, visit www.ohheycoach.com

To stay connected between episodes, follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ohheycoach

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, I share tips for counteracting those moments when your brain is on overdrive and you need to reset!

I can't wait for you to dig in.

And beyond listening, I want us to stay connected. Here's how: Join our OhHeyCoach Insiders Newsletter List to receive our weekly OhHeyMonday Note - it's the most beautiful way to kick off your week: www.ohheyjoin.com.

If you've not done so already, let's connect via social on Instagram (www.instagram.com/ohheycoach) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/ronniedickersonstewart).

If you are an individual or represent an organization, and you'd like to hear more about opportunities to work with me, or partner with our team at OhHeyCoach, feel free to send us an email: info@ohheycoach.com

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, I share a quarterly practice that helps keep my clients and me grounded, focused on their goals, in check with their boundaries, and in alignment with their highest priorities.

I can't wait for you to dig in. And beyond listening, I want us to stay connected. Here's how: Join our OhHeyCoach Insiders Newsletter List to receive our weekly OhHeyMonday Note - it's the most beautiful way to kick off your week: www.ohheyjoin.com.

If you've not done so already, let's connect via social on Instagram (www.instagram.com/ohheycoach) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/ronniedickersonstewart). I

f you are an individual or represent an organization, and you'd like to hear more about opportunities to work with me, or partner with our team at OhHeyCoach, feel free to send us an email: info@ohheycoach.com

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we discuss an essential factor in healthy, productive work relationships and circumstances - integrity.

I can't wait for you to dig in. And beyond listening, I want us to stay connected. Here's how: Join our OhHeyCoach Insiders Newsletter List to receive our weekly OhHeyMonday Note - it's the most beautiful way to kick off your week: www.ohheyjoin.com.

If you've not done so already, let's connect via social on Instagram (www.instagram.com/ohheycoach) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/ronniedickersonstewart).

If you are an individual or represent an organization, and you'd like to hear more about opportunities to work with me, or partner with our team at OhHeyCoach, feel free to send us an email: info@ohheycoach.com

We're excited and delighted about what's ahead for The Career Clinic Podcast in 2023!

From more guest interviews to deeper dives into specific career topics, we can't wait to share what's in store for our listeners.

Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform to ensure you never miss an episode. If you want even more career insights, join our OhHeyCoach Insiders List at www.ohheyjoin.com for a delightful non-spammy treat in your inbox each week via our OhHeyMonday Weekly Email.

You can also check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ronniedickersonstewart.

And last but not least, connect with us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ohheycoach. We love it when our listeners slide into our DMs about our episodes or what they'd love to hear more about in future episodes! Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time!

We're excited and delighted about what's ahead for The Career Clinic Podcast in 2023!

From more guest interviews to deeper dives into specific career topics, we can't wait to share what's in store for our listeners. Be sure to tune in and subscribe, so you don't miss a single episode.

Thanks for listening to The Career Clinic Podcast. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.

If you want even more career insights, join our OhHeyCoach Insiders List at www.ohheyjoin.com for a delightful non-spammy treat in your inbox each week via our OhHeyMonday Weekly Email.

You can also check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ronniedickersonstewart.

And last but not least, connect with us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ohheycoach We love it when our listeners slide into our DMs about our episodes or what they'd love to hear more about on future episodes! Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time!

On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we reprise and update one of our most popular episodes (Episode #2: What Do YOU Require?")

"What do you require?" is one of the foundational questions we ask OhHeyCoach clients before we dive into our coaching engagements. In this episode, you will find tools to help you self-coach by asking this and a few other provocative questions.

Are you on The List? Don't forget to join The OhHeyCoach Insider's List. This is where and how you'll always receive OhHeyCoach goodies + careen navigation and leadership resources. JOIN US NOW

Choosing a coach is simple, but choosing the right coach for YOU requires intention.

In this episode, we share the 5 Things You MUST Consider When Choosing A Coach.

Reminder, on November 15th, we are hosting a special live event where we will share and teach YOU the bespoke OhHeyCoach Goal-Setting Method. This event is FREE, and you can register HERE

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On this week's episode, we have a strong bias toward action! Your employer can and should support your unique development needs. Now is the time to ask questions to ensure your development needs are accounted for in 2023 budgets.

Want to know how? Listen in!

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On this week's episode, we have a strong bias toward action! Your employer can and should support your unique development needs. Now is the time to ask questions to ensure your development needs are accounted for in 2023 budgets.

Want to know how? Listen in!

I'm knee-deep in refining my plans for 2023 (after spending the last several months in planning mode). One of the foundational elements of my annual plan is the development of a custom Learning & Experience Ecosystem designed for my bespoke personal and professional growth areas.

In this episode, we dig into why you need to create a Learning & Experience Plan for yourself NOW...And how to fund!

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We want to be more connected, and joining the list is the first step to getting access to all the fantastic resources we have in store for our OhHeyCoach community.

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This is an extraordinary episode of The Career Clinic Podcast. It is rooted in honesty, transparency, and truth. It was inspired by a private conversation between friends, which has become a way of better living. We're sharing this with you in hopes that it might have a similar impact.

We have an exceptional person in our guest chair, Lydia Mercer, Founder of The (Un)Learning Space. Lydia's transparency and wisdom make this episode one that will live in my heart and mind for years (I've already listened to it more than seven times).

You can learn more about Lydia and her team's work or connect directly by visiting https://unlearningspace.org/

And while you're hanging out in the show notes, don't forget to add your name to the OhHeyCoach Insiders list: linktree.com/ohheycoach

This week's episode is inspired by a note from one of our listeners! This question is also one I've had to sort multiple times over the course of my career.

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This episode is centered on the #1 question I've asked my most senior executive coaching clients over the past hectic year.

Take a listen and answer the question for yourself.

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We want to be more connected, and joining the list is the first step to getting access to all the fantastic resources we have in store for our OhHeyCoach community.

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This episode is centered on the #1 question I've asked my most senior executive coaching clients over the past hectic year.

Take a listen and answer the question for yourself.

While you're here, do not forget to join The OhHeyCoach Insiders list.

We want to be more connected, and joining the list is the first step to getting access to all the fantastic resources we have in store for our OhHeyCoach community.

To learn more about all of our exceptional offerings, visit www.ohheycoach.com

There are 6.8 MILLION Google results for the phrase "climb the corporate ladder". In fact, much of what we are taught about success in corporate spaces is predicated on the idea that the climb is the focal point.

What if there were another option? Another tool?

In this episode, we discuss the ladder and the bridge as tools. Above that, we reflect on the fact that YOU have the AGENCY to choose and use either or both.

Remember to join the OhHeyCoach Insider List here!

There are 6.8 MILLION Google results for the phrase "climb the corporate ladder". In fact, much of what we are taught about success in corporate spaces is predicated on the idea that the climb is the focal point.

What if there were another option? Another tool?

In this episode, we discuss the ladder and the bridge as tools. Above that, we reflect on the fact that YOU have the AGENCY to choose and use either or both.

Remember to join the OhHeyCoach Insider List here!

'Tis (always) the season for stretching, learning, and GROWING!

In this episode, we talk about the realities around the friction you may experience in growth season!

Also, we share a reminder to join our OhHeyCoach Insider mailing list. All the resources, support, and career development TEA...you'll get it there first.

Want to connect with Ronnie and the OhHeyCoach Team directly: email info@ohheycoach.com

'Tis (always) the season for stretching, learning, and GROWING!

In this episode, we talk about the realities around the friction you may experience in growth season!

Also, we share a reminder to join our OhHeyCoach Insider mailing list. All the resources, support, and career development TEA...you'll get it there first.

Want to connect with Ronnie and the OhHeyCoach Team directly: email info@ohheycoach.com

We're back with new energy and a new season of serving each of you.

What a time it has been resetting and reconfiguring OhHeyCoach and this podcast!

The biggest news is that since we last connected, your host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart is a full-time entrepreneur.

Want to stay connected and get the latest & greatest updates (even before you hear them here)? Join the OhHeyCoach Insider List - we promise, it's totally worth your while!

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We can't wait to connect with you!

We're back with new energy and a new season of serving each of you.

What a time it has been resetting and reconfiguring OhHeyCoach and this podcast!

The biggest news is that since we last connected, your host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart is a full-time entrepreneur.

Want to stay connected and get the latest & greatest updates (even before you hear them here)? Join the OhHeyCoach Insider List - we promise, it's totally worth your while!

Want to connect with the OhHeyCoach team? Email info@ohheycoach.com.

We can't wait to connect with you!

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we go behind the scenes with host, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, to discuss what's new in the world of The Career Clinic Podcast, life, and all things related to kicking off 2022 the right way!

In this episode, we remind people to join the OhHeyCoach email list (this is where all the goodies are shared first): https://linktr.ee/ohheycoach

Ronnie shares a small bit about the richness of 2021, including her exploration into e-commerce via an Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFactsandFeelsCo

She gives a nod to an amazing podcast she's loving right now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-most/id1607212730

Finally, we share a reminder to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohheycoach/

In this episode, we discuss 6 things you can do right now to finish the year strong!

Let's stay connected: https://linktr.ee/ohheycoach

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we discuss the concept of career-life harmony instead of balance, and how you can embrace it!

In our discussion, we reference a book I adore by Tiffany Dufu called Drop the Ball, along with a few other tactics and considerations for charting your career-life harmony journey.

Are we connected via social yet? If not, please follow @ohheycoach on Instagram. If the mood strike you, feel free to slide into my IG DMs and let me know your thoughts on this week's episode.

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we dive deep into the art and practice of embracing your NOT-To-Do List!

This episode was inspired by a thoughtful social post shared by the incomparable Michael Hyatt CEO of Michael Hyatt & Co. You can learn more about him and his work here: https://michaelhyatt.com/

Are we besties on social yet? If not, please give us a follow on Instagram, @OhHeyCoach. Or, if you have questions or want to connect directly, reach out to Ronnie: ronnie@ohheycoach.com

We are entering the final quarter of 2021 (wow that went so fast), and this episode is all about the path to deciding what's next!

In the episode a mention a previous episode that you should check out: Don't Believe the Quit Your Job Hype

And, I also encourage you to check out this foundational episode of The Career Clinic Podcast: What Do You Require?

Please connect with us on Instagram: @ohheycoach

Questions, feel free to email: info@ohheycoach.com

September is hands down my favorite month of the year. Yes, I was born during the glorious month, but there is more to it than that --In this episode we share 5 reasons why September should totally be your career new year!

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It's time to rewrite your rules.

In this week's episode of #TheCareerClinicPodcast powered by #OhHeyCoach, we discuss how we each can have agency over our own life and career experiences, particularly during a time of uncertainty, by understanding and then effectively communicating our needs and requirements.

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In this episode, we discuss 8 fundamental "chess vs. checkers" moves you should consider as you prepare for (what can be awkward or even difficult) salary renegotiation or adjustment conversations!

Want to hear more about the topic of negotiating or negotiations on this show? Email me with the headline "More Negotiation Content Please" at info@ohheycoach.com

Want to stay connected? Follow us on Instagram @ohheycoach

This is a pure gratitude bonus episode as we officially celebrate reaching 5,000+ downloads of The Career Clinic Podcast.

Thank YOU for being in this community and helping us reach this milestone. Cheers to the next 5,000!

Please remember to subscribe, rate & review.

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This is the third and final episode in our Networking vs. Not Working series!

Register for the 5-Day Networking vs. Not Working Challenge here: https://ohheycoach.ck.page/0dd097ed27

IG: @ohheycoach - tag us and let us know you're part of the #OhHeyCoach #CareerClinicPodcast Community

Email: info@ohheycoach.com

This is the second episode in our Networking vs. Not Working series!

Register for the 5-Day Networking vs. Not Working Challenge here: https://ohheycoach.ck.page/0dd097ed27

IG: @ohheycoach - tag us and let us know you're part of the #OhHeyCoach #CareerClinicPodcast Community

Email: info@ohheycoach.com

This episode is the first show in our Networking vs. Not Working series!

We are launching our first-ever challenge, which is free and open to each of our listeners: The 5-Day Networking vs. Not Working Challenge - a seasonal jumpstart, and an opportunity to fill in some gaps in our network, or rekindle some connections that have grown stale!

Register here: Networking vs. Not Working Challenge

IG: @ohheycoach - tag us and let us know you're part of the #OhHeyCoach #CareerClinicPodcast Community

Email: info@ohheycoach.com

In today's episode, we discuss 3 subtle or not-so-subtle behaviors, actions, or non-actions that keep us in our own way, and off of the path of progress, development, and career growth!

This episode serves as a great call-in moment for each of us (more of an observation conversation vs. tough love), that will help illuminate how we might be in our own way, and what we can do about it!

Questions thoughts: email info@ohheycoach.com

Want to find other ways for us to engage and connect? https://linktr.ee/ohheycoach

This is a sign to plan your rest! Your career is a marathon, even if it feels like a sprint on most days. To be present, to have joy and to enjoy what you do, rest is critical.

In this episode, we discuss rest as a critical component of your career navigation strategy, particularly as it relates to managing stress.

I also share a few tips, tactics, and considerations for creating a plan for your own rest in the next 30 days.

Link to the 30 minute Sound Bath mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn5KYYxYMqU

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Email: info@ohheycoach.com

It's new grad and internship season. So many amazing talents are entering corporate spaces, hoping to make an impact, and simply want to learn.

In this episode, I share the wisdom I would have loved to have someone share with me at 21 and in my early years in Corporate America.

The wisdom and reflections I share are just as powerful now, and for each of us, regardless of our relative career stage!

Listen and pay it forward by sharing this episode with someone in your network who needs a dose of wisdom!

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Email: info@ohheycoach.com

Every week I ask you, our community of listeners to slide into my Instagram DMs or send an email if you have questions, observations, or comments, and you do not disappoint. So, truly thank you for making this community “two-way” vs. "one way". I love actually engaging with you all.

Over the last several months, I’ve received countless career-related questions or asks to address certain questions on the podcast. I love that energy. It helps me better understand how to serve you.

This episode is hopefully the first in an ongoing series where you can #AskACoach questions and have the potential of them being answered on the podcast.

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This episode is dedicated to everyone who is in a season of "juggle" who wants to ensure it doesn't shift to a season of "struggle".

I share a personal story as well as an amazing resource in this show.

Shout out to Tiffany Dufu, founder and CEO of The Cru and author of the remarkable book, Drop the Ball, which changed everything for me in 2017!

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Email: info@ohheycoach.com

This is your sign to put YOU on your calendar.

When people talk about self-care, the advice at many times can range from vague and general, to superficial (grab a face mask, binge-watch a TV show....mind you both things I love, but don't completely fill my cup).

This episode is all about bringing more clarity and tangible tools to you in your pursuit of holding space for yourself, making more time for you, and ultimately accelerating your growth.

On the podcast I mentioned the amazing Etsy shop I started in ONE DAY during the course of putting myself on my calendar. You can check it out here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFactsandFeelsCo

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Email: info@ohheycoach.com

In today's episode, we're talking about gratitude and specifically building a gratitude routine into your workweek.

This is all about giving yourself anchors and moments to interrupt moments of negativity or stress while lifting others in the process.

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email: info@ohheycoach.com

This is an episode you will want to save, share, bookmark, and listen to again. This is a heart-to-heart from me to you, with action items you can (and should) incorporate today to take care of the folks around you, and yourself.

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On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we are engaging in a critical conversation, all about disrupting the often told career advice that working hard is enough!

This is such an important conversation (shared with love and with some receipts). As discussed in the episode, I yield my time so that we can dig into some homework together. This one is a game-changer:

Homework| Listen:

Tools for Maximizing Your Success | Carla Harris | LinkedInTalent Connect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yflSZODY6YU

Books:

Expect to Win: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PU7WLE/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Strategize to Win:

https://www.amazon.com/Strategize-Win-Start-Step-Career-ebook/dp/B00L9B7LU6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=strategize+to+win&qid=1617797973&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

On this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we are engaging in a critical conversation, all about disrupting the often told career advice that working hard is enough!

This is such an important conversation (shared with love and with some receipts). As discussed in the episode, I yield my time so that we can dig into some homework together. This one is a game-changer:

Homework| Listen:

Tools for Maximizing Your Success | Carla Harris | LinkedInTalent Connect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yflSZODY6YU

Books:

Expect to Win: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PU7WLE/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Strategize to Win:

https://www.amazon.com/Strategize-Win-Start-Step-Career-ebook/dp/B00L9B7LU6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=strategize+to+win&qid=1617797973&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

We shared in our last episode, we would be doing a follow-up episode speaking directly to folks who are managers and responsible for facilitating all facets of the performance management process for their teams and direct reports.

This is that episode! This week, Managers I’m talking to you. I'm here to help you stay ready so that you don't have to get ready. And above all, I'm here to help you better serve and support your teams!

IG: @ohheycoach

email: info@ohheycoach.com

The last year was like none we've experienced. However, as people start to embrace their next normal, standard processes that were paused in 2020 are starting to reemerge.

This episode is all about preparing you for one process that anyone in corporate spaces has either come to love or dread - performance management and performance reviews!

Let's stay ready so we don't have to get ready!

IG: @ohheycoach

email: info@ohheycoach.com

So, if you've worked anywhere for any amount of time, and most notably in corporate spaces, you are quite familiar with 1:1s (with your managers, peers, and even cross-functional team members).

I’ve managed teams of all sizes and have had a deep, and first-hand education on all things related 1:1's, both as a leader, a manager, and as a direct report.

Over time I’ve come to a few conclusions or have made what I would consider well-founded and thorough assessments on the anatomy of a “good/great" 1:1 experience, and what makes for a lackluster one.

This episode is filled with tangible actions and advice you can implement today!

As always, please remember to share, rate and review!

Also, we love to hear from you! Slide into our DMs on IG: @OhHeyCoach or send us a note info@ohheycoach.com

We've all experienced a year where we were driven by the unknown. And though we each are still navigating those circumstances, we've thankfully learned a ton about ourselves, and may even see glimmers of "normalcy" on the horizon.

This episode is one that is all about perspiration and not inspiration. We are taking the time to dive deeply into a critical question: So, What Do You Want from This Year?

The foundation of this episode is 10 critical questions that we can ask ourselves right now (after all the "new year, new me" vibes are cooling off), and create a plan to chart the year ahead:

What have I learned about myself over the last year?
Which lesson was/is most important?
What do I want out of this year?
Why do I want this?
What do I need (resources) to do this?
What will my life look like once I’ve gotten what I want out of this year?
What are the big obstacles I should be looking out for?
How will I make time to nurture my wants?
Who do I need support from to make this work?
What are milestones that will keep me honest about progress?

As always, rate and review our podcast on Apple! And, if you'd love to connect, don't hesitate to slide into our DMs via Instagram @OhHeyCoach, or send us an email: info@ohheycoach.com

We've all experienced a year where we were driven by the unknown. And though we each are still navigating those circumstances, we've thankfully learned a ton about ourselves, and may even see glimmers of "normalcy" on the horizon.

This episode is one that is all about perspiration and not inspiration. We are taking the time to dive deeply into a critical question: So, What Do You Want from This Year?

The foundation of this episode is 10 critical questions that we can ask ourselves right now (after all the "new year, new me" vibes are cooling off), and create a plan to chart the year ahead:

What have I learned about myself over the last year?
Which lesson was/is most important?
What do I want out of this year?
Why do I want this?
What do I need (resources) to do this?
What will my life look like once I’ve gotten what I want out of this year?
What are the big obstacles I should be looking out for?
How will I make time to nurture my wants?
Who do I need support from to make this work?
What are milestones that will keep me honest about progress?

As always, rate and review our podcast on Apple! And, if you'd love to connect, don't hesitate to slide into our DMs via Instagram @OhHeyCoach, or send us an email: info@ohheycoach.com

In this week's episode, Coach Lindsay Yellin is back in the guest chair and helping each of us better understand how to honor our values!

Our discussion is packed full of jewels in the form of tangible tools and considerations as you consider how you will lead and work with your values at the forefront of all that you do!

Want to connect with Lindsay - here's how:

Find her via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-yellin/

or reach out to her directly via email: lindsay.yellin@gmail.com

Also, please rate and review this podcast via Apple Podcasts. And if you're really loving it, share with some amazing folks in your network!

IG: @OhHeyCoach | email: info@ohheycoach.com

Thanks for listening to The Career Clinic Podcast powered by OhHeyCoach LLC.

We've received so many questions coming out of our last two episodes - and this episode is dedicated to sharing them + answering them for you!

In this episode, we talk about:

How to know when to pivot
What to consider when pivoting into a role within your current organization
What to consider when pivoting to a new industry
How to avoid burning bridges

.....and more!

I also shared a single podcast episode that changed the game for me and expanded my thinking on pivots, courtesy of Jay Shetty. Check it out here

In this week's episode, we discuss tactical methods (you can implement today) to help you navigate your career pivot!

Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts & follow us on Instagram.com/ohheycoach

This is the most personal episode of The Career Clinic Podcast I've shared yet, and part 1 of a 2-part series all about pivoting!

In this episode, I dive into my own career pivot story, and I hope you find value and are able to pick up some jewels & lessons along the way!

I'd love to connect and hear your feedback on today's episode - feel free to slide into my DMs on Instagram @OhHeyCoach or drop me a line via email, info@ohheycoach.com. As always, please rate & review on Apple Podcasts & share with folks in your network who will find value in sharing this space and time with us!

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast powered by OhHeyCoach, I share the most significant career lessons I've learned thus far in the course of charting the path from intern to senior executive leader.

Have questions, comments or clever witticisms to share, please email me - info@ohheycoach.com or slide into the @OhHeyCoach DMs via Instagram!

Finally, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast via Apple Podcasts, and pay it forward by sharing this episode with someone in your network!

This week we're diving into a provocative topic - Mentors vs. Tormentors. As you navigate your career you often (and with good reason) hear about the necessity and the impact of mentors. However, have you ever considered the impact of TORMENTORS? What do our tormentors teach us about work & about ourselves?

Dive into this episode & then slide into my DMs on Instagram (@ohheycoach) and let me know your thoughts!

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Lindsay Yellin of Yellin Coaching to the guest chair!

We're discussing:

The urgency related to reconnecting with and listening to your inner voice during the season we are all navigating
Saboteurs: what they are and how they show up.
Tips and awesome life hacks to help you tend to yourself and create the right space for YOU to reconnect with YOU

Lindsay shares a few resources that you can tap into to help you navigate (including complimentary intro coaching sessions through the close of 2020).

You can connect with Lindsay via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-yellin/

You can connect with me and slide into my DMs with any thoughts, questions, or clever witticisms via Instagram @OhHeyCoach

As always, if you're loving the podcast and like what you're hearing, please rate and leave a review!

In this episode, I share my method and approach to navigating each week. I call it my Mission Control Method. Sounds very official, but trust me its simple, approachable, and will give you something to consider as you determine how to organize & allocate your time week-to-week.

Resources shared in the episode:

One of my favorite podcasts, Focus on This by Michael Hyatt & Co.
My newest read/listen that has helped me rethink goal-setting, particularly in this #rona season, an amazing book called The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington

Want to stay connected? Have questions, thoughts or comments about this episode or simply want to stay connected? Following on Instagram, @OhHeyCoach

In this episode of the OhHeyCoach Career Clinic Podcast I'm sharing a few critical things I've learned about myself that have been essential in grounding me while working, serving, parenting and keeping it together (on most days) during this pandemic.

I share some insight about books I've read like The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod that have helped me create a better routine for myself and much more!

Remember to subscribe to get the latest episodes as they launch. Also, if you're feeling generous please share, rate or review.

If you'd like to stay connected follow @OhHeyCoach on Instagram, and slide into my DMs with any questions or kudos!

We're talking about setting or resetting boundaries....professionally, socially, and personally - all in an effort to navigate and survive this period, while staying in the #gracespace.

Want to connect? Please stop by and say "Hi" via Instagram, @OhHeyCoach

As we navigate these challenging times and create our #nextnormal, this season & series of content will be fully focused on how we accomplish this from a position of grace...for ourselves, for others, and for the nuances that form our respective personal and professional journeys during this time.

I am thrilled to have our first guest on The OhHeyCoach Career Clinic Podcast. And who better to host first than MY very own coach, Susan Britton, Founder of The Academies

I began training under Susan in 2015, and have received two coaching certifications through your leadership and teaching via The Academies.

She is a brilliant coach and a fountain of knowledge. On this episode, she is sharing insights on a topic that is evergreen in its relevance and timeliness - managing yourself! We even have a challenge at the end!

I can't wait for you to listen and to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Want to stay connected? Follow Me @ohheycoach on instagram

Have a question, comment or thoughts to share? email ask@ohheycoach.com

Businesses have them, so what if I told you you can create your own board of directors too? Personal story, this concept was shared with me many years ago when I was growing in my career and in severe need. The concept has changed the way I define “support” in the corporate world. My board has been my saving grace on more than one occasion! Let’s discuss your board, how to establish one and what a board can do for you!

Want to connect or have feedback? Slide into my DMs on Instagram @OhHeyCoach

You've heard the saying "We work to live, not live to work!", but have you ever spent time thinking about who (or what) you work for, specifically?

We explore this curious question on this week's episode!

Have podcast or career coaching related questions, comments, thoughts or recommendations for interesting people to be featured and interviewed? Slide into my Instagram DMs @OhHeyCoach

All questions will remain anonymous unless otherwise directed by you!

In the meantime, let's stay connected via social! Follow @ohheycoach on Instagram!

In this episode, we're moving from inspiration and into perspiration. That's right, we're doing some critical work by asking a critical question!

Check out this link for a companion document for this conversation: http://ronniedickersonstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Training-Handout-Establishing-Your-Hierachy-of-Needs.pdf

Want to connect with me or have career questions, ideas or challenges you'd like for me to address on the podcast? You can also slide into my DMs via Instagram, @ohheycoach

A couple of weeks ago I posted the following on social: "The biggest, most irresponsible hype I've seen is the narrative that you HAVE to be an entrepreneur to be deemed successful or have fulfilling life...there is zero shame in creating a good ole fashion career. Not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur and that’s 100% okay" In this episode, we’re talking about the motivation and intention behind what I shared.

Want to connect & share ideas on what you'd like to hear or learn in future episodes? Slide into my DMs on Instagram @ohheycoach

I’m so excited to introduce The OhHeyCoach Career Clinic Podcast, with your host, me, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart!

I’ve coached & consulted with countless individuals from interns to C-suite leaders on how to navigate their stickiest and most important career moments. And in this clinic, and in the time we get to share, I hope to do the same with you!

Whether you’re in the “staying, growing or going” stage, on this podcast, no career topic is off the table.

Truth Moment: Everyone does not have equal access to executive coaching and career advancement resources. I believe everyone should be able to access tools to chart a successful career path that uniquely serves them. So YOU can think of me as a coach, consultant, or mentor who is one click and download away. Welcome to The OhHeyCoach Career Clinic, I can’t wait to see how we learn and grow together!

Want to connect?

Let's keep in touch on instagram @ohheycoach