Belonging & Leadership: Recent Episodes
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Belonging & Leadership (formerly titled Unlikely Leadership). An award-winning podcast hosted by Audrey Cavenecia. Leadership is missing an essential basic human need; a sense of belonging. Audrey addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, psychological safety, caring, honesty, and more. Leadership will never be the same.
Audrey Cavenecia is the Chief Content Officer and Producer for Amplify Voices, Pete Carroll's media company, and co-hosts to coach Carroll on the breakout podcast "Conversations From the Heart." Currently, a Creative Executive though spent 15 years training leaders worldwide and spearheaded leadership courses for over people across the US.
Unlikely is an entertaining-diverse-educational podcast for leadership soft skills and expertise that will develop you as much as it inspires you. I will be talking about leadership with every type of professional person you can imagine and then I will distill those leadership lessons enabling you to start practicing them that day. This is a podcast for businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, Influencers, college students stepping into a career, or anyone who wants to take hold of what they are up to and confidently effectively manage and lead.
I picked an educational leadership podcast because it is a passion of mine but also because professionally we are...Challenged by uncertainty and anxiety working out of our homes is overwhelming Fallen leaders are falling all around us and rightfully so
Cancel culture is now the norm We still can't get this diversity thing on the right path and
Dammit, we are tired!
Going forward we need to look outside the old leadership paradigm. We need tangible insights and skills to turn this uncertainty into success. And I want Unlikely to bring those skills to you!
Please listen to Unlikely and be a part of the leadership community today! Unlikely is an Amplify Voices Podcast on Leadership development, how to lead, and management.
Please join Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership and Resmaa Menakem, Trauma Specialist, Guerilla Muse Podcast Host, & NYT Best Selling Author as they discuss the impact of the Will Smith, Chris Rock slapping incident at the Oscars. Let’s open the door and step towards the process of healing as a community.
On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia and Lara Nuer, talk about the fact that companies are investing more into training during this period of Great Resignation. They also discuss a Mother's Legacy.
Lara Nuer is the Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator, Senior Executive Coach and Culture Change Partner at Learning as Leadership, a decades-old leadership development and culture change firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steeped in LaL’s proprietary methodology, Lara has been an instrumental leader of the core team of designers, facilitators, and coaches for 30 years.
When Lara was 14 her mother, Claire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 3 months to live. Lara and her father, Sam, became Claires’ copilots on her quest for healing. While still battling cancer -- Claire’s life’s work was born: to give people the tools to discover self-awareness. Claire and Sam created workshops to help others to bring their best selves to their projects and their relationships. “Don’t wait until you have a few months to live to work on yourself!” was her motto. Today, Lara continues to carry on her mother’s legacy.
Welcome to 1-800 Leadership. In today's episode Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership, and Annalisa Abell, Influencer & Girl Boss, as discuss turning The Great Reshuffle into an opportunity to have a career aligned with who you are. It’s time to learn how to turn your passion into a career that you love. More people than ever are now existing the traditional work paradigm in search of a better opportunity. If you are ready to align with the career of your dreams, you don’t want to miss this conversation.
On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Mike Robbins discussed the Pressure We Put On Performance in American society in light of the recent suicide at Stanford University. Students struggling in silence with mental health-related battles has been a challenge for many colleges and universities across the United States. Implementing protocols that deliver higher visibility for helpful resources has improved, but there is still more that needs to be done. This problem also exists in the workforce. However, in many instances, it is not properly addressed. As a society, we need to do better. Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.
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Welcome to the Belonging and Leadership podcast with Audrey. Today Audrey will be discussing the importance of cultural representation within your home with Sunyoung "Sunny" Hong. Originally trained in architecture, Sunny is a design-driven problem solver who is addressing the lack of representation of mixed-race people in America through an offering of home and lifestyle products that highlight people’s multicultural heritage. As a founder of Portmanteau Home, she combines her design experiences across industries ranging from graphic design, hospitality design to resort planning, to advocate for creating homes that are more than just beautiful; a home should be a space that reflects one’s history and heritage. Sunny hopes to bring the idea of modern multicultural home decor into the mainstream and provide visual affirmations to the complex cultural identities of mixed-race individuals. Sunny studied psychology at Yale University and holds a Master of Architecture from GSD, Harvard University.
On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Kelley Bonner discussed Critical Elements of Accountable Communication. Like Estee Lauder, many companies are being faced with challenges when trying to standardize a protocol that governs how to discipline employees regarding inappropriate social media posts. What are best practices for helping to navigate your team’s reaction to a possible social media incident? Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.
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On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia, Bonnie Marcus, & Shari Leid discussed Ageism in The Workforce. Owners and managers must lead by example when it comes to team diversity, in any form. Problems arise when discriminatory statements made by managers, leaders, and company owners, are not addressed directly. But, how do you report or reprimand your boss? How do you create unity on a team with significant age diversity? Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.
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On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed Accountable Communication related to Kanye West and Spotify’s Daniel ELK. As leaders, we know that accountability is a critical component of being an effective manager. Ideally, when leaders can clearly communicate goals and expectations, team member morale and productivity increase. Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.
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On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed The Freedom of Speech, Joe Rogan & The N-Word. Where do we draw the line between self expression and racism? How do we hold high profile influencers or internal team leaders accountable when someone uses the N- word? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.
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Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Martina Åkerlund. She is the CEO of sports tech company Triggy, in the male dominated gaming industry. 20 years of experience from banking and finance as a Management Consultant and in senior positions including CMO and Head of Regulatory Reporting in organizations such as Nasdaq, Swedbank and SEB.
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Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with
Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno. She is an award-winning Native Hawaiian entrepreneur, speaker, and changemaker. She is a nationally-recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion leader and her work is grounded in centering the experiences of historically underrepresented communities and those with intersectional identities to achieve equity. She has been recognized in major media outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and more. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Seattle's Most Influential People, was honored with the Rising Star award from the National Organization for Women, and was named on The 100 Changemakers list by The Gates Foundation.
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What is high-functioning depression? Why did former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst leap to her death? What could have been going on behind the scenes, while everyone else thought that she was a happy bright rising star? How did everyone miss the signs? Tune in today to learn more about signs that leaders should look out for on their teams and within themselves. It’s never too late. Join us, this is a very important conversation with passionate professionals who care.
Panel: Audrey Cavenecia (Host), Kelley Bonner (Guest) & Minnelley Vasquez(Guest)
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about accountability, responsibility, and blame. As leaders, holding yourself accountable goes hand in hand when managing a team. When a person holds themselves accountable for the completion of a set of responsibilities, blame is usually eliminated from the goal execution plan. However, when there is no clear communication on the team’s responsibilities, there can be a breakdown with proper accountability assignments. Tune in today to learn more about steering your team clear of the blame game.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about loss, grief, and leadership. This is a very, very tricky subject. How do you effectively show support for a team member who has experienced the loss of a loved one? Everyone knows that the standard question, how are you doing, is awkward and simply not enough. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable, will demonstrate your sincere desire to connect on a deeper level. Being there for your team member, however that needs to show up, can be the bridge builder that everyone needs to journey through a challenging time.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Sophie McLean. Born in Algeria, educated in Morocco and France, with a professional career in the USA and UK, Sophie has led an eventful life. She has been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, a CEO, and served as a United Nations representative on The Commission on the Status of Women’s Hunger Project. She has been shot at, shipwrecked, and widowed. She has lived on a farm, a boat, a penthouse, and in an ashram. In Sophie McLean's life and work, she strives to bring elegance, worldly experience, grit, courage, and insight leading to revelation and transformation.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Bonnie Marcus. Award winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer, and executive coach, Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. Bonnie’s book, The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, provides a roadmap for women to navigate the complexities of the workplace and position themselves for success. Her second book, Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Their Workplace Power, shines a light on gendered ageism in the workplace and gives women the tools and the voice to defy ageist assumptions to stay marketable and keep their job.
A certified coach, Bonnie has been honored by Global Gurus as one of the world’s top 30 coaches in 2015-2021. She has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 keynote speakers in 2018 by Databird Research Journal. Her podcast, Badass Women at Any Age is available on Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today's episode is about complaining and its role in leadership. Anyone who has ever managed a team knows that things don’t always go according to plan. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart. In those instances, some leaders choose to complain about what is going wrong, instead of working on strategies to get things back on the right path. Complaining, whether overt or passive, tends to lend itself to a toxic and gossip plagued workplace environment. Tune in today to learn more about how to guide your team towards creating a new habit that includes having an attitude of gratitude even when faced with adversity, by taking the steps necessary to break free from a complaining culture.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be talking about Freedom of Speech as it relates to leadership. I’m sure that many of you have heard about recent comments made by Joe Rogan or Whoopi Goldberg. Freedom of Speech has really been a trending topic over the last few weeks. But what does this mean for the workplace? As a leader, take the initiative to manage the conversation. Tune in today to learn more about setting a framework of discussion that welcomes a healthy conversation with your team.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be talking about the distinction between Mentors versus Role Models. Where you are in your career impacts how you align with professionals capable of helping you to advance. In our society, role models are often people who represent an identifiable pattern of actions or behaviors that one may aspire to implement in a given profession. Whereas, mentors are often people who have a more hands on approach that involves assistance with molding your path, offering advice and feedback, or simply acting as a sounding board. Tune in today to learn more about critical characteristics that can help you determine the right fit for you.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing Vision, distinct from the concept of Ideas in leadership. When communicating with your team, are you currently taking time to ensure that everyone is on the same page of understanding as you? Clarifying what you mean when you say ideas, and defining your expectations when you share your vision, will eliminate misunderstandings or internal team friction. Tune in to learn more about effectively communicating your visions and ideas to your team.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Alquincia Selolwane. She is the Founder and CEO of The Black Virtual Mall and Founder and CEO of 1st Generation App Development Company. She is most known for providing useful business advice to her 171K Instagram followers aimed at advancing women and minority entrepreneurs. Her efforts were recently recognized by Senior Contributor Dr. Janice Gassam and earned her two features in Forbes magazine.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Erifili Gounari. She is a 22 year old social media specialist, entrepreneur, and Forbes 30 under 30 Greece honouree. She is the Founder and CEO of The Z Link, the first Gen Z-led social media agency helping brands market to our generation of digital natives. Its aim is to bridge the gap between businesses and Gen Z, by optimizing their social media marketing strategies to communicate with our generation. They have worked with brands such as Hearst, Deloitte, the United Nations, and more. Erifili is also the Head of Social Media at Silicon Valley-based company SafetyWing, and a full-time MSc Strategic Marketing student at Imperial College London.
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Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about the Four Day Work Week, and how to do it with your team. How often does your workweek spill over into your weekend? Telling yourself that you are using the weekend to get ahead of the next week. What if I told you that there is a way to break free from that mentality! Listen to this episode when you are ready to take your productivity to the next level. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.
In this episode, we are going to talk about quitting. There are many reasons for leaving, but it is essential to get to the root of the motivation. To get beyond the reason or logic and get back into your heart.
In this episode, I will talk to you about what to do to change your career path. In these times, this is one of the most important topics to address. I've made essential career changes three times in my life, and I experience deeper fulfillment and tremendous success each time. Take it from me. If you are ready to change your career at any age...do it now!
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today Audrey will be sharing 4 Keys to Public Speaking like a Pro. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, these strategies will help you to conquer your fears. If you have experienced a major meltdown during a presentation, don’t worry me too, this episode is absolutely for you. Tune in today, it’s time to release fear, anxiety, and any other blocks that have been in your way.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be speaking with workplace and equity consultant, Minda Harts. According to Minda, acknowledging unequal work and life experiences is important when building team member trust. It's not about big grandiose gestures. All it takes is sincere small acts of courage. Minda is also the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo and Right Within. Her third book, You Are More Than Magic for Young Adults, will be released in the Spring of 2022. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner. She is a frequent guest on MSNBC and featured on ABC News, Forbes, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. Minda is a highly sought-after speaker for companies such as Liberty Mutual, American Family Insurance, Nike, Google, and Salesforce. In 2020, she was named the Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace by Linkedin. Minda hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey, and today we will be discussing the importance of the Apology in leadership. More specifically, we will be talking about the intimacy of the one-on-one apology. Despite the fact that some people may perceive it as a weakness, the truth is, having the courage to pull a team member to the side and sincerely apologize is a demonstration of great strength as a leader. When your work culture is built on trust, apologies allow people to grow with you. Tune in today to learn more about the pillars of an effective and meaningful apology.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. In today's episode Audrey will be discussing one of the top 5 trends in business, being an authentic leader. We will cover what it means to be an authentic leader, and engage examples of non-authentic leadership. Authenticity is important in
leadership because we must work together to develop the skills necessary to build a "why" culture.
In the episode Audrey talks about the top issues that should not be considered unprofessional but alas are still undermining quality leaders.
Former Miss USA, Crystle Stewart recently, Crystle became the President and National Director of the Miss USA® pageant which is the largest and most prestigious pageant system in the world. Governing over all the state and local Miss USA pageants, she plans to create a new vision of pageantry using this platform to not only empower young women but to bring back the relevance of pageantry and its significance in the common American household.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about supportive leadership. Are you the kind of leader or manager who believes in providing foundational support to your team? If so, how do you let them know that you have their back? If not, are you ready to learn how to provide effective support to your team? Tune in and learn more about implementing team member development, acknowledgment, and performance goals into your leadership strategies.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about Employee Burnout. If you are routinely feeling like there's too much going on, or you're taking work right home with you on the weekends, this episode is for you. Burnout can be defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. As leaders, it is important to listen to your team and pay attention to morale. Tune in and learn more about the three dimensions of employee burnout.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today, I will be speaking with Catherine Mattiske. She is a global business educator, author, and founder of TPC — The Performance Company, a leading training and consulting organization that has worked with Fortune 100 companies around the world. Established in 1994, TPC has offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore, and Basel (Switzerland). The author of more than 30 books, her latest is “Unlock Inner Genius: Power Your Path to Extraordinary Success” (September 2021). Learn more at InnerGeniusNow.com.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Shari Foos. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. As a sought-after expert on the subjects of relationships and meaningful connection, Shari’s writing and commentary have appeared in a range of online and print publications, including Real Simple, Huffington Post, Thrive, Shondaland, Women’s Health, and Bustle.
Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey. In today’s episode, I'm going to be outlining the basics for finding a coach that is the right fit for you. I have worked with some of the biggest people in the industry, like Tony Robbins. If you are looking for characteristics and strategies that will allow you to fully align with the coach that is in phase with where you are, this episode is for you. Many people are simply unsure about how to select a good coach. Just because someone recommends a coach, doesn’t mean that they will be the best for your needs. Tune in today and learn more what to look for when selecting the right coach.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey goes through coaching basics you can use anytime.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. In today’s episode, we will be covering five reasons why acknowledgment is a superpower for leaders. Giving your team the proper level of acknowledgment, empowers them to align with the team’s objectives and overarching goals. It creates a unifying experience with the team in a way that makes them feel like they are being seen and heard. Tune in today to learn more about getting in touch with your acknowledgment superpower.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we are going to take about Goals. Before a goal is fully written down, it is really only a wish. It may be a strong wish, but if it hasn’t been infused with a full and committed energy of intention, it will remain only a wish. If you have been struggling to fully envision your goals, or feel as though you are constantly dealing with challenges creatively, this episode is for you. Take action, ensure that your goals have a destination.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership. In this episode, Audrey will be speaking with Jake Wood. He is the founder and CEO of Groundswell, a new stealth startup launched in Q4 2021. Additionally, he remains the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, a global nonprofit he co-founded in 2010.
Additionally, Wood writes and speaks frequently on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and social issues. He is a sought after media voice and has appeared on every major network and cable news program.
Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey. Today's guest is Chris Pearse. He has spent the past 15 years working with CEOs, directors and senior managers from every sector including FTSE100s, government, academia, SMEs and non-profits. He delivers leadership development programs and coaching, through his company Clarity Space, to accelerate leaders’ evolution through self-awareness and self-leadership. Chris has set up and run businesses in the UK and overseas, originally qualifying as a chartered engineer. He has written for Forbes, People Management and Management Today and delivered seminars and workshops for the Institute of Directors. His book The Broken CEO: How To Be The Leader You Always Wanted To Be, was published in February 2020.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, we will talk about intentionally transforming sleep habits. Over time, sleeplessness will result in deficits in attention, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Lack of sleep can also exacerbate depression. If you want to get your body into a better relationship with sleep, this episode is for you. The simplest approach will be the most powerful.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Root Chakra. This Chakra is responsible for our sense of safety, survival and support. When this Chakra is in alignment we tend to feel grounded. However, when this Chakra is out of alignment, the Ego takes over to compensate for the imbalance. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Sacral Chakra. The energy of this Chakra is characterized by flow and flexibility. When the Sacral Chakra is in alignment there is a sense of playfulness. However, when a person has endured a traumatic experience, one of the first things that seemingly disappears is the ability to fully engage playfulness. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Solar Plexus Chakra. This Chakra governs our Will Power and Mental Abilities. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is in alignment, we feel confident. But when it is out of alignment, we tend to become judgmental and critical. No matter what your circumstances may be, you always have the power to bring yourself back into alignment. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Heart Chakra. This Chakra, centered in principles of transformation and integration, is said to be a bridge between earthly and spiritual aspirations. Finding a balance between over-giving and feeling under-loved is key. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Throat Chakra. This Chakra is associated with the passing of energy between the head and the lower body. The Throat Chakra is also known for governing expression and communication. When this Chakra is in alignment we are speaking in our truth. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Third Eye Chakra. This Chakra grants us intuition and foresight, often in the form of openness and imagination. A deep connection with knowledge often referred to as a “knowing” of things is associated with the Third Eye Chakra. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Crown Chakra. This Chakra grants us access to higher states of consciousness. When the crown chakra is in alignment, we're connected to source. However, when it is not in alignment we can often feel unheard and misunderstood. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the 7 Chakras. The chakras can be defined as centers of spiritual power in the human body. Each Chakra has it’s own unique meaning within our body, thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Our influence on each chakra can be associated being out of alignment or in alignment and balanced. In this series will we cover each Chakra from the perspective of leadership. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be discussing an exercise designed to help you to clear up the mental space necessary for you to create fresh strategies and projects in the new year. This exercise will help you to start unpacking things that you have been accumulating in small doses all year. It will also help you to re-aligned with your goals again. If you want to fully live, you have to become an active and engaging participant. It’s time to conjure up the experience of winning so that you can live life to your fullest potential.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be discussing rituals in leadership. Rituals have been proven to reduce anxiety while boosting morale, performance, and confidence. One of the most powerful things about rituals is that they help us to feel anchored to something bigger, a sense of belonging. If you haven’t implemented any rituals into your leadership style, I would like to invite you to get started today.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be doing a powerful exercise that you can easily implement when it is time to re-establish a clean slate. This exercise is perfect for the end of the year because it allows you to process, and then release the past year so that you can confidently move into the new year free from any lingering baggage. It’s time to let go of the old, process what worked and what didn’t work, forgive yourself for any mistakes, and then step into 2022 rested and ready to achieve your greatness.
on this episode of Unlikely, Audrey will be speaking with Niall O'Carroll, Chief of global partnerships at PepTalk. Over the past decade, Niall has been responsible for developing and driving high performance programs in corporate and sporting organizations around the world. Some of his clients include world champions, Olympians, and some of the most successful sales teams in business.
Niall's passion is human leadership and draws on the lessons he has learned in his career to champion transparency, vulnerability and a caring culture at the heart of all leadership development.
In today's episode of Unlikely, Audrey will be speaking with sweet-tea-sipping, sassy Southerner Chellie Phillips. She has a passion for helping dynamic, driven, career-minded professionals write their own success stories. She’s a coach, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker, as well as the author of two award-winning books: When In Doubt, Delete It and Get Noticed, Get Hired. Chellie’s “Successfully Ever After” formula is designed to land you in an ideal career, perfectly matched to your skillset, that feels more like “get to” than “got to.” For over 20 years, she has used her first-rate public relations and communication skills to help countless people create an authentic personal brand designed to get them noticed and hired. She also leads corporate trainings about creating a company culture that encourages employee support, growth, and community. Chellie is on a mission to help others tune in to what makes them great, package it properly, and use their existing skillset to find the path to their highest potential!
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, we will talk about judgmental leaders. In leadership, judgment should not be considered as a form of positive criticism. Rather, judgmental leaders tend to bring down team morale and productivity. If you want your team to achieve their full breakout result potential, today’s episode is for you.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership we will talk about how toxic leadership turns into a culture of toxicity. What is it, why it happens and what you can do about it.
This episode of Unlikely Leadership features excerpts from different conversations Audrey has had when asked about leadership. Her unfiltered passion, conviction, and masterful articulation give way to a manifesto of what it means to be a compelling leader and do the work to reach our fullest potential. Quote from the podcast: "You want your people around you to show their truth; you want to go through the real things of humanity. You want to have this space like there's no distinction between my personal life and my professional life, where people on your team can say what they want and where you put yourself out there and the failure you can come out of better even than you thought you would all that stuff comes from the foundation of humanity and authenticity. And there's no reason why brands can't do that.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey talks with Lauren Connelly, a leader who believes that reimagining habits are essential to unlocking the potential in human performance and self-discovery. She is passionate about creating spaces that provide psychological safety and embrace kinesthetic empathy in order to inspire the collective mindset. Lauren has over a decade of experience in advocacy, community development, and relationship building. She has a multi-industry background, including arts administration, production management, event planning, and financial services. Currently, she works as an HR project manager for strategic initiatives in a financial services firm.
In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey talks to former litigator Shari Leid who currently operates An Imperfectly Perfect Life, LLC, a professional mindset coaching business serving clients who are in those tricky middle-age years, helping them create the life of their dreams. She is the author of the Friendship Flow transformational book series, which includes The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From and For My Girlfriends and Make Your Mess Your Message - More Life Lessons From and For My Girlfriends.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Tonita Webb. She was named the CEO of Verity Credit Union in early 2021, the first woman and the first Black American to be named CEO in the organization’s history. She continues to move Verity forward in socially responsible banking to create vibrant communities. Tonita brings a strong vision for harnessing financial tools, data, and technology, with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, to enhance the lives of underserved members of the community. We are so excited for you to hear this conversation with Tonita Webb. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights.
Welcome to unlikely leadership. This is Audrey and today's topic is micro-aggression and micro-expression. Everyone can agree that micro-aggressions are debilitating. Therefore, it would be safe to assert that in a positive context the exact opposite would apply. Small doses of positive input must have a highly rewarding outcome over time. For example, shifting your focus towards micro-goals, and micro accomplishments, and doling out micro-acknowledgments. How awesome! If you are overworked, fatigued, and extremely goal-driven, this episode is for you. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights.
Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Michael Bungay Stanier. He is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. His new book, How to Begin, helps people be more ambitious for themselves and for the world. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian and lives in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at www.MBS.works. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights.
Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Lauren Humphrey. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Mintable, which gives people managers the learning, community, and tools to succeed (so everyone else can too). Prior to starting the company, she was on the executive team at Brightwheel (6x valuation) and commercialized the health insurance business at Gusto (>$10M ARR / 0-to-100 FTE in 3 years). She's served as the President of The Seneca, Inc, and studied Organizational Psychology at Harvard. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights.
Welcome to unlikely leadership. This is Audrey and today's topic is angry leadership, angry leaders. Perhaps you've been one. Maybe you've reformed from being one, or you've transformed. Possibly, you have worked someplace or are currently working someplace with an angry leader. Asking yourself this main question, how does this person even have a job? Angry leaders, lets release fear and embrace change today.
In today's episode, Audrey will be engaging leadership styles rooted in swift decisiveness vs making intentional choices. Do you have a problem with indecisiveness? Do you prefer to take the time you need to make the right choice? Listen in as Audrey journey's through the challenges of expanding our minds as we strive to improve critical thinking strategies in leadership.
Do you agonize over even the smallest mistakes or flaws in your work? Do you attribute your success to luck or outside factors? Are you very sensitive to even constructive criticism? Do you feel like you will inevitably be found out as a phony? Then you suffer from Imposter Syndrome and anxiety.This episode is about about 3 simple ways to get rid of it forever and function at your highest-level.
The important thing about connecting feelings to leadership is if one's own self, one's own feelings are not examined imagine the sort of the blind spots and the impact that might present itself when now you're accountable for others. Errin Merrihew, an empowerment coach discusses feelings, worthiness, and introverts with Audrey.
Welcome to the unlikely leadership podcast with Audrey. And today is a special part one of a two part episode on a very powerful, timely and urgent dialogue of practices for us to be engaged in as leaders, which is trauma in leadership. How does trauma, historical trauma, recent family trauma, recent incident trauma, racial trauma, affect who we're being as we lead, and not just who we're being, but the outcome, the limits the patterns, the perpetual nature? Imagine, if a collective of us a critical mass of US leaders in all industries, touching 1000s upon hundreds of 1000s upon millions of lives, took on healing, what would be possible in that outcome? Resmaa Menakem is a healer, author, master coach and trauma specialist. He helps people communities and organizations heal from and build resilience around historical and racialized trauma through body centered psychology. He is a best selling author, a New York Times bestselling author of several books, including my grandmother's hands racialized trauma and the pathway to mending our hearts and our bodies, a deep exploration of how trauma affects us all. It combines theory and analysis with practical strategies for healing ourselves. Now, what you're going to hear and find is that the ability to metabolize trauma that is located store sickly in our bodies, is not a big aha moment. It is actually small practices over time, almost like siphoning out something I would imagine, right? So, grab a journal or a notebook, lean back, open your mind and your body for this two part conversation. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About Our Guest In addition to his work as a writer and therapist, Resmaa focuses his expertise on coaching other leaders to learn this embodied approach, including police chiefs, nonprofit executives, CEOs, athletic directors and managers, government leaders and many more. “While we see anger and violence in the streets of our country, the real battlefield is inside our bodies,” he says. “If we are to survive as a country, it is inside our bodies where this conflict needs to be resolved.”
This is a special episode in honor of the late Virgil Abloh. Who incidentally was on my list of upcoming guests to be invited. If you don’t know who Virgil is, you will soon be inspired by him in this episode. If you do, you know that not only was he a genius, he was a shining example of...an unlikely leader. An exception.He was the founder of Off-White, artistic director of Louis Vuitton, and many other collaborations.Virgil Abloh died on November 28, 2021, after a private battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. He was 41. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend. He was a design icon and now an angel among us.
A powerful conversation on loss, suppressing our feelings and freedom with Kathei McCoy, affectionately known as Coach Kathei, is a Minister, Author, Speaker and Life Coach, After grieving the painful murder of her only child, she is turning his tragic death into a movement called “Save our Sons” for Black Mothers Raising Black Sons. She is the author of the book, “To Mothers Raising Sons: How to Love Them to Life Instead of Death.” This book sheds light on the negative impacts on male children when raised by women who struggle with self-love and provides mothers with tools to foster the emotional health of their sons.Currently, she volunteers for Choose 180, an organization that is transforming systems, communities, and lives through the power of CHOICE. She also serves on the Survivors Advisory Board for Collective Justice, a Restorative Justice organization in Seattle that is building spaces for wellness and healing for people on all sides of harm.
Do you feel exhausted, depressed, find yourself avoiding certain people, and procrastinate in areas of life that are important to you? It could be deep-rooted fear of failure. Listen in as Audrey talks about unraveling hidden belief systems around goals, accomplishment, and winning in leadership.
In todays Unlikely leadership episode, Audrey gives you a powerful exercise to do to get to your purpose and talks about the power of purpose in leadership distinct from savior-mentality.
Welcome to Unlikely Leadership. Today's guest hails from Seattle, Washington. She's dedicated more than 20 years to a career in public relations, and marketing communications. She's an entrepreneur at heart and founded an award winning agency revolution PR. Her superpower is delivering smart direct recommendations that drive successful communication campaigns. A true servant, she supports her community by providing pro bono work to organizations who support the protection of our civil liberties, ocean health at risk youth and fostering children. I can't wait for you to hear today's interview with Jennifer Karkar Richie. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: An entrepreneur at heart, Jennifer founded Revolution PR in 2002 to represent brands – big and small—that she loved, recognizing that passion was the key differentiator between good and GREAT PR firms. Under Jennifer’s leadership, Revolution has become an award-winning sustainable lifestyle PR and marketing agency focused on finding and promoting the clients who are part of our next revolution -- the revolution for good. Jennifer leads with her heart, growing her agency on the principles of passion, joy and tenacity. Her team appreciates her smart, spirited and creative leadership that rewards free thinking and new ideas. With more than 20 years of public relations and marketing communications experience, Jennifer is an expert strategist and practitioner. She spent the first part of her career at a top-five global PR firm playing an instrumental role in the growth of the Northwest office of The Weber Group, now Weber Shandwick. Jennifer has an aptitude for deeply understanding her client’s business goals. She delivers smart, direct recommendations that drive consistent success of communications campaigns that map to bottom-line business objectives. She’s passionate about leveraging her expertise to support the rise of sustainable brands providing solutions for a healthier planet and happier human condition. She’s been invited to speak at numerous regional events on the topic of personal brand, business communications strategy and influencer marketing. Jennifer is actively involved in her community providing pro-bono support to organizations who support the protection of our civil liberties and ocean health, and those that serve at-risk youth and foster children. Off work, Jennifer enjoys traveling with her family, running, reading, and cooking.
In today's episode we're going to meet India Jackson and have an awesome conversation. She has a brand visibility firm called Flaunt Your Fire, which proudly helps entrepreneurs and their teams align their public image with their most deeply held beliefs. She also co-founded Pause on the Play, a community podcast and consultancy committed to guiding individuals in the process of defining their values, diversifying their networks and disrupting systems of oppression. Her advice has been featured on over 100 podcast episodes and applied in businesses ranging from Christian Dior to Martha Beck Incorporated. And of course, to learn more about India's work check out Flaunt Your Fire podcast, wherever you get your audio. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: As an athlete, photographer, and creative consultant to personal brands, India Jackson spent the first decade of her career watching as talented professionals were forced to adopt identities that were sellable but not authentic. Watching the market flooded with an intense focus on follower count and crafted personas, she committed to taking a more aligned approach to influence-building. Her brand visibility firm, Flaunt Your Fire, now proudly helps entrepreneurs and their teams align their public image with their most deeply held beliefs. In 2018, India co-founded Pause on the Play: a community, podcast, and consultancy committed to guiding individuals in the process of defining their values, diversifying their networks, and disrupting systems of oppression. Her advice has been featured on over 100 podcast episodes and applied in businesses ranging from Christian Dior to Martha Beck Incorporated. To learn more about India’s work, check out the Flaunt Your Fire Podcast wherever you get your audio. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: As an athlete, photographer, and creative consultant to personal brands, India Jackson spent the first decade of her career watching as talented professionals were forced to adopt identities that were sellable but not authentic. Watching the market flooded with an intense focus on follower count and crafted personas, she committed to taking a more aligned approach to influence-building. Her brand visibility firm, Flaunt Your Fire, now proudly helps entrepreneurs and their teams align their public image with their most deeply held beliefs. In 2018, India co-founded Pause on the Play: a community, podcast, and consultancy committed to guiding individuals in the process of defining their values, diversifying their networks, and disrupting systems of oppression. Her advice has been featured on over 100 podcast episodes and applied in businesses ranging from Christian Dior to Martha Beck Incorporated. To learn more about India’s work, check out the Flaunt Your Fire Podcast wherever you get your audio.
Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we're going to be having this most amazing welcoming cup emptying conversation with Kc Rossi, a business and leadership coach. She helps women scale profitable and soul aligned businesses. She's the founder of the soul print method, a system that helps entrepreneurs leverage their strengths joyfully to enhance performance and thrive. She's also the founder and host of the five star rated podcast women developing brilliance, the spirit of business with Kc Rossi, a show dedicated to mindset marketing and manifesting for leaders with a purpose. She's also a certified aroma therapist, Mind Body coach and NLP practitioner, which allows her to bring a holistic and intuitive approach to her coaching. And when she's offline, you can find her enjoying her organic garden, walking through the grape vineyards and the Naples Valley in upstate New York or 30 feet under scuba diving and blue waters. Girl you better go with your 30 Feet Under. I love Kc. She's somebody I've just recently been introduced to. I think she's just completely fabulous. She has exactly what she says to bring joy into her clients. You're going to see this Oh, she is in her life. That's what she's gonna bring on this call some joy. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Kc Rossi is a Mindset and Self-Leadership Coach who helps high-achieving women entrepreneurs go from people-pleasing burned-out perfectionists to profitable powerhouses. She’s been a full-time entrepreneur since 1991 and has built six and 7+ figure businesses. Kc is a Certified Aromatherapist, Mind-Body Eating Coach, and NLP Practitioner. This allows her to bring an integrated and intuitive approach to her coaching. Kc is the Founder of The Soulprint Method™, a system that combines energy, mindset, and spirituality. This holistic approach provides extreme clarity, dissolves limiting beliefs, improves performance, and opens the way to experience and share your full potential. She is the host of Women Developing Brilliance® — The Spirit of Business; a show dedicated to cultivating confidence, increasing visibility, elevating vibration, and leading with purpose. When she’s offline you can find her whipping up plant-based eats or hiking the Finger Lakes Trail in Upstate, New York. Kc is an Executive Contributor of Brainz Magazine. Her work has been highlighted in ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Thrive Global, SmallBizDaily, International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapists, Female Entrepreneurial Association, and The Smart Girl Tribe.
Gratitude isn't a passive word or a kind affirmation. It is a space, A healing space. While many of us can comprehend the practice and the application of gratitude in our personal lives, or in our well-being journey, there is an extraordinary opportunity to bring gratitude to your profession. And to your leadership. And what you will find is limitless, but most importantly a greater depth and a direct line to your human potential.
Welcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge Media. But, over the past 15 months, he has stubbornly planted himself at the head of protests in during showers of pepper spray and deafening blast balls, interrogated public officials with admirable persistence, bird dog developments across many beats, from gun violence to homelessness to grassroots COVID relief, and generally amplified stories about Seattle's black community he thinks should get more play from other news organizations, all while running his small business. My conversation was just so inspiring just to hear someone just dig down deep in their heart, their gut, their soul, their internal brain trust and just be someone exposed be someone who is surrendered to the direction that the universe is pulling them, and that is their expression of leadership in its boldest form, and in his humblest form. So let's get in and talk to him. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Omari Salisbury is a multi-talented media professional and the driving force behind Converge Media. The “Global Citizen”, Salisbury has travelled to 60 countries and brings a broad perspective and unrivaled dedication to his team.
Nile Evans decided to pursue his longtime career goal of becoming a television writer/producer after attending Menlo College in Atherton, California in 1995. He called on a valuable resource within his family, Executive Producer Bentley Kyle Evans, who hired him as a production assistant. Soon after, Bentley took him under his wing as a writers’ apprentice on the hit television series, The Jamie Foxx Show. In the show’s third season, Nile’s knack for comedy was proven when he was asked to join the writing staff as an on-set punch-up writer. In between seasons, Nile worked with writing crews for various A-list comedians including Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, and then rising star Nick Cannon. Nile’s relationship with Nick led him to help Nick develop his first talk show pilot for Nickelodeon. In 2004, the duo penned a film together that sold to Overbrook Entertainment. Their creative synergy solidified as Nile worked with Nick to produce the pilot for MTV’s Wild’n Out. The hit series helped launch the careers of Taran Killam and Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live), as well as comedy and film stars Katt Williams and Kevin Hart. Nile and Nick have continued to work together co-writing the TV movie The Wonder Girls (Nickelodeon), which rated phenomenally, and most recently, the film School Dance (Lionsgate).In 2007, Nile helped develop a spinoff sketch show called Short Circuitz for MTV, and a pilot for reality-producing giant 51 Minds. Nile parlayed his relationship with the production company to produce his own reality series starring music artist Ray-J, For The Love of Ray-J. Since then, Nile has served as writer/producer on Love That Girl (TV One), Family Time (Bounce TV), In The Cut (Bounce TV), and Mind of a Man (GSN).Beats by Dre tapped Nile to write for their Beats Pill campaign in 2013, where he developed new ways for the company to launch their advertising cartoon mascots. Yearly, Nile serves as presenter and host writer for the BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards, writing for talents such as Sam Jackson, Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg, and Chris Rock. Nile has continued to develop his relationship with MTV, extending himself to their sister network, MTV2, where he worked as Supervising Producer on Hip Hop Squares, and currently heads Wild’n Out as the executive producer/showrunner. The relaunched series holds the record as the highest-rated show in the network’s history.
Brian is an actor and producer whose producing credits include late life, the Golden Horse Best Documentary Award nominated feature on former New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. The Jeremy Lin documentary Linsanity, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival award winning biopic Another Shot on former NBA player Stephon Marbury's life in China. I can I will I did, starring Tony Award nominee Mike Feist, and the new film snake head now out on VOD after recently having played at the Toronto International Film Festival. Yang has also produced documentary specials for ESPN Fox Sports as an actor his film credits include saving face. The jade pendant and laundromat and TV credits include the path Westworld blacklist General Hospital and Hawaii Five O, on which he played the lab tech Charlie Fong for five seasons. He also worked on the Andrew Yang presidential 2020 campaign and a role as regional fundraise director. How's that for a resume? I can't wait to jump in and have a great conversation with my dear friend Brian Yang. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Brian Yang is an actor and producer whose producing credits include LATE LIFE, the Golden Horse Best Documentary Award nominated feature on former New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang; the Jeremy Lin documentary LINSANITY which premiered at Sundance Film Festival; Shanghai International Film Festival award winning biopic ANOTHER SHOT, on former NBA player Stephon Marbury's life in China; I CAN I WILL I DID starring Tony Award nominee Mike Faist; and the new film SNAKEHEAD now out on VOD after recently having played at the Toronto International Film Festival. Yang has also produced documentary specials for ESPN and Fox Sports. As an actor, his film credits include SAVING FACE, THE JADE PENDANT, and LAUNDROMAT and TV credits include THE PATH, WESTWORLD, BLACKLIST, GENERAL HOSPITAL, and HAWAII 5-0, on which he played the lab tech Charlie Fong for five seasons. He also worked on the Andrew Yang Presidential 2020 campaign in a role as a Regional Fundraiser Director.
Audrey shares about her own experience with leadership stress, how stress works uniquely on women, how we all have a way to shift from stress to freedom in one moment, examples of how stress is connected to our growth, and an awesome book recommendation called The Stress Code.
Welcome to unlikely leadership. Today we're going to talk to Sean Goode. And this is part two of an ongoing conversation. Sean is the executive director of Choose180. It's an organization that introduces youth and young adults to opportunities to collaborate with institutional leaders and help them avoid engaging with criminal justice system and instead realize the potential to lead long, successful and fulfilling lives. It's a very powerful mission that this organization has. And Sean is also a new host. In the amplify voices family, we're going to be collaborating, collaborating and producing a podcast for Sean where he will be talking with educators, parents and young people, a very important triad in life to to have successful relationships and work through problems. It's a podcast called possibility over problems. So let's get started and let's go into the next conversation. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Sean Goode is the executive director of Choose180, and the definition of an intentional leader. Both of his parents struggled with mental health issues, and his brother was sent to prison when Sean was only six. Along with dealing with those issues, he struggled with a lack of stability as he moved to twelve different places during twelve years of school. Despite all of those struggles, Sean was able to break the stereotype and dedicate himself to being everything others thought he couldn’t. Today, Sean transforms the lives of kids by steering them clear of the traditional school-to-prison pipeline. He provides them with a sense of community rather than shame and imprisonment. Outside of his work, Sean’s a family man at heart. He has a wife who he considers his best friend and children of his own that he’s raising.
Welcome to unlikely leadership. I'm Audrey and today we're going to be talking to Erica Courdae who is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power and resources in order to create more equity in their business and in the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgment. She's a certified coach and a 20 plus year beauty industry veteran. She's provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell school. Her voice has been featured on podcast workshops and online communities with a combined reach of 1000s and 1000s and 1000s of people. She has a wonderful podcast, which I was a guest, called Pause On The Play. Check that out and be ready for a very very rich, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate discussion on equity. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Erica Courdae is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power, and resources in order to create more equity in their business and the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgement. In 2018, Erica co-founded the Pause on the Play Podcast. After receiving requests from listeners for a space to connect on the show’s topics, Erica expanded the Pause on the Play brand to include a community and consultancy. Her leadership has now helped hundreds of individuals define their values, diversify their networks, and call people into conversations about inclusivity and individuality. A certified coach and 20+ year beauty industry veteran, Erica has provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell School. Her voice has been featured on podcasts, workshops, and online communities with a combined reach of over ten thousand people. Learn more about Erica’s work by visiting www.pauseontheplay.com.
Today on Unlikely we're going to be talking to Mary Johnston. She's the co-founder of Johnston architects. And for more than 30 years, Mary has worked with communities and individuals to design innovative public facilities, shared spaces and residences. She's truly committed to strengthening the human experience through design. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mary Johnston, FAIA, co-founded Johnston Architects with her husband Ray Johnston in 1991. For more than 30 years, Mary has worked with communities and individuals to design innovative public facilities, shared spaces, and residences, all thoroughly connected to place. Committed to strengthening the human experience through design, Mary was a Founding Member of the AIA Seattle Strategic Advisory Council and served as AIA Seattle President in 2015. Mary also served on the Seattle Design Commission from 2004-2008 and as SDC Chair in 2008. Mary is a frequent jurist for design competitions nationwide and has been a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Washington, teaching studio classes in the College of Built Environments, since 2001. Mary’s lifelong dedication to great design earned her election into the AIA College of Fellows in 2008, and she is currently on the National AIA Fellows Jury. Mary holds a BA in English Literature from Colorado College and an M. Arch. from the University of Washington.
Welcome to unlikely leadership. On today's episode, we're going to be talking to Adaire Byerly who is leading the way for cognitive sciences to be implemented into Intellectual and Developmental training for professionals in the fashion sports and entertainment industries. She's worked with talent agencies, production and broadcast companies, fashion and creative teams, sports teams and athletes and in doing so she has been able to help them optimize creativity, enhance business practices, and encourage both the individual and company growth. So let's get into this conversation about brains and leadership. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Adaire Byerly is bridging the gap between mind and power. As the CEO & Founder of Entertainment Mindframe™, LLC, Adaire is leading the way for Cognitive Sciences to be implemented into intellectual and developmental training for professionals in the Fashion, Sports, and Entertainment industries. Ultimately, paving the way for understanding the Brain function of a Creative. Adaire has worked with Talent Agencies, Production/Broadcast Companies, Fashion/Creative Teams, Sports Teams/Athletes, etc. In doing so, she has been able to help them optimize creativity, enhance business practices, and encourage both individual and company growth. While working in the modeling industry (featured in Vogue) and as a commercial actress (SAG member), Adaire was able to observe first-hand the unprofessional patterns and behaviors that were considered the norm. These observations led her to dive into years of research surrounding the Brain, and gracefully transition into a space that has been long neglected in these industries: the mind. Today, Adaire is a Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Neuroplasticity, and certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator. She has studied at Harvard University and under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Neurobiology of Trauma), Misty Huckabey (Cognitive Neuroscientist), Jennifer Jones (Psychologist), etc. Through Adaire’s various studies she has been able to help creatives understand their brain function. Outside of Entertainment Mindframe, Adaire is also leading a MasterClass series for entertainment professionals and gearing up to launch her “More than a Model” YouTube series. The YouTube series is aimed at breaking down false stereotypes of models, giving them a platform to share parts of themselves others may not know. While her MasterClass series (happening every other month) helps creatives understand their brain function and provide solutions to intangible challenges, such as balancing mental health and creativity.
Welcome to this episode of unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Mimi Lettunich. Mimi is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder, President, and Executive Creative Director at 24/7. 24/7 is an agency that reimagines how customers experience brands and how brands use experiences to grow their business. Now I'm talking about a broad range of authentic branding for clients like at&t and Warner Brothers and backcountry and Oregon Parks and Recreation and Nike and Apple and Starbucks and Google and the NFL and others. But she also has had this very, very rich life having grown up on a cattle ranch and being able to do work and supporting different kind of philanthropic efforts and cultural and community efforts spanning from Peru to Africa. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mimi Lettunich is a serial entrepreneur and the founder, president and executive creative director at Twenty Four 7, a creative agency that reimagines how customers experience a brand, and how brands use experiences to grow their business. A seasoned strategist and advocate for testing new ideas, she brings an “anything is possible” mentality to business and creative. Mimi and her team strategically connect people with brands in unique ways, translating consumer passions into authentic brand loyalty for clients like AT&T, Warner Brothers, Backcountry, Oregon Parks & Recreation, Nike, Apple, Starbucks, Google, the NFL, and others. Mimi’s deep curiosity, endless drive, and comfort with risk are rooted in her early relationships and mentorship from her parents who embodied hard work and inherent kindness. Growing up on a cattle ranch reinforced a “One Life” approach for Mimi, which she is passionate about and promotes in her leadership style. A believer that giving back is essential, Mimi focuses her efforts on underserved communities where love and a sense of belonging are missing fundamentals. She serves in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, all over the US and in many countries around the world with a special emphasis on minorities in broken homes or other compromising situations, supporting organizations and nonprofit groups: Quechua Benefit Peru, Casa Chapi Primary/Secondary School Peru, Campaign for Female Education African countries, Edison High School Portland, Rosemary Anderson High School Portland, Saparingo Primary School Kenya, Big Brother Big Sister, Tabor 100, the Africa Foundation, and numerous orphanages around the world. Mimi also recently co-founded Great Big Owl, an accelerator program created to help small businesses with strategy and brand marketing. GBO was created to combine Entrepreneurial Spirit with their dedication to making the world a better place. As profits build in the organizations, GBO will contribute 50% to further fund their philanthropic efforts. One of the first companies to take advantage of the incubator is the female-led, bespoke skincare line called Untamed Humans.
Today we're going to be talking to Kelley Bonner. Kelley is currently the director of workplace violence prevention and response for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She's a licensed clinical social worker of violence preventionist and a workplace culture strategist with over 15 years experience. She's worked with the prison systems, veterans and in the scientific field. I am so invested and interested in having this conversation because one of the things that Kelley is an expert in is trauma, and burnout. So, let's have this conversation and let's open up the narrative of leadership. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Kelley Bonner is currently the Director of Workplace Violence Prevention and Response for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). She is a licensed clinical social worker, a violence preventionist, and a workplace culture strategist with over 15 years of experience. Whether working in the prison system, with veterans, or in a scientific agency, Kelley has dedicated herself to championing inclusion and equity and amplifying the voices of the marginalized. Her career began in the prison system, where she was one of only two black employees in the largest maximum-security prison in NY state. That powerful experience led Kelley to dedicate her career to researching and addressing the effects of trauma and workplace violence. Her work in the realm of sexual harassment has been cited as “a benchmark in the field” by the Pentagon and other scientific and government entities including the National Academies of Science.
Do you have a burning desire to start a new career? Break out on your own? Or in the midst of a new risk and hoping to get some advice? Now is just about the best possible time for you to take that leap. But, I want nothing more than for you to be empowered and supported in your decisions. On this podcast I have a conversation with you. Yes, just you and me are going to talk about 5 key spaces to effectively navigate your way into fulfilling that dream you have been hoping to turn into reality. www.AmplifyVoices.io
This episode features Sean Goode, an expert with youth empowerment. He is one of our newest hosts produced by Amplify Voices for a podcast called Possibilities Over Problems. This unique podcast will speak to educators, parents and young people on how to bring out the very best in their relationship. This triad spends the most critical years of a young person's life. Sean is bringing that important relationship to light with laughter, tears and life enhancing lessons. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Sean Goode is the executive director of Choose 180, and the definition of an intentional leader. Both of his parents struggled with mental health issues, and his brother was sent to prison when Sean was only six. Along with dealing with those issues, he struggled with a lack of stability as he moved to twelve different places during twelve years of school. Despite all of those struggles, Sean was able to break the stereotype and dedicate himself to being everything others thought he couldn’t. Today, Sean transforms the lives of kids by steering them clear of the traditional school-to-prison pipeline. He provides them with a sense of community rather than shame and imprisonment. Outside of his work, Sean’s a family man at heart. He has a wife who he considers his best friend and children of his own that he’s raising.
Today we're going to be talking to Mike Crosby, veteran, CEO, and cancer survivor. In this episode, we're going to look at leaders who've taken on their own survival as an access to leading others and making a difference. It's a powerful conversation. You can find his bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: CDR Crosby is the founder and CEO of Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa). The 501(c)3 non-profit organization was formed in 2016 when Crosby recognized a need to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer incidence among Veterans and improve education and assistance to those diagnosed with the disease. VPCa was formed to educate Veterans and Active-Duty military populations on the need to screen for prostate cancer, provide resources to aid men in their treatment decisions, and promote the newest technology for the treatment and cure of prostate cancer. There are over 500,000 Veterans in the national Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) and over 16,000 of those men dealing with a metastatic form of the disease. With over 15,000 new diagnosis each year the need to educate men on how to screen for the disease is a critical undertaking. Crosby is also the CEO of Green Life Can Corp, a Canadian Holding company, with investments in innovative 100% biodegradable plant-based chemicals that provide better performance and safer solutions than existing hazardous industrial chemical products. Green Life also owns Revitalize Energy Inc. a junior oil and gas company, implementing the bio-based technologies in the production and cleanup of petroleum. Crosby graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1983 and after earning his wings as a Naval Aviator served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1983 to September 1997. During his active service, he was assigned to VF-101, VF-41, VX-4, and VF-142. He then transitioned to the US Navy Reserves and was assigned to VF-301 in San Diego until 1999 when he was selected as Commanding Officer of Mobile Operations Command Center Western Pacific, based at Pt. Mugu, CA. In 2002, because of the events of 9/11, CDR Crosby was recalled to active duty in the Naval Reserves and assigned to U.S. Central Command where he served as the Chief of Counter Proliferation and directed operations in support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Because of his efforts, CDR Crosby was awarded the “Joint Force Commendation” medal for organizing and leading a multi-national team in conducting counter-proliferation operations. Upon his departure from active duty in 2004, Crosby formed Aria International Holding Inc. and immediately deployed back to Iraq in support of the US Marine Corps. Aria recruited a group of international experts providing specialized engineering and surveillance infrastructure solutions. During operations in Iraq, Crosby led Aria’s further expansion through similar offerings to clients such as the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Kuwait Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior of India, and the Royal Thai Army. Aria was responsible for designing and managing the construction of defensive security structures around air bases and along many sections of borders for clients. Crosby holds a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science. He is a graduate of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School “TOPGUN” in San Diego, California, as well as the Allied Air Forces Central Europe “Tactical Leadership Program” in Germany.
In today's episode we will be talking to Bianca Pryor on data and humanity in leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Bianca’s passion for fighting for equity and inclusion has long been burning. She currently co-steers the Insights Association IDEA Council, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access. The organization is steadfast on lifting up historically untapped voices, talent, and research participants. IDEA Council has spent the last year establishing a presence, creating content and building its base. Bianca also launched in ’19 a 501c3 that centers Black maternal health called Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project and launched a peer-to-peer empowerment app dedicated in her name called Believe Her earlier this year. To draw further on her passion for IDEA/DEIB work, data, and tech all together, she is also part of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence and leads research at BET Networks for Consumers Insights, Content Optimization and Marketing Strategy. Bianca is originally from Richmond, VA. She graduated from Virginia Union University in Marketing and Spanish, then Purdue for her Master of Science in Consumer Behavior. She is the proud mother to her four-year old, Everton. Together they love to cargo bike ride the Bronx.
In today's episode we will be talking to Mike Robbins about tough conversations and leadership. You can find his bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the deck. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work and, his latest, We’re All in This Together. He’s a thought-leader, executive coach, and sought-after motivational speaker who works with Fortune 500 companies, pro-sports organizations, government agencies, and people of all kinds throughout the world. Mike lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and some of his clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Gap, Airbnb, Citibank, LinkedIn, Roche, the NBA, eBay, Schwab, the Oakland A’s, and many others. He and his work have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and O Magazine, as well as on ABC News and NPR. He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts a weekly podcast, and his books have been translated into fifteen different languages.
In today's episode we will be talking to Linda wolf about confidence in leadership. You can find her bio in the description or on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our Guest Linda Wolf is a humanistic photographer known for her global portraiture which focuses on women and indigenous cultures. Over her fifty plus years as an artist she has moved seamlessly through photojournalism, fine art, street, portrait, and rock & roll photography. Her work is part of numerous collections in institutions, libraries and museums worldwide. Her work has been published in Le Monde, Japan Times, The Times of London, Los Angeles Times, Artweek, Alfred Van Der Marck Editions, WET Magazine, Rangefinder Magazine, Rolling Stone, and in feature films, including Twenty Feet From Stardom; Fanny: The Right to Rock, Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen; Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen; and Bridge of Glass, a short about her mother, the poet Barbara Wolf. She is the author of Tribute: Cocker Power, co-author of Daughters of the Moon, Sisters of the Sun: Young Women and Mentors on the Transition to Womanhood and Global Uprising: Confronting the Tyrannies of the 21st Century. She was one of the “100 top photographers worldwide” for the book, Twenty-four Hours in the Life of L.A. and has contributed to numerous books, CD, music videos, and record album covers. She is the founder of the nonprofit, Teen Talking Circles, and on the board of advisors for Restore Her Voice. www.lindawolf.net www.teentalkingcircles.org www.restorehervoice.org
In today's episode we will be talking to Trier Bryant about following and leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Trier Bryant is currently Co-Founder and CEO of Just Work LLC. She co-founded this company with Kim Scott, NYT best selling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: Get *t Done Fast and Fair, to help organizations and individuals create more equitable workplaces. Trier is a strategic executive with distinctive Tech, Wall Street, and military experience spanning over 15 years. She has been featured as an influential diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioner by several publications and outlets from USA Today to CNN and SXSW. Trier has an unwavering commitment to create more equitable, inclusive, and thriving workplaces that produce prosperous companies. The depth of her work ranges from recruiting, talent development, performance management, compensation, communications, and brand strategy. Additionally, Trier advises leading companies like Atlassian, Equinox, Airbnb, SoundCloud, Alto, Rockefeller Foundation, and others on their talent and DEI strategies. Most recently, Trier was the first Chief People Officer (CPO) at Astra, an aerospace company building low orbital rockets to launch a new generation of services to connect and improve life on earth. She was also the VP of People and Workplace Experience at SigFig, a global FinTech company striving to empower everyone to achieve their financial goals with customer centric financial solutions. She led teams in six offices across four countries developing and operationalizing initiatives that optimize employees’ impact and experience. Prior to leading full People/HR teams, Trier was the Global Head of Revenue, G&A (Corporate Functions), University, and Diversity Recruiting at Twitter responsible for over 70% of hires. As a member of Twitter’s People Leadership Team, Trier led multiple initiatives across various HR disciplines including compensation, L&D, mobility, and inclusion. In addition to her day-to-day Talent Acquisition responsibilities, she partnered across various teams on both Engineering, Product, Design, and Revenue (Sales & Partnerships) to provide input on product functionality and client deliverables--most notably the multi-million dollar Black Panther Twitter activation and the Twitter Safety Council to combat abuse on the platform.
We kicked off our first podcast episode of Unlikely this week with Pete Carroll. We talked about professional vulnerability, generosity in leadership, along with other burning topics. This conversation is filled with so many “schooling life” takeaways on how to navigate heartbreaks, disappointments, and staying true to yourself through it all. There’s something for everyone in this episode. Check out the key lessons below from this week’s podcast!
Unlikely is an entertaining-diverse-educational podcast for leadership soft skills and expertise that will develop you as much as it inspires you. I will be talking about leadership with every type of professional person you can imagine and then I will distill those leadership lessons enabling you to start practicing them that day. This is a podcast for businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, Influencers, college students stepping into a career or anyone who wants to take hold of what they are up to and confidently-effectively manage and lead.