The Legendary Leaders Podcast: Recent Episodes

Cathleen Merkel – Mindset & Leadership Coach, Trainer and Speaker

Welcome to the Legendary Leaders podcast series!

This podcast aims to inspire thousands and thousands of people to start living their best lives! My podcast guests will be sharing their own personal paths to success, the moments when they may have hit a wall that turned into their biggest breaking point, and we will be sharing some top tips on how to proactively create some exciting changes in your life.

These leaders will be talking about how they started their journey, what inspired and drove them, along with the challenges they had to overcome along the way to get to where they are now, having achieved a more content and balanced life. The podcasts will cover an array of topics from the importance of selfcare and mindset, through to bravery and authenticity, and the importance of building communities and support networks.

I have interviewed leaders who have all taken varied and interesting paths, from content creators, journalists through to designers, coaches, musicians and actors a business mentors, speakers and many, many more. They all faced tough challenges which served as motivation to live their best lives yet!

I hope you enjoy listening to my series of podcasts as much as I have done creating them, and I really hope you take away lots to inspire, encourage and motivate you on your journey to becoming a Legendary Leader.

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What if your biggest career breakthrough came from breaking your own rules about what “success” is supposed to look like? On this episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O’Sullivan sits down with serial entrepreneur Joe Zentmyer for an honest, wide-ranging exploration of pivots, reinvention, and leading with genuine passion.

With over two decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 sales, food manufacturing, rock climbing gyms, and now a thriving aquarium supply business, Joe’s unconventional story is living proof that authentic curiosity and adaptability trump following “the script.” If you’ve ever held yourself back from a new opportunity because it didn’t fit the usual definition of success, this episode is for you.

Cathleen and Joe unpack the mindset shifts, resilience, and hard-won lessons that come with building (and sometimes rebuilding) teams and businesses from scratch. From learning the art of self-awareness and dealing with rapid change, to rebuilding after a crisis and keeping the entrepreneurial spark alive, this conversation will inspire you to take bold steps even (or especially) when the path is unconventional.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

06:36 From corporate life to becoming a climbing entrepreneur

13:21 Entrepreneurial life - you need to embrace the unknown

16:55 Performance problems are often leadership issues, not just HR

25:18 Climbing gym staff protests

31:01 Leaders can lack perspective in the midst of a crisis

33:22 Overcoming work overload: Need to find balance

40:46 Rediscovering leadership passion, post-Covid lockdowns

46:26 Passion-driven marketing and staffing

54:26 Hiring challenges for small businesses

01:01:40 Entrepreneurs need to embrace long-term optimism

Key Takeaways:

  • True success in leadership and business is not one-size-fits-all; embracing your own curiosity and passion is the best guide.
  • Building great teams starts with self-awareness, clear expectations, and prioritising attitude over technical skills.
  • Crisis reveals character: resilience, honest communication, and willingness to learn from setbacks will define your leadership.
  • Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone the risks and rewards are real. Understand your motivations, know your limits, and be willing to reflect and reset.
  • Protect your passion by delegating, innovating, and making time for self-reflection—don’t let the business become all-consuming.

ABOUT Joe Zentmyer:

As a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience, Joe builds businesses by developing business managers along with systems that support those managers. He’s very proud of the many young professionals he has mentored during his career. Joe’s diverse business experience from food manufacturing to rock climbing gyms, gives him a unique perspective and ability to creatively assess every opportunity. He loves the process of creating a business and turning a concept into a profitable reality. Before launching Snaggletooth Goby, Joe c-ofounded First Ascent, a Chicago-based climbing and fitness chain. From 2013 to 2022, his partners, investors, and himself grew the business to seven locations in multiple markets. Each location was 20,000 to 50,000 square feet in size. They achieved this rapid growth by partnering with lenders, landlords and key vendors to identify and develop only the best locations.

Connect with Joe:

Website: snaggletoothgoby.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-zentmyer/

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

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What if the working world wasn’t designed for you, and following the rules held you back from the leadership and life you actually want? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen welcomes Nyree Ambarchian, co-founder of purpose-led communications agency Jack & Grace, for a bold and honest conversation about ditching outdated workplace norms and rewriting the “rules” of work.

Nyree shares her journey from diligently following the rules to challenging and rewriting them, both in her own career and in building her business.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to question inherited workplace “rules,” embrace authentic leadership, and create environments where people and planet can thrive.

Episode Timeline:

01:35 What might happen if we stopped following outdated workplace rules and started making work fit us instead?

07:56 Launching her purpose-led communications agency during the lockdowns leveled the playing field

10:44 Motherhood led Nyree to reevaluate workplace norms

13:29 Personal challenges with miscarriage and infertility

18:09 Support for miscarriage should never be a one-size-fits-all policy

25:02 Jack & Grace founded as an experiment to challenge industry norms

27:33 Why unlimited holidays didn't work at Jack & Grace

29:24 Salary transparency is a powerful tool for reducing inequality

37:20 All jobs at Jack & Grace are offered part-time as standard

49:50 Measuring success not just by profit, but also people and planet

Key Takeaways:

  • Most workplace “rules” weren’t designed for the modern workforce and often exclude, rather than empower people.
  • Open conversation about real-life challenges like miscarriage and menopause can transform organisational culture and support.
  • Experiments in flexibility, salary transparency, and inclusive hiring aren’t just “nice” they drive retention, talent attraction, and genuine well-being.
  • Measuring success by profit alone ignores the vital health of people and the planet - embrace the triple bottom line.

ABOUT Nyree Ambarchian:

Nyree Ambarchian is a Co-Founder of Jack & Grace, a purpose-driven communications agency. On a mission to use comms as a force for good, Jack & Grace is a B Corp and only works with organisations that value people, planet, and profit equally. Nyree has twenty years experience in communications, specialising in behaviour change campaigns, delivering work for the likes of Riverford, the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, and Defra. Having obediently followed the ‘rules’ of work all her career, in 2018, Nyree became a mum. Finding herself no longer able to stick to ‘the rules’, the burn of failure hit hard. Until she realised the problem wasn’t her, it was the rules. That marked the start of her journey to rewrite the rules of work, so they work for more people.

Connect with Nyree :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackandgrace/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackgracecomms/

Website: https://www.jackandgrace.co.uk/

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What if burnout wasn’t a personal failure, but a sign that something bigger at the system level needs to change? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O’Sullivan sits down with Kelly Swingler, the renowned “burnoutologist” and founder of the Burnout Academy, to uncover the truth behind today’s burnout epidemic. With candour and compassion, Kelly challenges the norms that glorify stress and exhaustion, exploring why real burnout is so much more than long hours. It’s about broken systems, shame, and outdated definitions of success.

Together, Cathleen and Kelly dive into the emotional realities of burnout, breaking down stigma and sharing personal stories of their own experiences. You’ll discover why leaders are often the first to “burn the brightest and break first,” and how shifting our focus from individual fixes to systemic change is the real path to sustainable well-being at work. Filled with vulnerability, laughter, and bold truths, this episode offers both insight and a call-to-action: it’s time to stop treating burnout as a weakness and start building workplaces and lives where well-being isn’t just an afterthought.

Episode Timeline:

03:27 Introducing Kelly Swinger, the "burnoutologist".

07:29 Burnout is the debilitating result of chronic stress

14:10 Leaders often misinterpret feeling overwhelmed or struggling as incompetence

19:47 Burnout is a global issue often caused by toxic workplaces

25:48 Living an unhealthy lifestyle can't be offset by minimal healthy activities

32:48 Many avoid discussing mental health as workplace stress rises

33:45 Burnout is often masked by other conditions due to stigma

56:27 Workplace freedom and creativity could reduce toxicity

01:07:35 Stressed leaders repeat outdated patterns

01:13:08 Leaders should focus on self-awareness and personal values over profits

01:20:20 Self-care routines can't cure burnout without genuine presence

01:24:49 Self-awareness and inner work are ongoing, challenging but rewarding.

Key Takeaways:

  • Burnout is not just chronic stress or exhaustion, it’s falling off the edge of your stress scale into a place that affects your whole life.
  • Leaders and organisations must move beyond surface-level “well-being” fixes and tackle the root causes of systemic burnout.
  • You can’t “self-care” your way out of burnout, lasting transformation requires stopping, reflecting, and doing the deep inner work.

ABOUT Kelly Swingler

Kelly is the Burnoutologist, empowering Leaders to Banish Burnout in the changing world of work for themselves and their people. She leads the world’s number one Burnout Academy, training in Burnout Awareness. Known for being a rebel and a rule-breaker, Kelly has been ripping up the rulebook since 2002 after realising

that the way we are working isn't working, and how we are taught to define success is outdated. Today, Kelly educates leaders, Coaches HR and managers from companies around the world on how to recognise, prevent and recover from Burnout.

Connect with Kelly:

The Burnout Academy: https://www.kellyswingler.com/burnoutacademy

Book: https://www.kellyswingler.com/fckburnout

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswingler/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkellyswingler/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z6iJPB4gYz1MZoUPOgdlQ

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

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What if your greatest legacy isn’t what you build, but who you build with along the way? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, your host, Cathleen O’Sullivan, invites you into a candid conversation with Nick Peel, a leader whose career spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Arsenal Football Club to the cutting-edge NEOM "Line" project in Saudi Arabia. You’ll hear how Nick’s human-first approach to leadership has empowered teams to thrive under pressure, transcending titles and status in favour of authenticity, humility, and genuine impact. Together, they explore why self-awareness, openness to failure, and the courage to lead with empathy are at the heart of truly legendary leadership. Tune in to discover how embracing your humanity and building others up may just be the most powerful legacy you leave behind.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

11:51 Embracing innovation and tackling ambitious projects

15:48 The importance of authenticity and being human in leadership

20:16 Learning from failure and the power of reflection

32:06 Building a strong, supportive family while leading global projects

38:09 Leading high-performing teams through empowerment and simplicity

44:22 The origins of NEOM’s The Line: bold ideas and collaboration

52:03 Leading diverse teams and unlocking innovation through trust

57:31 Supporting women’s leadership for future generations

Key Takeaways:

  • Nick shares stories of nurturing talent and pride in seeing former colleagues grow, highlighting the importance of building others up on your leadership journey.
  • Nick discusses the value of showing up authentically, empowering diverse teams, and leading with humility, whether in the high-pressure corporate world or ambitious projects like NEOM’s "The Line".
  • Nick’s career, shaped more by "default than design," showcases how adaptability, curiosity, and learning steer personal and professional growth. He talks of the importance of reflection, being open to new ideas and leveraging lessons from both success and failure.

ABOUT Nick Peel

Nick has over 30 years of senior commercial and operational leadership expertise under his belt with esteemed organisations like Arsenal FC, LandSec, Battersea Power Station, McArthur Glen Designer Outlets, and Morrison Supermarkets. He has also held Non-Exec roles with a number of entities, including UCI World Cycling Championships, Streetwork charity, and Icons.com. His career spans retail, hospitality, property / real estate and sports, which he confesses is more by default than by design.

Nick is currently Director of Operational Readiness for THE LINE, the futuristic city under development at NEOM in Saudi Arabia. He specializes in building high performance teams, creating go to market strategies, building the new, and fixing the broken. He prides himself on a ‘ human first ‘ leadership style, and is motivated by change, learning, travel, and in particular his family and children.

Connect with Nicholas:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-peel-a5943a9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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Is leadership about going it alone, or could sharing the load lead to even greater success? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan welcomes the dynamic duo Clare Freshwater-Turner and Annabelle Richards to explore how job sharing could be the key to enhanced leadership and personal fulfilment. Clare and Annabelle, senior managers in sustainable business at Lloyds Banking Group, have mastered the art of job sharing, proving that two heads can indeed be better than one. Join us to learn about the unique partnership they’ve built over nine years, sharing insights into how combining different strengths and perspectives leads to superior outcomes. Tune in for a conversation that challenges conventional leadership norms and offers a refreshing perspective on ambition and success.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

​​08:41 Supporting each other and managing priorities

17:49 The benefits of two coaches for a team

24:10 How to play to each other's strengths

32:07 Why creating a work-life balance is so important

47:42 Communication practises for effective teamwork

56:39 Flexible working enhances productivity and satisfaction

Key Takeaways:

  • Clare and Annabelle highlight how their contrasting personalities and skills enhance decision-making and problem-solving. They emphasise that two heads can indeed be better than one, providing richer ideas and solutions, which in turn benefits the entire team and organisation.
  • The conversation addresses common misconceptions about job sharing, such as it being more work for managers or only suitable for certain roles. Clare and Annabelle debunk these myths by sharing their experience of managing each other’s development and workload, easing the burden on their line manager.
  • On a personal level, job sharing has allowed Clare and Annabelle to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They can pursue personal interests and family commitments while still having fulfilling careers.

ABOUT Clare Freshwater-Turner & Annabelle Richards

Annabelle and Clare are a jobshare and senior managers in Sustainable Business at Lloyds Banking Group, working in the Nature team. They have been with Lloyds Banking Group for many years, working in a wide variety of roles in the Finance and Sustainability functions. These included leading teams, culture change and developing manager training programs. They joined the Group Sustainable Business Team in 2022 supporting Dr. Rebecca Heaton in setting up the team. After they both completed the CISL course with a distinction, they transferred to the nature senior manager role. Within the Nature team, their primary focus is to integrate nature into decision-making and developing training to meet business unit requirements.

Connect with Annabelle & Clare:

Website: https://thejobsharecoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thejobsharecoach/

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

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Are you merely enduring tough times, or are you truly thriving through them? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, army veteran and leadership expert Rachel McGill joins Cathleen to explore the nuanced art of resilience. Rachel unveils the clear difference between merely bouncing back and proactively moving forward. She shares her journey, from breaking a world record to creating Resilient Leaders Elements, a framework designed to help leaders like you build genuine resilience. Discover why true resilience is not about muscling through challenges but about adapting, making better decisions under pressure, and balancing control with adaptability. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to transform challenges into opportunities and rethink the way you lead during challenging times.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

05:40 How to best structure your day and maximise energy

12:17 Building and developing resilient leadership skill

20:26 Why inclusion is a fundamental need

34:04 Turning crisis into opportunity

41:10 Visualising desired outcomes helps build resilience

51:12 Foreseeing crises, staying informed and being prepared

01:08:51 Authentic leadership and emotional intelligence

01:15:32 True diversity requires different perspectives and experiences

Key Takeaways:

  • Rachel explains that resilience isn't about simply toughing it out through difficult times. She explains how having a bias for achievement and a positive intention can provide clarity and direction even during uncertainty.
  • Cathleen and Rachel discuss the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels included and empowered to lead. This involves sharing control, encouraging openness, and fostering an environment of trust and accountability.
  • Rachel shares stories of experience in the army and in business, emphasising the need for leaders to be adaptable and aware of their environments. During times of crisis or change, the ability to reassess and invite diverse perspectives becomes crucial.

ABOUT Rachel McGill

Having served as an army officer, Rachel McGill has 30 years’’ leadership development experience and specialises in the development of resilience in leaders and the tools they need to succeed. As co-founder of Resilient Leaders Elements with her colleague Dr Jeremy Mead, her ambition is to make world-class resilient leadership development available to all. Rachel has designed and facilitated hundreds of courses for thousands of people and leads on ensuring pragmatic approaches to leadership development.

Connect with Rachel McGill:

Website: www.resilientleaderselements.com

X: www.twitter.com/leaderselements

Facebook: www.facebook.com/resilientleaderselements

Instagram: www.instagram.com/resilientleaderselements

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resilient-leaders-elements

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/

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What if you stopped waiting for the right time and started living fully right now? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan welcomes the inspiring Keisha Hickson, a transformative thought leader and resilience advocate. Diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer multiple myeloma at a young age. Keisha's story isn't just about survival; it's about thriving and leaving a legacy on her own terms. She explores her experiences of overcoming fears and embracing authenticity daily, all while battling a rare incurable disease. Keisha also shares her insights on ‘daring to change’ and how to make bold changes and decisions. Tune in for a conversation that will challenge you to start living now and inspire you to create your own legendary legacy, one step at a time.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

08:22 Keisha's life-changing cancer diagnosis

18:00 Normalising diverse paths to impact by addressing struggles

26:19 How to support employees with invisible disabilities

38:08 Discovering your "Why" is crucial in defining your legacy

50:57 Celebrate milestones, embrace resilience, and pursue true passions

57:57 Being a proactive advocate for healthcare

Key Takeaways:

  • Keisha emphasises the importance of determination, action, resiliency, and execution through her concept of "Dare to Change." She explains how she moved from a place of complacency to making bold changes and decisions.
  • Keisha shares the challenges of living with an invisible disability, such as her ongoing battle with multiple myeloma. She explains how she manages her condition while maintaining her daily activities and endeavours.
  • Cathleen and Keish talk about leaving a legacy that is not defined solely by financial success but rather by the impact on our community, loved ones, and personal fulfilment.

ABOUT Keisha Hickson

Keisha Hickson is a professional speaker, transformative thought leader, and passionate advocate for resilience, transformation, and women’s empowerment. Her personal journey, marked by a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and a challenging prognosis, has fueled her pursuit of a limitless legacy. This concept, which she passionately advocates, is about living life on your own terms, creating a narrative that leaves a lasting and meaningful impact beyond conventional boundaries.

Keisha brings 25 years of experience in the financial industry to the table, including roles up to Vice President & Senior Branch Manager in Wealth Management. She has successfully owned and operated multiple businesses, demonstrating her diverse interests and business savvy. Her ventures include a children’s salon, a wellness brand, and a luxury gifting business, each flourishing under her leadership with collective revenues in the seven-figure range.

Connect with Keisha Hickson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_keishahickson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-hickson/

Email: hello@keishahickson.com

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/

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Are you still chasing the wrong kind of success? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Nancy Ho joins host Cathleen O'Sullivan to discuss the hidden struggles of high-performing professionals and the paradox of success. Nancy shares how defining success externally can lead to a void of stress and unfulfillment. She talks about turning pain into gain, redefining what you truly want, and the importance of being authentic rather than conforming to societal pressures. Discover how your thoughts shape your reality and the power of self-reflection in transforming your life. Tune in for a conversation that invites you to redefine success on your own terms and move towards a life filled with genuine satisfaction and freedom.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

08:40 Choosing what you want over what you need

17:22 The difference between authentic self-care and social pressure

27:37 Addressing your needs genuinely and fostering long-term relationships

36:32 Gradually changing bad habits to good ones with ongoing support and strategy adjustments

44:28 Success comes from the inside so focus on inner fulfilment

50:05 Living in the past and having a fear of judgment

01:01:01 Wake up calls from life

Key Takeaways:

  • Nancy emphasises the importance of self-reflection to understand your own habits and tendencies. Being aware of the pain points and reflecting on them helps to make necessary changes.
  • Nancy explains that recognising the authentic pain (what one truly wishes to avoid) and the real gain (the genuine pleasure and outcome desired) can lead to more motivated and effective action.
  • Cathleen and Nancy discuss how true motivation and contentment come from internal desires rather than external validation. Nancy highlights the importance of doing things for yourself rather than seeking approval from others.

ABOUT Nancy Ho

Introducing Nancy Ho, a distinguished Life Strategist, Clarity Messenger, and state-of-mind specialist with over 26 years of experience guiding individuals toward holistic success. Throughout her illustrious career, Nancy has empowered over 10,000 clients, including C-Suite executives, mid-level managers, and business owners, to navigate the intricate balance between professional achievement and personal fulfillment. As an internationally-recognized thought leader on "The Professional Paradox," Nancy brings a unique perspective to the podcasting world. With a focus on helping high-performing professionals transcend the silent weight of success, Nancy's insights offer valuable guidance for listeners seeking harmony in their professional and personal lives. Nancy's expertise lies in addressing the disconnect between external success and inner fulfillment. Her comprehensive approach includes personalized executive coaching, strategic planning, and confidential support tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Connect with Nancy Ho:

Website: https://www.nancyho.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-ho-exec-coach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachnancyho/

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Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

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Are you living to work, or working to live? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Dr. Rana Al-Falaki joins host Cathleen O'Sullivan to share her incredible journey from being a successful but stressed professional to finding true joy and authenticity. She opens up about overcoming trauma, breaking through unhealthy patterns, and discovering genuine self-love - all while building a thriving career helping others find balance and fulfilment. Dr. Al-Falaki explains the critical difference between "being" versus "doing". She reveals how understanding your unique stress response can transform your resilience, and offers you strategies for creating sustainable success without burnout. Tune for a conversation that will help you shift from external validation to internal peace while still performing at your highest level.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

11:19 Accessing your intuition when you're truly busy

16:21 Overcoming fears with holographic thinking

25:14 The benefits of living with authenticity

35:23 Defining human energy: what does it mean?

46:19 Living with a false mask and learning how to trust

51:32 Dr. Al-Falaki's life-altering diagnosis transformational journey

01:13:10 Empowerment through self-reflection

01:20:07 Navigating menopause and personal growth

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Al-Falaki emphasises the importance of creating silence in your life to access intuition. During busy and hectic times, prioritising silence helps in making more conscious and effective decisions.
  • Both Cathleen and Dr. Al-Falaki discuss how the definition of success evolves over time. In their experiences, it shifted from external validations and material achievements to internal peace, joy, and self-love.
  • The conversation touches on how trust and empathy are foundational for effective leadership and creating a high-performing team. Vulnerability is about expressing true needs and emotions, which fosters a healthy, open, and supportive work environment.

ABOUT Dr. Rana Al-Falaki

Dr Rana Al-Falaki openly talks about her past life struggles and traumas and is passionate about making an impact on every person she meets. She claims this as her purpose and gives meaning to all events in her life. She describes her first 40 years of life as OUTWARDLY SUCCESSFUL BUT INWARDLY STRESSFUL. Having perfected how to reach a state of flow where everything happens - laser focus, high productivity, financial wealth, powerful leadership, loving relationships, high energy, motivation, feeling at ease, in peace, joyful and present - she works with professionals and teams to do the same, be that through coaching, speaking or training.

Connect with Dr. Al-Falaki:

Website: https://nail-it.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rana/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rana.alfalaki

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nailit_drrana

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Are you ready to transform your approach to customer success and discover how aligning your leadership with customer needs can drive sustainable growth? In this captivating conversation on Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Thomas Voigt, founder of TV Consulting and the Customer Success Academy. Thomas shares his remarkable journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Tune in for an episode filled with inspirational insights and practical strategies for driving success and growth.

Episode Timeline:

07:50 Struggled with solopreneurship, returned to employment at GWI for five years.

13:50 Learning from discomfort enhances leadership and personal growth.

16:15 I questioned what truly sparked joy beyond societal expectations of success.

27:37 Career ambitions thwarted by poor job market; led to self-reflection and acceptance.

33:55 Embraced entrepreneurship for freedom, launched TV consulting and Customer Success Academy.

48:58 Practicing daily routines like breathing exercises helps manage stress and maintain wellness.

53:28 Leverage fear and joy to drive ambition on LinkedIn by consistently engaging and adding value, fueled by a love for routine and exploration.

56:03 Embrace life's challenges, prioritise values over achievements.

01:10:23 Outsourcing customer success can work if teams are properly onboarded.

01:11:34 AI enhances customer success by streamlining admin tasks and enabling efficient outsourcing, with AI Copilots improving work processes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power of understanding and accepting your inner critic (whom Thomas named "TED") rather than trying to silence it completely
  • How implementing a human-first approach to customer success can transform business relationships and drive sustainable growth
  • Practical insights on integrating AI and technology in customer success while maintaining the human element

ABOUT Thomas Voigt.

Hey there, I am Thomas! I'm passionate about helping scale up businesses and unravel the mysteries of creating the perfect product/market fit. My adventure kicked off in advertising in Germany, where I honed my skills and guided media companies and advertisers in decoding consumer insights. I helped build new TV channels targeting high-value viewers, generating 8-digit revenue in their first years. In 2011, I moved to London to help Discovery Inc. understand its global audiences, set up intelligence tools, and build its digital businesses. After this, I took a sharp turn and dove into growing revenue for scale-up companies, scoring 140% net retention and building Customer Success teams that generated 8 digits in annual recurring revenue. Fast-forward to today, I'm a revenue leader and consultant, steering companies into their customers' loving arms and fine-tuning their revenue engines for sustainable growth.

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Website: www.tvconsulting.net

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead effectively in an uncertain, ever-changing world? Your host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Graham Wilson, a distinguished leadership expert and author of Wabi Zugi: The Art of Resilience for Everyday Warriors. Together they uncover the essential strategies and ideas that will help you thrive as a leader in complex environments. Learn why embracing uncertainty and fostering a culture of experimentation is vital for modern leadership. Let's explore how moving beyond traditional management can empower your teams and spur innovation. We'll be rethinking performance management to create a more empowered, innovative workplace. As you listen, consider reflecting on your own leadership practices. Are they helping your team to adapt and thrive, or are they holding them back? Tune in and get ready to transform your approach to leadership!

Episode Timeline:

07:22 Authentic and context-driven leadership skills

18:03 Challenging traditional education norms

22:28 Military Training vs. Corporate Standards

28:40 How values guide behaviours

40:06 Success doesn't require a degree, it requires work

43:25 Dedating research-based leadership in an ever-changing world

59:06 Focus on simplifying work by guiding essential skills and daily actions

01:11:57 Why authenticity and individuality drive success

01:24:22 Empowering and motivating teams

Key Takeaways:

Embracing Uncertainty in Leadership: Graham emphasises the importance of leading without having all the answers. Embracing uncertainty and fostering a culture of experimentation is essential for leaders navigating today's unpredictable environments.

Moving Beyond Traditional Management: Traditional micromanagement and rigid structures stifle innovation. Graham explains that leaders need to empower their teams by focusing on inclusivity and collaboration rather than controlling every detail.

Rethinking Performance Management: Graham highlights that many organisations are over-managed and under-led, and he advocates for focusing on what truly adds value to the customer and the business.

ABOUT Graham Wilson

Driven by the conviction that today’s turbulent business landscape demands extraordinary leadership, Graham Wilson crafts bespoke programs that empower leaders to achieve unparalleled results from both themselves and their teams and drive profound organizational change. At the heart of Graham's approach lies a deep understanding of the evolving nature of leadership in the modern world. By decoding the essence of effective leadership and championing a paradigm shift away from 'over-management', Graham equips leaders with the tools and mindset necessary to navigate complexity with confidence. Graham's passion for peak performance was cultivated during his military service and global corporate career and culminated in the founding of SuccessfactoryTM.

Connect with Graham:

Website: https://www.thesuccessfactory.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfactoryTraining/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipwizard

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Join us to discover how to build a fulfilling encore career with purpose and adaptability. Cathleen is joined by Dr. Michelle Prince, a global leadership coach, human capital consultant, and author of "Creating Your Encore Career." Dr. Prince and Cathleen uncover the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating family-owned businesses, challenging generational stereotypes, and redefining retirement. You'll hear about the emotional aspects of career transitions, the necessity of personal branding, and the dual responsibility between job seekers and employers in overcoming biases. Whether you're considering an encore career or looking to challenge biases in hiring practices, this episode is full of advice to help you create purpose and impact, regardless of age. So, tune in, and let's make your next chapter legendary!

Episode Timeline:

01:02 Why creating purpose beyond retirement is crucial.

09:29 Dr. Prince helps leaders excel and coaching encore careers.

23:06 How to challenge stereotypes and practice self-discovery.

27:21 What does a fulfilling encore career look like?

37:59 Emotional well-being after career transitions.

49:45 Exploring your identity, beliefs, opportunities, and open doors.

59:54 How can work boost emotional and physical health?

01:08:57 Curiosity and questioning foster lifelong learning.

01:17:55 Surround yourself with uplifting, influential people.

Key Takeaways:

Challenging Generational and Age-related Biases: Cathleen and Dr. Prince discuss biases related to age and career transitions, highlighting the importance of curiosity and open-mindedness. Demonstrating personal strengths, adaptability, and willingness to acquire new skills is important.

Redefining Retirement and Exploring Encore Careers: With increased lifespans, there is a pressing need to rethink retirement. Dr. Michel Prince emphasises the significance of planning an encore career that balances purpose and income, encouraging activities such as mentoring, freelancing, and volunteer work for personal fulfillment.

Embracing Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Dr. Prince highlights the role of curiosity in her career, particularly within human resources. Her journey to obtaining a doctorate, spurred by a desire for intellectual stimulation, reflects the non-linear nature of personal and professional growth.

ABOUT Dr. Michelle Prince

Dr. Michelle Prince is a global leadership coach, HR tech advisor, human capital consultant and author. A certified leadership coach since 2006 with a doctorate in management and organizational leadership, she helps professionals and organizations achieve transformational growth. Michelle has over 30 years of corporate HR experience and now runs her consulting firm, MPrince Consulting LLC. An advocate for sustainability and empowering people to thrive, she wrote the book Creating Your Encore Career in 2024 to inspire others to craft their own fulfilling Encore Careers.

Connect with Dr. Prince:

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mprince-consulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-prince-dm

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Gain insights on how to be a mentally strong leader with your host Cathleen and her guest Scott Mautz. Scott is a former Procter & Gamble executive and renowned author, to explore the profound concepts of mental strength and resilience in leadership. Join them as they dissect the tools and strategies outlined in Mautz's latest book The Mentally Strong Leader, offering practical advice on overcoming self-doubt, managing negative emotions, and fostering a culture of authentic leadership. From the significance of self-assessment to the necessity of vulnerability, every minute is packed with actionable insights that can transform your approach to leading with mental prowess. Discover how mentally strong leaders can inspire confidence, drive organisational success, and leave an indelible positive impact on the world around them.

Episode Timeline:

05:32 Balancing authenticity and corporate expectations is challenging.

12:08 Chasing approval distorts identity and fulfillment.

20:38 Great leaders prioritise others over themselves.

26:58 Mental strength involves six key skills: fortitude, confidence, boldness, decision-making, goal focus, and positive messaging.

29:34 Self-regulation is crucial for resilience and confidence.

34:07 Quiz assesses mental strength through honesty.

42:27 Habits bolster confidence and resilience in vulnerability.

48:19 Use the "redirect rhythm" tool to manage emotions during setbacks and maintain effective messaging.

52:42 Mentally strong leadership drives organizational success.

55:58 Maintain supportive habits when confidence weakens.

Key Takeaways:

Self-Regulation Is Key: Scott Mautz emphasises that mental strength in leadership hinges on the ability to self-regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, particularly in challenging situations.

Tool for Resilience: Mautz introduces "the 4 lenses of Adversity in Resilience," which includes the "perspective lens" tool, encouraging leaders to broaden their perspective to better understand and meet their resilience needs.

Authenticity Over Approval: Mautz advises leaders to "chase authenticity, not approval," stressing that true mental strength involves being genuine and focusing on personal growth rather than seeking external validation.

ABOUT Scott Mautz

Scott is the author of The Mentally Strong Leader and the founder and CEO of Profound Performance™, a keynote, training, and coaching company. Mautz is a former Procter & Gamble executive who successfully ran four of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar businesses, he is also the multi award-winning author of Leading from the Middle, Find the Fire, and Make It Matter. Mautz has been named a “CEO Thought-leader” by The Chief Executives Guild and a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" by Inc.com, He is faculty on reserve at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education and is a top instructor at LinkedIn Learning.

Connect with Scott:

Website: www.scottmautz.com.

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz

X: https://x.com/scott_mautz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMautzPP/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCESjWJrnWegel9lAlhXDS3A

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How important is workplace well-being to you? Kelly Mackin, co-founder of the Motives Met platform and author of "Work Life Well Lived," joins Cathleen to talk about human-centred work environments. Kelly shares her understanding of unconscious commitments and the critical need to align our work motives with personal well-being. Drawing from her own challenges in toxic work environments and inspired by her mother's experiences as a pioneering female executive, Kelly emphasises that well-being is a right, not a privilege. Join us as we uncover the "No BS Solution" to workplace well-being, discuss the importance of psychological safety and emotional health, and learn how to design meaningful and human-centred work environments. Don't miss it!

Episode Timeline:

07:20 Only 16% of people are thriving at work, let's change that.

15:27 Reflecting on ambition, needs, success and the burnout cycle.

23:47 Create action plans by considering: goals, support, mindset, boundaries and growth.

30:10 Equip leaders with questions to boost trust and foster safety.

40:06 5-step pathway to thriving in a people-first culture.

54:39 Unconscious commitments often undermine work-life harmony.

01:04:14 Witnessing my mom's work journey taught me the highs and lows of work.

01:13:14 Balancing work, quality time, and freedom.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelly discusses the concept of unconscious commitments, highlighting how individuals consciously striving for work-life balance, might unknowingly overcommit to work to prove their worth.
  • Kelly and Cathleen emphasise that well-being is a right, not a privilege. Kelly shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout in a toxic work environment to prioritising her well-being through meditation and cognitive coaching.
  • Kelly introduces the "5 Step Motives Met Pathway" to help leaders understand, evaluate, and meet these needs in the workplace by fostering a culture of psychological safety.

ABOUT Kelly Mackin

Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work and cofounder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs AssessmentTM which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Kelly’s journey from ill-being to well-being at work ignited her passion and dedication for helping people create health and happiness in their lives through a unique blend of skills. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change.

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Website: https://www.motivesmet.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/

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Meet Dr. Chris Fuzie, a law enforcement professional turned consultant and educator. Today on Legendary Leaders, Cathleen sits down with Chris to learn about his transformative journey and his commitment to self-education and personal growth. With experience ranging from homicide investigations to hostage negotiation, Chris delivers us a vivid look into leadership dynamics within law enforcement. As you listen, you'll discover Chris's approach to overcoming career setbacks, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones in learning, and the invaluable role of followership. Whether you're keen on leadership theories, fascinated by law enforcement, or want to explore new ways to elevate your career, this episode packs a wealth of wisdom and actionable advice.

Episode Timeline:

08:21 Chris on becoming a police leadership instructor.

15:38 Law enforcement emphasises empathy in action.

20:36 Open-minded police see that people are fundamentally similar.

24:08 Unexpected prison advice on body language effectiveness.

31:20 Leading and following simultaneously in transitional space.

34:23 Leadership is about actions, not titles.

48:12 Teaching young proper policing behaviour and discipline.

59:57 Concerns about workplace contention and authority imbalance.

01:04:20 Organisational culture and cohesion are essential.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris introduces the concept of "liminal leadership," which emphasises the fluid interplay between leading and following. He argues that effective leadership isn't solely about hierarchy or position, but understanding when to lead and when to follow.
  • The discussion highlights the importance of focusing on specific desirable behaviours rather than formal titles in creating effective leaders and followers. Chris's approach suggests that nurturing these traits is more impactful than traditional mission statements.
  • Chris’s personal journey highlights the importance of persistence and resilience in professional development. Despite facing multiple setbacks and rejections, he has maintained a focus on growth and personal improvement which actually advanced his career.

ABOUT Dr. Chris Fuzie

Dr. Chris Fuzie, Ed.D., is an expert in leadership and followership with a distinct focus on behavior-based approaches to personal and professional development. He is an author, educator, and consultant known for his work in reshaping traditional leadership paradigms through his innovative concepts and models. Dr. Fuziee's professional contributions are particularly influential in areas where leading and following are seen as interconnected and dynamic processes.​

Professionally, Dr. Fuziee is dedicated to reshaping traditional leadership paradigms, blending academic insights with practical, behavior-based approaches. His books, like "Liminal Space: Reshaping Leadership and Followership," reflect his commitment to helping individuals and organizations navigate complex interpersonal landscapes.

​As a trainer and mentor, Dr. Fuziee is known for his engaging and approachable style. He is direct yet empathetic, combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His background in education and real-world experience equips him to connect with diverse audiences, making complex concepts accessible and actionable.

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Website: https://www.cmfleadership.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-Fuziee-ed-d-m-a-ol-37587934/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090255232861

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Imagine reclaiming 20% of your time every week—time you never knew you could have but desperately need. In this episode of Legendary Leaders, your host Cathleen and her guest, the insightful Andy Brown, explore the transformative power of effective delegation and the hidden costs of emotional overdraft. Andy, a seasoned business advisor and author of the bestseller Emotional Overdraft, shares his journey from corporate stress to meaningful change and the impactful lessons he learned along the way. Join us for a compelling conversation on recognising and addressing the invisible costs of leadership, and empowering yourself to delegate for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Episode Timeline:

09:35 Emotional costs impact business profitability significantly.

12:38 Recognise and address your emotional overdraft.

19:34 Create a personal board of supportive advisors.

26:48 Prioritise important tasks over easy ones.

40:29 Market dictates a business's true value.

44:19 Delegation frees time for strategic business growth.

01:01:26 Don't sacrifice happiness for business success.

01:08:10 Limiting clients to maintain quality and health.

01:11:52 Fully recharge to effectively manage and delegate.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andy highlights the importance of delegating tasks that others can handle, allowing leaders to focus on high-value activities that only they can perform.
  • The concept of "emotional overdraft" is crucial for leaders to understand and manage. Recognising behaviors that contribute to emotional exhaustion and addressing them can prevent burnout and improve overall well-being.
  • Andy and Cathleen emphasise the significance of structuring a business to allow for personal time and family involvement.

ABOUT Andy Brown

Andy has over 30 years’ experience as an award-winning adviser and coach for people-based businesses. He’s also a podcast host and the author ofAmazon #1 best seller, ‘The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing’ a book for entrepreneurs, leaders and founders that articulates the often overlooked mental and physical costs of leadership.

Connect with Andy :

Website: https://emotionaloverdraft.com/

Buy the book in the US: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

Buy the book in the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andybrownauthor/

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How can overcoming your fears and doubts help you develop more authenticity in leadership? Cathy sits down with Kelly L. Campbell, a former CEO turned trauma-informed leadership coach, and author of "Heal to Lead, Revolutionising Leadership Through Trauma Healing."

Together, they explore the crucial signs that indicate a need for change, discuss the impact of unresolved trauma on leadership and the transformative power of conscious feedback. Kelly shares her personal healing journey, including her profound experiences with plant medicine like Ayahuasca, and her reflections on creating supportive growth environments. Tune in and be prepared to transform the way you approach leadership and personal development.

Episode Timeline:

  • 01:18 Transformative leadership addresses trauma in professional spaces.
  • 12:56 Childhood trauma: abuse in the home.
  • 23:53 Exploring fringe modalities after selling business.
  • 31:12 Trauma integration is essential after impactful experiences.
  • 47:09 Engaging with "safe spaces" for genuine inclusivity.
  • 52:08 Embody vulnerability and lead compassionately.
  • 55:13 Rethink regeneration by healing trauma for progress.
  • 01:05:09 Reflection and introspection for conscious feedback.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelly highlights the importance of identifying unsustainable personal behaviours and situations triggered by physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual stress. Significant indicators include physical health issues, consistent feedback from others, and personal self-awareness.
  • Kelly introduces the TLC concept - Trauma, Leadership, and Consciousness - emphasising its role in fostering compassionate and conscious workplaces. She advocates for a trauma-informed approach to giving feedback, which involves seeking consent, offering support, and prioritising the recipient's well-being.
  • Kelly shares her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma, emphasising the role of alternative therapy methods and plant-based medicines like Ayahuasca. She underscores the importance of integration after transformative experiences, which is crucial for personal development and lasting change.

ABOUT Kelly L. Campbell:

A former CEO turned Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who know they are meant for more, Kelly L. Campbell (they/she) instigates change and impact. She is the author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing (Wiley). An inspiring keynote speaker, they have written for Forbes and Fast Company and currently write for Entrepreneur and on Substack, “The New TLC: Trauma, Leadership, and Consciousness.”

A longtime conservationist, Kelly was trained by Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader in 2017. Most recently, they became certified as a Reiki Level III Practitioner. Kelly’s vision is for more than half of humanity to heal its childhood trauma so that we may reimagine and rebuild the world together

Connect with Kelly:

Website: https://klcampbell.com/

Substack: https://kellylcampbell.substack.com/

Book: https://klcampbell.com/heal-to-lead-book/

Leadership Quiz: https://klcampbell.com/leadership/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/agency-growth-consultant

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kelly.l.campbell/

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How do you retain your top talent? Cathleen is exploring the world of talent attraction and retention with Gerry Gadoury. Join them to learn about the nuances of becoming a "destination employer" and cohesive approaches to hiring and retaining top talent. Gerry shares his incredible journey from a Marine Corps leader to a successful entrepreneur, and how he's overcome significant setbacks and a life-altering injury. Whether you're an employer looking to reduce turnover or a listener seeking leadership advice, this episode is packed with valuable lessons that apply across industries. Tune in and learn how to create a workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to grow.

Episode Timeline:

  • 06:34 Admire your youthful curiosity and bold experimentation.
  • 12:37 Marine Corps leadership benefits small business operations.
  • 20:40 Reflect, adapt, and improve through after action reports.
  • 26:49 Lack of executive interaction diminishes role appeal.
  • 33:35 Entrepreneurial drive stemming from trauma.
  • 45:44 Unexpected recruiter journey.
  • 52:25 Employee retention depends on alignment, growth, and fulfilment.
  • 01:07:28 Interview should be a mutually beneficial conversation.
  • 01:11:57 Finding suitable candidates requires a thorough, diverse search.
  • 01:22:09 Salary discussions can cause recruiting challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gerry emphasises the significance of companies evolving into "destination employers" to attract and retain top talent. This involves understanding and aligning employees' aspirations with organisational goals, fostering a genuine employer brand, and maintaining an inclusive company culture.
  • Gerry's personal story, which includes overcoming a debilitating neck injury that led to a drastic change in his career and lifestyle, highlights the virtues of resilience and adaptability. His journey shows the importance of persevering through adversity and continuously evolving both personally and professionally.
  • From his Marine Corps experience, Gerry emphasises the importance of decisive action in high-pressure situations and the value of small-unit leadership. He stresses that enabling employees to feel heard and valued by engaging in authentic conversations can significantly bolster organisational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

ABOUT Gerry Gadoury:

Gerry is a twenty-five year veteran of the Tech Professional Services industry. In that time he has been a recruiter, sales person, manager, consultant, trainer, executive, speaker, business owner, and best-selling author. Through all of it his primary focus has been on building successful teams.

Whether Technical, Sales, or Recruitment, Gerry has recruited, trained, and led diverse teams to successful outcomes. Utilizing that experience Gerry created the Destination Employer Methodology to empower Startup, Scaleup, and early stage companies to consistently Attract, Recruit, and Retain the top-talent they need to fulfill their critical missions.

Connect with Gerry:

Website: www.redbeardsol.com

Email: gerryg@redbeardsol.com

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Are you ready to revolutionise your approach to leadership and talent retention? Join host Cathleen O'Sullivan as she delves into transformative leadership strategies with Claire Chandler, president and founder of Talent Boost also known as the ‘leadership therapist’. In this enlightening episode, Claire shares invaluable insights on aligning people strategies with business goals, creating sustainable growth, and fostering genuine employee engagement.

Get ready to uncover key takeaways from Claire's latest book, "Growth on Purpose," learn about the critical role of HR in today's business landscape. We also explore the nuances of personal and professional development to ensure that your talent is retained even as your business grows

Here are the Highlights:

09:25 HR should empower growth, not just enforce compliance.

14:17 HR should separate compliance from talent management.

23:11 External advisors gain credibility over internal voices.

35:49 Entrepreneurs face boundless possibilities, unlike employees.

39:50 We are all human, vulnerable, and flawed.

46:56 Writing the book improved Claire’s business methodology.

51:22 Avoid comparison; embrace authenticity and entrepreneurial generosity.

55:59 Embrace inner child for pure creative joy.

01:10:54 Word-of-mouth referrals attract the best talent.

01:15:03 Organisations evolving roles to match employees' talents.

01:30:38 Leaders: Connect human-first to strengthen team performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Claire Chandler emphasises the need for HR to transition from compliance-focused roles to strategic partners in organisations.
  • Building genuine trust requires leaders to be self-aware, engage authentically with employees, and foster psychological safety.
  • Cathleen and Claire explore the therapeutic benefits of writing as a form of personal and professional development.

ABOUT Claire Chandler

President and founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler deeply believes that leaders shape cultures, and stronger cultures drive greater success. She specialises in helping businesses expand without losing their best talent. Leveraging 30 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership, Claire advises purpose-driven executive leaders looking to achieve perpetual growth. Claire’s services include keynote and motivational speaking, cultural integration and strategic alignment, thought partnership, talent ecosystems, leadership retreat facilitation, performance acceleration, executive and cohort coaching, organisational assessment and design, team dynamics and alignment, and growth

readiness.

Claire holds a certificate in strategic HR leadership from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She has appeared as a guest on more than 150 podcasts, is the author of several books on leadership and business strategy, and is a contributing writer for Forbes. She received the 2023 Best of America Small Business Award as Best Entrepreneur—Business Consulting.

Connect with Claire:

Website: https://www.clairechandler.net/

Book: https://www.growthonpurpose.com/

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairechandlersphr/

Twitter: https://x.com/TalentBoost

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talentboostllc

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How do you handle setbacks and challenges? Do you struggle, or do you stay afloat? Cathleen sits down with Russell Harvey, known widely as the resilience coach. With a career spanning over two decades in learning and development, Russell brings a wealth of experience and personal anecdotes that illustrate the profound impact of balancing humanity, data, and processes within organisations. Tune in to explore the essential components of resilience, strategies to adapt in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, and the importance of building a robust support network. Get ready to embrace change and discover the keys to thriving through adversity with actionable advice and heartfelt stories that will inspire you to become a legendary leader.

Episode Timeline:

  • 01:07 Handling setbacks and understanding resilience as a tool.
  • 09:13 Leadership involves resolving dilemmas ethically, creatively and adaptably.
  • 11:50 Resilience is springing forward with learning, not bouncing back.
  • 27:33 Adaptability is openness to change, not action.
  • 39:35 Repeated experiences taught self-care and practical tasks.
  • 48:16 Personal challenges taught resilience.
  • 56:51 Leaders need training on managing emotions during change.
  • 01:03:38 Team gathers situational awareness through conversations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russell emphasises fostering a supportive community and maintaining continual communication are crucial for organisational resilience. Leaders must consider emotional intelligence and open dialogue to manage their teams and create a resilient culture effectively.
  • According to Russell, resilience encompasses multiple components: attitude, purpose, confidence, adaptability, support network, meaning, and energy. Resilience involves a combination of being open to change, maintaining a positive attitude, and leveraging one’s support network for energy and strength.
  • Both Cathleen and Russell discuss the importance of adaptability and agility, especially in the face of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). Leaders need to be proactive in their decision-making, maintaining situational awareness and clarity amidst change.

ABOUT Russell Harvey:

Russell Harvey, "The Resilience Coach", is a dynamic and engaging Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Public Speaker, Managing Director, NED, Podcaster, and Radio Host. With over 20 years of experience in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development, Russell has specialised in Resilience and VUCA for the past 18 years. Russell's areas of specialisation include Resilience in our modern world of uncertainty

and ambiguity, executive coaching and leadership development, talent management and career coaching, facilitation, change leadership, and creativity. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including NHS, BT, The Co-operative Group and Bank, WM Morrisons, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and many more.

Connect with Russell:

Website: https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/

Social Media Links:

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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/russelltheresiliencecoach

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In a world where chaos often reigns, the power of maintaining a ready position can make the difference between success and failure. Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down to talk strategic planning and leadership with special guest Justin Bookey, author, marketing strategist, Emmy-nominated content creator, and global table ping pong player. Whether you're navigating high-stakes business decisions or seeking personal growth through unique experiences, this episode embraces continual learning - turning failures into stepping stones, and achieving excellence by focusing on the present task.

Episode Timeline:

  • 02:25 Balancing career and passion enriches leadership perspective.
  • 11:28 Ping pong universally fosters connection and memories.
  • 23:36 Meet people where they are and learn deeply.
  • 31:46 Ping pong and career philosophy overlap remarkably.
  • 38:11 Focus on identity, impact, and having fun.
  • 43:31 Understanding rhythm to manage conversation effectively.
  • 51:20 Master fundamentals to execute advanced skills efficiently.
  • 01:02:29 Focus on the present task with excellence.
  • 01:13:59 Justin's book helps overcome self-doubt.

Key Takeaways:

  • Justin and Cathleen discuss the importance of maintaining a "ready position" in chaotic situations. This involves being constantly prepared to adapt to changing conditions and optimising responses based on probable events.
  • Failure is an integral part of growth and competitive endeavours. Both Cathleen and Justin discuss how readiness and striving for excellence are more important than the mere pursuit of success.
  • Both Cathleen and Justin highlight the significant impact of family values and support on individual growth and leadership styles. Justin's diverse upbringing in a supportive, open-minded family with exposure to various cultures and unique experiences shaped his empathetic and balanced leadership approach.

ABOUT Justin:

Justin Bookey is a former lawyer, an award-winning marketing strategist, and a global ping-pong player. He’s had the good fortune of learning from some of the best and brightest in several arenas while working with leaders at Disney, Sony, Honda, Qualcomm, XPRIZE, and more. After practising communications law for several years in Washington, DC, he transitioned to web content development. He’s earned Emmy nominations for feature documentaries he produced, and Telly, Viddy, and ADDY awards for digital marketing campaigns he spearheaded. He is the author of Ping Pong Leadership, a powerful guide to success at any table For leaders, entrepreneurs, and competitors of all kinds.

Connect with Justin:

Website::https://www.pingpongleadership.com/contact

Buy the Book Ping Pong Leadership: https://amzn.eu/d/2pHAc47

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebookey/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PingPongLeadership

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebookey

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookey

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Are you ready to explore the transformative world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Join Cathleen as she sits down Sara Taylor the President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting. With over 35 years of expertise, Sara has become a nationally recognised thought leader in cultural competence and DEI. Together they explore the intricate layers of biases, the importance of cultural competence, and practical ways for leaders to create more inclusive environments. Sara shares her personal journey and how this has shaped her passion for DEI. They tackle current topics like the social polarisation in Europe and the US. Tune in for a conversation filled with profound reflections, so that we can all become better leaders.

Episode Timeline:

  • 01:19 Sara Taylor: Cultural competence leader; diversity expert; author.
  • 07:31 Inclusion and equity integrated.
  • 19:54 Judgments and filters affect understanding and communication.
  • 29:10 Diverse teams excel through inclusion, engagement, and performance.
  • 32:22 How do you merge cultures if you are not culturally competent?
  • 54:30 Are diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives effective?
  • 01:03:40 Leaders using fear cause global polarisation to increase.
  • 01:16:38 deepSEEConsulting: promoting global workplace equity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sara highlights the importance of recognising and addressing hidden biases that influence communication and decision-making in leadership. Leaders need to develop cultural competence to foster inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.
  • Through her work with deepSEE Consulting, Sara emphasises the need for developing inclusive cultures that support diverse hires, warning against the pitfalls of forced diversity without proper cultural integration.
  • By transitioning from automatic, filter-driven responses to conscious and thoughtful decision-making, leaders can create high-performing, diverse teams that excel by effectively checking and challenging their unconscious biases.

ABOUT Sara:

Sara Taylor, President and Founder of deepSEE Consulting, has 35 years of extensive experience, nationally recognized as in the practice of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion serving local, national and global clients. While her areas of specialty are in both Diversity and Leadership Development, Sara has become a thought leader particularly in the field of Cultural Competence. Her bestselling book, Filter Shift: How Effective People SEE the World, is used by numerous individuals and organisations to increase success and create greater effectiveness. Sara holds a Master's degree in Diversity and Organisational Development and, prior to founding deepSEE, held positions such as Chief Diversity Officer and Leadership and Diversity Specialist.

Connect with Sara:

Website: https://www.deepseeconsulting.com/

Thinking at the Speed of Bias book link: https://bit.ly/3x9bWbY

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajanetaylor/

deepSEE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepsee-consulting/

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Dive into a riveting exploration of diversity, innovation, and authentic leadership in this episode of Legendary Leaders. Join host Cathleen as she sits down with Angeley Mullins, the dynamic Chief Commercial Officer at Resourcify, to unravel the impact of digitalisation on critical thinking, and the transformative power of authenticity in leadership.

From balancing technology with human interaction to the importance of diverse perspectives in board meetings, Angeley shares invaluable insights into fostering inclusive environments and driving meaningful change. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to lead with impact, influence, and unwavering authenticity.

Episode Timeline:

  • 06:55 70% of the waste in Europe is actually done by companies.
  • 09:18 Recycling approaches differ between Germany and the UK.
  • 10:56 Companies seek digitisation for compliance with regulations.
  • 18:47 New laws attract tech talent to Germany.
  • 24:58 American risk-taking fosters innovation; Europe values stability.
  • 29:49 Fast fashion's waste concerns drive the consumerist movement.
  • 38:03 Critical thinking is getting lost.
  • 51:31 Authenticity, not success, leads to true happiness.
  • 57:03 Culture of fear stifles collaboration, hampers progress.
  • 59:49 Big companies withstand hits; Twitter rebranding was terrible.
  • 01:05:30 Inclusivity ensures dynamic, representative, and cohesive environments.
  • 01:16:43 Mentors and mentees grow through mutual learning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Angeley Mullins shares the importance of integrating diverse perspectives and maintaining critical thinking, particularly in the context of debates like veganism, sustainability, and digitalisation.
  • Cathy and Angeley discuss the necessity for authentic leadership, sharing that genuine happiness and effective leadership come from being true to oneself, coupled with the humility to admit shortcomings and seek help.
  • The episode explores differences in cultural approaches to innovation and risk-taking between Europe and the U.S., highlighting how these impact company practices, employee retention, and regulatory environments.

ABOUT Angeley Mullins

Angeley Mullins is a seasoned Commercial Executive (CCO/CRO) & Operations Executive (COO) with leadership roles across the US, EMEA, UK, & APAC including: Amazon, Intuit, GoDaddy, and her most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Resourcify, a digital platform that helps companies reduce their waste, increase their recycling, and promote a circular economy. Her experience focuses on commercial & operations growth: revenue, marketing, brand, sales, product, and international ex-

pansion in both technology scale-ups and larger corporations. In2023, Crunchbase recognised her, along with other prominent technology leaders, as one of the most influential women in sales. Furthermore, she also holds advisory roles with various technology and media companies. She has a special interest for advancing the conversation around women in leadership and diversity at the executive level.

Connect with Angeley:

Website: https://www.resourcify.com/en/

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeleymullins

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeleyMullins

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Prepare to unlock the secrets of the subconscious as we explore the realms of self-hypnosis and manifestation with the insightful David C. Olcott. In this captivating episode, Cathleen interviews David, the founder of Samurai Success and author of "Swords of Illumination" where he reveals how being in love can elevate one's potential and how rewriting your inner programming can align the conscious with the subconscious. Listen, as they explore the transformative power of resonance, the struggle of trusting oneself, and the journey towards authentic, purpose-driven leadership.

Episode Timeline:

07:40 I had all this wealth. I had these riches…but I wasn't happy

12:38 Reprogram yourself by understanding your early programming.

21:07 Needed a push, the universe intervened, it was a big breakthrough.

26:30 Conscious role distinctions in various life situations.

33:33 Contrast and polarity essential for self-awareness.

41:57 Forgetting leads to experiencing ourselves in new ways.

44:56 Creative process: inspiration from source.

01:02:14 Transition from divinity to physical, finding balance.

01:13:12 Overcoming money programming by understanding its origin.

Key Takeaways:

  • David emphasises that manifestation is heavily influenced by subconscious programming, with only 5% coming from conscious thought. His self-hypnosis method, "I'm Studio," aims to connect the soul and ego to rewrite this programming, aligning the conscious and subconscious mind to manifest desires more effectively.

  • Cathleen and David discuss the concept of balance and centeredness, agreeing that true balance in all areas of life is likely to be unachievable. Instead, David introduces a framework of ten different categories to guide individuals toward a more centred existence, focusing on a balance between divinity and physical realm beliefs.

  • The importance of intentional identity creation and self-leadership is emphasised, alongside practical methods for changing subconscious programming, including hypnosis and NLP. Cathleen reflects on transitioning from seeking validation to embracing her role as a coach, resulting in a more fulfilling and effortless work experience.

ABOUT David C. Olcott

David is the founder, president, and CEO of Samurai Success, Inc., an international executive, organizational, and personal coaching firm based in Denver, CO. With over 30 years of professional coaching experience, David has helped numerous clients achieve sustainable growth and productivity, even during challenging economic times.

A nationally recognized motivational speaker, David is known for his ability to simplify complex ideas and inspire audiences to reach seemingly unattainable goals. His background includes being a #1 national trainer for Anthony Robbins and serving in Florida state politics.

David holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Florida International University, is master certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and has a second-degree black belt in Aikido. He's also an accomplished motorcycle racer and the author of the book, "Swords of Illumination."

Married to Dr. Lorena Lavarne, David has one son, Josh. The family divides their time between Denver, CO, and Sarasota, FL.

Connect with Guest:

Website: https://samuraisuccess.com/

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samurai-success

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094367529507

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Samurai_Success/

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Why cash really is king. Cathleen O'Sullivan brings you a powerful conversation with expert author and partner at Ernst and Young, Peter Kingma. Sharing his expertise on cash flow management, the importance of trust and communication within teams, and how metrics and debt management play critical roles in business resilience. Together they explore the transformative impact of the pandemic on work dynamics and the flexible models it has ushered in. Peter shares insights from his book "Cash is King," highlighting essential strategies for managing cash flow, empowering teams, and making sound financial decisions. Tune in to hear practical tips for avoiding cash shortages, and the power of storytelling in business.

Episode Timeline:

07:53 Revolutionised remote work flexibility.

15:05 Resilience in business leads to better outcomes.

20:44 Anecdotes from Cash is King: living paycheck to paycheck.

24:31 Understanding decision rights, metrics, and incentives for an organisation.

35:20 Debt management advice: control what you can.

43:11 CLO’s, cash leadership offices.

47:03 Client success stories: improving conversion rates and benefiting growth.

53:21 Cash is King: resonating with real-life stories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Both in-person and remote work have their unique benefits, and companies are adopting diverse approaches to balance these models.
  • Peter Kingma emphasises the importance of understanding and managing cash flow for the success of any organisation. His book "Cash is King" aims to demystify cash management, making it accessible to entrepreneurs and business leaders.
  • Building a successful team requires creating an environment of trust and psychological safety. Cathleen O'Sullivan and Peter Kingma highlight the importance of asking questions, sharing knowledge, and fostering open communication.

ABOUT Peter Kingma

Peter Kingma, author of CASH IS KING, is the Americas Working Capital Leader for EY Parthenon. Working across a variety of sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, healthcare, retail, and consumer products, he advises business leaders on how to optimize the management of cash. His work has led to well over 25 billion dollars of value creation for his clients.

Kingma is a regular contributor to leading business publications and podcasts, often speaking at industry events about his areas of expertise. His clients bring him in to lead planning sessions, consult with management teams, and present to their boards of directors. Kingma who has a degree in economics from Purdue University, lives in Chicago and Columbia, Missouri. You can learn more at peterkingma.com.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kingma

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterwkingma

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Today, we bring you an inspiring conversation with the incredible Leigh Burgess. You'll learn all about Leigh's transformative journey through personal challenges, the power of mindset, and her bold transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Discover how she navigated burnout, values time and space, and the importance of aligning your passion with purpose. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek into her upcoming book and the exclusive events she has planned. This episode is packed with insights on embracing change, valuing self-care, and making bold moves.

Episode Timeline:

06:20 Embraced bold change, started business, sought alignment.

14:42 Losing touch with themselves and engaging in unhealthy behaviours such as overeating, drinking, and seeking validation in unhealthy relationships.

22:27 Embracing change and learning effective sales strategies.

29:58 Coaching women leaders through strategy, mindset, and wellness.

32:09 Creating intimate, impactful events; is part of Bold Table's success.

38:12 Entrepreneurship demands intention, focus, and perpetual learning.

49:53 Monitoring signs of burnout and taking proactive steps.

54:00 Be present today, honour the current moment.

01:04:02 Striving to maintain alignment in purpose and health.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leigh Burgess emphasises the significance of understanding and honouring your unique pace and alignment with your passion and purpose.
  • Both of us share our personal experiences with burnout and the critical importance of self-care in preventing and mitigating its impact. They highlight proactive steps such as working with coaches and focusing on well-being to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life.
  • Leigh's preference for smaller, deeply connected events like her "bold tables" and retreats showcases how meaningful interactions in small groups can lead to significant impact and personal insight.

ABOUT Leigh Burgess

Leigh Burgess is a thought leader, game-changer and powerhouse connector determined to ignite and support the bold journeys of others. After over twenty years in healthcare research, she founded Bold Industries Group, a platform for uniting,

inspiring and empowering women via her Bold events, The Bold Lounge podcast and through her dynamic speaking and consulting engagements. Through the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, Leigh’s forthcoming book, Be BOLD Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success is all about how to apply her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) Framework to live your best life, hitting the shelves in November 2024.

Connect with Leigh:

Website: https://leighburgess.com/

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighburgess23/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boldindustriesgroup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleighburgess/

Upcoming book – Be BOLD today: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Be-BOLD-Today/Leigh-Burgess/9781685552435

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In this riveting conversation, our host, Cathleen sits down with the inspiring Jones Loflin. Jones masterfully draws parallels between the principles of gardening and leadership, emphasising creativity, space for thinking, and nurturing sustainable growth.

In this episode, you'll hear about the origins of Jones' book Juggling Elephants, born from a casual discussion on life’s circus-like chaos, and Cathleen’s reflections on fostering creativity amidst our busy lives. Together, they tackle the ever-present challenge of balancing work efficiency with your personal life, stressing the importance of intentional habits and mindfulness.

Tune in to discover how to embrace the "gardener mindset" for proactive leadership, learn effective strategies for saying no, and explore how intentionality and small steps can lead to significant personal and professional development.

Episode Timeline:

15:34 Authentic writing comes from lived experiences.

19:36 Helping people identify unmet needs and make necessary changes in their lives and workspaces.

23:31 Storytelling and communication encourages positive change and possibility.

31:05 Surround yourself with encouraging mentors who are a few steps ahead of you.

33:36 Office friendships can create unnecessary pressure.

42:04 An elephant is anything that limits you.

43:38 Leaders aim to improve in key areas.

59:02 Showing palms indicates trust and confidence.

01:10:08 Delegate meetings to empower team members, and gain time.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jones Loflin emphasises the importance of adopting a ‘gardener mindset’ for leaders, focusing on creativity, growth, and nurturing sustainable systems rather than merely fixing problems.
  • Both Jones and Cathleen discuss the challenge of finding time for creativity and personal development, highlighting the significance of starting small and being intentional in cultivating habits that support free time and balance.
  • The episode underscores the value of storytelling and fostering open communication to drive change, with Jones advocating for leaders to delegate decision-making and empower their teams for strategic growth.

ABOUT Jones Loflin

Jones Loflin has made it his life’s work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to individuals around the world so they can achieve more of what is most important to them. His books are described as “illuminating” and his presentations as “unforgettable.” In his 29 years as a speaker and coach he has helped countless people regain confidence in their ability to achieve greater success in work and life. Connect with Jones:

Business: https://jonesloflin.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonesloflin

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Cathleen is joined by Jim Bishop from Conjunction Leadership, who brings over 20 years of global leadership experience to the table. Together, they explore essential topics for modern leaders, from embracing authenticity and emotional dexterity to navigating complex workplaces and fostering meaningful connections. Jim shares actionable insights on empowering leaders to take responsibility for their destiny, using direct communication, and developing resilience and adaptability within their teams. Cathleen and Jim engage in a thought-provoking discussion about gender dynamics, the pressures of social identity, and the journey toward finding one's true voice in a corporate world.

Episode Timeline:

04:11 We aim to make the world of work not suck so much anymore.

08:05 Nervous system shapes identity through social interaction.

14:59 Initial chemistry call determines coaching relationship compatibility.

25:30 Found purpose and balance during sabbatical.

27:07 Pivoted to coaching, found success during COVID.

33:17 Unite teams through shared vision for cooperation.

38:23 Avoid discomfort to stay safe but you limit growth.

44:32 Encouraging growth mindset and self-actualisation in culture.

52:15 Finding identity, setting boundaries, and being present.

54:59 Nurturing entrepreneurial spirit while balancing family security.

01:00:05 Employees value social connections and purpose at work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leaders need to make empowered choices and develop emotional dexterity to manage complex emotions and foster connection and empathy in the workplace.
  • Jim suggests using the "north star exercise" to align divisions and create a common vision, addressing conflicts and encouraging creative problem-solving for your teams
  • Jim and Cathleen discuss the intricacies of gender dynamics in leadership. They promote curiosity, openness, and empathetic communication to break down traditional gender expectations and enhance team cohesion.

ABOUT Jim Bishop

With over two decades of immersive experience in executive development, corporate leadership and human performance, Jim Bishop stands as a beacon of transformative leadership through his business, Conjunction Leadership. Jim's journey has taken him across the globe, coaching executives, diverse teams and orchestrating the modernisation of leadership systems for transforming business units. Having collaborated with industry giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, and Elanco, Jim recognised the pivotal role of a visionary leader willing to first work on themselves while revitalising their culture. This catalysed the birth of Conjunction Leadership in 2020, where Jim provides executive coaching and team development solutions. As a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Leadership Facilitator with Blanchard, Jim's methods are a blend of science and art. He empowers executives through executive coaching, corporate culture consulting, and team effectiveness programs, focusing on holistic development within volatile contexts. At Conjunction Leadership, transformation starts within. The exclusive DISRUPT, BRIDGE, and GROW process guides leaders on a journey of self-discovery, mindset shifts, and measurable growth.

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Website: https://conjunctionleadership.com/

Social Media Links:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conjunctionleadership

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdbishop/

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Cathleen explores the world of business leadership with the incredible Josh Perlman. Josh brings over 20 years of experience in shaping resilient businesses with executive roles ranging from CEO to COO. He shares invaluable insights into proving oneself as a smart, hardworking leader, and the critical importance of psychological safety in the workplace, especially during tumultuous times like the COVID-19 crisis.

Josh opens up about his unique journey from starting work in high school to leading his own company, Geek Exec, which places C-suite executives in small and medium-sized businesses. You'll hear first-hand stories of challenges he faced, mistakes made, and lessons learned, all reinforcing the essence of being customer-centric and staying true to your business's core purpose.

Tune in to learn more about leading with impact, empowering teams, and navigating the pressures of growth and innovation.

Episode Timeline:

  • 06:59 Maintaining balance key to sustained energy levels.
  • 12:44 Diverse upbringing shapes outlook on life.
  • 18:47 Small and medium businesses can't easily afford consultants.
  • 28:03 Focus on unique value; prioritise client satisfaction.
  • 32:19 Flexibility and adaptation are crucial for success.
  • 40:55 Acknowledge mistakes, listen, and learn from others.
  • 47:06 Importance of psychological safety in challenging communication.
  • 49:30 Founders should empower and trust their team.
  • 56:56 Regret about not confronting the boss for bad advice.
  • 01:02:46 Adapt, learn, and finish what's necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Importance of Psychological Safety: Josh Perlman emphasises the significance of creating a workplace environment where employees can express concerns and ideas without fear of job security.
  • Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Both Cathleen O’Sullivan and Josh Perlman discuss the necessity of taking breaks and finding time for oneself and one’s relationships.
  • Leading with Flexibility and Openness: Josh Perlman shares insights on the importance of being adaptable and open to various perspectives in leadership. He stresses the need for continuous learning, being open to change, and fostering an environment where new ideas are welcomed.

ABOUT Josh Perlman

Josh Perlman is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience in shaping resilient businesses across various industries. He has held executive roles including CEO, COO, President, and Senior Vice President, with expertise in operations, sales, and product development management. Josh's career is marked by his dedication to bridging the talent gap for small businesses and startups, inspiring him to establish The Gig Exec. His mission is to make senior-level executive experience accessible to small, innovative companies, and family businesses, not just tech startups and large corporations. Currently, Josh is the Managing Director at The Gig Exec and the Founder & President of BËTR Productions, continuing his journey of empowering businesses with strategic leadership and innovative solutions.

Link to website: www.thegigexec.com

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Website: www.thegigexec.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshperlman31/

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Cathleen interviews Beth Knight, a trailblazer in social impact and sustainability. She shares her profound journey from facing burnout while leading innovative projects at Amazon to her current mission as a sustainability advisor and board chair for Save the Children's corporate advisory board. Together, they delve into the essence of sustainable leadership emphasising integrity, well-being, and creating long-term value for people and the planet.

Tune in as Beth Knight and Cathleen O'Sullivan discuss leading with purpose in today's complex world.

Episode Timeline:

  • 05:14 Transitioned from Amazon to sustainability advisory work.
  • 08:26 Assisting a Ukrainian family member's journey to the UK.
  • 10:58 Grateful for privilege, learning to say no.
  • 14:58 Sustainable leadership is about a holistic, energising approach.
  • 20:28 Balancing career and family leads to fulfilment.
  • 21:52 Encouragement and listening are powerful for impact.
  • 27:48 System broken, challenges in sustainability, and inequality.
  • 30:14 Eco anxiety about unsustainable systems.
  • 34:27 Respectful tourism breaks cultural and wealth barriers.
  • 38:21 Colonial framing, and expanding protected cultures.
  • 40:25 Act of kindness on the bus profoundly impacted someone.
  • 45:57 Sustainability roles are complex, in-demand, and are evolving.
  • 55:09 Encouraging ethical consumerism and companies' environmental accountability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognising and Addressing Burnout: Beth Knight shared her firsthand experience with burnout and her decision to leave Amazon, emphasising the importance of recognising early signs of exhaustion. She discussed how high demands, constant stakeholder engagement, and maintaining a leadership brand can lead to significant stress.
  • Sustainable Leadership and Personal Well-being: How to create long-term value without exhausting oneself or others. Beth defined sustainable leadership as one that focuses on integrity, value creation, and well-being from an environmental, social, and governance perspective.
  • Systemic Support and Ethical Practices: Both Cathleen and Beth stress the importance of systemic support in sustainable leadership, including family, organisational, and community environments. They underscore that personal well-being and professional success are intertwined with a supportive system that fosters growth and sustainability.

ABOUT BETH KNIGHT

Beth Knight is a leading figure in social impact and sustainability with over fifteen years' experience in purpose-led business transformation. Named 'Great British Businesswoman of the Year' in 2022, her expertise spans tech-for-good, sustainable development and impact investing. Beth is a frequent speaker, advisor and coach on mobilising the private sector around climate change, social justice and upskilling on sustainability. She is a Senior Associate and Head Tutor at the University of CambridgeInstitute of Sustainability Leadership ('CISL') and holds non-executive positions - ranging from Department for Culture Media & Sports ('DCMS') British Tourism Authority, to Chair of Save the Children’s corporate advisory board, to Tech Domain Expert for Carbon13’s venture builder. Beth's held roles at Amazon, EY and Accenture. She was also a trailblazer of the UK's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship standard.

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Website: www.sustainableleaders.ltd

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Today, we are sharing a deeply moving and insightful conversation with Cathleen and her guest Nick Shaw. In this episode, you're going to explore the power of meditation, the importance of mindfulness, and the delicate balance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. Nick shares his personal journey of finding purpose and healing after the devastating loss of his son, William. Through his story, you're invited to reflect on the small actions and meaningful conversations that can shape your path towards becoming a more intentional and present leader.

Nick shares his struggles and triumphs, his commitment to living intentionally, and the impactful work he's doing through initiatives like the Mirror Box Leadership Lab and the William’s Be Yourself Challenge. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the constant busyness of life or questioned how to be a genuine and supportive leader, this episode offers valuable insights that can guide you on your journey.

So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by Nick Shaw's incredible story.

Episode Timeline:

  • 06:50 Nick’s son disappears in deep powder snow.
  • 10:30 Family of 4 becomes family of 3.
  • 19:04 Nick’s wife collapsed and told him, "it’s not your fault."
  • 26:30 Child overcomes struggles with therapist's help and gains acceptance.
  • 30:54 Skiing allowed self-expression and personal accomplishment.
  • 38:02 Distracted by technology and its impact.
  • 40:12 Utilised meditation for self-awareness and reflection.
  • 45:05 Being yourself at work challenges professional expectations.
  • 50:17 Focus on what you can control as a leader.
  • 59:02 Learning from tragedy, intentional living, sharing lessons.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mindfulness & Meditation; Learn how Nick uses these practices to still his mind and build self-awareness.
  • Authentic Leadership: Discover the power of showing vulnerability and being genuine in your leadership journey.
  • Intentional Living: Understand the importance of pausing, reflecting, and making deliberate choices to find meaningful work and a balanced life.

ABOUT Nick Shaw:

Nick Shaw is an accomplished executive coach and author, known for his profound insights into personal transformation and self-discovery. His upcoming book, My Teacher, My Son, is a poignant reflection on his journey through grief and finding meaning in the face of unimaginable loss.

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Legendary Leaders. In today's episode, Cathy interviews Tony Martignetti, a transformative leader who left a high-flying career in the biotech industry to rediscover his true passion as an artist and be a champion for authentic leadership. Host Cathleen O'Sullivan shares her insights on the power of genuine connection and growth in leadership. Together, they explore Tony's pivotal moment of self-realisation amid corporate burnout, his adventurous spirit—from scaling Kilimanjaro to planning his next challenge on the Camino de Santiago—and how these experiences fuel his mission to foster more meaningful interactions in and out of the workplace. Prepare to be moved by Tony's story of finding balance through emotional awareness and his innovative approach to leadership that prioritises deep, reflective conversations and creating environments where every individual feels valued. Join us as we uncover the profound impact of embracing one's true self and the courage it takes to lead by example.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Leadership expert with 30 years of experience.

09:07 Understanding emotions, their logic, and reflection.

16:12 TED talk: Embrace your true self at work.

17:08 Encouraging leaders to embrace vulnerability and authenticity.

27:09 Struggling to find purpose, found inner strength.

31:15 Embracing change and new challenges shapes identity.

37:53 Presence and authenticity impact others profoundly.

40:05 If someone is an extrovert or introvert, you should adjust your communication style.

46:01 Consider speaking up before walking out.

52:23 Connecting with your story helps connect with others.

55:36 Deep impact of campfire storytelling on human connection.

01:02:29 Leadership requires open, engaging, and entertaining communication.

01:13:28 Expand vision, narrow focus to overcome stagnation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Embrace Your True Self: Tony’s journey underlines the importance of embracing your authentic self to find fulfilment in both personal and professional life. His transition from the boardroom to the art studio exemplifies the courage it takes to pursue what truly aligns with one's passion and purpose.
  • The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership. Vulnerability is not just a personal trait but a leadership strategy. Admitting vulnerabilities and engaging in genuine conversations can dramatically strengthen team resilience and cohesion.
  • Innovation Through Introspection. A leader’s ability to innovate correlates strongly with their capacity for introspection. Tony’s experiences, from mountaineering to glassblowing, illustrate how varied external challenges can foster profound internal reflection and lead to breakthroughs in personal and professional growth.

ABOUT Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti Tony Martignetti is a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 30 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to

navigate through change and unlock their true potential.Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, Tony was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain:Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life and Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward. He has been featured in many publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, Life Science Leader,

CEOWORLD, and CEO Today.

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Website: https://www.ipurposepartners.com/

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In today’s episode I interview the remarkable Stephanie Brown, a trailblazer in the creative marketing and tech industries, and the brains behind Creative Career Level Up. With roles that include a tenure at Nike and Apple, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to the table.

We explore the power of self-reflection, the art of strategic planning, and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to catapult your career to the next level. Stephanie shares her personal story of her own transitions in her career, both the highs and the lows. Culminating in her development of an innovative career coaching programme designed to elevate professionals in the marketing, branding, creative, and tech sectors.

We'll uncover how Stephanie turned the challenge of being let go from a job into a remarkable opportunity for growth and self-discovery, resulting in not only a successful coaching business but also a property portfolio and a book.

We also discuss why it's important not to settle for less in our professional lives, finding joy in our work, and break free from the constraints that hold us back.

Whether you're feeling stuck in a rut or on the brink of your next big leap, this episode is full of actionable advice to help you find your path.

Episode Timeline:

06:50 Finding income streams to work in London.

13:11 Admiration for flexibility in work-life balance.

26:36 Appreciating job opportunities and the decision-making process.

31:43 Podcasts connect entrepreneurs, expand networks, and foster relationships.

37:43 Seeking advice, networking, and planning a new path.

45:45 Overcoming job boredom and boosting confidence at work.

48:20 Embrace growth, use evidence to reframe narratives.

54:00 Finding purpose in work beyond grand gestures.

1:01:53 Programme framework emphasises self-awareness and exploration.

1:08:11 Reflect on time, prioritise, challenge your narrative.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stephanie Brown's experience showcases the importance of self-reflection and having a strategic plan when advancing one's career. The three-stage program (reflect, refine, result) she discusses serves as a guideline for individuals to discover their true career desires, understand the industry landscape, and implement strategies for securing positions that align with their personal and professional goals.
  • The notion of changing one’s mindset from passive job seeker to proactive career architect is a focal point in the conversation, as exemplified by Steph Brown's entrepreneurial approach to job hunting and career development. Her success in securing a role at Apple and eventually starting her own coaching business underscores the value of networking, self-belief, and taking an entrepreneurial approach to crafting one's career path.
  • Both Stephanie and Cathleen emphasise the significance of adaptability and learning from personal experiences, whether it is transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, dealing with job loss, or reshaping career objectives. Stephanie’s journey, from working at renowned companies like Nike and Apple to leveraging her experiences to write a book and create a coaching program, highlights how personal and professional growth intertwines with the ability to adapt and the pursuit of a fulfilling and flexible lifestyle.

ABOUT Stephanie Brown

Steph Brown is a seasoned professional with a rich 15-year career in Marketing, Creative, and Tech industries. With an impressive 13-year tenure in senior positions at renowned companies like Nike and Apple. In 2019 she established Creative Career Level Up, a pioneering coaching and training initiative. This flagship programme is meticulously designed to empower individuals within the Marketing, Creative, and Tech sectors, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to elevate their careers to new heights. Steph is also an Angel Investor for early-stage startups and property investor across the UK.

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Cathleen has a fascinating conversation with Mosongo Moukwa, an expert in leadership and organisational change. With over 30 years of experience, Mosongo shares insights from his early days of management to his current prowess as a business coach and president of Hathaway Advanced Materials. This episode unpacks innovation beyond the traditional realms, advocating for a cohesive approach across all organisational sectors. Mosongo and Cathleen discuss the vitality of curiosity and the psychological safety necessary for fostering a culture of innovation. Mosongo's leadership journey marked by self-discovery, continuous learning, and building significant human connections shows what is needed to be an effective leader. He also emphasises the importance of nurturing potential within teams and leaving a lasting impact on individuals' lives.

Episode Timeline:

00:01 Mosongo’s book 'Be a Leader of Significance' emphasises daily impactful leadership moments.

09:41 Weekly challenges promoted people-focused management development.

13:25 Striving for positive impact through coaching and mentoring.

17:19 Discuss memories, values, competencies, and influential books.

25:28 Questioning sense of authenticity and conformity.

28:28 Discussion on safety and risk in material production.

32:49 Growth mindset fuels resilience through new challenges.

38:13 Reflection on work experience leads to writing his book.

45:02 Employees want to be valued with gestures.

51:25 Significant leadership focuses on heart and mind.

54:02 Recommendation for past employees, maintaining human connections.

01:02:51 Children have specific needs, learn through open-ended questions.

01:05:32 Innovation in plastic coating moves from the lab.

01:11:53 Encouraging feedback, share your desired life legacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Innovation Is a Behaviour: Expand the boundaries of innovation beyond R&D and marketing. It is a collaborative effort driven by curiosity and a culture of psychological safety across the organisation.
  • Growth Through Support: The alignment of support and challenge is crucial in leadership. An effective leader creates lasting emotional connections, impacting both the hearts and minds of team members.
  • Leading with Authenticity: Leadership is not just a position, it's a journey. Embrace your unique experiences and lead with whole-person integrity. Authenticity builds trust and encourages others to follow in their truth.

ABOUT Mosongo Moukwa

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets.

Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. This results in increased profitability and growth expansion.

Mosongo has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world’s most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly Poly- One); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.). He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials.

Mosongo holds a PhD from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Illinois; and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, US. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous international technical conferences and holds several patents. Be a Leader of Significance is his new book.

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Your host Cathleen engages in an impactful dialogue with the renowned leadership psychologist and author, Markus van Alphen. They discuss the nuances of saying "no," the strength found in "and" over "but," and the art of observational listening. If you've ever felt the pressure of cultural communication barriers or the ripples of emotional intelligence in the workplace, this episode will resonate with you. Here, authenticity and psychological safety are not just concepts, but practised philosophies that shape successful, innovative teams. So, take a moment to listen to the transformative ideas that Markus and Cathleen bring to the table. Get ready to be equipped with strategies that could redefine your approach to leadership. Tune in to discover how embracing empathy can unfold into your most authentic self and foster genuine connection in your personal and professional life.

Episode Timeline:

  • 11:46 Challenging emotions tied to Western societal upbringing.
  • 20:43 Empathy training uses role-playing for understanding.
  • 26:23 Focus on one task at a time.
  • 27:45 Focus on what to do, get curious.
  • 35:37 Happy employees lead to better performance and retention.
  • 39:54 Emotional regulation is crucial in tough situations.
  • 45:04 Noticing body signals to prevent stress explosion.
  • 52:06 Justify saying no can be counterproductive.
  • 56:31 Saying yes to everything leads to burnout.
  • 1:00 Speaking up is crucial for tech success.
  • 1:07 Embracing diversity in high-tech for innovation.
  • 1:18 Improve empathy through active listening.

Key Takeaways:

  • Saying "No" with Power: Discover why lengthy explanations can hinder professional relationships and learn the art of concise refusal that respects both parties.
  • Cultivating 'AND' Culture: We explore the subtle yet impactful shift from "but" to "and" in conversations to foster inclusivity and encourage diverse perspectives in leadership.
  • The Empathetic Leader: Embrace the role of empathy in creating a safe space for innovation and understand the significance of leaders' authenticity in promoting team well-being for positive business outcomes.

ABOUT MARKUS VAN ALPHEN

Renowned leadership psychologist and author of more than 15 books in Dutch and English, Markus van Alphen developed the Observational Listening concept in 2014. Observational Listening goes a step further than active listening in understanding what an individual has to say. By observing what emotions they are experiencing, you really get the other’s story and their underlying emotions, whereby the other feels heard, seen, acknowledged and psychologically safe, resulting in increased happiness, motivation, and overall success. Observational listening augments empathic leadership in a powerful way into excellent leadership.

Find out more: https://excellent-leader.com/

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Cathleen and Claire Chandler explore the vital role of aligning personal talents with professional roles, the necessity of setting boundaries for energy management, and the profound impact of mindset on leadership capacity. Together, they unpack Claire's journey from overcoming the skepticism that greeted her career transition to the liberation she felt as she embraced her true path. For those who have ever felt confined by corporate norms or struggled with the transition into a management role, Claire's insights into authenticity and vulnerability are a must-listen.

They also discuss the challenges HR departments face as they shift from traditional roles to become the architects of company culture, and how they can support leaders in this transformative time. Prepare to be moved by Claire's touching experiences and the wisdom she's gathered on her journey from the corporate world to advising executives on how to retain their best talent during expansions through her "growth on purpose" methodology. This isn't just a conversation - it's a masterclass in becoming the leader you were meant to be.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

08:25 Organisations improving inclusion, but need broader acceptance.

11:33 Recognise blind spots, create capacity for growth.

17:49 First boss shaped career boundaries early on.

21:50 Authenticity and vulnerability are key to effective leadership.

30:47 Engaged audience through unexpected interaction, transformed career.

36:23 Overcoming fear to be authentic and passionate.

39:39 Cancer was a gift, motivated change.

44:10 Transitioning into a leadership position, faced resistance, but persisted.

52:41 Understanding the "why" of business success.

55:56 Reevaluate roles, schedules, and capacity for productivity.

01:02:06 HR must create capacity, find future talent.

01:05:27 True inclusion in problem-solving creates workforce fulfilment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Navigating organisational expansion with purpose.
  • Harnessing "limitless talent" to drive success.
  • Redefining leadership with vulnerability and authenticity.

ABOUT CLARE CHANDLER

President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and

business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes... both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in

management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration and onboarding,

strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration.Claire holds a certificate in strategic HR leadership from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She has appeared as a guest on over 100 podcasts and is the author of several books on leadership and business strategy.

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Website: https://www.clairechandler.net/

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Join Cathleen as she delves into the art of communication and connection with the remarkable Laura Crandall. Renowned for her expertise in fostering communication and human connection within the corporate framework. Laura is a communications expert and the author of Working with Humans.

In this riveting conversation, they unpack the art of active listening, the magic of managing with lightheartedness, and the significance of honing those all-too-often undervalued fundamental social skills in the workplace.

They explore the transformative power of simply being present and how mastering the basics, such as direct communication, can alleviate misunderstandings and bolster trust. So, whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting, get ready to dive deep into what it means to navigate the complexities of the workplace with empathy, clarity, and a touch of humour.

Episode Timeline:

  • 11:21 Book discusses essential skills for human interaction.
  • 19:56 Leadership requires empathy, influence, mentoring, and manners.
  • 25:47 Value time, courtesy, and foundational behaviors.
  • 30:32 Reexamining priorities and reclaiming social interactions.
  • 35:59 Acknowledge issues, find humour, and encourage open communication.
  • 38:44 Leveraging energy and playfulness for work success.
  • 47:05 Key questions to consider for effective communication.
  • 49:59 Prioritise relationships, not just shiny new tools.
  • 58:11 Focus on the process, not just output.
  • 01:01 Living in alignment with your values is important.
  • 01:06 Balancing academic rigour with self-confidence and authenticity.
  • 01:14 Helping leaders understand and change problematic behaviour.
  • 01:16 Expertly navigating difficult conversations by building foundations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Power of Presence. Both Laura and Cathleen advocate for the importance of being wholly present in conversations, affirming that active listening is integral to saving time, uncovering essential details, and deepening relationships.
  • Back to Basics. Good workplace communication is paralleled with an excellent Italian meal; it's about high-quality fundamental ingredients like manners, acknowledgment, and showing genuine interest in others that build trust and create a positive environment.
  • Humanity in Leadership. Embracing your true self, incorporating playfulness, and acknowledging personal and others’ successes can lead to a more fulfilling and productive work culture, countering the stress of performance pressures.

ABOUT LAURA CRANDALL:

Laura Crandall founded her management consulting firm, Slate Communication, in 2009. For over thirty years, she has worked in and consulted with industries that include manufacturing, journalism, hospitality, and academia; fifteen of those years were spent managing teams. Her work is dedicated to helping people within organizations discover and develop foundational management and communication skills—the background skills we assume everyone has, but rarely discuss. In her new book, Working With Humans, Laura shares the essential but generally ignored tools needed to communicate, manage, and lead with the quality that most workplaces are lacking: humanity. Laura earned her master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she studied cognitive neuroscience and organizational behavior.

Website: https://lauracrandall.com/

Book: https://workingwithhumans.com/

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In this episode, Cathleen O’Sullivan chats with the remarkable Beth Knight, a leader in the sustainability sector and recent recipient of the Great British Business Woman of the Year Award. We delve deep into the seismic shifts across the global economy and the significant role consumers and leaders play in catalysing change. We also discuss the dilemmas of overconsumption exacerbated during pivotal life moments. Beth presents her unique insights into how psychology and advertising coerce buyer behaviour and what can be done to change it. She also recounts her conscious departure from Amazon to pursue a portfolio career that aligns with her core values, influencing sectors like sustainable tourism and spreading her wings into roles that support children's welfare and refugee aid, a testament to her undying commitment to social impact. Let's explore the world of Beth Knight, where leadership isn't just about business acumen, but about integrity, empathy, and the pursuit of positive lasting change.

Episode Timeline:

  • 10:14 Amazon's pandemic relief and education support program.
  • 14:06 Colleague’s trust led to successful mobilisation efforts.
  • 19:32 Took bold leap, relocated to Kenya.
  • 32:32 Misunderstood my romanticised idea of smuggling.
  • 36:02 Embracing community and navigating uncomfortable situations.
  • 42:36 Navigating raising a boy in today's world.
  • 46:53 Parenting is hard, support network is crucial.
  • 53:18 Family, role models, kindness, hustle, upbringing, heritage.
  • 54:59 Parents juggle full-time work and family responsibilities.
  • 01:05 Consumer power can drive economic change.
  • 01:08 Reflecting on consumerism and the power of branding.
  • 01:12 Multiple job titles, same focus: responsible leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sustainability in Leadership: Beth underscores the importance of leaders who not only drive strategy but also foster regenerative practices. Her journey from working at Amazon exemplifies a conscious shift towards impactful work that aligns with one's values.
  • Individual Impact on Economy: Our conversation highlighted how personal choices, especially during pivotal times of life such as early motherhood or global crises like the COVID pandemic, shape market demands. The role of consumers is potent and pivotal in advocating for a shift towards sustainability.
  • Adapting to Change: Beth’s candid story of moving her family to Kenya provides insight into embracing cultural changes and redefining identity. Such experiences can deeply influence leadership style and personal growth, reinforcing the value of adaptability and community.

ABOUT BETH KNIGHT

Beth Knight is a leading figure in social impact and sustainability with over fifteen years' experience in purpose-led business transformation. Named 'Great British Businesswoman of the Year' in 2022, her expertise spans tech-for-good, sustainable development and impact investing. Beth is a frequent speaker, advisor and coach on mobilising the private sector around climate change, social justice and upskilling on sustainability. She is a Senior Associate and Head Tutor at the University of CambridgeInstitute of Sustainability Leadership ('CISL') and holds non-executive positions - ranging from Department for Culture Media & Sports ('DCMS') British Tourism Authority, to Chair of Save the Children’s corporate advisory board, to Tech Domain Expert for Carbon13’s venture builder. Beth's held roles at Amazon, EY and Accenture. She was also a trailblazer of the UK's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship standard.

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Website: www.sustainableleaders.ltd

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Twitter: twitter.com/bethzknight

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In this episode, your host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by the inspiring Cortney McDermott. Together, they embark on a profound discussion about awakening to possibilities, letting go of rigidity and ego, and the freedom that comes from recognising the ego as part of play. They delve into the importance of playfulness, ease, and simplicity. Cortney also shares her personal journey of making tough life decisions and emphasises the significance of living life fully and making decisions out of love and intelligence rather than fear. Join us as we explore the valuable wisdom of Cortney McDermott and discover what it truly means to be a legendary leader.

Episode Timeline:

  • [00:001 Reflect on "miserably successful," making life changes.

  • [07:39] Designing life is about playing different characters.

  • [13:31] Embracing truth, liberation, and wearing masks.

  • [21:18] Performance affects focus, playfulness, and liberation.
  • [24:14] Transitioned from management to pursue writing passion.
  • [31:53] Challenging journey toward flexibility and embracing change.

  • [38:52] Deep truth leading to miraculous occurrences

  • [44:49] Years of fear, then happiness and freedom.

  • [52:29] Cortney recognises the importance of being a positive example to her daughter.
  • [55:46] Excited for the unknown, embracing lack of control.
  • [01:02] Evaluate self-help advice, trust your instincts.

  • [01:06] Avoided pressure, and focused on being genuine.

  • [01:14] Nobody needs saving, being is truth.

  • [01:19] Giving ourselves permission to have fun.
  • [01:23] Embracing ease leads to peak performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Awakening to Infinite Possibilities: Cortney highlights the importance of recognising oneself as the embodiment of endless possibilities, challenging the conventional mindset of teaching and pushing for specific results.

  • Embracing Change with Fearless Love: Cortney shares her personal journey, including her experience of making tough decisions, such as transitioning during a divorce. The discussion emphasises the fear of societal judgment and the primordial survival instinct, underscoring the importance of making decisions out of love and intelligence rather than fear.

  • Letting Go of Control and Embracing Curiosity: Cortney's emphasis on relinquishing the illusion of control and staying attuned to a frequency that aligns with intelligence is truly inspiring. The conversation encourages embracing openness and curiosity, unleashing the potential for personal growth and transformation.

ABOUT CORTNEY MCDERMOTT

Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body expert who helps the world’s leading organizations and creatives to disrupt old patterns of behavior, grow healthy businesses, and apply the physiology and psychology needed for success.

Her work in the field of self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, SUCCESS, The Huffington Post, FOX News, and many other mainstream business and lifestyle media.

Cortney's career highlights include her time as an executive at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and then running her own businesses, with clients and audiences at Universal Music Group, Google, Nike, and Virgin Unite.

Cortney believes in exploring and challenging the confines of human potential and is passionate about neuroscience, epigenetics, and the practical applications of quantum theory.

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Website: https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/

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In this insightful episode, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by the straight-talking Yorkshire powerhouse, Sally Henderson. Known for her innovative leadership mentoring practice and her unwavering belief that teams and leaders can thrive both professionally and personally, Sally shares her real method for leadership development and the power of direct communication. Together, they explore the complexities of balancing personal and professional identities, the importance of self-care for leaders, and the art of straight talk in building meaningful client relationships. Join us as we unravel the wisdom and insights of Sally Henderson on overcoming challenges, embracing authenticity, and becoming legendary leaders in today's fast-paced world.

Episode Timeline:

  • [00:00] Sally founded a mentoring practice to achieve leadership goals.

  • [05:47] Navigating between vulnerability and resilience in leadership.

  • [11:20] Servant leadership struggles to apply for oneself.
  • [16:04] A mentor provides critical leadership support.
  • [27:18] Balancing personal and professional identity for connection.

  • [33:38] Finding time for meaningful self-connection is vital.

  • [38:25] Recognise and express your true feelings at work.

  • [47:53] C-suite often unaware of their job's purpose.
  • [52:36] Overcoming mental hurdles to embrace future leadership.
  • [56:42] Practical experience in talent and leadership.

  • [01:02] Self-trust and kindness lead to success.

  • [01:10] Born Northerner, reads situations, serves and helps.

  • [01:13] Always seek consent before giving direct feedback.
  • [01:17] Honest feedback is essential for growth and support.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of personal and professional identity balance: Sally Henderson's PiPi system and emphasis on embracing both aspects of one's identity in different contexts, along with maintaining boundaries and communication, can help leaders navigate the challenges of work-life balance in a hybrid work environment.

  • Straight talk and seeking permission for feedback: Sally Henderson's approach to straight talk, along with the significance of seeking permission before giving feedback, can aid in building strong client relationships and nurturing a culture of open and receptive communication.

  • Self-trust, self-care, and leadership vision: Sally Henderson's focus on self-trust, self-care based on her four-question assessment framework, and the concept of leadership vision boarding as a tool for personal growth and development can guide leaders in achieving rest, balance, and making graceful, strategic decisions in both business and personal relationships.

Sally is a straight-talking Yorkshire woman who creates high-performance senior teams & leaders that excel within the world’s biggest brands and world-class creative agencies

As a serial entrepreneur, she’s faced challenging leadership decisions, felt the fear, and done it anyway.

Sally founded her global leadership mentoring practice in 2011 on the fundamental belief that teams and leaders shouldn’t have to choose between being effective, or being happy, at work.

In addition to her proprietary leadership development programme The Real Method, Sally offers brave bespoke leadership mentoring so her clients achieve their leadership and career ambition; especially when the stakes are high.

Connect with Sally:

Website: https://www.sallyhenderson.co.uk/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallykhenderson/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallyhenderson-high-stakes

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In today's thought-provoking discussion, our host, Cathleen O'Sullivan, and guest Daphna Horowitz delve into the profound impact of chaos and conflict on personal growth and leadership. Dialling in from Israel amidst the crisis and war, Daphna shares her insights on the evolving meaning of leadership in these unsettling times.

The conversation navigates through the significance of self-awareness, authentic connections, and the power of unity during times of adversity. Together, they unravel the complexities of identity, the need for mutual understanding, and the pursuit of meaningful connections.

Tune in as they explore navigating challenging times, the essential role of self-coaching in times of crisis, self-care, and the impact of social media on mental well-being.

Episode Timeline:

  • [00:01] Embracing mutual understanding, open-mindedness, and peaceful action.
  • [05:09] Learn and gain different leadership insights globally.
  • [10:33] Challenges to humanity, polarisation, leadership, and violence.
  • [16:53] The Israeli community unites and demonstrates extraordinary leadership.
  • [23:48] Jumping to conclusions, being curious, personal perspective.
  • [31:16] Overwhelming support from old colleagues and clients.
  • [34:44] Embracing support, connecting, and finding purpose.
  • [41:51] Reflect on identities, and connect on a deeper level.
  • [43:52] Self-awareness and balance are key to leadership.
  • [49:51] Surprising benefits of the intuitive group writing process.
  • [57:20] Reducing social media, prioritising mental well-being.
  • [01:00] Try new things to find your passion.
  • [01:11] Leaders make decisions daily for alignment and contribution.

Key Takeaways:

  • Embracing Chaos: The importance of embracing chaos as an opportunity for personal growth and asking oneself, "Who am I?" and "What do I need?" to navigate challenging situations.
  • Personal Clarity and Contribution: Understanding oneself and making decisions that align with personal identity and contribution to the world, while also seeking support and building a strong support network.
  • Balance and Mindful Decision-Making: Striving for balance in saying "yes" to new experiences and adventures, while also being mindful of not taking on too much.

Daphna Horowitz is a sought-after CEO Coach, MCC, and trusted advisor, working with clients around the globe, to create the extraordinary and build future leaders in their business. Working as an actuary at Director level in a large consulting firm, she learned the importance of developing a leadership mindset that takes you from being an expert top performer to extraordinary leader. She has a keen understanding of what it takes to lead a business and teams in a complex, ever-changing environment and provides a practical approach to leadership. When she’s not helping leaders master their mindset and elevate their business, you’ll find her in her favorite places - hosting her podcast, Leadership Live with Daphna Horowitz, writing articles for Forbes Coaches Council, and raising three kids with her loving husband.

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Website: https://daphnahorowitz.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/

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In today's episode, Cathleen discusses the critical role of direct communication and empathy in leadership. Drawing from her own experiences and interactions, she emphasises the need for open and honest communication that avoids causing harm. Empathy, she argues, is essential for understanding others' emotions and perspectives, leading to increased engagement and innovation in the workplace. She shares techniques for effective communication, conflict management, and fostering trust in the workplace. Listen to the episode to learn more about practical strategies for balancing directness and empathy in your communication.

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Episode Timeline:

  • [00:01] Reflecting on communication and authenticity in conversations.
  • [04:55] Empathy is key in human connections..
  • [11:43] Practice silence, and find common ground in communication.
  • [17:09] Authenticity, honesty, openness, respect, connection, mindfulness
  • [18:45] Connect virtually, understand and support your team.
  • [23:32] Managing emotions, empathy and resolving conflicts effectively.
  • [24:43] Conflict is disagreement and tension, which must be resolved.
  • [31:08] Listen actively, interrupt thoughtfully, enhance communication.
  • [32:43] Empower through active listening, honesty, and empathy.
  • [36:24] Manage emotions, communicate directly, and foster empathy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding and anticipating others' reactions is essential for effective communication, particularly in moments of conflict. Taking a moment to consider our words and actions can lead to more positive outcomes.
  • Emotions often play a significant role in workplace conflict. Learning to manage and detach from these emotions can help create boundaries and help us work towards resolution in a constructive manner.
  • Building trust, fostering openness, and engaging in meaningful dialogue are crucial elements in resolving conflicts. Active listening and empathy go a long way in creating a safe and inclusive environment where disagreements can be addressed constructively.

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In this episode, we're joined by the insightful Kurt Uhlir, a widely recognised marketer and operator, known for his expertise in scaling businesses and leading high-growth companies.

Together, Cathleen and Kurt delve into the importance of understanding customer avatars, the evolution of leadership styles, and the impact of fostering a safe and open environment within organisations. They explore Kurt's personal journey, from his early entrepreneurial ventures to his awakening as a leader, shedding light on pivotal moments that compelled him to re-evaluate his approach to leadership. Join us as we uncover the keys to effective leadership, the nuances of servant leadership, and the power of creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and heard.

Listen to learn more.

Episode Timeline:

  • [10:23] Google seeks quality content for profit and efficiency.
  • [20:01] Seeking praise led to destructive behaviour patterns.
  • [24:07] Leaders must prioritise long-term growth and empathy.
  • [29:51] Worked hard, succeeded, felt lonely, and unrecognised.
  • [36:05] Struggle with servant leadership books lacking business focus.
  • [38:16] CEO's book discusses servant leadership, and overcoming challenges.
  • [46:13] Confidential relationship established for fact-based insights.
  • [51:01] Encouraging healthy confrontation in team meetings.
  • [53:05] Emphasising imperfection, iteration and healthy confrontation.
  • [01:02] Companies struggle with hiring marketing officers explained.
  • [01:04] Diversity in avatars causes marketing dissonance.
  • [01:11] Sales team is limited in changing presentation content.
  • [01:15] AI assists in converting knowledge for clients.

Key Takeaways:

  • Customer Avatars & Servant Leadership: Kurt emphasises the need for unified customer avatars and discusses the transformation in his leadership style from autocratic to servant leadership.
  • Creating a Safe Environment for Team Dialogue: The episode explores how leaders can foster healthy confrontational conversations, creating an environment where team members feel comfortable addressing potential issues.
  • Personal Growth & Intentional Time Management: Kurt shares the impact of personal experiences on his leadership journey and highlights the importance of intentional time management for personal and professional growth.

About Kurt Uhlir:

Kurt is a globally-recognized 10x marketer, operator, and speaker. He has built and run early-stage companies as well as those over $500M in annual revenue, assembled teams across six continents, been part of the small team leading an IPO ($880M), and participated in dozens of acquisitions. His unique experience being inside hundreds of high-growth companies with the opportunity to analyse, scale, make changes of leadership, and oversee operations has labeled him “the king of scaling businesses”.

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Find out more: https://exprealty.com/

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Get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation with our host Cathleen O’Sullivan that will leave you with a fresh perspective on burnout and leadership, leading with resilience, and the true meaning of success.

In episode 135 of Legendary Leaders, our guest is Julie Bee, a renowned burnout strategist and author passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate business ownership challenges while prioritising their overall well-being.

Julie shares invaluable advice on recognising and addressing burnout in the world of entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of building support systems, avoiding misleading advertising, and redefining what being successful means.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [07:00] Hospital stay led to reflection, and burnout discussion.
  • [15:27] Recognise burnout
  • [18:51] Indications of struggling with mental wellness.
  • [23:49] Summer 2021: Burnout led to helpful book.
  • [28:23] Prioritised self-care and clear busy schedule.
  • [32:55] Not showing up annoys me, I communicate.
  • [37:44] Establish regular sleep routine, avoid alcohol.
  • [43:09] Business owner's success relies on support network.
  • [55:09] Define success beyond goals and business achievements.
  • [01:17] Address burnout before tackling business initiatives.
  • [01:29] Plan to prevent burnout during holiday season

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding Individual Paths: Julie emphasises the importance of allowing people to figure things out for themselves and not expecting a quick fix.
  • Effective Outsourcing: We highlight the significance of treating freelancers from platforms like Upwork as part of the team.
  • Mutual Commitment and Loyalty: Julie and I discuss the crucial need for structured onboarding processes and testing potential hires.

About Julie Bee:

Julie Bee isn’t just an award-winning entrepreneur – she’s been dubbed the “small business fixer" by her clients and peers. With over 15 years in the entrepreneurial field, Julie has solidified her reputation as a dynamic consultant, a riveting speaker, and a leader who sheds light on the darker side of business ownership. Whether it's reshaping workplace cultures or empowering leaders, her influence proves game-changing for those who collaborate with her.

Connect with Julie:

Social Media Links: https://twitter.com/thejuliebee

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejuliebee/

https://www.instagram.com/thejuliebee_/

Julie has two freebies to offer - 30 Ways to Say No for Business Owners or 5 Cost-Effective Roles to Outsource on Upwork:

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https://pages.thejuliebee.com/5rolestooutsource

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In leadership positions, it’s important to embrace change and progress. Here, to talk about change through communication, is Ulrike Seminati.

In Episode 134 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Ulrike talks about how to become your authentic self, overcome insecurities, and balance our perfectionism. She also shares about combining change and communication, becoming more inclusive, and how to avoid making communication mistakes.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [07:54] What is Ulrike in service of?

  • [10:38] Becoming her authentic self.

  • [21:42] Dealing with insecurities.
  • [32:39] Balancing the two sides of perfectionism.
  • [45:33] Change combined with communication.

  • [55:50] Know your people.

  • [65:43] How to practically become more inclusive.

  • [78:37] Top tips to avoid communication mistakes.
  • [81:55] Focusing in a digital world.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to become your authentic self.
  • How to overcome our insecurities.
  • How to balance the two sides of perfectionism.
  • Combining change and communication.

  • How to become more inclusive.

  • How to avoid communication mistakes.

Notable Quotes:

  • “There’s no job without change anymore.” - Ulrike Seminati [08:20]

  • “Help yourself first, and then you help others.” - Ulrike Seminati [57:32]

  • “Listen for understanding, instead of listening to reply.” - Ulrike Seminati [79:42]

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Business: ulrikeseminati.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ulrikeseminati

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulrikeseminati/ Free Guide: https://ulrikeseminati.com/the-art-of-persuasion/

Bio:

As a well-established coach and consultant, and former C-level executive, Ulrike is the go-to expert for authentic leadership and impactful communication.

By combining cutting-edge self-development techniques with her vast hands-on experience as a Corporate Communications Executive, she helps leaders to build credibility, trust, and lead change, through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.

In all her years as a professional, the one thing that has struck her time and again is: The sustainable benefit of leader training which all too often comes to nothing because the individual is unable to implement what they have learned. That is why she has shaped training programs that follow an integrative approach: she empowers the successful application of proven communication techniques by releasing the authentic personal style of every individual.

Prior to founding her company in 2019, Ulrike worked as a Corporate Communications leader for over 20 years in a variety of industries, steadily climbing the corporate ladder until she became a member of the executive committee of an international pharmaceutical company based in Zurich in 2015.

Ulrike holds an MA in Marketing Management from Robert Schuman University in Strasbourg, France. She is a CCA-certified coach, a member of the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI), and founder and host of the podcast, Empowering Female Leaders.

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When building healthy relationships in leadership, it is important to acknowledge our humanness and the effects of generational traumas. Here, to talk about breaking generational traumas and creating opportunities, is Dez Rock.

In Episode 133 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Dez talks about allowing ourselves to be human as leaders, the importance of breaking generational traumas, and the experience of trying to fit in with rejection sensitivity. She also shares about the effects of societal expectations, how to balance authenticity and societal norms, building relationships and loyalty in teams, and neurodiversity in leadership.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [06:46] What’s in a name?

  • [10:09] Not being strong all the time.

  • [23:14] Dez’s hit-the-wall moment.
  • [27:01] Who is Dez Rock?
  • [33:55] How Dez learned the lessons.

  • [52:25] Fitting in with rejection sensitivity.

  • [57:42] The unspoken societal expectations.

  • [59:47] Being authentic vs satisfying others.
  • [63:44] Why is it okay to kill a cockroach but not a butterfly?
  • [65:48] Building relationships and loyalty.
  • [75:21] Neurodiversity as a CEO.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of acknowledging when we’re not running at 100%.
  • Taking the opportunity to grow through adversity.

  • How to break generational traumas.

  • Why not all opinions matter.

  • How to balance authenticity and societal norms.
  • How to build relationships and loyalty.
  • How neurodiversity affects leadership.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Poor decisions are worse than decisions.” - Dez Rock [21:09]
  • “Lessons learned the hard way; they tend to stick.” - Dez Rock [24:41]
  • “You are what is stopping you.” - Dez Rock [51:27]

Find | Dez Rock

Business: https://siemonster.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dez-rock

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/deztraction

Bio:

Dez Rock has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. Mentoring others on career and negotiation skills, she has now focused in on her own business, dropping out of law school to start SIEMonster several years ago.

Her greatest strength is always seeing the big picture. A start-up requires a person who can always fight all fronts without losing perspective and making things personal; this is where she excels.

Dez’s mind works at a fast pace. With her ability to see solutions and paths like puzzle pieces, she has managed to take a great idea to market and make it grow. She sees every challenge as an opportunity and thrives well under pressure.

With experience traveling and working in three different countries, Dez has become an expert on managing staff in various locations. 

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Some may perceive confidence as being the loudest communicator in the room. In today’s episode, Cathleen continues the topic of direct communication, with a focus on building confidence in your communication style.

In Episode 132 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Cathleen talks about the nature of confidence, being self-aware, how to live in alignment, how you can become & remain a confident communicator, and how to stay calm and centred during challenging conversations.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [03:35] What is confidence?
  • [05:42] Self-awareness.
  • [06:31] What are your top 3 strengths at work?
  • [07:15] What are your top 3 weaknesses at work?
  • [07:31] How have you improved in your career?
  • [07:48] When at work, do you feel in control, or do you feel like you are on autopilot?
  • [09:39] Living in alignment.
  • [13:11] How to become a confident communicator.
  • [17:37] Staying calm and centred during challenging conversations.
  • [19:39] Tools for managing emotional situations more effectively.
  • [23:22] In summary.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to know when you are confident.
  • How to live in alignment.
  • How to become and remain a confident communicator.
  • How to stay calm and centred during challenging conversations.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Confidence is being so sure in yourself that you don’t have to be the loudest.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [04:06]
  • “Self-awareness is your capacity to understand and focus on you.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [08:10]
  • “Don’t just prepare for what you need to say. Prepare for what you need to hear.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [14:05]
  • “89% of professionals let conflict escalate before addressing it.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [21:34]

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Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel-2b0991151

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When thinking about leadership development, few think of the connection between horses and leadership. Here, to talk about the leadership lessons we could learn from horses, is Summer Davies.

In Episode 131 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Summer talks about how she got into the leadership space, the truth about “brokenness”, and the power of horse meditation. She also shares about the gaps in frontline leadership development, the importance of clear and frequent communication, micromanagement vs delegation, and paying attention to our verbal and non-verbal communication.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [09:32] From horses to leadership.
  • [17:18] The truth about “brokenness.”
  • [20:00] Helping leaders find their successes.
  • [24:01] Horse meditation.
  • [36:10] Summer’s biggest lessons.
  • [39:14] Breaking people’s trust.
  • [47:15] Frontline leadership development.
  • [52:45] Untrained frontline leadership challenges.
  • [55:42] The importance of clear and frequent communication.
  • [57:39] Micromanagement vs delegation.
  • [64:02] Non-verbal communication.
  • [66:39] Delegation, accountability, and remote work.
  • [72:06] The current trends in leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to find sustainable solutions.
  • The importance of prioritising frontline leadership development.
  • The impact of clear and frequent communication.
  • The difference between micromanagement and delegation.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Sustainable solutions are often not fast.” - Summer Davies [22:32]
  • “The opposite of belonging is fitting in.” - Summer Davies [75:25]

Find | Summer Davies

Business: https://www.leader-shop.com

Bio:

Summer Davies is the Principle of LeaderShop. She is an award-winning leadership development expert with over 15 years of experience cultivating thriving work environments where individuals feel equipped, capable, valued, and connected. She specialises in guiding emerging leaders to develop the mindset and tactical skills required to lead with impact, confidence, and empowerment, whilst loving what they do.

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When thinking about remote work nowadays, most people’s experiences are with working remotely during the pandemic. Here, to talk about building a successful remote, global company, is Nataly Kelly.

In this Episode 130 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Nataly talks about leading remote teams over the years, managing remote work expectations, and dealing with language barriers. She also shares about having no headquarters, the key ingredients for a successful global organisation, and being intentional about taking career steps.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [06:43] A bit about Nataly.
  • [08:11] How does Nataly do all of it?
  • [16:15] How to go remote-first.
  • [22:20] Productivity.
  • [27:27] Micro-messages on camera.
  • [35:45] Supporting language barriers.
  • [40:56] Recruiting for a global team.
  • [47:26] No headquarters.
  • [51:37] Considering the customer.
  • [58:00] Why Nataly wrote the book.
  • [68:45] The key ingredients for successful global organisations.
  • [77:25] Taking the next career step.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to run effective remote teams.
  • How to manage remote work productivity.
  • How to deal with support members across language barriers.
  • Recruiting team members without familiarity bias.
  • Building a globally equitable organisation.
  • The importance of considering customers.
  • The key ingredients for global success.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Pandemic remote work isn’t the same as normal remote work.” – Nataly Kelly [17:50]
  • “Outcomes and outputs are what matter the most.” - Nataly Kelly [26:42]
  • “Talking to customers is the number one thing that everyone should do.” - Nataly Kelly [52:01]
  • “None of this works if you don’t build trust with people.” - Nataly Kelly [75:33]
  • “It doesn’t have to be as hard as we think, sometimes.” - Nataly Kelly [83:52]

Connect: Find | Nataly Kelly

Business: https://borntobeglobal.com

https://www.rebrandly.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalykelly

Bio:

Nataly is the Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly, a regular contributor for Harvard Business Review, author of Take Your Company Global and Found in Translation, business advisor for Lottie Dolls, and board member of MultiLingual.

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When we get stuck in a business without passion, it’s time to make a change. Here, to talk about finding joy in entrepreneurship, is Juliette Perkins.

In this Episode 129 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Juliette talks about separating ourselves from our businesses, the importance of being intentional, and how she’s helping female founders overcome obstacles. She also shares about where Juliette finds her passion and purpose, how collaboration can become a driving force for the greater good, and how we can learn to love the journey.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[06:12] What does Juliette do on a day-to-day basis?

[12:46] Separating ourselves from our businesses.

[24:12] Entrepreneurship is an island.

[25:46] Being intentional.

[32:44] Some obstacles.

[42:35] Getting to know customers.

[54:30] Working with female founders.

[61:11] Juliette’s childhood story.

[74:02] What Juliette loved about her career.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of community and connection.
  • How to separate ourselves from our businesses.
  • How to become more intentional.
  • The power of having a voice.
  • Why we need to collaborate for the greater good.
  • How to accept and love the journey.

Notable Quotes:

“If you’re in it, you can’t lead it.” – Juliette Perkins [14:49]

“Ideas come from great opportunities.” – Juliette Perkins [42:58]

“You have to learn to love the journey.” – Juliette Perkins [75:59]

Connect:Find | Juliette Perkins

Business: https://wyseminds.com

LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/julie-perkins-wm

Bio:

Juliette is the founder of Wyseminds, starting the business following 20 years growing a brand that still holds importance to her today. Drawing on many experiences of navigating the booming world of business, Juliette brings a wider perspective that she’s poured into Wyseminds. With a passion for decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs, she is able to translate experience and researched theories into a language that helps you see the path to growth, whilst ensuring it’s an exciting adventure.

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In order to achieve progress, it is the small steps that make the biggest difference. Here, to talk about changing the world 1% at a time, is Tim Lupinacci.

In Episode 128 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Tim talks about how he has been supporting and advocating for women in leadership, approaching organic DEI, and applying his parenting skills to his leadership roles. He also shares his experience overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of the human element in leadership, and how small steps make a big difference.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [05:50] How Tim stays relaxed.

  • [12:24] Supporting women in leadership.

  • [14:31] Diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  • [26:42] Parenting and leadership.
  • [33:43] Dealing with complexity.
  • [43:46] Imposter syndrome.

  • [49:56] Emphasising the human side of leadership.

  • [52:07] How the human element drives financial results.

  • [55:05] Non-hierarchical leadership.
  • [61:31] Building habits for success.
  • [73:50] Servant leadership.
  • [80:57] Tim’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to encourage and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • How to apply parenting skills to leadership roles.

  • Why effective communication is important.

  • How to overcome imposter syndrome.
  • How to create successful habits.
  • The power of servant leadership.

Notable Quotes:

  • “When we have additional insights, additional diverse views of things, in solving our clients’ problems, we’re giving them better advice.” – Tim Lupinacci [17:52]
  • “A lot of complexity is self-created.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [33:09]
  • “Communication is critical.” – Tim Lupinacci [37:22]

  • “The habit piece is critical.” – Tim Lupinacci [64:15]

  • “Believe in yourself. Believe in what you are doing, and invest in yourself to get better, and just think of yourself as a leader.” – Tim Lupinacci [81:04]

Connect:

Find | Tim Lupinacci

Business: www.bakerdonelson.com

everybodyleads.org

Recommended Reading:   Atomic habits

All It Takes Is A Goal

How to be a purpose-driven leader without burning out

Bio:

Timothy M. Lupinacci is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baker Donelson.

Mr. Lupinacci previously served as chair of the Financial Services Department, a member of the Firm's Board of Directors, and office managing shareholder for Birmingham. He serves on the Firm's Diversity Committee and previously served as co-chair of Baker Donelson's Women's Initiative Pathways to Leadership Committee.

Mr. Lupinacci's practice of more than 32 years, has focused on helping financial institutions solve complex issues, arising in restructuring throughout the country, with extensive experience in workouts and bankruptcies involving defaulted health care loans.

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When men and women are compared in the workplace, the same behaviour is typically perceived differently and often criticised when not fitting the stereotypes. In today’s episode, Cathleen continues on the topic of direct communication, with a focus on the difference in communication styles between men and women.

In this Episode 127 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Cathleen talks about the research into equality in the workplace, the male vs female brain, how our non-verbal communication differs, how men and women in leadership are perceived when communicating, and how we can channel our differences as our strengths. 

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [07:52] Are we equal?

  • [12:58] How our brains differ.

    • [15:37] Written communication.
    • [17:29] Directness in the workplace.
    • [18:45] Authoritative leaders.
    • [20:10] You are not alone.

    • [21:22] Channelling our differences.

    • [24:12] In the next episode.

Key Takeaways:

  • How our brains function differently.

    • How our communication styles are usually perceived.
    • The different performance expectations in the workplace.
    • How to rebrand the stereotypes.

Notable Quotes: 

 * “Only 29% of senior management is female.” – Cathleen Merkel [07:53]
  • “Women receive negative personality-based feedback in performance reviews 75% of the time, while men primarily receive performance-based feedback.” – Cathleen Merkel [19:14]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan

Business: cathleenmerkel.com 

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/

Twitter: twitter.com/CathleenMerkel7

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When it comes to AI, it can sometimes feel difficult to keep up. Here, to talk about innovation in leadership alongside AI, is Kurt Stein.

In this Episode 126 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Kurt talks about how businesses can continue to innovate, the power of diversity of thought, and how to build the right workforce. He also shares about why businesses need to have the uncomfortable conversations, the pros, and cons of AI, and how leaders can take advantage of the ever-advancing AI.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [11:37] How Kurt makes time for himself.

  • [27:25] A bit about Kurt.

  • [30:14] Keeping up with innovation.

  • [38:40] Embracing diversity of thought.
  • [42:42] How to attract the right talent.
  • [56:23] Speaking to customers.

  • [62:49] Encouraging learning and sharing knowledge.

  • [65:36] What is AI?

  • [72:06] Where does it all begin?
  • [81:20] Kurt’s successes with AI.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is innovation?
  • Why diversity of thought is important for innovation.
  • How to build the right workforce.
  • How businesses can create a culture of fulfilment.

  • Why companies do not take the time to talk to customers.

  • Do we need to fear AI?

  • What are the pros and cons of AI?

Notable Quotes:

  • “Everybody has to be aware of what’s happening out there.” – Kurt Stein [31:12]

  • “A leader’s got to be smart enough to know that they don’t know everything.” – Kurt Stein [40:24]

  • “You need data to make decisions.” – Kurt Stein [63:36]
  • “You don’t have to do it alone.” – Kurt Stein [88:22]

Connect:

Find | Kurt Stein

Business: www.dctstrategy.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-stein-6256b25

Bio:

Kurt Stein is the President and COO of DCT Strategy, Inc. He has spent the last 25 years helping companies solve their communications needs in telecommunications, consulting, cybersecurity, wide area networks, fiber, and mobility services. He was in the top 2% of sales leaders at AT&T, and won numerous awards throughout his career, and along the way, he has worked with the leading service providers in the technology space worldwide.

After 16 years at AT&T, he decided to leave and start his own firm, Vista Tech Solutions. 9 years later, he co-founded DCT Strategy, Inc to provide more tech insights and advice to businesses.

Kurt has worked with 1000's of enterprise businesses throughout his career, many that are well known global companies. What they all had and continue to have in common, is the need to have access to the latest proven technologies, and most importantly to have a trusting partner relationship that ensures their services will be delivered as agreed upon and on time at the agreed price. We saw a need to help small and midsize businesses, as they are underserved. They have the greatest need to take part in digital transformation.

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When building a workplace culture, it is important to focus on limiting ambiguity, encouraging openness, and building trust. In today’s episode, Cathleen continues the topic of direct communication, with a focus on overcoming our fears and obstacles by using direct and open communication.

In this Episode 125 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Cathleen talks about the most common fears and obstacles that women face, expressing radical candour, and challenging negative feedback. She also shares what challenges people face when they avoid directness and openness, what to watch out for when we are being direct and open, and the importance of being transparent.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [03:37] Identifying common fears and obstacles.
  • [08:27] How to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the need to be liked.
  • [11:15] Choosing positive feedback.
  • [14:51] The importance of transparency.
  • [16:13] What are the challenges of hiding the truth, of not being open and direct?
  • [17:56] What to watch out for when being open and direct.
  • [20:45] My invitation to you.
  • [21:30] What to expect in the next episode.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to avoid people-pleasing.
  • The power of radical candour.
  • How to choose which feedback is beneficial.
  • How direct communication can help us overcome imposter syndrome.

Notable Quotes:

  • “No one can define you, but you.” – Cathleen Merkel [11:53]
  • “Authenticity is key.” – Cathleen Merkel [14:23]
  • “Up to 90% of our communication is non-verbal.” – Cathleen Merkel [18:45]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel-2b0991151

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cathleenmerkel

Twitter: twitter.com/CathleenMerkel7

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In corporate settings, sometimes not conforming can be a good thing. Here, to talk about making bold decisions and the importance of human communication, is Helen Philpot.

In this Episode 124 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Helen talks about how she manages to remain flexible and successful, the benefits of taking risks, and why a diverse CV may help further your career. She also shares about being conscious of our interactions with others, building equitable teams and workplaces, and knowing when it is time to go.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [07:56] What creates Helen’s superb wellness?
  • [10:07] Managing to remain flexible.
  • [24:43] Embracing risks.
  • [33:21] How Helen has inspired others.
  • [40:42] Turning trauma into learning.
  • [45:20] How to manage our expectations.
  • [49:19] Coming to terms with awkwardness.
  • [52:01] Understanding modesty.
  • [60:48] The chimp paradox.
  • [64:16] Knowing when it is time to go.
  • [67:48] Helen’s legacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to remain flexible.
  • Why should we embrace risks?
  • How to be present in communicating with others.
  • How to manage our expectations.
  • Why not conforming can bring out the best in ourselves and others.

  • How to build an equitable workplace.

  • Notable Quotes: “We can do our best work if we are allowed to thrive in a way that’s optimal for us.” – Helen Philpot [11:40]

  • “When you take risks, every time you take one, the next one becomes less risky.” – Helen Philpot [25:12]
  • “It’s so important that you gather experience.” – Cathleen Merkel [28:50]
  • “Just ask more.” – Helen Philpot [32:08]
  • “We mustn’t lose sight of our humanity.” – Helen Philpot [36:30]
  • “Awkwardness is not a bad thing.” – Helen Philpot [49:38]

Connect:

Find | Helen Philpot

Business: helenphilpot.co.uk

LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-philpot-a0118511

Instagram: instagram.com/helenphilpot

Twitter: twitter.com/oiphilpot

Bio:

Helen is Managing Editor of The Sun, previously serving as the Regional VP of Media Industry at Salesforce. She has a hugely successful track record of digital transformation and a unique mix of editorial, tech, and commercial experience. Throughout her career, she has served as a TV reporter for the MoD, as Director of CPO Media, as Managing Director of Immage Studios, Director of Business Change at News UK, Head of Transformation and Governance at dmg Media, and Director of her own Ltd company.

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Over the next few solo episodes, I will be focusing on how you could be using your communication style as a strength. Today, I am here to talk about the first part of the series: Understanding the power of direct communication.

In this Episode 123 of the LLP, Cathleen talks about this new series of solo episodes that she will be using to explore communication styles, what it means to be a direct communicator, and why we sometimes choose indirect communication. Cathleen also shares about nonverbal communication, the pros and cons of both direct and indirect communication styles, the direct communication superpowers, and how direct communication can help to challenge gender norms.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[03:15] Telling it how it is.

[04:55] What is your communication style?

[09:18] What to expect in the upcoming series.

[12:18] Understanding the power of direct communication.

[15:03] What makes you, you?

[15:46] What does it mean to be a direct communicator?

[20:35] Indirect versus direct communication.

[22:51] The importance of nonverbal communication.

[24:47] Which is best?

[26:51] The superpowers of direct communication.

[30:39] How to achieve your goals with direct communication.

[33:53] Why is it important for women in leadership? 

Key Takeaways:
  • What makes up your communication style?

  • What it means to be a direct communicator.

    • The difference between direct and indirect communication.
    • How to use nonverbal communication.
    • The pros and cons of each communication style.
    • How direct communication can help you achieve your goals.
    • Why direct communication is important for women in leadership.

    Notable Quotes:

“Be direct. Truly own your confidence.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [01:29]

“Stop beating yourself up for being direct.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [08:02]

“Self-awareness is the foundation of self-confidence.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [12:48]

“Direct communication is about sharing your message in the clearest and most honest way.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [15:59]

“Direct communication saves time and resources.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [27:11]

“Being direct, women can challenge gender norms.” – Cathleen O’Sullivan [35:46]

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Connect:

Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan (Merkel)

Business: cathleenmerkel.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel-2b0991151

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cathleenmerkel

Twitter: twitter.com/CathleenMerkel7

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When creating fearless teams, it is important to create situations for others to think and solve problems creatively. Here, to talk about how she builds thriving, fearless networks and communities, is Amanda Squires.

In this Episode 122 of the LLP, Amanda talks about doing strange things, why it’s important to stay authentic, and when it’s the right time to put boundaries in place. She also shares about turning crises into possibilities, creating fearless teams, and the importance of humanising innovation. 

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [05:08] A bit about Amanda.

  • [09:39] Doing strange things.

    • [16:02] The most fearless thing Amanda has ever done.
    • [21:42] Intentional fearlessness.
    • [24:44] Making space and time to think.
    • [30:53] Having the important conversations.

    • [37:37] From crises to possibilities.

    • [41:06] How to become better storytellers.

    • [53:49] Creating fearless teams for clients.
    • [59:24] Humanizing innovation.
    • [64:32] Amanda’s words of wisdom.

    Key Takeaways:

  • Why we should do strange things with weird people.

  • When to put boundaries in place.
  • How to make fearless choices.

  • How to build fearless, creative & innovative teams.

    • How to become better storytellers.
    • What does innovation mean?

Notable Quotes:

  • “There’s always a way to make things better and see it from a different perspective.” – Amanda Squires [08:25]

    • “Make smart choices.” – Amanda Squires [33:16]
    • “Challenge forces you to step back.” – Amanda Squires [38:36]
    • “Creativity can also be used to drive optimism.” – Amanda Squires [39:06]
    • “Every story has different content, and every story has a different audience.” – Amanda Squires [41:43]
    • “Everyone needs more fun in their day job.” – Amanda Squires [45:11]

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Connect:

Find | Amanda Squires

Business: www.accenture.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amandasquires

Bio:

Amanda Squires is the Chief Customer Officer for European Innovation at Accenture. She helps clients explore the art of the possible to invent new growth futures and cultures for their businesses.

Leading teams of specialists, innovation practitioners, and experts from across the Accenture business, Amanda and her team spend much of their time in the future, uncovering & exploring human problems that exist in the word that brands must solve, to remain relevant & achieve growth.

With roles in agencies, consultancies, design firms & NGOs, Amanda’s client and collaborator network is her pride and joy, and has been built from solving challenges across a wide range portfolio of businesses, industries, and brands.

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If more people could make a positive impact on the people in their lives, the collective vision for a transformed world could be achieved. Here, to talk about mindful leadership, is Matt Thieleman.

In this Episode 121 of the LLP, Matt talks about his journey into mindfulness and authenticity, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the unexpectedly perfect time to work with a coach. He also shares what mindful leadership looks like, how the ego gets in the way, and how to become a good coach. 

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [04:16] A bit about Matt.

  • [08:45] Being mindful.

    • [11:14] How Matt got on to this path.
    • [19:03] Limiting beliefs.
    • [23:04] Attaining impossible goals.
    • [28:54] Stepping out of the hamster wheel.

    • [37:08] The rollercoaster journey.

    • [39:32] Normalising human experiences.

    • [42:33] How to transform the world.
    • [48:37] What does great coaching look like?
    • [53:25] Mindful leadership.

    • [62:10] How the ego gets in the way.

    • [68:13] How to become a good coach.

    • [77:31] What’s next?

Key Takeaways:

  • How to start being more mindful.

    • How to overcome limiting beliefs.
    • When is the perfect time to get a coach?
    • What does great coaching look like?
    • Why the ego deserves love.
    • How to become a good coach.

    Notable Quotes:

  • “When you are afraid, that’s an indication that you need to step in that direction.” – Matt Thieleman [32:17]

  • “Life is fundamentally groundless.” – Matt Thieleman [35:38]

  • “We have an idea that we will, at one point, arrive at all of the answers.” – Matt Thieleman [37:54]

    • “Life is going to throw us challenges.” – Matt Thieleman [55:43]
    • “The ego is divine also.” – Matt Thieleman [62:43]

    Connect:

Find | Matt Thieleman

Business: goldenbristle.com

Facebook: @matt.thieleman
LinkedIn: Matt Thieleman
Instagram: @thieleman1
Twitter: @thieleman1
Book: This is Coaching

Bio:

Matt Thieleman is a Speaker on Mindful Leadership, a Co-Sensei of Samurai Coaching Dojo, Author of This is Coaching, and the Founder of Golden Bristle.

Matt works with leaders and change-makers to help them live into their purpose more fully and bring their masterpieces to the world. He educates and trains coaches to be world-class in their field, and help their clients reach their full potential.

Prior to becoming a coach, Matt was in the marketing world, working with clients in practically every industry imaginable. Having worked with companies such as Michigan Ross School of Business, Gannett, Parthenon Publishing, and others, Matt had a good look at how well-intentioned leadership, not getting out of their own way. was causing businesses harm.

Matt has been a leadership coach since 2016 and spent 2021 as CEO of Pilea, a coaching organization for venture-backed founders. After a year of intense growth and hard work, Matt turned his focus back to coaching and other soul work, he’s called to bring to the world. It’s simply a continuation of a lifelong mission to heal himself, help others heal, and lead others with authenticity.

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In the drive towards perfection, society conflates success with having a full calendar. Here, to talk about building a balanced, healthy life, is Kamini Wood.

In this Episode 120 of the LLP, Kamini talks about the drive towards perfection, the power of direct communication, and setting healthy boundaries. She also shares about creating a culture of saying “no” in business, how to create a healthy work-life balance, and celebrating flourishing women leaders.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[04:34] A bit about Kamini.

[09:47] Working with different ages.

[12:10] Mom vs coach Mom.

[15:14] Perfectionism.

[21:00] What is Kamini’s story?

[25:39] Noticing people-pleasing tendencies in others.

[33:18] When you’re ready.

[37:05] Saying “no” in business.

[41:19] Combining work and personal.

[44:50] Feeling stagnant.

[47:43] Redefining balance. 

[49:00] What women leaders need.

[50:17] Kamini’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to counter the effects of perfectionism.

    • How to allow ourselves to show up as our authentic selves?
    • How and why to set boundaries.
    • How to create a healthy work-life balance.
    • What women leaders need to flourish.

    Notable Quotes:

“It starts with self-awareness.” – Cathleen Merkel [18:24]

“Direct communication is the way to go.” – Kamini Wood [30:44]

“It is not easy to set boundaries with people who we haven’t had boundaries with before.” – Kamini Wood [34:43]

“Balance doesn’t mean everything is equal every single day.” – Kamini Wood [42:53]

Connect:

Find | Kamini Wood

Business: www.kaminiwood.com

Facebook: @itsauthenticme

Pinterest: @itsauthenticme

Instagram: @itsauthenticme
1:1 Coaching: www.kaminiwood.com/services

Bio:

Kamini Wood is the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program. An international best-selling author, Kamini is driven to support people of all ages to heal their relationships with themselves and to stop outsourcing their self-worth. As a result, her clients become their own confident, resilient self-leader with healthier relationships. Kamini is a certified life coach, board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, holds specialty certifications in Calling in the One®, Conscious Uncoupling®, NewMoney Story®, and teen life coaching.

Also trained in conscious parenting, Kamini aims to meet her clients where they are, supporting and guiding them on their journey to where they want to be, both personally and professionally. Her mission: create space for each person to see the unique gifts they bring to this world.

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Through a collective leadership culture, it is possible to move the needle of societal change forward. Here, to talk about the power of Latino leadership, is Dr Juana Bordas.

In this Episode 119 of the LLP, Dr Bordas talks about how to create a philosophy of positivity, how to start leaving an impact, and the truth about immigration. She also shares about the collective culture that is Latino leadership, how her mother laid the foundation for her life, and how the new generations are driving meaningful change.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[07:40] Dr Bordas is how old?

[09:17] A life philosophy.

[15:36] Dr Bordas’ origin story.

[20:11] The truth about immigration.

[28:00] Building bridges with the latest generation.

[36:34] What is Latino leadership?

[41:47] Being comfortable with yourself.

[53:06] Latinos facing negativity.

[59:45] Dr Bordas’ mother.

[63:58] The Power of Latino Leadership ¡Ahora!

[66:19] What is next for Dr Bordas?

Key Takeaways:

  • How to create a positive life philosophy.
  • Why immigration is valuable for the world.
  • How the new generations are changing society.
  • What is Latino leadership?
  • How to embrace the power of Latino leadership.

Notable Quotes:

“Leadership begins with you.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [13:52]

“Each culture brings gifts.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [23:02]

“You can’t be anybody else anyway, so you’ve got to be yourself.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [30:56]

“Change takes a long time.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [35:16]

“Leadership is about transformation.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [40:34]

“Lead others. Manage yourself.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [44:50]

“Inclusion means you make the table bigger.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [55:35]

“We’re all Latinos.” – Dr. Juana Bordas [66:05]

Connect:

Find | Juana Bordas

Business: www.juanabordas.com
Business: http://www.mestizaleadership.com/
Facebook: @JuanaBordas
Twitter: @juanabordas
YouTube: Juana Bordas
TikTok: @juana_bordas

Instagram: @bordasjuana

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juanabordas

Dr. Bordas’ books: www.juanabordas.com/books

Bio:
Dr Juana Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership – Ahora! and the best-selling book Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. Both books are considered breakthrough work on leadership in communities of colour.

Dr. Juana Bordas is the President of Mestiza Leadership International, a company that focuses on leadership, diversity, and organizational change.

Juana served as advisor to Harvard’s Hispanic Journal on Public Policy, the Kellogg National Fellows Program, as board vice chair of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, and a trustee of the International Leadership Association (ILA).

A Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, in 2009 the Denver Post and Colorado Women’s Foundation named her Colorado Unique Woman of the Year. Juana is a founder of Mi Casa Resource Centre and the founding president of The National Hispana Leadership Institute.

She is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos and communities of colour. The first Latina faculty at the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL), she taught in the Leadership Development Program - the most highly utilized executive program in the world. As a leader, teacher, activist, and author, Dr. Bordas continues sharing her wisdom and insights with people across the globe.

Dr. Bordas received an honorary doctorate from Union University and received the 2019 Life-Time Achievement Award from The International Leadership Association. She is the first Latina honoured with this prestigious award from the International Leadership Association (ILA), which has been received by Warren Bennis, Robert Greenleaf, Peter Drucker, James McGregor Burns, and Margaret Wheatley.

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Even in the corporate world, it is important to take time off away from the business. Here, to talk about conquering business, is Jen McFarland.

In this Episode 118 of the LLP, Jen talks about the importance of taking time off, fostering growth through Women Conquer Business, and the truth about “Get Rich Quick” marketing. She also shares how to incorporate testimonials into your marketing, how her community involvement improves her business and the science of moving on.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[05:22] A bit about Jen.

[12:14] The uniqueness Catch-22.

[14:47] Looking out for mental health.

[16:40] Taking time off.

[21:42] Women Conquer Business.

[26:27] What’s unique about women’s businesses?

[27:47] What makes Jen unique.

[37:18] Marketing and presentation.

[45:47] Figuring it all out.

[47:00] The importance of community.

[52:52] Networking off social media.

[62:02] Jen’s biggest “flaw.”

[67:46] The science of moving on.

[70:04] Jen’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to correctly present your brand.

  • Why doing it quickly, isn’t always better.

  • Why social media marketing isn’t everything.

  • What do women need to conquer business?
  • How do you know when it’s time to move on?

Notable Quotes:

“If we just do our part, we can make the world that we want to live in.” – Jen McFarland [27:12]

“Marketing only works when you know enough about your customers, that you can begin to address their specific needs.” – Jen McFarland [31:29]

“You don’t have to be on Facebook and Twitter.” – Jen McFarland [54:43]

“You can’t always strive for perfection.” – Jen McFarland [57:28]

“There’s more than one right answer.” – Jen McFarland [64:45]

Connect:

Find | Jen McFarland

Business: www.womenconquerbiz.com Strategic Marketing Membership: https://products.womenconquerbiz.com/membership

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenconquerbiz

Twitter: @jensmcfarland

Instagram: @womenconquerbiz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenconquerbiz

Bio:

Jen McFarland is the Founder of Women Conquer Business. They help businesses make exceptional marketing decisions with courses, coaching, and content, with a focus on small businesses.

Jen is an MPA with more than 25 years of training, teaching, and executive experience in leadership, project management, and digital marketing. In a previous life, she led large-scale public sector projects for the City of Portland, affecting more than 50,000 businesses and handling millions of dollars.

Today, she pours her heart and soul into Women Conquer Business and her new initiative, an online community for overwhelmed self-marketers. She is 100% THAT marketing tech nerd who just loves helping people solve their hairiest problems.

She is an uber-nerd who loves Dad jokes and helping leaders find more joy in their work. She is approachable, she is a goofball, and she swears on her right eyeball that she will NEVER get judgy or sanctimonious on you, no matter how “simple” your issue may be, or how long you have struggled to conquer it.

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In every business environment, it’s important to remember that the people in front of us are people. Here, to talk about changing the world through curiosity, is Kristen Donnelly.

In this episode of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Kristen talks about what self-care means, the balance of being in service to others, and the culture of compliance and uniformity. She also shares the important work that happens at Abbey Research, some of the biggest challenges she faces, and how she combines family and business with empathy.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

  • [05:24] What does self-care mean to Kristen?
  • [18:00] Sacrificing ourselves for the sake of others.
  • [22:28] Creating our own worth.
  • [26:57] What each moment needs from us.
  • [42:35] The safety of sameness.
  • [57:23] What does Kristen do?
  • [64:35] Kristen’s core identity.
  • [66:44] Daily challenges.
  • [73:23] Combining family, empathy, and business.
  • [79:33] 2 reflections.

Key Takeaways:

  • What does each moment require from us?
  • How to prioritise our own wellbeing and worth.
  • How to distinguish between facts and feelings.
  • How to combine family, business, and empathy.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Self-care is not fundamentally selfish.” – Kristen Donnelly [16:03]
  • “So much of our busyness is caught up in pretending we can control everything.” – Kristen Donnelly [22:15]
  • “Your body and your brain generally know what you need every day.” – Kristen Donnelly [39:58]
  • “It becomes a lot easier when you remember that people are people.” – Kristen Donnelly [64:28]
  • “If you’re into being in control, you will not be in control at all.” – Kristen Donnelly [71:19]

Connect:

Find | Kristen Donnelly

Business: abbey-research.com.

LinkedIn: Kristen Donnelly.

Bio:

Dr. Kristen Donnelly is an award-winning four-time TEDx speaker, empathy educator, writer, and business owner, who believes that curiosity can change the world. She and Dr. Erin Hinson form The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, who exist to help individuals and organizations, as they cultivate inclusivity, and engage empathetically with those around them.

She has spoken internationally - from Oxford University, to TEDxChicago, to National Association conferences - and her work is routinely featured in global media publications.

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Even without the 7-figure business, we can still consider ourselves successful. Here, to talk about how to become iconic, is Jen Szpigiel.

Jen is the founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic, a 7-figure global brand, mentoring and elevating entrepreneurs in life, business, and leadership.

In this Episode 116 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Jen talks about prioritising discernment and presence, the power of authenticity, and the true nature of entrepreneurial success. She also shares about her journey out of the corporate world, finding balance, nourishing the soul, and what it means to become iconic.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:[06:20] Stepping into being.

[11:19] Transitioning out of people-pleasing.

[17:50] The meaning of authenticity.

[20:33] Losing touch with ourselves.

[26:27] The intention of connection.

[31:20] Female entrepreneurship.

[46:19] Leaving the corporate world.

[51:25] Finding balance.

[63:15] Becoming iconic.

[69:52] Working with entrepreneurs.

[76:30] Jen’s call to action.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is the true indicator of success?
  • How to find balance in entrepreneurship.
  • The power of authenticity.
  • The importance of prioritising ourselves.

Notable Quotes:

“We never can lose ourselves.” – Jen Szpigiel [19:35]

“We’re likely going to have somebody that we rub against.” – Jen Szpigiel [43:55]

“Remember, you are never stuck.” – Jen Szpigiel [46:54]

“We don’t give ourselves enough credit.” – Jen Szpigiel [55:16]

“Do something bold and audacious.” – Jen Szpigiel [67:21]

Connect:

Find | Jen Szpigiel

Business: www.becomingiconic.co.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jen-szpigiel-931499195.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic.

Bio:

Jen is the founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic, a 7-figure global brand, mentoring and elevating entrepreneurs in life, business, and leadership. Jen is also the host of the Becoming Iconic - The Masterclass podcast. The podcast has touched over 100k+ heart beats globally, and has been rated a Top life and business podcast. Becoming Iconic is the invitation to step into the new paradigm of leadership, to empower you to revolutionize the way you show up in your life and business, while welcoming in pleasure, joy, and abundance.

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If you’re looking at job applications, you’re unsatisfied.

Here, to talk about how to find the dream job and salary, is Claudia Miller.

Claudia is a Career Coach, Workforce Development and DEI Champion, helping clients find fulfilling jobs within 90 days, with an income increase of up to 56%.

In this Episode 114 of the LLP, Claudia talks about how to approach job applications, the value of job descriptions, and opening the tech industry to women. She also shares about negotiating salaries as women, treating interviewing like dating, and what to do when you’re feeling unfulfilled.

Ready to learn how?

Episode Timeline:

[05:01] The fear of being laid off.

[06:32] Claudia’s journey.

[15:40] How important are job descriptions?

[18:56] Claudia’s key statement.

[26:11] Why women don’t negotiate salaries.

[30:52] The $10,000 negotiation script.

[40:59] Why the 23% didn’t make it.

[49:13] Interviewing as dating.

[54:32] What gave Claudia confidence?

[62:59] Claudia’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why don’t women tend to negotiate salaries?
  • How to approach job applications, even if you don’t qualify.
  • How important are job descriptions?
  • How to get started finding dream roles.
  • The importance of asking questions in interviews.

Notable Quotes:

“More women have more degrees than men, yet there’s very few women in tech.” – Claudia Miller [20:00]

“Once you have the resources and tools, it’s easy.” – Claudia Miller [23:11]

“You’ve got to ask questions.” – Cathleen Merkel [39:53]

“Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I will do what others can't.” – Jerry Rice [55:50]

“It’s about the type of work that you’re going to do that’s really going to make a difference.” – Claudia Miller [66:00]

Connect:

Find | Claudia Miller

Business: www.claudiatmiller.com.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller.

Free Giveaway: $10k Salary Negotiation Script: https://keap.page/fxp705/10k-salary-negotiation-script.html

Bio:

Claudia Miller is a Career Coach and Workforce Development and DEI Champion. She is also a Founding Member of Sales Hacker Inc, and a contributor writer for Thrive Global.

Through her career coaching, Claudia helps serious professionals advance their careers and secure dream jobs and salaries.

Claudia holds a BA in Economics and Sociology and an MPH in Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Episode 114 – When Less is More with Matthew Lesser

Even if your problems seem to be unique, the truth is that every person deals with the same problems during their lives. Here, to talk about when less is more, is Matthew Lesser.

Matthew is the Founder and CEO of ‘Uniquely Normal’, which serves to equip, train, empower, and release leaders to build engaged and excited teams, through empathy, empowerment, and excellence.

In this Episode 114 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Matthew talks about his personal journey that led to his book, the signals that successful leaders notice, and the catalysts that led Matthew to make changes. He also shares about his greatest joys and frustrations, being ‘Uniquely Normal’, opening up about depression, and Matt’s Flourishing Model.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:[07:20] What drove Matt to write the book?

[12:50] What leaders notice about themselves.

[20:04] The catalysts along Matt’s path.

[28:41] Who is the book for?

[31:44] Uniquely Normal.

[39:46] Why don’t people open their doors?

[45:07] Matt’s Depression Years.

[58:44] Why Matt’s wife stayed.

[61:50] Talking about depression as a man.

[72:32] How to start the thought process.

[77:39] The Flourishing Model.

[83:16] The Four Categories.

[77:53] Matt’s words of wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • When is enough good enough?
  • Why it’s important to understand your personal purpose.
  • How to live life intentionally.
  • What does it mean to be ‘Uniquely Normal’?
  • The importance of asking for help.
  • How men can open up about depression.
  • How less can be more.

Notable Quotes:

“Hope is not a strategy.” – Matthew Lesser [23:12]

“Live life intentionally. Don’t live by accident.” – Matthew Lesser [29:05]

“You’re not unique. What you’re dealing with is normal.” – Matthew Lesser [33:07]

“You’re not alone.” – Matthew Lesser [38:16]

“Absolutely no one is self-made.” – Matthew Lesser [68:11]

“Take one step today, to live life more intentionally today than you did yesterday.” – Matthew Lesser [78:11]

Connect:

Find | Matthew Lesser

Email: matt@uniquelynormal.com.

Business: www.uniquelynormal.com.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-lesser

Amazon: www.amazon.com/unsatisified-when-matthew-q-lesser/dp/1544535465 UnSatisfied: When Less is More.

Bio: For over two decades, Matt has facilitated and trained Leaders, Teams, and Boards of Directors in dozens of countries, across six continents. He has served in various C-suite roles in Private Equity, banking, and Commercial uniform industries. Matt has also launched and operated several businesses in the Midwestern petroleum industry.

He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Huntington University, as a Board Member and Advisor for Chapman’s Brewing Company, and as a Member of the Christian Economic Forum.

Matt lives with a rare immunodeficiency, where his body does not produce any immunoglobulins (considered the “rarest of rare” because none of the core five immunoglobulins are produced).

Matt holds two BS degrees in Business from Indiana University, and an MBA from Taylor University.

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Even if one door closes, another door will open with countless opportunities. Here, to talk about taking steps forward is Anish Majumdar.

Anish is a career coach and hidden job market expert, helping professionals across the globe take back control and generate high-ticket job offers.

In this Episode 113 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Anish talks about realizing our own value, going where the path leads us and building confidence as a job-seeker. He also shares the power of courage, being an introvert, and the three first steps to take towards change.

Ready to learn how?

Episode Timeline:

[06:34] A bit about Anish.

[09:19] Daring to follow.

[14:36] The journey from actor to career coach.

[26:49] Take a person as they are.

[39:41] Trusting the process.

[43:18] Knowing where you want to go.

[56:48] Building confidence.

[66:08] It takes courage.

[68:18] Being kind to yourself.

[75:08] Introversion.

[84:23] Three steps to take towards change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Can there be only one destination?
  • How to build confidence as a job-seeker.
  • The power of courage.
  • The strength of an introvert.
  • The three steps to take towards change.

Notable Quotes:

“Dare to follow.” – Anish Majumdar [10:07]

“People don’t want to spend all day talking to mirror versions of themselves.” – Anish Majumdar [58:33]

“The real limits of what you can do are not even close to what you think.” – Anish Majumdar [77:04]

Connect:

Find | Anish Majumdar

Business: www.helloanish.com.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anishmajumdar

Bio: Anish Majumdar is a Career Coach and expert in the Hidden Job Market. Over the past 12 years, he has helped thousands of professionals around the world take the reins of their professional destiny and break free of the necessity of “job searching”- permanently.

His webinars, videos and articles have appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Glassdoor, and Ivy Exec. He lives with his wife and three children in Rochester, NY.

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Science shows that if we find happiness first, we will be more successful. Here, to talk about mindfulness practices in business is Dr Eric Holsapple.

Dr Holsapple is a successful developer, entrepreneur, and author, who helps business professionals transform their businesses and lives through mindfulness practices.

In this Episode 112 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Dr Holsapple talks about how to overcome a lack of motivation, being mindful of our mindfulness, and how hope can change the world. He also shares about his mid-life transformation, dealing with sceptical reactions, getting into the zone, and The Twelve Principles of Mindful Leadership.

Ready to learn more?

Episode Timeline:

[05:55] Is mindfulness woo-woo?

[07:09] Dr Holsapple’s story.

[17:31] Dr Holsapple’s entrepreneurial kids.

[25:40] When you’re struggling with motivation.

[31:54] Dr Holsapple’s transformation.

[38:12] Sustainable mindfulness.

[41:04] The power of hope.

[52:29] How mindfulness and focus contribute to results.

[55:36] The first steps to take to focus more.

[61:08] Profit with Presence.

[69:38] Great results from being in the zone.

[76:04] A task for our listeners.

Key Takeaways:

  • What does it mean to ‘Live the Gap’?
  • How our thoughts influence everything.
  • How to overcome struggles with motivation.

  • Where to start to prioritize focus.

  • How to show up with presence.

  • Dr Holsapple’s advice.

Notable Quotes:

“There’s nothing contrary in business to focus and mindfulness.” – Dr Holsapple [06:39]

“Profit’s not a purpose.” – Dr Holsapple [26:23]

“There’s nothing more powerful than having a parent that has purpose.” – Dr Holsapple [31:24]

“Paying attention to somebody is the greatest gift you can give them.” – Dr Holsapple [59:09]

“Start small and be consistent.” – Dr Holsapple [77:32]

Connect:

Find | Dr Eric Holsapple

Business: www.livinginthegap.org.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-holsapple Amazon: www.amazon.com/profit-presence-pillars-mindful-leadership/dp/b0b1w4cqqt

Bio: Dr Eric Holsapple is a successful developer and entrepreneur with LC Real Estate Group, who has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the same. He is also the Founder of ‘Living the Gap’ and Author of ‘Profit with Presence. Dr Holsapple has a PhD in Economics, has been a Real Estate CEO and Developer for nearly 40 years, has lectured in real estate at the Colorado State University for 20 years, and has practiced Yoga and Meditation for 30 years. He has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst for changing lives. He has won Entrepreneur of the Year awards from Colorado State University and BizWest magazine.

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Even if you think you don’t have enough time during the day, the accumulation of small routines adds up to have a profound effect. Here, to talk about flow in the modern world is David Florence.

David Florence is a Speaker, Breath coach, and Founder of ‘Evolution of Dave’.

In this Episode 111 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, David talks about his hour-long daily routine, the differences between men and women getting into flow, and how the education system is affecting emotional intelligence. David also shares how to achieve flow, positive intelligence, and the financial incentives for doing well-being workshops. Ready to learn how?

Episode Timeline:

[06:25] What does David’s routine look like? [15:11] How to tell when something does or doesn’t work for you. [24:10] Differences between men and women, in flow. [32:38] The psychological impact of work. [36:04] How does education need to change? [42:24] Flow and flow states. [49:05] Positive intelligence. [54:34] Corporate workshops. [66:40] Anxiety, nervousness, and pressure. [77:59] David’s top tip.

Notable Quotes:

“If you’re too rigid with any kind of routine, you start to lose the benefits.” – David Florence [14:13] “We all have time.” – [22:45] “A cumulative effect will have a profound difference.” – David Florence [45:19]

Key Takeaways:

  • What are the differences between men and women getting into flow?
  • How the education system needs to change.

  • How to get into flow with minimal time.

  • How to improve anxiety, stress, and the effects of pressure.

  • David Florence’s advice.

Connect:

Find | David Florence

Business: www.daveflorence.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidflorence1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolutiondave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolution_of_dave

Bio: Since the end of 2017 and following a 'Wake Up Call', Dave has researched and experimented with a variety of natural methods and practices that have upgraded his life in many ways. From Breath-work to Yoga, Intermittent Fasting to Intermittent Hypoxia, as well as new practices such as HIIPA (High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity) and not forgetting, Cold Therapy, via the Wim Hof Method.

Through a variety of channels and courses, Dave shares his experience, knowledge, and practices to those that follow him.

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Whether having casual chats with friends or formal work meetings, the language we use matters. Here, to shed some light on using inclusive language is Dr Jen O’Ryan.

Dr O’Ryan is a Consulting Editor, specializing in Inclusion, Diversity & Representation.

In this Episode 110 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Dr O’Ryan talks about how to improve our language to be more inclusive, why it’s important to bring these conversations to light, and how the pandemic has changed the nature of our conversations and interactions. She also shares the result of not implementing change, introducing inclusion & diversity in policy writing, and the “accidental” DEI experts. Ready to learn how?

Episode Timeline:

[07:42] A bit about Dr O’Ryan. [09:36] Working in Tech. [11:36] The keys to success to be at your best. [12:57] Getting in tune with team members. [13:45] Dr O’Ryan’s role in Tech. [14:43] Being a woman in Tech. [16:32] Having a safe space and having to adapt. [18:31] Becoming more confidently aware of inclusion. [24:21] Raising awareness and categorizing humans. [26:14] The complexities in Tech. [27:36] Starting to identify pitfalls early on. [29:32] Examples of frontrunners. [32:18] Influencing change. [34:10] Why it’s important to talk about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. [37:39] How would the world change with raised awareness? [40:22] How the pandemic helped people feel more like themselves. [45:02] Systemic challenges to authenticity. [48:00] Affecting lasting change. [52:30] Microaggressions. [54:20] The risks for the system when change doesn’t happen. [56:57] Inclusive and diverse policy writing. [59:56] Where’s the “we”? [63:36] Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts. [65:48] What it means to be all-in. [66:37] How to become an “accidental” DEI expert. [70:11] Dr O’Ryan’s book No.2. [71:44] Researching LGBTQ+.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why is it important to talk about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
  • The power of creating a space for encouraging conversations on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • How will companies lose out if they don’t implement change?
  • How to improve Inclusion & Diversity, in policy writing.

  • The nature of the “expert”.

  • How to affect lasting, wide-reaching change.

  • How to practice using gender-neutral language.
  • Dr. O’Ryan’s research into the LGBTQ+ community.

Notable Quotes:

“If the gender is either unknowable or it’s immaterial to what the message is, then just use ‘they’.” – Dr Jen O’Ryan [20:20]

“Once you start noticing the small things, you start noticing the big things.” – Dr Jen O’Ryan [29:03]

“Don’t ever underestimate your ability to change, make a change, or influence change.” – Dr Jen O’Ryan [32:43]

“Our own insecurities about the unknown holds us back from calling things out.” – Cathleen Merkel [34:38]

“There’s no more waiting for people to be comfortable with change.” – Dr Jen O’Ryan [65:32]

“Be the one.” – Dr Jen O’Ryan [76:38]

Connect:

Find | Dr Jen O’Ryan

Business: www.pagingdrjen.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenoryan. Instagram: @pagingdrjen.

Bio:

Dr. Jen O’Ryan is the Creator of Double Tall Consulting, where she helps organizations achieve effective, measurable, and meaningful results from their Inclusion and Diversity initiatives.

With her approach grounded in continuous improvement, building relationships, and curiosity-based problem solving, Dr. O’Ryan has built global teams, introduced corporate policies, and conducted research to improve customer outcomes and satisfaction.

Dr. O’Ryan is a frequent podcast guest, panelist, and speaker on Inclusion & Diversity, organizational behavior, and influencing change.

Dr. O’Ryan is the author of Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts, a roadmap to safely introduce meaningful and lasting change.

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Whether you’re a Senior Leader or a Leader-to-be, it’s crucial that you know the signs and symptoms of burnout, how to overcome it, and how to prevent yourself from burning out again. Here to share insights on going from burnout to brilliance, is Sima Newell.

Sima Newell is the Founder of Executive Reflections, where she coaches Senior Leaders from burnout to brilliance, so they can thrive again, both professionally and personally.

In this Episode 109 of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, Sima shares her personal experience with burnout and workplace harassment as a CIO, how it landed her on medical leave for 7 months, and how she navigated it all. Sima shares her top tips and strategies for overcoming burnout and workplace harassment, so you can reclaim your space in Leadership.

Through all the stress and uncertainty, Sima still came out on top. Her story proves that no matter what life throws at you, you can still thrive and feel absolutely brilliant again! Ready to learn how?

Episode Timeline: [00:42] Introduction to Sima Newell.

[09:57] How to better manage your time and energy so you always have enough for hobbies, family, self-care, etc.

[18:25] Claiming space in your role as a Leader.

[21:19] Defining complex burnout & how to know you’re burning out.

[34:42] How Sima overcame burnout and workplace harassment (and how you can, too).

[57:55] Effectively reducing harassment in the workplace through Leadership culture shifts.

[1:09:56] How men and women experience burnout differently.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is Complex Leadership Burnout and what are the symptoms?

  • Tips and strategies for overcoming burnout and growing from the experience.

  • How do I “slow down” as a busy Professional/Leader, with so much on my plate?
  • The difference between unhealthy perfectionism and having high standards for yourself.
  • How to set boundaries that prevent burnout and promote a balanced life.

  • How self-integrity boosts your productivity.

  • What to do if you are being harassed in the workplace?

  • How Leaders can reduce and prevent harassment, and toxic workplace cultures.
  • Sima’s No#1 piece of advice for Leaders and aspiring Leaders.

Notable Quotes:

“Time follows energy, so when you replenish your energy, you get a lot more time back, you get that mental space.” – Sima Newell [29:02]

“If your days were infinitely long, how would you spend them, and how much time would you actually spend on your hobbies? Like, I like gardening, but I would not do 7 days a week, 8 hours a day of gardening.” – Sima Newell [31:37]

“If you want innovation, you have to allow failure.” – Sima Newell

Resources Mentioned:

Set Burnout-Proof Boundaries in 15 Minutes (free resource): https://executivereflections.com/boundaries

In Sheep’s Clothing by Dr. George K. Simon Ph.D.: https://amzn.to/2H2AOWV

Give and Take by Adam Grant: https://amzn.to/3Hyp8tW

Connect:

Find | Sima Newell

Business: https://www.executivereflections.com

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sima-newell-8676551 Bio: Sima Newell is the Founder of Executive Reflections. She coaches Senior Leaders worldwide through burnout so that they can thrive again, professionally AND personally.

She does this through the lens of Boundaries, Resilience, Identity, Tools and Evolution. Sima developed the BRITE method, after her own Executive burnout from a toxic environment, that led her to ask: How could this happen?

Her personal vision is of a world with healthy Leadership, fostering connected, innovative, high-performance workplaces.

Sima holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from McGill. Originally from Canada, she now lives in Switzerland with her husband and daughter.

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Brenda Wensil and Kathryn Heath are Executive Coaches who have spent decades coaching more than 800 women and working with Women Executives, Middle Managers, and Professionals across industries and age groups. They are the co-founders of Bravanti and the co-authors of ‘I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders’.

Brenda and Kathryn offer their thoughts on navigating self-doubt in the world of Business Leadership. They share common reasons women feel “held back” from maximizing their potential. They also talk about how to prioritize goals, build a powerful support network, and weed out distractions which lead you away from achieving what you truly desire in your career.

Driven by the belief that more Female Leaders equals a better world, Brenda and Kathryn explain, that many women are held back from unlocking their potential because of their own limiting beliefs. By simply changing the story you tell yourself, you completely transform the way you show up at work and in all your relationships, personal and professional.

Brenda and Kathryn also speak on the value of your reputation or personal brand, no matter your role in an organization. As a Leader, how you are seen by your teammates and clients is fundamental to your success. They encourage women to simply ask around to get feedback on their strengths and gaps as others see them, and to be ready and willing to adjust how they work and interact with others, if unsatisfied with the answers they hear.

Another key to maximizing your reputation is by combining your personal power, or who you are as a person, with your position power as a professional. Brenda and Kathryn ultimately remind us, that Leadership is a skill, and that deliberate goal-setting and consistent, disciplined practice are essential to growing that skill.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • Success in any endeavour starts with “staking yourself out”: getting clear on what you want to accomplish and the type of person you want to become in the process.
  • It’s a mistake to go at it alone. Create a support system for yourself as early as possible so you can go further in your career than you ever could by yourself.
  • Leadership is a skill, which means yours can be developed with the right goal and strategy.
  • Great careers are built on strengths. When you know what you’re good at, you possess the keys to your professional success.

Episode Timeline:

  • [05:02] Introduction to Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath.
  • [13:20] How the world can become a better place with more Women Leaders.
  • [18:04] Finding your voice and staking yourself out.
  • [24:56] How your career path is strongly connected to your personal path.
  • [33:30] How Brenda and Kathryn have made an impact on Women Leaders.
  • [40:20] What do you want to be known for?
  • [50:39] Learning from reflection and feedback.
  • [58:47] Combining your position power with your personal power.
  • [1:08:57] Creating a vision and strategy for your career path.
  • [1:13:39] Building your reputation by letting the world know your personal brand.
  • [1:20:02] Operating on autopilot.
  • [1:25:10] How to not miss the point of preparation.
  • [1:31:55] What Women Leaders can contribute to the world beyond their organizations.

Standout Quotes:

  • “We really think the world would be a better place if there were more Women Leaders.”
  • “Sometimes, women are so busy working that they don’t set a direction. They just kind of drift.”

  • “Leadership is a skill, and you can grow it.”

  • “How do you leverage your platform—your position power—and combine that with who you are as a person—your personal power—and see yourself as an important colleague to your peer group?”

  • “Women are great at strategic planning for their company, but they have to be the CEO of their career.”

Connect: Find | Brenda Wensil

Business Website: https://www.bravanti.com

On LinkedIn: (16) Brenda Fowler Wensil | LinkedIn Bio: Brenda Wensil is Managing Director & Practice Leader of Bravanti’s Leadership Acceleration practice. She is an executive leader with a successful background in sales and marketing, advertising, brand management, customer strategy, service experience, and supply chain performance management on both domestic and international levels. She is known for her expertise in building collaborative partnerships and developing teams to improve leader performance and drive results. She is a board-certified coach working with leaders and managers in large and mid-size companies as well as non-profit organizations.

Brenda has led engagements for the organization focused on women’s leadership and advancement, which include long programs, workshops, speaking engagements, and individual and group coaching.

Her approach is practical, goal-focused, and action-oriented. Brenda established the first-ever customer-focused strategy for the federal government as Chief Customer Experience Officer at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid, the single largest provider of funding for post-secondary education in the U.S. She held leadership roles for

20 years with Wachovia Corporation (now Wells Fargo) as Head of Customer Strategy, Marketing and Customer Relations, as well as Head of Retail Segments and Director of Enterprise Supplier Performance Management. Brenda was also a consultant to Barclays Bank in London, leading an international team to re-design and execute the company’s global technology supplier management functions.

Brenda is the co-author of I Wish I’d Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders (Berrett-Koehler, 2022), which uncovers six blind spots that derail women’s career paths and provides strategies to effectively overcome them for an impactful, sustainable career. She is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and has been a keynote speaker on topics ranging from women’s leadership to customer-focused strategies in the financial industry. Brenda received the Executive Leadership Award for public service from the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, and the Service to the Citizens Award for Leadership in higher education.

Brenda earned a Master’s degree in organizational development and executive coaching from the McColl School of Business at Queens University, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina. She is also a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program, Kenan Flagler, at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She is accredited by the International Coach Federation and is certified in numerous assessments including Hogan, Workplace Big Five, Thomas-Kilman Index, and MBTI.

Find | Kathryn Heath

Business website: https://www.bravanti.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-heath-4182427/

Book: https://bravanti.com/insights/books/i-wish-id-known-this/ Bio: Kathryn Heath, Ph.D., is a managing director of the Leadership Acceleration Practice at Bravanti. She was a founding partner of Flynn Heath Leadership, which was acquired by Bravanti (formerly BPI group) in 2020. Kathryn serves as a coach, a researcher, and a developer of leadership programs. One of the hallmarks of Kathryn’s work is addressing organizations’ specific business targets through customized programs that move leaders forward faster. Her various clients include executives and high-potential leaders at Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte, AIG,and Booz Allen Hamilton. Before she co-founded FHL, Kathryn was Senior Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at the nation’s fourth-largest bank, First Union (now Wells Fargo), where her inventive and results-focused approach won her numerous awards. During a period of explosive growth, Kathryn led not only the training organization, but she also worked to grow high-potential Leadership talent as the head of Leadership Development.

Kathryn is the co-author of three books: I Wish I’d Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders(Berrett-Koehler, 2022),The Influence Effect: A New Path to Power for Women Leaders(Berrett-Koehler, 2017), and Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking That Block Women’s Path to Power(Jossey-Bass, 2011), which landed on the best-seller lists of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Washington Post. Kathryn also co-authored two articles for the Harvard Business Review:“ Women, Find Your Voice!” (HBR-June 2014) and “To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings” (HBR-September 2019).Kathryn received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kathryn is based in Charlotte, NC.

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About Cathleen Merkel:  

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.  Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; she also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development Initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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How do you identify and amplify your unique qualities and start living them? Living in your purpose requires you to get clear on it, stay focused, and be ready to enjoy how easy things will get in your journey.

In this Episode 107 of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Ted Bradshaw, a Speaker, Expert EOS Implementer™, and Community Leader for EOS Worldwide. He began his career over 20 years ago, becoming an Executive with Xerox and IBM. This was before he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship, when he acquired an unprofitable and dysfunctional distribution company and transformed it into a profitable and healthy business.

Ted discusses why it’s better to be guided than driven, as you shift into your purpose, and explains the six pillars to support you in your journey.

Listen in to learn how negative drivers can affect our decision-making and how we can alternate them with positive drivers that are beneficial to us. You will also learn how to get clear on your purpose and explore where it can take you so you can enjoy and succeed.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How jealousy, guilt, fear, resentment, materialism, and need for approval can influence your decision-making and relationships.
  • The importance of knowing your purpose and being willing to be guided by it, rather than the negative drivers.
  • How purpose gets more focused and intense when we get clear on it and start pursuing it.

  • Why finding your purpose is about things getting easier and enjoying what you do.

  • How to constantly put yourself in the right environment to succeed in your purpose.

  • How to consciously tend to your mind, body, soul, nutrition, money, and relationships to successfully follow your purpose.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [5:57] Ted shares his corporate career background, entrepreneurship, and how he became a coach.

  • [10:54] He explains the situations that inspired him to name his book ‘Stop Chasing Squirrels’.

  • [16:34] The meaning of ‘squirrels’ in our daily lives and how they create a gap that stops us from accomplishing our goals.
  • [21:15] The six common drivers that control us in our decision-making and the intentions we set.
  • [34:26] The process of identifying who you are to wrap your head around being guided by your purpose.

  • [51:01] Why Ted’s book was written to offer tools to successful people to find purpose and become better Leaders.

  • [58:42] How Ted found his purpose and became aligned with what he does now, which he enjoys.

  • [1:05:53] Why your work doesn’t have to be hard, plus putting yourself in the right environment to be successful.
  • [1:12:38] Understanding what’s possible once you start operating in the world of living in your purpose.
  • [1:17:45] The six important aspects of your life that you need to tend to. to fulfill your purpose successfully.

Quotes:

  • “When we get clear on what it is that we’re here for and why we’re here to do it, the purpose doesn’t get larger, it gets more focused and intense, which has an amplifying effect.”- Ted Bradshaw [51:12]
  • “It’s unnatural to constantly have to work hard to get a result; there’s something wrong that’s happening.” - Ted Bradshaw [1:06:21]

Connect:

Find | Ted Bradshaw

On Business Website: https://www.tedbradshaw.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedbradshaw/

On Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/tedbradshawco

On Instagram: @tedbradshawco

Book: Stop Chasing Squirrels

Bio: Ted Bradshaw served as an Executive with Xerox and IBM, then left the Fortune 500 world to

explore the thrills of entrepreneurship. What he found was a long string of success that looked

great on the surface. But underneath it all, he felt anxious, exhausted, and stressed, chasing

money wherever it led and wondering why he never felt fulfilled. Along his journey, Ted gained

valuable insight into how a person can achieve fulfilment in all aspects of life and he shares

those insights with his best-selling book, ‘Stop Chasing Squirrels’. Today, Ted lives his passion in helping others find theirs. A leading proponent of the Entrepreneurial

Operating System®, Ted is a speaker, author, an Expert EOS Implementer™, and the Community

Leader for EOS Worldwide. Learn more at TedBradshaw.com

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About Cathleen Merkel:  

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; she also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development Initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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Do you want to foster an environment of collaboration, care, and creativity? To inspire others with a culture of excellence while leading with purpose and passion? To transform from a Boss to a Leader, you must move past what you want to with a WE mentality about what your Team needs to work collaboratively.

In this Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Kyle McDowell, a Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Leadership Coach. He is widely known for his inspiring approaches to transforming Bosses into Leaders and reshaping corporate cultures. In his book, ‘Begin With WE’, Kyle shares ten guiding principles needed to build and sustain a culture of excellence. The book is for anyone who recognizes the cultural dysfunction plaguing the workplace and wants to BE the cure.

Listen in to learn the value of leading with relatability, and authenticity to create an environment of trust, and encourage your Team to follow your example. You will also learn how to embrace the challenge, own your mistakes, and make room for improvement.  

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalogue of leadership and professional development programs, unlike any online training you’ve experienced before. 

Key Takeaways:

  • How to Lead with relatability and authenticity to encourage your Team to follow your example.
  • Why we should aspire for excellence instead of perfection as Leaders to leave room for mistakes and improvements.

  • How aligning around principles, establishes foundational beliefs that dictate and guide us regardless of the situation.

  • How obsessing over details is excellence that sets the standard for your personal brand and company’s brand.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:51] Kyle talks about his career journey, being a sociology student, and developing the WE principle.

  • [14:32] Why he’s passionate about authentic Leadership rather than being a Boss.

  • [16:34] The qualities of a Leader versus a Boss/Manager, and why anyone can be a Leader.

  • [21:40] How to build trust with your Team, by doing the right thing always and leading by example.
  • [24:39] Why you should lead in a way that you expect your team to act and follow.
  • [27:34] How embracing challenges creates an environment of trust and improvement.

  • [39:51] Why we should recognize our mistakes, own them, and identify a chance for improvement.

  • [51:52] The difference between a culture of excellence and perfection and why we should aspire to be the former.

  • [55:00] Kyle, on why he’s planning to be vulnerable and introduce his principles in a personal setting.
  • [59:30] Why we should care about what’s right, rather than being right as Leaders.
  • [1:07:52] How Kyle identified the ways he was treated and led, that didn’t bring the best out of him by former bosses.

  • [1:13:36] He explains when he “hit the wall” in his corporate career and the lessons he learned from it.

  • [1:24:12] He describes the cheerleaders in his life and where he first learned about Leadership.

  • [1:27:27] Why we obsess over details and leave no room for errors.

Quotes:

  • “The business world is hungry for real talk, for authentic leaders and leading with principles instead of lofty mission statements that don’t mean anything to anyone.”- Kyle McDowell [13:36]

  • “Never expect anything of the team that you wouldn’t expect of yourself.”- Kyle McDowell [25:50]

  • “If you have relatability and authenticity, trust naturally follows, and that’s something people will gravitate towards, and those in your leadership sphere will rally behind you and for you.”- Kyle McDowell [27:08]

Find | Dean Meyers

On Business Website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc Email: KMcDowell@KyleMcDowellInc.com On Instagram: @kylemcdowellinc   Book: Begin With WE Bio: Kyle McDowell Inc. is the parent company of author, speaker, and leadership coach Kyle McDowell. Kyle is widely known for his inspiring approaches to transforming business executives into real leaders, while reshaping corporate cultures.

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Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts. About Cathleen Merkel:  

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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Do you want equity, diversity, and inclusion to become the tapestry you need to move forward? Are you willing to step out of the box as a Leader to evaluate what you’re doing? Prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion as a Leader and organization, is beneficial for your Human Capital, and an opportunity for progress and gain.  

In this Episode 105 of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Joann Wortham, Author of ‘EDI is the New Black’, an experienced RN, MSN, JD, certified in Patient Safety, Quality and Risk management (CPPS, CPHQ, CPHRM). She’s also a seasoned International Thought Leader who uses insight from lived experiences, along with her background in Education, Healthcare, Business, and Risk management to create novel approaches to today’s most critical workplace concerns. She has over twenty years of experience, a Master of Science in Nursing Education, and a Juris Doctorate.

Listen in to learn why organizations paying attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion are the ones that will experience success. You will also learn how organizations can address discriminatory conduct events, to eliminate discrimination and hostile work environments.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to be a learning organization in EDI work – how it helps your employees and company.

  • Why we need to be brave to step out of the narrative that some roles belong to some genders.

  • How to pay attention to diversity by looking for the positive core in your organization and spreading it.

  • Why equity should come before diversity because everyone needs equal resources for competition to be on the same level.
  • How to lead with diversity and inclusion and build a community that follows your example.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [5:37] How Joann got into equity, diversity, and inclusion work and the power of EDI work in organizations.

  • [12:21] Social redlining – how it impacts the workplace, and why we need to change that narrative.
  • [16:50] The importance of measuring EDI and building a diverse community that care for everyone.
  • [23:11] How to let go of saneness and comfort and embrace leading with diversity conversations.

  • [30:40] How she was conditioned to keep quiet and her experience carrying that conditioning to the workplace.

  • [36:19] She shares her discriminatory experiences and how they inspired her passion for diversity in organizations.

  • [45:43] The role organizations can play in addressing discriminatory conduct events to eliminate discrimination.
  • [53:57] She explains why she puts equity first, followed by diversity and inclusion.
  • [1:01:11] Joann on what it means for her to feel included and be allowed to show up authentically at work.

  • [1:11:21] The difference between equity and equality and why we need to rethink what we call fair.

  • [1:17:29] Why organizations need to shift their hiring practices to avoid people hiring themselves multiple times.

  • [1:21:11] Understand that equity, diversity, and inclusion is not a problem to be solved but an opportunity for gain.

Quotes:

  • “When you bring women into a boardroom, it is a proven fact that you make better decisions.”- Joann Wortham [9:22]

  • “If you want to move ahead, you’re going to have to lean towards diversity.”- Joann Wortham [26:33]

  • “As more organizations lean toward addressing discriminatory conduct events, the less it will be.”- Joann Wortham [49:12]

  • “Just because we work in the same team, we have a similar role doesn’t mean we have the same path to get there.”- Cathleen Merkel [1:10:36]

Find | Joann Wortham

Business Website: https://culturesteps.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-wortham/ Book: EDI is the New Black Bio: Joann Wortham is a seasoned International Thought Leader who uses insight from lived experiences along with her background in Education, Healthcare, Business, and Risk Management to create novel approaches to today’s most critical workplace concerns. With over twenty years of experience, as well as a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education and a Juris Doctorate, Ms. Wortham has presented and consulted for such prestigious groups as the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Yale Health. She was also a consultant and contributor for the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) Human Capital Playbook.Her new book is entitled EDI is the New Black:Lead the Market with Diverse Teams

About Cathleen Merkel:  

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU! Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very own personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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What do Design thinking and Innovation encompass? Innovation is a permanent change of state that is for the betterment of those affected by that change. On the other hand, Design thinking is about turning your empathy and curiosity into an internal desire to change something.

In this Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dean Meyers, an Innovation Facilitator, Transformational Coach, and Applied Design thinking SME. He consults, facilitates, trains and coaches with Design Thinking processes, to uncover and stimulate people’s transformative creativity. He works with Teams and Individuals on improving skills in Teamwork, building a healthy workplace, Leadership growth, emotional intelligence, and becoming adept at acquiring new skills to face the #futureofwork.

He explains why as a Facilitator, he has to create an environment for individuals and groups to perform at a profound level of trust, in order to face ambiguity and uncertainty.

Listen in to learn the meaning of Design thinking and the difference between creativity, innovation, and Design thinking. You will also learn the importance of employing playfulness in the creative process, through visualization and storytelling.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The purpose of Design thinking, is to encompass an understanding of the people you’re trying to serve.
  • How to become a Design thinker, by turning your curiosity into an internal desire to do something different.
  • How to remove your biases in your Design thinking process, by intentionally and purposefully serving others.
  • How to use visualization and storytelling, to employ the elements of play in the creative process.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [6:08] Dean shares his journey in Arts and Creativity from a young age.
  • [10:00] He describes his roles as a Professional Facilitator and Transformational Design thinking and Innovation Coach.
  • [13:23] The meaning of innovation and the difference between innovation and disruption.
  • [19:01] How Dean creates trust in individuals and groups to help them overcome risk aversity.
  • [23:11] How to use empathy and curiosity to build Design thinking activities.
  • [26:42] Why Design thinking is about improving in service to others, instead of just being creative or innovative.
  • [31:51] Dean, on why teaching people how to use a mouse, was an innovation that required Design thinking.
  • [37:47] The process to help you become a Design thinker, without experiencing impostor syndrome.
  • [41:32] Dean explains what it entails to experiment and implement the process of Design thinking.
  • [50:01] How to use play as a mindset in the creative and Design thinking process.
  • [55:00] The training and practice elements needed to finesse the art of compelling storytelling.

Quotes:

  • “The whole purpose of doing anything with a Design thinking bend, is to encompass an understanding of the people that you’re trying to provide a service to, for, and with.”- Dean Meyers [10:29]
  • “Evolutionary change can result in innovation over time, and it can be a slow process.”- Dean Meyers [16:09]
  • “There’s a lot of wiggle room for people to find their way into being Design thinkers and not have impostor syndrome.”- Dean Meyers [40:14]

Find | Dean Meyers

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmeyers/ Book: The World of Visual Facilitation Bio: "Be Brave and Iterate": Dean Meyers Consults, Facilitates, Trains and Coaches with Design Thinking processes to uncover and stimulate people’s transformative creativity. He has been the Design Thinking SME in Incubators and rollouts of innovation programs, worked on IT transformational projects that move companies into DevOps, DesignOps and implementing LD programs to improve soft and tech skills in business and government, turned BD strategic planning into Design-Thinking styled Strategic Design sessions and more. He works with Teams and Individuals on improving skills in Teamwork, building a healthy workplace, Leadership growth, emotional intelligence, and becoming adept at acquiring new skills to face the #futureofwork. This extends into his work as a Certified Transformational Coach, working with individuals on personal transformation to be their most creative and resilient self, particularly as a visible member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dean is a certified virtual facilitator, a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, former CTO and board member of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners. To share his enthusiasm and belief in the power of applying creativity and design thinking to improve the quality of individual and business intelligence, communication and decision-making abilities, he publishes online via VizWorld.com.

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About Cathleen Merkel:  

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving,  worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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How open are you to having hard and transparent conversations with your Employees and Clients?
To run a business intentionally and develop trust between you and your Employees or Clients, you must normalize having hard and uncomfortable conversations.

In this Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dalton Allen, Founder and Managing Partner at Third Eye Capital. At 27 years of age, Dalton became the CFO of a successful $100m per year company, a level of success at a young age that many people work decades to achieve. At Third Eye Capital, he works with heart-centered Business Leaders that have business intentions and purpose.

Listen in to learn why it’s important not to avoid conflict and instead have those uncomfortable conversations to solve the real problem. You will also learn the importance of prioritizing your physical and mental well-being to perform at your best as a Leader or as a Business owner.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of Leadership and Professional development programs, unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of moving from people-pleasing to thoughtful confrontation as a Leader.

  • How to have difficult conversations with your Team, to solve the real problem rather than avoiding it.

  • How to develop trust between Advisors and Clients or Employees and Employers, by having transparent conversations.

  • How not to let fear control your life or hold you back from achieving the best version of yourself.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [5:37] Dalton shares his personal care routine and how it has transformed his life.

  • [8:03] How he intentionally prioritized his health and mental well-being while still maintaining productivity.

  • [9:47] How Dalton stays balanced as a new Business owner, plus the physical signs of being unbalanced.
  • [16:05] Dalton’s career journey – becoming a CFO at age 27 and starting his business in 2022.
  • [22:54] The importance of connections when hiring to get suitable Employees for your business.

  • [25:56] How he moved from being a people-pleasing Leader to a thoughtful confronter.

  • [34:14] How his CFO career was motivated by the desire to build great things, solve problems, and make money.

  • [39:03] The direction led by his superiors; plus, the challenges he has faced as a CFO.
  • [47:02] Dalton, on his passion for Finance and Accounting, and how he helps his clients with their finances.
  • [52:33] The importance of having transparent conversations with clients to develop trust.

  • [56:35] The heart-centered Business Leaders that Dalton works with, plus how to define a heart-centered business.

  • [1:06:07] How he’s learned to work with fear and not let it stop him from achieving his dreams.

  • [1:09:00] Valuable tips for people aspiring to start businesses.

Quotes:

  • “Financial independence is freedom in a lot of regards.”- Dalton Allen [47:13]

  • “There’s an imbalance of respect, transparency, and trust between Employee and Employer or Client and Advisor; if we can level that playing field and trust, then we can start having a real conversation.”- Dalton Allen [55:40]

  • “Just because they’re saying their mission statement is helping other people, it doesn’t mean they’re a heart-centered business.”- Cathleen Merkel [57:57]

Find | Dalton Allen

Business Website:
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalton-allen-80803b1aa/

Bio: At the age of 27 Dalton became the CFO of a Pre-IPO, $100m per year DTC Company. 

In 2022 he quit that job to join the great resignation and start his own business. Out of that came his VC and Fractional CFO Firm, Third Eye Capital. While most of his clients have capital and are well on their way to transactions, he is most inspired by the small Entrepreneur. Starting a business is difficult, and the barrier to entry is high. What do I think about being a business person? Do I need an LLC? What issues will I confront?

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out Women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel,’ trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been Leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com
On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel
On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching
On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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Have you ever thought of how impactful a nature walk can enhance your work relationships? When you’re facing work-life balance challenges and want to reconnect with your sense of self and what is important, maybe what you need, is to shift your way of thinking. Nature-based coaching is a way of coaching where you get to reconnect with yourself away from your usual work environment.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Fiona Parashar, Founder & CEO of Leadership Coaching, which is a BCorps-certified Organization committed to its mission, to increase positive Leadership in the workplace and prioritize well-being for people and the planet. Fiona started her career in Advertising, but later she set up Leadership Coaching, combining her love of people and Psychology with her business skills and experience.

Listen in to learn how to incorporate spaciousness, nature-based coaching, positive future focus, and beautiful power questions in your everyday life, to achieve positivity. You will also learn the importance of sharing and exploring your vision with your team as a Leader, so they can support you.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How coaching in nature deepens the emotional and psychological impact.

  • How nature walks can enhance the quality of thinking, energy, and connection between people.

  • Why making small incremental steps in your thinking and showing up, can have a huge difference in your Leadership.
  • The importance of visualizing your future, to help regulate your present decisions.
  • How to build your confidence as a Woman Leader by building your competence and support system.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [11:04] How Fiona helps Leaders create and thrive in a healthy workplace, so they can lead by example.
  • [13:50] How Fiona helps people become psychologically flexible and agile in their way of being and leading.
  • [18:47] Fiona’s experience running the Positive Vision Day work – one-on-one coaching with Leaders.

  • [22:46] The peace, tranquility, and relaxation Leaders achieve from the Positive Vision Day work.

  • [25:02] Aspects of the coaching walk that enhances the intimacy between the Coach and their Client.

  • [32:00] The four techniques Fiona encourages Leaders to incorporate into their everyday life.
  • [39:42] The compounding effects of having the discipline to link your present decisions with your future self.
  • [44:50] How to share and explore your vision with your Team as a Leader so they can support you.

  • [48:46] Positive Leadership – leading an organization to be a force for good to those working in it.

  • [50:42] How Fiona’s organization supports Women to accelerate the gender gap in the workplace.

  • [55:17] How you can support gender-based programs and start making a difference.
  • [58:58] Tips on how to find your voice as a Leader in your organization.
  • [1:02:40] Why Fiona wrote her book A Beautiful Way to Coach, plus the power of writing your thoughts.

Quotes:

  • “Your personal life has an impact on who you are as a Leader and vice versa… it’s about finding your individual small steps, that work for you.”- Cathleen Merkel [39:30]
  • “If you can get into the discipline of linking your present decisions to your future self, that is strong and compelling.”- Fiona Parashar [39:44]

Find | Fiona Parashar

  • Business Website: https://www.leadershipcoaching.co.uk/

  • On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-coaching-bath-london/

  • Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Way-Coach-Positive-Psychology/dp/103211603X

  • Bio: Fiona is the Founder & CEO of Leadership Coaching which is a BCorps Certified Organisation committed to its mission to increase positive Leadership in the workplace and prioritise
    well-being for people and the planet.

Fiona started her career in Advertising, working for Redwood publishing, Ogilvy, Lintas and then promoted to the board of Universal McCann, ending up as joint MD. But after having her second child, Fiona craved a better work life balance. So, in 2000 she set up Leadership Coaching, combining her love of people and Psychology with her business skills and experience. Three years later Fiona published ‘The Balancing Act’. Just this year, Fiona has written her second book, ‘A Beautiful Way to Coach’ all about the Positive Vision Day work that she does. Fiona enjoys working with some brilliant coaching partners who are aligned on values and the vision. She has won an award for excellence in Business Psychology Coaching and worked with Leaders from right across the communications industry. Fiona loves paying it forward with mentoring, coaching, or supporting emerging Female talent. CHAMPIONING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY With a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Positive Psychology, Fiona believes strongly, that resolving issues, is best achieved by focusing on strengths over shortfalls. A great believer in Personal and Professional Development, she is also Certified as a Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and has developed coaching programmes that draw on the mix of Psychology with nature, to meet the challenge of what positive Leadership needs to be in uncertain times. PURPOSE-LED AND PASSIONATE Leadership Coaching has always been a purpose-led business, not only supporting people’s well-being, but donating a percentage of time to pro bono coaching for charities. Having been an active member of WACL for more than 20 years, Fiona is passionate about accelerating gender equality, and is also a member of the Bath Women’s Giving Fund and a Trustee for Health and Wellbeing trust.

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out Women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been Leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com
On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel
On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching
On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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How often do you intentionally hear and listen to others in the workplace as a Leader? Today’s workplace needs authenticity and transparency; to build this, you must be ready to hear and listen to others. As a Leader, you must create a rapport with your team to improve your relationship and reduce misinterpretation.

In this Episode 101 of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have John Robertson, a workforce wellness expert and culture alignment specialist with over 30 years of experience helping organizations and individuals navigate crises. He works with forward-thinking organizations and Leaders to transform their traditional crisis response, reframe wellness practically, develop a refined approach to mental wellness, and create Leaders and workforces that are engaged and thriving.

Listen in to learn how crisis exposes the need for authenticity and transparency in the workplace today. You will also learn how to define your attitudes, beliefs, and connections to understand the meaning of leadership wellness.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

How to be strategic with your relationship management to protect your energy.

The importance of hearing and listening to people as a Leader to understand their pain points.

How crisis exposes the need for authenticity and transparency in the workplace today.

How to build a good rapport at the workplace by hearing and listening to others.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:54] John, on how his family has been dealing with loss and managing their relationship.
  • [8:35] How to give yourself the permission to focus on new things to grow and build trust as a Leader.

  • [14:23] Leadership in person – ensuring that a person feels heard and listened to.

  • [17:02] How to reduce your Leadership responsibilities overwhelm, by not assuming help when it’s not asked.

  • [21:59] The questions to ask people, to determine their values you can evaluate them on.
  • [26:58] Why the event is never the real crisis, but how people react to it and feel supported.
  • [34:38] How to understand your Leadership, who you’re learning from and are teaching.

  • [42:43] The need for authenticity and transparency in workplace Leadership today.

  • [49:20] How different generations interact between themselves in the workplace.

  • [59:03] How to understand the meaning of Leadership wellness by defining your attitudes, beliefs, and connections.
  • [1:05:08] How to ensure people remain healthy and thriving by meeting them where they are during transition time.
  • [1:12:05] John explains the things he’s doing to continue growing and thriving as a person and Leader.
  • [1:19:40] The importance of choosing to be a Leader who loves people enough to implement discipline.

Quotes:

  • “Relationship management is about addressing those relationships that drain the battery or charge the battery.”- John Robertson [6:43]
  • “Ninety percent of us as humans want to help other people; the key is ensuring that they admit or ask that they want the help.”- John Robertson [21:01]
  • “There’s no greater failure in life than to succeed in a way that does not matter in the long run.”- John Robertson [28:14]
  • “When people feel heard and listened to, the odds of things being misinterpreted, dramatically reduce.”- John Robertson [55:00]

Find | John Robertson

  • Business Website: https://fortlog.co/lengendaryleaders
  • On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrobertson-fortlog/
  • Book: https://runtowardtheroar.online/
  • Bio: John Robertson is the Founder and President of FORTLOG Services. John built his services with a focus on an encouragement-based approach, resolving root causes as opposed to treating crisis and transition in the workplace symptomatically, as is often the practice. A trusted thinking partner with 30+ years of assisting individuals and organizations manage all forms of crisis/ change, John leverages a values-anchored ethos as a leadership development specialist, helping organizations and individuals to define the new norm and thrive. Over the years, John has gained extensive and diverse experiences working with Indigenous peoples [First Nations], first responders, small-medium businesses, non-profits, churches, communities, municipalities, educational, health care, families, and EAPs. John’s qualifications include Conversational IQ™, psychological health and safety advisor, ICF coach, Resilient Leadership, crisis intervention instructor, numerous psychometric tools, Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (CTTS), Certified grief counsellor, and a Masters and Bachelor’s degrees.

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, 
worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very own personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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How do you claim your right to space as a Woman in a world where space seems to have been created for Men? To claim your space as a Woman begins when you believe you have the right to that space, and make the intentional decision of communicating your voice, and supporting other Women despite your differences.

In this 100th Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Eliza VanCort, an acclaimed Speaker, bestselling Author, empowering Mentor, rule-breaker, rule-maker, and an unapologetic space claimer. She is a consultant in demand for Keynotes and Workshops on Communications, Career and Workplace issues, and Women Empowerment. She has a background in Political Science and the Arts. Her three Signature Keynote Speeches focus on Women’s Empowerment, unifying Communication, and dismantling Racism.

Listen in to learn about the double standards of communication against women, and how they can still claim their space. You will also learn how to build intersectionality within your organization, by intentionally finding ways to become inclusive.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to become mindful and intentional in creating meaningful memories.
  • How to use silence and listening skills to make an impact in conversations.
  • How to be aware of your interrupting rate, to avoid vertical interruption.
  • How to mindfully communicate across differences, to optimize your organization.
  • Learning how to live the lesson you want to teach, and influence those around you.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [6:31] Eliza’s speaking and teaching career and how it is informed by her acting technique.
  • [9:44] She talks about her past traumas, plus how the story of one Woman can impact the world.
  • [20:02] How she rebuilt her communication and became centered after her bike accident.
  • [24:26] How she became a mindful communicator who fully understands and accommodates everyone.
  • [28:57] The double standards of communication that do not favour women.
  • [35:02] The negative experiences of women in a space that was built to favour the male population.
  • [49:53] Understanding vertical interruption in conversations and how to be aware of it.
  • [52:51] How to build intersectionality within your organization, by intentionally finding ways to be inclusive.
  • [58:34] The steps white Women can take to include and build relationships with Black Women.
  • [1:02:30] How Women can influence the world to be on the same path of helping Women claim their space.
  • [1:04:11] How to raise a generation of powerful young people who believe their capital comes from within.
  • [1:10:21] Believe you have the right to claim your space as a woman.

Quotes:

  • “There’s automatically a power differential when you’re with a Man and a Woman, because one person has been trained to interrupt at a higher rate than the other.”- Eliza VanCort [50:58]
  • “We can, as women, change the world, if we can just support each other a little more.”- Eliza VanCort [58:09]
  • “Fundamentally, the revolution is going to happen from each human being believing they have the right to claim the space. and claiming it in an equitable way.”- Eliza VanCort [1:09:31]

Find | Eliza VanCort

Email: eliza@vancortconsulting.com
Business Website: https://www.elizavancort.com/
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizavancort/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizaVancort
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizavancort.author
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizavancort/
Book:‘A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space - by Eliza VanCort’
Eliza VanCort Book — Eliza VanCort

Bio:

After enduring traumatic kidnappings as a child, and then surviving a life-altering biking accident as an adult, Eliza VanCort rose to become the renowned empowerment advocate she is today.

In her popular presentations and workshops, the acclaimed speaker and best-selling author of A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space uses her academic expertise and training as an acting instructor to guide her audience using practical tools and tips for transforming their lives. On Tik-Tok, Eliza’s become a viral sensation for her candid, thought-provoking commentary on current hot topics.

Her powerful method of engaging her guests in any forum has been described as ‘invaluable’ and ‘thrilling,’ by previous audiences, making her one of the most sought-after personalities in the industry today.

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, 
worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are
‘running in a hamster wheel,’ trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership Experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many Women as possible on the planet!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At: cathleenmerkel.com
On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel
On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching
On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
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Go Live Date: Tues, 18 October 2022

Episode 99: How to Adopt the Habit Mechanic Mindset with Dr. Jon Finn

Did you know that your brain isn’t fixed and is designed to learn and change all the time? It is, however, easier for us to change our brains in negative and unhelpful ways that stop us from progressing to bigger and more meaningful goals. It’s therefore essential for us to learn more about our brain, to manage it and build better self and leadership habits.

In this Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dr. Jon Finn, the founder of Tougher Minds®, Change Expert, The Habit Mechanic Author, Forbes contributor, Change Management Consultant, and Leadership Coach. He has worked in Performance Psychology, Resilience and Leadership Science for over 20 years. Tougher Minds®, uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and world champions to help organizations develop “Habit Mechanics” and “Chief Habit Mechanics”—resilient people, outstanding Leaders, and world-class teams.

Listen in to learn the importance of adopting the “Habit Mechanic” mindset, if you want to be at your best in the post-covid world. You will also learn how to cultivate a powerful team that prioritizes communication and collaboration by having a positive foundation.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How the process of neuroplasticity allows us to learn and change all the time.

  • How to understand why stress happens and build better stress management habits.

  • How to build the foundation of a learning culture, where communication and collaboration are good.
  • How to conduct an intelligent, self-watching on yourself, and how you approach your team.
  • How to be aware of your thoughts to better manage them and build a healthier workforce.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:47] Dr. Jon on why he wrote his book “The Habit Mechanic”, and the impact it’s having on people.
  • [8:00] How Tougher Minds® equips ambitious Individuals, Leaders and Organizations, with new essential skills, for success in the post-covid world.
  • [10:47] The process of neuroplasticity and the challenge we face by making unhelpful changes.

  • [14:45] The three core areas that our dominant limbic region is interested in.

  • [21:40] Understanding how stress happens, how to build better habits, plus the nine action factors that drive what we do.

  • [27:40] The emotional responses we get from both positive and negative situations.
  • [30:22] How to communicate in a way that gives you a better chance of getting people to do what’s most helpful for the organization.
  • [36:03] How to build the habit mechanic tools of self-watching and planning, to become a better Leader.

  • [43:05] Why you need to adopt the “The Habit Mechanic” mindset if you want to be your best.

  • [46:05] The four areas to assess and work on to develop better habits as a Leader.

  • [54:48] The importance of good sleep, diet and exercise for teams, to show up fully at the workplace.
  • [1:04:45] How to make life easier, by learning more about our brain and how to manage it better.

Quotes:

  • “Stress occurs when. what you expect to happen, doesn’t happen.”- Dr. Jon Finn [22:05]

  • “Stress is a natural response, but if we understand why it happens and the actual tangible neurobiological processes that unfold from it, we can start to manage it and build better stress management habits.”- Dr. Jon Finn [23:06]

  • “The heartbeat of a powerful team is communication and collaboration, and it’s not going to be good if people’s brains are not working properly.”- Dr. Jon Finn [32:33]
  • “You’re one person and the way you deal with yourself and your environment at home will have an impact on how you show up at work and vice versa.”- Cathleen Merkel [54:05]

Connect:

Find | Dr. Jon Finn

Business Website: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jon-finn/

Book: The Habit Mechanic
https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Mechanic-Fine-Tune-Brain-Supercharge-ebook/dp/B09VNNY3GR/ref=sr_1_12?tag=scribemedia-20&crid=16WAAP63JYOH4&keywords=jon%20finn%20book&qid=1647617935&sprefix=john%20fenn%20book,aps,70&sr=8-12&geniuslink=true

Bio: Dr. Jon Finn founded the award-winning Tougher Minds® consultancy and has three psychology-related degrees, including a PhD. He has worked in performance psychology, resilience, and Leadership science for over 20 years. Tougher Minds®, uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and world champions to help organizations develop “Habit Mechanics” and “Chief Habit Mechanics”—resilient people, outstanding Leaders, and world-class teams.

Having trained and coached over 10,000 people, Dr. Finn, and his colleagues, work with global businesses, high-growth startups, individuals, elite athletes, coaches and teams, leading educational institutes, families, the UK government, and think tanks.

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, 
worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a ‘hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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How much time are you wasting scrolling down social media that you would be using to be productive elsewhere in your business? If you want to be productive in your business and achieve your goals, you must develop healthy habits that include less social media, and more time off, to come up with creative ideas.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Raman Sehgal, an entrepreneur, and Ramarketing’s Global President. Raman is an International best-selling Author, Keynote speaker, Blogger, Guest lecturer, and Forbes Agency Council Member. He is also Co-Founder of Lead Candidate, a Specialist Talent Acquisition Partner, for the Pharma and Biotech Outsourcing Space, and the Host of an Industry-Leading Pharmaceutical Podcast - Molecule to Market, where he takes listeners inside the outsourcing space of the drug development and manufacturing ecosystem.

Listen in to learn the power of journaling, to help you appreciate the little things in life, and come up with creative ideas for your business. You will also learn how to set the right tone as a Leader, by not behaving or doing things you wouldn’t expect your Team to do.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of Leadership and Professional Development programs, unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to build healthy and productive social media habits, that don’t negatively affect your work.
  • How to take time off to think, journal, and come up with creative ideas.
  • The importance of developing a certain amount of selfishness to achieve your goals.
  • How to set the right tone for your Team, by doing things you would expect them to do.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [7:39] Raman, on running his many businesses, life as a family man, plus his move to Boston.
  • [13:11] How his family navigated the pandemic in isolation, plus his experience writing his book.
  • [19:26] Raman explains how he has mastered the art of being an effective social media user.
  • [22:30] Raman, on the motives behind writing his book, The Floundering Founder, and the impact it’s had on people.
  • [27:50] He describes the avatar he was targeting with his book, plus the dedication he put into it.
  • [41:12] Tips on how to develop healthy habits, that keep you happy in business and life.
  • [54:46] Learn to be selfish with your goals and don’t push yourself beyond what you can accomplish.
  • [1:01:28] Raman describes his goals, plus the importance of having goals to guide most aspects of your life.
  • [1:07:04] How Raman has evolved as a Leader from being impulsive to engaging his team.
  • [1:14:17] Leadership skills you need to develop to become the Leader who leads with the right tone.

Quotes:

  • “You’ve got to think about how you connect with people, and if you just throw at them what you know and you have always done, it might not make the difference in their learning, growth, or your connection.”- Cathleen Merkel [27:34]
  • “Whatever goals you set for yourself; you’re going to have to be a bit selfish about them; no successful people get there without being a little self-centred.”- Raman Sehgal [55:18]
  • “You have to set the right tone; you cannot expect your team to behave in a way or do things you don’t do yourself.”- Raman Sehgal [1:11:31]

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Find | Raman Sehgal

Business Website: https://www.ramarketingpr.com/
https://moleculetomarketpod.com/
https://www.ramansehgal.com/

Lead Candidate: https://www.leadcandidate.com/careers

Raman’s Book: The Floundering Founder by Raman Sehgal

Recommended Book: Digital Minimalist by Cal Newport

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramarketingpr
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramansehgalus/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramarketingpr
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramarketingpr/

Bio: Having founded several niche companies, Raman has grown ramarketing (headquartered in Newcastle with a presence in Boston) to a $multi-million, PE-backed, international marketing agency, with over 60 employees, supporting clients in the Life Science space.

Today, alongside being an entrepreneur and ramarketing’s Global President, Raman is an International Best-selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Blogger, Guest Lecturer, and Forbes Agency Council Member. He is also co-founder of Lead Candidate, a specialist Talent Acquisition Partner for the outsourcing space, and the host of pharmaceutical podcast - Molecule to Market where he takes listeners inside the drug development outsourcing space.

Having recently written a no.1 best-selling book about business lessons from a founder's perspective it would be great to discuss my career journey and my experience of being an entrepreneur. I've made heaps of mistakes and I'm very candid about them and like to share them so others can learn.

ramarketing is ambitious and growing. The agency has grown from being a side-hustle I started in my flat in Gateshead, to an international business servicing the life science and pharma space with 100s of clients and 65+ employees - so there's plenty to chat about!

I recently secured private equity investment for ramarketing and learned more about business during the 18-month process than in the last 18 years! So, it would be good to chat about that and how I'm now more rounded as a businessperson.

Finally, I get to interview c-suite leaders on a weekly basis from some of the biggest names in pharma and life science for my podcast. I have learned so much from them as people and professionals and some of the habits they have shared have filtered into my own work and personal life over the years and shaped me as a leader.

About Cathleen O’Sullivan (Merkel):

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out women create a more content & balanced life, without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a ‘hamster wheel,’ trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen MerkelAt: cathleenmerkel.comOn Instagram: @CathleenMerkelOn Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoachingOn LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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How effective are you as a Leader during times of uncertainty? An effective Leader during uncertain times shows vulnerability and taps into the people around him/her, by allowing them to use their skills and assets to bring solutions to the situation in different ways.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Bobbie LaPorte, the Founder and CEO of Bobbie LaPorte & Associates, an Advisory firm providing science-based, real-world Leadership solutions for the volatile road ahead. Her firm serves Fortune 500 companies, Global organizations, and promising start-ups. Before founding her business, Ms. LaPorte served in CEO, COO, and CMO roles in several Fortune 50 companies, including IBM, GE, and United Healthcare.

Listen in to learn the importance of practising self-awareness as a leader so you can tap into the people around you and create a sustainable Leadership model. You will also learn the power of being vulnerable in uncertainties, to learn from others and improve your relationships.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why effective Leadership is not about you, but the people around you.
  • How to create an environment possible for others to be successful on their own.
  • How to activate positive emotions to make a difference in how you think and solve problems.
  • The benefit of asking for help, to not only get the answers, but also acknowledge other people’s gifts.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [6:07] How Bobbie helps tech companies in Silicon Valley have effective Leadership during times of change.
  • [7:37] She defines effective Leadership as the ability to listen and impact those around you.
  • [10:06] How to tap into the people around you to build a more sustainable Leadership model.
  • [13:14] She explains how to handle uncertainties while retaining your credibility as a Leader.
  • [20:05] Tips on how to improve your emotions from stress mode to thriving mode.
  • [24:29] The courage and experimentation required to show a Leader's vulnerability.
  • [29:28] Bobbie’s book When the Curveballs Keep Coming – helping Leaders deal with uncertainties.
  • [32:26] She describes how her Leadership model has become more vulnerable.
  • [38:35] The loss vs. possibilities – taking positive things from losses.
  • [43:49] What inspired Bobbie to join the Iron Man challenge and the transformative experience it’s been.
  • [50:02] How being vulnerable and asking for help as a Leader can shift the relationship with your team.
  • [59:05] The importance of being more self-aware, vulnerable, and understanding of your bias.

Quotes:

“One of the most important things a Leader can do is to build capacity in others, to be able to problem solve on their own.”- Bobbie LaPorte [10:32]

“Women, are in a much better position in some ways, to be able to make this journey to this new Leadership model, that’s going to thrive in an uncertain world.”- Bobbie LaPorte [35:44]

“Uncertainty is a gift, because it allows us the opportunity to stop and look at the possibilities in the situation, where we can build capacity in our teams.”- Bobbie LaPorte [39:40]

Connect:

Find | Bobbie LaPorte

Business Website: www.bobbielaporte.com

Email: bobbie@bobbielaporte.com

On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bobbielaporte

Bio: Bobbie is the Founder and CEO of Bobbie LaPorte & Associates, an advisory firm providing science-based, real world Leadership solutions for the volatile road ahead. Her firm serves Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and promising start-ups. Before founding her business, Ms. LaPorte served in CEO, COO, and CMO roles in several Fortune 50 companies, including IBM, GE, and United Healthcare. She has an MBA from Harvard and a Masters in Positive Leadership and Strategy from IE in Madrid. Bobbie is currently training for her seventh Ironman triathlon. Her two Golden Retrievers – Posey and Nilla – often accompany her on training outings in the Bay Area.

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
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Do you have a sense of belonging at the workplace? As a leader, are you offering phycological safety for employees to feel a sense of belonging? Belonging means having an accepted seat at the table where you’re valued, heard, and seen.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have LaTonya Wilkins, the Founder of Change Coaches, a credentialed coach, a sought-after Keynote Speaker, and the Author of Leading Below the Surface book. She works with Executive Leaders and their teams where human connection and cultural change really happen: below the surface.

Listen in to learn the importance of acknowledging the affinity bias in your organization and start making changes. You will also learn the power of having values and recognizing when they’re being violated at the workplace.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How empathetic listening, psychological safety, and REAL Leadership encourage a sense of belonging.
  • The value of bringing external coaching to help with your diversity and inclusion dilemmas.
  • How implementing strategies and structures in your organization can improve diversity and inclusion.
  • How to acknowledge the affinity bias in your organization and start making changes.
  • The importance of getting a coach that understands you when making a big career change.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:46] LaTonya’s book ‘Leading Below the Surface’ – psychological safety at the workplace.
  • [7:58] The ideas around diversity and inclusion that inspired her to write her book.
  • [12:35] She talks about her identity discovery and how she found her true belonging.
  • [15:19] The three things that create a sense of belonging and are the future of Leadership.
  • [19:50] A study showing the disconnect between employers and employees during the great resignation.
  • [22:56] The steps to consider to streamline diversity and inclusion when you can’t make it work.
  • [25:47] LaTonya explains the two ways she and her team offer DEI coaching to organizations.
  • [28:41] The DEI strategies and structures that you need to put in place in your organization.
  • [35:00] The three types of biases and the importance of acknowledging and making changes to the affinity bias.
  • [40:06] The importance of thinking about diversity in the short-term before the long-term.
  • [42:12] She talks about her award for being the most inclusive HR influencer in 2019.
  • [45:18] LaTonya on the coach who made an impact on her when she was making a career change.
  • [47:57] The power of having values, and recognizing when they’re being violated.

Quotes:

  • “Belonging is a sense of independence between you and the organization where you are valued, seen, and heard.”- LaTonya Wilkins [16:10]
  • “In order to have a greater sense of belonging in an organization for employees, it’s got to be an individual effort.”- LaTonya Wilkins [17:31]
  • “If you’re thinking about how you’re going to have diversity for many years, start thinking about it today and tomorrow.”- LaTonya Wilkins [41:07]

Find | LaTonya Wilkins

Business Website: https://changecoaches.io/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyawilkins/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/latonya.wilkins

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latonyacoaching/

Book: Leading Below the Surface

Bio: Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins partners with executives, upwardly mobile professionals, and teams to build cultures of belonging through highly customized coaching and consulting services. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired audiences all over the world. She built her career working in HR, talent management and learning & development at Fortune 500 companies before teaching and taking on progressive leadership roles at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business. LaTonya is currently the President of the True Star Youth Foundation board. She gained industry recognition when she was featured on the peer-nominated list of most inclusive HR influencers in 2019.

LaTonya developed her signature concept of Below the Surface Leadership based on her own experience climbing the corporate ladder and researching across disciplines while constantly being the “only one” on her teams. This revolutionary approach to leadership is about creating psychologically safe relationships across differences, empowering underrepresented employees to feel valued, heard, and engaged, and creating cultures of belonging in the workplace.

LaTonya’s clients often describe her as approachable, non-judgmental, inspiring, creative, unique, and insightful. You may experience her the same way as you read through Leading Below the Surface.

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Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving,
worn-out women create a more content & balanced life, without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
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Do you want to find success with who you are and the career path you choose? To live a fulfilling and meaningful life means redefining your meaning of success and letting go of your old mindset. It means breaking barriers and pivoting, when necessary, to enjoy the journey and create your circumstances.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Jean Tien, a Professional Speaker, Intuitive and, Creator of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Method™, passionate about empowering and supporting other Executive Women who are ready to disrupt status quo and up-level their success, without the hustle and grind. Jean’s also the podcast host of ‘Being Unapologetically Authentically’, with over 20 years of experience in Finance and climbing the proverbial ‘Corporate Ladder’, Jean knows what it's like to juggle a successful career with being a Mom and caretaker, yet still feel like she hasn’t gotten anywhere.

Listen in to learn how biased beliefs lead to inequality in the workplace and how to break those biases. You will also learn how to let go of the ‘control and the victim’ mentality and instead shift your mindset to become the creator of your own success.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to have regular check-ins on the decisions we make based on what we’re hearing.
  • The beliefs people hold that underestimate the value women bring into the workplace.
  • How giving into biased beliefs reinforces the perpetrator, plus how we can change that.
  • The importance of having a destination in mind so you can enjoy the journey.
  • Learn that you’re not the victim of your circumstances, but the creator of your circumstances.
  • How to shift your mindset and invest in yourself, to be the creator of your own success.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [6:20] The difference between high achieving men and high achieving women.
  • [8:35] How Jean helps high achieving women uplevel their success and how she’s working to make it full-time.
  • [12:30] How women have been compromising and sacrificing to fit into the corporate world.
  • [18:33] How some organizational ideas can benefit or destroy your career progression.
  • [26:37] Jean, on her experiences with biased beliefs, and how they impact women in the workplace.
  • [34:08] Why we have to break stereotypical beliefs to change the world for us, as Women Leaders.
  • [40:51] How Jean’s S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Method helps women redefine what success really means to them.
  • [52:07] Jean, on her career journey and how she shifted it to be more fulfilling and meaningful.
  • [1:02:20] How she started to invest in herself and shift her mindset to find success.

Quotes:

  • “There are strong ideas of what it takes for somebody to get promoted or to rise up in a firm, and they can either work to your benefit or against you.”- Jean Tien [21:51]
  • “We can’t control the outcome; we can only control what it is that we do.”- Jean Tien [35:17]
  • “We have to get comfortable with the fact that we as Women Leaders will be an inconvenient truth to many individuals out there because we’re changing the world.”- Jean Tien [37:32]
  • “The moment you let go and don’t hold forcefully onto something, things suddenly start to shift.”- Cathleen Merkel [1:06:59]

Find | Jean Tien

Business Website: https://jeantien.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-tien/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/jeantien

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanftien/

Bio: With over 20 years of experience in finance, climbing the proverbial corporate ladder,
Jean knows what it's like to juggle a successful career with being a mom and caretaker yet still feel like she hasn’t gotten anywhere. No matter how hard she worked to achieve more in life, Jean knew that she couldn't achieve it if she kept pushing herself to conform to this definition of success that was expected of her. This is what motivated her to create the S.U.C.C.E.S.S Method program that supports personal and professional growth for ambitious women who never thought more was possible.

Jean is also a podcast host. Her podcast, Being Unapologetically Authentically, has been featured in Armstrong Wolfe, the Financial Advisory Firm for the COO. She’s also been a guest on a number of podcasts, as well as featured in magazines, such as the Authority Magazine, an online publication devoted to sharing in-depth, and interesting interviews, featuring people who are authorities in Business, Pop Culture, Wellness, Social Impact, and Tech

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in
‘a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been Leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

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Did you know that conflict is never the issue, but mismanagement of conflict is? As a Leader, the more you’re able to expand yourself to confront, deal with, and solve conflict, the more at ease you will be with it. It’s important to be aware of your mismanagement pattern, in order to be a better conflict Manager.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Marlene Chism, a Consultant, Author, and the Leading Authority on stopping workplace drama. Marlene works with Leaders to build drama-free cultures, that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Marlene is known for helping Managers address “the elephant in the room” and initiates conversations, that get results. She’s a recognized expert on the LinkedIn Learning Platform, producing five educational video series on topics that include: ‘Anger Management, Working with High-Conflict people, and Having Difficult Conversations.’
Marlene has a degree in Communications, a Master’s in Human Resources Development, and she’s an Advanced Practitioner in Narrative Coaching.

Listen in to learn why mismanagement is the problem, and not conflict, plus, the three patterns that lead to mismanagement. You will also learn how expanding your conflict capacity leads to personal expansion, self-awareness, and the acceptance of others.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How avoidance, appeasing and aggression patterns, lead to mismanagement.
  • Why you need to address the conflict, after calming down from an anger outburst.
  • How to recognize your choice to find your power and be at your capacity.
  • Learn to do good work without focusing on trying to change negative minds.
  • How to have the willingness to listen to opposing views, to have the complete picture.
  • How expanding your conflict capacity leads to personal expansion and self-awareness.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:29] Marlene explains why mismanagement is the issue, not conflict.
  • [8:39] How our family of origin shapes our identity and the patterns we adapt to as adults.
  • [10:45] Marlise explains the process of writing her latest book and the lessons she learned along the way.
  • [16:05] Why you should ensure an opportunity is aligned with your goals and values.
  • [19:37] How Managers create conflict by operating from fear, rather than from their values.
  • [23:06] The model, to help you get clarity as a Leader and how to give your employees clarity.
  • [26:57] Why Conflict Management is more applicable to people who identify as Leaders.
  • [31:41] The importance of noticing when you’re at capacity, and how you want to show up.
  • [41:38] How to reprogram your mind and have a plan to help you deal with conflict.
  • [49:40] How to handle the conflict that arises when your opinion differs from others.
  • [58:20] The benefits of expanding your conflict capacity as opposed to embracing conflict.

Quotes:

  • “If the opportunity forces you to go against your values, you will suffer.”- Marlene Chism [17:28]
  • “Do what works for you; it’s about your life, whatever methodology is working for you, that’s really what you need to adopt.”- Marlene Chism [32:54]
  • “If you can recognize your choice, you can find your power.” - Marlene Chism [40:34]
  • “Every conflict, any discussion, and any situation, can bring so much learning.”- Cathleen Merkel [53:24]
  • “The need to be right soothes the ego, but the willingness to be wrong, changes the culture.”- Marlene Chism [54:46]

Find | Marlene Chism

Business Website: https://marlenechism.com/
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenechism/
On YouTube: https://youtube.com/marlenechism
Book: From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading.

Bio: Marlene Chism is a Consultant, an Author and the Leading Authority on stopping Workplace Drama. She works with Leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Marlene is known for helping Managers address “the elephant in the room” and initiate conversations, that gets results.

Marlene is a recognized expert on the LinkedIn Learning Platform, producing five educational video series on topics that include: ‘Anger Management, Working with High Conflict people, and Having Difficult conversations’.

She has a degree in Communications, a Master’s in Human Resources Development, and she’s an Advanced Practitioner in Narrative Coaching.

Marlene is the Author of five books including her latest book, ‘From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading.

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com
On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel
On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching
On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving,
worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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Have you heard of meditation leadership and its power in transforming your leadership style? This form of leadership allows you to let go of your ego and become soft, by embracing all your sensations. It is a great leadership style that is beneficial in team leadership and in aligning your life’s purpose with who you truly are.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Meris Gebhardt; she has 22+ years of Yoga, Ayurveda, Psychology, Philosophy & Professional experience, having struggled with her own bouts of anxiety. Meris is a highly regarded and prolific teacher, thought leader, and expert in the field of Corporate & Individualized Meditation. Accepting and inviting new clients from around the world, Meris' style melds highest level thinking with deepest level somatic integration - a truly bespoke level of meditation leadership that you simply will not find anywhere else in the world. Guiding from informed intuition, no two sessions are alike, and each is channeled from a divine source of wisdom to best serve your highest need.

Listen in to learn how to practice Meditation Leadership by listening to people in your team with different perspectives. You will also learn how to figure out who you are and your purpose to live your life in alignment.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to dissolve your ego, and shift to become soft and open in your Leadership.
  • How to tap and touch your feelings, so you can touch and taste those of your people.
  • How to live with integrity, by integrating who you are with what you are and what you’re doing.
  • Why you constantly and proactively have to pull out of the race to ensure you’re still aligned.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [6:36] Why Meris chose to move to Italy, plus how to show up with flexibility.
  • [10:36] How Meris lets pauses and pillars allow for flexibility and to be in touch.
  • [14:01] How to practice Meditation Leadership by listening to those with different perspectives.
  • [18:12] The power of pausing and dropping into the body, to vulnerably explore any given sensation.
  • [21:56] The ways to avoid emotional numbing and instead, be in touch with your feelings.
  • [27:00] Meris, on her struggles with anxiety since childhood and how she became aware of it.
  • [30:20] Why Meris is on a mission to empower people to align with who they truly are.
  • [38:19] The actions to take to stay in touch with yourself and be aligned with who you want to be.
  • [41:47] A step-by-step guide to help you acknowledge and incorporate Meditation Leadership.
  • [43:43] Meris, on the retreat she’s holding in a spiritual place in Italy, and what it will entail.

Quotes:

  • “We first have to lead by example if we expect anyone to follow our lead.”- Meris Gebhardt [14:02]
  • “As a Leader, it is critical that you know the range of emotions that your people could be experiencing because you have tasted and touched them your own self.”- Meris Gebhardt [22:10]
  • “Integrity is when our values align with our actual real-life actions/ behaviours.”- Meris Gebhardt [32:26]
  • “You have to constantly, actively, and proactively pull out of the race to make sure you’re so aligned.”- Meris Gebhardt [39:29]

Find | Meris Gebhardt

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meris.gebhardt
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merisgebhardt/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merisgebhardt/

About Meris Bedhardt:

Drawing on 22+ years of yoga, Ayurveda, psychology, philosophy, professional experience and having struggled with her own bouts of anxiety, Meris is a highly regarded and prolific teacher, thought leader, and expert in the field of corporate & individualized meditation. Accepting and inviting new clients from around the world, Meris' style melds highest level thinking with deepest level somatic integration - a truly bespoke level of meditation leadership that you simply will not find anywhere else in the world. Guiding from informed intuition, no two sessions are alike and each is channelled from a divine source of wisdom to best serve your highest need.

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving,
but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life, without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side, but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running
‘in a hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her own very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
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Are you showing up mindfully and intentionally in your career and as a parent? If you want to be efficient with your time and be present in your parenthood duties, meditation is one of the best practices to help you manage your time and mindset.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Aimee Greczmiel, a former Fortune 500 VP who has taken her passion for mentoring and personal growth to help working parents reduce stress & overwhelm and experience more balance, presence, and ease in their personal and professional lives. She guides parents to get clear on their desired outcomes, so they may leave a lasting legacy for their family and make an impact in their careers. She’s also an action-oriented mentor who has helped hundreds of individuals reach their goals while overcoming personal and professional challenges.

Listen in to learn the power of meditation in helping you become mindful and intentional in how you show up in your parenthood duties. You will also learn the importance of communicating with your management and expressing your needs to find fulfillment and success in the workplace.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to come up with an exit plan to help you make your desired career pivot.
  • How to be mindful and intentional in how you show up in different areas of your life.
  • How to manage your time and mindset to stay efficient and add value as a Leader.
  • The importance of having a good mindset and a good attitude to find success in your career.
  • Always have good communication with your managers to get out of the way of your own success.
  • How to get into the roots of what causes mom guilt, and work to heal them.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:15] Get to know Aimee and how becoming a mom shifted her career priorities.
  • [8:51] How Aimee came up with an exit plan that helped her pivot from her corporate career to coaching.
  • [12:42] Aimee, on how she learned to show up mindfully and intentionally as a parent.
  • [20:05] How meditation allowed her to slow down and be present, which changed her motherhood experience.
  • [24:41] The power of making time to be present without getting distracted by the activities of your life.
  • [28:14] Learn how to let some things go, to be efficient with your time and manage your mindset.
  • [37:44] Why Aimee pursued being present in both her career and parenthood.
  • [39:29] How a good attitude and mindset paved the way for Aimee’s job promotion as a new mother.
  • [47:00] The power of communicating with your management and expressing your needs.
  • [53:42] Mom guilt vs. Dad guilt, plus how to uproot deep-rooted beliefs around mom guilt.
  • [59:58] How to shift your mindset from toxic beliefs that lead to bad parenthood.

Quotes:

  • “It’s really important to always remember that you have a choice in how you show up in your life as a parent, just as you would show up in your career.”- Aimee Greczmiel [14:46]
  • “Make more time to just be still, observe, and be present”- Aimee Greczmiel [26:41]
  • “It’s so important to be aware of your attitude in the workplace and how that’s reflected back to you.”- Aimee Greczmiel [43:28]
  • “We can be our own obstacle from time to time by making something very small, that we can communicate and get out of the way, very big and heavy.”- Cathleen Merkel [46:18]

Connect:

Find | Aimee Greczmiel

Business Website: www.corporatemomcoach.com

Email: aimee@corporatemomcoach.com

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agreczmiel/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/CorporateMomCoach

On Instagram: @aimee.greczmiel

FREE: 30 Minute Clarity Call https://calendly.com/aimeegreczmiel/30min

Self-Care Menu: https://www.corporatemomcoach.com/selfcaremenu

Bio: Aimee Greczmiel is a former Fortune 500 VP who has taken her passion for mentoring and personal growth to help working parents reduce stress & overwhelm and experience more balance, presence, and ease in their personal and professional lives. Aimee guides parents to get clear on their desired outcomes, so they may leave a lasting legacy for their family and make an impact in their career. Aimee is an action-oriented mentor who has helped hundreds of individuals reach their goals, while overcoming personal and professional challenges.

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

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A lot has been said about CFO’s, but what do you know about their Leadership? Modern CFO’s have a diversity of activities that they perform, like equipping Teams and Managers with the right support in a fun way to perform at their best.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Robert E. Bendetti, who talks about the fun side of Accountancy and Leadership. He is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE). As CFO he is responsible for all the Financial Operations of the Company, as well as Accounting, Finance, Contracts, Purchasing, Security, Facilities, Process Automation, and IT.

Listen in to learn how to achieve personal and professional goals by identifying where you’re lacking, and then taking small steps that will get you there. You will also learn the benefits of remote and hybrid work in bringing more efficiency, engagement, and flexibility to organizations.

Listen in to learn the importance of vertical development in driving leadership effectiveness and business outcomes. You will also learn about the different stages of vertical development and why you need to be comfortable and supported to get to the top stage.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to write down your tasks and make time for what’s important to you, to avoid wasting time.
  • How to equip people with processes, talent, and technology to do their best job as a Leader.
  • How to keep people engaged by involving them in the process and seeking their input when trying something new.
  • How to take small steps that will help you achieve personal and professional goals.
  • The benefits of remote and hybrid working like efficiency, engagement, and flexibility.
  • How to establish a relationship and be engaged with the people you’re hiring to get the best talent.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:45] The stereotype that CFOs are bad people, where it originates from, and the truth.
  • [9:14] Robert explains how he supports managers and enjoys the diversity of activities of a modern CFO.
  • [12:05] Robert, on what he does away from work plus how he turns his weakness into a strength.
  • [17:09] He explains why he doesn’t waste time or stress about his work and life.
  • [21:35] Lessons he learned about marketing and marketing teams, and the value these added to him as a CFO.
  • [28:24] How Robert supports people in the organization so they can serve customers well, which increases revenue.
  • [29:47] Robert explains what not good Leadership is, and how he practices good Leadership.
  • [34:17] How Robert is improving himself and his career, to become a better Leader than he’s ever been.
  • [38:54] The impact of many forms of education on the development of a Leader.
  • [41:36] The importance of having a work-life integration rather than work-life balance.
  • [43:09] Robert, on why he prefers working with organizations with the ambition to keep growing.
  • [44:13] Skills of a good CFO, plus how you can take baby steps to transform in any area of your life.
  • [56:06] Robert explains the advantages of remote working that he has experienced since the pandemic.
  • [1:03:09] How he finds the best talent to work for the less and super busy departments.

Quotes:

  • “People don’t just go off and do what they’re told, people will purposely try to sabotage your idea or they just don’t work very hard if they weren’t involved in the process.”- Robert Bendetti [37:29]
  • “If it’s truly company-wide transformation, that passion needs to come from the CEO, and then the CFO will help execute that vision.”- Robert Bendetti [47:00]
  • “Just try to make a really small change, do something now that you could do forever, a small change can have a dramatic impact.”- Robert Bendetti [52:53]
  • “Remote, flexible, and hybrid work is such a weapon during this time of scarcity of good people.”- Robert Bendetti [58:20]

Find | Robert E. Bendetti

  • On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbendetti/
  • Life Cycle Engineering: https://www.LCE.com/
  • Global CFO Council: https://www.globalcfocouncil.com/

About Robert E. Bendetti, Jr., CPA:

Robert is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE).

Prior to LCE, Robert served as V.P. of Finance at Galey & Lord and CFO of The Coastal Logistics Group as well as financial management positions within Lockheed Martin, Hormel Foods, and
Hilton Hotels.

Robert has an undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA from Kennesaw State University as
well as a Masters of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) from DeVry. Robert is also
a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Prosci Change Management Professional, and a
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Robert’s volunteer activities include serving as a member of the Board of Trustee for the
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) and serving as an advisor to the
Board of Directors for the South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

Robert is also the President and founder of the Global CFO Council. The purpose of the Global
CFO Council is to provide an educational and networking forum for Senior Financial Executives
(SFEs) to share best practices, to discuss current financial issues, and to learn about current
topics related to the performance of their jobs. There are 1,500 members in 32 countries.

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a
‘hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women on the planet as possible!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen MerkelAt cathleenmerkel.comOn Instagram: @CathleenMerkelOn Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoachingOn LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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Do you feel ready to make a shift from traditional leadership to a more effective model? A vertical development model is a valuable approach in both human and leadership development in today’s world. It increases leadership effectiveness and business outcomes when implemented in leadership and or organizations.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Jessica Bronzert, an Executive Coach, Change Management and Leadership Development Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of The Sparks Group. Jessica Bronzert is changing the way leaders think by unlocking how they view challenges while also giving them the tools to successfully navigate change, both personally and professionally. Her deep expertise and specialized training support her belief that traditional leadership development is broken. The antidote – Vertical Development.

Listen in to learn the importance of vertical development in driving leadership effectiveness and business outcomes. You will also learn about the different stages of vertical development and why you need to be comfortable and supported to get to the top stage.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalogue of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The value of vertical development in driving leadership effectiveness and business outcomes.
  • How an understanding of vertical development helps you as the Leader support your people.
  • The value of competence models in career beginnings and vertical development, in a developed career.
  • Why you need to be comfortable and well supported to grow and become a vertically developed leader.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:47] Jessica on her career background and passion for organizational Leadership and Change.
  • [6:35] She explains what drove her to HR, plus how the change in the world is impacting her world.
  • [10:21] The difficulties of Leadership in today’s world, plus the value of Vertical Leadership Development.
  • [17:19] The skills of Vertical Development to achieve and maintain transformational change.
  • [21:39] How to understand the stages of Vertical Development to better support your clients’ growth.
  • [26:49] The value of practicing both competence models and vertical development for effective leadership.
  • [30:10] How to integrate Vertical Development lens in your organization for effective Leadership.
  • [33:39] Jessica, on her very first coaching experience when she was pregnant.
  • [36:40] The consequences of working part-time on your career, especially in the US, plus how Jessica did it.
  • [42:02] She explains how coaching shifted her thinking and supported her Leadership Development.
  • [45:14] The stages of Vertical Development and their impacts on Human and Leadership Development.
  • [1:00:32] Why it’s not a fantasy to become more Vertically Developed unless you’re well supported.
  • [1:02:49] Be aware of Vertical Development and explore it further to be an effective leader.

Quotes:

  • “The world is getting more complex and the rate of change in the world continues to increase.”- Jessica Bronzert [8:20]
  • “When you bring vertical development into organizations, it really is a driver for leadership effectiveness and business outcomes.”- Jessica Bronzert [15:35]
  • “You’ve got to adapt and interchange, helping you be the best human you can be.”- Cathleen Merkel [26:33]
  • “As you get to these later developmental stages because there are few people, it can be lonely, isolating, disconnecting, and ineffective.”- Jessica Bronzert [1:01:37]

Connect:

Find | Jessica BronzertBusiness Website: https://sparksgrp.com/ Personal Website: https://www.jessicabronzert.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbronzert/
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn64qiWZLIYUCrw80FBHQOA?view_as=subscriber On Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sparksgrp Free Download: https://sparksgrp.com/vertical_development/

About Jessica Bronzert:

As an Executive coach, Change Management and Leadership Development Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of The Sparks Group, Jessica Bronzert is changing the way Leaders think by unlocking how they view challenges while also giving them the tools to successfully navigate change, both personally and professionally.

Jessica’s deep expertise and specialized training support her belief that traditional Leadership Development is broken. The antidote – Vertical Development.

Jessica’s ability to take Vertical Development from theory to implementation is a game-changer for organizations and teams. This cutting-edge approach combines Leadership Development with Change Management to exponentially increase the effectiveness resulting in real change inside an organization to up-level the structure and functionality of the organization and develop the capacity – not just the skills – they need to be personally and professionally successful in the face of ever-increasing change and complexity.

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com
On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel
On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching
On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life, without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a ‘hamster wheel’, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

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When it comes to conscious leadership, connection and collaboration are very important between leaders and their people. A conscious level six leader removes all the barriers and collaborates with lower-level leaders, while still developing their minds to build success.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Rebecca Watson, a thought leader in the field of ‘human consciousness’. She explores how our level of consciousness affects our personal happiness and success in life, as well as how we co-create our working environments and societies through her work and writing. She’s the author of ‘Creating High Performing Teams’, ‘Conscious Leadership – And the Power of Energetic Fields’ and has produced many other written guides in her area of expertise.

Listen in to learn how we can reinvent the family structure and build communities of like-minded people, who don’t desire the traditional family. You will also learn about the seven levels of consciousness and how you can move from survival, to being of service to the world.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn to sit with loneliness and be okay with it as a normal and natural occurrence.
  • The importance of influencing the minds of the leaders to get the external change needed.
  • How to internally develop yourself by believing that you’re good enough regardless of outside opinions.
  • How to remove the barriers and collaborate with lower-level leaders as a higher-level leader.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:50] Rebecca’s former career as a commercial lawyer, why she didn’t enjoy it, and the lessons she learned.
  • [7:58] She explains how her value shifted from her former law career to what she does now.
  • [11:18] How the dynamic of her life has shifted over the years and the experiences she’s having now.
  • [14:58] The importance of finding balance and what works for you in the journey of life.
  • [19:01] The need for alternatives to the family structure to still have a connection.
  • [30:11] How she’s pushing for the people in power to do something drastic about climate change.
  • [35:40] Rebecca’s mission of influencing the minds of the leaders to bring external change.
  • [38:43] The seven levels of consciousness – from survival to being of service to the world.
  • [45:39] How circumstances create the balance between level one and seven of consciousness.
  • [50:53] How leaders in level 6 of consciousness, develop their minds and create success for themselves.
  • [55:34] How to support level three leaders to get to level six when you’re a level six leader.
  • [1:00:49] The power of energy between leaders and their people in organizations.

Quotes:

  • “You can’t get external change without internal change in the minds of the leaders.”- Rebecca Watson [37:58]
  • “We are community people so we do need belonging and we do need to feel good enough.”-Rebecca Watson [51:09]
  • “In the triangle, the lower down you are, the less you’ve got to lose.”- Rebecca Watson [55:38]

Find | Rebecca Watson

Business Website: http://www.rwatsonleadership.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-watson-9972b51/

Resources: http://www.rwatsonleadership.com/resources/

Books: Creating High Performing Teams and Conscious Leadership, Conscious Leadership

Blog: http://www.rwatsonleadership.com/leadership-blog/

Bio: Rebecca is a Leadership specialist, and conscious coach, author, speaker, singer and visiting professor. Her passion is working with anyone who wants to create better lives for themselves; for Leaders who wants to learn how to gain greater results with less time and energy; for CEO’s who are ready to learn how to transform their organizations by transforming themselves first and for fellow coaches, guides and thought leaders in the field of conscious creation.

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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Do you exercise your power of authority as a leader without feeling the need to give it away? It is important to understand that you’re entitled to have and fulfill your needs without needing approval from others. To show up as an objective leader, you must learn to let go of emotions, set boundaries, and delegate some tasks to take care of your needs.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Anne and Heather, a mother-daughter team, they are organizational and leadership development experts at Caliber Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm, specializing in dismantling dysfunction in organizations. They are dedicated to empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations to achieve their potential by leveraging their expertise in the neurobiology of human development, combined with system thinking approach.

Listen in to learn how to develop and establish yourself as a definitive leader, to be able to develop your employees. You will also learn the importance of creating time and space to lead and engage with your employees as a leader.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalogue of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to self-manage as a leader, by understanding your needs and how they drive your behaviours.
  • Stop giving your power away by believing you aren’t entitled to your earned entitlements.
  • How to lead things forward, by keeping your employees out of the emotion and into the objective.
  • Learn to create time and space to engage and lead your people to have high turnover.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:09] Get to know Anne and Heather and how they teach leaders to lead from a skill-based perspective.
  • [6:35] How self-awareness and willingness to do the difficult things build legendary leaders.
  • [9:30] They share their mother-daughter unique experience and how it has helped them establish a working relationship.
  • [20:11] How they reconnected and learned to allow each other to lead in individual power.
  • [27:07] How they develop leaders by helping them understand their needs and how they affect their behaviors.
  • [34:35] How to detach from the need for approval to recognize and fulfill your individual needs.
  • [40:16] Strengthen your development muscle, by believing you’re entitled to your earned entitlements.
  • [45:05] How they’ve developed their employees to stay out of the emotion and into the objective.
  • [52:53] The importance of delegating tasks and setting boundaries to take care of your needs as a leader.
  • [1:02:00] How to take leadership seriously as you would any other profession while still engaging with your people.
  • [1:10:48] How to be genuinely curious and let go of judgment when dealing with employee unproductivity.
  • [1:18:47] Heather explains how developmental work has helped her become a better communicator.
  • [1:25:24] You Think You Can Lead book – the leadership skills you need to develop as a leader.

Quotes:

  • “Legendary leaders don’t give their power away; they’re comfortable in exercising their power and authority.”- Heather [25:09]
  • “We have entitlement because of the work that we put in, and when we don’t own it, we give our power away.”- Anne [41:23]
  • “Leadership is a profession, but you don’t have to have any education to be a leader.”- Anne [1:03:58]
  • “We have to build up our own ability to establish, exercise, and maintain our authority as leaders because that’s what makes the difference to whether we’re effective or not.”- Heather [1:29:53]

Connect:

Find | Dr. Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard

Business Website: https://dranitsaris-hilliard.com/ | www.dismantlingdysfunction.com

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DranitsarisHilliard

Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Anne and Heather, a mother-daughter team, are organizational and leadership development experts at Caliber Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm specializing in dismantling dysfunction in organizations. They are dedicated to empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations to achieve their potential by leveraging their expertise in the neurobiology of human development combined with system thinking approach. They wear many hats – Consultants, Executive Coaches, Trainers, Speakers and Authors – adapting their expertise and solutions to meet the needs of their clients. They bring a unique depth and breadth of knowledge and experience that gives clients the benefit of all of our disciplines to help them achieve their goals.

As experts in human development and behavioral change, leadership and organizational transformation, interpersonal dynamics and the achievement of potential, Anne and Heather have worked with thousands of leaders and individuals from around the world, been featured in dozens of publications, spoken at professional conferences, and written several series of books on personality type and the brain based on the Striving Styles® and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®.

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Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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How often do you experience loneliness in your life or at the workplace? What if you had a safe space where you could share your experiences while listening and connecting with others? When you’re an introvert, it’s easier to avoid communication, but what if you took the initiative to approach others and form a community where you actively listen and share without judgement?

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Cat Moore, an award-winning innovation fellow and the Director of Belonging at the University of Southern California. She's disrupting a national loneliness crisis from Gen Z to Boomers with creative, grassroots-driven innovations in friendship and belonging. She’s also a speaker, activist + consultant across sectors, partnering with leaders from faith-based orgs to tech and healthcare, the military to entertainment to create homegrown ecosystems of belonging using her simple You Belong™ experiences.

She graduated USC summa cum laude in philosophy with a focus on social ethics + community, but her CLICK™ method stems from 25 years of chronic loneliness and community-making in local LA cafes. She is working on her first book, "You belong: finding our way home to each other."

Listen in to learn how to communicate your feelings and actively listen to others to form connections aimed at ending loneliness. You will also learn how to create safe spaces for people to share their experiences and needs within the workplace systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to avoid loneliness by communicating your feelings to others with similar feelings.
  • Learning how to show up for each other so we can live with integrity and purpose.
  • How listening to others shapes us into the dynamic of resonance and safety.
  • How to transform our habits and become more connected with others.
  • How to humanize workplace systems by creating meaningful conversations that build relationships.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [8:23] How the recent years' events are pulling us away from rest and closer to burnout.
  • [11:05] How to be honest and create space to express our feelings when experiencing loneliness.
  • [13:55] Cat, on how she created a community of single mothers who supported each other during the pandemic.
  • [17:44] The importance of creating spaces to see and value people as who they are, rather than their functions.
  • [21:07] How Cat supports people experiencing loneliness as the Director of Belonging, having experienced it first-hand.
  • [31:01] How to build confidence and trust, by sharing and actively listening to others.
  • [34:34] The negative narratives she held for herself and how her pregnancy experience changed them.
  • [43:59] The micro habits we can form and replace our habits of connecting with the world.
  • [47:30] The power of initiating an empathetic and caring connection with others.
  • [49:57] How Cat learned to form connections and relationships with simple deeds in a coffee shop.
  • [55:51] How we can be honest with our experiences and what we need at the workplace.
  • [1:03:42] Cat, on what she’s working on to continue supporting lonely people.

Quotes:

  • “There’s too much work and when there’s too much work, you get out of balance.”- Cat Moore [8:44]
  • “Everyone is in desperate need of places and people where they can show up and not have it all together.”- Cat Moore [27:34]
  • “If we don’t feel heard, we have no possible way of moving forward with our lives in integrity and purpose.”- Cat Moore [28:27]
  • “The more successful you are, the harder it is to admit where you really might need to be supported.”- Cat Moore [29:42]
  • “It’s not about finding the solution for anybody; it’s about being there and actively fully listening.”- Cathleen Merkel [30:34]

Connect:

Find | Cat Moore

Business Website: www.Cat-Moore.com

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-moore-15664462/

MICRO-WORKSHOPS: https://cat-moore.com/consult

NEWSLETTER: https://tinyletter.com/CatMoore

BIO:

Cat Moore is an award-winning innovation fellow and the Director of Belonging at the University of Southern California. She's disrupting a national loneliness crisis from Gen Z to Boomers with creative, grass roots-driven innovations in friendship and belonging. She’s also a speaker, activist + consultant across sectors, partnering with leaders from faith-based orgs to tech and healthcare, the military to entertainment to create homegrown ecosystems of belonging using her simple You Belong™ experiences. She graduated USC summa cum laude in philosophy with a focus on social ethics + community, but her CLICK™ method stems from 25 years of chronic loneliness and community-making in local LA cafes. She is working on her first book, "You belong: finding our way home to each other."

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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How safe is the work environment you’re creating for your team as a leader? Having a positive and safe work environment is very beneficial in encouraging employee growth and innovation while discouraging insecurities.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Melanie Pump, an accomplished CFO, Director, business leader, and the author of Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace book. Melanie went through a lot of hardships in her earlier years and started her career without a high school diploma but went on to become an accomplished financial executive and business leader.

Listen in to learn the importance of creating a safe environment for employee growth and innovation within an organisation. You will also learn the importance of over-communicating transparency and clarity with your team. to improve organisational health.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalogue of leadership and professional development programs, unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The benefits of a positive work environment to encourage employee growth and avoid insecurities.
  • The long-term impact of psychological safety and unsafety in our progression.
  • How to care for your employees as a whole, so they can experience success in their careers.
  • How to provide a safe and healthy work environment for people to grow and innovate.
  • The importance of over-communicating transparency and clarity with your team.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:19] Melanie on her career journey and why she advocates for the benefits of a positive work environment.
  • [8:29] How her challenging background has helped her become an empathetic leader.
  • [10:57] Melanie’s experience with psychological unsafety in high school and the long-term impact that had on her.
  • [14:59] How to be thoughtful with our worlds as leaders to avoid creating an insecure work environment.
  • [16:19] How she turned her life around and flourished in her career, in a safe work environment.
  • [20:47] How to show up wholly and authentically as a leader, to allow others to do the same.
  • [24:27] How to encourage employee growth and innovation with a safe and healthy work environment.
  • [32:29] She explains how being an empathetic leader has benefited her in creating trust.
  • [34:54] Melanie’s workplace insecurities in her earlier years and how they negatively impacted her career.
  • [40:44] Why we all have insecurities and how an unsafe environment can be risky for us.
  • [44:17] What causes a toxic work environment, plus tips on how to create a healthy work environment.
  • [48:38] The importance of respect, trust, and the right people in your team to flourish as a female leader.
  • [50:39] How to model healthy behaviours to experience psychological safety.
  • [52:13] The routines that help Melanie stay calm and relaxed outside work.

Quotes:

  • “Each of us may make a difference both for the good and the bad, those good bits, if you hang on to them, can carry you forward.”- Melanie Pump [14:17]
  • “If we’re allowed to be our whole person at work, we’re going to be even more successful.”- Melanie Pump [19:47]
  • “If you aren’t treating people right in creating a safe environment for employees, the business won’t be successful.”- Melanie Pump [23:39]
  • “People may stay in your organisation, but if it isn’t a healthy organisation that promotes growth, they’ll stall and be stagnant in positions, rather than grow in the organisation.”- Melanie Pump [25:15]
  • “It’s not the big transformation; it’s how we can show those behaviours on a very consistent level.”- Cathleen Merkel [47:23]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Melanie Pump

Business Website: https://www.melaniepump.com/

Book: https://www.melaniepump.com/book

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepumpcfo/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/melaniepumpCFO

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniepumpCFO/

About Melanie Pump

Not long after she was born, Melanie’s family lost all of their assets to bankruptcy and were forced to leave their home. Unfortunately, the financial hardships and resulting drama did not significantly improve. Melanie’s childhood was marked by turmoil and loss.

Shortly after her 15th birthday, Melanie, who had escaped into drugs, left her troubled family home. It took some scary moments, but eventually, Melanie’s natural drive and resilience awakened. She committed to quitting drugs and building a better life for herself.

After a few years of working in hospitality, Melanie landed her first corporate job as a receptionist at an engineering firm. She would go on to finish a Bachelor of Commerce and a Professional Accounting Designation. Those were the first critical steps on Melanie’s path to CFO.

About Cathleen Merkel

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

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How happy and fulfilled are you with your life? Are you living out your purpose, do you have a life balance? Living a truly happy life is much more than being happy at work, it is the ability to live in the present moment without the distracting thoughts of your past or future.

In this Episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Rob Dubin, motivational speaker, and keynote speaker. He was a successful filmmaker with a dream career, but retired after 20 years, bought a sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world. Rob’s insights on creating a fulfilling career and having a rich life, transform audiences. He explains how he and his wife figured out the secret to living a happy and fulfilling life.

Listen in to learn about the framework on how to figure out and prioritize your dreams that are not necessarily about work dreams without fear. You will also learn how being grateful, living in the moment, and contributing to others can add to your happiness.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How unfulfillment with life contributed to the great resignation.
  • The importance of having a life balance rather than striving for a work-life balance.
  • How companies can teach their employees happiness by focusing on lifelong wellness.
  • Find a solution to your fears, by breaking them down into little chunks and getting specific about each.
  • How to be happy by living in the present moment and not in the past or future.
  • Get rid of your old stories and tell yourself a new story that will help you become who you want to be.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [7:41] He explains how he now helps other people go after their dreams.
  • [8:54] How he’s managed to create happiness in his life by having gratitude as his primary emotion.
  • [11:36] The 3 paradigm shifts that contributed to the great resignation and what we can do about it.
  • [20:05] Rob’s framework on how to figure out and prioritize your dreams without fear.
  • [29:46] Rob narrates how he shifted tragic events in his life by having an internal locus of control.
  • [38:29] Learn to be happy by living in the present without beating yourself about the past or agonizing about the future.
  • [41:40] A framework to happiness – steps on how to be happy by letting go of your past stories.
  • [51:40] He explains how contributing to others added to his happiness during his sailing journey.
  • [56:44] How being grateful and living in the moment can contribute to your happiness.
  • [1:01:21] The 3-step process to finding your passion and figuring out how to make a living out of it.
  • [1:05:53] The power of curiosity in opening life opportunities and lessons.

Quotes:

“Good motivational speakers don’t just offer an opportunity for how you can have a better life, but they solve a problem that you’re aware that you have.”- Rob Dubin [11:58]

“Happiness is an emotion that only exists in the present moment; if you want to be happy, spend more time in the present moment.”- Rob Dubin [39:54]

“The reason most people don’t go after their dreams even before the fear, is they worry what other people will think of them.”- Rob Dubin [50:23]

“Happiness is that emotion that we all want, and it only exists in the moment; if you’re not paying attention to it, you’re not going to get it.”- Rob Dubin [59:20]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Rob Dubin

Business (Rob Dubin): https://www.robdubin.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdubin/

On Email: rob@robdubin.com

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About Cathleen Merkel:

About Rob Dubin

Rob’s insights on creating a fulfilling career and a rich life transform audiences. His story of sailing around the world with his wife on a small sailboat grabs attention and inspires audiences from the first moment. Rob does not just inspire though, his practical strategies and guidance steer listeners to creating a fulfilling career balanced with an extraordinary life.

Rob was a successful filmmaker with a dream career being well paid to travel the world camera in hand for TV networks and Fortune 500 companies. But after 20 years the flame began to fade, and new dreams beckoned. Rather than continue doing something that did not spark him every day, at age 42 he and his wife retired, bought a sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world.

Along the way they gained unique life insights that can guide others to fulfillment.

About Cathleen Merkel

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
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Are you truly aligned with who you are and what you want to do? Achieving your wholeness means healing, connecting with your body, advocating for yourself, and showing up as your true self.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Nira Lall, an embodiment coach, and healer for women. She teaches spirit-led women how to radiate wholeness, lead from their healthy feminine energy, and embody high-frequency expansion in all areas of their life.

Nira went through a period of healing and honouring herself a few years ago to rediscover her wholeness without caring about external influences. She describes her journey and how it influenced her to start helping other women rediscover their true selves.

Listen in to learn the importance of taking rest to connect with your body and align with your wholeness. You will also learn how to advocate for yourself and understand that it is all part of the collective.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to be whole, by healing yourself and showing up as, who you truly are.
  • How to connect to your body and be the medicine of your own life.
  • The power of listening to your body, to understand what you need and find your strength.
  • Stop making yourself busy and instead, take time to rest and listen to what your mind and body need.
  • Learning to honor and choose yourself, even at the expense of losing some people in your life.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:48] Get to know Nira and how she helps empathic women heal and master their energy and emotions.
  • [6:59] How life has changed and the pressure that people have been experiencing.
  • [9:07] Wholeness – having the courage to be truly yourself and to do what aligns with your true self.
  • [12:21] Nira on her journey and how she shifted to heal and connect with her body.
  • [21:54] How she developed compassion for herself and learned to listen to her body to understand what she needed.
  • [32:50] Nira explains how she learned to honor herself and set boundaries, at the expense of losing others.
  • [44:44] How we can shift the paradigm for generations by living and showing up in our wholeness.

Quotes:

  • “We sometimes move away from who we really truly are; the path of wholeness is moving towards a place where in every moment, you’re asking, what you would do if you felt whole.”- Nira Lall [10:08]
  • “We don’t even know that we’re not tapping into our true selves because we may have unlearned to be our true selves.”- Cathleen Merkel [11:13]
  • “When you set a new standard for yourself internally, things around you start to move, people start to move to adjust or to move out of your life.”- Nira Lall [16:52]
  • “If we take one step after the other, there are some tremendous changes we can create.”- Cathleen Merkel [29:57]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Nira Lall

Email: info@niralall.com

Business Website (Embodiment Coach & Healer): https://www.niralall.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niralall/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/niralall

On Instagram: Embodiment Coach & Healer (@niralall)

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About Nira LallNira is an Embodiment Coach who teaches empathic women how to thrive emotionally, master their energy, and heal the past. Nira has been an advocate for self-mastery in the areas of emotions, body and energy while facilitating soul-deep healing since 2009.
Nira has also been a featured guest on Hay House Radio and National Canadian television. About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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Have you embraced the art of storytelling as part of your leadership strategy? Storytelling is a skill that is impactful in influencing people’s character and developing them in their careers. Both personal and work stories can be impactful in making people realize their mistakes and learn to be better in how they pursue their goals.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Paul Smith, one of the world’s leading experts in business storytelling, one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers of 2018, a storytelling coach, and bestselling author. He helps leaders and salespeople excel at their jobs by telling better stories.

Paul spent 20 years of his career at the Proctor and Gamble company and had a very typical corporate path, before getting fascinated with storytelling. He later left the corporate world after discovering his passion for teaching, training, and speaking.

Listen in to learn the importance of telling failure stories as a leader to connect and develop your team members. You will also learn about the stories to tell to help people value diversity and inclusion better and empathize with what it’s like to not look like you in the workplace.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways: 

* How to create a framework to help you move towards your most important goal.
  • Why you shouldn’t rush to quit your day job without a logical test-marketing strategy in place.
  • Tell a failure story to help people you work with to avoid making the same mistakes you made.
  • How to teach people character through storytelling.

  • Stories to help people learn how their behaviours impact others at the workplace.

    Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [5:32] Paul’s decades’ long corporate career and his journey to discovering storytelling leadership.
  • [7:30] How wanting a career change inspired him to write his first book.

  • [10:42] The 5 criteria that got Paul to leave his PNG job and go do what he’s passionate about.

    • [20:05] How his dad’s encouraging letter drove him to pursue his dreams.
    • [25:27] The power of telling failure stories as a leader to connect and develop your team.
    • [31:15] Why leaders need to learn the skill of storytelling, plus the techniques of creating powerful stories.
    • [34:39] Paul, on why life stories are more impactful than leadership ones.

    • [45:02] How Paul uses the art of storytelling to teach his children and how that has impacted them.

    • [50:51] Stories to share to help people value diversity and inclusion better.

    • [55:28] Treat storytelling like a learnable skill like any other leadership skill you want to have.

Quotes:

  • “Stories are impactful and if told well, then they’ll stay with you forever.”- Cathleen Merkel [20:19]

  • “When you’re satisfied and happy, you often don’t even recognize it, but when you get to the point where you’re consciously aware that you don’t love what you’re doing, then you start to search for something else.”- Paul Smith [10:50]

    • “If you won’t pursue your own dreams for your sake, do it for someone else, because there’s probably somebody else in your life who wants to see you achieve your dreams almost as badly as you do.”- Paul Smith [24:37]
    • “People want to work for the kind of boss who’s more interested in developing his/her people than they’re about protecting their own fragile ego.”- Paul Smith [26:07]
    • “Stories are about people and things that happen to people, and anything that happens to you at work or to somebody else at work is both a work story and a personal story.”- Paul Smith [51:19]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel 

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Paul Smith

Business (Lead with a Story): https://leadwithastory.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithpa9/

On Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/LeadWithAStory

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithastory/

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women to create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised, and clear about their future.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

    • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
    • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

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Have you had enough of the corporate world and are ready to take the risk of becoming an entrepreneur? The entrepreneurial journey isn’t an easy one, but to succeed, especially as a woman leader, you have to acknowledge and embrace the struggle.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Lindsay Pinchuk, award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, small business champion, and mom. She now helps individuals, brands, and companies tell their brand’s story, grow the communities who support them, and ignite their success both on and offline. She started her first business with only $500 and grew it to 7 figures annually before selling it.

Listen in to learn how to build an online community that interacts with you and with each other, and one that you authentically show up for. You will also learn how to use your brand story to connect on a personal level with your customers.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of founders sharing their struggle stories to encourage and support others on the same journey.

    • The importance of growing a community that you interact with, and authentically show up for, as an entrepreneur.
    • Stop allowing outside noises to interfere with how you choose to build your brand.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [6:24] Lindsay shares her entrepreneurial journey and how it has inspired her to start her new podcast, Dear FoundHer.

    • [11:21] The importance of leveraging your relationships and community to avoid isolation as a solopreneur.
    • [13:35] How to grow a community that trusts you and that you authentically show up for.
    • [18:10] How to approach building a community on social media plus the levels it has for Lindsay.
    • [27:31] How she helps businesses use their brand stories to connect on a personal level with their customers.

    • [32:32] Learn to be okay with not having everyone connect/subscribe to your brand.

    • [36:57] Lindsay on why she left her corporate job, started Bump Club and moved on to other things.

    • [46:26] The corporate policy that made her realize that the corporate structure wasn’t for her.

Quotes:

  • “You don’t have to be lonely; you can surround yourself with people who you trust and who are also going through the same things as you.”- Lindsay Pinchuk [12:35]

  • “An audience is someone who watches you and who takes in what you say; a community is someone who goes back and forth with you and with each other.”- Lindsay Pinchuk [15:04]

    • “If you’re not making a choice, you may be missing out on an opportunity to light your fire again and to live your life with or without the pandemic.”- Cathleen Merkel [44:43]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com 

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Lindsay Pinchuk

Business (Lindsay Pinchuk): https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaypinchuk/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/

Podcast: Dear FoundHer

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Lindsay Pinchuk

Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom.

With $500 in her pocket and a baby in her belly, she left a high-powered job as a magazine publishing executive and founded her first company, Bump Club and Beyond --- a community of resources, support, and educational tools for millions of parents and parents-to-be across the country. She turned a profit in year one, growing her company to 7-figures in revenue each year and her community to over 3MM users.  Less than a decade later she led her company through its acquisition to a large agency holding company.

Lindsay’s lent her expertise to 200+ television segments, given interviews on 40+ podcasts and has been featured or contributed to stories in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Parents.com, Babycenter.com, “The Doctors,” “Access Live,” The Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Magazine and many more as both as a parenting/lifestyle expert, AND as an entrepreneur/small business expert.

Today, Lindsay works with individuals, brands and companies, both large and small, to tell their brand’s story, grow the communities who support them, and ignite their success both on and offline. She offers both coaching and consulting services including:  business growth, branding, community growth, marketing, content and social media strategy. 

As of January, 2022, you can also find her behind the mic interviewing some of the most incredible entrepreneurs she knows during her weekly podcast, Dear FoundHer…

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About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women to create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and your personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very own personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet! 

**Tune in here:**
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  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
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 Have you tried having conversations with your higher self in your leadership? Have you tried letting go of your fears to rediscover your self-worth and purpose? Rediscovering your self-worth and tapping into your higher self will help you start leading from a place of freedom.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we chat with Deborah Peters, an international business coach, speaker, mindset expert, and author. Deborah guides leadership teams through an implementation process, enabling new revenue streams to reveal themselves, while increasing return on investment. She has also delivered keynote speeches and customized programs in over 15 countries to date.

Listen in to learn the power of tapping into your higher self and imagination, to create the business YOU envision for yourself. You will also learn how you can break pre-conditioned habits and patterns, to recreate your self-worth and self-esteem.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs, unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways: 

* Learn to be with yourself, to understand what feels good for you, and the impact you can make with it.
  • How not to be afraid and start tapping into your higher self as a leader.
  • How to break generational curses and rediscover your self-worth and purpose.
  • The power of your imagination, in helping you grow your business how you want it to look.

  • How to shift your mindset and bring joy back into your life, despite the negativity of the world.

    Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [5:29] Why the new year feels like a constant unfolding of the world to Deborah.
  • [6:59] How she nurtures her feelings physically, spiritually, and mentally.

  • [12:08] How to experiment with different activities to learn what you need.

    • [15:45] Defining your higher self and how you can tap into that as a leader.
    • [18:31] An example of how leaders who tap into their higher self, differ from those who don’t.
    • [28:10] Deborah, on how her profound childhood experiences shaped who she is today.
    • [30:48] She explains how resistance from her past has helped her to fly even higher.

    • [38:41] How to be brave and go against patterns and habits that you were conditioned to believe.

    • [41:58] How she was driven by imagination and passion to go from country to a global leader.

    • [48:21] A few steps to adopt to bring joy and positivity into your life.

Quotes:

  • “People have different needs, and my belief is whatever helps people to show up at their best is what they got to do.”- Cathleen Merkel [11:44]

  • “Society has all these constructs that are old and are propagated, utter habits and we don’t even know why.”- Deborah Peters [38:45]

    • “You have to rechoose every nanosecond, sometimes until you build up enough bandwidth in your self-esteem, self-worth, and your ability to calibrate to your higher self.”- Deborah Peters [40:46]
    • “You have to make a decision that you’re the one in charge of your mind and there isn’t a lockdown, a restriction, or a newsflash that’s going to impact you.”- Deborah Peters [49:12]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com 

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Deborah Peters

Business (Neo Engineering Institute): https://neimind.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpetersnei4change/

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/NEI4Change

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nei4change/

Resources: Our Business Accelerator Boot Camp runs again Q1 of 2022. This is the perfect program for small to midsize business leaders in order to Scale their business and live a healthy, happy life. https://neimind.com/accelerator

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Deborah Peters:

Inspired and passionate to lead change & turn ideas into results, I began studying human behavioural and performance techniques at a very early age. Riding the school bus for an hour each way I had loads of observation time. Why were some families more prosperous and happier in seemingly similar circumstances? Our goal at Neuro productive Institute is to provide programs that help people live fulfilled, happy, productive and creative lives.

My insatiable curiosity and dedication eventually took me round the world Coaching, Speaking & Negotiating Deals in 17 countries and counting.

Early in my career I was commissioned by the government to lead a trade mission from Canada to Central America.

As the world continues to recalibrate after 2020, our view is that a portal has opened into greater possibilities for individuals, teams and companies to grow, prosper and expand their consciousness.

We believe our programs provide those tools. So do our clients.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet! 

**Tune in here:**
  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

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Are you a family business leader who wants to scale with your team intact? Succession planning is a crucial aspect of a family business and can only happen successfully when bold decisions are made, and talent development is supported.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Stephen Shortt, a Succession Planning Coach, Strategy Facilitator, Team Development Coach, Leadership Coach, and Personality Profiler. He’s the former Chair of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards which supports young, emerging entrepreneurs in over 50 countries. Stephen grew up in two family businesses and learned a lot about successful succession planning while making mistakes along the way.

Listen in to learn about the 5Ps of succession planning; purpose, pick, prepare, promote and patience to do it successfully. You will also learn the importance of understanding how things change and go from the hero of your story to the mentor of the next generation story. 

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to successfully create a succession plan where you all see eye to eye.

  • Share both the positives and the negatives of your family business with your kids to give them a much rounder view of the business.

    • Make the bold decision of going from the hero of your story to the mentor of the next generation story.

Episode timeline: 

 * [1:13] Intro
  • [7:00] Stephen’s experience with family businesses and why succession is crucial in business.
  • [12:28] He describes the roles he started with to understand their family businesses.
  • [14:55] How Stephen came up with a succession plan after being at odds with his family on how to run the business.

  • [22:08] Start giving your kids/next-generation executives a well-rounded view of the business.

    • [24:27] The 5Ps of succession planning; purpose, pick, prepare, promote, and patience.
    • [33:05] How to help the next generation foster their story, which is different from yours.
    • [38:45] He explains how the family business concept is transforming today.
    • [41:09] Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a business before inviting external or family help.
    • [47:28] The 4 things that can happen to a family business and why scaling is the important one.

    Quotes:

  • “With all family businesses, more often than not, the kitchen table and the boardroom table are the same piece of furniture, and you need to be able to sit down at both of them.”- Stephen Shortt [17:25]

  • “If you’re the current generation looking to have proper succession, you should be doing this over a maximum of 5 years.”- Stephen Shortt [27:30]

  • “Preparing the team and the next generation is fundamentally important; anywhere between 2-5 years is ideal.”- Stephen Shortt [29:00]

    • “The first mindset that every current entrepreneur needs to have is to go from being the hero of your story to being the mentor of the next generation story.”- Stephen Shortt [32:50]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com 

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Stephen Shortt

Business (Killer Family Business): https://successfulsuccession.com/ or KillerFamilyBusiness.com 

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successfulsuccession/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshortt/

On Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/successfulsuccessioncom

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Stephen Shortt:

Stephen grew up in two family businesses - as well as starting a few of his own.  Having bought both family businesses from his parents and growing them internationally, Stephen learned a lot about successful succession planning - as well as making some mistakes along the way...

Stephen is the former global chair of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards which supports young, emerging entrepreneurs in over 50 countries around the world - which was the basis for the Disney+ / National Geographic Documentary "Own The Room".  Stephen has also served on the global committee for EO Accelerator which supports entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses to €1m+ per year.  He was a founding member and is the current President of the Irish chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organisation.

Stephen is a succession planning coach; strategy facilitator; team development coach; leadership coach and personality profiler. He has delivered keynotes, facilitated workshops and taught on leadership academies in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Oceana.

Stephen is honoured to act on a number of advisory boards; as a coach for accelerator companies scaling up their businesses; as an angel investor and as a mentor to emerging entrepreneurs in Ireland and internationally. All of his projects, businesses and programmes feed into his core purpose "To help people Aspire to a better future and Empower them to get there".

Stephen and his Spanish wife have two bilingual daughters and try to spend as much holiday time in Spain as possible.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet! 

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Are you aware that the productivity of your organization is amplified when you develop good internal relationships? For success to prevail within your organization, you must meet people when they’re ready to be met to work better.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer. Debbie is the co-founder and author at HumanityWorks, who has held HR executive roles in different organizations, and has had her first Harvard business publishing released. Kate is the co-founder at HumanityWorks, a master coach, a former faculty of the Coaches Training Institute, and has developed leaders at organizations all over the world. HumanityWorks helps leaders and their teams to build the muscle required to work together as engaged productive human beings, which is the magic for success and better business results.

Listen in to learn how to claim your value as a leader, by being conscious of the journey you want to be on and how you want to show up on that journey. You will also learn how to develop meaningful relationships with your people in an organization, rather than treating them like commodities.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before. 

**Key Takeaways:**
  • How productivity can be achieved by forming good relationships between managers and employees.
  • How to show up authentically and align with what’s important to you, as a leader.

  • Do the work around the values that are important to you, to find alignment and be able to serve your people.

    • How to be conscious about what you’re trying to create, as opposed to defaulting your way.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [6:50] The three programs and coaching they deliver to organizations aspiring to become more human-centered.

    • [10:04] How to lead with awareness, choice, and the courage to change when messy moments happen.
    • [14:07] How developing better relationships and making people feel good at work, can lead to better work productivity.
    • [17:27] How to consciously align to your intentions and continue growing your people as a manager.
    • [21:56] Claiming value – the process of knowing what’s important to you, how you align those values with who you are when you show up, and how you align it with the organization that you work with.

    • [25:52] How they claim value in their business by showing up authentically and aligning to what’s important to them.

    • [29:59] They explain how they assess whether they’ll bring humanity to an organization or not.

    • [34:50] How to consciously assess what you want and how it will serve you and others.
    • [37:38] Kate and Debbie describe their career paths and how they landed where they are now.
    • [50:31] How to own your impact, by speaking up against toxic leadership that’s affecting you.
    • [1:00:19] Learn to treat your people like humans and not like resources.

    Quotes:

  • “People are really the key to amplifying productivity, and when people work well together, the business wins and so do the relationships between people.”- Kate Roeske-Zummer [8:20]

  • “Messiness can be super exciting if you sit with it, explore it, and if you see the opportunity in it.”- Cathleen Merkel [9:40]

  • “When your impact is aligned to business outcomes and who you want to be, you’re more compelling.”- Debbie Cohen [24:16]

    • “Productivity is about people, and if you don’t pay attention to those people, then the success of your company is at risk.”- Kate Roeske-Zummer [1:00:20]
    • “Humanity is interdependent; the workplace relies on humanity.”- Debbie Cohen [1:04:28]

    About Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer:

At the time, Debbie was the Chief of People for Mozilla and Kate was co-owner of StepUp Leadership. Kate was in-training to become certified to lead this approach. Debbie was there as a participant to learn the model and assess if the approach had potential within Mozilla. What’s funny about their first meeting is when you are your most compelling self, others want to connect with you. It must have worked because they were drawn to each other and have been learning and working together ever since!

Their first big collaboration was the leadership program Debbie was working on for Mozilla. She wanted to create something that spoke to the unique culture of Mozilla, which was a rapidly scaling global, open-source movement.

Kate, and her then-business partner became Debbie’s partners of choice. Their goal was to create a leadership program that was transformational not transactional. Working together, they co-created what became branded as LEAD: Leadership Exploration And Discovery, a totally unique approach to developing leaders. This exploratory leadership model allowed people to uncover who they really are, as well as who they want to be, and bring that full human potential into their leadership. Micha Anderson, the Senior HR Business Partner who supported the very large engineering function, notes “Mozilla’s director population really shifted from a victim mindset to people really leaning in and using their voice to make change.” This program became the catalyst for TRIBE, a deconstructed version of LEAD, focused on providing skills and techniques to help all members of the Mozilla community gain insights about themselves and work better together. It ran successfully for over 8 years.

Fast forward several years, Kate was now running StepUp Leadership on her own and Debbie had left Mozilla and gone on to do a number of other projects. Debbie and Kate began taking on several projects together, most focused on group dynamics of leadership teams. They began to notice some repeating themes: lack of trust in one another, inability to constructively navigate conflict, self-protective behaviour, and repeated cycles of reactive behaviour. The impact of these behaviour’s (and others) was gridlock – a lack of forward momentum for the company. No amount of process and procedure could fix what was broken.

What these teams needed, and what Kate and Debbie were able to provide were insights, tools and techniques so people could get into relationship with one another and work better together.

It was working. The work they were doing in organizations was working, again.

​​They were also exploring organizational gaps and pain points. They honed their focus on front-line managers, using mountains of qualitative and quantitative evidence to indicate this as the high-leverage layer to effect change and drive engagement within most organizations. Their working assumption: if managers were functioning from their highest potential, a ripple effect could be created with the humans they are responsible for and with those they work interdependently with. A bit LEAD-like, the idea used a cohort model to affect a sea-change in how people were working together to get things done so organizations and their people would thrive.

Simultaneously, they had been talking about whether or not this is a movement, a “gorilla sea-change” for HR or, a big shift in the way it contributes to an organization’s success. Kate and Debbie reached out to a group of people they lovingly refer to as “The Dream Team” to talk about the impact that they were having. Kate and Debbie had been approaching the dialogue through the perspective of creating a new product, a program for HR, which would be part of the overall mix of programs they offered. And from a quiet place of contemplation on the couch, Mihca (one of our dream teamers) boldly declared: “You cannot lead a movement part time, YOU are the champions of this movement.” In that moment Kate remembers her heart dropping; Deb’s hands were beginning to sweat. Their eyes locked on each other and without saying anything, they knew they were being called forward. HR was not their target it was all people in the workplace. We had bigger things to do in the world. It was up to us to help bring more humanity to the workplace so we could change the world of work for everyone because Humanity Works Better together.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women to create a more content & balanced life, without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you to not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around, so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.  

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ – Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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Find | Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer

Business (HumanityWorks): www.humanityworks.com

Book: https://humanityworks.com/book/

On LinkedIn: @debbiecohen @kateroeskezummer @HumanityWorks

On Twitter: @humanityworks_ @KateRZummer @debbieuntapped2 

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How often do you support and encourage other women? Are you open to requesting help or receiving support from other women? It is time for all women and men included to stand up and empower other women to make the much-needed difference in diversity.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Jane Finette, author of Unlocked and the founder and executive director of The Coaching Fellowship. She’s a passionate women and girls advocate, and her organization is a non-profit that helps advance young women social change leaders, and their work throughout the world. Jane thrives on empowering and supporting women social changemakers to become the best leaders they can be in their organizations.

Listen in to learn about the beauty of supporting and empowering other women and being open to receiving the same. You will also learn the value of taking feminist action towards empowering women to start making a difference.

This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you’ve experienced before. 

**Key Takeaways:**
  • How to stand up for other women experiencing discrimination at the workplace.
  • How to give help and support to other women and ask for help in return.

  • Why we all need to take feminist actions and make progress our agenda.

    Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro

  • [4:50] Jane on her moving countries experiences and living in different places.
  • [7:05] She explains her meaning of diversity in experiences, backgrounds, and cultures.

  • [11:01] The diversity struggles Jane experienced growing up in the UK during her time.

    • [13:58] How you can stand up and encourage other women at the workplace, especially in tech.
    • [19:04] How to empower other women by supporting, nurturing, and wanting the best for them.
    • [22:25] Understanding some of the core reasons why women don’t help other women.
    • [28:14] Unlock – Jane’s book on the power of unlocking the potential of a woman.

    • [31:59] The habits we need to develop to make a difference in women empowerment.

    • [36:44] Why she started an organization that supports women social changemakers.

    • [40:37] She shares some of the success stories that she has experienced at Coaching Fellowship.
    • [44:14] She describes her purpose as the ability to help everyone show up to their full potential.
    • [45:22] Jane talks future plans and programs with The Coaching Fellowship.

    Quotes:

  • “It’s often on you to request for support.”- Jane Finette [23:20]

  • “The most beautiful experience is to be able to ask for help and to receive help.”- Cathleen Merkel [25:43]
  • “When you unlock the potential of a woman, you have the potential to unlock many more people in her wake.”- Jane Finette [28:24]

  • “What we need is an increase in the level of human consciousness so that we can have more diverse conversations and decision-making.”- Jane Finette [30:16]

    Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Jane Finette

The Coaching Fellowship - if you would like to support our women social change makers directly:

https://tcfs.org/

Jane’s website: https://janefinette.com

Book: https://tcfs.org/book/ AND https://www.amazon.com/Unlocked-How-Empowered-Women-Empower/dp/1636767427 (All book proceeds go to The Coaching Fellowship!)

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janefinette/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingFellowship/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janefinette/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/janefinette

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About Jane Finette:

Author, leadership expert, Jane Finette is Founder and Executive Director of The Coaching Fellowship, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young women social change leaders.
A 2020 Women Forward Gold Award winner from the Business Council for Peace, Jane’s passion, expertise, and two decades of experience is anchored at the intersection of technology and human potential. At her core, she empowers individuals and communities to solve the world's largest, most persistent, and perennial problems. She is the author of the new book Unlocked - How Empowered Women Empower Women, a referendum on women's inequality and a toolkit for levelling the playing field for women and girls. 

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.   

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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Do you want to be an effective leader who leads with purpose and resilience? How about becoming a Zen leader? A Zen leader utilizes their whole mind and body to overcome challenges and unhealthy stress; and they are mindful to lead from a place of energy, resonance, and purpose.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dr. Ginny Whitelaw, a Zen Master, founder of the Institute for Zen Leadership, and author of Resonate. For more than 25 years, she has combined rich scientific backgrounds, senior leadership experience, and mind-body practices in developing whole leaders. She explains how her Zen leadership journey shifted her from being ambitious to a more curious leader.

Listen in to learn the importance of building breathing habits to become aware and connect with others as a leader. You will also learn how Zen leadership can help you explore your unconsciously held fears and find your freedom.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning how to listen and pay attention to what’s happening even as you go after your dreams.
  • How to use your body to be more centered and develop resourceful practices as a leader.
  • The power of practicing simple exercises to stay aware and connect your mind and body.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:03] Ginny’s childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and what became of it as she grew up.
  • [6:19] How going after her dream got out of control plus when she completely turned things around.
  • [12:05] She explains her leadership experience at NASA and why she felt it lacked wholeness.
  • [14:14] Ginny on how the Institute for Zen Leadership was born and what it teaches leaders.
  • [19:46] How resonating with energy allows us to come into ourselves and create value.
  • [25:53] She defines the meaning of Zen leadership – the sense of unity with all that is.
  • [30:00] How Zen leadership allows you to explore and identify your fears to find freedom.
  • [33:24] How to create awareness in your day-to-day as a leader by building breathing habits.
  • [38:07] Ginny shares some success stories from the Institute for Zen Leadership.
  • [41:25] She explains how Zen leadership shifted her from an ambitious to a curious leader.

Quotes:

  • “It’s great to have dreams but hold them in a way where you’re still listening.”- Ginny Whitelaw [7:29]

  • “You’re connected with the world; nothing just happens, there’s a strong connection.”- Cathleen Merkel [19:11]

  • “When we’re home and we’re clear and we’re feeling whole, there’s an attractive quality to our energy that people want to be connected to.”- Ginny Whitelaw [ [25:00]

  • “When we’re in a place where we’re ready to step into a bigger world, those walls tend to arise.”- Ginny Whitelaw [39:58]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Ginny Whitelaw

Business (Institute for Zen Leadership): https://zenleader.global/

Course: https://resonatethecourse.com/

Book: https://resonatethebook.com/

On LinkedIn: @institueforzenleadership

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteforzenleadership

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen.leader/

On YouTube: Zenflix

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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About Dr. Ginny Whitelaw

Dr. Ginny Whitelaw is a Zen master and founder and CEO of the Institute for Zen Leadership. For more than 25 years, she’s combined a rich scientific background, senior leadership experience, and mind-body practices in developing whole leaders. She co-developed FEBI, a validated personality test linking mind, body and essential modes of leadership. Formerly a senior leader at NASA, she led the integration of the Space Station Program. She holds a doctorate in biophysics, degrees in physics and philosophy, and a 5th degree black belt in Aikido. She is the author of 4 books, including her latest, Resonate.

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Do you have an appetite for your wellbeing, both personally and professionally? As a high-achieving leader, it is important you learn to practice support and mindfulness to stay connected to your wellbeing and be more productive. Are you ready to start showing up as your best self both mentally and emotionally?

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Erin Jewell, a Thrive Global Top 10 Coach of 2021, an executive mindset and performance growth coach, international speaker, and a professor of leadership at Villanova University. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector and Fortune 500 companies. Erin works with people who have a high level of self-awareness and a desire to continue to show up as the best versions of themselves.

Listen in to learn how the pandemic changed the leader-team relationships and how that shifted organizational structures. You will also learn how to engage your team, build trust, and gain productivity by incorporating mindfulness and healthy practices into your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to become intentional in self-observation to discern what is yours and what is not.
  • How to ask questions that will help you communicate better as a team leader.
  • How to turn your mistakes into effective leadership.
  • Show up as the best version of yourself as a leader and engage your team by adopting mindful practices into your life.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [4:42] Erin on the Warrior’s Breath technique she does with her clients to help re-energize them.
  • [6:17] How she works with leaders who have an appetite for professional and relatable wellbeing.
  • [7:49] Why Erin was recognized as the Thrive Global Top 10 Coach of 2021.
  • [9:33] How she helps high achieving and high performing leaders better manage their wellbeing.
  • [16:13] How you can become connected to self by practicing gestures of support and wellbeing.
  • [18:01] Erin explains how men and women differ in leadership and how each is influenced by the other.
  • [22:05] The importance of advocating from a place of questioning and not assumption or interrogation.
  • [30:05] Make time to have conversations that allow better communication.
  • [34:07] Why now is a challenging time for leaders as they transition back to the office after the pandemic.
  • [39:27] Erin shares her leadership journey and how her mistakes shaped the leader she is today.
  • [42:44] How she transformed her life through mindful practices and healthy habits.
  • [45:49] She shares the practices she has adopted to ensure her personal wellbeing.

Quotes:

  • “We can all and should all be recognized for our approach in the community for doing the work we do.”- Erin Jewell [8:31]

  • “When we’re less focused on our wellbeing, we disassociate from our emotional and mental state, and when we’re feeling disassociated, our ability to discern what is mine and what is not, becomes very clouded.”- Erin Jewell [16:38]

  • “There’s an opportunity for humans to learn a little bit more about how to advocate for what’s meaningful to them through a place of questioning but not interrogation.”- Erin Jewell [25:41]

  • “To ask some great questions and also practice, put yourself in the other person’s shoes.”- Cathleen Merkel [29:24]

Book Mentioned: Patriarchy Stress Disorder by Valerie Rein

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Erin Jewell

Business (Erin Jewell Consulting): https://erinjewellconsulting.com/

On Facebook: Erinjewellcoaching

On Instagram: Erinjewellconsulting

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinjewellgerst/

On Twitter: Erinjewellconsulting

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Do you set time aside to prioritize your health and wellness even as you take care of everything else? Did you know that prioritizing your wellbeing is a form of self-leadership? To operate as your complete self in all aspects of your life, you have to take the first steps and form consistent health and wellness habits without overcomplicating things.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Carole Soder, a certified personal trainer, weight loss specialist, a nutrition coach, and a certified counselor. She’s passionate about helping women take care of themselves and value their health and wellness. She has been changing her own ways over the past 25 years to make sure she takes care of herself, for her and her family.

Listen in to learn the value of giving back to yourself by taking your health and wellness seriously. You will also learn how to form long-lasting health and wellness habits by taking small and consistent steps.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tap into the small steps that can take you further instead of making big changes all at once.
  • How to change your mindset around taking time for yourself and self-prioritization.
  • The importance of asking for help and support as a mom, to take time for yourself.
  • Learn to positively talk and motivate yourself in your wellness efforts.
  • Find your reason for pursuing a healthy lifestyle to be your motivation.

Episode timeline:

  • [1:13] Intro
  • [5:56] Carole on her mission of helping women prioritize their health and wellness.
  • [8:06] How to give back to yourself by doing a little bit more towards your wellbeing.
  • [9:34] The story of how she got into running, doing races, and participating in triathlon challenges.
  • [15:22] How she shifted and developed a mindset of taking small but gradual steps.
  • [20:33] How taking time for yourself allows you to be better for yourself and others.
  • [25:01] Carole shares some of the ways she balanced being a mom and taking time for herself.
  • [30:34] Take small steps towards your health and wellness and do the best you can at the moment.
  • [39:49] She explains how she helps women form long-lasting health and wellness habits.
  • [48:07] The power of having the motivation to help stay consistent in your health and wellness efforts.

Quotes:

  • “Regardless of the situation, just try to tap into going a little bit more than you think you can and for sure you can.”- Carole Soder [16:21]

  • “You don’t need to create a big change from one day to another, it’s about progress, growth, and personal development.”- Cathleen Merkel [17:06]

  • “When we don’t take care of ourselves, we’re not very good for others.”- Carole Soder [24:17]

  • “Positive self-talk can be amazing if people would tap into it.”- Carole Soder [33:05]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Carol Soder

Website: https://sites.google.com/chatham-nj.org/carolesoderfit-nutrition/home?authuser=2

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 
At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Carole Soder:

Carole is a NASM certified personal trainer and weight loss specialist, a nutrition coach and NJ Certified counselor with over 25 years’ experience. She understands human behavior and how to help motivate and teach people to create changes in their lives. Fitness and healthy living are a way of life and has been her passion for many years, however it did not come naturally for her. Carole was never an athlete when she was younger but found a love for the gym in her late 20s and craved the adrenaline rush it gave her from crushing her self-imposed goals. She went from having two left feet to running the NYC marathon, from not knowing how to swim to competing in her first triathlon at the age of 36. In 2014, Carole found her true love and passion in weightlifting, something she believe to be an essential part of becoming and staying fit. Today at 54, she is fitter than ever before. Small changes over time done consistently yields results. She is a motivator with high energy, a mom, wife and busy working woman who wants to show you that you can do more than you think you can do. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, together with Carole, you will reach your goal. Let's GO!

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What would it mean for you to have complete freedom to do your job or run your business and spend time with your family at the same time? Sometimes all you need to do is to push yourself and restrict some things to achieve the freedom you need to live the life you want to live.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Richard Matthews, a professional marketing, technology, and business growth consultant. He travels full time with his wife and four kids, which means having time, location, and financial freedom. He and his team help clients achieve business profitability through powerful marketing strategies and freedom.

Listen in to learn how you can create a profitable business that offers you time, location, and financial freedom. You will also learn how to build, understand, and implement systems that encourage productivity within your business.

Key Takeaways:

  • The value of having the necessary freedom to work and spend time with your loved ones without restrictions.
  • How to use time restriction and delegation to balance work and life as an entrepreneur.
  • How to build, understand, and implement systems in your business to increase productivity.
  • The importance of giving yourself playtime to rewind and do your job better.

Episode timeline:

  • [0:41] Intro
  • [3:28] How Richard manages to live and work from an RV while traveling with his whole family.
  • [9:39] The five freedoms that Richard lives by; spiritual, political, time, location, and financial.
  • [15:16] How he’s able to successfully run two businesses on 4 hours and 4 days a week.
  • [20:34] He describes how they typically plan things to get everything done within a certain timeframe.
  • [24:55] How he found success in his business by figuring out how to build, understand, and implement systems.
  • [32:47] Richard’s hiring criteria plus how he builds a caring culture for his employees to get great results.
  • [40:46] Why it is important to take time to enjoy life and reenergize before going back to work.
  • [45:04] How he helps his clients build their platform with podcasting.
  • [49:46] Richard on what he’s doing with his other business.

Quotes:

  • “You find out a lot more often than not a lot of limits that you have placed on yourself are psychological limits and not real-world limits.”- Richard Matthews [23:28]
  • “Learn to push the limit and push the boundaries and actually see what you’re capable of doing.”-Richard Matthews [23:38]
  • “When you set boundaries, you have to focus on what’s truly important, what makes the big difference and how you communicate that.”- Cathleen Merkel [24:25]
  • “It makes more sense to hire someone to fill a role in your system than it is to hire someone to manage your chaos.”- Richard Matthews [33:43]
  • “Play is not a reward for a job well done, it is a requirement to do a good job.”- Richard Matthews [41:40]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Richard Matthews

Website: https://richardmatthews.me/

Business (Push Button): https://pushbuttonproductions.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushbuttonproductions

on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@pbproductions & @AKATheAlchemist

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardwmatthews/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 
At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Richard Matthews

Richard Matthews got his start in business with his first side-hustle at the age of 13. He is also a speaker, consultant, author, and inventor whose work has impacted some of the top expert brands across the country.

Host of The Hero Show Podcast, Richard Matthews is helping entrepreneurs cross the crocodile infested waters of business, turning their expertise into gold with his Digital A.L.C.H.E.M.Y. Formula. Now he is helping others create 6 and 7 figure businesses while living life on the road with his family.

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Are the values that lead you at home the same ones that you lead with at work? To avoid internal conflict and be self-aware, you have to align your values with all aspects of your life.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Angie Chaplin, a sought-after speaker, coach, facilitator, and educator. She’s also the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a coaching and consulting practice grounded in leadership research and guided by mindful behavior. Angie has more than two decades of work in organizational leadership and human resources.

Listen in to learn how to become self-aware as a leader and lead from an ecosystem rather than a place of ego. You will also learn how to intentionally invest your time in things that will bring you the greatest return as a leader at work and in your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning how to be more proactive vs. reactive with your actions and communication.
  • How to avoid internal conflict by leading at work with the same values that lead your life.
  • Become the self-aware leader who leads from an ecosystem rather than a place of ego.
  • How to figure out what works for you through the trial-and-error strategy.
  • How to intentionally invest your time in ways that will give you the greatest return.

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Episode timeline:

  • [0:42] Intro
  • [4:12] Angie on how she’s experiencing joy by prioritizing physical and mental wellness.
  • [7:08] She talks about her past with alcoholism and how she overcame it through self-leadership.
  • [13:07] How Angie found things that related to her five values during her darkest moments.
  • [17:26] How she has become self-aware and learned to be more proactive in her actions.
  • [20:44] Why it is important that your values as a leader match with every aspect of your life.
  • [23:06] How lack of self-awareness and confidence can lead to conflict at work and home.
  • [29:25] Angie describes her typical day and how she manages to live her values daily.
  • [34:23] Make the most of the time you have, to do what will give you the greatest return.
  • [38:29] How to align who you are with what you do, to find fulfillment as a woman leader.

Quotes:

  • “Going through my deepest struggle is really where I found things that very much related to my values.”- Angie Chaplin [15:13]

  • “That conflict we feel is often the symptom of a much larger source of the problem.”- Angie Chaplin [22:45]

  • “When who we are as a leader is different from what we do as a leader, that creates that sense of inner conflict.”- Angie Chaplin [27:59]

  • “Leadership has got nothing to do with your position at work or hierarchy level, but how you show up in life.”- Cathleen Merkel [28:24]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Angie Chaplin

Website: https://www.angiechaplin.com/

Business (Lead Change): https://leadchangegroup.com/author/angiechaplin/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/angiechaplin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindfulLeadership2020/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiechaplin/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Angie Chaplin

Angie Chaplin is the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a coaching and consulting practice grounded in leadership research and guided by mindful behavior. With more than two decades of work in organizational leadership and human resources, Angie is a sought-after speaker, coach, facilitator, and educator.

Leveraging her own journey from alcohol addiction to business owner, Angie exemplifies leadership qualities such as bravery, resilience, and authenticity, as she coaches leaders to return to their passions and fulfill their purpose.

As one of only 50 Certified Masters of The Leadership ChallengeⓇ, a contributing author to The Leadership Challenge Workshop Facilitator’s Guide and The Leadership Challenge Activities Book, she specializes in educating leaders on living, working, and leading exemplary lives.

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How aligned are you with your purpose?

Do you intentionally say yes to yourself and to having a purpose? Having a purpose means making choices of what will give your life meaning and give you pleasure.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Bunny Young, a serial entrepreneur, business therapist, virtual speaker, retreat facilitator, and the founder of A Better Place Consulting. She empowers and educates businesses and organizations about the impact of work-life alignment.

Listen in to learn how to intentionally say yes to yourself and create a space where you get to express yourself. You will also learn how to be mindful when building a business not to end up being a very expensive job.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to start with self-love and understand that you were created for a higher purpose.
  • How to live a life of intentions with purpose, to create an impact for yourself and others.
  • How to build a business where you value your team and what they contribute.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode timeline:

  • [0:41] Intro
  • [3:23] The power of being intentional and saying yes to yourself and your space.
  • [8:46] Bunny explains how she pours into herself at a hundred percent in everything she does.
  • [11:27] She describes her very intentional career journey and how she became a coach.
  • [17:40] Understanding equine-assisted learning and how it’s used in team building.
  • [20:56] The power of having a purpose and choosing your freedom and security.
  • [25:29] How she found her freedom of choice and purpose despite everything that’s happened to her.
  • [32:59] Bunny on how she experienced Chinese culture and even became a stunt woman.
  • [40:40] How she started and grew her company with intentionality where she puts her team ahead.

Quotes:

  • “Purpose is to continue saying yes to the things that bring you more vibrancy and more pleasure in life.”- Bunny Young [20:12]

  • “Bad things happen and how you respond to them, is your choice.”- Bunny Young [25:27]

  • “The impact of your life is not always what you get credit for in your life; you have no idea who you’re impacting.”- Bunny Young [39:29]

  • “Be very mindful how you start your company because how you start and how you grow your company, is going to be the company you end having.”- Bunny Young [43:46]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Bunny Young

Websites: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ https://bunnyyoung.com/

Instagram: @abetterplaceconsulting and @bunnyhas6legs

Facebook: www.facebook.com/abetterplaceconsulting and the Difference Makers Discussions Group

On LinkedIn: Bunny Young and A Better Place Consulting

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen Merkel:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Bunny Young

Stuntwoman turned businesswoman is the best way to start a bio. After being diagnosed with a heart condition at an early age and depending on a service dog for a higher quality of life, Bunny focuses on using each day to fully deliver our purpose within the world. Bunny founded her company, A Better Place Consulting to empower and educate businesses and organizations about the impact of work-life alignment.

Bunny enjoys breaking the codependency found between professionals and their companies. Bunny also enjoys teaching burnout prevention to law enforcement, military, and correctional officers.

She is a third-generation entrepreneur, an international speaker, retired therapist, surfer, Army wife, and cowgirl who speaks 4 languages. Bunny is still most proud of her incredible family of two amazing daughters and her sexy supportive husband.

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How aligned are you as a leader with your team? To become aligned with your team as a leader requires an environment where everyone is heard and allowed to be part of the decision-making process.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Patty Beach, a coach specializing in leadership development, an organizational development consultant, and the founder of LeadershipSmarts. She combines leadership best practices and coaching to transform managers into the best leaders ever and executives into inspirational role models that can scale and grow the company.

Listen in to learn how to balance both your feminine and masculine energy as a leader to create alignment. You will also learn how you can improve your relationship with people by giving them radiant attention.

Key Takeaways:

  • How both women and men can use their feminine and masculine instincts to make leadership better.
  • How to use the principles of alignment to create an environment for everyone to be heard.
  • How to accelerate ideas execution by allowing people to be part of the decision-making process.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode timeline:

  • [0:41] Intro
  • [4:14] How Patty helps people get connected in leadership and find their true calling.
  • [5:36] She describes her experience working in the oil and gas industry.
  • [11:54] Why you need a balance in both your masculine and feminine powers in leadership.
  • [16:03] How to let go of ego and invite people to participate in your ideas during team meetings.
  • [19:04] The foundational values you need to have as a leader to allow for natural alignment.
  • [24:02] The processes of building a common language and discipline with your team.
  • [28:55] The benefits of getting people to be part of the decision-making process.
  • [34:08] The power of alignment in helping an organization achieve diversity and inclusion.
  • [39:40] How Patty personally aligns with her goals by paying attention to her feelings.
  • [47:15] How to improve the relationship quality you have with your team to become allies.
  • [54:13] Give people radiant attention to improve the quality of human connection.

Quotes:

  • “Both men and women have more freedom to use their masculine survival instincts and their feminine survival instincts in leadership to be better leaders.”- Patty Beach [9:09]
  • “The accumulation of power is more masculine, and the distribution of power is more feminine.”- Patty Beach [13:01]
  • “Every voice matter; when you bring people in a room, you want to value every single person.”- Patty Beach [19:09]
  • “When I felt truly aligned, I felt at ease and that I could tackle anything.”- Cathleen Merkel [44:34]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Patty Beach

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattybeach/

Website: https://www.leadershipsmarts.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pgbeach

On Twitter: @versatilityf

On Instagram: @pgreenski

Book: The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide for Inclusive Leadership and the Versatility Factor Profile - https://amzn.to/3cw3ghV

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Patty Beach

Patty Beach is the CEO of LeadershipSmarts, a firm that combines leadership best practices and coaching to help managers and executives build a better world in a better way. Her approach to leadership evolved over twenty years of coaching leaders in companies, non-profits, universities and government agencies.
Before earning a master's degree in organizational development from Pepperdine University, and becoming an ICF Master Certified Coach, Patty was a geologist and manager leading initiatives in new technology and emerging markets in the energy industry. Patty and her husband, Roger Toennis, also developed the Versatility Factor assessment to foster gender-inclusive leadership that embraces both masculine and feminine values.

The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership

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What stories are you telling yourself about your past?

Did you know that being compassionate and honest about the stories you’re telling yourself can help you heal and see other people’s perspectives?

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Shabnam Curtis, the author of My Persian Paradox. She was born and raised in Tehran, experiencing the Iranian Revolution of 1979 first-hand, and later immigrated to the US in 2004. Her book is an Iranian tale revealing the challenges and secrets of life under dictatorship in Iran.

Listen in to learn how Shabnam developed a passion for storytelling and how it has helped her understand her past and let go of resentment. You will also learn the importance of being honest and compassionate with the stories you are telling yourself.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to see your story differently by self-improving to find inner peace.
  • How to have the collective wisdom to understand stories from other people’s perspectives too.
  • How reading and storytelling can help you let go of resentment and understand others.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:47] How to turn your pain into a light that will help you move forward from your adversities. * [6:13] Shabnam narrates the painful moments that led her to share her story through a book. * [10:31] How to live fully by finding value in yourself and improving. * [14:52] How she becomes more self-aware by working to see the bigger picture in situations. * [20:15] The events that led to her collapse plus how she built a community through storytelling. * [30:16] How Shabnam discovered her talent and passion for writing. * [33:33] How she became understanding of her parents on why they did the things they did. * [35:15] Shabnam on how she’s organizing workshops to help women tell their stories. * [38:20] The importance of embracing storytelling elements to help you heal from your past. * [40:57] How to be compassionate and honest with the stories you’re telling yourself.

Standout Quotes:

  • “You can transform the pain to that light that can help you to move forward.”- Shabnam Curtis [5:31]

  • “The more authentic we are, the more connected we are to one another.”- Shabnam Curtis [29:52]

  • “It’s important to step into your emotions and see what’s going on there and where the stories you’re telling yourself are coming from.” Cathleen Merkel [40:46]

  • “Being compassionate brings a little bit less pain, but it needs practice.”- Shabnam Curtis [42:51]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Shabnam Curtis

Website: https://shabnamcurtis.com/

On Instagram: @Shabnam_Curtis

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shabnam.curtis/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/shabnamcurtis

Book: My Persian Paradox: Memories of an Iranian Girl

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Shabnam Curtis

Shabnam Curtis, the author of My Persian Paradox, was born and raised in Tehran, experiencing the Iranian Revolution of 1979 first hand. In 2004 she immigrated to the United States, where she now works as a project analyst by day and a passionate writer all other time. Shabnam teaches memoir writing workshops and has been performing lectures to colleges and universities about her book and the concept of sharing stories. She actively practices variety of storytelling workshops to help people develop deeper empathy towards each other. She is currently working on her second memoir (sequel). Her articles and excerpts of her memoir have been published on The Write Launch, Views & News, The Canadian Business Daily, The Abstract Elephant Magazine, and Eat, Darling, Eat network. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two dogs.

Her motto is, "We all have a story to tell. Share your story, listen to others' stories. Create more EMPATHY & LOVE!"

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Did you know that your story is powerful enough to impact those around you? Because it is! By becoming your own individual self, and by truly believing in your value, you can completely change everything around you.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Simone Knego, a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You. She desires to help others recognize that it’s the little things we do each day that have the biggest impact on the world around us.

Simone talks about her family’s experience during the pandemic, her climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro experience, and the inspiration behind her book.

Listen in to learn how you can impact others with your story by believing in yourself and your value. You will also learn the importance of positively affirming your day and not allowing fear to stop you from moving forward.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to become your own individual self and impact those around you with your story.
  • How to learn to believe in yourself and your value to change everything around you.
  • How other people’s life perspectives can positively shift your mindset.
  • How not to allow fear to stop you from moving forward and achieve greater things.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [2:48] The difficulties of the prolonged Covid situation. * [4:58] Simone on how the past year has been for her and her family of 6 children. * [9:41] How Simone became her own individual and figured out her why. * [15:32] How to get out of your comfort zone and impact those around you. * [19:53] She narrates her adoption story and why it became a huge piece of her family. * [22:57] Simone on how she helped her adopted children get past their initial fears and issues. * [26:13] Learning how to understand others and their needs. * [30:30] She describes her experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and the lessons it taught her. * [34:33] How she was inspired by other people’s struggles to positively change her mindset. * [37:33] Tips on how to move forward and achieve the best version of who you are. * [41:53] Simone on the inspiration behind her book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You.

Standout Quotes:

  • “It really isn’t about me, it’s about the impact that I can have on other people.” Simone Knego [10:46]

  • “We don’t need to change who we are; we need to change how we see ourselves.” Simone Knego [12:59]

  • “It’s okay to be scared of things, but don’t let fear stop you from moving forward.” Simone Knego [37:36]

  • “It’s the little things you do every day that impacts the people around you.” Simone Knego [43:37]

  • “It’s about connecting with who you truly are and approaching every day with positivity and kindness.” Cathleen Merkel [44:15]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Simone Knego

Website: https://simoneknego.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-knego-7965701a3/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsimoneknego/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnOrdinaryYou

Book: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Simone Knego

Simone Knego, author of the best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, is a motivational speaker, mother to six children, and an entrepreneur. In her new best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, she details her journey of adopting three of her six children, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way. Simone holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida and is a CPA.

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Have you reached your full potential? Are you living the best version of your life, or are you being held back by your self-limiting beliefs?

To reach your full potential and live the best version of your life, it is vital to reflect and experiment with risk-taking to transform. In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, I welcome Mike Normant - author, Executive Coach and leadership trainer. He has 25 years of experience in corporate careers and his current purpose is to help raise self-awareness in the world. Mike talks about his self-awareness journey and how it transformed him into a more risk-taking version of himself.

Listen in to learn the importance of experimenting with small risks before taking bigger risks in your self-coaching journey to stretch yourself out of your comfort zone.

You will also learn how self-coaching allows you to be more present and to set clear boundaries in all aspects of your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to change your mindset and take risks to realize your potential.
  • How to challenge your self-limiting beliefs by reflecting deeply in therapy and coaching.
  • How to increase your ability to be more present and to manage your boundaries with the help of self-coaching.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [5:37] How Mike uses self-coaching to help people drive for sustainable behaviour change. * [7:39] Mike shares how his life transformed as he became a risk-taker and realised his potential. * [12:36] How he learned to experiment with small risks before taking bigger ones. * [15:16] Learning how to use experimentation to start your self-coaching journey. * [20:05] Challenge your own self-limiting story to understand whether it’s true or not. * [24:21] Why self-coaching is becoming very important in organisations’ future. * [31:46] The different behavioural shifts and benefits of self-coaching experimenting. * [34:45] Make the right choices for yourself by experimenting with boundary management. * [37:59] Mike talks about his self-coaching program and the self-leadership tools it offers. * [40:40] Where you can get Mike’s online self-coaching program.

Standout Quotes:

  • “When we’re working on ourselves, if we can hold our actions as experiments, then it’s much less likely that we’re going to judge ourselves if they don’t work out the way we hope they would.”- Mike Normant [16:22]

  • “Self-coaching will become even stronger and more important in the near future.”- Cathleen Merkel [24:04]

  • “Becoming more effective at attention management can help with handling lots of the distractions.”- Mike Normant [34:52]

  • “Give yourself space and time to reflect, to simply be, to enjoy yourself, and to own your development and transformation more and more.”- Cathleen Merkel [44:41]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Mike Normant

Website: https://coachyourselfup.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikenormant/

Book: Coach Your Self Up - https://www.amazon.com/dp/173219310X or “indiebound.com” for listeners based in the US or Canada.

Mike is looking forward to hearing from you by sending an email to mike@mikenormant.com.

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Mike Normant

Mike Normant is an author, executive coach, and leadership trainer, with a 25-year corporate career that included running global Learning & Development at both eBay and ServiceSource. He is also the creator of Coach Your Self Up, a training program that teaches self-coaching skills to help individuals make lasting behaviour changes in support of their career and life goals. Following his own personal transformation, Mike created this program in service of his purpose: to raise self-awareness in the world so that as many people as possible may achieve more of their potential.

Mike was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently lives in San Mateo. He’s an avid live music fan and can’t wait for concerts to make a post-COVID return.

Coach Your Self Up: Self-Coaching Skills for Success

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Are you showing up authentically as a leader while allowing your team to do so too?

For you to build relationships and effectively communicate within the workplace, you have to embrace authenticity. It is also crucial to promote a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and that encourages feedback.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dr. Steve Yacovelli - “The Gay Leadership Dude”, founder of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, speaker, author, and change catalyst. He has spent 25 years studying, learning, and teaching what it takes to be a great leader. He shares how he discovered and embraced authenticity in the workplace as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Listen in to learn about the importance of feedback to create effective communication and build trust in the workplace. You will also learn why it is absolutely your responsibility as a leader to promote a diverse and inclusive culture, and what the benefits are from creating and embracing such a diverse climate.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to build and foster trust with people by letting them in on who you are.
  • How to identify the need for diversity and inclusion as a leader in your team.
  • Learn to support your people with value and positive power as a leader within the workplace.
  • How to build a consciously inclusive workplace culture as a leader.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [5:00] How Steve helps members of the LGBTQ+ community in the leadership scene. * [7:04] How he discovered his authentic self as a gay man and the journey it has been. * [9:29] The importance of authenticity in building trust with people as a leader. * [12:37] How to build a rapport with people in whatever way you can create a connection. * [17:07] The three areas he helps clients explore diversity and inclusion, leadership, and eLearning. * [18:59] The powerful leadership qualities and how to interact them to be an effective leader. * [22:02] Steve explains when and how his book Pride Leadership was born. * [24:28] How Pride Leadership is designed to be a support system to queer people. * [27:18] The six universal leadership competencies and why they’re specific to the LGBTQ community. * [29:37] The importance of feedback for effective communication and relationship building. * [36:09] Why it’s your responsibility as the leader to create a culture where everyone is included.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Whatever way you can connect with people, that’s a great strategy for leadership because it ultimately builds trust.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [14:30]

  • “If we’re not creating a workplace where people feel they can be their authentic self, then they’re not giving their authentic self.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [26:54]

  • “We shape our workplace culture, our team culture by the words we pick and the actions that we take.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [31:32]

  • “We can humanize the workplace a little bit better and have a little bit more empathy on what’s going on besides the office.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [42:07]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Steve Yacovelli

Website: http://topdoglearning.com/

On Instagram: @thegayleadershipdude

On Twitter: @gayleadership

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gayleadershipdude/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/

Book: Pride Leadership – steveonamazon.com or on Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Pride-Leadership-Audiobook/B089B6Q3C4

Get your FREE copy HERE: https://thegayleadershipdude.net/order-form

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here:https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Dr. Steve Yacovelli

Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe.

Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG or Accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace.

Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” was published in June 2019.

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How have you been dealing with your mental health struggles during the pandemic? We have to admit that in one way or the other, we may all have been struggling through the several months of the pandemic and lockdown.

It is important that you become self-aware of the issues we are going through and gather the courage to talk about them.

In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Michelle E. Dickinson, a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled ‘Breaking into My Life’. She has spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood.

She powerfully shares her own struggles with mental health issues and offers advice on how leaders can support employees’ mental wellbeing.

Listen in to learn the importance of having empathy and compassion as a people’s leader to support your employees. You will also learn the importance of sharing your mental health struggles to open up the opportunity to receive help.

Key Takeaways:

  • Have the courage to express your struggles to give those you love the opportunity to help you.
  • How the consequences of the pandemic have significantly affected young people’s mental health.
  • How to be the leader that models what you want your employees to be.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:20] Michelle talks about her journey and experience in lockdown. * [7:00] How fear and judgment are preventing people from openly expressing their feelings. * [8:12] Michelle’s mental health and resilience work with organizations. * [10:25] The responsibility leaders have to share as humans and allow others the same space. * [12:45] The mental health crisis due to the pandemic according to statistics. * [15:29] Learn to show up and support your employees’ mental wellbeing as a leader. * [17:04] Michelle on teaching employees how to take back their power and create changes. * [20:29] The power of communication and encouraging conversations at the workplace. * [24:53] The different things you can engage in to shift your mindset and achieve balance. * [27:03] The consequences of mental health in an organization and how to do more as a leader. * [30:25] Michelle shares her mental health struggles both in her personal and work life. * [33:04] The many reasons she continued advocating for mental health plus her memoir. * [34:47] Why you shouldn’t be afraid to check in on yourself and others on mental health issues.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Resilience is an important tool to have people be reminded they have more control than they think they do.”- Michelle E. Dickinson [8:55]

  • “Your employees are your greatest asset.”- Michelle E. Dickinson [15:54]

  • “Everything stems from your mindset; everything stems from your perspective on life.”- Michelle E. Dickinson [25:29]

  • “If you want the best out of your people, you’ve got to meet them with what they’re dealing with.” -Michelle E. Dickinson [27:23]

  • “Don’t be afraid to check in on yourself about how you’re doing.”- Michelle E.Dickinson [34:47]

  • “There’s always a way that you can receive help.”- Cathleen Merkel [35:45]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Michelle E. Dickinson

Website: www.michelleedickinson.com & www.breakingintomylife.com

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn6Yaq3AqLUebGmfZoRdB4Q

On Instagram: @michelledickinson71

On Twitter: @mdickinson13

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarks

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013

Book: Breaking into My Life Memoir

Grab your FREE Gift from Michelle here:​ ​https://breakingintomylife.com/excerpt/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here:

https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Michelle E. Dickinson - Wellbeing & Resilience Authority, Author, TED Speaker, Passionate Mental & Health Change Agent

Michelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girl’s experience living with—and loving—her bipolar mother. Michelle spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood in the workplace.

Michelle also knows first-hand what it feels like to struggle with a mental illness after experiencing her own depression due to challenging life events of her own just a few years ago. Michelle recently concluded her 19-year pharmaceutical career and became an entrepreneur. She has emerged from her own challenging life events with a strong desire to positively impact the mental health landscape within the first responder community, the workplace and within local communities.

Podcast Appearances

Mental Health Podcast: “Way to Greatness”

Turning Your Mess into Your Message

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turning-your-mess-into-a-message-with-michelle-moravek-011/id1480605824?i=1000466044549

Mental Health in the Workplace: “Happy Healthy Workplace”

How to Drive Real Change in Your Company Culture for those with Invisible Disabilities

https://thehappyhealthyworkplace.com/how-to-drive-real-change-in-your-company-culture-so-that-people-with-invisible-disabilities-can-be-themselves/

Moving Beyond Only Mental Health First Aid Training

https://thehappyhealthyworkplace.com/moving-beyond-only-mental-health-first-aide-training/

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Do you want to live a life of freedom now and in the future?

We are living in a world where people want to travel and retire early and not be confined in a job for decades. But for you to achieve the freedom you need to take those investment risks by overcoming limiting beliefs and adopting a great money mindset.

Vix Munro is an entrepreneur, aspiring author, money enthusiast, and eternal optimist. She’s passionate about money, investing, and the economy and is on a mission to help women step into their financial power and become money savvy in both - life and business. She opens up about her history with money and how she shifted her mindset by educating herself on investing and portfolio diversification.

Listen in to learn the simple and non-complicated ways you can start investing as a woman. You will also learn the importance of eliminating limiting beliefs about money that you have adopted from your childhood.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to live a life of freedom by planning and taking the many available retirement opportunities.
  • The importance of having a diverse investment portfolio.
  • The power of changing your mindset and limiting beliefs about money to achieve wealth and live a life of freedom.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [6:10] Vix describes the freedom that she gets from traveling across the world. * [7:27] How to be confident and comfortable living a life of freedom while putting away enough for the future. * [9:50] The hybrid form of retirement and working opportunities that give people freedom today. * [11:42] How she helps women understand simple investing ways they can utilize. * [15:10] Vix’s debt story and how she started to invest in properties and later diverse investments. * [21:13] How she shifted her money mindset and educated herself on investing. * [27:25] She explains the scarcity mindset that she adopted from her parents. * [31:13] Why you should educate yourself and join support groups to expand your money mindset. * [36:24] How lack of financial role models in women’s lives contributes to their fear of investing. * [41:06] The importance of having your vision and creating a plan for retiring rich.

Standout Quotes:

  • “There are so many opportunities these days, and it’s up to us to create the retirement that we want.”- Vix Munro [11:13]

  • “It’s really fascinating that those mindsets and limiting beliefs can be pushed onto you in early childhood.”- Cathleen Merkel [27:16]

  • “Men invest more because they tend to be better risk-takers than women.”- Vix Munro [35:35]

  • “We’ve got to think about our why and then seek support.”- Cathleen Merkel [39:31]

  • “Live the life you want both now and in the future.”- Vix Munro [41:06]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Vix Munro

Website: hhttps://moneybadassary.com/

On Instagram: www.instagram.com/moneybadassary

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moneybadasscommunity

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/moneybadasscommunity

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here: https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Vix Munro:

Vix Munro is an entrepreneur, author, money enthusiast & eternal optimist. Her background is in accountancy, economics and pricing, with a career spanning over 30 years. This includes an MSc in Economics and running her own business for the last 13 of those years.

Vix is passionate about money, investing and the economy. Her mission is to help women step into their financial power and become money savvy in life and in business. She believes we all have the ability to transform our money mindset, rewrite our money story and become financially empowered. And that this can be liberating, life changing and fun.

Vix was born and raised in New Zealand. She arrived in London at age 23 with just £30 in her pocket and not looked back. She doesn’t like sitting still. She loves to travel and see, taste and try new things.

My main socials are below. Please note that I'm in the process of rebranding (bad timing) to 'Retire Rich' but that will take some time still.

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How do you see yourself, what determines your self-worth? Did you know that your self-worth is about how you see yourself and not how others see you? That’s right, you’re the only one holding the power, only you can determine how much you’re worth.

In this episode of Legendary Leaders Podcast, Cathleen dives deep into the topic of self-worthiness and how you can build it. She explains what should and shouldn’t determine your self-worth, the qualities of people with high levels of self-worth, and the feelings you need to nurture self-worth.

Listen in to learn the importance of positive thinking in building your confidence and eventually self-worth.

Key Takeaways:

  • How not to allow other people to determine your self-worth, only you can do that.
  • How to build your self-worth by cultivating confidence and authenticity.
  • How to define what success means to you and build confidence and self-worth around that.
  • The power of positive thinking and how to translate negativity to positivity.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [8:51] The importance of knowing your self-love in all aspects of your life. * [10:41] Learn to listen to feedback to improve your behaviors while staying true to yourself and others. * [14:36] Defining self-worthiness as how you see yourself as capable. * [15:52] The difference between self-worth and self-value. * [17:17] Five factors that determine your self-worth; appearance, net worth, who you know, your career, and what you achieve. * [20:28] Learn about the factors that shouldn’t determine your self-worth. * [23:20] The qualities of people with high levels of self-worth and those with low levels of self-worth. * [26:31] An exercise to help you start the process of building your self-love. * [29:00] How to accept yourself and develop confidence in your self-worth building journey. * [31:41] Learn from your mistakes and failures to become an even better person. * [33:17] The five feelings that truly nurture self-worth. * [34:48] Eight simple and harder ways to improve your sense of self-worth

Standout Quotes:

  • “Just because you know your self-worth doesn’t necessarily mean you believe it or believe you deserve the same from someone else.”- Cathleen Merkel [14:03]

  • “Don’t let people define what your self-worth is; it has to come from you.” - Cathleen Merkel [21:53]

  • “You’re valuable for who you are, not for what you do.” - Cathleen Merkel [30:04]

  • “If negative thoughts pop into your mind, translate them into positive thoughts.” - Cathleen Merkel [35:19]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here:https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

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How are you embracing human connection at the workplace or home during the lockdown? Research shows that human interaction has more benefits in all aspects of life and especially at the workplace. Did you know that human connection leads to more productive and healthier teams in business?

Pete Bombaci is the founder of The GenWell Project, the Human Connection Movement, a thought leader in the space of workplace connectivity, and purpose-led leader too. The GenWell Project is a human connection movement whose mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place by reminding people about the importance of face-to-face (and virtual) human connection.

Pete shares his journey in the space of human connection working in the corporate world and how that inspired him to start the GenWell Project.

Listen in to learn the importance of human connection in the world, especially now in the middle of the pandemic. You will also learn how to be more conscious of how you use technology to supplement relationships during these very different times we find ourselves in.

Key Takeaways:

  • How human interaction and inclusion at the workplace can lead to better collaboration and productivity.
  • How to create a mentally and physically healthy world through human connection.
  • How to use technology for the positives to create human connection during the pandemic.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:23] Why Pete started the GenWell project to educate people about human connection. * [6:27] How to build human interaction and inclusion within the workplace. * [12:14] Understanding why the concept of human connection is new in business. * [17:50] How the pandemic has taught us to be open to human connections. * [21:35] The importance of striking conversations with strangers, especially during the pandemic. * [24:27] Being more intentional about human connection by understanding why and doing it. * [26:29] Prioritizing human connection to attract and retain young and smart employees. * [28:56] Why businesses should be focused on helping employees build a more holistic life. * [33:23] Pete describes his corporate experience with human connection and what it taught him. * [37:58] Tips on how to utilize technology positively than negatively during the pandemic.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Social connection is the single largest preventative action that we can all take to avoid depression.”- Pete Bombaci [12:55]

  • “The last year has shown us how important it is to connect, to come together and to come back to our human needs.”- Cathleen Merkel [14:18]

  • “Businesses need to think about their people less than just employees and more holistically as human beings.”- Pete Bombaci [30:46]

  • “At the end of the day human connection is going to lead to a happier, healthier, and more successful world all around us.”- Pete Bombaci [37:06]

  • “The last year has shown us that there’s an upside and a downside to technology.”- Cathleen Merkel [37:36]

  • “When we go through it together, we always get to it a little easier.”- Pete Bombaci [43:10]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Pete Bombaci

Website: https://genwellproject.org/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petebombaci/?hl=en

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.bombaci

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebombaci/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here:https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Pete Bombaci

Pete is an expert in the field of human connection and the founder of The GenWell Project - a Canadian Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by educating people about the importance of proactive face-to-face social connection and inspiring them to take action.

Following a successful career in the beverage alcohol industry, Pete ventured into the world of cause and not-for-profits by heading up Movember Canada. Under his leadership, Movember Canada grew to become the number one fundraising country in the world, raising 142M dollars over 5 years. Since his departure, Pete has focused on the roll out of his passion project, The GenWell Project.

Although society was in need of a Human Connection Movement prior to the global pandemic, Covid-19 has raised the collective consciousness about the need for greater human connection in the world and The GenWell Project is the catalyst that intends to make that a reality.

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How can you apply your feminine energy to make a difference in your success?

Connecting your intellectual and physical side helps grow you both - personally and professionally - without burning you out. Embracing your sensuality as a female leader and entrepreneur will allow you to be better at what you do and the relationships you form.

Dr. Debra Muth is trained in multiple naturopathic medicines, including nutritional medicine, homeopathy, herbs and body-medicine. She is also the founder and owner of the Serenity Health Care Center and The Phoenix Factor. She’s on a mission to teach women how they can use their feminine energy to build the life and business that they desire.

In this episode, she opens up about her own journey to femininity which occurred when she discovered that her attempt to exercise masculine energy was not working. Listen in to learn why it is important to want the help of others, so you have more time to be a successful woman. You will also learn the steps that Dr. Deb uses to help women recreate the life they want for themselves.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to grow and avoid burnout by allowing your intellectual side and physical side to work together.
  • How being connected sensually and sexually opens up your creative parts as a woman.
  • Learning to want help in both your personal and professional life to do even better in other things.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:44] How Dr. Deb transitioned from leading with masculine energy into leading with a feminine side and the impact it has had on her. * [6:51] The definition of masculine energy on women leaders and it’s negative effects. * [10:03] Helping women entrepreneurs get to a place where their intellectual and physical sides all work together. * [11:28] How to create a physical antiaging plan and an emotionally balanced life to help impact the world. * [14:14] The steps to help you recreate the life that you want for yourself. * [17:51] Understanding how sensuality changes women leaders to become better leaders. * [20:46] Dr. Deb explains how she learned to be more feminine and to allow her husband to be needed. * [28:28] She describes her ‘secret sauce’ into running six businesses at the same time.

Standout Quotes:

  • “How do we get you to a place that your intellectual side and your physical side are all working together; because once they all work together, that’s when you can really grow anything that you want and you feel amazing about what you’re doing, but you’re also not burnt out.”- Deb [11:06]

  • “When we’re connected sexually and sensually, it opens our creativity again.”- Dr. Deb [17:53]

  • “There are always excuses we can come up with that we don’t want to move this needle forward, but when you do it, it makes all the difference in the world.”- Dr. Deb [20:10]

  • “It’s really important in your personal life as well as in your professional life to get used to asking for help.”- Cathleen Merkel [26:38]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Deb

Websites:

Let's Talk Wellness Now

Serenity Health Care Center

On LinkedIn

On Facebook

On Instagram

Check out Dr. Deb’s FREE book entitled: "The Naturally Balanced Woman: Your Path To Vitality - Naturally"

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Dr. Debra Muth

ND, WHNP, BAAHP, MSNH, MSH - OWNER OF SERENITY HEALTH CARE CENTER & PHOENIX FACTOR

Dr. Deb Naturopathic doctor & priestess along with your host of Lets talk wellness now podcast, is on a mission to teach women how they can use their feminine energy to build the life and business they desire. After using all her masculine energy to grow the
Midwest’s largest Integrative medical clinic Serenity Health Care Center along with 6 other businesses. Dr. Deb realized there was something missing for her, at age 50 she realized that she left behind her feminine energy during this process. After feeling lost and far from feminine Dr. Deb sought out how to embrace her feminine energy. That’s why she created Phoenix Factor coaching program restructure her life where feminine energy always leads while embracing health and wellness.

The successful life Dr. Deb created forced her to create a truly feminine balanced life. Now living from her feminine strengths while still loving the masculine world of fun and business she has created what she feels is the perfect life! Dr. Deb believes that the world will be a better place if women truly understood the difference between the feminine movement and feminine energy.

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What do relationships at the workplace mean to you?

Having the opportunity to explore diversity and becoming an even better person through great leadership? It is important to exercise great leadership within an organization where everyone feels included and appreciated for the work they do, which encourages them to be great people.

Tony Chatman is a leadership speaker, author, and corporate relationships expert. He has a passion for teaching leaders and teams on how to build emotional and business bridges, tackle tough diversity conversations, and develop communication avenues that allow growth.

He talks about great leadership and the need he saw that prompted him to want to transform the workplace for the better through individual connections.

Listen in to learn how to create better connections virtually by being authentic and magnifying everything you say. You will also learn the power of great leadership in transforming teams for the better.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn why leadership conversations are more important now than several months ago.
  • Learn to impact others positively by delivering responsible information and listening to them.
  • Learn about the power of great leadership in making people better, loyal, and effective.
  • How the world can be a better place by transforming the workplace through better relationships.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:57] Tony reveals how virtual trainings have become personal and private for his clients. * [7:21] How to connect virtually by magnifying everything you’re saying and speaking from a place of authenticity and experience. * [12:15] How Tony learned to delineate the difference between facts and his opinion to impact others positively. * [15:40] The importance of listening often, rather than delivering competing monologues. * [17:13] Tony defines great leadership vs. mediocre leadership. * [22:30] How great leadership transforms individuals to be great. * [24:01] He narrates how he shifted from the technical side of chemical engineering to creating connection-based relationships at work. * [28:26] The three areas of leadership that Tony focuses on, plus the intangible and tangible leadership changes he sees in the teams he trains. * [33:33] How to build an inclusive culture that encourages diversity within an organization. * [36:15] Tony talks about his book ‘The Force Multiplier’ and its main components. * [43:28] The importance of praising team members for the most work they’re doing than criticizing them for the little they are not doing.

Standout Quotes:

  • “When you give people something meaningful, they connect.”- Tony Chatman [8:03]

  • “Great leadership allows people to be better at what they do and be better people.”-Tony Chatman [18:38]

  • “It’s not a person that you suddenly decide to be because you go to work; you demonstrate leadership if you want to in all areas of your life.”- Cathleen Merkel [21:53]

  • “Really great leadership transforms the individual into being a great person.”- Tony Chatman [23:46]

  • “It should be a part of every individual that you take responsibility for, to get to know the people you work with.”- Cathleen Merkel [33:05]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Tony Chatman

Website

On LinkedIn

On Instagram

Facebook Fan Page

On Facebook

On Twitter

Book: The Force Multiplier: How to Lead Teams Where Everyone Wins

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

Tony Chatman

As is a subject matter expert and recognized thought leader in the area of workplace relationships Tony has devoted his adult life to understanding what makes people tick, how to bring out the best in people (including ourselves), and how to pass this information on in simple, yet practical terms. He helps leaders, team members, and people from every background and diversity adopt empowering mindsets and strategies that allow them to adapt, reinvent, and transform the results they produce both personally and professionally.

Whether addressing our hidden biases, helping navigate disruption and change or providing leaders with skills that make them indispensable, Tony provides practical solutions that aligns with people’s real world experiences.

Tony has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies including the U.S. Secret Service, The Department of Homeland Security, Chase Bank, Estée Lauder, and N.A.S.A., to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding themselves and others better.

Tony recently completed his first book: The Force Multiplier: How to Lead Teams Where Everyone Wins and in 2018 he delivered his first TEDx talk – How to Stop Settling for Less.

The Force Multiplier: How to Lead Teams Where Everyone Wins

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Do you have the space to be your authentic self at the workplace? Being heard, understood, valued, and supported as a team member, especially during the current remote work setting era allows you to be authentic and succeed in your tasks.

Darrin Murriner is the CEO and Cofounder at Cloverleaf, author of Corporate Bravery, and has over a decade of experience working with some of the largest corporations in America. He has also worked as an outside consultant, led operations and finance teams, and worked in risk management.

Darrin explains how Cloverleaf help teams to be more effective in establishing better relationships in all areas including sales, account management, teamwork through technology and innovation.

Listen in to learn how you can create a clear model where each team members’ differences are embraced and respected. You will also learn the true meaning of corporate bravery for the success of individuals or leaders in an organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to allow people to be who they’re at the workplace without having to project manage others’ expectations and beliefs.
  • Learn to navigate and respect each team member’s views through a clear model.
  • Having a tool that helps you be more effective in establishing better corporate relationships.
  • How to create deeper connections and meaning in remote environment relationships.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [3:40] Darrin shares about his impoverished background, his corporate career, and when he embraced his entrepreneurial self. * [7:59] The moment Darrin realized he had to walk away from his corporate career and take on the entrepreneurial role. * [11:47] Understanding the true meaning of corporate bravery to be successful as a leader or just an individual. * [15:07] Learning to embrace multiple dimensional views of team dynamics in the corporate scene. * [16:54] He talks about the model they use at Cloverleaf to speed the process that people use to learn hidden ways of operating in a new workplace. * [18:57] Darrin explains the two concepts of the Cloverleaf technology; understanding who you are and visualizing how you interact with others. * [22:39] How they help and support entry-level leaders to build their leadership competency over time. * [26:40] He explains how they’re helping create a space for team members to be heard, understood, and be valued in a remote working environment. * [30:18] The key areas in an organization that Cloverleaf technology excels in; plus the different sizes of organizations they work with. * [32:05] Darrin talks about the future focus of Cloverleaf, which is to use technology to bring the human aspect back to work. * [36:49] Why Cloverleaf is the accomplishment that Darrin is most proud of.

Standout Quotes:

  • “It’s so important to listen to our inner voices and really understand what do I stand for or who I am I, and what does it mean to be true to myself.”- Cathleen Merkel [9:58]

  • “We evolve as people, as leaders, as individual contributors, and having step by step support along the way that’s so customized to your needs is a fantastic way to give yourself the best chances of success.”- Cathleen Merkel [24:20]

  • “What we’ve tried to do is create these opportunities for there to be deeper connection and meaning in those relationships where in a remote environment is often hard to create.”-Darrin Murriner [28:45]

  • “Our goal is to use technology to bring the human aspect back to work.”- Darrin Murriner [34:30]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Darrin Murriner

Website: http://www.corporatebravery.com/ https://cloverleaf.me/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murriner/

On Twitter: @cloverleafme @murriner

On Facebook

Book| Corporate Bravery: Eliminate Fear-Based Decision Making by Darrin Murriner

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Darrin Murriner

Darrin Murriner has over a decade experience with some of the largest corporations in America. Darrin has worked as an outside consultant, led operations and finance teams and worked in risk management. These experiences have provided the thesis for Corporate Bravery.

In addition to his corporate experiences, Darrin has also started businesses as well. He founded BabysitEase with his wife Peggy in 2005 and the local news site Fort Thomas Matters in 2008. In late 2015 he started his latest venture - Cloverleaf.me, a technology platform for building highly productive teams.

In addition to his business experiences he lives with his wife Peggy and three children in Fort Thomas, Kentucky - a small suburb located a couple miles from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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What are you doing to make an impact in the society?

Are you working towards bringing purpose and value to your business, or maybe you’re advocating for real change? Remember that it is the small steps that you take that end up making a wider impact in the world around you.

Linda Lattimore is a speaker, a social entrepreneur, a seasoned attorney, a best-selling author, and so much more. She is committed to models that recognize the significance of social responsibility encouraging clients to create thriving social responsibility programs that have a direct impact on their bottom line. Linda talks about the power of advocating for equality, not through Facebook likes but in person by joining organizations that do such, supporting women around you, and taking the action yourself.

Listen in to learn how you can have a deep purpose with your business while you make money. You will also learn how you can use the times we’re in today to wake up and create a significance difference for the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • The time it took for the women who came earlier to forge a path of freedom for the modern woman.
  • Finding value in your life experiences and bringing that to the table.
  • Learning to train people to go out and do the work that needs to be done rather than doing it all yourself.
  • How to advocate for women’s empowerment by coming together with others for the greater good.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:54] Linda narrates her background in business, law, and her huge interest in social responsibilities. * [11:07] She talks about the different times it was for women when she was younger and what it took to get to where we are today. * [15:59] The birth and growth of the Women’s Global Network organization that Linda started as a women’s business networking group. * [25:23] How to have a deep purpose while making money, plus helping others take action and make a significant impact in society with their businesses. * [31:13] Why what is happening in the world today is a wake-up call and a learning ground to be better. * [33:37] The law that allows corporations to step up to having a higher purpose of caring as they make money on the bottom-line. * [39:37] How to advocate for equality as women by taking action of joining organizations and supporting each other.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Many opportunities come our way, but you have to say yes, and sometimes you don’t even know why you’re saying yes.”- Linda Lattimore [20:03]

  • “Let’s quit chatting about it and start doing something about it.”- Linda Lattimore [22:22]

  • “Women have never had a better time than right this moment…if we would just get out of our heads and go ask ourselves what we can do to make a difference.”- Linda Lattimore [41:37]

  • “You can take small steps to make a wider impact on the world, to make a real difference to whatever you want to make a difference to.”- Cathleen Merkel [44:15]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Linda Lattimore

Website

On LinkedIn

On YouTube

On Twitter

On Facebook

Book | Solutionaries: You Are the Answer

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Linda Lattimore:

A seasoned lawyer, C-suite executive, business strategist and architect for change, Linda Lattimore (www.lindalattimore.com) released her first book, Solutionaries – You are the Answer! in 2018 which became an instant best seller. This book gives individuals a path forward to fill their heart accounts as full as their bank accounts. Her next book Social Responsibility Toolkit, assisting small to medium size companies in their efforts to create social impact strategies that support their business strategies giving them a competitive edge, will be released in 2020.

As a well-regarded speaker and educator in the field of Sustained Leadership, Linda is committed to models that recognize the significance of social impact in the New World of Business where stakeholder importance has surpassed shareholder primacy. The Founder of Cross Sector Institute, Solutionaries Academy and WGN Global Fund, a 501(c)(3) a non-profit supporting women and teen girls interested in social enterprise as a vehicle for change, she is an active participant in life and a role model to many.

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How do you turn hurt and pain into an opportunity to start over again?

How do you pick yourself up from bad choices and emotional brokenness, focus on your original vision, and actually make it?

It is not easy to turn your life completely around after getting knocked down a few times but it’s not impossible either. That is the story of Britt Bolnick. She spent most of her teenage years in the streets of rough New York as a drug addict and a rebel who witnessed many individuals like her die. The father of Britt’s daughter then left when she was still a toddler, leaving Britt emotionally broken and struggling financially. She narrates how she picked herself up from the left pieces and saw an opportunity to follow through with her dreams.

Britt shares how her coaching business was born and how it has evolved over the years mainly focusing on helping women entrepreneurs manage time and find visibility.

Listen in to learn how culturally implanted hurdles are stopping you as a businesswoman to thrive your business. You will also learn the importance of finding a coach that resonates with you and you with them.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of having and sticking to your self-vision and not giving up on yourself even when you come close to destroying it.
  • The difference between coaching and mentorship.
  • The fear, beliefs and blocks that hinder women from getting their businesses off the ground and up and running.
  • Learning how to be honest with yourself by clearing your heart on what you want and accepting your fears so they’re not in the shadows anymore.
  • The power of delegation in managing time to be able to work effectively and live your life.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [7:01] Britt narrates the story of how the father of her daughter left shortly after her birth which led to major emotional brokenness. * [9:24] How Britt picked herself up by making choices and taking the opportunity that her daughter’s father leaving provided. * [13:49] The many life lessons Britt learned after spending most of her teenage years in the rough 1980s New York streets as a rebel and drug addict. * [17:40] She explains how motherhood has changed her for the better. * [19:38] The history of her coaching business name ‘In Arms Coaching’ and why she has kept it even after her business morphing many times. * [21:04] The type of women that Britt coaches and the positive contagious energy they bring. * [23:04] Britt shares the two major challenges of time and visibility that women face in their business and how she helps them overcome them. * [27:45] The importance of checking how invested you are in what you want not happening before looking for external tools and strategies. * [35:50] The groups and VIP coaching programs that Britt does to help women. * [37:25] Britt explains the time management systems she has put in place to enable her to run her businesses effectively and live her life fully. * [40:12] A major tip on how to look for your best-suited coach.

Standout Quotes:

  • “People seek our support when they resonate with us.”- Cathleen Merkel [22:36]

  • “We have fears and blocks and beliefs that are culturally implanted in our brains and it doesn’t matter where in the world you grew up, if you grew up in a woman’s body, you have these fears, beliefs, and blocks.”- Britt Bolnick [25:43]

  • “Delegation has been a huge part of me being able to work less than a 40-hour workweek consistently and yet keep adding things.”- Britt Bolnick [37:57]

  • “If what you want isn’t happening, before you start to look at all the external strategies and tools, look at how you’re invested in it not happening.”- Britt Bolnick [31:22]

  • “The chemistry with your coach needs to be right, you want to feel safe with this person, you need to open up, to be able to talk about your inner fears and challenges. So make sure that they resonate with you and you with them.”- Cathleen Merkel [41:09]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Britt Bolnick

Website: https://inarmscoaching.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-bolnick-a37b6929/

On Instagram: brittbolnick

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittBolnickInArmsCoaching/

Grab the Biz Breakthrough Quiz or my Time Management Tool for Sacred Entrepreneurs here: https://inarmscoaching.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here:https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Britt Bolnick

Britt Bolnick is a successful biz owner and magic maker living a life she loves in Maine. She has travelled a path from financial scarcity to financial independence, building a 6-figure business she loves, as a single mama working less than full-time.

Britt mentors women who are 100% committed to building thriving businesses that create visibility and wealth without compromising personal life OR sanity- teaching women to use authentic connections to build success, vs. high ad spend and common marketing hype.

Fun fact: She's used her tried and true magic time-management tool to start a non-profit pit bull rescue while also running her business, having three days off a week, and being an avid book-reader and beach-walker.

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How are you making peace with stress?

Stress by itself can be a message to take the opportunity to become who you’re meant to be. You could start embracing that stress experience, taking charge of your life, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

Stephannie Weikert is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the creator of Make Peace with Stress and Reset + Restore. She has been focusing on helping individuals and organizations to combat stress in a yogic way. Stephannie has had her own stress issues where she battled with stress-related anxiety and depression for 10 years and used to pulling her eyebrows and eyelashes out.

She later came to a recognition that her life needed to change and took the three-step process of self-study, surrender, and intention setting which completely turned around her life.

Listen in to learn how you can reset and interrupt patterns of stress and take charge of your life. Also learn why you need to first successfully lead your life so you can lead the world and contribute to the collective experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to empower yourself by noticing your problem and changing it through commitment.
  • That average stress means to show you a warning signal while chronic stress means something in your life is out of alignment.
  • Learn to accept the challenges without fighting them and instead allowing them to help you fulfill your purpose.
  • How to become aware of symptoms of chronic stress and using the yoga philosophy process to change it.
  • How to form a mental health routine as a life-long practice of managing chronic stress.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [7:39] Stephannie narrates her history with stress-related anxiety and depression where she formed the behavior of pulling out her eyebrows and eyelashes before coming to a realization. * [16:22] Why some people stress responses is always on and how to can change that and use stress as your best friend. * [23:43] Embrace your experience- make peace with stress and be what you’re meant to be. * [27:48] Using the three-step yoga philosophy process- self-study, surrender, and intention setting. * [31:04] Stephannie shares some steps you can to start becoming more aware of yourself and taking charge of your life. * [38:37] The upside of chronic stress- why it is a message to take the opportunity to be who we want to be. * [39:55] Stephannie encourages that we all become our own best leaders so we can lead in the world we are meant to be in.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Either stay stuck and just stay the way you are or take charge and change it.”- Stephanie Weikert [11:02]

  • “The more you practice the surrendering stage the simpler it becomes and suddenly you’re in a completely different space of calm and ease.”- Cathleen Merkel [27:29]

  • “The practice of reset is simply an awareness that you’re in charge.”- Stephannie Weikert [36:48]

  • “It’s impossible to change everything at once but with practice, you can start to become more aware of your ability to take charge of yourself.”- Stephannie Weikert [37:29]

  • “Sustainable change happens when you take small steps consistently.”- Cathleen Merkel [38:05]

Connect:

Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Stephannie Weikert

Website

On LinkedIn

On Instagram

On Facebook

Book: Make Peace With Stress

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Stephannie Weikert

Stephannie Weikert is a Certified Yoga Therapist who helps smart, capable men and women manage stress with some of the most fundamental, yet little-known principles of yoga. She’s been teaching therapeutic yoga for stress in studios, hospitals, businesses, and with her 1:1clients since 2005. Now she’s on a mission to make meaningful personal growth doable and practical with her signature Make Peace with Stress approach so of us can be present, calm and confident, and change the world.

When not mentoring individuals and organizations to transform challenges into catalysts for growth, Stephannie can usually be found under a pile of books or working on writing her first book about how to take charge of your chaotic mind and focus on what’s really important to you. Discover more about Stephannie’s work at stephannieweikert.com and Make Peace with Stress at makepeacewithstress.com.

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Did you know that the four happiness chemicals - dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin - have evolved to reward survival behaviours and not to make you feel good all the time?

Yes, you heard that right! But it all makes sense when you understand how these four chemicals work in animals.

Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD is the owner and founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, which helps people build power over their inner mammalian chemistry. Loretta believes that happiness comes from chemicals we have inherited from earlier mammals.

In this episode, Loretta shares her story about the unhappiness that drove her to research more and understand why people feel the way they feel and its relation to nature. Listen in to learn how to satisfy your inner child and find pleasure in it while still showing consideration for others. You will also learn the importance of building trust with others to create human connections even in the current virtual world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to respect and accept yourself by finding pleasure in whatever you say while showing consideration to others.
  • How your childhood experiences of vulnerabilities shape who you become as an adult.
  • The importance of building trust in small steps to create human connections.
  • How you release threatened feelings by laughing and how it works in the workplace.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [4:42] Loretta explains how her quest for happiness motivated her to research happiness chemicals and write books. * [6:44] Why we all want to give two things - whatever you were missing as a kid and survival. * [9:02] How to find pleasure in saying whatever you want while being considerate to others. * [13:15] How Loretta spent many years with a fear of being ignored which came from her childhood vulnerabilities. * [17:32] The cortex and how it anticipates future risks which is a challenge to create a sense of safety. * [20:14] Understanding why trust comes first and learning to build it. * [23:54] Utilizing your dopamine in new ways to take steps that will help you meet needs without consequences of unwanted behaviors. * [26:07] How animals make decisions to co-operate for survival and the functions of serotonin in driving animals and humans to want to be in the one-up position. * [30:26] Learn to understand and manage the serotonin feeling by celebrating your small wins and giving yourself moments of peace. * [33:14] The ways you can create an endorphin release work environment where people laugh. * [39:48] Learn how to find the threat and then go back to seeking reward by not triggering more cortisol.

Standout Quotes:

  • “We do need to take account for others and be considerate for others, but also to respect and accept ourselves.”- Loretta Graziano Breuning [10:23]

  • “Instead of just focusing on risks, we have to celebrate our own skills.”- Loretta Graziano Breuning [19:25]

  • “Touch and trust go together but trust comes first.”- Loretta Graziano Breuning [22:47]

  • “You can lower your guard when you feel like you have social support.”- Loretta Graziano Breuning [37:09]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD

Websites

Inner Mammal Institute

Inner Mammal Institute (Deutsch)

On LinkedIn

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Twitter

On YouTube

Book| Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels Listen to the Happy Brain Podcast Here

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD

Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD is a Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. As a teacher and a mom, she was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. Then she learned about the brain chemistry of animals, and everything made sense. Loretta knew this information could help people. So, she set about creating resources. She is thrilled that they have helped thousands of people around the world, and that they have been translated into Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Turkish and German.

Before teaching, Loretta was a United Nations Volunteer in Africa, where she learned about the mammalian custom of bribery. Later, she volunteered as a Docent at the Oakland Zoo, where she gave family-friendly tours on the social behaviour of mammals. Loretta is a graduate of Cornell and Tufts, and the proud mother of tax-paying adults. And every day she appreciates the similarity between the field notes of a primatologist and the lyrics to a love song.

The Inner Mammal Institute helps people build their power over their mammalian brain chemistry. Happiness comes from chemicals we’ve inherited from earlier mammals: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. When you know how they work in animals, your ups and downs make sense. Our happy chemicals evolved to reward survival behaviours, not to make us feel good all the time. But you can feel good more often when you understand nature’s operating system.

The IMI has all the resources you need to make peace with your inner mammal: books, videos, podcasts, infographics, slideshows, blogs, facebook, twitter, a zoo tour and a training program. And check out our MEDIA page and praisepage to find out what people are saying about the Inner Mammal Method. It’s not easy being mammal, but you can build your power over the quirky brain we’ve inherited.

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Are you really allowing yourself to receive rest?

Did you know there are seven types of rest, and completely lacking in one can slow down your life? It is important to understand that rest is more than just sleep, engaging in some activities, or even being around some people can give you the much-needed rest.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an expert of resting, an author, speaker, and a board-certified internal medicine physician. She helps people understand the areas they need to focus on in order to feel energized and rejuvenated, and therefore at their best. She has also spoken on many TED talks, TV shows, and is a regular podcast guest due to her expertise.

Dr. Saundra shares how her own experience of insufficient rest led her to study and understand the dynamics of rest in this fast-paced environment we are living in today.

Listen in to learn how you can open yourself up to receiving without being in control through emotional and social rest as a leader. You will also learn how to incorporate rest in your daily life to keep your passion and desire for work and life alive.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding that creative rest is not just for creatively active people.
  • How to receive sensory rest by removing sensory inputs like electronic devices in your life.
  • Learning how to receive without you having to be in control.
  • The power of rest in creating a better and creative work environment.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [7:18] How Dr. Saundra unraveled rest which is more than sleep and the birth of the 7 types of rest. * [9:27] How she felt no desire or passion for work even though her life looked perfect on the surface due to exhaustion. * [11:02] The differences between women’s and men’s types of rest and how that has shifted since COVID-19. * [13:44] The seven types of rest that exist- how to exercise the active physical rest, spiritual, and mental rest. * [19:38] The importance of removing device overload from your life to get sensory rest. * [23:25] Why for many people, binge-watching is an emotional outlet that just drains them and the many types of activities that give different people rest. * [26:59] How leaders filter emotional and social rest and why they need to understand the importance of both. * [34:35] The process of opening yourself up to receive by starting where you’re at and allowing emotional and social rest into your life. * [37:22] How to create a resting lifestyle in whatever way that awakens something in you that restores creative rest. * [40:42] Understanding the importance of rest for employees to build a creative work environment. * [45:13] Saundra talks about her rest quiz and how it helps you understand your current situation and where you need to be.

Standout Quotes:

  • “When you’re just striving all the time you really don’t adequately know how to rest in these areas, you never allow yourself to enjoy any of the things that you’re accomplishing.”- Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith [10:23]

  • Emotional rest is the rest we receive when we allow ourselves to be very authentic, when we eliminate people-pleasing tendencies, and we get back to a place of being really raw and honest about what’s going on with ourselves”- Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith [27:07]

  • “Everyone of us needs someone and people in our lives who are pouring back into us, who don’t need us for anything.”- Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith [31:24]

  • “It’s about focusing on one small thing that you can do each day very consistently to get back to a state of rest.”- Cathleen Merkel [44:33]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Websites:

Dr Dalton Smith

I Choose My Best Life

On Instagram: @DrDaltonSmith

On Facebook: Dr. Saundra Dalton – Smith

On Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith

On Pinterest: @DrDaltonSmith

Book| Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

Watch Dr. Saundra’s TEDx Talk here

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

  • Tune in here:

    • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
    • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
    • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Whitedove Gannon

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author.

She is an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and as a guest on Dr. Oz show.

She is the author of numerous books including her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life.

Over 100,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com.

Learn more about Dr. Saundra at IChooseMyBestLife.com and DrDaltonSmith.com.

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Do you have the right qualities to lead your team, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? Did you know that you don’t need a designated hierarchy to be considered a leader in a setting? Leadership requires you to demonstrate the best behaviours which include honesty and giving people room to innovate and explore.

Paul Rose is an experienced TV presenter, radio broadcaster, adventure explorer, speaker and has been working (among other places) in the Antarctic and Greenland for over 25 years. He helps scientists unlock and communicate global mysteries in the most remote and challenging regions of the planet.

Paul recognizes the importance of trusting your instincts even in the classic work environment and being a leader that allows people to explore, develop and innovate.

Listen in to learn about the things that COVID-19 has brought to light, like the importance of protecting nature and the needed changes to do so. You will also learn about the qualities of a great leader in both - a setting of broader leadership of others and in self-leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of honesty in leadership, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • How to be serious about protecting nature which will in turn protect people’s health.
  • Learning how to accept where you are and giving yourself to something as part of self-leadership.
  • How not to overcomplicate things and instead help your team members to accept things as they are during hard times.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [7:29] How Paul and Cathleen met, and the leadership inspirations he left Cathleen with as a result of this encounter. * [9:06] Paul describes his childhood and early adult life where he did a lot of outdoor activities and learned many skills that still have a major impact in his life. * [15:11] Why we should learn to trust our instincts in the classic work environment. * [17:23] How to be a leader that gives people room to explore, develop and a chance of innovating. * [18:32] The importance of displaying company and people’s values. * [20:57] The challenges and opportunities the pandemic has exposed that need change to make the world a better place. * [24:22] Paul talks about the book that he just wrote (in 3 months!). * [26:53] Learning to be honest with what you can control (and not control) as a leader. * [35:12] Why you don’t need to be the designated hierarchy leader to be a great leader in any setting. * [37:30] Learning to allow your team members to have their emotions without you analyzing them. * [39:31] Paul describes his most difficult internal journey of his life. * [42:50] He explains how he pauses in life and the last time he did so.

Standout Quotes:

  • “COVID has sharpened up my focus and I expect sharpening up the focus of most likeminded individuals and organizations.”- Paul Rose [23:31]

  • “You can’t do much about the storm, but what you can do is control the things you can control.”-Paul Rose [27:16]

  • “It’s just beautiful to see how many wonderful new ideas are coming out of this crisis.” Cathleen Merkel [32:14]

  • “Don’t worry too much about hierarchy or anything like that, just show the best leadership behaviors you can and be real.”- Cathleen Merkel [37:04]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Paul Rose

Website

On Facebook

On Instagram

On Twitter

National Geographic Pristine Seas

Find Paul though Impact International

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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About Paul Rose:

A man at the front line of exploration and one of the world’s most experienced science expedition leaders, Paul Rose helps scientists unlock and communicate global mysteries in the most remote and challenging regions of the planet.

Former Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, Paul is Expedition Leader for the National Geographic Pristine Seas Expeditions.

The Royal Geographical Society has awarded Paul the Ness Award and the Founders Gold Medal.

A broadcaster, published author and journalist, Rose presents BBC television programs on current affairs, science and the environment.

He is Ambassador for the UN Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.

Paul was the Base Commander of Rothera Research Station, Antarctica, for the British Antarctic Survey for ten years and was awarded HM The Queen's Polar Medal. For his work with NASA and the Mars Lander project on Mt Erebus, Antarctica, he was awarded the US Polar Medal.

A mountain in Antarctica is named after him.

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Are you truly purposefully living in the present right now?

More often you’ll find that entrepreneurs spend so much time creating and chasing success and forget to live in the present and celebrating their current successes. But you have to learn to find your purpose and bridge the boundary to what is stopping you from living presently.

Whitedove Gannon is a business development mentor, a strategist, a speaker, a podcast host and a mom of five. She loves what she does and has worked out a way to combine her personal life, professional life and her passions.

Whitedove has mastered how to do business on purpose with passion by choosing her priorities right which is what she teaches other women.

Listen in to learn how to start being productive, not busy, and make the time for what is important in your life. You will also learn why it is important to stand up boldly for yourself as a way to show up as a leader.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to celebrate your everyday success as a woman in business
  • The power of setting boundaries and making the right choices for you living in the present
  • Learning to be intentional by thinking of the priority outcome of how you want to show up to the world.
  • How to show up as a leader by starting to be bold for yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [4:18] Whitedove explains where the female entrepreneurial movement idea came from. * [7:24] How she wasn’t living in the present and continued to be disconnected but hearing other women’s stories online opened her eyes to what could be. * [11:38] She explains how she learned to stop by setting boundaries and choosing what is important. * [17:15] The difference between being busy and productive- learning to start small when offering new products to your clients. * [21:15] Why monetary goals don’t help in solving your purpose. * [23:02] How to think of the outcome for you as part of your business strategy. * [28:24] How to not to bridge the boundary of living purposefully in the present right now as an entrepreneur. * [32:24] Learning how to be bold for yourself as a start to self-leadership. * [35:53] The importance of understanding what success looks like for you personally and working from the inside out. * [38:54] How to be in love with yourself by strategy and understanding what you’re creating as an entrepreneur.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Measuring success and recognizing success as we go along means that we have to focus on the present.” -Whitedove Gannon [8:43]

  • “If something is off, you will feel it; something doesn’t quite feel right, then let’s explore what that is because that’s the key.” - Cathleen Merkel [30:38]

  • “Understanding inside what success is for you and then working from the inside out is really big.” -Whitedove Gannon [37:48]

  • “You can take hundreds and thousands of dollars or pounds home but if it makes you feel miserable, then something has got to change.”- Cathleen Merkel [38:08]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Whitedove Gannon

Website: https://www.whitedove-gannon.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitedovegannon/

On Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WhitedoveGannon/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitedove_gannon/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

  • https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K
  • https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ
  • https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast

About Whitedove Gannon

Whitedove Gannon is a business development mentor, strategist, speaker and podcast host for entrepreneurs and business owners who are determined to defy the status quo, control their life, and build an impact conscious company.

She’s also the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Movement, where she teaches women entrepreneurs how to navigate digital product creation in business so they can shortcut the learning curve and build a sustainable business model.

With her involvement in startup culture, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Whitedove passionately believes that everyone has the opportunity to follow their entrepreneurial calling, should they desire. Her community-minded approach and ability to succinctly guide men and women with strategic tools utilizing her proprietary process has helped many entrepreneurs bridge the gap between their dreams and desires.

In addition to her 20 years of financial experience, Whitedove majored in business and accounting. She has also started and owned two successful businesses that reached over 6 and 7 figures.

Today she lives in Denver with her husband and five children where she continues to teach and inspire entrepreneurs every day.

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Imagine coming home into yourself and going back into the world changed - a better version of yourself, and amplified as your most true and authentic self? Getting away from society’s pressure of who you should be as a woman.

Did you know that the best gift you can give yourself and those you love is by becoming the best of who you are?

Susan Crawford is the founder of Meraki Inspired, a space where she operates as a coach and as a speaker. She is an unconventional woman who helps other women be the same. She has a background in government, learning and development, but felt off before she made the change to become her most authentic self.

Susan has developed a program called Free to be Me that is about authenticity and helps women get in touch with themselves and not overthink who they are but instead live it confidently and authentically. Listen in to learn how to spot stress and overwhelm caused by your job which is mostly felt by your body. You will also learn how to live your life authentically doing what makes you happy without caring what others think.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to live your life experiencing it with freedom and happiness.
  • Learn about the signs of stress to look out for when your body is experiencing overwhelm from your job.
  • How to celebrate the good times and good things when you have the opportunity than waiting it off.
  • The power in you a woman to become the most authentic version of yourself as you accept yourself.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:47] The importance of staying calm in this storm called COVID-19. * [8:12] Susan explains how she found her freedom after leaving a government job and pursuing her business. * [10:31] The challenges of the process of becoming a mother as you try to become whole through everything in your life. * [13:36] Susan describes the events that led to wanting to get unstuck herself and follow an unconventional path * [19:29] The signs of stress that Susan experienced from her job that almost broke her. * [21:26] How she found love and passion for coaching and the meaning of her business name ‘Meraki’. * [24:49] Learning how to fill up yourself with what you know makes you happy and not live for what makes others happy. * [29:59] The three pieces of unconventional life- the ‘Champagne on Tuesday’- celebrating the good times and things when you have the time. * [32:31] How Susan teaches women to come home into yourself and give the best into the world.

Standout Quotes:

  • “If you’re miserable inside, I don’t know if you’re set for life or sentenced for life.”- Susan Crawford [18:34]
  • “Time is simply too short to remain stuck and miserable, life has far too much to offer.”- Cathleen Merkel [19:10]
  • “It’s not selfish to take care of yourself, it’s the most radicle act of responsible self-care that you can do.”- Susan Crawford [27:38]
  • “When we truly believe we’re worthy, when we believe we’re deserving the potential is absolutely limitless.”- Susan Crawford [41:27]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Susan Crawford

Website

On LinkedIn

On Facebook

Find Your Way program - Book your 30 min Wake Up Call

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Susan Crawford

Susan Crawford is a dynamic coach, facilitator and speaker. She is the founder of Meraki Inspired Coaching & Consultation and a fiercely courageous trailblazer who left her corporate job to create a life that set her soul on fire.

Susan helps women learn how to say “No” without guilt; conquer self-doubt with compassion and courage; and live each day with purpose and limitless possibility.

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Do you want people to understand what you’re saying and remember you?

Then the story is the answer. Science has proven that people are more inclined to listen and understand information when told as stories. You have to learn to be strategic to know your audience by providing them with interesting information when ‘selling’ them your brand.

Geoffrey Klein is the founder and CEO of Nine Dots Media, and a story guru who uses the science of story to helps individuals and organizations connect with their own story and build a great personal organization brand. His career spans over 25 years where he has been helping connect the right message to the right audience for the greatest impact.

Geoffrey has always been a storyteller who has worked in various places like Hollywood, presented TEDx talks, and even lectured at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He believes in taking imperfect action and making progress rather than being perfect and staying stagnant.

Listen in to learn the importance of learning from imperfect actions to achieve your dreams and not waiting for the perfect moment. You will also learn the power of making communication simple and accessible to all your audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • How not to settle but instead focus on different things that you’re passionate about and find purpose in.
  • Learn how storytelling positively impacts marketing according to science.
  • How to go after your goals with intention and not perfection.
  • The importance of communicating in a much simpler language rather than overcomplicating things.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [7:48] Geoffrey narrates how his career in storytelling started in the movie industry and evolved into so many other things over the years while helping others tell their own stories. * [18:44] How he made a plan and took imperfect action to achieve his dreams with intention and the strength to overcome the challenges. * [24:00] The ABC of knowing your audience to be effective in telling your story. * [27:16] Learning to allow yourself to make mistakes that will help you master important things. * [30:36] The P.A.D (Problem, Answer to the problem, and the Difference it will make to the audience) concept in knowing and impacting your audience. * [34:54] Learning to be simple when communicating to make information accessible to everyone. * [36:14] How Geoffrey incorporates his enthusiasm into his leadership style. * [38:40] Learning to surround yourself with like-minded people that contribute positively and compliments you.

Standout Quotes:

  • “If you’re trying to share your message and you want people to understand what it is that you do and remember you, story is the answer.”- Geoffrey Klein [17:48]

  • “Experience is what matters- good, bad, and ugly experience- it all helps you develop who you are.”- Geoffrey Klein [21:53]

  • “You’ll probably never start if you wait for the perfect moment if you wait for the perfect deal especially not in nowadays times.”- Cathleen Merkel [23:48]

  • “We want to sound intelligent; we want to sound like we know more instead of thinking who we’re talking to and make it as accessible as possible.”- Cathleen Merkel [34:42]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Geoffrey Klein

Website - Geoffrey Klein

Website - Nine Dots Media

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

On Twitter

On Facebook

Watch Geoffrey’s TedX Talk here

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Geoffrey Klein

Geoffrey’s career over the last 25 years has been about helping connect the right message to the right audience for the greatest impact. His experience spans from being legally trained to working for Seth Godin to working on major motion pictures at Paramount Pictures and MGM Studios.

Geoffrey has presented at Tedx LehighRiver, has guest lectured at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), Drexel University, Hussian College and Temple University. As well, he has presented programs on The Science of Story at WeWork, CareersPHL, Intelligent Office, City-Coho, and the Small Business Expo.

In addition to running the content marketing agency ‘nine dots’, Geoffrey is an adjunct professor at Temple University’s School Of Media And Communication.

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Are you living up to your fullest potential on your own terms?

How are you being resilient without losing yourself?

It is easy to lose yourself while constantly comparing yourself with others in your career or life. But true resilience is not perfection, but rather a very personal journey.

Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal is the former executive leadership development at Nike and the founder of Resilient Leadership. She is also the author of FLOURISH OR FOLD: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People, a book where she breaks down the true meaning of resilience.

Dr. Taryn suffered post-traumatic stress for many years due to traumatic events that happened in her teenage years and felt great shame around the topic. Listen in to learn how she slowly overcame the challenge of shame around something that wasn't her fault. You will also learn how to personalize your resilient journey by being authentic and empathetic in all areas of your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power of being your best self with positive intent and without comparing yourself.
  • The process of finding your purpose and living up to your full potential.
  • The importance of having the grit to intelligently achieve your goals.
  • Learning to be vulnerable in your story and letting go of the shame around the challenges you’ve faced.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:06] The true meaning of resilience - meeting yourself where you’re rather than striving for perfection. * [8:55] Dr. Taryn narrates the things she does to make things go well and her history with post-traumatic stress. * [16:22] Learning how to live up to your fullest potential on your own terms. * [22:23] Understanding the principles of being resilient without losing yourself. * [27:21] How to connect deeply with yourself through what works for you and those you relate with. * [29:46] How Dr. Taryn allowed herself to be in her vulnerability and let go of the shame of the trauma she experienced before. * [35:26] The practice of grandiosity (gratitude + generosity) and how to be grateful for your trauma and share with others generously. * [38:50] How to acknowledge danger and opportunity and to keep on the spirit of possibility.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Resilience isn’t about being perfect, resilience isn’t about having it all together, but really allowing ourselves to meet ourselves where we are.”- Dr. Taryn [7:08]

  • “It’s okay to change your mind, it’s okay to want something different at a later stage, and it’s not too late.”- Cathleen [22:15]

  • “Vulnerability is the soil that empathy and authenticity grow in, we can’t be authentic without first being vulnerable and we can’t be empathetic without being vulnerable to our own feelings.”-Dr. Taryn [31:02]

  • “We’re craving for the feeling that we’re not alone; we’re craving for authenticity of people who are real.”- Cathleen [35:28]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

Websites: Resilience Leadership and Resilience Element

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

On Instagram

On Twitter

Check out Dr. Taryn’s book “Flourish Or Fold: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, Ph.D.

Dr. Taryn Marie is a foremost international expert on resilience, in both leadership and life. She is the author of “Flourish or Fold: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People”, and is featured in the forthcoming documentary Breaking Free, both expected to release in 2021. She is the former Head of Executive Leadership Development at Nike, Global Leadership Development at Cigna, and founded Resilience Leadership, where she serves as the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO), leveraging over a decade of research on resilience, that gave birth to the empirically-based framework, The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People, for executive coaching, top-team effectiveness, high potential leadership programs and workshops, and inspirational keynote addresses. She is a sought-after coach for executives, athletes, musicians, and actors who are looking for an edge by way of understanding and harnessing their inherent resilience.

Dr. Taryn Marie is a Co-Founder of Resilience Element 75 (RE75), focused on making resilience accessible to the world through film and wearable technology as well as serving as one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100 Coaches across the globe. Her groundbreaking research on resilience has been featured in publications such as Ariana Huffington’s Thrive Global, Ladders, LA Progressive, and Women’s Daily Magazine, on television broadcasts, and featured online by Happify, eMindful, and Powerful Universe.

Dr. Stejskal received an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan along with a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and a doctorate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She completed pre- and post-doctoral fellowships at Virginia Commonwealth Medical University. She serves as an ambassador for The African Community and Conservation Foundation (ACCF) as well as several non- and for-profit boards.

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How well are you managing your time to ensure maximum productivity without a burnout?

Do you have a written plan with your to-do tasks? If yes, congratulations, if not, you might think your memory is that good but maybe one or two things will be forgotten.

Alexis Haselberger is a productivity coach and trainer and has worked with over 12,000 individuals to build a fantastic life balance where they enjoy work and make time for their personal life. Her goal is to help people and teams increase productivity, decrease stress, and use their time intentionally.

Listen in to learn some strategies and tools that will help you better manage your time without letting go of what really matters. You will also learn how to set up boundaries at work with employee or boss and at home with family members during COVID-19 lockdown.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to listen to people as a leader and communicate effectively.
  • Learning to figure out the things to do, things to delegate, and things not to do.
  • The importance of setting boundaries when working from home.
  • How to individualize your productivity and time management by planning and writing down your tasks.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [6:37] She describes her prowess in figuring things out when she did know how to do them as what makes her a legendary leader. * [11:16] Alexis describes the type of clientele she works with on time management- the power of tasks prioritization. * [17:21] Teaching people about themselves to have underlying abilities they can apply to their lives over and over again without having to seek help. * [19:01] The strategies and tools she teaches her clients for better time management without having to forego what is important. * [22:27] Why you need an outside eye to help you look at a different way of doing things. * [25:15] Learning to communicate when setting clear boundaries for every family member when working from home. * [30:50] How to set an example of boundary setting with your employees as their leader. * [33:11] How to express things as an experiment to get people on board with your time management changes. * [35:24] Alexis narrates her journey from an overachieving office career woman to a productivity coach. * [40:33] How to be accountable by offering the buffer time and other strategies that help with time management. * [43:45] How lack of task prioritization through data helps smooth communication between the employee and the boss.

Standout Quotes:

  • “We go into meetings not knowing why, not understanding how to communicate back and challenge back what our purpose there is, to make more conscious decisions and choices.”- Cathleen Merkel [22:14]

  • “I understood that I can’t do 24/7, I have boundaries in terms of my working hours.”-Alexis Haselberger [32:42]

  • “I work with a lot of people that feel very overworked and overwhelmed but they don’t have a prioritized list of what they’re needed to focus on, and so then it becomes very difficult to have that communication with their boss.”- Alexis Haselberger [43:50]

  • “What can be wrong about planning a little more for productivity and time management even when you’re not a big planner.”- Cathleen Merkel [45:17]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Alexis Haselberger

Website

On Facebook

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Free downloadable guide to reduce distractions and reclaim your time

Working Parents Coronavirus Quarantine Survival Guide

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Alexis Haselberger

Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps people do more and stress less through coaching, workshops and online courses.

Her pragmatic, yet fun, approach helps people easily integrate practical, realistic strategies into their lives so that they can do more of what they want and less of what they don't.

Alexis has taught thousands of individuals to take control of their time, their to do lists and their overwhelm and her clients include Google, Lyft, Workday, Capital One, Upwork and more.

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Have you given self-coaching a thought before? It is important to become your own support, relying on yourself to get out of more difficult life situations. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be more self-aware and confident as you develop in all aspects of your life?

In this episode of Legendary Leader Podcast, Cathleen takes you through the process of self-coaching by putting you in both - the position of the coach and the coachee. She shares the responsibilities of the coach and the coachee towards each other and the skills they each need to acquire.

Listen in to learn what is the right time or situation to consider self-coaching. You will also learn about the short-term and long-term benefits of self-coaching.

Key Takeaways:

  • Coaching as a discipline that focuses on life-long learning and development from all aspects of life.
  • The process of becoming self-aware, more insightful, and more confident as a result of self-coaching.
  • The power of actively listening to yourself by eliminating all distractions.
  • How to include having fun in your self-coaching journey.
  • How to use visualization and movement as you discover and test your thoughts.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] The importance of becoming your own coach, your best friend, and your support. * [3:21] Self-coaching - learning to be self-aware and working on yourself as you evolve. * [7:10] The responsibilities of a coach towards a coachee and in this case towards yourself. * [8:23] The must-haves for a coachee as you take charge of your growth. * [9:45] Understanding the right time or situation to start self-coaching. * [12:10] The noticeable long-term benefits of self-coaching. * [16:44] The key active listening skills according to research by the Centre for Creative Leadership. * [21:56] How to ask yourself powerful and open questions during self-coaching. * [24:30] The vitality of applying communication skills in your self-coaching journey. * [29:07] Perspectives and choices- being naturally creative to easily find solutions. * [30:56] Learning how to reframe your negative thoughts to positive ones. * [31:48] Challenging yourself by moving out of your comfort zone and tracking your progress in your coaching process. * [33:36] Why you need to recognize the need for coaching and where it can benefit your life.

Standout Quotes:

  • “You can learn from others, you can develop yourself further, and you can experiment with new ideas and tools.”- Cathleen [4:37]

  • “Give yourself a challenge to step out of your comfort zone, so it stretches your creative learning and it moves you towards different and new solutions.”- Cathleen [31:50]

  • “Perfection is the endless loop of indecision and inaction.”- Cathleen [33:15]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

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How confident are you in asking for what you want in the bedroom? Did you know that a woman who knows what to ask in the bedroom, knows what she deserves and how to ask for it in her other aspects of life? As women, we tend to forget about our own sexual pleasure as we become preoccupied with life and hence lose our overall confidence which shouldn’t be the case.

Angel Johnstone is the creator of Confidence is Catchy and writer of erotic and short stories. She creates confidence-building programs and events for women by teaching them how to regain their confidence by asking their partners what they want in the bedroom. She discovered this journey two years ago but has a long history of exercising self-confidence seeing that she used to be a conscious exotic dancer when she was younger.

Listen in to learn how being confident in the bedroom to ask for what you want translates to asking for what you want in other areas of your life. You will also learn how you can start your journey of sexual communication with your partner.

Key Takeaways:

  • Teaching women how to break the shame and embrace their sexuality confidently.
  • The importance of body confidence in achieving success in other areas of your life.
  • The desire journal- writing down a storyline of the sex life that you actually want with our partner.
  • How sexual confidence translates into your other areas of life.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:48] Angel narrates her journey of teaching women how to translate their sexual confidence into business in the last 2 years. * [9:51] The shame women feel around sex that hinders them from asking for what they want in the bedroom. * [14:02] How sex is pushed as taboo towards women at a young age which leads to self-consciousness around it as adults. * [18:34] She explains the stigma that surrounded her as a conscious exotic dancer and now as an erotic writer. * [21:15] The lessons that Angel learned about human connection in her years as an exotic dancer. * [24:49] Communication strategies to use in the bedroom with your partner without hurting anyone’s feelings. * [32:21] The process of building your confidence that you have to keep on practicing how to get more. * [35:17] She explains areas and situations that sexual confidence starts manifesting in your life. * [38:48] Demure things that instill self-consciousness in women for them not to go after their heart’s desire. * [41:07] Why having confidence waves is not a bad thing- how to bounce back when the waves are low.

Standout Quotes:

  • “To find some pleasure in your day, every day that’s just for you is almost a monumental task for some women but that’s where you start.”- Angel Johnstone [28:58]

  • “The more confident you get, the more secure you get in yourself; you start to realize when places are toxic, and you start to allow yourself to leave them.”- Angel Johnstone [36:43]

  • “It’s not that the negative feelings don’t come, it’s just what’s your recovery time? – Angel Johnstone [41:55]

  • “Think about all the moments that you have experienced that’s fun and passionate, and how it made you feel even days afterward.”- Cathleen Merkel [45:39]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Angel Johnstone

Website

On Facebook

On Instagram

On Twitter

On LinkedIn

On TikTok: @confidenceiscatchy

Check out Angel’s latest book

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here.

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Angel Johnstone:

Angel Johnstone is an erotica author and writer of short stories for women. She creates confidence building programs and events in the United States by moulding together her diverse work background with her love of personal development strategies. With a list of “failures” a mile long, she knows that within every new beginning is the gift of an opportunity… the opportunity to move past shame, disappointment, and fear into a fully authentic lifestyle.

Angel started the website ConfidenceIsCatchy.com and her Facebook page to bring inspiring ideas and confidence building resources together. In an effort to help give back to her community, Angel uses her love of public speaking and performance to inspire women to come out of their comfort zone. In the time of pandemic, she moved her efforts online to help women find community and sisterhood while exploring pleasure and purpose during a difficult time.

Direct, down to earth and practical, Angel Johnstone helps women who are searching for no nonsense solutions find fun ways to grow into their future. Her mission is to help women feel more confident so that they can change the world together!

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Are you a woman leader or you’re preparing to step into a leadership role? Do you want to be in a place where you love what you do and look forward to it? If you said yes to both questions, then the Better Leader Academy is for you.

In this episode of the Legendary Leader Podcast, Cathleen talks about her soon to launch (self-) leadership membership – The Better Leader Academy. It is designed in monthly modules that navigate leadership and empower women leaders to be and feel great in their personal and professional roles we take on in life.

Listen in to learn what is included in The Better Leader Academy membership and how it will help you learn and create connections with the people around you. You will also learn about the immense value you will achieve by being part of the Better Leader Community.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Cathleen is helping women leaders re-achieve their unclear goals and become legendary leaders.
  • How having a ‘gym’ for self-leadership skills is adding value.
  • The importance of building a relationship with yourself through self-care, communication, and how you impact others.
  • How to have a genuine interest in helping others in & outside of organizations.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [1:25] The goals and benefits of The Better Leader Academy. * [6:34] Helping you understand the characteristics of who The Better Leader Academy belongs to. * [9:28] The purpose of the program in making you have more influence on others. * [11:22] What is included in The Better Leader Academy to help you learn and create connections with people. * [14:37] Why and how the membership is going to add value to you and not have you feeling forced to be in it. * [15:34] The first module - learning how to become your own coach from October. * [16:14] The second module - understanding your qualities to help you move towards your goals and enhance your relationship. * [16:56] The third module - the relationship with yourself and its impact on others. * [17:23] The rest of the modules to be covered in The Better Leader Academy for the rest of the months. * [22:40] Learn about the bonus modules that you will find in the program. * [24:33] Mistakes that Cathleen made in leadership, her learning journey, and her passion for helping other women leaders.

Standout Quotes:

  • “The Better Leader Academy is for you if you’re driven, high achieving professional woman in a leadership role or if you’re about to step into a leadership role.”- Cathleen [6:53]

  • “If you feel you’re not enough, that will show even if you don’t share it with others.”- Cathleen [17:05]

  • “It is really important that we become braver in our lives and give proper chances a proper go.”- Cathleen [18:21]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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How many times have you stigmatized autistic people, consciously or unconsciously? Maybe you are autistic yourself and you have to deal with the stigma associated with autism? The world would be a much better place if we could all view everyone as unique with or without conditions like autism since they do not define them.

Becca Lory Hector is an autism activist, a consultant, an author and a speaker. She was diagnosed with autism at the age of 36 and has since understood and owned why she is different. She is a real ambassador for autism and now encourages other autistic people to share their stories. She went through half her life without a proper diagnosis and was treated for other mental conditions she didn’t have.

Listen in to learn the importance of being curious about autistic people while eliminating any pre-existing stereotype. You will also learn some important lessons for you to practice as an autistic child-parent.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning how not to be angry when you find out you’re different later in life;
  • The lessons you learn through the journey of figuring out mental illness or disorder;
  • How to control relationships and trust with people after they’ve been completely broken;
  • How to educate people and create more information around autism;
  • Creating awareness and allowing your child to grow with the knowledge of their autism condition.

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Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [6:00] She describes the first half of her life with different health and social struggles and how she self-diagnosed with autism. * [13:18] The absurdity of getting diagnosed with autism as an adult- finding the missing part of life. * [15:35] Why the medical system needs to be more informed on autism. * [19:21] How lack of information damaged Becca to lose hope and trust in the entire human race * [27:35] How to ‘normalize’ autism by educating the community and moving away from the stigma. * [32:30] Becca explains the growth she’s looking for in eliminating autism stigma. * [35:24] Why people need to stop being ignorant and be open to breaking the unhealthy stigma cycle. * [40:06] How to normalize autism in your house as a parent with family and friends. * [43:57] Why you need to expose yourself to autist adults as a parent to help in your child’s growth. * [50:21] Becca shares what she’s doing to create autism awareness

Standout Quotes:

  • “We’ve got to be more curious about one another, differences are key.”- Cathleen Merkel [26:45]

  • “There are decisions that you get to make when you have all the information. Why deprive your child of that information for an amount of time.” Becca Lory Hector [43:22]

  • “Nobody comes out of the womb picture-perfect, that’s a fallacy that we even think it.”- Becca Lory Hector [49:07]

  • “When your life doesn’t fit you and is not in alignment with who you are, you wake up every day and you just want to go on vacation.”- Becca Lory Hector [52:16]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

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On LinkedIn

Find | Becca Lory Hector

Website

On Twitter

On Facebook

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

Published Writing Samples:

Success: Creating a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From

Autism Saved My Life

Happy Spectrumversary

The Big Sigh

Published Journal Articles:

“For the Love of Science?”, Lory Hector, B., Autism in Adulthood, Vol. 1, No. 1, Nicolaidis, Mary Ann Leibert Pub, March 2018

“Emotional Support Animals in the United States: Emergent Guidelines for Mental Health Clinicians”, Hoy-Gerlach, J., Vincent, A. & Lory Hector, B., Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Volume 6, Issue 2, Springer, December 2019

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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About Becca Lory Hector

BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become an active autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on autistic quality of life, her work includes autism/neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; and a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot.

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We have all been going through our own rollercoasters since the strike of the pandemic, right? But imagine a situation where you’ve planned and all set to go back to your calling after years of straying but then things go south. All this and you still have to practice what you preach which is self-care and personal development.

This is the story of Jennifer Louden, an author and a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her 1992 best-selling book ‘The Woman’s Comfort Book’. She recently launched her new book ‘Why Bother’ in the middle of the pandemic. She went through the rollercoaster of cancelling events to lacking media attention when she released her new book which has taught her to choose to ‘bother’.

Listen in to hear Jennifer as she shares her personal journey of rejecting her calling in personal development for many years and how she finally found her way back to it. You will learn how to get curious and let go of what is not important in your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The difficulty of practicing what you preach.
  • The importance of letting go of what was and focus on what is here now.
  • How to be curious as you go through the human experience.
  • The power of disconnecting your value with the outcome of situations.
  • How to take care of yourself by thinking of the cost to be paid if you don’t.

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Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [5:29] She explains the rollercoaster of launching a book in the middle of the pandemic. * [7:46] How she has learned to live by her book ‘Why Bother’ when things didn’t go according to plan. * [11:45] The steps you can take to allow your conscious brain can override the unconscious brain. * [13:58] Learning to accommodate your human side and satisfy you first. * [22:04] How to get in touch with your stillness with both your mind and body. * [27:25] She shares how she found her calling in personal development after rejecting it for years. * [31:24] How she is learning and sharing that knowledge as a why while cutting out things that she doesn’t want to bother about. * [35:15] How to investigate what you need to let go of what is not important for you. * [39:43] Jennifer shares the key to leading successful transformative spaces.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Enjoy and embrace this slow-motion time once you have it.”-Cathleen Merkel [21:59]

  • “We do have to be willing to cut down the things we don’t want to bother about and that can be really challenging.”- Jennifer Louden [34:09]

  • “You know what you need, you know what does it for you, the question is why aren’t you doing it, why aren’t you allowing it.”- Jennifer Louden [34:22]

  • When you’re a leader…build safe spaces, build an environment of love and care, show real curiosity and interest in your people, and don’t make it about yourself.”-Cathleen Merkel [42:22]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

Website cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram

On Facebook

On LinkedIn

Find | Jennifer Louden

Website

On Twitter

Book: Why Bother and The Woman’s Comfort Book (At its core is the realization of the power of asking, and answering: "Why bother?" —a question that Jennifer shows has the power to rekindle passion, purpose, and desire.)

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

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About Jennifer Louden

JENNIFER LOUDEN is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written six additional books on wellbeing and whole living, including The Woman’s Retreat Book and The Life Organizer, with close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages. Jennifer has spoken around the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and has written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine.

Plus, she’s been profiled or quoted in dozens of major magazines; two of Brené Brown’s books, Daring Greatly and Dare to Lead; and has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, radio shows, and podcasts—even on Oprah.

Jennifer has been teaching women’s retreats since 1992 and creating vibrant online communities and innovative learning experiences since 1999. She writes weekly to her email list of 20,000 and hosts an online paid community of over 600 members. She lives in Boulder County, Colorado.

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Think of this, taking risky challenges like climbing Mt. Everest to support and empower women and girls. Can you do it? Surviving an earthquake on top of the highest mountain in the world, perhaps? Well, our guest on the show today has gone through all that and went back again to empower even more women.

Sara Safari is the first Iranian to climb the seven summits - the seven highest peaks across all continents. She supports and empowers women in Nepal to get out of the traps of being trafficked, abused at home, and denied an education. She studied electrical engineering then practiced teaching before migrating to the United States and developing the idea of climbing mountains to empower women and girls.

Listen in to hear the inspiring story of how Sara came near to death after experiencing an earthquake while climbing Mt. Everest and instead of giving up, she became more determined. You will learn the importance of recognizing your privilege and choosing to give to the less fortunate with all your heart.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to value yourself as a person to change the world.
  • The importance of starting from where you are instead of seeking out all the answers.
  • Taking up challenges to empower women and vulnerable people of the community.
  • Learning to recognize your privilege and take responsibility of giving back to the less fortunate.

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Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:46] She describes her early life and how she transformed from a self-conscious girl to empowering other women. * [8:18] When she shifted to an inspiring confident woman after sharing her story. * [11:32] Why you don’t need to have all the answers and instead start from where you are. * [15:31] She explains when and why she decided to climb mountains to empower women even with all the challenges that came with it. * [19:59] She describes her experience with an earthquake while in the middle of climbing Mt. Everest. * [25:52] The experience that encouraged Sara to climb all the seven peaks of the world. * [30:30] How her experiences climbing mountains have changed how she views the world. * [33:53] She describes some of the projects she and the women and girls she helps are currently pursuing.

Standout Quotes:

“Each one of us has a very unique interesting story, it might seem like a very normal story for us but for other people, it might be inspiring and helpful.”- Sara Safari [9:31]

“You don’t have to have all the answers right now, just start from somewhere.” - Sara Safari [12:08]

“If you build your life somehow that is based on your values system, based on the things that you really care about, nothing can move it.”- Sara Safari [14:25]

“My experiences in the mountains gave me so much perspective towards life, I don’t give myself permission to complain anymore.” - Sara Safari [31:03]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Sara Safari

Websites:

Climb Your Everest

Empower Nepali Girls

On Facebook

On Instagram

On LinkedIn

TEDx Paris

Book: Above the Mountain Shadow

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Sara Safari

Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women empowerment. She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017.

Sara will be the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. She is climbing to raise funds for seven organizations who are empowering women. She published her books “Follow my Footsteps”, “Above the Mountain Shadow” and “Making a Difference” to share her story with the world. She is working on a featured film and a documentary with a talented team of directors and producers who have extensive experience working on complex social justice issues.

Above the Mountain’s Shadow: A Journey of Hope and Adventure Inspired by the Forgotten

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What is your success story? We all would tell our success story if given the chance I believe? But referring to a challenging parenting journey as your biggest success is a very unique story indeed.

Dr. Lynette Louise is an international award-winning speaker, entertainer, comedian, author, consultant, brain change expert, and mental health advocate. She is a mother who adopted six children with autism in her late twenties after having given birth to her own and raised them in a strong independent manner.

Lynette shares her story from an abusive childhood that made her determined to parent children with autism even when it meant doing comedy at night to support them. Listen in to learn the importance of having an open mind and without judgment to allow real change to happen with the world injustices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why it takes many generations to let go of ideas and reeducate.
  • The importance of remaining truthful at all times.
  • Learning to listen to each other and improve from anger and injustices.
  • How to trust your instincts and accept changes.

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Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [4:36] She explains why she describes herself as a goofball and the brain broad. * [9:35] Why she always intended on parenting the kids she adopted before she even did it. * [13:48] How she keeps playful in and the things she does to overcome challenges. * [16:50] How she learned to tell the truth with her comedy. * [19:34] She shares the challenges she went through as a single mother to adopted autistic children. * [26:08] How to listen with an open mind for real change to happen in the world. * [33:25] Why she describes parenting as her passion and her biggest success to date. * [38:44] The evolving nature of what to do and why you need to trust yourself. * [43:14] She shares her future plans after retirement which she’s doing soon.

Standout Quotes:

  • “We need more understanding of autism and disabilities in general and how we can grow together despite our backgrounds.”- Cathleen Merkel [13:24]

  • “If you’re honest, the truth will be just as interesting as the lie and you won’t have any guilt and you will tell and teach actually usable things.”- Dr. Lynette Louise [17:28]

  • “The successes were these individual moments, these choices, the willingness to stop doing something that didn’t work.”- Dr. Lynette Louise [35:05]

  • “When your life is easier, you’re easier, you’re kinder when people are kinder to you, you’re kinder to them.”- Dr. Lynette Louise [42:22]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dr. Lynette Louise

Website for Lynette Louise

Website for Brain Body

On Facebook

On Twitter

On LinkedIn

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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About Dr. Lynette Louise – The Brain Broad

Dr. Lynette Louise is an internationally renowned Brain Change and Leadership expert who teaches a unique and effective approach to Leadership around the globe. An award-winning author, speaker, opinion writer, host, recognized humanitarian, and consultant Lynette (known as The Brain Broad) is universally applauded for her skilled use of science and stories when speaking to and teaching groups. Lynette leverages her understanding of how to harness the brain’s plasticity, lending leaders in all areas of business a leg up in their industry.

Dr. Lynette Louise has a doctorate in bio science and has held two board certifications in Neurofeedback (BCIA, NTCB).

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What are the qualities of a true leader? Is it the ability to empower people to be the best they can be and not feel like a worker? True leadership is understanding your team members, showing them empathy, and giving them tools to be better, right?

Sara Mosher is a neonatal family-centred care expert and award-winning author. She partners with organizations and families to create the best possible outcome for families by developing and facilitating customized family-centred peer support communities.

Sara left her job as a neonatal nurse manager to escape burnout but found something better where she not only helped parents but fellow nurses too. Listen in to learn the admirable qualities of a true leader that Sara has established to lead with empathy and understanding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The harmful physical and mental burnout, and when to walk away.
  • Educating nurses to care more for children and families.
  • How to create resources to educate and brings people together.
  • How to lead by understanding and showing empathy towards your team members.
  • How to please people by being consistent and making them accountable.
  • The power of following our dreams even when things are not perfect.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [0:42] Intro * [5:03] Sara shares when she fell in love with neonatal care and did it for 17 years. * [7:56] The transport family support model she created to offer support to families during the neonatal period. * [12:51] How learning and watching other experts helped her cope with the experiences. * [16:04] She explains how she pushed herself in an unsustainable manner as a manager. * [18:26] How she walked away from a managerial position and created opportunity elsewhere. * [30:24] She narrates how she supported her team members by understanding them. * [38:07] Learning to be accountable and clear with expectations as a leader. * [42:40] Sara shares her future plans and following her dreams.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Sometimes it is very hard, and we are human, and human emotion when you’re sharing that with other people can be really powerful.”- Sara Mosher [14:35]

  • “Step back, listen, try to understand what’s really going on for others, your road might not be their road.” – Cathleen Merkel [30:13]

  • “I’m not there to do the work, I’m here to support those that are doing the work and the only way that I can support that is by understanding what their experience is. - Sara Mosher [30:47]

  • “Just following your heart and your dream, it may not go perfectly and certainly doesn’t happen overnight...but you learn and grow along the way and new opportunities come your way that will help and guide your next path.” - Sara Mosher [44:03]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Sara Mosher

Websites

Patient Family Care

My Perinatal Network

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Twitter

On LinkedIn:

Sara Mosher

Patient Family Care

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Sara Mosher

Sara Mosher RN, BSN, MHA, has been in nursing practice since 2001 and is the Founder/CEO of Patient+Family Care. Her career was first spent as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit fulfilling such roles as bedside nurse, clinical practice coordinator, critical care neonatal flight nurse, NICU family support specialist and interim manager of a NICU and Pediatric Department. In 2014 her talents were transitioned to care coordination and population health nursing.

Sara is recognized as a leader, teacher and mentor and has been awarded the Oregon Pediatric Nurse of the Year award in 2009, the Oregon Community Health Nurse of the Year Award in 2011 and the Lloydena Grimes Nursing Excellence Award in 2015. Sara has been a nationally sought out speaker on family centered topics, has five scholarly nursing article published and in 2018 published her first nursing textbook which was awarded third place in the annual American Journal of Nursing Book Awards. In 2016, Sara joined the Oregon AWHONN leadership team by becoming the Central Oregon Chapter Leader and Oregon Conference Chair. Sara is active in charitable work and served seven years as a Board of Trustee member with three reputable organizations. Sara’s passion throughout her career has always been the patient and family experience in healthcare and focuses her efforts in finding ways to enhance care across the continuum.

Sara is married, is the mother of two young boys, and loves their very busy and active life in Bend, Oregon, USA.

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How do you define your creativity? Can you take a risk even when you are scared and everyone else is telling you not to? Well, these are questions you need to ask yourself as you get out of your comfort zone.

Robert A. Belle is a transformational speaker, mentor, author, and qualified accountant. He calls himself the champion of creativity, the ambassador of wellness, and the pursuer of excellence. He fought against people’s opinions about how he should lead his life and took that risk of quitting his accountancy job to follow his dream.

He challenged himself to get out of his comfort zone and do what scared him the most and ended up discovering himself in the process. He has written his book ‘Blow the Lid Off’ which will help you change your feelings towards your creativity.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to challenge yourself and do things that scare you.
  • The benefits of taking on the risk of self-discovery even when faced with major opposition.
  • The power of following your own direction even when things go wrong.
  • Learning to define creativity in your own language.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [4:11] How he’s remaining optimistic during these times by practicing mindfulness and helping other people. * [7:49] How he challenged himself with public speaking and self-development. * [10:30] Taking the risk of quitting his job to take on entrepreneurship. * [12:44] Why he did not look back when he took on his self-discovery journey. * [14:33] How he approached his journey and developed his innate strengths. * [17:48] How to center yourself and master the skill of being calm amid chaos. * [19:21] Using this pandemic time to reinvest yourself and serve people. * [22:48] How he helps people lead their lives by breaking the norm. * [25:56] Defining creativity in your own terms by removing all the labels you put on yourself. * [31:45] How to take a leap and get out of your comfort zone. * [33:11] Questions you need to ask yourself when you’re feeling scared to take a risk. * [36:01] Why it is more women than men that have the challenge of being perfect in leadership.

Standout Quotes:

  • “When things go wrong, don’t go wrong with them, if you go wrong when things go wrong then everything is going wrong.”- Robert Belle [19:01]

  • “If you’re constantly in anxiety mode, you’re never going to find solutions.” - Robert Belle [21:02]

  • “The reason we become scared when we’re just about to leave our comfort zone is that we don’t have any experiences to prove we can handle the situation ahead of us.” - Robert Belle [31:59]

  • “At one point you must make the leap, but just keep making those minor adjustments that will give you a major improvement.” - Robert Belle [35:23]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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About Robert A. Belle

Robert A. Belle is a transformational speaker, mentor and ACCA Qualified Accountant. He is dedicated to helping people who feel stuck in their life journey to break away from the “norm” and find new paths that reveal their true value. Robert is a winner of the 2019 Advocate of the Year Award (Affiliate) by the ACCA for his work assisting other accountants embrace their creativity and reach new growth potentials both personally and professionally. He lives in Nairobi, Kenya with his wife and two children where he enjoys hiking, scuba diving and snorkelling.

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Do you look for a hero’s story when watching a movie? Maybe you should start doing so to understand the hero concept- from an ordinary person to a hero.

Scott MacMillan, is an author, a successful filmmaker in LA, and a certified NLP coach. His life changed after he went through pain in a major break up and had to rethink his life if he wanted to be happy and successful.

Scott now helps people unstuck themselves from limiting beliefs that they had formed when younger and turn them positive beliefs. Listen in to learn how to apply the concept of the Hero’s Journey in your life and go through all the major stages while asking for help where things get rough.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to break out of suffering by using journaling and having a purpose.
  • How to unstuck yourself from limiting beliefs formed subconsciously when you’re younger.
  • The power of being self-aware and looking for the answer within yourself.
  • How to take small steps to your purpose and asking for help where things get rough.
  • How to turn limiting beliefs into powerful beliefs by calming your mind and feeling the future.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [5:05] He explains why the word ‘Hero’ comes up in many of his activities. * [5:42] How he studied the hero concept and decided to get out of his comfort zone. * [9:40] The process of healing that took journaling and understanding his purpose. * [11:31] How he went back into his history to uncover limiting beliefs established in his youth. * [13:56] Scott describes how he became self-aware after years of subconsciously stressing his mind and body. * [16:46] How to look for a hero in a movie and follow their story and comparing it to your life. * [18:54] Understanding the stages of the hero’s journey. * [23:35] He explains how he helps his clients get rid of limiting beliefs to become successful. * [29:55] Why you need to give your body healing and focus on the positive things in your life. * [32:21] He explains how he used his psychology degree in all his endeavors through different careers.

Standout Quotes: * “Even though you’ve won the battle or found the treasure, you’ve got to still get back home and the journey is a circle…and the universe will test you.”- Scott Macmillan [17:51] * “You really have to uncover those limiting beliefs, because those are the subconscious areas that are sabotaging us, and we don’t even know it.” - Scott Macmillan [24:59] * “When you sit down and close your eyes and get calm and visualize your future attaining the success that you want to attain, you’ve got to believe it and see it in our mind’s eyes and conjure up the feeling of having that happen already.” - Scott Macmillan [26:40] * “Bliss is that thing that you have to do, you just feel called to do it.” - Scott Macmillan [34:33]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Scott MacMillan

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On Facebook

Book: Be the Hero of Your Life

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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About Scott MacMillan

Author, filmmaker, and certified NLP life coach J. Scott MacMillan centres his work around the theory of the Hero’s Journey. Drawing upon the concept’s relatable and inspirational nature, MacMillan has adopted tools to help himself and others for the last 15 years.

MacMillan’s coaching business, Hero Life, uses behavioural learning techniques, adult learning theory, and the Hero’s Journey to help people create new patterns and apply critical thinking skills to daily life. Combining his personal life experiences and expertise in psychology, MacMillan helps people overcome periods of feeling stuck by working through fear and doubt and finding their life purpose. His 4-step plan is designed to help people reclaim their power, step into their authentic self, and become the hero of their own life.

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Have you thought of how you can be more productive and effective by practicing mindful leadership? Showing authenticity and compassion to the ones you lead?

Patricia Thompson is an award-winning corporate psychologist, an executive coach, and a speaker. She discovered she wanted to be free and do what she wants five years ago which led her to quit her corporate job and begin her entrepreneurship journey.

She helps leaders see blind spots in their leadership styles and takes them through the journey of mindful leadership which in turn transforms their teams. Listen in to learn how you can become engaged and visible as an introvert at work during team meetings.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to be free and do what your heart desires without fear.
  • Tips for introverts to be more engaged in group settings and not get overlooked.
  • Learning that taking care of yourself means becoming a great leader.
  • The importance of adding mindfulness practices in your daily routine.
  • The power of authenticity and compassion when leading people.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:53] How she is leading herself with compassion through the pandemic. * [7:17] She explains how her desire for freedom led her to entrepreneurship. * [10:02] The fears of starting a business and how to overcome them. * [14:51] Turning introversion and observing people into a strength and an opportunity. * [16:33] How to become visible at work as an introvert. * [20:56] How mindfulness helps you become an even better leader. * [23:29] Things you can do to practice mindfulness and be more productive. * [28:41] Learning to be conscious of creating a work-life balance. * [31:44] Helping leaders see their blind spots and take actions towards the light. * [34:13] Patricia describes what makes her a legendary leader. * [36:01] Why it is more women than men that have the challenge of being perfect in leadership.

Standout Quotes:

  • “Self-care allows you to be more effective on the job.”- Patricia Thompson [20:23]
  • “A lot of us can make decisions in a way that’s reactive or not even being aware of our own biases, whereas if you can take a step back and just observe yourself and observe all the factors that are at play, you can make a decision from a place of being more grounded.”- Patricia Thompson [22:05]
  • “My way isn’t always the best way and just because I learned in a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way for other people.”- Cathleen Merkel [26:52]
  • “I found that the more authentic I can be with people the more it gives them an opportunity to be able to be authentic and to grow and realize that you don’t have to be perfect.”- Patricia Thompson [35:03]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Patricia Thompson

On Twitter: @Patricia_Atl

On Instagram: @psychologysilverlining

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Silver-Lining-Psychology-LLC-515835171782522/

Online courses: https://silverliningpsychology.com/shop/

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Patricia Thompson

Patricia Thompson is an award-winning corporate psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and many other sites. For almost 15 years, she has advised CEOs and senior leaders to achieve greater success. Five years ago, she left her corporate job to become the founder of Silver Lining Psychology, to teach businesses how to use the science of positive psychology to achieve greater outcomes. She is also the author of The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others…and in Yourself.

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Breathing is a natural reflex that we normally don’t think about. But did you know that focused breathing has its own immeasurable benefits to both your body and mind?

Dave Florence is the founder of the Evolution of Dave and is an expert in breathing. He has established the art of taking cold showers in the garden to help his body wake up and be energized. He has also mastered the right breathing techniques to help his body and quite his mind.

Dave evolved his life from being a busy career person to be an intentional being who is on a path to enhance his physical and mental wellbeing. He undertook 2 years of research on mental and physical wellbeing and now teaches people how to take care of themselves too through his YouTube channel.

Key Takeaways:

  • How music changes your mood and makes everything a lot better.
  • Learn what to do and not to do with breathwork to avoid hyperventilation.
  • Learning to listen to your body when holding your breath.
  • How to become conscious of the inhale and the exhale.
  • Learning how to make most out of your breathing.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:21] The importance of gardening as a mindful activity. * [5:52] The importance of binaural beats therapy. * [8:42] The benefits of developing a habit of focused breathing. * [11:23] The contraindications to some of the breathwork. * [13:47] The differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and their importance. * [19:00] The breathwork to do when your heart rate is high and when you require more energy. * [22:59] How to practice becoming better at breathwork even when dealing with anxiety and stress. * [30:23] Where to start in your breathing journey to get your brain in a calmer place to go deeper. * [34:51] The liberating benefits of the SOMA breaths especially for women. * [35:59] Dave demonstrates even exercise breathing.

Standout Quotes: * “A lot of breathing techniques especially SOMA will rebalance the levels o CO2 and O2 to an optimum level so you got the right amount going around the body at the right time and you do that by breathing in a certain fashion.”- Dave Florence [9:31] * “By exhaling longer than the inhale, you’re going to feel calmer.”- Dave Florence [16:04] * “Less breathing creates more health and you can do that by calming your breath.”- Dave Florence [18:28] * “Even though you think you’ve blown out all the oxygen from your lungs, you still got a significant amount of oxygen running around your body.”- Dave Florence [23:59]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Dave Florence

On LinkedIn

On Facebook: The Tribe Free Facebook Community

On Instagram

Watch Dave’s inspirational videos on YouTube

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Dave Florence

An ever-evolving human being, on a path to enhance my physical and mental well-being. After 2 years of research and practice, the methods and protocols that have significantly enhanced my overall physiology, brain health, mental focus, clarity of mind, positive outlook, increased drive and much more, can now be offered to others as 1:1 sessions or Groups.

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Do you want to influence more but don’t know how to do it? Maybe it’s because you’ve lost your voice or haven’t found it yet.

Cynthia Zhai is a voice coach and a professional speaker who found her voice after she discovered that being heard is being seen. She now helps people find their authoritative and authentic voices, especially in their corporate careers.

She believes that most people are afraid of being seen and hence being criticized which is why they prefer not to put their voices across. Listen in to learn the first steps you need to take to find your voice and become your confident authentic self.

Key Takeaways:

  • The fear of being visible and criticized that goes back to childhood.
  • The power of loving and accepting yourself.
  • The cultural differences in how people from across the globe define their voices.
  • Mistakes that salespeople make to seem untrustworthy and unconfident.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [4:28] How she found her voice and started teaching people how to find theirs. * [7:20] The comfortability of being invisible and the fear of being criticized. * [8:18] How the fear of being criticized and being seen spreads across the world. * [9:36] How to accept yourself as you develop and love your voice. * [10:48] Cynthia explains the steps she takes in helping her clients accept themselves. * [17:15] How to have an authoritative yet authentic voice. * [19:06] The differences in the diverse cultures of her clientele. * [21:09] How she helps teams in an organization to become more confident in their voices. * [22:31] The foundation and techniques she helps salespeople become more confident and authentic. * [26:00] How to shift your focus to what people are looking for when selling.

Standout Quotes: * “There are so many people who are in the fear of being judged, being criticized, and being visible.”- Cynthia Zhai [8:20] * “A leadership voice- authority people can trust you; people believe in what you say and at the same time you are still who you are, you are the best version of yourself, you are authentic.”- Cynthia Zhai [17:50] * “First you need to own the authority, you are the expert in what you’re talking about.”- Cynthia Zhai [19:36] * “For the sales team is how they can sound more confident, more trustworthy, more convincing.” - Cynthia Zhai [22:16]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Cynthia Zhai

Website

On YouTube

On Linkedin

On Facebook

Download your 3-Part Free Voice Video Lessons on "Develop Your Powerful Voice to Be Heard” here.

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Cynthia Zhai

Cynthia is a Voice Coach, Professional Speaker and Best-Selling Author. She’s also a TEDx speaker. Cynthia has helped business professionals and professional speakers from 46 countries across 5 continents with their voice to speak with impact and conviction, engages and inspires people to embrace change and take action.

She has been a professional speaker and coach for the past 18 years and her engagement spans 5 continents in 18 countries and regions such as USA, Finland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Egypt, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, India, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and The Philippines. Cynthia has appeared in U.S.A Discover Your Talent Show, Singapore Radio Program 938Live 4 times, Hong Kong Radio 3, and Malaysia Business Radio Station BFM as a guest speaker on the subject of Voice. She's a regular guest on podcast shows around the world. She has spoken to more than 20,000 audience members across industries, from the world’s top MNCs as K & L Gates Washington D.C., Stanford University, Sofia University, Mercer, Google, HSBC, Procter & Gamble, to Government bodies as British High Commission Singapore, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Air Force etc.

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Caring for the elderly or the terminally ill is something that is mostly thought to be done at an institution. But did you know it is much safer and peaceful for them to be cared for at home?

Merrily Orsini has been in the business of home caregiving since 1981. Her passion in that area was fuelled when she took care of one patient and discovered she loved giving care.

She started her second business as a virtual one in an era when technology was still advancing but still persevered through the challenges. Listen in to learn the advantages of home caregiving over institution caregiving. You will also learn how Merrily has become a thought leader in her industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Creating a care-based model that looks at the needs of the patient without considering outside factors.
  • How to run a virtual caregiving business.
  • Factors that define a thought leader in an industry.
  • The benefits of home caregiving as opposed to an institution.
  • Factors that contribute to aging and how you can take care of yourself for graceful aging.
  • Learning to embrace failure as part of your entrepreneurship journey.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:26] She describes how her journey in caregiving began. * [10:30] Starting a virtual caregiving business in a less advanced technological era. * [12:46] How she continues to look for solutions for her virtual business. * [14:51] How she defines her thought leadership. * [17:44] She explains how home caregiving works. * [21:59] She talks about her age, her husband’s, and their story. * [23:54] Activities that have kept her physical and mental health intact over the years. * [28:02] The story of how she started her business back in 1981. * [30:55] The importance of having perseverance when facing obstacles in your business. * [34:12] Why she would like her legacy to be giving America the option of healthcare at home.

Standout Quotes: * “I really didn’t know how to care for someone and what to do with progressive dementia, but I set about learning how to do that.”- Merrily Orsini [7:10] * “We were approaching this from the standpoint of what is it the person who needs care needs, it was not who’s paying for it, not what regulations are involved.”- Merrily Orsini [8:03] * “Your chance of getting infected is less at home simply because it’s not a congregated living situation.”- Merrily Orsini [17:59] * “I’ve always believed I could do whatever I wanted to do within reason.” - Merrily Orsini [30:56]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Merrily Orsini

Website - Corecubed

Website - Merrily Orsini

On LinkedIn

On Twitter

On Facebook

Podcast: Help Choose Home

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Merrily Orsini

Merrily Orsini, President/CEO of ​corecubed​, is considered a thought leader in the in-home care industry and is involved in numerous organizations, providing insight and advice. She is recognized nationally for her expertise in strategic marketing for aging care services. Orsini is a leader in the Help Choose Home initiative and podcast creator and host in which she focuses on reaching out to consumers and referral sources to educate on how and when to choose healthcare at home. Orsini was selected from hundreds of home care industry applicants to serve on the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) 2.0 committee in 2018 and won a Lifetime Achievement in Business Award at the 2017 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Orsini founded ​corecubed​ in 1998, a digital marketing company that focuses on marketing aging care services using strategy, design, digital integration, branding, and industry-focused content. Orsini’s business ownership began with a geriatric care managed in-home care agency, a venture that garnered her the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1996. She is the past Chair of the Private Duty Homecare Association of America and has served on the boards of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice and the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers (now Aging Life Care Professionals).

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Ethical leadership is not about complying with the law. Did you know that you can be compliant and still be unethical in your business practices?

Yonason Goldson is a man who has explored the globe and been a professional. After a long career in teaching, he decided to become an ethics keynote speaker who teaches corporations the art of ethical business. He found his passion for the 3000 years Jewish teachings after living in Israel for 9 years and becoming a Rabbi. Listen in to learn how you can still be financially successful even working on your passion. You will also learn how to engage people in conversations, make them see your side, and remain friends.

Key Takeaways:

  • How the use of stories can be used to make people understand the context of universal benefits of ethics.
  • How to be financially successful doing what you’re passionate about.
  • Having the courage to reach out to communicate with people and help them see the world in the way you see it.
  • Why there’s not a complete masculine man or a complete feminine woman in leadership.
  • How to really listen to other people and start repairing the fracturing of our society.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [5:30] He narrates his life story- from a school teacher to teaching ethical business. * [8:00] Why you can be compliant in business and still be unethical. * [10:47] How he uses storytelling to explain the benefits of ethics. * [13:27] Recognizing that passion leads to financial success. * [16:00] How to recognize authenticity in leaders. * [17:53] Learning how to be more engaging with people who aren’t receptive to your ways. * [21:55] Learning to seek truth and be sound than your own reasoning. * [27:55] Understanding the time to be feminine or masculine as a leader. * [35:51] Who are great leaders between introverts and extroverts? * [39:41] Learning to truly listen to other people.

Standout Quotes: “Ethics is the discipline of recognizing committing ourselves to what we ought to do.”- Yonason Goldson [8:19]

“The passion for something greater than oneself is the most effective formula for being financially successful.”- Yonason Goldson [15:07]

“The sign of a good leader is knowing when to call on his or her masculine side and when to call on his or her feminine side.”- Yonason Goldson [31:53]

“It takes a lot of self-discipline in this world to actually listen to people, to hear what they have to say, to respond.”- Yonason Goldson [40:15]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Yonason Goldson

Website

LinkedIn

Facebook

Find his books here:

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, the download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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About Yonason Goldson:

Yonason Goldson is director of Ethical Imperatives, LLC, teaching professionals how good ethics is good business and the benefits of intellectual diversity.

He’s a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and community rabbi, as well as a repentant hitchhiker, recovered circumnavigator, former newspaper columnist, and retired high school teacher in St. Louis.

He’s the author of hundreds of articles applying ancient rabbinic wisdom to the challenges of the modern world, and five books including “Fix Your Broken Windows: a 12-step program for promoting ethical affluence” and “Proverbial Beauty: secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages.” Visit him here.

Fix Your Broken Windows: A 12-step system for promoting ethical affluence
Proverbial Beauty: Secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages

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Do you believe that emotions influence your business decisions? Do you need to show people your vulnerability so they can show you theirs? Jeff Ruby is the founder of RedRock Leadership, a successful sales training, and leadership development company that helps companies develop leadership strategies, increase growth, sales, and profit. He spent most of his younger years being selfish but had an eye-opening conversation with his wife that changed his life completely.

Now Jeff believes that you have to be emotionally connected with people for them to feel free to open up and collaborate with you. Listen in to learn the impact you can make with your team by exercising leadership rather than being a boss.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to stop being selfish and learn to give back to the world.
  • How to be sold out to people while still being yourself.
  • The skills of leveraging the power of emotions.
  • The process of successfully identifying and transforming your company culture.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [3:54] Jeff tells his story. * [12:52] He talks about the conversation with his wife and how it changed him. * [14:04] The joy of being sensitive to other people’s needs. * [19:44] How to emotionally connect with people even through zoom calls. * [23:03] He explains how he drives his training. * [26:28] How to define and transform your company’s culture. * [31:25] How he became serious to write a book. * [32:46] How he wants his book to impact others as a legacy.

Standout Quotes: * “I had focused a lot of time up at that time taking as much as I could out of the world, now was time to finally put back into the world what I knew I was capable of doing.”- Jeff Ruby [11:38] * “Character is who you are when people can’t see, but your reputation is what people see.”- Jeff Ruby [16:43] * “Every human being is seeking an emotional connection, so when you open up and you’re vulnerable, that gives other people the permission to also be open and vulnerable and that’s when collaborations happen.”- Jeff Ruby [22:09] * “Every single person has the ability to impact another person.”- Jeff Ruby [32:53]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

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Find | Jeff Ruby

Website

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Podcast: RedRock Leadership Podcast

Book: RedRock Leadership

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On YouTube

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

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About Jeff Ruby, Founder & CEO of RedRock Leadership

Jeff firmly believes that the key to a company’s success doesn’t come from being—or even behaving like—the boss but by being a leader. As the founder and CEO of RedRock, a successful sales training and leadership development company, Jeff helps companies develop leadership strategies as well as increase growth, sales, and profits. Jeff began his business career in his hometown, earning a degree in business administration at the University of Akron.

After graduating, Jeff created a successful career in sales—in one case, increasing a company’s sales by 800% in only four years. He leveraged his sales record into his first business (which he ultimately sold for profit), The Ruby Group, which focused on training sales teams across the country. In addition to sales training and leadership, Jeff’s extensive experience includes marketing, business strategy, job costing, and profitability analysis.

In 2010, Jeff started RedRock Leadership, a company with a game-changing strategy for dynamic business growth and leadership. A compelling speaker, Jeff continues to inspire not only his clients but business leaders across the country, incorporating stories from his own experience, as well as his love of baseball and coaching. He also hosts the RedRock Leadership Podcast.

Jeff and his wife Tracey have successfully raised two beautiful daughters and currently reside in Tampa, Florida with their dog, Rosco.

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Have you experienced the loss of a close loved one? Did that pain change you? Or maybe you didn’t but are an overachiever who doesn’t know how to deal with the uncomfortable feelings inside? Jasmin Terrany has created a business that is a combination of psychotherapy and coaching with mindfulness and meditation. She has a life therapy virtual practice where she helps highly achievement-oriented women be successful in their personal life.

After losing her mum who ‘truly lived’, she found a new way to help others especially women live a more fulfilling life while loving and accepting who they are. Listen in to learn how you can gain the courage to be yourself, deal with your uncomfortable feelings, and live without fear of what the world thinks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning to be strong through the pain of losing a beloved parent.
  • Having the courage to be yourself in a world that values the outside rather than the inside.
  • How to live fully and learn to be enough with who you’re in the moment and be grateful for what you have.
  • How to fill our side of the bridge so you can go to the side of the bridge with the people you love most.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:42] Intro * [5:33] Jasmine narrates her story and why she helps other people. * [11:29] How to deal with the pain of losing a parent. * [13:08] The characteristics of high achievers. * [17:27] How to function in a non-functional world. * [20:34] How to deal with your uncomfortable feelings. * [27:25] Learning to accept and love yourself fully. * [28:27] How to truly live fully. * [32:10] Why you need to be grateful for what you have. * [36:19] Why you need to let go and not rush to the next thing. * [38:13] How to love yourself enough so you can love your family members.

Standout Quotes: “It’s not a matter of not achieving things, it’s developing a sense of self, based on what you achieve.”- Jasmine Terrany [13:45]

“Who we are has nothing to do with what we look like, what we achieve or any of these things, it’s who we are on the inside or so.”- Jasmine Terrany [18:33]

“Let’s fully live and that’s going to be the truest value of who we are in our lives not what it is we got to.”- Jasmine Terrany [30:56]

“My success is the quality of who I am as a human.”- Jasmine Terrany [37:39]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Jasmin Terrany

Website

On Instagram

On Twitter

On Facebook

On LinkedIn

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, the download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Jasmin Terrany

Jasmin Terrany helps high achieving women be successful in their personal lives too.

In virtual private practice for 15 years, she holds two master’s Degrees from Columbia University and is the inventor of Life Therapy™, a combination of Psychotherapy & Coaching + Mindfulness & Meditation.

She specializes in reducing stress & anxiety while improving relationships with loved ones.

Jasmin has published two books, and has been featured on CNN, PBS, CBS, NBC, Yahoo, Parents Magazine, Bustle Magazine. She has over 100K views on her YouTube channel and hosted her own advice show on Grant Cardone TV.

In addition to being a leader in her field, she is a public speaker, world traveller and most importantly she is dedicated to being a loving wife and mother to her husband and her precious children Liv & Zen.

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Do you have any negative self-talk? Do you want to become the most confident person in the world?

Michelle Kuei has walked the journey of self-judgements in her younger years and even contemplated suicide. This was after experiencing a car accident that broke half of her body and making a bad decision regarding her health.

She is now a life coach who advocates for positive thoughts and self-awareness. Listen in to hear how you can lessen your self-judgment thoughts through journaling and learning to be perfectly normal just the way you are.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power of practicing positive thoughts and how it can change your life.
  • Learning to apply kindness and patience into your self-awareness journey.
  • How to be perfectly normal in your own way without changing.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:41] Intro * [2:49] Michelle narrates her story. * [13:18] How we develop feelings of unworthiness. * [18:10] How suicidal thoughts turned her life around. * [22:22] Changing from a crying woman to a laughing out loud woman. * [25:49] How to differentiate what is real and what is not true. * [26:28] How we affect other people with our negative perception. * [27:38] Why you need the judgment journal. * [30:28] How to practice with compassion to reduce judgment thoughts. * [31:31] What is the title of her book ‘perfectly normal’ mean? * [34:00] How to be perfectly imperfect.

Standout Quotes: “Awareness is such an important piece to practice in the journey no matter where you’re, no matter what stages of life you’re in.”- Michelle Kuei [25:11]

“The coin has two sides, just because it has landed on the heads up, doesn’t mean the tail suddenly disappeared, it depends on how you want to see it.”- Michelle Kuei [26:44]

“Tips is not something you walk up to a restaurant and food will be on the table, you have to do the practice”- Michelle Kuei [30:33]

“There is nothing strange or different about who you are, how you think its what you believe in that current moment.”- Michelle Kuei [32:27]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

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On Facebook

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Find | Michelle Kuei

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Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, the download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Michelle Kuei

Michelle Kuei is a certified transition life coach who helps negative self-talkers to discover inner strength and beauty by overcoming fear for judgments.

Michelle’s speaking career began in 2018, soon after she founded her own coaching company.

She is the author of the new memoir, Perfectly Normal-an immigrant’s story of making it in America.

Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in New York, but today she lives in Los Angeles with a short-haired brown tabby cat named Buster. If you’re looking for her, odds are good you’ll find her at the gym.

About her book

Michelle Kuei was an 11-year-old student in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life’s trajectory.

Through the long and painful process of recovery, Kuei made surprising discoveries about loss, identity, and personal strength-- revelations that helped guide her through her journey as an immigrant to the United States.

With radical honesty bolstering her storytelling, Kuei shows us how positive transformation can happen when we let go of self-pity, embrace our flaws, and learn to love ourselves.

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Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or a person actively engaging in being a productive commercial member of society? You probably need your mind to go into a peaceful quiet state to massively improve your courage and creativity.

Matthew Ferry wrote the book Quiet Life Epic Life to help entrepreneurs find their peace in whom they are without necessarily having to change their environment. He spent most of his younger life trying to chase that state of peace but couldn’t find it in money or drugs but only in quieting his mind.

Matthew believes that now more than ever, people are starting to recognize that all is well which is expanding their lifespans. Listen in to learn how Matthew handles emotional triggers and survival states brought about by family.

Key Takeaways: * Why your mind is not your friend but rather an information machine. * How to be at peace and create a thriving state. * How to help people around you understand your state of peace. * How to be successful in your business by quieting your emotions.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [0:01] intro * [2:45] Meet Michael Ferry * [3:41] He explains his main client and how he helps them * [5:01] Why quieting the mind reduces stress * [7:50] The rapid enlighten process where no environmental changes are necessary * [8:22] Your mind is not your friend just an information machine * [9:34] What is the ‘drunk monkey’s’ motivation * [11:08] How to use the enlighten perspective * [11:59] What is recontextualization and how to use it * [13:04] How pride feeds the drunk monkey and how to shift that. * [18:46] Helping people around you to understand your state of peace. * [20:22] How we have expanded our lifespan * [25:46] Coming into this together by realizing all is well * [26:42] Teaching people at Wallstreet to quiet their minds for business success * [30:22] When did his transition into peace begin * [37:15] Learning to deal with survival emotion triggered by family * [43:10] A peace practice that you can take on.

Resources Mentioned: Free App

Book: Quiet Mind Epic Life: Escape The Status Quo & Experience Enlightened Prosperity Now.

Standout Quotes: * “As you go up into your state of peace, you actually have to practice using a language that helps the people around you feel like you still understand and appreciate their point of view.”- Matthew Ferry [19:41] * “I think it’s all happening naturally that we are an expression of what nature is doing.” - Matthew Ferry [26:03] * “Emotions create unwanted volatility in your business and that increases the risk of creating losses.” -Matthew Ferry [28:28] * “I’m in a state now where I’m unwilling to put myself in situations where the illusion of survival is present.” - Matthew Ferry [34:56]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

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On LinkedIn

Find | Matthew Ferry

Website

Book: Quiet Mind Epic Life: Escape The Status Quo & Experience Enlightened Prosperity Now.

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On Apple Podcasts

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, the download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Matthew Ferry

Matthew Ferry is a Master Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher & Best-Selling Author.

For the last 26 years, Matthew has coached thousands of top performers to achieve Enlightened ProsperityTM.

His books, videos, audios, and seminars utilize his street tested methodology called The Rapid Enlightenment ProcessTM. Among his many projects, Matthew manages a blog, hosts the podcast "Daily Enlightenment with Matthew Ferry," spearheads The Ignite Mastermind, and teaches his unique process via Muscle Testing School.

Matthew is also the author of Quiet Mind Epic Life, an Amazon Self Help and Spirituality best-seller in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Matthew Ferry and his family live in Southern California. For more information visit

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Mollie McGlockin is the founder of Sleep is a Skill, a company that helps people optimize their sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioural change. She sheds light on such topics as circadian rhythms, social jetlag, and the importance of accountability in optimizing sleep.

The seed behind Sleep is a Skill was inadvertently planted after Mollie made the decision to become a digital nomad. Having already had many issues with sleep as a traditional businessperson, she quickly found that bringing her work on the road only increased her stress to the point where she became an insomniac. Mollie, through her own personal experiences, stumbled into discovering that “without sleep, nothing works.” After a long period of study, experimenting, collaboration with experts, and conducting numerous focus groups, Mollie founded Sleep is a Skill.

Mollie overcame her own sleep challenges by paying attention to her circadian rhythm. She encourages us not to underestimate the “ebb and flow” of our mind and body as it passes through each 24-hour cycle per day. It is important to decrease both our activity levels and light exposure as the sun goes down in order to stimulate better melatonin production, since our brains were never evolved to maintain intensity throughout the day, and especially not during the evening.

One of the most important services provided by Sleep is a Skill is an accountability group to help you track your own sleep improvement. This not only helps in motivating you to make some big lifestyle changes, but it makes a dramatic difference in the long run when you monitor your incremental changes day by day.

Key Takeaways: * Improving your sleep starts with paying attention to your circadian rhythm. * When it comes to adopting new, healthy sleep habits, consistency is key. * Accountability is one of the best ways to track your sleep, both in the short and long term. * Our quality of sleep cascades into every other area of our health and well-being.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:48] Introduction to Mollie McGlockin * [03:44] How Molly became an expert on the science of sleep * [08:54] Why you should pay attention to your circadian rhythm * [13:08] Improving your sleep by being aware of your environment and light exposure * [26:31] The power of accountability on sleep optimization * [33:20] Common pain points people have with regards to their sleep schedules * [39:42] Mollie’s client testimonials * [43:00] Alcohol and sleep

Resources Mentioned: Sleep is a Skill Standout Quotes: * “Without sleep, nothing works.” * “Sleep is a skill set.” * “Consistency is king in sleep.” * “Sleep has become this forgotten ally in our wellness quest. I think it should be the number one thing to improve our health and well-being.”

Favourite Quotes by Mollie:

  • “How you do anything, is how you do anything”
  • “What gets measured, gets managed”

Recommended Books:

  • The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
  • Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life: How to Harness the Power of Clock Genes to Lose Weight, Optimize Your Workout, and Finally Get a Good Night's Sleep

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Learn More About | Sleep Is A Skill

Website: Sleep Is A Skill

Sleep Reset Course: Sleep Is A Skill

Weekly Newsletter: Sleep Is A Skill

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Facebook: Sleep Is A Skill

Twitter: Sleep Is A Skill

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Mollie McGlocklin

Mollie is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. The company was born from “scratching her own itch” after a lifetime of poor sleep habits culminated into a mega-challenging bout of insomnia for months without end. With a background in psychology & human behavior, she went down the rabbit hole to solve her own sleep disturbances without sleeping aids. She became fascinated with chronobiology, and by extension, its practical applications to restore a state of homeostasis not only to her sleep but also to her life as a whole. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep.

The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life: How to Harness the Power of Clock Genes to Lose Weight, Optimize Your Workout, and Finally Get a Good Night's Sleep

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Climbing the corporate ladder and stepping into your role as a leader requires some self-reflection. Today’s guest, Measurable Leadership Growth & Perception Coach, Carry Metkowski, knows that better than anyone.

As Forbes Coaches Council contributor and TedX speaker, Carry Metkowski has over 15,000 hours of coaching under her belt. After taking a leap into corporate life as a mother, she quickly uncovered a passion and knack for leadership development. Through her perception coaching program, she offers a unique way for leaders to bolster their self-awareness, overcome roadblocks all while developing as individuals.

In today’s episode, find out what she’s learned from her extensive career as a leadership coach. She shares the importance of vulnerability as she talks navigating the corporate landscape. Get her advice on stepping into your role as a leader and why vulnerability is key for personal development and team building.

Key Takeaways: * How Carry Metkowski became a leadership coach convert. * How she is working with leaders through perception coaching. * Advice for middle management and climbing the corporate ladder.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:01] Intro * [00:41] Meet Carry Metkowski * [03:58] Starting her corporate career after becoming a mother * [07:09] Getting her start in leadership development * [08:48] Making the most out of opportunities * [10:53] Going with the flow * [11:21] Mental blocks in women * [14:59] Her work with perception coaching * [17:54] Increasing self-awareness and working with feedback * [21:49] Helping your team perceive changes in a leader * [22:43] The importance of vulnerability * [24:29] The leadership gym mental model * [28:27] What changes she’s witnessed in her clients * [30:36] Advice for climbing the corporate ladder * [34:05] Building a grid to understand the landscape as a leader * [37:04] Self-improvement without loss of self * [39:29] What changed her opinion about coaching * [40:50] Her mission and hopes for the future of leadership * [42:52] Contacting Carry * [43:44] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * Perception Coaching * Carrymetkowski.com * What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Standout Quotes: * “Sometimes you feel like everything is happening to you. What would happen if this leadership topic made them feel like it was happening for them? And pressurized them in such a way they felt internally their resources were big enough to face what was coming at them? And not just big enough but more than enough.” -Carry Metkowski [07:36] * “As soon as you see how people see you, you can get really more adept at dialing yourself just a little bit so that you're just that more effective.” -Carry Metkowski [16:36] * “It's really wise to pay attention to not only words but watch what they praise and watch what they call out ‘cause that lets you know what they actually care about.” -Carry Metkowski [33:09]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

Find | Carry Metkowski

On Instagram: @Carrymetkowski

On Twitter: @Carry41

On Facebook: @Measurableleadershipgrowth

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrymetkowski/

SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST

On Apple Podcasts

Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, the download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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About Carry Metkowski

Carry is a leadership coach and author who helps managers and leaders cultivate influence to establish an exceptional workplace. She is a recent addition to Forbes Coaching Council and serves on their Expert Panel. 

Before starting Carry Metkowski, Carry worked for 17 years as a business and product development leader, helping New York Best Selling Authors and several Fortune 500 companies create leadership development programs. She now coaches top professionals on how to create measurable leadership growth under her own brand. 

When she’s not coaching, Carry enjoys commercial film production and uses her smoker for backyard barbecues.

What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

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As leaders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, how can women in leadership take action, make connections and communicate effectively?

According to Delta-V founder Jackie Freedman, we could learn a lesson or two from the birds— she’s taking a unique, aerodynamic approach to helping men and women in leadership transform themselves and their teams.

Listen in as she shares the path her career took. From her very first opportunity, leading a team of over 100 employees, to launching her own successful coaching business, Delta-V Strategies. She highlights the moments and the people who shaped her into the legendary leader she is today. Hear her formula for developing impactful leaders and get her advice on what needs to be communicated in times of uncertainty.

Key Takeaways: * How Jackie Freedman is helping leaders to communicate, engage and grow. * How she developed with the help of other strong women in leadership. * What leaders need to be doing in the wake of COVID-19.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:01] Intro * [00:41] Cathleen Markel coaching and training * [01:22] Meet Jackie Freedman * [04:07] COVID-19 and taking the opportunity to progress * [05:45] Jackie’s leadership experience * [08:50] Staying open to opportunities * [12:15] Imposter syndrome and having to prove herself * [14:58] Developing emotional management and learning to be flexible * [16:35] Feeling empowered by great leadership * [21:26] How she's helping clients to develop skills and presence * [23:35] Her simple approach * [28:16] The meaning behind Delta-v * [32:09] The key difference between mission and vision * [35:45] Top tips to avoid communication mistakes * [39:30] Virtual communication and taking a person approach * [46:35] The importance of communicating during COVID-19 * [51:29] Finding Jackie Freedman * [52:02] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * Delta-v Strategies * Updraft by Jacquelyn Freedman

Standout Quotes: * “Have an idea of where you want to go, but really take those opportunities because you need them, and you don't know why yet.” -Jackie Freedman [10:40] * “Nice... being just nice doesn't get us far. You have to have candid conversations. You have to give feedback in the most respectful and supportive way but just being ‘nicey-nice’ doesn't do the trick to get the best out performance out of teams and to build relationships.” -Cathleen Markel [20:48] * “It's not so much need-to-know. People want to know. The more informed people are the better they believe their decision making can be... If I don't know why I'm doing something or why it fits into the bigger picture, it's much less interesting, motivating and inspiring.” -Jackie Freedman [37:20 ]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel

Find | Jacquelyn Freedman

At www.EnergizingBusiness.com & deltavstrategies.com
On Instagram: @deltavstrategies

On Facebook: @JacquelynFreedman

Book: www.UpdraftTheBook.com

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

Tune in here:

https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ

About Jackie Freedman

Jackie Freedman is a leadership expert who specializes in aligning and energizing leaders and their teams.

For over 20 years, as the founder of Delta-V Strategies, she has helped leaders get the results they want by showing them how to navigate the challenges that come with organizational growth and supercharge their people’s performance.

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When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? If you’re anything like #365firstschallenge founder and experience-fanatic, Ann Bernard, the answer has got to be today.

Ann- who spent over 24 years serving in the United States Marine Corps- has experienced her fair share of adversity in life. Today, she sits down to share how she overcame it all. Despite an undeniable confidence and natural inclination for institutional and self-leadership, when life as an entrepreneur knocked her into a rut, getting out of her comfort zone and embracing life’s challenge changed her forever.

On a mission to spread the life satisfaction and joy she's found in taking ownership of every valuable day— she's challenging you to do the same. Listen to hear why trying new things 365 days a year, big or small can change your life. She shares her philosophy on living your most fully engaged life and breaks down how the #365firstschallenge app can help you along the way.

Key Takeaways: * How Ann Bernard used new adventures to reignite her life. * Why bucket lists have things all wrong. * How you can start living a more satisfying life.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:01] Intro * [00:42] Meet Ann Bernard * [03:03] Life in the Marine Corps and learning to chase her fears * [06:25] Encountering failure and starting a journey of firsts * [09:55] Speaking up and building confidence * [14:59] The 365 first challenge: experience a full life * [18:24] Founded fear v.s unfounded fears * [20:20] Comfort zones and productivity * [23:30] One of the most challenging things she has experienced * [25:42] Growing and the importance of never becoming stagnant * [30:21] Advice for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic * [34:56] The 365 first challenge * [36:56] Growing a community of firsts * [38:57] How novelty helps you to grow * [42:13] Finding Ann Bernard * [43:08] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * #365FirstsChallenge * #365 Firsts Podcast

Standout Quotes: * “One of my purposes is to grow steadily and to keep learning. I just enjoy learning and I don't want to stand still... it doesn't have to be the big thing; it can just be consistent progress that you are making.” -Cathleen Merkel [25:44] * “It's never too late to start over. It's never too late to try again. It's never too late to go at it.” -Ann Bernard [25:06] * “When you find yourself depressed. When you find yourself not enjoying life, that's where you need to look around and ask yourself, okay, am I still growing? Am I still learning? What's holding me back? What am I afraid of? What comfort zone am I staying in? Because that's why you're losing the joy and pleasure of life, of discovering of adventuring. Of exploring. -Ann Bernard [26:13] * “Starting your journey of first-time new experiences is the ultimate self-development process that you can engage with and go on.” -Ann Bernard [41:12]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram

On Facebook

On LinkedIn

Find | Ann Bernard

At 365firstschallenge.com
On Instagram: @365firstschallenge

On Twitter: @365Firsts1

On Facebook: @365firstschallenge

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

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https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K

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About Ann Bernard

Ann Bernard is the Master of First Times, creator of the #365FirstsChallenge, and CEO of 365Firsts, Inc. and Next Level Firsts Coaching.

She's out to start a movement of getting people to start their own Journey of First Times and New Adventures so they can further learn, grow, and discover all that life has to offer.

She's a Marine Corps Veteran with 24 years of service, a world traveller with over 40 countries visited, a Podcaster, motivational speaker, and a lover of the outdoors, mountain biking, and living life to the fullest!

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Ryan Hartley hasn’t always had things easy. But, his trials in life have shaped him into a leadership coach with an effective, uniquely heart centered approach.

A former analyst with the Police Service, Ryan changed his outlook on his role as a leader after becoming a father. Reflecting on his own childhood experiences, he realized the importance of leading from a place of love and hasn't looked back since. He quickly developed a passion for bringing the best out of people while guiding teams and individuals to serve each other and themselves with purpose.

Today, Ryan shares his story. Diving in heart first, he opens up about the moments and realizations that changed his life. Hear how he’s finding and sharing calm in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and how he’s teaching others to do the same. Also, learn how he has navigated the world and his career to get to where he is today— a resilient, purpose driven coach who is Always Better Than Yesterday.

Key Takeaways: * How Ryan Hartley developed his coaching philosophy. * The story of his resilient youth. * What he’s learned about love, leadership and empathy during his career.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:01] Intro * [00:41] Meet Ryan Hartley * [02:40] Feeling calm during the COVID-19 crisis * [04:19] Countering guilt and using it to help others * [06:31] Creating the Always Better Than Yesterday community * [07:59] What awful leadership looks like * [09:38] Love tough and having hard conversations * [15:08] Creating an environment of healthy conflicts * [18:41] Growing up resilient and harnessing empathy * [22:17] Becoming a leader and a coach * [27:10] Realizing how important love is * [30:51] How feeling connected to his purpose help him in other areas of his life * [33:03] Getting to the heart of leadership * [35:13] The legacy he'd like to leave * [35:56] Finding Ryan Hartley * [36:42] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * Ryanhartley.co.uk * We Are Always Better Than Yesterday FB Group

Standout Quotes: * “Use your peace, use your calm, use your energy, use your vision for the future, your optimism- whatever that might be and spread that to others who need it.” -Ryan Hartley [05:03] * “I practice something called love tough...love has to come first. You have to have the heart and the intent to want to make everything better. I think great leaders make everyone around them better.” -Ryan Hartley [10:06] * “We need to understand that good teams have good conflict.” -Ryan Hartley [14:10] * “True success for me is being someone who loves doing things I love with the people I love.” -Ryan Hartley [29:09] * “Leadership is an honor, it's not a given right and it requires sacrifice. And I think if we're going to sacrifice, we need to love ourselves, we need to love what we do, because we're going to have to put our needs to one side.” -Ryan Hartley [33:33]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

Website

On Instagram

On Facebook

Find | Ryan Hartley

Website

On Instagram

On Twitter

On Facebook

Facebook Community

LinkedIn

Podcast

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

About Ryan Hartley

Ryan believes in helping people, teams and organisations be better than they were yesterday through positive mindset and leadership coaching. He is particularly passionate about developing the next generation of leaders to lead with love and serve with purpose. With more and more young people basing their confidence on external factors, he is making it his mission to help develop confident leaders who can put their own needs to one side so that they may better serve, protect and inspire their teams.

Ryan believes in helping people, teams and organisations be better than they were yesterday through positive mindset and leadership coaching. He is particularly passionate about developing the next generation of leaders to lead with love and serve with purpose. With more and more young people basing their confidence on external factors, he is making it his mission to help develop confident leaders who can put their own needs to one side so that they may better serve, protect and inspire their teams.

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Could a decluttered space be the key to increased wellbeing and productivity?

After building a career around helping others do just that— professional organizer, Rachel Papworth has found the answer to be a resounding yes! Leaning into her natural inclination to tidy and utilizing her background in psychology, Rachel became a successful entrepreneur during a downturn economy. Today, she runs her business both online and in person, offering decluttering resources through YouTube and other platforms as well as one-on-one tidy coaching. She dives into the story behind her business and how she made it to where she is today. Hear her tips on tidying for increased productivity, balanced mental health and reduced impact on the environment.

Key Takeaways: * How Racheal Papworth used her skills to build a business in an unstable economy. * Insights on the psychology of tidying. * The impact tidying and decluttering can have on your productivity and the environment.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:02] Intro * [00:40] Meet Rachel Papworth * [04:58] How she got her start in tidying * [06:57] Launching her professional organizing business * [08:20] Her mission * [10:09] When your home works your life works * [12:35] A Psychological approach to decluttering * [15:13] 2-ways to avoid getting stuck when making decisions * [16:53] How Rachel keeps her own home tidy * [19:07] Reducing environmental impact and giving back * [20:13] The trap of putting things off and the magic of scheduling * [24:34] The kinds of clients she works with * [27:51] Coaching and transformations of clients * [31:30] The most shocking thing she has ever seen * [32:03] Keeping the momentum going * [36:42] Reaching out for help and branching out * [40:47] Rachels #1 tip for de-cluttering * [41:39] Contacting Rachel * [42:45] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * ClutterFree30.com * CathleenMerkel.com

Standout Quotes: * “When your home works, your life works. When you sort out your home, every single other aspect of your life starts working.” -Rachel Papworth [08:36] * “Different people have different skills. So often, the thing that comes the most naturally for us and feels like nothing is immensely valuable to other people out there in the world.” -Rachel Papworth [09:53] * “I think if you're personally committed to minimizing your environmental impact, regularly decluttering and organizing all your stuff is a key tool in achieving that.” -Rachel Papworth [20:03]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

Find | Rachel Papworth

At clutterfree30.com
On Facebook: @GreenAndTidy

On Youtube: @greenandtidyvideos

On Twitter: @GreenAndTidy

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About Cathleen: 

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but flat-out Women in Corporate create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. 

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. 

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. 

About Rachel Papworth

Rachel Papworth, from Green and Tidy, is the online Professional Organiser. She liberates busy people from the shackles of clutter, chaos and disorganisation to give peace of mind and productivity. A trained coach with a Psychology degree, Rachel loves the way decluttering your stuff declutters your mind and sorts out so much more than the clutter! As she always says: when your home works, your life works.

For a free 7-part video course, The Biggest Clutter-Clearing Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them, join Green and Tidy for free at https://clutterfree30.com 

Check out her YouTube channel, follow her on Twitter @greenandtidy, like http://www.facebook.com/GreenAndTidy and see amazing before and after photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenandtidydeclutter ...or check out some of her amazing course offers!

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Travelling can do so much for us. It opens our sometimes limited lenses, creates opportunity for connection and can help develop who we are as individuals. Today, with most of us stuck in our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, world traveller Matt Javit joins us to give insights into the kind of growth and perspective shifting we can do from home.

When Matt and his wife Nikki set out on an 800-day journey across 35 countries, they were drawn by their shared desire to experience the world. Looking back, there are a few realizations and lessons they learned along the way that you might find useful, no matter where you are in the world.

Hear Matt’s valuable advice about building the types of relationships and resources needed for travel. Find out what surprised him most about new cultures and experiences during his adventure. Also, hear the most valuable things he’s learned from travelling that is helping him and Nikki not only make it through the Coronavirus epidemic right now, but thrive through it.

Key Takeaways: * How Matt Javit and his wife, Nikki, travelled the world for more than two years. * What his biggest lessons were from his experience. * Advice for avoiding racist assumptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * 00:01] Intro * [00:41] Meet Matt Javitt * [03:47] Creating the goal to travel full-time with his wife * [08:57] How they prepared to leave their jobs * [13:17] Realizations and lessons from the experience * [14:39] Storytelling and building relationships * [16:41] Cultural lessons from Japan * [21:30] Advice for avoiding polarizing Covid-19 reactions * [27:25] The importance of goal setting * [32:45] The power of thought * [34:28] Matt’s Advice for people stuck indoors * [40:07] Reflecting, marriage and building perspective * [42:41] Contacting Matt & Nikki * [44:29] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * Passportjoy.com * World Barber Shop Adventures * Cathleenmerkel.com

Standout Quotes: * “If you've had opportunities to meet enough people in life, you'll know that we're all kind of the same. We all have similar goals; some people just get different breaks in life that get them to a level where they can earn at a high level.” -Matt Javit [15:33] * “Take in the input... but you have to be careful because it can be too much input and you just wake up at the end of the week saying what did I really do for my life rather than listen to other people tell me how to live my life.” -Matt Javit [35:49] * “If you have all these fake dreams, you're not helping yourself....if you have a dream you're not accomplishing or you're not even setting out to do it- your brain knows. You know that. So that's a failure in your head because you're not taking that risk and that's not a positive thing.” -Matt Javit [38:27]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

Find | Matt Javit

At passportjoy.com

On Instagram: @Matjavit

On Twitter: @Mattjavit

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On Apple Podcasts

About Cathleen: 

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. 

At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.

Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences’ –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!

About Matt Javit

Matt Javit is living a life of many chapters; all building on the next. Five-Time International Sales Award Winner, Travel Documentarian with his Amazon Video show World Barber Shop Adventures, Nationally Celebrated Author with his book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World, and an Ambassador of Culture.

With his success at a large multi-national company, Matt was awarded trips to exotic locations around the globe to celebrate with his peers. This new exposure opened his eyes to adventure and opportunities for cultural immersion travel. With a deep desire to understand more about the places and people he had yet to discover, Matt made a difficult decision that few have the confidence to do. He left his high-paying career to travel the world!

He, along with his wife, packed one backpack apiece and headed out for 27-months of travel. Thirty-five countries and endless relationships later, they returned home to share their stories of this epic adventure.

Before the multi-year sales awards, Matt had to work through the difficulties of transitioning careers, building a portfolio, and becoming a trusted advisor for his clients. His humble demeanor, tireless work ethic, and positive spirit made it possible to become a top performer.

As a former Academic All-American D1 athlete and college basketball coach, he also enjoys highlighting sports, mindset, and goal-setting to deliver his message. The discipline, creativity, and self-confidence that is gained from the competition have influenced Matt’s life significantly.

Matt lives in Indianapolis with his wife of 14 years, Nikki, where they continue to plan and dream of their next destination; to walk through a chaotic market, meet new and inspiring friends, and dance to local music till the sun comes up.

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Mia O’Gorman is in the business of people. Fulfilled people.

As an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant, she has spent nearly her entire career empowering leaders. Find out today what steps she had to take in developing herself, before she could fully embrace her passion.

After pouring effort and endless hours into work at the start of her career, Mia started to notice a shift in her values. As she took on more responsibilities and roles, she found herself venturing further and further away from what excited her. Taking a trying leap of faith, she ventured out into freelancing, betting it all on her desire for freedom and growth.

Today, she sits down to share what she’s learned personally and professionally about the development of leaders. With her wealth of experience, Mia offers insights on transitioning employees and leaders of all levels. Listen in to find out how you can be sure your career is aligning with your values and passions.

Key Takeaways: * How Leadership Consultant and Coach, Mia O’Gorman, built a career from her passion. * How coaching helps all levels of leadership. * In what ways your values might influence your own career.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Timeline: * [00:03] Intro * [00:41] Meet Mia Gorman * [03:09] Her HR start and career journey * [07:34] How to identify your passion * [09:55] Living in alignment with values * [11:37] Changing to pursue freedom and growth * [14:41] The challenges and rewards of change * [16:07] How coaching has changed in the last few years * [17:50] The whole person and starting small * [21:20] How she helps others to connect with their values * [23:46] Differences in leadership across levels * [25:41] Mid to senior-level transitioning leader challenges * [31:03] Recommendations for middle managers * [34:05] What great leadership looks like to Mia Gorman * [35:21] Contacting Mia * [36:32] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * Coachingwithmia.com * cathleenmerkel.com

Standout Quotes: * “For so many years I'd kind of kept going, doing the 'right' thing. Agreeing to take on those different job roles, responsibilities that took me away from what I was really passionate about. That built a career, that built an income, that served the organizations I was employed by and I'd always put that sense of responsibility ahead of freedom and growth.” -Mia O'Gorman [13:21] * “If I'm leading myself, what's the small change I can make? and if I'm doing that well then I start to have earned respect and the capacity to lead other people.” -Mia O’Gorman [20:58] * “People don't dare, necessarily, to open up about what's on their minds, what may be their concerns... to have someone who's holding up the mirror and then expresses it is really important and brings us to a completely different level of awareness." Cathleen Merkel [28:58]

Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel

At cathleenmerkel.com

On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel

On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching

Find | Mia O’Gorman

At coachingwithmia.com

On Linkedin: @Mia O'Gorman

On Twitter: @coachingwithmia

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About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but flat-out Women in Corporate create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. 

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. 

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. 

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About Mia O’Gorman

Mia is an executive coach, coaching supervisor, leadership development consultant and life coach. She has 20 years of experience in leadership development and talent management roles. Joining the automotive industry in HR (still called personnel in 1998!), Mia later worked in the finance and energy sectors before transitioning to external consultancy in 2006. Here she worked in outdoor experiential development in the English Lake District, spent years with global organizational psychology firm SHL and then 6 years developing leaders through Emotional Intelligence with JCA. She has been freelancing since 2017, launching her own business Coaching with Mia alongside a portfolio of collaborative projects. Mia has designed, coached and facilitated transformational programmes for organisations including Balfour Beatty, Barclays, Centrica, Deloitte, JLL, Hogan Lovells, McKinsey, Spirax Sarco and Thames Water.

She provides coaching for Directors, senior leaders and emerging leaders, designs and facilitates leadership programmes, teaches coaching skills and supervises other coaches in their professional development.

Mia holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching, a Diploma in Coaching Supervision and is a Professional Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Additional credentials include a certificate in NLP Coaching, a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, BA Hons English Literature and Cultural Studies, and, accreditations for several psychometric tools to work with ability, personality and Emotional Intelligence. 

Mia lives in Cheltenham, UK with her partner Rob, enjoying the town-and-country lifestyle of the Cotswolds, good food, great wine, travel, running and hiking.

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Alexandria Agresta and her partners at Purpose Pioneers, are empowering businesses and individuals to grow by embracing the transformative power of purpose, values, empathy and vulnerability.

An international speaker and entrepreneur herself, Alex knows first-hand what it takes to develop as a CEO and leader. Taking a heart centred, connection-based approach- Alex has been able to help countless businesses and teams find the balance between purpose and profit. Hear what she says are the tools to uncover the sweet spot in any business. Also, catch her tips for growing as a leader and making impactful connections, as she shares her secrets for effective public speaking.

Key Takeaways: * How Alexandria Agresta and her partners are helping people and businesses lean into their purpose. * Secrets to effective speaking. * Advice for overcoming self-criticism and judgement.

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Episode Timeline: * [00:04] Intro * [00:37] Meet Alexandria Agresta * [02:01] The story behind the name Purpose Pioneers * [03:41] The people who are a part of her movement * [05:22] How they help people find their beautiful sweet spot * [08:00] Meeting CEOs halfway and helping them grow * [12:20] Committing to real change in businesses * [13:09] Changes they've experienced in CEOs * [14:54] Changes they've experienced with teams * [17:10] How Alexandria uncovered her own purpose * [20:04] Understanding and building self-awareness * [22:26] Alexandria on what it means to be a leader * [24:54] Working with speakers and removing barriers on stage * [27:48] Secrets to effective speaking * [31:32] Leaning toward acceptance and avoiding self-judgment * [35:40] A flaw she struggles with * [38:10] Teaching clients to strengthen their gifts * [42:37] Contacting Alex * [43:27] Outro * [41:20] Contacting Steve * [42:00] What's next for him * [43:40] Outro

Resources Mentioned: * The Purpose Pioneer Movement * com

Standout Quotes: * “That's what purpose, values, empathy, and vulnerability does. It puts you in this container of constant growth, constant pivoting... You're always leaning into the tension, you're always asking questions and when you live in that state of mind, success is quite literally inevitable.” -Alexandria Agresta [10:11] * “I've just always been connected with my spirit and I believe our spirit knows the way. It knows what we want. It's the ego and the mind that fogs it.” -Alexandria Agresta [18:15] * “I believe that you cannot be a leader unless you're being open and vulnerable.” -Alexandria Agresta [24:42]

About Cathleen:

As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out Women in Corporate create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. 

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. 

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. 

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! 

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. 

About Alexandria Agresta:

Alexandria Agresta believes in creating a world where people fully align what they do to make money, with what they do to experience meaning and fulfillment in their lives. She calls it the "sweet spot" between purpose and profit.

Her company is Purpose Pioneers, where she's on a mission to empower leaders and entrepreneurs to get back to what matters most in business-- Human Connection-- and to use their purpose and profit “sweet spot” to live a meaningful life AND do meaningful work. It’s called the Purpose-First Movement.

She earned her title as a Purpose Pioneer simply by living by the mantra: things don't take time, they take courage. When you spend time with Alexandria, you may just begin to play in the field of infinite possibility, and make the impossible, possible.

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When Steve Larsen got the urge to take time off, as most of us experience throughout our careers, he realized it wasn't as simple as walking out the door. However, he didn't let that stop him.

Despite pouring his efforts into a highly successful financial planning firm, if he were to walk away, he would only be able to pay bills and take care of his family for two weeks without consistent pay. This realization kicked a series of active steps into action that allowed him to plan for a year off in only 8 months. Steps he shares in his upcoming book, 'A Year Off'.

Listen in to hear how you can do the same, regardless of your current profession or career. Steve shares his journey of assessing his finances, life goals and taking action. Hear how his year off offered him new perspectives and greater control over his life. As the owner of a 125 million-dollar firm, Steve has no shortage of insights into how you can financially plan for freedom— even when it seems impossible.

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As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Steve Larsen

Steve is the owner of a 125 million dollar financial planning firm, a successful online education company, and the author of A Year Off: The Anti-Budgeting Solution to Mastering Your Money and Following Your Dreams being published in 2020. He is also a Professor of Finance at Gonzaga University and provides strategic business consulting for owners of rapidly growing businesses.

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Lindsay Preston has been given her fair share of lemons in life. But after reaching her lowest point, she turned those lemons into lemonade.

After having her world turned upside down and having to rebuild it, Lindsay learned what it takes to transform her mind and develop an unwavering resilience. Today, she’s teaching other successful women to do the same with Lindsay E Preston Coaching.

Listen in to hear Lindsay’s story. She shares what she and the other high achieving women she worked with have in common. Find out why, despite the pretty picture the world may see, many of us could be missing out on a fulfilling life because of past trauma and internal roadblocks. Hear what Lindsay is doing to support and build community for women as she shares tips you can start using in your own life, today.

Key Takeaways: * How Lindsay Preston overcame struggle to realize her purpose. * What many successful women battle with. * How you can recognize your own roadblocks and find help.

Episode Timeline: * [00:03] Intro * [00:42] Meet Lindsay Preston * [01:28] The goal-getting and fear facing woman she coaches * [02:40] What's holding women back from their goals and dreams? * [04:53] A client example * [07:00] Lindsay's journey * [09:39] Making it through to the other side of pain * [11:27] What some high functioning women have in common * [13:14] Group support and building a community * [14:36] The change that occurs when women realize they aren't alone * [15:34] Teaching herself and other women to love themselves * [17:02] Cathleen's wakeup call and Lindsay's experience after changing * [19:23] Who inspires her the most * [21:02] What's next for Lindsay? * [21:55] One top tip * [23:29] Contacting Lindsay * [24:44] Outro

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Meet Tamara Hofmann who has joined me on the 19th episode of the Legendary Leaders podcast series. Tamara is an executive coach, leadership consultant and trainer, someone I believe you can easily connect with. Tamara shares her journey with us and touches on her idealism and vision of the world and how she arrived at deciding to help people through leadership.

Tamara talks about the issues she encountered working in a heavily male dominated environment which presented practical issues along with requests to adapt her personality to fit in.

Tamara tells us about ‘Lean In’ and its focus is all around female equality. ‘Lean In’ offers mentorship and learning circles where people come together on a topic. The aim is to encourage women to think about themselves and what they want for their lives.

Explaining how she lost her identity when she left the corporate world, Tamara shares with us the fact it took a while to work out who she is, who she wanted to be with and what she wanted to do.

Tamara focuses a lot on choices, explaining that she sees a lot of women who think they don’t have a choice, don’t see the opportunity or are afraid to make a choice. In her words “make a choice, own it and don’t feel guilty about it”.

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In this episode you will learn:

  • The importance of thinking about yourself, what you want and who you are, without guilt
  • Why we can be afraid when it comes to making choices

About Cathleen:

As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Tamara

“Authenticity is a collection of choices we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” Brene Brown

Leadership starts with having a strong understanding of self and others, from where relationships based on trust are built. This is true in both local and global settings and forms the basis of the approach Tamara takes. Tamara has a strong passion for learning. She has a curious mindset and strong drive to find meaningful insights. In her work with leaders at all levels, she aims to create awareness and choice around what leader they want to be and what organizational culture they want to create while working on the different dynamics involved in personal, cultural and organizational change.

Leadership Development, Coaching & Consulting Experience

Tamara has managed cultural and organizational change programs both in Europe and Asia. She worked on both strategy as well as implementation in various functions, ranging from an MT member of a sales organization to a function lead. She became an executive coach and leadership consultant when moving permanently to Asia and works on a wide range of leadership solutions for leaders and their teams. She builds awareness around their leadership & behaviour, their impact on others and how they are influencing the systems around them. Customers are both Asian and Western, have various functional expertise ranging from technical functions to general management and sales & marketing. They all have in common that they work in a multi-cultural environment and are facing either personal or business changes.

Industry Experiences

Being educated as a civil engineer, Tamara is proud to have been part of the construction team building the KLCC Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Within Philips, she worked with three different industries; Lighting, Healthcare and Consumer Electronics both on a local and global level. She managed the recruitment outsourcing project to Accenture in Asia for NXP Semiconductors, giving her insight in the complexity of the high-tech manufacturing industry. Developing leaders within Unilever throughout the APAC region has built her knowledge of the consumer goods industry. She coaches leaders within UNICEF who are located across the globe and is responsible for the coaching program of WYSE International, an NGO which supports emerging leaders.

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  • Professional Certified Coach – PCC - International Coach Federation – ICF
  • Certified Executive Coach – Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership
  • Certified Clear Beliefs Coach
  • Transactional Analysis Certified – International Transactional Analysis Association
  • Facet 5 Accredited – Personality profile based on the Big Five model of personality

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Meet Naily Makangu, my guest on the 18th episode of the Legendary Leaders podcast series. Naily initially trained as a software engineer until she made her move into leadership where she has won best trainer and best leader awards. Naily kicks things off talking about what good leaders look like, she highlights the importance of being visible, supporting others and putting others first, whilst ensuring time for yourself. Ultimately leaders help others to be their best and then get out of their way!

Naily takes us through the importance of creating an environment that’s fun and open to help you and your team to be the best. In fact, her vision is: “turn your life and workplace into a playground”. For Naily, her focus is on making time for family and friends, exercise and sports and being clear on what’s important to her, what she wants to achieve and what she can’t compromise on. She explains this as being central to living life on her terms and as fully as possible.

Career wise, Naily works with people in the UK and internationally in a remote way, which is enabling her to move to live in Spain to fulfil her ambition of becoming fluent in Spanish. She touches on not being afraid to say no to things that don’t fit with her too.

Naily talks about the early days and how she managed and dealt with going to college to learn software as an introvert in a male dominated environment, reminding us of the importance of turning up the way we are, and not hiding who we really are.

The Athena Managers Mastermind that Naily is running starts with helping others to understand themselves as well as core groups of behaviour in others and covers leadership theories and how to get best out of your team. The programme is run online for a period of 6 months.

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As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Naily Makangu

Starting as a Software Engineer, Naily Makangu carved her own path into Interim Management, Leadership and is an award-winning Trainer. Having grown up in STEM, Naily was motivated to start Athena Leaders, a management and leadership consultancy designed to Turn your life and workplace into a playground. Athena Leaders specialises in turning around struggling projects and organisations by bringing knowledge, positive attitude and laughter to clients. You can sleep better knowing that your organisational challenges are being handled and your teams are being re-energised.

Naily’s mission is to support the development of strong leaders in the STEM industry. As such, she is kicking off Athena Managers Mastermind, an online programme that will help you understand yourself, understand others and adapt leadership principles to get the best out of your team. This knowledge will empower you to turn your workplace into a playground.

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6-month Mastermind programme designed to teach you  how to decode people  so that you can  turn your workplace into a playground.

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Introducing Victoria Smith Murphy as my guest in the 17th episode of my Legendary Leaders podcast series. Victoria is a coach who helps leaders to bring soul and humanity into the world of business. This involves working 121 with leaders, delivering workshops and talks in medium and large organisations and she runs an intuitive career journey online course.

Victoria shares her philosophy which centres around these 3 key pillars:

  • Self-connection – being able to hear your inner voice above the external noise
  • Purpose – that which inspires you and pulls you in your direction
  • Flow – your way of working and living, welcoming what is rather than chasing what should be

The key issues Victoria comes across in those she works with are a lack of direction and lack of confidence. She describes the misalignment people often see between who they are as a human being and the work they’re doing. She talks about the expectation on leaders to know and have all the answers and the pressure that can bring. Victoria shares how she uses Tarot as a great way for offering someone a spotlight to say that’s how I feel about something or that’s what I need to do, so that everything else can melt away.

When asked what leadership means for Victoria, she insightfully answers that it’s starting with the ability to lead ourselves and really understand what is true for us, having the courage to act from that place. Finally leaving us with her top tip, Victoria highlights the importance of tuning into ourselves and hearing our inner voice.

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  • The benefit of letting go what isn’t meant for you
  • The three principles that Victoria lives and coaches by

About Cathleen:

As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Co-Host: Bio Victoria Smith-Murphy

Victoria Smith-Murphy is an experienced coach who helps leaders to bring soul and humanity into the world of business, unlocking greater meaning and impact. She combines neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to build people's capacity to trust themselves; when we trust ourselves, we are more creative, more confident and have better relationships with the people around us. She runs a private coaching practice and has created an online course, The Intuitive Career Journey, to bring clarity, direction and self-belief to your career. She also partners with people-centred organisations of all sizes, from MasterCard, Red Bull and Discovery UK through to fast-growth tech start ups, to offer talks and workshops on The Power of Intuition, and Managing Your Self.

Prior to establishing her coaching business, Victoria spent 12 years in the worlds of retail buying (Sainsbury's) and data marketing (dunnhumby). You can learn more about her story and her approach to coaching by checking her out on Instagram, LinkedIn or on her website.

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Welcome to episode 16 of Legendary Leaders – The Podcast. In this episode we meet David Florence from the Evolution of Dave. Described as an evolutionary, David tells us about how he decided to make a change to his life after an unexpected hospital visit. He discovered the ‘wim hof’ method, a combination of meditation, breathing exercises, and exposure to cold which proved to be a game changer for David.

David shares his background as a recruiter and how he discovered his passion for helping others when he realised how his focus very much shifted to coaching and supporting people to find what they really want to do, rather than simply placing them in a job. David explains how he started using YouTube to record his journey. It was then that the realisation came that he was accumulating a lot of knowledge which had worked for him and how that put him in a good position to share this with others to help and guide them.

David highlights how overwhelm, stress and anxiety is common place and as a result people aren’t looking for solutions that mean them going away and doing some research or reading a book, as the fight or flight element of the brain is kicking in, and so people want an immediate solution. He also highlights how it can help by starting small when it comes to making a change. David states that by carrying out simple small tasks, your brain acknowledges the task completion as a green tick. He highlights the importance of a morning routine and takes us through what works for him.

David is a trained solar breath instructor which incorporates breathing to a rhythm with engaging music and combines healthy breath work with meditation. He points out how simple things like a few calm breaths can make such a difference to our bodies, particularly in moments of stress or overwhelm.

David’s leaves us with some advice - to understand early on what it is that you love to do and then just do it. If your love and passion for it stops, that’s fine, move on to something else, but as long as it’s there, don’t give up. He also talks about getting uncomfortable and how by having moments of being uncomfortable, you grow as your body adapts.

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As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Co-Host: Bio David Florence from the Evolution of Dave

An ever-evolving human being, on a path to enhance my physical and mental well-being. After 2 years of research and practice, the methods and protocols that have significantly enhanced my overall physiology, brain health, mental focus, clarity of mind, positive outlook, increased drive and much more, can now be offered to others as 1:1 sessions or Groups.

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The 15th podcast episode of the Legendary Leaders series sees Cathleen chatting with Sandra Hilton, who balances her work in Coaching, Coach Supervision and Psychotherapy. Sandra discusses the benefit of her great support network and how these individuals help her to stay connected to herself and that allows her to stay connected to her work.

Sandra demonstrates her high level of self-awareness and what she does to connect with herself first at the start of the day. She also touches on the common tendency for people to express how busy they are and puts the underlying need to say this down to people wanting to show their value.

Sandra’s coaching business – On Purpose Coaching – is where she works with people to help them to be more connected to their own purpose in life. Sarah explains how many people oppress emotions in order to manage themselves and the problems this then creates, as opposed to facing up to and understanding the emotions.

Sandra shares her varied life and work experience including working on the production of the film Goldeneye and her life living her Russia, through to identifying her passion for mentoring. Sandra emphasises the importance of trusting yourself and to always be kind.

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As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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About Sandra Hilton, Founder & Owner of OnPurposeCoaching

“The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed – to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.” (Parker J. Palmer).

Sandra’s story begins in Manchester in the year when the first man landed on the moon. She grew up in a working class family and then studied Russian at university, fulfilling her wish to learn an exotic language and to travel. She found herself in Moscow in 1989 when the Berlin Wall came down and stayed in the country for the next decade, interspersing a career in film (making the first Bond movie shot on location in Russia), with a legal training which led to her becoming a project finance lawyer.

She returned to the UK in 2003 to have her daughter, Elysia. Motherhood brought many changes, including a new career, as coach and consultant and later as a psychotherapist. Throughout her therapy training, Sandra realised, after many years of working in highly pressurised environments, balancing family and work commitments, that she’s always been trying to “get somewhere”. No matter what the achievements and the accolades, they were never enough. The training and her own therapy allowed her to be more present in the moment; to find out what she was really thinking and feeling and in this she found more peace and also more creativity. Sandra now runs a hybrid coaching and therapy practice accompanying people back to themselves. She works with clients to discover their stories; what’s important to them, what they want in life and how to be more compassionate towards themselves as flawed human beings. She is passionate about people rediscovering what it is that makes us human, and in creating spaces where we can connect with ourselves and others to allow more of our true selves to be present and visible in the world, even when that “self” might not fit a socially recognised or approved norm.

She is author of Soul Notes, a regular reflective blog on what it means to be more present in the world and is currently planning some workshops for 2020 to bring people together to explore the stories we tell ourselves. When not seeing clients, Sandra loves to walk and to write, and is slowly penning a historical novel exploring the feminist roots of her working class ancestors.

Sandra is soon going to host a wonderful storytelling workshop called “The Stories we Tell ourselves.”

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In the 14th podcast episode of the Legendary Leaders series, we chat with Sarah Rozenthuler, a Chartered Psychologist, leadership consultant, author of two books and founder and CEO of Bridgework.

Sarah outlines Bridgework’s purpose which is to build bridges through better communication between leaders and leadership teams, to enhance collaboration and collective intent. Sarah’s aim is to help people connect and see the uniqueness in each other and to enable the creation of fresh ideas and new insights.

Sarah shares the turning point from leaving her corporate role to going freelance and then building her own consultancy and advises us all to notice what energises and engages you at work. That ‘more noticing’ led Sarah to redirect her career and train in facilitation and coaching. Sarah notes her inner conviction as to how she could contribute in a different way, despite not having a long-term plan in place as to what she was going to do.

What makes a leader for Sarah? In her own words it’s “having that openness and boldness to step forward into the unknown”. She talks about having the ability to engage and energise others and draw the best out of them, with a real sense of inner conviction. Sarah talks about impact as a greater motivator than factors like money and status.

Sarah leaves us with her top tip which is to be true to you and do that by staying close to your energy.

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As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.

Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.

Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.

She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!

With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.

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Sarah Rozenthuler is a chartered psychologist, leadership consultant and author. She has over 15 years international experience consulting to many different organizations including BP, Discovery, Spencer Stuart and Standard Chartered Bank. She is the founder and CEO of Bridgework, a niche consultancy specializing in strengthening leadership in organizations that want to become a force for good in the world.

Sarah coaches CEOs, board members and senior leaders to unlock people, performance and profit through leading more effectively. She is an accredited workplace mediator and holds a Certificate in Systemic Team Coaching®.

As the author of How to Have Meaningful Conversations (Watkins, 2019), Sarah’s work has been widely featured in the media including the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, Psychologies Magazine and the BBC Business online. FT Pearson will publish her next book, Powered by Purpose: How to Engage and Energise your People Around Great Work, in 2020.

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In the 13th podcast episode of the Legendary Leaders series, we chat with Alisa Barcan, founder and owner of the Savvy Corner. As a Certified Chartered Accountant and Coach, Alisa helps people to rewrite their financial situation if they don’t have the confidence to do it themselves. She supports others to create a comfortable financial situation for themselves, looking at the practicalities of money as well as managing their mindset around money.

Alisa also works with business owners looking at their pricing strategy and charges. She explains the importance of separating your own value and the value of what your business offers and the services it provides, so that you can charge what your services are worth, and not get hung up on your personal worth.

Alisa shares some frank insights and explains that having a successful business isn’t just about an amazing business strategy and plan, but the need to truly believe that you can achieve it all. If you can’t find that self-belief, then it simply won’t work.

Alisa takes us through the process of working with her clients to look at their ‘money story’, whereby they write down everything about their current financial situation. She explains how she then takes the story extracting only the facts from it, to get rid of beliefs and emotions that we attach to money, enabling people to focus on the real situation in front of them.

Alisa takes us through her background growing up in Romania and the financial challenges that presented. She goes on to explain how she arrived at her current career choice and built up her qualifications and experience to pursue her passion. For Alisa, money is not a goal, it is simply an enabler for something else.

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About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Co-Host: Bio Alisa Barcan – The Savvy Corner

As a Financial Coach and Consultant, Alisa Barcan helps people re-write their financial stories. Based in the UK, she works with young professionals and small business owners who wish to decipher their finances and improve their financial situation and relationship with money. She talks more about financial coaching and her story of becoming a coach in this video.

Using a combination of standard coaching techniques, innovative approaches rooted in behavioural economics & gaming theory and traditional financial models, Alisa facilitates results which are impactful and lasting.

Alisa is a prize winner Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and a double-qualified Coach. She also teaches at The University of Cambridge. You can find her at The Savvy Corner or on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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In our 12th podcast episode in the Legendary Leaders series, we meet Ginny Baillie who is one of the first master certified coaches in the UK with over 20 years’ experience of coaching and founder of DRUM. Ginny talks about her current focus on working with self-sustaining and self-developmental organisations. She shares some guiding principles which is to be aware that we’re needed not possibly wanted at the beginning and wanted but not possibly needed at the end of the coaching process.

Ginny explains that the way that people ‘meet’ is highly important. By this she means having the confidence to listen and pay attention to someone else and trying stuff that can make you feel silly when meeting someone. Also, to understand even the quietest person in the room has something to contribute and parking your ego to listen and give your attention to others in the room.

Ginny talks to us about DRUM, which she describes as a vessel. She compares it to a drum that sits at the back of a band setting the rhythm and often starting things off. She explains how it involves leaders gathering around a theme, such as wanting to be a better leader or fear of failure. They gather with people curious about the same things through a 3-hour monthly video conference meeting, connecting with people all over the world.

Ginny talks about the importance of having confidence when it comes to how you like to do things as well as having confidence in your ideas. Essential to her success is her community of peers which she describes as what gets you through the challenging times. Ginny shares how hanging out with people who want to grow and learn too helps her to raise her own game.

Ginny leaves us with a few top tips for leaders in corporates including - never ever underestimate your influence.

In this episode you will learn:

  • The importance of having confidence in yourself and your ideas
  • How DRUM helps leaders to connect with each other around a specific theme of interest
  • How people ‘meet’ and the importance of putting aside your ego and really listening and connecting with others at all levels

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About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Ginny Baillie MCC:

Coming from a background in property and stockbroking, Ginny’s voyage through supporting leaders to be the best they can be was inspired by her own shocking experience of working inside corporates. Gossip, innuendo, lies, scheming, career ruining management at worse and benign nothingness at best from various leaders led her to want to be part of the movement for better work experiences.

One of the first master certified coaches in the UK, with a body of experience spanning 22 years, Ginny’s work now is about connecting leaders with other leaders and their own resourcefulness through meeting in deep, rigorous and useful ways. Her guiding principle is ‘how leaders meet is more important than what they talk about’ and the business is called DRUM.

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In our 11th podcast episode in the Legendary Leaders series, we meet Gareth Davies, Co-Founder of the Bravest Path, who works with organisations, team and individuals to support them to take more smart risks.

Through the Bravest Path, Gareth gives clients the tools to practice taking more and more smart risks. He explains how it’s about making decisions in line with your own personal core values, rather than what other people expect you to.

Gareth talks about unspoken expectations, often expectations that come with a workforce’s culture and the pressure that puts on you. Touching on failure and lack of control, Gareth takes us through how he took control of his life and called time on his police career. He explains that moving on from a role or career doesn’t mean failure, but growth and realisation that your values have changed and that working on your terms is your priority.

One thing Gareth suggests is to ask yourself ‘who am I doing this for?’ Think about the opinions of people in your life who really count, who know what you stand for, and let go of the views of anyone else. He reminds us of the impossibility of trying to please everyone. What matters is showing up as yourself, the best version of yourself, and the importance of courage, being daring and brave.

Gareth has recently been working on a young people’s program to deliver to students to help address the expectations and silent message of perfectionism.

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In this episode you will learn:

  • The importance of making decisions and choices based on your core values, not other’s expectations
  • Why asking ‘who am I doing this for?’ is crucial to your path in life
  • Far more important than trying to please everyone is showing up and being the best version of yourself

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Gareth: Gareth is co-founder of the courage-building consultancy The Bravest Path, and specialises in uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure. He works with organisations who recognise the value in creating a culture of psychological safety and individuals who want to show up as their true, authentic selves. Gareth’s style is bold, direct and tenacious. Previously a leader in the Met Police, his experience with advanced interview techniques enables Gareth to offer a refreshingly different, challenging and accountable approach that builds trust and depth into his client relationships. Gareth is certified to deliver the ground-breaking research of Dr Brene Brown which means he is perfectly placed to support organisations looking to prioritise a culture with the courage, connection and compassion that empowers people to take smart risks without fear of judgement or blame.

The Bravest Path offer the leadership programme Dare To Lead. Key points include:

  • Grounded in over 20 years of ground-breaking research by Dr Brene Brown.
  • Over 400,000 pieces of data considered.
  • Refined via interviews with 150 executive leaders from global organisations.

Services also include bitesize workshops and our two most popular in 2019 were:

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In her first solo podcast episode in the Legendary Leaders series, Cathleen, founder & owner of Cathleen Merkel Coaching & Legendary Leaders – The Podcast & Mastermind, shares her very personal insights into her past. Cathleen covers the breaking point that helped her decide, not only what she really wanted to do in her life, but also how she wanted to be.

Cathleen begins by sharing her understanding of leadership, highlighting how leadership is very personal and comes from within. Cathleen talks about growing up in a former communist country in East Germany, being raised with a high level of expectation on how she was supposed to be and how she was supposed to live her life, behaving in a certain way to meet others expectations. This understandably caused Cathleen to lose touch with her most inner identity.

Cathleen shares some great insights into life and how our past shapes our present and how she eventually broke the cycle of remaining stuck. She describes how solo traveling became a part of her healing journey which completely changed her life for the better. 

As we are heading into a New Year and a new decade, Cathleen encourages her listeners to start this year with deliberate and purposeful intent instead of short-lasting New Year’s resolutions.

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Our 9th podcast episode, in the Legendary Leaders series, sees us back chatting with Sarah Weiler, owner of Power of Uke, TedX Speaker, Comedian and DJ. Sarah kicks things off sharing an insight she’s experienced where there’s a tendency to make work harder for ourselves because we feel the need to be ‘too busy’ and almost overwhelmed to prove that we are working hard. Sarah explains that when things happen that feel a bit easy, we question what we did, and almost talk ourselves into believing we didn’t work hard enough. She alludes to surrendering in order to allow ourselves to find something easy and enjoyable and accept it as just that. Sarah continues the theme of pressure by talking about how people often don’t quit something until they end up in crisis, and as such quitting is seen as a negative, something associated with burn out and drama. She reframes quitting and describes it as deciding something no longer serves you or you’ve reached as far as something’s going to take you. During the podcast we are introduced to the ‘Quitting Quadrant’ tool which involves understanding the level of interest and level of discomfort you have with a project or challenge. Sarah explains the four quadrants and how they can be used to understand where we are and what we need to do next, as well as being a useful tool to trigger conversations about what we’re doing and whether it’s right. The key benefit, Sarah shares with us, is that the Quitting Quadrant helps you to learn quickly if something is working for you or not, and if not, you can move on without shame. Sarah finishes the podcast with some top tips, including the importance of having time not working, a restoring phase, as well as being kinder by allowing ourselves to not be on edge the whole time. She also suggests at the end of each day focusing not on what you have done but ask yourself how have you been. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: How you can use the Quitting Quadrant to understand what is working for you and where something isn’t, quitting without shame. How to be kinder to yourself from acknowledging success and achievement even in those times when things feel easy, to asking yourself how have you been, rather than what have you done today. The importance of taking time out from work to restore and recharge and the positive impact that will have on your work About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Sarah Weiler: Sarah has spent the last 12 years teaching, facilitating and coaching all over the world and working hard to build a life full of activities that make her feel alive. These include: Power of Uke (using the ukulele to access Growth Mindset and Creativity in corporate organisations like Google and PWC), Rye Laughs Comedy night, DJing, stand-up comedy, career and life coaching, teaching money mindset, becoming a TEDx speaker around the topic of Quitting and most recently creating The Carousel. Her claim to fame is her GDPR comedy song, which went viral. Having so many things on the go at the same time can lead to overwhelm if we're trying to do them all at the same time, and feeling as though we not giving all the attention to all things at all times. Enter then the concept of the Carousel, devised by Sarah Weiler, who honours that having variety in life and career doesn't have to mean doing all the things at the same time, and that variety can also mean focus. Not one or the other. WHERE TO FIND SARAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook Facebook Facebook WHERE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S ON SARAH'S CAROUSEL: Sarah's Power of Uke Website Reconnect with Your Creativity Event - Nov 12 2019 Rye Laughs Comedy Night - Nov 13 2019 Sign up to The Carousel Tiny Newsletter Day of Musical Joy - December 8: Email Sarah The Quitting Quadrant New and Full Moon Ceremonies and Character act Saray Moany (hilarious) Sarah's comedy songwriting Sarah's famed GDPR song

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In this the 8th podcast episode in the Legendary Leaders series, we meet Sarah Weiler, owner of Power of Uke, TedX Speaker, Comedian and DJ (having played Glastonbury in 2019). Sarah shares some great insights into life and interests. She refers to the analogy of a carousel when it comes to having a varied lifestyle and not wanting to focus on just one ‘thing’ in life. Putting your life and interests on the carousel acknowledges them all without the worry of forgetting one area when your focus is elsewhere. Sarah also redefines focus, explaining that it doesn’t mean having to pick one thing and only do that, but rather ensuring that at any one point in time you focus completely and fully on that one area to give it your all. Sarah shares with us the unique workshops she has run with numerous corporates where she takes people through a process to learn the ukulele, write a song and perform it, and the immediate reactions she receives compared to the feedback from those involved at the end. She explains the sense of self-belief that the workshops help to create, and the role they play enabling participants to have a bit of fun, loosen up and get into a good mental and interpersonal state for doing their work. Sarah challenges the recent trend of ‘niching’ when it comes to our work, which can cause unnecessary stress and potentially overlook the variety of skills and areas of life we enjoy. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: * A great tool to use to view your life and interests without feeling overwhelmed by everything you have on your plate. * How Sarah’s workshops have challenged participants and built their self-belief. * How Sarah keeps creating a life that’s full of variety, fun and growth, consciously deciding not to choose only one direction.

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Sarah Weiler: Sarah has spent the last 12 years teaching, facilitating and coaching all over the world and working hard to build a life full of activities that make her feel alive. These include: Power of Uke (using the ukulele to access Growth Mindset and Creativity in corporate organisations like Google and PWC), Rye Laughs Comedy night, DJing, stand-up comedy, career and life coaching, teaching money mindset, becoming a TEDx speaker around the topic of Quitting and most recently creating The Carousel. Her claim to fame is her GDPR comedy song, which went viral. Having so many things on the go at the same time can lead to overwhelm if we're trying to do them all at the same time, and feeling as though we not giving all the attention to all things at all times. Enter then the concept of the Carousel, devised by Sarah Weiler, who honours that having variety in life and career doesn't have to mean doing all the things at the same time, and that variety can also mean focus. Not one or the other. WHERE TO FIND SARAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Facebook Facebook Facebook WHERE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S ON SARAH'S CAROUSEL: Sarah's Power of Uke Website Reconnect with Your Creativity Event - Nov 12 2019 Rye Laughs Comedy Night - Nov 13 2019 Sign up to The Carousel Tiny Newsletter Day of Musical Joy - December 8: Email Sarah The Quitting Quadrant New and Full Moon Ceremonies and Character act Saray Moany (hilarious) Sarah's comedy songwriting Sarah's famed GDPR song

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In this the seventh podcast episode we chat with inspirational leader Laurie Zupkofska, who is owner of LaurieZ yoga and personal training. Through the podcast we learn about a period of immense heartbreak and grief that Laurie faced and how she got back to her true self, in fact a better version of herself. Laurie shares learnings from this extremely difficult time including the importance of talking things through and how from this tragedy she developed much more empathy for others. Laurie talks about some big lessons she learnt with the realisation of how little control we have over situations in life. Along with the importance of communities and people to reach out to for help, and the importance of doing so. Explaining the power of our thoughts and how our own negative self-talk and put downs ultimately shape us, Laurie takes us through the process of turning these around to build our self-belief. From the importance of communities and networks, through to the use of meditation to self-regulate, and having a true purpose when developing new habits, Laurie shares some insightful and inspiring words. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes here and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: * The importance of being kind to yourself, treating your body well and ensuring your own positive self-talk and belief * How Laurie got through an immensely difficult period in her life following a significant loss * The importance of asking for help, regardless of how small the reason may feel because friends, family and connections will show up

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports high achieving but worn-out Women in Corporates create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Laurie: Laurie Z Yoga and Personal Training As. Exercise Science NSCA Personal Training Certified 200hr Yoga Certified 1-617-633-1627 Laurie's Links: Facebook Personal Training/Private & Group Yoga Instruction/Nutrition Consulting/Group Fitness/CorporateWellness

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In this the sixth podcast episode we chat with Ruth Kudzi - a fantastic Business Mentor and Mindset Coach, who works with people across the globe. Ruth works with new business start-up's and businesses looking to scale by tuning into who they are and helping them build a business that attracts their target clients. In this episode, she explains that one of the biggest fears that she comes across with her clients is the fear of visibility, particularly the fear of rejection and failure. Ruth shares the challenges that making the move from employed work to going it alone raises such as that fear of visibility and the much talked about imposter syndrome! Ruth is refreshingly candid and talks about her belief in showing vulnerability and being authentic and real to engage and inspire. And it is that authenticity Ruth has demonstrated in her various communities and groups she has built through leading by example, being open and interacting with others. When it comes to helping her clients achieve their actions, Ruth talks about accountability and commitment going beyond just the ‘how’ you’ll do it through to what will it ‘feel’ like and what does that mean in terms of progress. Ruth touches on the importance of kindness, how she learnt to set boundaries after having none! And she reminds us that the true measure of our work isn’t by the number of hours spent working but the impact we have. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: * The importance of authenticity, being real, being you and how that can inspire others * How true accountability is more than just saying you are going to do something – amongst other things it involves acknowledging how you’ll feel when you get there * How Ruth learnt to set boundaries by focusing on the impact of her work

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Ruth: Ruth Kudzi is a business mentor and mindset coach who specialises in working with coaches, consultants and service-based business owners to help them grow their businesses by working on their strategy and mindset. She is a best-selling author, international speaker and respected podcaster who has worked with 1000s of clients worldwide. She helps her clients build the businesses that they want to by getting clear on who they are, what they love and creating a business model that reflects their skills, experience and preferences. Ruth's Links: Join Ruth’s free Facebook Group, Scale Successfully with Ruth Kudzi for coaches, consultants and small business owners who have ambition to scale in 2020 Instagram LinkedIn

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In this fifth podcast episode I chat with Georgina Green - Founder & Owner of Green Tutors which helps to provide educational support to young students, inspiring them to build confidence and pursue their dreams. Georgina’s business focuses on personal tuition to students mainly doing their GCSEs in maths and science. She started her career as a scientist and took on additional work tutoring students in that subject and very quickly realised her passion seeing her student’s confidence grow in what they were learning. Georgina shares how she inspires students to think about their learning differently and how she engages with them on a personal level to help relate what they’re learning back to their interests. She also touches on her childhood experiences with anxiety, particularly around sitting exams and she uses exactly that understanding to relate to what her students may be going through. Georgina also talks about being an introvert and the importance of putting yourself out there and having failures in order to ultimately grow. Along with the importance of engaging with online communities to provide a source of support and help. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on social media below: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: * How Georgina took her original career and expertise to find her passion and support students to learn and build their confidence. * The way Georgina focuses on building self-esteem in her students so they can follow their dreams. * How experiencing and coming through anxiety causing situations can give you a feeling of success afterwards

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Georgina: Georgina is the Founder & Owner of Green Tutors and has been a tutor in Hertfordshire since 2012. She started her career as a scientist with a degree in Forensic Science. As a volunteer with STEMNet (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Network) and having previously volunteered as a 'Barn Owl' with the Brownies, Georgina ensures to remain engaged with supporting students along their educational development path. She regularly attends career events and science lessons in local schools to help promote interest in these subjects. As a self-confessed introvert, Georgina fully understand how difficult it can be to “step out of ones’ shell” to become visible and ask for help. Now she makes it her mission to support others feel more confident and believe in themselves. Georgina's Links: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website

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In this fourth episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast series, we talk to Alison Edgar, who is a Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author and Speaker. In this enlightening interview, Alison shares her personal insights including the importance of setting a plan and goals when starting out and how her book has created a legacy for her to leave behind for her family. She reminds us of the importance of listening to people around us, keeping ourselves grounded and not believing the hype! Alison talks about the importance of resilience for change and how she deals with failure. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on social media below: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn... 1. How to remain your truest authentic self (Yes, we do like the word authentic! 2. How to embrace fear. 3. How to turn “I can’t” into “I will”, embracing new challenges by creating a fun competition for yourself.

About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Alison: Alison Edgar is a Thought Leader & Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Speaker. Nicknamed ‘The Entrepreneur’s Godmother’, Alison has been instrumental in the growth of some of the worlds’ best-known companies including Dragons Den and Apprentice Winners. She knows what it takes to transform a company from zero to a multi-million-pound turnover. She absolutely knows what it takes to transform a business from zero to a multi-million-pound turnover. The difference between your team and them? Mindset. Alison says she could have your whole workforce thinking like entrepreneurs. Most recently, she started writing her 2nd book. Her debut book ‘Secrets of Successful Sales’ has reached the Amazon #1 spot with just short of 100 5-star reviews. Secrets of Successful Sales is stocked in the Top 10 Business Books in WHSmith and in flagship Waterstones stores across the country. It’s time to say goodbye to low morale, and hello to intrapreneurial fresh thinking! Alison's Links: Website LinkedIn Instagram Get Alison’s Bestselling Book “The Secret of Successful Sales”

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In the third episode of the Legendary Leaders podcast series, we meet Eleanor Twedell, who set up ‘Another Door’ three years ago initially as a blog following her own experience with redundancy. She now supports people in a similar situation, who are in between one door closing and another opening. Eleanor shares the importance of taking time out, working through what you have achieved and what you want to do next following her ‘Stick, Twist, Bust’ programme. Eleanor also discusses the importance of communities and meeting people particularly when it comes to learning and sharing. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: 1 How redundancy can become your “Golden Ticket” for a life of fun & purpose. 2 About the importance and power of time to think and how pausing will influence your decision-making process. 3 The power of positive relationships and why not taking yourself too seriously all the time will help you get back on track. About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Eleanor: Eleanor has 23 years in corporate life, working for brands including Costa, Virgin Atlantic, RAC and Vodafone, Eleanor founded Another Door, a community supporting people to 'reimagine their future' after a door closes in their life, like redundancy, or choosing to move on. Eleanor now has a career portfolio including a comms consultancy working with Bristol Water, Ageas and Channel 4. She also started an online store Snuggle Truffle after being made redundant herself 3 years ago. She now mentors people in the space in between a door closing, and starting something new. Eleanor's Links: Twitter Instagram Facebook

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In the second episode of the Legendary Leaders podcast series, we talk to Claire Winter, owner of Cracking Content Where Words Come Alive. Claire tells us about her solo travelling experience that led to her realisation of what she wanted to do with her life, and how she became an entrepreneur and the challenges juggling that and three small children bought. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes here and more and follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn In this episode you will learn: 1 How to handle confidence knockbacks. 2 How to juggle entrepreneurship & motherhood. 3 How stepping back from the day-to-day will help you gain perspective and define your purpose to make more conscious decisions about your future. About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Claire: How to create cracking content - ideas and inspiration from Claire Winter who has been a content creator, journalist, and copywriter for twenty years. She is passionate about helping business owners to create content that converts via her online course and 1:1 training. She currently writes for all 41 Families magazines that cover the UK, which reach 9 million parents a year. While she was the editor of Families Thames Valley East magazine she helped hundreds of large and small businesses with marketing campaigns in print, online and on social media. She is a trained NCTJ journalist and started her career at ITN in radio and television. She also runs a Facebook community called Cracking Content where she shares writing, content and PR TIPs. Claire's Links: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

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In the first episode of the Legendary Leaders podcast series, we meet Luke Bullen who shares his story about his path to success, what motivated him along the way, the power of a support network and acknowledging what he needed to do as an introvert to be his best. Luke shares the challenges he encountered along the way and how he overcame and learnt from them; as well as the importance of following your passion and not giving up. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and more here and follow me on Social Media: Watch Luke’s short film “3 Drummers” by clicking here. In this episode you will learn: 1 How to build a daily & healthy routine when your life style is not a routine at all. 2 How strong communities & networks can help you overcome the biggest challenges. 3 How to embrace introversion and ensure to satisfy an introvert’s needs. About Cathleen: As a trained Leadership & Mindset Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker Cathleen supports female Leaders reshape their careers without compromising their personal lives and hard-earned success. Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come. Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch! With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms. Cathleen's Links: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Website About Luke: Luke is a professional drummer from Norwich (UK), a producer, writer, engineer and film maker. His latest short movie includes “3 Drummers”- the improbable but true story of three Norfolk boys who grew up in 3 neighbouring Norfolk villages who all went on to tour the world with their drum kits. Luke has been a professional drummer for over 20 years and has toured and recorded with artists such as Bryan Ferry, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, KT Tunstall, John Squire, UNKLE and Cerys Matthews amongst others. He performed all over the world, appeared on many international TV and radio shows and worked in some of the most prestigious recording studios. Luke truly represents a Legendary Leader who turned challenging events in his life into the most incredible opportunities of growth, content and self-discovery. He is one of the most humble and grounded people I know, and with his authentic way of being (paired with a great sense of humour) he has been hugely successful – not only in building musical communities, but loyal followers across the world. Luke's Links: Website Instagram Facebook Link to the movie 3 Drummers