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Two Ways to Get Clear on What Really Matters in 2023

goal planning strategy Oct 13, 2022

Two Ways to Get Clear on What Really Matters in 2023

Do you ever get distracted or veer from what’s most important? Maybe you’re too overwhelmed to think about it, or you’re not even clear on what it is anymore! If so, you’re definitely not alone. Maybe it’s time to course-correct and get more strategic about the year you want to have and the impact you’re going to create in 2023…

This has certainly been a year of reflection, and it’s the perfect time to get clear on what matters most to you, ...

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Podcast Episode #122: "Strategies to Nurture Our Future Technology Leaders" - an Interview with Michelle Chiantera

 

Strategies to Nurture Our Future Technology Leaders

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Michelle Chianera (Chief Marketing Officer at Alludo), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • When offered an opportunity, don’t be afraid to get uncomfortable and learn.
  • Even if you lack experience, ask ‘What do I bring to the table?’
  • Be willing to go through an emotional roller coaster with big decisions.
  • Networking is relationship building. It’s constant and critical to mo
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Podcast Episode #121: "Driving Innovations… From Frontline to Boardroom" - an Interview with Maggie Chan Jones

 

Driving Innovations... From Frontline to Boardroom

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the phenomenal Maggie Chan Jones (CEO and Founder at Tenshey), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • If you’re thinking of going for a big opportunity, ask ‘What is the worst that could happen?’ which may help you go for it!
  • When someone offers you a great opportunity that you’re not sure you can do, just say yes! You can learn how later.
  • If you have a seat at the table, know you belong a
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Podcast Episode #118: "Leading and Mentoring in Today's Tech Industry" - an Interview with Natasha Engan

 

Leading and Mentoring in Today's Tech Industry

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Natasha Engan (Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Deltek), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • Experiences growing up in a small town of 10,000 people
  • The importance of mentorship in your life
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help
  • Executive presence is about how you show up
  • When you take care of yourself, you show up better
  • It’s OK to make some crazy decisions (if you lear
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Why S.M.A.R.T. Goals Are Dumb in 2023

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In 1976, Steve Wozniak suggested to Hewlett Packard (his employer at the time) the idea of creating a personal computer. He was rejected, so he and his friend Steve Jobs got to work themselves on their dream of individual creativity for each user.

Martin Luther King had a dream that someday we would all be equal.

When Michael Phelps was 7 years old, he had a dream that there were no limits on what he could achieve.

Did these world-class performers me...

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Podcast Episode #116: "Creating an Authentic Leadership Style" - an Interview with Barbara Holzapfel

 

Creating an Authentic Leadership Style

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the fabulous Barbara Holzapfel (Former Vice President of Microsoft Education and Board Member), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • Be bold in your ambition
  • Be authentic and know what matters to you
  • Lean into tough feedback, learn from it, and keep going! (edited) 
  • Be clear on your values
  • Have a world-class personal advisory board who will push you outside your comfort zone

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Podcast Episode #115: "The First Step to Unlocking Your Limitless Leadership" - an Interview with Gina Tesla

leadership limitless Sep 06, 2022
 

The First Step to Unlocking Your Limitless Leadership

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Gina Tesla (Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact, Coupa Software ), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • It is through times of loss or struggle, where you grow the most
  • Visualize yourself doing really well... visualize what’s going to happen.... visualize at the end how happy you feel or how proud others might feel of you, or how you feel like you really did a
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Need a Q3 Pause & Plan? 🙋‍♀️

Uncategorized Aug 10, 2022
 

Need a Q3 Pause & Plan?

Are you feeling like the end of the year is closing in already!? It kind of is!

There is some exciting news at the end of this, so stick with me (or jump to the end, lol).

July and August are ideal times to pause, plan and possibly make a course correction for the remainder of the year. Let’s slow down for a minute, so we can speed up on what matters most.

While this video was shot in July, August is also the perfect time for your ‘pause and plan’! If you have not done so a...

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Time to DE-CIDE on Your Next Best Move?

clarity commitment Jul 27, 2022
 

Time to DE-CIDE On Your Next Best Move?

Now that we are on the backside of 2022, it’s possible that it’s time for a new beginning, a shift, so we can finish the year as strong as possible. Maybe it’s a shift in your morning routine, how much you commit to speaking up, or a big shift in terms of how you lead, where you lead or in what capacity.

Is it time to DE-CIDE?

Phonetically speaking, “de” means “of” and “cide” means, well “death.” When you DE-CIDE, it’s the ‘death of’ any other option. Decid...

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Podcast Episode #114: "The Great Renegotiation for Women in the Workplace" - an Interview with Deanna Ransom

 

The Great Renegotiation for Women in the Workplace

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Deanna Ransom (President and Executive Director of Women in Revenue), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • If you take action, how to do it can come to you as you're in motion. 
  • Do not allow a setback to become the final piece of your story.
  • Reach out for help sooner rather than later. 
  • If you support a woman, you support the world. 
  • Don't fear failure. It's part of the
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