Latest Blog Article: Culture Transformation for High Performing Teams with Brenda Dysinger, CHRO

Be Included in the Rooms That Matter

clarity exclusion inclusive tone Jan 14, 2026

Have you ever wanted (and deserved) to be in a room that would immediately add value, expand your visibility and impact ...but you were NOT included?

Maybe you know you’ve earned your way into that room, and it feels like you were purposefully excluded or maybe it was an oversight.

Either way, it can be incredibly frustrating and detrimental to the business.

Here’s the good news. There is a proven process to help you get into the important rooms and ensure your voice is heard, valued, and recognized.

Start here:

Step 1: Get Crystal Clear on Why You Want/Should be to Be in the Room

This is where most people start ... but they stop too soon.Yes, you want visibility. Yes, you want impact. Yes, you want to grow. But you have to get specific. What is the real reason you want to be in that room?

Is it because your work directly affects what is being decided?
Is it because you have expertise that will prevent blind spots?
Is it because you are responsible for outcomes but not present for the conversa...

Podcast Episode #50: "The Importance of Community and an Inclusive Culture" - An Interview with Adriana Sifakis

community culture destiny inclusive May 22, 2020

The Importance of Community and an Inclusive Culture

Want to transform your life experience into more impact and joy in the world? I had the honor of interviewing Ideagen Global VP, author of S.W.A.K., CEO of The Italian Place and mother of 3, Adriana Sifakis.

SO GOOD! Here Are a Couple of the Main Take-Aways:

COVID-19 has been a time to slow down and put on our thinking cap in order to decide how to best change as we more forward
Yes, you can create your destiny with some help and a lot of hard work
Sitting on the floor and crying or wanting to give up (many times:) is normal. Get some help and push through the challenges
Try to help others in which ever small or big way you are able

Be sure to check out the online goods at The Italian Place, www.theitalianplace.com! If you'd like to become part of my community and receive resources on Mental Toughness and High Performance, you can do that here, www.SherylKline.com. Also, be sure to connect with Adriana here on LinkedIn!

T...