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Ep. 199 - How to Find Calm in The Chaos | Amy Arvary Oct 12, 2021

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Have you been struggling to find calm with all the chaos that came with the pandemic? Amy Arvary shares her guided mediation process that will enable you to find calm in the chaos when you incorporate it into your routines. Amy Arvary is a clinical hypnotherapist, a performance coach, and is a senior coach in an HR consulting firm. She’s currently helping people find calm in the pandemic chaos to change their mindset and continue with their journey towards achieving their dreams. Listen in to hear about finding calm in the chaos process and how it can help you adjust your thinking and eventually how you’re behaving during a crisis. You will also learn the power of engaging in a consistent guided meditation to unblock your thoughts so you can move forward.

Key Takeaways:

The power of meditation (guided) in letting go of all those things that are blocking you from moving forward
How your feelings directly affect how you behave and your personal experiences
Learn to speak and listen to your thoughts to change your attitude and experiences

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Ep. 198 - How to Pivot from Nursing to Tech Marketing | Karlene Hibbert Oct 08, 2021

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Would you like to do something totally different in your life? Karlene Hibbert pivoted from nursing to tech marketing. She describes her expertise in chatbot and webinar marketing and shares some valuable business tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Karlene is a funnel strategist and the Founder and CEO of Onyx Marketing Mix. She helps coaches, consultants, and service providers maximize their webinars by creating automated multi-channel marketing systems. In this episode, Karlene explains how she uses chatbots to help clients market webinars, plus her business tips to aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen in to learn the value of marketing your webinar with chatbots to increase your conversion and do it in a funny and memorable way. You will also learn the importance of specializing in what you’re good at and outsourcing for what you struggle with.

Key Takeaways:

How to make your chatbot experience memorable for your clients in a funny way
How to use your webinar to make your clients feel valued and build trust with them
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes as you start a business and instead learn from them
How to concentrate on skills that you’re best at and outsource for what you struggle with
How to market your services organically or through paid ads to get your first client as a new business
How to ease yourself into your business without completely leaving your corporate job

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Ep. 196 - How to Use Assessments and Coaching in Leadership | Nancy Parsons Oct 05, 2021

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Do you have a fear to get started as a virtual coach? Nancy Parsons can help you! Nancy Parsons is an expert in leadership development, talent management, human resources, and assessments. She is also the CEO/President of CDR Assessment Group, Inc. (CDR) that she co-founded with Kimberly (Brinkmeyer) Leveridge, Ph.D. In this episode, Nancy explains why assessments and coaching are important for leaders to better understand their team members. In this episode, Nancy helps us understand the importance of coaching and personal assessments to become a self-aware leader and better understand the people you work with. Listen in to learn the importance of being self-aware and remaining resilient to survive a crisis as a leader. You will also learn how to tap into your strengths, what you love to do, and the risks to outperform in your leadership role.

Key Takeaways:

How to own your worrier side, brainstorm with a coach on what you can do differently, and then practice
How to use your empathetic side to your advantage during a crisis as a woman leader
Learn to always be resilient and ask for help as a woman entrepreneur
The importance of protecting your work and business through intellectual property

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How to work to your strengths and do what you love to find success

Ep. 197 - How to Be An Empowerment Connector | Tiara Tucker Oct 05, 2021

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A dynamic dynamo, Tiara Tucker bursts onto the entrepreneur scene with Tiara PR Network . . . while maintaining a full-time job! She was selected as one of the 40 under 40 - and who is surprised about that? Listen to how she does it all! She has worked with some of the biggest names in social justice. She has started her own YouTube channel, Tell Their Stories. You have to meet this game-changing woman!

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Ep. 195 - How to Advocate for Healthcare | Robin Shapiro Oct 01, 2021

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Robin Shapiro is the founder of many for-profit and non-profit organizations all having to do with health advocacy. Robin is currently Board Chair of HealthAdvocateX, a national non-profit dedicated to helping people transform from patients to active participants and partners in their own care. She’s also a published author of The Secret Language of Healthcare: How to Ask for the Care You Deserve and regularly gives workshops on topics related to health advocacy. Robin Shapiro provides excellent advice when she says, “If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that any of us might have to navigate the unknowns of the healthcare system at any moment – best to be prepared and not learn the system at the same time you enter it.” She advises to “Never ‘Go it Alone’ when you are navigating healthcare.” Listen in to learn the factors to consider in the initial stages of starting a business to ensure you’re off to a successful start. You will also hear why you should take the leap and pursue entrepreneurship without fear if that’s what you’re passionate about.

Key Takeaways:

How to use your passion and creativity as a stepping stone to starting your own business
The value of having at least one client when starting a business to ensure you’re not starting from zero
Why you should never go it alone when it comes to your healthcare
The importance of always prioritizing and taking care of your health and wellness

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Ep. 194 - | Ready, Set, Grit - 3 Steps to Success | Elin Barton Sep 28, 2021

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Elin Barton - When you have to make it happen, you find a way to make it happen. Are you being authentic and vulnerable in how you’re telling your brand’s story? Elin shares with us her own entrepreneurial journey, how she helps small businesses tell their stories through video content, and all about her new book, Ready, Set, Grit: Three Steps to Success in Life, Business, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

In this episode, Elin talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s helping small businesses tell their story authentically. Listen in to learn how you can join the Goldman Sachs training program for free to help transform your small business in a great way. You will also learn the importance of building a network of connections with like-minded people, to help you navigate the world of business.

Key Takeaways:

How to create an authentic brand that resonates with your target audience through storytelling
Why you need to take that leap of faith if you’re passionate about starting a business
The requirements you need as a small business to qualify for the Goldman Sachs program
The importance of making business connections to receive the help and support you need

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Ep. 193 - The Art of Organizing High Paced White House Events | Ellie Schafer Sep 28, 2021

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Ellie Schafer served as a special assistant to President Barrack Obama and as director of the white house of visitors’ office in Washington DC from 2009 to 2017. As head of the firm, Ellie sharpened her skills in field organizing and media relations and gained a reputation as a go-to consultant for dozens of races, ballot measures, and legislative projects. Ellie helped transform how guests perceive and experience 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. From private VIP visits to the sprawling Easter Egg Roll, which draws 35,000 children and parents to the South Lawn, Schafer managed more than 1,500 events during her tenure, which resulted in more than 4.5 million guests visiting. She restored the White House as a place that is fascinating, educational, and fun to visit. Most importantly, however, she established a documented record of success in helping shape public opinion toward individuals and institutions. She’s a nationally recognized leader for being extremely effective in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. In this episode, Ellie shares her experience working in the white house and as an events manager in high-paced environments, especially during the pandemic. Listen in to learn the art of setting up a successful virtual event that feels engaged and personalized. You will also learn why it is important that we go back to in-person events for the close contact and engagement that cannot be found in virtual events.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how to find the balance between working under high pressure and enjoying life
The importance of creating a personalized experience for clients in the age of virtual meetings
How to rely on your network to help and support you when you’re in need
Learn to remain authentic and kind to others and not beat yourself up for past mistakes

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Ep, 192 - How to Lead Rwandan Women to Entrepreneurship | Chantal Munanayire Sep 24, 2021

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Would you be able to start a business in a country with a history of genocide? Is it harder to start a business in Africa? Chantal Munanayire describes how training women on entrepreneurship has enabled many Rwandan women to successfully start and grow businesses and become independent. Chantal Munanayire is the facilitator for Rwanda Businesswomen for the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women. She brings change for Rwandan women business owners by facilitating their business education in the US to help them grow their businesses. In this episode, Chantal describes how women in Rwanda receive training that enables them to start and grow successful businesses. Listen in to learn the factors you should consider before quitting your corporate job to pursue your passion for entrepreneurship. You will also learn the importance of having a business strategy and plan in place to help successfully grow your business as a woman entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

The factors to consider before quitting your job to pursue business if it’s your passion
The importance of having a strong team that understands your business to help you grow
How to be courageous, patient, and understandable to successfully start and grow a business
Why you should always stay updated and flexible for change as a business owner

Ep. 191 - How to Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver | Gayle Messmann Sep 21, 2021

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Are you a caregiver to someone? How are you taking care of yourself in addition to the other person? There is no sugar coating it. Taking good care of a loved one is hard. Gayle Messman is the Chief Service Officer at Cariloop and an expert in long-term care. She has been in the field of caregiving for over 25 years and in this episode shares the components of caregiving and how to remain at your best as a caregiver. She believes no one should go through caregiving alone. Cariloop’s goal is to help people spend less time how to figure out how to take care of their loved ones and more time being present with them. She possesses more than 25 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry. Cariloop is a caregiver support platform that offers individual membership and is also offered as an employee benefit. In this episode, Gayle talks about caregiving during the pandemic, resources on caregiving, and the value of supporting caregivers. Listen in to learn the importance of changing your mindset around asking for help and support as a caregiver. You will also learn the importance of educating yourself on caregiving and building a support network so you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

Key Takeaways:

How to be at your best by taking care of your health and asking for help as a caregiver
How to use respite care regularly for you to reenergize and feel centered again
How to be creative and tailor the available resources on caregiving to what fits your family
The value of getting support and professional guidance to understand more about caregiving
Start conversations, get legal documents in order, and ask for help when it comes to caregiving

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Ep. 190 - Empowering Dads to Eliminate Fatherlessness: Justin Batt Sep 17, 2021

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Justin Batt is on a mission to end the cycle of fatherlessness through events and experiences. He created a Daddy Saturday platform which has turned into a movement to help fathers around the globe be intentional and engaged with their children, to change the next generation, and end fatherlessness. In addition, he is an associate book publisher and has established both a for-profit and a nonprofit around Daddy Saturday. He also does a podcast, Daddy Saturday, and, in his spare time, he manages a farm. In this episode, Justin talks about his purpose of speaking on fatherlessness and how he’s working to help dads navigate their dads’ journey. Listen in to learn the importance of intentionally making time to spend with your children as a father. You will also learn the importance of learning about your purpose so you can work hard and be a trailblazer in it.

Key Takeaways:

How to be intentional with the time you have with your kids to make the most out of it
The importance of teaching your children and modeling how to properly use technology
How to get out of your comfort by overcoming obstacles to become stronger
How to identify your purpose and recognize how you can be a trailblazer with it

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