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Career Networking for Women to Advance Your Influence, Impact and Income | Susan RoAne & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success # 68 May 17, 2015

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Attention women: Are you looking for career networking and career development advice? Do you think small talk at work is a waste of time? Do you ever wonder how some people seem to know all the right people in the company? Would you like to know how networking can advance your career? Career networking is much more than schmoozing. It is all about building strong relationships with people who can support you in your work and who you can support in their jobs. These relationships are the foundation of a successful career. Listen to this interview with Susan RoAne one of the top networking experts for women. Because of her groundbreaking best seller, How to Work a Room', Susan is considered the undisputed and original networking and conversation experts. She has sold over a million books worldwide. The career networking for women tips include: Women's Leadership Success # 68 How to build an intra company network What makes a savvy networker Skills to cultivate if you are shy or introverted Why in person trumps social media The ways networking impacts our career goals The secret to a great conversation And more networking tip guaranteed to help women like you advance their careers. We want to share our message with more women, help them be better leaders and advance their careers. Will you help us? Thank you for sharing our Women’s Leadership Success podcast with your friends and associates. Also would you please go to iTunes, subscribe and give us a top rating. Many thanks. Sabrina Braham MA PCC Are you ready to break through your limitations in your career networking, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful impactful level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Here are 3 things you can start with now: 1. Call or email me for executive coaching, consulting or training. (Use Contact Form Here) 2. For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com 3. Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Stress Management for Women in Business | Jenny C. Evans & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | WLS 67 Mar 27, 2015

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Special Podcast on Stress Management for Women in Business. We’ve all felt it, the oppressive feeling we’ll never get everything done, make everyone happy, and fulfill all our roles in life. We lie awake at night worrying about what might happen tomorrow — and may happen because we’re so tired and stressed... Stress is a big word in every woman’s vocabulary. Go to the doctor with a complaint and too often the initial diagnosis will be “stress.” Stress management for women adds a new dimension felt by women in business, new mothers or discontented wives or daughters. In the workplace we must shine and prove our worth. We expected to demonstrate we’re as good or better than any man, without letting any man recognize we’re doing it. We contend with male bias along with our personal goal to get closer to that glass ceiling. Are women stressed? You bet we are. That’s why every woman can learn important lessons from today’s guest, Jenny Evans. Jenny Evans: Stress Management for Women Tips Jenny C. Evans is a speaker, author of THE RESILIENCY rEVOLUTION: Your Stress Solution For Life 60 Seconds at a Time and on-air expert on resiliency, stress, exercise physiology, nutrition, and health. She is the founder and CEO of PowerHouse Performance, where she works with executives, leaders, and employees worldwide to help them improve their performance and productivity, while enhancing their health. Evans’ clients include AT&T, Este?e Lauder Companies, Comcast, Nationwide, and Ameriprise Financial. Jenny Evans Share Stress Management for Women in Business Advice and How You Can Beat It In this podcast, executive business coach Sabrina Braham MA PCC and Jenny Evans, will talk about what you can do to be at the top of your game, including: Why most stress management programs don’t work, especially for women. The meaning of “resilience” and how it positively affects us when reaching for optimal performance. The importance of harnessing stress by letting it play out and how to do it. How to utilize 60-second bursts of activity to reset your stress button. How to understand your individual physiology so you can change it and reduce your stress response. The part nutrition plays in controlling stress and the strategies you can use to eat less and be healthier. The number one tool no one tells you about that will help women recover from stress. How small changes to your environment help you make changes automatically, without conscious effort on your part. Stress Management for Women Questions Is stress at work and life holding your career or business back? We want to know so we can help you be more resilient. Please post your stress questions below in the comments section and we'll get back to you with tips and advice Download Women's Leadership Success Interview #67 Here

Leadership Tips – How to Overcome Great Adversity | Patricia Walsh & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success 66 Feb 15, 2015

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Anyone who leads an organization or aspires to reach their potential will want to listen to this inspiring interview and leadership tips (below) with Patricia Walsh; author of Blind Ambition: How to Envision Your Limitless Potential And Achieve The Success You Want. Left sightless at the age of 14, instead of resigning herself to a life of dependence on others. She fought back with a fierce resolve to not only prove that she was equal to sighted people, but in some respects superior. Her leadership tips are a great story of grit, personal accountability, granite willpower, and a determination to buck overwhelming odds. Walsh’s achievements at the age of 33 are greater than most people could expect in a lifetime: a successful career as a software engineer, entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and Champion Athlete. She will be representing the United States in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Walsh has turned her experiences and triumphs into useful information that anyone can use to overcome obstacles, expand their horizons, and realize their potential in their personal and professional life. Women’s Leadership Tips with Patricia Walsh & Sabrina Braham How should you handle naysayers? Using athletics to achieve your potential Why it’s important for women to speak up Finding a mentor The power of goal setting and a system that works Change your opinion of what you are capable of The practice of overcoming limitations Becoming motivated by what is possible. What it means to run the rootline. And how it will speed up your results. What are your leadership tips or questions? Please post them below and get more tips to help you succeed in your leadership and career. Thanks for sharing Women's leadership Success radio with friends and associates who want to advance their career and leadership in business and life. Are you and your team ready to break through your communcation limitations in your career and life? Need more leadership tips ? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Call or email me for executive coaching and consulting. (Use Contact Form Here) For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Cracking the Gender Communication Code with Connie Glaser & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success Podcast 64 Dec 13, 2014

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Do you wonder what is the gender communication code? Do you ever wonder why men don’t ask for directions? Or why men often interrupt you when you’re talking? Or why men think they’re right—even if they don’t know the answer? How many women can relate to these questions? In this fast-paced, thought provoking interview with one of the leading experts on gender communications at work, you’re going to discover that men and women have their own distinctive customs and rituals when talking, problem-solving and decision-making. Listen today and learn proven ways to deal with these gender challenges, how to move to win-win outcomes, and how to enjoy—and even celebrate—the gender communication differences. For the last 30 years Connie Glaser has been a leading expert on gender communication differences. She’s the author of five books on gender communications. Her breakthrough bestseller Swim with the Dolphins has been translated into over a dozen languages. Her latest book is GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work. In this interview Connie presents ground breaking ways to understand the cultural differences in communication between men and women. She shows us that differences in communications between men and women are a fact of life and if we handle them correctly, those difference will be immediately evident. Connie Glaser presents a practical, usable strategy to increase inclusiveness and clear the air for better communication and understanding. Highlights from the interview on gender communication differences: The differences between male and female brains; Why women apologize too much; Why it’s important for women to speak up; How to take credit for your work; The surprising truth about who interrupts the most; The cultural differences between women and men; How to plug in to hard-wired gender communication differences; How to handle the situation when cultural rituals create misunderstandings. What are your biggest concerns or questions on gender communication differences? Please post them below and get specific tips to help you succeed in your leadership and career. Listen to advice on gender communication from Connie Glaser and Sabrina Braham, M.A., MFT PCC today. Are you ready to break through your limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move your business and team to a more powerful level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Here are 3 things you can start with now: 1. Call or email me for executive coaching, consulting or training. (Use Contact Form Here) 2. For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com 3. Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Employee Engagement For Women Executives: Susan Fowler & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success Podcast 63 Nov 14, 2014

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Do you think you know how to promote employee engagement and motivate people? Did you know, according to Gallup, that the vast majority of employees, as high as 70%, are not engaged in their work? Companies spend huge amounts of time and money to boost employee engagement. The problem? Most engagement strategies by organizations don’t work. Leadership expert and author Susan Fowler who is a researcher and senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, has spent the last fifteen years studying employee motivation. Susan is also the author of “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging. Her research has revealed that leaders can’t motivate employees, because people are already motivated. But that doesn't mean that your employees are “engaged” and doing what you want... Listen to and find out what does improve employee engagement and how you can use it to improve your team's happiness, productivity and retention. Plus you will learn how to engage yourself and be happier too. Employee Engagement Interview Highlights: Why motivating people doesn’t work and what does. What changes when you have high-quality motivation. How to self-regulate your motivation. How facilitating a motivational outlook conversation will help your direct reports. How you can develop optimal motivation in yourself. Recognize that day-to-day optimal motivation is the fuel for employee engagement over time. What are your biggest concerns or questions on motivation and employee engagement? Please post them below to get tips to help you succeed in your leadership and career. Are you and your team ready for improved employee engagement to break through your communcation limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Call or email me for executive coaching and consulting. (Use Contact Form Here) For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Simple Leadership Lessons From The Wizard of Oz | Dr. Kevin Fickenscher & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success Podcast #62 Oct 10, 2014

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What do the characters in The Wizard of Oz have in common with great leaders and simple leadership lessons? The scarecrow, the Tim man, and the Lion, are symbols of core attributes of successful leaders: Thought, Heart, and Courage. Through this wonderful story, our special guest shares wisdom that will help you inspire others, and keep you all on the Yellow Brick road. My interview this month is with Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, the author of Toto’s Reflections: The Leadership Lessons From The Wizard of Oz. He shares attributes of characters in famous stories, business and life share: Integrity, commitment, excellence and heart. Listen and remind yourself of what is important to be valued. Kevin shares easy and simple leadership lessons you can use in your relationships at work and career. Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, M.D., CPE, FACPE, FAAFP NS and author is a recognized physician executive leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational development in healthcare organizations. He is a thought leader related to information management and technology with extensive experience in organizational transformation, leadership development, and clinical quality and resource/care management, among other areas. Simple Leadership Lessons From The Wizard of Oz: WLS #62 How your best " simple leadership lessons "can come from your failures. The incredible value in listening to the “little people” Learning to reflect to gain a perspective that will give you guidance Why leaders need followers Ross Perot’s simple leadership lessons gift How to use fear as a focus to solve problems Employing persistence in the face of obstacles to achieve success Using your people skills to move your organization to a desired future How to express yourself, embrace the world, and have no fears. What are your " simple leadership lessons " you want help on to grow your leadership skills and advance your career? Please post them below and I’ll get you answers and help. Are you and your team ready to break through your communcation limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Call or email me for executive coaching and consulting. (Use Contact Form Here) For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Women Leadership Skills Learned from Avon’s Andrea Jung | Deborrah Himsel & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success Podcast #60 Aug 15, 2014

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Andrea Jung, former CEO of Avon missed important signs that lead to her failure. This podcast shares insider women leadership skills guaranteed to advance your career. Andrea Jung the former CEO of Avon Products, Inc. captured the imagination, hopes and dreams of women all over the world. She had incredible leadership abilities that helped Avon become a very successful company. She rose quickly with great skill and yet, missed important signposts that eventually led to her failure at Avon…. Do you know any other women who have or are missing the warning signs that may hurt their career? Maybe even you…? Read on and listen to this important interview (see audio player and mp3 download link below) with an Avon VP. You'll learn how to advance your leadership skills and career from a top Avon insider. Deborrah Himsel, the author of Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of Avon's Andrea Jung, worked alongside Jung at Avon as Vice President of Global Organization. She shares insights that will help you understand critical lessons for success as a woman leader and specific career steps for avoiding failure. Women Leadership Skills Learned from Avon’s Andrea Jung: You will see what makes great leaders great - what can challenge and hurt, even the greatest leaders - and what you can learn from them. Identify the skills that made Andrea Jung successful in her top leadership role? How your greatest strengths can also become your biggest liabilities. Why the details of leadership skills are important. The significance of complementing your team with your skills. How to pick assignments that will shore up your leadership skills. Find out if you are using critical feedback to develop your leadership skills. How to choose the "right" mentor. The importance of noticing the “political landscape." Women Leadership Skills Career Blocks Remember, no matter how brilliant or skilled you may be in your leadership in an organization, often like Andrea Jung, you are missing something or not seeing the “sign posts”. This can limit or totally derail your career and in the process disempower your team. Listen to this interview to learn how you can find out what you're overlooking and how to avoid being blindsided by these gaps. Are you and your team ready to break through your communcation limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Call or email me for executive coaching and consulting. (Use Contact Form Here) For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Everything Connects, a Woman’s Career Guide to Personal Success | Faisal Hoque & Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC | Women’s Leadership Success # 59 Jul 17, 2014

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Every year I read thirty to forty business and career development books to gain knowledge and find thought leaders to interview. This book is one of the best I have read in 3 years. So good, I read it 3 times. If you are looking for a womans career guide to personal success, this podcast and book is not to be missed. Faisal Hoque, author of “Everything Connects, How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovations, and Sustainability" is a brilliant thought leader who shares insights that will help you advance your career and be a better leader. A Womans Career Guide to Personal Success I was surprised and delighted to find new ideas and ways of thinking. I think you will agree that it will change the way you think and hopefully what you will do with yourself and your career development. Management guru and thought leader Faisal Hoque shares his futuristic perspective on work and people. He says that the constant cascade of new technologies and social changes are creating a more empowered population. Workforces are increasingly dispersed, demanding of self-expression, and quite possibly disengaged. "Within this topsy-turvy context, leaders must spark creativity, drive innovation, and ensure sustainability." Faisal Hoque Using real-life practical experiences, Faisal defines a personal and professional playbook that shows Women (and Men) how to: Holistically connect the “when” and “what”, with who you are Inspire and lead inside and outside of your organization Learn the importance of relationships and how to leverage them Woman’s career guide to opportunities for connections Develop your career with transferable skills Put yourself in a place where you have lots of different experiences. Open yourself up to knowledge- discovering actions If you truly want to advance your leadership and career, listen to this insightful interview and that will guide woman leaders worldwide. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to leading in business. You can help change that! Are you and your team ready to break through your communcation limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Call or email me for executive business coaching, consulting, assessments & trainings. (Use Contact Form Here) For a free career and leadership assessment from me, Go to Career Development Quiz .Com Help me spread the word to women just like you, tap into the insights you are getting from this show by giving me a review in Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Castbox, Podchaser, Podcast Addict & sharing this show in your favorite social media.

Major League Leadership and Team Building Tips for Women: Rebecca Herman Jun 17, 2014

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Leadership is a process which, to be utilized successfully, requires an understanding of some basic guidelines, as Rebecca Herman refers to them, “Bases of Leadership”. In this important interview, Rebecca Herman, PhD shares insights with Sabrina Braham about team building tip for women and leadership. Rebecca Herman is co-author of LEAD ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Stories and Strategies To Develop Major League Leadership, and a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development for Kaplan University’s School of Business graduate programs. Listen to these powerful team building tips for women and learn a winning system of leadership success using baseball analogies and stories. Women’s Leadership and Career Development Tips Include: How Major League Baseball managers gain the trust and respect of their players. A proven way to increase your passion at work The three dimensions of Major league leadership Why it is important to lead yourself first What we teach others by our behavior How to earn the respect of your team and co-workers The most important ingredient when working with different generations How one can foster a winning team; team building tips for women If you want to improve your leadership and your team building skills, listen to this interview, especially if you have at least a passing interest in America's greatest past time! It shows people at all levels, and in all industries, how to lead like a Major League Manager and develop Major League Leadership. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to leading in business. You can help change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

Effective Women Leaders: How They Produce Extraordinary Impact with Kathryn Cramer Apr 18, 2014

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How would you like to have a mindset that enables you to inspire the imagination and actions of everyone in your organization? What if you learned to see more possibilities than problems? What if small shifts in attitude lead to greater results at work, at home, and in all areas of your life? Join Sabrina Braham and Kathryn Cramer, the originator and founder of the Asset-Based Thinking Program, which is a way of looking at the world that helps leaders, influencers and their teams to make small shifts in thinking to produce extraordinary impact. Kathryn has been studying effective leaders for almost 30 years. She has been interviewing effective leaders and has developed a system that you can replicate to improve your management style to be an effective women leader. She also has worked with a lot of clients such as DuPont, Prudential Real Estate, Starbucks, Microsoft as well as many educational and nonprofit organizations. Her latest book is Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do Effective women leader interview tips with Sabrina Braaham and Kathryn Cramer include: How the contagious element of our thoughts and actions infect both the leader and the followers. How to shift out of the negativity bias into a positivity bias. The keys to staying on the possibility pathway when things are tough. A simple technique to change your focus and bias The most admired characteristic in America and how you can develop it. Useful strategies that help you shift out of ‘deficit thinking’ The 30 second cure to changing your thinking See and seize the emerging opportunities in any situation Starting a positive chain reaction Weaving together neuroscience and positive psychology Kathryn Cramer offers a unique and invaluable path to better leadership and inspiring teamwork. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to getting ahead in business. You can help change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

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