Leadership
A Radically Different Approach to Understanding Racism with April Harter, LCSW: Podcast Ep. 177
We’ve been hearing and seeing a lot over the past few weeks about anti-racism education and the need for white people (like me) to learn about how deep systemic racism is embedded throughout our society and the actions we can take to combat racism and anti-Blackness. This is a very different conversation about racism. My…
Read MoreHandling Triggers, Reactions, and Emotions in Ourselves and Others with Lara Currie: Podcast Ep. 176
We’re all feeling a lot of emotions and seeing reactions and triggers in ourselves and others. Whether we’re having one-on-one conversations with family and friends, interacting on social media, watching the news, or even speaking to audiences, how can we better understand how to recognize triggers in ourselves and others and handle them better? My…
Read MoreMindful Leadership in Uncertain Times with Puja Madan: Podcast Ep. 164
I don’t know about you, but for the past week, I’ve been checking the NYT website and my Twitter feed WAY too many times a day, as we all struggle to understand what the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) will have on us, our families, our businesses, and our communities. My friend Puja Madan, who is…
Read MoreTraits of a Successful Speaker: Podcast Ep. 157
I’m sharing 7 books and 4 podcast series that have impacted me personally and professionally because they’ve made me think about being a speaker (and an entrepreneur) in a different way. You won’t find these books or podcasts in the business or marketing section. They’re also not about public speaking tips. Instead, they can add…
Read MoreVisibility Strategies That Get You Noticed with Janice Gassam, Ph.D.: Podcast Ep. 156
What does “being visible” mean? It means being seen and being in public view. As entrepreneurs, we want to be seen, so people know what we do and how we can help them. Visibility strategies, including being a panelist and speaker, posting on LinkedIn, and writing for publications, is what my guest Janice Gassam…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned about Being a Leader [Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 144
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We’re continuing our podcast series on Leadership: what does it mean to be a leader for your audience, your clients, your community, and yourself. In this episode, I share key lessons I’ve learned, including around a recent business decision. To me, being a leader means helping others navigate change, to move from initial resistance and…
Read MoreUncovering Your Leadership Blindspots with Rhonda Peterson [Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 143
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We all have blindspots. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and speakers, we should want to find out what they are and then work to minimize or improve in those areas. How do you know what your blindspots are? My guest is Rhonda Peterson, who works with business owners and executive teams on leadership and delegation, to help…
Read MoreAdvocating for What You Want for Yourself and Others with Nicole Tisdale [Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 141
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We’re kicking off a new podcast series on Leadership: what does it mean to be a leader for your audience, your clients, your community, and yourself. You’re going to love the stories and strategies that my guest, Nicole Tisdale, shares. Her story of literally running down a Congressman to ask him for a job is…
Read MoreScientists Need to Tell Stories Too with Karen Corbin, PhD, RD [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 138
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If you’re sharing something personal in a presentation or a talk, you know that you should make it a story and include stories in your presentations in general. What about if you’re presenting on topics that are more data-driven or research-based? You should definitely include stories as well. My guest in this episode is Karen…
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