Belonging & Leadership

Please join Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership and Resmaa Menakem, Trauma Specialist, Guerilla Muse Podcast Host, & NYT Best Selling Author as they discuss the impact of the Will Smith, Chris Rock slapping incident at the Oscars. Let's open the door and step towards the process of healing as a community.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia and Lara Nuer, talk about the fact that companies are investing more into training during this period of Great Resignation. They also discuss a Mother's Legacy. Lara Nuer is the Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator, Senior Executive Coach and Culture Change Partner at Learning as Leadership, a decades-old leadership development and culture change firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steeped in LaL's proprietary methodology, Lara has been an instrumental leader of the core team of designers, facilitators, and coaches for 30 years. When Lara was 14 her mother, Claire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 3 months to live. Lara and her father, Sam, became Claires' copilots on her quest for healing. While still battling cancer -- Claire's life's work was born: to give people the tools to discover self-awareness. Claire and Sam created workshops to help others to bring their best selves to their projects and their relationships. “Don't wait until you have a few months to live to work on yourself!” was her motto. Today, Lara continues to carry on her mother's legacy.

Welcome to 1-800 Leadership. In today's episode Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership, and Annalisa Abell, Influencer & Girl Boss, as discuss turning The Great Reshuffle into an opportunity to have a career aligned with who you are. It's time to learn how to turn your passion into a career that you love. More people than ever are now existing the traditional work paradigm in search of a better opportunity. If you are ready to align with the career of your dreams, you don't want to miss this conversation.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Mike Robbins discussed the Pressure We Put On Performance in American society in light of the recent suicide at Stanford University. Students struggling in silence with mental health-related battles has been a challenge for many colleges and universities across the United States. Implementing protocols that deliver higher visibility for helpful resources has improved, but there is still more that needs to be done. This problem also exists in the workforce. However, in many instances, it is not properly addressed. As a society, we need to do better. Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this. Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Belonging and Leadership podcast with Audrey. Today Audrey will be discussing the importance of cultural representation within your home with Sunyoung "Sunny" Hong. Originally trained in architecture, Sunny is a design-driven problem solver who is addressing the lack of representation of mixed-race people in America through an offering of home and lifestyle products that highlight people's multicultural heritage. As a founder of Portmanteau Home, she combines her design experiences across industries ranging from graphic design, hospitality design to resort planning, to advocate for creating homes that are more than just beautiful; a home should be a space that reflects one's history and heritage. Sunny hopes to bring the idea of modern multicultural home decor into the mainstream and provide visual affirmations to the complex cultural identities of mixed-race individuals. Sunny studied psychology at Yale University and holds a Master of Architecture from GSD, Harvard University.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Kelley Bonner discussed Critical Elements of Accountable Communication. Like Estee Lauder, many companies are being faced with challenges when trying to standardize a protocol that governs how to discipline employees regarding inappropriate social media posts. What are best practices for helping to navigate your team's reaction to a possible social media incident? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this. Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia, Bonnie Marcus, & Shari Leid discussed Ageism in The Workforce. Owners and managers must lead by example when it comes to team diversity, in any form. Problems arise when discriminatory statements made by managers, leaders, and company owners, are not addressed directly. But, how do you report or reprimand your boss? How do you create unity on a team with significant age diversity? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed Accountable Communication related to Kanye West and Spotify's Daniel ELK. As leaders, we know that accountability is a critical component of being an effective manager. Ideally, when leaders can clearly communicate goals and expectations, team member morale and productivity increase. Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed The Freedom of Speech, Joe Rogan & The N-Word. Where do we draw the line between self expression and racism? How do we hold high profile influencers or internal team leaders accountable when someone uses the N- word? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Martina Åkerlund. She is the CEO of sports tech company Triggy, in the male dominated gaming industry. 20 years of experience from banking and finance as a Management Consultant and in senior positions including CMO and Head of Regulatory Reporting in organizations such as Nasdaq, Swedbank and SEB.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking withSage Ke'alohilani Quiamno. She is an award-winning Native Hawaiian entrepreneur, speaker, and changemaker. She is a nationally-recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion leader and her work is grounded in centering the experiences of historically underrepresented communities and those with intersectional identities to achieve equity. She has been recognized in major media outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and more. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Seattle's Most Influential People, was honored with the Rising Star award from the National Organization for Women, and was named on The 100 Changemakers list by The Gates Foundation. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

What is high-functioning depression? Why did former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst leap to her death? What could have been going on behind the scenes, while everyone else thought that she was a happy bright rising star? How did everyone miss the signs? Tune in today to learn more about signs that leaders should look out for on their teams and within themselves. It's never too late. Join us, this is a very important conversation with passionate professionals who care.Panel: Audrey Cavenecia (Host), Kelley Bonner (Guest) & Minnelley Vasquez(Guest)Join the Amplify Voices Community - Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Text “1800Leadership” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about accountability, responsibility, and blame. As leaders, holding yourself accountable goes hand in hand when managing a team. When a person holds themselves accountable for the completion of a set of responsibilities, blame is usually eliminated from the goal execution plan. However, when there is no clear communication on the team's responsibilities, there can be a breakdown with proper accountability assignments. Tune in today to learn more about steering your team clear of the blame game.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about loss, grief, and leadership. This is a very, very tricky subject. How do you effectively show support for a team member who has experienced the loss of a loved one? Everyone knows that the standard question, how are you doing, is awkward and simply not enough. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable, will demonstrate your sincere desire to connect on a deeper level. Being there for your team member, however that needs to show up, can be the bridge builder that everyone needs to journey through a challenging time.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Sophie McLean. Born in Algeria, educated in Morocco and France, with a professional career in the USA and UK, Sophie has led an eventful life. She has been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, a CEO, and served as a United Nations representative on The Commission on the Status of Women's Hunger Project. She has been shot at, shipwrecked, and widowed. She has lived on a farm, a boat, a penthouse, and in an ashram. In Sophie McLean's life and work, she strives to bring elegance, worldly experience, grit, courage, and insight leading to revelation and transformation.Feel free to reach out to text your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Bonnie Marcus. Award winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer, and executive coach, Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. Bonnie's book, The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, provides a roadmap for women to navigate the complexities of the workplace and position themselves for success. Her second book, Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Their Workplace Power, shines a light on gendered ageism in the workplace and gives women the tools and the voice to defy ageist assumptions to stay marketable and keep their job. A certified coach, Bonnie has been honored by Global Gurus as one of the world's top 30 coaches in 2015-2021. She has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 keynote speakers in 2018 by Databird Research Journal. Her podcast, Badass Women at Any Age is available on Apple Podcasts.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today's episode is about complaining and its role in leadership. Anyone who has ever managed a team knows that things don't always go according to plan. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart. In those instances, some leaders choose to complain about what is going wrong, instead of working on strategies to get things back on the right path. Complaining, whether overt or passive, tends to lend itself to a toxic and gossip plagued workplace environment. Tune in today to learn more about how to guide your team towards creating a new habit that includes having an attitude of gratitude even when faced with adversity, by taking the steps necessary to break free from a complaining culture.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be talking about Freedom of Speech as it relates to leadership. I'm sure that many of you have heard about recent comments made by Joe Rogan or Whoopi Goldberg. Freedom of Speech has really been a trending topic over the last few weeks. But what does this mean for the workplace? As a leader, take the initiative to manage the conversation. Tune in today to learn more about setting a framework of discussion that welcomes a healthy conversation with your team.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be talking about the distinction between Mentors versus Role Models. Where you are in your career impacts how you align with professionals capable of helping you to advance. In our society, role models are often people who represent an identifiable pattern of actions or behaviors that one may aspire to implement in a given profession. Whereas, mentors are often people who have a more hands on approach that involves assistance with molding your path, offering advice and feedback, or simply acting as a sounding board. Tune in today to learn more about critical characteristics that can help you determine the right fit for you.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing Vision, distinct from the concept of Ideas in leadership. When communicating with your team, are you currently taking time to ensure that everyone is on the same page of understanding as you? Clarifying what you mean when you say ideas, and defining your expectations when you share your vision, will eliminate misunderstandings or internal team friction. Tune in to learn more about effectively communicating your visions and ideas to your team.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Alquincia Selolwane. She is the Founder and CEO of The Black Virtual Mall and Founder and CEO of 1st Generation App Development Company. She is most known for providing useful business advice to her 171K Instagram followers aimed at advancing women and minority entrepreneurs. Her efforts were recently recognized by Senior Contributor Dr. Janice Gassam and earned her two features in Forbes magazine.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Erifili Gounari. She is a 22 year old social media specialist, entrepreneur, and Forbes 30 under 30 Greece honouree. She is the Founder and CEO of The Z Link, the first Gen Z-led social media agency helping brands market to our generation of digital natives. Its aim is to bridge the gap between businesses and Gen Z, by optimizing their social media marketing strategies to communicate with our generation. They have worked with brands such as Hearst, Deloitte, the United Nations, and more. Erifili is also the Head of Social Media at Silicon Valley-based company SafetyWing, and a full-time MSc Strategic Marketing student at Imperial College London. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about the Four Day Work Week, and how to do it with your team. How often does your workweek spill over into your weekend? Telling yourself that you are using the weekend to get ahead of the next week. What if I told you that there is a way to break free from that mentality! Listen to this episode when you are ready to take your productivity to the next level. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

In this episode, we are going to talk about quitting. There are many reasons for leaving, but it is essential to get to the root of the motivation. To get beyond the reason or logic and get back into your heart.

In this episode, I will talk to you about what to do to change your career path. In these times, this is one of the most important topics to address. I've made essential career changes three times in my life, and I experience deeper fulfillment and tremendous success each time. Take it from me. If you are ready to change your career at any age...do it now!

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today Audrey will be sharing 4 Keys to Public Speaking like a Pro. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, these strategies will help you to conquer your fears. If you have experienced a major meltdown during a presentation, don't worry me too, this episode is absolutely for you. Tune in today, it's time to release fear, anxiety, and any other blocks that have been in your way.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be speaking with workplace and equity consultant, Minda Harts. According to Minda, acknowledging unequal work and life experiences is important when building team member trust. It's not about big grandiose gestures. All it takes is sincere small acts of courage. Minda is also the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo and Right Within. Her third book, You Are More Than Magic for Young Adults, will be released in the Spring of 2022. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner. She is a frequent guest on MSNBC and featured on ABC News, Forbes, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. Minda is a highly sought-after speaker for companies such as Liberty Mutual, American Family Insurance, Nike, Google, and Salesforce. In 2020, she was named the Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace by Linkedin. Minda hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey, and today we will be discussing the importance of the Apology in leadership. More specifically, we will be talking about the intimacy of the one-on-one apology. Despite the fact that some people may perceive it as a weakness, the truth is, having the courage to pull a team member to the side and sincerely apologize is a demonstration of great strength as a leader. When your work culture is built on trust, apologies allow people to grow with you. Tune in today to learn more about the pillars of an effective and meaningful apology.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. In today's episode Audrey will be discussing one of the top 5 trends in business, being an authentic leader. We will cover what it means to be an authentic leader, and engage examples of non-authentic leadership. Authenticity is important in leadership because we must work together to develop the skills necessary to build a "why" culture.

In the episode Audrey talks about the top issues that should not be considered unprofessional but alas are still undermining quality leaders.

Former Miss USA, Crystle Stewart recently, Crystle became the President and National Director of the Miss USA® pageant which is the largest and most prestigious pageant system in the world. Governing over all the state and local Miss USA pageants, she plans to create a new vision of pageantry using this platform to not only empower young women but to bring back the relevance of pageantry and its significance in the common American household.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about supportive leadership. Are you the kind of leader or manager who believes in providing foundational support to your team? If so, how do you let them know that you have their back? If not, are you ready to learn how to provide effective support to your team? Tune in and learn more about implementing team member development, acknowledgment, and performance goals into your leadership strategies.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be talking about Employee Burnout. If you are routinely feeling like there's too much going on, or you're taking work right home with you on the weekends, this episode is for you. Burnout can be defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. As leaders, it is important to listen to your team and pay attention to morale. Tune in and learn more about the three dimensions of employee burnout.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today, I will be speaking with Catherine Mattiske. She is a global business educator, author, and founder of TPC — The Performance Company, a leading training and consulting organization that has worked with Fortune 100 companies around the world. Established in 1994, TPC has offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore, and Basel (Switzerland). The author of more than 30 books, her latest is “Unlock Inner Genius: Power Your Path to Extraordinary Success” (September 2021). Learn more at InnerGeniusNow.com.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Shari Foos. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. As a sought-after expert on the subjects of relationships and meaningful connection, Shari's writing and commentary have appeared in a range of online and print publications, including Real Simple, Huffington Post, Thrive, Shondaland, Women's Health, and Bustle.

Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey. In today's episode, I'm going to be outlining the basics for finding a coach that is the right fit for you. I have worked with some of the biggest people in the industry, like Tony Robbins. If you are looking for characteristics and strategies that will allow you to fully align with the coach that is in phase with where you are, this episode is for you. Many people are simply unsure about how to select a good coach. Just because someone recommends a coach, doesn't mean that they will be the best for your needs. Tune in today and learn more what to look for when selecting the right coach.

In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey goes through coaching basics you can use anytime.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. In today's episode, we will be covering five reasons why acknowledgment is a superpower for leaders. Giving your team the proper level of acknowledgment, empowers them to align with the team's objectives and overarching goals. It creates a unifying experience with the team in a way that makes them feel like they are being seen and heard. Tune in today to learn more about getting in touch with your acknowledgment superpower.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we are going to take about Goals. Before a goal is fully written down, it is really only a wish. It may be a strong wish, but if it hasn't been infused with a full and committed energy of intention, it will remain only a wish. If you have been struggling to fully envision your goals, or feel as though you are constantly dealing with challenges creatively, this episode is for you. Take action, ensure that your goals have a destination.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership. In this episode, Audrey will be speaking with Jake Wood. He is the founder and CEO of Groundswell, a new stealth startup launched in Q4 2021. Additionally, he remains the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, a global nonprofit he co-founded in 2010.Additionally, Wood writes and speaks frequently on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and social issues. He is a sought after media voice and has appeared on every major network and cable news program.

Welcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey. Today's guest is Chris Pearse. He has spent the past 15 years working with CEOs, directors and senior managers from every sector including FTSE100s, government, academia, SMEs and non-profits. He delivers leadership development programs and coaching, through his company Clarity Space, to accelerate leaders' evolution through self-awareness and self-leadership. Chris has set up and run businesses in the UK and overseas, originally qualifying as a chartered engineer. He has written for Forbes, People Management and Management Today and delivered seminars and workshops for the Institute of Directors. His book The Broken CEO: How To Be The Leader You Always Wanted To Be, was published in February 2020.

In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, we will talk about intentionally transforming sleep habits. Over time, sleeplessness will result in deficits in attention, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Lack of sleep can also exacerbate depression. If you want to get your body into a better relationship with sleep, this episode is for you. The simplest approach will be the most powerful.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Root Chakra. This Chakra is responsible for our sense of safety, survival and support. When this Chakra is in alignment we tend to feel grounded. However, when this Chakra is out of alignment, the Ego takes over to compensate for the imbalance. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Sacral Chakra. The energy of this Chakra is characterized by flow and flexibility. When the Sacral Chakra is in alignment there is a sense of playfulness. However, when a person has endured a traumatic experience, one of the first things that seemingly disappears is the ability to fully engage playfulness. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Solar Plexus Chakra. This Chakra governs our Will Power and Mental Abilities. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is in alignment, we feel confident. But when it is out of alignment, we tend to become judgmental and critical. No matter what your circumstances may be, you always have the power to bring yourself back into alignment. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Heart Chakra. This Chakra, centered in principles of transformation and integration, is said to be a bridge between earthly and spiritual aspirations. Finding a balance between over-giving and feeling under-loved is key. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Throat Chakra. This Chakra is associated with the passing of energy between the head and the lower body. The Throat Chakra is also known for governing expression and communication. When this Chakra is in alignment we are speaking in our truth. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Third Eye Chakra. This Chakra grants us intuition and foresight, often in the form of openness and imagination. A deep connection with knowledge often referred to as a “knowing” of things is associated with the Third Eye Chakra. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Crown Chakra. This Chakra grants us access to higher states of consciousness. When the crown chakra is in alignment, we're connected to source. However, when it is not in alignment we can often feel unheard and misunderstood. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

Welcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the 7 Chakras. The chakras can be defined as centers of spiritual power in the human body. Each Chakra has it's own unique meaning within our body, thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Our influence on each chakra can be associated being out of alignment or in alignment and balanced. In this series will we cover each Chakra from the perspective of leadership. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.

In this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be discussing an exercise designed to help you to clear up the mental space necessary for you to create fresh strategies and projects in the new year. This exercise will help you to start unpacking things that you have been accumulating in small doses all year. It will also help you to re-aligned with your goals again. If you want to fully live, you have to become an active and engaging participant. It's time to conjure up the experience of winning so that you can live life to your fullest potential.