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  "Thought leader."  What comes to mind when you hear that?  A know-it-all?  A viral TED Talk speaker?  Something you could never be? In this episode, we're breaking down that phrase and rebuilding it with purpose. And who better to help us reframe thought leadership than Carol Cox, the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand® and one of the original voices who pushed me to launch this very podcast! Carol is back on the mic (you may remember her from Episode 54), and she's bringing clarity, conviction, and a serious invitation to elevate how you show up and speak up. Together, we unpack what thought leadership really is (and what it isn't), why it's critical for mission-driven professionals, and how you can get started today.

Does weaving storytelling into your work feel like a lot?  Like a heavy lift, you don't always have time or energy for? What if I told you there's a shortcut?  A storytelling tool that's faster, flexible, and just as powerful in most situations? Spoiler alert: it's the analogy. In this episode of Reframe to Create, we're building your Analogy Bank. I can become your go-to collection of comparisons, metaphors, and visual word-pictures that help you easily explain complex ideas and connect with your audience instantly. Analogies are the bridge. They're the glasses and flashlight you whip out in that dim restaurant so you can finally read the menu. (Can anyone relate?)

Sure, you can tell your story. But what happens when you're not in the room? Are people sharing a story about you that doesn't quite fit?  I bet you can see it now.  There's someone who believes in you. They love what you create. They want to advocate for you. But when the moment comes to share your story? They fumble. They either say nothing… or say the wrong thing. Now you're getting opportunities that sound nothing like you—or worse, no opportunities at all. Yikes!  In this episode, I show you how to fix that. I walk you through how to equip your biggest fans to tell your story in the right way, to the right people, in the right rooms.  The key? A simple tool called the ABT Framework (And, But, Therefore)—which I first learned from Park Howell back in Episode 101. When you use it well, your personal brand doesn't just sit quietly waiting for the next introduction—it starts working for you, everywhere.

Creating isn't just about what you make…it's about who you become. We're back with the brilliant Nana Brew-Hammond for her second visit to Reframe to Create, and this time, it's a full-circle moment.  In Episode 21, Nana shared “How to Stay Committed to an Imperfect Creating Journey.”  And in this episode, we see how that commitment has blossomed.  Nana walks us through the very different experiences she had while writing her two latest books: ✨ Blue– a children's picture book that dives into the rich history of a single color ✨ My Parents' Marriage – an adult novel that explores the complex dynamics of family, love, and identity.   The process of creating each of these works taught Nana different things.  And in this conversation, she shares two key lessons she learned along the way.  Lessons about transformation, flexibility, and what it really means to grow alongside your work. Honestly? This conversation lit something in me. It reminded me that no matter how smooth or bumpy the road, the journey itself is doing something deep and lasting in us.  If you want to experience the joy and power of Nana's work, you can check out both books at nanabrewhammond.com.  You'll be glad you did.   About my guest: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond is an American-Ghanaian writer of novels, short stories and a poet.   In 2014 she was chosen as one of 39 of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising writers under the age of 40, showcased in the Africa39 project.  Nana has been featured on MSNBC, NY1, SaharaTV, ARISE TV, and has been published in Ebony Magazine.   Her latest novel for adult readers, My Parents' Marriage, was featured in The New York Times Book Review's July 7, 2024 “...Also Out Now” column, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Booklist, and more.  The author Melissa Rivero called it “a propulsive read that will take hold of you with its honesty, determination, and heart,” while the author Vanessa Walters described it as “an arrestingly evovative story…which dismantles immigrant clichés. Her children's picture book BLUE: A history of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Daniel Minter, was named among the best of 2022 by NPR, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, The Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature, Bank Street College of Education, and more.  BLUE is on the 2023-2024 Texas Bluebonnet Master List; it has been honored with the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award® recognizing excellence in writing of non-fiction for children; and it is an NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literature for Chidlren.  It was named to the American Libary Association's 2023 Notable Children's Books and nominated for a 2025 Georgia Chidlren's Book Award.   Brew-Hammond also wrote the young adult novel Powder Necklace, which Publishers Weekly called “a winning debut”, and she edited RELATIONS: An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices.  Kirkus Reviews called the anthology “smart, generous…a true gift” in its starred review.   Nana is also co-founder of Exit 14, a made in Ghana lifestyle line that has been featured in Vogue.     About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer  

You've probably heard a lot of people telling you that you need a personal brand but very few are showing you “how” you can build or strengthen one.  It's all well and good to say you need a thing but how do you do it?

The time has come, the Walrus said… I kid

Can you communicate with compelling clarity every time you speak or share a story?  Or do you feel your words sometimes fall flat, and crickets are all you're getting back from your audience?  If you fall somewhere in between these two places, then you're not alone.    We all want to communicate better- whether it's at work or in our personal lives.   We want our messages to be powerful and impactful, and come through with clarity.   But sometimes, that's a little tricky to achieve.  So what can we do?  That's where my guest, Park Howell comes in.   In this episode, Park introduces us to the ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework which won't just bring you clarity but compelling clarity.   It'll bring compelling clarity to your story, to your message, to your personal brand, your presentation, to any way you need to connect in a more powerful way and truly communicate who you are and what you create.   By the end of this episode, you'll feel equipped to communicate to any audience in a way that increases your ability to connect, build influence, and drive positive action.  If you've been a Reframe to Create listener for any amount of time, you know just how important this is, especially as you invest more effort in learning how to go beyond creating with your gifts but also being able to own and tell powerful stories about what you create.   This is the key to getting paid to be you and compelling communication is the way there! Tune in and get ready to put this framework into action for immediate results!  About my guest:  Park Howell is known as The World's Most Industrious Storyteller having grown purpose-driven brands by as much as 600 percent. He is an EMMY Award Winning, 35+ year veteran of the advertising industry and now consults, teaches, coaches, and speaks internationally to help business, sales, and marketing leaders excel through the stories they tell. He is the host of the popular weekly Business of Story podcast, which is ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world. Park published Brand Bewitchery in 2020 to help you use his proven Story Cycle System to craft spellbinding stories for your brand. In 2021, he co-authored The Narrative Gym for Business, a short 75-page guide on how to use the foundational narrative framework of the ABT (And, But, Therefore) to make you a more confident, compelling and persuasive communicator.   Course: The ABTs of Storytelling™ by Park Howell    Connect with Park:    Linkedin.com/in/ParkHowell Twitter.com/ParkHowell Facebook.com/Park.Howell Instagram.com/ParkHowell YouTube/BusinessOfStory About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer  

Does it feel like everyone around you is moving fast and breaking things?  We live in a hustle culture where many have the “if it's bigger, faster, and flashier, then it's always better” mentality.  Only in recent years have I begun to see a broader cultural shift toward slower and more intentional living.   I can personally attest that it's the “winning” way.   During these first 100 episodes of the podcast, I've learned to embrace the way of the turtle.  I've learned to resist the urge to compare and instead delight fully in my own journey.  A journey that was slow.  A journey that was about taking “turtle steps” and even a bit of a pause along the way.  And in this journey, I've learned 3 important things that I know you'll appreciate, especially if the loud roar of others zooming by is deafening. If you want to try the slow and steady way and see how it can make your personal and professional life more of what you really want, then listen in for the ways I've learned that:  Creating because it matters is enough.  Even if what you create is small.  The power of the pause to rejuvenate your creative spark  Why consistency beats perfection every time  Getting to 100 episodes has been a goal of mine from the beginning.  And I'm grateful to you for coming along with me.  What's been your slow and steady win?    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer  

Are you clocking what time it is?  If you've been paying any kind of attention you know that jobs and organizations are no longer loyal to the employee--if they ever were.  With mass layoffs and sudden unexplained firings, the mood is definitely “you are on your own!”  So what can you do about this?  Definitely, not curl up in a ball and cry.   Now is the time to invest in yourself so you are ready for any and all market shifts and changes.  But how can you do this?  My guest Rochelle Moulton shares her journey of doing just this over decades of putting the work of Gay Hendricks into practice by shifting from operating in her Zone of Excellence into her Zone of Genius.  This has led to exponential growth and transformation in her life and business.  Now I bet you're wondering what that is and probably wanna know what that might be for you.  We've got you!  We get into the nitty gritty so you can also get a roadmap to what steps you can take because Rochelle is committed to helping professionals like you turn your expertise into wealth.  And it starts with knowing what you do that nobody else can do the way you do.   In this episode you'll learn:  The difference between your Zone of Excellence and your Zone of Genius and how the former may be holding you back  Why investing in your Genius Zone is the key to exponential growth and transformation  Practical steps you can take today to identify your Zone of Genius and discover what's calling you  After this, I know you'll be ready to step into your authority by bringing your best to your table by leaning into Zone of Genius.   To learn even more about what Rochelle shares about working in your “Zone of Genius” check out the work of Gay Hendricks, author of The Big Leap: A Guide to Transcending Personal Limits, Overcoming Fears, and Unleashing Your Authentic Greatness for a Better Life  Reference:  Rochelle Moulton's book: The Authority Code: How to Position, Monetize, and Sell Your Expertise    Rochelle Moulton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellemoulton/   Rochelle Moulton Website: https://rochellemoulton.com/   Rochelle Moulton Podcast: The Soloist Life    Reframe to Create Episode 64 - The Why and How of Building a Powerful Personal Brand | Diane Diaz   About my guest: Rochelle Moulton is on a mission to teach Soloist Consultants how to turn their expertise into “wealth”, AKA revenue, free time, flexibility, and impact.   The author of The Authority Code: How to Position, Monetize and Sell Your Expertise, she also hosts The Soloist Life podcast. She became a confirmed Soloist after leading introverted brainiacs at two powerhouse consulting firms, turning around the failing consulting arm of a Fortune 500 company and building three consulting firms from scratch—including the one she sold to Arthur Andersen for seven figures. She, her hubby, and their adorable dog Jackson have transplanted themselves to Palm Springs where they intend to live happily ever after.   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer  

What if the Creativity Whisperer could cup her hand to your ear and whisper just what you need to supercharge your creativity?  Would you be all ears?  I hope so because that's who I have joining Reframe to Create for this episode.  Natalie Nixon is a Creativity strategist who helps members of the C-suite and other professionals to expand their creative competence for the advancement of innovation and work in their industries.  I came across her great insights while reading her book “The Creativity Leap”.  What stood out to me was her WonderRigor™ paradigm that will give you a reframe on to supercharge your creativity.   In this episode you'll learn about: The WonderRigor™ Paradigm and what it shows about the true nature of creativity Examples of the WonderRigor™Paradigm in real life among real people like you How a daily practice of the 3is (Inquiry, Improvisation and Intuition) can help you toggle between wonder and rigor to solve problems Natalie's broader body of work highlights the increased role and importance creativity will play in the future of work in all industries.  I hope this conversation serves as your invitation to invest more deeply in your creativity competency as you innovate and grow.   About my guest: Natalie Nixon is a Creativity strategist known as “the creativity whisperer for the C-Suite”. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, valued for her accessible expertise on creativity, the future of work, and innovation.  Natalie advises leaders on transformation to amplify growth and business value. She's also written articles on how creativity is a core competency for the future of work in many industries including finance, tech, media, and healthcare.     Follow Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienixonphd/   Website: https://www.figure8thinking.com/   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer    

Are you the gift or the gift-giver?  This question made me stop and hit play on my guest's LinkedIn video post.  What I heard next has shifted everything for me and I know it will for you too.   Before you hit play on this episode I want you to know why this episode is so important.  If you've been listening to Reframe to Create for any amount of time you know I always encourage you to create with your gifts as the key to reframing your entire relationship to work.  But if you've felt something is a little off for you it might be because of what Travis Lee Howard will dig up today.  Not knowing if you are the gift or the gift-giver might have led you into roles and positions that are misaligned with who you are at your core.  And you've probably been paying a hefty price for it.  But that can change today.   In this episode you'll learn: How to tell if you are the gift or the gift-giver?  Why distinguishing which one you are is so important  Key steps to take to get realigned according to which one you are I really believe this episode may be just the thing you've needed to unlocked and make sense of your entire work experience and journey.   When you get your reframe be sure to reach out and let me know how this has impacted how you see who you are and what you'll do next.     About my guest:  Travis Lee Howard's career is a remarkable blend of entrepreneurship, leadership, and mindful management. From his early days in technology and law to his pioneering work in the cannabis industry and his current role as a coach and consultant, Travis's journey is marked by continuous growth and impactful contributions. His dedication to fostering innovation, compassion, and strategic excellence makes him a standout figure in the modern business landscape. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial leadership experience, Travis coaches potential founders and entrepreneurs to reach their full potential through a simple paradigm. In teaching the mindful management pillars he works with his clients to tackle self, customer, machine, and team in a manner that aligns and inspires.   Contact Travis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisleehoward/   Reference Episodes Reframe to Create Episode 85 - Your Challenge is Your Gift | Sandy Dang    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

What's your most important thing for this year?  How do you decide on your priority?  Do you take a shot in the dark or ask someone you think is wiser?  Answering this question is not only important for January but to shape and color the entire mood and vibe of your year.   If you don't get a clear view on your priority it's likely the year will slip right through your fingers in lots of activities that you won't ultimately find meaningful.  In the episode, I talk about how I use a Priority Investment Circle to get my year right.  You may be surprised to know that despite having this podcast I don't put creating as #1 or the center of my life. Why you ask?  Because your life should take up that space. And there are certain things you can and must do to prioritize your life.  Listen in as I share what these things are to set you up for a year that you'll feel is full of what matters most.    Reference Episode Reframe to Create Episode 10 - Your Work is Not the Center    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Are you ready for your job to end?  As the year ends, this is the perfect time to think about endings.  I know it may not be the thing on your mind as you stuff yourself with food and gather with family and friends.   But despite the festivities, it's still important to remember that all jobs come to an end.  This isn't meant to scare you or depress you.   Instead, I want to arm you with the 3 things you should never leave your job without.  Because it's best to be ready for your job's end so you can soar rather than sink as it does.   This means it's something to start building right now…long before the job ends.   Now, if you just got fired and didn't do any of these things I want you to know it's not too late.  This episode can help you prepare for next time and Episode 92 can help you where you are right now.   Wherever you are, this episode will equip you to leave every job feeling powerful and purposeful as you go on to your next.   However the time for next shows up for you.     --- Ready to get Your Restoried?  Book Your Session https://reframetocreate.com/restoried/   Reference Episodes Reframe to Create Episode 92 - Wanna Get Paid to Be You? Get (Re) Storied First Reframe to Create Episode 82 - Future-Proof Your Work by Building Your Authentic Voice (on the job) | Katie Anderson  Reframe to Create Episode 64 - The Why and How of Building a Powerful Personal Brand | Diane Diaz Reframe to Create Episode 30 - Your Personal Brand is Not What You Think  Reframe to Create Episode 11 - All Jobs Come to an End. Prepare and Evolve Now.  About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Are you feeling burned out?  It's a common feeling and seems to ramp up, especially towards the end of the year.   While this feeling is common these days it's not inevitable. There's a way and a need to push back on this way of being in favor of something that leaves you lit up instead of drained.   My guest Cara E. Houser will show us exactly how to do this.  Her first order of business is to reframe our understanding of burnout because we're looking at it all wrong.     In this episode, we discuss:  The invitation that burnout offers you and how you can accept it  Why self-care is not "massages and bubble baths" and what you must do instead  Tips on how you can start your burnout recovery today  If you've been feeling burnout I know this conversation will be just the help you need to recover and reclaim not just your life but your creating life! Check out Cara's book and follow her on LinkedIn to get even more goodness.   About my guest: Cara Houser a.k.a. The Burnout Lady is a Life-Work Integration Coach. She makes burnout recovery accessible and fun and is also the author of the award-winning book: Burned Out to Lit Up: Ditch the Grind and Reclaim Your Life.    Amazon Book: https://amzn.to/4a4OEle Website: https://www.carahouser.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraehouser/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraehouser/   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Are you dealing with insufferable people on your job?

Are you ready for your next transition as you pivot into something new?  What if your next job or contract was you getting paid to be you?  What would that look like?  What would that feel like?  Absolutely amazing right?  But this sort of thing doesn't just happen.  You have to make it happen.  And getting paid to be you is all about becoming the type of person who gets paid to be you.  That's because you can only go as far as who you are and before your transition you must transform.  That takes a narrative identity shift.  And those only come by changing the stories you tell about yourself and what you create.  It takes getting (re) storied.   This episode is all about what it takes to do this so you can get paid to be you.  Because isn't it time you stopped getting paid to be everyone else and finally got paid to be you?    Get (Re) Storied: https://reframetocreate.com/restoried    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Your work is not your job or career.  Your work is what you create. You get this.  But what if you're still searching for the thing that's yours which you create? Or if you've stumbled upon it, what if that thing isn't like everyone else's? While everyone else is creating tangible things that people can taste and touch, yours can't be.  What then?  I want you to know you're not alone in this.  Creating isn't always tangible.  Some people do create tangible things.   But many more create intangible experiences.    And that's great news.  It means the world of creating is much bigger and wider than you might have thought.   My guest on today's episode can tell you all about this because Katie MacDonald has done something truly remarkable.   She's taken what she's heard here on Reframe to Create and done the deep work of integrating it into her understanding of herself and her work.  She's let it give her a reframe and the result has been a powerful discovery of what she uniquely brings to the table.  And her unique contribution might be like yours--something intangible.  Learning this has changed not just how she shows up on her job but how she shows up in all of her life.  We also talk about how your unique work doesn't require that you go on a long journey to find it because you're already doing it in some way today.  Listen in because you might discover that you've already been doing the thing you've been searching to find.     About my guest:  Katie MacDonald is a public health professional, passionate about improving lives through increased access to quality health products and services. She has worked in health markets around the world to introduce new health commodities, promote policy change and build public private partnerships. Katie discovered her love for public health as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali and since then has lived and worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bangladesh. Katie enjoys making connections with people around the world and in her own neighborhood of Columbia Heights in Washington, DC through scuba diving, cooking, reading and running. Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-macdonald-mph/   Reference Episodes  Reframe to Create Episode 57 - Build and Diversify Your Work Portfolio  Reframe to Create Episode 56 - Liberate Your Work | Sawida Kamara  Reframe to Create Episode 86 - Don't Let Your Job Get in the Way of Your Work  About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/

Have you ever felt the life drain out of you because you were in a meeting about meetings? 

Do you remember your last big mistake?  Wouldn't it have been nice if someone had been around to steer you clear of the pit before you stepped right in it?  We can all wish. While I can't give this to you in every area of your life I can promise that today's guest will do it for you in one area. Your job.  Specifically, Natasha Smith joins us to share 5 pitfalls you'll want to avoid while creating on your job.  These insights blew me away because I always encourage you to create on your job.   But these pitfalls show me I've had a blindspot by encouraging you to create on your job without clear guidance or guardrails. Natasha is here to sort all of that out for us.   In this episode you'll learn:  How understanding that the value you think you bring to your job may not be the complete value you bring  The unique qualities of owning on your job that are different from owning in other areas  The Fullfillment Trap: How love, passion, and fullfillment can be your kryptonite  The difference between create and lead vs create, launch, and leave  And much more…  By the end, I know you'll be armed with powerful nuggets to put into practice as you bring more of you when you create on your job.      About my guest:  Natasha is a visionary leader and recognized trailblazer in the Washington DC area, known for guiding creative, technical professionals, and activists to new heights. She excels at turning uncertainty into innovative opportunities and creating environments where creativity leads to sustainable solutions. Her diverse experience includes developing groundbreaking curricula, enhancing professional development, and establishing and standing up critical teams across education, community initiatives, and global organizations. Natasha's work in education, civil rights activism, community leadership, and marketing underscores her dedication to driving impactful change. After years of feeling discouraged by the challenges of pioneering new paths with little guidance or structure, Natasha reached a significant milestone by creating a new role within a global organization. This achievement, which led to the formation of a dedicated team, allowed her to finally see herself as the visionary and pioneer she had always been, despite the initial setbacks and uncertainties she faced. Outside of her own professional endeavors, Natasha supports pioneers as an accountability and thought partner, guiding them through their journeys and helping turn their visionary ideas into reality.   Connect with Natasha on Instagram at NatashaSmith_CreativeStrategy  Connect with Form at  https://linktr.ee/youraccountabilitypartner_    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

“I don't know what story to tell.”  “I don't know how to find personal stories in my life that I can use in my presentations, talks, personal branding, job interviews or elevator pitches.”  Have you ever said these words?  If so you're not alone.  Many professionals struggle to find stories and use storytelling in their work.  But there's a way to turn this around for yourself so you never have to struggle to find the right story for the right moment again.  It involves building a Story Bank.  Never heard of it?  Got no idea how to do it?  This episode is definitely for you!  I'll walk you through a step-by-step process for building your Story Bank. After this, you'll have the roadmap to keep building on it.  If you've been listening to Reframe to Create, you know I am committed to helping you reframe your narrative on work by reminding you that your work is not your job or career; your work is what you create.  But creating with your gifts is not the end of the matter.  Next, you've got to own what you create and then learn to tell powerful stories about what you create.  That's where storytelling and building your Story Bank comes in.  If you want to get paid to be you, you've got to Create.Own. Storytell.  After you've listened to this episode I know you'll be ready to pick one of the story moments you identify and work on building it into a full story.  For that I've got a Storytelling Package for you that will move you through the next step of your journey.  Want to explore which one is your right fit?  Book an exploration session to learn more: https://joyspencercoaching.as.me/explorationsession   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/

Are you feeling stuck in your job? Are feeling unfulfilled? Feeling like you're not being acknowledged fully for what you do and what you bring to the table? Do you feel like there's more and you just don't know how to go about finding out what that is?  Well, you're not alone.   My guest Adeola Adebiyi knows all about how you feel.  Despite being a seasoned Cyber Security executive with more than 15 years of experience in the industry Adeola came to me because she felt stuck.  But I had something for her.  The Resume Excavation is a process I take clients through that's not about your resume.  It's about you and a treasure hunt that will give you a complete reframe on who you are and the great value that you bring.  If you're like Adeola you probably treat your resume as this old thing that you only take out when you're ready to dust it off to get a new job.  And the dust-off is usually a minor update with details of your current position. And then you send it off expecting it to perform miracles like landing you some dream job.  Which if you know me and have listened to Episode 1 you know the dream job does not exist.   This approach does not work.  But the Resume Excavation process does.   Don't take my word for it.  Listen in to hear what Adeola had to say about her experience and how the process gave her all she was looking for and more.     About my guest:  Adeola Adebiyi is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA in Boston where she currently oversees the Identity & Access Governance program. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Clark University where she teaches Fundamentals of Cyber Security. Prior to joining Blue Cross, Adeola held various Security and Audit roles at State Street Corporation, PwC consulting, SunLife Financial and other organizations. She is a proud alumni of Brandeis University and Northeastern University where she obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She also holds multiple Cyber Security-related certifications. Adeola is enthusiastic about mentoring young professionals in the technology and security space. She actively participates in the mentoring program in her organization. She is married with two young boys, enjoys music, travel and spending quality time with her family. Follow Adeola on Linkedin   Want to find out what treasures your resume has been hiding?  Book your resume excavation session now and get unstuck and clear like Adeola!  Link: https://reframetocreate.com/resume-excavation/   Relevant Episode  Reframe to Create Episode 4 - A Resume Excavation to Clarify Your Unique Contribution | Niko Turrentine   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Have you been letting your job get in the way of your work?  Like most people, you probably have because you don't know that there's a difference between your work and your job.  In this episode, I'll show you why confusing the two is interrupting your ability to have the impact you're looking to have in life.  Once we clear this up you'll be ready to make sure our job goes to work for your work and is aligned with supporting your life, not the other way around.    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

What do you do with the tough things in your past?  Do you ignore or embrace them?  What if your painful memories hold the key to helping you identify your unique contribution?  This possibility is what my guest Sandy Dang opens your mind to as you listen to this episode.  Years after struggling to adjust to life in America as a refugee, Sandy uncovered a powerful truth.  Her challenges weren't just difficulties she had been through.   Her challenge was her gift.  And this gift is what sets her apart and makes her uniquely suited to serve her world.  As you listen in you'll learn why this is true not just for Sandy but for you too.  You'll learn how you can use this knowledge to create something that you're uniquely made to create and use to serve your world.   About my guest:  Sandy Hoa Dang is a social entrepreneur, inspiring speaker, experienced executive, and leadership trainer. She is the Co-founder and Principal of CoInnovate Consulting, a company that provides leadership training and capacity building to governmental agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. In 2010, Sandy was appointed by former President Obama to serve on the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) board, an U.S. federal government agency with a goal to reconcile the wounds of war through education.  Later, the board appointed her to serve as the Executive Director of VEF. Prior to VEF, she served as Founder and Executive Director of Asian American Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (AALEAD), an organization that supports immigrant and refugee families through a broad array of educational and social services. Sandy has received numerous awards for her outstanding public leadership, including being named as an Outstanding American by Choice in 2021 by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Ms. Dang earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a master's degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  Sandy co-founded Inspire Leadership School and you can learn more about her on her LinkedIn profile.    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

It's time to kick your productivity mindset to the curb once and for all! Why you ask?  Because it's the reason you feel dissatisfied at work.   Don't believe me?  I'm going to show you why and how in this episode:  I highlight a core feature of the productivity mindset and why it's problematic  The critical cues you miss when you're locked into the productivity mindset  A reframe to get out of this mindset and into something better   By the time you're done, you'll be ready to kick the productivity mindset to the curb so you can regain your sense of work satisfaction.    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

What happens when a storytelling coach forgets to tell a story?  She's reminded of just how important storytelling really is! That's what happened to me recently and it prompted me to think deep about why storytelling is non-negotiable for me, for you, and for every professional working at all levels of organizations.  In this episode, I dig into:  Why the stories we tell ourselves are the most powerful How stories help us connect, influence, and drive for change How storytelling helps us shape and control our brands In the end, you'll get a powerful prompt to help you dive deeper into developing your storytelling skills.     About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Want proof that building your authentic voice and personal brand while you're still an employee is your game-changer? Do you want to understand how a personal brand can future-proof your work in a volatile job market?  Look no further than my guest Katie Anderson. Today, Katie is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultant, and professional speaker.  But that's not where she started.   Like you, she was an employee working tirelessly in an organization for many years.  Then something happened that changed everything. She began sharing her unique perspective on her organization's work while on the job. This led to some unexpected opportunities. But it did more than just open doors.  Sharing her unique perspective and building her brand while still on the job empowered her decision to leave the career track.  It gave her the solid foundation that fueled immediate success in her consulting practice.  And she did all of this before she felt 100% ready.  Katie's story doesn't just show how a personal brand while on the job can pave your way to entrepreneurship.   She shows how it can strengthen your value within your current job.  Listen in to learn more including:  Tips on how you can find and share your authentic voice Why you may be missing an opportunity to add more value within your current organization because you're not sharing your unique perspective  How getting validation on your work from outside of your organization can help you in your current role   This episode was powerful for me and I know you're gonna enjoy this reframe experience!    Listen to Katie's Chain of Learning Podcast: https://kbjanderson.com/podcast/ Katie's Book: https://kbjanderson.com/learning-to-lead/   Follow Katie on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/ Twitter: https://x.com/kbjanderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieAndersonLeadership/ Website: kbjanderson.com    About my guest: Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultant, and professional speaker, best known for inspiring individuals and organizations to lead with intention and increase their personal and professional impact.  Katie is passionate about helping people around the world learn to lead and lead to learn by connecting purpose, process, and practice to achieve higher levels of performance.  Her book “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning” is an international #1 Amazon bestseller.   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/

If you had to do it over again what would you do differently?  It's general wisdom that we're more likely to regret what we didn't do than we are to regret what we did.  And I agree. In this episode, I share a personal story of revisiting one of my life regrets and how it's helping me think about how I'll make different choices today.  How about you?  Do you have something you wish you'd done but didn't?  Listen in to learn 3 steps to take so you can follow your curiosity and regret-proof your life going forward.     About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/   #CreateOwnStorytell  

What has your curiosity done for you lately?  Has it led you to a completely new career?  Has it helped you unlock new and surprising ways in which you're creative but didn't know?  That's what curiosity did for my guest Victoria P. Mitchell and her journey from a member of the Burning Man Project leadership team to COO of Good Party is inspiring and full of wisdom nuggets.  In this episode you'll learn:  How your definition of creativity may be stopping you from discovering your unique creativity style  How it's possible to become creative in new ways   How curiosity can be your door opener to completely new work  You'll never see your curiosity as something to take lightly after you see how powerful it can be when you intentionally use it to learn and grow.    About my guest:  Victoria P. Mitchell is a Chief Operating Officer, content creator, and speaker who's on a mission to reveal the paradoxes behind our ability to make a deep, lasting impact. If you're reaching for a bigger vision and want real talk from the trenches, Victoria offers practical insights from her struggles as an “impact-aholic” who didn't think she was creative enough or capable of being a storyteller.  Victoria started out hustling in restaurants and then scaled a food-tech startup's operations from the ground up to serving 3 million meals in 2.5 years. She served on the leadership team for Burning Man Project where her cultural change work was featured in Governing Magazine, Forbes, and The New York Times. After moving 20 times across nearly every region of the country, now she's tackling the deeper problems holding our democracy back by building technology and a movement as COO of Good Party.  You can find her sharing her journey @victoriapmitchell with her 10k+ followers on Instagram and TikTok.  Learn more at www.victoriapmitchell.com/impact   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/ #CreateOwnStorytell  

What does it take to become more confident in who you are as a Creating Maven?  Do you need to jab yourself in the arm? Spin around 3 times and skip over a stream?  You can try any of these things but I assure you, it'll get you nowhere.  My guest on this episode Dzifa Awuno-Akaba is a photographer who struggles to claim the title even though she takes gorgeous jaw-dropping photos.  Can you relate?  Are you struggling with doubts about creating?  Do you find that you want to get things to be just so or you want to show up in a particular way and that desire holds you back from creating?  Have you told yourself that you can't have the title of being a Creating Maven because you don't fit the criteria perfectly?   Dzifa gets it and shares key insights from her creating journey on how to use curiosity to overcome her fears and gain confidence in creating.   In this episode you'll learn:  Why creating even when you're tired is just the energy boost you need  Powerful questions to lean into your curiosity and overcome your fears Tips for taking confident action toward creating more when you doubt your abilities  If you've been feeling doubts about your creating abilities lately then this is just the boost you need!  About my guest: Dzifa Awunyo-Akaba is a photographer who seeks to create visual stories that evoke a sense of nostalgia, curiosity, and wonder.  She seeks to capture emotions that resonate with human experience like the joy of a moment, solitude, the warmth of human connections the beauty of nature and the brightness of life.  Her photographs over the years have included things she captured while wandering the neighborhoods of her hometown of DC to the captivating urban and rural landscapes of Ghana, Mali, Cuba, Spain, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, New Orleans, and Mexico.  Follow Dzifa on Instagram: @dakaba  About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/ #CreateOwnStorytell  

What if you've been going at things all wrong?  What if instead of running away from feeling anger and hatred you moved towards it? Not to indulge in destructive behaviors but to get curious and understand what it's telling you about who you are and what you're meant to do.   This counterintuitive view of how what we hate can teach us about our passion is what my guest Betsy Jordyn brings to this conversation.  Betsy is a brand positioning strategist who specializes in helping her clients understand and leverage their superpowers.  However, her journey from organizational development consultant at the Walt Disney Company to an entrepreneur was full of pivots and hard-won lessons.  Betsy doesn't hold back in sharing these treasures with us.   In this episode you'll learn:  Why your passion isn't what you love but what you hate 4 creative strength styles and how to find yours  How to use your superpowers in support of your passions  How unmet needs can signal great opportunity  The important role collaborating with others plays in you living out your passion  Tune in and learn to see yourself in a way you haven't before!  About my guest: Betsy Jordyn is a Brand Positioning Strategist that helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand positioning and messaging, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche.  Her mission is to help consultants and coaches monetize their best-at strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world.  Betsy also hosts the Enough Already podcast.   Learn Your Superpower: https://www.betsyjordyn.com/superpower-quiz Follow Betsy:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-jordyn/ Website: https://www.betsyjordyn.com    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/   #CreateOwnStorytell  

“Exposure is the birthplace of possibility”  When my guest Lamarr Womble said this my mind exploded.   It made me think about how many more possibilities I'm missing because I haven't dared to expose myself to something new.  How about you?  Are you exposing yourself to new things?  Could this exposure be the birthplace of not just new possibilities but of new dreams?  This ability to expose yourself to new things is just one of the skills that Lamarr opened up my mind to in our conversation about the skills we need to make our dreams come true.   Overall this conversation made me realize that this is a missing piece from what I've been sharing with you here at Reframe to Create. While I always encourage you to create and get on with building your dream life, Lamarr shows that there is a step before that.  Building a solid foundation of skills that will support that dream.   We dig deeper into what this looks like.   In this episode you'll learn:  The foundational skills you need to build to support your dreams  The power of invested mentors who will create the space for your experimentation   How your job can be a skill builder and supporter for your dreams  And much more!  If you're ready to go after your dreams and create beautiful things, but can't figure out why you keep getting stuck, Lamarr may have the answer to why.   Listen in with your notebook and pen to enjoy an informative and inspiring conversation!    About my guest: Lamarr Womble is a nationally recognized Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Leadership expert and co-host of The Men Up Podcast Host.  He helps audiences to access a more fulfilled life by helping them to discover “it's not just about what you do but who you want to be”. He focuses on three areas 1) Conquering the battle in your mind 2) Doing the work you love and 3) Leading self/other to happiness.  For Lamarr, these are the key components to winning and living a powerful life.  He is the creator of “The You Book Journal” and author of “Legendary: How Any Student Can Become A Legendary Leader!” Since 2008, Lamarr has delivered his message to over 60,000 students, educators, and corporate professionals.   He's been featured on MSNBC and as a Tedx and Tedx Youth speaker.   Contact Lamarr:  Social Media: @LamarrWomble on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamarrwomble/ Website: https://lamarrwomble.com/corporate/ Website: https://passionforleadership.com/about/   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/ #CreateOwnStorytell 

What would it look like if your life's mission found alignment in your job?  How would it feel to go to your job every single day knowing you were living out your life's purpose?  It would feel phenomenal, wouldn't it? This episode's guest doesn't just know how this looks and feels but she also knows what it takes to get there! And she's going to show us how.  Josephine Garnem stopped by to share the twists and exciting turns that have led her from being misaligned to finally getting paid in her job to live out her life's mission.  You'll learn:   The three things that set her up to get paid to be herself in a job that aligns with her mission.   Lessons from turning her pain into purpose  The important role that collaborating with others played in her journey  And much more!  If you wonder about the possibility of bringing job and mission alignment into your life after years or decades of misalignment then this is your “how-to” guide to getting paid to be you in this way.    About my guest:  Josephine Garnem is the Executive Director of the Healy International Relief Foundation.  She has over 25 years of global experience as an experienced community mobilizer and humanitarian professional. Having lived and worked in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Cameroon, Nigeria, the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Haiti, and also within their diaspora communities in the USA, she has a deep contextual understanding of both relief and development.  She has designed and implemented training and capacity strengthening initiatives for local organizations fostering deliberate partnerships with universities, hospitals, governments, and donors. Moreover, she has effectively mobilized resources for affected communities by forging coalitions with diaspora groups, embassies, businesses, and donors. Josephine's transformative work in immigrant communities in Maryland since 2007 has involved raising awareness of health disparities, supporting literacy, and facilitating workforce development. Additionally, she leads interfaith dialogues on peace and social justice issues.    Connect with Josephine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-garnem-674628/   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/   #CreateOwnStorytell 

  Do you hope that if you leave things alone they'll sort themselves out?  Maybe you believe the old adage that “time heals all wounds”.  While this may be true for some things it's definitely not true when it comes to your gifts! In this matter, time will not lead to something better automatically. In fact, the opposite will happen in time to your creating muscles.   They'll atrophy.  They'll congeal.  They'll get flabby and weak.   In this episode, I share a very squeamish personal story about how I learned that you must happen to your life and your gifts or things will fester and go very bad. I hope it inspires you to get up off the couch of your life and into your creating workshop! Hold on to your hat!   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/ #CreateOwnStorytell 

What's style got to do with any of it?  Isn't a focus on your style just a vanity project?  Isn't your expertise more important than the clothes you're wearing?  These are the questions I had for my guest and Image coach, Solita Roberts.  And she set me straight with the most powerful reframe on style I've heard!  You're going to be blown away and discover that you've had a tool in hand for showcasing and attracting more work that you haven't leveraged.  It's time to get your arms around the story your style tells about your work so you can get paid to be you as you make your unique contribution to the world!  In this episode, we discuss:  How and why your style can tell a powerful story about your work How your style can do the heavy lifting for you when you network, especially if you're an introvert How you can develop a style that represents you and your work in the most authentic light  Let's get it!   About my guest:  Solita Roberts is a banking and finance professional turned Image Coach, Speaker, & Personal Stylist. She is the creator of Style To Impact® - a transformative and individualistic experience that goes beyond fashion and creates new rules for style and self-expression. Inside her programs, she teaches and equips women entrepreneurs, professionals, and speakers who are forging a distinct path in business, life, and career show up confident and create an irresistible brand presence. Solita has boldly redefined how to dress as a professional, crafting tailored looks that flawlessly align with each individual's values and brand so they can leave a lasting impression and effortlessly command any room. When not sharing her message on her LinkedIn live show, she has been welcomed as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and podcast guest across the United States. Solita was named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in the Fashion and Beauty Industry and featured on The CW Network.   Follow Solita:  WEBSITE: https://styletoimpact.com/ INSTAGRAM: @styletoimpact https://www.instagram.com/styletoimpact/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solitacroberts/   #CreateOwnStorytell    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

What can we learn from Ms. Celie of The Color Purple and Tyler Perry? Well as it turns out…alot!   These two are powerhouses when it comes to personal branding and creating in a way that allows them to be paid to be themselves.  In this episode, I tease out how they both live out the Reframe to Create 3 Pillars of Getting Paid to Be You.  These are about how to create with your gifts, own what you create, and tell powerful stories about it.  Create. Own. Storytell.  These are the three areas you need to focus on if you're going to set yourself apart this year and make the unique contribution you were born to make.  But we dig deeper into ownership and why it's non-negotiable.  Listen in to see how they do it and how you can do it too! #CreateOwnStorytell  About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Do you know your mission?  When was the last time you reviewed it or did something that moved you toward it?  Staying mission-minded instead of job-focused is something I advise my clients to do all the time.   But it's tough when you work in a job-obsessed society and in a job that might be full of constant change and drama.  How do you stay focused and keep creating under these circumstances?  You need to give your job a different role so that you can be about the business of being a creating maven who is making a unique contribution and getting paid to be you.   In this episode, I've got two reframes for you on how to think about your job so that instead of you getting sucked into its vortex you make it serve you, your life, and what you want to create.   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Have you ever been disappointed? Of course, you have! You're human and you're living life.   But even though disappointment is a part of life it still hurts and can sometimes put a deep and intractable fear into our bones. We'll do anything, ANYTHING to avoid being disappointed again!   The price of this way of living is to shortchange so much goodness and opportunity.   But it can be a tough habit to break.   What if you could become immune to the fear of disappointment?  How would you show up in life and work with this superpower?  In this episode, I help you get a reframe to disappointment so that you can embrace it, continue dreaming, and keep creating!    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/

    Do you feel like you don't have a story to tell? Even if you have one are you afraid you're not a good storyteller?  Do you question if storytelling is something that a professional like you should even be concerned about?  You're not alone with these questions!  Whether you're a leader in an organization, an individual contributor, or an entrepreneur learning how to wrap your arms around it, storytelling is key to connection and success.  It's not merely a nice to have but an indispensable skill!  My guest Karen Eber has the answers you're looking for and much more!  She's a storytelling expert and author of The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire and has much to share.   In this episode you'll learn:  Why taking charge of and telling your own story is so important   What to do if you feel like you don't have a story to tell  When a story is manipulative and when it's not The process of incorporating regular story crafting into your life  How to tell a story that's perfect for your moment and audience  When to share a story and when you can go without it  How the most powerful stories we tell are the ones we tell ourselves  It's storytime!    About my guest:  Karen Eber is global leadership consultant and keynote speaker. Her TED Talk, How your brain responds to stories – and why they're crucial for leaders, continues to inspire millions. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps companies build leaders, teams, and culture, one story at a time.   Karen works with Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, Facebook, Kraft Heinz, Kate Spade, and Microsoft. She guest lectures at universities including the London School of Business, MIT, and Stanford.  She is a former Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer and Head of Leadership Development at General Electric and Deloitte. Karen frequently contributes to and is featured in Fast Company, Quartz, Thrive Global, Entrepreneur, MSN, Forbes, NPR, Inc, NY Post, and Business Insider. Karen's book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire is a Porchlight Books Bestseller and is a Next Big ideas Club Must Read. It was published October 2023 with HarperCollins. 

What's your most important thing for this year?  How do you decide on your priority?  Do you take a shot in the dark or ask someone you think is wiser?  Answering this question is not only important for January but to shape and color the entire mood and vibe of your year.   If you don't get a clear view on your priority it's likely the year will slip right through your fingers in lots of activities you won't ultimately find meaningful.    In the episode, I talk about how I use a Priority Investment Circle to get my year right.  You may be surprised to know that despite having this podcast I don't put creating as #1 or the center of my life. Why you ask?  Because your life should take up that space. And there are certain things you can and must do to prioritize your life.  Listen in as I share what these things are to set you up for a year that you'll feel is full of what matters most.    Reference Episodes   Reframe to Create Episode 10 - Your Work is Not the Center    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.   Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Do you remember the great lesson you were taught on the monkey bars?  It's the fact that to move forward you have to be willing to let go of what's behind you.  And the end of the year is the perfect time to let go.  Being ready for the action of activating your gifts in the new year is going to take letting go and decluttering your life of a lot that's weighing you down.  In this episode, I provide you with a 3-step process to help you declutter not just your physical space but your activities list.   This is going to help you enter the new year in a way that sets you up for joy and success!  Listen in and get ready for the lightness to set in.     About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Have you ever heard the saying “If you work your passion you'll never work a day in your life?”  Be honest.  What do you really think about this saying?  Do you believe it's true or does it make you wanna fight someone?  Well, no matter where you land with this you're gonna love the conversation I had with Carol Hamilton, Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting on this topic.   She is calling us to the carpet on this one!  Get ready to rumble as we tackle this mantra and so many others that lead us to take on some very dangerous and harmful ideas about our jobs.  Love it or hate it your job is likely here to stay with you for a while.  Listen in for the reframes that Carol shares that may just be what you need to rethink its purpose.     About my guest:    Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of Mission: Impact podcast, facilitates whole-brain equity-focused strategic planning, impact mapping, service audits and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. She combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities for a proven, whole-brain, whole-organization process through which every stakeholder thrives. She is also a member of a consultant collective focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion that has a particular focus on racial equity, All In Consulting.   www.gracesocialsector.com Mission: Impact: https://pod.link/missionimpact All In: https://www.allinconsulting.co/   Carol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/  

How is minding your own business going?  Do you even know what your business is? Or are you so taken up with the business of your job, celebrity news, and other folks' social media that you have no clue what this is?  Getting distracted by other people's business is a given and understandable in this overstimulated world.   But while getting distracted is understandable, staying that way is 100% irresponsible and preventable!   This can't stand! Especially since you have real business to tend to in figuring out how to create with your gifts.  You're on a mission to bring something to life that is all your own and that will help you be paid to be you.   How is that going?  This is work that requires deep commitment and focus.   But how will you do that if you're not minding your own business?  This episode is about helping you get away from your distractions and back to your own business.  Listen in for the kick in the pants you need!    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/

It's time to get serious. Real serious. Serious about who you are and what you bring to the table. It's time to show exactly what unique things and experiences you create with your gifts so that those who you're here to serve can see this and know you're the one for them.  But how're you gonna do this?   My guest Claire Harvey has your answer.  She's a personal brand and family photographer with over 25 years of experience behind the lens.  Claire believes that one of the most important ways to powerfully show your professional, side hustle, or business brand is through photos and visual assets.  But how do you go about getting these and using them?  In this episode we discuss this and:  Lessons from Caire's intentional and years-long journey from corporate employee to business owner The benefits of building your side hustle while still keeping a full-time job  Why a strong personal brand is freedom and will help you pivot Why investing in your visual assets now will pay off for years to come  If you're ready to get serious about building your personal brand then this episode is for you!  About my guest:  For over 25 years, Claire Harvey has been involved in both the photography and business worlds. Her initial thrilling photographic endeavor was as an intern at the Christian Science Monitor, photographing President Clinton and other White House events. Having her work published in the international publication at such a young age was unique and motivating. Prior to becoming a full-time photographer and visual strategist, Claire worked in the financial world for a hedge fund, and then for two prominent public financial companies, advising executives on how to communicate with investors.  For 5 years she worked for CapitalSource (NYSE: CSE), during both flourishing years and the downturn of 2008. She later moved on to oversee the IPO of Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) and stayed on board playing an instrumental role in the stock's 5-year movement from IPO price of $10 to over $50.   Follow Claire Harvey:  Yourbrandphotographer.com  Claireharveyphotography.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairerosebushharvey/  

Are you feeling stuck and unclear?  It can feel completely paralyzing can't it?  You know you want to and need to get moving but you just can't.  Or can't you?  Getting unstuck starts with understanding why you tend to get yourself into these scrapes in the first place.  And that's what I help you clarify in this episode.  But I won't leave you there.  By the end, you'll have two simple ways to get yourself unstuck and back on the road to clear.  About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

Are you still on the fence about whether or not you need a personal brand?    Well, you do!   This episode is going to settle that fact for you once and for all by showing you why and how you can build a powerful personal brand.    My guest Diane Diaz is a personal brand strategist and she shares that your personal brand is the only thing you own when you work for someone else.    Since that's the case you need to handle it with intentionality and great care!   It's what will help you pivot and open new doors of opportunity.    Tune in and get that notebook out for all the great nuggets that will be shared.  About my guest:  Diane Diaz is Lead Speaking Coach and a Personal Brand Strategist with Speaking Your Brand®.  Diane regularly speaks on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment. Diane has a Master's degree in Business Administration, with years of experience in branding, marketing, and public speaking. She has also been teaching branding and marketing classes at a university for nearly 15 years.   Follow Diane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/   https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/about/  

Are you holding yourself back from creating because you think others are doing it better than you ever could?    Maybe you think you have to be the most original or the biggest kid on the block in order to earn a spot on the playground.    If this is you then I've got a reframe that's gonna get you out of this mindset and into one that'll get you back to creating.   Because the world needs what you've got to offer and we need it now!    Let's go!    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

  Are you still looking for that dream job?    You're never gonna find it...but…you can create something else that's tailor-made just for you.     Wanna know how?    In this episode, my guest Ashira D. Jones takes us on her journey tof breaking the job-to-job cycle in exchange for her own work philosophy that helped her liberate her work!   You'll learn:    How she took a part of what she was already doing in her day job and found a way to do it again outside. How her existing and growing network helped expand her work portfolio.  What her coaching school taught her about flexing the muscle of charging for your services.  How playing the long game eventually built her a bridge to something new.    If you're ready to learn from someone who's done and doing this thing called “liberate your work and get paid to be yourself” then this is the episode for you!   About my guest: Ashira D. Jones is an intuitive leadership and life coach with PCC credential, MBA and 15+ years' experience coaching wildly ambitious professionals, especially introverts.  She provides coaching to leaders from diverse backgrounds who want to simplify their lives, amplify their power and focus their energy for maximum impact. Having navigated several career shifts and entrepreneurial ventures, she is especially passionate about helping clients nurture, cultivate, and grow their ideal lives.    Clients consistently give feedback about her ability to quickly build trust which allows powerful coaching to happen from the start. Ashira was certified through the Co-Active Training Institute and has earned an array of certifications to support clients. She has a holistic approach that has been described as playful, calming, and direct. If you're looking to break free from society's stifling expectations so you can design a life surrounded by work and relationships that are ideal for you, Ashira just might be your coach.   Outside of work, you might find her road cycling around the DMV, exploring national parks, and generally cultivating her ideal life. She can be found on Linkedin, Instagram @ashira.d.jones and her website address is www.ashirajones.com.   Follow Ashira D. Jones on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashirajones/  

How can you move forward if you don't know what's holding you back?    You can't.    But I've got you covered.    In this episode, I drill deeper into the lesson we learned from Hans Hansen in Episodes 59 & 60 about how our existing narratives may be holding us back without us knowing.    I tackle 5 key narratives about yourself, work, and creating that may be holding you back from fully stepping into creating with your gifts and getting paid to be yourself.    By the end, you'll not only know what they are but have your first marching orders for what to do about this.     Are you ready?    Push play and let's get to work!  

Have you ever wished to be someone else in order to achieve your dreams?  It's not uncommon to think you need to be someone else or get something else in order to get to where you're hoping to go.   But what if that's not true?  What if you already have everything you need right here and right now?  What does that idea bring up for you?  This episode is Part 2 of the earlier part of my conversation with Narrative Change consultant Dr. Hans Hansen which began in Episode 59.    Be sure to listen to it before digging into this episode.  By the end, he shares a completely new approach to your transformation that will change not only how you think but what you do.     About my guest: Dr. Hans Hansen is an Associate Professor of Management at Texas Tech, an Embrey Human Rights Fellow at SMU, and author of Narrative Change, the story of how narratives were used to fight the death penalty in Texas. His research interests are broadly related to meaning-making and the methods to inquire into those meanings. Hans specializes in qualitative methods and organizational theory, and his research articles have been published in the Journal of Management Studies, Organizational Research Methods, Human Relations, Organization Studies, Journal of Management Inquiry, and even Law Reviews. Dr. Hansen has held positions at the Kellogg School of Management, Stanford University, Copenhagen Business School, and Victoria University New Zealand. He has consulted for non-profits and Fortune 500 companies, from designing change programs to creating transformational cultures and strong brand identities.   Follow Hans Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-hansen-phd-a15bb34a/   Get Hans' book - Narrative Change: How Changing the Story Can Transform Society, Business, and Ourselves - https://a.co/d/4P7FcH7  

Have you ever struggled to make a change stick?  Maybe you got it going but somewhere down the line things ground to a complete halt.   Maybe you were trying to make a change in your life.   Maybe you were trying to help someone else or your team or your organization to change.  Whoever it is that you were trying to help change you probably found out pretty quickly how hard or near impossible it is!  I know that many of us, myself included, struggle with change and transformation of all sorts in our personal and professional lives.  What I didn't realize was just how off-base we are about how to go about ensuring these transformations come to life.  Specifically, there's a missing key that if we get it right will dramatically improve our success in transformations of all kinds.   In this episode, my guest Dr. Hans Hansen, author of Narrative Change: How Changing the Story Can Transform Society, Business, and Ourselves helps us uncover this missing key.   By the end, you'll learn the missing key and how it can help you solidify your transformations going forward.     About my guest: Dr. Hans Hansen is an Associate Professor of Management at Texas Tech, an Embrey Human Rights Fellow at SMU, and author of Narrative Change, the story of how narratives were used to fight the death penalty in Texas. His research interests are broadly related to meaning-making and the methods to inquire into those meanings. Hans specializes in qualitative methods and organizational theory, and his research articles have been published in the Journal of Management Studies, Organizational Research Methods, Human Relations, Organization Studies, Journal of Management Inquiry, and even Law Reviews. Dr. Hansen has held positions at the Kellogg School of Management, Stanford University, Copenhagen Business School, and Victoria University New Zealand. He has consulted for non-profits and Fortune 500 companies, from designing change programs to creating transformational cultures and strong brand identities.   Follow Hans Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-hansen-phd-a15bb34a/   Get Hans' book - Narrative Change: How Changing the Story Can Transform Society, Business, and Ourselves - https://a.co/d/4P7FcH7

I was floored when I got the text.    “Fired.”    No, not me.  But someone I know.    Just like that.    In the blink of an eye, it was over.    How would you feel if you got that sort of news today?    Would you be ready for it?    Most people are neither mentally, emotionally, or financially ready for a sudden break up with their job.    That's why the topic I've been sharing the past few episodes is so important.    Learning how to liberate your work from your employer today is one of the best insurance policies against losing your job tomorrow.    And the great thing is you can start doing it today in small ways.    In episode 57 I gave you tips, while in this episode I give you specific examples so you can see exactly how this might look for you.    Because you don't want to wait until you they tell you “it's over” before you create your own new beginning.   About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/