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In this powerful episode, host Danny Ceballos is joined by five expert leadership coaches (The Hive) to discuss a deeply relevant topic: organizational and individual grief. Change in the workplace often brings loss—whether it's losing a team member, shifting leadership structures, or navigating major transitions. However, grief isn't just about personal loss—it's also about adjusting to change, uncertainty, and new realities. Leaders must understand how grief impacts both individuals and teams and find ways to navigate it with awareness, compassion, and action. Our panel of leadership experts breaks down how leaders can support themselves and their teams through the complex emotions that come with organizational shifts. From naming and normalizing grief to creating space for healing without sacrificing productivity, we explore practical strategies for fostering resilience in the workplace. Key Takeaways The different forms of grief in organizations and why leaders must recognize them How leaders can create space for emotions while maintaining team productivity Why acknowledging grief can lead to higher employee retention and engagement The role of rituals and collective processing in navigating workplace transitions Three key leadership principles: Compassion, Confidence, and Competence How unaddressed grief can lead to resistance, disengagement, and burnout The connection between grief and change management failures (70% fail due to emotional resistance!) How vulnerability and authenticity make leaders more effective in times of loss Simple, actionable ways to help teams move forward without bypassing emotions Resources Mentioned in This Episode Books: Healing Grief at Work by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Positive Intelligence (PQ) - Learn more at PositiveIntelligence.com Grok Conversation Cards - A tool for naming emotions in the workplace "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene Maloney — https://cynthiagene.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Doni Landefeld — https://themetamorphosiscoach.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/donilandefeldphdmetamorphosiscoaching/ Kathleen Fanning — https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Mary Fineis — https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova — https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Taryn Laakso — https://tarynlaakso.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. © 2022 - 2025 Danny Ceballos
In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, we bring together a powerhouse panel of leadership coaches to tackle a pressing issue in today's workplace: the backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. As companies reconsider their DEI strategies, we explore the merits, challenges, and future of inclusive leadership. With perspectives from across industries and global experiences, we discuss how leaders can navigate this moment with wisdom, strategy, and a focus on innovation. Beyond the headlines and politics, "The Hive" examines why DEI matters—not just as a moral imperative but as a business advantage. From fostering innovation to increasing employee engagement and performance, inclusion is more than just a buzzword—it's a critical leadership skill. Tune in as we explore practical ways to create a culture of belonging and continue this essential conversation in a productive, meaningful way. Key Takeaways: DEI is Not One Thing: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are distinct but interconnected. Diversity is about representation, equity is about access, and inclusion is about ensuring all voices are heard. The Business Case is Clear: Research shows that companies with diverse leadership teams see higher innovation revenue and financial performance. Inclusion directly impacts engagement, creativity, and profitability. Psychological Safety is Foundational: Employees perform best when they feel included, safe, and valued. Without inclusivity, organizations risk losing top talent and stifling innovation. The Backlash is Real, But the Conversation Must Continue: While some organizations are rolling back DEI efforts, the need for inclusion has not disappeared. Leaders must find ways to evolve and sustain meaningful inclusion efforts. This is Not a Zero-Sum Game: Inclusion doesn't mean taking opportunities away from one group to give to another—it's about expanding access and creating a more innovative, high-performing workplace. Tokenism is Not the Answer: True DEI efforts go beyond surface-level representation. Leaders must embed inclusion into the organization's culture, values, and decision-making. Innovation Requires Diversity: The most successful organizations are those that bring in different perspectives. When diverse voices are welcomed, companies generate better solutions and drive long-term success. Leadership Starts with Reflection: Before making changes, leaders must clarify their values around DEI and align their actions accordingly. Effective inclusion strategies start with a clear vision and commitment. Coaching Can Help Leaders Navigate This Challenge: If you're feeling uncertain about how to move forward with DEI in your organization, working with a coach can provide clarity and actionable strategies. Inclusion is a Leadership Skill, Not a Checkbox: The best leaders know that inclusion isn't a one-time effort—it's an ongoing practice that requires self-awareness, intentionality, and courage. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Book: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark Reports & Studies: McKinsey's Diversity Wins report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters Deloitte's DEI insights: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/searchresults.html?qr=DEI Harvard Business Review articles on DEI and workplace culture: https://hbr.org/topic/subject/diversity-and-inclusion "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene Maloney — https://cynthiagene.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Doni Landefeld — https://themetamorphosiscoach.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/donilandefeldphdmetamorphosiscoaching/ Kathleen Fanning — https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Mary Fineis — https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova — https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Taryn Laakso — https://tarynlaakso.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. © 2022 - 2025 Danny Ceballos
In this special edition of The Best Boss Podcast, Danny Ceballos is joined by six incredible executive and leadership coaches (The Hive) to tackle one of today's most pressing challenges: managing stress in the workplace. With burnout rates at an all-time high and the cost of turnover soaring, this episode dives deep into how leaders can identify, understand, and mitigate stress—for themselves, their teams, and their organizations. The Hive shares actionable insights, powerful metaphors, and practical advice to help leaders cultivate resilience, foster trust, and create healthier workplace cultures. The conversation highlights the importance of connection, trust, and balance, emphasizing that while stress is unavoidable, it can be managed effectively with the right strategies. Whether you're a CEO, a manager, or a leader at any level, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead with purpose and clarity. Key Takeaways: Stress is Unavoidable but Manageable: Recognize the difference between healthy pressure that motivates and destructive stress that drains energy and creativity. Burnout Is a Bottom-Line Issue: With 63% of high-performing employees citing burnout as a reason to seek new roles, addressing workplace stress is critical to retaining top talent. The Goldilocks Zone of Stress: Leaders must find the right balance of pressure—neither too loose nor too tight—to achieve peak performance and creativity. Connection Is the Antidote to Stress: Building meaningful relationships at work fosters trust, reduces stress, and enhances overall team performance. Leaders Set the Tone: By modeling vulnerability, balance, and self-awareness, leaders can influence their teams to adopt healthier stress management practices. Purpose Drives Resilience: Helping employees connect to the "why" behind their work increases engagement and helps them navigate challenging tasks. Positive Intelligence as a Framework: Practices like pausing and grounding help leaders and teams shift from reactivity to creativity, enabling better decision-making under stress. Customize, Don't Cookie-Cut: A one-size-fits-all approach to stress management doesn't work. Tailor strategies to individual and organizational needs for maximum impact. Workplace Wellbeing Is Non-Negotiable: Post-pandemic, employees are demanding workplaces that prioritize wellbeing—a key opportunity for leaders to innovate and retain talent. The Power of the Pause: Slowing down to reassess priorities, tune into needs, and recalibrate can lead to better outcomes for individuals and teams alike. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Positive Intelligence Website – Learn more about the PQ framework and tools for managing stress and enhancing performance. "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene Maloney — https://cynthiagene.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Doni Landefeld — https://themetamorphosiscoach.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/donilandefeldphdmetamorphosiscoaching/ Kathleen Fanning — https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Mary Fineis — https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova — https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Taryn Laakso — https://tarynlaakso.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. © 2022 - 2025 Danny Ceballos
In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, Danny Ceballos and members of The Hive of expert coaches explore the delicate balance between decisive action and thoughtful deliberation, sharing research, real-world insights, and actionable strategies. Through practical examples and thought-provoking discussions, the coaches examine the importance of understanding personal and team tendencies, leveraging tools like Positive Intelligence, and embracing the nuances of decision-making in a fast-paced world. Whether you're a quick starter or a deliberate planner, this episode offers invaluable lessons for leaders looking to enhance their effectiveness. Key Takeaways The Speed Paradox: Effective leadership requires balancing speed and deliberation. Quick decisions can drive innovation but must be tempered with thoughtful strategy. Positive Intelligence (PQ): Practices like PQ reps help leaders transition from reactive to reflective states, enhancing clarity and decision-making. Go Slow to Go Fast: Slowing down can lead to better long-term outcomes, reducing burnout and improving decision-making for both individuals and teams. Strategic vs. Tactical Action: Quick actions are ideal for tactical tasks, while strategic initiatives often benefit from deliberate planning and reflection. The Cost of Rushing: Rushing decisions can lead to mistakes, misalignment with core values, and suboptimal results, especially in complex environments. Know Your Leadership Style: Tools like Kolbe, DISC, and StrengthsFinder can help leaders and teams understand their natural tendencies and work more cohesively. Adapt to Context: Decision-making should align with the nature of the task, whether it's hiring, crisis management, or long-term planning. Build Awareness: Understanding personal and organizational tendencies can help teams balance speed with deliberation, fostering collaboration rather than conflict. Seasons of Leadership: Leadership requires acknowledging natural cycles—times for planning, action, and reflection—to maximize effectiveness. The Power of the Hive: Leveraging diverse perspectives and strengths within a team leads to more balanced and effective decision-making. Resources mentioned in this episode: Positive Intelligence (PQ) - https://www.positiveintelligence.com/ Kolbe Assessment - https://www.kolbe.com/ DiSC Assessment - https://www.discprofile.com/ StrengthsFinder - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene Maloney — https://cynthiagene.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Doni Landefeld — https://themetamorphosiscoach.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/donilandefeldphdmetamorphosiscoaching/ Kathleen Fanning — https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Mary Fineis — https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova — https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Taryn Laakso — https://tarynlaakso.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2025 Danny Ceballos
In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos and "The Hive" of expert leadership coaches dive into an unconventional but essential topic: embracing awkwardness as a superpower. They explore how leaning into vulnerability and discomfort can enhance leadership authenticity, foster deeper connections, and inspire others to bring their true selves to the table. Listeners are guided through a grounding Positive Intelligence (PQ) exercise before the coaches share personal stories and practical advice on reframing awkwardness as an opportunity for growth. This episode offers actionable insights for leaders looking to build resilience, improve team inclusivity, and embrace the power of being perfectly imperfect. Key Takeaways Awkwardness is a universal experience that, when embraced, reduces stress and fosters authenticity. Reframing awkwardness as authenticity can lead to greater connection and trust. Vulnerability in leadership can strengthen relationships and boost team performance. Self-awareness is key: name the emotions behind awkwardness and look for the wisdom they offer. Stepping out of your comfort zone often leads to new opportunities and relationships. Leaning into awkwardness helps leaders foster inclusivity and navigate difficult conversations. Pause, reflect, and breathe through discomfort to reframe it as a growth moment. Recognize that awkwardness is often a story we create in our minds, not an absolute truth. Permission to be messy encourages creativity, innovation, and deeper human connections. Every awkward moment is a chance to learn, reset, and strengthen your leadership. "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene Maloney — https://cynthiagene.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Doni Landefeld — https://themetamorphosiscoach.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/donilandefeldphdmetamorphosiscoaching/ Kathleen Fanning — https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Mary Fineis — https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova — https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Taryn Laakso — https://tarynlaakso.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this episode of The Best Boss podcast, host Danny Ceballos introduces an exciting new format featuring six seasoned coaches who bring unique perspectives on leadership and personal development. The group, known as "The Hive," tackles the timely and impactful topic of bridging deep differences in both personal and professional relationships. Through their stories and insights, they explore how empathy, self-awareness, and positive intelligence can help navigate disagreements while maintaining meaningful connections. Listeners are invited to engage in a grounding exercise called PQ (Positive Intelligence™) reps, setting the tone for reflective and transformative discussions. The coaches explore the nuances of resolving conflict, balancing ego with curiosity, and fostering understanding despite divergent perspectives. Tune in for actionable strategies and inspiring reflections on building bridges across differences! Key Takeaways: Grounding practices like PQ reps can silence reactive emotions and awaken the wiser "sage" mind. Empathy is a powerful first step in resolving conflicts and understanding differing perspectives. Recognizing your own biases and ego is crucial to fostering meaningful conversations. Sometimes, choosing to be effective rather than “right” can preserve important relationships. Staying curious about others' viewpoints can open doors to growth and deeper understanding. A willingness to sit with discomfort during disagreements can strengthen connections and build resilience. Leaders must model and facilitate constructive dialogue in teams, especially in polarized environments. Social media often amplifies differences; face-to-face interactions are more likely to highlight common ground. Practicing intentional listening and asking thoughtful questions, like “Tell me more about that,” can defuse tension and encourage mutual respect. Embracing the "gray areas" in conversations allows for more nuanced and productive discussions. "The Hive" is ... Cynthia Gene (Integrative Wellbeing Coach) https://cynthiagene.com Doni Landefeld (Metamorphosis Coaching) https://themetamorphosiscoach.com Kathleen Fanning (Leadership Coach) https://www.kathleenfanningcoaching.com Mary Fineis (Game Changer Coaching) https://www.gamechangercoaching.life Svetlana Parilova (Thrive Network International) https://svetaparilova.com/ Taryn Laakso (Conscious Leadership Coach) https://tarynlaakso.com/ If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/bestboss and follow the simple instructions. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this poignant episode, Danny welcomes back special guest Suzanne Jabour, author, consultant, and "grief expert," who shares her insights on how leaders can navigate the complexities of sorrow, grief, and loss in the 2024 workplace. Suzanne brings a unique perspective, intertwining her personal experiences with grief and loss with the demands of leadership. Join us as she reflects on the intersection of vulnerability, resilience, and effective leadership in the face of life's inevitable sorrows. Danny and Suzanne talk about ... Understanding and addressing grief within professional environments and its impact on both productivity and workplace culture. The significant financial costs associated with unaddressed grief, estimated at $125 billion annually in lost productivity, turnover, and extended leaves. Inadequacies of current bereavement leave policies, and suggestions for a more realistic bereavement leave to cover the acute phase of grief. The role of leaders in acknowledging and processing grief, advocating for emotional honesty and vulnerability to foster a supportive work environment. Using a "Grief Inventory" tool to help teams acknowledge and process collective and individual grief, promoting emotional resilience. How the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified workplace grief, leading to rapid decision-making and subsequent emotional consequences. The importance of emotional intelligence and agility in leadership Practical approaches such as emotional inventories and acknowledging the importance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression in the workplace. How external facilitators can help navigate the shift towards a more emotionally intelligent and responsive workplace. The need to create a culture where grief is acknowledged and then constructively moved past, advocating for honest expression followed by focused action. Suzanne Recommends ... For listeners interested in more audio content related to grief and Suzanne's work, there's a curated list of her top 10 favorite podcast interviews available at https://suzannejabour.com/podcasts Get Suzanne's Grief at Work ebook here https://www.suzannejabour.com/book Get in Touch with Suzanne ... For further guidance on understanding and managing grief within your team or organization, feel free to reach out to Suzanne. She offers extensive experience as a grief educator and provides workshops, training, and one-on-one coaching to help cultivate a supportive and emotionally intelligent workplace. Website: https://suzannejabour.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-jabour-03065546/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Lived-Experience-100068042081183/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannejabourgriefeducation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alivedexperience-lovinglos6009 Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with grief expert Suzanne Jabour to explore the nuanced landscape of navigating grief and loss in the workplace. Discover practical strategies and compassionate leadership approaches that empower leaders to create supportive environments, fostering resilience and understanding during challenging times. Gain valuable insights on how organizations can not only acknowledge but also genuinely value the grieving process, promoting a culture of empathy and growth. Suzanne shares her wealth of knowledge to guide leaders in cultivating workplaces that honor the human experience of grief, ultimately leading to stronger, more compassionate teams. Danny and Suzanne talk about ... Suzanne's work on navigating loss is transformative at both individual and organizational levels. How Suzanne's role as a grief educator extends beyond personal grief to helping organizations and their leadership address and anticipate grief. The importance of understanding a broader definition of grief that encompasses all forms of loss, leading to grief in various contexts. The necessity for leaders to create a culture of safety and openness where grief and loss can be acknowledged and discussed. The impact of unaddressed grief on workplace productivity, engagement, and retention, highlighting the need for proactive grief management strategies. The concept of "grief literacy" – educating oneself and others to better understand and navigate grief, reducing fear and stigma associated with it. The significance of leadership in setting the tone for how grief is addressed within an organization, emphasizing vulnerability and honesty. Strategies for reintegrating grieving employees, such as personalized support and practical assistance, to help them transition back to productivity. The potential for grief policies and support systems within organizations to not only aid grieving employees but also enhance overall team cohesion and workplace culture. The broader implications of effectively managing grief in the workplace, including improved organizational health, talent retention, and becoming an employer of choice. Suzanne Recommends ... For listeners interested in more audio content related to grief and Suzanne's work, there's a curated list of her top 10 favorite podcast interviews available at https://suzannejabour.com/podcasts Get Suzanne's Grief at Work ebook here https://www.suzannejabour.com/book Get in Touch with Suzanne ... Website: https://suzannejabour.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-jabour-03065546/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Lived-Experience-100068042081183/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannejabourgriefeducation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alivedexperience-lovinglos6009 Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this episode, we delve into the transformative realm of Systemic Leadership and its profound impact on organizational strategy. Join our host, Danny Ceballos, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned expert, Gabriel Najera, on how senior and executive leaders can leverage a systems thinking approach to nurture strategy within their organizations. Gain insights into fostering a holistic perspective, breaking down silos, and implementing dynamic strategies that adapt to the complexities of the ever-evolving business and social-sector landscapes. Danny and Gabriel talk about ... Gabriel's diverse experience spanning boardrooms of international corporations to impactful nonprofit organizations emphasizes the importance of a strategic and multicultural approach to leadership. Systems thinking as an essential tool for strategic clarity, enabling organizations to navigate complexities while ensuring financial sustainability and social impact. Gabriel's personal story of early exposure to systems thinking through farm work and its application in his academic and professional journey underscores the universal applicability of this approach. The definition and significance of systems thinking in organizational context, emphasizing its role in achieving desired outcomes. The practical application of systems thinking in a corporate environment, particularly in problem-solving and decision-making processes, illustrated through examples. Integrating systems thinking into team discussions and strategy without formal training provides insights into fostering a culture of strategic inquiry and reflection. The concept of "archetypes" in systems thinking as classic stories that help identify and address recurring patterns and problems within organizations. Challenges in applying systems thinking, such as selecting the right components to track and measure, highlighting the importance of a holistic view. Recommendations for resources and approaches for leaders interested in adopting systems thinking, including books and websites for further exploration. Gabriel Recommends ... "Thinking in Systems: A Primer" by Donella Meadows "The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization" by Peter M. Senge The Systems Thinker Get in Touch with Gabriel ... Website: https://najeraconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-najera-009101/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
Dive into "Limitless," the best-selling book by Laura Gassner Otting. Join us as she reveals the keys to unleashing your untapped leadership potential. You've got so much more in the tank than you realize! In this episode, discover how senior leaders can redefine success, overcome common barriers, and craft a personal leadership narrative. Join the conversation with podcast host Danny Ceballos and reignite your leadership mojo! Danny and Laura talk about ... Laura's unique approach to leadership development through her books "Limitless" and "Wonder Hell." The concept of consonance and how aligning what we do with who we are leads to extraordinary results. The journey from success to 'wonder hell,' where high achievers navigate the challenges of their own potential. Strategies for embracing ambition, reframing imposter syndrome, and thriving in discomfort. The importance of adaptability and embracing the learning curve in personal and professional growth. The balance between authenticity and effectiveness in the workplace. Recrafting leadership narratives to align with personal values and the mission of the organization. The role of self-awareness in identifying when leadership roles do not align with personal goals and values. The impact of prioritizing tasks that align with one's strengths and passions to combat burnout. Encouragement for leaders to evaluate their impact and ensure they are in roles where they can bring their best selves. Laura Recommends ... Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life by Laura Gassner Otting Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should ... and What To Do About It by Laura Gassner Otting Get in Touch with Laura ... Website: https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylgo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylgo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heylgo Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this episode of the Best Boss Podcast with Danny Ceballos, join Danny and special guest, Barb Bickford, as they unveil essential strategies to revolutionize your organization's meetings. Discover actionable tips to maximize productivity, eliminate time-wasting habits, and navigate the dos and don'ts for more effective and engaging gatherings. Stop wasting your time and start mastering the art of meetings! Key Takeaways ... Engaging all participants early in the meeting helps encourage active involvement. Creating connections among participants enhances engagement and collaboration. Establishing trust through confidentiality and respect agreements is crucial for open communication. Active listening and inclusivity, especially of dissenting opinions, can build trust among team members. Co-creating agendas and outcomes can foster ownership and commitment to meeting objectives. Avoiding meetings for mere information dissemination can save valuable time and resources. Implementing small, experimental changes in meetings can lead to more effective and enjoyable gatherings. Preparing thoughtful agendas with clear objectives can guide meetings towards productivity. Using liberating structures can revitalize meetings by encouraging creative and collaborative problem-solving. https://www.liberatingstructures.com/ Allowing thinking time before discussions can include and value contributions from all participants, enhancing inclusivity. Where the Action Is by J. Elise Keith Get in Touch with Barb ... Website: https://www.bickfordcollaboration.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarajbickford/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this insightful episode of the Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos delves into the intricate world of change management with author and consultant Rick Maurer. Listen in as they explore the nuanced dynamics of how individuals and organizations navigate change, emphasizing the importance of engaging people in the processes that affect them. Maurer, renowned for his approach "Change Without Migraines," shares his wealth of experience and the philosophy that change, when managed well, can elevate morale and commitment within an organization. Danny and Rick talk about ... Rick's unique approach to change management, emphasizing engagement and positive outcomes. The common issue of resistance to change in organizations and insights on addressing it effectively. The concept of "resistance" as a dynamic interaction rather than a fixed trait in individuals. The identification of three levels of resistance: lack of understanding, emotional reactions based on fear, and lack of trust. Strategies for leaders to diagnose and address these levels of resistance in their teams. The importance of trust and clear communication in facilitating change and overcoming resistance. Real-life examples illustrating successful change management practices. The role of leadership in setting a conducive environment for change and fostering a culture of openness and adaptability. Practical tips for leaders on engaging their teams through focus groups and direct, candid conversations. The concept of "management by wandering around" as an effective way to understand and address team concerns in a more informal, approachable manner. Rick Recommends ... Beyond the Wall of Resistance: Why 70% of All Changes Still Fail and What You Can Do About It by Rick Maurer Get in Touch with Rick ... Website: https://rickmaurer.com/ Email: rick@rickmaurer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rimaurer/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
Danny Ceballos delves into the evolving role of middle managers, challenging traditional perceptions of leadership, and emphasizing the importance of rethinking middle management in today's corporate landscape. Danny argues for a shift in how companies view and utilize their middle managers, highlighting their critical role as the true center of organizational influence and communication. He addresses common misconceptions about middle management and the need for dual career paths within organizations: one for individual contributors and another for people managers. Danny presents research findings to underscore the diverse ways middle managers prefer to be rewarded, emphasizing autonomy, responsibility, and learning opportunities over traditional promotions. Key Points: Middle managers are pivotal in an organization, often being the main influencers and communicators. Five outdated assumptions about middle management roles are challenged, proposing a redefined view of their importance. Presents two distinct career paths in modern organizations: individual contributors and people managers. Research indicates diverse preferences among middle managers for rewards, highlighting the value of autonomy and responsibility. The significant correlation between healthy management practices and improved company performance. Learn More ... Website: https://unleashedconsult.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyceballos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnleashedConsult/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In the premier relaunch episode of the Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos focuses on the essential but often neglected aspect of people skills in leadership. Danny discusses how senior executives, while experts in their fields, may lack training in managing and leading people. He emphasizes the importance of personal investment in staff, advocating for leadership that is deeply personal, intimate, and trust-based. The episode also explores the changing dynamics of the workplace post-pandemic and the influence of Generation Z on workplace expectations, and highlights the concept of investing in people as a key leadership strategy. Key Points ... People Skills in Senior Leadership: The necessity for senior leaders to develop effective people management skills. Personal Investment in Staff: Approaching leadership as a deeply personal and trust-based relationship. Transformational Relationships: The importance of building transformational, not just transactional, relationships with employees. Changes in the Post-Pandemic Workplace: Adapting to the evolving work environment and employee expectations after the pandemic. Influence of Generation Z: Understanding how Gen Z is reshaping workplace norms and expectations. Recognizing Employee Motivations: The significance of acknowledging and valuing employees' personal motivations and values. Whole Person Approach: Emphasizing the need to address both the professional and personal needs of employees. Leadership Coaching and Training: The role and benefits of leadership coaching and training in enhancing management skills. Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and psychologically safe. Learn More ... Website: https://unleashedconsult.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyceballos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnleashedConsult/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2024 Danny Ceballos
In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the realm of resilience with trauma-informed integrative somatic healing and resiliency coach, Lindsay McKinnon. Lindsay's personal journey of enduring immense trauma and finding resilience is both heartbreaking and inspiring. We discuss the neuroscience behind trauma, the tools one can use to address trauma and its aftermath, and the importance of understanding our body's signals to lead more effectively. For leaders and managers, this episode emphasizes the role of somatic healing in managing oneself, understanding one's past, and leading with clarity and authenticity. Lindsay shares actionable insights on how leaders can regulate their emotions using somatic tools like box breathing and tapping. She sheds light on how trauma shapes our reactions and how leaders can navigate these reactions both for their personal growth and to better guide their teams. This episode provides a profound look into how understanding our past and employing somatic tools can pave the way for stronger, more empathetic leadership. Danny and Lindsay talk about ... The significance of resilience in leadership and its impact on team dynamics. The concept of resiliency as a characteristic trait, a process, and a result. The neuroscience behind trauma, including the understanding of the polyvagal theory. How leaders and managers can address their traumas and triggers to lead more effectively. The importance of awareness in understanding and regulating our responses. Introduction and deep dive into somatic tools such as box breathing and tapping. The role of the body's wisdom, especially through the vagus nerve, in regulating emotions. The disparity between addressing trauma through talking (20%) and somatic experiences (80%). The potential biases and misconceptions our bodies can hold and how to navigate them. Using somatic practices as a toolkit for maintaining presence and clarity in leadership situations. Lindsay Recommends Your Resiliency Toolkit -- a free downloadable guide at https://soulbodyconnect.com Get in Touch with Lindsay Website: https://soulbodyconnect.com Email: Lindsay@soulbodyconnect.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-mckinnon-38564337/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulbodyconnect Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Kendall LaPorte is a seasoned Organizational Development Consultant and Executive Coach with a diverse background spanning various sectors. She brings a keen interest in leadership development and extensive experience in change management as well as learning and development. Particularly in the biotech realm, what distinguishes Kendall is her passion for fostering consciousness and intentionality into everyday life, coupled with her unique perspective on using challenges as valuable tools for growth. In this episode, we're talking about "shadow work." Kendall clarifies that our shadow consists of characteristics we repress, but can offer valuable insights when acknowledged and integrated. Recognizing our shadow can improve our self-awareness and make us more empathetic in interactions, whether at work or in personal relationships. Danny and Kendall talk about ... Shadow Work Origins: The concept dates back to Carl Jung and focuses on recognizing and integrating repressed characteristics to attain a balanced self. Political Shadows: Extreme political opinions can serve as an excellent lens for examining our own repressed qualities and biases. Start with Empathy: Empathy should be the starting point for any interpersonal interaction, helping to see the humanity in others even when our shadows clash. Objectifying the Shadow: Rather than being subject to our predispositions and attitudes, objectifying them allows for a clearer analysis and conscious action. Positive Shadows: Imposter syndrome could be an example of a "positive shadow," a repressed quality or skill that you possess but don't acknowledge, which can be unearthed to build self-confidence. Kendall Recommends The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford Get in Touch with Kendall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-laporte/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Elizabeth Bessey, CPC, ELI-MP, PHR, SHRM-CP is an iPEC Certified Career and Professional Development Coach and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. She spent three decades in HR working in various industries from trucking and construction to insurance and healthcare. Her coaching practice focuses on identifying levels of energy in leadership and how that correlates to practices and behaviors that make each leader successful. In today's episode, we're talking about how understanding your energy leadership level helps you become more self-aware, more engaged, and able to re-frame day-to-day situations to create positive change and reach your goals as a leader. What you will learn ... The basics of Energy Leadership and how it can bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be How to pause, re-assess, understand where you are, and choose the best tool to shift yourself (or a team member) to a more positive level How to use your higher energy levels to help others succeed How shifting your energy level as a leader can make you more productive and fulfilled with less effort Elizabeth Recommends Energy Leadership: The 7 Level Framework for Mastery in Life and Business by Bruce D Schneider Get in Touch with Elizabeth Website: https://www.ebprofessionalcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-bessey-acc-eli-mp-phr-shrm-cp-40b50649/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.w.bessey Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Alejandra Mielke, PhD, ACC is an Intercultural and DEI Trainer, Latinx Leadership Development Consultant & Keynote Speaker. Her expertise is Latino Hispanic leadership development and intercultural solutions for cross-cultural organizations. She is dedicated to empowering Latinx individuals and fostering inclusive environments. Through her company, Latina Power Coaching, she provides executive and leadership coaching for Latina executives. She is also a co-founder of El Puente Institute. We're talking about the latest thinking around what it takes to effectively manage and work in the multicultural workplace. What you will learn ... The steps for learning to manage in a multicultural workplace How to be a "culturally competent" manager and leader How to use cultural differences as an opportunity to be curious, ask and learn Understanding "cultural scripts" - how different cultures respond and behave differently Dr. Mielke Recommends Leading with Cultural Intelligence by David Livermore Culture Crossing by Michael Landers Cultural Intelligence: Surviving and Thriving in the Global Village by David C. Thomas Get in Touch with Dr. Mielke Website: https://www.alejandramielke.com/ El Puente Institute: https://www.linkedin.com/company/el-puente-institute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandramielke/ Email: alejandra@alejandramielke.com Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Kathleen Fanning is an educator, leadership coach, facilitator, and author. Her passion is supporting women in leadership who have forgotten how amazing they are. She helps them own their leadership style, find their voice and claim their space. The result is less burnout, more confidence, and satisfaction at work and in life. In this episode, we're talking about the 4 Pillars of Excellence -- what they are and how you can use them to be more competent and confident as a leader. Successful leadership is not just about professional accomplishments, but also about personal growth and fulfillment. By supporting women leaders in this comprehensive way, we contribute to fostering a more balanced, sustainable, and inclusive model of leadership. What you will learn ... How to align your career goals with your personal values How to prevent burnout in leadership roles Why you must stop self-comparison and embrace your uniqueness How to find balance between your professional and personal life Kathleen Recommends: The books of Martin E.P. Seligman Shawn Achor, The Happy Secret to Better Work (TEDx Bloomington) Get in Touch with Kathleen: Email: kathleen@kathleenfanningcoaching.com Website: https://kathleenfanningcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-fanning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KFanningCoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/kfanningcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fanning.kathleen/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Mary Fineis is a life leadership and sports performance coach with over three decades of experience, including 20 years at General Motors. She helps her clients develop a success mindset and a path to make their visions a reality. Mary helps athletes and leaders reach peak performance in the short term, the long term, and in the moment. In this episode, we're talking about how the same principles used to enhance the performance and success in athletes can apply for middle managers and leaders. By discovering your true purpose and embracing it, you can show up authentically and confidently as a leader. Mary shares how creating your own success path and finding your focus helps you crush your goals and be the best you can be! What you will learn ... Why you need to know what drives you ... what creates the "fire in your belly" Discover your own success path -- your journey to being successful How your vision of who you want to be and how you want to show up can shape your goals Work with your strengths and opportunities to meet your vision Why you must focus on goals and process, and not outcome Get in Touch with Mary Email: Mary@GameChangerCoaching.life Website: https://gamechangercoaching.life/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Lisa Stokes, President of Kavi Consulting Services, has led organizations through game changing transitions. She is a consultant, trainer and nationally recognized speaker who has coached hundreds of professionals to lead transformative and lasting change. Like many of us Lisa grew concerned about evolving climate issues and the environment. She decided to figure out what she could do with what she had in her life, her strengths, and her business and studied sustainability leadership at Cambridge. In this episode we're talking about what each of us, as managers and leaders, can do to move sustainability forward in our organizations. What you will learn ... Why this work matters and how it should lead your mission How to build resilience within ourselves when it feels overwhelming, working with your strengths Why sustainability can be an employee retention issue What your potential role is and how you can make a difference How to partner with employees and people in the workplace to help them find opportunities, and identify needs or systems that might need to change Daily habits in the workplace (and our lives) that can help reverse/curb climate change Resources Website: https://www.kaviconsultingservices.com/ Email: Lisa@KaviConsultingServices.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastokeskaviconsulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaviconsulting Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
[Notice: If you're offended by adult language, you might want to listen to another episode. ;) ] Nathalie Huerta is founder of The Queer Gym. For the past 14 years she has shaped and evolved her company based on her own experience as a lesbian who is into fitness but totally over all the extra BS she sees people -- especially LGBTQ+ people -- experience in a gym. An athlete all of her life, and the eighth out of a family of 10, she knows a thing or two about building a community and empowering that community to take over the world. Nathalie is an organizational leader, a business owner, and a team leader. She's been through some hard experiences and has made tough decisions with her staff, her company and in the community. In this episode we're talking to leaders -- middle managers in particular -- who make hard decisions or end up being at the brunt end of hard decisions. Sometimes these decisions are hurtful. Nathalie shares some of her own hard decisions and how she uses what she's learned to help her be a better leader. "You only lose if you give up. You've got to stay in the game." What you will learn ... Why you need to talk about "human stuff" with your team, not just business How changing your language about a situation can promote success as opposed to avoiding failure Why you should think of problems like a heartbeat Why it's important to set shared values for your team Resources Website: https://www.thequeergym.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliehuerta/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Ana Melikian, Ph.D. combines her expertise in psychology with her trademark optimism to help people explore and embrace possibilities beyond their comfort zone. She is the host of The Mindset Zone podcast which helps her audience break through their mindset limitation, upgrade the mind's operating system and achieve better results than ever while enjoying the process. We know that when people are in a positive place they're more productive. They have fewer health problems and teams work better. But there is a lot of misleading information out there about happiness and what it really means. Through her personal revelations and her experience as a Ph.D. in Psychology, Ana came to understand that happiness cannot be forced. But with guidance and patience, it can be cultivated in our daily lives. She shares with us her latest research and work in self-development, including the PIE method. What you will learn ... What happiness really means (and why it's like a plant) Why "working on being happy" isn't the best way to increase happiness If 50% of happiness is dependent on genetics, and 10% on life circumstances, how can you leverage the other 40%? What you can do to build your own happiness and still be effective in your leadership role New ways to increase your self-awareness Resources The Mindset Zone Podcast with Ana Melikian Website: https://anamelikian.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamelikian/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Cynthia Gene Maloney is an integrative well-being coach, award winning healer and speaker. She specializes in holistic well-being and burnout prevention. After 25 years in small business marketing and operations, Cynthia pivoted her career to bring her knowledge to coaching and consulting. She helps her clients fully integrate mind, body, heart and soul to meet their professional and personal goals. In this episode we unpack what it means to move from pain to purpose and the five key steps for doing so. What you will learn ... How to look at things in a non-traditional way to uncover gifts and opportunities The 5 P's from Pain to Purpose Why pausing with intention throughout the day can improve your performance Essential oils that can help you be more productive Resources Changes Cards: https://www.arcintegrated.com/cards/ Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Website: https://cynthiagene.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-gene-maloney/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Tina Asher is owner of Build U Up Consulting, a career coach, trainer and author. She helps established career professionals get out of the rat race and build up a career they love while finding balance with work, life and everything in between. After 30 years in the corporate rate race, Tina found herself stressed out, burnt out and forced to make a change. Her mission now is to help people in the midst of that to figure out how to find balance before push comes to shove. In today's episode we're looking at how we can make ourselves more productive and enthused about the work we're doing in the environment we are in ... and that doesn't always mean career transition. What you will learn ... How to take your relationships off autopilot -- from reactive and responsive to proactive and productive. How to "own your day" with time blocking How to empower others to recognize and respect your schedule What it means to "win or learn" Resources Teetering: A Frazzled, Overworked Person's Guide to Embrace Change and Find Balance by Tina Asher Website: https://builduup.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaasher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinacareercoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinacareercoach Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Taryn Laakso is passionate about igniting the spark in her audience so they play a bigger game in their leadership. She is a contributing author of the book "How to Thrive in a Post-Covid World" and owner of a successful, 6-figure coaching business. Taryn and I both do deep work in Positive Intelligence and we're talking about how you, as a leader and manager, can understand and leverage these skills, insights and knowledge to up your inner game of resiliency and confidence. What you will learn ... What "mental fitness" is and what it means to you as a leader How to use mental fitness to bounce back when presented with a challenge or setback Why resiliency is a critical competency of leadership How to find the gift and opportunity in challenges How to use Positive Intelligence to overcome self-doubt Resources Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Play Your Bigger Game by Rick Tamlyn Website: https://tarynlaakso.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarynlaakso/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Dave and Helen Edwards empower people to be better decision-makers and problem-solvers in the complex age of machines and data. They are co-founders of Sonder Studio a research, education and consulting company that helps leaders better craft decision-making practices and problem-solving processes for the future of work. We're talking about how to develop your understanding of the decision-making process and how/why intuition plays a role, plus how you can develop a high level of confidence in your decision-making skills and process in an ever-growing digital world. What you will learn ... How to make better decisions when surrounded by a complex mix of Big Data How to practice and build your decision making muscle How to find your emotional sweet spot so you can respond, rather than react when making decisions Why it's important to engage your metacognition (thinking about how you think) Resources Make Better Decisions: How to Improve Your Decision-Making in the Digital Age by Dave Edwards and Helen Edwards Podcast: Artificiality with Helen and Dave Edwards Website: https://www.getsonder.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonder-studio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonderstudio42/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Uma Subramanian is the founder and CEO of The Limitless Leaders, Inc. Her vision is to inspire and empower women through transformative learning and development experiences that help them reach the pinnacle of their leadership potential by drawing on her own experience as a woman in technology. She considers herself a servant leader who has led high performing teams at both Microsoft and a Bay Area startup. Uma and I share the experience of surviving workplace trauma and a work environment that was difficult to thrive in. Each of us decided that self-respect and resilience were more important than just complaining and left that situation. In this episode we're talking about how leaders caught in that difficult place can manage the decision of staying or going, and the importance of community for managers and leaders. What you will learn ... How to take back your power and control when you're not getting the respect and dignity you deserve How to know when you've reached the point of making a stay or go decision Why community is crucial for managers and leaders Resources Uma's LinkedIn Schedule a call with Uma Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Divya Parekh is a scientist, business coach and author. She has used neuroscience techniques and mindfulness in her coaching with thousands of high-achievers across 40 countries helping them uncover their potential. She does this by co-creating a desired outcomes, defining actionable success plans, and enabling experimentation in an open, safe and trusted environment to help individuals grow beyond current capabilities and limitations. She is author of the book "Expert to Influencer: How To Position Yourself For Meaningful Impact". Divya's background includes work in Fortune 500 companies running multi-million dollar projects; she understands what it's like to be in those "golden handcuffs" and still break barriers and achieve the best version of yourself. In this episode we're talking about neuroplasticity, expanding horizons, limiting beliefs, and building new habits so we can be the best leaders and managers we can be. What you will learn ... What are neural pathways and why are they are so important for your leader brain What you can do right now to take advantage of neuroplasticity and the ability to learn new things and form new habits How to discover your "blind spots" -- those things you may not even be aware of How to be mindful even when you are super busy Resources Expert To Influencer: How To Position Yourself For Meaningful Impact by Divya Parekh Exclusively for our listeners: 7-day trial of The Dreams Accelerator subscription service for just $1 -- https://thedreamsaccelerator.com/bs01 Website: https://www.divyaparekh.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyaparekh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachdivya Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Lisa Duerre is the co-founder and CEO of RLD Group, a coaching collective helping tech companies take culture transformation out of the clouds, banish burnout and drive bottom line results. She has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur and more. She is the host of "Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre", a top 10 podcast on technical leadership. And she's raising awareness for women living with lipidema, a disease affecting 1 out of 9 women. In this episode we're talking about the pressures and challenges middle managers are facing today in a BANI (brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible) workplace. Plus how to recognize when you give your power away and how to get it back so you can be an authentic, effective leader. What you will learn ... How being a FIRM (Flexible, Intuitive, Resilient and Mindful) leader will help you survive and thrive How to find your power within and get clear on your inner resilience What your personal brand is and how being relatable creates trust Why it's important to be authentic and vulnerable as a leader to move your team forward What it means to be inclusive and to create a flexible work environment around hidden disability Resources Podcast: Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre Website: https://rldgroupllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaduerre/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 - 2023 Danny Ceballos
Kimra Luna is a personal branding and online business strategist -- and a social activist. Kimra is the co-conspirator to Idaho Abortion Rights, a mutual aid organization that supports abortion-seeking Idahoans with transportation and child care during their abortion procedures. She is also the founder of the Riot Doll Society community on Discord and the host of the Riot Doll show on YouTube. Their community and chapter cover topics on online business, self-healing, sex, love, relationships, music, sensuality, self-love, psychology, and activism. Kimra has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine and The New York Times and interviewed on over 100 podcasts. In this episode Kimra and I analyze how managers and leaders who feel strongly and passionately about a social issue can bring those core values to the workplace in compassionate activism. What you will learn ... Why it's important to know your personal values and live in alignment with those values How you can support others by standing up for them and checking in How to do little things that make a big difference How to be an advocate for others in the workplace How to live your truth in the workplace, even when you know you may not be supported by your organization Resources Website: https://kimraluna.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kimraluna_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimraluna/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimraluna Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Raewyn Guerrero is a best selling author, CBT hypnotherapist, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Corporate Wellness Consultant who helps high performing people manifest their dream lives through dream health. Raewyn's mission is to correct the beliefs that sickness is normal, aging is inevitable, and pharmaceuticals equal health. She is spreading the research-backed truth that the gut and the brain are connected, and that the future of medicine is personalized nutrition. In this episode we're taking a hard look at the things that fuel you and fill you up for increased productivity, focus and effectiveness throughout your day. From sleep to the food you're eating to the people you spend time with to support systems at work ... it all matters! What you will learn ... The top two things to look at when your energy level is suffering Why it's crucial to slow down, make time to be strategic and evaluate where you are being your most valuable How to support your people with check-ins and resources How to "rest for success" Resources Free Mp3 download: raewynreset.com Website: https://gutsyexecutivecoach.com/ (Book a Free Clarity Coffee Call) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raewynguerrero/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqEE6MLGeNQEEhCm4017ow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsyexecutivecoach/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Rose Ann Forte has a diverse background as a CPA, and now a life coach and best selling author of The Plans He Has For Me - a daily devotional for people who want to put alcohol to the side of their busy lives for 12 consecutive weeks. Rose Ann also comes from a strong faith-based background and in this episode we're talking about how to bring your full self into the workplace -- including your religious faith and beliefs. It doesn't matter what faith we come from. As leaders and managers we want to touch and inspire people through our actions. It's important to become more confident in this faith-filled part of yourself, bring it into the workplace in a thoughtful way, and stop trying to fit into something different. What you will learn ... How leaning into your faith at work can make you a better leader or manager About "mirror neurons" and how those affect people in the workplace Why you must be both authentic and effective, and how to make that work 3 wisdom tips for creating more peace, calm and joy in your life and work Resources The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte Website: https://theplanshehasforme.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-ann-forte-07581b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raiggie Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Linda Stacy is host of Work Dope, a podcast about the messiness and the potential of humans at work. She is also a management consultant. Linda believes that a lot of resources like coaching and training are funneled toward executive level leaders and not enough goes to middle management. She is on a mission to bring top-level resources to everyone so they can have a more satisfying and engaged experience in the workplace. In this episode we're talking about the messiness of the workplace for middle managers plus insights and strategies for creating a rich experience while unpacking your true potential. What you will learn ... Why the combination of mindset and skill set are crucial to middle managers Why it's important to be clear on your own values -- what is authentically true for you -- so you can operate from your gifts as a manager Why self-evaluation is critical and how to work it into your daily life The value of doing a "mind dump" preview of your week and even your day to sort priorities and stay focused Why you must build self-care into your life and work Resources Work Dope Podcast Apple Spotify Website: http://www.livingbluprints.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-stacy-663789/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Marie Bowser is a licensed acupuncturist and 5 Elements expert. She helps driven, sensitive, overwhelmed people live vibrant, flowing and abundant lives by aligning them with their true nature and the rhythm of the 5 Elements. Marie shares with us what the 5 Elements are and how looking at life through the lens of the elements can help us discover and understand emotional imbalances, where they're happening in our lives and how to live in a way that is more true to ourselves so we can be more effective leaders. What you will learn ... What the 5 Elements are and how being "out of alignment" shows up in your work and life How to adjust and integrate elements that don't come naturally to you How understanding the 5 Elements can help you relate to and manage your people more effectively How to best express your elements and what to watch out for Resources The Five-Element Solution: Discover the Spiritual Side of Chinese Medicine to Release Stress, Clear Anxiety, and Reclaim Your Life by Jean Haner Book a free 15-minute consultation with Marie at https://transformational-wellness.com or email marie@transformational-wellness.com Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Donna McNichol has worked in healthcare most of her professional life as a program and personnel manager. She is currently Practice Manager for Alameda Health System and oversees outpatient infusion services there. She supervises 40+ employees from nurses to medical assistants to patient care representatives. As a successful front-line manager, we're talking to Donna about her expertise in managing people and creating practical systems that can keep us from operating in firefighter mode -- always putting out fires and reacting in emergency mode. Having strategic plans in place creates a workplace that is less stressful, more fun and leaves you and your team with energy to handle true emergencies that cannot be prevented. What you will learn ... How to manager people with different personalities and different perspectives to avoid the "drama zone". Why it's important to spend most of your time dealing with situations and thinking about work this important but not urgent. How to stay away from emergency management all the time -- reacting to things, putting out fires. It's not about just getting the work done, there's a lot of energy management that needs to happen for you and your team. Why you should debrief after an incident with the focus on your systems and how to prevent it from happening again. Resources Donna on LinkedIn Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Craig Simms is the CEO and founder of Amplify Consulting Services. He advises executives and middle managers on the importance of building a trauma-informed workplace and its impact on employees and the bottom line. A trauma-informed workplace borrows from trauma-informed care practices in the public health sector allowing leaders and organizations to offer resources that help employees work through the traumas they bring into the workplace. What you will learn ... What a trauma-informed workplace really means What trauma is and how it can show up in the workplace Why it's important, as a leader, to deepen your awareness of trauma and how to access available resources The critical mental shift from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened to you" How to meet employees and workers where they are and listen from a deeper level while being cognizant of those factors that can be re-traumatizing Resources What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey For articles on trauma in the workplace search https://forbes.com Website: https://amplifyconsultingservices.com/ Amplified Executive Forums: https://amplifyconsultingservices.com/amplified-executive-forum-registration-page/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-simms-amplify/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Dr. Doni Landefeld is a speaker, writer, coach and trainer serving mid-level and senior business leaders who want to uplevel their skills and performance. She is the founder of Metamorphosis Coaching and specializes in leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and mental resilience. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a set of skills that enable us to understand what other people want and need, understand what we want and need and help us find ways for those wants and needs to fit in with others. It also helps us to stay calm under pressure and to be the kind of person others want to be around. In short, EQ is what helps us to be effective, impactful and to influence and persuade -- a must have for mid-level managers. What you will learn ... How developing EQ makes a good manager great How someone with high EQ looks and acts vs. someone with low EQ How to measure your EQ to know if you're high or low Case studies that illustrate the power of understanding and exploding your EQ Resources Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goldman, Richard E. Boyatzis and Annie McKee The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success by Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book The EQ Deficiency: How Emotional Intelligence and Compassion Can Cure an Emotional Pandemic, Solve Our People Problems and Be a Catalyst for Positive Change by Brittany-Nichole Connor-Savarda EQ Assessments: https://mhs.com/ Doni's Website: https://themetamorphosiscoach.com/ Doni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doni-landefeld-ph-d-2b477111/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Rita Sever is as an author, coach, consultant and trainer working with mission-driven organizations in becoming exceptional places of employment. She helps individuals, teams and leaders to improve the culture and practice of supervision and HR helping the organization to be more effective, inclusive, and just. She is the author of two books: "Supervision Matters" and "Leading for Justice". In this episode we're talking about how important it is for managers and leaders to "walk their talk" by bringing the values of social justice inside the organization through supervision, HR and culture. What you will learn ... How to get your work done by deeply connecting to the people you supervise - treating them as individuals and valued humans. How to navigate balancing the needs of your organization with the needs of your people. How to become a more just, inclusive, and respected supervisor How to work with staff so they feel engaged, content and satisfied and committed to their work. How hard conversations and conflict resolution fit into and support justice and equity. What managers can do to support equity and help staff feel like they truly belong. Resources Supervision Matters: 100 Bite-Sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team by Rita Sever Leading for Justice: Supervision, HR and Culture by Rita Sever Website: https://supervisionmatters.com/ Email: rita@supervisionmatters.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-sever-supervisionmatters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supervisioncoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/supervisionmtrs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritasever/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Casi Jewett has a master's degree in organizational development and is an HR consultant serving many diverse industries in the public sector and small business. In this podcast episode, we're discussing the need to respect and honor introverts in your workplace. Whether you manage introverts or you are an introvert leader yourself, you'll discover how to "find the gold" to ensure your success. What you will learn ... How introversion is a strength, not a weakness. What are the challenges and gifts of leading as an introvert? How introverts can harness their natural gifts and be recognized for how they add value without feeling like they have to be someone else. Tips for understanding and using the powers of introversion in the workplace. How and why to have the "I'm an introvert" conversation with your boss. Resources Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Enneagram Resource: https://enneagramashton.com/ Casi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casi-jewett-maod-sphr-shrm-scp-ceas-06709711/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Laurie Battaglia is CEO of Aligned at Work and her personal mission it to wake up leaders of organizations who think they can delay inevitable change. She is a futurist, a strategist, and a connector of people and resources. She believes in balancing people and profit in business for a sustainable future. A lot of times we think in terms of our teams needing either leadership training or diversity training when in reality they are the same thing. Great leaders must have an eye on diversity and inclusion because people coming into the workforce expect that. It's no longer a "nice to have." It must be integrated into the workplace. So in this episode we're talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and how it intersects with leadership and management. What you will learn ... It's about more than hiring diverse people; it's about including them. How inclusion has evolved into belonging What is JEDI (and it has nothing to do with Star Wars!) How you can become a JEDI leader in your organization Why it's important to have experiences, be an observer, before you have an opinion Resources [BOOK] Belonging At Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization by Rhodes Perry, MPA [BOOK] Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work: Here's Why ... and How to Do it Really Well by Melissa Doman, MA Belonging At Work Summit (online DEI event): https://www.belongingatworksummit.com/ Laurie's Website: https://alignedatwork.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebattaglia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alignedatwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alignedatwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95fhX57K2BQAQ7WvdQrdvg Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Debbie Scheer is a speaker, emcee, benefit auctioneer and humorist. She uses humor as the access point to engage in important conversations. In this episode we're talking about the importance of humor in the workplace. Debbie believes there is a place for humor at work and that it can be a positive influence on how people connect with each other. What you will learn ... What to do if your attempt at humor doesn't land the way you expected it to How to overcome the fear of saying the wrong thing How to find humorous nuggets even if you don't think you're "funny" How to use humor to create connection Resources Debbie's Website: https://www.debbiescheerspeaks.com/ Debbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbiescheerspeaks/ Debbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiescheerspeaks/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Kim-Monique Johnson has integrated over 25 years of organizational development experience to inspire leaders to bring out the best in themselves and others. She helps organizations manage change, implement diversity, racial equity and inclusion strategies and develop leaders to create a culture of belonging. She's currently a senior consultant with Community Resource Exchange serving nonprofits in New York City and has a private practice as a certified coach helping new managers and seasoned executives who face challenges related to diversity, racial equity and inclusion. In this episode we're discussing the Netflix documentary "White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch" through an HR lens and what we can learn about diversity, equity, inclusivity (DEI) in 2022. What you will learn ... Why common HR practices are no longer working or relevant; how and why they are broken. The origins of Human Resources and what it means to be a "recovering" HR professional What middle managers can glean from the "exclusion" culture of Abercrombie and Fitch Resources White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine How to Be an Antiracist Supervisor: Start with Changing What You Call Yourself, Kim-Monique Johnson, NPQ Magazine, April 15, 2021 Kim-Monique's Website: https://innervisionscoaching.com/ Kim-Monique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmonique/ Kim-Monique on Instagram: @kmoniquejo Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Robyn Hatcher, founder and CEO of SpeakEtc., is a speaker, communications expert, author, thought leader, and award-winning actor. Her mission is to create stronger personal brands, more inclusive communication and culture, and more engaging and powerful conversations. Robyn has successfully trained and coached thousands of business professionals and middle managers from Fortune 500 companies and noteworthy brands. In this episode we're talking to Robyn about her idea of "own it while you hone it" -- to always be improving yourself -- an important concept for managers and leaders. You were hired for a reason, you were promoted for a reason, dig down into what those reasons are and own them and then continually expand upon them. What you will learn ... What it means to "own it while you hone it" The only way to be a good manager is to be a good YOU How to excavate your gold How being your authentic self equals being your most effective self What executive or leadership presence means and why you need it Resources Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Half-Lessons-About-Brain/dp/0358157145/ Your Brain at Work by Dr. David Rock https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Work-Revised-Updated/dp/0063003155/ Robyn's Website: https://robynhatcher.com/ Robyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynhatcher/ Robyn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakEtc Robyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/speaketc Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Lynne Gilliland is an expert on leadership teams and organizational change in the global development sector. After a career leading humanitarian and development efforts for a large international organization in Africa, South Asia and Honduras she launched her own consulting company where she offers strategies and coaching to many well-known companies. She has spoken at conferences and written papers that support organizational excellence. In this episode we're talking about what is takes to lead in the current global environment -- what every leader needs to know, what the workplace needs, and what's coming next. What you will learn ... How to speak to leadership in a way that they hear what you're saying How to enroll your leaders so you have the best chance of being effective The importance of self-managing Why it's important to listen to "the wisdom in the room" How to lead and support your people through change What is a "change resilient organization" and how do we get there? Resources Lynne's Website: https://www.lynnegillilandconsulting.com/ Lynne's Lessons from Leaders Podcast: https://www.lynnegillilandconsulting.com/podcast-1 For Lynne's 2022 leadership predictions and trends, email Lynne@lynnegillilandconsulting.com Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Anna Runkle is the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube channel and blog and leads online courses and weekly live calls teaching people to recognize and heal the adult symptoms of childhood PTSD to transform their relationships, career and health. Anna's work is focused on calming dysregulation and other trauma symptoms and changing self-defeating behaviors that are common among people who have lived dysregulated and traumatized for much of their lives. Her work is based on research and personal experience in healing her own trauma and 28 years of working directly with the men and women who seek to learn her methods. In this episode we're talking about how childhood trauma and PTSD show up in the workplace -- in yourself and others -- and how to cope with it. What you will learn ... Strategies for middle managers with some level of trauma who are in high stress roles What dysregulation is, how it manifests at work and what you can do to calm it How to identify dysregulation in your colleagues and bosses -- and why it's important Resources mentioned in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker Anna's website: https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/ Free Tools: https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/free-tools/ Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-runkle-baa9778/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Sarah Lightfoot works with nonprofits, government and small companies to create adaptive and agile work systems that create value and enhance the social systems of work that bind us as humans. While she didn't know it at the time, she first learned adaptive leadership as a community organizer from "ordinary neighborhood leaders" who schooled her in strategy and building value-centered relationships after a successful career in nonprofit fund development. Sarah now brings adaptive leadership to large city granting programs, startup and established nonprofits, and small companies. Sarah is an expert in Agile methodology -- a set of mindsets, practices and values that support good work and helps organizations and teams create a cooperative cycle of learning, collaboration and delivering. What you will learn ... What is Agile methodology? The 4 core principles of Agile methodology How to apply Agile principles to leading your team as a middle manager Resources mentioned in this show: Agile for Everybody: Creating Fast, Flexible, and Customer-First Organizations by Matt LeMay Sprints Are the Secret to Getting More Done, Harvard Business Review Sarah's website: https://keyringconsulting.com/ Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-lightfoot-she-hers-0120162/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Svetlana Parilova is a leadership coach and organizational consultant who helps companies fight the burnout of high achievers and close the retention and promotion gap for women in leadership by creating inclusive and resilient teams. With 20 years' experience in the industry of finance and banking, Svetlana experienced first-hand the masculine rules of engagement and what it took to climb the corporate ladder in that environment. Now, as a coach and consultant, she studies research around diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. What you will learn ... What current research tells us about the inclusion of women in the workplace How do we root out the bias that is so deep in the corporate world? How women middle managers can take back their power and ownership of their experiences Resources Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad Chamine https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Intelligence-audiobook/dp/B007TXWZDQ/ Website: https://svetaparilova.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-parilova/ Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Doni Landefeld, PhD helps mid-level to senior business leaders up their skills and performance by providing metamorphosis coaching and consulting. In this episode we're talking about metamorphosis as a middle manager, what it is and how to create it. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Dr. Patty Delgado is an Industrial Organizational (IO) psychologist whose research dives deep into the role of middle managers -- their stressors, the mindset needed for success, and the crucial need to strengthen their leadership practices. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
Do you struggle with being the best leader and people-manager possible? Are you overwhelmed, exhausted or just losing your manager mojo? Join executive coach, Danny Ceballos, as he interviews today's thought leaders, authors, and mentors to identify the strategies and insights to unleash your BEST BOSS super-powers! Each episode is packed with specific tools, recommendations, resources, and best practices that you can apply immediately to be the kick-ass boss everyone wants to work for. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://unleashedconsult.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Danny Ceballos
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