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Minette Norman, keynote speaker, leadership consultant, advisor, and award-winning author joins me on this episode. Minette spent 30 years in the software industry in Silicon Valley working for companies such as Adobe, Symantec, and AutoDesk. She was named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards. Her list of clients includes Pepsico, Uber, KraftHeinz, Salesforce, and many others. We talk about inclusive leadership, creating psychological safety, empathy in business, and more. Get connected with Minette: Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/ Purchase a copy of The Boldly Inclusive Leader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195607211X  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

SummaryIn this conversation, Minette Norman, a seasoned leader and author, explores psychological safety, leadership myths, and managers' real impact on employee wellbeing. Minette shares her journey from technical writer to leading an enormous team of 3,500 engineers at Autodesk without learning any code. Minette has a genius way of simplifying the complex. She shares insight from her two books, The Boldly Inclusive Leadership and The Psychological Safety Playbook, giving you tangible how-to's. Minette successfully navigated resistance to collaboration in her long-held position in Silicon Valley. From book recommendations to actionable insights for creating safe and productive work environments, this episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring leaders and curious minds alike.TakeawaysDebunking leadership myths and offering a model of vulnerability.Psychological safety fosters an environment where team members can openly ask questions, make mistakes, and share ideas without fear.Career pathway options for leaders and individual contributors.Building an inclusive workplace with the tipping point percentage.Offering the How-To guidance leaders are seeking.The importance of having an open mind in business.Chapters (00:00) Collaborating Ideas With An Open Mind With Minette Norman.(03:08) Minette's Journey From Technical Writer To Leader.(04:59) Transforming Workspace Culture and Unify Teams.(06:54) Overcoming Resistance To Collaborative Coding and Internal Competition.(10:57) Importance of Yearly Summit In-Person Gathering.(12:01) Adapting Meetings to Equalise Space & Include Quieter Individuals' Insights.(14:52) Reasons Behind The Boldly Inclusive Leader.(17:36) Conceit of Leadership.(21:47) Psychological Safety, Inclusion & Interpersonal Risk Taking.(24:28) Co-Authoring Focused on How To Increase Psychological Safety.(26:27) Asking For Other Points of View With An Open Mind.(28:16) Learning From Mistakes.(31:59) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Conference.(35:17) Overcoming Affinity Bias To Embrace Diverse Groups.(38:49) Loneliness in the Workplace.(41:39) Quickfire Q&A with Minette Monkhouse.(47:02) Book Recommendations.About Minette Norman Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Before starting her consultancy, her most recent position was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.​Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognised leader with a unique perspective.​Minette is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook.Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.Follow Minette NormanWebsite: https://www.minettenorman.com/LinkedIn:

My guest for Episode #284 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.  EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates.  Her most recent position before starting her consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. She was named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the?San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards.  In this episode, the conversation covers the critical importance of psychological safety and inclusive leadership in the workplace. Minette shares stories from her tech career, highlighting the challenges of navigating power dynamics, cultural differences, and the role of empathy in leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to create environments where individuals feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and share diverse perspectives without fear of retribution. Minette is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook. The discussion also touches on the common misunderstandings about psychological safety, such as confusing it with comfort, and explores practical ways leaders can foster a culture of openness and accountability while maintaining high performance and innovation. Questions and Topics: What is your favorite mistake, and what did you learn from it? How did your mentee's situation change your perspective on leadership? Did you consider legal action when you faced bullying and had to leave tech? How do you define psychological safety, and why is it so important? Can you have too much psychological safety? How can leaders assess and improve psychological safety within their teams? What role do leaders play in fostering a culture where it's safe to admit mistakes? How do demographic differences impact experiences of psychological safety? How universal are the concepts of psychological safety and inclusion across cultures? What advice do you have for leaders hesitant to admit their own mistakes?

There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linkedin Live with Kimberley Goode where she shares  the blend of industry expertise, strategic networking, and impactful initiatives that paved the way for her recent board appointment. This week's episode 113 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about preparing for the boardroom and strategies for success as a board member! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Kimberley Goode shares the importance of networking before you're ready to be on a board and actionable steps you can take right now to prepare yourself for your search for a board seat. Kimberley Goode is the Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer of BMO Financial Group and a board director at Providence Health Plan. She is a leader with passion for stakeholder engagement strategies, integrated communication, reputation management, brand building, corporate social responsibility, culture, diversity and inclusion. Kimberley has been recognized on the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list by the San Francisco Business Times, as one of the Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy magazine, and many others.Some of the talking points Julie and Kimberley go over in this episode include:Living by the How Women Lead credo.The importance of relationships and accountability in board service.Prioritizing board service based on stage and season of life.The need for diverse perspectives on boards to avoid recreating institutional biases in the changing world.You can head to the How Women Lead Linkedin page to catch the original conversation!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH KIMBERLEY GOODE:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWLJoin us for Get On Board Week from October 16-20, 2023. Registration is now open at https://www.howwomenlead.com/getonboard

Fran is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now known as TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand.  BabyQuip currently serves over 2k markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands.  As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and advocate for female entrepreneurship, Fran has been named to the “150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the SF Business Times, “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley” by AlwaysOn and she is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she earned her Bachelors and MBA. Fran was also a featured expert on entrepreneurship in the acclaimed documentary film “She Started It” and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank.-----Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more.Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube-----Show Notes:1. Welcome to She Leads2. Tanya's Early Life + Entrepreneurial Spirit3. Her First Yogurt Shop at Stanford4. Transition Post-Stanford into Consulting and Clorox Co. 5. The Rise of the Internet6. Founding Story of Match.com 7. Reflections + the Impact of Match.com 8. Lessons Learned + Advice for Female Founders9. Living in the Future and Identifying Opportunities10. Career Trajectory: Transition to Women.com and Founding TrustArc11. Gaining Confidence in each Career Pivot12. Founding BabyQuip13. Navigating Challenges and Adapting to the Gig Economy14. Recognizing true PMF15. The Importance of Timing in Entrepreneurship16. Working with Family in Business17. Ever-Changing Perspectives on Success18. Addressing Gender Biases and Stereotypes19. Challenging Misrepresentation and Advocating for Women 20. Changing Perspectives on Marriage21. Honing Patience and Being Present Fran's changed perspective in the last decade? MarriageFran's life-time craft she is honing? Patience + Being PresentIf you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a review!

Many of us have experienced the office "bloviating BSer," an overconfident coworker who takes up more than their fair share of airtime in a meeting, even though they are often not the most informed person in the room. In this episode, Kim and Wesley discuss this behavior with Minette Norman, who shares how a bloviating BSer drove her to leave the software industry and become an advocate for the inclusive leader.Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.Minette knows that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. As the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human, Minette is committed to helping leaders unleash the full potential of the people in their organizations.Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Fran Maier. The two talk about the commitment to trust and safety, as well as relief, convenience, and quality in Fran's varying businesses, and her vision for continued expansion.   In this episode, we discuss: How Fran's very impressive career began, and how she made a complete shift from privacy to hospitality on accident The importance of trust and safety in all she does What great benefits parents can find in BabyQuip, and the convenience and quality provided Her vision for continued expansion, and how she plans to take BabyQuip to the next level How her company is launching successful independent businesses, and offering relief to parents in so many ways How she has built a community culture that fosters an empowering ethic of taking care of each other Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. She is also known for breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader. Since launching BabyQuip in 2016, Fran has made game-changing contributions to both the family travel industry and gig economy model with its breakthrough platform, which gives traveling families access to high-quality baby equipment rentals through proprietary technology and an independent contractor community called Quality Providers. Under her leadership, BabyQuip currently serves over 1,300 markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands. To-date, Fran has raised over $8.5M in seed funding for BabyQuip. In 2022, BabyQuip's GMV nearly doubled vs. 2021 and grew its QP network by over 60%. Previous career highlights include establishing the first membership business model at Match.com, which drove $3 million in revenue and attracted over 500,000 subscribers, and raising more than $30 million in venture funding for TRUSTe. As a founding member of Kmart Corporation and Softbank's former joint venture BlueLight.com, Fran drew four million subscribers to the Internet service in less than nine months. Fran is often sourced for her insights and expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship, women in business, and family travel. She has appeared in major media like Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times, Travel + Leisure, Wirecutter, Forbes, and CNBC, and is a regular podcast guest, contributing author, and keynote speaker. Fran was also a featured expert on entrepreneurship in the acclaimed documentary film “She Started It” and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank. As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and advocate for female entrepreneurship, Fran has been named to the “150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the SF Business Times, “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley” by Always On, and “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. She is also the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she earned her BA and MBA. Fran has served on numerous commercial and non-profit boards including GE Capital Bank, Children's Council of San Francisco, Stanford Women on Boards, and Girls in Tech. She is currently a member of Women Corporate Directors and is the former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. As a mentor, she has advised start-ups such as Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, and Kango, among others. Fran is also passionate about supporting female founders, and honors her Hispanic heritage by promoting Latinx leadership and Latina entrepreneurs.  Website: www.BabyQuip.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyquip/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyQuip/ Support Our Fundraising: startengine.com babyquip Promo: $20 off of $100 or more Code: Success  

Minette Norman is the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human. Minette is also a speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Minette is a keynote speaker on topics of inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. In this episode we discussed: how Minette is helping leaders embrace a more modern, human, and inclusive model of leadership. the importance of collaboration and valuing everyone's contributions the evolving relationship between work and purpose being who you are and living to your full potential   Connect with Minette Norman: Website https://www.minettenorman.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/   Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at:  Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Go to: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" If you would like to find out more about turning your book into a course, direct message Dr. Robin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

To unleash the potential of all employees in your organization, you need to create an environment where they feel safe enough to offer new ideas, speak up about risks, and bring their unique perspectives. If your culture lacks psychological safety, you could be missing out on opportunities or running headfirst into costly and avoidable risks. Today,Minette Norman, speaker, consultant, and co-author of the Psychological Safety Playbook, defines psychological safety and how it's intertwined with inclusivity and trust, and what role empathy plays in creating such a culture. We discuss clear markers of a psychologically safe culture, and what organizations miss out on when they punish dissent, failure, or authenticity. Finally, Minette shares fabulous and actionable ways you can work toward a more psychologically safe culture where your people do their best work. Today's episode is full of so many gems, take a listen. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:If people do not feel psychologically safe, they will not feel like they can speak up. Their amazing ideas will go unheard. Their points of view will go unseen. Disagreement without personal attack is a sign of psychological safety. It is important that leaders are more equipped and trained to have these conversations, with the correct vocabulary and understanding to talk about psychological safety.  "You don't come into a room and say 'This is a safe environment.' It happens over time when people see repeatedly that there will be no ramifications from speaking up. It takes time, consistency, and practice." —  Minette Norman Episode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast - Kathy Klotz-Guest - Trust, Improve, & Humor for a More Innovative CultureAmy Edmondson - The Fearless OrganizationJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeAbout Minette Norman:With decades od experience in the software industry, Minette Norman now focuses on developing transformational leaders who create inclusive working environments rooted in psychological safety. Minette has extensive experience leading globally distributed teams and believes that when groups leverage diversity, breakthroughs happen. Before starting her own consultancy she was VP of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, where she transformed how Autodesk developed software. Responsible for more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety in the workplace, and embracing empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective.Minette has co-authored he Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human and her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, publishes August 2023.Connect with Minette Norman:  Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/Book: Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/minettenormanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minettenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

To unleash the potential of all employees in your organization, you need to create an environment where they feel safe enough to offer new ideas, speak up about risks, and bring their unique perspectives. If your culture lacks psychological safety, you could be missing out on opportunities or running headfirst into costly and avoidable risks. Today,Minette Norman, speaker, consultant, and co-author of the Psychological Safety Playbook, defines psychological safety and how it's intertwined with inclusivity and trust, and what role empathy plays in creating such a culture. We discuss clear markers of a psychologically safe culture, and what organizations miss out on when they punish dissent, failure, or authenticity. Finally, Minette shares fabulous and actionable ways you can work toward a more psychologically safe culture where your people do their best work. Today's episode is full of so many gems, take a listen. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:If people do not feel psychologically safe, they will not feel like they can speak up. Their amazing ideas will go unheard. Their points of view will go unseen. Disagreement without personal attack is a sign of psychological safety. It is important that leaders are more equipped and trained to have these conversations, with the correct vocabulary and understanding to talk about psychological safety.  "You don't come into a room and say 'This is a safe environment.' It happens over time when people see repeatedly that there will be no ramifications from speaking up. It takes time, consistency, and practice." —  Minette Norman Episode References: The Empathy Edge Podcast - Kathy Klotz-Guest - Trust, Improve, & Humor for a More Innovative CultureAmy Edmondson - The Fearless OrganizationJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeAbout Minette Norman:With decades od experience in the software industry, Minette Norman now focuses on developing transformational leaders who create inclusive working environments rooted in psychological safety. Minette has extensive experience leading globally distributed teams and believes that when groups leverage diversity, breakthroughs happen. Before starting her own consultancy she was VP of Engineering Practice at Autodesk, where she transformed how Autodesk developed software. Responsible for more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.Minette is a keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, psychological safety in the workplace, and embracing empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective.Minette has co-authored he Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human and her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, publishes August 2023.Connect with Minette Norman:  Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/Book: Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human https://thepsychologicalsafetyplaybook.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/minettenormanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minettenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/minettenorman/ Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Minette Norman is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her own consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture. Minette is a keynote speaker on topics of inclusive leadership, psychological safety, collaborative teams, and empathy. Named in 2017 as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times and as Business Role Model of the Year in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective. Minette is the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human. Her second book, The Boldly Inclusive Leader, will be published in August 2023. Minette holds degrees in Drama and French from Tufts University and studied at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. What you will learn in this episode: How communications fosters a psychologically safe work environment The 5 big plays of psychological safety How to manage your reactions to create a workplace that encourages feedback and dissenting viewpoints How embracing risk and failure will actually lead to better outcomes long term Why every leader should admit fallibility to allow their employees space to speak up How to utilize pre and post-mortem blamelessness to identify problems and solve them without creating a hostile environment What you can expect from Minette's newest book, Boldly Inclusive Leader Resources: Website: https://www.minettenorman.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minettenorman/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minette-norman-consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minetten/ Twitter: twitter.com/minettenorman The Psychological Safety Playbook

In this episode, we welcome Scott Staton, Business Unit Director at Harris Company.Scott's journey in mechanical contracting began on a path of uncertainty, leading to a successful career commanding his own business unit at the renowned Harris Company. With his background, he brings a unique perspective and invaluable insights to our discussion.In this episode, we delve into:• Scott's background and his entrance into the mechanical contracting world, along with the inspirations that led him to head up his own business unit.• His strategies on setting his business unit apart from other mechanical contractors in the crowded Bay Area market.• Challenges that Scott has faced in the mechanical contracting industry and his strategies for overcoming them.• Proven practices Scott has utilized for attracting and retaining top talent within the industry.• Scott's view on crucial qualities for any successful business unit leader.• The evolution of the industry since Scott's early days and how his company has adapted to these shifts.• Practical advice Scott would offer to a newcomer to the mechanical contracting industry.• Parting advice for young professionals in the construction industry who aspire to walk in his shoes one day.And much more…If you are keen to hear an inspiring journey from uncertainty to success, gain firsthand insights from a mechanical contracting leader, or garner valuable advice for career progression within the industry -- this episode with Scott Staton is not to be missed!

This week's guest on Cleaning Up is Emily Kirsch, Founder and CEO of Powerhouse and Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures. Powerhouse, based out of Oakland, California, is an innovation firm that pairs startups in clean energy, mobility, and climate with some of the world's largest corporations and investors. Emily is also managing partner of Powerhouse Ventures, directly backing seed-stage start-ups innovating on decarbonization. Michael and Emily spoke about building Powerhouse and adding value to its huge startup database, some of the hits from Powerhouse Ventures' first funding round, and ended with a wider discussion about the role of VCs - and pioneering women - on the path to net-zero. Make sure you like, subscribe, and share Cleaning Up. We're growing fast on LinkedIn, and we'd love for you tell your professional network about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleaning-up-with-michael-liebreich/ You can find everything you need to keep up with Cleaning Up here: https://linktr.ee/mlcleaningup Links and Related Episodes Learn more about Powerhouse here: https://www.powerhouse.fund/ Michael appeared on Emily's podcast, Watt It Takes, back in 2021: https://www.powerhouse.fund/liebreich Watch Episode 9 with Jigar Shah here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhhinSeh9I Watch Episode 18 with Nancy Pfund here: https://www.cleaningup.live/episode-18-nancy-pfund/ Watch Episode 47 with Gina Domanig here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlZvy2c92SsGuest Bio Emily is Founder & Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures, and Founder & CEO of Powerhouse. Prior to launching Powerhouse in 2013, Kirsch worked with Van Jones to launch the Green Jobs Corps, Oakland's first ‘green jobs' training program. She is the founding convener of the Oakland Climate Action Coalition, which drafted and secured passage of what was at the time the most ambitious climate action plan of any U.S. city. Emily is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader Fellow, served on the Executive Committee for Clean Energy for President Biden, and appeared on the San Francisco Business Times' 2020 list of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.” Emily hosts the podcast Watt It Takes, which has over 1 million downloads and has featured founders of some of the energy and automotive industries' most iconic companies like Nest, Sunrun, and Tesla. Emily studied Sustainable Urban Development at San Francisco State University.

This week on Chamber Champions Podcast hear from Shari Sweeney, Vice President of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.    In this week's episode Shari tells the listeners all about the 35th Annual Buy Into Bay Area Business & Wellness EXPO on Thursday May 11th inside Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay. This is a free event from 11AM-5PM where guests can connect with over 50 area businesses. If you are a business, come build your network. If you are a consumer, come see what goods and services are offered in our community. If you are looking for a new career, bring your resume, the exhibitors will be ready to meet you. Robinette & Company Caterers will be selling lunch from their booth until 2PM. Let's Buy Into Bay Area and think local! If you want more information or have any questions, go to www.clearlakearea.com.

When pivoting, leaning on your community is so important. What happens though if your community is struggling too? It's time to change your money mindset and help raise up the community. Darlene Goins, Executive Vice President, Head of Banking Inclusion Initiative at Wells Fargo, shares the importance of health wealth and how uplifting up a communities literally change lives. More about Darlene: Darlene Goins is executive vice president and head of Banking Inclusion Initiative for Wells Fargo. Launched in May 2021, the initiative is Wells Fargo's commitment to help more people who are unbanked gain access to affordable, mainstream bank accounts, with a focus on removing barriers to financial inclusion for Black and African American, Hispanic and Native American households, which account for more than half of America's 5.9 million unbanked households*. Goins leads the overall strategy and cross-enterprise teams building out programs that support and track the progress of the initiative. Previously, Goins served as head of Financial Health Philanthropy for the Wells Fargo Foundation, responsible for investing Wells Fargo's resources in national nonprofit programs that open pathways to economic advancement for underserved communities. She led strategic initiatives in collaboration with nonprofits and community stakeholders designed to increase financial inclusion and access, reduce debt, drive savings and wealth-building behavior, and transform systems. Goins joined Wells Fargo in 2016 as head of Hands on Banking®, the company's award-winning financial education and capability program thathas benefitted more than 12 million youth, adults, seniors, military andentrepreneurs. Earlier, Goins was a scores executive at FICO, where sheled FICO® Score Open Access, a consumer credit score program that earned accolades from the Obama administration, regulators, and consumer advocacy groups, among others. She also held leadership positions at analytic-based software companies Nomis Solutions, First Data Corporation, and ALI Solutions. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and active community leader, Goins is based in San Francisco and currently serves on the boards of national nonprofits Prosperity Now, the BAI and the American Bankers Association Foundation, where she is vice chair. She also serves as treasurer of the San Francisco Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and on the Marin County Priority Setting Committee. Goins was named Diversity Woman Magazine's Class of 2023: Elite 100 Black Women Leaders in Corporate America and in 2022 one of San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in Engineering-Economic Systems (now the Department of Management Science) from Stanford University.

Grand Nationxl speak on their rise, early days, the Bay Area, battle rap, BET, and more! ------ 00:00 Intro 2:20 Kevin Allen speaks on being independent but still asking for help 4:30 Grand Nationxl speak on the important roles of everyone in the group 13:45 Having some of the biggest records in the Bay Area 15:20 Grand Nationxl speak on dropping diss records 17:55 Grand Nationxl speak on people biting the Bay Area sound too much 18:30 Kevin Allen on changing his name from “Erk the Jerk” 20:25 Deuce speaks on Grand Nationxl taking him to the next level in his career 23:50 Deuce speaks on how he got his name and how he A&R's records 26:25 Deuce speaks on what it's like coming out of Brookfield Village in Oakland  29:00 Mani Draper on joining Grand Nationxl 31:30 Grand Nationxl reminisce on growing up around Hilltop Mall in Richmond  35:45 Lush speaks on how he judges rap battles and creating memorable moments  41:00 Pass speaks on losing $100,000 in a battle rap  46:15 Grand Nationxl speak on the BET list of “Best Battle Rappers of All Time” 47:55 Getting love after being on “Bars on I-95” 48:45 Grand Nationxl share “Tour Stories” 51:30 Grand Nationxl speak on “trickin” on strippers  54:07 Grand Nationxl speak on “Bay Area Business”  55:30 Grand Nationxl talk about the time they hit a bear on the road 58:45 Grand Nationxl speak on the “Bipping Epidemic” in The Bay Area and losing hard drives with unreleased music 1:01:13 Grand Nationxl on Thizzler, No Jumper, and Hip-Hop media outlets 1:06:40 Grand Nationxl talk about their new project “Season 2” --- NO JUMPER PATREON http://www.patreon.com/nojumper CHECK OUT OUR NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5te... FOLLOW US ON SNAPCHAT FOR THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES https://www.snapchat.com/discover/No_... CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE!!! http://www.nojumper.com/ SUBSCRIBE for new interviews (and more) weekly: http://bit.ly/nastymondayz  Follow us on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ENxb4B... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Follow us on Social Media: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/No_... http://www.twitter.com/nojumper http://www.instagram.com/nojumper https://www.facebook.com/NOJUMPEROFFI... http://www.reddit.com/r/nojumper JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Q3XPfBm Follow Adam22: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam22 http://www.twitter.com/adam22 http://www.instagram.com/adam22 adam22hoe on Snapchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs. In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. She served on the board of GE Capital Bank until it was sold in 2016. In addition, she is a Member of Women Corporate Directors and is former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. In 2012, Fran completed the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance Director's College.Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University. She lives in San Francisco and Santa Fe and is the mother of two grown sons. www.babyquip.comCODE: SAVVY20% on rentals of $100 or more from 09/15/2022 to 10/31/2022 (rentals and cleaning, new customers only)https://www.babyquip.com/p/savvy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service, serving families traveling to over 650 locations in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
She is a "Super Founder" and brand builder with over 25 years of experience building B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trust mark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.
Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.
Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs.
In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. She and her son Joe Maier, BabyQuip's CTO, appeared on Shark Tank in March 2020.

Episode Summary -The golden rule for building a successful business is to ensure that you're aligning your business with your customer's requirements.Most entrepreneurs build their products or services based on their self-requirements and experiences, which can be one of the major reasons they struggle in business.It is never about you; it is always about your customers.
It is imperative to know your customer's needs and wants well so that you can create the products and services that can help solve their problems and make their lives easier.In this episode, Fran Maier talks about how her in-depth understanding of customer requirements has been one of the secrets to her successful journey as an entrepreneur and an important pillar in building five successful start-up brands."Whenever there is change, there's an opportunity for entrepreneurs."
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:42] Fran talks about why she started BabyQuip.[07:51] The importance of understanding your customer's needs and aligning your products and services based on the solution to their problem.[09:59] Fran talks about her background story and how she became an entrepreneur.[14:43] What are the skillsets of Fran that have helped her succeed?[15:51] What are some of the mistakes most entrepreneurs make that affect their business growth?[20:38] Fran talks about her most significant accomplishments and challenges she has faced in business.[26:03] What does working from your happy place mean to Fran?[27:54] Fran shares what she learned as a start-up owner and how you can build a strong company culture that will help you make your employees more efficient & effective.[30:48] Fran's advice on how to build successful start-up companies.

How to Connect with Fran Maier:Website - https://www.babyquip.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaierTwitter - https://twitter.com/franmaierInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/franmaier
Offer - Use the code “Happy Place” to get $30 off on any order above $150 from babyquip.com About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Co-hosts Brandon Cardwell (i-Gate Innovation Hub and Startup Tri-Valley) and Yolanda Fintschenko (Co-founder of FounderTraction, LLC and the East Bay Bio Network), talk to Lynn Wallace Naylor,  CEO of the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV). With her passion for brand building and placemaking, Lynn has positioned the Tri-Valley as The Heart of California Innovation.  Her experience across the corporate, start-up, public-private and philanthropic sectors has enabled her to lead significant organizational growth while driving economic and social impact.  Among her many honors, in 2021, Lynn was named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times, and an Agent of Change by Diablo Magazine.  In 2021, ITV published the Tri-Valley 2040 Vision, a roadmap for the future health of the region, with more than 1,000 points of input across workshops, webinars, surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Lynn discusses ITV's mission, activities, and the five themes driving the 2040 Vision.  This discussion with Lynn highlights how the Tri-Valley can achieve the community's transformational goals, particularly in concert with the startup community.  

In part three of our four-part Women CEO & Founder Series, Proclinical Executive Senior Partner, Claire Perry, is in discussion with another great leader, Bonnie Anderson, Co-founder and Executive Chairwoman at Veracyte. Bonnie shares her journey of taking her start-up genomic diagnostics business through to a successful IPO, and her insights on transitioning from a private to public company. She also gives her thoughts on what executive-level women in the workplace can do to support the next generation of female leaders, how women can secure their first board role, and much more.Bonnie H. Anderson is Co-founder and Executive Chairwoman of Veracyte, a global diagnostics company that aims to transform outcomes for patients all over the world at every step of their journey in cancer and other diseases. Ms. Anderson's career spans over 40 years in regulated diagnostics and life science markets. She co-founded Veracyte in 2008 and served as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board until June 1, 2021, when she assumed the role of Executive Chairwoman. Ms. Anderson led Veracyte's initial public offering in 2013, spearheaded commercialization of its market-leading products and was the architect of the company's vision to become a global enterprise, with a growing menu of advanced genomic diagnostics tests and its own distributed instrument platform. Prior to Veracyte, Ms. Anderson provided strategic consulting services to venture capital firms and early-stage businesses following 18 years in leadership positions at Beckman Coulter. She serves on the boards of Bruker Corporation, DNA Script, and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and is a trustee emeritus of the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences. Additionally, Ms. Anderson is President of the Coalition for 21st Century Medicine and previously served on the board of Castle Biosciences. She has received numerous awards for her industry leadership, including: the Wallace H. Coulter Award for Healthcare Innovation (2017); “Fiercest Women in Life Sciences” (FiercePharma, 2017); “100 Most Creative People in Business” (Fast Company, 2015); “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” and “Bay Area's Most Admired CEOs” (San Francisco Business Times, 2013 and 2014); and “Women of Influence” (Silicon Valley Business Journal, 2013). Under Ms. Anderson's leadership, Veracyte has been named a “Top Workplace” by the Bay Area News Group, based solely on employee feedback, for seven consecutive years (2014-2020). Ms. Anderson graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Medical Technology and in 2012 was honored with a “Distinguished Alumni” award. Topics covered:Establishing a company in an economic crisisChallenges of starting a businessWhen is the right time to IPOHow running a public company differs from running a private companyValuable lessons in running a successful profitable businessAdvice for securing your first board positionSupporting the next generation of female leadersContact the host and guest: Get in touch with Claire Perry:Email: c.perry@proclinical.comConnect with Claire on LinkedInConnect with Bonnie H. Anderson on LinkedIn More information:At Proclinical, our global workforce solutions help individuals, teams and whole organizations grow in the life sciences industry. For more information about how Proclinical Executive can support your board level and leadership hires, visit proclinical.com/executive

Join us in The BreakLine Arena for an action-packed conversation with Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack™.In this episode, Neha shares the roots of her entrepreneurial journey, provides deeper insight into founding multiple companies to include Contentstack then concludes with her most impactful leadership insights gained over the course of her career.Contentstack is a leading Content Management System (CMS) and Content Experience Platform (CXP), adopted by brands including Best Buy, Chase, Holiday Inn, Icelandair, Morningstar, Express, Miami HEAT, Shell, and Walmart. Previously, Neha was Founder and CEO of Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Built.io®, which was acquired by German software powerhouse Software AG in September 2018. Neha is a recognized industry leader, a proponent of diversity and an outspoken advocate for women in leadership. Neha can be found appearing on keynote stages or expert panels discussing her experiences as an entrepreneur, a female leader, or her company's role in the future of technology. Neha was named in “San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” in 2017, is a “San Francisco Business Times 40 under 40” honoree and one of “50 Women in Tech Dominating Silicon Valley” in 2015. Neha was also honored as “CEO of the Year” by Aragon Research in December 2018 and Female Tech Trailblazer of the Year in 2020. Most recently, she is recognized for raising one of the most sizable Series A funding rounds of $31.5M USD for enterprise SaaS software companies.If you like what you've heard please like, subscribe, or rate The BreakLine Arena on your preferred streaming platform! We would also love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or recommendations on the content we are creating. Feel free to reach out to us at questions@break-line.com.To learn more about BreakLine Education visit us at breakline.org.

Danielle Matthews has one of the most engaged fanbases on Instagram where she has created an entire faith based community of entrepreneurs that are not only launching profitable businesses, she's also teaching them how to legally protect your business. Danielle has spent several years mastering the LLC and Trademark creation processes in multiple states, and is now sharing that knowledge with the masses. In this interview, Danielle talks about the process of relaunching a business, and how she learned to overcome fear and procrastination. On track to close out a successful 6 figure year as an entrepreneur the leader of the “I Pray Pretty” movement dropped nothing but gems, teaching how to work ON your business, instead of just working IN your business. If you are struggling with managing your expectations as a new business owner, or want to learn how to beat procrastination, this episode is for you! Support The Show:Guest Site: https://www.daniellejmatthews.com/llc-registrationGuest Social: https://www.instagram.com/ipraypretty/?hl=enHost Site: https://www.hawkvisionpodcast.com/Host Social: https://www.instagram.com/hawk_vision_/?hl=en#ChuckHawkins#DanielleMatthews#IPrayPretty#BlackOwnedPodcast#AdviceForNewEntrepreneurs#BlackShowHost#InterviewSeries

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann. Rebecca has been leading a fast-paced, globetrotting life as a CEO of multinational businesses. She is publishing her first book titled the “Fit CEO” in September 2021. The book covers how to be the leader of your life: physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Like most things in life, you can apply these principals to your personal financial health, which Rebecca talks about with us today.Rebecca has broad leadership experience in sales and marketing, risk management and international business operations. Rebecca draws on deep expertise in the financial services industry and has a demonstrated track record of leading highly successful business turnarounds, scaling new businesses, and expanding operations globally. She also brings a strong background in governance through her corporate and non-profit board experiences.In 2020, Rebecca started RMK Group, LLC to advise CEOs of start-ups in all phases of growth after spending more than 11 years at Citigroup serving in a range of CEO, Presidentand General Manager roles. In her last role, as Head of Citigroup's International Personal Bank, Rebecca managed a full P&L line of business serving the offshore wealth needs of multi-national clients in more than 100 countries. From operations to sales and marketing, Rebecca was able to transform the business to avoid closure. She remediated issues, simplified operations, and digitized the customer experience — growing the business exponentially and leaving it strong and financially secure.Previously, Rebecca served as President and CEO of Banamex USA, a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc. and affiliate of Banco Nacional de México, the second-largest bank in Mexico. Rebecca was able to turn the business around by remediating a Consent Order while simultaneously meeting the cross-border needs of Mexican businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Rebecca then became chairman of the board and implemented a CEO succession plan. Prior to that, Rebecca held full P&L responsibility as President of Citibank California covering 400 retail stores in California and Nevada, contributing to more than 40% of Citibank's revenue in the United States.Before Citi, Rebecca spent 13 years at Wells Fargo, lastly as the Head of Small Business Segment running a multibillion-dollar P&L division serving the lending and cash management needs of more than 2 million customers. She grew the business from $300 million to $8 billion in lending and from $30 billion to $70 billion in cash management. She also held positions with Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Providian Financial, and Retail Solutions Management Consultants in London.Rebecca has more than 25 years of experience on non-profit boards. She has served on executive, audit, finance, marketing, risk, and nomination and governance committees. She is currently on the Board of Governors of the San Francisco Symphony (audit and executive committees) and on the Senior Jewish Living Group Board. She has previously served on the boards of Congregation Emanu-El and CalChamber and is the former President of Jewish Vocational Services (JVS).Rebecca is a frequently sought-after speaker on leadership and business transformation, culture change, and building high-performing teams. She has presented to business schools and organizations nationally. She has also been recognized for her leadership and accomplishments, including being named an Influential Woman in the Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times for 12 years and a Forever Influential Woman in 2014. She was named the 2010 Financial Woman of the Year by the Financial Women's Association of San Francisco, awarded with the 2007 Women Leading Change Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and honored with the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.Rebecca holds a BA in Semiotics from Brown University and was a post-graduate Fulbright Scholar at the University of H...

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann. Rebecca has been leading a fast-paced, globetrotting life as a CEO of multinational businesses. She is publishing her first book titled the “Fit CEO” in September 2021. The book covers how to be the leader of your life: physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Like most things in life, you can apply these principals to your personal financial health, which Rebecca talks about with us today. Rebecca has broad leadership experience in sales and marketing, risk management and international business operations. Rebecca draws on deep expertise in the financial services industry and has a demonstrated track record of leading highly successful business turnarounds, scaling new businesses, and expanding operations globally. She also brings a strong background in governance through her corporate and non-profit board experiences. In 2020, Rebecca started RMK Group, LLC to advise CEOs of start-ups in all phases of growth after spending more than 11 years at Citigroup serving in a range of CEO, Presidentand General Manager roles. In her last role, as Head of Citigroup's International Personal Bank, Rebecca managed a full P&L line of business serving the offshore wealth needs of multi-national clients in more than 100 countries. From operations to sales and marketing, Rebecca was able to transform the business to avoid closure. She remediated issues, simplified operations, and digitized the customer experience — growing the business exponentially and leaving it strong and financially secure. Previously, Rebecca served as President and CEO of Banamex USA, a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc. and affiliate of Banco Nacional de México, the second-largest bank in Mexico. Rebecca was able to turn the business around by remediating a Consent Order while simultaneously meeting the cross-border needs of Mexican businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Rebecca then became chairman of the board and implemented a CEO succession plan. Prior to that, Rebecca held full P&L responsibility as President of Citibank California covering 400 retail stores in California and Nevada, contributing to more than 40% of Citibank's revenue in the United States. Before Citi, Rebecca spent 13 years at Wells Fargo, lastly as the Head of Small Business Segment running a multibillion-dollar P&L division serving the lending and cash management needs of more than 2 million customers. She grew the business from $300 million to $8 billion in lending and from $30 billion to $70 billion in cash management. She also held positions with Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Providian Financial, and Retail Solutions Management Consultants in London. Rebecca has more than 25 years of experience on non-profit boards. She has served on executive, audit, finance, marketing, risk, and nomination and governance committees. She is currently on the Board of Governors of the San Francisco Symphony (audit and executive committees) and on the Senior Jewish Living Group Board. She has previously served on the boards of Congregation Emanu-El and CalChamber and is the former President of Jewish Vocational Services (JVS). Rebecca is a frequently sought-after speaker on leadership and business transformation, culture change, and building high-performing teams. She has presented to business schools and organizations nationally. She has also been recognized for her leadership and accomplishments, including being named an Influential Woman in the Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times for 12 years and a Forever Influential Woman in 2014. She was named the 2010 Financial Woman of the Year by the Financial Women's Association of San Francisco, awarded with the 2007 Women Leading Change Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and honored with the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Rebecca holds a BA in Semiotics from Brown University and was a post-graduate Fulbright Sc...

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, we continue our Throwback Series by welcoming the legendary Constance Moore. We talk about her illustrious career and a working retirement has her on eight different boards. It's a captivating conversation about her work ethic, tenacity and self confidence. You do not want to miss this episode (again!). EPISODE NOTES:03:06 - Born in the Bay04:20 - "Just a doormat" 10:54 - Learning to adapt 15:31 - Starting at BRE16:59 - Never a stupid question 19:04 - Starting the path to CEO29:54 - Figuring it out34:56 - Completing the evolution 37:20 - Loved every minute of it 41:00 - The Hot Seat presented by KK Reset50:17 - Giving Back Connie Moore is the former president and CEO of BRE Properties, a real estate investment trust that develops and manages apartments in highly desirable locales in the West. She's been named to the Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence Hall of Fame and been noted multiple times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times.Her volunteer leadership includes serving on the Berkeley Haas Board and as chair of the Policy Advisory Board for Haas' Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics. She has also taught generations of students as a guest speaker in numerous Haas classes. She serves on boards for many organizations, including the San Jose State University Tower Foundation, BRIDGE Housing Corporation, and the Urban Land Institute, among others.

As Chief Philanthropy Officer and CEO of the Salesforce Foundation, Ebony Beckwith fuels Salesforce's philanthropic engine. She is responsible for the company's philanthropic investment strategy, overseeing a global team that fosters a culture of giving back and directing hundreds of millions of dollars in grants focused on education and workforce development programs. Additionally, she leads Salesforce's community response to hyper-relevant issues, including COVID-19, and co-leads a task force committed to racial equality and justice. Ebony extends her leadership through her service on the boards of the Warriors Community Foundation, Hamilton Families, and the Women's Funding Network, and as an advisory board member for PagerDuty.org, Year Up Bay Area, and Women Who Code. She has been recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times' Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and was also honored with the 2020 Powerful Women of the Bay Award. Ebony holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Golden Gate University. Techsetters is produced by Kode With Klossy and made possible by If / Then. This episode was recorded in August 2021.

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We all have a superpower, but we don’t always know what it is, how to use it, or even when to use it. But when you get this right, and learn to harness your superpower, your impact becomes exponential. Meet Fran Maier, serial entrepreneur, known for growing iconic businesses like TRUSTe and Match.com.  Fran shares how her superpower as a brand builder made her such a huge success and helped her create global impact. Fran is now the CEO of BabyQuip and her superpower as a brand builder has already made the company the leading baby gear rental service for traveling families. Fran is a legendary entrepreneur and has won numerous awards and accolades. She was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award, named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Fran shares why it’s important to know your strengths and take ownership of what’s in your control. She also reveals the lessons she has learned in her career and the principles she follows as a leader. Fran is applying all of these principles as she leads BabyQuip in changing lives and improving the way families travel.   Highlights: [02:47] Fran’s superpower [05:54] The story of Match.com [09:04] Keeping brand values in alignment with business decisions [10:40] Defining company culture [13:07] Biggest lessons learned [18:39] The pros and cons of being early to market [20:23] How does BabyQuip serve the community [30:47] The effects of the pandemic on BabyQuip [33:41] Empowering women as independent business owners [37:17] Who should female entrepreneurs listen to for advice [41:20] Lesson learned from working with investors [42:38] Taking ownership of what’s in our control [46:35] Vision for BabyQuip [48:02] The question brand builders should be asking   Quotes: “Be confident and allow yourself to be vulnerable and ask for help.” – Fran Maier  “Always be open to listening to everyone’s advice, but have the conviction to decide for yourself.” – Fran Maier   About Fran Maier: Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service for traveling families and now offering local cleaning services too. She is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com. Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women’s Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl. Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs. In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley.  She served on the board of GE Capital Bank until it was sold in 2016. In addition, she is a Member of Women Corporate Directors and is former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. In 2012, Fran completed the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance Director's College. Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University. She lives in San Francisco and Santa Fe and is the mother of two grown sons. Links: Website: https://www.babyquip.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/franmaier  

Leah Davis is a dedicated wealth and wellness coach for women of color and she is committed to helping her clients achieve economic stability. Leah has a profound awareness of the unique challenges women of color experience as they transform their wealth legacy. Leah had more than five years of experience as a financial advisor […] The post Bay Area Business Radio: Wealth and Wellness Coach Leah Davis appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Could post-election chaos cause vandalism or looting at local businesses in cities like San Francisco and Oakland. KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio Anchor Stan Bunger to talk about how businesses in west-coast cities have been damaged by rioters and how that could potentially become an issue after tonight's election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSDJ-74 Stress, Acupuncture and Energetics with Dr. Jay Sordean Stress is still a topic of interest even several decades later. In March 1985, Dr. Jay Sordean’s article on “Stress, Acupuncture and Energetics” was published in Bay Area Business magazine as Continue reading → The post NSDJ-74 Stress, Acupuncture and Energetics with Dr. Jay Sordean appeared first on Natural Solutions with Dr. Jay.

On this episode of the TBG Real Estate we welcome the legendary Constance Moore. We talk about her illustrious career and a working retirement has her on eight different boards. It's a captivating conversation about her work ethic, tenacity and self confidence. You do not want to miss this episode.EPISODE NOTES:03:06 - Born in the Bay04:20 - "Just a doormat"10:54 - Learning to adapt15:31 - Starting at BRE16:59 - Never a stupid question19:04 - Starting the path to CEO29:54 - Figuring it out34:56 - Completing the evolution37:20 - Loved every minute of it41:00 - The Hot Seat presented by KK Reset50:17 - Giving BackConnie Moore is the former president and CEO of BRE Properties, a real estate investment trust that develops and manages apartments in highly desirable locales in the West. She’s been named to the Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence Hall of Fame and been noted multiple times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times.Her volunteer leadership includes serving on the Berkeley Haas Board and as chair of the Policy Advisory Board for Haas’ Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics. She has also taught generations of students as a guest speaker in numerous Haas classes. She serves on boards for many organizations, including the San Jose State University Tower Foundation, BRIDGE Housing Corporation, and the Urban Land Institute, among others.

Trav sits down with The Commish. Tommy from The 2on1: A Fantasy football podcast rolls through to talk Bay Area Fantasy Football. They go over the potent ground game in San Francisco as well as the outlook for the San Fran receivers. They also talk Tommy's Oakland Raiders, getting into his fandom and the team's outlook from one of Raider Nation's own, then cover the studs who are keeping this Oakland offense afloat. Check out their site at 2on1fantasysports.com/home, connect with the #2on1Crew on twitter @2on1FFBpodcast and be sure to listen to their pod for some #freenuggets. Find us @truenorthffb and be sure to visit truenorthffb.com

Sam Liebowitz, will discuss all types of topics to help you raise your awareness [EPISODE] Digital Disruption and Career Confusion This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Researcher, Speaker, and Author, Dr. Tracey Wilen. Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, and careers. A former visiting scholar at Stanford University, she has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, and Cisco Systems. She was an adjunct professor for Bay area colleges teaching classes in business, technology and women's workforce topics. Dr. Wilen was named San Francisco Woman of the Year (WOW) and honored by the San Francisco Business Times as the most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business. She is a finalist for 2018 Women Advocate of the Year for Women in Technology (WIT). Dr. Wilen has authored 13 books, her newest book is Career Confusion: 21st Century Career Management in a Disrupted World  it was named Bloomberg's top business book for 2018 and is a companion book to Digital Disruption; The Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education and Careers in a Digital World. Tune in for this transformational discussion at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Segment 1 Sam kicks the show off with his quotes from the Universe and Abraham. The Universe touches on the subject of the uniqueness of everyone's spiritual journey and Sam relates this to his own journey starting back in his college days. Abraham says our natural state of being is feeling good. He also says that happiness is achievable by letting go and focusing on things that make us feel good and lift us up.  Sam goes on to introduce his guest today, Tracey Wilen. Wasting no time the conversation launches into the constant presence of technology in daily life and business. Segment 2 The discussion moves to technology in the workplace as well as the market of STEM oriented jobs. The working landscape has also changed with people holding multiple jobs, careers, gigs, etc. Tracey attributes this to the pervasive nature of technology allowing us to do more at any given moment. On top of this some jobs seem to be disappearing almost entirely. Technology seems to have its impact on these too with the emergence of AI and the obsoletion of human workers with introduction of robots and other machine aid. The key is to observe your life around you and see how technology can help you expand or how you can exploit technology. Segment 3 Sam mentions the 13 books that Tracey has authored, and asks her inspiration for her newest books Career Confusion and Digital Disruption. The conversation shifts to steps one can take to prepare oneself for the ever-changing job market coming out of education. One must remain malleable in skill set and be aware of changing technology and how it may help you. Segment 4 Tracey advises job seekers in 2019 to find out what you like to do and are good enough at doing it to get paid for it. On top of that, Tracey says to eliminate the noise around you achieving your goal. One should look at what's around them too to help decide where to focus their energy. Looking to the next five years Tracey would encourage a younger person to focus their energy in security. Tracey says technology is here to help solve problems and be applied and one can look to different fields to apply technology. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

We were very fortunate to sit down with an amazingly empowered and awesome lady for this episode. Jillian and I dive deep into theories of self care, happiness, and resilience. Jillian Manus is an experienced entrepreneur, technology investor, and banking and media executive. She is currently a Managing Partner of Structure Capital VC, a seed and early-stage venture fund providing capital and marketing strategy to companies exploiting under-utilized assets and excess capacity. Jillian sits on numerous board including Stanford University Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine Board of Fellows, Advisory Board of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Board of Directors, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and Communities in Schools. She also sits on the board of several of her portfolio companies, including Hyp3r, Workpath, Revelar, and Liquiglide. Prior to Structure Capital, Jillian was the Founder of Broad Strategy, Manus Media, and Global Goal Sports Management. Jillian is passionate about women’s empowerment and served seven years as Chair of The Woman’s Conference where she joined Maria Shriver to create the largest women’s conference in the world. She was also named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business 2016 by the San Francisco Business Times. As an active voice in the media, Jillian often provides business and political commentary on Bloomberg and Fox News, and is currently co-hosting the popular podcast “The Pitch”. She attended Oxford University and NYU where she also served as adjunct professor and Trustee. She is the mother of four children who are her breath, smile and inspiration. Things we talk about in this episode: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-pitch https://structure.vc/ Special video for this episode!!!: https://youtu.be/H4SHYv3tkdo

Contentstack the pioneer in API-first, headless CMS technology – accelerates and simplifies content management across today's and tomorrow's digital channels, including web, mobile, and IoT. From desktops to smartphones, from kiosks to smartwatches, from billboards to jumbotrons, from dashboards to VR headsets – content is delivered with the push of a button and optimized for every screen, device, and channel. I invited Neha Sampat, CEO, Contentstack onto my daily tech podcast to learn more about her story and how Contentstack is using AI to help its customers (including Miami HEAT, Marriott, Martha Stewart) create a better digital experience. We discuss how AI is changing the content generation process. Neha also talks about how its capabilities, including those of natural language processing (NLP) and natural language generation (NLG), can help accelerate the process of content generation. Neha is a recognized industry leader, a proponent of diversity and an outspoken advocate for women in leadership. She can be found appearing on keynote stages or expert panels discussing her experiences as an entrepreneur, a female leader, or her company's role in the future of technology. Previously, Neha was Founder and CEO of Digital Experience Platform Built.io®, which was acquired by German software powerhouse Software AG in September 2018. Built.io® – a 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant Vendor and 2016 Gartner Cool Vendor – provides a digital experience platform to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. Neha was named in “San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” in 2017, is a “San Francisco Business Times 40 under 40” honoree and one of “50 Women in Tech Dominating Silicon Valley” in 2015. Neha was most recently honored as “CEO of the Year” by Aragon Research in December 2018.

Ebony Beckwith shared her favorite quote by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in our interview: “The business of business is to improve the state of the world."No doubt Ebony shares that passionate belief as Chief Philanthropy Officer for Salesforce where she leads a 40 person team responsible for engaging more than 36,000 employees in community service, as well as administering millions of dollars in grants to improve communities around the world. Ebony has been recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. Ebony and her team have achieved meaningful results with their work locally and internationally in education and workforce development. In this episode, we discuss authentic leadership, ingredients of a high engagement culture, and the power of corporations investing in their communities.

Rob Black is joined by CFP Chad Burton as they discuss Retirement planning! Tune in to hear powerful financial advice from these two Legends of Bay Area Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://www.traceywilen.com/ Are colleges truly preparing students for the leadership-driven world of the future?  What are the skills American employers will value over simply getting a degree from a "good school?"   What MUST people who want to transition from one career to another know in order to be successful? The world of work is changing rapidly and no one knows that better than Dr. Tracey Wilen,a prominent Silicon Valley thought leader with insights on the impact of technology on society, work and education.  A visiting scholar at Stanford University Media X and a former Silicon Valley executive who held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco Systems and the Apollo Group, Dr. Wilen is the author of 11 books dealing with the new thinking that is rapidly impacting our society. She has had guest appearances on CNN and been quoted in the The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wired magazine. Dr. Wilen is also a popular speaker, delivering talks on education, careers, and women’s leadership to audiences worldwide. Dr. Tracey Wilen was named San Francisco Woman of the Year in 2002, and was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as a 2012 Most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business.  

The election may be very good news for local businesses with Jerry Brown as governor and Gavin Newsom as lieutenant governor. So says the nonpartisan business group, the Bay Area Council.