Podcasts about executive women

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, speaker, coach/trainer, and former opera director, Elizabeth Bachman, shares about overcoming communication problems at work, particularly between men and women. We cover:- The two main thinking styles - What gets lost in translation- Showing the value of things NOT going wrong- How women get better at communicating who they are“Society teaches women how to listen to men; it doesn't teach men how to listen to women...” But we need both; companies and society are better for it.Listen in to find out the gendered expectations and "proud victimhood" we have around communication breakdowns at work, what to watch for, and how to speak up in a way that you can be heard.—Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced-level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients show up as a leader who should be followed, promoted or hired, thus getting the recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients.Learn more about Elizabeth and her work at elizabethbachman.com. Or connect with her on social…LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbachmanFacebook: www.facebook.com/StrategicSpeakingForResultsYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhAhQGSpCOeBIkyO7MUCJg?view_as=subscriber

Send us a textYou've climbed the ladder, mastered your craft, and earned the title—but there's still an empty space where fulfillment should be. As a high-achieving technical leader, you get results, but something feels incomplete. That restless feeling isn't just ambition; it's your soul calling you toward authentic leadership.In this Season 3 premiere, I share why brilliant women like you don't need more skills or frameworks—you need depth, not width. We explore the disconnect between technical excellence and authentic power, and why your performance might be overshadowing your heart.You'll discover: ✅ Why standard leadership advice falls short for technical leaders ✅ How to integrate your heart with your head for unshakeable authentic power ✅ The shift from temporary results to lasting leadership fulfillmentReady to reconnect with your authentic spark? Go to the show notes for key takeaways here.Want to go deeper?Visit kemerlinrich.com/podcast to access detailed show notes, connect with our growing community of SheLeaders and grab Your Spot in the AUTHENTIC POWER WORKSHOP HERE. It's time to be the Leader You were always meant to be. 

This episode is personal—and pivotal. After 28+ years in corporate leadership and nearly 3 years as a full-time coach, I've redefined not just my business, but the kind of support high-performing women truly need. I'm not just a coach. I'm a trusted partner to women navigating bold new chapters—without sacrificing who they are. This episode breaks down how my brand has evolved, why I now call it an elite leadership boutique, and what that means for the women I serve. If you're a senior leader rethinking how you want to lead, live, and succeed, this is for you.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Coaching isn't one-size-fits-all—neither is leadership. Today's ambitious women need tailored, high-level partnership, not generic support.Mental fitness is the foundation. Leadership resilience means learning to lead yourself first, especially when pressure peaks.You can lead powerfully without sacrificing your peace. My clients want the role—but not at the cost of their sleep, health, or sense of self.Your success doesn't require overworking or proving your worth. Strategic impact starts with self-trust, not self-sacrifice.Branding isn't about logos—it's about alignment. My new identity reflects boldness, truth, and a deep commitment to serving at the highest level."My work sits at the intersection of science, leadership and personal growth… it's tactical leadership skill with emotional resilience—that's where the transformation happens." - Karen GombaultThis brand evolution isn't just a business decision—it's a declaration. If you're a woman ready to lead boldly, protect your energy, and grow in ways that last, I've built this with you in mind. This is the next level. And it's yours if you want it.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 15th Publish Date: April 15th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, April 15th and Happy Birthday to Pete Rose. ***04.14.25 - BIRTHDAY – PETE ROSE*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Doctor returns to hospital where he was born to begin 3-year residency at Northside Hospital Gwinnett Northeast Georgia Health System posting ER, urgent care wait times online Mitsubishi Electric Classic to Host Executive Women’s Day All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Doctor returns to hospital where he was born to begin 3-year residency at Northside Hospital Gwinnett Fawaz Ali, D.O., is set to begin a three-year internal medicine residency at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, where he was born. Ali, who grew up in Gwinnett County, is excited to return to the newly renovated hospital, which he describes as vastly improved since his childhood. Inspired by his doctor parents and motivated to address healthcare gaps in Georgia, Ali pursued a non-traditional path, earning a business degree before attending medical school. He values internal medicine for its diversity and focus on long-term care. Ali joins a full class of 30 residents from around the world starting this summer. STORY 2: Northeast Georgia Health System posting ER, urgent care wait times online Northeast Georgia Health System now posts real-time wait times for five emergency rooms and 11 urgent care locations on its website, nghs.com. This helps patients decide where to seek care based on urgency and wait times. Emergency rooms handle life-threatening issues like chest pain or severe burns, while urgent care treats non-life-threatening conditions like minor injuries, colds, or allergies. Executive Director Walter Wiley emphasized that this transparency allows patients to make informed decisions and includes guidance on when to visit the ER, urgent care, or opt for a video consultation. STORY 3: Mitsubishi Electric Classic to Host Executive Women’s Day The annual Executive Women’s Day, sponsored by Northside Hospital and hosted by the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, will take place on April 21 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. This event celebrates female executives, offering career development, networking, and business innovation opportunities. Highlights include a keynote by authors Katie P. Desiderio and Michael G. Frino, panels on corporate leadership and women in sports, and discussions on navigating challenges and building success. Northside Hospital CEO Debbie Bilbro emphasized the event’s alignment with empowering women and fostering community connections. It kicks off the PGA Tour Champions tournament week at TPC Sugarloaf. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 4 STORY 4: Lilburn man allegedly threatened to kill Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, a 24-year-old from Lilburn, faces federal charges for allegedly sending death threats to U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, Abraham Williams, over U.S. policy toward Gaza. Between March 29 and April 1, Amin reportedly sent threatening texts, social media messages, and images, including a gun pointed at photos of Gabbard and Williams. He admitted to the threats, citing frustration with U.S. foreign policy. The FBI, which found a firearm during a search of his home, is investigating. Officials emphasized zero tolerance for threats against public officials, vowing full prosecution. STORY 5: Cancer-fighting implant shows promise in treating tumors: study Researchers have developed IL-12 (SY-toh-kine) cytokine factories that, when combined with checkpoint inhibitors, successfully eliminated tumors in preclinical models of metastatic melanoma, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The technology demonstrated both efficacy and safety in mice and non-human primates, addressing the challenge of effective cancer treatment with minimal toxicity. The study, led by Professor ( "OH-meed VAY-seh") Omid Veiseh, aims to enhance immunotherapy by recruiting a broader, more durable T-cell response. Plans are underway to file an FDA investigational new drug application in 2026 and launch a biotech company to advance this groundbreaking approach, offering hope for improved cancer treatments. Break: ***Guide Weekly Health Minute*** 09.03.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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Organizations need to understand what AI can do and can't do. Start creating the best use cases within their organizations and also train people on how to use them responsibly." - Diana Kelley In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today's world, particularly in the business world. Joined by guest Diana Kelley, a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer at ProtectAI, they explore the integration of AI into our daily lives and the business sphere. Ana and Diana discuss the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations, likening it to a hundred-foot wave that businesses need to learn to surf rather than be overwhelmed by. They emphasize the necessity of increasing AI literacy to make informed decisions and identify the best use cases within organizations. Diana sheds light on the potential risks and vulnerabilities of AI, including data privacy concerns and the need for responsible adoption. Organizations are encouraged to enhance their security measures and train employees to use AI effectively and safely. As Ana and Diana examine AI's rapid advancement, they highlight the critical balance between embracing innovation and maintaining security. The conversation is filled with insightful analogies and expert advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in navigating the complexities of AI in business and security. Let's dive in! This week on the MINDSET ZONE: 00:00 Introduction to AI in Everyday Tools 01:02 Meet Diana Kelly: Cybersecurity Powerhouse 01:49 The AI 100-foot Wave 03:42 Understanding AI Risks and Vulnerabilities 11:43 AI Literacy: A Necessity for All 18:02 Data Privacy and Security Concerns 26:00 Resources for AI Literacy and Security 29:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts About The Guest Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Protect AI. She also serves on the boards of WiCyS, The Executive Women's Forum (EWF), InfoSec World, CyberFuture Foundation, TechTarget Security Editorial, and DevNet AI/ML. Diana was Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), a Manager at KPMG, CTO and co-founder of SecurityCurve, and Chief vCISO at SaltCybersecurity. Her extensive volunteer work has included serving on the ACM Ethics & Plagiarism Committee, Cybersecurity Committee Advisor at CompTIA, CTO and Board Member at Sightline Security, Advisory Board Chair at WOPLLI Technologies, Advisory Council member Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics, Bridgewater State University, and RSAC US Program Committee. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, the host of BrightTALK's The (Security) Balancing Act, co-author of the books Practical Cybersecurity Architecture and Cryptographic Libraries for Developers, instructor for the LinkedIn Learning classes Security in AI and ML and Introduction to MLSecOps, has been a lecturer at Boston College's Masters program in cybersecurity, one of AuditBoard's Top 25 Resilient CISOs in 2024, a 2023 Global Cyber Security Hall of Fame Inductee, the EWF 2020 Executive of the Year and EWF Conference Chair 2021-Present, an SCMedia Power Player, and one of Cybersecurity Ventures 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime. Connect with: Linkedin.com/in/dianakelleysecuritycurve ProtectAI.com Resources: NIST AI RMF: https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework OWASP AI Sec: https://genai.owasp.org/ OWASP AI Security and Privacy Guide: https://owasp.org/www-project-ai-security-and-privacy-guide/ MITRE ATLAS: https://atlas.mitre.org/ MLSecOps Community: https://mlsecops.com/ LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to MLSecOps Security Risks in AI and Machine Learning: Categorizing Attacks and Failure Modes Related Content: Expand What's Possible

RCOE's Dr. Emily Devor discusses the Executive Women's Leadership Convention.

Ep #264: The Overlooked Technique Helping My Clients Reach the Executive SuiteWhat if I told you there's one overlooked technique that could completely change your career? This is a technique that the corporate badasses I work with rarely think to do. But once they try it, the results are undeniable—huge wins that keep paying off throughout their entire careers. Imagine this: You try this technique, and within weeks, your CEO knows your value, trusts your leadership, and actively advocates for your promotion. Sounds impossible? It's not. On this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I'll break down the exact steps you need to make this happen. You'll discover how to build trust with top leaders, overcome fears of judgment from your peers, and show up as the brilliant, powerful leader you already are.Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com

In this special edition podcast, N2K's Executive Editor Brandon Karpf talks with author, CEO and cybersecurity advisor Dr. Bilyana Lilly about her new novel "Digital Mindhunters." Book Overview In a high-stakes game of espionage and deception, a female analyst uncovers Russia's plot to wield artificial intelligence, espionage, and disinformation as weapons of chaos against the United States. As she races against time to thwart an assassination plot, she finds herself entangled in a web of international intrigue and discovers a parallel threat from a Chinese spy network aiming to steal data, manipulate American voters, and harness technology to dismantle the very foundations of U.S. democracy. In a world where lies are a weapon and trust is a luxury, she navigates the treacherous worlds of arms dealers, hackers, and spies to protect her country. About the author Dr. Bilyana Lilly is a cybersecurity and information warfare expert. She advises senior executives in the private and public sector on how to mitigate cybersecurity risk across their enterprises. Dr. Lilly serves on the Advisory Boards of the venture capital firm Night Dragon and the cybersecurity firm RunSafe Security. She chairs the Democratic Resilience Track of the Warsaw Security Forum and is an adjunct senior advisor for critical infrastructure and resilience at the Institute for Security and Technology. Her previous roles include a manager at Deloitte's Financial Cybersecurity Practice and a fellow at the RAND Corporation. Dr. Lilly holds a PhD in policy analysis and cyber security, and three master's degrees, including an honors degree from Oxford University. Her book "Russian Information Warfare" became a bestseller and is on display at the Pentagon. Dr. Lilly is a mentor and a speaker at RSA, DefCon, CyCon, and the Executive Women's Forum. She has been denounced by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and called cyber expert by Tom Hanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:01:07] Dianne Ogle: I had my first child in Texas and I was working for a corporation running their marketing department. And I had to put my oldest son in with a lady who had a small group of children in her home. And every day I'd go get him. I would see him in a swing. And I told my husband, I cannot do this. I feel like I couldn't run this marketing department yet. I want to have more of an impact on my own son. And so, my boss said, great. She said go start your own business, figure out what that looks like. And I'll be your first client. And I thought, oh my goodness, how am I going to do this? [00:01:47] Tommy Thomas: Our guest today is Dianne Ogle. Dianne began her career in sales and marketing before making a name for herself as a leader who could grow organizations and identify trouble spots and bottlenecks that tended to enter an organization's growth and effectiveness. As a prominent figure in the Executive Women of Influence Network, Diana has dedicated her career to empowering women in leadership roles across various industry sectors. Her leadership experience spans leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational strategy, thus making her a sought-after advisor and coach. Her impact is widely recognized, and she continues to inspire and support women in their professional journeys, helping them to navigate the complexities of leadership and achieve sustained success. [00:02:38] Tommy Thomas: Dianne, welcome to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership. [00:02:41] Dianne Ogle: Thank you for having me, Tommy. I'm excited to be here with you. [00:02:45] Tommy Thomas: I've been looking forward to this. You come with good recommendations from one of my previous guests and one of my future guests. I'm looking forward to this. Take me back to your childhood. What was that like? What are some of your fondest memories? [00:02:59] Dianne Ogle: I grew up in the Midwest. I was born in Colorado but grew up in Indiana with a high work ethic, middle class. Early on, my parents took us to a church that didn't really preach the gospel as far as what the Bible taught. And one summer when I was 11, my mom took us to a local Baptist church that had VBS. That was the first time both my mom and I heard the gospel. And she became a Christian with the mother's group that they had. And then I did shortly thereafter and so it was a beautiful place to grow up and go to college. And we lived on the baseball field because I had a brother who played baseball up until minor leagues. And so, there were three of us. I was the oldest of three. So, it was just a great way to grow up in the Midwest. [00:03:57] Tommy Thomas: So, what was high school like? [00:03:57] Dianne Ogle: I had to change high schools in my junior year.  I went to one school in Indianapolis from kindergarten until my sophomore year. And then my parents went north of Indianapolis. And at the time it was a really rural area in Fishers, Indiana, which now it's like the largest high school. But back when I transferred, it was farm kids and I was the city girl moving out into the farm kids and I went kicking and screaming. That was not a good transition for me, but the Lord's hand was in it even then. I had to take the driver's ed course and I had the athletic director who was a tough football coach, and my dad was a barker, so he didn't intimidate me, but he quickly got me involved and got me to be a stat girl because my brothers were athletes. [00:04:58] Dianne Ogle: And he taught me to do the statistics for football, basketball, and track. And so, it was a great entry into a smaller school that was very established with kids who had been growing up together. And then I got a chance to be in musicals and got to play in Annie Get Your Gun. So, it was just a fun, great group.   [00:05:22] Tommy Thomas: What kind of career aspirations did a young 16-year-old Dianne have? [00:05:29] Dianne Ogle: I had a lot of parents thinking I should go to California to go into acting. I had a lot of common sense of knowing the value of a dollar. Because I was raised that if you wanted extra money, you had to work. So, I started working as a babysitter at age 11, got my first job at 15. I bought furniture, I bought my car. And so, I had a really deep, intrinsic work value at a very young age. And I didn't have a lot of role models of women. Unless you wanted to be a teacher or a nurse, there was not a lot of women, at least in my little world view at that time in the Midwest. [00:06:06] Dianne Ogle: Mom stayed at home with us. Now I knew she had worked at the Air Force Academy back when she was single in finance but other than that, I didn't have a lot of visual people ahead of me that I could see. Now my dad was in business. And so that's started me out in that track of well, maybe that's what I'll tip my toe into. [00:06:29] Tommy Thomas: What's something that people are always surprised to find out about you? [00:06:35] Dianne Ogle: They are probably surprised that I come from all brothers, that I was raised on a baseball field, that I love sports, and I can talk with the best of them about many sports. And now I have three boys, and I've got a grandson. And so, Boys-R-Us is what we call ourselves. And I now have two granddaughters. Yay, I've been redeemed. But it's interesting because now the Lord has had me working with mostly all women. So, it's interesting. I was raised with mostly all men and then God's used it to now have me work with women. So it's been a sweet time. ++++++++++++++++ [00:07:10] Tommy Thomas:   You graduated from college, and you got out in the workforce. Take me back to the first time you ever had a staff. And what do you remember about that element of basic leadership? [00:07:23] Dianne Ogle: I started my career in Indianapolis at a computer software company.  And then about a year and a half in, I was working in Pittsburgh running a sales territory and their president's club, only women. So, I learned really young about being the only woman in a whole salesforce and I didn't see any women ahead of me. And then I was tapped in Pittsburgh to come to central Florida and open an office for a temporary help company, which is in your industry. I didn't have any experience in it, but I thought I would just go down there. And that really was my first hand at leadership because before that, as you can imagine, I'm in charge of a sales territory and my clients and peers, but I wasn't having anybody that I was personally in charge of leading until I moved to Florida, had to launch this office. [00:08:19] Dianne Ogle: This was back in the early eighties and I had it doing over a million dollars in annual revenue within three years and they eventually had me take over Tampa and then do trap troubleshooting up here in Atlanta where I'm at. But yeah, that was the first time I got inherited by a staff, but then I had to build staff. I had to train them both inside sales and outside sales and didn't get a lot of training. It was just let's go do it. I really did it based on my own values on what I saw worked. I have a high work ethic and integrity is huge for me. And so being able to just navigate that was really important for me. [00:09:05] Tommy Thomas: If I could have shadowed you earlier at that time, as you were building that team, what would the typical weekday or month look like? Dianne Ogle: I started out with team meetings, daily team meetings, especially for my internal staff, of course that was back before computers. And so, everything was on these huge Rolodex clocks and these files that were flipping around and we had clients, we had built it to Martin Marietta and law firms and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. We were considered a little bit higher level administrative, so we didn't do lower and then we did some permanent placement. We would start off our day on just trying to get our grounding. Who was going to do what and what was coming up. Because every morning you had either calls coming in from clients or you had employees that either could or could not make their commitment, which was always a challenge. And then my sales staff, who are you going to visit? What appointments do you have? What do you need? How can I come alongside you? Do you want me to go with you? And so just that constant motivation and help to make sure that they were adhering to what we needed the office to do. [00:10:24] Tommy Thomas: If I could have been in one of your staff meetings and you took a break and left the room and I asked them, what's the toughest thing about working for Dianne? What do you think they would have said? [00:10:35] Dianne Ogle: Probably just adhering to their commitment to their numbers and even if the climate is tough, and it is hard with rejections, especially my sales team. But having to get back on the phone or having to try to get back in front of people, which is, like I said, we didn't have computers. So, all of it was either you had to just do cold calling. Knock on those old doors, which I got kicked out of some buildings early in my career, but you just had to have that tenacity and not every day is that easy. And so that's probably what they would say is that, boy, she's going to keep making us get up and go back out and try to call that person again and try to see them. Because we found that the more we could see people in person and have that face to face, the stronger that trust bridge and relationship could happen. [00:11:28] Dianne Ogle: And then we can not only help navigate any kind of problems or issues, but we have a chance to grow together. And so, we all knew, and that's what I kept telling all our team, both internal and external. We've got to be able to find ways to get in front of them to build those relationships. [00:11:46] Tommy Thomas: If I flip that, what would they say was the most rewarding part of being on your team? [00:11:51] Dianne Ogle: Probably their autonomy. I'm not a micromanager. And so, if they wanted to do their schedule a certain way, I wasn't going to micromanage how they did it. I always want to just come alongside to encourage and spur them on and help to motivate them for their highest and best. And quite frankly, it's tough every day, whether you're going through something personal, cause we're all whole people, right? [00:12:15] Dianne Ogle: And how we show up each day can change based on other areas of our life that could be impacting us. And so just helping to navigate that I care deeply about not only today working with my C level clients, but also back then. We are real people. We have real issues. And so how can we be there to support each other? [00:12:38] Tommy Thomas: You started out not having many mentors. When did mentors show up in your life? [00:12:45] Dianne Ogle: Once I asked. [00:12:47] Tommy Thomas: Okay. [00:12:48] Dianne Ogle:  I had my first child in Texas, and I was working for a corporation running the head of their marketing department. And I had to put my oldest son in with a lady who had a small group of children in her home. And every day I'd go get him, and I would see him in a swing. And I told my husband, I cannot do this. I cannot feel like I could run this marketing department yet. I want to have more of an impact on my own son. And so, my boss said, great. So that's when I made the transition from corporate into on my own. Cause she said just do your own job, go start your own business, figure out what that looks like. And I'll be your first client. And I thought, oh my goodness, how am I going to do this? And so, I ended up listening to a lady who was a speaker. She came from a similar but different background than me, but I could see, we saw things similar, and I thought, that's it. [00:13:48] Dianne Ogle: I'm going to go up afterwards and ask her to mentor me. And what I didn't know, she was highly sought after. She was an author and a public speaker. And she heard my why and my desperation. And she goes, of course, but you'll have to do homework. I'm like, fine, put me to work. And her name's Betty Price out of Dallas. And she was a gem. She shared; she opened her heart. She showed me how to write contracts. She showed me how to set up a business and really grow it. So that was absolutely amazing. [00:14:20] Tommy Thomas: Before we get a little broader, what are some times in your life that have really tested your metal and what did you learn? [00:14:36] Dianne Ogle: I got married at 30 and then we moved from Florida to Texas for my husband to go to seminary to get a master's in religious education and marriage and family counseling. And so, I was the breadwinner, which didn't bother me at all because I'd been independent and been earning my own income, but it bothered him more because he came from a hospitality background. And so that was an interesting season for us because I didn't fit the mold of most seminary wives or any that I ever saw. And we couldn't live on campus because my job location would bend too far for me to commute in that big metroplex. That was a hard season. Being a newlywed, having a heart for the Lord, but not finding community for anybody who could really. In fact, I got a lot of judgment and condemnation because of what I did. And I wasn't fitting that traditional role of a seminary wife. That was painful back then. [00:15:41] Tommy Thomas: Frederick Wilcox says progress always involves risk. You can't steal second base with your foot on first. What's the biggest risk you've ever taken and how did it turn out? [00:15:53] Dianne Ogle: Starting my own business. That was out of desperation. I had no vision. So that was also something I really wrestled with. Cause I'm like, I don't sell Tupperware or Avon. I don't know, what do you do? But it helped me. At least my old boss said do what you do now for me. And you'll figure it out. And sure enough, I started having small businesses tap me to help them. At least I initially started helping them on how they could grow their business through effective sales and marketing and with the teams that they had and how to develop those teams so that they could be a producing, performing, high performance, achieving team together. But that was a huge risk because we were still meeting my income. And so, you go from the luxury of having great benefits and a great package to, oh my goodness, I got to build this thing fast. [00:16:49] Tommy Thomas: It's been said, most of us learn most things from our failures. If that's the case, why are most of us so afraid to fail? [00:16:57] Dianne Ogle: Because sometimes the stakes are high. Like in my case, we needed my income, and we needed it, it wasn't a luxury. We didn't have a lot put aside or family that would just say, oh, let me write you a check or any kind of investments back in that day. And so, there was a lot on the line for us to succeed or for me to succeed for sure. And yet still support my husband and our joint goals moving forward. ++++++++++++++ [00:17:27] Tommy Thomas:   Let's move a little bit into your current organization. I'm fascinated and I'm going to probably mispronounce the title. So why don't you save me that embarrassment? And you tell us about your women's collaborative. [00:17:39] Dianne Ogle: It's called Areté Executive Women of Influence. Areté is a Greek word. It is unique. But when, and I can tell you the backstory, the name is a Greek word that means excellence and the Greek men and women attained it, especially in the face of adversity. And when I saw that definition, I'm like, that's it. That's the name. Because we all could either opt out or we press into the pain and stay in the game that God's called us to through that whole sphere of excellence, right? It's not perfectionism, but it's excellence. [00:18:19] Tommy Thomas: Where did the idea come from? Did you think about it on the tennis court one day or did somebody approach you? [00:18:26] Dianne Ogle: We serve a master weaver.  He weaves our story, weaves our expertise. So, one of the clients that I had when I first started my business, someone in New York City found me and said, hey, we want to start a chapter for women business owners that are at a higher level. We want to start a chapter there in Dallas and we want you to launch it, grow it, run it. And of course I had no background in that. I had other background, but I knew what it would take. I could see what it would take. Initially I said, no, because by then I think I had two little boys at home. I had other clients on my books, but they kept coming back around. And I thought, you know what? If I can rally women, because I too know the plight of the high-level woman and I can encourage her. Then I need to be open to it. And so, it was very quickly the Lord let me know that I should take that endeavor on. And so, I grew a very large chapter in Dallas, ended up taking over their Houston chapter. And then there were some ethical issues. I just couldn't protect my Dallas women anymore. [00:19:39] Dianne Ogle:   I finally let them know I need to step aside because I cannot continue to be this placeholder for some integrity issues that I just can't be a part of anymore. So, they said Dianne, start your own. I'm like, okay. That's not my vision but they were desperate. So, I started my own with that particular group. They all came with me, not that I was trying to do it out of ill means. It was their choice. And so, I launched it, figured out how to do a 501C(3) and did that until we moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. And I had my third boy at age 40, and I did that for just a small bit. And I finally handed the baton over to them and said, you take the organization. [00:20:22] Dianne Ogle: I'm going to get this back to you because I needed to be more present for my boys in that new season. So then fast forward, we moved to Orlando and oh, back up, one other caveat. They called me their little Christian leader. And so, I always felt handcuffed in my leadership with them. They knew I was a Christian. I'm not a Bible leader, but I'm authentically going to be who God created me to be. But they put me on notice that you better keep that in a box. And I thought, I told my husband, I said, that is too hard. That doesn't fit who I am. I'll never do that again. Love when you tell the Lord, never going to do that again. [00:21:06] Dianne Ogle: That was hard. So fast forward in 20, the crash happened in 08. My husband had been with Wyndham Worldwide at that point for a decade and his job got released, finally catching up to him about 2010. So, I started introducing him to some men that I didn't know. They didn't know my backstory. They didn't know me, but I would get us in front of some men. Cause I wanted to teach my husband, just have to tell your story and see what God's doing and see if there's any fits. Tommy, four men in a short amount of time would look across the table at me and I'm trying not to keep the conversation on me at all and said, Dianne, you need to start something for the high-level woman. By the fourth one, who was the president of the Central Florida Chamber, he just knew he couldn't meet the needs of his high-level women and that he would come in contact with another one. It was his partner. Another one. It was his wife who was an engineer. It was, they were all coming from different places and spaces, but they heard the plight of the high-level woman. [00:22:10] Dianne Ogle: So, I went back to my prayer closet, and I thought, Lord, I always say, here I am, use me, send me. I thought, woe to me if I start putting guardrails up going, been there, done that, this is too hard, I know what it would take. And he quickly showed me four columns, like those Grecian columns. Before he gave me the name of Areté, which is interesting how God works, but I'm a visual girl. And he showed me that they would come from profit, non-profit, academia, and public service sectors. Because I always knew we were missing a lot of women. Not every woman owns her own business. I didn't come from that space. I ended up there by default, but I came from corporate, and I thought we're missing women everywhere, especially women of faith and those who love Jesus. [00:22:55] Dianne Ogle: And I thought, what Lord, what would it look like if we could link arms with this higher level of women and create a container of confidentiality of trust of authenticity and vulnerability. What would that look like, Lord? And what could we do where we are better together? As one of our members says. And so that's when Areté was born. I called my CPA at the time and said, this has been a year since I've done this. I don't know Florida laws. And she said, Dianne, get it going. I'll be your first member. I was like, whoa, I hadn't even quite made the decision that I was going to do this. Then I'm like jumping in the fire ring again. So that's how that got launched. [00:23:39] Tommy Thomas: So, it's primarily a word-of-mouth growth pattern. [00:23:42] Dianne Ogle: Yes, Tommy, I would say absolutely. And our men still do this day. I had a pastor in Tennessee call me this week. He used to be my pastor at Knoxville. And he said, hey, I've met somebody that, there's not many of y'all out here, but she needs to talk to you. And because I also do executive coaching. So, she wasn't sure if she needed executive coaching or if she needed an Areté type of group. Because we have a chapter in central Florida, one in Atlanta, and then I have remote members now I've opened that up for the past two years. In Texas and Pennsylvania. And yeah, it's been quite an adventure for sure. Over the last 13 years now. [00:24:22] Tommy Thomas: Next week, we will continue this conversation with Dianne Ogle. In that episode, Dianne shares her insights on the importance of authenticity, community, and resilience in leadership. She delves into the importance of building a supportive community among women leaders and the role of prayer in strengthening leadership. She'll also share her observations on key areas that can derail leadership or enhance a leader's career. This episode offers profound insights for anyone looking to deepen their leadership impact.   Links and Resources JobfitMatters Website NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search - What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO Areté - Executive Women of Influence   Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Follow Tommy on LinkedIn Follow Dianne on LinkedIn   Listen to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify    

In this OODAcast, Matt interviews Dr. Bilyana Lilly who is an expert on Russian information warfare and geo-political risk. Bilyana is also the author of the book Russian Information Warfare and the novel Digital Mindhunters. Dr. Lilly shares her fascinating origin story and how she emerged as one of the premiere experts on Russian information warfare and geopolitical dynamics. Bilyana has worked tracking international arms and weapons supply chains, conflict zones, and other geo-political dynamics in academia, the private sector, and at internationally renowned think tanks. She shares fascinating insights from her time attending a Russian military conference with top leaders, her activities tracking information warfare and influence campaigns and then the conversation shifts to current geo-political risks including the conflict in Ukraine and what we can expect by way of targeting during the upcoming US election cycle. Official Bio: Dr. Bilyana Lilly is the chair of the cyber track at the Warsaw Security Forum and an adjunct researcher at the RAND Corporation. Dr. Lilly helps clients to detect and respond to ransomware threats and information warfare activities. Bilyana led a team that developed a threat-based risk assessment framework to prioritize vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security now uses in all 50 states. She is a speaker at DefCon, CyCon, Executive Women's Forum, and the author of two books and a dozen publications, translated in Russian and Chinese. Dr. Lilly has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, and ZDNet. She has been denounced by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lilly has a Ph.D. from Pardee RAND Graduate School, and master's degrees from Oxford University (distinction) in England and the Graduate Institute in Switzerland. Additional Resources: Connect with Dr. Lilly on LinkedIn Russian Information Warfare: Assault on Democracies in the Cyber Wild West

Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares how adopting a few negotiation strategies can lead to better relationships in business and life. Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos dives deep into the art of negotiation. Throughout the conversation, Fotini shares insights from her extensive experience running negotiation workshops and reveals the top challenges people experience when learning how to negotiate and how applying these strategies can actually improve relationships. She offers actionable steps for overcoming these barriers like the importance of preparation, cooperative negotiation tactics, emotional regulation, and asking the right questions. Fotini also explores the bias between men and women in the workplace when it comes to negotiation and provides real life examples. She also shares her own story about needing to go to the emergency room and how negotiation literally saved her life. BIOFor over a decade, Fotini Iconomopoulos has been the person that Fortune 50 companies call to help them through their high stakes negotiations or train them to upgrade their negotiation, communication and persuasion skills. Today she spends most of her time keynote speaking on negotiation, communication, leadership and conflict management, and offering her experience to meaningful non-profit initiatives. She is regularly featured on TV & podcast media and has been quoted in numerous global publications including HBR, Forbes, CNN, CNBC, and Business Insider.HarperCollins noticed her frequent media appearances and asked to write her first, now best-selling, book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”which launched to critical acclaim and praise as some of “The Best Leadership Advice from Books By Women” (Globe & Mail 2021).When not with clients, she occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business, where she completed her MBA, as well as guest lectures at universities all over the globe.After a decade of entrepreneurship in retail, Fotini refined her negotiation skills in the corporate world working for giants like L'Oreal before management consulting. She created a successful negotiation advisory practice for another global firm before starting her own, guiding clients through high-stakes scenarios in all industries.Having overcome significant gender adversity early in her career, Fotini is passionate about helping people develop the confidence to take on challenges, with a particular interest in empowering women & disadvantaged groups through various non-profit initiatives. In 2018, she expanded to educating adolescent girls through an empowerment camp experience, to start building their confidence and resilience early, a passion she continues to pursue.She's been honored by NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women), whom she serves as a regional advisor for their only Canadian chapter, with a National Inclusion award; The Greek America Foundation as one of their Top 40 under 40; and has been nominated for the Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards multiple times.CHAPTERS05:12 Challenges surrounding asking for what you want08:16 Privilege in negotiation, the on-ramp vs. the stairs12:09 Emotional regulation in negotiation16:58 Labelling in negotiation19:40 Using questions to self-advocate in high pressure situations22:14 Mirroring in corporate environments25:20 How to know when to leave a negotiation situation31:13 Rehearsing for negotiations34:22 Likeability in negotiation and how to better connect with others 40:50 How Fotini turned a hospital visit into a negotiation and succeededLINKSSay Yes Get...

Summary Amy Brand, CEO of Philanthropy Tank, discusses the organization's mission to empower the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. Philanthropy Tank works with high school students to develop and launch their own social impact programs. The students go through a rigorous application process and receive funding and mentorship to bring their ideas to life. The program focuses on teaching leadership skills, collaboration, and critical thinking. Philanthropy Tank has seen success with many of its programs becoming formal 501(c)(3) organizations. The organization is also expanding to new cities, with plans to launch in Chicago. Takeaways Philanthropy Tank empowers high school students to develop and launch their own social impact programs. The program focuses on teaching leadership skills, collaboration, and critical thinking. Many of the programs started through Philanthropy Tank have become formal 501(c)(3) organizations. The organization is expanding to new cities, with plans to launch in Chicago. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to IMPACTability and Philanthropy Tank 06:19 In Pursuit of Greatness: Guiding the Next Generation of Leaders 13:45 Empowering Change Makers: The Mission of Philanthropy Tank 26:42 Supporting the Leaders of Our Next Generation Guest Bio Amy Brand has over 25 years of nonprofit experience in the South Florida community. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Florida Atlantic University. Amy's first professional nonprofit position was as the Area Development Director of the Broward County American Cancer Society. In 2001, she moved to Bethesda Hospital Foundation and worked with the organization for almost 13 years serving in various capacities including Special Events Director, Corporate Partners Director and Major Gifts Director. From there, Amy served as the Chief Development Officer for Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County where through strategic partnerships and donor relations, she increased revenue over 500%. Amy now serves as the CEO of Philanthropy Tank, an organization dedicated to working with teens to develop student-driven, sustainable programs that create solutions and address issues facing their communities. She oversees operations in Palm Beach County and Baltimore, as well as future expansion efforts. Amy is the past president of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, past president of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC), Atlantic Florida Chapter serving Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach counties, as well as a past president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP.) She is a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Boca Raton. She received her designation as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) in September 2013 and was awarded Outstanding Fundraising Professional in 2020 by AFP Palm Beach County. She currently serves as a co-chair of the Leadership Palm Beach County Grow program, a leadership program for high school juniors from area schools. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Marie Quintana experienced an emotional roller coaster when her family left behind everything that was familiar and embarked on an uncharted path to a new country. Guided by her faith and sense of purpose, Marie built a remarkable career, attaining executive leadership positions in some of the world's biggest corporations. She discusses how she was able to create her identity in an unfamiliar life. Marie has had a 30-year career in corporate America, holding key positions at companies like Tenet Healthcare, PepsiCo, Perot Systems, and IBM. She is recognized as one of the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business by Hispanic Business Magazine. Committed to fostering future women leaders, Marie co-founded the PepsiCo Women of Color Alliance and served on the founding board of the Network of Executive Women. She is the author of the book, Last Flight from Havana. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

[00:00:00] Tommy Thomas: Today, we're continuing the conversation that we began last week with Andrea Buczynski - recently retired Global Vice President for Leadership Development and Human Resources at Cru. Her narrative is a testament to the power of purpose driven leadership. Throughout the podcast, Andrea emphasizes the value of teamwork in collaboration. Her story is particularly inspiring for those interested in how personal values and professional demands intersect in nonprofit leadership. Her journey illustrates how embracing change fosters a supportive team environment. And maintaining a clear focus on organizational and personal goals are crucial for effective leadership. Let's pick up where we left off last week. ++++++++++++++++++= [00:00:52] Tommy Thomas:: When I was talking to Dee Dee Wilson, she's going to be a guest here in probably three or four weeks, but she was talking about this and I'm sure y'all have a name for it, but this peer group of women that both of you and I guess up to 15 other people are a member of, a peer-to-peer kind of iron sharpens iron kind of thing. I'm guessing. Tell us about that and maybe how y'all got into that. What it's been like. [00:01:17] Andrea Buczynski: Yeah, the group is called Arête Executive Women of Influence.  And it's a by invitation membership and we ascribe to a common set of values. We espouse Christian values as leaders and are committed to confidentiality. And so, what that does is it creates a common experience and a safe environment. And I'll tell you, there is nothing like being with a group of women who are high achieving, who are very ethical, strong character, competent and the kinds of, I would say both empathy, understanding, and wisdom that emerges, as we listen to each other and cheer one another on. [00:02:12] Andrea Buczynski: It's wonderful to have kind of a safe port where you can be honest about the stuff you're experiencing. Many of the women will have experienced something similar and bring their own experience to your journey. And so, I found it immensely helpful. [00:02:30] Tommy Thomas: Now, as I think Dee Dee said, you had people from the private sector as well as ministry and possibly government. I don't know. What is your mix? Without breaking any confidentiality. [00:02:41] Andrea Buczynski: We have a marketplace. It's a C suite largely, but it's academics.  I have to think for a minute. We have entrepreneurs, marketplace, nonprofit ministry. Yeah. [00:02:59] Tommy Thomas:  Was this something that's going on in other sectors and y'all modeled after somebody else or did somebody come up with this idea and said we need to do this. [00:03:11] Andrea Buczynski: The one who founded the organization is Diane Ogle. She'd be a good interview. She had done something like this some years back and while she was living here in Orlando as part of the Christian Chamber and she had a number of men approach her and say, I think you need to do something for women. And so, she had this idea. She shared it with a few people. And I think one of the first people she shared it with said, I think it's a great idea. Could I be in it?  By the time I came, there were probably five or six women already in the group. I couldn't tell you any more than that part of it. [00:03:54] Andrea Buczynski: But what I've loved about it, Tommy, is the advice that fits the kind of role that you have. And so, in Cru, I don't want to use the word complaining, but let's say I was talking about being tired or I can't stop working, very common with high achieving anybody is where is that switch to turn off? In the evening, most people in and even on my team would say you need a vacation, or you need to take some time off and it'll be better. I had the vacation. I had the time off. That was not the point. I got to this group and at one of the very first meetings, a woman just looked at me, there was someone else sharing the same struggle, and I echoed, I said, you could be reading my journal. And she just looked at the two of us and she said, this is what got you where you are, this very quality. [00:04:51] Andrea Buczynski: And she said, you have to manage it because it's not going away. It's hardwired in you. And so how are you going to manage it? And we got into a whole discussion about what that might look like. And you can begin to see the difference in there's a recognition of the kinds of things that you're dealing with that makes it just more than collegial. It's kindred spirits. [00:05:16] Tommy Thomas: As I said earlier, you've had a long and storied career with Cru, and you've seen society change, you've seen culture change. Everybody's got an opinion on cell phones and social media. Give us some insight on the college campus today and then with the workforce, because you've got 22 and 24 and younger people in your workforce.  Maybe not reporting to you, but in your department. [00:05:43] Andrea Buczynski: Yeah, it's really interesting to change the dynamic of the whole availability of information I think has had a big effect on organizational leadership. So, when I was coming up our leaders would send us articles to read or something like that to enrich your thinking.  I loved it. I'm a learner at heart. And I thought, this is what leaders do. They help grow their people by exposing them to other ideas and then thinking through how this affects the ministry here at Cru. Somewhere, in the 90s, that began to change radically in that leaders were no longer the people who were dispensing information. [00:06:25] Andrea Buczynski: Information was widely available. I don't remember when Wikipedia came into things, but I do remember disposing of my mother's set of Collier encyclopedias, it was just like they're worthless now because it's not the latest edition and they stopped printing them at some point. So, with information being widely available no team member is dependent on their leader to help them find things. Everybody literally in conversation can just go, let me Google that and we'll figure out who wrote what the latest thought is or what that means. So, the effect on organizational leadership that I've seen is we used to train on how to do something. [00:07:13] Andrea Buczynski: And we still do. And then we began to lead in terms of what is it that we want to accomplish? What is the outcome? And that hasn't changed. But it's just what came first. Learn how to do this. And then I'll learn the big picture. Now the big picture and the how is readily available. The why is what people need to understand. So, when I look at that generational spread there's some people you could just tell them what to do and they will be automatically aligned to the organizational riverbanks that have been created. They understand them, but the new generation coming up, I think, does not have that background. [00:07:54] Andrea Buczynski: And you have to supply it. So, it's not just here's how you do what we do, or here's what we want to see happen, God willing. It's why would we do it this way and not that way? Because now you have a hundred possibilities available to you on Google or YouTube or TikTok. And so, I think organizational leaders have to be more mindful about ideation coming in from outside the organization that may not be lined up with the values or mission or vision of the organization. And it requires a little bit more let's say vigilance or a very good fluency in the why we do what we do and why we do it the way we do it. Do we answer more questions?  We answer more why questions now than we did previously. Does that make sense? [00:08:47] Tommy Thomas: I'm trying to process that. So how does that play out in terms of delivering content across the three or four generations? You probably don't have too many people our age, but you might, and then you go back to the next two or three generations. What have y'all learned about, delivering, maybe content is not the word I'm looking for, but, delivering what is your message? [00:09:12] Andrea Buczynski:  So there's some tension there. So, if I were talking about organizational communication, for example, across five generations, you always have to go, what is the topic? And why are we talking about it? And what's going to happen? Or and then how is it going to move forward? So, if you're introducing, say, organizational change, I think those are important things. People can live with a lot of ambiguity if they understand how you're moving forward. They don't have to have all the answers at once, right? [00:09:45] Andrea Buczynski: But if you're talking about training delivery then I'm looking at it going anybody under 35 is going to expect a mobile delivery. Can I get it on my phone, or can I get it on my iPad? People in my generation, I went to our help desk the other day and I said, I have to do an update on this software.  When I look at this screen that comes up, I'm totally confused. So, can you walk me through it? Like I need somebody, now that might just be me. [00:10:19] Tommy Thomas: I have that problem weekly, it seems like with apps and software. [00:10:26] Andrea Buczynski: I am not a digital native so mobile delivery may not be the best thing for my generation, they might still like a high touch delivery and then the spectrum in between those two. So, we've tried a bunch of things like every organization, the webinar format works for some things, and not for others. The in-person training works for some things and not for others, but we were surprised during COVID that we were able to convert some things that we thought needed to be face-to-face into being able to be done online if needed. And so, I think now if you're in a training kind of role, you have a pretty hefty toolbox. And being selective of what to do, but the move toward mobile has been interesting for me to observe with some of the people on my team who are younger who are like we choose this learning management system because it has mobile capability versus this management system, which requires you to be on a laptop or something. +++++++++++++++ [00:11:36] Tommy Thomas: Let's go back to the restructuring for a minute, you talked about this big restructuring project that y'all went through and you had stepped up to more of an international leadership role. What was behind that? How did y'all come to the decision that you needed to eliminate, a strata of leadership and was that a global decision? [00:11:57] Andrea Buczynski: We had a numerical goal for the year 2020. And so, we were coming up around somewhere in around 2017-2018 people started asking what's coming after 2020. And at the same time, we were seeing some organizational complications of the way we were structured. So, it's not uncommon in a matrix organization to have the tensions built either strategy versus geography or, you name it. We had a variety of those things where we could see obstacles in the structure that we weren't able to overcome with any kind of behavioral initiative, right? As we began to look at it we were also in a presidential transition. [00:12:48] Andrea Buczynski: We started to work on it. And then held up a little bit because of the presidential transition and then reactivated when the new president was involved. But basically, during those years what happened was an organizational design task force was put in place. We did, we started with a kind of strategy review, what have we accomplished over the last number of years. Where are we strong? Where are we not? What problems are we seeing that need to be solved? That kind of thing. That went to an organizational design task force. They came out with some preliminary ideas, but one of the best things they did was a survey and we had I'd say over 3,000 responses. And so, you had a fair amount of data, and it was around this idea of what is going well, what is not, what needs to change, what do you see lacking, what needs more attention. [00:13:48] Andrea Buczynski: And so, we got that back and we realized, okay we need fresh direction.  We need to reinvigorate people in some ways around the work that the Lord is calling us to do over this next time. And then I think it was a presidential decision to just go ahead with it. We had to go to the board because of the size of it. But the structure finally came back after two more iterations with two different groups of leaders. So, we had an onboarding thing for anybody coming into global leadership. We used that group to say, okay here's the results of these questions. [00:14:29] Andrea Buczynski: What do you think are the themes that are emerging from this data? We gave them the raw data and they came back with here are the things you need to pay attention to. We did the similar thing with a group of probably 40 to 50 international leaders more at the country level who came in for an emerging leader initiative and okay, these are the themes. How would you solve them? Okay. And listen to, I think five or six groups of presentations. So, we took all that under advisement, and came back with a structure. Our president defined strategic intent, whereas we need to go in the next 10 years and or in the next years, let's say. [00:15:17] Andrea Buczynski: And we determined a launch date and that was 14 months out from when I was charged with doing the people care task force. Eliminating the level enabled the key stakeholders, geography, strategy, and capacity to sit on the same team and work out our differences on that team, rather than in opposition to one another and blocking. So, it made for a much more collaborative leadership environment and, our muscle memory on the old system is having to be worked out of our system and gaining new habits and stuff like that. It's moving forward and at the same time you look at it and you go it has its own challenges like any structure does. [00:16:15] Tommy Thomas: And I'm going to draw a blank on his name but our friend, Dan, who with Cru is leading your multi organizational initiative on every campus. [00:16:23] Andrea Buczynski: Dan Allen. [00:16:24] Tommy Thomas: Yeah, Dan Allen. I keep up with Dan and some of the folks at InterVarsity and other groups. Tell me how that's going. I'm just such a huge fan of organizational collaboration of not having to always invent it here, wherever here is, have you observed that in any thoughts as sitting back at your desk and watching that work? [00:16:48] Andrea Buczynski: I just look at it and I'm struggling for the word because I think it's emerged from what used to be a competitive environment where we're a little bit more mission focused and a little less role focused, or individual organization focus like kingdom focus. How do we live out a kingdom perspective where we're not tunnel vision on our own organization, but we're looking at what God is doing and where are the opportunities for bigger synergies than what we're seeing right now. So, the initiative with Dan and Every Campus Partnership is just a huge example of that. [00:17:27] Andrea Buczynski: But there's also para church roundtables that exist in technology. In leader development in HR. I think in the finance side as well that has been going on for more than a decade. So that kind of shared environment. How are you dealing with this kind of thing helps us all grow. The other thing I'm involved with is Christian Leadership Alliance. But what I love about that is we have this community hubs on Christian Leadership Alliance, and I'm part of the People Care one, and it gets populated with questions, every other week, and people will weigh in do you, have you used this, can you tell me anything about it, or do you have this, or, can you share a form or a task list or something like that where people are helping one another. [00:18:25] Andrea Buczynski: I look at it and I go Steve Douglas, our late president used to say, we can give away what God has given to us because he will give us whatever we need. And so, we don't have to be super protective about it. It's going to benefit the kingdom. Then how do we look at it? I like that change. I feel like it's been a shift in the body of Christ over the last 10 or 20 years. It's been a good one. +++++++++++++++++++ [00:18:55] Tommy Thomas: Let's try to bring this thing to a close and I'll ask you, I framed this a lightning round. I'm not sure that they're always lightning round kind of questions, but let's hit a few of them. What do you understand about your life today that you didn't understand a year ago? [00:19:11] Andrea Buczynski: Maybe it's my age or the fact that I've experienced some losses, the fact that the past few years, every day is a gift. [00:19:20] Tommy Thomas: If you could go back and tell a younger version of yourself, one thing, what would it be? [00:19:28] Andrea Buczynski: Don't be intimidated. Everybody's figuring it out. Nobody knows what they're doing. [00:19:36] Tommy Thomas: If you're sitting beside a total stranger at a dinner party, how do you engage them in a meaningful conversation? [00:19:42] Andrea Buczynski: It would probably depend on the person and, how we know each other, but part of it if it's a total stranger, it would just be tell me a little bit about yourself and what is it you enjoy most about what you do and go from there. [00:19:58] Tommy Thomas: If you could meet any historical figure and ask them only one question, who would it be and what would the question be? [00:20:21] Andrea Buczynski: This is what's coming to mind right now. I would just say, I would want to ask Jesus, what was it like to sit at the table with the person that you knew would betray you, and that you knew would deny you? And wash their feet.  What was that like?  Yeah. I'm curious. [00:20:49] Tommy Thomas:  Anything that as we wrap it up you think back over what we've covered and I always tell my guests, treat this as if you had the podium at a nonprofit gathering, and you had a group of budding nonprofit leaders. Anything you would share as a closing comment? [00:21:15] Andrea Buczynski: Yes. I'd say, your heart matters. What's going on in your relationship with the Lord, what's going on in your character, who you are is more important than what you do. If people know you love them, they will give you a lot of grace. And so, I just look at it and I go, what kind of person do I want to show up as today? And do your best if you're believer to represent the Lord and to come with every resource He's given you. And if not, to go, can you be the person whose life is integrous, lives with integrity, do what you say you will do, mean what you say what you mean, keep your promises. ++++++++++++++++++++++ [00:22:08] Tommy Thomas: Thank you for joining us today. If you are a first-time listener, I hope you will subscribe and become a regular. You can find links to all the episodes at our website: www.jobfitmatters.com/podcast. If there are topics you'd like for me to explore, my email address is tthomas@jobfitmatters.com.  Word of mouth has been identified as the most valuable form of marketing. Surveys tell us that consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all other forms of advertising. If you've heard something today that's worth passing on, please share it with others. You're already helping me make something special for the next generation of nonprofit leaders. I'll be back next week with a new episode. Until then, stay the course on our journey to help make the nonprofit sector more effective and sustainable. Links & Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search – What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com   Follow Tommy on LinkedIn Listen to Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Are you a nonprofit leader looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? If so, then give this episode a listen! I got some amazing insight from special guest, Erica Rooney, Executive Coach and a Chief People Officer. She shared how she empowers leaders, particularly women, to step into their own and become successful leaders for their organizations.  We dove into how Erica reinvigorated her passion, and not only recognized symptoms of burnout but also put strategies in place to alleviate it. Plus, we discussed how she's using her HR background and Executive Coaching skills to help leaders avoid burnout, set healthy boundaries, achieve their goals, and challenge the norms of leadership. This episode is full of strategies nonprofit leaders can use to up their leadership game and become more successful leaders.    About Erica Erica Rooney is a relatable and impactful Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Consultant, host of the Podcast, Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, and a Chief People Officer. With 15 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades, and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling. As a top Culture Expert, Erica invigorates and educates organizations through change, driving a positive experience for employees, and guiding executives through the process of change to lead to massive success. She is on a mission to bring more women into positions of power and keep them there! Her book, Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs and Toxic Behaviors to Uncover Infinite Possibilities will be available for presale soon!   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you'll learn strategies for being a successful leader like: Becoming a thought leader (5:45) Reinvigorating your passion (11:25) Recognizing and alleviating burnout (13:15) Setting healthy boundaries (16:40) Challenging the norms of women in leadership (21:25) Benefits of executive coaching (26:15) Resources to help achieve your goals (34:25)   Teasers “Sometimes a pivot doesn't necessarily mean a full pivot out. Sometimes it just means expanding what you are doing and how you are doing it in other realms of your life.”  “As skilled as I think I am and as important as I think I am, if I were to win the lottery tomorrow and quit my job, the business would still run.” “What I challenge people to think about is if you burn yourself out to the point where it impacts your stress and your relationships and all of that, you're not going to be around to see the success of this nonprofit organization.” “If there's not an existing resource, then we just have to create it.”   Resources 5x5 LinkedIn Strategy Freebie: https://ericaandersonrooney.myflodesk.com/5x5  Follow Erica on Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarooney/  The Best Tools for an Efficient and Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/become-successful-leader    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!  

Hello, beautiful listeners! This week, we have the honor of having a very informative and candid conversation with the absolutely phenomenal Adaira Landry.Dr. Landry was raised in Rialto, California. While she had the love and support of her parents, she lacked mentorship and training on how to navigate the educational system and the workplace. Through her best efforts, in 2002, she attended University of California, Berkeley to study Molecular Cell Biology and African American Studies. She completed her medical school training at David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles in 2011, her Emergency Medicine Residency at New York University as Chief Resident in 2015, and a combined fellowship in Ultrasound at the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a master's degree in Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education program in 2017.Her academic interests focus on mentorship of underrepresented students and trainees. She speaks nationally on strategies to optimize mentor-mentee relationships.Today she is also a wife and a mother to 3 children. She hopes to raise her 3 children to understand and value the importance of supporting others in need.See you on the inside…What You Learn:Dr. Adaira's journey through academia and weaving through the educational system with no mentorshipHer struggles as a woman of color in medicine and in the nonfiction spaceDr. Adaira's tips for being more productive in one's career and lifeMore information on Dr. Adaira's book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact!Featured on the Show:Learn more about Dr. Adaria and her work on her website!Check out Dr. Adaira's new book, MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact Follow Dr. Adaira on Instagram, X, and LinkedInLearn more about how you can work directly with AnitaClick HERE to bring the Conversations in Color Workshop to your organization today!Follow this link to check out the coaching programs I offer and see what works best for youCheck out my newsletter titled “Did You Know” on LinkedIn which covers Leadership and Personal Development Topics for Women, teaching you how to lead confidently and consciously using practical and spiritual concepts.Begin your healing journey by joining the Relationship Architect Academy and find the support you need today!Love the show? Leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts (click the link to find out...

In this episode of IMPACTability, The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast, host Josh Hirsch interviews Jessica Cicere, former CEO of Nonprofits First, about nonprofit collaborations. They discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in the nonprofit sector, especially during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explore the difference between formal and handshake partnerships and when each is appropriate. Jessica shares a case study of a collaboration between the Edna Runner After School Center and Families First, highlighting the benefits of immediate partnerships in times of need. They also discuss the value of networking with fellow nonprofits to find potential collaborations. The conversation then shifts to the taboo topic of nonprofit mergers and when it may be necessary for two organizations to come together as one. Jessica emphasizes the importance of assessing board and staff commitment, organizational capacity, and the alignment of strategic plans before considering a merger. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of mergers and the need for professional guidance throughout the process. The episode concludes with a segment of Coaches Corner, where Stanton Cadow, CFRE, discusses how to assess the feasibility of a capital campaign for a nonprofit, including the importance of board and staff commitment, crafting a compelling narrative, and seeking professional guidance.Guest BioJessica Cecere is the Chief Executive Officer of Nonprofits First, Inc. and has over 32 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Ms. Cecere has also been a small business shareholder, a consultant, and an active community volunteer. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University. She is a BoardSource Certified Governance trainer and a Certified True Colors Facilitator. In years past, Jessica was also a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor and a Certified Counselor for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ms. Cecere is an expert in board governance, nonprofit management, leadership facilitation and personal finance and has appeared in numerous local and national publications. Cecere was a long time local television media source in the area of credit and personal finance, as well as, serving as a frequent guest host on Clear Channel Radio's WJNO morning news.Jessica Cecere has a long history of community involvement with many community service and nonprofit organizations. She is a graduate and active alumnus of Leadership Florida and Leadership Palm Beach County. Jessica also serves as a volunteer on numerous committees. Jessica has served on 12 plus nonprofit boards and advisory councils from 1992 – 2023. Jessica is currently serbving as a Board member for the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean and Leadership Palm Beach.Jessica is a recipient of the 2022 Women in Leadership Award for the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation and a recipient of the 2022 Leadership Palm Beach County Presidents Award.TakeawaysPartnerships and collaborations are crucial in the nonprofit sector, especially during times of crisis.Formal partnerships are necessary for long-term collaborations, while handshake partnerships can be suitable for short-term projects.Networking with fellow nonprofits is essential for finding potential collaborations and expanding your organization's reach.Nonprofit mergers should be considered when there is a financial or operational need, and when the missions of the organizations align.Assessing...

Meghan Pierce, President & CEO of The Forum of Executive Women, shared the story behind her title with us on March 27, 2024.A lifelong champion of women's rights and gender equity, Pierce was most recently Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for the management andoperation of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 2,500+ members statewide.Prior to that position, she provided strategic support and thought partnership for Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, one of New York's premier litigation boutiques. She also served as policy communications advisor for the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs. She earned a Master's in Public Administration at the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute for Government. While at Penn, she served in several fellowship roles at vital PA-based women's organizations, including Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, the Women's Law Project of Pennsylvania, and Rittenhouse Political Partners.“It is an honor to be selected to lead The Forum of Executive Women,” said Pierce. “I look forward toworking closely with the board to identify and evaluate the many ways this preeminent organization can make an even deeper impact within the region. Expanding The Forum's advocacy footprint, diversifying revenue sources, developing our member base, and connecting more employers to the dynamic, experienced women leaders in our network are just a few of the areas of opportunity I cannot wait to realize."SUE SAYS"I sit down with Meghan to talk about her "family of feminists," the positive experience she had attending an all girls school, her time working for Mayor Bill de Blasio and something Meghan refers to as "the third space.""Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for ProtectAI. She also serves on the boards of Women in Cybersecurity, The Executive Women's Forum, InfoSec World, CyberFuture Foundation, TechTarget Security Editorial, and DevNet AI/ML. Diana was Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), a Manager at KPMG, CTO and co-founder of SecurityCurve, and Chief vCISO at SaltCybersecurity.In the episode, we talk about her involvement with all of these different groups and how that has changed over time, plus how and why she arrived at ProtectAI. She also talks about the ProtectAI product strategy and how their different products play into their broader vision for AI security. Website: protect.ai Sponsor: VulnCheck - vulncheck.com

Good morning friends and neighbors. We have an amazing show for you this morning. Our guests today are Gina Gramarosso & Caroline Rossow, here to talk to us about the activities of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Aurora Bank & Trust and the Executive Women's Council. We also have your #auroraweather report for this morning as well. To learn more about the Northern Illinois Food Bank and how you can get involved visit their website here: https://solvehungertoday.org/Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news:- Our friends of the Road Home program at RUSH are hiring for an Intake Clinician! Join a fantastic team helping our veterans and their families. See the flyer for more details on how to apply and also follow the Road Home Program here on Facebook and Instagram!- Saturday, March 16th from 10 am to 1 pm the Black Family Wellness Expo will take place at Elgin Community College (Building E)! This event will feature health screenings for youth and adults as well as activities and many great resources. See the flyer for more details or visit the QR code to register!- Saturday, March 30th there will be an awesome show at the Piazza in Aurora! The Freestyle House Volume 6 (Hot Mix 5 Reunion) event will be taking place from 8 am to 2 pm. Our friend Dj Spanky D will be one of many great Dj's spinning along with some old school legends! See the flyer for more details and come have fun in A-Town!Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcastThe second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 9 am to 10 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora.Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV#positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #monday #wintrust #northernillinoisfoodbank --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Podcast host Cary Broussard interviews executive coach Leslie Grossman about her vision for gender equity in the world and what keeps Leslie focused on her big vision. Leslie and Cary have stayed in touch for many years after meeting each other in Las Vegas at a National Association for Women Business Owners conference. Both business owners share advice on ways to overcome obstacles and stay focused on achieving your professional and personal goals.Leslie Grossman is Faculty Director of the Executive Women's Leadership program at George Washington University Center for Excellence, creator of Her Circle Leadership for executive coaches and the author of several books.Link to Leslie Grossman's "Her Circle Leadership"https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/687dd9d2b0784d82dc88314cc176443347da2b0b.srt

Named 2023 Top Doc by Best in Illinois, Dr. Ephraim is the Founder, Medical Director & principal medical provider of Allure Pelvic Wellness and Aesthetic Gynecology in Deer Park, Illinois. She strives to empower women with education and knowledge so they can confront their feminine health conditions head-on and seek treatment—without shame or embarrassment Specifically qualified to provide the full spectrum of female healthcare, some of her special interests include stress urinary incontinence, pelvic floor reconstruction, overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal atrophy, painful intercourse, menopause, Lichen sclerosus, cosmetic gynecology, and sexual dysfunction. Proud to serve women in all stages of life, the goal at Allure is to take care of the whole woman, to critically assess what is compromising her health and wellness, and to offer an individualized treatment plan that will optimize health, improve confidence, and bring back joy through improved quality of life.Dr. Ephraim graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the State University of New York College in 2001.  She then earned her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University at Buffalo in 2006. Furthering her training, Dr. Ephraim performed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Rush University Medical Center in 2010. She practiced as a general OB/Gyn in Rockford, Illinois for over 4 years before deciding to complete a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at St. Luke's University Health System in Allentown, Pennsylvania.With over two decades of surgical experience, Dr. Ephraim offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments for comprehensive pelvic wellness and aesthetic gynecology. She is passionate about delivering superior healthcare experience for women and helping them live confident, fulfilling lives. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Ephraim speaks on topics of women's health for different organizations, most recently for the Forum for Executive Women. She is also a social media content creator for WebMD.“I believe strongly in patient education. I take a lot of time explaining to my patients and their loved ones what the pathophysiology of their defect is. A lot of women present to me are quite scared of not only what is happening to their body, but also of consequences and treatment. I try to alleviate that fear through education. While surgery is an option for many women, it can be done in a minimally invasive way and oftentimes it is not a necessity. Often, I can offer more conservative treatment options to relieve symptoms.”www.allurepelvicwellness.comFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com

Diana Kelley feels strongly that community plays a critical role in all careers, but especially cybersecurity. She explains why in this episode.She and Gene also talk about increasing the number of females in cybersecurity, what she looks for in entry level candidates, and more. Diana Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakelleysecuritycurve/Executive Women's Forum: https://www.ewf-usa.com/WICYS: https://www.wicys.org/

Julie Butner shares how Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth, Texas has been empowering their local community to alleviate hunger for over 40 years, and their special relationship with military and Veteran families in the area. They are making a difference in the lives of those in need, while continuing to develop innovative practices to expand their network of support.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Mountain Post Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.mpsc.us/.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:  Resources:  https://tafb.org/    https://tafb.org/hunger-heroes/    https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank  Type in your zip code to locate the nearest Food Bank, and then click “Find Food” for a list of food pantries and partner organizations.    https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program    Bio:  Julie Butner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tarrant Area Food Bank, where she provides executive leadership, fund development, board management, and financial management for one of the largest food acquisition and distribution organizations in the U.S. Julie leads efforts to fulfill Tarrant Area Food Bank's mission to “empower communities to eliminate hunger and improve health.” Through the support of 125 employees and a $130m budget, this year TAFB distributed more than 60 million nutritious meals, over 1,000,000 meals weekly, to the TAFB service area, which includes Tarrant county and 12 surrounding counties, Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise.   Prior to joining the Tarrant Area Food Bank in January 2020, Julie spent most of her career working in the healthcare and hospitality industries, specifically focused on food and nutrition, and has held a variety of leadership positions in operations and business development. Julie also served as a Captain in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm.   Julie graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Coordinated Dietetics and holds a Master of Science in Food Systems Management with an emphasis in Health Promotion from the University of Oklahoma. Julie is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian.   Julie has served the community through leadership roles in many organizations including Rotary Club, Executive Women's Day PGA Tour Charles Schwab Challenge, Texas   Christian University, Fort Worth Circle Theatre, Leadership Fort Worth, Delta Gamma Fraternity, Leukemia Society, The Cowtown Marathon, and Fort Worth Sister Cities.   In her spare time, Julie enjoys tennis, running, yoga, golf, and travel with her husband of 30 years, Greg, and their two Labradors.  

It's women's month on the CPGGGUYS. Every year in November we feature only female executives, startup founders and leaders from CPG brands and retail on the podcast. This is episode one for the cpg guys women's month 2023.We're happy to be formal sponsors of NextUp whose mission is to advance all women in business. We are giving away memberships to this prestigious network and organization so drop us a line at contact@cpgguys.com to learn more and take advantage of what NextUp has to offer.The CPGGUYS speak to our sixth guest to come from the iconic CPG manufacturer the Coca-Cola Company, where she has spent the entirety of her professional career since graduating from Rollins College. In her 2+ decade tenure with Coca-Cola, Dagmar Boggs has worked in a number of key leadership positions across North America including Global and National Customers in Retail and Foodservice, Franchise Leadership, and Operations. Earlier roles include North America Chief Customer Officer, President of Global 7-Eleven, Vice President of Global Burger King, Vice President, and Global Customer Strategic Capabilities. Most recently, she served as Chief Customer Officer for North America. At the beginning of this year, she was named President of Foodservice and On-Premise, and if she isn't already busy enough, she serves as a board member of Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI), and Nextup, formerly the Network of Executive Women.Here's what we asked Dagmar : Take us through your career journey from Rollins College to retail customer partnerships to President of food service at the world's most beloved beverage Coca-Cola?What leadership attributes have served you well over the years and championed your career success?A successful leader builds a good team around them. What do you look for in a team and how do you help build teams?It's an omnichannel world - how did you adapt over the pandemic and stay abreast of these trends?Talk to us about your involvement over the years with Nextup and advancing all women in business and now as a board member what are you personally focused on?The role you have in foodservice leadership is anchored on refreshing beverage satisfaction for consumers. How do you help drive this to deliver for your consumers and retail partners?What advice do you have for other women wishing to pursue a corporate career in the CPG/Retail industry?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Jennifer is the President and Managing Director of the Global Recruiters Network of Moon Valley.  Global Recruiters of Moon Valley's expertise includes recruitment of Executives & Professionals across the United States in PBM, Healthcare/Pharma/Bio, and Senior Living in Management, Financial,  Operations, Sales, and Project Management roles and expertise in public speaking, consulting, and training services.   As a senior Healthcare Executive at CVS Health for over 23 years across multiple healthcare and pharmaceutical industry verticals, she led client teams of all sizes.  She achieved significant success through sourcing and developing high-performing talent.  Serving as a volunteer, Jennifer founded the Phoenix chapter of NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women), led their logistics team, and recruited and developed volunteers for the last ten years.   Jennifer also grew up working in the restaurant business and is the wife of a chef.  She is also the granddaughter, daughter, niece, and mother to military veterans, and has served as a champion for attracting, hiring, and retaining women and veterans throughout her career.   Jennifer has been in your shoes as both a hiring leader and a candidate.  She knows what it takes to build and retain a high-performance team and can leverage her knowledge, expertise, and deep network to help candidates and companies achieve similar success.  In this episode, we discussed many practical and actionable recruiting ideas, including: ·         It is not that you made a mistake in the past; everyone does; it is how you overcame it and grew from the experience.·         Practice your interview, which helps you gain confidence and gets you into that glow state to prepare yourself mentally.·         In the recruiting process, you often have two steps forward and one back; try to be graceful for those around you, give yourself kindness, and stay connected to your network for support.·         Don't take rejection personally – maybe the position was not meant for you.·         The three things to remember are to update your LinkedIn profile so people can find you leverage your network, and this is your opportunity to redefine yourself, so take advantage of it.·         You may need two resumes – one that the applicant tracking system companies use can read and one for your in-person meetings. Jennifer gave us her expertise and experience in the recruiting and selection world.  I know that you will be able to implement several new job transition ideas tomorrow after you have listened to this episode.  Enjoy – send Jennifer or me any questions you have – leave a rating for this show – share this with others.

Lindsay Kaplan is the Co-Founder of Chief (https://chief.com/), the most powerful network of executive women in the world. What began as an idea to drive more women into power and keep them there is now a $1.1 billion unicorn with a network of 20,000 executive women who collectively manage $800 billion of the economy. Today, over 77% of Fortune 100 companies have Chief members in their ranks. Prior to founding Chief, Lindsay spent the majority of her career leading marketing for high-growth startups, including Casper, which transitioned from a mattress product company to a beloved global sleep brand under her leadership. Lindsay has been named a New York Times DealBook Groundbreaker, one of Business Insider's Most Innovative CMOs in the World, and one of Ad Age's Leading Women.

Dr. Alessandra Wall has a big problem to solve.  Every day thousands of incredibly smart, driven, hardworking, and accomplished women work three times harder than everyone else for a fraction of the recognition and pay. Overlooked, under-leveraged, overworked, it's only a matter of time before they give up or burn out. So she has made it her mission to help women in senior leadership show up powerfully, own their value, grow their influence and make a meaningful impact. She founded Noteworthy, an executive coaching, consulting, and training firm to advance executive women in STEM and finance and the companies that rely on them to succeed. At Noteworthy we also realize that some serious change is needed at the systems level, so we collaborate with companies and forward-thinking leaders who genuinely care to retain, support, elevate, and attract amazing professional women in STEM and finance. Dr. Alessandra Wall is the founder of Noteworthy, an executive coaching firm focused on elevating and empowering senior and executive, leading women in STEM & finance.  She has spent thousands of hours working with hundreds of women leaders the world over, helping them to be wildly successful and deeply fulfilled. As a 15+ year clinical psychologist, she knows that degrees and experience, knowledge, and long hours aren't enough. She has earned the reputation of being a coach who combines strategic pragmatism, genuine empathy, and a deep understanding of the human mind to propel her clients further, faster, and better. Dr. Wall wants to build a world where women at the highest levels of leadership and success are so common it's no longer noteworthy. Alessandra's LinkedIn Noteworthy website

On this episode of "Empower with Nancy," Nancy Davidson, shares her personal journey from being a corporate executive to becoming an entrepreneur. She talks about the difficulties she encountered, the importance of believing in oneself, and the significance of taking control of one's own future. Nancy encourages women in leadership positions and entrepreneurs to not allow fear to dictate their path. She stresses that challenging times are essential for personal development and believes that everyone has the potential to succeed.  "I control what I want to do. I don't blame other people for the things that I went through. I control it." - Nancy Davidson What you will learn: Thriving beyond shadows Taking control of your destiny The power of self-belief Learn more about Nancy Davidson through the following links: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

Rinki Sethit, CISO at BILL, discusses her journey in cybersecurity from roles at early cloud adopters like Intuit and Twitter to security vendors like Palo Alto Networks and ultimately to board roles at companies like ForgeRock.ABOUT RINKI: VP & CISO (CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER) Rinki is currently the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BILL, where she will be leading the global information technology functions and is also responsible for leading efforts to protect BILL's information and technology assets and advice the company's continued innovations in the security space. Rinki Sethi brings decades of security and technology leadership expertise and was recently VP & CISO at Twitter and Rubrik Inc. Rinki has been at the forefront of developing cutting edge online security infrastructure at several Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Palo Alto Networks, Intuit, eBay, Walmart.com, and PG&E. Rinki also serves on the board of ForgeRock, a public company in the identity and access management space and Vaultree, a data encryption company. Rinki holds several recognized security certifications and has a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering from UC Davis and a M.S. in Information Security from Capella University. Rinki has served on the development team for the ISACA book, “Creating a Culture of Security” by Stephen Ross and was the recipient of the “One to Watch” Award with CSO Magazine & Executive Women's Forum in 2014 and more recently the Senior Information Security Practitioner Award with ISC2 in 2018. Most recently, in 2023, she was recognized in Lacework's top 50 CISOs list. She led an initiative to develop the first set of national cybersecurity badges and curriculum for the Girl Scouts of USA. Rinki serves as a mentor for many students and professionals.SPONSER NOTE: Support for Cloud Ace podcast comes from SANS Institute. If you like the topics covered in this podcast and would like to learn more about cloud security, SANS Cloud Security curriculum is here to support your journey into building, deploying, and managing secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Whether you are on a technical flight plan, or a leadership one, SANS Cloud Security curriculum has resources, training, and certifications to fit your needs. Focus on where the cloud is going, not where it is today. Your organization is going to need someone with hands-on technical experience and cloud security-specific knowledge. You will be prepared not only for your current role, but also for a cutting-edge future in cloud security. Review and Download Cloud Security Resources: sans.org/cloud-security/ Join our growing and diverse community of cloud security professionals on your platform of choice: Discord | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

April Carr is Senior Director of PepsiCo Digital Transformation. She is responsible for the strategic vision and execution of new technology solutions across PFNA, including PepsiCo's co-innovation work with Microsoft, Salesforce, Away, and others. April is the first PepsiCo Women of Color ERG National Chair, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Network of Executive Women. She lives in Atlanta where she serves on various nonprofit Boards.  As always, stay true to yourself, stay kind, stay confident and show up as your best self every day! Connect with us on social media @goLiveGirl and be sure to subscribe, rate, review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Read Sheri's blog post on the story and launch of Confident! 

In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so that our individual efforts compound in ways that will course correct our future? Faith Taylor is the Global Sustainability and ESG Officer at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, with a goal of powering human progress through strong, purpose-driven practices that deliver value to employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities. In this episode, she explains how IT infrastructure and AI can address your sustainability ambitions in ways that will serve your business, and how the power of collaboration and its ripple effect can ensure we address the climate crisis for all of our futures. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Faith Taylor:  Faith Taylor is Global Sustainability Officer at Kyndryl, a $19 Billion and 90,000 employee spin-off from IBM. Prior to Kyndryl, she was the Global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) leader at Tesla where she worked with their Board of Directors, investors and leadership teams to develop their strategies, structures and targets. Before joining Tesla, Faith served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Wyndham Worldwide from 2005 to 2018. Under her leadership, she helped to build their sustainability program leading to the company's recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a World and North American hospitality leader. In addition, Ethisphere recognized Wyndham as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. As the CSO, Taylor was responsible for the company's global environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs including policies, strategies and risk management. Prior to her role as CSO, Faith was a brand marketing and new business development leader managing businesses that delivered $100 million to $600 million in revenues. She helped to restructure brands and developed innovative products and markets to deliver rapid growth. Faith was a professor at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State teaching Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Marketing and Sustainability and was a co-founder of the University's Global Human Trafficking and social entrepreneurship center. She is currently President of the Women's Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and a member of their board. She is also a member of the Executive Women of New Jersey and served on the boards of the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the United States Green Building Council. In 2022, Business Chief and Sustainability magazines ranked Taylor among the top 10 U.S. women of the inaugural Top 100 Women in Sustainability list. Raised in Seattle and born in Japan, Taylor earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. She and her husband have two children and live in West Orange, N.J. Faith is an avid gardener. Resources: Learn more about Kyndryl at: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us Connect with Faith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlouisetaylor/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Alan talks with author of The Vagrant, leadership coach and consultant, Dan Rockwell, about how get in our own way, how we can grow and what we need more of right now in leaders. High practical and very close to our heart at Stay Forth   About Dan DAN ROCKWELL  gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan's fascination with leadership led him to launch his Leadership Freak blog in January 2010. Today Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe, with nearly 500,000 subscribers to its various social media channels. Dan has been named among the “Top Fifty Leadership and Management Experts” and “Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers” by Inc magazine and “Top 30 Leader in Business of 2014” by the American Management Association. His blog has been hailed as “most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet” by Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness. In addition to a devoted online following, the blog's popularity also opened up numerous opportunities to deliver keynotes and workshops. His extensive client list includes: National Institute of Health, Ace Hardware, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, Home Depot, Ascension Health, Executive Women's Conference, Florida Dept. of Transportation, Geisinger Health System, Illinois Association of School Administrators, Lexis Nexis, Allegra Networks, Homeland Security, US Department of Navy, Washington State Department of transportation, and World Leaders Conference. Dan holds an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design. He has owned two businesses and spent fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a Penn State University Special Affiliate, in which capacity he designed courses, hired and mentored instructors, and delivered hundreds of presentations for local, regional, and global organizations. He currently coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and serves in his local church. Dan lives with his high school sweetheart (His wife of over 40 years) and works in central Pennsylvania. Connect with Dan Website: www.leadershipfreak.blog Book: https://www.amazon.com/Vagrant-Inner-Journey-Leadership-Parable-ebook/dp/B0BSMT9CDQ?ref_=ast_author_dp  

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sarah Sowden. Sarah is a second year student in Darden's Part-Time MBA Class of 2025, and she is also the President of Darden's Network of Executive Women (NEW) student organization. We talk with Sarah about her background, how she decided to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, and what she's enjoyed about being in Darden's first Part-Time MBA class. We also discuss NEW's plans for the coming months.

“Every day I wake up, I don't feel the need to explain why I or the community I identify with exists.” “I choose chronic self conviction over chronic self-doubt.” Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President, Technology Diversity, Community and Sustainability (TDCS) at Wells Fargo.  This global team focuses on people strategy, cultural transformation, and sustainability. Prior to joining TDCS, Tiffany was Senior Vice President of Community Sponsorships and Strategy, Wells Fargo Advisors and Vice President of Community Relations for the Wells Fargo Foundation. Her career in inclusive philanthropy, program development & strategy and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as Exelon, Comcast, Temple University, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.  She has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions including being named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019); a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM (2022) and named one of Philadelphia's Top Women and Top Latino Power Players by Metro Philadelphia (2023). She was named 2023 Love Ambassador with Love Now Media, a Black-owned social enterprise whose mission is to create a more just, well and equitable future by amplifying acts of love at the intersection of social justice, wellness, and equity. In 2023, Tiffany Tavarez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow (MMF). MMF is the German Marshall Fund's flagship leadership development program created to introduce a new generation of leaders from all sectors who facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement between the United States and European Union.  Tiffany Tavarez is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for Monument Lab; Member, Board of Directors for Esperanza; Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Shapiro; Board of Directors, Forum of Executive Women; and Co-chair of the Children's Scholarship Fund Campaign Committee. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Choose chronic self conviction over chronic self-doubt. Be audacious. Find ways to stretch what's possible and look for solutions to problems  Be courageous and take risks.  Recognize the impact of language. How are we expressing ourselves?  How are we speaking to ourselves? Get to know or leverage something that's external while getting to know and appreciate yourself. Discover and learn more about yourself, with delight.  Civic engagement and volunteerism in a service area you deeply care about. Resources: Bio and Credentials Tiffany Tavarez: An impactful catalyst forging inclusive communities - Al Dia article about Tiffany Tavarez (Insightful details about Tiffany's upbringing!) Au·dac·i·ty: a willingness to take bold risks. Lunch & Love: Tiffany Taverez | SVP of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo Fireside Chat with Tiffany Tavarez - Tiffany talks about isolation and creativity Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Tiffany Tavarez, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 146, with Judge Nelson Diaz.

How can you develop a holistic brand strategy and identify points of differentiation for your brand? Hear insights from two presenters of a special advanced category management certification course offered in conjunction with the NACS Show. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Lucia Romanello Crater, EVP Sales and Business Development, Impact 21 Lucia has 25-plus years in the convenience store industry, with a track record and proficiency in driving growth and market share gains. She is a founding member and current officer of the Network of Executive Women in the Consumer Products Industry (NEW) and is a past chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. Liza Salaria, Senior Principal Consultant, Impact 21 Liza taps into her expertise in small-format merchandising, marketing, branding and business strategy to help companies realize their business objectives. Prior to joining Impact 21, she served as senior director of brand concept development at Sunoco, with past experience as SVP of marketing & merchandising at Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores and various senior merchandising roles at Giant Eagle.

In episode 81 of the We Hack Purple Podcast host Tanya Janca spoke to Diana Kelley, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Protect AI. Diana and Tanya worked together at Microsoft, and to say that Diana is a pillar of the information security industry is somewhat of an understatement. Together they discussed problems with Large Language Models (LLMs) ingesting crappy code, and bad licenses, the OSSF (and it's goodness), and that sometimes people don't even realize they are breaking software licences when they use what an LLM has produced.We discussed the fact that if a CVE comes out for a library an LLM gave you, but it didn't identify it with the correct name of the library, you wouldn't receive notifications about it. She clarified how ML pipelines are set up, how data scientists work, with insecure juniper laptops all over the place (perhaps a generalization on my part). We discussed how data science seems to be a topic a lot of CISOs are pretending aren't in their domain to protect, but both of us agreed that is not so. They have some of the most valuable data your organization can possess.We also covered best practices for securing MLSec, the OWASP Top Ten for LLMs, and the new free community her company has started MLSECOPS. She also released an update version of her book, Practical Cyber Security Architecture!.Diana Links:Diana on LinkedInhttps://www.wicys.org/. (of course!)https://mlsecops.com/OSS Jupyter Notebook scanner here: https://nbdefense.ai/https://protectai.com/ Her book https://www.packtpub.com/product/practical-cybersecurity-architecture-second-edition/9781837637164.Bio: Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Protect AI. She also serves on the boards of Cyber Future Foundation, WiCyS, and The Executive Women's Forum (EWF). Diana was Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), a Manager at KPMG, CTO and co-founder of SecurityCurve, and Chief vCISO at SaltCybersecurity..Very special thanks to our sponsor!Semgrep Supply Chain's reachability analysis lets you ignore the 98% of false positives in open source vulnerabilities and quickly find and fix the 2% of issues that are actually reachable.Get Your Free Trial Here! Semgrep also makes a ludicrously fast static analysis tool They have a free and paid version of this tool, which uses an open-source engine, and offers additional community created ruleset! Check out Semgrep Code HERE

On today's episode of BossMakeHer, communication strategist and founder of The Elevate Way, Micky Lazic, delves into the psychology of “should.” When we start thinking in “shoulds”–where we should be in our career, that we should be doing more–we are assuming, falsely, that there is one fixed reality for everyone. She'll explain why the answer to avoiding this confusion is in shifting to a curiosity mindset, and from ‘should' to ‘could.' She also reveals the important but tricky question we must ask ourselves about why we're so preoccupied with doing so much all the time.  Despite often being confused for each other, confidence and self-esteem are distinct, as Micky explains with enlightening definitions for each, and they inform different decision-making processes. When we see another person whom we assume has confidence, it may be that they are radiating what Micky calls “me-ness,” which is really a sense of belonging. She offers advice on what we can do to create and bolster that feeling for ourselves in our own lives.  Since the paradigm of confidence is based on heteronormative men, who tend to feel naturally like they belong wherever they are, fostering the same in female executives can help ensure that they find our authentic roles in the corporate space and with much less friction in the job search. Micky provides some actionable steps toward forging that clearer connection to ourselves.  Quotes “Whenever we say I shouldn't be doing or they should be doing anything… Should assumes that there is a fixed reality that everybody should be abiding by. And we know that that just isn't the case.” (4:28 | Micky) “The other issue that I tend to see, like so many concepts in our world, is the idea that confidence has been defined by men.” (5:56 | Micky) “Ask yourself, what is the silent expectation that you have that isn't necessarily founded in any fact or truth?” (13:31 | Micky) “The way I work with confidence, it's rooted in self trust. And it speaks more to your tolerance for taking a risk.” (23:21 | Micky)  “The most important conversation you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself… you have to belong to yourself first, in my opinion, but also to a community at large.  ” (28:41 | Micky) ‘When you notice that you're tempted to use the word confidence to describe something that you're longing for, just pause…now we know the opportunity there is to get a better sense of belonging.” (33:59 | Micky) “So we have women living in masculine energy…but then shutting down a lot of that connection to themselves. And I think if that was clearer, then where they want to go next could be clearer, and how they get there could be calmer.” (36:00 | Tracy) Links Connect with Micky Lazic: Website: https://www.theelevateway.co  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bossmakeher/message

We're back with another episode of #CloudTalkLive featuring Rebecca Potts, Director of Partner Solutions at Google Cloud. Rebecca and host Jeff DeVerter will discuss her background, commitment to women in technology, and the Executive Women's Network she founded inside Google. In addition, they'll touch on the significant growth and impact of AI, specifically Generative AI, and how it's transforming everything we do.

Executive leadership is a visionary role. You're inspired to lead at a higher level, increase and improve team productivity and efficiency to meet and exceed goals, and to grow yourself in your ability and skills in leading. Therefore, it's important for you to see–and treat–yourself as a visionary, an entrepreneurial leader, regardless of who owns the company for which you work. As I've worked with thousands of women, I have felt deep pain for those in positions of authority who are throttled by those for whom they work. There is a misalignment of vision and goals where women meet resistance to–or perhaps are even prevented from–achievement. It's time to change that and no longer allow your potential to be diminished. “Vision is not exclusive to just founders and business owners and entrepreneurs. Vision exists within companies.” – Kris Plachy What You'll Learn Thwarted achievement Emboldened potential No longer contorting yourself Affected by the same trappings Creating empowerment Contact Info and Recommended Resources LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It's also for C-Suite Women so check it out!  Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.) The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.  Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more. Connect with Kris Plachy CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts Websites:  TheVisionary.ceo The Moxy Sage How to CEO (krisplachy.com) Email: hello@krisplachy.com Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest Medium

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Lisa Baird, the newly appointed CEO of NextUp, formerly known as Network of Executive Women.Follow Lisa Baird on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baird-4b91991/Follow NextUp on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextupisnow/Follow NextUp online at: http://www.nextupisnow.org Lisa answers these questions:1) Lisa, your career has some elite brands in your background but you are clearly the marketing queen.Take us through the years at NFL, USOC, IBM, GM, P&G - wow wow, and now as CEO of NextUp. What advice would you give to someone early in their career in this space seeking to follow in your footsteps from marketing to advancing equality?2) What does equality mean to you and why NextUp? What is special with NextUp?3) Male allyship - it could remain simply a word with no next steps or outcomes. How do we prevent that - what is real male allyship?4) Take us through the education series at NextUp and all the event programming - what can a member expect all year?5) What traditional challenges have you seen over the years in your own career growth in marketing to leadership positions that inspire you and led to you to lead this causet?6) I already know you will be a trailblazer here. What are your year 1 goals and are you setting a 3 year strategy? How will you measure success?7) Let's go to talent. No organization can be successful without the right leaders? What makes a good leader - what is their DNA? How do they connect with members and lead this cause?8) What's next for you and NextUp? What is the call to action for our audience?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

EPISODE 146 An interview with Christy Rutherford (www.christyrutherford.com) a coach for executive women, a global leader, advisor, author and entrepreneur. A former officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, Christy founded a successful company for assisting professional women to achieve promotions, raises in the professional careers and keep a true balance between their professional and personal lives. We discuss: Christy's background and life journey so far; Being an entrepreneur; Interacting with and coaching ambitious, "alpha women;" Christy's new narrative for woman in leadership positions; Her success on getting women promoted and raises in their jobs; Her goals for achieving continued success in coaching executive (changenowwithchristy.com); Christy's leadership style; and Leadership skills required to be a successful global leader. Developing hiring an executive coach and learning leadership skills helps you create a positive impact in your own life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2023 by Stephen Lesavich, PhD.  All rights reserved. Certified solution-focused life coach and experienced business coach.

As president of Fidelity Charitable®, Pamela Norley was a leading voice in advocating for the power of American philanthropy across the world. Fidelity Charitable, the leading U.S. grantmaker, has granted more than $51 billion to more than 325,000 nonprofit organizations since 1991,1 advancing the philanthropic intentions of nearly a quarter of a million donors at all income levels. In 2020, Fidelity Charitable donors recommended $9.1 billion in grants to local, national and global causes. During Ms. Norley's tenure, Fidelity Charitable's annual grantmaking more than doubled, supporting the organization's mission to make charitable giving accessible, simple and effective. Ms. Norley is a frequent speaker on the topics of philanthropic trends and leadership. Today she also serves on three non profit boars and the Fidelity Institutional Assett Management Board.  Prior to leading Fidelity Charitable, Ms. Norley held a number of executive leadership roles at Fidelity Investments®, including head of Enterprise Relationships and Talent Groups, where she managed Fidelity's top institutional client relationships and led the talent management and recruiting organizations, and leading the Fidelity Consulting Group, where she oversaw strategy and consulting support to all Fidelity businesses, including its global private equity and venture capital units. Prior to that, she played a key role in launching Fidelity's Corporate Business Development Group, supporting mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances. Ms. Norley joined Fidelity in the Corporate Legal department in 1996 after working in the legal department of Bank of America, and held a series of roles leading business compliance and health care product management and sales for Fidelity's outsourcing businesses. Outside of the office, Ms. Norley volunteers her time as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Points of Light, the largest global volunteer organization established by President George H.W. Bush, and is a Trustee of the College Foundation Board at the University of Virginia. She also serves on the boards of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance, Research Triangle Park Foundation and the Flying Kites School Network. She formerly served on the Executive Women's Council for the Dana-Farber Institute; United Way's Women's Initiative; University of Virginia's Board of Benefactors; Boston Ballet's Board of Directors; the Advisory Board of the Greater Boston Food Bank; the Board of Visitors of Temple University School of Law; and Wall Street Journal's Taskforce for Women in the Economy. Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Want to listen to more? Find it all on TikTok and YouTube.

In today's episode I speak with Priya Coffey who is a Partner at Jackson Walker in Houston, Texas where she practices Real Estate law. Specifically, Priya assists clients with complex commercial real estate transactions, including the representation of buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of raw land, office buildings and retail centers, and the representation of landlords and tenants in commercial office building leases and retail leases. Priya's experience extends to advising her clients on land use matters, City of Houston ordinances and other governmental compliance related matters. She also represents both buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of high-end residential property. Priya is active in a number of legal and community organizations including Covenant House, Executive Sleep Out Committee, Board of Directors of Recipe for Success, and the University of Chicago's Houston Regional Council. She is also a member of the South Asian Bar Association of Houston, and The Junior League of Houston, Inc. and the Executive Women's Partnership in Houston. Priya is a graduate of the University of Chicago (Go Maroons) and holds a Masters in Public Policy from the London School of Economics, and a JD from Texas Tech University School of Law (Go Red Raiders). In our conversation we discuss her decision to become a lawyer, how a clerkship changed her professional life even as a transactional lawyer, the unique parts (and not so unique parts) of real estate law, some of the suprising parts of her career, the super power of taking on opportunities to learn new things, where the practice of real estate law is going in the years to come, and more. This episode is sponsored, edited, and engineered by LawPods, a professional podcast production company for busy attorneys.

We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners. Responses received by 05/11/23 will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash.http://www.thefortpod.com/surveyAndy Dunn co-founded the menswear brand Bonobos and served as CEO until its 2017 acquisition by Walmart. As an investor, he has backed more than eighty startups, including Warby Parker, Coinbase, Away, Glossier, Real, Parade, SeatGeek, and Alula. In May, Dunn will release a memoir, titled Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind, which explores the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental illness. Dunn's next business venture, called Pumpkin Pie, is a social media app currently in beta that aims to detoxify digital culture. Dunn, a graduate of Northwestern and Stanford's MBA program, also serves on the boards of Monica + Andy, an organic baby apparel company founded by his sister Monica Royer, tech social good nonprofit Raised By Us, and the Network for Executive Women.On this episode Chris & Andy discuss:➡️ How he's dealt with bipolar disorder and why its something common in entrepreneurs➡️ Why apparel companies succeed and why they fail➡️ Selling to Walmart➡️ The future of e-commerce and brick & mortarKey Takeaways(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:03) - Andy's experience dealing with mental illness and depression(00:12:18) - What is it about someone with mental illness that would make them a great entrepreneur?(00:19:19) - Elon, autism, and narcissism(00:21:42) - Are these illnesses genetic or nurtured?(00:24:04) - How is mental illness looked upon now vs. when you were diagnosed?(00:28:44) - Andy's experience working for Mark Lore (Of Walmart??)(00:37:53) - Why did your apparel company succeed and why do so many fail?(00:44:25) - Were people buying the Bonobos brand or a high-quality garment?(00:49:33) - What is the world of e-commerce like in 2023 vs. when you started in '07?(00:56:07) - Selling Bonobos(01:02:51) - Walmart vs. AmazonAdditional Resources

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SECURE Act 2.0 created new retirement and savings opportunities that were not part of the original SECURE Act. Notably, it gives business owners the ability to be more strategic when choosing what kind of tax-deferred plan is best for them based on their personal and business circumstances. And it also gave them more options for employees. So why should business owners be thinking about meaningful and inspired ways to retain employees and focus on overall employee well-being?  In this episode of Off the Wall, host Jessica Gibbs, CFP® speaks with Emily Harper, CFP®, Vice President and Partner at Monument Wealth Management. Emily breaks down what business owners need to know about the SECURE Act 2.0, the types of retirement plans that are not available, and the deadlines that have changed. She also explains the factors to consider when choosing between a Solo 401K and a SEP IRA, and highlights opportunities employers now have to support employees, including through matching contributions to Roth retirement plans and matching amounts an employee paid toward student loan debt.  Then Caroline Clark, a Human Resources Business Partner at Capital One, joins the episode to discuss the significance of creating a meaningful benefits package that meets employees' needs and is easy to access and use. Caroline shares trends in company benefits, and tips for business owners who want to create a benefits package but aren't sure where to start.  Caroline and Emily also delve into the philosophy of “Stakeholder Theory”—which stresses the interconnected relationships between a business and its customers, employees, communities, and others who have a stake in an organization, including the business owner—and its value in creating positive, far-reaching effects.  “If you take care of the associate, the associate will take care of the customer, and the customer will keep coming back.” – Caroline Clark  Please see important podcast disclosure information at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures.    Episode Timeline/Key Highlights:  [02:08] Retirement savings enhancements for business owners under SECURE Act 2.0 [04:34] Factors to consider when choosing between a Solo 401K and a SEP IRA[08:45] Expanded Roth savings opportunities  [12:39] The importance of considering employee well-being and how SECURE Act 2.0 can help [15:55] Current trends in employee benefit offerings [20:32] The importance of collecting feedback from employees to create successful benefits packages [22:30] How to create meaningful benefits packages [23:29] Ensuring ease of access to benefits for maximum employee value [26:50] How employers can reconcile which benefits they can realistically provide with their desired offerings [28:25] An explanation of Stakeholder Theory and how it generates values for the business, the employee and the customer [32:26] Final advice for business owners on balancing personal priorities with business needs   About Caroline Clark:  Caroline Clark is a Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner at Capital One where she works with leaders in US Card. Caroline has spent her career working across a variety of industries solving business problems through human solutions. Previously, Caroline led talent strategy and acquisition at the American Bankers Association and Marriott International. Caroline received her MBA from The University of Virginia, Darden School of Business where she served as the President of the Network of Executive Women and was recognized with the C. Stewart Sheppard Distinguished Service award. You can find her taking walks or catching the latest Formula 1 race on the weekends with her husband, Matt, son, Luke, and Spanish Water Dog, Cooper. Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinekclark/  Resources Mentioned:  Gallup Employee Wellbeing: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/215924/well-being.aspx  Education Data Initiative: https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics  Stakeholder Theory & R. Edward Freeman: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/faculty-research/directory/r-edward-freeman  Connect with Monument Wealth Management: Visit our website: https://bit.ly/monumentwealthwebsite  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthIG  Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthTW  Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthLI  Connect with us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MonumentWealthFB  About “Off the Wall”: OFF THE WALL is a podcast for business professionals and high-net-worth investors who want to build wealth with purpose. A little bit Wall Street, a little bit off-the-wall; it's your go-to for straightforward, unfiltered wealth advice on topics that founders, business owners, and executives care about.  Learn more about our hosts, Dave and Jessica on our website at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com.  Please see important podcast disclosure information at https://monumentwealthmanagement.com/disclosures.     

As women, we've all faced challenges when it comes to balancing demanding careers with the needs of ourselves and our families.  These competing responsibilities can make it feel like we're stuck to the floor, preventing us from even attempting to break the glass ceiling.  But it's important to understand two things: You have more power to influence your workplace than you think you do.  There are leaders and organizations out there that won't ask you to sacrifice what matters to you in order to do impactful work.   If you've ever felt guilty about leaving work early even though you've had a productive day, or felt pressured to remain at your desk until the clock strikes 5, then it's time to unpack your “why's” so you can regain and reclaim control over your time.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Erica Rooney, a relatable & impactful Keynote Speaker,  Executive Coach & Consultant, host of the Podcast From Now to Next, and a Chief People Officer. With 10 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades,  and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling. In this episode, you'll hear why so many women often feel powerless to address the issues that affect us most in the workplace. You'll learn about the biggest mistakes we make that keep us firmly attached to sticky floors, and how to overcome them. You'll also learn how harnessing empathy and promoting authenticity is the key to modern leadership, helping women break through the glass ceiling once and for all.   To harness your power and finally break through those sticky floors and glass ceilings, you first have to overcome the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck.    What You'll Learn: The biggest mistakes women make that keep them stuck on sticky floors (9:47) How your beliefs about worthiness play into every aspect of your life (12:08) Starting to unpack what's keeping you stuck (16:04) The connection between authenticity and breaking the glass ceiling (27:02) Juggling work-life balance as a parent (32:23)   Favorite Quotes: We as women are so in tune to making things nice, that we often undermine our value. We sign up to bring the cupcakes, we sign up to take the notes in the meetings, we do all of these things that as standalone acts don't seem like a big deal. But as we add them up over time, they become a really big deal. -Erica Rooney How you do one thing is how you do everything. If you have a belief system that says I'm not good enough, I'm not as good as people think that I am, or I'm not really worthy, that will play out in every single part of your life. -Blake As high achievers, we get so outcome-focused that we don't realize you've got to deal with the barriers first to get to the outcome. -Blake Empathy is truly a female trait, and we are seeing empathetic leadership is one of the driving forces that companies want. So showing up as your authentic self, not being afraid to set those boundaries, as well as recognizing that you don't have to lead like a man, you have to leave like you, will all help you break through that glass ceiling. -Erica Rooney   Connect with Erica Rooney Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ericaandersonrooney Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney https://www.instagram.com/ericaandersonrooney/?hl=en Facebook: @fromNOWtoNEXT https://www.facebook.com/FromNowToNextCoaching LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ericarooney Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericaandersonrooney?lang=en   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you're headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

You may have heard of the cyber operations performed by Russia. You definitely heard about the missiles being fired by Russia at Ukraine - but how about the propaganda being distributed through the different media platforms? In this B-Side episode, our Senior Producer Nate Nelson interviewed Dr. Bilyana Lilly - CISSP, a leader in cybersecurity and information warfare with over fifteen years of managerial, technical, and research experience, and author of "Russian Information Warfare" - about the Russian use of instant messaging and social media platforms such as Telegram and Twitter in their war efforts. Dr. Lilly discusses who they are targeting and the real-world impact their propaganda has on various populations. In this B-Side episode, our Senior Producer Nate Nelson interviewed Dr. Bilyana Lilly - CISSP, a leader on cybersecurity and information warfare with over fifteen years of managerial, technical and research experience, and author of "Russian Information Warfare" - about the Russian use of instant messaging and social media platforms such as Telegram and Twitter in their war efforts. Dr. Lilly discusses who they are targeting and the real-world impact their propaganda has on various populations. Dr. Bilyana Lilly, CISSP, is a leader on cybersecurity and information warfare with over fifteen years of managerial, technical and research experience. Dr. Lilly helps boards and senior executives to make strategic decisions while accounting for evolving cyber and geopolitical risk. She is a mentor and speaker at DefCon, CyCon, the Executive Women's Forum and the Warsaw Security Forum. Dr. Lilly previously worked for the United Nations, Deloitte and the RAND Corporation. She has a PhD and three master's degrees, including a degree from Oxford University (with distinction). Dr. Lilly has published two books and has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, RIA Novosti,, and ZDNet. Jason Bailey is the co-founder and CEO of ClubNFT, a company building the next generation of tools to discover, protect, and share NFTs. Jason is an early collector and proponent of CryptoArt, and he spoke with Nate Nelson, our Sr. producer, about the risks facing sellers and buyers who are unfamiliar with this new technology.

Meet Erica Rooney: Erica is a Keynote Speaker,  Executive Coach & Consultant, and host of the Podcast, From Now to Next. With 10 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades,  & coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling. What I love about Erica is that she is on a mission to help as many people as possible live the life of their dreams. Her work focuses on breaking through the limiting beliefs that are holding you back as well as creating the habits that will create your highest and best life. Whether you are climbing the corporate ladder, growing your own business, or simply looking to uplevel your entire life, this is the episode for you.  ... If you're interested in learning more about challenges and how you can use them to maximize your reach, increase your impact and grow your coaching business just click here: http://mychallengecreator.com/ ... Connect with Erica:  Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/fromNOWtoNEXTtribe TikTik: https://urlgeni.us/tiktok/fromNOWtoNEXT LinkedIN: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/EricaRooney IG: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/fromNOWtoNEXT Pinterest: https://urlgeni.us/pinterest/fromNOWtoNEXT  https://www.fromnowtonext.org/  The podcast: https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/fromNOWtoNEXTpod