Podcast appearances and mentions of Laurie A Watkins

Our Hospitality Highlights hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are joined by: ⭐ Laurie A. Watkins, CEO & Founder, The Cook's Collective ⭐ Pawel Kukulka, Director at People Person Recruitment   Tune in as we discuss how we can empower those who work in hospitality to be the ones to drive change and why it's important to celebrate the progressive and trailblazing workplaces, whose team's wellbeing is at the forefront of what they do.

In today's episode, we'll delve into the crucial topic of avoiding burnout when growing an online business. We have a phenomenal guest joining us, Laurie Watkins, the CEO of the Cooks Collective and author of "Go From Stress to Strong." Let's explore strategies to maintain mental well-being while scaling your business.Guest Introduction:Laurie A. Watkins is CEO & founder of The Cook's Collective, an author, political and foreign affairs tv contributor, and former Obama policy director. Laurie is an accomplished speaker, and best-selling author of the award-winning books; Go From Stressed to Strong: Health and Fitness Advice from High Achievers, and The Musical Imprint. Laurie is a functional food cook, and member of the CARE Chef's Table that advocates on behalf of ending global hunger. Avoiding Burnout When Growing A Business - Key Takeaways:Discover essential strategies for avoiding burnout when growing a business, including:Prioritizing self-care: Learn the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and implementing self-care practices to prevent burnout.Effective time management: Explore techniques for optimizing your schedule to increase productivity and reduce stress levels.Setting boundaries: Understand the significance of setting clear boundaries to protect your mental and emotional well-being while navigating the demands of business growth.Building a support network: Discover the benefits of surrounding yourself with mentors, peers, and professionals who can provide guidance and support during challenging times.On Advocacy and Burnout:Laurie's work with the Cooks Collective focuses on empowering business owners to advocate for mental health awareness and support within their industries. Learn how advocating for mental well-being can contribute to a healthier, more resilient business environment.On Laurie's Book, "Go From Stress to Strong":Explore Laurie's book, "Go From Stress to Strong," which offers practical strategies for combating burnout and building resilience in both personal and professional settings. Discover actionable tips and inspiring stories from high achievers who have overcome burnout to achieve success.Laurie's Personal Journey:Gain insights from Laurie's personal experience navigating burnout while managing the demands of high-profile positions. Learn how she successfully implemented self-care practices and prioritized her well-being to sustainably grow her career and business ventures.Key Quotes:Here are some impactful quotes from Laurie:"I believe in the power of self-care as a foundational element of business success.""Setting boundaries is not only essential for maintaining mental health, but also for achieving long-term business growth.""Building a supportive network of peers and mentors can provide invaluable guidance and encouragement during challenging times."Resources Mentioned:Laurie's website: http://www.thecookscollective.orgConnect with Laurie on Instagram: @laurieawatkins; @thecookscollectiveorgConnect with Laurie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieAWatkinsAuthorMy free live workshop, The Unlaunch Method: https://www.theunlaunchmethod.com Conclusion:As you embark on the journey of growing your business, remember the importance of prioritizing your mental health and well-being. By implementing effective strategies for avoiding burnout, you can build a thriving business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Welcome to the 36th episode of Amplify Clearwater Show, powered by 13th Ave Media! We are very excited to take you on a journey to learn more about all of the incredible businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. In this episode, we will be discussing Leadership AMPLIFIED! In today’s world of remarkable social and technological change, increasing health and economic uncertainties, cultural transformations and polarizing attitudes towards governance, the need for genuine and sustainable leadership at all levels of society, and within every community, has never been more clear. For those who recognize that leadership is not a merely a result of one’s title or station in life but rather something more fundamental, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you... AMPLIFY Clearwater has partnered with coCelerate - a premier in person and virtual training and coaching company specializing in the design and delivery of sophisticated leadership development programs - for the inaugural Leadership Amplified Program beginning in March, 2021. coCelerate utilizes evidenced-based models within the social sciences along with proprietary diagnostics, frameworks and methods of delivery that accelerate the personal and professional growth of civic and business leaders allowing them to measurably enhance their individual success and increase the value they bring to their organizations, and within their communities. coCelerate facilitators have decades of experience drawing upon a range of proven training and coaching techniques that get underneath the surface of performance to redefine genuine leadership as the ultimate outcome of unique mindsets, attitudes and a range of conscientious behaviors that are grounded in the being-ness of partnership with others. Our program’s participants discover that their true capacity for Leadership is not a function of their abilities (strengths and achievements) but rather an expression of their Responsibility... their commitment to transcend comfort and convenience and expand their capacity to truly be in service to others for the common good. We also recognize that actual leadership is not something that can simply be learned by taking courses or reading a stack of books. It requires a disciplined practice with creative methods for continual reinforcement and accountability, which are essential aspects of our program’s curriculum. We invite you to learn more about how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity for personal discovery, challenge and achievement within a supportive and empowering team environment. coCelerate Lead Trainers: - Ralph Campbell - Francis Jay Caputo - Laurie A. Watkins --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/support

Laurie is a Political Coach, Author & Speaker who equips candidates with the personal tools and knowledge to clarify and manifest their vision for their time in public office. As a campaign insider, she's got her finger on the pulse of campaign politics in the American electoral system. She helps ensure that your experience, your skills, your values, and your goals are all taken into consideration when helping you take the next step in your career, running for political office. This podcast episode focuses on how more people are more stressed than ever before, and that an increasing number of individuals are asking themselves how they can not only survive longer, but live a better and more fulfilling lives. Go From Stressed to Strong is about the war with the unhealthy habits of our stressful lives. Laurie Watkins is living proof that stress can be commanded to take a hike. She provides readers with practical and proven tools she designed along with health and wellness experts to get on the path to a healthy lifestyle in a 24/7 world. Prompted by Watkins’ own experiences while working inside the world of two presidential campaigns and other high-performing, stressful working environments, she shares her own stories as well as stories from prominent men and women across a wide range of industries on their experiences and how they came out stronger on the other side. Bestselling author and t.v. host Bill Nye “the Science Guy,” 2016 CrossFit Games competitor and RN Christy Adkins, professional speaker and Army veteran Dan Nevins, restaurateur Jamie Leeds, two-star Michelin-rated chef José Andrés, and former White House staffer Phil Larson are some of the many voices featured.

ROAD TO RECOVERY - S3 E51 - Laurie A. Watkins by Road To Recovery

Laurie A. Watkins is an author, speaker and personal and corporate coach on balancing wellness with success. Her own experience with burnout after working as a political director in Barack Obama's campaign left Laurie determined to never experience it again. In fact, she was so concerned about losing the health and wellness she's worked so had to regain that she nearly refused the request to work on his second campaign. But, instead, Laurie doubled down on her own health and wellness, returned to the campaign trail, and began teaching others how to manage a demanding career while also maintaining their health and well-being. Today Laurie is the creator of courses focused on going from stressed to strong in life. She works with individuals seeking to restore their own healthy lifestyles or learn how to live one for the first time, and she works with corporations to teach them the benefits of encouraging well-being among employees. Read the full article, watch the video, and more here

Laurie A. Watkins is an accomplished writer, public speaker, seasoned political strategist, and entrepreneur. She worked as a former policy director for both of President Barack Obama’s campaigns, served in positions from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon, and more recently returned to guest lecture at West Point, The United States Military Academy.   Laurie initially led a life that revolved around work, which left little time for maintaining her health. Fearing a health disaster, she made the decision to take drastic control of her life and became an author and entrepreneur. She’s now the author of the book, Go From Stressed to Strong: Health and Fitness Advice from High Achievers. She is a sought-after speaker and, through her lectures and keynotes, motivates people with busy lifestyles to take command of their day and find room to do the essential work needed to live a healthy life.  In the episode, Laurie explains why she hit rock bottom when she was working on then-Senator Obama’s first presidential campaign and how she managed to regain control over her life. She also discusses how she was terminated from one of her jobs for speaking up about sexism and sexual harassment, which prompted her to become an author and entrepreneur. She shares the failures she had along the way and actionable advice on how you can start a side hustle.  I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  You can connect with Laurie at laurieawatkins.com. - Get your FREE copy of my e-book. Text OZAN to 345345 or navigate to weeklycontrarian.com to download a free copy of my e-book, The Contrarian Handbook: 8 Principles for Innovating Your Thinking. Along with your free e-book, you’ll get the Weekly Contrarian — a newsletter that challenges conventional wisdom and changes the way we look at the world (plus access to exclusive content for subscribers only). Don’t want to miss future episodes? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes or Google Play. As always, thanks for listening. 

While working to get President Barack Obama elected in 2008, Laurie came close to burnout. The long hours, lightning-speed pace, and demands of the job as a political director eventually took their toll on her health. Finally, after years of abuse on her mind and body, she made the decision to take drastic control of her life. As a communications expert, writer, and business strategist, Laurie spreads her genius by convening with fellow strength seekers, one-on-one in boardrooms, conference venues, and classrooms to discuss the collision of business and the importance of self-care. Laurie provides coaching, consultation, and strategy to high achievers and go-getters looking to go from stressed to strong. www.laurieawatkins.com

Laurie A. Watkins is the author of, "Go from Stressed to Strong: Health & Fitness Advice from High Achievers." An accomplished writer, public speaker, entrepreneur, communications specialist, and seasoned political strategist, Laurie has worked on two presidential campaigns, served in positions from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon, and more recently returned to guest lecture at West Point, The United States Military Academy. A native Floridian, Laurie currently thrives in California. "Go from Stressed to Strong: Health & Fitness Advice from High Achievers" is about the war with the unhealthy habits of our stressful lives. Laurie A. Watkins provides readers with practical and proven tools she designed with health and wellness experts on how to get on to the path to a healthy lifestyle in a 24-7 world. Prompted by Watkins's own experiences while working inside the world of two presidential campaigns and other high-stress working environments, she shares her own stories as well as stories from prominent men and women across a wide range of industries on their experiences and how they came out the other side. Go from Stressed to Strong is for anyone with a busy lifestyle who thinks they can't fit in being healthy-whether a CEO, a full-time student, a CPA during tax season, or a full-time parent. Watkins reveals how to handle specific challenges to health-sleep deprivation, poor diet, and stress. In doing so, she encourages readers to command their day now, giving them the energy and strength today to make it through tomorrow and the day after that. http://laurieawatkins.com/