Podcast appearances and mentions of Rhonda Y Williams

I spoke with Rhonda Y. Williams (Founder of Above The Grind Leadership) about "Emotionally Intelligent Leadership."   You will learn the following:   1. How does Emotional Intelligence impact leadership effectiveness, and why is it crucial for success in today's dynamic business environment? 3:44  2. What practical strategies can leaders employ to enhance their self-awareness and empathy, key components of Emotional Intelligence? 5:57    3. In what ways does Emotional Intelligence contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and how can leaders actively cultivate these qualities? 9:56   4. How can leaders effectively manage and regulate their own emotions, especially in challenging situations, to maintain composure and make sound decisions? 15:16 5. What role does Emotional Intelligence play in building strong interpersonal relationships within a team, and what actionable steps can leaders take to strengthen connections and collaboration among team members? 22:38    To get in contact with Rhonda:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams1 Website: https://atgleadership.com/ This episode is sponsored by   Fantail Services  https://fantailservices.com Triad Leadership Solutions https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Our podcast is sponsored by   SupaPass  https://www.supapass.com  Southern, Sweet & Sassy™ Coffee   Website: https://grounds4cause.com/pages/s3-coffee-co   Use DTLWPODCAST at checkout for your discount.   The Outlier Project   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dooko Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dookowear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is brought to you by Streamyard, a browser based tool that lets you live stream to any platform and record podcasts in studio quality and even host webinars. It's built for creators and video marketers to make your job way easier and we use it to record this podcast. Check them out at: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=dtlwpodcast

Most of us have a natural tendency to tell. Leaders tell others what they should do and why. Entrepreneurs tell potential clients about their product or service and why they should buy it. Yet, you are not getting the buy-in or sales you expect. There is something missing. This week on The Coffee with Rhonda Show, we discuss the importance of Selling YOU. There are several critical aspects of sales that directly impact your ability to lead your team or your business. Selling yourself is one of them. Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and I are over-the-moon excited to welcome a special guest, The Sales Guru - Che Brown. You don't want to miss this one.   ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices  

Employees today are closely evaluating what they are or are not getting from their jobs. Estimates are that disengaged employees cost US companies alone close to $500 billion annually. In fact, Gallup reports that only 15% of employees are engaged. It doesn't stop there. Estimates are that up to 2/3 of leaders are not engaged or actively disengaged. Add all of this up, and the result could be a volatile cocktail that stifles an organization's growth and negatively impacts the bottom line. Given the current state, what can organizations do to create cultures of empowerment and well-being? Let's talk about creating cultures of empowerment and well-being!   ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices  

Think of one leader you admire. Which of the following characteristics did they possess? The ability to inspire and empower others The ability to articulate a clear vision Confidence Comfortable in their own skin They work calmly in high-stress situations Visual appearance is consistent with culture and aspirations Executive presence can feel "subjective," leaving leaders struggling to determine what it is and how they should show up. Tune in for this week's discussion on The Coffee with Rhonda Show. Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and I are ready to welcome Solita Robers to the Coffee table this week. About Solita: Solita Roberts is the creator of Style To Impact, an image consulting platform where she teaches Growth-Focus Female Leaders & Entrepreneurs how to look the part by wearing authentic, impactful outfits to increase their confidence, influence, and income. Solita believes that if more women show up in a confident and purpose-driven way,  dreaming bigger, raising their voices for what matters, and becoming leaders in the business and communities they serve, we will change the narrative on how society sees us and how we see ourselves. Like it or not, style matters! Women are especially judged more harshly on their appearance, so whether you're speaking on stage (virtual +in-person), rebranding or building your business, hosting a webinar, or interviewing for your dream job-  Style To Impact!  And Dress to Influence.   Contact Solita: Website: https://styletoimpact.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/styletoimpact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styletoimpact/   ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

You have a brand.   Yes, leaders, I'm speaking to you. Entrepreneurs, I'm absolutely speaking to you.   Your brand is an extension of you. It represents you. It lingers on whether you are present in the moment or not. One of the most damaging situations for leaders and entrepreneurs today is the default brand. This is a brand that develops without intentional thought and attention.   Joining us this week is Brandmaster extraordinaire Christopher Andrade. Join Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and myself as we talk with Christopher about how to command your brand.   About Christopher: Christopher Andrade is an Arizona native and the owner and creative director of the commercial communications boutiques Neo Media Branding and Sound Motion Vision. Christopher mentored under legendary Disney creatives Ron Swartz and Roger Persoll and Marriott Hotels brand guru Mike Heil. He has a passion for persuasive engagement psychology, comedy in every discipline, is a classically trained commercial illustrator, voice actor, writer, power-brand consultant, film/television and event production designer, strategic advertising-marketing director, and media viceroy for constructive organizations and blue-chip brands in entertainment, media, fintech, communications, broadcast, public relations, healthcare, real estate, luxury resort, and travel, as well as helping solopreneurs and charitable/philanthropic entities. He is the creator of offsite-total immersion executive training experiences, “The Diversity Advantage,” “No Limits,” ”Fiscal and Physical Fitness,” "Rocket Popcorn,” and “Brand GUSTO!” He lives and works in Peoria, AZ with Bridget, his much-smarter and ever-gorgeous high school sweetheart, and their daughter Chrysta (who just earned her master's degree in Psychopharmacology, from the University of Colorado, Boulder), where he writes and performs dubious comedy and designs props for film and television “because it's free of politics." ____________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

We often associate these qualities with "bad leadership." Poor results Overbearing Micromanagement Lacking authenticity Lack of consistency But, what if there was an unseen driving force behind these challenging leadership behaviors? Confidence, while not always seen, plays a significant role in our behavior and how we show up. And, it is not as easy as it sounds.  In this episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show, we'll discuss the warning signs of leaders who lack confidence and specific steps they can take to turbo-boost their confidence so they can achieve greater balance, less stress, and bigger results. Let's talk confidence with this week's special guest Pegine Echevarria as she joins Mireille Toulekima, Roz Jones, and myself at the coffee table! About Pegine: Leadership speaker, Best-selling author, and Award-winning Businesswoman, Pegine (Peg-een) is an advisor to US Presidents and their task forces as well as Fortune 500 executives to be effective at engaging their people and stakeholders. She educates leaders and businesswomen on influencing, impacting, and inspiring others to increase profits productivity, and positivity. Pegine coaches women CEOs, Admirals and Generals, College Presidents, and entrepreneurs on influence, impact, and presentation skills. Her expertise is on women leaders and women in business. She is the founder of Power Women Worldwide. Her newest book is “Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women” AVON and Real Leaders Magazine called Pegine one of the world's top leadership motivational speakers. Clients include ten percent of Fortune 100 global corporations, and 15 percent of the Global Top Direct Selling corporations. Business and Leadership News Outlets including Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Real Leader Magazine, and HR Magazine, seek her expertise for interviews. Pegine's song: https://youtu.be/xIb5hD3mTFI    ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

Are authentic leadership and authentic living just hype? Or are they essential for getting results in both your personal and professional life? Authentic leadership is an emerging concept in leadership. While there is plenty of research in progress, currently, there is no formal agreement on what it is. Yet so many of us are striving to be authentic leaders. Joining Mireille Toulekima, Roz Jones, and myself at the coffee table this week is special guest and author Kristina Holle. Kristina believes you can unlock your leadership potential by showing up fully and authentically YOU. About Kristina: Professionally, I have had a career in Human Resources for over 20+ years and loved every minute of it. Graduated from McMaster University, completed a post-grad in Human Resources, and recently received my CHRE. As a business leader, I have worked in numerous companies and industries and love to focus my time on strategic and operational HR activities, centering on employee engagement, talent branding, and driving a culture of wellbeing. I have played a key strategic role in change management initiatives and created a multi-level approach to attaining employee feedback. I also, bring extensive experience on succession planning, performance management, labor /employee relations, & transformational change. Contact Kristina: Kristinaholle.com LinkedIn Facebook- kristinamholle- author page ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com The great resignation, toxic workplaces, lack of inclusion, and normalized unhealthy stress. The headlines are filled with negative experiences pervasive in workplaces today. Here is the question, are we experiencing a crisis of leadership? Is toxic workplace and leadership a byproduct of this crisis? If so, can a greater focus on service through self-leadership provide the solution? Let's break it all down on this episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. Joining Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and myself at the coffee table this week is special guest Nicole Jansen.   About Nicole: As a strategic advisor and leadership coach, Nicole Jansen has been empowering business leaders and entrepreneurs for over 30 years. Her vast experience in business, leadership, and human behavior has uniquely equipped her to bring out the best in others. Her clients span 5 continents and range from start-up entrepreneurs focused on growing their businesses to industry leaders looking to use their influence to make a greater impact in the world. She is the founder of Discover The Edge and host of the Leaders Of Transformation Podcast, reaching listeners in over 140 countries. Connect with Nicole: http://leadersoftransformation.com  ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com   Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services:  https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

Why do DEI initiatives miss the mark? Two reasons are self-regulation and self-awareness. Two terms that sound like they should be so much easier than they actually are. Often DEI initiatives are focused on what we can count instead of how we feel. In this episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show, we discuss why diversity, equity, and inclusion often do not lead to the desired outcome of belonging. As a bonus discussion, we'll also explore why our emotions can sometimes feel like a runaway train leading to behaviors that seem reasonable at the moment but can have long-term undesired consequences (ie: The Slap). Join us in welcoming back to the show, special guest Casey Lankow as we discuss what we get wrong about belonging and strategies for creating accepting and authentic cultures.   ______________________________________________________ Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net    “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com Schedule an appointment to explore The Mentoring and Coaching Academy services: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/LATGServices

Melissa Curran CEO and Founder of the Modern Mind Group is in Season 2 of the podcast which is all about Emotioneering Business Results. Her guest today is Rhonda Y. Williams, an award-winning leadership development expert, coach, international speaker, and author. Some key stand-out quotes -  "Let's stop assuming that leaders know how to behave"  "Empathy is now the prevailing theme for in-demand leadership skills" With over two decades of leadership experience, Rhonda now uses the principles of emotional intelligence to help leaders define an action-oriented path to well-being, happiness, productivity, and success. Rhonda believes hope is not a strategy and the desired manifestations show up in our lives when we gain clarity, courage, and consistency. Rhonda holds a double master's degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes executive-level roles as Chief Nursing Officer and hospital Chief Executive Officer. Having served at the C-Suite level, Rhonda is now committed to helping women of color ascend to executive, c-suite and board-level roles. Authentic and transparent, Rhonda is known as “The Stress-Free Leader” because she is unapologetic about helping you design a leadership life you love. She is a 4x author and her published books include: • Are You Out of Your ______ Mind? A Modern Guide to Successfully Surviving Infidelity? • The Dream Life Roadmap: 10 Essential Factors for Creating Your Dream Life, and • The UCR Advantage: How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, Fast! • The Stress-Free Leader: 5 Types of Stressed-Out Leaders and How to Be Stress-Free Rhonda is the founder and chief vision officer of the Dream Life Leadership Academy where she coaches leaders and organizations to unlock their leadership superpowers by transitioning to stress-free leading and fine-tuning their emotional intelligence. Their latest service, The Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy provides support for leaders globally as they pursue the path of greater results and less stress. Rhonda is the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show & Podcast where coaches and thought leaders share personal insights, strategies, and resources to help you learn to lead above the grind. Experience life with your full mind, body, and spirit. Set sail and set course, navigating all obstacles that emerge. Embrace each experience and continually add navigational tools to your Journey of Life toolbox. When you do, you are truly leading & living. Rhonda Y. Williams, MBA, MSN, RN Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLC. Free Gift – eBook: http://www.stressfreeleaders.com Website: http://LeadershipAbovetheGrind.net Email: rwilliams@elitementorcoachingacademy.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show   We loved having Rhonda on the podcast as we know her deep knowledge and expertise on the subject of leadership provide so much value. We are so grateful Rhonda could join us and share her golden nuggets of leadership with us. We hope you enjoy the show.    Welcome to the Emotioneering podcast - created by the Modern Mind Group - We are Emotioneering Human Performance, Not Engineering it!  People Operations & Performance Consultants - Helping your team emotioneer record-breaking results Coaching | Training | Consultancy Also, an Accredited CPD Training Provider offering courses in Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Communication and Mental Health http://www.modernmindgroup.co.uk

Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com We're back! We are excited to begin Season 6 of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! We have an amazing season in store for you. Join us for this special episode. It's time to reintroduce the hosts! A lot has happened since we started the show. We'll discuss what's happening in our world, The Coffee with Rhonda Show, how it has impacted each of us, and our goals and vision for the upcoming season. Each season brings something a little different so tune in to get a glimpse of our upcoming guests and new segments! Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and I are ready for the new season. Are you? Subscribe to our YouTube page so you'll never miss an episode!! ______________________________________________________   Leadership can be stressful. Is it time to STOP the madness? Download the complimentary 5-step formula to reduce toxic stress and reclaim your personal power. http://launchforleaders.com “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Schedule an inquiry call: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/calendar/LATGServices

Ingredients for Success - Building Influence as a Leader - Know, Like and Trust (KLT) Listen in to this very inspiring episode as Rhonda Y. Williams, leadership development expert, author, coach, emotional intelligence strategist, and international speaker as she shares 3 key ingredients for building your influence as a leader and that is Know, Like and Trust (KLT).Know, Like and Trust (KLT)1. Know: People want to know the authentic, imperfect version of yourself, this helps us build connection.2. Like: Show up as an empathetic leader who is ready for human connection and be curious about the person in front of you. People are influenced by people they like and caring about people is a great way to start.3. Trust: Build your credibility by being consistent with your words and your action. Trust matters and it takes time to earn it. Trust does not come with a title or position it comes by showing someone you can count on them. Rhonda is a leadership development expert, author, coach, emotional intelligence strategist, and international speaker. But first and foremost, she is an advocate for leaders. Her past life includes executive roles such as Chief Nursing Officer & Hospital CEO. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to STOP THE MADNESS! Rhonda is on a mission to assist organizations and leaders in the pursuit of leadership excellence through expanding skills and reducing negative stress. She is the founder of Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy, a 4x author and the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. · Mentor and Coaching Academy· The Coffee with Rhonda Show · Books by RhondaTo learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to Stay On Course, visit her website: www.julieriga.comJulie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training and executive coaching. Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, and inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with. Based in New Jersey, Julie have travelled the world supporting corporations, business leaders and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth. #rhondaywilliams #stayoncourse #leadershipinfluence #johnmaxwell #leadership #stayoncoursepodcast #legacy

Are you a master of win-win negotiation? Or, do you tend to focus on your win? Negotiation is a critical skill that enhances success when developing teams, managing conflict, building relationships, and improving communication. But, how often do we invest in improving our negotiation skills? On this week's The Coffee with Rhonda Show, let's discuss The Art of Negotiation with co-hosts Mireille Toulekima, Roz Jones, and special guest Cindy Watson. About Cindy: Cindy Watson is the founder of Women On Purpose and creator of the Art of Feminine Negotiation programs. She's also the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Lawyers, as an attorney specializing in social justice law for 30 years. She is a TEDx and international speaker, award-winning author, master negotiator, and consultant, known for her passion, commitment, and ability to inspire. As a world-class women's empowerment coach, Cindy has a proven track record of empowering, advocating, and motivating people to rediscover their purpose and become the best version of themselves. Cindy believes all of life is a negotiation and she's dedicated to helping people leverage their innate powers of persuasion to get what they want and deserve. Gifts from Cindy: No F.E.A.R Negotiation: No F.E.A.R. Negotiation https://assistant62e189.clickfunnels.com/squeeze-page1590186363491 The Five Secret Weapons To More Effective Negotiations. The 5 Secret Weapons to More Effective Negotiations https://assistant62e189.clickfunnels.com/squeeze-page1588862039008   Learn more and register for Leadership Above the Grind Mentoring and Coaching Academy. http://eliteleaders.net  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Schedule an inquiry call: https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/calendar/LATGServices 

In recent studies, 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes of workplace failures. We all communicate every day. Yet, somehow effective communication that can be measured by results can feel overwhelming and elusive. Having a leadership title does not automatically improve your communication. The improvement only comes through intentional reflection and deeper learning. But, who has time for that? This week on The Coffee with Rhonda Show, let's discuss effective communication. What is it and how can we lead ourselves to better communication? Joining Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and myself at the coffee table is Special Guest Michael Wader. About Michael: "Every day, 1000's of COMPETENT technicians, administrators, and service providers are promoted into leadership roles, and they fail, and it is not their fault. They become INCOMPETENT leaders because no one taught them how to lead themselves first and then lead teams successfully. Continuous improvement is not just for processes – it is for Leaders too. The adjectives you use to describe a problem will be repeated by your workers. The attitude you demonstrate about needed changes will be repeated by your followers. STOP and think – am I leading by example and do I really buy into my own actions. How can you expect to lead others successfully if you cannot lead yourself first? This is the place successful leadership begins, the basics, the fundamentals of looking into the mirror each day and liking what we see. It starts with believing in ourselves first.” Connect with Michael: website: www.michaelwader.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm5IwBZrR5D6CexFDMpTa5A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wader-a57b192b/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.wader.568/   “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work  – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.”   Schedule an inquiry call:  https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/calendar/LATGServices  http://elitementorcoachingacademy.com

Just tough it out and you'll get through it. This we hear far too often when discussing resilient leadership. But, is that really all there is to it? Let's unpack and explore resilient leadership. Joining Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and myself at the coffee table this week is special guest Letitia Bates. About Letitia: Letitia Bates is a mindset & empowerment coach, master EFT tapping practitioner, and award-winning speaker. She is a #1 Amazon bestselling author of I CAN: 12 Keys To Achieve Personal Success In The SMARTEST Way. Letitia helps women entrepreneurs beat procrastination so they can increase their impact, income, and influence with emotional power. Connect with Letitia: chatwithletitia.com   LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work  – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” Schedule an inquiry call:  https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/calendar/LATGServices  http://elitementorcoachingacademy.com

We have all been there. A colleague, business partner, or loved one says something that immediately results in your descent into feelings of guilt, frustration, or even fury. And it happens at lightning speed! On the next The Coffee with Rhonda Show, we'll explore why we get emotionally triggered and what we can do about it. Joining the coffee table this week is special guest Wanda Scott. Roz Jones, Mireille Toulekima, and I will be there with our cups ready to hear from you! Join us and let's talk about being emotionally triggered! Want to be a guest? https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/TCWRS-Guest  “LEADERSHIP ABOVE THE GRIND™ (LATG) and The mentoring and coaching ACADEMY make it possible to reach YOUR LEADERS with the TOP-RATED, CULTURE-SHIFTING support they need to do their best work  – AND ALL THAT THAT IMPLIES – amid new and ever-shifting business realities. Whether you're addressing the achievement of new initiatives, DE&I, underperformance, stalled team and/or individual motivation, conflict resolution, or disengagement, we provide the support solutions needed to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and beyond. LATG founder and CEO Rhonda Y. Williams, supports, trains, and develops your “pros” using dynamic, proven, highly integrative, customizable, targeted, and lasting tools. Our resources WORK to unite current employees to achieve success in their leadership roles while honing skills to level up to leadership mastery. The one thing missing from so many excellent organizations is the thing they need most – total immersion leadership cultivation that lasts. We encourage you to click the link below to learn more about our acclaimed positive impact on organizations and how swiftly and engagingly the shift can be made to operating as a genuinely revered, more profitable, and retentive culture of engagement.” http://elitementorcoachingacademy.com

For today's episode, we're combining the Ask The Expert Interview and Behind The Mic interview with our amazing guest Rhonda Williams. Rhonda is an elite leadership coach, emotional intelligence strategist, Women of Color Advancement Strategist, host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show and is also known as The Stress-Free Leader. Tune in as Rhonda talks about hosting a podcast and how she's helping leaders & entrepreneurs plan the path to stress-free leadership.   Don't miss: ●     It is important to look at your co-host's personalities and strengths ●     Make sure you're bringing the right fit and the right value to your show. ●     Don't try to change anyone's opinion, just express your own ●     Everyone is worthy of love and respect, simply because they exist ●     One of our greatest sources of toxicity comes from within ●     How women carry stress differently than men ●     Five C's to stress free About Rhonda Williams: Rhonda Y. Williams is an elite leadership coach, emotional intelligence strategist, and Women of Color Advancement Strategist. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & Hospital CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today, she is known as The Stress-Free Leader and she helps leaders & entrepreneurs who feel there are simply not enough hours in the day transition to Stress-Free Leading. She also coaches women of color to prepare for and pursue executive level roles. She is the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. Contact Rhonda: Rhonda Y. Williams, MBA, MSN, RN Dream Life Leadership Academy, Inc. Free Gift - eBook: http://stressfreeleaders.com/ (http://stressfreeleaders.com) email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 (http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/) Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show About the Host: Michelle Abraham - Podcast Producer, Host and International Speaker. Michelle was speaking on stages about podcasting before most people knew what they were, she started a Vancouver based Podcasting Group in 2012 and has learned the ins and outs of the industry. Michelle helped create and launched over 30 Podcasts in 2018 and has gone on to launch over 200 shows in the last few years, She wants to launch YOURS in 2021! 14 years as an Entrepreneur and 8 years as a Mom has led her to a lifestyle shift, spending more time with family while running location independent online digital marketing business for the last 9 years. Michelle and her family have been living completely off the grid lakeside boat access for the last 4 years! Check Us Out on: Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/ ( https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/YouAmplif ( https://twitter.com/YouAmplif) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/ ( https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/) To Join our FREE Podcasters Tool Kit:https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit ( https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit) For More Podcast Training -http://www.mypodcastcoach.com/ ( www.mypodcastcoach.com) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast...

A Deeper Way Certified Facilitators Rhonda Williams, Steph Furo, and Tonia Johnson join Casey and Tim to discuss A Deeper Way Foundational Tenet #3: Get Used To Discomfort.Tenet #3: Get Used to DiscomfortDiscomfort is necessary. Deep, lasting change requires accessing our insecurities and fear and going into them – this is by nature uncomfortable. Comfort is different than safety; discomfort is necessary, so is safety. Rhonda Y. Williams is an elite leadership coach, emotional intelligence strategist, and DEI Advocate. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & Hospital CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today she is the founder of Stress-Free Leadership and she helps leaders & entrepreneurs apply emotional intelligence to experience greater success. She is also the creator of the concept of Leadership Above the Grind. Additionally Rhonda is passionate about helping women leaders prepare for and pursue executive level roles. She is excited to add the power of A Deeper Way to the tools she uses to support leaders in reaching their “next-level” of success. Rhonda is a 4x author and the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. Contact Rhonda:Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLCWebsite: http://thestressfreeleader.netFree Gift - eBook: http://stressfreeleaders.com email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda ShowSteph Furo is passionate about bringing more LIFE to the workplace, and co-founded The LIFE Boost to help organizations create a culture of growth and connection. In her coaching with individuals and teams, Steph draws on 15 years of corporate leadership experience in human resources and learning & development, as well as her experience teaching yoga and practicing a variety of healing modalities. She recognizes that humans are complex, and partners with A Deeper Way to make the greatest impact with her clients.Connect with Steph at https://thelifeboost.com/Tonia Johnson is co-founder of The LIFE Boost and is passionate about living life to the fullest. She has the honor of sharing her passion for life through individual and team coaching and development that supports bringing more LIFE to the workplace. In addition to her coaching experience, Tonia draws on over 15 years of experience working in a corporate environment as a project manager and scientist in the environmental engineering industry, as well as her experience teaching yoga, meditation, and practicing healing modalities. She recognizes that each human is unique and we all are on different paths. To support this, she offers a variety of tools and techniques through the coaching and development process that caters to the uniqueness of the individual and supports growth and connection.Connect with Tonia at https://thelifeboost.com/Join the Psychology at Work conversation online:InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Leadership is not the arrival. It is just the beginning. But how in the world do you focus on growing and investing in yourself as a leader when there is so much to do. Your to-do list is piling up and there simply is a shortage of time. So, what is a leader to do? Listen to the full conversations with Roz, Mireille, Rhonda Y. Williams, and special guest DJ Cardenas. About DJ: D.J. Cardenas is a certified executive coach, speaker, thought leader, and Founder of Weekly Leadership, a leadership and personal development firm that specializes in training, mentorship, and teaching leadership to individuals and businesses who want to become effective and impactful leaders. He started his career in the event management industry under a mentor and longtime friend. Through his mentorship, D.J. went on to implement the same strategies that led to him having many achievements in his personal and professional life. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, he now currently lives in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Bachelors from Johnson & Wales University (Rhode Island) and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. _______________________________________________________________________________________ FREE GIFT - eBook Download: 5 Signs of Hidden Stress and What to Do About It Website: http://www.thestressfreeleader.net Leadership Above the Grind App for All Things Leadership! Available on Apple and Google Play Interested in Contacting Rhonda about coaching or event speaking: or Text: 469-304-9970 Are you tired of being "stuck" in your life or career? I help leaders just like you gain the clarity, momentum, and strategy to start moving. Book a risk-free Momentum Builder Call. This one-time call is designed to give you to boost you need. Did I mention the money-back guarantee? This is not about the money, it is about your results. BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY. https://stressfreeleader.kartra.com/page/NewMomentum  Publications/Books: The UCR Advantage: How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, Fast Link: http://a.co/d/bIDX5GY   The Dream Life Roadmap: 10 Essential Factors for Living Your Dream Life Link: http://a.co/d/dDBv0n9   Are You Out of Your _____ Mind? A Woman's Guide to Successfully Surviving Infidelity Link: http://a.co/d/41uV2I8 

This #HumanizeTheWorkplace episode is about removing the fears around DEI with Matthew Reynolds, Nadi Fantastic, Rhonda Y. Williams. You are welcome to ask questions or share your tips during this live conversation. Host: Vivian Acquah As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, I advise managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner. What I do is make topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. Book your free DEI Game Plan call with me and learn how I can support you, your team, or your organization with your journey to Amplify DEI https://bit.ly/vivacall Guest Speakers: Matthew Reynolds now finds himself advocating for equity within the arts and education spaces. He loves helping others live their biggest and brightest life. Nadi Fantastic is a holistic EDI educator/coach who helps organizations with redefining values and systems that nourish anti-oppression practices. Rhonda Y. Willians is a leadership coach who helps leaders and organizations create stress-free cultures while empowering leaders to STOP THE MADNESS. Go to https://bit.ly/htwnews to receive frequent updates on humanizing the workplace. #diversity #inclusion #leadership #HR #choosetochallenge #amplifydeiSubscribe to Let's Humanize The Workplace on Soundwise

Rhonda Y. Williams is an author, executive leadership coach, emotional intelligence strategist, and DEI Advocate. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & Hospital CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today, she is known as The Stress-Free Leader and she helps leaders & entrepreneurs who feel there are simply not enough hours in the day transition to becoming Stress- Free Leaders. She also coaches leaders and minority women of color to prepare for and pursue executive level roles. She is the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show and The Stress-Free Leader Podcast. Contact Rhonda: Rhonda Y. Williams, MBA, MSN, RN Dream Life Leadership Academy, Inc. Free Gift - eBook: http://stressfreeleaders.com email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/

Rhonda Y. Williams is a master coach, international speaker and author. With over two decades of leadership experience, Rhonda now uses the principles of emotional intelligence to help leaders define an action-oriented path to well-being, happiness, productivity and success. Rhonda believes hope is not a strategy and the desired manifestations show up in our lives when we gain clarity, courage and consistency. Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes executive level roles as Chief Nursing Officer and hospital Chief Executive Officer. Having served at the C-Suite level, Rhonda is now committed to helping women of color ascend to executive, c-suite and board-level roles. As a transparent and authentic leader, Rhonda is known as “The Stress-Free Leader” and some call her the “Dream Life Coach” because she is unapologetic about helping you transition from the life you live… to the life you love. Rhonda is the founder and chief vision officer of the Dream Life Leadership Academy where, she coaches leaders and organizations to unlock their leadership superpowers by transitioning to stress-free leading and fine-tuning their emotional intelligence. Rhonda is the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show & Podcast where coaches and thought leaders share personal insights, strategies and resources to help you ROCK your life and be “stress-free and loving me.” She also hosts The Stress Free Leader Podcast. Experience life with your full mind, body and spirit. Set sail and set course, navigating all obstacles that emerge. Embrace each experience and continually add navigational tools to your Journey of Life toolbox. When you do, you are truly leading & living. Connect with Rhonda:Free Gift – eBook: http://www.stressfreeleaders.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show

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Ms. Rhonda Y. Williams, an international speaker, and the author of 4 best-selling books on topics ranging from coping with stress to emotional intelligence. Rhonda's professional experience include Chief Nursing Officer, and Hospital Chief Executive Officer, and has helped her patients, clients, co-workers, as well as her private clients to deal with stress. she shares her tips on stress-free living. Personally, Rhonda shares all that she has gained— wisdom, courage, and strength from all of the obstacles she's had to face in her life so that others can live a more stress-free life. In this episode, she gives her advice on how to turn your passion into profits as a side hustle. In this episode Rhonda shares: About Rhonda Y. Williams Rhonda Y. Williams is a master coach, international speaker, and author. With over two decades of leadership experience, Rhonda uses the principles of emotional intelligence to help leaders define an action-oriented path to well-being, happiness, and success. Rhonda believes hope is not a strategy and the desired manifestations show up in our lives when we gain clarity, courage, and consistency. Rhonda is the founder of the Dream Life Academy, is the creator and the voice behind the Stress-Free Leader podcast. Ms. Rhonda Williams can be reached at: Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Stress-Free Leader About Victoria Wieck Victoria Wieck is the epitome of the rags to riches American dream story. She immigrated to America with her parents with only thirty dollars, and has built a multi-million dollar business with over $500 million in retail sales. After a series of corporate jobs, Victoria started her own company in 1989 on a shoestring budget to spend more time with her family. She has founded several other successful businesses since then. She's worked with a wide variety of retailers world-wide ranging from major department stores to duty free stores, as well as internet and TV retailers. For the past 22 years (19 years on HSN, and 3 years on Shop HQ), Victoria has been sharing her jewelry designs with millions of viewers during her own monthly shows. She has built her highly successful business following her passion for jewelry, without sacrificing her family life. Throughout her career, she's had to invent ways to have her products consistently outperform her competition and thrive. Victoria is also the author of the science fiction novel, Shattered Sky, scheduled to be released in 2021. She completed a B.S. degree in Economics from UCLA, and an MBA with emphasis in Marketing and Finance from USC.

Special Guest: Rhonda Y. Williams (Creating Stress-Free Leadership) It was such a joy to share this conversation with Rhonda. Did 2020 cause stress in your life? Or your career? Are YOU a leader? I bet you are...somewhere in your life. Here are some of the topics we touched upon: How great leaders can put the pins back into grenades What leaders can do to set the best examples in 2021 How to better define (and assess) 'Work/Life Balance' The ways that Clarity is the key to 'stepping up' Transparency, Authenticity and the importance of setting Boundaries The importance of NOT BEING PERFECT How Imposter Syndrome can cost you dearly Wearing a 'mask' can cause nightmares The greatness of 'getting better' when you walk through the door every day How Rhonda's FIRST transition into leadership left her in the dark Ways you can reduce your stress-level by asking more questions The importance of Self-Talk and how it supports your success The UCR Advantage (an Emotional Intelligence Exercise) You can learn more about Rhonda by visiting: www.TheStressFreeLeader.net

Have you been a little stressed as of late?  You're in luck!  On this episode I talk with expert Rhonda Williams on how you can stress less and lead better.  You'll like it...she's got the goods! More on Rhonda... Rhonda Y. Williams is a master coach, international speaker and author. With over two decades of leadership experience, Rhonda now uses the principles of emotional intelligence to help leaders define an action-oriented path to well-being, happiness, productivity and success. Rhonda believes hope is not a strategy and the desired manifestations show up in our lives when we gain clarity, courage and consistency. Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes executive level roles as Chief Nursing Officer and hospital Chief Executive Officer. As a transparent and authentic leader, Rhonda is known as “The Stress-Free Leader” and some call her the “Dream Life Coach” because she is unapologetic about helping you transition from the life you live... to the life you love. She is a 4x author and her published books include: Are You Out of Your ______ Mind? A Modern Guide to Successfully Surviving Infidelity? The Dream Life Roadmap: 10 Essential Factors for Creating Your Dream Life, and The UCR Advantage: How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, Fast! The Stress-Free Leader: 5 Types of Stressed-Out Leaders and How to Be Stress-Free Rhonda is the founder and chief vision officer of the Dream Life Leadership Academy where, through several services, she coaches leaders and organizations to unlock their leadership superpowers by transitioning to stress-free leading. Rhonda is the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show & Podcast where coaches and thought leaders share personal insights, strategies and resources to help you ROCK your life and be “stress-free and loving me.” Experience life with your full mind, body and spirit. Set sail and set course, navigating all obstacles that emerge. Embrace each experience and continually add navigational tools to your Journey of Life toolbox. When you do, you are truly leading & living. Rhonda Y. Williams, MBA, MSN, RN Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLC. Free Gift – eBook: http://www.stressfreeleaders.com email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show Podcast: The Stress-Free Leader (coming soon)

On today’s Awake & On Purpose Podcast, Jennifer speaks with Rhonda Williams about her journey in learning to stress less in her role as a leader using emotional intelligence. They discuss the toll her high-stress career had taken on her, and how her personal crisis inspired her to reevaluate her priorities and reinvent her life so she could stress less and become a better, happier leader. Rhonda and Jennifer cover mindset, Law of Attraction, gradual spiritual awakening, and so much more in today’s inspirational episode! You know, I’ve worked with a ton of different people and had lots of folks in my personal life and family and friends and and whenever I look for the common denominators of those who are successful attitude always stood out for me. Rhonda Williams Rhonda Y. Williams is an author, leadership coach and emotional intelligence strategist. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today, she is known as The Stress-Free Leader and she helps leaders and organizations embrace a stress-free culture. She is also the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. If you would like to connect with Rhonda, you can learn more and contact her using these links: Free Gift – eBook: http://bit.ly/Stress-FreeLeader email: info@loveleadingagain.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams/ Podcast: The Coffee with Rhonda Show To learn more about how you can connect to your higher purpose and take that leap of faith to make your impact in the world, visit us at https://www.jenniferspor.com. PS – did you enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to like, leave a review, and subscribe!

Rhonda Y. Williams is an author, leadership coach and emotional intelligence strategist. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today, she is known as The Stress-Free Leader and she helps leaders and organizations embrace a stress-free culture. She is also the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. What was the biggest turning point in your life? Losing my job from a company I worked with for nearly 20 years and shortly after, getting divorced from my 25 year marriage. Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do different? - Pay more attention to how I feel Linkedin Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams Facebook - www.facebook.com/CoachRhondaYWilliams Instagram - www.instagram.com/CoachRhondaYWilliams Twitter - www.twitter.com/rhondaywilliams Youtube Channel - https://bit.ly/CWRYouTubeChannel

Rhonda Y. Williams is an author, leadership coach and emotional intelligence strategist. With past executive roles in healthcare, such as Chief Nursing Officer & CEO, Rhonda has personally experienced the effects of overwhelming stress. After a pair of dueling life crises, Rhonda decided to Stop the Madness. Today, she is known as The Stress-Free Leader and she helps leaders and organizations embrace a stress-free culture. She is also the Host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show. What was the biggest turning point in your life? Losing my job from a company I worked with for nearly 20 years and shortly after, getting divorced from my 25 year marriage. Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do different? - Pay more attention to how I feel Linkedin Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams Facebook - www.facebook.com/CoachRhondaYWilliams Instagram - www.instagram.com/CoachRhondaYWilliams Twitter - www.twitter.com/rhondaywilliams Youtube Channel - https://bit.ly/CWRYouTubeChannel

Rhonda is the founder of the Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLC. where she coaches, supports and inspires leaders to become members of the R-SOUL club leader. She is also the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show: Enter the Stress-Free Leadership Zone. Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes senior executive roles as Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Executive Officer.HealthNetCO Insurance Agency Everyone needs effective and affordable health insurance. Support the show (http://hncletstalkpodcast.com)

Five decades after Lyndon Johnson first unveiled his lofty vision of a Great Society, politicians and pundits are still arguing about what he accomplished, and what he didn’t. This final installment will look at the legacy of LBJ's Great Society through the lens on one of its most enduring and popular programs — Head Start. Today, the Head Start program is alive and well, and so deeply woven into the fabric of American life that few know of its roots in the Great Society, or of the conflict and controversy that plagued many of its early programs. Features Alice O’Connor, Professor of History and Director of the Blum Center on Poverty, Inequality, and Democracy at the University of California Santa Barbara, and commentary from historians Rhonda Y. Williams, Josh Zeitz, and Julian Zelizer. Learn more at LBJsGreatSociety.org.

By his own account the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was Lyndon Johnson’s greatest achievement – the jewel in the crown of the Great Society, and widely considered the most effective piece of civil rights legislation in American history. This episode focuses on the extraordinarily eventful eight-month period — January to August 1965 — when the battle for Voting Rights was joined and ultimately fought to a successful conclusion. The outcome was hard won, and in doubt up until the last frantic weeks of negotiation and maneuvering in the wake of the bloody protests in Selma, Alabama. We hear from historian Rhonda Y. Williams, the John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University, about the complex and precarious alliance forged between the President on the inside, and Dr. Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement on the outside. Includes interview excerpts from Washington University Libraries, drawn from the Henry Hampton Collection. This digitized resource includes complete video interviews with Civil Rights Movement leaders, recorded for the influential and award-winning documentary film, Eyes on the Prize. Learn more at LBJsGreatSociety.org.

Though you might've been raised not to talk about politics at Thanksgiving dinner, food itself has always been political. The questions of who grows it—and for whom—are loaded, especially in the United States, a country that took its farmland from indigenous people and built its wealth from the labor of slaves. These imbalances of access and ownership have persisted through contemporary times, with food deserts and stagnating wages restricting what poor people eat. On November 7, Harper's Magazine and UNC Press presented a conversation between Rhonda Y. Williams, a historian and the series editor of UNC Press's “Justice, Power, and Politics” books; Lana Dee Povitz, author of Stirrings: How Activist New Yorkers Ignited a Movement for Food Justice, about the history of food activism in the United States; and Monica M. White, author of Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement, which tells the story of Fannie Lou Hamer's Freedom Farms Cooperative. In this episode, the three academics discuss historical and modern inequalities surrounding food accessibility and production, as well as the power of telling the long-obfuscated stories of farmers.

Episode 12: Tales from the Crypt…ocurrency! Wealth is created in many ways, including on the internet. The digital space has given us the internet, virtual reality, and cryptocurrency. A bitcoin is more than a little bit! Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin are just a few of the digital currency that is all the buzz. And just what is a blockchain? Join me during this episode of Conversations from the C-Suite, A Girlfriend’s Guide to the C-Suite as CEO, as Rhonda Y. Williams and I have a candid discussion about crytocurrency—the myths and the reality of how to build wealth using blockchain technology. Get your favorite beverage for another great conversation about money moves!

An evening of conversation with local and national voices on police violence in Springfield, MA and beyond, featuring Kissa Owens (mother of Delano Walker), Andrea Ritchie (attorney, writer, Soros Justice Fellow), ShaeShae Quest (Out Now), and Rhonda Y. Williams (scholar and community organizer). Presented by the University of Massachusetts Amherst History Department's 2016-2017 Feinberg Family Distinguished Lecture Series, Out Now, Project Operation Change and Springfield Technical Community College. October 26, 2016. Image Credit: "Freedom" by Ronnie Goodman, www.ronniegoodman.com