Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah noll wilson

In this episode of Build a Better Agency, Drew McLellan sits down with leadership and workplace culture expert Sarah Noll Wilson to unpack one of the biggest challenges agency owners face today—building real culture and connection in a rapidly changing workplace. Drew and Sarah explore how generational shifts, post-pandemic workplace dynamics, and evolving expectations have reshaped the employer-employee relationship. They discuss why traditional leadership approaches—like assuming loyalty comes from salary or benefits alone—no longer work and how agency owners can foster genuine commitment and engagement. Sarah shares eye-opening insights on the importance of psychological safety, trust, and open communication, explaining why employees today expect to be seen, valued, and respected in ways that differ from the past. If you've ever felt frustrated by shifting workforce expectations, struggled to retain top talent, or wondered how to get your team to care as much as you do about the business, this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in to gain practical strategies for fostering a workplace culture that works—not just for you, but for your employees and the success of your agency. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Understanding the generational shift in workplace dynamics  Navigating emotional engagement in leadership roles The importance of aligning agency culture with values  Rethinking how to build trust and commitment  Addressing the challenges of hybrid and remote work environments Experimenting with new strategies for relationship-building Embracing intellectual humility to foster collaboration 

David talks with Sarah Noll Wilson, author of Don't Feed The Elephants about how her new book lines up with What Great Teams Do Great and helps people understand where their challenges are in dealing with conflict and how to address your 'elephant'

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and Dr. Teresa Peterson as they celebrate the release of the Don't Feed the Elephants! Workbook by exploring fresh insights and perspectives on the challenges of starting tough conversations. Topics range from overcoming avoidance to crafting impactful opening statements that set the tone for honest dialogue. About Our Guest Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. In her daily work, she serves as Sarah's key content collaborator. Teresa enjoys facilitating, researching, and is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make our experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading to our team. Our clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply. Links and Resources Email: teresa@sarahnollwilson.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-peterson-EdD Don't Feed the Elephants! Workbook: www.theleadercampus.com

Join Sarah Noll Wilson as she celebrates the show's 100th episode with a deep dive into the evolving nature of workplace relationships. Guests Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell, Dr. Teresa Peterson, and Brandon Springle share insights on building connections in virtual settings, fostering inclusion, and the vital role of empathetic leadership in creating supportive work environments. About Our Guests For almost two decades, Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell has been helping organizations and leaders become more effective and inclusive through her engaging diversity and inclusion professional learning sessions, leadership development programs and equity & cultural proficiency coaching. Gilmara has worked with HR managers, chief diversity officers, and other leaders to create more inclusive work environments. Gilmara has collaborated with organizations from the private and public sector, in a variety of industries. Gilmara has supported organizations develop strategic plans, create equity driven monitoring tools, create more inclusive cultures, and learn more about equity-driven leadership. Born in Brazil, Gilmara moved to the United States in 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Multicultural Education from FUMEC University (Brazil) and a MSE in School Counseling from Drake University. Gilmara has a focused her doctoral studies in Organizational Behavior with a focus on trust in the workplace. Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. In her daily work, she serves as Sarah's key content collaborator. Teresa enjoys facilitating, researching, and is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make our experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading to our team. Our clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply. Brandon Springle is a dedicated HR (Human Resources) Leader with over 15 years of evolving experience working in multiple industries including Manufacturing, Background Screening, Health Insurance, and Sports & Entertainment. Brandon currently serves as a Divisional OD and Success Director at Shaw Industries where he has spent the past 9+ years. Brandon is a certified psychological safety coach using the “4 Stages of Psychological Safety” framework. Brandon is also certified as a Change Manager with intimate knowledge of the ADKAR process. Brandon is a senior leader focused on providing an amazing experience at all levels through a service-oriented approach that is rooted firmly in psychological safety. Brandon recognizes that there is power in aligning individually diverse talents to a shared vision where success is dependent upon the collective brain trust of the “team”. More than anything, Brandon loves to see people thriving as opposed to simply surviving. Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and four children in his personal time. Brandon enjoys his hobbies which include reading, writing, music production, and all things basketball. Links and Resources Website: www.sarahnollwilson.com Gilmara LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gilmara-vila-nova-mitchell Gilmara Email: gilmara@sarahnollwilson.com Teresa LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-peterson-EdD Teresa Email: teresa@sarahnollwilson.com Brandon LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bspringle

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Dr. Teresa Peterson as they explore the power of unlearning, and how identifying and "pruning" old beliefs, behaviors, and thought patterns can be the key to greater growth and learning. About Our Guest Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. In her daily work, she serves as Sarah's key content collaborator. Teresa enjoys facilitating, researching, and is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make our experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading to our team. Our clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply. Email: teresa@sarahnollwilson.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-peterson-EdD

Have you ever been frustrated by the feeling you're not being heard? It's a common feeling, especially in schools and at work, and even more so when power plays a role in the relationship dynamic. But don't worry, we've got a solution for you!In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Teresa Peterson from Sarah Noll Wilson Inc. With her deep roots in education, conflict resolution, and leadership coaching, she sheds light on the invisible forces that keep us from using our voices and offers actionable advice for effective communication.We delve into the importance of building safe spaces and fostering inclusivity, where every individual feels valued and empowered to speak up. She also discusses the relationship between leadership roles and organizational culture, highlighting how leaders can break communication barriers to cultivate an environment that encourages open dialogue and respects diverse perspectives.Tune in to this fantastic conversation and discover how we can all start listening better and speaking out with confidence! Stay empowered,JenLet's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Dr. Teresa:Dr. Teresa  Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. She holds a Conflict Resolution Certificate from Cornell University; she also is trained in Immunity to Change Coaching and Certified in Appreciative Inquiry.  Clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply.Connect with Dr. Teresa:Website: https://www.sarahnollwilson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-peterson-edd

Feeling stuck in a job where you can't be yourself? Tired of shallow work interactionsMany of us spend our days in environments where we have to wear masks, playing roles that don't fit us. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle, to bring your true self to your job, and form genuine relationships?In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Sarah Noll Wilson, an expert in emotional intelligence and leadership development, to discuss breaking free from the impersonal corporate culture to embrace authentic leadership and meaningful connections.Discover how her background in performance arts became her superpower in transforming workplace relationships and leadership styles. Together, we explore strategies to navigate the often transactional nature of corporate environments, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections and authenticity.Sarah offers practical advice on how to prepare for and engage in emotionally charged conversations, creating safe spaces for genuine interaction, and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and understood. By the end of our conversation, you'll be equipped with the tools to start leading with your authentic voice, building deeper connections, and empowering yourself and others to thrive in any setting. Tune in now and start your journey towards authentic leadership and fulfilled professional life.Stay empowered,JenLet's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Sarah:Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is who you call when you're ready to do the hard work of leading yourself and leading others.Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with organizations that care deeply about their teams and understand the connection between staff development and organizational success, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.   Connect with Sarah:Website: sarahnollwilson.comX (formerly Twitter): @sarahnollwilsonLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilsonYouTube: @SarahNollWilsonFacebook: SarahNollWilsonIncInstagram: @sarahnollwilson

How can you bring more courageous conversations into your practice of inclusive leadership? In recent years, more and more leaders are seeking to understand what inclusive leadership really means and how to build it into our ever-evolving organization models. It's not easy work and, all too often, defensiveness and white fragility rear up as soon as the feedback is anything other than complimentary.This episode is a sometimes spicy take on courageous conversations and inclusivity in the workplace, with two women who are transforming this fraught space. Stephanie Chin is a leadership consultant and the founder of Spicy Conversations. Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, researcher, author, and one of Stephanie's clientsWe're calling you in to talk all things inclusive leadership, including:Just how difficult this work is, on all sidesWhat your inclusivity inaccuracies mean for your identityHow to transform “I would never!” into “When have I?”And how this education will help transform your organization and yourselfRelated Links:Find Stephanie Chin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemchin/Find Sarah Noll Wilson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/DM Sarah to find out how you can start implementing change - sarah@sarahnollwilson.comStephanie's Spicy Conversations printable cheatsheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BYq_udUfUbm8YePD0w8IbMZktBMAWCI/view?usp=drivesdkDon't Feed the Elephants - Sarah Noll Wilson - https://bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-feed-the-elephants-overcoming-the-art-of-avoidance-to-build-powerful-partnerships-sarah-noll-wilson/17871254?ean=9781544525129Conversations on Conversations Podcast - https://sarahnollwilson.com/podcast/The Culture Map by Erin Meyer - https://erinmeyer.com/book/On Jim Irsay's recent comments - https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-irsay-blames-his-2014-arrest-on-police-prejudice-against-white-billionairesHarvard Business Review on self-awareness - https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-itHow To Be An Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode327White Fragility, White Women's Tears, And Dismantling White Supremacy with Robin DiAngelo Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode304Armchair Expert's Jonathan Van Ness podcast episode - https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jonathan-van-nessMy book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together - https://www.bossedup.org/bookLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Do you experience conflict in your workplace or home?Then this episode's for you.  (So basically, it's for everyone).We talk with leadership expert, speaker, and best-selling author of "Don't Feed the Elephants," Sarah Noll Wilson, about the transformative power of leading with curiosity to address conflict and create inclusive, open-minded environments.  Our conversation delves into creating a culture of addressing difficult topics in teams, specific behaviors for new leaders, and the impact of power dynamics on communication and feedback. Join us as we explore the value of curiosity in relationships and leadership, and the imperative of creating a safe environment for all voices to be heard.Resources:Sarah's book: Don't Feed the ElephantsSarah's podcast:  Conversation on ConversationsConnect with Sarah on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills is essential for effective leadership. In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson interviews Sarah Noll Wilson, an expert in leadership development. They discuss common challenges that HR professionals face when it comes to developing effective leadership skills. Sarah highlights the burnout and emotional fatigue experienced by HR professionals and emphasizes the importance of self-care. They also explore the trap of confusing knowing with doing and the need for HR professionals to practice what they teach. Three key takeaways from this episode are: Curiosity is a core skill for effective leadership. Being curious allows leaders to understand different perspectives, embrace experimentation, and increase self-awareness. Developing first-time managers requires a holistic approach. HR professionals should include and invite as many team members as possible in leadership development opportunities to build essential skills throughout the organization. Conflict avoidance is harmful to organizational culture. Leaders should embrace difficult conversations and approach conflict as a conversation rather than a confrontation. Creating a culture where conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth and learning is crucial. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into developing leadership skills and overcoming common challenges faced by HR professionals. Listeners will gain practical tips for fostering curiosity, preparing first-time managers, and addressing conflict in the workplace. Guest(s): Sarah Noll Wilson, CEO and Chief Edge Officer at Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc.

In Part Two of their conversation, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Dr. Tina Opie continue to explore the lessons and themes of Shared Sisterhood, and Dr. Opie introduces the practices of DIG and BRIDGE.

IN EPISODE 131: When it comes to conflict, avoidance is worse than aggression. We tip toe around the elephant in the room -- even as we continue to feed it with beliefs and behaviors that make conflict worse. In Episode 131, Sarah Noll Wilson explores the cost of conflict and why it pays to be curious  - first with ourselves (our feelings and expectations), then with others (their motives and behaviors). She shares specific strategies for engaging others in hard conversations, describes the importance of recovery, and highlights ways to frame the exchange. After listening to Sarah, you'll find the words and will to stay curious -- and make difficult conversations just a bit easier. ABOUT SARAH NOLL WILSON: Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, speaker and researcher who helps leaders manage real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Her work has appeared in major outlets like Harvard Business Review and she hosts a great podcast, "Conversations on Conversations." Sarah's most recent book is "Don't Feed the Elephants: Overcoming the art of avoidance to build powerful partnerships LINKS: Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NBC14N6/ref=sr_1_1?tag=scribemedia-20&keywords=sarah%20noll%20wilson&qid=1639084399&sr=8-1&geniuslink=true Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sarahnollwilson LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmL_py6d8rukmwPy51BMKg Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sarah.nollwilson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahnollwilson/

I expected that this episode would be a conversation about leadership development, maybe with some talk of Sarah's book Don't Feed The Elephants and how leadership in hybrid/remote needs to be different from what we've always done.  Sarah started the conversation with "I'd really like to talk about retaliation." Wow.  That's not a topic most people acknowledge as reality in work and to have a whole discussion centred on that?  Yes, please. This is why I don't script my podcast.  If I had planned every question, this episode wouldn't exist.  There are lots of stories to give context to the issues we are highlighting. I'd love to know your thoughts.  Don't hesitate to comment on social or write a review. Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is who you call when you're ready to do the hard work of leading yourself and leading others.  Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEO's, HR leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction, and organizational success, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.      Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah Noll Wilson helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.      With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education - no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally.  

In Part Two of their conversation, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest T. Maxine Woods-McMillan, Esq. discuss the strategies Maxine recommends to prepare ahead for conflict, based on her experience as both an attorney and a mediator.

In this episode of Ctrl + Alt + Delete with Lisa Duerre™ - Make sure to lean in during these key moments in the episode: [1:44] Research and history behind writing the book [3:08] Creating a culture where freeing, calling out, or preventing the elephant in the room is the norm [15:49] Missed opportunities to communicate our needs and be able to connect more deeply [17:12] Design of the book for a neurodivergent brain [22:56] Three kinds of avoidance: aggressive, fearful, conscious [22:56] [26:58] What's at stake when you're afraid of loss [38:46] The role of self-awareness and relationship communication [42:15] Self-awareness, re-calibration and changing the question or reaction [44:35] Impact of knowing your intended outcome before any conversation [49:10] The difference between good intentions and shadow intentions [53:32] How do you know if someone's shadow intention is speaking? KEY TAKEAWAYS: Don't Feed the Elephants is about the impacts of conflict avoidance and how to have deep meaningful relationships in ways that don't feel uncomfortable. Building on the work of Conversational Intelligence, “our success is dependent on our relationships, and our relationships are dependent on our conversations, Sarah explores how we can have more intentional and thoughtful conversations with ourselves, with others, with our teams. When we acknowledge an elephant is in the room, we have a choice to free it or feed it. When we allow an elephant to linger, distrust increases and trust decreases. Team members become disengaged and disheartened. Creativity and innovation cannot thrive. Before any conversation, we need to know our intended outcome. Pausing before entering the conversation to gain self-awareness around the initial stress response, self-regulate, recalibrate, and show up as a better version of you, as a leader and as a human. As a leader, it is important to realize you don't get to decide if you are trustworthy; other people do. To build psychologically safe work cultures, leaders must build trust by being open to feedback, becoming curious about it, take action and follow through with their team. Choosing to free the elephant rather than feed it. Stay Connected: Sarah's website: www.sarahnollwilson.com Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/ RLD Group's website: https://rldgroupllc.com RLD Group's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rldgroupllc RLD Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rldgroupllc Lisa Duerre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaduerre/ Ctrl + Alt + Delete with Lisa Duerre™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithlisa

We're back! In her first conversation of the new year, Sarah Noll Wilson welcomes guest Lou Diamond to discuss some of the key concepts and ideas from his new book SPEAK EASY: Connect with EVERY Conversation.

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships Kindle Edition Get in touch with Sarah: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships Kindle EditionGet in touch with Sarah: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTubeLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

In the final episode of the year, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Dr. Teresa Peterson reflect on their most important lessons learned and the themes they saw emerge through their work in 2022.

In Part Two of their conversation, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Stephanie Chin discuss how preparation can help us when we are faced with difficult conversations. Stephanie leads Sarah through a live role-playing exercise to highlight the value of practice.

Sarah Noll Wilson is on a mission to help leaders people better. Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEO's, HR leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction, and organizational success, she specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.   Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.    Lou and Sarah have a spectacular conversation about leadership, connecting, conversations and Sarah's love of Christmas movies. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

In this solo cast, Tyler highlights "golden nuggets" from interviews with Taufeek Shah, Sarah Noll Wilson and Nick Lenters, while keying in on how to find your passion, getting after it (just do it), and sticking with it when things get tough.    To get in touch with Tyler go to: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

Sarah Noll Wilson shows how avoidance harms work and relationships. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The many consequences of avoiding conflict 2)The key to overcoming avoidance 3) How to train your body's fight-or-flight response Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep819 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARAH — Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah Noll Wilson helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. • Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships • LinkedIn: Sara Noll Wilson • Twitter: @sarahnollwilson • Website: SarahNollWilson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith Glaser • Book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Tasha Eurich • Book: Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace by Minda Harts • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence by Tara Jaye Frank • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Previous episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part two of their panel discussion, Sarah Noll Wilson and her guests, Dr. Melanie Peacock and T. Maxine Woods-McMillan, Esq., focus on the emotions involved with the termination of employment.

In Part Two of their conversation, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Jen Carolan focus on how we all can plan ahead to help reduce the stress of our loved ones, and explore the evolving choices that are available to people as they consider their unique individual end-of-life wishes.

Sarah Noll Wilson is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Her goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. Sarah creates a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEOs, Human Resources leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction and organizational success, Sarah specializes in transforming relationships from good to great. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education – no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. To get in touch with Sarah - https://sarahnollwilson.com/ To connect with Tyler - https://www.tylerkamerman.com/

In Part Two of their conversation, Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Nick Wilson focus on Nick's experience with depression, and some of the lessons they both have learned as they have navigated mental health challenges.

I was recently a guest on the brilliant Sarah Noll Wilson's 'Conversations on Conversations' Podcast, where we explored what it means to bring humanity 'to leadership, and the power of understanding others. She has allowed me to co-share this on the SPH Podcast.

My guest for this episode is author, executive coach and leadership development consultant Sarah Noll Wilson. Sarah and I are talking about the art of avoidance when it comes to conflict and workplace relationships, plus late-stage capitalism and burning it all down. We also talk about getting to the root causes of conflict and the organization's responsibility in all of this. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/overcoming-the-art-of-avoidance

Sue Bethanis hosts Sarah Noll Wilson, executive coach, leadership development consultant, and bestselling author of Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships. Sarah is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities.Sarah works with leaders to develop more powerful partnerships and helps teams spot patterns that are keeping them from higher performance. An in-demand keynote speaker, she leads workshops and team retreats for leaders and HR professionals. Previously, Sarah worked in management and as the talent development leader for an insurance company, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges of corporate leadership. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. She holds several coaching certifications and has a master's in leadership development from Drake University.Sue and Sarah discuss: How effective leaders deal with relentless change and uncertainty. How to spot the important conversations being avoided (the “elephants”) by your team and YOU. Specific tips for wading into these tough topics, e.g. three different ways to use curiosity.

In any workplace, trust is essential. Without trust, it can be challenging to get anything done. Employees need to trust that their boss has their best interests at heart, and bosses need to trust that their employees are competent and reliable. But how can you build trust in the workplace? Join host Shari Simpson as she talks with Sarah Noll-Wilson and Dr. Teresa Peterson about how to build trust in your workplace. Guest(s) Bio: Sarah Noll Wilson is an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, and Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education - no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally.  Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. She is trained in Immunity to Change Coaching and Certified in Appreciative Inquiry. Clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply.   Mentioned in the episode: Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships  

Sarah Noll Wilson and Dr. Teresa Peterson know all about building trust in an organization and what you can do today to get there. Sarah Noll Wilson is an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, and Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education - no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally.  Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. She is trained in Immunity to Change Coaching and Certified in Appreciative Inquiry. Clients love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply. Mentioned in the episode: SHRM Session: More Than Feedback: How Receiving Feedback Can Impact Trust and Safety In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships  

As leaders, we know the importance of giving feedback. Our teams need to know how they're doing so everyone can work better…more efficiently and at a higher level of excellence.But what about receiving feedback? It matters how our teams receive the feedback we give them, and how we, the leaders, receive feedback ourselves.It could take a lot for a team member to come forward and give honest and open feedback to their manager, even if that leader asks for it so it's essential that they feel safe to do so. Simply telling them it's safe isn't enough - leaders have an opportunity to grow a culture of psychological safety through open and proactive communication.On this episode of Mental Health for Leaders, Dr. Teresa Peterson is sharing more about receiving feedback and building trust. She shares what trust-building really looks like, why language is so important, and why organizations are truly centers for relationships. She also gives listeners some of the language leaders can use to respond to the feedback they receive in a productive way.About Teresa Peterson:Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. People love Teresa's grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply. Teresa is trained in Immunity to Change coaching and is completing her certification in Appreciative Inquiry. Connect with her on LinkedIn.Mentioned in this Episode of Mental Health for Leaders:Language of Mental Health - join the monthly digital subscriptionSuper Soul Sunday - Anatomy of TrustEmail TeresaTeresa's talk at the SHRM22 Conference - More Than Feedback: How Receiving Feedback Can Impact Trust and SafetySHRM Annual Conference & ExpoMental Health Skills Training

1:03 - Theatre Background2:38 - Skills to face the audience4:06 - Stepping into Corporate World6:27 - Amalgamation of skills6:49 - Leadership Lessons8:47 - Sarah as a Professor9:24 - Servant Leadership11:18 - Self-Awareness Exercises12:52 - Journey to Build own company14:29 - Pre-conceived Notion16:50 - Evolution of own Business17:16 - Tricks and Tools20:05 - Book Writing Process23:08 - Don't feed the Elephants24:40 - Who is the book for25:35 - Concept of Avoidance27:33 - Root Cause of 'Blame' problems29:27 - Key takeaway from the book29:59 - Coaching Experience32:08 - Pandemic Effect34:33 - Single Greatest piece of advice36:06 - Sarah's North Star

On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Sarah Noll Wilson. Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don't Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. Key Insights: 00:40 Introduction 03:10 Identifying the patterns and personality traits 05:48 Don't feed the elephants 08:00 No pain no gain 11:37 Managing relationships in a digital world 16:55 Being intentional 19:25 Taking responsibility 23:54 Between stimulus and response 27:47 Trust is complicated 31:50 Working with Jake and Gino 34:09 Entrepreneurial spirits 39:30 Wrap up Visit Sarah's website: https://sarahnollwilson.com/ Attend our Live Events: https://jakeandgino.com/live-events/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $175,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ More ways to engage with the Jake & Gino Investor Community: MM5: https://jakeandgino.com/mm5/ Rand Cares: https://jakeandgino.com/randcares/ Henson Flooring: https://www.greatertennessee.com/ The 100 Year Real Estate Investor: https://www.dualassetstrategy.com Austin Preview Event: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/offers/9aGHWvat Register for our Closers Club 5 Webinar (March 8, 2022): https://bityl.co/Azfn

Top 3 Takeaways From This Value-Packed Conversation:Avoiding the difficult and uncomfortable conversations will not make anything better. In fact, communication and progress is certain to go backwards the longer you let "the elephants" linger in the roomOften times, we overestimate how someone will react to a difficult conversation or scenario. In reality, we have the durability to handle some pretty heavy shit in our lives!Accept that elephants exist in your world and addressing things now will lead to much better results in your growth and evolution  Click here for complete show notes Episode 062 of Evolution of Brand is sponsored by Bonjoro! Discover how you can connect with leads, customers, and colleagues in a unique, dynamic, impactful way with personalized videos. Click here to learn moreTake Your Brand From Unknown to Undeniable with Authority Enhancer: Click here to learn moreMUSIC CREDIT: "Victory" courtesy of purple-planet.com

Top 3 Takeaways From This Value-Packed Conversation: Avoiding the difficult and uncomfortable conversations will not make anything better. In fact, communication and progress is certain to go backwards the longer you let "the elephants" linger in the room Often times, we overestimate how someone will react to a difficult conversation or scenario. In reality, we have the durability to handle some pretty heavy shit in our lives! Accept that elephants exist in your world and addressing things now will lead to much better results in your growth and evolution   Click here for complete show notes  Episode 062 of Evolution of Brand is sponsored by Bonjoro! Discover how you can connect with leads, customers, and colleagues in a unique, dynamic, impactful way with personalized videos. Click here to learn more Take Your Brand to the Next Level with Guest Accelerator: Click here to learn more MUSIC CREDIT: "Victory" courtesy of purple-planet.com

Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful PartnershipsSarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams.Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships.Working with organizations that care deeply about their teams and understand the connection between staff development and organizational success, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.

Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful PartnershipsSarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams.Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships.Working with organizations that care deeply about their teams and understand the connection between staff development and organizational success, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.

For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Sarah Noll Wilson who's on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Her goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. Through her work as an Executive Coach, in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, and Author, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. Sarah creates a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEOs, Human Resources leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction and organizational success, Sarah specializes in transforming relationships from good to great. In this episode we discuss how to create more space for vulnerable discussions at work, the difference between consciously and re-actively avoiding, what gets in the way of psychological safety, the ROI for deeply caring and empathetic workplaces and getting more comfortable with being uncomfortable. ⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/SarahNollWilson

I got completely inspired by this conversation with Sarah Noll Wilson, and I bet you will too.  Sarah is an executive coach, an author, and an entrepreneur with over 15 years' experience in leadership roles. Beyond that, she has a creative background as she studied theatre in her undergrad.  In this episode, we talk about how she was diagnosed with panic disorder in 2013, and how that was the impetus for her to learn a multitude of coping mechanisms, including mindfulness techniques.  That experience truly set her on the path to writing the book, “Don't Talk About the Elephant”, and informing her current style of coaching and way of being present with life.    KEY TAKEAWAYS - gratitude (and better coping mechanisms) to deal with stress are like muscles, it will be a while of in-depth practice before they get automatic. If you have problems with avoidance – avoiding conflict, avoiding challenging situations, etc. – the ability to observe it will help you deconstruct its power on you in those situations where it gets triggered.  A lot of adults raised in a Western, North American way don't necessarily know who they are, because we've been conditioned to look at outside metrics, which confuses us on a deep level. To get back to ourselves, we need to learn how to be vulnerable. Vulnerability leads to authenticity.    BEST MOMENTS - “I know that I don't have myself figured out that I never will. Because, again, internally, externally, we're constantly evolving. I'm… not naive enough to know that. ‘Yeah, I've got it figured out.' It's like, ‘oh, I got this figured out. And then I'll figure this out.' And then I'll realize 10 more doors I need to go into.”  “What I learned in my work is, when we are talking about topics such as avoidance of connection, avoidance of conversations, avoidance of a vulnerability, it raises the emotional heat -- because the emotional heats already in the room. And so, what I've discovered in my work is sometimes when we can take a topic that's hard, and just give it a little lightness, a little playfulness, a little levity. It can make it easier for people to say, ‘oh, yeah, me too'.” “There's a beautiful mantra that I hold with me for my theater days. But it applies in these moments, which is have the discipline to learn the lines, and then have the faith to forget them. And the idea is like: ‘do your work to know your role, your part, your character at such a level that you don't have to worry about it… you can just be, you can just come from that moment.” “I don't want to talk about the weather. I want to talk about what's been hard or what's been amazing and to have people pause, and be heard and think in a way that they don't normally.” ABOUT THE GUEST  With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master of Science degree from Drake University in Leadership Development, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance. She is certified in co-active coaching, conversational intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. Sarah is an executive coach, a motivational speaker, and a specialist in helping people implement skills to overcome panic and ADHD. When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she lives in Des Moines Iowa with her husband Nick. She enjoys playing games with Nick and cuddling with their two fur babies, Seymour and Sally. CONTACT METHOD Sarah's website https://sarahnollwilson.com/ Sarah on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahnollwilson https://www.instagram.com/sarahnollwilson/ - Sarah's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarah.nollwilson Sarah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahnollwilson/ Buy “Don't Feed the Elephants” on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09NBC14N6?keywords=sarah%20noll%20wilson&geniuslink=true ABOUT THE HOST  The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton' from the ‘Mighty 247' company is your main host of ‘Fire in The Belly'.  Pete is an entrepreneur, mentor, coach, property Investor, and father of three beautiful girls. Pete's background is in project management and property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly' project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire in the Belly'. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person's passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire in The Belly' is the Q&A's - Questions and Actions section.  The ‘Fire in The Belly' brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development courses, and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mightypete https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoiding the “uncomfortable” has become so common that we have a famous term for it: it's “the elephant in the room.” But according to guest Sarah Noll Wilson, author of Don't Feed the Elephants, it's possible to free yourself and your team from that overwhelming awkwardness. In today's episode of Transform Your Workplace, our guest provides tips on how to address your elephants and create a transparent culture in your workplace.  TAKEAWAYS “The elephant in the room” creeps into the workplace when we avoid talking about or acknowledging something uncomfortable. Avoiding honest discussion is a harmful barrier to business success. A leader's response in moments of disagreement or feedback sets the tone for how safe others will feel speaking up. Freeing the elephant from the room is a process that happens one conversation at a time, not all at once. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST

Natalie interviews author, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Sarah Noll Wilson and discusses her new book "Don't Feed the Elephants."  If you're a leader or up-and-coming executive, you don't want to miss this episode and you most definitely want to check out Sarah's new book! 

When teams need to change, Sarah Noll Wilson gives them the tools to steer their own ship. Sarah Noll Wilson is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Her goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. Through her work as an executive coach, an in-demand keynote speaker, researcher, and soon-to-be author, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. Sarah creates a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with CEOs, HR leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction, and organizational success, Sarah specializes in transforming relationships from good to great. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education – no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! She is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their two fur babies, Seymour and Sally. What you will learn in this episode: How to use conversations as a tool for connection, rather than as a transaction What curiosity means and how to use it to have more meaningful and empathetic conversations How to network effectively by treating it as an opportunity to truly get to know people How to handle conversations in conflict and make them productive What are regrettable events and how to navigate them How to navigate conversations around change How to communicate during a crisis situation Resources: Email: hello@sarahnollwilson.com Subscribe to Sarah's Newsletter: https://sarahnollwilson.com/signup/ Webinar: What's Next? Creating Possibilities for Your Post-Covid (Work) Life Website: www.sarahnollwilson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson www.linkedin.com/company/sarahnollwilson Facebook: www.facebook.com/SarahNollWilsonInc Twitter: www.twitter.com/sarahnollwilson

We welcome back our pal Sarah Noll Wilson!  We talk about her new book, "Don't Feed the Elephants," the writing process, leading through a pandemic, starting a podcast, and much more.  Jon is Sarah's number 1 fanboy (non-related) and if you don't know Sarah already you'll understand by the end of the show. Sarah's recommendation: https://twitter.com/farahharrislcpc How to reach Sarah: https://sarahnollwilson.com/ This episode is sponsored by Workology.  Check out WorkologyCouncil.com to learn more about this newly formed HR mastermind. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour  

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This week we talk about divisiveness at work. Divisive opinions at work are an example of divisiveness in the world ... people seem to be on one side or the other of so many issues, and we can't remember a time when people have been so polarized. We love the saying “Let's agree to disagree." -- thank you David Campt for going deeper on that with us in Episode 52 (https://realjobtalk.com/52-coming-together-to-end-2020-with-david-campt) -- and we try to use it whenever possible. By diviseness, we're talking about when there are different camps who don't come together - or people who like to make work political. We agree that good leaders help build alignment and cohesiveness. Building respect around the mission -- and a leader who demands respectful interaction -- helps to bring people together to work towards common goals. Taking a time out can also work. When you're feeling emotional, take a time out and find a time to talk it through at another time. Some roles that these dividers can take at work: The Whisperer. You know them: the person who goes cube to cube whispering (but they don't go to SOME people's cubes) or is calling ⅔ of the team members. This person who promotes exclusivity and in- vs out-groups. This person might recommend you say something in a meeting, but when you stick your neck out, they don't back you up. The Exhausted person. When we're fried, we're not as resilient, and we're not our best selves ... so sometimes stress and lack of resilience brings out bad behavior. The Bully. They need boundaries or they will run over everyone, so you need to push back or they'll get out of control. Shout out to Sarah Noll Wilson in Episode 26 (https://realjobtalk.com/26-leadership-training-neurodiversity-sarah-noll-wilson) and her call to leadership to go deeper and see their people as HUMANS and to teammates who acknowledge stress and offer to help/cover and work together to take a minute. If your team is divided, you can talk with your leadership privately to tell them what you're seeing and ask for help in bringing people together. How do you work with a divisive person? Try to talk 1:1, document divisive behavior, try to align with everyone in the group in hopes that others won't exclude you. Raise your hand to show that you're capable and want to work with others. Humor is a great way to diffuse a tough work situation. Making people laugh can really bring stress levels down. When nothing is working, talk with your boss and ask for suggestions of how we can work together. Sometimes things get heated, and it's ok to take some time off and come back when you're calm. Write the emotional email as a journal entry, and then write another that's kind, compassionate, and helpful with the goal towards working together.

We're at a tipping point: Leaders and companies must look at their in-person work culture and built-in tension of competing needs as you plan to navigate the transition out of COVID Work from Home. Sarah Noll Wilson and Lisa provide insight and tools to lead and build high-performing teams in today's complex world In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre. If you're tired, feel like there is never enough time, and avoid connection because you are maxed out already and don't want to deal with the complexity of stress and pressure on your team – lean in. If you're uncomfortable with feelings at work, run for the hills after dropping off a Kleenex box when someone is crying at work, or try to put a positive frame on any issues your employees face -this is a not-to-miss episode. Listen in as Sarah and Lisa share real stories of what you can do to improve trust and engagement at work – especially in a highly complex, virtual workplace full of humans

I am so excited to have this conversation with Sarah Noll Wilson, who is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Sarah has 15 years extensive experience in talent and leadership development, the CEO (Chief Edge Officer) of her coaching and consulting firm and soon to be author.  Sarah shares how being empathetic and allowing our “human-ness” to come through when managing a team is frequently the missing link that helps team members feel more valued and perform at a high level. Enjoy listening! HIGHLIGHTS What was Sarah’s inspiration to become what she's doing right now?  (...What is her background, what was her journey like?) What should the perspective of leaders be in relation to the humans they serve?  The separation of emotions in the workplace, or should they be really separated? What was the experience like for Sarah in building her business? (... the financial consideration she has to weigh in and so much more)  What were the challenges like and how has it affected Sarah’s leadership? Self-care is important to mitigate burnout. Leadership is more about action - the concept of adaptive leadership in order to thrive in challenging environments.  Consistent things that you can do to keep you performing at a high level. Women should give permission to give themselves self-care and not be biased on the male perspective on mental health.  Sarah’s words of wisdom for people who find themselves struggling.   RESOURCES Adaptive Leadership concept by Dr. Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky    CONNECT WITH SARAH NOLL WILSON Website: https://sarahnollwilson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/ Twitter: @sarahnollwilson   CONNECT WITH EMI Join the Tribe of Leaders Community on Facebook Download Your FREE guide so you always have leads knocking on your door!  Facebook LinkedIN Instagram

Humans are wired to connect. Building relationships is essential to our survival both physically and psychologically. Research shows that the support we receive from our networks keeps us happy and healthy by helping reduce stress. Sarah Noll Wilson explores the traps, tips, and techniques to move our relationships from transactional to transformational.

In this special episode, Wendy talks with her daughter Maggie's Girl Scout troop about their Silver Award project #AfterGirlScoutsPodcast. Maggie, Harriet & Chloe interview former Girl Scouts & learn how Girl Scouting affected their lives. We talk about their Girl Scout experience and their project.   In their podcast, they visit with former #HRSocialHour guests like Sarah Noll Wilson, Gemma Toth, and Rhonda Taylor! Subscribe https://aftergirlscouts.podbean.com/ or follow their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AfterGirlScouts/ so you can be sure to get the latest episode as soon as it comes out.

We're joined by Sarah Noll Wilson, an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Learning & Development professor from Des Moines, IA. Jon tries very hard not to fanboy out through the episode (he's a big fan). We talk about how Sarah's theater background helped prepare her for business, how to be a great manager, and she and Wendy bond over Bob's Burger's. It's super fun and we know you'll be a fan of Sarah's after listening, too. Sarah's recommendations: https://twitter.com/tashaeurich https://twitter.com/CreatingWE https://twitter.com/criswildermuth How to reach Sarah: http://sarahnollwilson.com/ Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!