Podcast appearances and mentions of Tracy J Edmonds

Are you looking for a sharper focus?  We have expert advice on leadership and what we can all do to turn that focus inward and harness our authenticity.  Author, consultant, and executive coach Tracy J Edmonds joins the #1 PAC Podcast in America with some candid advice on leadership. 

Happy New Year! In this episode Mandy and Stephanie bring that ‘fresh start' energy to the podcast with a conversation about reflection, setting goals, and naming intentions for the year. You will also hear why having a mentor can help you get ahead, the tools for finding and asking someone to be a mentor, and how to manage that relationship for mutual benefit. The guest on the show, Tracy J. Edmonds is the Owner and CEO of TJE Coaching & Consulting, where she serves as an executive coach and DEI strategist. A former corporate executive who served as Chief Diversity Officer at Anthem, Tracy brings a unique blend of thought leadership, strategic planning, and execution mindset to her work. She specializes in coaching women – particularly minority women – to bring out their best in a corporate environment. As a strategist and partner to her clients, Tracy simplifies the DEI journey with a focus on building capacity to drive sustainable change. Tracy is also an author and speaker on the topics of diversity, inclusion, authenticity, and leadership. Her book, Wild Hair, A Courageous Woman's Guide to a Bold and Authentic Career, released March 2021, and has achieved Amazon international bestseller status. “Look for a truth-teller. Because you can get a mentor to educate you on finance and marketing. But when you are talking about career change and what it takes to be successful as a woman in corporate America and where you want to go with your career, we need to talk truthfully about that. We need to know not just that you can do it, but that it will be difficult.” From this episode's conversation, you will hear: ● Why reflection, setting goals, and naming intentions in the new year can drive your success throughout the whole year. ● The benefits of having a mentor. ● Why authentic leadership has a major ripple effect and may just be the only way to lead. ● The value of a truth-teller in your professional life, especially for women. Don't miss our ONE THING TO TRY and WHAT YOU GOT IN THAT BAG prompts at the end! (Hint: Don't forget to send out those personal notes.) To be sure you catch every episode of Women Who Work, like and follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram@soarlead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenwhowork/message

In this first episode of our best-of series, we talk to Tracy J. Edmonds. From the outside looking in, her life couldn't have been sweeter: A high-profile executive job with a Fortune 30 company at which she excelled. But on the inside, where she discovered it really counts, her career had come at a high cost because of a self-imposed crucible: not being her authentic self. So she decided to embrace both her figurative and literal wild hair -- trading her corner office for a cubicle and tackling a vision that not only meshed with her gifts and passions but also allowed her to live who she truly was rather conform to some corporate mold. She's found her life of significance in coaching leaders -- focusing on other women of color -- that to be the best versions of themselves, they have to be the real versions of themselves. To learn more about Tracy J. Edmonds and her book Wild Hair: A Courageous Woman's Guide to a Bold and Authentic Career, visit https://tracyjedmonds.com/ To explore more Crucible Leadership resources, visit www.crucibleleadership.com

It's March 31st, 2022, and as a capstone to NABPAC's celebration of Women's History Month, we're using this platform to give voice to our signature Leaders Speak series. The incomparable Tracy J Edmonds turns on the microphones and takes us inside the world of DC government affairs for a candid conversation with two amazing women – both heads of their respective DC offices – about what “breaking the bias” means to them and the teams they lead.Our guests on this special LEADERS SPEAK episode of the Facts About PACs podcast: Molly Ryan, Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, at Global Blood Therapeutics. And, Karry La Violette, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Director of the Advocacy Center at National Community Pharmacists Association.

The work of DE&I didn't start during the summer of social justice in 2020 – that's just when it broke through the noise. And the work of DE&I isn't done in 2022, just because it's not on everyone's lips right now.  In this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar talk to Tracy J Edmonds about Corporate Culture and how getting DE&I right is fundamental to success.

In this final Episode of 2021, Cathy and Deborah share their favorite tips for achieving parity, discuss the latest data on women in the workplace, and look forward to 2022 and blowing up the status quo.  Subscribe!  Time-stamped show notes are below.  Most Positive Developments for Women in 2021 2:24 We are finally discussing unconscious bias, intersectionality challenges for women who identify as BIPOC, and burnout for women How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms; Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work 3:34 We are pivoting towards real changes because people are being real about their needs Most Negative Impacts for Women in 2021 6:10 Most experts believe that it will now take 135 years (up from 100 years) to achieve gender parity due to COVID's increased pressure on women -and 1 in 3 women has considered leaving the workforce (up from 1 in 40 women considering leaving in 2020)  McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2021; COVID19's Impact on Women's Employment by McKinsey; COVID widened the gender gap, CNBC 8:30 Millions of women have dropped from the workforce -women are overrepresented in underpaid jobs and some of these jobs disappeared due to COVID -burnout resulting from gender bias at work and at home OxFam International and Women in Low-Wage Jobs are Underpaid and Overloaded, Atlantic Monthly and McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2021 Did the Parity Prescription Hold Up During 2021? 9:40 The Parity Prescription is: S - Stop Trying to Change Women C - Create Diverse Teams R - Recognize Unconscious Bias I - Intentionally Include P - Partner with Men as Allies T - Talk about the Issues How the Parity Prescription Can Work for You 10:20 The Parity Prescription doesn't completely address the challenges of childcare 12:42 The Parity Prescription is backed by research and studies, is common sense, and aligns with basic societal expectations about how we treat each other  Most Important Elements of the Parity Prescription 15:16 Recognize Unconscious Bias -need broader understanding to see and recognize bias, particular by straight white men who aren't negatively impacted by gender bias -most people want fairness but gender bias is not fair How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms; Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work 16:44 Stop Trying to Change Women -teaching women to empower themselves isn't enough  -we need more authenticity in the workplace and alliances with men Resources: How to Fight Gender Inequality with our Parity Prescription, How to Discovery and FLEX Your Authenticity at Work Season 1 Accomplishments Rated #6 for podcasts focused on gender! 19:30 Covered many of the fundamentals 20:55 Framework offers real solutions -Dr. Nithila Peter and Tracy J. Edmonds added tremendous value during Season 1 Surprises and Fave Moments 22:37 Thanks to -Faith Blackwell - photography -Kathleen Fennessy -  logo and trademark -Laura Scott - LLC -Isabel Robertson - podcast editing -Dr. Nithila Peter reviewed Season 1 scripts  -Allison Lin gave us a shout-out in Plastics News -we heard from so many listeners -grateful for the men who showed up  25:30 Explicit gender bias continues to be a problem and women often do not have a satisfactory way to deal with gender bias so they change jobs 27:40 There is too much pressure on women to keep quiet -women are told “don't play the victim” 29:21 People of all genders rate women higher than men on 19 of 21 core leadership competencies but women aren't being promoted into leadership roles due to unconscious bias 5 Steps to Achieve Increased Leadership by Women 32:25 Tremendous resources to help impact real change including Better Allies by Karen Catlin All Report by Diane Primo Diversity Lab 34:01 Fave podcasting moments -when Cathy and Deborah make genuine connection, laugh, aha moments -authenticity discussion How to Discovery and FLEX Your Authenticity at Work Top Tips 36:41 You should test your own unconscious bias with a free online tool at Harvard's Implicit Bias Test. The Equalist app is another tool to consider. 37:11 Women are leaning in and we need men to also lean in and meet us halfway. How Male Allies Can Lean In for Measurable Gains to Achieve Parity, Parity Podcast (Apple); How Male Allies Can Lean In for Measurable Gains to Achieve Parity, Parity Podcast (Spotify) 39:28 Everyone in the workplace should “Shake, Not Stir” and create as many interactions between people from underrepresented groups 5 Action Steps to Shake It Up With Greater Gender Diversity and Inclusion (Apple); 5 Actions Steps to Shake It Up with Greater Gender Diversity and Inclusion (Spotify) 40:25 Do not presume that men have higher competencies than women just because of gender How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women 40:54 Male allies, ask women what they need How Male Allies Can Lean In for Measurable Gains to Achieve Parity, Parity Podcast (Apple); How Male Allies Can Lean In for Measurable Gains to Achieve Parity, Parity Podcast (Spotify)  41:48 Watch for the SIGNPOSTS of a good culture including organizations with clear, gender-neutral communications and a real suggestion box 8 Signposts of Cultures Where Women Thrive, Parity Podcast (Apple); 8 Signposts of Cultures Where Women Thrive, Parity Podcast (Spotify) Parity Podcast Metrics 43:28 Season 1 Metrics -Most downloaded episode How to Fight Gender Inequality with our Parity Prescription -Second most downloaded episode is The Treasure Trove of Emotional Intelligence, Interview of Dr. Nithila Peter -Top countries tuning in are United States, India, UK, and Germany Sneak Peek for Season 2  47:48 Topics will include masculinity, the gender pay gap and more Save the Date of March 8, 2022 for the Parity Podcast group discussion with guests Ashia Johnson and Lilian Agyemang-Yeboah as we discuss ways to #breakthebias for International Women's Day Where You Can Find Us Website: www.par-ity.com  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick  Email CathyAndDeborah@par-ity.com with questions or comments

In this episode, Tracy J. Edmonds, the author of Wild Hair and the owner of TJE Coaching and Consulting, explains how authenticity can disrupt gender bias, help us connect with others, and transform women into more effective and visible leaders.  Subscribe!  Time-stamped show notes are below.    Intro 1:20  Tracy J. Edmonds is a mom, coach, consultant, and author of Wild Hair   Episode Breakdown 1:55 In today's episode we discuss: What is authenticity and how do we discover who we are How does authenticity impact leadership, working moms, vulnerability, and workplace culture How does authenticity relate to each element of the Parity Prescription and practical advice for listeners striving to be authentic at work   Who is Tracy J. Edmonds? 2:35 Recovering corporate soldier, 31 year corporate veteran, former Chief Diversity Officer of Fortune 500 company 2:53 Pivoting to entrepreneurship and unlearning in order to chart a new path 3:00 Now coaches women and offers diversity consulting - TJE Coaching & Consulting, LLC   What is authenticity? 3:30 Important for women to be authentic but it is challenging in male-dominated organizations and industries 4:00 Definitions of authentic, Webster's definition 4:12 Authenticity is also being true to yourself 4:40 We all have different lived experiences and being true to ourselves is different for each of us   How do we discover our own authenticity? 5:15 Discovering your own authenticity is challenging 5:30 Don't assume that you know who you are 5:54 We are often defined by expectations of others  6:16 Discovering your own authenticity is a journey and takes time 6:20 4 principles of authenticity Self honesty - look internally about who you are and what you want Courage - how do you put your fear in action Confidence - have a healthy respect for who you are and your abilities Resilience - stay the course over a lifetime 7:50 Tracy's motivation to write Wild Hair 8:55 Tracy's moments of dissonance or disagreements between her authentic self and what was expected of her 9:15 Tracy straightened her hair for many years  10:25 As the Chief Diversity Officer, she decided to make a change and wear her hair naturally - this was Tracy's “wild hair moment” 10:55 Tracy's actions were freeing for many women, particularly Black women  11:50 Too much emphasis on women's appearances and impact of COVID 12:45 COVID created chaos but that gives us the opportunity to make change    How does authenticity impact leadership, working moms, vulnerability, and workplace culture? 14:40 People rate women highly on leadership skills but men recieve more leadership roles 15:00 Authentic leadership can help women be seen inside organizations and disrupt unconscious bias 15:45 Women don't need to check the box for all requirements to lean in and seek leadership opportunities 17:00 It is empowering for women to think about:  What is it that I do that no one else can?  What makes me unique?  What impact can I make through what I have and what I do?  18:30 Increased focus on mothers due to COVID 19:05 Understanding your own authenticity can help you navigate motherhood/parenthood 19:45 Story of woman preparing for maternity leave 20:55 Greatest challenge is when we're out of integrity with ourselves (ie, working instead of attending a baseball game or vice versa) 21:40 Easy for us to “lose ourselves” as we struggle to keep up with work and personal life 23:10 Navigating careers and work-life balance is easier when there are male allies providing support 23:42 Importance of vulnerability in being authentic 24:50 Only be vulnerable when it adds value - being overly vulnerable or giving TMI can be harmful 25:30 Underrepresented groups have more on the line than others so we need to be careful about vulnerability 26:23 Being authentically vulnerable can create authentic connections 28:23 Tips for being vulnerable: Always add value when seeking new connections Give context to your story Speak a universal truth  30:35 When is it time to leave your job? Consider, what are your goals/values and can your organization help you meet those goals/values 30:45 Changing culture is challenging to execute and takes time 34:20 Maya Angelou quote: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” 34:25 Great Resignation: We can't unsee what we saw and unlearn progress like acceleration of digitization and success of WFH. 36:33 COVID caused us to reprioritize our lives 37:02 Work is an activity and not a place   How does authenticity relate to each element of the Parity Prescription and practical advice for listeners striving to be authentic at work? 38:50 The Parity Prescription is: Stop Trying to Change Women Create Diverse Teams Recognize Unconscious Bias Intentionally Include Partner with Men as Allies Talk About the Issues 39:27 How can women resist the very real pressure to conform? 40:45 Many women feel pressure to conform - don't work where you are “less than” or must conform, but have a plan before walking out the door 42:00 When women are on boards and in senior leadership roles, organizations have better financial outcomes 42:27 Men can be terrific allies and are often those men with daughters or who are married to BIPOC women 43:10 Tips to detect pressure to conform 44:40 We all show up in different ways and leaders don't always look the same 45:00 Example of woman who conformed and modeled the behavior of men to get to the top but it took her 2x as long as her male peers 46:25 Women experience unconscious bias in different ways  47:18 Black women have additional unconscious biases to navigate - intersectionality is a challenge  48:18 Trust can be a challenge for women at work 50:30 Story of how authenticity can disrupt unconscious bias 52:57 Practical tips to increase inclusion Remember that the world is bigger than your backyard Work with different people Make sure the introverts have space to speak up on calls Be willing to be vulnerable Have a learning mindset 56:18 Effective male allies need to be vulnerable and admit that they don't know everything; reflect on times when they were in a group, didn't fit in, and they knew it. 59:55 The shadow of top leaders creates culture and they need to set the tone so that it is ok to talk about the issues   Where You Can Find Us Website: www.par-ity.com  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick  Today's Guest:  Tracy J. Edmonds Email CathyAndDeborah@par-ity.com with questions or comments

Women receive mixed messages to be authentic but also to conform, fall in line, fit in. It's a challenging tightrope to walk but we have solutions. In this episode, learn how to discover your own authenticity, and then how to FLEX so that you can contribute at work in a way that reflects who you are.   Subscribe!  Time-stamped show notes are below.    Intro 2:10 Women are told to be authentic but also to conform 2:29 We need to stop trying to change women 3:00 Mixed signals start at birth 5:05 Girls are trained to smile, be pleasant, play well with others 6:00 Sometimes we don't know who we are   Episode Breakdown 6:19 In today's episode we will discuss: What is authenticity and what are tips for you to best discover who you are Why is authenticity at work critical  How can you navigate between being authentic and the pressure to conform or fit in 6:40  Tracy J. Edmonds author of Wild Hair   Tips to Discover Your Authenticity 9:20  Definitions of authentic Webster's definition 10:35 Uncover authenticity by asking who or what you trust what you cherish what brings meaning and purpose to your life what gives you peace Dr. Nithila Peter of eiLeads 12:45 (Cathy), 16:12 (Deborah) Who or what you trust answers 18:22 (Deborah), 19:50 (Cathy) What do you cherish answers 22:20 (Cathy), 24:40 (Deborah) What brings meaning and purpose to your life answers 28:25 (Deborah), 29:28 (Cathy) What gives you peace answers 30:46 (Cathy), 32:05 (Deborah) 3 characteristics or values  35:05 Strengths Finder by Tom Rath 35:30 Women have to prove themselves over and over again How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women   Why Authenticity Matters at Work 36:36 Inauthenticity akes you feel uncomfortable 36:58 Story of friend rated poorly because she was being authentic 38:15 ⅓ employees feel pressure to conform How to Be More Authentic at Work by Dr. Patricia Hewlin 38:30 Examples are: -parents downplay importance of parenting -employees won't wear clothing reflecting their religion  -people stay silent on social justice issues  -people don't speak up about inequity or workplace microaggressions 38:58 We learn when to smile, frown, nod How to Be More Authentic at Work by Dr. Patricia Hewlin 39:27 Being authentic improves marketing skills   How to Express Authenticity - Flexing 40:20 What is flexing 40:38 Tips for those early in career  40:52 Tips for interviews 41:40 Using authenticity to nudge culture in the right direction  42:01 Examples: -Don't like sports -Social justice issue matters to you -Challenges with parenting 42:28 Tip for allies 42:45 Flex through vulnerability 42:50 What is vulnerability Books by Dr. Brene Brown 43:30 Dr. Brene Brown 2010 Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability 43:44 Vulnerability births innovation, creativity, change Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity, innovation, and change by Dr. Brene Brown 44:35 Importance of: Sharing new ideas at work Disagreeing with someone at work Admitting that you made a mistake 46:36 Risks of flexing authenticity 47:40 Leaders should model authenticity   48:20 Parity in Play 48:34 Afghan women and girls CSIS article 48:54 Girls barred from secondary school BBC article 49:10 Unconscious bias in the US How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work   Where You Can Find Us Website: www.par-ity.com  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick  Contributor: Dr. Nithila Peter of eiLeads Email CathyAndDeborah@par-ity.com with questions or comments

Tracy J. Edmonds is an executive coach and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. A former corporate executive, Tracy's work is her passion. She brings all her authenticity, wisdom, skill, and experience to every coaching and consulting engagement to help you, your team, or your organization achieve success.She teaches her framework for mastering authenticity as the driver to creating successful careers, teams, and organizations. She specializes in coaching women - especially minority women - on bringing out their best in a corporate environment and leaving their unique stamp on the roles they hold and work that they do.As a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, Tracy offers a unique blend of strategic planning and execution mindset. She coaches executives and leaders to leverage their authenticity to drive meaningful DEI strategy. She only partners with organizations that are committed to meaningful impact and that demonstrate their commitment through action.Tracy is also an author and speaker who speaks on the topics of diversity, inclusion, authenticity, and leadership. Tracy served Anthem as its Chief Diversity Officer, as well as several other senior leadership roles in human resources, talent management, and operations. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University. Her book Wild Hair: A Courageous Woman's Guide to a Bold and Authentic Career, is available for sale online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and all major book outlets. Waymarker, meet friend of the community, Tracy J. Edmonds! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waymarker/support

From the outside looking in, Tracy J. Edmonds' life couldn't have been sweeter: a high-profile executive job with a Fortune 30 company at which she excelled. But on the inside, where she discovered it really counts, her career had come at a high cost because of a self-imposed crucible: not being her authentic self. So she decided to embrace both her figurative and literal wild hair -- trading her corner office for a cubicle and tackling a vision that not only meshed with her gifts and passions but also allowed her to live who she truly was rather than conforming a corporate mold. She's found her life of significance in coaching other women of color that to be the best versions of themselves, they have to be the real versions of themselves.   To learn more about Tracy J. Edmonds and her book Wild Hair: A Courageous Woman’s Guide to a Bold and Authentic Career, visit https://tracyjedmonds.com/   To explore more Crucible Leadership resources, visit www.crucibleleadership.com

Listen In Latest Podcast Episode:The journey of achieving success in your career leading to a pathway of success is not always easily done. When we hear about success stories there is always a story behind everyone’s walk of life (How they got there.) Todays episode is a very poignant conversation between to women Tracey Edmonds a Career and Success Coach and your host Debra Smith Torrence a Health and Life Coach. Two women sharing their stories, their defining moments which they were able to build on, Both women only children with the courage of lion. Both carving out a path to never return to a life in which they had no control over, but just the sheer will to never return to this type of season in their lives. Not accepting social economic disparities, seeking inclusion in quality and the luxury of existence. Both women seeking economic and social equality. Two women, who started out on vastly different paths in life but both surviving the tide of life and starting their own successful coaching businesses. Helping others to reach their potential in modern societies in progresses to discover and remove the stagnation and regressions in individuals lives who are seeking success in life, relationships & careers Co- Host: Tracy J. Edmonds pursued her Wild Hair. After almost two decades, she gaveup a comfortable career and senior leadership role at Anthem, a Fortune 500company, to take a position in the organization that was more “authenticallyher.” That move eventually helped Tracy J. climb to the top of her careerladder, eventually becoming a top-tier executive and the company’s ChiefDiversity Officer.Along the way, Tracy J. earned an MBA, raised a family & coached otherwomen, sharing her stories of embracing authenticity to set the foundation fora successful career. Today, Tracy J. is an author, business owner of TJECoaching & Consulting, helping women and business executives buildauthentic careers, teams, and organizations.Learn more about Tracy J. at TracyJEdmonds.comAs an Author she has a newly released book called wild hair.Book Insert: Do you head to work every day feeling as if you’re living a lie, in fear ofraising your authentic voice because you worry about how others willperceive you? If you’re stifling your hopes and dreams in your career—andfeel yourself shrinking—you may be ready to embrace your Wild Hair!Your Host: Life and Health Coach Debbie Smith Torrence is president of Auspicious Wellness. Her passion for plant-based medicines, natural wellness & optimal wellness with the use of botanicals & the study of epigenetics was a pathway to a natural progression to the holistic side of the CBD Industry. Debbie is responsible for branding, product development, marketing, and artificial intelligence of the brand Auspicious Wellness. She is the driving force behind bringing to market a CBD Pet Line, CBD Spa Line, CBD Wellness Line, CBD Anti – Aging Skin Care Line, and A CBD Hair-Care Line. Auspicious Wellness Product Formulations are produced in FDA Certified Facilities. She was instrumental in the Auspicious Wellness being trademarked and bringing a 2nd vertical line to market which is trademarked as Chiro-CBD-Docs TM in developmental stages. Her insistence on all products being vigorously tested for potency & purity which has led to trust in the brand has been instrumental in the growth process. Further developing an e-learning system in health and wellness along with the podcasting platform you are listening too.Additionally developing, a PPE Division in Contracting and Environmental Testing Laboratory services & moving into procurement services on a governmental level as a government contractor.