Podcast appearances and mentions of Valerie Alexander

I am saved by the grace of God. I am a work in progress walking out this faith journey with Jesus by my side. I am a mother of one beautiful daughter. I love the work of grace in my life and the Lord is truly my friend. I am excited and in expectation of what the Lord is doing in my life he is opening doors for me to walk through in 2024.

Women contribute enormously to the workplace all over the world. Yet, all too often, their contributions are seen as less important than those of their male colleagues. And while things may have improved over the years, statistics suggest that women still earn only 84% of what their male counterparts earn. Clearly, we aren't where we need to be and this is a topic that needs airtime, awareness, and changes. I was so happy to speak with Valerie Alexander (www.speakhappiness) about women at work. Valerie has done many things professionally, but I'll keep it short: she earned a law degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law, she's written screenplays that have been purchased by large studios, and she's the author of two books including How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace. I loved the book, and I was so happy to speak with her and share her ideas with you.So, listen in as Valerie and I talk about women at work!

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In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser introduces Valerie Alexander, an expert on happiness and inclusion in the workplace. Valerie is known for her TED Talk on unconscious bias and her work as a screenwriter for Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. The conversation focuses on happiness in the workplace, with Valerie highlighting the importance of employee satisfaction for retention and recruitment. She emphasizes the need for employees to feel a sense of accomplishment, autonomy, and acknowledgment in their roles. The discussion also touches on the role of managers in creating positive work environments and the impact of happiness on turnover rates. Valerie shares anecdotes and insights to illustrate these points, emphasizing the significance of fostering a positive workplace culture.

Valerie Alexander has been a waitress, a lawyer, an investment banker, and an executive at two startups. But, after witnessing misery at every job, she decided to become a happiness expert (and now writes and speaks about it). To her, a happy workplace is an inclusive one. In this episode, she shares practical tips for combating bias and fostering inclusivity, including amplifying underrepresented voices and providing equal opportunities for advancement. She also stresses the importance of managers focusing on desired outcomes, while granting employees autonomy and recognition.

I am saved by the grace of God. I am a work in progress walking out this faith journey with Jesus by my side. I am a mother of one beautiful daughter. I love the work of grace in my life and the Lord is truly my friend. I am excited and in expectation of what the Lord is doing in my life he is opening doors for me to walk through in 2024.

Valerie Alexander, the CEO of Speak Happiness is no stranger to changing direction.From lawyer to investment banker and internet executive to Hollywood screenwriter and director to Keynote Speaker and Author- she does not view changing direction as failure.Now, she is sharing her story and her secrets to HAPPINESS.In this episode, we cover:Sexism - and the most damaging thing to a woman's career (And what you can do about it)!What conversations you must stop from happening.Happiness in the workplaceWhat you can do to be happy when you are crushedHow to train your brain to be happyHow to be happy at workThe one piece of advice that just might surprise you#fromnowtonext#keynotespeaker#executivecoachFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

Valerie Alexander, the CEO of Speak Happiness is no stranger to changing direction.From lawyer to investment banker and internet executive to Hollywood screenwriter and director to Keynote Speaker and Author- she does not view changing direction as failure.Now, she is sharing her story and her secrets to HAPPINESS.In this episode, we cover:Sexism - and the most damaging thing to a woman's career (And what you can do about it)!What conversations you must stop from happening.Happiness in the workplaceWhat you can do to be happy when you are crushedHow to train your brain to be happyHow to be happy at workThe one piece of advice that just might surprise you#fromnowtonext#keynotespeaker#executivecoachFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

In this episode I describe several cognitive biases that we commonly fall victim to. Can you identify any of these in from your own experiences? If you have been following the controversy over social media you are aware of the problems with confirmation bias that leads us to believe dodgy sources when they agree with our preconceived opinions, but to hold other opinions to a much higher standard of evidence.  In this episode I'm going to explore a few lesser-known types of cognitive bias that could be impacting your judgement.  If you had a chance to listen to my interview with Nobel Laureate Dr. Daniel Kahneman you would understand that our brains do not naturally follow the formal laws of logic and inference.  We use several shortcuts that work well for us in everyday life. In a more recent interview, happiness guru Valerie Alexander pointed out that we need to shine a light on these biases to recognize their impacts on our mental processes and to address them.  Here is my crash course on how to recognize a few more insidious biases and eliminate them in our quest for the ultimate Vulcan rationality. Follow me at www.therationalview.ca Find The Rational View on YouTube! Join the Facebook discussion @TheRationalView Twitter @AlScottRational Instagram @The_Rational_View #TheRationalView #podcast #cognitivebias #biases #rationality

In this episode I'm continuing my investigation of cognitive bias by interviewing an expert who has thought about this topic a lot. Committed to expanding happiness and inclusion in all communities, Valerie Alexander is a globally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias. Her TED Talk, “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias” has been viewed over half a million times and is used in boardrooms and classrooms around the world to enlighten leaders and future leaders about the brain science behind bias and how we can work together to create more equitable outcomes for everyone.  Valerie's books include: Happiness as a Second Language, Success as a Second Language, and How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having “Female Brains”)   Valerie has had a varied and successful career as a corporate securities lawyer, investment banker and Internet executive in the Silicon Valley, and more recently as a Hollywood screenwriter and director. Follow me at therationalview.podbean.com Join the Facebook discussion @TheRationalView Twitter @AlScottRational Instagram @The_Rational_View #TheRationalView #podcast #cognitivebias #bias #equity #workplace 

Valerie Alexander is a woman who loves God and all he has done. I have been saved 27 years and I look forward to growing in him and blessing others.

This fall I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.  Today's bonus episode features "Leading Together" produced and created by Mariel Clark, Matthew Jacobe, and Austin Sanders. In a creative podcast format, Mariel, Matthew, and Austin reflect on how what they learned in class is highlighted during their interview with Valerie Alexander, the CEO at Speak Happiness https://www.speakhappiness.com.  During the interview they discuss the importance of a liberal arts education, gendered-leadership expectations, unconscious bias, and the importance of feeling fulfilled in the workplace. And I think you'll love the penguin analogy, the metaphor for swimming with the current, and the Jackie Robinson standard. Valerie is a phenomenal guest and I hope you enjoy the episode!  I would be grateful if you'd let me know what you think at @TingleJK. Credits: Music used in Leading Together: "Creative Minds" by BenSound. The podcast cover photo is of a Dale Grimshaw mural and was taken by Jacob near the Tybalds Estate in WC1, London, England. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music. 

On this week's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin discuss potential second-weekend holds for overperformer Smile and underperformer Bros, as well as this weekend's release of the first major family movie since July. The feature is an excerpt from a Geneva Convention panel, moderated by Pahle, at last week's Geneva Convention. In that panel, Jackie Brenneman (NATO, The Cinema Foundation), Valerie Alexander (author/keynote speaker), and Stacy Babl (Marcus Theatres) discuss the changing realities of how to attract and retain employees in the cinema space.   Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 02:04 Update on Cineplex and Cineworld 03:20 Latest box office numbers 10:14 Next weekend title releases  13:32 Is recent staffing difficulty going away soon? 14:43 Dealing with Gen Z applicants 16:56 Hiring and retention process since the pandemic 22:27 Sponsorship versus mentorship 29:42 Implementing changes in the industries 33:08 Keeping employees engaged

Valerie Alexander is a renowned speaker with expertise on topics such as advancement for women and workplace happiness. Her brand, Speak Happiness, has brought her to lead workshops and keynotes on these principles. Some of her most notable engagements include Coca-Cola, NASA, GE Capital, and even a TED Talk. Valerie has also channeled her ideas into multiple books, including Happiness...as a Second Language and How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace. She has previously spent time as a writer and director in Hollywood, the CEO of Goalkeeper, and as an investment banker, among other roles. In this episode… There is a lot of advice and emphasis in the modern business world for getting the most out of your employees. After all, greater efficiency with your people can increase your revenue and maximize profits. The reality is much more complicated. Employees are human beings with complex emotions and rationale, which can sometimes be ignored for the sake of efficiency. Valerie Alexander is a world-known speaker, having worked and led in environments such as Hollywood, investment banking, and law firms. She has experienced the difference that focused and happy employees can make in a business, and she travels around to share those ideals. However, there's a lot more that goes into it. In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack interviews Valerie Alexander to talk about happiness in the workplace and how it directly relates to business performance. They discuss the tyranny of urgent tasks, how to keep your employees focused and respected, and the problem with “accidental managers.” They also touch on how storytelling and leadership are connected and how to make your story count.

Our guest: Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on workplace happiness and a leading voice on equity and inclusion. As a globally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias, her keynotes and workshops have entertained, trained and inspired lawyers, artists, truck drivers, doctors, investment bankers, software developers, homemakers, CEOs and countless others around the world.Valerie's books include:Happiness as a Second Language — an Amazon #1 Seller,Success as a Second LanguageHow Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having “Female Brains”)plus several more she's published in her trademarked “…as a Second Language” series.Valerie started her career as a corporate securities lawyer, investment banker and Internet executive in the Silicon Valley, then transitioned to Hollywood, where she enjoyed success as a screenwriter and director.In addition to inspiring audiences worldwide as a keynote speaker, Valerie writes Christmas movies for the Hallmark Channel, which she knows you secretly love, even though you'll only admit to watching them with your mom.Connect with Valerie: https://www.speakhappiness.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakhappiness-keynotespeaker/ Connect with Jen:email: Jennifer@beingREAL.mewebsite: www.beingREAL.meInstagram @beingREALjen Join us next episode and until then…keep speaking and definitely keep listening for REAL. It matters.If you believe conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast. Even better, share it with someone else as a REALconversation starter.   

Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on happiness and inclusion through her work as an author and speaker. She is also a screenwriter, has an interest in brain science, and started her own tech company. Her TED Talk about unconscious bias has fueled continued learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode she also discusses why happiness is key in the workforce and the importance of advancing inclusion and equity.    Connect with Valerie: Website: https://www.speakhappiness.com  TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/valerie_alexander_how_to_outsmart_your_own_unconscious_bias  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakhappiness-keynotespeaker/  Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Alexander/e/B00CMDBAIE   Recommended Resources: Gallup's State of the American Workplace Report https://www.gallup.com/workplace/238085/state-american-workplace-report-2017.aspx  Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Lynn Eberhardt So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson   Support the podcast: patreon.com/introducingmepodcast Have a question or want to guest host? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com    Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com    Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns  Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Valerie Alexander is an author, speaker, screenwriter, director and CEO of Speak Happiness.  Valerie takes us on a journey of knowledge and deep understanding of why gender inequalities in the workplace still exist, and how the forces of change emerging with future generations are slowly beginning to shift the paradigms towards a world with greater equality and happiness.

How is our understanding of the public good grounded in people's relationship to government and society: skepticism vs empathy; self-interest vs community spirit; and trust vs mistrust? For this courageous conversation, Matt Lehrman is joined by Valerie Alexander and Miles Ogihara.    Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724   Send us a note: TellMeMore@SocialProsperity.us    Apply to Be a Podcast Guest   Produced by Social Prosperity Partners   Follow on Twitter: @MattLehrman   Connect on LinkedIn   Valerie Alexander's TedTalk on Unconscious Bias  

The past year brought an educational landscape and challenges the likes of which educators have never encountered. That means that, in addition to the normal wear and tear of a year spent at the front of a classroom of head of a district, many educators are more worn down than usual as summer draws on.However, there's no slowing down now. The fall semester promises even more firsts and another unique experience, and it's critical that educators use this summer break to find contentment, happiness and a chance to recharge.Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham got some help in this task from guest Valerie Alexander, a world-renowned author and speaker and expert on happiness and inclusion.She has authored “Happiness as a Second Language” and several other popular books on happiness and success, and she is a globally recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, unconscious bias and the advancement of women.The most challenging thing about being happy, perhaps, is that it isn't our first language –at least for many of us. It takes many conscious decisions to work toward happiness, just as it does to achieve anything else.“If you grow up in a house where nobody spoke Greek, you wouldn't expect to wake up one day and just start speaking Greek,” Alexander said. “But, if you wanted to learn Greek, you could do it.”

The past year brought an educational landscape and challenges the likes of which educators have never encountered. That means that, in addition to the normal wear and tear of a year spent at the front of a classroom of head of a district, many educators are more worn down than usual as summer draws on.However, there's no slowing down now. The fall semester promises even more firsts and another unique experience, and it's critical that educators use this summer break to find contentment, happiness and a chance to recharge.Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham got some help in this task from guest Valerie Alexander, a world-renowned author and speaker and expert on happiness and inclusion.She has authored “Happiness as a Second Language” and several other popular books on happiness and success, and she is a globally recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, unconscious bias and the advancement of women.The most challenging thing about being happy, perhaps, is that it isn't our first language –at least for many of us. It takes many conscious decisions to work toward happiness, just as it does to achieve anything else.“If you grow up in a house where nobody spoke Greek, you wouldn't expect to wake up one day and just start speaking Greek,” Alexander said. “But, if you wanted to learn Greek, you could do it.”

Valerie Alexander  became disabled at a very early age. Through God's will, perseverance, and prayer she overcame being a C4 quadriplegic. She went on to graduate college and now she is educating people about insurance needs and helping them navigate through Medicare.

A few months ago Steve was researching the topic of bias in the workplace when he came across an incredible TED Talk -- “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias”.  Not only was it well delivered, but it also inspired him to look deep within himself and to take action to become a more empathetic person.  Although Steve is far from perfect, and will never claim to be, he has learned that by small and simple things, he can harness greater happiness in both his life and in the lives of others.This is why he wanted to get Valerie on the show, not to rehash her TED Talk, but to dive deeper into her incredible story about how she has gone from a corporate securities lawyer, investment banker and executive in Silicon Valley, screenwriter and director in Hollywood, to an author, keynote speaker, and successful business leader.Valerie Alexander is committed to expanding happiness and inclusion in all communities. She has spoken at hundreds of conferences, colleges and companies, including Coca Cola, GE Capital, P&G, NASA, Tillamook, Santander, World Fuel, Amdocs and notable Real Estate industry events such as, WomanUP!, Luxury Connect, OwningIT, ICNY and several Associations' annual meetings, retreats and leadership trainings. She was also the commencement speaker for her undergrad alma mater, Trinity University, giving the inspirational talk, "Tiger at Heart."Learn more about Peer Groups: https://www.strategicfinancialleadership.com/pricingValerie's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/valerie_alexander_how_to_outsmart_your_own_unconscious_bias

Eric speaks with Rev. Dr. Valerie Alexander about her faith journey and how to build unity across denominational, geographic, and racial lines. Her advice is shockingly simple and practical. Valerie is a sociologist who consults at AlexanderResearch.org and a clergy member at The Christian Church in Georgia (Disciples of Christ). Connect with her here: https://alexanderresearch.org/ Or on Twitter @Alexander247_9 (https://twitter.com/Alexander247_9)

Join us for an informative conversation about outsmarting unconscious bias. This broadcast welcomes renowned expert on happiness and inclusion, Valerie Alexander.  She is a globally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias.  Her TED Talk, How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias has been viewed over 260,000 times, and she has spoken at hundreds of conferences, colleges and companies, including Coca Cola, GE Capital, NASA, Tillamook and several top Real Estate industry events.  Valerie started her career as a corporate securities lawyer, investment banker and Internet executive in the Silicon Valley, then transitioned to Hollywood, where she enjoyed success as a screenwriter and director.  She also writes Christmas movies for the Hallmark Channel in addition to traveling the world as a keynote speaker!

Recovered COVID-19 patient, Valerie Bel and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning.She shared what's the COVID-19 situation in Sabah and how she felt when she was diagnosed with the virus.

This week I dive into happiness with Valerie Alexander.  She is a nationally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias, and her TED Talk, “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias” has been viewed more than 70,000 times. Valerie’s books include Happiness as a Second Language -- an Amazon #1 Seller, Success as a Second Language and How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having “Female Brains”), plus several more she’s published in her trademarked “...as a Second Language” series. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this one!   Website: SpeakHappiness.com Info@speakhappiness.com Facebook: facebook.com/SpeakHappiness Instagram: @SpeakHappiness Any other pertinent links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakhappiness/

In this podcast, I am excited to share with you a very special conversation that I had recently on Facebook Live. I had the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend of mine and an accomplished keynote speaker and author, Valerie Alexander. Valerie and I had a really important conversation about unconscious bias in real estate. Currently, we are in the midst of a global pandemic and on top of that, we are in a state of social injustice. I know for myself, if I can be candid as a white woman, my eyes have been opened in a way they've never been opened before in terms of race and racism. I have been working on my own self to do a lot of work, to better educate myself and our family on how we can be better and how we can be actively anti-racist and how we can be a better ally. I'm excited to share my journey here on the podcast. I'll be sharing periodically from time to time my journey, because I think it's important to talk about it. This conversation is one of the first steps in that for me. The reason why I reached out to Valerie is because Valerie is an amazing speaker. She gave an incredible TED talk a few years ago, all about unconscious bias. What's really interesting is the brain science behind unconscious bias. So I hope you are able to really listen and really, really give this interview the time and attention it deserves. I think it's a really, really important conversation. Additional resources: • Link to original Facebook Live discussion • Recommended reading: White Fragility* • Recommended reading: The Color of Law* • Watch Valerie's TED talk on Unconscious Bias • Do you have ideas for topics for our podcast for 2020? Email me at katie@katielance.com • Visit me at KatieLance.com for more info about my speaking, consulting and our #GetSocialSmart Academy (use the promo code PODCAST to save $30/month) • Follow me on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes into my life and business @katielance (Enjoying this podcast? Tag me on IG and let me know!) *affiliate links

Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on happiness and inclusion, and a nationally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias. Her TED Talk, “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias” has been viewed over 70,000 times, and she has spoken at more than 100 conferences, colleges and companies, including Coca Cola, GE Capital, NASA, and notable Real Estate industry events such as, WomanUP!, Luxury Connect, OwningIT, ICNY and several Associations' annual meetings, retreats and leadership trainings. She was also the commencement speaker for her undergrad alma mater, Trinity University, giving the inspirational talk, "Tiger at Heart." https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakhappiness/

When we learn what it takes to be happy, then we can find our way to it and experience happiness even and especially during the roughest times. Valerie Alexander learned how to do this during one of the toughest times in her life and what she learned is just as relevant for today. Find Valerie and her work at www.speakhappiness.com.  Polly is on Twitter @PLCampbell and Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor and check out her most recent book How to Live an Awesome Life. 

      Hooray! This is part two of my moxie chat with Valerie Alexander. If you didn’t catch our first chat, be sure to hop on over there first, hear her full bio and our “part one” conversation. Valerie is a tech CEO, author,... The post Moxie Chat: Valerie Alexander * A Professional Speaker Spills Her Secrets appeared first on Debra Trappen.

Valerie Alexander is on a mission to advance women in business by illuminating unconscious bias. A tech CEO, bestselling author of How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having “Female Brains”), Hollywood screenwriter and TedX speaker, Valerie is shares practical tips on how women can avoid negotiating against themselves and pitch with confidence.

“If you create a workplace where people are only trying NOT TO FAIL, they will never succeed. They’re never going to innovate. They’re never going to take a chance.”     Today’s guest, Valerie Alexander, is here to share her fierce, fiery soultank filling wisdom.... The post Moxie Chat: Meet Valerie Alexander * Speaker. Author. Screenwriter. * Part One. appeared first on Debra Trappen.

Valerie Alexander is on a mission to inspire happy workplace cultures, illuminate unconscious bias and advance women in business. A tech CEO, bestselling author, Hollywood screenwriter and TedX speaker, Valerie is a nationally recognized voice on how to profit from happiness. She shares practical tips on management and productivity, plus some brain science on the differences between men and women.

Everyone knows the story about Annalise’s father. Everyone knows Grace Magellan’s pond is rumored to be haunted. But almost no one alive knows the real truth. Based on the story by Valerie Alexander, found in Volume 6, Issue 1 Annalise – Grace Bosley Brian – Aaron Veach Wyatt – Austin Heemstra Grace Magellan – MarLee …

Valerie Alexander is a speaker, writer and author whose motto is “Speak Happiness.” As founder and CEO of the relationship-oriented tech company, Goalkeeper, she implements her philosophies on well-being and prosperity into her corporate environment. Valerie’s wisdom on confidence, brain science and happiness in the workplace is a must-listen for anyone seeking fulfillment and success on the job and beyond.

Why do women and men think so differently?

In episode 121 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 13-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Valerie Alexander about her author journey and how to get verified purchases and reviews for your book.

Our guest today is Valerie Alexander, an author, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer who helps companies demolish the glass ceiling in their organizations. Valerie shares the ways that the male and female brains function differently, and her belief that making quick and confident decisions can help women in their careers. She also talks about ways that companies can value their female employees, common double standards in performance evaluations, and the value of diversity. Follow Valerie at @SpeakHappiness

This week we chat with Valerie Alexander, who is a corporate trainer, keynote speaker and author of several books. Valerie's colorful career path—as a former securities lawyer, investment banker and screenwriter—gives her a unique approach to company culture. Valerie talks to us about the cost of unhappy employees, the biggest cause of workplace unhappiness, the #1 factor that motivates employees, and simple tips to create more happiness at work. Follow Valerie @SpeakHappiness www.SpeakHappiness.com

Join us as we talk with Valerie Alexander, author of Happiness As a Second Language: A Guidebook to Achieving Lasting, Permanent Happiness. This discussion piggybacks on the theme of uplifting humankind to understand our right to be happy and love ourselves no matter what mistakes a person may have made or what one's circumstances are. 

Valerie Alexander is an author, speaker, filmmaker and coach. Her books include, "Happiness as a Second Language: A Guidebook to Achieving Lasting, Permanent Happiness," "Success as a Second Language: A Guidebook for Defining and Achieving Personal Success," and "How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having "Female Brains")." She writes for a number of media outlets and her articles have garnered more than 3 million views. As a speaker, Valerie travels the country with talks, "How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace," teaching women how to develop instincts needed to advance in the corporate world, and "Speak Happiness!" workshops and keynotes, helping companies, entrepreneurs, artists and others stay positive, move forward, increase productivity and maximize profits by making happiness a priority. As a screenwriter, Valerie has worked with Joel Schumacher, Catherine Zeta Jones, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ice Cube and others. She co-wrote, produced and directed the award-winning short, "Making the Cut," as well as numerous commercials, shorts and public service announcements for causes she believes in. Valerie spent her pre-Hollywood career in the Silicon Valley where she worked on some of the most important transactions of the Internet era as a securities lawyer, an investment banker and an Internet executive. During this episode, Valerie speaks about the value of Happiness in the workplace, the cost of not acknowledging and appreciating your employees, and how to be a better manager and leader of people creating greater outcomes by working in collaboration.  She provides specific recommendations for 'accidental managers' - those who find themselves in a management position without the experience or training, and how to deal with toxic people.  Valerie also shares she own journey, including the risks and challenges that lead her to where she is today. Lots of great lessons on how to transform your life and use your effort, experience, and interests to make a positive difference for others.  You can find Valerie at www.speakhappiness.com or on Facebook and Twitter @speakhappiness    

Valerie Alexander is the author of acclaimed self-help book, "Happiness as a Second Language," and the founder and writer of the popular blog, Speak Happiness.  A working screenwriter since 2001, Valerie has written for Joel Schumacher, Catherine Zeta Jones, Ice Cube, and others. She directed the award-winning short film, “Making the Cut,” and is the creator, producer and director of “The Wedding Matters,” “Say I Do,” and “Life Support,” three successful commercial campaigns in support of marriage equality. Prior to becoming a writer-director and author, Valerie was a corporate securities lawyer, an investment banker and an Internet executive in the Silicon Valley. She recently returned to U. C. Berkeley Law to teach "Representation of Law in Film," and she continues to lecture around the country with her entertaining talks, "How Women Can Succeed in Hollywood (Despite Having Female Brains)" and “Speak Happiness!” Visit her website at http://speakhappiness.com and Watch the Book Trailer  Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android      

Valerie Alexander is the author of acclaimed self-help book, "Happiness as a Second Language," and the founder and writer of the popular blog, Speak Happiness.  A working screenwriter since 2001, Valerie has written for Joel Schumacher, Catherine Zeta Jones, Ice Cube, and others. She directed the award-winning short film, “Making the Cut,” and is the creator, producer and director of “The Wedding Matters,” “Say I Do,” and “Life Support,” three successful commercial campaigns in support of marriage equality. Prior to becoming a writer-director and author, Valerie was a corporate securities lawyer, an investment banker and an Internet executive in the Silicon Valley. She recently returned to U. C. Berkeley Law to teach "Representation of Law in Film," and she continues to lecture around the country with her entertaining talks, "How Women Can Succeed in Hollywood (Despite Having Female Brains)" and “Speak Happiness!” Visit her website at http://speakhappiness.com and Watch the Book Trailer  Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna All past shows are available On Demand on our FREE “Pause for Peace” app and on the show page at www.blogtalkradio.com/americameditating.

Your Love Psychic Valerie Alexander  Valerie has been working as a professional psychic since 2003.  Before that she worked as a Registered Nurse in psychiatry and Medical and Surgical units.  Valerie has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Arts in International Development in Human Rights.   Valerie's specialty as a psychic is love and relationships.  She is particularly gifted at relationship dynamics and the intentions and feelings of those who are important to us.  Valerie believes all relationships present valuable growth opportunities and it is when we ignore those opportunities that we struggle.  Valerie is keenly sensitive to soul level connection, often referred to as soul mate relationships.  Such connections can be the most confusing and profound as they tend to open you up from the inside out.  Valerie has written several blogs on soul mate relationships.  For further information please refer to her blog on her website www.yourlovepsychic.com   Valerie believes readings are like a figure 8 where both the reader and the querent meet in the middle.  The best readings open doors in perception and guide the querent to claim their power.  Valerie describes her reading style as inspiring and blunt with gentleness.  She never tells clients what to do.  She instead provides accurate insights and predictions so her clients can make the best possible choice for themselves.