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What does it take to leave a successful corporate career, build a thriving business, and create a life that aligns with your values? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Marjie Hadad, Founder of  Marjie Hadad Communications, crisis and leadership communications expert, and author of The Confident Kid Playbook.   The conversation explores the importance of visibility, public relations, work-life integration, crisis communication, and how leaders can use their professional skills to empower the next generation.   Whether you're considering leaving corporate, growing a consultancy, or looking to become a more confident communicator, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately. What You Will Learn: Why leaving corporate doesn't have to mean sacrificing financial security. How focusing on your first client can create long-term business growth. The mindset required to move forward without looking back. Why visibility is essential for business growth and revenue generation. How public relations helps amplify your message and impact. The importance of honoring commitments through effective calendar management. How to create a healthy balance between work, family, and personal priorities. The role communication plays in crisis prevention and leadership. Why bringing your professional strengths into parenting creates confident and resilient children. How strategic communication can empower individuals, families, and organizations. Connect with Marjie Hadad Website https://marjiehadad.com/  Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  

Travis Hahler: Wired for Change, Part 1 | Leading Humans Through AI Transformation Travis Hahler is the Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of Neurological Nomad. His book Rethink Resistance, publishing June 23rd, explores how leaders can embrace human biology to drive meaningful change. Fun Fact: Travis loves a good pasta. Red sauce, vodka sauce, white sauce, all the sauces. You simply cannot go wrong. What You Will Learn Why telling employees to "go play" with AI activates fear rather than innovation How the brain defaults to the worst-case narrative when faced with ambiguity Why early adopters are only about two and a half percent of any workforce How to give your team clarity around what innovation means in their role Why group exploration is safer and more effective than solo adoption How ninety percent of AI users are only chatting with it, not leveraging its potential Why building competence over time beats trying to master everything at once How resisting AI to protect your job is the fastest path to losing it Why leadership is evolving from systems thinking to challenge and reinvention Key Insights Clarity is the foundation of transformation; define innovation before you ask for it Resistance is neurological, not personal; the brain defaults to protection under ambiguity Group adoption accelerates individual progress and lowers perceived risk Competence builds confidence, and confidence enables lasting change Staying still in the age of AI is a career risk, not a safe choice Leaders who thrive will model curiosity, adaptability, and purpose-driven growth Memorable Quotes "Everyone is talking about AI, but no one is talking about how they are going to do it." "People's brains automatically go to the negative." "You do not have to solve everything. Start with the basics." "Trying to hold on to your job is not going to help you save it." "AI is the buffet. You could get whatever you want, however you want it." Who Should Listen Leaders, executives, and professionals navigating AI adoption without a clear roadmap. If you are struggling with workforce resistance, unclear innovation mandates, or leading people through uncertainty, this conversation offers practical strategy and a neuroscience-informed view on why change feels hard. Your Next Step Start with one question: what is one task in your daily work that AI could make easier? Do not try to reinvent everything. Build from there. Leadership in the age of AI means showing up with curiosity, not perfection. Connect with Travis Hahler Website: travishahler.com Book: Rethink Resistance, June 23rd on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major booksellers LinkedIn: Travis Hahler Connect with Julie Riga Website: julieriga.com/lead Coaching: Leadership coaching and the ingredients for success in life and career Tools and Resources: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts Share this with leaders navigating transformation in the age of AI #stayoncourse #leadership #transformation #mindset #purposedriven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI can write website copy that outperforms 80% of what is online today. You just have to teach it who it is writing for. In this episode of Intended Consequences, Conversion Sciences founder Brian Massey shows you how to use AI to generate website copy that actually converts. The secret is not a better prompt. It is writing for the four ways people make buying decisions. You will learn the Modes of Research framework, first published in "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark," and how to map it onto Myers-Briggs types so any language model speaks your language. Then you will watch live rewrites that turn flat, jargon-filled copy into messaging built for Competitive, Methodical, Spontaneous, and Humanist visitors. By the end you can build your own AI messaging agent in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and let it do the rewriting for you. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Why most B2B copy sounds the same and caps your conversion rate The four research modes and the buyer behind each one How to use Myers-Briggs as a shared vocabulary with any AI The simple prompt that teaches your chatbot to rewrite by mode How to generate personas straight from a URL How to A/B test copy that is finally different enough to win How to build a reusable AI messaging agent for your brand CHAPTERS 00:00 Why AI copy beats 80% of website copy 01:30 Styrofoam copy and the conversion ceiling 02:40 How our own biases sabotage copywriting 04:10 ICPs and the four-persona problem 05:40 Corner cases: copy big enough to A/B test 06:00 The 4 Modes of Research framework 06:50 Competitive and Methodical buyers 08:00 Spontaneous and Humanist buyers 09:30 Placing copy on the page by buyer mode 10:30 Why language models beat humans at this 11:20 Myers-Briggs as a shared language with AI 14:00 The simple prompt to train your chatbot 15:00 Generating personas from a URL (Calm.com) 17:40 Rewriting copy for each mode, live 24:00 B2B example: HR services, CHRO vs CFO 29:50 Laying out multiple voices on one page 31:00 Q&A: getting your team to trust AI copy 33:20 Building your own AI messaging agent 38:00 What is next: ad and landing page alignment 38:50 Q&A: CTAs, ad frequency, and brand salience RESOURCES Messaging skills and full prompts: https://conversion.science/msg-skills Conversion Sciences: https://conversionsciences.com Book: "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark" by Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg: https://conversci.com/catbark Roy H. Williams and the Wizard Academy: https://www.wizardacademy.org Subscribe for more on conversion optimization, AI, and the experiments behind what actually works. #AICopywriting #ConversionOptimization #CRO

As the end of the financial year approaches, the pressure to spend money for the sake of tax deductions can beoverwhelming. We are bombarded with advertisements promising massive savings if we buy now, but does spending adollar to save forty cents actually make sense for your bottom line? In this episode, I break down why the traditionalapproach to tax time might be costing you more than you realise.We explore the difference between spending for the sake of it and making strategic investments that move your businessforward. From the traps of luxury car purchases to the benefits of investing in your team, this conversation is about shiftingyour mindset from tax-driven to growth-driven. It is about making sure that every dollar you spend is a step toward yourbucket list goals, not just a way to lower a tax bill.What You Will Learn:• Why spending money solely to save tax is often a losing financial strategy• How to use the June 30 deadline as an impetus for genuine business growth• What are the common pitfalls of luxury vehicle purchases at tax time• Why bringing forward planned investments can give you a three month head start• How to avoid making rash decisions on the 28th of June that you will later regret• Why team culture investments can be the best use of your end of year budgetNotable Quotes:• A hundred dollars spent to save thirty-five to forty dollars in tax has never made a lot of sense to me.• The tax deduction becomes a bonus, an added benefit of doing what you have just done.• Don't make a decision for a tax deduction, make it to improve your business.• If you have done the planning, you are less likely to fall prey to the marketing.Key Takeaways:• Strategy should always come before tax considerations when making business purchases.• Use end of year sales to buy items you were already planning to purchase later in the year.• Be aware of the limits on car deductions to avoid unexpected tax bills.• Investing in a business coach or team morale can have a higher ROI than physical equipment.• Effective tax planning is a twelve month process, not a last minute rush in June.For more tools to help you align your business with your life goals, download our episode workbook atbucketlistaccountant.com.au or via the link in these show notes.TaxTimeContact details:David Patterson on LinkedInThe Bucketlist Accountant: Because financial freedom shouldn't mean sacrificing your wildest dreams.Subscribe now and get ready to take control of your money and your life!Co-host: Anthony PerlProduced by: 'Podcasts Done for You'#SmallBusinessGrowth #BucketListAccountant #FinancialStrategy #BusinessPlanning #TaxDeductions #EntrepreneurLife#WealthCreation

As high-achieving women, we're wired to take action. We set goals, solve problems, and make things happen. But what happens when you've done everything you can do and the next step isn't clear? In this episode of Julie Deem explores the power of the pause and why waiting isn't wasted time.If you've ever felt frustrated by a lack of momentum, questioned your timing, or wondered why things aren't happening as quickly as you'd hoped, this episode will remind you that preparation is progress and that becoming the woman you're meant to be is always worth the wait.What You Will Learn:Why waiting seasons are often where the deepest growth happens.How high-achieving women can mistake movement for progress.The leadership lesson Julie learned from Chanel's executive onboarding process.Why comparison becomes especially dangerous during seasons of waiting.How to identify the difference between fear and intuition.Why creating intentional quiet can lead to greater clarity.Practical ways to redefine success when results aren't immediately visible.How patience becomes an act of self-leadership.Why preparation is progress, even when it doesn't feel like it.The mindset shift that can help you trust your own timeline.FAQ:What is a waiting season?A waiting season is a period in life when you've done the work, taken the necessary steps, and are waiting for the next opportunity, answer, or outcome to unfold. While it may feel like nothing is happening, waiting seasons are often times of personal growth, preparation, and transformation happening behind the scenes.Why is waiting so difficult for high-achieving women?High-achieving women are often wired for action, problem-solving, and measurable progress. When results aren't immediate, it can feel uncomfortable or even frustrating. Many women mistakenly equate movement with progress, making it difficult to embrace seasons that require patience and trust.Is waiting the same as doing nothing?No. Waiting is not passive. A healthy waiting season includes reflection, personal development, healing, learning, and preparation. Some of the most significant growth happens during seasons when outward progress is not immediately visible.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your contact center agents are not the only people responsible for your customer experience. Every person in your company who touches a product, a process, or a decision is shaping how your customer feels about your brand, whether they realize it or not. Chris Morrissey, General Manager of Customer Experience at Zoom, calls this horizontal CX, and it starts with one question every leader should be asking every employee, every quarter: how did you use what you learned from customers to make a better decision? When that question becomes routine, "not my job" stops being an option. This episode covers what it takes to build that accountability across every role, every channel, and every technology decision your company is making right now. What You Will Learn Why measuring individual interactions instead of full customer journeys causes teams to celebrate outcomes that are actually failures Which voices of the customer most companies are collecting but never routing to the teams making product, marketing, and service decisions Why keeping customers is a bigger revenue lever than acquiring them at scale, and why most recognition and compensation structures have not caught up to that reality What it takes to make store staff, product owners, and agents show up as one brand to a customer who does not care about your org chart Why the pressure to adopt AI fast may be creating a problem worse than the one companies are trying to solve Have a question or thoughts to share? Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/StacySherman Learn more at DoingCXRight.com and subscribe to the newsletter for more actionable strategies.

“All good scientists are skeptics.” — Dr. Anthony Pearson  Key Links  The Skeptical Cardiologist on Substack is HERE   American Heart Association 2026 Guidelines is HERE   MESA CAC Database is HERE   In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Anthony Pearson, the cardiologist behind The Skeptical Cardiologist newsletter on Substack, for a practical conversation about what women over 50 need to know now about heart health. We talk about the new cholesterol guidelines, why personalized risk assessment matters, and why tests like CAC, Lp(a), and ApoB can reveal much more than a standard lipid panel alone.  What You Will Learn:  Why heart disease is still the number one killer of women  The biggest blind spots women over 50 still have about heart risk  What changed in the new cholesterol guidelines  Why earlier detection and more personalized risk assessment matter  Why CAC, Lp(a), and ApoB are getting more attention  What those tests can reveal that a standard lipid panel may miss  Why statins still matter, despite all the noise around them  When non-statin options may make sense  The role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease  The lifestyle habits that still matter most for prevention  A few key takeaways from this conversation  You can feel healthy, exercise regularly, eat well, and still have hidden cardiovascular risk  A standard cholesterol panel does not always tell the full story  CAC, Lp(a), and ApoB can help create a more complete and individualized picture of risk  High Lp(a) is inherited and is important to know about, even before a specific drug is widely available  ApoB is a more precise marker of atherogenic particles and can add valuable information to routine testing  Statins remain an important, well-studied first-line tool for many people  Prevention works best when you start earlier, not after a cardiac event  Cardio exercise, strength training, and maintaining a healthy body composition all matter  Subscribe to AGE BETTER so you never miss an episode! 

Send us Fan MailExecutive presence is not only about how you carry yourself or how you sound. It lives in the words you choose. Consider this: "Sorry, I just wanted to quickly jump in here. This might be a silly question, and I could be totally wrong, but I was kind of wondering if maybe we should look at the numbers again before we decide? Does that make sense?" In a few seconds, that leader undermined herself nine times. Her idea was strong. Her language was apologizing for it. If you have ever walked out of a meeting wondering why the room did not respond to a recommendation you knew was right, this episode hands you the exact words working against you, and the swaps that turn your competence back into authority.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton goes deep on the verbal pillar of executive presence: the actual words coming out of your mouth. She walks through four categories of language that quietly drain authority from strong ideas, the apologies, the minimizers, the hedges, and the filler words, and gives you the specific swaps that change how the room hears you. Through the story of Diane, a composite client twice passed over for a director role until she changed her language, Kele shows what shifts in your executive presence when your competence is no longer hidden by the words around it.This is Part 3 of the four-part Executive Presence Series. It follows Episode 168 on the visual pillar (the Three Anchors of Embodied Presence) and Episode 170 on the vocal pillar (pitch, pace, volume, and pauses). Each part builds your executive presence one layer at a time, leading to Episode 174, where all three pillars come together in a real high-stakes moment.What You Will Learn:Why women learn these speech patterns early, so you can stop blaming yourself for habits that were once rewarded.The gratitude reframe that lets you stay warm without lowering your standing in the room.Why the word "just" is a verbal apology for the size of your own thought, and the one-second fix that makes any sentence stronger.How a hedge at the front of a sentence quietly instructs the room to dismiss what you are about to say, before you have even said it.The phrase Kele gives every client to replace the question "Does that make sense?", which keeps your authority intact and still invites a real conversation.Why filler words are not the villain, except in the moments that matter most, and how the pause does the same job with the opposite effect.Your Action Step:Pick one word and hunt it for one week:Choose either "just" or" sorry", whichever shows up more in your speech.When you catch it before it comes out, delete it. When you catch it after it comes out, notice it without self-criticism, and keep going.Bonus: Write your three favorite swaps on a sticky note. "Sorry" becomes "thank you". "Just" gets deleted. "Does that make sense?" becomes "What questions do you have?"Mentioned in This Episode:Continue building your executive presence with Episode 170: Vocal Presence for Women Leaders (Part 2 of 4), on pitch, pace, volume, and pauses.Start the series from the beginning with Episode 168: How to Build Executive Presence with 3 Anchors (Part 1 of 4), on the visual pillar.Book a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

What happens when the career you worked decades to build no longer aligns with who you've become? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, organizational development strategist, executive coach, international keynote speaker, and creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™.  After more than 30 years in executive leadership roles across multiple industries, Dr. Cynthia shares the realities of being one of the only women in the room, navigating leadership expectations, surviving personal challenges, and ultimately transitioning out of corporate life into entrepreneurship and thought leadership. This conversation is an honest and deeply insightful look at leadership, reinvention, money, purpose, identity, and the courage it takes to intentionally build what comes next. What You Will Learn: Why so many accomplished women drift through their careers unintentionally. The difference between being "bossy" and being an effective leader. How women are often conditioned to ignore intuition and personal alignment. The hidden emotional and physical costs of staying in misaligned environments. Why corporate success does not always equal security. How to recognize the signals that it may be time for a career pivot. The power of making small intentional decisions toward your future. What entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. Why writing a book often becomes the gateway to thought leadership and business ownership. How prosperity includes more than just money and titles. Why purpose and fulfillment matter as much as financial success. Practical ways to begin building momentum toward your next chapter today. Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer Website https://www.dr-cynthia.com/ Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

Why do so many business owners feel they have to carry the weight of the world on their own? There is a commonmisconception that asking for help is a sign of weakness, yet in the world of professional sport, the highest performers wouldnever dream of working without a coach. This episode explores the transformative power of surrounding yourself with trustedadvisors who see the forest when you are stuck among the trees.I share my personal realisation that being an accountant is about far more than just tax and numbers. It is about becoming atrusted advisor who understands your deepest personal goals and helps you build a business that actually delivers them. Weunpack how to move from a generalist mindset to building an arsenal of experts who can help you tick off every item on yourbucket list.What You Will Learn:• Why the pride of doing it all yourself is holding your business back• How a coach or mentor provides the perspective needed to escape the day to day grind• What it means to move from a tax agent relationship to a trusted advisor partnership• Why your bucket list should be the primary driver of your business strategy• How to build a network of experts that covers everything from health to travel• What to look for when interviewing a potential business coach or mentorNotable Quotes:• It is less about asking for help and it is more about getting guidance.• You cannot be good at all those areas, so do not be afraid to reach out in the areas that are not your area of expertise.• The bucket list is nothing without you being able to actually achieve the bucket list.• Sometimes the vibe is just not there, and it is okay to change who you are dealing with to stay aligned.Key Takeaways:• Professional athletes use coaches to maximise their potential, and business owners should do the same.• A trusted advisor brings a wealth of experience from different industries that you can adapt to your own business.• Your personal goals and bucket list must be linked to your business budget and planning.• Building a circle of trusted experts makes achieving large goals, like a three month trip to Europe, much moremanageable.• It is essential to review your professional relationships regularly to ensure they still serve your evolving needs.For more resources on aligning your business with your life goals, download our episode workbook atbucketlistaccountant.com.au or via the link in these show notes.bucketlist#businesscoaching #trustedadvisor #accountant #mentorship #businessgrowth #lifestyleplanning #entrepreneurshipContact details:David Patterson on LinkedInThe Bucketlist Accountant: Because financial freedom shouldn't mean sacrificing your wildest dreams.Subscribe now and get ready to take control of your money and your life!Co-host: Anthony PerlProduced by: 'Podcasts Done for You'

You've followed the programs. You've done all the step-by-steps. And something still felt off - not failure, just wrong, like wearing someone else's shoes. That feeling isn't a problem with you. It's a problem with the blueprint.Most business blueprints are built for a composite person - someone with different values, different energy, a different way of working. When you keep trying to fit yourself into a mold that was never made for your shape, it costs something. Even when it technically works. In this episode, I walk through what the blueprint problem actually looks like, what it costs, and what building your own way looks like in real practice - including what I did instead of a big launch that generated real client conversations.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Why following a blueprint correctly can still feel completely wrong - and what that is actually telling youThe hidden cost of building a business that requires you to perform being someone else while you do itWhat the blueprint problem looks like in a real coaching practice - a specific client storyWhat Non-Negotiables really are and why they're specifications, not limitationsWhat building your own way actually looks like - a real example with real resultsWhy the reaction to this idea is mixed at first - and what changes when someone finally builds alignedBook a free 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/She Coaches Coaches | Helping accomplished professionals build a business and life that actually fits

Send us Fan MailYou walk into the meeting. The room has not started yet. People are still settling in. And in the space of about three seconds, something gets decided about you, before you have said one word. You can have done the work, prepared harder than anyone else, and built a track record that speaks for itself, and still feel like something is missing in how you land in that room. That something has a name. It is executive presence.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton kicks off a brand-new four-part series on executive presence by tackling the question most leadership books never answer clearly: what is executive presence, really, and how do you build it on purpose? Kele reframes executive presence as a set of learnable behaviors, not a personality trait, and walks through the three aspects of communication based on Dr. Albert Mehrabian's foundational research. This is Part 1 of the four-part Executive Presence Series, and the natural next step after the April visibility series (Episodes 160, 162, and 164).What You Will Learn:Why executive presence is a set of learnable behaviors, not a personality trait you either have or do not have.The three aspects of communication, verbal, vocal, and visual, and why the body wins when those aspects conflict.The Three Anchors of Embodied Presence and the behaviors under each: Engagement, Aliveness, and Authority, with concrete practices you can use in your next meetingTwo incredible women leaders to study for two different styles of presence: Kat Cole and Mellody Hobson.Your Action Step:Pick one behavior from the Three Anchors and practice it this week:Choose a single behavior. One. It might be holding eye contact a few seconds longer, planting your feet before you walk into a meeting, or letting a three-second pause sit after you make a point.Use it intentionally in one meeting, one conversation, or one call each day this week.At the end of the week, notice what shifted, even slightly. Optional bonus: record yourself for sixty seconds and watch it back, looking for one strength and one thing to refine.Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 160: How Perfectionism Keeps Women Leaders Invisible | Part 1 of 3Episode 162: Why Your Work Environment May Be Blocking Your Leadership Growth | Part 2 of 3Episode 164: How to Communicate Your Value Before You Feel Ready | Part 3 of 3Episode 151: Naming the Tension in Tough Conversations (Mellody Hobson)About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

About the Guest Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a global workforce solutions company operating in more than 30 countries. She is recognized as the first African American woman to build a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. A best-selling author and global speaker, she has been honored for entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, and has advised leaders across business, government, and education. Her work focuses on connecting people to opportunity through a deeply human-centered approach to business. What You Will Learn: Why “no shortcuts, no excuses” is a leadership mindset for long-term success How asking better questions and listening drives stronger outcomes Why resilience is essential when facing adversity How AI is changing work but increasing the need for human skills Why people must remain at the center of leadership and growth Please rate and review this Episode!We'd love to hear from you! Leaving a review helps us ensure we deliver content that resonates with you. Your feedback can inspire others to join our Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast community & benefit from the leadership insights we share.

Everything the fitness industry told women about exercise after 40 was wrong — not a little wrong, completely backwards. In this episode, Brian breaks down why the traditional prescription of moderate cardio and light weights is failing women in perimenopause and menopause, what the research is actually showing about how the female body responds to exercise after hormonal shifts, and what you should be doing instead to protect your muscle, your bones, your metabolism, and your energy.If you have been doing everything right and nothing is working, this episode is for you.What You Will Learn:Why moderate exercise stops working the way it used to after 40, what hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause mean for how you should train, why heavier resistance training and sprint intervals outperform steady-state cardio for women in midlife, how excessive moderate cardio can actually work against your results, and why the "just take it easy" advice is one of the most damaging things women in this season of life have been told.Key Takeaway: You are not failing because you are undisciplined. You are failing because you were given the wrong information. Lift heavier. Sprint sometimes. Protect your muscle. Stop being afraid of intensity.Resources & Next Steps: Learn more about the Fit Over 40 Transformation at Applied Fitness — comment RESET or visit 716fatloss.com to take the free metabolic quiz and find out where your metabolism actually stands.Follow Applied Fitness: Facebook | Threads | LinkedIn #StrongAgain #FitOver40 #AgingStrong #AppliedFitness #StrengthIsTheCurrencyOfLife #716Fitness

In this second episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley takes you deeper into one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of wellbeing:Nervous system regulation.When life feels overwhelming, when your thoughts are racing, or when your body feels unsettled, you are not simply dealing with stress.You are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system.And the solution is not to think your way out of it.The solution is to regulate your way through it.In this episode, Heidi introduces a simple yet highly effective approach using: Breath awareness  Gentle eye movements  Slow, controlled pacing These tools work directly with your nervous system to help shift you out of a heightened stress response and into a state of: Calm  Clarity  Emotional balance  Physiological regulation 

Imagine you are enjoying dinner at a high-end restaurant, almost finished with the appetizer, when you notice a long strand of hair mixed into the food. What would you expect the restaurant to do? Well, this really happened. In this solo episode of Doing CX Right, host Stacy Sherman shares that experience, plus a second restaurant mistake that led to a very different outcome. Both businesses had a chance to recover, but only one response made her feel taken care of and more willing to forgive. Stacy explains why the moments after a service issue can matter more than the issue itself, and why correcting the problem is not the same as making it right. She also connects both stories to Qualtrics XM Institute research, featured in episode 210 with Isabelle Zdatny, showing how customer emotion influences forgiveness, trust, recommendations, and loyalty. This episode helps leaders rethink service recovery as a customer retention strategy, not a simple correction. What You Will Learn Why correcting a mistake and making it right are two different actions. What Qualtrics research reveals about the business impact of emotion when an experience does not go as expected. Why the memory customers carry from a difficult moment can influence whether they return or choose a competitor. What generous recovery looks like in practice, and why one small gesture can influence the customer's next decision. How one phrase can shift the conversation from care to blame. How to assess whether employees are equipped to protect loyalty during difficult customer moments. Have a question or thoughts to share? Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/StacySherman Learn more at DoingCXRight.com and subscribe to the newsletter for more actionable strategies.

Send us Fan MailLayoffs. Restructuring. Industry-wide uncertainty. And your instinct as a high-performing woman leader is the same one you have always trusted: do more, say yes to more, work longer hours.That instinct is the one thing guaranteed to make you less visible at the exact moment visibility matters most.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton shares the one strategy women leaders can use this week to step out of survival mode and back into the strategic seat. It is called the 90-Day Achievement Inventory. It takes ten minutes. Because working harder in silence is not a strategy. It is a hiding place.What You Will Learn:Why the instinct to do more in uncertain seasons makes high-performing women less visible, not more.The 90-Day Achievement Inventory: a ten-minute exercise that turns invisible work into visible leadership.Three questions to answer this week to claim your impact in language decision-makers can hear.Your Action Step:Set a ten-minute timer today. Answer these three questions in writing. Do not edit. Do not minimize.1.     What results have I delivered in the last 90 days?2.     Who benefited from that work?3.     If my team described my impact over the last 90 days, what would they say?Then take one of those achievements and share it in your next one-on-one or team meeting. Not as a brag, but as a status update from a leader who is clear about where she is adding value.Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to identify exactly what is standing between you and the recognition you have earned.About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with Kele:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/• Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

The Eric Swalwell scandal is not just about one disgraced member of Congress. It is about a culture of protection on Capitol Hill, a media ecosystem that sits on damaging information, and a federal bureaucracy that demands trust while operating behind closed doors. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Congress, the media, and the bureaucracy are exposed as institutions that protect insiders until silence becomes politically impossible. The episode breaks down why the silence lasted so long, why Democrats moved when they did, and why every American should be skeptical of the sudden outrage now pouring out of Washington. What You Will Learn: Why the Swalwell scandal says more about Congress than it does about one member  How media outlets act as gatekeepers and release information only when it becomes politically useful  Why Democrats turned on Swalwell now and what it reveals about power in Washington  How the Fang Fang episode raises deeper questions about judgment, vulnerability, and national security  Why the FBI and political leadership owe the public real answers, not sanitized talking points

You think you know exactly what you want… until life shows you something better. In this episode, Julie Deem invites you to shift your focus from chasing the end goal to embracing the journey that gets you there. This is your reminder that clarity doesn't come from waiting. It comes from moving.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you release the pressure of having it all figured out and start taking aligned action today.What You Will Learn:Why focusing only on the end goal can keep you stuck instead of moving forward.How taking action creates clarity you cannot access by overthinking.Why your vision is allowed to evolve as you grow.How to build trust with yourself through small, consistent steps.What it really means to honor the season you are in right now.FAQ:Why do I feel stuck even though I have goals?You may be too focused on the outcome and not taking consistent action, which is where clarity actually comes from.What if I don't know what my goal should be?Start with what interests you right now and take action. Your direction will become clearer as you gain experience.What is one practical way to start today?Choose one small action that moves you forward and commit to completing it before the day ends.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan sits down with Emily Thompson, marketing manager at CoSchedule, to unpack the just-released AI Impact 2026 research study. With 900 respondents spanning every industry, company size, and marketing level, this is one of the most comprehensive looks at how marketers are actually using AI today and what they plan to prioritize in the year ahead. Despite reporting declining ROI across every major channel in 2025, a striking 79% of marketers say AI positively impacted their performance, and yet only 3% consider themselves AI experts. Emily and Drew dig into what that gap means for agencies, why owned channels like organic search and email are taking the biggest hits, and why the oversaturation of AI-generated AI research content is actually one of the strongest arguments for what agencies do best. The data is full of contradictions that agencies are uniquely positioned to help clients untangle. From the surprising stat that 53% of marketers now use AI tools (not Google) as their primary source of information discovery, to the finding that AI research shows humans still own strategy, this episode is a masterclass in reading the room on behalf of your clients. If you want to know where the real agency opportunity lives in 2026, this conversation is where to start. 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 Why 79% of marketers feel positively about AI even as ROI declines across every channel What the AI research data reveals about how marketers are actually using AI in 2026 vs. 2025 Why only 3% of marketers consider themselves AI experts and what that means for agency opportunity Which channels are declining most and why owned media is taking the biggest hit Why lead generation is the top 2026 priority and why marketers channel choices do not yet match that goal How 53% of marketers now rely on AI tools over Google for information discovery Why differentiation (not AI adoption alone) will determine agency success in a saturated market What it means to be your clients AI Sherpa and how to position that as a core offering

Perimenopause isn't the waiting room for menopause. It is its own biological storm. Here's what it does to your body, and exactly what to do about it. In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society certified practitioner, and we break down exactly why women in this transition feel like they've lost themselves and how to get back and live their best life. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Why do you feel fine one day and awful the next in perimenopause • What is the "zone of chaos" and why your brain feels it first • Why anxiety, brain fog and sleep disruption are the first signs of perimenopause • Does estrogen work better than antidepressants for mood • When to start hormone therapy and where to begin • How long can you stay on HRT • Why belly fat increases in perimenopause and how to address it • How the gut microbiome changes through the menopause transition • Which supplements actually help women over 40: creatine, vitamin D, fiber and more • What vaginal estrogen does and why most women need it VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

Entrepreneurs are told to chase work-life balance - but what if that idea is completely wrong? In this episode, Tom Cox breaks down why trying to balance everything leads to failure in both business and family life. He shares a better approach focused on presence, consistency, and intentional decision-making.What You Will Learn:Why balance doesn't workHow to prioritize your familyThe power of small daily momentsWhen to say noWhy hiring faster mattersGuest Bio:Tom Cox is a business advisor and former college football coach helping entrepreneurs improve clarity and structure.Links Mentioned:ThomasCox.co##Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes.The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they've been putting off. This isn't about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.Every episode is built around one thing:

If you've been stuck doing 10,000 steps a day and not seeing results, interval walking, sometimes called Japanese walking, might be the shift your body actually needs. Instead of just doing more steps, this method focuses on changing your pace and intensity, which is what really drives fat loss, strength, and results, especially in midlife. In this episode, Chalene Johnson  breaks down why the 10,000 step rule was never based on real health science and how chasing that number can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. She explains what's really happening inside your body when you hit a plateau and why doing more of the same isn't the answer. You'll learn exactly how interval walking works, how to structure it, and why this simple change can help you burn more fat, improve your metabolism, and get better results in less time. If your body feels like it's stopped responding, this is the smarter, more effective way to get things moving again. Check out this video on YouTube

What happens when you stay committed to something long after the excitement fades? In this milestone episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem pause to celebrate a powerful moment, being ranked #1 in Kokomo, #1 in Indiana for women, and Top 10 in both personal development and women's leadership podcasts.But this episode isn't just about rankings, it's about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.Kalena and Julie pull back the curtain on seven years of consistency, growth, and resilience. If you've ever started something and wondered if it's worth continuing, this episode will meet you right where you are. What You Will Learn:Why consistency over time is the real driver behind long-term success and recognition.How commitment, growth, and relationships act as the foundation for sustainable impact.What it looks like to evolve your identity and career through seasons of uncertainty.How narrowing your focus and “making your world small” can create massive momentum.Why building something meaningful requires letting go of the perfect picture.How podcasting can become a vehicle for personal growth, leadership, and opportunity.FAQ:What made UNITED State of Women successful over seven years?The combination of consistency, shared values, and a commitment to growth and relationships allowed the podcast to build long-term trust and impact.How can podcasting lead to business or career opportunities?Podcasting builds visibility, authority, and skill sets that can open doors like speaking engagements, business opportunities, and leadership roles.Is it too late to start a podcast now?No, while the space has grown, there is still opportunity for those who are committed to consistency and creating meaningful content.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About the Guest: Mr. Wai Phyo is a leading entrepreneur and business leader in Myanmar whose companies span food manufacturing, nationwide distribution, and technology. He is Managing Director of Yathar Cho Industry Ltd. and Cho Cho Industry Ltd., among the largest instant noodle manufacturers in the country, and also oversees Myanmar Zarla Distribution, one of the largest B2B distribution platforms. His technology ventures include Parama Technologies, OneLink Technologies, and Cannopy Technologies. He serves as Vice President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, founding President of the Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association, and is a 2017 Eisenhower Fellow. Wai Phyo is known for his resilience in a volatile environment, his commitment to developing future leaders, and his focus on preparing organizations for an AI-driven future. He believes in reskilling and redeploying people so they can thrive as technology evolves. Hear more about how he turned a family business into a multi-company enterprise in this episode of the Take Command Podcast. What You Will Learn: Why grit is essential to extraordinary leadership and how to build it through failure How to move from scattered expansion to focused, synergistic growth Why succession is a privilege and how to prepare leaders to step up confidently How to create a culture of ownership, trust, and shared responsibility How to apply empathy, respect, and genuine interest in a modern organization How AI can boost productivity while creating new opportunities through reskilling Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast to explore what it takes to lead through uncertainty and build something lasting. Wai Phyo combines humility, long-term thinking, and a strong belief in people. He doesn't claim to have all the answers, but his journey offers clear lessons for any leader looking to turn challenges into opportunity. Please rate and review this Episode!We'd love to hear from you! Leaving a review helps us ensure we deliver content that resonates with you. Your feedback can inspire others to join our Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast community & benefit from the leadership insights we share.

When most people think about divorce, they picture the legal process. They imagine paperwork, lawyers, and courtrooms. But the reality is that divorce often begins long before any legal step is taken. In this episode, Susan Guthrie sits down with Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, to talk about the stage of divorce that almost no one talks about: the years of uncertainty before a decision is ever made. For many people, the hardest part of divorce is not the legal process itself. It is the emotional limbo that happens beforehand. The sleepless nights. The constant questioning. The fear about what life might look like on the other side. Susan and Erin explore why so many people spend years wrestling with the decision to leave a marriage, what happens emotionally during that time, and how having the right information and support can dramatically change the experience. If you are currently wondering whether to stay or go, this episode will help you understand that what you are feeling is incredibly common and that there are ways to move forward with more clarity and less fear. What You Will Learn • Why many people contemplate divorce for three to five years before taking action • Why the emotional uncertainty before divorce can be the most exhausting stage • How lack of information often keeps people stuck in limbo • Why most divorces do not need to become courtroom battles • How mediation and other structured processes can help families move through divorce more constructively • Why preparation and clarity can dramatically change divorce outcomes Key Takeaways from This Conversation The Hidden Stage of Divorce Divorce often begins years before anyone files paperwork. Many people spend long periods quietly struggling with whether their marriage can be saved or whether it is time to move on. Living in Uncertainty Is Emotionally Draining The constant question of whether to stay or leave can take an enormous emotional toll. By the time someone actually moves forward with divorce, they may already feel mentally and emotionally exhausted. Information Creates Clarity Fear thrives in uncertainty. When people begin learning about their options and understanding the divorce process, they are able to make decisions from a place of knowledge rather than panic. Divorce Does Not Have to Be a War Many couples are able to resolve their divorce through mediation or negotiated agreements outside of court. Understanding these options can significantly reduce conflict and stress. Golden Nuggets from This Episode • Divorce itself is often not what breaks people. It is the years of uncertainty leading up to the decision. • Many people live in emotional limbo for years before they ever speak to a professional about divorce. • When people have access to information and structured support, they are far more likely to resolve their divorce outside of court. • Preparation and clarity allow people to approach divorce more thoughtfully and with less fear. • Divorce does not have to be a battle. With the right guidance, it can be a transition toward a healthier future. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Hello Divorce Hello Divorce is a modern platform designed to support people before, during, and beyond divorce. The platform provides legal information, tools, and access to professionals who help individuals navigate divorce more thoughtfully and constructively. Explore resources created specifically for Divorce & Beyond listeners: HelloDivorce.com/Susan Free Resource: Divorce Clarity Starter Guide If you are currently in the stage of wondering whether divorce might be the right path, Susan has created a resource to help you begin thinking through the process with greater clarity. The Divorce Clarity Starter Guide is designed for people who are in the early stages of considering divorce and want to better understand their options before making major decisions. Inside the guide you will find: • Questions to help you clarify what is really happening in your relationship • Practical steps to take before making legal decisions • Insight into different divorce paths, including mediation • Guidance to help you approach this transition thoughtfully rather than reactively Download the free Divorce Clarity Starter Guide here: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/latest-episode   Special Offer from Blue Mercury Treat yourself to luxury skincare, makeup, and fragrance favorites from Blue Mercury, your destination for beauty and self-care. Divorce & Beyond listeners receive 15% off their first order when they use the special link in the show notes. Because you deserve to look and feel your best,  inside and out. You must use this link to receive the 15% off on your first Blue Mercury order: https://divorcebeyond.com/Blue-Mercury About the Guest  Erin's innovative, disruptive approach to how Americans interact with the law make her both a loved and feared force in the legal world. With her groundbreaking divorce navigator platform, she's revolutionizing the broken divorce process, making it affordable and available to everyone. Erin's access to justice work has been recognized by the legal industry and beyond, with awards and recognition from the likes of Women Founders Network, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the American Bar Association. And though she's been a sought-after family law attorney for more than 16 years, she vows to never practice law again. Website: https://hellodivorce.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodivorce/ Erin's past episodes on Divorce & Beyond: Divorce Reimagined: How Hello Divorce Has Disrupted the Divorce Industry for the Better with Founder and CEO Erin Levine The FYI on DIY Divorce from the Founder and CEO of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine Make the Most of Your Listening Experience: If this episode resonates with you, be sure to: Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with friends or loved ones who need hope and healing. Leave a 5-star review to help us reach even more listeners. Follow Us Online: Divorce & Beyond:  https://divorceandbeyondpod.com, IG: @divorceandbeyondpod Meet Our Host Susan E. Guthrie®, Esq. is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation experts, with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate divorce and conflict with clarity and compassion. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker, trainer, and practice-building consultant. Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast, where she shared her insights on gray divorce and the changing landscape of relationships. Her expertise has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC's Chicago Today, among many others. As the creator and host of the award-winning Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with more than 3.4 million downloads, Susan brings together top experts and powerful personal stories to help listeners move through divorce and beyond with confidence, insight, and hope. Learn more about Susan and her work at susaneguthrie.com. Divorce & Beyond is a Top 1% Overall and Top 100 Self-Help podcast designed to help you with all you need to know to navigate your divorce journey and most importantly, to thrive in your beautiful beyond!   Opportunities for Expert Guests and Fellow Podcasters Partner with Divorce & Beyond Whether you're a podcaster looking to expand your reach or an expert ready to share your insights, Divorce & Beyond offers the perfect platform to amplify your voice.  Find out more here: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/guest-opportunities DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM  

If it feels like your body just stopped responding to everything that used to work, you are not crazy. Fat loss after 40, especially in perimenopause and menopause, follows a completely different playbook. In this episode, Chalene breaks down why eating less and doing more cardio can actually backfire and what is really going on inside your body. She walks through the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose body fat in midlife and the small shifts that can finally start moving things in the right direction. This is not about more discipline, it is about understanding your hormones, your metabolism, and learning how to work with your body instead of fighting it. Check out this video on YouTube

Do you look forward to eating certain foods, or eating a lot, when nobody will know? It can be frustrating to feel so secretive, and maybe even shameful about this. You want to be able to just eat in the open, without judgement. So how can you do that? That's what I'll tell you in this episode. So listen up if you want to be more open with your eating and stop waiting for people to go away.     Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!   Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/398   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Why you want to eat when nobody will know What to do if people are judging you for what or how much you eat How to stop wanting to eat excessive amounts of food How to get more pleasure out of less food How to feel more comfortable eating what and how much you want out in the open     FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Awesome Free Stuff The Stop Binge Eating Group Coaching Program Episode #259: Describing Urges and Emotions Episode #359: How to feel better without eating Episode #392: Why You Overly Restrict Your Food, and How to Stop Episode #388: What It Really Means to Have Unconditional Permission to Eat What You Want

Do you usually find yourself eating when you are transitioning from one thing to the next, or when you have downtime between things? If so, then this episode is for you.   I'm going to share the top reasons why people do this and I'll also share some practical tips, that don't take a lot of time, for getting through these times without eating. Listen in to find out what they are.     Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!   Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/397   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Why you eat during transitions and downtime How you can begin to calm yourself down quickly How you can get yourself feeling a little more pumped up, and more neutral or positive quickly What to do if you're waiting but don't have a lot of time to do anything   FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Awesome Free Stuff The Stop Binge Eating Group Coaching Program Episode #352: Being With Yourself Episode #212: Resting

If you're entering perimenopause and suddenly noticing more abdominal fat, higher cholesterol, poorer sleep or increased anxiety, you're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Sarah Berry to unpack what actually changes in women's cardiometabolic health during the menopause transition We explore why premenopausal women are often metabolically protected compared to men, what shifts during perimenopause, and how declining estrogen impacts fat distribution, blood glucose control, inflammation and cholesterol. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Why cardiometabolic health often worsens during perimenopause • When visceral fat redistribution typically begins • The role of estrogen in fat storage, cholesterol and inflammation • Whether hormone therapy protects against abdominal fat gain • How glucose dips can drive an extra 300+ calories per day • What ApoB really means and why it matters beyond LDL • The truth about seed oils, saturated fat and cardiovascular risk • Why soy isoflavones work for some women but not others • How replacing typical snacks with almonds predicted a 30% drop in cardiovascular risk TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: Why Cardiometabolic Risk Increases During Perimenopause 05:01 Does Hormone Therapy Protect Against Visceral Fat & Cholesterol Changes? 13:42 How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome through Diet 19:01 Why Belly Fat Increases in Perimenopause (Estrogen, Hunger & Blood Sugar) 27:39 Saturated Fat Explained: Butter vs Yogurt & The Food Matrix 45:31 Eating Speed, Late-Night Meals & Metabolic Health in Midlife VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

In this episode, Libby shares 5 practical ways financial advisors can keep client meetings running on time — starting on time and, just as importantly, ending on time. She breaks down how to balance client experience with practice efficiency so meetings don't bleed into follow-up work, team time, or personal time. If your meetings routinely run over, this episode is for you.What You Will Learn:Why starting and ending meetings on time directly impacts client perception and professionalism  How using a structured agenda keeps meetings focused and prevents last-minute surprises  Simple time-setting techniques to reset expectations throughout the meeting Why having a visible clock and a structured close improves productivity and accountability  Creative ways to create a natural “hard stop” for chatty clients while protecting your schedule Running efficient meetings isn't about rushing clients — it's about respect, clarity, and structure. When you control the time, you protect your energy, your team, and your client experience. Try implementing one or two of these strategies in your next meeting and track the difference.Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

In this powerful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we explore what it truly means to lead with faith, resilience and integrity.Our guest, leadership coach and HR consultant Teesha Carter, shares how being raised by a strong single mother shaped her values of service, compassion and unwavering faith. Through her S.M.I.L.E. framework, Service, Mindful Integrity, Leadership and Efficiency, Teesha helps entrepreneurs and leaders bloom into their highest calling while building thriving, emotionally intelligent workplaces.This conversation is not just about business. It is about character. It is about courage. It is about becoming the kind of leader who transforms culture from the inside out.If you are navigating self-doubt, building a team, or seeking purpose-driven leadership, this episode will speak directly to you.What You Will Learn• Why resilience is the foundation of authentic leadership• How faith shapes decision-making and leadership confidence• The power of emotional intelligence in building trust• How to overcome feeling stuck as an entrepreneur• Why service and integrity create lasting organisational impact• Practical steps to bloom into your purposeChapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Leadership04:42 Core Memories and Life Lessons09:25 The Influence of a Strong Mother14:07 Overcoming Obstacles and Life Lessons19:03 Faith as a Guiding Force23:27 Values of Service and Leadership29:36 Integrity and Authentic Leadership34:14 Developing Leadership Skills37:59 Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Intelligence46:32 Resilience in LeadershipPowerful Sound Bites"I am nothing without Him.""You cannot pour from an empty cup.""How you treat people matters most."About Teesha CarterTeesha Carter is a changemaker, leadership coach and Human Resources consultant dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and organisations to grow with purpose and integrity.Through her S.M.I.L.E. values, Service, Mindful Integrity, Leadership and Efficiency, she equips leaders with practical tools for personal growth, emotional intelligence and cultural transformation.Her work integrates faith, resilience and real-world leadership strategy to help individuals and teams thrive.Connect with Teesha Carter

Rebuilding Trust With Your Body After Infertility When IVF Failed (with Holly Perkins) When IVF failed and fertility treatments ended without a baby, you did not just lose a dream. You often lost trust in your body. After years of hormones, medical procedures, weight changes, and emotional whiplash, it can feel almost impossible to want to care for yourself again. Movement can feel loaded. Exercise can feel like punishment. And sometimes the quiet thought underneath it all is: Why should I take care of you? In Episode 200, you are getting a grounded, practical conversation about rebuilding your relationship with your body after infertility. You will hear from Holly Perkins, a women's fitness expert with 30 years of experience helping women build strength through science-backed, sustainable approaches designed for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. This is not about chasing a smaller number on the scale. This is about strength, muscle, metabolism, bone health, and feeling better in your body after everything it has been through. If caring for your body has felt complicated since IVF failed, this episode is for you. What You Will Learn Why it makes sense that self-care feels hard after fertility treatments end. How emotional healing and physical strength support each other. Why "just lose weight" is not the right goal after hormone disruption. What happens to muscle and metabolism in your 40s and 50s. Why muscle is more important than the scale for long-term health. How strength training supports bone density and aging well. What a realistic starting point looks like when you have felt disconnected from your body. A Message You Might Need to Hear You are not broken because it feels hard to care for your body right now. When IVF failed, your body can start to feel like the enemy. This conversation helps you shift from punishment to partnership so you can rebuild trust in a way that feels steady and sustainable. Join Holly's Free 3-Day Workshop: Muscle for Life If you are ready for practical guidance on building strength in a way that fits your life, Holly is offering a free 3-day workshop called Muscle for Life. It starts March 5, 2026! Inside the workshop, you will learn: Why BMI and body weight are outdated metrics. How to think about muscle-to-fat ratio instead of just the scale. The strength training principles that matter most for women over 30. How to support bone density and long-term health. Nutrition strategies that support blood sugar, energy, and metabolism. You can register for FREE here:

Are you confident your church is as safe as it could be? In this episode, we explore the top five security trends affecting churches in 2026. From the importance of safety film on windows to proper door numbering and emergency plan orientation, we cover practical steps you can take to protect your congregation and vulnerable areas. What You Will Learn: Why safety film isn't a bulletproof solution and where to install it for maximum effect. The critical role of front desk training in identifying threats, de-escalating situations, and protecting your church perimeter. How reducing open entrances and numbering doors can save valuable seconds during emergencies. Why your emergency evacuation plans must face the right direction to be effective during high-stress situations. Join our church security video vault for just $9 a month. With over 100 videos and 80 hours of training content, you can learn more here.

Walking is great… but it is not building your glutes the way you think it is. Research shows brisk walking activates less than 32 percent of the glutes, and weak glutes are strongly linked to back pain, slower metabolism, and higher fall risk after 40. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the five science-backed glute exercises that actually turn your lower body back on and explains the subtle form tweaks that make all the difference. This is not about vanity. It is about metabolic health, structural strength, and protecting your body as you age. If you want stronger knees, a healthier back, and real lower-body strength after 45, this is where to start. Check out this video on YouTube

Is the era of the solo agent over? A major shift happening in the real estate industry [real estate agents] is forcing a choice: adapt to the new rules or get swallowed by the corporate machine. In this episode, we dive deep into the massive waves of industry consolidation—including the Compass Real Estate acquisition of Anywhere—and what it actually means for your commission checks in 2026.The truth is that a major shift happening in the real estate industry [real estate agents] isn't just about big companies merging; it's about the commoditization of your communication. To survive, you must move beyond the old ways of lead generation and embrace modern real estate marketing at scale. We break down how top performers are using real estate agent AI tools and how to use AI in real estate to build a "human premium" that algorithms can't touch.What You Will Learn:-  Why the future of real estate agents depends on becoming a local real estate expert instead of a generic lead-chaser.-  The "Brokerage Industrial Revolution" and why only a few of the best real estate brokerages will survive the next 24 months.-  How eXp Realty and the "franchise light" model are shifting the power back to the agent.-  Practical strategies for modern real estate marketing to ensure you stay top-of-mind when everything else becomes spam. - A behind-the-scenes look at real estate agent AI tools like custom GPTs and Eleven Labs to clone your presence and scale trust.If you've been feeling the pressure of a changing market, this is your roadmap. We are witnessing a major shift happening in the real estate industry [real estate agents], and the only way to win is to stop fighting the change and start leading it.

What happens after the baby arrives, and why has that conversation been missing for generations? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Aanchal Dasoar Arora, women's health innovator, pelvic floor physical therapist, and founder of Mendhai Health, shares how postpartum depression, pelvic floor dysfunction, and an identity crisis after motherhood led her to leave a high-level corporate healthcare career and build a digital maternal recovery platform born out of MIT. If you are a leader navigating identity shifts, a healthcare innovator, or a woman seeking support after pregnancy, this episode delivers both validation and visionary solutions. What You Will Learn: Why postpartum identity loss is more common than discussed and how it impacts leadership and relationships. How pelvic floor dysfunction and maternal recovery gaps affect long-term physical and mental health. The cultural and systemic barriers that prevent women from seeking therapy and recovery support. What inspired the creation of an all-digital maternal recovery platform born out of MIT. How technology can address clinician shortages and improve access to women's healthcare. What it takes to move from corporate healthcare leadership into entrepreneurship. Why hospital partnerships may be the fastest path to scaling maternal health innovation. How discipline and structure sustain founders through the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship. What it means to choose expansion over shrinking in motherhood and leadership.   FAQ: Why is postpartum recovery not discussed as openly as pregnancy? Cultural norms have historically centered pregnancy preparation while minimizing postpartum physical and emotional recovery, leaving many women unsupported after delivery.   How long are wait times for pelvic floor physical therapy in the United States? In many hospital systems, wait times can extend up to a year due to clinician shortages and limited access to specialized care.   How can digital health platforms improve maternal recovery outcomes? Digital platforms increase access, provide education across the entire maternal journey, extend clinician support, and reduce barriers related to geography, childcare, and scheduling. Connect with Aanchal Dasoar Arora Mendhai Health Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you need to push harder but because you need to let go? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Ginny Priem, keynote speaker, #1 bestselling author, master certified coach, and host of the Unsubscribe podcast. Ginny shares how escaping a toxic relationship became the catalyst for transforming her entire life and career. If you've ever wondered whether it's time to let go of something you've invested years into, this episode will challenge and empower you to make bold, aligned decisions faster.   What You Will Learn: Why trusting your intuition is often the first step toward meaningful change. The difference between being victimized and staying in a victim mindset. How corporate environments can reinforce unhealthy patterns if left unchecked. Why specificity in your message can dramatically increase visibility and opportunity. How to build a transition plan before leaving corporate life. Why clarity in positioning leads to greater revenue and impact. How to stop trying to be everything to everyone in your business. Why visibility should always be tied to revenue strategy. How to create structured accountability for business growth activities like outreach. The role of supportive leadership in career evolution. How to shift from valuing material success to prioritizing meaningful experiences. Why most people regret staying too long rather than leaving too soon.   Connect with Ginny Priem Unsubscribe Official   Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

Grazing can be an annoying and confusing habit. Sometimes it's hard to figure out why you're doing it, which also makes it hard to figure out how to stop doing it. So in today's episode, I'm going to share the most common reasons why people do it. I'll also help you to stop doing it. This doesn't have to be something you continue doing, and if you start, you can stop. Listen in to find out how you'll do it.     Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!   Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/394   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Why you graze on food Why it can be confusing in the moment to understand why you're grazing The first step you need to take to stop yourself from continuing to eat when you're grazing What you can do if your grazing is related to your emotions One of the most useful things you can incorporate into your eating mindset How to start reconnecting to your hunger signals   FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Awesome Free Stuff The Stop Binge Eating Group Coaching Program  

Episode OverviewHave you ever trusted a referral or hired an “expert,” only to discover they lacked the competence to deliver real results? In this personal solo episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, I reveal the hard truth behind blind trust, guru culture, and the costly consequences of assuming expertise without verification.After losing tens of thousands of dollars and watching my business stall, I was forced to confront the reality of misplaced trust. Through artificial intelligence, faith, and personal accountability, I uncovered critical gaps and began rebuilding from a place of clarity and ownership.This episode is a wake‑up call for entrepreneurs, coaches, and professionals who want to protect their business, finances, and future from preventable mistakes.What You Will Learn• Why blind trust in referrals and consultants leads to financial loss• How confidence can disguise incompetence• The hidden dangers of guru culture and online programs• How AI exposed business gaps and revealed the truth• Why accountability is essential for rebuilding momentum• How to properly verify expertise before hiring anyone• The emotional, financial, and spiritual impact of misplaced trustHow Blind Trust Created Loss and StagnationTrust has always been a core value in my life and business. I believed referrals equaled credibility. That belief became one of the most expensive lessons of my career.Over six years, I hired referred “experts” who lacked the competence to deliver meaningful results. The outcome: financial loss, stalled growth, and emotional exhaustion. Trust without verification created vulnerability.The Referral Trap and Illusion of ExpertiseReferrals often feel like validation, but they're frequently based on assumptions—not proven results. Confidence, charisma, and reputation can mask a lack of real skill. Verification must replace blind trust.How the Pandemic Increased VulnerabilityDuring the pandemic, urgency and emotional stress replaced proper due diligence. Investments in consultants and marketing experts failed to deliver, costing tens of thousands and delaying progress. This became a turning point that forced a complete reevaluation.How AI Helped Reveal the TruthArtificial intelligence became a powerful tool for uncovering what had been overlooked. By analyzing my systems, digital presence, and strategy, AI exposed gaps no consultant had ever addressed. This clarity became the foundation for rebuilding with ownership and accountability.Personal Accountability and Reclaiming ControlI realized no one would ever care about my success more than I do. Rebuilding required taking full responsibility, verifying expertise, and trusting myself to make better decisions. This shift restored confidence and momentum.Faith, Integrity, and Spiritual AccountabilityFaith guides how I approach business and relationships. Integrity, responsibility, and alignment protect my future and ensure peace in my decisions.Guru Culture and False PromisesMany consultants and programs rely on emotional persuasion rather than sustainable results. Verification and due diligence are essential before trusting anyone with your money or business.Trust But VerifyTrust must be earned and validated. Modern tools—including AI—allow you to confirm expertise and protect your time, money, and future. Verification is no longer optional; it's a necessity.Connect with Dwight Heck

Chalene Johnson breaks her usual rule of avoiding politics to talk about something far more disturbing. This episode digs into the newly released Epstein files, the outrage surrounding Dr. Peter Attia, and the uncomfortable question no one seems willing to answer. Why are some public figures facing real consequences while others remain completely untouched? This is not a partisan conversation. It is a deep dive into power, silence, and the accountability gap that continues to protect the most connected people in the world.

When you're trying to apply the knowledge you have about stopping binge eating, and you're trying to think differently, your old thoughts that perpetuate binge eating might be really loud. They might take over and win.   If that happens, how do you make your new thoughts louder and quiet the old ones? That's what I'm showing you how to do in this episode. So listen in to find out how you can think more like a binge-free person and think more like the eater you want to be.     Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!   Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/391   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Why your old binge and diet thoughts are so loud and dominant in your mind Why you might have a hard time believing the thoughts that will help you to stop binge eating What you can do to make your old thoughts quieter and new thoughts (and knowledge) louder     FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Awesome Free Stuff The Stop Binge Eating Group Coaching Program  

If you just binged, and there is food leftover, you might want to throw it away so you can start fresh. You might also decide that you are NOT buying that food again….which you might decide to do if you don't have any food leftover too. But is this the right thing to do? And if you don't do that, what should you do? Those are the questions I'm answering in this episode today.   If you've wondered what's the best next steps then listen to this episode. And just so you know, I'm not just going to tell you to not throw it away and to keep buying it. This answer is more nuanced than that.     Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!   Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/390   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Why it might not be the best idea to throw away your leftover food after a binge Tips that can help you to change your relationship with the foods you binge on so you can buy and eat them without bingeing on them Something really important that you must do if you do decide to not eat a food you binged on again     FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Awesome Free Stuff The Stop Binge Eating Group Coaching Program Episode #388: How To Give Yourself Unconditional Permission to Eat What You Want and Not Binge

Tech updates, new systems, and all those "this is supposed to make your life easier" moments start to feel like too much and lead into a much bigger conversation. From outsourcing tech overwhelm to watching parents wrestle with apps and platforms that feel anything but intuitive, this discussion connects everyday frustration to deeper shifts around AI, social media, and trust. Chalene breaks down why long-form content feels calmer, why endless scrolling leaves the brain fried, and why younger generations are already pushing back by unplugging. It's not anti-technology or fear-driven, but it is a grounded reality check on why more innovation doesn't automatically equal more peace.  

If goal setting already feels exhausting and it's barely 2026, this episode is for you. Chalene Johnson shares a calmer, pressure free way to think about goals that has nothing to do with New Year's resolutions or blowing up your entire life. Instead of focusing on what you think you should accomplish, this episode helps you get clear on how you actually want your life to feel in this season. Using a simple 90 day system built around alignment and small daily actions, this approach is realistic, grounding, and way more sustainable. It's designed for anyone who wants real progress in 2026 without burning themselves out by February.

This episode feels like taking a long, quiet walk while the Christmas lights are glowing and your brain finally gets to exhale. Chalene Johnson starts with why Southern California just does the holidays better and slowly eases into a real, honest conversation about December, aging, marriage, empty nesting, money, convenience, and generosity. There are funny tangents, opinionated takes, and moments that land deeper than expected. It is cozy, reflective, slightly unhinged in the best way, and the kind of episode that makes you feel less alone and more grounded.

Hormones start shifting way earlier than anyone tells us, and for most women over 35 that sneaky change can make you feel like you are aging in fast-forward. This episode breaks down the hormone symptoms most doctors overlook and explains what is actually happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone when you suddenly have brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, low libido, or sleep that goes off a cliff. Chalene also clears up the outdated fears around hormone therapy and shares the updated science every woman needs, plus simple natural hormone support options if HRT is not your thing. And if you have ever felt dismissed or confused by conflicting advice, you will hear exactly how to find a clinician who actually understands women's hormone health so you can age powerfully instead of feeling unlike yourself. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!