We often distinguish between “Creatives” and “Scientists.” But today’s guest is the personification of the blending of both. As a classically trained performer, Mariam has a perspective on how we show up that challenges our …
“Did you hear what you just said?” Words matter and they have power. Especially what we tell ourselves. But we don’t always hear those words clearly until they are repeated to us. Same message. Different messenger. When we a…
Self-care is not selfish. But if self-care is a challenge for you, I give you a quote from my dear friend Holly Dowling: “you have to be a little selfish in order to be selfless.” And being self-aware enables us to exercise …
Resilience is a superpower. The current craziness serves to make us all a bit off-kilter. As leaders, we must acknowledge that everyone is managing through these times differently. Now more than ever, managing uniformly is i…
Standing in your convictions is not easy, but it is necessary to ensure you are operating in integrity and showing up authentically. Having your convictions challenged is one of the best ways to ensure they are truly your co…
Now, more than ever, it is important to set some boundaries and prioritize self-care. And Farah Harris can help you do that. Not only is her journey one of following divine purpose, but her experience has put her in the perf…
Putting together a strategy is critical to achieving the vision. But ALIGNMENT is the lynchpin in all of it. If what you are going after is not aligned with what you truly desire, your ability to achieve the vision will be s…
I spent the Labor Day weekend cleaning and organizing my home – finally! And while I’m not completely done, most of the spaces now have clean “space.” And my mind is clearer. It reminded me of this early episode of the Rutle…
This is a special podcast episode. It is the beginning of my birthday month, AND it is the 6 month anniversary of my first ever radio show! As I thought about those milestones, I wanted to stretch my introverted empathetic s…
Janice Hale-Harris knows what it means to just “go with the flow” in your career. She started in corporate, “retired” to spend time with family, returned to corporate in a different industry, left to become an entrepreneur (…
Allison has mastered the pivot! She has 20+ years in marketing strategy and business. She built a 7 figure consulting firm, an online platform to help business owners understand true drivers of revenue generation. She recent…
Bibi Goldstein built a business that truly spoke to a need that wasn’t being met. Through that recognition, she was able to put in place an organization that is YOUR team. Although virtual, she has created a culture and a co…
They say luck is when preparation means opportunity. And, but in order to be prepared, you have to have knowledge, experience and/or expertise. Unfortunately, many leaders often sideline their own learning as they focus int…
There is no more powerful tool for creating success than mindset. The challenge is ensuring that you have the right mindset. That isn’t always as easy as it sounds. In order to have the right mindset, you have to be able to …
The late Representative John Lewis said that we should not be afraid to make good trouble. Necessary trouble. And while he was talking about big systemic issues, this can also be applied to businesses and corporations or any…
Leaders whose words and actions don’t align erode trust and compromise their ability to lead effectively. Full Stop. Whether you are actually leading a team or organization or you are an individual contributor, the ability t…
The value of Diversity has been proven time and again; but it is the act of INCLUSION that drives the real value. True leaders have the Courage to be inclusive of those people and perspectives that are different than theirs …
We all get really excited when we finally decide to follow our passion, but it is important to start with a plan. Kelli Bradley's talks are clear on this. When you don’t know the answers, don’t be afraid to ask. It’s importa…
Tune into the frequency where the people are who need to hear your message. Keri Murphy talks about how it is more important now than ever before to show up, consistently, with a clear message. And one of, if not the best wa…
True curiosity is a tool leaders use to move their organizations forward. By being truly curious about your people, their perspectives and their ideas, you bring for the best your organization has to offer. However, it takes…
Aleta has spent her entire career at the same organization, but it’s not what you think. She has been able to carve out a career that is both broad and deep because she was (1) open to opportunity (2) worked to prove her cap…
Kyra’s story is about taking charge of a situation and her life, to build a successful company and a life that reflects her beliefs. Not only does she run a successful non-profit, but her consulting firm, The Kyra Company, i…
As her bio states, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya is truly a force of nature. She took chances, made pivots and kept moving forward no matter what was happening. And, most critically, she understands that it is the relationships you…
Lanier Robertson is a Senior HR Executive with one of the largest chemical companies in the world. But if you had asked her even 3 years ago if this is where she saw herself, her answer would have been no. Lanier understands…
