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We’ve all been there. Awkwardly standing around at an event trying to decide who to talk to first and what the heck to discuss. The weather? The latest sports story? Travis and Taylor? But (hopefully), we finally break the ice, get to know some new contacts, and feel like we really rocked this networking thing! What happens next? Maybe we connect on LinkedIn and send a short, “It was great to meet you,” but usually not much else.  You see, networking is more than just the part where you find people to grow your network, it is more about the truly hard part - maintaining it. Today’s guest is here to help! Shannen Stewart is the Founder of Heels & Handshakes, an organization that fosters community through in-person events and digital experiences for entrepreneurs, women in business and their allies. Key Takeaways Learn about the missing piece in business that led Shannen to create Heels & Handshakes. She explains, “networking is not checking a box, it is checking a pulse” - what you need to know once you make a professional connection and how to maintain that relationship. Shannen’s go-to CRM to utilize for following up with your contacts by providing value, not noise. The best tactics to optimize your time at an event. Links & Mentioned Resources COVVE: Shannen’s go to CRM app for taking notes on, and setting reminders to check in with her network. About Shannen Stewart Shannen created Heels & Handshakes in 2013 after returning to her hometown of Nashville and missing the community of women within the hospitality industry. She noticed the lack of opportunities to network. Shannen wanted to ensure that the women who made up the Greater Nashville workforce would all have positive and collaborative interactions to enrich their lives professionally and personally. What started as a ten- person meeting for cocktails and conversations has evolved to over 3,000 women and men in the Middle Tennessee community. Since founding the organization, she has curated over 240 events for the Heels & Handshakes members. Shannen's event brand partnerships and collaborations include Kendra Scott, TEDx, Ballet Ball, Tiff's Treats, and the Nashville Young Leaders Council to execute thoughtful activations for the Heels & Handshakes community. Her work in hospitality has received accolades and awards, including the 2021 Nashville Lifestyles Women in Business Recipient, The 2019 Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce NELA Awards Hospitality & Tourism Recipient, the 2019 Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter Supplier of the Year and the 100 Leading Persons in Personal Services, Food and Hospitality in 2018. Shannen volunteers for Nashville-based organizations Thistle Farms and the YWCA in her spare time while serving on the TEDxNashville Committee. Connect with Shannen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannen-stewart/ Instagram: /www.instagram.com/heelsandhandshakes Website: www.heelsandhandshakes.com Email: [email protected] Sponsored By Magic Mind contains a magical combination of 12 active ingredients scientifically designed to improve energy, focus, and mood while decreasing stress — all things that, combined, improve your productivity. It is safe and effective, utilizing the mood-boosting power of things like Turmeric, the long-lasting energy effects of Matcha green tea, as well as other ingredients. Unlike many energy drinks, Magic Mind’s benefits don’t come from excessive amounts of stimulating compounds such as caffeine and has no withdrawal symptoms should you decide to stop consuming it. As a neurodivergent baddie, Magic Mind is in Amber’s non-pharmaceutical toolkit for managing her ADD. Ready to try it for yourself? Head on over to https://www.magicmind.com/bombshell Don’t forget to use the code BOMBSHELL20 for 20% off a one-time purchase or 56% when you sign up for a subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workplace conflict is a reality for every organization, and Carol Bowser, is unquestionably an expert on the subject. As I sat down to recap her episode, I ended up with pages of great nuggets of helpful and actionable information. Carol is a former practicing attorney who took the skills she learned in employment law and her training in mediation to create a company that trains others to recognize, manage and resolve workplace conflict. Because wherever there are people working together, there is inevitably conflict. Grab your notepad and get ready to learn! Together we cover:  😡 How conflicts and tension arise from the gap between expectations and reality 😡 How de-escalation tactics often end up escalating situations 😡 The importance of setting your brand standards in order to manage expectations 😡 Reviewing her three-part framework for difficult conversations: Know, Do, Feel 😡 How to evaluate what your organization’s shared definition of collaboration in practice 😡 And more! Ready to hear Carol expand upon each of these points and start making a real impact in your business? You should be! Look for episode 191 in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Carol Bowser Carol Bowser, J.D. is a workplace conflict expert. After practicing Employment Law for several years, Carol founded Conflict Management Strategies when she realized a lawsuit couldn’t deliver the level of resolution and satisfaction that is gained when people are actively involved in creating solutions to their workplace conflict. Carol’s clients come from a wide range of employers because conflict is universal across all industries and types of organizations. Where there are people, there is conflict. The key is to help people recognize and address conflict before it damages working relationships and creates organizational drag. In her over 20 years of experience, she has discovered some universal themes about workplace conflict and loves to share how people at all levels can strengthen their conflict resolution muscles. Connect with Carol Website: https://conflictmanagementstrategies.com/ LinkedIn :www.linkedin.com/in/carol-bowser-2a65691/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/carol.bowser X f/k/a Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolNBowser/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057266327543 Consultations: https://conflictmanagementstrategies.com/book-a-consult/ Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talent management in today’s world is increasingly challenging with limited talent pools, conflicts in opinions on remote versus in-person work environments, and so much more. Now, more than ever, the human resources function is critical to the operational success of any organization.  That’s why I am so happy to interview Adrienne Roth, a highly seasoned human resources professional and our Director of Training for Employer Brand Central. Together, we look at the state of human resources today while forecasting the future of talent management based on real data and industry trends. In this episode, we discuss: Why HR is the core of every organization The vast changes emerging in the labor market How the right HR team acts as a bridge between the “company side” and the “people side,” to increase employee satisfaction and productivity The importance of being strategic in HR rather than reactive to the endless daily to-dos that bog down HR professionals  How to show that you genuinely care about your employees so they have a sense of belonging Ready to learn more from Adrienne’s wisdom on increasing employee engagement and creating high-performing teams? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Adrienne Roth Adrienne Roth, MBA, SHRM-SCP is the Director of Training for Employer Brand Central, boasting a rich career in Human Resources and an MBA that provides a lens focused on operations and bottom-line results. As a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Adrienne is the immediate past president of New Orleans SHRM and the professional development director for the state Louisiana SHRM organization. Her career highlights include: Strategically redesigning a corporate training program that increased training availability by 200%. Designing and implementing a robust corporate culture program for a 30-million-dollar company. Building an HR department from the ground up for a food and beverage manufacturing company. Adrienne is a mother of two and volunteers with the Boys Scouts of America to support their leadership development. She has served as a National Officer for the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity and is a proud member of The Sirens of New Orleans – a dancing, philanthropic mermaid troupe. As a graduate of our flagship leadership program, Velvet Machete Leadership Academy (VMLA), Adrienne now manages and leads Employer Brand Central’s various training opportunities and helps develop our customers’ custom training programs. Adrienne stands at the intersection of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm, which equips her to empower leaders worldwide through our training offerings! Connect with Adrienne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennemroth/ Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I undoubtedly made a new friend! Tiffany Cagwin, certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and board-certified holistic health practitioner, joins me to discuss chronic fatigue and the most effective ways to combat it. We share many of the same views on wellness and mindset; it was truly a pleasure to dive into such an important topic together. Tiffany and I cover: What is holistic healing? Her own self-healing journey Busting the myth of “normal” How life events can and will, impact your physical health The importance of fiercely protecting your morning and evening routines  Ready to learn how to put your chronic fatigue to rest once and for all? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Tiffany Cagwin Tiffany is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Teacher. She is an experienced executive leader and transformational coach who has a passion for helping others thrive by guiding them to shift their mindset, take action towards goals and embrace self-care. An explorer at heart, with a never ending curiosity for learning new things, she is constantly expanding her education and has received additional training in Nutrigenomics (DNA Testing), Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), Bioenergetics, Hypnotherapy (Board Certified), Quantum Biology and Biophysics. Connect with Tiffany Website: www.tiffanycagwin.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-cagwin-48329818/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffcagwin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tiffcagwin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Greer helps individuals lead a more Vibrant life both personally and professionally. In this episode, Nicole joins me to share the formula she uses to help people shift their perspectives, change their habits, and “lead with light.”  Nicole shares in detail:  Why in order to live your most Vibrant life, you must SHINE! Self Assessment: What is it like to experience YOU? Habit work: Your behaviors are either building a vibrant life or killing your light Integrity: Understanding that this is a constantly evolving, diversified trait Next Right Steps: The best way to break down goals into manageable chunks Energy: Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, Social, Money How the Vibrant Energy Audit can focus your efforts Why her #1 book recommendation is A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Are you ready to SHINE?! Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Nicole Greer As a principal coach and CEO of Build a Vibrant Culture™, Nicole Greer helps individuals, corporations, government, faith-based organizations and nonprofits become the people they were created to be through fulfilling a mission, to work in teams, and exemplify VIBRANT Leadership™. Using transformational change leadership coaching & training programs, Nicole offers foundational tools and uncommon wisdom to Build a Vibrant Culture™. Nicole is a serious entrepreneur with experience in coaching, marketing, mastering first impressions, learning & development and sales. Nicole is a speaker, trainer, facilitator, executive and business coach. Connect with Nicole LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolegreervibrantcoaching/ Website: www.vibrantcoaching.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VibrantCoaching Email: [email protected] Phone: (877) 633-2239 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest, leadership coach Noomi Natan, focuses on the mental load of business. Whether you are an entrepreneur or part of a corporate team, Noomi discusses how to slow down to examine your thoughts and honor your inner knowing to be your most productive, fulfilled self. Noomi’s advice centers on:  Productivity and the effects of trying to “do it all” How to honor both your masculine and feminine energy in business What is a solo CEO retreat and why is it important? Recognizing that you are an asset in your business The link of joy and impact When feeling overwhelmed with tasks, take a moment to define your top 3 most important tasks and what you can ignore  Trusting yourself more than anyone else Ready to learn Noomi’s many great tips, tricks and analogies to help adjust your thinking and boost productivity? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Noomi Natan Noomi Melchior Natan is an internationally experienced leadership coach, courage catalyst, and Female Inner Power podcast host. For the past 15+ years, Noomi has coached leaders and business owners in more than 15 countries on overcoming the blocks to success. She has worked with leaders in biotech start-ups, a fire service, global multinationals and everything in between. She has never specialized in industry or sector because her specialism is in the deeply transformational human work. She is a certified coach, a qualified family constellator, a neuro-linguistic programmer and a continuous learner of anything to do with human development. She is particularly passionate about helping women leave the shadow of the good girl persona, tap into their full power and increase their impact in the world. Connect with Noomi LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/noomimelchiornatan/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/noominatan Website: www.noominatan.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/noominatan Twitter: www.twitter.com/noominatan Podcast: https://noominatan.com/podcast-inspiration-strong-women-leaders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to ditch the New Year’s resolutions and instead approach 2024 with a strategic vision for success. This is one of my favorite times of year simply because I get excited about moving my life, my capacity for joy and abundance, and my own personal journey forward with a fresh starting line! Year after year, I focus my intentions on a small handful of things I want to experience in the coming year rather than trying to boil the ocean and then feeling like a failure when I don’t. There’s a better way. In this episode, you will learn about my annual personal growth strategies that involve a bougie annual visioning retreat. (Of course.) This carefully curated time includes determining five things to add in 2024 for a successful year and five things to leave behind in 2023 to make room for all the good that could take up that space in my life. Through this process, you will naturally find the most important things to add to your vision board, will have the structure to create your personal goals and career goals for 2024, and how to create positive habits for success to turn your dreams into reality and plan your best year yet! Here’s the recap of the 2024 visioning process, but be sure to tune in to find out the juicy details as I pull back the curtain to reveal my life and vision, as well as guide you on why each of these components is important to your future success. Five Things to Leave Behind in 2023 #1. Leave behind at least one person who takes energy and doesn’t give energy to you. #2. Leave behind at least one activity that moves you away from your goals. #3. Leave behind at least one belief that has no evidence to support it. #4. Leave behind at least one habit that keeps you from being your best.  #5. Leave behind at least one tool or expense you don’t use or need. Leaving these five things behind will open up space for the people and opportunities that align with your values, needs, and life’s goals. Five Things to Establish for a Successful 2024 Next, we cover the five things to establish for a prosperous new year. If you decide on these things, it will give you inspiration and practical direction to tackle your new year in a way that supports who you want to become and what you want to accomplish.  #1. Pick your word of the year. #2. Pick your mantra for the year. #3. Pick your song of the year. #4. Create a vision board. #5. Create goals. Strategic Success, Even When Things Don’t Go as Planned Yes! This process works. My years don’t always go exactly as planned, but I always end up grateful for the continuous forward progress afforded to me year after year because I was intentional. Of course, I wish you the same success! Happy New Year! Vote for Me for Global Gurus! (Site is FIXED now!) As you may know, one of the bigger honors among thought leaders is to be ranked by Global Gurus. I’ve been thrilled to be in the top 30 Global Gurus for branding, sitting among my mentors. Simply visit https://globalgurus.org/brand/, log in with your LinkedIn or Google account, click on my picture, and cast your vote! Easy-peasy!  Bonus points: Turns out I missed that Velvet Machete Leadership Academy was ranked among the best branding programs and workshops, too! If you click on the following link, then choose “Vote for the best Development Programs” and type in Velvet Machete Leadership Academy, I’d love you forever!: https://globalgurus.org/best-brand-development-program/ Voting will end on December 20th, and we will find our new ranking by January 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of nine children, Kate McKay realized at an early age that she was different. She did not quite fit in with her more morose family, but the stark contrast between her and the rest of her siblings shaped her life moving forward. When she ended up at an all girls’ high school, which showed her how much more she wanted in life, and exactly who she wanted to be. Kate used these various experiences to author numerous books based on confidence and personal growth, and today we sit down to discuss them all! Kate reminds us:  Always look at the light Your “secret sauce” is in your power of resiliency  Live powerfully with courage & enthusiasm The importance of ACTION It is your responsibility to step into your power Interested in Kay’s story of growth, strength and resiliency? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Kate McKay Kate is an international best-selling author of the book Claim Your Inner Badass and a multi-million dollar business builder, deeply committed to inspire others to achieve a life of greater confidence, vitality, and a deeper sense of meaning. Kate has been interviewed on Bloomberg, Fox Business News, NASDAQ and PBS. She has written for Entrepreneur, Family Circle and USA Today. Kate has just released her newest book Claim Your Inner Hottie, which describes her fitness and health process to be fit and fabulous no matter our age.  In addition, Kate is also the author of the book Claim Your Inner Warrior, a personal development book, especially geared towards men, written in honor of her son Will who passed away in 2017. Connect with Kate Website: www.kate-mckay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katesmckay Twitter: https://twitter.com/Katemckay18 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemckaycoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatemckay/ Vote for Me for Global Gurus! (Site is FIXED now!) As you may know, one of the bigger honors among thought leaders is to be ranked by Global Gurus. I’ve been thrilled to be in the top 30 Global Gurus for branding, sitting among my mentors. Simply visit   https://globalgurus.org/brand/, log in with your LinkedIn or Google account, click on my picture, and cast your vote! Easy-peasy!  Bonus points: Turns out I missed that Velvet Machete Leadership Academy was ranked among the best branding programs and workshops, too! if you would click on the following link, then choose “Vote for the best Development Programs” and type in Velvet Machete Leadership Academy, I’d love you forever!: https://globalgurus.org/best-brand-development-program/ Voting will end December 20th, and we will find out our new ranking by January 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surviving Hurricane Ian: Annie Meehan's 22-Hour Closet Revelation! 🌪️ Imagine enduring 22 hours hiding during Hurricane Ian. Annie Meehan did just that, focusing not on fear, but on gratitude. Learn how she maintained a positive perspective after her home was destroyed. In this episode, Annie shares: 🌈 Bitter or Better? Choosing growth in adversity. 📘 Choose to Soar: Annie's philosophy and book. ⛈️ STORMS: Annie's acronym for personal growth. 🤔 MapLife Session: Transforming your life perspective. 🚧 Breaking Boundaries: The importance of setting limits. 🐜 Killing ANTs: Overcoming negativity. Ready to weather life's storms? Tune in on your favorite platform or watch on YouTube! 🎙️ About Annie Meehan: Mental wellness expert, coach, speaker, and award-winning author. Annie survived Hurricane Ian and inspires with her "Be the Exception" message. Connect with Annie: 🌐 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 📘 Facebook 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🎥 YouTube Vote for Me for Global Gurus! (Site is FIXED now!) As you may know, one of the bigger honors among thought leaders is to be ranked by Global Gurus. I’ve been thrilled to be in the top 30 Global Gurus for branding, sitting among my mentors. Simply visit  https://globalgurus.org/brand/, log in with your LinkedIn or Google account, click on my picture, and cast your vote! Easy-peasy!  Bonus points: Turns out I missed that Velvet Machete Leadership Academy was ranked among the best branding programs and workshops, too! if you would click on the following link, then choose “Vote for the best Development Programs” and type in Velvet Machete Leadership Academy, I’d love you forever!: https://globalgurus.org/best-brand-development-program/ Voting will end December 20th, and we will find out our new ranking by January 2024. #podcast #Inspiration #MentalWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you now, or have you ever, struggled with codependency? Are you the one responsible for everything? Do you volunteer excessively, or find yourself always making sure that everyone else in your life is taken care of, even if it is to your detriment? If so, today’s guest is here to help you (or maybe someone you know) flip the script! Jennifer Standish joins me to discuss her life as the daughter of a narcissistic mother, how it shaped her life, and how learning to give yourself permission is the key to recovery. Jennifer shares:  Her plan to be the next “Chicken Soup For…” and how that turned her into a full-fledged author Although she had just graduated from college, Jennifer found herself lost and broken due to her upbringing. She knew she needed to make a change… You do not have to live by your programming How to assess and recreate your own life rules Interested in learning more on breaking the cycle of codependency? Join us now! Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Jennifer Standish Jennifer Standish is the author of Permission Granted: Live Your Life Full of Joy and Peace, a book that offers readers practical advice on how to create an amazing life regardless of their past experiences. She is also the Founder and President of Give Yourself Permission, which helps women create new rules for their lives, so they can overcome limiting attitudes that prevent them from achieving career success and finding happiness.  Connect with Jennifer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferstandish/ Website: https://www.jenniferstandish.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I sit down with financial advisor Lori Sackler to tackle a universal issue: money. Lori is the author of The M Word, a book that “guides readers through mindful conversations that help families communicate dispassionately about money matters through all of life’s transitions — changes in financial circumstances, remarriage and merging families, retirement, preparing heirs, and transferring wealth.” Her knowledge on this subject is substantial, and extremely needed, as she shared with us that currently there is a 70% failure rate in transferring assets across generations due to breakdowns in trust and communication. Wow! It sounds like it is time for all of us to learn how to engage in familial money conversations immediately. Lori shares:  When and why you should be having money conversations Her 5 Steps to engage in money conversations Step 1: Identify the transition you’re facing Step 2: Prepare the inner landscape Step 3: Prepare the outer landscape Step 4: Ask for help Step 5: Repeat as necessary How men and women physiologically see money differently How she became so successful in a male dominated financial services industry The importance of taking time to reflect, and investing in yourself Ready to set yourself and your family up for success? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Lori Sackler Lori R. Sackler is a financial advisor, senior vice president and family wealth director at a major financial institution where she leads a wealth management group. Her team is dedicated to helping individuals and families keep up with change, satisfying their financial security, addressing lifestyle and legacy concerns, and successfully guiding them through life’s transitions. Sackler is a certified investment management analyst, a certified financial planner and non-practicing certified public accountant. She is the author of The M Word: The Money Talk Every Family Needs to Have about Wealth and Their Financial Future, published in 2013 by McGraw Hill and The M Word Journal: How to Have the Money Talk released in 2016. She is the creator and former host of the radio show “The M Word” on WOR in New York City.h. Connect with Lori Website: http://www.themword.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisackler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest and I share a value that so many people unfortunately seem to lack (albeit often due to circumstances outside of their control) - self worth. Jennifer Sukalo helps clients learn to build their personal strength and resilience through her unique personal development approach, based on the acronym SWAGGER.  Jennifer’s approach focuses on:  SWAGGER: Self Worth, Appreciation, Gratitude, Grounded, Empowered, Renewed Everyone is born worthy - no conditions! The reality of our choices and the accompanying sacrifices Filling the “cracks in life” with gratitude Life is not about settling, it is about thriving We do not negotiate when it comes to our worth! And her parting advice? GOLD! Make sure to listen all the way through to hear what she has to say. Interested in learning more on building your SWAGGER? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo Transformational Expert and Author of Claim Your SWAGGER, the first of a three-book series to help readers survive trauma and thrive through life. Her work has appeared in Livestrong, Prevention Magazine and more. She is a highly sought speaker and consultant, with over 10 years as a global leadership consultant, helping high-performing individuals at various multinational Fortune 500 companies create positive and sustainable change in themselves to become better for those they lead. Connect with Jennifer LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/swagger-sense-7038977372318048257/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermrozeksukalo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaggeru_jennifersukalo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swaggerujennifersukalo Website: www.Swaggeru.com Book: https://www.swaggeru.com/books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices