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What if the habit you barely notice is the very thing holding your leadership back? In this powerful episode of Soul Career®, Leadership Coach Felecia Williams dives into a leadership blind spot many professionals overlook — complaining — and how it quietly erodes credibility, trust, and influence in the workplace. This episode isn’t about ignoring problems or “staying positive.” It’s about learning how to shift from complaint to curiosity, and why that mindset shift is one of the most powerful leadership moves you can make. 💬 As Felecia explains, true leadership isn’t about pointing out what’s wrong — it’s about creating movement, momentum, and solutions. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Recognize when venting turns into a leadership blockerUnderstand how complaining impacts trust, credibility, and team moraleReframe frustration into curiosity and forward-thinking questionsLead conversations that move people from stuck to solutionsModel a mindset that empowers your team to think like leaders …this episode will challenge how you show up — and help you lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact. This is leadership redefined: aware, curious, and forward-moving. — 👉 Book a free coaching consultation with Soul Career®: https://www.soulcareer.com/free-consultation-choice 📺 Explore our full podcast playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FrYHckVSA&list=PLJdhrcwwOYuvPzzBqvXlezWzmJ-G6AbVg 🌐 More about who we are: https://www.soulcareer.com/about — Follow Soul Career®: 📸 Instagram: @soulcareer 💼 LinkedIn: Soul Career on LinkedIn 🌍 Website: www.soulcareer.com — ✉️ Subscribe to the Soul Career® newsletter for weekly insights delivered to your inbox 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

What if every great relationship, opportunity, and leadership moment starts with one thing — a better conversation? In this eye-opening episode of Soul Career®, Felecia Williams breaks down the hidden skills behind powerful communication, the ones nobody teaches you, but everyone expects you to know. Whether you struggle with being misunderstood, find conversations draining, or want to communicate with more clarity and confidence, this episode reveals the tools that transform the way you speak and the way you listen. From learning how to respond instead of react, to recognizing emotional cues, to ending the cycle of surface-level interactions, this conversation is your roadmap to deeper, more meaningful connections in work and life. 💬 As Felecia shares, you don’t need a script to communicate well — you need awareness, intention, and the courage to show up honestly. If you want to… Communicate more confidently at workSet better boundaries in personal conversationsNavigate difficult discussions without shutting downBuild relationships that feel genuine, grounded, and safe …this episode will give you the practical tools to fix your conversations and elevate every interaction you have. This is communication redefined intentional, human, and deeply transformative. — 👉 Book a free coaching consultation with Soul Career®: https://www.soulcareer.com/free-consultation-choice 📺 Explore our full podcast playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FrYHckVSA&list=PLJdhrcwwOYuvPzzBqvXlezWzmJ-G6AbVg 🌐 More about who we are: https://www.soulcareer.com/about — Follow Soul Career®: 📸 Instagram: @soulcareer 💼 LinkedIn: Soul Career on LinkedIn 🌍 Website: www.soulcareer.com — ✉️ Subscribe to the Soul Career® newsletter for weekly insights delivered to your inbox 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

What if the key to better leadership isn’t speaking, but listening? In this inspiring episode of Soul Career®, Leadership Coach Felecia Williams steps in as guest host, guiding a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead with empathy, awareness, and presence. With Lisandra Rickards away this week, Felecia takes the mic to explore one of the most underrated leadership skills — active listening — and how it transforms not just how we lead, but who we become. From boardrooms to personal relationships, this episode dives deep into how listening builds trust, strengthens emotional intelligence, and reshapes how teams — and leaders — thrive. 💬 As Felecia shares, when you truly listen, you give people the gift of being seen and that changes everything. Whether you’re: A leader learning how to create deeper connections with your teamA professional craving more meaning in how you show up at workOr someone realizing that the best leaders don’t have all the answers …this episode will shift how you think about leadership forever. This is leadership redefined: grounded, human, and deeply intentional. — 👉 Book a free coaching consultation with Soul Career®: https://www.soulcareer.com/free-consultation-choice 📺 Explore our full podcast playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FrYHckVSA&list=PLJdhrcwwOYuvPzzBqvXlezWzmJ-G6AbVg 🌐 More about who we are: https://www.soulcareer.com/about — Follow Soul Career®: 📸 Instagram: @soulcareer 💼 LinkedIn: Soul Career on LinkedIn 🌍 Website: www.soulcareer.com — ✉️ Subscribe to the Soul Career® newsletter for weekly insights delivered to your inbox 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

What do you do when life throws a curveball and you’re still expected to lead? In this powerful episode of Leadership in Transition, Soul Career® Founder Lisandra Rickards sits down with Felecia Williams, our newest Leadership Coach, who opens up about what it’s really like to lead during life’s toughest seasons. Felecia shares her deeply personal journey of navigating a major life crisis, while still showing up as a leader. From releasing the pressure to be perfect, to embracing softness and surrender, her story is a masterclass in resilience, self-leadership, and redefining what strength looks like. 💬 As Felecia reveals in this heartfelt conversation, true leadership isn't about having it all together, it's about learning how to lead yourself first when everything else is falling apart. Whether you’re: Leading a team while quietly facing your own personal strugglesHolding space for others when you feel empty yourselfLearning how to soften instead of hustle through your painCraving a more honest and grounded leadership path...this episode will speak to your soul. This is leadership, redefined. Honest. Human. Healing. — 👉 Book a free coaching consultation with Soul Career®: https://www.soulcareer.com/free-consultation-choice 📺 Explore our full podcast playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FrYHckVSA&list=PLJdhrcwwOYuvPzzBqvXlezWzmJ-G6AbVg 🌐 More about who we are: https://www.soulcareer.com/about — Follow Soul Career®: 📸 Instagram: @soulcareer 💼 LinkedIn: Soul Career on LinkedIn 🌍 Website: www.soulcareer.com — ✉️ Subscribe to the Soul Career® newsletter for weekly insights delivered to your inbox 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

What if the hardest moments in your life are shaping you to be a stronger leader? In this powerful episode, Soul Career® Founder Lisandra Rickards sits down with Beatriz De La Poza, the company’s COO and Lead Executive Coach, who recently went through one of the biggest transitions of her life: stepping away from her home, career, and comfort zone to follow her inner voice toward something completely new. Beatriz opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of change, what it’s really like to lead while you're evolving, and how those vulnerable moments can make you a stronger, wiser, and more compassionate leader. 💬 As Beatriz shares in the episode, this transition has pushed her to lead from a more grounded, present, and aligned place, where vulnerability becomes strength. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone who’s: In the middle of a personal or professional transitionLeading a team while navigating uncertaintyQuestioning whether they can still lead when their foundation is shiftingReady to embrace the next version of themselves If you’re standing at the edge of a major life change, this conversation will give you the insight, encouragement, and tools to move forward with purpose. — 👉 Book a free coaching consultation with Soul Career®: https://www.soulcareer.com/free-consultation-choice 📺 Explore our full podcast playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FrYHckVSA&list=PLJdhrcwwOYuvPzzBqvXlezWzmJ-G6AbVg 🌐 More about who we are: https://www.soulcareer.com/about — Follow Soul Career®: 📸 Instagram: @soulcareer 💼 LinkedIn: Soul Career on LinkedIn 🌍 Website: www.soulcareer.com — ✉️ Subscribe to the Soul Career® newsletter and get weekly insights delivered to your inbox. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts

We all grapple with stress and anxiety, seeking solace in familiar avenues like vacations, yoga, or meditation. But have you considered the untapped potential of hypnosis? The more we pursue our mission at Soul Career, which is to redefine the relationship between work and life allowing humans to thrive, the more we interface with the field of psychology. We now quite frequently refer our clients to psychologists and we're creating a network of psychologists to support our coaching work. That's why we are so excited to bring our latest podcast episode. In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr David Spiegel. Dr Spiegel is a Wilson professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He is also the Director of the Center of Stress and Health and Medical Director at The Center of Integrated Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. In this episode we uncover how hypnosis is more than mere mystique; it's a powerful tool for soothing restless minds. Learn from Dr Spiegel's insights as we explore the potency of hypnosis in alleviating anxiety and stress.

Your career is not just about the jobs you hold—it's an evolving journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation.In this episode of the Soul Career podcast, Ep 029: Secrets to Success at Every Stage of Your Career, I explore the different phases that make up your career life cycle, each with its own set of needs, interests, and opportunities for skill development. From the initial stage of experimentation, where you navigate the vast landscape of possibilities, to the mastery phase, where you aim to become an expert in your chosen field. I also discuss the pivotal moments of leadership, entrepreneurship, and retirement, where you shape your destiny, create your path, and savour the fruits of your labour.At Soul Career, we have comprehensive training programs that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're a transitioner searching for your dream job, a professional aiming for mastery, or an executive ready to lead with excellence, we have the perfect program to empower and guide you.Be sure to let me know what you think of our latest episode!

In today's episode, we introduce the concept of attachment theory and discuss how your attachment style can impact your personal and professional life.  My guest for this episode is Transformational Relationship Coach and Author Dr Gary Salyer. I first heard of Dr Salyer when he was interviewed in a podcast in 2019 promoting his book 'Safe To Love Again.' Which was my first introduction to attachment theory.    Working with Dr Salyer has helped me be more attached to myself which acts as the operating system for how we move through our lives.  I'm so excited to feature Dr Salyer in this episode. Here is a bit of what we cover:   1. The definition of Attachment Theory  2. How we develop our attachments and how they can impact us later in our lives.  3. Whether we can change our attachment styles or not.  4. Dr Salyer's journey toward becoming a relationship coach    And more....   This is part one of a two-part series. Part one focuses on the impact that our attachment styles can have on our lives. Look out for part two where Dr Salyer discusses his journey to finding his soul career as a relationship coach. We hope you enjoy this episode be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think.  Also, click here https://calendly.com/soul-career/mapping?month=2022-07 to contact us for a free consultation and find out how we can support you at any stage of your career.   #attachmenttheory #relationships #soulcareer

You've probably seen videos featuring an incredible woman on Soul Career's social media lately.  That's because in the past six months, we have welcomed Beatriz de la Poza to our team as both an executive coach and our first female investor.  Beatriz has an incredible story and background taking her from Spain where she was born to Barbados where she lives right now. From working as a project manager at Amazon to working with us today, we're excited to share her story with you.   We hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to share your comments below and contact us for more information about executive coaching or any of our other programs to find out how we can support you.

In Part 2 of our two-part series, How to Work With Netflix, I'm continuing my conversation with Aaron Mitchell, Director of HR at Netflix Animation Studio and a fellow alum from Harvard Business School.    Aaron has had an amazing career and I'm honoured that he took the time to speak with me and share his journey.    In this episode Aaron shares:    1. His background and early days growing up in Connecticut  2. The biggest roadblocks Aaron faced throughout his career journey and how he overcame these blocks  3. The key decision that Aaron took that led him to his Soul Career     And more...   I hope his story inspires you as much as it inspired me.    Also, be sure to check out my free masterclass  - '3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring' https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/

We're back from a break that we took from the podcast at the end of 2021.    And we're starting 2022 with a bang!    We're joined by Aaron Mitchell, the Director of HR for Netflix Animation Studios, which is the division of Netflix that produces and develops animated programs and feature films. Aaron has had an impressive career journey taking him from Boston, to New York and even to Singapore and now to Los Angeles with Netflix.  Aaron is certain he has found his Soul Career. In this episode, he shares his journey, offers career advice and gives tips for anyone who is interested in working with Netflix.    We hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to share your comments below  And don't miss next week's episode where Aaron shares the key decision that he took that led him to his Soul Career.    Also, don't miss my free masterclass  - '3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring' https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/

For this month's podcast, I'm commemorating one year as a full-time entrepreneur!   To celebrate I want to take this opportunity to reflect on my journey, share the lessons I’ve learned along the way and offer 7 tips to anyone who is considering becoming an entrepreneur.    Here’s a snapshot of what I cover:  1. Why I decided to leave the corporate world for entrepreneurship  2. The challenges I faced and how I overcame them  3. The 4 lessons I’ve learned in my 18 months as an entrepreneur   And more!   These past few months have tested me in ways I never thought possible, and have taught me a lot about who I am and what I want from life. I’m so honoured to be able to share my story with you.    Also, be sure to check out my free masterclass  - '3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring' https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/

We're continuing our focus on multi-location careers in the latest episode of the Soul Career podcast.  Our guest for this episode is Mari-Anne Daura. Mari-Anne is an American living in Denmark whose job is based in Sweden. She currently works as Communications Business Partner for Sustainability at IKEA. She is also a former Soul Career client and one of our success stories.    Here's a snapshot of what we cover:  1.  Mari-Anne's current role at IKEA and what she loves most about her job.   2. How she found Soul Career. And how we've helped her to move past her self-limiting beliefs to find a job that she loves.   3. Her childhood and experiences living a multi-location lifestyle  4. Her plans for the future.   I hope you enjoy this episode. Leave a comment and let us know what you think.    Also, don't miss our free masterclass - '3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring' https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/

This month's episode of the Soul Career podcast is all about freedom, flexibility and how you can design a multi-location career. My special guest is Audra Gordon, founder and creative director of Beam Bold - a clothing company that focuses on reducing textile waste and facilitating size inclusion.  Audra was born in St. Vincent, moved to America when she was 13 and became a U.S. Citizen, then up and moved to Hong Kong with detours through Ghana and London.  What’s also interesting is that Audra recently left her full-time career in banking to become an entrepreneur.  We’re going to talk about how she’s structured her career around this theme of flexibility.    To connect with Laura and find out more about her life as an expat, check out her website:https://audraverse.com/  You can also check out her company Beam Bold here: https://beambold.com/  Finally, don't miss our free masterclass - '3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring' https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/ Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Soul Career podcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by DJ DiDonna, Founder of The Sabbatical Project - an organization that brings together researchers, companies and advocates working to catalyze sabbaticals and their enabling policies for people everywhere.    DJ started The Sabbatical Project after he took a four-month sabbatical from his job as a founder of a fintech company. He joins me today to discuss the benefits of taking an extended break and why he believes this should be a common practice for all professionals.    You can find out more about the sabbatical project here:  https://www.thesabbaticalproject.org/  Be sure to check out our free masterclass: 3 Steps to Leaving a Job That Makes You Miserable Even When No One is Hiring. Available here: https://www.soulcareer.com/masterclass/  Thanks for listening!