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]]> Susan Branscome samantha@gwynnesound.com Mental Monkey Chatter Can Limit High-Achieving Women Donna Carlson leads in a unique way, as she works toward bringing awareness of the importance of recognizing mental health, burnout, and depression in the workplace. Her childhood was characterized by an alcoholic and abusive mother, and she realized that she was often on her own when it came to emotional support. In her book,  Crazy, As Usual  she profiles a wonderful story of two women, a young executive and a retired CEO which outlines some great advice for women leaders. Donna began a movement for women to model the women in the book through her group: Fridays at Five She experienced her own depression and learned that embracing good sleep, joy, play, gratitude, and meditation has transformed her life. Donna urges corporations to shift their focus toward recognizing the need to integrate the whole person, one who might need flexibility and respect around personal life challenges to experience better mental health---which will pay off with higher morale and higher profits! What great messages from a fantastic leader! http://LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000 full 86 Susan Branscome Donna Carlson leads in a unique way, as she works toward bringing awareness of the importance of recognizing mental health, burnout, and depression in the workplace. Her childhood was characterized by an alcoholic and abusive mother, and she realized that she was often on her own when it came to emotional support. In her book,  Crazy, As Usual  she profiles a wonderful story of two women, a young executive and a retired CEO which outlines some great advice for women leaders. Donna began a movement for women to model the women in the book through her group: Fridays at Five She experienced her own depression and learned that embracing good sleep, joy, play, gratitude, and meditation has transformed her life. Donna urges corporations to shift their focus toward recognizing the need to integrate the whole person, one who might need flexibility and respect around personal life challenges to experience better mental health---which will pay off with higher morale and higher profits! What great messages from a fantastic leader! http://LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Donna Carlson leads in a unique way, as she works toward bringing awareness of the importance of recognizing mental health, burnout, and depression in the workplace. Her childhood was characterized by an alcoholic and abusive mother, and she realized that she was often on her own when it came to emotional support. In her book,  Crazy, As Usual  she profiles a wonderful story of two women, a young executive and a retired CEO which outlines some great advice for women leaders. Donna began a movement for women to model the women in the book through her group: Fridays at Five She experienced her own depression and learned that embracing good sleep, joy, play, gratitude, and meditation has transformed her life. Donna urges corporations to shift their focus toward recognizing the need to integrate the whole person, one who might need flexibility and respect around personal life challenges to experience better mental health---which will pay off with higher morale and higher profits! What great messages from a fantastic leader!

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]]> 3160 Keep Your Ambitions Alive as You Juggle All of Your Responsibilities Dean Lillian Mills is the first woman female dean of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin, and is an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting. Her responsibilities with the college include teaching, publishing, and serving the college locally and nationally. She urges career women to determine what they excel at, and pursue this, and says then the passion will follow.  Dean Mills wishes she had volunteered to take on more responsibilities earlier in her career versus waiting to be asked. She advocates for herself and her accomplishments within her current position and asks to be considered for future opportunities. She says it's important to create a circle of advisors for ourselves, a “kitchen cabinet” of trusted people we can call to obtain excellent advice about important decisions and to encourage us.  Dean Lillian Mills has learned to say ‘no’ to requests for which she does not have the time to devote and delaying these decisions has proven useful. What an inspiring leader with great wisdom for future leaders!  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000 full 85 Susan Branscome Dean Lillian Mills is the first woman female dean of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin, and is an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting. Her responsibilities with the college include teaching, publishing, and serving the college locally and nationally. She urges career women to determine what they excel at, and pursue this, and says then the passion will follow.  Dean Mills wishes she had volunteered to take on more responsibilities earlier in her career versus waiting to be asked. She advocates for herself and her accomplishments within her current position and asks to be considered for future opportunities. She says it's important to create a circle of advisors for ourselves, a “kitchen cabinet” of trusted people we can call to obtain excellent advice about important decisions and to encourage us.  Dean Lillian Mills has learned to say ‘no’ to requests for which she does not have the time to devote and delaying these decisions has proven useful. What an inspiring leader with great wisdom for future leaders!  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Dean Lillian Mills is the first woman female dean of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin, and is an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting. Her responsibilities with the college include teaching, publishing, and serving the college locally and nationally. She urges career women to determine what they excel at, and pursue this, and says then the passion will follow.  Dean Mills wishes she had volunteered to take on more responsibilities earlier in her career versus waiting to be asked. She advocates for herself and her accomplishments within her current position and asks to be considered for future opportunities. She says it's important to create a circle of advisors for ourselves, a “kitchen cabinet” of trusted people we can call to obtain excellent advice about important decisions and to encourage us.  Dean Lillian Mills has learned to say ‘no’ to requests for which she does not have the time to devote and delaying these decisions has proven useful. What an inspiring leader with great wisdom for future leaders! 

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]]> 3054 Follow Your Passion and Purpose and the Money Will Come Judy Mackey is a partner in five companies and an owner of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her journey began in her 20s after a serious medical diagnosis as she healed through holistic Eastern medicine and her passion and purpose began. In this episode, she provides much advice about starting and growing businesses.  Judy credits her success to determination and ambition, focusing on vision and strategy while surrounding herself with excellent partners. She built relationships through listening closely to her clients and tapping into her intuition to meet and exceed their needs. Judy Mackey deals with business challenges by using meditation, journaling, tapping into forgiveness and gratitude and empowering herself. What an inspiring entrepreneur!   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full 84 Susan Branscome Judy Mackey is a partner in five companies and an owner of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her journey began in her 20s after a serious medical diagnosis as she healed through holistic Eastern medicine and her passion and purpose began. In this episode, she provides much advice about starting and growing businesses.  Judy credits her success to determination and ambition, focusing on vision and strategy while surrounding herself with excellent partners. She built relationships through listening closely to her clients and tapping into her intuition to meet and exceed their needs. Judy Mackey deals with business challenges by using meditation, journaling, tapping into forgiveness and gratitude and empowering herself. What an inspiring entrepreneur!   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Judy Mackey is a partner in five companies and an owner of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her journey began in her 20s after a serious medical diagnosis as she healed through holistic Eastern medicine and her passion and purpose began. In this episode, she provides much advice about starting and growing businesses. 

Judy credits her success to determination and ambition, focusing on vision and strategy while surrounding herself with excellent partners. She built relationships through listening closely to her clients and tapping into her intuition to meet and exceed their needs. Judy Mackey deals with business challenges by using meditation, journaling, tapping into forgiveness and gratitude and empowering herself. What an inspiring entrepreneur!  

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]]> 2871 Put Your Big Girl Pants On and Let’s Go! As founder and CEO of Empowered Engagement, Kelley O’Keeffe is one of the youngest leaders we have hosted on LeadingShe. Having had a very successful 15-year career in sales with several large tech companies such as IBM, she is prepared to coach women toward success.  An ambitious, high-energy and hard-working leader, Kelley gives wonderful advice based upon her experience along with research data which allows women to become more strategic and tactical in their careers with a focus on sales and entrepreneurship. She recommends women use their gifts and talents to advance their careers and advises women to make sure they have advocates and sponsors in their companies. Kelley had humble beginnings which she overcame through sheer determination and the drive to succeed. She provides great networking tips to women in this episode and discusses different gender styles. Microaggressions, perfectionism, resilience----it’s all in the episode—Listen in!  https://empoweredengagement.com/ Empowered Engagement website https://empoweredengagement.com/the-scale-school The Scale School   Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 83 Susan Branscome As founder and CEO of Empowered Engagement, Kelley O’Keeffe is one of the youngest leaders we have hosted on LeadingShe. Having had a very successful 15-year career in sales with several large tech companies such as IBM, she is prepared to coach women toward success.  An ambitious, high-energy and hard-working leader, Kelley gives wonderful advice based upon her experience along with research data which allows women to become more strategic and tactical in their careers with a focus on sales and entrepreneurship. She recommends women use their gifts and talents to advance their careers and advises women to make sure they have advocates and sponsors in their companies. Kelley had humble beginnings which she overcame through sheer determination and the drive to succeed. She provides great networking tips to women in this episode and discusses different gender styles. Microaggressions, perfectionism, resilience----it’s all in the episode—Listen in!  https://empoweredengagement.com/ Empowered Engagement website https://empoweredengagement.com/the-scale-school The Scale School   As founder and CEO of Empowered Engagement, Kelley O’Keeffe is one of the youngest leaders we have hosted on LeadingShe. Having had a very successful 15-year career in sales with several large tech companies such as IBM, she is prepared to coach women toward success.  An ambitious, high-energy and hard-working leader, Kelley gives wonderful advice based upon her experience along with research data which allows women to become more strategic and tactical in their careers with a focus on sales and entrepreneurship. She recommends women use their gifts and talents to advance their careers and advises women to make sure they have advocates and sponsors in their companies. Kelley had humble beginnings which she overcame through sheer determination and the drive to succeed. She provides great networking tips to women in this episode and discusses different gender styles. Microaggressions, perfectionism, resilience----it’s all in the episode—Listen in! 

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]]> 2917 I Know There Is No Such Thing as a Dream Too Big Joanie Bily, President of RemX, an accomplished executive with two of the world’s largest employment companies, wrote a Book: Dive in D.E.E.P.: Strategies to Advance Your Career, Find Balance, and Live Your Best Life (https://www.amazon.com/Dive-D-P-Strategies-Advance/dp/1956914846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W40PUM7SLXFR&keywords=dive+in+deep+joanie&qid=1695829107&s=books&sprefix=dive+in+deep+joanie%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1) in which she tells many stories and gives great advice about enjoying career success. A frequent contributor to many networks as an expert on the job market, she tells the story about how she began doing this by filling in for an executive at her company. She discovered her gift for speaking to the media and despite her fears….she said ‘Yes’! Ambitious and driven even as a child, she believes strongly in goal-setting each year along with reviewing how she did reaching the set goals at the end of the year. She says it is important to know who our influential ambassadors are, who are speaking positively about us when we are not in the room.  Joanie says women have a hard time giving themselves kudos for our accomplishments but need to do so. What an inspiring leader Joanie Bily is!  Joanie Bily website https://joaniebily.com/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 82 Susan Branscome Joanie Bily, President of RemX, an accomplished executive with two of the world’s largest employment companies, wrote a Book: Dive in D.E.E.P.: Strategies to Advance Your Career, Find Balance, and Live Your Best Life (https://www.amazon.com/Dive-D-P-Strategies-Advance/dp/1956914846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W40PUM7SLXFR&keywords=dive+in+deep+joanie&qid=1695829107&s=books&sprefix=dive+in+deep+joanie%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1) in which she tells many stories and gives great advice about enjoying career success. A frequent contributor to many networks as an expert on the job market, she tells the story about how she began doing this by filling in for an executive at her company. She discovered her gift for speaking to the media and despite her fears….she said ‘Yes’! Ambitious and driven even as a child, she believes strongly in goal-setting each year along with reviewing how she did reaching the set goals at the end of the year. She says it is important to know who our influential ambassadors are, who are speaking positively about us when we are not in the room.  Joanie says women have a hard time giving themselves kudos for our accomplishments but need to do so. What an inspiring leader Joanie Bily is!  Joanie Bily website https://joaniebily.com/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Joanie Bily, President of RemX, an accomplished executive with two of the world’s largest employment companies, wrote a Book: Dive in D.E.E.P.: Strategies to Advance Your Career, Find Balance, and Live Your Best Life (https://www.amazon.com/Dive-D-P-Strategies-Advance/dp/1956914846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W40PUM7SLXFR&keywords=dive+in+deep+joanie&qid=1695829107&s=books&sprefix=dive+in+deep+joanie%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1) in which she tells many stories and gives great advice about enjoying career success. A frequent contributor to many networks as an expert on the job market, she tells the story about how she began doing this by filling in for an executive at her company. She discovered her gift for speaking to the media and despite her fears….she said ‘Yes’! Ambitious and driven even as a child, she believes strongly in goal-setting each year along with reviewing how she did reaching the set goals at the end of the year. She says it is important to know who our influential ambassadors are, who are speaking positively about us when we are not in the room.  Joanie says women have a hard time giving themselves kudos for our accomplishments but need to do so. What an inspiring leader Joanie Bily is!  Joanie Bily website https://joaniebily.com/

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]]> 3216 I Allowed Me to Step Into Who I Was Meant To Be In 2022 Mary Miller’s company Jancoa celebrated its 50th anniversary and today she and her husband Tony have achieved the succession plan of their dreams by turning the company leadership over to their children. Mary continues to chair the board and her daughter has stepped into Mary’s shoes as CEO. The company began with just two office workers and 63 part-time cleaning employees and today Jancoa has 85 percent of the cleaning market in Cincinnati with over 500 employees. Her early life was filled with financial and personal struggles yet she is highly positive and a born entrepreneur and learned to take big risks to achieve success in her company and have a great life. Part of her success came from her gift of being able to read, connect with and develop relationships with people.   To distinguish her company to employees from other companies, she and Tony created a culture of caring and developed a program called Dream Engineer to help her employees enjoy better lives. She wrote a book:  Changing Direction: 10 Choices That Impact Your Dreams and plans to write another one soon. What a positive and inspiring leader Mary Miller is on this podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 81 Susan Branscome In 2022 Mary Miller’s company Jancoa celebrated its 50th anniversary and today she and her husband Tony have achieved the succession plan of their dreams by turning the company leadership over to their children. Mary continues to chair the board and her daughter has stepped into Mary’s shoes as CEO. The company began with just two office workers and 63 part-time cleaning employees and today Jancoa has 85 percent of the cleaning market in Cincinnati with over 500 employees. Her early life was filled with financial and personal struggles yet she is highly positive and a born entrepreneur and learned to take big risks to achieve success in her company and have a great life. Part of her success came from her gift of being able to read, connect with and develop relationships with people.   To distinguish her company to employees from other companies, she and Tony created a culture of caring and developed a program called Dream Engineer to help her employees enjoy better lives. She wrote a book:  Changing Direction: 10 Choices That Impact Your Dreams and plans to write another one soon. What a positive and inspiring leader Mary Miller is on this podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ In 2022 Mary Miller’s company Jancoa celebrated its 50th anniversary and today she and her husband Tony have achieved the succession plan of their dreams by turning the company leadership over to their children. Mary continues to chair the board and her daughter has stepped into Mary’s shoes as CEO. The company began with just two office workers and 63 part-time cleaning employees and today Jancoa has 85 percent of the cleaning market in Cincinnati with over 500 employees. Her early life was filled with financial and personal struggles yet she is highly positive and a born entrepreneur and learned to take big risks to achieve success in her company and have a great life. Part of her success came from her gift of being able to read, connect with and develop relationships with people.  

To distinguish her company to employees from other companies, she and Tony created a culture of caring and developed a program called Dream Engineer to help her employees enjoy better lives. She wrote a book:  Changing Direction: 10 Choices That Impact Your Dreams and plans to write another one soon. What a positive and inspiring leader Mary Miller is on this podcast!

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]]> 3248 There is So Much Pressure on Women to Be Perfect As president and CEO of Eric Mower & Associates, Stephanie Crockett leads a mid-size, independent marketing agency with 150 employees. She recommends that as we seek career success, we must first get clear about what drives us, what is our purpose, and understand our values. Once they understand what drives them, women then make career choices around what they want, and not perhaps what they are being expected to do.  Stephanie says that women don’t need to behave, dress, or communicate like men to be successful and says that we should bring our own unique and authentic workstyle. She has had wonderful experiences being in women’s networking organizations yet at times found that women can be competitive with one another.  One of the biggest keys to her success has been to remember she is not alone and to ask for help if she needs it. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:14:00 -0000 full 80 Susan Branscome As president and CEO of Eric Mower & Associates, Stephanie Crockett leads a mid-size, independent marketing agency with 150 employees. She recommends that as we seek career success, we must first get clear about what drives us, what is our purpose, and understand our values. Once they understand what drives them, women then make career choices around what they want, and not perhaps what they are being expected to do.  Stephanie says that women don’t need to behave, dress, or communicate like men to be successful and says that we should bring our own unique and authentic workstyle. She has had wonderful experiences being in women’s networking organizations yet at times found that women can be competitive with one another.  One of the biggest keys to her success has been to remember she is not alone and to ask for help if she needs it. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ As president and CEO of Eric Mower & Associates, Stephanie Crockett leads a mid-size, independent marketing agency with 150 employees. She recommends that as we seek career success, we must first get clear about what drives us, what is our purpose, and understand our values. Once they understand what drives them, women then make career choices around what they want, and not perhaps what they are being expected to do.  Stephanie says that women don’t need to behave, dress, or communicate like men to be successful and says that we should bring our own unique and authentic workstyle. She has had wonderful experiences being in women’s networking organizations yet at times found that women can be competitive with one another.  One of the biggest keys to her success has been to remember she is not alone and to ask for help if she needs it.

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]]> 2878 You've Got This! Kathy Boe, founder of Boecore, Inc., is an award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and leader who has worked in support of the Department of Defense for over 25 years. Having begun her career at Hughes Aircraft, she has enjoyed a long career in a very male-dominated industry having founded Boecore over 22 years ago. We discuss topics like confidence, facing fear, and crying in the workplace. Kathy donates her time to several initiatives including non-profit work, and is the Founder and President of her family foundation. She encourages women to consider careers in STEM fields. What an inspiring leader and entrepreneur Kathy Boe is! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 79 Susan Branscome Kathy Boe, founder of Boecore, Inc., is an award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and leader who has worked in support of the Department of Defense for over 25 years. Having begun her career at Hughes Aircraft, she has enjoyed a long career in a very male-dominated industry having founded Boecore over 22 years ago. We discuss topics like confidence, facing fear, and crying in the workplace. Kathy donates her time to several initiatives including non-profit work, and is the Founder and President of her family foundation. She encourages women to consider careers in STEM fields. What an inspiring leader and entrepreneur Kathy Boe is! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kathy Boe, founder of Boecore, Inc., is an award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and leader who has worked in support of the Department of Defense for over 25 years. Having begun her career at Hughes Aircraft, she has enjoyed a long career in a very male-dominated industry having founded Boecore over 22 years ago. We discuss topics like confidence, facing fear, and crying in the workplace. Kathy donates her time to several initiatives including non-profit work, and is the Founder and President of her family foundation. She encourages women to consider careers in STEM fields. What an inspiring leader and entrepreneur Kathy Boe is!

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]]> 2891 Leaders Have to Act Like Owners Sonita Lontoh has been an entrepreneur as well as an executive with several large companies including HP and Siemens, and serves on corporate boards. Her advice to women is to be patient and realize their career journeys are long and moves may not be linear. Sonita’s leadership style has changed over her career and she says that while she has always had a technology-focused approach, she has become more customer-focused. Sonita urges companies to truly integrate their female employee resource groups with more involvement by the company CEOs and the corporate boards which will lead to more opportunities for women. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 78 Susan Branscome Sonita Lontoh has been an entrepreneur as well as an executive with several large companies including HP and Siemens, and serves on corporate boards. Her advice to women is to be patient and realize their career journeys are long and moves may not be linear. Sonita’s leadership style has changed over her career and she says that while she has always had a technology-focused approach, she has become more customer-focused. Sonita urges companies to truly integrate their female employee resource groups with more involvement by the company CEOs and the corporate boards which will lead to more opportunities for women. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Sonita Lontoh has been an entrepreneur as well as an executive with several large companies including HP and Siemens, and serves on corporate boards. Her advice to women is to be patient and realize their career journeys are long and moves may not be linear. Sonita’s leadership style has changed over her career and she says that while she has always had a technology-focused approach, she has become more customer-focused. Sonita urges companies to truly integrate their female employee resource groups with more involvement by the company CEOs and the corporate boards which will lead to more opportunities for women.

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]]> 2929 Don't Let Anyone Put You In A Box Kathy Courtney, is COO of GreenState Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the country, and is a strong leader.  During her long career, she worked with large financial institutions in big cities in the U.S. and internationally yet returned to her home state of Iowa to work with GreenState Credit Union.  https://www.greenstate.org/. Kathy talks about calling out gender bias treatment in a non-confrontational yet direct way.  She recommends women take the next level up positions offered and though there may be fear, career growth is likely. After her husband’s serious health diagnosis, she reorganized her priorities placing more emphasis on family and not working quite as hard.  Kathy says offering flexible work options to employees builds strong company loyalty.  What a great LeadingShe episode and wonderful leader! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 77 Susan Branscome Kathy Courtney, is COO of GreenState Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the country, and is a strong leader.  During her long career, she worked with large financial institutions in big cities in the U.S. and internationally yet returned to her home state of Iowa to work with GreenState Credit Union.  https://www.greenstate.org/. Kathy talks about calling out gender bias treatment in a non-confrontational yet direct way.  She recommends women take the next level up positions offered and though there may be fear, career growth is likely. After her husband’s serious health diagnosis, she reorganized her priorities placing more emphasis on family and not working quite as hard.  Kathy says offering flexible work options to employees builds strong company loyalty.  What a great LeadingShe episode and wonderful leader! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kathy Courtney, is COO of GreenState Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the country, and is a strong leader.  During her long career, she worked with large financial institutions in big cities in the U.S. and internationally yet returned to her home state of Iowa to work with GreenState Credit Union.  https://www.greenstate.org/. Kathy talks about calling out gender bias treatment in a non-confrontational yet direct way.  She recommends women take the next level up positions offered and though there may be fear, career growth is likely. After her husband’s serious health diagnosis, she reorganized her priorities placing more emphasis on family and not working quite as hard.  Kathy says offering flexible work options to employees builds strong company loyalty.  What a great LeadingShe episode and wonderful leader!

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]]> 2956 You Can Achieve Financial Success AND Career Happiness Sue Bevan Baggott was educated as an engineer and was an executive with Proctor & Gamble for 19 years. Though she has an analytical approach to business, she learned how to read people through her experience as a child and employs an empathic leadership style today. In her coaching business, Power Within Consulting, LLC, she tells her clients that it is possible to enjoy financial success and find happiness in our careers. With clients she starts with the question, “what life experience do you want and how does your career enable that”? We discuss the challenges women have had being represented equally in angel investing and on corporate boards. Other topics include experiencing burnout and the changing expectations of companies by the millennial generation. Listen in for a wonderful episode on LeadingShe! https://www.linkedin.com/in/suebaggott1/ http://powerwithinconsulting.com/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 76 Susan Branscome Sue Bevan Baggott was educated as an engineer and was an executive with Proctor & Gamble for 19 years. Though she has an analytical approach to business, she learned how to read people through her experience as a child and employs an empathic leadership style today. In her coaching business, Power Within Consulting, LLC, she tells her clients that it is possible to enjoy financial success and find happiness in our careers. With clients she starts with the question, “what life experience do you want and how does your career enable that”? We discuss the challenges women have had being represented equally in angel investing and on corporate boards. Other topics include experiencing burnout and the changing expectations of companies by the millennial generation. Listen in for a wonderful episode on LeadingShe! https://www.linkedin.com/in/suebaggott1/ http://powerwithinconsulting.com/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Sue Bevan Baggott was educated as an engineer and was an executive with Proctor & Gamble for 19 years. Though she has an analytical approach to business, she learned how to read people through her experience as a child and employs an empathic leadership style today. In her coaching business, Power Within Consulting, LLC, she tells her clients that it is possible to enjoy financial success and find happiness in our careers. With clients she starts with the question, “what life experience do you want and how does your career enable that”? We discuss the challenges women have had being represented equally in angel investing and on corporate boards. Other topics include experiencing burnout and the changing expectations of companies by the millennial generation. Listen in for a wonderful episode on LeadingShe!

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]]> 3125 Sometimes You Have to Change (Break) the Rules D. Sangeeta is a PhD, and founder and CEO of gotara.com who started the company during the pandemic to help improve the gender gap in STEM positions for women. Sangeeta cites the statistics of women leaving STEM positions at twice the rate as men and in her work, she identifies reasons for this such as non-supportive managers, lack of opportunities, lack of recognition and lack of communication.   The mission of Gotara is to offer career support and a global career network to women in STEM professions.   Her 26-year corporate career included top executive positions Amazon, GE and Neilsen.  Sangeeta admits to experiencing fear around taking on new positions yet she took the risk. She suggests women should risk accepting new positions and opportunities especially when someone is recommending them. She talks about being straightforward and vocal which has been a strength during her career.   Sangeeta faced various gender bias and ethnic bias experiences during her career and has some great wisdom to share.  Listen in, it’s a great podcast! www.gotara.com LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 75 Susan Branscome D. Sangeeta is a PhD, and founder and CEO of gotara.com who started the company during the pandemic to help improve the gender gap in STEM positions for women. Sangeeta cites the statistics of women leaving STEM positions at twice the rate as men and in her work, she identifies reasons for this such as non-supportive managers, lack of opportunities, lack of recognition and lack of communication.   The mission of Gotara is to offer career support and a global career network to women in STEM professions.   Her 26-year corporate career included top executive positions Amazon, GE and Neilsen.  Sangeeta admits to experiencing fear around taking on new positions yet she took the risk. She suggests women should risk accepting new positions and opportunities especially when someone is recommending them. She talks about being straightforward and vocal which has been a strength during her career.   Sangeeta faced various gender bias and ethnic bias experiences during her career and has some great wisdom to share.  Listen in, it’s a great podcast! www.gotara.com LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ D. Sangeeta is a PhD, and founder and CEO of gotara.com who started the company during the pandemic to help improve the gender gap in STEM positions for women. Sangeeta cites the statistics of women leaving STEM positions at twice the rate as men and in her work, she identifies reasons for this such as non-supportive managers, lack of opportunities, lack of recognition and lack of communication.   The mission of Gotara is to offer career support and a global career network to women in STEM professions.   Her 26-year corporate career included top executive positions Amazon, GE and Neilsen.  Sangeeta admits to experiencing fear around taking on new positions yet she took the risk. She suggests women should risk accepting new positions and opportunities especially when someone is recommending them. She talks about being straightforward and vocal which has been a strength during her career.   Sangeeta faced various gender bias and ethnic bias experiences during her career and has some great wisdom to share.  Listen in, it’s a great podcast! www.gotara.com

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]]> 2863 Find the Personal Power Within You Gay Gaddis founded her company T3, an advertising agency, which she grew into the largest, woman-owned independent agency in the U.S.   Her experiences are extraordinary as she relates the messages from her great book, Cowgirl Power, Kick Ass in Business and Life. She talks about the importance of tapping into our gut instincts when making decisions.  Gay talks about how she survived and thrived after she lost her biggest client after she set a boundary with this client. She says she learned long ago to embrace criticism as a way to improve her work.  Long-term employee loyalty was built at her company by beginning a unique and revolutionary approach to supporting employees who became parents. Her remedy for burnout was to change her environment and take breaks.   Gay Gaddis, she’s a Cowgirl!LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 74 Susan Branscome Gay Gaddis founded her company T3, an advertising agency, which she grew into the largest, woman-owned independent agency in the U.S.   Her experiences are extraordinary as she relates the messages from her great book, Cowgirl Power, Kick Ass in Business and Life. She talks about the importance of tapping into our gut instincts when making decisions.  Gay talks about how she survived and thrived after she lost her biggest client after she set a boundary with this client. She says she learned long ago to embrace criticism as a way to improve her work.  Long-term employee loyalty was built at her company by beginning a unique and revolutionary approach to supporting employees who became parents. Her remedy for burnout was to change her environment and take breaks.   Gay Gaddis, she’s a Cowgirl!LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Gay Gaddis founded her company T3, an advertising agency, which she grew into the largest, woman-owned independent agency in the U.S.   Her experiences are extraordinary as she relates the messages from her great book, Cowgirl Power, Kick Ass in Business and Life. She talks about the importance of tapping into our gut instincts when making decisions.  Gay talks about how she survived and thrived after she lost her biggest client after she set a boundary with this client. She says she learned long ago to embrace criticism as a way to improve her work.  Long-term employee loyalty was built at her company by beginning a unique and revolutionary approach to supporting employees who became parents. Her remedy for burnout was to change her environment and take breaks.   Gay Gaddis, she’s a Cowgirl!LeadingShe.com

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]]> 3147 Tell Stories So Others Can Be Successful Joyce Russell served as President of Adecco, leading the largest business unit of Adecco Group North America, which is one of the largest employee staffing businesses in the world. She is energetic, positive and ambitious!  Joyce tells many stories which she profiles in her book, Put a Cherry on Top: Generosity in Life & Leadership about going above and beyond in efforts to serve clients and the challenges of combining career and family.  She talks about how we must become very good at hiring people and talk to their direct supervisors/managers as references. Joyce emphasizes the importance of preparation for presentations and setting priorities to achieve success.  Self-care is important to her including getting enough sleep and exercising and recommends these ways to stay healthy and effective. Joyce says that confrontation and dealing with employees directly shows them we care.  What a great book and wonderful guest Joyce Russell has been on LeadingShe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 73 Susan Branscome Joyce Russell served as President of Adecco, leading the largest business unit of Adecco Group North America, which is one of the largest employee staffing businesses in the world. She is energetic, positive and ambitious!  Joyce tells many stories which she profiles in her book, Put a Cherry on Top: Generosity in Life & Leadership about going above and beyond in efforts to serve clients and the challenges of combining career and family.  She talks about how we must become very good at hiring people and talk to their direct supervisors/managers as references. Joyce emphasizes the importance of preparation for presentations and setting priorities to achieve success.  Self-care is important to her including getting enough sleep and exercising and recommends these ways to stay healthy and effective. Joyce says that confrontation and dealing with employees directly shows them we care.  What a great book and wonderful guest Joyce Russell has been on LeadingShe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Joyce Russell served as President of Adecco, leading the largest business unit of Adecco Group North America, which is one of the largest employee staffing businesses in the world. She is energetic, positive and ambitious!  Joyce tells many stories which she profiles in her book, Put a Cherry on Top: Generosity in Life & Leadership about going above and beyond in efforts to serve clients and the challenges of combining career and family.  She talks about how we must become very good at hiring people and talk to their direct supervisors/managers as references. Joyce emphasizes the importance of preparation for presentations and setting priorities to achieve success.  Self-care is important to her including getting enough sleep and exercising and recommends these ways to stay healthy and effective. Joyce says that confrontation and dealing with employees directly shows them we care.  What a great book and wonderful guest Joyce Russell has been on LeadingShe!

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]]> 3228 Take On The Impossible Project As the state of Rhode Island’s first woman Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner is passionate about making it easy for businesses to deal with the government processes by using technology for better efficiency. She says that when she brought more work balance into her life it made her a better leader. Liz insists that we need to have our voices and call out a lack of fairness or bias when we see it or experience it if we expect things to change.  What a great guest Liz Tanner has been on LeadingShe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 72 Susan Branscome As the state of Rhode Island’s first woman Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner is passionate about making it easy for businesses to deal with the government processes by using technology for better efficiency. She says that when she brought more work balance into her life it made her a better leader. Liz insists that we need to have our voices and call out a lack of fairness or bias when we see it or experience it if we expect things to change.  What a great guest Liz Tanner has been on LeadingShe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ As the state of Rhode Island’s first woman Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner is passionate about making it easy for businesses to deal with the government processes by using technology for better efficiency. She says that when she brought more work balance into her life it made her a better leader. Liz insists that we need to have our voices and call out a lack of fairness or bias when we see it or experience it if we expect things to change.  What a great guest Liz Tanner has been on LeadingShe!

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]]> 3112 “Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop Jenifer Rogers is an executive with Asurion in Japan where she has lived for many years.  She learned early in her career to advocate for herself and let people know how qualified she was to take on new opportunities. Jenifer believes companies can help career women by helping them explain their ambitions. As a woman and foreigner, she serves on four Japanese company boards being where she feels empowered to share her views.  Her parents encouraged her to try many things as a child including music and gymnastics. What a great episode on LeadingShe.com! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 71 Susan Branscome Jenifer Rogers is an executive with Asurion in Japan where she has lived for many years.  She learned early in her career to advocate for herself and let people know how qualified she was to take on new opportunities. Jenifer believes companies can help career women by helping them explain their ambitions. As a woman and foreigner, she serves on four Japanese company boards being where she feels empowered to share her views.  Her parents encouraged her to try many things as a child including music and gymnastics. What a great episode on LeadingShe.com! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Jenifer Rogers is an executive with Asurion in Japan where she has lived for many years.  She learned early in her career to advocate for herself and let people know how qualified she was to take on new opportunities.

Jenifer believes companies can help career women by helping them explain their ambitions. As a woman and foreigner, she serves on four Japanese company boards being where she feels empowered to share her views.  Her parents encouraged her to try many things as a child including music and gymnastics. What a great episode on LeadingShe.com!

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]]> 2948 Growth and Comfort Cannot Exist Together Cindy Doe, a C-suite executive with the large firm, EY talks about how important it is for companies to create a culture of support and sponsorship for women. She says that her sponsors helped her during meetings when she was not in the rooms by supporting her and advocating for her.   Cindy  states that it is a mistake through our unconscious biases to make assumptions and decisions about people based upon gender, race, sexual orientation and age. Cindy and her husband made the decision and financial sacrifice by deciding that one of them should stay home with the children when they were young and decided it would be her husband. Later she also employed a nanny, and she is proud of their raising of three children to adulthood with her demanding career. What a great podcast with Cindy Doe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 70 Susan Branscome Cindy Doe, a C-suite executive with the large firm, EY talks about how important it is for companies to create a culture of support and sponsorship for women. She says that her sponsors helped her during meetings when she was not in the rooms by supporting her and advocating for her.   Cindy  states that it is a mistake through our unconscious biases to make assumptions and decisions about people based upon gender, race, sexual orientation and age. Cindy and her husband made the decision and financial sacrifice by deciding that one of them should stay home with the children when they were young and decided it would be her husband. Later she also employed a nanny, and she is proud of their raising of three children to adulthood with her demanding career. What a great podcast with Cindy Doe! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Cindy Doe, a C-suite executive with the large firm, EY talks about how important it is for companies to create a culture of support and sponsorship for women. She says that her sponsors helped her during meetings when she was not in the rooms by supporting her and advocating for her.   Cindy  states that it is a mistake through our unconscious biases to make assumptions and decisions about people based upon gender, race, sexual orientation and age. Cindy and her husband made the decision and financial sacrifice by deciding that one of them should stay home with the children when they were young and decided it would be her husband. Later she also employed a nanny, and she is proud of their raising of three children to adulthood with her demanding career. What a great podcast with Cindy Doe!

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]]> 3022 Be Fearless, You Will Find Your Niche Deb McDermott as CEO of Standard Media Group, LLC, is one of the top women in U.S. media today.  Her love of people and truly caring about her employees led her to write a letter reassuring them of no layoffs with a merger.  Deb says diversity training is critical in making sure the news is delivered without bias.  She urges women to be fearless in their careers. Insisting upon being herself and truly authentic has been a cornerstone of her career.   Deb says it is important that women let their managers know that they are interested in new opportunities and promotions. What an inspiring leader with great experiences and messages! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 69 Susan Branscome Deb McDermott as CEO of Standard Media Group, LLC, is one of the top women in U.S. media today.  Her love of people and truly caring about her employees led her to write a letter reassuring them of no layoffs with a merger.  Deb says diversity training is critical in making sure the news is delivered without bias.  She urges women to be fearless in their careers. Insisting upon being herself and truly authentic has been a cornerstone of her career.   Deb says it is important that women let their managers know that they are interested in new opportunities and promotions. What an inspiring leader with great experiences and messages! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Deb McDermott as CEO of Standard Media Group, LLC, is one of the top women in U.S. media today.  Her love of people and truly caring about her employees led her to write a letter reassuring them of no layoffs with a merger.  Deb says diversity training is critical in making sure the news is delivered without bias.  She urges women to be fearless in their careers. Insisting upon being herself and truly authentic has been a cornerstone of her career.   Deb says it is important that women let their managers know that they are interested in new opportunities and promotions. What an inspiring leader with great experiences and messages!

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]]> 2935 no Networking Lives within Everything We Do Julie Fasone-Holder was a C-Suite executive with Dow Chemical and spends much of her time now providing executive coaching through her company JFHinsights. (jfhinsights.com) She says that women negotiate many things throughout their lives yet often they do not negotiate on behalf of themselves.  Julie says men often view networking as a safety net for their career success while women view networking as a job.   She says it is important for women to self-promote internally about how their contributions benefit their companies. Listen in to a fascinating episode! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 68 Susan Branscome Julie Fasone-Holder was a C-Suite executive with Dow Chemical and spends much of her time now providing executive coaching through her company JFHinsights. (jfhinsights.com) She says that women negotiate many things throughout their lives yet often they do not negotiate on behalf of themselves.  Julie says men often view networking as a safety net for their career success while women view networking as a job.   She says it is important for women to self-promote internally about how their contributions benefit their companies. Listen in to a fascinating episode! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Julie Fasone-Holder was a C-Suite executive with Dow Chemical and spends much of her time now providing executive coaching through her company JFHinsights. (jfhinsights.com) She says that women negotiate many things throughout their lives yet often they do not negotiate on behalf of themselves.  Julie says men often view networking as a safety net for their career success while women view networking as a job.   She says it is important for women to self-promote internally about how their contributions benefit their companies. Listen in to a fascinating episode!

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]]> 3338 When You Play Not to Lose, You Ruin Any Shot of Winning As founder and CEO of 9th Gear Technologies and capital markets specialist, Maryanne Morrow is a risk-taker and “unapologetically ambitious”. Her enthusiasm, energy and boldness are evident as she works in the male-dominated field of Fintech.  She hires only people who are positive, motivated and team players.  Maryanne would tell her 25-year old self to “take more risks” which is a message she offers to listeners. She insists that women need men to sponsor and advocate for them in a highly supportive and meaningful way.  What a delightful podcast guest Maryanne Morrow has been! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 67 Susan Branscome As founder and CEO of 9th Gear Technologies and capital markets specialist, Maryanne Morrow is a risk-taker and “unapologetically ambitious”. Her enthusiasm, energy and boldness are evident as she works in the male-dominated field of Fintech.  She hires only people who are positive, motivated and team players.  Maryanne would tell her 25-year old self to “take more risks” which is a message she offers to listeners. She insists that women need men to sponsor and advocate for them in a highly supportive and meaningful way.  What a delightful podcast guest Maryanne Morrow has been! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ As founder and CEO of 9th Gear Technologies and capital markets specialist, Maryanne Morrow is a risk-taker and “unapologetically ambitious”. Her enthusiasm, energy and boldness are evident as she works in the male-dominated field of Fintech.  She hires only people who are positive, motivated and team players.  Maryanne would tell her 25-year old self to “take more risks” which is a message she offers to listeners. She insists that women need men to sponsor and advocate for them in a highly supportive and meaningful way.  What a delightful podcast guest Maryanne Morrow has been!

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]]> 2843 no Failure is Just a Learning Experience Ann Hambly, the Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions took the risk 17 years ago to start her company with a pioneering idea and though there have been many ups and downs, she has weathered them.  We talk about taking risk, not burning bridges and raising children while developing our careers.  Ann recommends that career women who are mothers be fully present to their kids when with them and fully present to their careers when there, not longing to be elsewhere.  She has learned to pivot the direction of her business in response to changes in the market and economy. Ann and I discuss being resilient and not taking things personally. An eternal optimist, she recommends that we take our time and do much due diligence before we enter into business partnerships and consider giving up any part of the company we have built.  What an insightful podcast guest Ann Hambly has been! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 66 Susan Branscome Ann Hambly, the Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions took the risk 17 years ago to start her company with a pioneering idea and though there have been many ups and downs, she has weathered them.  We talk about taking risk, not burning bridges and raising children while developing our careers.  Ann recommends that career women who are mothers be fully present to their kids when with them and fully present to their careers when there, not longing to be elsewhere.  She has learned to pivot the direction of her business in response to changes in the market and economy. Ann and I discuss being resilient and not taking things personally. An eternal optimist, she recommends that we take our time and do much due diligence before we enter into business partnerships and consider giving up any part of the company we have built.  What an insightful podcast guest Ann Hambly has been! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Ann Hambly, the Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions took the risk 17 years ago to start her company with a pioneering idea and though there have been many ups and downs, she has weathered them.  We talk about taking risk, not burning bridges and raising children while developing our careers.  Ann recommends that career women who are mothers be fully present to their kids when with them and fully present to their careers when there, not longing to be elsewhere.  She has learned to pivot the direction of her business in response to changes in the market and economy. Ann and I discuss being resilient and not taking things personally. An eternal optimist, she recommends that we take our time and do much due diligence before we enter into business partnerships and consider giving up any part of the company we have built.  What an insightful podcast guest Ann Hambly has been!

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]]> 3386 When It Needs Bold and Different leadership, You Will See More Women Chosen to Lead Colleen Birdnow Brown has held many leadership positions with the companies Fisher Communications, Lee Enterprises, Gannett Company and American Apparel over her career and now serves on a number of corporate boards.  She says often women are called upon during corporate crisis situations to bring bold leadership to challenges. Early in her career she learned when everyone on the team was successful, she and her organization were successful. Her leadership is characterized by collaboration and strong communication while she always guarded her reputation and that of her companies.  Colleen is honest about many past failures yet through incredible resiliency she learned in early childhood, she did not focus on failures as she learned from them and made important changes.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 65 Susan Branscome Colleen Birdnow Brown has held many leadership positions with the companies Fisher Communications, Lee Enterprises, Gannett Company and American Apparel over her career and now serves on a number of corporate boards.  She says often women are called upon during corporate crisis situations to bring bold leadership to challenges. Early in her career she learned when everyone on the team was successful, she and her organization were successful. Her leadership is characterized by collaboration and strong communication while she always guarded her reputation and that of her companies.  Colleen is honest about many past failures yet through incredible resiliency she learned in early childhood, she did not focus on failures as she learned from them and made important changes.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Colleen Birdnow Brown has held many leadership positions with the companies Fisher Communications, Lee Enterprises, Gannett Company and American Apparel over her career and now serves on a number of corporate boards.  She says often women are called upon during corporate crisis situations to bring bold leadership to challenges. Early in her career she learned when everyone on the team was successful, she and her organization were successful. Her leadership is characterized by collaboration and strong communication while she always guarded her reputation and that of her companies.  Colleen is honest about many past failures yet through incredible resiliency she learned in early childhood, she did not focus on failures as she learned from them and made important changes. 

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]]> 3184 no If You Don't Fail, You Are Not Trying Hard Enough Jill McIntosh is a Senior Partner at Simpactful Consulting and was a corporate executive with Kroger for 16 years.  Through her leadership with an executive women’s organization and attending a Catholic girl’s school, she has long believed that women should fully support each other.  She has encouraged her three daughters to play sports and to be confident, find their voices as they advocate for themselves speaking the truth in respectful ways.  Her leadership has been characterized by taking risks and risking failure.  Jill believes corporations are benefiting by having more women on their boards in terms of diversity of experiences and opinions. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:45:49 -0000 full 64 Susan Branscome Jill McIntosh is a Senior Partner at Simpactful Consulting and was a corporate executive with Kroger for 16 years.  Through her leadership with an executive women’s organization and attending a Catholic girl’s school, she has long believed that women should fully support each other.  She has encouraged her three daughters to play sports and to be confident, find their voices as they advocate for themselves speaking the truth in respectful ways.  Her leadership has been characterized by taking risks and risking failure.  Jill believes corporations are benefiting by having more women on their boards in terms of diversity of experiences and opinions. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Jill McIntosh is a Senior Partner at Simpactful Consulting and was a corporate executive with Kroger for 16 years.  Through her leadership with an executive women’s organization and attending a Catholic girl’s school, she has long believed that women should fully support each other.  She has encouraged her three daughters to play sports and to be confident, find their voices as they advocate for themselves speaking the truth in respectful ways.  Her leadership has been characterized by taking risks and risking failure.  Jill believes corporations are benefiting by having more women on their boards in terms of diversity of experiences and opinions.

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]]> 2196 no There Is No Truth to Men Outperforming Women Coco Brown, Founder and CEO Athena Alliance, talks about “loneliness at the top” which she experienced during her time leading the company Taos, an IT-services company. This spurred the genesis of a women’s dinner group which grew to 150 members and led to the formation of Athena Alliance.  Though progress has been made, the numbers of women in C-suites, on corporate boards and those receiving venture capital funding are still too low.  Coco believes women should invest in themselves during their careers, like men often do, by placing earnings toward wealth creation as well as spending for things like executive coaching and golf memberships.  Coco talks about the tectonic shifts in business enabled by technology and instantaneous information---businesses are no longer driving what we want, customers are telling businesses what we want and expect.  Fascinating discussion with Coco Brown! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full Susan Branscome Coco Brown, Founder and CEO Athena Alliance, talks about “loneliness at the top” which she experienced during her time leading the company Taos, an IT-services company. This spurred the genesis of a women’s dinner group which grew to 150 members and led to the formation of Athena Alliance.  Though progress has been made, the numbers of women in C-suites, on corporate boards and those receiving venture capital funding are still too low.  Coco believes women should invest in themselves during their careers, like men often do, by placing earnings toward wealth creation as well as spending for things like executive coaching and golf memberships.  Coco talks about the tectonic shifts in business enabled by technology and instantaneous information---businesses are no longer driving what we want, customers are telling businesses what we want and expect.  Fascinating discussion with Coco Brown! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Coco Brown, Founder and CEO Athena Alliance, talks about “loneliness at the top” which she experienced during her time leading the company Taos, an IT-services company. This spurred the genesis of a women’s dinner group which grew to 150 members and led to the formation of Athena Alliance.  Though progress has been made, the numbers of women in C-suites, on corporate boards and those receiving venture capital funding are still too low.  Coco believes women should invest in themselves during their careers, like men often do, by placing earnings toward wealth creation as well as spending for things like executive coaching and golf memberships.  Coco talks about the tectonic shifts in business enabled by technology and instantaneous information---businesses are no longer driving what we want, customers are telling businesses what we want and expect.  Fascinating discussion with Coco Brown!

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]]> 2820 no The Oncoming Tsunami of Women’s Influence Heather Ettinger is Founder and CEO of her firm, Luma Wealth and thrives in the male-dominated financial management industry by helping guide women toward financial wellness with knowledge and insights. She provides a no-nonsense approach to financial advice and direction and understands women want transparency as well as the appreciation that money helps them realize their hopes and dreams. Heather is an ice-hockey player and says that choosing her husband Jeff was one of the best decisions of her life. She wanted to go into her family’s industry yet forge her own path which she has successfully done. Heather says we need to take risks in our lives and pursue stretch opportunities. What a delightful podcast guest Heather Ettinger was! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 61 Susan Branscome Heather Ettinger is Founder and CEO of her firm, Luma Wealth and thrives in the male-dominated financial management industry by helping guide women toward financial wellness with knowledge and insights. She provides a no-nonsense approach to financial advice and direction and understands women want transparency as well as the appreciation that money helps them realize their hopes and dreams. Heather is an ice-hockey player and says that choosing her husband Jeff was one of the best decisions of her life. She wanted to go into her family’s industry yet forge her own path which she has successfully done. Heather says we need to take risks in our lives and pursue stretch opportunities. What a delightful podcast guest Heather Ettinger was! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Heather Ettinger is Founder and CEO of her firm, Luma Wealth and thrives in the male-dominated financial management industry by helping guide women toward financial wellness with knowledge and insights. She provides a no-nonsense approach to financial advice and direction and understands women want transparency as well as the appreciation that money helps them realize their hopes and dreams. Heather is an ice-hockey player and says that choosing her husband Jeff was one of the best decisions of her life. She wanted to go into her family’s industry yet forge her own path which she has successfully done. Heather says we need to take risks in our lives and pursue stretch opportunities. What a delightful podcast guest Heather Ettinger was!

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]]> 2880 no Make It Personal…It Happens...and If You Measure It, It Happens Janice Ellig is CEO of the Ellig group, known as "The Closer", she is one of the top recruiters in the country specializing in the placement of executive women in C-suites and on corporate boards. She says that though there has been gender parity progress, it is still an issue at the top corporate levels and on corporate boards. Janice points out that statistics prove out that better decision-making happens and corporations are more successful when leadership and corporate boards are diverse. There are some great messages from Janice in this episode as she talks about brand, persistence, confidence and continually reinventing ourselves. She says we must take responsibility for having our voices heard and making sure our facts are correct otherwise it could affect our credibility. What a great episode with Janice Ellig! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 60 Susan Branscome Janice Ellig is CEO of the Ellig group, known as "The Closer", she is one of the top recruiters in the country specializing in the placement of executive women in C-suites and on corporate boards. She says that though there has been gender parity progress, it is still an issue at the top corporate levels and on corporate boards. Janice points out that statistics prove out that better decision-making happens and corporations are more successful when leadership and corporate boards are diverse. There are some great messages from Janice in this episode as she talks about brand, persistence, confidence and continually reinventing ourselves. She says we must take responsibility for having our voices heard and making sure our facts are correct otherwise it could affect our credibility. What a great episode with Janice Ellig! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Janice Ellig is CEO of the Ellig group, known as "The Closer", she is one of the top recruiters in the country specializing in the placement of executive women in C-suites and on corporate boards. She says that though there has been gender parity progress, it is still an issue at the top corporate levels and on corporate boards. Janice points out that statistics prove out that better decision-making happens and corporations are more successful when leadership and corporate boards are diverse. There are some great messages from Janice in this episode as she talks about brand, persistence, confidence and continually reinventing ourselves. She says we must take responsibility for having our voices heard and making sure our facts are correct otherwise it could affect our credibility. What a great episode with Janice Ellig!

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]]> 2829 no Listen to Your Gut and Just Lean In and Do It! Nicole Eckels is a highly-focused and driven entrepreneur as Co-Founder and CEO at Sapphire Group and Glasshouse Fragrances. She moved to Australia in 2005 from New York City and when she could not find a good candle, she decided to start her business. In this episode she talks accepting that rejection is simply part of life and how being decisive is critical when leading in business. In the fickle world of retail and e-commerce, she continues to adjust the company’s vision and business model for success by being resilient to changes in the business. What a great conversation with Nicole Eckels! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 59 Susan Branscome Nicole Eckels is a highly-focused and driven entrepreneur as Co-Founder and CEO at Sapphire Group and Glasshouse Fragrances. She moved to Australia in 2005 from New York City and when she could not find a good candle, she decided to start her business. In this episode she talks accepting that rejection is simply part of life and how being decisive is critical when leading in business. In the fickle world of retail and e-commerce, she continues to adjust the company’s vision and business model for success by being resilient to changes in the business. What a great conversation with Nicole Eckels! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Nicole Eckels is a highly-focused and driven entrepreneur as Co-Founder and CEO at Sapphire Group and Glasshouse Fragrances. She moved to Australia in 2005 from New York City and when she could not find a good candle, she decided to start her business. In this episode she talks accepting that rejection is simply part of life and how being decisive is critical when leading in business. In the fickle world of retail and e-commerce, she continues to adjust the company’s vision and business model for success by being resilient to changes in the business. What a great conversation with Nicole Eckels!

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]]> 2760 no Be Willing to Make One More Call, Finish One More Task, Serve One More Person Audrey Talkington is the COO of BridgePact International, Inc. a Minneapolis-based company, where she has worked in various capacities since 2006.  In 2021, the company launched the next phase of development and introduced TrendEvity, the exclusive marketing arm for BridgePact.  These companies support businesses by offering the MyBPX Business System to support business owners to grow by focusing on generating more revenue while lowering operational expenses for their business.   Audrey says that there is “no glass ceiling for women entrepreneurs”.  A driven and self-proclaimed Type-A personality, she embraces positivity and allows the adversity she has experienced to motivate her to succeed. Audrey has found she can use humor judiciously to deal with many business situations.  What a great podcast with our LeadingShe.com guest Audrey Talkington! Trendevity.com; trendevity.biz LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 58 Susan Branscome Audrey Talkington is the COO of BridgePact International, Inc. a Minneapolis-based company, where she has worked in various capacities since 2006.  In 2021, the company launched the next phase of development and introduced TrendEvity, the exclusive marketing arm for BridgePact.  These companies support businesses by offering the MyBPX Business System to support business owners to grow by focusing on generating more revenue while lowering operational expenses for their business.   Audrey says that there is “no glass ceiling for women entrepreneurs”.  A driven and self-proclaimed Type-A personality, she embraces positivity and allows the adversity she has experienced to motivate her to succeed. Audrey has found she can use humor judiciously to deal with many business situations.  What a great podcast with our LeadingShe.com guest Audrey Talkington! Trendevity.com; trendevity.biz LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Audrey Talkington is the COO of BridgePact International, Inc. a Minneapolis-based company, where she has worked in various capacities since 2006.  In 2021, the company launched the next phase of development and introduced TrendEvity, the exclusive marketing arm for BridgePact.  These companies support businesses by offering the MyBPX Business System to support business owners to grow by focusing on generating more revenue while lowering operational expenses for their business.   Audrey says that there is “no glass ceiling for women entrepreneurs”.  A driven and self-proclaimed Type-A personality, she embraces positivity and allows the adversity she has experienced to motivate her to succeed. Audrey has found she can use humor judiciously to deal with many business situations.  What a great podcast with our LeadingShe.com guest Audrey Talkington! Trendevity.com; trendevity.biz

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]]> 2890 no We Are So Much Bigger Together Than We Are Apart Teri Arvesu is a top executive with Univision Communications, Inc. where she has had a wonderful career for 19 years including being an Executive Producer. Univision with its 4000 employees entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. As children, Teri’s parents immigrated from Cuba and she is the fourth generation of college graduates as she shares a story during an interview about a "teachable moment". Though the expectation within the Cuban culture is one of hard work, the messages she received around being ambitious caused her to feel conflicted and sometimes guilty. Her father gave her wonderful advice around this. Enjoy this inspirational talk with this successful and driven guest, Teri Arvesu. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000 full 57 Susan Branscome Teri Arvesu is a top executive with Univision Communications, Inc. where she has had a wonderful career for 19 years including being an Executive Producer. Univision with its 4000 employees entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. As children, Teri’s parents immigrated from Cuba and she is the fourth generation of college graduates as she shares a story during an interview about a "teachable moment". Though the expectation within the Cuban culture is one of hard work, the messages she received around being ambitious caused her to feel conflicted and sometimes guilty. Her father gave her wonderful advice around this. Enjoy this inspirational talk with this successful and driven guest, Teri Arvesu. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Teri Arvesu is a top executive with Univision Communications, Inc. where she has had a wonderful career for 19 years including being an Executive Producer. Univision with its 4000 employees entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. As children, Teri’s parents immigrated from Cuba and she is the fourth generation of college graduates as she shares a story during an interview about a "teachable moment". Though the expectation within the Cuban culture is one of hard work, the messages she received around being ambitious caused her to feel conflicted and sometimes guilty. Her father gave her wonderful advice around this. Enjoy this inspirational talk with this successful and driven guest, Teri Arvesu.

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]]> 2943 no It Is a Conspiracy of Silence Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg is a Clinical Psychologist and Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She cites four FSDs, female sexual disorders women could experience during their lifetimes. Dr. Kingsberg says there are gender inequities around the treatment of HSDD, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. She says that 10 percent of women have a loss of sexual interest and women can be distressed by this. The medical community does not take this treatment as seriously as men’s sexual function issues especially if women are post-menopausal. Great podcast as we openly discuss these taboo subjects as they relate to women’s health and happiness. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 56 Susan Branscome Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg is a Clinical Psychologist and Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She cites four FSDs, female sexual disorders women could experience during their lifetimes. Dr. Kingsberg says there are gender inequities around the treatment of HSDD, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. She says that 10 percent of women have a loss of sexual interest and women can be distressed by this. The medical community does not take this treatment as seriously as men’s sexual function issues especially if women are post-menopausal. Great podcast as we openly discuss these taboo subjects as they relate to women’s health and happiness. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg is a Clinical Psychologist and Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She cites four FSDs, female sexual disorders women could experience during their lifetimes. Dr. Kingsberg says there are gender inequities around the treatment of HSDD, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. She says that 10 percent of women have a loss of sexual interest and women can be distressed by this. The medical community does not take this treatment as seriously as men’s sexual function issues especially if women are post-menopausal. Great podcast as we openly discuss these taboo subjects as they relate to women’s health and happiness.

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]]> 2798 no Clear the Path and Make it Easier for the Next Generation Kim Stevenson is a top executive in information technology having worked with IBM, Intel, EDS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. She says our personal core values must match those of the company and when we find that fit, we will excel. Kim believes women should proactively manage their own performance review processes through scheduling quarterly meetings and preparing to review their accomplishments so there are no surprises. She has played sports most of her life and the team play she experienced helps her leadership and says that in organizations accountability for individual goals and team goals is critical. Kim is passionate about giving back to women and her advice in this podcast is invaluable. What a great podcast with this powerful woman! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 55 Susan Branscome Kim Stevenson is a top executive in information technology having worked with IBM, Intel, EDS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. She says our personal core values must match those of the company and when we find that fit, we will excel. Kim believes women should proactively manage their own performance review processes through scheduling quarterly meetings and preparing to review their accomplishments so there are no surprises. She has played sports most of her life and the team play she experienced helps her leadership and says that in organizations accountability for individual goals and team goals is critical. Kim is passionate about giving back to women and her advice in this podcast is invaluable. What a great podcast with this powerful woman! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kim Stevenson is a top executive in information technology having worked with IBM, Intel, EDS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. She says our personal core values must match those of the company and when we find that fit, we will excel. Kim believes women should proactively manage their own performance review processes through scheduling quarterly meetings and preparing to review their accomplishments so there are no surprises. She has played sports most of her life and the team play she experienced helps her leadership and says that in organizations accountability for individual goals and team goals is critical. Kim is passionate about giving back to women and her advice in this podcast is invaluable. What a great podcast with this powerful woman!

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]]> 3205 no Live, Learn, Let Go Janis Smith-Gomez is an executive with Johnson & Johnson, Vice President of Global Brand Experience for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. She is resilient and believes resilience can be taught by considering self-care through looking at our emotional, physical, spiritual and mental energy. Janis believes it is important for us to really take our vacations to restore and refresh. She recommends that before joining a company, we must understand its culture as best we can. Her ambition and success are a direct result of not only hard work, but her family’s expectations around education, excellence and success. A childhood experience around debating two sides to an issue has helped her with critical thinking during her career. What a wonderful story and fantastic leader! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 54 Susan Branscome Janis Smith-Gomez is an executive with Johnson & Johnson, Vice President of Global Brand Experience for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. She is resilient and believes resilience can be taught by considering self-care through looking at our emotional, physical, spiritual and mental energy. Janis believes it is important for us to really take our vacations to restore and refresh. She recommends that before joining a company, we must understand its culture as best we can. Her ambition and success are a direct result of not only hard work, but her family’s expectations around education, excellence and success. A childhood experience around debating two sides to an issue has helped her with critical thinking during her career. What a wonderful story and fantastic leader! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Janis Smith-Gomez is an executive with Johnson & Johnson, Vice President of Global Brand Experience for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. She is resilient and believes resilience can be taught by considering self-care through looking at our emotional, physical, spiritual and mental energy. Janis believes it is important for us to really take our vacations to restore and refresh. She recommends that before joining a company, we must understand its culture as best we can. Her ambition and success are a direct result of not only hard work, but her family’s expectations around education, excellence and success. A childhood experience around debating two sides to an issue has helped her with critical thinking during her career. What a wonderful story and fantastic leader!

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]]> 3283 no Fed Up! Danielle DiMartino Booth is Founder and CEO of Quill Intelligence and worked for years on Wall Street and for the Federal Reserve. She wrote the book, Fed Up, An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America. In the book she reports on how the Fed focuses on mathematical models to predict markets versus truly understanding what’s going on, thereby missing the prediction of the Great Recession in the late 2000 era. Never deterred by biases, Danielle in her outspoken way talks about the hard work and persistence necessary to succeed. She believes sometimes confrontation is necessary when we believe strongly in something and there is disagreement. What a bold woman! Enjoy listening to her! Delightful. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 full 53 Susan Branscome Danielle DiMartino Booth is Founder and CEO of Quill Intelligence and worked for years on Wall Street and for the Federal Reserve. She wrote the book, Fed Up, An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America. In the book she reports on how the Fed focuses on mathematical models to predict markets versus truly understanding what’s going on, thereby missing the prediction of the Great Recession in the late 2000 era. Never deterred by biases, Danielle in her outspoken way talks about the hard work and persistence necessary to succeed. She believes sometimes confrontation is necessary when we believe strongly in something and there is disagreement. What a bold woman! Enjoy listening to her! Delightful. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Danielle DiMartino Booth is Founder and CEO of Quill Intelligence and worked for years on Wall Street and for the Federal Reserve. She wrote the book, Fed Up, An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America. In the book she reports on how the Fed focuses on mathematical models to predict markets versus truly understanding what’s going on, thereby missing the prediction of the Great Recession in the late 2000 era. Never deterred by biases, Danielle in her outspoken way talks about the hard work and persistence necessary to succeed. She believes sometimes confrontation is necessary when we believe strongly in something and there is disagreement. What a bold woman! Enjoy listening to her! Delightful.

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]]> 3220 no And Will You Succeed? Yes! You Will, Indeed! Emily Barr is the President and CEO of Graham Media Group and oversees seven local market media hubs/television stations in six cities including 1000 employees. Her experience with male-dominated environments started early as she attended the prestigious boarding school Phillips Exeter Academy during the early days of allowing young women to attend. Emily shares several stories of her career experience involving Oprah, Margaret Thatcher and Senator Jesse Helms. She believes not only in employment diversity yet also fostering feelings of engagement and belonging. What a fascinating podcast with Emily Barr! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 52 Susan Branscome Emily Barr is the President and CEO of Graham Media Group and oversees seven local market media hubs/television stations in six cities including 1000 employees. Her experience with male-dominated environments started early as she attended the prestigious boarding school Phillips Exeter Academy during the early days of allowing young women to attend. Emily shares several stories of her career experience involving Oprah, Margaret Thatcher and Senator Jesse Helms. She believes not only in employment diversity yet also fostering feelings of engagement and belonging. What a fascinating podcast with Emily Barr! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Emily Barr is the President and CEO of Graham Media Group and oversees seven local market media hubs/television stations in six cities including 1000 employees. Her experience with male-dominated environments started early as she attended the prestigious boarding school Phillips Exeter Academy during the early days of allowing young women to attend. Emily shares several stories of her career experience involving Oprah, Margaret Thatcher and Senator Jesse Helms. She believes not only in employment diversity yet also fostering feelings of engagement and belonging. What a fascinating podcast with Emily Barr!

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]]> 2888 no Leading by Solving Extreme Poverty Through the Power of Education Kate Curran’s mother’s last words to her were, "I’ve had a good life". After a successful corporate career at GE, and year-long sabbatical, Kate Curran decided she wanted to wanted to make a difference and so founded Schooltheworld.org in 2009. Since founding the organization she has helped transform education for children in rural Central America by building 106 schools. Her program involving U.S. high school students helps them see the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate surely influencing them for future philanthropy. A born entrepreneur, Kate’s enthusiasm and heart are infectious. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 51 Susan Branscome Kate Curran’s mother’s last words to her were, "I’ve had a good life". After a successful corporate career at GE, and year-long sabbatical, Kate Curran decided she wanted to wanted to make a difference and so founded Schooltheworld.org in 2009. Since founding the organization she has helped transform education for children in rural Central America by building 106 schools. Her program involving U.S. high school students helps them see the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate surely influencing them for future philanthropy. A born entrepreneur, Kate’s enthusiasm and heart are infectious. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kate Curran’s mother’s last words to her were, "I’ve had a good life". After a successful corporate career at GE, and year-long sabbatical, Kate Curran decided she wanted to wanted to make a difference and so founded Schooltheworld.org in 2009. Since founding the organization she has helped transform education for children in rural Central America by building 106 schools. Her program involving U.S. high school students helps them see the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate surely influencing them for future philanthropy. A born entrepreneur, Kate’s enthusiasm and heart are infectious.

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]]> 2993 no Gimme Shelter: Hard Calls + Soft Skills From A Wall Street Trailblazer Ivy Zelman, CEO of Zelman & Associates was an atypical Wall Street investment banker. There were few women on Wall Street in the early 1990s and she was not educated at an Ivy League school. Nonetheless, her determination, curiosity and ambition all helped her to build a successful career in her specialty of residential housing industry research. Ivy began Zelman & Associates in October, 2007 and is the top residential housing analyst in the country having predicted the housing crash of 2007-2008. Ivy just released her memoir book Gimme Shelter, which is a wonderfully written account of her journey. The book is about her life and career which is full of stories about sexism, sexual harassment, combining work and family as well as getting through very difficult times. Her story is a great account of what it’s like to navigate a career in a male-dominated field. What a great discussion with Ivy Zelman! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 50 Susan Branscome Ivy Zelman, CEO of Zelman & Associates was an atypical Wall Street investment banker. There were few women on Wall Street in the early 1990s and she was not educated at an Ivy League school. Nonetheless, her determination, curiosity and ambition all helped her to build a successful career in her specialty of residential housing industry research. Ivy began Zelman & Associates in October, 2007 and is the top residential housing analyst in the country having predicted the housing crash of 2007-2008. Ivy just released her memoir book Gimme Shelter, which is a wonderfully written account of her journey. The book is about her life and career which is full of stories about sexism, sexual harassment, combining work and family as well as getting through very difficult times. Her story is a great account of what it’s like to navigate a career in a male-dominated field. What a great discussion with Ivy Zelman! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Ivy Zelman, CEO of Zelman & Associates was an atypical Wall Street investment banker. There were few women on Wall Street in the early 1990s and she was not educated at an Ivy League school. Nonetheless, her determination, curiosity and ambition all helped her to build a successful career in her specialty of residential housing industry research. Ivy began Zelman & Associates in October, 2007 and is the top residential housing analyst in the country having predicted the housing crash of 2007-2008. Ivy just released her memoir book Gimme Shelter, which is a wonderfully written account of her journey. The book is about her life and career which is full of stories about sexism, sexual harassment, combining work and family as well as getting through very difficult times. Her story is a great account of what it’s like to navigate a career in a male-dominated field. What a great discussion with Ivy Zelman!

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]]> 3593 no Careers Are Journeys...Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride! Judy Toland is Vice President and Head of Scaled Solutions for the Global Business Marketing team at Facebook in Chicago and oversees a team of 450 people. She has played sports, loves to follow sports and has found this to be a way to make strong connection in building business relationships. Judy has the ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics so that her audience can easily understand a situation or opportunity. Her career and education is rich with diverse companies and initiatives. Having started her career as an engineer, her intuition and talent for making presentations caused her to change her career focus to marketing. Judy is a strong and authentic leader and as a black woman is passionate about not only diversity but inclusion and equity. Enjoy this wonderful interview with Judy Toland! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 49 Susan Branscome Judy Toland is Vice President and Head of Scaled Solutions for the Global Business Marketing team at Facebook in Chicago and oversees a team of 450 people. She has played sports, loves to follow sports and has found this to be a way to make strong connection in building business relationships. Judy has the ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics so that her audience can easily understand a situation or opportunity. Her career and education is rich with diverse companies and initiatives. Having started her career as an engineer, her intuition and talent for making presentations caused her to change her career focus to marketing. Judy is a strong and authentic leader and as a black woman is passionate about not only diversity but inclusion and equity. Enjoy this wonderful interview with Judy Toland! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Judy Toland is Vice President and Head of Scaled Solutions for the Global Business Marketing team at Facebook in Chicago and oversees a team of 450 people.

She has played sports, loves to follow sports and has found this to be a way to make strong connection in building business relationships. Judy has the ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics so that her audience can easily understand a situation or opportunity.

Her career and education is rich with diverse companies and initiatives. Having started her career as an engineer, her intuition and talent for making presentations caused her to change her career focus to marketing. Judy is a strong and authentic leader and as a black woman is passionate about not only diversity but inclusion and equity.

Enjoy this wonderful interview with Judy Toland!

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]]> 3057 no Walk In There and Take Control of the Situation Dr. Holly Pederson is Director, Medical Breast Services at the Cleveland Clinic where she has worked for 24 years. Dr. Pederson is passionate about women’s health and is a highly recognized leader in her field. She knows that mammograms save lives and believes these tests should begin when women are in their 40s. She is a big proponent of three dimensional mammograms which have shown a 15 percent lower rate of callbacks for additional testing. Unlike men, Dr. Pederson believes women have to work harder to prove themselves as experts. Her advice for women is to read, listen and write to advance their knowledge and expertise early in their careers. Dr. Pederson also recommends women get a seasoned mentor to give advice so as to avoid political land mines. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 48 Susan Branscome Dr. Holly Pederson is Director, Medical Breast Services at the Cleveland Clinic where she has worked for 24 years. Dr. Pederson is passionate about women’s health and is a highly recognized leader in her field. She knows that mammograms save lives and believes these tests should begin when women are in their 40s. She is a big proponent of three dimensional mammograms which have shown a 15 percent lower rate of callbacks for additional testing. Unlike men, Dr. Pederson believes women have to work harder to prove themselves as experts. Her advice for women is to read, listen and write to advance their knowledge and expertise early in their careers. Dr. Pederson also recommends women get a seasoned mentor to give advice so as to avoid political land mines. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Dr. Holly Pederson is Director, Medical Breast Services at the Cleveland Clinic where she has worked for 24 years. Dr. Pederson is passionate about women’s health and is a highly recognized leader in her field. She knows that mammograms save lives and believes these tests should begin when women are in their 40s. She is a big proponent of three dimensional mammograms which have shown a 15 percent lower rate of callbacks for additional testing. Unlike men, Dr. Pederson believes women have to work harder to prove themselves as experts. Her advice for women is to read, listen and write to advance their knowledge and expertise early in their careers. Dr. Pederson also recommends women get a seasoned mentor to give advice so as to avoid political land mines.

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]]> 2397 no Make Them Tell You No! Lisa Knutson, president of Scripps Networks is a value-based leader, with an emphasis on respect, authenticity and empowerment. It is also important for her to understand what her employees value. Lisa has a collaborative leadership approach asking her team what she can do to lead them better. Not seeking the limelight, her competitive spirit drives her to push initiatives she believes in and says, "I make them tell me no". Scripps owns Court TV which petitioned the State of Minnesota Supreme Court to air the high profile Derek Chauvin trial in the George Floyd murder case. Lisa believes media has an absolute responsibility to deliver the news to the public with an emphasis on context, depth and analysis. Scripps has many diversity and equity initiatives including owning the network, Bounce which is "celebrates black excellence". LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 47 Susan Branscome Lisa Knutson, president of Scripps Networks is a value-based leader, with an emphasis on respect, authenticity and empowerment. It is also important for her to understand what her employees value. Lisa has a collaborative leadership approach asking her team what she can do to lead them better. Not seeking the limelight, her competitive spirit drives her to push initiatives she believes in and says, "I make them tell me no". Scripps owns Court TV which petitioned the State of Minnesota Supreme Court to air the high profile Derek Chauvin trial in the George Floyd murder case. Lisa believes media has an absolute responsibility to deliver the news to the public with an emphasis on context, depth and analysis. Scripps has many diversity and equity initiatives including owning the network, Bounce which is "celebrates black excellence". LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Lisa Knutson, president of Scripps Networks is a value-based leader, with an emphasis on respect, authenticity and empowerment. It is also important for her to understand what her employees value. Lisa has a collaborative leadership approach asking her team what she can do to lead them better. Not seeking the limelight, her competitive spirit drives her to push initiatives she believes in and says, "I make them tell me no". Scripps owns Court TV which petitioned the State of Minnesota Supreme Court to air the high profile Derek Chauvin trial in the George Floyd murder case. Lisa believes media has an absolute responsibility to deliver the news to the public with an emphasis on context, depth and analysis. Scripps has many diversity and equity initiatives including owning the network, Bounce which is "celebrates black excellence".

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]]> 3328 no A Special Edition! Networking, Self-care/Balance, Taking Risks This Special Edition episode of LeadingShe is one in which we profile three topics which are recurring themes in the podcast: Networking, Self-Care/Balance and finally, Taking Risk. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests. These women tell stories, relate their experiences in these areas---powerful wisdom and ideas for listeners. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall, 2021. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe - on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook! Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 46 Susan Branscome This Special Edition episode of LeadingShe is one in which we profile three topics which are recurring themes in the podcast: Networking, Self-Care/Balance and finally, Taking Risk. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests. These women tell stories, relate their experiences in these areas---powerful wisdom and ideas for listeners. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall, 2021. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe - on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook! This Special Edition episode of LeadingShe is one in which we profile three topics which are recurring themes in the podcast: Networking, Self-Care/Balance and finally, Taking Risk. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests. These women tell stories, relate their experiences in these areas---powerful wisdom and ideas for listeners. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall, 2021. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe - on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!

]]> 4198 no A Special Edition! Communication, Speaking Up, and Gender Bias Stories. Listen to this Special Edition of LeadingShe in which we address three topics which are recurring themes in the podcasts: Gender Bias, Communication and Speaking Up. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests about the topics. These are powerful insights and stories from these women leaders. Watch for another Special Edition of LeadingShe in two weeks. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe---on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and FB. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 45 Susan Branscome Listen to this Special Edition of LeadingShe in which we address three topics which are recurring themes in the podcasts: Gender Bias, Communication and Speaking Up. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests about the topics. These are powerful insights and stories from these women leaders. Watch for another Special Edition of LeadingShe in two weeks. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe---on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and FB. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Listen to this Special Edition of LeadingShe in which we address three topics which are recurring themes in the podcasts: Gender Bias, Communication and Speaking Up. We introduce each topic in the podcast as we air clips from previous guests about the topics. These are powerful insights and stories from these women leaders. Watch for another Special Edition of LeadingShe in two weeks. In August we will take a break as we interview more excellent women leaders for the podcast which will be aired this fall. Stay tuned! Let your friends and associates know about LeadingShe, where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women. Follow us on @LeadingShe---on the social media formats of LinkedIn, Instagram and FB.

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]]> 5145 no A Little "Edge" is Not a Bad Thing Leslie Woo, CEO of Civic Action in Toronto, Canada not only sees where gender and racial equity is needed she takes action. Born in Trinidad and having immigrated to Canada to attend college, Leslie has had a career of adapting to her environment. She is optimistic about the next generation of young leaders and appreciates their values, energy and enthusiasm and enjoys leading them. The pandemic has negatively affected the Toronto economy and the residents’ way of life as they assess next steps. Leslie sees the next phase being one of a "building back better" with work/home hybrid work arrangement and is optimistic about strong prosperity in the future. Leslie believes being a woman and of a different race can give her an advantage at times yet she cautions women not to abuse these differences. What a wonderful interview! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 44 Susan Branscome Leslie Woo, CEO of Civic Action in Toronto, Canada not only sees where gender and racial equity is needed she takes action. Born in Trinidad and having immigrated to Canada to attend college, Leslie has had a career of adapting to her environment. She is optimistic about the next generation of young leaders and appreciates their values, energy and enthusiasm and enjoys leading them. The pandemic has negatively affected the Toronto economy and the residents’ way of life as they assess next steps. Leslie sees the next phase being one of a "building back better" with work/home hybrid work arrangement and is optimistic about strong prosperity in the future. Leslie believes being a woman and of a different race can give her an advantage at times yet she cautions women not to abuse these differences. What a wonderful interview! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Leslie Woo, CEO of Civic Action in Toronto, Canada not only sees where gender and racial equity is needed she takes action. Born in Trinidad and having immigrated to Canada to attend college, Leslie has had a career of adapting to her environment. She is optimistic about the next generation of young leaders and appreciates their values, energy and enthusiasm and enjoys leading them. The pandemic has negatively affected the Toronto economy and the residents’ way of life as they assess next steps. Leslie sees the next phase being one of a "building back better" with work/home hybrid work arrangement and is optimistic about strong prosperity in the future. Leslie believes being a woman and of a different race can give her an advantage at times yet she cautions women not to abuse these differences. What a wonderful interview!

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]]> 3154 no Entrepreneurs: You'll Want to Give Up....But Don't. Marsha McVicker’s B2B company, Errand Solutions, began as a college class white paper at University of Wisconsin. Assembling investors and taking the business plan to reality, 20 years later she has grown the company to helping over four million employees with seven billion tasks. Errand Solutions offers personal assistance and concierge services to her company clients’ employees. She talks about adopting her 12-year old son from Haiti as a baby, and as Max’s mother she sees firsthand racial injustices and inequities in our society. Dealing with personal illness and a leave of absence from her company, she appointed a person to run the company who was not a good fit for the role and listened to feedback as she dealt with the situation which helped to improve employee morale. What a positive and inspiring woman leader and entrepreneur! Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 43 Susan Branscome Marsha McVicker’s B2B company, Errand Solutions, began as a college class white paper at University of Wisconsin. Assembling investors and taking the business plan to reality, 20 years later she has grown the company to helping over four million employees with seven billion tasks. Errand Solutions offers personal assistance and concierge services to her company clients’ employees. She talks about adopting her 12-year old son from Haiti as a baby, and as Max’s mother she sees firsthand racial injustices and inequities in our society. Dealing with personal illness and a leave of absence from her company, she appointed a person to run the company who was not a good fit for the role and listened to feedback as she dealt with the situation which helped to improve employee morale. What a positive and inspiring woman leader and entrepreneur! Marsha McVicker’s B2B company, Errand Solutions, began as a college class white paper at University of Wisconsin. Assembling investors and taking the business plan to reality, 20 years later she has grown the company to helping over four million employees with seven billion tasks. Errand Solutions offers personal assistance and concierge services to her company clients’ employees. She talks about adopting her 12-year old son from Haiti as a baby, and as Max’s mother she sees firsthand racial injustices and inequities in our society. Dealing with personal illness and a leave of absence from her company, she appointed a person to run the company who was not a good fit for the role and listened to feedback as she dealt with the situation which helped to improve employee morale. What a positive and inspiring woman leader and entrepreneur!

]]> 2912 no If You Are Continually Striving for Perfection….You Are Just…. Never …DONE. Since 2018, Amy Spiller has been president of Duke Energy’s utility operations in Ohio and Kentucky with 2300 employees. Though she was considered for the position in 2012, she believes she was more ready for the challenge later. Amy leads with a focus on diversity and Duke Energy as a company scored 100% on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s annual scorecard workplace equality. She talks about dealing with profound disappointment after not succeeding on a project when she and her team had worked long and hard to win. Amy offers great advice to young professionals just getting started in their careers: to "bloom where they are planted". What a delightful conversation with a wonderful leader! Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 42 Susan Branscome Since 2018, Amy Spiller has been president of Duke Energy’s utility operations in Ohio and Kentucky with 2300 employees. Though she was considered for the position in 2012, she believes she was more ready for the challenge later. Amy leads with a focus on diversity and Duke Energy as a company scored 100% on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s annual scorecard workplace equality. She talks about dealing with profound disappointment after not succeeding on a project when she and her team had worked long and hard to win. Amy offers great advice to young professionals just getting started in their careers: to "bloom where they are planted". What a delightful conversation with a wonderful leader! Since 2018, Amy Spiller has been president of Duke Energy’s utility operations in Ohio and Kentucky with 2300 employees. Though she was considered for the position in 2012, she believes she was more ready for the challenge later. Amy leads with a focus on diversity and Duke Energy as a company scored 100% on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s annual scorecard workplace equality. She talks about dealing with profound disappointment after not succeeding on a project when she and her team had worked long and hard to win. Amy offers great advice to young professionals just getting started in their careers: to "bloom where they are planted". What a delightful conversation with a wonderful leader!

]]> 2825 no I Take an Idea, a Sprouted Seed ….and Pursue It. A fearless risk-taker, Nicole Loftus is a serial entrepreneur who started her companies based upon her passion around problem-solving through using creativity and technological savvy. After a failed marriage, she founded the company Zorch and as CEO of Zorch she grew the company to one of the fastest growing companies in the country. She began her company SkinX as a result of her bad experience with venture capital fundraising at Zorch which resulted in her loss of ownership control. Her vulnerability, sense of humor and story-sharing make this a fantastic podcast! Tue, 18 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 41 Susan Branscome A fearless risk-taker, Nicole Loftus is a serial entrepreneur who started her companies based upon her passion around problem-solving through using creativity and technological savvy. After a failed marriage, she founded the company Zorch and as CEO of Zorch she grew the company to one of the fastest growing companies in the country. She began her company SkinX as a result of her bad experience with venture capital fundraising at Zorch which resulted in her loss of ownership control. Her vulnerability, sense of humor and story-sharing make this a fantastic podcast! A fearless risk-taker, Nicole Loftus is a serial entrepreneur who started her companies based upon her passion around problem-solving through using creativity and technological savvy. After a failed marriage, she founded the company Zorch and as CEO of Zorch she grew the company to one of the fastest growing companies in the country. She began her company SkinX as a result of her bad experience with venture capital fundraising at Zorch which resulted in her loss of ownership control. Her vulnerability, sense of humor and story-sharing make this a fantastic podcast!

]]> 3045 no STAND: What Really Happens When We Stand on the Front Lines of Change Against all odds, Kathryn Bertine as CEO of Homestretch Foundation, has tirelessly and relentlessly accomplished so much for women’s equality. As a successful pro-cylist, she has published four books including her latest, STAND, A Memoir on Activism. A Manual for Progress. Kathryn was a senior editor for ESPN and also raised money through crowd-sourcing to produce the documentary Half the Road, which explores the world of women’s professional cycling, focusing on the pressing issues of inequality female riders face in this male-dominated sport. Kathryn began a petition which had nearly 100,000 signatures and assembled an all-star team, Le Tour Entier, in an effort to include women the Tour De France race. She was successful and La Course de Tour de France, the women’s race today, was formed in 2014. Overcoming one obstacle after another, Kathryn has never stopped pursuing gender equity in pro-cycling. Despite battles with insecurity, depression, a failed marriage, recovering from a bike crash, she persisted and learned a great deal during the journey, all of which are addressed in the book. This is one of the most inspiring episodes and fascinating guests on LeadingShe. https://www.homestretchfoundation.org/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 40 Susan Branscome Against all odds, Kathryn Bertine as CEO of Homestretch Foundation, has tirelessly and relentlessly accomplished so much for women’s equality. As a successful pro-cylist, she has published four books including her latest, STAND, A Memoir on Activism. A Manual for Progress. Kathryn was a senior editor for ESPN and also raised money through crowd-sourcing to produce the documentary Half the Road, which explores the world of women’s professional cycling, focusing on the pressing issues of inequality female riders face in this male-dominated sport. Kathryn began a petition which had nearly 100,000 signatures and assembled an all-star team, Le Tour Entier, in an effort to include women the Tour De France race. She was successful and La Course de Tour de France, the women’s race today, was formed in 2014. Overcoming one obstacle after another, Kathryn has never stopped pursuing gender equity in pro-cycling. Despite battles with insecurity, depression, a failed marriage, recovering from a bike crash, she persisted and learned a great deal during the journey, all of which are addressed in the book. This is one of the most inspiring episodes and fascinating guests on LeadingShe. https://www.homestretchfoundation.org/ LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Against all odds, Kathryn Bertine as CEO of Homestretch Foundation, has tirelessly and relentlessly accomplished so much for women’s equality. As a successful pro-cylist, she has published four books including her latest, STAND, A Memoir on Activism. A Manual for Progress. Kathryn was a senior editor for ESPN and also raised money through crowd-sourcing to produce the documentary Half the Road, which explores the world of women’s professional cycling, focusing on the pressing issues of inequality female riders face in this male-dominated sport. Kathryn began a petition which had nearly 100,000 signatures and assembled an all-star team, Le Tour Entier, in an effort to include women the Tour De France race. She was successful and La Course de Tour de France, the women’s race today, was formed in 2014. Overcoming one obstacle after another, Kathryn has never stopped pursuing gender equity in pro-cycling. Despite battles with insecurity, depression, a failed marriage, recovering from a bike crash, she persisted and learned a great deal during the journey, all of which are addressed in the book. This is one of the most inspiring episodes and fascinating guests on LeadingShe. https://www.homestretchfoundation.org/

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]]> 4408 no Sometimes the Right Thing To Do is to Just Call it Out Susan Gallagher is CEO and President of BPI Group, a leadership and executive coaching company. Her natural curiosity about people and business has benefited her career in many ways. Susan’s family of origin made a practice of having family dinners and she and her husband decided they wanted to do the same so she worked hard to be home for dinner most nights. During her time at Arthur Andersen she developed a popular seminar to change the perception of Women in Business Politics and Power in which there was a public conversation about power, which was met with some hesitation by the men in the firm. Susan’s diverse career experience and positive wisdom make her a great podcast guest! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 39 Susan Branscome Susan Gallagher is CEO and President of BPI Group, a leadership and executive coaching company. Her natural curiosity about people and business has benefited her career in many ways. Susan’s family of origin made a practice of having family dinners and she and her husband decided they wanted to do the same so she worked hard to be home for dinner most nights. During her time at Arthur Andersen she developed a popular seminar to change the perception of Women in Business Politics and Power in which there was a public conversation about power, which was met with some hesitation by the men in the firm. Susan’s diverse career experience and positive wisdom make her a great podcast guest! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Susan Gallagher is CEO and President of BPI Group, a leadership and executive coaching company. Her natural curiosity about people and business has benefited her career in many ways. Susan’s family of origin made a practice of having family dinners and she and her husband decided they wanted to do the same so she worked hard to be home for dinner most nights. During her time at Arthur Andersen she developed a popular seminar to change the perception of Women in Business Politics and Power in which there was a public conversation about power, which was met with some hesitation by the men in the firm. Susan’s diverse career experience and positive wisdom make her a great podcast guest!

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]]> 3184 no You Just Have to Keep Moving Forward....What Choice Do You Have? Mary Boosalis is President & CEO of Premier Health, the largest healthcare system in southwest Ohio which employees more than 15,000 employees and physicians. She is one of the few women in the U.S. which lead a large health organization and is the first woman to head Premier Health. She is highly respected in her position and within the Dayton, Ohio region and community. Mary and her husband Tom chose to have children when she was 43 and believes she has been a better parent having children later. A consummate resilient and mission-driven leader, she has dealt with several high-stress situations including the Dayton, Ohio mass shootings in August, 2019 and the COVID-19 virus health crisis. Diversity and inclusion have long been part of the mission of Premiere Health and 66 percent of her executive staff are women. What a wonderful podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 38 Susan Branscome Mary Boosalis is President & CEO of Premier Health, the largest healthcare system in southwest Ohio which employees more than 15,000 employees and physicians. She is one of the few women in the U.S. which lead a large health organization and is the first woman to head Premier Health. She is highly respected in her position and within the Dayton, Ohio region and community. Mary and her husband Tom chose to have children when she was 43 and believes she has been a better parent having children later. A consummate resilient and mission-driven leader, she has dealt with several high-stress situations including the Dayton, Ohio mass shootings in August, 2019 and the COVID-19 virus health crisis. Diversity and inclusion have long been part of the mission of Premiere Health and 66 percent of her executive staff are women. What a wonderful podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Mary Boosalis is President & CEO of Premier Health, the largest healthcare system in southwest Ohio which employees more than 15,000 employees and physicians. She is one of the few women in the U.S. which lead a large health organization and is the first woman to head Premier Health. She is highly respected in her position and within the Dayton, Ohio region and community. Mary and her husband Tom chose to have children when she was 43 and believes she has been a better parent having children later. A consummate resilient and mission-driven leader, she has dealt with several high-stress situations including the Dayton, Ohio mass shootings in August, 2019 and the COVID-19 virus health crisis. Diversity and inclusion have long been part of the mission of Premiere Health and 66 percent of her executive staff are women. What a wonderful podcast!

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]]> 3022 no As a Leader, I Have an Opportunity to Give a Voice to Those Who Have No Voice One of the most fascinating LeadingShe podcast guests, Julie Smolyansky was the youngest CEO of a publicly-traded firm after she took over the family company upon her father’s sudden death. Julie’s grandmother’s survival during the Holocaust, she believes drives her to be a social justice advocate.  Her company Lifeway Foods has 95 percent of the Kefir market. Kefir is a 2000-year old product and a live bacteria, probiotic, healthy dairy food containing mind and body benefits. Julie’s family came to this country in 1976 from Russia with little money and no familiarity with U.S. culture or the English language. Having experienced sexual assault herself, Julie’s produced the movie “The Hunting Ground” about on-campus college sexual assaults which was responsible for over 300 Title IX investigations across the country. Julie also began the non-profit, “Test400K” which has put a spotlight on advancing the testing of the country’s untested rape kits. What a powerful and inspiring podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 full 37 Susan Branscome One of the most fascinating LeadingShe podcast guests, Julie Smolyansky was the youngest CEO of a publicly-traded firm after she took over the family company upon her father’s sudden death. Julie’s grandmother’s survival during the Holocaust, she believes drives her to be a social justice advocate.  Her company Lifeway Foods has 95 percent of the Kefir market. Kefir is a 2000-year old product and a live bacteria, probiotic, healthy dairy food containing mind and body benefits. Julie’s family came to this country in 1976 from Russia with little money and no familiarity with U.S. culture or the English language. Having experienced sexual assault herself, Julie’s produced the movie “The Hunting Ground” about on-campus college sexual assaults which was responsible for over 300 Title IX investigations across the country. Julie also began the non-profit, “Test400K” which has put a spotlight on advancing the testing of the country’s untested rape kits. What a powerful and inspiring podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ One of the most fascinating LeadingShe podcast guests, Julie Smolyansky was the youngest CEO of a publicly-traded firm after she took over the family company upon her father’s sudden death. Julie’s grandmother’s survival during the Holocaust, she believes drives her to be a social justice advocate.  Her company Lifeway Foods has 95 percent of the Kefir market. Kefir is a 2000-year old product and a live bacteria, probiotic, healthy dairy food containing mind and body benefits. Julie’s family came to this country in 1976 from Russia with little money and no familiarity with U.S. culture or the English language. Having experienced sexual assault herself, Julie’s produced the movie “The Hunting Ground” about on-campus college sexual assaults which was responsible for over 300 Title IX investigations across the country. Julie also began the non-profit, “Test400K” which has put a spotlight on advancing the testing of the country’s untested rape kits. What a powerful and inspiring podcast!

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]]> 3644 no I See Uncertainty and Complexity as Opportunities to Grow and Innovate This very positive and high-energy leader, Marianne Lewis, is the first woman to be Dean of University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner School of Business. She knew early in her career she wanted to lead as a dean yet the number women heading business schools is low. Marianne believes with a strong confidence women can achieve more. After facing a lack of transparency when hired at Cass Business School, she joined an important fight. The landscape of higher education has permanently changed since the pandemic and Marianne has embraced this change, looking for opportunities in a more digital world. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 36 Susan Branscome This very positive and high-energy leader, Marianne Lewis, is the first woman to be Dean of University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner School of Business. She knew early in her career she wanted to lead as a dean yet the number women heading business schools is low. Marianne believes with a strong confidence women can achieve more. After facing a lack of transparency when hired at Cass Business School, she joined an important fight. The landscape of higher education has permanently changed since the pandemic and Marianne has embraced this change, looking for opportunities in a more digital world. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ This very positive and high-energy leader, Marianne Lewis, is the first woman to be Dean of University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner School of Business. She knew early in her career she wanted to lead as a dean yet the number women heading business schools is low. Marianne believes with a strong confidence women can achieve more. After facing a lack of transparency when hired at Cass Business School, she joined an important fight. The landscape of higher education has permanently changed since the pandemic and Marianne has embraced this change, looking for opportunities in a more digital world.

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]]> 2945 no I Thrive in Situations of Chaos and Change Elizabeth Mangan is CEO and partner of Miller-Valentine Group and the first woman to head the company. MVG has 225 employees in four markets.  In 2016, Elizabeth led the difficult and challenging task of implementing a strategic vision for this long-standing company which resulted in the spin-off of several divisions into separate companies. Elizabeth felt pressure to find work-life balance until she realized she could meet her career and family responsibilities with more fluidity. Her childhood prepared her for this pressure-filled and competitive industry and she is a true leader. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 35 Susan Branscome Elizabeth Mangan is CEO and partner of Miller-Valentine Group and the first woman to head the company. MVG has 225 employees in four markets.  In 2016, Elizabeth led the difficult and challenging task of implementing a strategic vision for this long-standing company which resulted in the spin-off of several divisions into separate companies. Elizabeth felt pressure to find work-life balance until she realized she could meet her career and family responsibilities with more fluidity. Her childhood prepared her for this pressure-filled and competitive industry and she is a true leader. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Elizabeth Mangan is CEO and partner of Miller-Valentine Group and the first woman to head the company. MVG has 225 employees in four markets.  In 2016, Elizabeth led the difficult and challenging task of implementing a strategic vision for this long-standing company which resulted in the spin-off of several divisions into separate companies. Elizabeth felt pressure to find work-life balance until she realized she could meet her career and family responsibilities with more fluidity. Her childhood prepared her for this pressure-filled and competitive industry and she is a true leader.

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]]> 3272 no Manage Your Own Career Path....and Own It. Diane Morefield is a top executive with a long and successful career having just retired from CyrusOne, a publicly-traded, global data center REIT with revenue of over $1 billion. She is driven and a high-achiever and a self-proclaimed extrovert. As the youngest of four children, Diane grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago in a strong, family-focused home. When the public company COPART appointed Diane as the first woman to its board, she experienced being suddenly cast in the limelight with media giants including Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Bloomberg profiling her. While she was well-qualified for this position, people questioned whether she was the token woman. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 34 Susan Branscome Diane Morefield is a top executive with a long and successful career having just retired from CyrusOne, a publicly-traded, global data center REIT with revenue of over $1 billion. She is driven and a high-achiever and a self-proclaimed extrovert. As the youngest of four children, Diane grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago in a strong, family-focused home. When the public company COPART appointed Diane as the first woman to its board, she experienced being suddenly cast in the limelight with media giants including Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Bloomberg profiling her. While she was well-qualified for this position, people questioned whether she was the token woman. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Diane Morefield is a top executive with a long and successful career having just retired from CyrusOne, a publicly-traded, global data center REIT with revenue of over $1 billion. She is driven and a high-achiever and a self-proclaimed extrovert. As the youngest of four children, Diane grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago in a strong, family-focused home. When the public company COPART appointed Diane as the first woman to its board, she experienced being suddenly cast in the limelight with media giants including Wall Street Journal, CNBC and Bloomberg profiling her. While she was well-qualified for this position, people questioned whether she was the token woman.

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]]> 3199 no What’s My Vision of Myself as a Woman? As a top banking executive with Fifth Third Bancorp, Kris Garrett has always been ambitious and driven with a strong work ethic. During a time of employee feedback, she learned the value of being more vulnerable and reinforcing that she trusted her staff, which enhanced her leadership. Kris and her husband made the decision for their family and the raising of their sons that only one of them should work, so her husband sold his business and was primarily responsible for their sons. At this stage of her career, through her experience she’s learned to embrace being vulnerable as she leads with grace and wisdom. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 33 Susan Branscome As a top banking executive with Fifth Third Bancorp, Kris Garrett has always been ambitious and driven with a strong work ethic. During a time of employee feedback, she learned the value of being more vulnerable and reinforcing that she trusted her staff, which enhanced her leadership. Kris and her husband made the decision for their family and the raising of their sons that only one of them should work, so her husband sold his business and was primarily responsible for their sons. At this stage of her career, through her experience she’s learned to embrace being vulnerable as she leads with grace and wisdom. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ As a top banking executive with Fifth Third Bancorp, Kris Garrett has always been ambitious and driven with a strong work ethic. During a time of employee feedback, she learned the value of being more vulnerable and reinforcing that she trusted her staff, which enhanced her leadership. Kris and her husband made the decision for their family and the raising of their sons that only one of them should work, so her husband sold his business and was primarily responsible for their sons. At this stage of her career, through her experience she’s learned to embrace being vulnerable as she leads with grace and wisdom.

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]]> 2913 no It Takes A Lot of Confidence to Admit What You Don't Know Kathy Fish heads the 7000-employee R & D division of Proctor & Gamble having worked with the company 41 years. She talks about a time when she was not satisfied her position and career with P & G and did not feel valued. She proactively took action by having an important conversation with her manager resulting in a positive and pivotal point in her career.  As an introvert, she developed skills to overcome weaknesses and believes leaders must embrace a “growth mindset” otherwise organizations and people can get stale and lose productivity. What a great podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 32 Susan Branscome Kathy Fish heads the 7000-employee R & D division of Proctor & Gamble having worked with the company 41 years. She talks about a time when she was not satisfied her position and career with P & G and did not feel valued. She proactively took action by having an important conversation with her manager resulting in a positive and pivotal point in her career.  As an introvert, she developed skills to overcome weaknesses and believes leaders must embrace a “growth mindset” otherwise organizations and people can get stale and lose productivity. What a great podcast! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kathy Fish heads the 7000-employee R & D division of Proctor & Gamble having worked with the company 41 years. She talks about a time when she was not satisfied her position and career with P & G and did not feel valued. She proactively took action by having an important conversation with her manager resulting in a positive and pivotal point in her career.  As an introvert, she developed skills to overcome weaknesses and believes leaders must embrace a “growth mindset” otherwise organizations and people can get stale and lose productivity. What a great podcast!

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]]> 2683 no Every Problem is a Gift in Disguise, You Just Have to Unwrap It Katy Hollister was one of the top female executives for many years with Deloitte, a 312,000 employee company.  She credits her success with being a strong team player, strategist and being resilient during change. Being in a male-dominated industry as a trained CPA with a law degree, Katy believes diversity within organizations and different opinions are important to achieving the best results for companies. Resisting the need to fit in, Katy utilized her unique qualities to her advantage throughout her career and often offered perspectives which had not been previously considered. In a time when our country is facing a pandemic and has acknowledged systemic racism, along with a change in our country’s administration, Katy believes there will be some very positive things which will arise from all of the changes occurring and we are headed toward a rapid acceleration of renewal.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 31 Susan Branscome Katy Hollister was one of the top female executives for many years with Deloitte, a 312,000 employee company.  She credits her success with being a strong team player, strategist and being resilient during change. Being in a male-dominated industry as a trained CPA with a law degree, Katy believes diversity within organizations and different opinions are important to achieving the best results for companies. Resisting the need to fit in, Katy utilized her unique qualities to her advantage throughout her career and often offered perspectives which had not been previously considered. In a time when our country is facing a pandemic and has acknowledged systemic racism, along with a change in our country’s administration, Katy believes there will be some very positive things which will arise from all of the changes occurring and we are headed toward a rapid acceleration of renewal.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Katy Hollister was one of the top female executives for many years with Deloitte, a 312,000 employee company.  She credits her success with being a strong team player, strategist and being resilient during change. Being in a male-dominated industry as a trained CPA with a law degree, Katy believes diversity within organizations and different opinions are important to achieving the best results for companies. Resisting the need to fit in, Katy utilized her unique qualities to her advantage throughout her career and often offered perspectives which had not been previously considered. In a time when our country is facing a pandemic and has acknowledged systemic racism, along with a change in our country’s administration, Katy believes there will be some very positive things which will arise from all of the changes occurring and we are headed toward a rapid acceleration of renewal.  

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]]> 2985 no I Could Not Be the Mom I Wanted to be, and Be Gone that Much Mary Zalla was the first female CEO and President of the international brand design firm, Landor.  She grew up on a farm in a family with 10 children and her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her.  She brought this work ethic to her career which has contributed greatly to her success. Mary’s creativity was fired by starting a new hobby and offers these opportunities for expanded creativity to those on her team.   She believes part of being a good mother is preparing her kids for the future setting them up for success.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 30 Susan Branscome Mary Zalla was the first female CEO and President of the international brand design firm, Landor.  She grew up on a farm in a family with 10 children and her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her.  She brought this work ethic to her career which has contributed greatly to her success. Mary’s creativity was fired by starting a new hobby and offers these opportunities for expanded creativity to those on her team.   She believes part of being a good mother is preparing her kids for the future setting them up for success.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Mary Zalla was the first female CEO and President of the international brand design firm, Landor.  She grew up on a farm in a family with 10 children and her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her.  She brought this work ethic to her career which has contributed greatly to her success. Mary’s creativity was fired by starting a new hobby and offers these opportunities for expanded creativity to those on her team.   She believes part of being a good mother is preparing her kids for the future setting them up for success. 

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]]> 2957 no One-year Anniversary of LeadingShe! A 3-Minute Summary of The First Year! LeadingShe is a podcast where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women.  So far 29 LeadingShe episodes have been released, with over 7300 downloads and over 1300 social media subscribers! Listen here to six of the best clips from the podcast.  A big thank you to our guests and to our listeners and social media followers!  Follow LeadingShe on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Listen and watch for many more episodes in the future! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 bonus Susan Branscome LeadingShe is a podcast where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women.  So far 29 LeadingShe episodes have been released, with over 7300 downloads and over 1300 social media subscribers! Listen here to six of the best clips from the podcast.  A big thank you to our guests and to our listeners and social media followers!  Follow LeadingShe on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Listen and watch for many more episodes in the future! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ LeadingShe is a podcast where women leaders use their voices, wisdom and experiences to help elevate and inspire other women.  So far 29 LeadingShe episodes have been released, with over 7300 downloads and over 1300 social media subscribers! Listen here to six of the best clips from the podcast.  A big thank you to our guests and to our listeners and social media followers!  Follow LeadingShe on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Listen and watch for many more episodes in the future!

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]]> 188 no Learn How To Raise Your Hand Trish Smitson has had an interesting career as both managing partner at a large law firm and the head of the American Red Cross in the region. She is creative and has strong leadership skills. At the Red Cross she implemented a program which prevented disasters and saved lives which was modeled at the American Red Cross nationally. Trish Smitson is poised and polished and believes women indeed need to “Lean In” and assertively step into their power. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 29 Susan Branscome Trish Smitson has had an interesting career as both managing partner at a large law firm and the head of the American Red Cross in the region. She is creative and has strong leadership skills. At the Red Cross she implemented a program which prevented disasters and saved lives which was modeled at the American Red Cross nationally. Trish Smitson is poised and polished and believes women indeed need to “Lean In” and assertively step into their power. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Trish Smitson has had an interesting career as both managing partner at a large law firm and the head of the American Red Cross in the region. She is creative and has strong leadership skills. At the Red Cross she implemented a program which prevented disasters and saved lives which was modeled at the American Red Cross nationally. Trish Smitson is poised and polished and believes women indeed need to “Lean In” and assertively step into their power.

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]]> 2302 no You Don't Get to Step on My Dreams Eva had a long and successful career as an executive in commercial real estate. She believes that companies often diminish women’s contributions by not realizing that women are just as committed and passionate about their work and careers as men.   Eva decided to attend graduate school to refine her business acumen and executive presence.  She realized that if her talents were to be valued she needed to move out to move up.  Some great stories in this podcast with Eva Stevens! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 28 Susan Branscome Eva had a long and successful career as an executive in commercial real estate. She believes that companies often diminish women’s contributions by not realizing that women are just as committed and passionate about their work and careers as men.   Eva decided to attend graduate school to refine her business acumen and executive presence.  She realized that if her talents were to be valued she needed to move out to move up.  Some great stories in this podcast with Eva Stevens! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Eva had a long and successful career as an executive in commercial real estate. She believes that companies often diminish women’s contributions by not realizing that women are just as committed and passionate about their work and careers as men.   Eva decided to attend graduate school to refine her business acumen and executive presence.  She realized that if her talents were to be valued she needed to move out to move up.  Some great stories in this podcast with Eva Stevens!

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]]> 2845 no You Can Always Learn and Grow Even From Experiences That Feel Like They Are Dead End Dr. Julia Heath has enjoyed a long and successful career in one of the most male dominated fields, Economics. She believes women need to use all of their experiences and stay open to what they are teaching them. Julia says all women will experience bias and it is important for them to find their voices. Her positive attitude is delightful as she uses humor to deal with gender micro-aggressions.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:45:32 -0000 full 27 Susan Branscome Dr. Julia Heath has enjoyed a long and successful career in one of the most male dominated fields, Economics. She believes women need to use all of their experiences and stay open to what they are teaching them. Julia says all women will experience bias and it is important for them to find their voices. Her positive attitude is delightful as she uses humor to deal with gender micro-aggressions.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Dr. Julia Heath has enjoyed a long and successful career in one of the most male dominated fields, Economics. She believes women need to use all of their experiences and stay open to what they are teaching them. Julia says all women will experience bias and it is important for them to find their voices. Her positive attitude is delightful as she uses humor to deal with gender micro-aggressions.  


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]]> 3145 no Turn Off the Radio Station in Your Head that Points Out Your Failures This is a delightful and enriching podcast with Karen Case, Executive Managing Director and President of Commercial Real Estate for CIBC U.S. Influenced by her intellectually curious working mother and a family-oriented father, Karen refreshingly and openly imparts her experience and wisdom in many areas. She says we should pick our battles, save them for the things which matter most.  Difficult conversations require Karen to prepare and rehearse what she will say without emotion.  Karen believes women should avoid strong emotions in dealing with work conversations. She will often use “silence” in conversations to strengthen her positions.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe Leading She LinkedIn Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 26 Susan Branscome This is a delightful and enriching podcast with Karen Case, Executive Managing Director and President of Commercial Real Estate for CIBC U.S. Influenced by her intellectually curious working mother and a family-oriented father, Karen refreshingly and openly imparts her experience and wisdom in many areas. She says we should pick our battles, save them for the things which matter most.  Difficult conversations require Karen to prepare and rehearse what she will say without emotion.  Karen believes women should avoid strong emotions in dealing with work conversations. She will often use “silence” in conversations to strengthen her positions.   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe Leading She LinkedIn This is a delightful and enriching podcast with Karen Case, Executive Managing Director and President of Commercial Real Estate for CIBC U.S. Influenced by her intellectually curious working mother and a family-oriented father, Karen refreshingly and openly imparts her experience and wisdom in many areas. She says we should pick our battles, save them for the things which matter most.  Difficult conversations require Karen to prepare and rehearse what she will say without emotion.  Karen believes women should avoid strong emotions in dealing with work conversations. She will often use “silence” in conversations to strengthen her positions.  

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]]> 2817 no I Am "Unapologetically Ambitious" Shellye Archambeau celebrates a successful, 40-year career having been the first woman of color owning and running a tech company, MetricStream in the Silicon Valley of California. She also spent 15 years as an executive with IBM and serves on the boards of Nordstrom, Verizon, Roper Technologies and Okta. Shellye believes strongly that business people should always at some point in their careers obtain sales experience.  Driven, highly focused and a born leader, Shellye has released her book, Unapologetically Ambitious, in which she addresses strategic approaches to success sharing much wisdom and practical tips. This is a great podcast, listen as Shellye describes the techniques on mentorship and taking measured risks. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 25 Susan Branscome Shellye Archambeau celebrates a successful, 40-year career having been the first woman of color owning and running a tech company, MetricStream in the Silicon Valley of California. She also spent 15 years as an executive with IBM and serves on the boards of Nordstrom, Verizon, Roper Technologies and Okta. Shellye believes strongly that business people should always at some point in their careers obtain sales experience.  Driven, highly focused and a born leader, Shellye has released her book, Unapologetically Ambitious, in which she addresses strategic approaches to success sharing much wisdom and practical tips. This is a great podcast, listen as Shellye describes the techniques on mentorship and taking measured risks. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Shellye Archambeau celebrates a successful, 40-year career having been the first woman of color owning and running a tech company, MetricStream in the Silicon Valley of California. She also spent 15 years as an executive with IBM and serves on the boards of Nordstrom, Verizon, Roper Technologies and Okta. Shellye believes strongly that business people should always at some point in their careers obtain sales experience.  Driven, highly focused and a born leader, Shellye has released her book, Unapologetically Ambitious, in which she addresses strategic approaches to success sharing much wisdom and practical tips. This is a great podcast, listen as Shellye describes the techniques on mentorship and taking measured risks.

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]]> 2960 no What Glass Ceiling? Kay Geiger is the President of PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and one of the few female bank presidents in the U.S. She is a powerhouse and has a wonderful reputation for courageous and collaborative leadership. In this podcast Kay talks about how she never considered there were limits to her success. She cites her tenacity, open-mindedness, hard work and curiosity as her strengths which all contributed to her long, successful career. Her leadership strength has involved listening closely to team members, yet points to the importance of assertiveness and decisiveness in taking action. When presented with career advancement opportunities she advises that though we may experience risk and fear, the risk is often greater to the person recommending. We should honor that risk by embracing the courage to take the opportunity. This is a powerful podcast with many important messages by Kay Geiger.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 24 Susan Branscome Kay Geiger is the President of PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and one of the few female bank presidents in the U.S. She is a powerhouse and has a wonderful reputation for courageous and collaborative leadership. In this podcast Kay talks about how she never considered there were limits to her success. She cites her tenacity, open-mindedness, hard work and curiosity as her strengths which all contributed to her long, successful career. Her leadership strength has involved listening closely to team members, yet points to the importance of assertiveness and decisiveness in taking action. When presented with career advancement opportunities she advises that though we may experience risk and fear, the risk is often greater to the person recommending. We should honor that risk by embracing the courage to take the opportunity. This is a powerful podcast with many important messages by Kay Geiger.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kay Geiger is the President of PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and one of the few female bank presidents in the U.S. She is a powerhouse and has a wonderful reputation for courageous and collaborative leadership. In this podcast Kay talks about how she never considered there were limits to her success. She cites her tenacity, open-mindedness, hard work and curiosity as her strengths which all contributed to her long, successful career. Her leadership strength has involved listening closely to team members, yet points to the importance of assertiveness and decisiveness in taking action. When presented with career advancement opportunities she advises that though we may experience risk and fear, the risk is often greater to the person recommending. We should honor that risk by embracing the courage to take the opportunity. This is a powerful podcast with many important messages by Kay Geiger. 

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]]> 2947 no Have a Plan A, a Plan B...and...a Plan C Jean Kane, CEO of Colliers Minneapolis/St. Paul has led both a private real estate company and a division of a large public company.   Having grown up in a rural area of Minnesota with parents who taught her to work hard and told her to “be yourself”.   Jean talks about walking away from people and assignments in which she believes she is not respected.  She and her husband were a dual career couple as they raised three children under four.  She gives back to other women as she welcomes them through the door of opportunity.   Jean is ambitious, principled and a delightful podcast guest with great messages. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 23 Susan Branscome Jean Kane, CEO of Colliers Minneapolis/St. Paul has led both a private real estate company and a division of a large public company.   Having grown up in a rural area of Minnesota with parents who taught her to work hard and told her to “be yourself”.   Jean talks about walking away from people and assignments in which she believes she is not respected.  She and her husband were a dual career couple as they raised three children under four.  She gives back to other women as she welcomes them through the door of opportunity.   Jean is ambitious, principled and a delightful podcast guest with great messages. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Jean Kane, CEO of Colliers Minneapolis/St. Paul has led both a private real estate company and a division of a large public company.   Having grown up in a rural area of Minnesota with parents who taught her to work hard and told her to “be yourself”.   Jean talks about walking away from people and assignments in which she believes she is not respected.  She and her husband were a dual career couple as they raised three children under four.  She gives back to other women as she welcomes them through the door of opportunity.   Jean is ambitious, principled and a delightful podcast guest with great messages.

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]]> 2573 no I Have Nothing Left to Prove During the 4.5 years as CEO and President of REDI, Johnna Reeder led the transformation of the organization from a struggling economic development group into one which ranked number three in the country.   Johnna always had the career goal of having a top CEO spot when she took on President and CEO of REDI, Cincinnati’s Economic Development organization.   She had reached her goal of being CEO, and realized that what she thought would make her happy, ultimately did not.  The pressure to succeed drove her to point of exhaustion and led her to make important career changes.  Today, she lives a more healthy and well-balanced life doing all of the things she loves. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 22 Susan Branscome During the 4.5 years as CEO and President of REDI, Johnna Reeder led the transformation of the organization from a struggling economic development group into one which ranked number three in the country.   Johnna always had the career goal of having a top CEO spot when she took on President and CEO of REDI, Cincinnati’s Economic Development organization.   She had reached her goal of being CEO, and realized that what she thought would make her happy, ultimately did not.  The pressure to succeed drove her to point of exhaustion and led her to make important career changes.  Today, she lives a more healthy and well-balanced life doing all of the things she loves. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ During the 4.5 years as CEO and President of REDI, Johnna Reeder led the transformation of the organization from a struggling economic development group into one which ranked number three in the country.   Johnna always had the career goal of having a top CEO spot when she took on President and CEO of REDI, Cincinnati’s Economic Development organization.   She had reached her goal of being CEO, and realized that what she thought would make her happy, ultimately did not.  The pressure to succeed drove her to point of exhaustion and led her to make important career changes.  Today, she lives a more healthy and well-balanced life doing all of the things she loves.

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]]> 2978 no Never Give Up Debbie Hayes is the Chief Operating Officer of Christ Hospital Network, having begun with the organization in 1989 as a nurse. Thirty years later she holds a top position at the 6500-employee health organization. She believes women need to take opportunities presented and be life learners. Debbie is positive that failure is valuable since it has made her a better leader. She truly believes in collaboration and team play. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a true crisis for all health organizations, Debbie and the hospital were faced with extraordinary challenges and hourly changes to hospital practices and protocol. While dealing with this crisis she has been able to see firsthand how people respond to fear and resistance and how leaders emerge with creativity and the willingness to take risk. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 21 Susan Branscome Debbie Hayes is the Chief Operating Officer of Christ Hospital Network, having begun with the organization in 1989 as a nurse. Thirty years later she holds a top position at the 6500-employee health organization. She believes women need to take opportunities presented and be life learners. Debbie is positive that failure is valuable since it has made her a better leader. She truly believes in collaboration and team play. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a true crisis for all health organizations, Debbie and the hospital were faced with extraordinary challenges and hourly changes to hospital practices and protocol. While dealing with this crisis she has been able to see firsthand how people respond to fear and resistance and how leaders emerge with creativity and the willingness to take risk. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Debbie Hayes is the Chief Operating Officer of Christ Hospital Network, having begun with the organization in 1989 as a nurse. Thirty years later she holds a top position at the 6500-employee health organization. She believes women need to take opportunities presented and be life learners. Debbie is positive that failure is valuable since it has made her a better leader. She truly believes in collaboration and team play. During the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a true crisis for all health organizations, Debbie and the hospital were faced with extraordinary challenges and hourly changes to hospital practices and protocol. While dealing with this crisis she has been able to see firsthand how people respond to fear and resistance and how leaders emerge with creativity and the willingness to take risk.

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]]> 2957 no Never Burn Your Bridges Maribeth Rahe received great advice about making career decisions with a strong emphasis on considering the “chair you’ll be sitting in”. Maribeth gives the mentoring advice to welcome open feedback so we can grow, learn and refine our presence. At a previous company she spoke up about the lack of fairness to women in considering maternity leave as sick leave. Maribeth has a strong reputation nationally for being a highly qualified professional in the financial services industry. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Never Burn Your Bridges full Susan Branscome Maribeth Rahe received great advice about making career decisions with a strong emphasis on considering the “chair you’ll be sitting in”. Maribeth gives the mentoring advice to welcome open feedback so we can grow, learn and refine our presence. At a previous company she spoke up about the lack of fairness to women in considering maternity leave as sick leave. Maribeth has a strong reputation nationally for being a highly qualified professional in the financial services industry. Maribeth Rahe received great advice about making career decisions with a strong emphasis on considering the “chair you’ll be sitting in”. Maribeth gives the mentoring advice to welcome open feedback so we can grow, learn and refine our presence. At a previous company she spoke up about the lack of fairness to women in considering maternity leave as sick leave. Maribeth has a strong reputation nationally for being a highly qualified professional in the financial services industry.

]]> 2534 Failure is Better Than Regret Stephanie has always been an overachiever throughout her life, having graduated from high school at 16 years old.   As a 25-year old prosecutor, she experienced gender bias yet her confidence helped her to overcome obstacles and be successful.  She was the first female elected to the Clermont County Common Pleas Court. Her empathy as a woman, mother and grandmother has helped her as a judge in juvenile court.  She was highly influenced by her father who recognized her intelligence early, encouraging her ambition without regard to being female. Her positive attitude and energy are contagious! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 19 Susan Branscome Stephanie has always been an overachiever throughout her life, having graduated from high school at 16 years old.   As a 25-year old prosecutor, she experienced gender bias yet her confidence helped her to overcome obstacles and be successful.  She was the first female elected to the Clermont County Common Pleas Court. Her empathy as a woman, mother and grandmother has helped her as a judge in juvenile court.  She was highly influenced by her father who recognized her intelligence early, encouraging her ambition without regard to being female. Her positive attitude and energy are contagious! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Stephanie has always been an overachiever throughout her life, having graduated from high school at 16 years old.   As a 25-year old prosecutor, she experienced gender bias yet her confidence helped her to overcome obstacles and be successful.  She was the first female elected to the Clermont County Common Pleas Court. Her empathy as a woman, mother and grandmother has helped her as a judge in juvenile court.  She was highly influenced by her father who recognized her intelligence early, encouraging her ambition without regard to being female. Her positive attitude and energy are contagious!

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]]> 2456 no Something Will Always Come Along and Blindside Us —Be Resilient Donna, CEO and founder of Fabulous Furs, is a true entrepreneur and has endured many ups and downs throughout the company’s 30-year history.   Entrepreneurs have to respond to changes quickly and decisively and Donna is a master of adapting to change.    Over and over she takes the risk to start new ventures even though she may not have experience.  Donna is an ambitious and strong business woman and she has the “drive to survive”.  Fabulous Furs has grown to the point it sells product today in 46 countries. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 18 Susan Branscome Donna, CEO and founder of Fabulous Furs, is a true entrepreneur and has endured many ups and downs throughout the company’s 30-year history.   Entrepreneurs have to respond to changes quickly and decisively and Donna is a master of adapting to change.    Over and over she takes the risk to start new ventures even though she may not have experience.  Donna is an ambitious and strong business woman and she has the “drive to survive”.  Fabulous Furs has grown to the point it sells product today in 46 countries. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Donna, CEO and founder of Fabulous Furs, is a true entrepreneur and has endured many ups and downs throughout the company’s 30-year history.   Entrepreneurs have to respond to changes quickly and decisively and Donna is a master of adapting to change.    Over and over she takes the risk to start new ventures even though she may not have experience.  Donna is an ambitious and strong business woman and she has the “drive to survive”.  Fabulous Furs has grown to the point it sells product today in 46 countries.

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]]> 2504 no Show Up As Your Whole Self and Own Your Power Barbara Turner, the first woman and person of color to lead Ohio National Financial Services believes in authenticity and boldness.   She leads with integrity, courage, and empathy.   She believes women should be themselves and embrace authenticity.   She has worked hard and risen the ranks in the financial services industry.  In the beginning of her career as a young divorced mother of three she learned the struggles of life early.  Barbara strongly in giving back to the community and lifting others as she climbs. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 17 Susan Branscome Barbara Turner, the first woman and person of color to lead Ohio National Financial Services believes in authenticity and boldness.   She leads with integrity, courage, and empathy.   She believes women should be themselves and embrace authenticity.   She has worked hard and risen the ranks in the financial services industry.  In the beginning of her career as a young divorced mother of three she learned the struggles of life early.  Barbara strongly in giving back to the community and lifting others as she climbs. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Barbara Turner, the first woman and person of color to lead Ohio National Financial Services believes in authenticity and boldness.   She leads with integrity, courage, and empathy.   She believes women should be themselves and embrace authenticity.   She has worked hard and risen the ranks in the financial services industry.  In the beginning of her career as a young divorced mother of three she learned the struggles of life early.  Barbara strongly in giving back to the community and lifting others as she climbs.

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]]> 3031 no Work Hard, Play Hard....Live Thoughtfully Dr. Lisa Larkin, A Yale University and University of Chicago trained physician and Founder of Ms. Medicine, she has experienced plenty of gender bias, not only as a physician working in a large health organization, but by witnessing the bias around the healthcare community not providing women the healthcare needed.    Her strong passion for making sure women obtain the care they need, Lisa began Ms. Medicine and in 2018, she was recognized as a “Changemaker in Medicine” by Medical Economics Magazine. Lisa’s plan is to grow Ms. Medicine throughout the country as a way to educate women and impact women’s healthcare, which she’s licensing to other markets.   Lisa Larkin says “Work hard, play hard and live thoughtfully”. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 16 Susan Branscome Dr. Lisa Larkin, A Yale University and University of Chicago trained physician and Founder of Ms. Medicine, she has experienced plenty of gender bias, not only as a physician working in a large health organization, but by witnessing the bias around the healthcare community not providing women the healthcare needed.    Her strong passion for making sure women obtain the care they need, Lisa began Ms. Medicine and in 2018, she was recognized as a “Changemaker in Medicine” by Medical Economics Magazine. Lisa’s plan is to grow Ms. Medicine throughout the country as a way to educate women and impact women’s healthcare, which she’s licensing to other markets.   Lisa Larkin says “Work hard, play hard and live thoughtfully”. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Dr. Lisa Larkin, A Yale University and University of Chicago trained physician and Founder of Ms. Medicine, she has experienced plenty of gender bias, not only as a physician working in a large health organization, but by witnessing the bias around the healthcare community not providing women the healthcare needed.    Her strong passion for making sure women obtain the care they need, Lisa began Ms. Medicine and in 2018, she was recognized as a “Changemaker in Medicine” by Medical Economics Magazine. Lisa’s plan is to grow Ms. Medicine throughout the country as a way to educate women and impact women’s healthcare, which she’s licensing to other markets.   Lisa Larkin says “Work hard, play hard and live thoughtfully”.

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]]> 3127 no Just.....Keep.....Going.... Florence Hudson is a Princeton University graduate, Founder, and CEO of FDHints, and a former C-level executive in global technology, cyber-security, cognitive computing, research, and academia, having had a long career with IBM. She talks about the importance of not only diversity, but inclusion.  We discuss unconscious biases and micro-aggressions against women.  Florence insists that young women must believe in themselves and keep their cheerleaders close, people they can talk to about the challenges they face.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 15 Susan Branscome Florence Hudson is a Princeton University graduate, Founder, and CEO of FDHints, and a former C-level executive in global technology, cyber-security, cognitive computing, research, and academia, having had a long career with IBM. She talks about the importance of not only diversity, but inclusion.  We discuss unconscious biases and micro-aggressions against women.  Florence insists that young women must believe in themselves and keep their cheerleaders close, people they can talk to about the challenges they face.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Florence Hudson is a Princeton University graduate, Founder, and CEO of FDHints, and a former C-level executive in global technology, cyber-security, cognitive computing, research, and academia, having had a long career with IBM. She talks about the importance of not only diversity, but inclusion.  We discuss unconscious biases and micro-aggressions against women.  Florence insists that young women must believe in themselves and keep their cheerleaders close, people they can talk to about the challenges they face. 

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]]> 2740 no Pivot Toward Your Purpose Diana Reid has had a unique career experience with varied companies, first at Credit Suisse on Wall Street then establishing her own company, Beekman Advisors and finally her years as an executive with PNC Bank. Diana believes companies can make the mistake of losing talent if employees do not see people like them at the top. She built a successful career through credibility derived from excellent work. She believes taking the risk in changing our careers is not as great as the risk of not taking the risk to explore opportunities presented to us as we “pivot” in staying open to change. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 14 Susan Branscome Diana Reid has had a unique career experience with varied companies, first at Credit Suisse on Wall Street then establishing her own company, Beekman Advisors and finally her years as an executive with PNC Bank. Diana believes companies can make the mistake of losing talent if employees do not see people like them at the top. She built a successful career through credibility derived from excellent work. She believes taking the risk in changing our careers is not as great as the risk of not taking the risk to explore opportunities presented to us as we “pivot” in staying open to change. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Diana Reid has had a unique career experience with varied companies, first at Credit Suisse on Wall Street then establishing her own company, Beekman Advisors and finally her years as an executive with PNC Bank. Diana believes companies can make the mistake of losing talent if employees do not see people like them at the top. She built a successful career through credibility derived from excellent work. She believes taking the risk in changing our careers is not as great as the risk of not taking the risk to explore opportunities presented to us as we “pivot” in staying open to change.

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]]> 2564 no Women Don't Blow their Horns Enough Kim Feil is mission-driven and high-energy executive who has and has had a long and successful career in large public companies.   Now being an entrepreneur with her energy drink, Aspire, she talks about making sure we achieve our goals through engaging stakeholders.  She believes if women promote themselves more often by reminding their superiors what they have accomplished they will advance and be recognized more often.  She feels strongly that networking is about expanding your horizons through building relationships. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000 full 13 Susan Branscome Kim Feil is mission-driven and high-energy executive who has and has had a long and successful career in large public companies.   Now being an entrepreneur with her energy drink, Aspire, she talks about making sure we achieve our goals through engaging stakeholders.  She believes if women promote themselves more often by reminding their superiors what they have accomplished they will advance and be recognized more often.  She feels strongly that networking is about expanding your horizons through building relationships. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Kim Feil is mission-driven and high-energy executive who has and has had a long and successful career in large public companies.   Now being an entrepreneur with her energy drink, Aspire, she talks about making sure we achieve our goals through engaging stakeholders.  She believes if women promote themselves more often by reminding their superiors what they have accomplished they will advance and be recognized more often.  She feels strongly that networking is about expanding your horizons through building relationships.


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]]> 2904 no My Leadership Improved When I Became More Transparent Stacey Browning was President of Paycor having grown the company over 27 years to one of the largest privately owned companies in Cincinnati.  She has a gift for developing teams and bringing players’ strengths together to accomplish success. Her intuition has helped her in her career and life yet she “fact-checks” it.   She discusses building relational capital by asking for employees’ opinions and input. Stacey talks about vulnerability, being authentic and a family situation which has changed the way she lives. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 12 Susan Branscome Stacey Browning was President of Paycor having grown the company over 27 years to one of the largest privately owned companies in Cincinnati.  She has a gift for developing teams and bringing players’ strengths together to accomplish success. Her intuition has helped her in her career and life yet she “fact-checks” it.   She discusses building relational capital by asking for employees’ opinions and input. Stacey talks about vulnerability, being authentic and a family situation which has changed the way she lives. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Stacey Browning was President of Paycor having grown the company over 27 years to one of the largest privately owned companies in Cincinnati.  She has a gift for developing teams and bringing players’ strengths together to accomplish success. Her intuition has helped her in her career and life yet she “fact-checks” it.   She discusses building relational capital by asking for employees’ opinions and input. Stacey talks about vulnerability, being authentic and a family situation which has changed the way she lives.


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]]> 2670 no Do Not Place your Career Destiny in Someone Else’s Hands—Be An Advocate For Yourself. Teresa Tanner was a C-Suite executive for many years with a large commercial bank.   She began a unique and nationally recognized maternity concierge service with the bank helping women employees as they manage pregnancy and childbirth and continue working.  Teresa urges women to advocate for themselves. She decided after participating in a silent retreat that she needed to change her path from corporate executive to entrepreneur as she pursues her passions.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 11 Susan Branscome Teresa Tanner was a C-Suite executive for many years with a large commercial bank.   She began a unique and nationally recognized maternity concierge service with the bank helping women employees as they manage pregnancy and childbirth and continue working.  Teresa urges women to advocate for themselves. She decided after participating in a silent retreat that she needed to change her path from corporate executive to entrepreneur as she pursues her passions.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Teresa Tanner was a C-Suite executive for many years with a large commercial bank.   She began a unique and nationally recognized maternity concierge service with the bank helping women employees as they manage pregnancy and childbirth and continue working.  Teresa urges women to advocate for themselves. She decided after participating in a silent retreat that she needed to change her path from corporate executive to entrepreneur as she pursues her passions. 

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]]> 2661 no Surround Yourself With Winners, No Drama And Accomplish Fantastic Results! Molly North, President and CEO of Al Neyer is a fearless, driven leader and one of the very few women in the country heading a commercial real estate development company. She boldly leads her company on challenging projects and has accomplished many things. Molly has helped grow Al Neyer to one of the largest Midwestern developers and design-build companies and she does this with a strong team focus and hiring women. Her corporate experience helped her see that she could accomplish more working for a growing private company. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 10 Susan Branscome with guest Molly North Molly North, President and CEO of Al Neyer is a fearless, driven leader and one of the very few women in the country heading a commercial real estate development company. She boldly leads her company on challenging projects and has accomplished many things. Molly has helped grow Al Neyer to one of the largest Midwestern developers and design-build companies and she does this with a strong team focus and hiring women. Her corporate experience helped her see that she could accomplish more working for a growing private company. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Molly North, President and CEO of Al Neyer is a fearless, driven leader and one of the very few women in the country heading a commercial real estate development company. She boldly leads her company on challenging projects and has accomplished many things. Molly has helped grow Al Neyer to one of the largest Midwestern developers and design-build companies and she does this with a strong team focus and hiring women. Her corporate experience helped her see that she could accomplish more working for a growing private company.


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]]> 2622 no To Stop Gender Bias In Its Tracks We Must Speak Up Pat Taylor-Woodyard is an executive with a no-nonsense, direct yet collaborative approach to leadership. She relates her experience in the male-dominated environmental services industry as she has witnessed gender bias at a number of levels. She talks about the perfectionism trap women can fall into and what she has learned about politics in business. Pat gives advice to women about being straightforward on issues they face and how important it is to drive change and growth.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0000 To Stop Gender Bias In Its Tracks We Must Speak Up full 9 Susan Branscome Pat Taylor Pat Taylor-Woodyard is an executive with a no-nonsense, direct yet collaborative approach to leadership. She relates her experience in the male-dominated environmental services industry as she has witnessed gender bias at a number of levels. She talks about the perfectionism trap women can fall into and what she has learned about politics in business. Pat gives advice to women about being straightforward on issues they face and how important it is to drive change and growth.  LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Pat Taylor-Woodyard is an executive with a no-nonsense, direct yet collaborative approach to leadership. She relates her experience in the male-dominated environmental services industry as she has witnessed gender bias at a number of levels. She talks about the perfectionism trap women can fall into and what she has learned about politics in business. Pat gives advice to women about being straightforward on issues they face and how important it is to drive change and growth. 


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]]> 2776 no Sports! If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em! Jill is an accomplished, high-ranking executive with Western-Southern and manages a financial services division of 2500 people.   She is confident and talks about gender differences in succession planning, having children and continuing to work. Jill talks about gender “blindness”.  She has a great perspective and stories around sports and business and about the pitfalls of women being too aggressive. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Sports! If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em! full 8 Susan Branscome Jill McGruder Jill is an accomplished, high-ranking executive with Western-Southern and manages a financial services division of 2500 people.   She is confident and talks about gender differences in succession planning, having children and continuing to work. Jill talks about gender “blindness”.  She has a great perspective and stories around sports and business and about the pitfalls of women being too aggressive. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Jill is an accomplished, high-ranking executive with Western-Southern and manages a financial services division of 2500 people.   She is confident and talks about gender differences in succession planning, having children and continuing to work. Jill talks about gender “blindness”.  She has a great perspective and stories around sports and business and about the pitfalls of women being too aggressive.


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]]> 2405 no Wake up! And No… I’m Not Getting the Coffee! Julia is one of the highest-ranking executive women in the Cincinnati market as the Managing Partner at EY, also known as Ernst & Young Global Limited, one of the largest professional and consulting services firms in the world. She believes in diversity and promotes within her company. She talks about balancing life around having children. Julia took the initiative to start a powerful group in Cincinnati of women executives and we talk about the importance of gathering with women professionally and personally. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Wake up! And No… I’m Not Getting the Coffee! full 7 Susan Branscome Julia Poston Julia is one of the highest-ranking executive women in the Cincinnati market as the Managing Partner at EY, also known as Ernst & Young Global Limited, one of the largest professional and consulting services firms in the world. She believes in diversity and promotes within her company. She talks about balancing life around having children. Julia took the initiative to start a powerful group in Cincinnati of women executives and we talk about the importance of gathering with women professionally and personally. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Julia is one of the highest-ranking executive women in the Cincinnati market as the Managing Partner at EY, also known as Ernst & Young Global Limited, one of the largest professional and consulting services firms in the world. She believes in diversity and promotes within her company. She talks about balancing life around having children. Julia took the initiative to start a powerful group in Cincinnati of women executives and we talk about the importance of gathering with women professionally and personally.


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]]> 2799 no Put one foot in front of the other and soldier on...without fear Candace McGraw is Chief Executive officer of CVG airport, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport and one of the few women in the country who head a major U.S. Airport. She talks about setting the tone as a leader for your organization. We discuss how women professionally gather and support each other. As Candace has faced adversity in her career and personal life, she has done so with grace and conviction. She had the courage and strength to publicly challenge a politically charged "old guard" airport board in favor of advancing a positive airport growth strategy. Candace lost a son to a drug overdose and she talks about how this tragic experience has made her fearless. Enjoy listening to Candace!   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:53:58 -0000 Put one foot in front of the other and soldier on...without fear full 6 Susan Branscome Candace McGraw Candace McGraw is Chief Executive officer of CVG airport, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport and one of the few women in the country who head a major U.S. Airport. She talks about setting the tone as a leader for your organization. We discuss how women professionally gather and support each other. As Candace has faced adversity in her career and personal life, she has done so with grace and conviction. She had the courage and strength to publicly challenge a politically charged "old guard" airport board in favor of advancing a positive airport growth strategy. Candace lost a son to a drug overdose and she talks about how this tragic experience has made her fearless. Enjoy listening to Candace!   LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Candace McGraw is Chief Executive officer of CVG airport, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky international airport and one of the few women in the country who head a major U.S. Airport. She talks about setting the tone as a leader for your organization. We discuss how women professionally gather and support each other. As Candace has faced adversity in her career and personal life, she has done so with grace and conviction. She had the courage and strength to publicly challenge a politically charged "old guard" airport board in favor of advancing a positive airport growth strategy. Candace lost a son to a drug overdose and she talks about how this tragic experience has made her fearless. Enjoy listening to Candace!  


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]]> 2506 no Don’t underestimate me just because I am a short, southern woman. Hope Felton-Miller is a smart, successful woman who has had a long and successful entrepreneurial career and successful corporate career with a Fortune 50 company. She uses her strengths to succeed—a disarming style has been valuable in her consumer interviews. Alternately, her confident and competent approach has worked well with her clients. Hope talks about resourcefulness, cultivating relationships and taking risks. She addresses not setting the bar high enough for herself and whether there is a level gender playing field. Enjoy listening to Hope! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Don’t underestimate me just because I am a short, southern woman. full 5 Susan Branscome Hope Felton-Miller Hope Felton-Miller is a smart, successful woman who has had a long and successful entrepreneurial career and successful corporate career with a Fortune 50 company. She uses her strengths to succeed—a disarming style has been valuable in her consumer interviews. Alternately, her confident and competent approach has worked well with her clients. Hope talks about resourcefulness, cultivating relationships and taking risks. She addresses not setting the bar high enough for herself and whether there is a level gender playing field. Enjoy listening to Hope! LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Hope Felton-Miller is a smart, successful woman who has had a long and successful entrepreneurial career and successful corporate career with a Fortune 50 company. She uses her strengths to succeed—a disarming style has been valuable in her consumer interviews. Alternately, her confident and competent approach has worked well with her clients. Hope talks about resourcefulness, cultivating relationships and taking risks. She addresses not setting the bar high enough for herself and whether there is a level gender playing field. Enjoy listening to Hope!


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]]> 2772 no Don’t be afraid to ask, don’t be afraid to say “yes” Amy Hanson had a long career as an executive with Macy’s, a Fortune 500 company. She talks about keys to rising to an executive position and networking. She talks about women needing to ask and say yes and about how to handle tough days through persistence and relentlessness. She currently serves on several corporate boards where there are few women. I love Amy’s perspective. She is down to earth and hard-working. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000 Don’t be afraid to ask, don’t be afraid to say “yes” full 4 Susan Branscome Amy Hanson Amy Hanson had a long career as an executive with Macy’s, a Fortune 500 company. She talks about keys to rising to an executive position and networking. She talks about women needing to ask and say yes and about how to handle tough days through persistence and relentlessness. She currently serves on several corporate boards where there are few women. I love Amy’s perspective. She is down to earth and hard-working. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Amy Hanson had a long career as an executive with Macy’s, a Fortune 500 company. She talks about keys to rising to an executive position and networking. She talks about women needing to ask and say yes and about how to handle tough days through persistence and relentlessness. She currently serves on several corporate boards where there are few women. I love Amy’s perspective. She is down to earth and hard-working.


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]]> 2837 no Fortune Favors the Bold In this episode, I talk with CEO of Best Upon Request, Tillie Hidalgo-Lima, about setting boundaries for how you are treated, vulnerability and the importance of self-care, the maternity concierge service she implemented with her company, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:30:00 -0000 Fortune Favors the Bold full 3 Susan Branscome Tillie Hidalgo-Lima In this episode, I talk with CEO of Best Upon Request, Tillie Hidalgo-Lima, about setting boundaries for how you are treated, vulnerability and the importance of self-care, the maternity concierge service she implemented with her company, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ In this episode, I talk with CEO of Best Upon Request, Tillie Hidalgo-Lima, about setting boundaries for how you are treated, vulnerability and the importance of self-care, the maternity concierge service she implemented with her company, and more.


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]]> 3082 no Take the Risk, Make the Move, and Become Valuable In this episode, I talk with Laura Brunner, President and CEO of the Port of Greater Cincinnati, about how to use volunteer work to get noticed, having confidence yet choosing battles, how she figured out new career roles, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:30:00 -0000 Take the Risk, Make the Move, and Become Valuable full 2 Susan Branscome Laura Brunner In this episode, I talk with Laura Brunner, President and CEO of the Port of Greater Cincinnati, about how to use volunteer work to get noticed, having confidence yet choosing battles, how she figured out new career roles, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ In this episode, I talk with Laura Brunner, President and CEO of the Port of Greater Cincinnati, about how to use volunteer work to get noticed, having confidence yet choosing battles, how she figured out new career roles, and more.


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]]> 2753 no You Know Nothing, Jon Snow In this episode, I talk with Linda Clement-Holmes, former CIO of Procter & Gamble, about being a woman in a male-dominated industry and, in particular, a woman of color, how to deal with company change, taking on difficult assignments at work, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0000 You Know Nothing, Jon Snow full 1 Susan Branscome Linda Clement-Holmes In this episode, I talk with Linda Clement-Holmes, former CIO of Procter & Gamble, about being a woman in a male-dominated industry and, in particular, a woman of color, how to deal with company change, taking on difficult assignments at work, and more. LeadingShe.com Instagram.com/LeadingShe Facebook.com/LeadingShe https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadingshe/ In this episode, I talk with Linda Clement-Holmes, former CIO of Procter & Gamble, about being a woman in a male-dominated industry and, in particular, a woman of color, how to deal with company change, taking on difficult assignments at work, and more.


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]]> 2832 no Leading She Podcast - Coming Soon! Susan Branscome is excited to bring you a new podcast where she talks to successful women who have lead long careers in business, which is still a male dominated world. How have they thrived? What challenges have they had to overcome? What do their lessons learned have to teach those women still climbing the ranks? We dive in and get the nitty gritty stories.  Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:23:20 -0000 Leading She Podcast - Coming Soon! full Susan Branscome Susan Branscome is excited to bring you a new podcast where she talks to successful women who have lead long careers in business, which is still a male dominated world. How have they thrived? What challenges have they had to overcome? What do their lessons learned have to teach those women still climbing the ranks? We dive in and get the nitty gritty stories.  Susan Branscome is excited to bring you a new podcast where she talks to successful women who have lead long careers in business, which is still a male dominated world. How have they thrived? What challenges have they had to overcome? What do their lessons learned have to teach those women still climbing the ranks? We dive in and get the nitty gritty stories. 

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