At the Core With Sarah Friend

Sarah and Anja talk about a shared core need to belong and to create a sense of belonging for others. They discuss the importance of letting go of a plan and not being committed to an outcome – embrace the uncertainty! Find joy in experimentation, while maintaining and staying true to your personal values and vision. 
 
 Recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024 

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Sarah and Serilda talk about teaching and leading through storytelling, how to work toward harmony restoration, and implementing a DEI incentive within your organization by starting with the workplace you already have. 
 
 Recorded on Wednesday, August 19, 2024 

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Sarah and Dr. Beavers talked about her passion for lifelong education and learning, the power of active listening, how the Timbers organization has come to be a safe space, and why leaders should ask their staff, “How have I been a diminisher lately?”  
 
Recorded on June 3, 2024

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Sarah and Kristen talk about the life-changing power of an expanded world view through travel, the importance of carving out time to dream and formulate your personal vision, and about “holding the vision but letting go of how it looks.”  
 
 Recorded on April 15, 2024 

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Sarah and Keyne go deep on a wide spectrum of fascinating topics – regrets in leadership, passion versus purpose, ruinous empathy, work-life integration, and more. You’ll glean so much information from this articulate, thoughtful leader. 
 
Recorded on March 11, 2024 

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Sarah and Doreen are longtime colleagues at TPG, where they have experienced change, challenge, and growth through the years. As women leaders, they have a lot to say about the importance of curiosity, being unafraid to make mistakes, and playing to one’s own strengths. 
 
 Recorded on January 3, 2024 

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As a way to reflect on the past six months since the podcast went live, Sarah talks about her own path to leadership as well as about some of the pearls of wisdom we gleaned from our podcast guests since July. 
 
 Recorded on December 6, 2023 

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Sarah and Julie discuss the power of stepping boldly into leadership and about how it’s OK to ask (or offer), “What if we do more?” It’s a thought-provoking notion that carries over into work, life, and community. 
 
They also cover their love of the Pacific Northwest’s natural environment, the importance of having allies and being a champion, and how it is vital to encourage other women to stand up, raise their hand, and be heard. 

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Sarah and her guest talk about Sheila’s literal journey from Malaysia to the US and how she eventually became the head of people and culture at the place that makes everyone’s favorite cheese. 
 
 Among many topics, they discuss the concept of “why not me?” and how it applies to job searching and recruiting, giving oneself the opportunity to fail, and demonstrating healthy work-life balance by “leaving loudly” when non-work priorities arise.

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