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Authentic Living episodes

  • Managing Change and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Mark Black
    In this episode, Roxanne engages with heart and double lung transplant survivor, Mark Black, about resilience, living one day at a time, and overcoming adversity. They delve into the challenges of maintaining connections during tough times, discuss the importance of letting children experience failure, and explore Mark's guideposts for resilience. The conversation also touches on Mark's work with companies on employee resilience and change management.

    Quote: “My summary of what resilience is, is that it’s not bouncing back…it’s about growing through.” Mark Black

    Managing change is not always easy, but it is necessary in order to grow and maintain a healthy and resilient mindset. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome Mark Black to share his story of embracing adversity to thrive through change and talk about his brand-new book, The Resilience Roadmap.

    Mark is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient, turned 4-time marathon runner. A resilience expert, coach, and author, he helps people “Thrive in Challenging Times.” His programs provide the tools to transform your adversity into your advantage. Mark doesn’t just teach resilience, he embodies it. Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and its limitations for twenty-two years until he was forced to deal with the biggest obstacle of his young life.

    His doctor informed him that his heart was failing, and without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant, he would not see his 25th birthday. In 2002, Mark was fortunate that a suitable donor was found. He not only survived the surgery, but less than 3 years later, Mark became the only man in history to run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Mark’s long and arduous health journey. 3:00

    It’s part of my “normal”. 7:30
    Don’t worry about what you can’t control. 11:00
    Connecting with, not comparing stories. 18:00
    Quiet reflection breeds acceptance. 22:00
    The Resilience Roadmap. 24:30
    Resilience is formed by making mistakes. 30:00
    Adaptability tips for leaders. 34:00
    Mark is now a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than 1000 speakers in the world. He has inspired more than 150,000 people in more than 450 presentations and has worked with global brands including Exxon Mobil and Mercedes Benz, as well as many national and regional associations. Mark lives in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada where he spends as much time as possible with the most important people in his life; his wife Marise and their three children.

    I am doing my virtual book launch on Tuesday, June 27th at 12:00 pm ET and invite you to join me, even if you can only stop by for a few minutes.

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, is NOW AVAILABLE! You can get your copy of the Kindle Version on Amazon for only $1.99! https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/

    Links:

    Mark’s website: https://markblack.ca

    Where you can buy Mark’s book: https://markblack.ca/theresilienceroadmapbook
    Mark’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkblack/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest, Mark Black
    (1:39) Mark's journey as a heart and double lung transplant survivor
    (11:31) Mark's philosophy on living one day at a time
    (15:25) Discussion on resilience and the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity
    (21:36) The challenge of making connections during difficult times
    (24:31) Mark's 7 guideposts for resilience
    (28:14) Parenting discussions: Importance of allowing children to experience failure and overprotective parenting
    (33:26) Consulting with companies on employee resilience and dealing with change management in organizations
    (36:05) Where to find Mark's book and services
    (37:15) Reflecting on the conversation with Mark and introduction to Roxanne's new book "R.O.R. Return on Relationships"
    (38:20) Closing remarks and outro
    39 min
  • Organizational Agility and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Neha Chatwani
    In this episode, Roxanne speaks with organizational psychologist Neha Chatwani about creativity and crisis management in workplaces. They delve into the role of psychologists in diversity audits, the impact of adult attachment styles on leadership, and the evolution of leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the pressures leaders face, the shift towards co-creation in leadership, and the potential of wisdom circles. They discuss the imitation of old school management in startups, and the importance of aligning tasks with the desired outcome. The episode concludes with a discussion on the disconnect between organizational ideals and individual roles.

    Quote: “It’s about being able to leverage the talent you have in order to achieve or manage situations and outcomes that you aspire to.” Neha Chatwani

    Leadership is not only about the person who is leading. It’s about creating an environment for their team that allows and encourages everyone to bring their best self to the workplace each and every day. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are honoured to welcome Neha Chatwani to share her ideas on leadership development that help to repair dysfunction and create team cohesion.

    Neha is an independent organizational psychologist and founder of The Workplace Atelier. She currently serves a wide range of clients globally, including social start-ups, and non-profit organizations. Her work focuses on enabling ‘people to be the best they can be at work’ and supporting change management bricolage, team cohesion, agile leadership, and career/future of work design.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    The origin of Workplace Atelier. 2:00

    Creativity in the workplace. 8:00
    The leadership snapshot. 13:00
    Every leader has a story. 17:00
    Leadership vs. followship. 22:00
    Wisdom circles. 26:00
    Relieving corporate pain. 31:00
    Tips for leaders. 33:00
    Neha is an adjunct professor and published researcher. She is the author of Organisational Agility and editor of the Palgrave volume on Distributed Leadership and has contributed guest commentaries to the Global Peter Drucker Forum and Forbes. Her philosophy for work is driven by her belief that each individual is truly valuable and has the innate leadership potential to make a unique and meaningful contribution in everything they do at work . . . and in life!

    I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, is NOW AVAILABLE! You can get your copy of the Kindle Version on Amazon for only $1.99! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1739001923/

    Links:

    Neha’s website: https://theworkplaceatelier.com/

    Where you can buy Neha’s book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.100...
    Neha’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-chatwani/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Neha Chatwani
    (6:30) Discussion on creativity, innovation and crisis management in the workplace
    (10:21) Role of an organizational psychologist in a diversity audit and the importance of reflection for leaders
    (16:34) Impact of adult attachment styles on leadership and the evolution of leadership styles
    (21:17) Exploring the pressures leaders face and the shift towards conversation and co-creation in leadership
    (26:00) Challenges of traditional corporate structures and the potential of wisdom circles
    (30:33) The need for organizational changes and the imitation of old school management in startups
    (33:05) Aligning organizational tasks with the desired outcome and recognizing the importance of every role
    (37:31) The disconnect between organizational ideals and individual roles and the pitfalls of unnecessary policies
    (39:03) Key takeaways and closing remarks
    41 min
  • Resiliency Training and the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Treena Reilkoff
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and conflict management specialist, Trina Reilkoff, delve into the importance of psychological health and safety standards. They discuss the cost of unresolved conflict, trauma-informed communication, and the need for proactive measures in the workplace. The conversation also covers transitioning from crisis to resilience and steps for organizational improvement post-COVID. The episode wraps with Roxanne's book launch announcement.

    Quote: “You’re moving from SOS to SRSR…self-reflection strengthening resiliency.” Treena Reilkoff

    When there is trauma in the workplace, it’s difficult to know how people will react and how it might affect them long-term. What can leaders do to assist their teams to heal? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re excited to welcome Treena Reilkoff to share her knowledge about Resiliency Training and how it can help teams move forward after a traumatic event occurs.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: https://roxannederhodge.com/resiliency-training-and-the-ror-with-treena-reilkoff/

    Treena is a Conflict Management & Resiliency Specialist, international author, and founder of TLR Solutions4Conflict Inc. As a Trauma Informed Mediator, Psychological Health & Safety Advisor, Workplace Fairness & Restoration Analyst and Resiliency Trainer/Facilitator, her passion is to support leaders, organizations, and businesses to become the architects of their conflict resilient workplace. Treena's combined experience of over 25 years includes working in diverse, high-risk, and complex environments, within the fields of mental health, behavioural analysis, first responders (corrections and military/veterans), Critical Incident Stress Management, case management, disability management and social work.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Ask what your employees need. 2:30

    The cost of reputation. 5:00
    Be proactive for conflict avoidance. 9:00
    Include everyone! 12:00
    Leaders need to share too. 16:00
    Guidelines for leaders. 20:00
    Treena understands the importance of wellness and risk mitigation within our workplaces; thus, she adapts her services to meet the client’s needs and desired outcomes with a holistic lens that incorporates cultural competency. Treena spends her time travelling, creating memories, and becoming conflict curious, with outcomes geared towards transformational growth that supports building intergenerational conflict and trauma resiliency.

    I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, is available on June 10th! You can get your copy of the Kindle Version on Amazon for only $1.99! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1739001923/

    Links:

    Treena’s website: https://tlrsolutions4conflict.ca

    The Success Maverick: https://www.beasuccessmaverick.com/author/treenareilkoff/
    Grief & Fatigue: Families & the Pandemic: Stories of Struggle and Hope : Co-Authored with 106 professionals, from 27 countries, translated into 12 languages and all proceeds go to the Ukraine. Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B6T8YYQ8 US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6T8YYQ8
    Treena’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treenareilkoff-tlr-solutions4conflict/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction and Roxanne's new book announcement
    (1:20) Special guest Trina Reilkoff, a conflict management and resiliency specialist
    (3:35) Psychological health and safety national standards discussion
    (7:16) The cost of unresolved conflict and the importance of a paradigm shift
    (13:06) The cost of conflict avoidance and the value of proactive measures
    (15:31) Trauma-informed communication and authentic leadership in the workplace
    (18:01) Transitioning from crisis to resilience; defining SRSR
    (20:34) Steps for organizational assessment and improvement post-COVID
    (23:31) Psychological protection in the workplace
    (26:10) Roxanne's book launch announcement
    27 min
  • Resiliency Training and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Treena Reilkoff
    In this episode, Roxanne and guest Treena Reilkoff explore the concept of resilience in personal and professional life, discuss the significance of workplace assessments for violence and harassment, and the importance of risk mitigation. They delve into workload as a workplace hazard, balancing employer's perspective with employee mental health, and the role of authentic connection in business. The impact of poorly managed workplace incidents on company reputation and measures to mitigate psychosocial risk are also discussed.

    Quote: “It’s human nature…conflict avoidance is easy. Conflict curiosity is kind of anxiety provoking because it’s the unknown.” Treena Reilkoff

    When there is trauma in the workplace, it’s difficult to know how people will react and how it might affect them long term. What can leaders do to assist their teams to heal? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re excited to welcome Treena Reilkoff to share her knowledge about Resiliency Training and how it can help teams move forward after a traumatic event occurs.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

    Treena is a Conflict Management & Resiliency Specialist, international author, and founder of TLR Solutions4Conflict Inc. As a Trauma Informed Mediator, Psychological Health & Safety Advisor, Workplace Fairness & Restoration Analyst and Resiliency Trainer/Facilitator, her passion is to support leaders, organizations, and businesses to become the architects of their conflict resilient workplace. Treena's combined experience of over 25 years includes working in diverse, high-risk, and complex environments, within the fields of mental health, behavioural analysis, first responders (corrections and military/veterans), Critical Incident Stress Management, case management, disability management and social work.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    What is resilience? 2:00

    Trauma in the workplace. 5:00
    The after effect. 11:30
    Tips for leaders. 17:30
    Mitigating the psycho/social risks. 22:00
    Treena understands the importance of wellness and risk mitigation within our workplaces; thus, she adapts her services to meet the client's needs and desired outcomes with a holistic lens that incorporates cultural competency. Treena spends her time travelling, creating memories, and becoming conflict curious, with outcomes geared towards transformational growth that supports building intergenerational conflict and trauma resiliency.

    I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, will be available on June 10th! CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today.

    Links:

    Treena’s website: https://tlrsolutions4conflict.ca

    The Success Maverick: https://www.beasuccessmaverick.com/author/treenareilkoff/
    Grief & Fatigue: Families & the Pandemic: Stories of Struggle and Hope: Co-Authored with 106 professionals, from 27 countries, translated into 12 languages, and all proceeds go to the Ukraine.
    Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B6T8YYQ8 US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6T8YYQ8
    Treena’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treenareilkoff-tlr-solutions4conflict/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living with Roxanne and guest, Trina Reilkoff
    (1:50) Understanding and applying resilience in personal and professional life
    (6:47) Importance of workplace assessments for violence and harassment
    (10:07) Building personal and professional resilience in the face of adversity
    (13:28) Importance of risk mitigation in the workplace
    (15:41) Understanding workload as a workplace hazard
    (17:26) Balancing employer's perspective with employee mental health
    (19:10) Building a solid foundation in business and the role of authentic connection
    (22:24) The impact of poorly handled workplace incidents on company reputation
    (24:32) Proactive measures to mitigate psychosocial risk and closing remarks
    26 min
  • Humour, Culture and the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Michael Kerr
    In this episode, Roxanne and guest Michael Kerr discuss the transformation of corporate culture, focusing on the role of humor, relational transparency, and consistent leadership. They explore the concept of psychological safety and how leadership style can shape workplace culture. The conversation also delves into the importance of hiring the right people and Kerr's related books.

    Quote: “A Scientific America study found that the most effective meetings are those meetings that have a lot of humour and joking around & banter in them, because people are more honest, people open up more and they’re more creative and innovative.” Michael Kerr

    We are not all blessed with the humour gene. Some of us struggle to add levity and a bit of comic relief into our workplace, but it can be a great way of creating a more inspiring and happy workplace culture that can give a whole new energy to your team. On this episode of Authentic Living With Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome Hall of Fame speaker, Michael Kerr to share his thoughts on how you can make yourself more approachable as a leader and show your team that work can be fun as well as productive.

    Michael is a Canadian Hall of Fame Speaker who travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplace cultures, and businesses that leverage their humour resources to drive outrageous results for their employees and their customers.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Tips for leaders to be more approachable. 3:00

    Taking rumours from toxic to funny. 7:30
    Creating authentic culture change. 10:00
    Psychological safety is essential. 16:00
    It starts with hiring. 20:00
    Michael’s ideas on building better workplace cultures have been featured in hundreds of publications worldwide, while his Inspiring Workplaces blog has been recognized as one of the top-30 workplace blogs in the world. He is also the author of 8 books, including, “The Jerk-Free Workplace,” “The Humor Advantage,” and “Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire.” Michael lives in the spectacularly inspiring Canadian Rockies.

    I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne!

    Take our NEW Online Quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader!

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, will be available on June 10th!

    Links:

    Michael’s website: https://mikekerr.com

    Michael’s many books: https://mikekerr.com/books/
    Inspiring Workplaces blog: https://mikekerr.com/inspiring-workplaces-blog/
    Michael’s email: [email protected] Michael’s
    LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkerr3/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction to the podcast, host, and guest
    (2:40) Discussion on changing corporate culture and strategies for senior leaders
    (4:29) The role and importance of humor in corporate culture
    (10:02) The concept of relational transparency for leaders and the importance of authentic communication
    (13:09) Role of leaders and consistency in shaping workplace culture
    (24:17) Reintroduction of guest and importance of humor in the workplace
    (30:46) Creating psychological safety and the impact of leadership style on workplace culture
    (35:26) Importance of hiring the right people and discussion of Michael Kerr's books
    (40:11) How to get in contact with Michael Kerr
    (42:16) Roxanne's reflections on the episode and new book announcement
    (44:01) Outro
    25 min
  • Humour, Culture and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Michael Kerr
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge converses with Michael Kerr about authenticity and work-life balance in the workplace. They delve into the evolution of Kerr's focus from culture to humor and the challenges in implementing it corporately. They also discuss the role of meetings in shaping culture, the importance of communication and values in leadership, and hint at a part 2.

    Quote: “If you want to provide more remarkable customer service, that is memorable, and you want to build a thriving positive workplace culture, then I think you have to realize that this is NO JOKE!” Michael Kerr

    We are not all blessed with the humour gene. Some of us struggle to add levity and a bit of comic relief into our workplace, but it can be a great way of creating a more inspiring and happy workplace culture that can give a whole new energy to your team. On this episode of Authentic Living With Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome Hall of Fame speaker, Michael Kerr to share his thoughts on how you can make yourself more approachable as a leader and show your team that work can be fun as well as productive.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

    Michael is a Canadian Hall of Fame Speaker who travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplace cultures, and businesses that leverage their humour resources to drive outrageous results for their employees and their customers.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Michael’s journey to the stage. 2:30

    The evolution from humour to culture. 5:00
    Humour across the sectors. 8:00
    It’s about taking ourselves lightly. 11:30
    Strategy to change corporate culture. 15:00
    Michael’s ideas on building better workplace cultures have been featured in hundreds of publications worldwide, while his Inspiring Workplaces blog has been recognized as one of the top-30 workplace blogs in the world. He is also the author of 8 books, including, “The Jerk-Free Workplace,” “The Humor Advantage,” and “Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire.” Michael lives in the spectacularly inspiring Canadian Rockies.

    I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our NEW Online Quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic, Roxanne P.S. Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, will be available on June 10th!

    Links:

    Michael’s website: https://mikekerr.com

    Michael’s many books: https://mikekerr.com/books/
    Inspiring Workplaces blog: https://mikekerr.com/inspiring-workplaces-blog/
    Michael’s email: [email protected]
    Michael’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkerr3/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode and host Roxanne Derhodge
    (1:42) Michael Kerr's background and journey into speaking about culture
    (4:03) Discussion on authenticity, work-life balance, and personas in the workplace
    (6:52) Evolution of Michael Kerr's focus from culture to humor and its benefits
    (14:02) Challenges in implementing humor in a corporate setting and self-awareness in leadership
    (16:40) Role of meetings in shaping organizational culture and creative ways to bring humor into them
    (19:37) Importance of communication and values in leadership
    (21:04) Conclusion and announcement of part 2
    (21:22) Reminder about Roxanne Derhodge's book, "Return on Relationships"
    23 min
  • Connecting to Lead and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Sabrina Shafer
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge chats with Sabrina Shafer, a former corporate litigator turned behavior analyst. They discuss the power of non-verbal communication, neurodiversity in tech, and Sabrina's near-death experience. Sabrina shares insights on neurodiversity in the corporate world, her journey to CEO, and tackling imposter syndrome. The episode concludes with a discussion on solution sales and team enablement.

    Quote: “To be able to connect with somebody when you don’t speak the same language is such a beautiful thing, that you realize how little we need language for that human element to show up.” Sabrina Shafer

    Human connection is a deep bond that’s formed between people when they feel seen and valued. During an authentic human connection, people exchange positive energy with one another and build trust. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re happy to welcome Sabrina Shafer to share her unique perspective on why creating connections with others is essential to business and leadership.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

    Sabrina has dedicated her life to understanding how people learn, and to helping people achieve optimal success through research-based action. With a background in behavioural analysis, business, and digital transformation, she helps organizations see enablement and strategy differently. Sabrina is CEO of Transformation Continuum, an end-to-end go-to-market and enablement agency for high-technology organizations and their ecosystem partners.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Sabrina’s love of learning. 2:30

    The power of non-verbal communication. 7:00
    Getting to really know someone. 10:30
    Neurodiversity in the workplace. 14:00
    From litigation to sales. 18:00
    Surround yourself with experts. 23:30
    Taking the pulse of the tech sector. 25:30
    Surrounding herself with wise counsel, building high-performing teams, constantly learning, and using well-researched insights, she consistently delivers organizational and individual growth. Sabrina is a published author in business and technology; a member of the Illinois State Bar; and serves on the board of an anti-human trafficking organization and a special education advocacy center. Sabrina also serves as a foster parent for a global organization, Safe Families.

    Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, will be available on June 10th! Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/book/ to pre-order your copy today.

    As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

    I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Sabrina’s website: https://transformationcontinuum.com/

    Sabrina’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinashafer/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction and Roxanne Derhodge's announcement of her new book
    (1:10) Guest introduction: Sabrina Shaver and her transition from corporate litigator to behavior analyst
    (6:40) The power of non-verbal communication and neurodiversity in the tech industry
    (11:29) Sabrina's near-death experience and its influence on her work
    (13:18) The evolution and acceptance of neurodiversity in the corporate world
    (17:08) The lack of neurodiversity representation in marketing and the transition from litigation to tech sales
    (20:17) The strategy behind Sabrina's successful sales team and her journey to CEO
    (23:12) Imposter syndrome, transferable skills, and the impact of the pandemic on the tech sector
    (28:06) The shift to solution sales and the importance of team enablement in the tech industry
    (29:38) Announcement of part 2 series, disruption in bottom line, and Roxanne's book details
    (30:13) Closing and contact details for Roxanne
    31 min
  • Connecting to Lead and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Sabrina Shafer

    Quote: “To be able to connect with somebody when you don’t speak the same language is such a beautiful thing, that you realize how little we need language for that human element to show up.” Sabrina Shafer

    Human connection is a deep bond that’s formed between people when they feel seen and valued. During an authentic human connection, people exchange positive energy with one another and build trust. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re happy to welcome Sabrina Shafer to share her unique perspective on why creating connections with others is essential to business and leadership.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

    Sabrina has dedicated her life to understanding how people learn, and to helping people achieve optimal success through research-based action. With a background in behavioural analysis, business, and digital transformation, she helps organizations see enablement and strategy differently. Sabrina is CEO of Transformation Continuum, an end-to-end go-to-market and enablement agency for high-technology organizations and their ecosystem partners.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    • Sabrina’s love of learning. 2:30
    • The power of non-verbal communication. 7:00
    • Getting to really know someone. 10:30
    • Neurodiversity in the workplace. 14:00
    • From litigation to sales. 18:00
    • Surround yourself with experts. 23:30
    • Taking the pulse of the tech sector. 25:30

    Surrounding herself with wise counsel, building high-performing teams, constantly learning, and using well-researched insights, she consistently delivers organizational and individual growth. Sabrina is a published author in business and technology; a member of the Illinois State Bar; and serves on the board of an anti-human trafficking organization and a special education advocacy center. Sabrina also serves as a foster parent for a global organization, Safe Families.

    Have you heard? My new book, ROR: Return On Relationships, will be available on June 10th! Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/book/ to pre-order your copy today.

    As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

    I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz 

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Sabrina’s website: https://transformationcontinuum.com/
    Sabrina’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinashafer/
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected] 

    31 min
  • Digital Transformation and the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Kamales Lardi
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge chats with Kamales Lardi about the power of consumers, the role of social media, and the importance of individual transformation in initiating organizational changes. They discuss readiness for transformation, leadership traits, psychological safety, and how CEOs can connect with their values. They also touch on cultivating change advocates and dual transformation. Finally, they introduce Kamales's book and the Authentic Leadership quiz on Roxanne's website.

    Quote: “When we look at transformation in an organization, we don’t look at changing 100% of the people. We don’t look at changing even 60%. We look at finding those 20% that will transform, that have already bought into it, that are open to it.” Kamales Lardi

    Digital transformation is the adoption of digital technology by an organization to digitize non-digital products, services or operations. The goal for its implementation is to increase value through innovation, invention, customer experience or efficiency. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re happy to welcome Kamales Lardi to share her expertise in helping companies make these transformations effectively and efficiently and how that affects the ROR.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: https://roxannederhodge.com/digital-transformation-and-the-ror-with-kamales-lardi/

    Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 23 years of deep cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions. She is listed in the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (The Awards Magazine). She often says, 'Technology is not a silver bullet solution, a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort'. This approach resonates well with many business leaders and has helped her stand out in the digital space. Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in 2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across various industries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    • A bit about Kamales. 1:00

    • The 6 Traits. 2:00
    • Creating a culture of trust. 12:00
    • Tips for CEOs. 17:00
    • What is your legacy? 22:00
    • The wrap-up. 24:30

    Kamales believes in the transformative impact of emerging technologies. She has developed a deep knowledge and practical experience in a range of emerging technology solutions, such as blockchain, AI, virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, IoT and sensor technologies, and robotics process automation, among others. Kamales is a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School and is the Past Chair of the FORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influential speaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences. In 2022, Kamales was recognized in International 40 Over 40 - The World's Most Inspiring Women by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero.

    As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

    I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Kamales’ website: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/

    Books link: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/publications
    Kamales’ LinkedIn profile: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/kamaleslardi
    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
    Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
    Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

    (0:00) Introduction with Roxanne Derhodge and guest, Kamales Lardi
    (2:25) The power of the consumer and the role of social media
    (4:10) The importance of individual transformation for initiating organizational transformation
    (7:25) Readiness to transform and traits for future organizational leadership
    (11:29) Reflections on the transformation journey and the importance of psychological safety
    (16:00) The importance of CEOs connecting with their values and motivations
    (19:14) Cultivating advocates for change within the organization
    (21:49) The concept of dual transformation and leadership legacy
    (24:26) Introduction to Kamales Lardi's book and where to find her online
    (25:51) Taking the Authentic Leadership quiz on Roxanne Derhodge's website
    (26:10) Closing remarks and outro
    27 min
  • Digital Transformation and the ROR: Return On Relationships (Part II) with Kamales Lardi

    Quote: “When we look at transformation in an organization, we don’t look at changing 100% of the people. We don’t look at changing even 60%. We look at finding those 20% that will transform, that have already bought into it, that are open to it.” Kamales Lardi

    Digital transformation is the adoption of digital technology by an organization to digitize non-digital products, services or operations. The goal for its implementation is to increase value through innovation, invention, customer experience or efficiency. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re happy to welcome Kamales Lardi to share her expertise in helping companies make these transformations effectively and efficiently and how that affects the ROR.

    This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: https://roxannederhodge.com/digital-transformation-and-the-ror-with-kamales-lardi/

    Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 23 years of deep cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions. She is listed in the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (The Awards Magazine). She often says, 'Technology is not a silver bullet solution, a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort'. This approach resonates well with many business leaders and has helped her stand out in the digital space. Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in 2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across various industries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade. 

    Authentic Touch Points:

    • A bit about Kamales. 1:00
    • The 6 Traits. 2:00
    • Creating a culture of trust. 12:00
    • Tips for CEOs. 17:00
    • What is your legacy? 22:00
    • The wrap-up. 24:30

    Kamales believes in the transformative impact of emerging technologies. She has developed a deep knowledge and practical experience in a range of emerging technology solutions, such as blockchain, AI, virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, IoT and sensor technologies, and robotics process automation, among others. Kamales is a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School and is the Past Chair of the FORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influential speaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences. In 2022, Kamales was recognized in International 40 Over 40 - The World's Most Inspiring Women by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero.

    As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

    I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz 

    Stay Authentic,

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Kamales’ website: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/

    Books link: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/publications

    Kamales’ LinkedIn profile: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/kamaleslardi

    Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ 

    Roxanne’s email: [email protected]

    27 min

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