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  • Getting Through It and Staying Grateful with Marion Grobb Finkelstein

    We all suffer loss and feel pain at times.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are happy to welcome Communication Expert, Marion Grobb Finkelstein, who is here to share some of the ideas from her book The Finkelstein Factor on how to cope and turn the negative into a positive.

    Marion is a former Director Communications of several national organizations, has managed 7-digit budgets, hundreds of staff members and large groups of volunteers, and has 30+ years management, communication and marketing experience.

    Authentic Touch Points:
    Marion’s path to connection.  2:10
    Dealing with stress and pain.  7:05
    Sharing in the workplace.  13:10
    Shiny and bright.  21:20
    The Flipping Questions.  26:10
    Letting go. 37:45
    At least... 48:10

    Marion draws on her professional marketing research background to provide clients with participant self-assessments quantifying the impact of the learning session. She was recognized for “Leadership in Innovation” awarded by Association of Public Executives (APEX) of the Public Service of Canada. 

    Her unique combination of workplace communication credentials, management experience, and award-winning presentation skills, married with marketing research skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of data into easy-to-understand and use recommendations, makes her a thought leader in communications.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience. 

    Roxanne

    Links:
    Marion’s website:  https://marionspeaks.com
    Marion’s book link:  https://marionspeaks.com/the-finkelstein-factor/
    Marion’s book launch tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flip-negative-events-to-positive-outcomes-book-launch-presentation-social-evening-featuring-the-tickets-61909366582

     

     

    56 min
  • Marion Grobb Finkelstein
    In this episode, Roxanne converses with Marion Grobb Finkelstein about her new book, "The Finkelstein Factor." They discuss the importance of acknowledging pain, managing stress through authenticity, and the power of shifting perspectives. Marion also shares her personal journey with physical pain.

    We all suffer loss and feel pain at times. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are happy to welcome Communication Expert, Marion Grobb Finkelstein, who is here to share some of the ideas from her book The Finkelstein Factor on how to cope and turn the negative into a positive.

    Marion is a former Director Communications of several national organizations, has managed 7-digit budgets, hundreds of staff members and large groups of volunteers, and has 30+ years management, communication and marketing experience.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Marion’s path to connection. 2:10

    Dealing with stress and pain. 7:05
    Sharing in the workplace. 13:10
    Shiny and bright. 21:20
    The Flipping Questions. 26:10
    Letting go. 37:45
    At least... 48:10

    Marion draws on her professional marketing research background to provide clients with participant self-assessments quantifying the impact of the learning session. She was recognized for “Leadership in Innovation” awarded by Association of Public Executives (APEX) of the Public Service of Canada.

    Her unique combination of workplace communication credentials, management experience, and award-winning presentation skills, married with marketing research skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of data into easy-to-understand and use recommendations, makes her a thought leader in communications.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

    Roxanne

    $$$ Links:

    Marion’s website: https://marionspeaks.com
    Marion’s book link: https://marionspeaks.com/the-finkelstein-factor-book/
    Marion’s book launch tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flip-negative-events-to-positive-outcomes-book-launch-presentation-social-evening-featuring-the-tickets-61909366582
    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 Conversation with Marion Grobb Finkelstein
    (1:31) Discussion on Marion's New Book "The Finkelstein Factor"
    (4:25) Understanding the Concept of "The Finkelstein Factor"
    (10:26) The Importance of Acknowledging and Defining One's Pain
    (16:28) The Role of Authenticity, Social Media, and Management in Dealing with Stress
    (20:27) Transparency, Authenticity, and Community in Managing Change
    (26:03) Utilizing 'Flipping Questions' and Gratitude to Overcome Challenges
    (29:03) Marion's Personal Journey Dealing with Physical Pain and Limitations
    (37:41) The Power of Letting Go and Shifting Perspectives
    (50:50) Book Launch Information and Closing Remarks
    56 min
  • Cancer Without Chemo with Deanna Won
    Cancer...it seems to have touched us all, either personally or through someone we love.  Today on Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are taking another look at the very first episode with special guest Deanna Won.
    Deanna is the founder of Keynotes to Life, international bestselling author, speaker, leadership consultant, and holistic health coach who inspires people to reach their highest potential through integrating leadership principles with purposeful and healthy living.
    31 min
  • Cancer Without Chemo with Deanna Won
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge connects with Deanna Won, discussing her personal journey with ovarian cancer and her holistic approach to healing. The conversation delves into Deanna's decision against chemotherapy, her early life, career decisions, and the struggle with work-life balance. They explore the connection between people-pleasing, cancer, and Deanna's life journey, while also sharing tips on maintaining overall health and the importance of plant-based foods.

    Cancer...it seems to have touched us all, either personally or through someone we love. Today on Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are taking another look at the very first episode with special guest Deanna Won.

    Deanna is the founder of Keynotes to Life, international bestselling author, speaker, leadership consultant, and holistic health coach who inspires people to reach their highest potential through integrating leadership principles with purposeful and healthy living.

    Authentic Touch Points

    Hearing the “C Word”. 2:50

    I lost track of me. 13:55
    What would make ME happy? 19:15
    The signs of dis-ease. 21:05
    Replenishing a depleted system. 24:00
    Keeping your hope alive. 27:15
    A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, former Colonel and physicist Deanna Won has 30 years of experience in lasers, electro-optics, satellite launch, missile defense, NATO operations, and chemical, biological, and nuclear defense. Deanna is an ovarian cancer survivor, miraculously recovering by God’s grace from hospice when given only 4 weeks to live. Having a second chance at life is what fuels her passion to inspire and empower others.

    Deanna’s leadership scenarios are featured at the Stanford Graduate School of Business Leadership in Focus Training. She speaks at Georgetown University School of Medicine, enabling the next generation of medical practitioners toward earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Deanna is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Essential Oil Institute. Additionally, Deanna received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ First Place Award in Public Policy and was honored as Woman of the Year 2015-2016 by the National Association of Professional Women.

    Join me to hear Deanna discuss her journey from the brink of death and back to living a full and healthy life.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Deanna’s website: https://deannawon.com

    Free chapter of Deanna’s book: https://deanna-won.mykajabi.com/already-won-landing-page
    Link to free e-book: https://deannawon.com/bio/
    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 and Roxanne's Personal Connection to Cancer
    (1:48) Guest Diana Won's Journey with Ovarian Cancer and Approach to Holistic Healing
    (9:47) Diana's Decision Against Chemotherapy and Recovery Process
    (14:35) Diana's Early Life, Career Decisions, and Struggle with Work-Life Balance
    (19:17) Connection Between People Pleasing, Cancer and Diana's Life Journey
    (23:28) Tips for Maintaining Overall Health and Importance of Plant-Based Foods
    (26:33) Roxanne's Invitation for Future Episodes and Deanna's Advice to Cancer Patients
    (28:33) Connecting with Diana for Coaching and Other Resources
    (30:04) Closing Remarks from Roxanne and Diana
    31 min
  • How to Embrace Failure as a Leader with Sarah McVanel
    Failure...what a daunting word, but what if we embrace failure and take it as a great opportunity?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to discuss her new book FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life.
    50 min
  • How to Embrace Failure as a Leader with Sarah McVanel
    In this episode, Roxanne chats with Sarah McVanel about her recent book exploring failure through interviews with notable Canadians. They discuss Sarah's personal experiences with failure, the challenges of starting a new business, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. They also delve into the concept of "failure resilience" and its application in everyday life.

    Failure...what a daunting word, but what if we embrace failure and take it as a great opportunity? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to discuss her new book FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life.

    Sarah helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent. She jokes it’s the only “lane” that pulls together her BA (Psych), MSc (Family Relations), & certifications in Organizational Development, Coaching, Human Resources, Speaking & Healthcare Admin!

    Authentic Touch Points:

    How my latest book almost failed. 2:30

    Sarah’s journey. 8:25
    The theme of failure. 17:30
    Dealing with failure as a leader. 24:45
    The failure resilient mindset. 29:45
    Why aren’t things worse? 40:50
    The “gift” of failure. 43:30

    Sarah has over 18 years-experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, four books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love!& FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life.

    She left her senior leadership role 5 years ago to launch her boutique firm Greatness Magnified, authoring some books, VLOGing, tap dancing, & getting up to no good with her hubby Mark & kids Justin (16) & Simonne (14).

    Join me to hear Sarah talk about the flipside of failure and how it can be our greatest gift to improve ourselves, our workplace and our organization’s bottom line!

    Links:

    Sarah’s new book: https://books2read.com/b/flipsideoffailing
    Sarah’s website: https://greatnessmagnified.com/store/
    Failure Resiliency Quiz: www.greatnessmagnified.com/theflipsideoffailing
    Sarah’s website: https://greatnessmagnified.com
    Great Happy People FB GRoup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatHappyPeople/

    My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZfhShvJCjFV7RTicaSFGw
    The FLIP Side of Failure Roadmap: https://greatnessmagnified.com/cool-stuff/
    The FROG Portal membership site: https://greatnessmagnified.com/oops-this-content-is-members-only/?wlfrom=%2Fthe-frog-portal-all-content%2F
    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 guest's introduction
    (3:30) Sarah's recent book on failure and process of interviewing great Canadians
    (7:30) Sarah's personal story of failure and her family's transformation
    (13:54) Starting a new business and the challenges of running it
    (18:21) Insights on handling failure from notable figures and Sarah's 'Accept' acronym model
    (23:39) Leadership, managing different personalities in a team and advice for leaders on dealing with failure
    (30:10) Creating a safe environment for failure and encouraging open communication
    (32:13) Authentic leadership in the context of failure and the importance of understanding individual needs
    (39:49) The value of vulnerability and connection in leadership and the importance of learning from mistakes
    (43:18) The concept of "failure resilience" and its application in everyday life
    (47:22) Closing conversation with Sarah McVanel and how to contact her
    (49:20) Outro: Closing remarks and contact information for Roxanne Derhodge
    50 min
  • How to Make Positive and Healthy Changes with Sandeep Aujla
    In this episode, Roxanne engages with Sandeep Aujla, a dynamic HR consultant, on the complexities of organizational change. They discuss strategies like heat mapping, the role of internal change, and the importance of data in change management. They also delve into the psychological impact of change, referencing William Bridges' "Transition Management". The episode concludes with Sandeep sharing her HR strategy and the challenges of virtual contracts.

    The only constant in life is change. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by Expert Strategist, Sandeep Aujla who will discuss changes in the workplace and how to make any transition easier.

    Sandeep Aujla is an engaging and energetic presenter who challenges the status quo and inspires her audiences to think differently. Her talks are packed with science-based hacks and insights to mobilize audiences to take action. The talks are rich in content and motivational in style and tone.

    Sandeep is an Organizational Psychology Practitioner serving as an international HR and change strategist and speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Multilevel Leadership Consulting Inc., an organization that partners with leaders who want to make change easy for people across all levels of their organizations.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    How often are things staying constant in organizations today? 3:45

    Why communication is important when dealing with change. 9:50
    From the top on down, who and why? 13:50
    How to approach a negative work culture regarding change. 18:30
    The metrics to take into consideration when planning change. 21:40
    What works & what doesn’t. 23:10
    It’s not about the job...it’s about the connection. 32:45
    Things that work well. 39:15

    Sandeep has held progressive leadership positions over the last 17 years in Human Resources (HR), Organizational Development (OD), consulting and change management in both public and private sector organizations.

    She also teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses in Business and Psychology at multiple universities across Ontario.

    Join me to hear Sandeep explain her ideas about how to better plan, manage, and implement strategies to develop change leadership capabilities across organizational levels.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with questions or thoughts.

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Sandeep’s website: http://www.multilevelleaders.com

    Sandeep on Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/saujla
    William Bridges books: https://wmbridges.com/books/Slido: https://www.sli.do

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest, Sandeep Aujla
    (3:01) The frequency and importance of change in organizations
    (8:52) Introduction of heat mapping and strategic planning in managing change
    (14:17) Addressing communication gaps and the role of internal change in successful organizational change
    (20:23) Utilizing data and metrics in guiding change management strategies
    (23:12) Case study: Implementing change in geographically spread organizations
    (27:02) Psychological impact of change and strategies to mitigate it
    (31:44) Introduction to William Bridges' "Transition Management" and acknowledging the impact of change
    (37:14) The role of leadership in implementing change and the importance of clear communication
    (41:59) Sandeep Aujla's HR strategy, challenges of virtual contracts, and her work as a speaker, trainer, and HR consultant
    (45:22) Closing remarks and Authentic Living's outro
    46 min
  • Creating a Shift in Bias with Diversity Expert, Delofante Atkins
    In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge talks with Delofante Atkins about the impact of diversity and unconscious bias in the workplace. They discuss the crucial role of diverse representation in decision-making, microaggressions, the role of HR and government in promoting equity, and tools to identify bias. Finally, they explore the connection between authenticity, leadership, and belonging.

    Living in this diverse society we witness bias and bigotry in the media like never before. How can we help to create a more tolerant and inclusive culture? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Delofante Atkins to share her ideas on how we can shift our mindset to be aware of how we think and more inclusive of those around us.

    Delofante is a Learning & Development leader with professional experience in the Human Resources, Organizational Development and Adult Learning spaces. She has participated in and influenced the recruitment, engagement, learning and retention practices of a number of global organizations in industries including: Human Resources Consulting, Foreign Exchange Trading, Commercial Real Estate and Asset Management.

    Authentic Touch Points:

    Why I chose diversity as my career focus. 4:05

    Bias & diversity today. 9:10
    How do we look past the differences? 19:30
    What is “micro aggression”? 24:45
    What is being done to create a shift? 30:40
    Why representation matters. 37:50

    As the Director, Learning, Equity & Engagement at Matrix360, Delofante is also a trusted Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisor where she is involved in a number of initiatives in the corporate business sector as well as ongoing government related projects that encourage the equity, sustainability, inclusivity and prosperity of ALL Canadians.

    As such, she sits on the Corporate Advisory Board for Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals, is an Advisory Partner for the United Nations Global Compact Network Canada’s Gender Equality Leadership in the Canadian Private Sector Project, and serves as one of 12 committee members for the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism’s Partnership and Accountability Circle representing the interests of Black people living and working in the city of Toronto. She is also the recipient of the 2018 Top 22 Rising Stars Award from Human Resources Director Canada.

    Join me to hear Delofante discuss how we can all make a difference by being more mindful of how we perceive others and present ourselves.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with questions or thoughts.

    Roxanne

    Links:

    Delofante on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delofante-atkins/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qween.della/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/QweenDella
    Malcom Gladwell books: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/landing-page/malcolm-gladwell-books/

    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 guest, Delofante Atkins
    (2:45) Impact of diversity on their careers
    (11:23) Unconscious biases and their impact in the workplace
    (19:29) Importance and need for diverse representation in decision-making
    (24:28) Discussion on microaggressions in the workplace
    (30:41) Role of HR and government in equity shift
    (33:17) Tools to identify and communicate experiences of bias
    (38:08) Creating a sense of belonging through representation and open dialogue
    (43:24) Connection between authenticity, leadership, and belonging
    (46:59) Conclusion and closing thoughts on authenticity
    48 min
  • Creating a Shift in Bias with Diversity Expert, Delofante Atkins

    Living in this diverse society we witness bias and bigotry in the media like never before.  How can we help to create a more tolerant and inclusive culture?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Delofante Atkins to share her ideas on how we can shift our mindset to be aware of how we think and more inclusive of those around us.

    Delofante is a Learning & Development leader with professional experience in the Human Resources, Organizational Development and Adult Learning spaces.  She has participated in and influenced the recruitment, engagement, learning and retention practices of a number of global organizations in industries including: Human Resources Consulting, Foreign Exchange Trading, Commercial Real Estate and Asset Management.  

    Authentic Touch Points:
    Why I chose diversity as my career focus.  4:05
    Bias & diversity today.  9:10
    How do we look past the differences?  19:30
    What is “micro aggression”?  24:45
    What is being done to create a shift?  30:40
    Why representation matters.  37:50

    As the Director, Learning, Equity & Engagement at Matrix360, Delofante is also a trusted Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisor where she is involved in a number of initiatives in the corporate business sector as well as ongoing government related projects that encourage the equity, sustainability, inclusivity and prosperity of ALL Canadians.

    As such,  she sits on the Corporate Advisory Board for Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals, is an Advisory Partner for the United Nations Global Compact Network Canada’s Gender Equality Leadership in the Canadian Private Sector Project, and serves as one of 12 committee members for the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism’s Partnership and Accountability Circle representing the interests of Black people living and working in the city of Toronto. She is also the recipient of the 2018 Top 22 Rising Stars Award from Human Resources Director Canada.

    Join me to hear Delofante discuss how we can all make a difference by being more mindful of how we perceive others and present ourselves.

    I encourage you to reach out at any time with questions or thoughts.

    Roxanne

     Links:    

    Delofante on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/delofante-atkins/
    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/qween.della/
    Twitter:  https://twitter.com/QweenDella
    Malcom Gladwell books:  https://www.gladwellbooks.com/landing-page/malcolm-gladwell-books/

    48 min

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