Episode 009: Tools to get organized at work and in life

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• Why having a productivity framework is essential in work
• Tools that have helped me to stay organized at work and in life

Resources Mentioned:

• Download Free Guide "Tools to Get Organized at work and in Life"
• Please submit Survey so I can better serve you -  Survey Here
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

The Power of a Life Compass & its Importance in Leadership

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• A story of running friends in the Adirondack Mountains (Lake Placid Area)
• Fun facts about the Summer Solstice
• Why a purpose and life compass is necessary
• Tips to create your life values/gain clarity on your purpose

Resources Mentioned:

• YouTube Video Mentioned about the hike: Click Here
• YouTube Channel Mentioned: Click Here
• Summer Solstice Fun Facts:  https://awards4u.com/blog/4-fun-facts-summer-solstice
• Movie Mentioned: Long Walk to Freedom
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

The Fools Journey - The Pursuit of Perfection

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• How I burnt out in my first year of my current career
• How the Pursuit of Perfection can be damaging to our career & our health
• The Fool Card
• Learning to embrace imperfections

Resources Mentioned:

• Book mentioned:  The Slight Edge
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

  Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

“That’s Not My Job” Why Authentic Leaders Never Say This 

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• What’d I tell an earlier version of myself about setting boundaries at work 
• Why saying “It’s not my job” is perceived as being negative and how it hurts your growth 
• What to say instead of “It’s not my job” 
• Steps to take when you are doing too much at work 

Resources Mentioned:

• Article mentioned: https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/not-my-job
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

Waterfall vs Agile - The battle of Frameworks & My preference

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• The popular buzzword “Agile”
• My story: when my organization made the transformation 
• Difference between Waterfall and Agile
• Pros and Cons of Waterfall vs Agile
• My Preference  

Resources Mentioned:

• Pros & Cons list from Product Plan
• Please submit Survey so I can better serve you -   Survey Here
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

 Executive Presence and Why It’s Important 

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• What is Executive Presence 
• What is Charismatic Leadership 
• Why is Executive Presence important 
• How to Develop your Executive leadership skills

Resources Mentioned:

• Ben Hur Scene Mentioned - Click Here
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

Know Thyself aka Self-Awareness, the No 1 Leadership skill IMO

Today’s episode is focused on: 

1. Why Employees quit bosses not jobs, my story 
2. Why knowing yourself is essential 
3. How to become more self aware 

Resources Mentioned:

• Survey: Please complete so I can better serve you -  Survey Here
• SHRM Study Referenced -  ⁠Click Here
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

Episode: Kindness for Weakness

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• How your Kindness can be taken as weakness
• The fear of being assertive due to life’s conditionings  
• Why Assertiveness is important as a leader and in our personal lives 
• How to be more assertive 

Resources Mentioned:

• Song Mentioned: Click Here
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

Episode 001: Intro to the Podcast

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• Introducing you to the podcast and setting your expectations 
• The reason I chose the title “Aligning Empathy” 
• An introduction to your host and a little bit about me and my background

Resources Mentioned:

• Update: If you're looking for a link to the FB Community & Audio Recording Option - it was removed in June 2024
• Join the Aligning Empathy Monthly Newsletter: Click Here
• Find me over on Instagram 
• Podcast Jingle: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫