BEYOND BARRIERS

Welcome to the Beyond Barriers Habits & Hacks Show! Have you ever worried about getting left behind? Well, on today's show, you'll learn the 5 essential elements of conviction so that you can achieve your goals and get ahead of disruptive change. According to a report by the World Economic Forum (2019), about 42% of core skills required to perform most roles will change in 3 years. With the rapid pace of automation and innovation, the average life span of skills is about 18 months before becoming obsolete. As disruption accelerates and the workplace evolves, your ability to learn quickly becomes your core skill. If you anticipate challenges, learn new skills, and pivot faster, you will eventually overcome every obstacle and get ahead of disruption. Conviction empowers you to achieve your goals, no matter what happens because you have the skillset, mindset and toolset to get ahead of change.

Highlights: [00:40] The importance of conviction [01:07] Artificial intelligence and automation – Fourth Industrial Revolution [03:25] Essential element #1 [04:32] Essential element #2 [05:36] Essential element #3 [07:06] Essential element #4 [08:38] Essential element #5 [10:59] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [12:41] Homework for the week

Quotes: “We're living in the age of artificial intelligence and automation, often described as the fourth industrial revolution, because the scale and scope of change is so massive.” – Nikki Barua

“Instead of being rigid in your views, or the skills you had in the past, or the beliefs you had, if you simply look at everything as an iterative process, you're just constantly in a state of motion and state of evolution moving upward and onward.” – Nikki Barua “When everything is changing, your superpower becomes your ability to learn faster than the pace of change.” – Nikki Barua “Look at failure as feedback, where you're getting evidence of what not to do, or maybe you're identifying an area of growth that you need to take action on.” – Nikki Barua “Figure out how you can invest in your own self development, in your own growth by continuously learning, you have to become a lifelong learner and make learning a daily habit.” “When you reframe failure as a learning opportunity and failure as feedback, you're able to keep moving forward, you are able to stay agile, adapt to change.” “Success, ultimately, comes from consistent execution.”

About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.

Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Meet Tami Holzman, the queen connector, who shares with us her journey from C-Student to C-Suite by building lasting relationships, how your network fuels your net worth, and why emotional intelligence matters even more in the digital age.

Tami is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author of the bestselling book “From C-Student to the C-Suite” a modern-day guide to business and relationships.

Have you ever been in a room full of powerful and influential people but didn’t know how to approach them? Or perhaps you needed a deal or an investment but didn’t have access to the right decision makers?  Meet Tami Holzman, the queen connector, who shares with us her journey from C-Student to C-Suite by building lasting relationships, how your network fuels your net worth, and why emotional intelligence matters even more in the digital age. Tami is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author of the bestselling book “From C-Student to the C-Suite” a modern-day guide to business and relationships. Tami shares actionable strategies on getting access to powerful people, always creating value in relationships, and showing up confidently and authentically to level up in your career. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Tami.

Highlights: [00:54] About Tami Holzman [04:11] Taking advantage of opportunities [06:17] What success looks like for you [06:55] Tami’s book, “C-Student to the C-Suite” [08:55] Tami on Imposter Syndrome [11:45] The power of emotional intelligence [16:41] Don’t wait for perfection to act [19:10] Finding an accountability partner [20:30] How to gain access and expand your network [23:32] Find ways to add value to someone else [31:42] Lessons learned from failures and successes [37:25] Advice on the key to success

Quotes: “I think if you see opportunity along the way, and you're daring enough to go for it, then you should pivot.” – Tami Holzman

“I think one thing we should all think about as we meet people in our careers is meet interesting people, you don't need the relationship maybe today, but you might need it tomorrow.” – Tami Holzman “What does success look like? Success could be how you feel about yourself. Success can be how other people perceive you. Success is happiness. It has different forms along your journey.” – Tami Holzman “I think the minute you could be your true self with people as much as possible it allows them to be themselves.” – Tami Holzman “You should have mentors that are much much older than you and much much younger than you.” – Tami Holzman “The smartest thing to do is surround yourself by people that are smarter than you.” – Tami Holzman “If you have imposter syndrome, there's a good chance it's because you're pushing yourself to go further, and you're taking chances.” – Tami Holzman “If you let people see that you may not know everything and you need help, then people can teach you and they can mentor you. And that's how you build strong relationships.” – Tami Holzman “We're going to be a people-first economy with a people-first approach to business” – Tami Holzman “Empathy is by far the most important skill set for a leader. If people are intimidated to talk to you, that's when the business is going to go south.” – Tami Holzman “85% of getting business is due to your EQ and 15% due to logic. People will work with you if they like you and trust you.” – Tami Holzman

“Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money twice.” – Tami Holzman quoting PitBull “I think no matter what you are, what level you are in, if you can add value to somebody else, that changes the course of your relationship.” – Tami Holzman

About Tami Holzman: Tami loves to make people happy – whether that means giving a confidence boost, an introduction to that person they just can’t seem to get to, or strategic counseling on a not yet fully baked idea. She is passionate about helping people succeed. Tami Holzman is the author of From C-Student to the C-Suite ; in just three days from launch, From C-Student to the C-Suite became an Amazon best seller and was ranked in the top 1% of sales on Amazon.

From C-Student to the C-Suite is a modern-day guide to business and relationships – showing how a girl with straight C’s in school but straight A’s in Emotional Intelligence became savvy in the cutthroat business world. Tami began her career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent, show creator and executive producer, with development deals at NBC, HBO and the Fox Network. She segued into a successful career as the EVP of avVenta, a marketing services firm leading global business development, which led to a successful acquisition to Accenture. Shortly after, Tami served as a Chief Brand Officer of the Plastic Bank, a social impact company turning waste into currency. Today, Tami is a LP with Halogen Ventures, angel investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and brand ambassador. Tami loves to mentor and promote opportunities for women. Tami lives in Pacific Palisades, overlooking the Pacific Ocean where you can find her hosting friends while saluting the sun with a cocktail in hand and an ever-present smile on her face. Tami is a guest lecturer at UCLA Marketing, USC and Loyola Marymount Entrepreneurship courses. In addition, Tami has a Certificate of Expertise from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence, resilience skills, mental agility, and optimism.

Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamiholzman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenconnector/ Twitter: @queenconnector Website: https://www.tamiholzman.com Book: From C-Student to the C-Suite (https://www.amazon.com/dp/161961412X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kncvEb6ERXDYV)

In this episode, Nikki and Monica discuss Imposter Syndrome and its five archetypes. They share which archetypes they embody and their favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs, building confidence, and taking the next big leap.

In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you!

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by developing courage.  In this episode, Nikki and Monica discuss Imposter Syndrome and its five archetypes. They share which archetypes they embody and their favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs, building confidence, and taking the next big leap. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you!

Highlights: [00:40] Intro to Imposter Syndrome [05:00] Five archetypes of imposter syndrome [14:00] Hack to manage imposter syndrome [18:00] Homework for the week

Quotes: “Imposter syndrome creates this self-doubt where you pass up opportunities or not negotiate strongly for yourself.” – Monica Marquez “Make a list of all of the accomplishments and the things that you are most proud of, that you’ve accomplished in your career.” – Monica Marquez

About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age.

Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Monica Marquez talks with Ginny Clarke, Director of Leadership Staffing at Google and author of Career Mapping: Charting your Course in the New World of Work. Ginny shares critical insights on what you need to do to gain clarity about your strengths and how to communicate with recruiters to level up in your career.

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Monica Marquez talks with Ginny Clarke, Director of Leadership Staffing at Google and author of Career Mapping: Charting your Course in the New World of Work. Ginny shares critical insights on what you need to do to gain clarity about your strengths and how to communicate with recruiters to level up in your career. Ginny is a single mom who faced adversity yet learned about herself and her strengths through each season on the way to becoming a leader in her executive recruiting career. She shares pearls of wisdom, specifically for women, that she has learned along the way while encouraging the listeners to continually develop their skill set, not be bound by limited beliefs or fear, and stretch beyond here and now in their career.  Ginny underscores that finding your success is a mindset which involves discovering your strengths and core competencies while pushing past what others think you should be doing. In addition, she shares consistent patterns that she sees hinder women from having confidence and owning their success.  She also expands on the importance of balancing personal and professional goals with boundaries, building a community around you, and the value of communication and time management skills. Tune in to level up your self awareness and practical life application while learning the intel to owning an interview and the future of your career.

Highlights: [1:03] About Ginny Clarke [5:34] How someone discovers their unique strengths in order to communicate to people [7:40] How do you use those transferable skills to switch industries or switch roles? [12:19] Struggling with fear and limiting beliefs [16:04] Patterns that prevent women from showing up with confidence and owning their success [20:56] Expiring skill sets and stretch opportunities [24:58] Balancing personal and professional goals and setting boundaries [30:02] Importance of community [34:32] Future of work in digital age [38:00] Advice on digital interviews

Quotes: “Often what we love to do, is what we’re good at..often, that can mean we have to push away what other people expect of us.” – Ginny Clarke “I’ve watched so many people get locked into one thing and what they don’t understand is they are a free agent and can own this process.” -Ginny Clarke “Part of growing up is learning to deal with the ambiguity of uncertainty….You can’t be rigid and risk averse because that will limit you.” -Ginny Clarke “Some of the mistakes women make in interviews and more broadly in their careers, they don’t come in willing to assert, ‘This is what I’m good at and this is how I do it.’” -Ginny Clarke “Competencies trump experience...you have to be your own advocate. In the digital world, go learn it in your own time...to keep moving.” -Ginny Clarke “Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak...if you’re sharing your vision, sometimes you don’t even have to ask for help.” -Ginny Clarke “Communication is essential...one way to stand out is to be a really good writer and communicate effectively...be able to have a conversation and drive meetings.” “Be crisp and clear what you want to share about yourself. Don’t just respond to questions...take yes and no questions and extrapolate.”

About Ginny Clarke: Ginny Clarke joined Google in 2016 and leads the non-tech Leadership Recruiting Team as well as Diversity and Internal Mobility in Mountain View, CA. She oversees a team of recruiters who hire senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing and other G&A functions across North America. Additionally, she is responsible for driving diversity for all of Leadership Staffing, and for Internal Mobility of senior Googlers, globally.

Ginny is the author of ​“Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work” (published by Morgan James, 2011). The book provides a framework that empowers individuals to plot and assess their professional competencies, and strategically navigate their careers by leveraging their network to create opportunities for themselves. She earned her BA in French and Linguistics from the University of California at Davis, and her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. Links: Website (coming soon): https://www.ginnyclarke.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyclarke/ Twitter: @ginnyclarke

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop the skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by discussing courage. They share the difference in fear and faith and the five essential elements to being courageous.

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop the skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by discussing courage. They share the difference in fear and faith and the five essential elements to being courageous. Along with sharing 5 essential elements to being courageous, Nikki shares her favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs and fear and becoming courageous. She shares that this hack has built a belief system where the past doesn’t matter but it’s about who you’re becoming. She encourages listeners that once you take action and get results, your confidence builds. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you!

Highlights: [00:14} About Nikki Barua [00:18] About Monica Marquez [00:37] Welcome to Habits and Hacks [00:43] Defining courage [02:40] Courage in the five essential elements [09:46] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [13:07] Homework for the week

Quotes: “Courage is not the absence of fear but being able to move forward despite your fears.” “Courageous people have more faith (belief something positive will happen) than fear (belief that something negative will happen).”

“Courageous people aren’t fearless. They just have learned to embrace faith more than fear and move forward with confidence.” “The five essential elements: 1. Knowing how to assess your fears and limiting beliefs that are holding you back 2. Knowing how to assess you risks and make decisions with certainty and confidence 3. Knowing how to adopt powerful identities to achieve your goals 4. Knowing how to communicate and show up with confidence 5. Knowing how to own your achievements and promote the impact”

About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age.

Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Have you ever taken a chance and switched jobs? In this episode, we learn how to prepare for the first ninety days on the new job and the ways to make the most out of networking opportunities. Founder of KD Leadership Strategies, Executive Coach & Consultant, Kameka Dempsey joins the show.