Bound & Determined℠ with Meg McKeen

Host Meg McKeen welcomes Elizabeth Abramson in this episode to talk about Elizabeth's very personal experience with insurance in her own life. Meg lands in the hot seat as Elizabeth, a dating coach, shares her ideas and insights into the personal relationships that professional women keep.

• Elizabeth shares her experience with insurance at the time of a loss
• Why not have a dating coach on the podcast?
• How Elizabeth transformed her love of research into a business
• How COVID-19 has impacted the way we connect & our "whirly" thoughts
• The difference between dating and a relationship 
• A reminder that relationships can take so many shapes
• How dating changes as we change
• What putting yourself out there really looks like
• Why is prospecting for clients so much easier than for romantic partners?
• When relationships end and being SAFE*
• Ghosting - partners and clients!
• Working with Elizabeth Abramson

*If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of a relationship, please call 800-799-7233 for help. 

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Join host Meg McKeen and Deidre Wright in a candid conversation about risk-taking in business - and life - and the importance of investing in yourself. 

0:00 - 9:50 | Meet Deidre Wright and learn more about her insurance career journey

9:51 - 11:45 | Moving on in order to advance in your career

11:46 - 14:40 | The creation of Deidre's business, Strategic Stories

14:41 - 19:40 | Using the principles of risk management to take little leaps

19:41 -22:10 | Leaning on your network for support

22:11 - 25:30 | Discipline and staying committed to self-care

25:31 - 30:00 | Setting boundaries - and the guilt that often follows

30:01 - 32:17 | Doing the deep work: the ugly side of self-care that isn't so glamorous

32:18 - 33:39 | Learn more about the ways you can work with Deidre at DeidreWright.com 

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Host Meg McKeen is joined by Catherine Johns for a frank discussion about all the ways we play small as women in business - and life  - and inspires us as we consider the ways we can take up more space. 

Learn practical steps for gaining expertise in speaking publicly and navigating imposter syndrome - if you didn't know this already, we all feel it!

Learn more about working with Catherine here, and be sure to sign up for her newsletter. Catherine's wisdom is a gift - delivered right to your inbox! 

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Join host Meg McKeen as she chats with Barb Provost, founder of Purse Strings, about women as powerful decision makers in financial transactions - and our potential as salespeople, too. 

We talk candidly about what makes a perfect happy hour and how simple it can be to curate a perfect customer experience.

Learn more about becoming a Purse Strings approved provider here. 

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Join Meg McKeen and Olivia Schmitt as they wear all the hats in this week's episode. Meg and Olivia take turns being the host - and the guest - in this Q&A and the insights are gold. 

Have a listen as we talk about the importance of doing the work - and sometimes the time - sitting with discomfort and the seasons of life. We talk about career changes - are we ever too old for one? - and the importance of taking care of #1.

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In this episode, host Meg McKeen talks with Tiffanie Demasters about her decision to transition from an insurance service role to sales - and the lessons she could only learn once she got started.

We talk about about the good days - and the bad - and the importance of knowing yourself, and surrounding yourself with others who know themselves, too.

We'll also share opinions on insurance agent licensing requirements, compensation and why so many insurance agents have such bad reputations.

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Join host Meg McKeen and Maggie Germano as we dig deep into our relationship with money; we talk about the feelings - all the feelings - and she offers up some practical solutions for working through common money missteps. We talk salary negotiation and mindset, shame and confidence. You don't want to miss this one!

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Join Meg and Amy Waninger, founder of Lead At Any Level, as they talk about networking - you don't have to hate it - and putting people first. We chat about blind spots in many insurance industry leaders today and how to overcome them. We dive deeper into the use of our pronouns as we create inclusive cultures; so much goodness in this conversation.

You can learn more, and download Amy's eBook, 21 Insights for Inclusive Networking, here.

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Listen in as host Meg McKeen and Natalie Gingrich, the founder of The Ops Authority, chat about career path - it's rarely a straight line.

Learn about the skills that translate - even when the language we speak in insurance doesn't - and the value of, well, values...and of boundaries, too.

Natalie sheds light on her own approach to taking risks, on loving both her work and her family, and the legacy she's creating.

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Listen in as host Meg McKeen and Allison Hamilton-Rohe, the founder of Daily Outfit, chat about style - it's so much more than the clothes we wear.

Learn about fluctuating body sizes, why a work uniform may not be right for you, loving the body you're in, dressing for the job - and the client - you want, and why Meg was inspired to upgrade her pajama game!

To learn more about this podcast, and the work Meg McKeen does to support insurance professionals, visit Adjunct Advisors. To receive To Taking the Risk, the monthly newsletter Meg curates, subscribe here.

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