Paige Lewis-Sandford is a distinguished Leadership Coach andC-Suite Advisor who excels in transforming executive burnout into career brilliance. With a unique ability to transform complex challenges into actionable insights coupled with the real-world business experience as a former Senior Vice President at a Fortune 50 company, Paige is the trusted guide for leaders seeking to excel without compromising well-being. She helps executives harness the powerful intersection of their expertise and purpose for the greatest impact.

An impressive career, and what I love most about Paige is that she truly does provide that safe space, that guiding hand, even without realising it. I met Paige almost 15 years ago when we were both working at Universal Pictures, and just sitting across the room was a leadership, emotional intelligence and creative masterclass in action. To top that off, she is a wonderful caring,supportive and funny person! Which you will discover in our conversation.

Paige and I talked about:

1.  Embracing uncertainty for personal growth: Paige shared her personal journey of embracing uncertainty and growth through challenging experiences, including transitioning from a private school to a public high school, attending college, and living in Japan. What was key for her? Embracing change anchoring on her values of curiosity and learning, characteristics that she built upon to forge her path, with a sprinkle of resilience and adaptability!
2. From burnout to purpose: what do you do when the career you fought so hard to build no longer fulfils you? Paige shares her journey of leaving her career in marketing after experiencing severe burnout following a series of personal losses and health issues. Her job, which had once been fulfilling, became unfulfilling and physically painful, culminating in a hospital stay for a MRSA infection caused by stress. These experiences led her to realise she needed to leave her position, though… what next?
3. The unknown: after leaving her marketing career Paige started a self-discovery journey. As you can imagine, after years of frantic activity, she felt initial silence and disorientation, here she found a book called "What Color Is Your Parachute?" - https://parachutebook.com/ - to help navigate her career change.
4. The shift: let me be clear here, forging a new career pathway after decades of success is tough. Your identity will be closely link with what you did and understanding that who you are is not defined by that label is hard. Paige’s journey to become a coach was not easy. But it was worth it. Her take? Build from what you know, use your skills and strengths. Have meaningful conversations, explore (internally and externally) until you connect the dots, and more importantly: take it step bystep.
5. A changing world: leading with purpose doesn’t mean not leading with ambition. But I might mean leading what your heart and what matters to you, so you can focus your time and energy and build something that matters. Finding a career path that aligns with both your passions and strengths, and while a perfect alignment isn't always possible, aiming for it most of the time is a success. We also talked about the concept of portfolio careers, where individuals pursue multiple diverse roles, which for some is a departure from their learned culture and beliefs.

If you want to connect with Paige

https://paigeonecoaching.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-lewis/

To connect with me:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/

https://www.coachingwithlucia.com

https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/

[email protected]

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Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Angélica Nodal es una profesional sénior de marketing, con más de 20 años de experiencia en entornos B2B y B2C (entretenimiento, logística, gran consumo), liderandoproyectos de alto impacto a nivel nacional e internacional. En los últimos 9 años se ha especializado en logística, desarrollando estrategias regionales de marketing y comunicación en A.P. Moller Maersk, gestionando equiposmultifuncionales con un enfoque estratégico y colaborativo.

Además, imparte clases en Universidades como UFV, EAE, UNIE y ESBS, compartiendo sus conocimientos en Dirección de Ventas y Marketing con futuros profesionales.

Conozco a Angie desde hace varias décadas, por eso quise invitarla a Con C de Cambio y compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Durante nuestra conversación comentamos:

1. El cambio es inevitable: el cambio es constante yno se puede controlar, aunque a menudo cause miedo por lo desconocido. ¿Nos dejamos llevar por las altas expectativas (falsas) de que la felicidad es un estado constante?
2. Aceptar los cambios con apertura: la perfección no existe,ni en relaciones, trabajo o familia. Todos evolucionamos con el tiempo, y esto inevitablemente implica tener que hacer cambios en la vida. Hay que salir de la zona de confort, aunque cause incertidumbre, porque es lo que nos hace crecer yexperimentar cosas nuevas – y Angie lo explica con la experiencia de su hija en la granja escuela.
3. Viaje personal de crecimiento: el cambio, aunque amenudo asociado con miedo, también puede ser una oportunidad para crecimiento y descubrir nuestro propósito. Angie comenzó en el mundo del entretenimiento y marketing, luego pasó a logística y finalmente se enfocó en la educación. Pero no ha sido un camino de rositas… Angie ha tenido que hacerse muchas preguntas, incómodas, para llegar a donde está…
4. LinkedIn: adoramos la plataforma, pero cada vez se ve mas “postureo” y es difícil discernir la realidad y el verdadero valor. ¿Hartos/as de ver esos fenómenos mundiales que parece se forjaron en una semana? Nosotras también, por eso hablamos de la necesidad de reconocer nuestro propio esfuerzo y camino, menos comparación y más admiración.
5. Pequeños pasos, Grandes resultados: “un pequeño paso para el hombre, un gran paso para la humanidad”, así comoArmstrong pisando la Luna. Y es cierto, nos imaginamos grandes cambios, movimientos sísmicos que cambiarán nuestra vida para siempre… pero todo empieza con un pequeño pasito.
6. Objetivos claros: qué importante es establecer objetivos claros. No necesitas saber 100% cómo llegarás allí, pero si no tienes al menos una mínima idea de dónde es “allí” entonces seguro que no llegas. El cambio requiere esfuerzo constante, paciencia y aceptación de los altibajos. La vida no se encarga en un click de Amazon.
7. No lo hacemos solos: ¿a ti como se te da eso de pedir ayuda? Sabemos que es difícil, pero pedir ayuda no es una señal de debilidad, sino una señal de fuerza, y que hay muchas formas en que la gente puede ofrecer ayuda. Puede venir de personascercanas, como familiares o amigos, o más distantes, como expertos o mentores. ¿Tu de quien te rodeas?
8. Autoconocimiento y propósito en la vida: el propósito no se limita al ámbito laboral, sino que abarca diversas áreas de la vida. Nos hemos acostumbrado a medir nuestro valor por nuestro titulo laboral, pero a la hora de la verdad…. ¿es realmente lo que te importa?

¡Gracias Angie por charlar con nosotros!

¿Quieres conectar con Angie?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicanodal/

Conecta conmigo:

⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠⁠

⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Gretchen Nemechek is the visionary founder of OPINARI, she is known for her empathetic and deeply connected approach to leadership. With a proven track record of driving accountability and unlocking individuals’ full potential, she is a transformative force in the corporate world.

During our conversation, Gretchen and I talked about all things life and business. Including Gretchen’s journey from the US to Germany, family changes, corporate departure and, of course, technology – as in pure daily life style, our connection dropped half-way through our conversation! (you’ll hear me welcoming her back about 50 minutes in).

Some of the points we cover:

1. Embracing change and leadership growth: Gretchen shares her perspective on embracing change, shaped by her childhood experiences, which led her to be open to opportunities throughout her career. She emphasises the importance of solving problems, being aware of one's strengths and maintaining a growth mindset. Gretchen also highlights the value of self-awareness in identifying what energises and drains individuals, which can guide career choices and problem-solving approaches.
2. Business and personal dynamics: as Gretchen says “business is personal” – we are human! Balancing personal approaches, characters, individuals… and AI is a task, no doubt about it. But for Gretchen, it all comes down to treating employees with dignity, especially during layoffs, and putting people at the core of business success.
3. Energy management in professional settings: ever felt like you do not want to do something at a certain point of the day? So have we! Hence the value of understanding one's peak performance times and energy levels throughout the day. Gretchen talks about the concept of a "battery check" (which I loved!) to assess emotional states and readiness for tasks. Much like we would do with our phone battery…
4. Personal accountability in organisational culture: conscious behaviour and personal accountability are at the heart of organisational cultures. Individuals at all levels should take ownership of their roles and not defer all responsibility to leaders. Gretchen experienced this herself, as she realised she needed to become the leader she wished she had, which led her to focus on self-awareness and understanding her own ego.
5. Mastering emotional response strategies: choosing how to respond to situations and emotions, noting that people can decide to change their day at any moment. Did you know that the physiological duration of emotions  is around 90 seconds?  

If you want to connect with Gretchen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchennemechek/

https://opinari.co/

To connect with me:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠

⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠

⁠[email protected]⁠

Follow us on: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠

Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

Vero Utrilla es directiva del marketing y la comunicación, con más de 20 años de experiencia en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias de marketing digital y omnicanal. Ha liderando equipos y proyectos, desde la concepción hasta la ejecución y es experta en e-commerce, apasionada del branding y enfocada en la obtención de resultados.

Vero fue también co-fundadora de la marca Lola Li, que cultivó muchos éxitos en el mundo de la moda (incluido vestir a la Reina Doña Letizia e Isabel Preysler!) y ahora inicia su camino en el mundo de la educación, cursando el Master Habilitante del Profesorado. 

La conversación con Vero tocamos temas como:

·      Cambio y adaptación: cómo enfrentar el miedo al cambio y la importancia de salir de la zona de confort para crecer personalmente y profesionalmente.

·      Crecimiento personal: abordamos la importancia del autodescubrimiento y la curiosidad como motores para el desarrollo personal y la toma de decisiones significativas en la vida.

·      Emprendimiento y resiliencia: Vero comparte sus experiencias en el mundo del emprendimiento, los desafíos enfrentados y las lecciones aprendidas, destacando la resiliencia ante las adversidades.

·      Equilibrio vida-trabajo: esa eterna búsqueda de un equilibrio entre la vida profesional y personal, y cómo este equilibrio impacta nuestras decisiones, como el considerar cambios de carrera que alineen con los valores y necesidades personales.

·      Educación y enseñanza: Vero comparte su giro a la enseñanza como una nueva dirección profesional, la motivación y deseo que le impulsan a afrontar este cambio, subrayando el deseo de contribuir y aprender en un entorno educativo.

Y, fiel reflejo de la vida diaria, escucharéis en nuestra conversación los altos y bajos de la vida cotidiana… incluyendo la llamada al timbre con la llegada un paquete! 

Porque Con C de cambio es un podcast de la vida diaria, de lo que a todos nos une y por lo que todos pasamos ;)

Quieres conectar con Vero?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-utrilla/

Conecta conmigo:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/⁠

⁠https://www.coachingwithlucia.com⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/⁠

⁠[email protected]⁠

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Musica de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs y Markvards.

Vic Taylor is a marketeer, a serial entrepreneur and a ball of absolute energy. 

From kickstarter to Selfridges to founding Touchpoints Marketing, where she helps businesses create a clear positioning, a strong offer, and sustainable growth that actually fits your life. She guides early-stage business owners to reach £100k faster, through the Six Figure Niche® book and a 12-month programme. During our conversation, Vic and I chatted about: 

1.     Embracing Change: Vic discusses her journey of embracing change, from starting a healthy snacking business to becoming a marketing expert, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience.

2.     Ikigai and career fulfilment: We delved into the concept of Ikigai (which I adore!), exploring how aligning personal passions with professional pursuits can lead to a fulfilling career and life.

3.     Building a business: Vic shared her insights on building a successful business, including the importance of understanding your target audience, pricing strategies, and the value of community support.

4.     Overcoming self-doubt: (that pesky companion!) In our conversation we addressed the common challenge of self-doubt, emphasising the need to focus on positive feedback and surround oneself with supportive individuals.

5.     Continuous learning and growth: as Vic shared her journey, filled with continuous learning, trying new things, and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and development.

If you want to connect with Vic:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victaylormarketing/

https://touchpointsmarketing.co.uk

To get Vic's book, Six Figure Niche: https://amzn.eu/d/3NDl6zt 

To connect with me:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/

https://www.coachingwithlucia.com

https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/

[email protected]

Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/

Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.

¡Hola! Y bienvenido/a a Con C de Cambio.
Me alegra muchísimo que estés aquí y estoy encantada de poder traerte estas conversaciones sobre el cambio.

Hoy te dejo una pequeña introducción para presentarte el pódcast, contarte un poco mi historia y qué me llevó a crearlo. ¡Prometo que será breve e iré al grano!

¿Por qué con C de Cambio?Todos pasamos por cambios a lo largo de nuestras vidas. Dan miedo, abruman… pero van a suceder, y además, ¡son necesarios! Asi que me he propuesto charlar sobre lo que significan, cómo abordarlos… con la esperanza de que estasconversaciones te ayuden a entender que no estás solo/a y que si otras personas han conseguido superarlo (¡y con éxito!) tu también puedes.

Cada semana me acompañarán personas maravillosas que compartirán sus caminos, aprendizajes y qué les ayudó (o no) a navegar sus cambios, para que tanto tú como yo podamos aprender de sus historias y descubrir qué puede servirnos anosotros también.
Además, compartiré algunas ideas sobre la ciencia que hay detrás del cambio, cómo funcionan nuestro cerebro y nuestro cuerpo, y cómo trabajar con ellos para obtener los mejores resultados.

¿Listo/a? Ponte cómodo/a, relájate y ¡vamos a abrazar juntos esas bolas curvas que nos tira la vida!

Con cariño,
Lucía

Conecta conmigo:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/

https://www.coachingwithlucia.com

https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected]

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Música de Soundstripe: Our Way, de Luke Bergs yMarkvards.

Hola! and welcome to C is for Change.

I am so glad you are joining us and excited to bring you these conversations about change.

Thought I'll do a quick teaser introducing the podcast, a bit of my story and what prompted me to create it. I'll keeo it short and sweet, promise!

Highlights? Everyone goes through changes in their lifetimes. Is scary, is daunting, but it's going to happen and it is needed!

Each week I am joined by wonderful individuals who will share their journeys, learnings and what helped them (or not!) in navigating their changes, so you and I both learn from their stories and what might be helpful for ours too.

I will also share some insights on the science behind change, our brains and bodies and how to work with them to get our best results.

Ready? Sit back, relax and let's hug those curve balls!

With love, and kindness

Lucia

Want to connect with me?:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/

https://www.coachingwithlucia.com

https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/

[email protected]

Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/

Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs andMarkvards.