This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of pursuing career success relentlessly and removing all excuses that might hinder your progress. The end of September marks the beginning of the fourth quarter, a crucial period that can set the stage for the upcoming year. Instead of coasting through the end of the year, Denise encourages listeners to keep pushing for their career success and finish the year strong.

* Introduction - 1:33

* Finishing Strong - 7:17

* Common Excuses - 8:35

* Seeking Support - 20:43

#whatinspiresme #bestadvice #careers #management #motivation #personalbranding

In this podcast episode, Denise Taylor discusses even more ways to aim for a promotion and how to advance in your career. She highlights three common types of promotions: vertical promotions, lateral promotions, and promotions involving increased responsibilities or scope.

The benefits and perks of promotions, such as compensation, advancement, access to healthcare coverage, retirement plans, stock options, company-provided resources, and greater work flexibility, are also discussed. These benefits are negotiable and available as you progress in your career! It’s time to take advantage.

Although, addressing mindset and internal barriers is so important! Promotion is not guaranteed and requires mental preparation to withstand the challenges and pressures that may arise. Your career is your responsibility, and having proactive conversations with your manager are essential. Tune in now. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

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Takeaways:

In this podcast episode hosted by Denise Taylor, the focus is on helping individuals seeking advancement in their careers, particularly those aiming for leadership roles or looking to accelerate their growth. Denise emphasizes her mission to assist women leaders in developing the skills and momentum needed for career success and she believes that everyone can be a leader in various ways, not just those with titles.

The episode also touches on the difference between high performers and high-potential individuals in the workplace. High performers are skilled at doing their jobs well, meeting expectations, and being dependable. In contrast, high-potential individuals demonstrate quick learning, adaptability, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a willingness to innovate and contribute to growth and efficiency.

Denise encourages listeners to understand the distinction between being a high performer and a high-potential candidate, as high potential is often a key factor in promotion decisions made by leaders in corporate America. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change and innovation to demonstrate high potential and ultimately achieve career success. Tune in now.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you’ve secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you’re going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.

In this episode, our host Denise Taylor, a career success coach and mentor, welcomes listeners to a challenge aimed at helping individuals, especially women, advance in their careers and achieve their desired levels of success and promotion. She emphasizes the importance of giving the challenge your full attention and being intentional about your commitment to personal growth. She also encourages participants to see promotions as more than just a salary increase and to find purpose and fulfillment in their pursuit of career success. Denise introduces the idea that aligning your values and purpose with your job can unlock prosperity in all areas of life. The episode serves as an introductory guide, setting the stage for the upcoming challenge on achieving career success and promotions. It offers valuable insights and perspectives on the multifaceted nature of promotions beyond monetary rewards and paves the way for deeper discussions in subsequent episodes. Tune in now. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Takeaways:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive 

Website: www.denisetaylor.live 

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live 

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you've secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you're going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise's combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a "Blessed Life." Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.

The episode delves into Anjené's background, including her decision to work abroad in Egypt after college and her transition to New York City as an administrative assistant for the head of security at a commercial real estate company. Although her role initially didn't align with her marketing background, Anjené's dedication and ability to learn quickly enabled her to contribute significantly to security and technology aspects within the company.

By the age of 30, Anjené was promoted to vice president while working at an S&P 500 organization. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance while climbing the corporate ladder to overcome burnout. Anjené's experiences led her to become a life coach, specializing in supporting busy individuals in achieving their life ambitions.

Anjené also highlights the significance of strategic relationships and sponsorship in her career growth. She discusses her mentor and sponsor, who not only guided her but also introduced her to opportunities and supported her professional development. Anjené's proactive approach, willingness to learn, and strong relationships have played a pivotal role in her career advancement and her ability to effect positive change within her field. Tune in now.

An accomplished business professional with over 16 years of corporate experience, Anjené focuses on operational excellence, security and risk management. She loves to travel (40+ countries), is driven to be a lifelong learner and enjoys accomplishing goals via action plans.

Anjené holds a Masters from Northwestern in Information Security, a Bachelors in Marketing/Sociology from Miami University, has attended an Executive Development program at Wharton School of Business plus earned 7 professional certifications / designations.

By the age of 30, Anjené was promoted to Vice President while working at a S&P 500 organization and knows finding balance while climbing the corporate ladder can be exhausting. Becoming an executive at a young age, she had to learn the hard way around setting boundaries, executing on non-career goals and maintaining a social life.

Anjené became a coach to support those who are struggling to "have it all" to help them avoid the pitfalls and roadblocks she experienced. Anjené specializes in life balance, prioritization, goal execution, productivity, professional development and travel.

Anjené Abston is a Life Coach who specializes in supporting busy people achieve their life

ambitions.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

* Introduction - 7:44

* Living Abroad - 10:35

* Titles and Roles- 22:58

* Sponsors - 30:40

* Empowering Moment - 58:31

* LLH Questions - 1:08:48

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Anjené:

https://sm.imlivingambitiously.com/smlinks

@living_ambitiously

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Takeaways:

* "Get comfortable with meeting new people, even if they're at a higher level than you" - Anjené

* "Live abroad, even if it's only for a month or two." - Anjené

* "Strategic relationships will always accelerate your success." - Denise Taylor

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

* "It would definitely be about boundaries and about balance. They're very important to establish and for people to know what they are."

What's your love wisdom? 

* "Self-love is just as important as external love, but don't shy away from external love. Embrace all the love that anybody is willing to give you."

What is your happiness wisdom? 

* "Feed your joy."

There Is More To Promotion than MONEY

Money is a big part of promotion, but there is more value in getting promoted than money alone. Our prosperity is tied to how we thrive, so it's important to establish a healthy perspective and desire for promotion. That's right, it's important that we "stay hungry" and do not settle. When we understand the value of what's in it for us, we can find purpose and a compelling "why" for advancing and experiencing success.

During this Winning Wednesday LIVE, I will shed some light on what's more important than money to encourage to pursue the success you want and desire at work.

Join Me for my FREE 3-Day Get Promoted Challenge. It's time to GET SERIOUS about your success and I will help you with a plan and strategy to get the promotion you want and deserve.

In this podcast episode we speak with Shanta Eaden, a people-first leader with over 20 years of experience as an enterprise change leader. Shanta has a background in leading multinational teams through various sectors and specializes in professional development, project management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks.

Shanta’s career journey began with a high school co-op program in banking and later transitioned to the oil and gas industry. Despite facing challenges and discomfort in a predominantly white male-dominated industry, Shanta embraced her uniqueness and authenticity. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, standing up against bias, and seeking mentorship and coaching.

One pivotal moment was when Shanta’s leader asked her to sit at the back of the room during a high-level presentation. She chose not to comply and instead sat at the table, highlighting the importance of asserting her presence. This experience led her to pursue a role in DEI to address such behaviors in the workplace.

Throughout her career, Shanta learned the significance of change management, embracing discomfort, and navigating cultural shifts. She encourages individuals to be confident, ask questions, and find mentors who provide guidance, support, and accountability. Shanta’s journey exemplifies the power of resilience, authenticity, and learning from diverse experiences in shaping a successful career. Tune in now. 

Shanta a wife, a mother and a people-first leader.  As an enterprise change leader who brings 20+ years of expertise integrating people, process and technology to affect change. She has led multinational teams in the Finance and Energy sectors, through acquisition integration, strategic program/project management, professional development, skill-building, establishing DEI frameworks, organizing global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and facilitating executive workshops/training. 

As a recognized DEI strategist, change leader and project management executive, she emphasizes trusted partnerships, and leverages her uniquely positioned PM background to close the gap between strategy and execution to drive change.

Shanta is a sought-after DEI speaker, panelist, certified professional and inclusive behavior coach, business consultant and change leader who mobilizes teams, focusing on culture and inclusion.  She holds a Project Management Professional certification (PMP), a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Southern University and an MBA from LeTourneau University, concentrations in Management and Human Resources.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Shanta: [email protected] 

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

In this episode of "Embrace Your Power" with host Denise Taylor, guest Shara Hutchinson, a mother, author, accomplished motivational speaker, and the founder of the "I Still Want to Be a Mom Foundation" shares her inspiring journey as a former foster youth and an infertility warrior.

Shara’s remarkable story includes her journey from infertility to motherhood chronicled in her first book, "I Still Want To Be a Mom," and her latest book, "Barefoot in the Boardroom," which focuses on strategies for achieving desired results and managing change. She has also given two TED Talks about her pregnancy journey and her book on managing change.

During the conversation, Shara discusses the role of faith in her career and life. She emphasizes the importance of faith as belief in all areas of life, explaining that faith plays a significant role in motivating action and effort. She relates her personal journey to career success and underscores the need to believe in oneself, especially when facing challenges. Shara also highlights how her faith guided her through adversities during her upbringing, including being in foster care and experiencing loss.

In summary, this episode of "Embrace Your Power" with Shara Hutchinson explores the power of faith, preparation, identity, and personal growth in achieving career success. Shara’s inspiring journey from adversity to leadership serves as a testament to the transformative potential of these principles. Tune in now.

As a mother, author, accomplished motivational speaker, former foster youth, infertility warrior, Founder of the I Still Want To Be A Mom Foundation, and CEO of Xposeyour, Shara Hutchinson leads by example in providing business solutions to leaders and organizations. Shara is an empathetic, technology-oriented, executive and customer success professional with over 17 years of leadership experience and a proven track record of developing and implementing operational strategies and technologies that creatively enhance the customer experience while supporting key business initiatives. She is a change agent with extensive experience delivering value and leveraging customer feedback to ensure long-term relationships that drive retention and recurring revenue expansion.
After enduring a tumultuous journey to pregnancy, Shara published her first book in 2018, entitled “I Still Want to Be a Mom”. She shares the hidden details of her 8-year journey from infertility to motherhood with the hope of inspiring women with similar struggles to live their dream.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Shara: [email protected]

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

Learning the skill to make allies in high places teaches you to build strong and beneficial relationships with influential individuals or authorities.

Solutions will attract problems they solve.

It's important to shine a light on your promotable skills and PROBLEM SOLVING is a valuable promotable skill. Networking opportunities are great opportunities to access leaders who need line of sight to your brillance.

Remember He/She who solve problems GETS PAID & PROMOTED.

Grab a time to cconnect with me so I can help you make a POWER IMPACT and Get Promoted. www.CallWithDenise.live

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