In this podcast episode titled "You Ready Now" with Denise Taylor, Veronica Mullins speaks about her career journey and how embracing her power and addressing personal challenges led to growth and success. Veronica, a federal HR officer, is nearing retirement and shares her career path in HR, her initial uncertainty about her organization, and her determination to learn and lead.

Denise and Veronica discuss the power of relationships, highlighting a turning point in Veronica's career when she confronted a supervisor who humiliated her in front of a customer. This confrontation not only led to improved relations but also marked the beginning of Veronica's leadership journey. They emphasize the importance of trust, advocacy, and continuous learning. Veronica shares her experience of taking on leadership responsibilities before becoming an official supervisor, showcasing how developing trust and influence among peers can lead to unofficial leadership roles.

Denise and Veronica also touch on the value of investing in oneself, seeking external resources for growth, and being intentional about personal development. Veronica's story of using therapy to address personal issues and witnessing the positive impact on her professional life illustrates the connection between personal well-being and career success.Overall, this podcast episode encourages listeners to embrace their power, build relationships, invest in personal growth, and confront personal challenges to achieve success and fulfillment in their careers. Tune in now. 

Veronica Mullins serves in the Federal Human Resources where she focus on staffing, Leadership strategy and execution. As a Human Resources Officer, she directs a team of over 70 geographically disbursed employees in Onboarding and Staffing advisory services for about 5K employees in over 65 locations. She is very passionate about mentoring and coaching employees; helping them see what’s possible in themselves is what drives her. Seeing & hearing an employee become comfortable with being uncomfortable and how that adds value to their career is indescribable. Watching minds shift from better to best in a team keeps her going. When she is not working, she enjoys resting, hanging out with those closest to her, grabbing a book, wine and traveling. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

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

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

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Connect with Veronica:

Insta - @iammrsmullins

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Takeaways:

“You either deal with it or you keep it moving."

“When people see or acknowledge the fact that, you know, hey, this person knows what they're talking about, then they keep coming back."

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

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.

In this episode, Terrilynn Short provides valuable insights into her successful career journey, the importance of authenticity and curiosity, and how embracing failure can lead to growth. She also emphasizes the significance of being open to opportunities, being true to oneself, and building trust within teams. Additionally, Terrilynn shares her experiences of navigating cultural dynamics and the importance of positive intentions when interacting with people from different backgrounds. Now, let’s get into it.

Terrilynn Short is a Divisional Chief Executive in Halma plc’s Environmental & Analysis Sector. She is the chairperson for a portfolio of Halma’s water and optical analysis companies. In this role she focuses on both organic and acquisitive growth. Prior to joining Halma, Terrilynn was a Vice President and General Manager at SPX Technologies with P&L responsibility for the Marley Heating division. She led the go-to-market and new product strategy as well as operational improvements to deepen customer relationships to accelerate growth. She previously worked at ITW where she led the Global Solder Materials business unit for the Kester division. She had global P&L responsibility with operations and employees in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. She helped transform the approach to key account management and product innovation supported by an optimized global operations capability and footprint.

Prior to ITW, Terrilynn led the Kenmore laundry and dishwasher businesses at Sears. She oversaw the reinvention of Kenmore brand across all touchpoints from positioning to logo to product design to packaging to go-to-market. This included launching award-winning products across all major categories and a trailblazing social and mobile marketing campaign and an award-winning advertising campaign. Prior to joining Sears, Terrilynn was a consultant in the Boston Consulting Group’s Chicago office, where she was a member of the Consumer and Retail Practice Area. She has also been a Brand Manager at Yahoo! And, she was formerly an investment banker at Lehman Brothers and an investment analyst at St. Paul Travelers. She has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a B.S. in Systems Analysis from Miami University. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two sons.

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 Terrilynn:

@terrilynn_short

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

https://www.facebook.com/terrilynn.short 

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

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Many of us think these beliefs will lead to promotion when the truth is they actually matter very little if at all. We mistakenly think these behaviors increase the chances of us getting promoted when in some cases they can work against us.

#1 Working Longer Hours

#2 Being Liked by Everyone

#3 Seniority and Tenure

The promotion process typically involves multiple factors such as results, skills, leadership potential, and alignment with organizational goals.

This is why it’s important to know your promotable skills and how to shine a light on them. This is what I help my clients do. I help them make an impact that matters and it doesn’t take long to shift things in your favor.

For me, helping you Get Promoted also includes helping you develop the right skills to perform well once you secure the next role. Success is not just about you getting the title, it’s you thriving in your next level role, too.

Let’s talk about YOU. I want to learn more about what you want. I want to help you Get Promoted.

Two ways are BEST to connect with me:

✨DM me your thought or question OR

✨Book a time for me to give you a call when its convenient for you. www.CallWithDenise.live

In this episode of "Embrace Your Power," host Denise invites Harriett Johnson, an experienced senior HR leader with a diverse background, to share her insights on career success, leadership, and personal growth. Harriett's journey in the HR field has spanned various sectors, giving her a unique perspective on people, purpose, and passion as the pathway to success. Now, let’s get into it. 

Harriett Johnson is a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Human Resources Leader with over 20 years of experience in the HR field. Throughout her career, she has worked in various capacities and sectors of business, leading successful cultural, process, and engagement initiatives. Her expertise also extends to overseeing start-up, change, and transformational projects in key HR functional areas, including talent acquisition and sourcing, employee relations, compliance, diversity, and benefits administration.

Having demonstrated her strategic prowess as a business partner and HR leader in diverse work environments, including shared services, governmental, healthcare, Fortune 40 retail, and nonprofit organizations, Harriett possesses powerful and effective communication, coordination, and collaboration skills. Her unwavering commitment to providing and implementing dynamic, compelling solutions to meet the needs of organizations is well-recognized.

Harriett's academic journey includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Fisk University and a Master of Business Administration from Tennessee State University, both located in Nashville, TN. Throughout her career, she has actively engaged with professional organizations, such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and has contributed as a volunteer Board member for Walker's Point Youth & Family Center and the Emerging Pearls Foundation, Inc. Additionally, Harriett takes great pride in her membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

With a mantra of "People, Purpose & Passion: The Pathway to Success!", Harriett has cultivated a curious nature and a love for continuous learning. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Business Management, focusing on the study of Leadership.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Harriett enjoys indulging in her passions, including shopping, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. Music holds a special place in her heart, and she relishes attending live concerts and music festivals.

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 Harriett:

@williamsharriett

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? 

Shining a light on your potential is about shining a light on the value you'll make at the NEXT level. It has very little to do with the work you do now.

Here are 3 ways you can shine a light on your promotable skills TODAY

(1) Look for ways to add uncommon value

(2) Intentionally blosson before their eyes

(3) Prioritize meaningful relationships

Now don’t get me wrong, hard work can work for you BUT ONLY TO A CERTAIN LEVEL. Then you’ll stall, plateau and find yourself either stuck or just taking lateral moves (if any move at all).

You GET PROMOTED when you’re noticed for promotable reasons and good work alone is NOT a promotable reason. In fact good work is a great reason for your manager to let you stay put.

It’s the impact you make that gets you promoted.

But do you know how to make an IMPACT? Don’t fret! I can teach you how. 😊

Let’s talk about your promotion. You deserve it. It’s been long enough. Sis, if you’re doing good work, you can make an impact and GET PROMOTED. www.CallWithDenise.live

In this power-packed episode of Embrace Your Power, host Denise Taylor welcomes Jennifer Jones, Vice President of Marketing at TIDI Products, to share her valuable insights and career wisdom. As an experienced leader in the medical device industry, Jennifer has discovered her passion for developing leaders and recently launched her own podcast, JJ’s Virtual Leadership Coffee Chat. Get ready to take notes as Jennifer drops gems and discusses her career journey and the keys to success. Now, let's get into it.

Jennifer Jones, VP of Marketing at TIDI Products, has spent the last two decades in Medical Devices in various sales and marketing roles. While at the core she is a marketer, she has come to realize that her passion is developing leaders. Most look at leadership as a by-product of a functional skill set, but in fact it is a unique skill set that takes practice and tons of application to get better. At this stage in her career, this is the cornerstone of her work. Daily, she has the privilege of leading a talent group of over 30 individuals in product marketing, marketing communications, product development and new product development, developing and supporting leaders to make a lasting impact in healthcare. 

To support more leaders, Jennifer recently launched a podcast focused on leadership development, Virtual Leadership Coffee Chat with JJ, practical advice that is immediately applicable to improve leadership. Jennifer’s belief is that if you focus on really getting to know your people, getting organized, listening to understand, asking questions before telling, and leading with humility, there is no limit to your success as a leader. 

Outside of this work, she spends most time with her husband of almost 17 years and her 6 year-old son. This includes assisting her husband, Music Director at their local church. 

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 Jennifer:

https://jenniferjones1.podia.com/ 

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? 

Season 2 is dedicated to your career success. Denise helps Women Leaders develop the skills, savvy and momentum to achieve the career success you want & deserve. She specializes in helping Women of Color and First Generation Leaders transform their careers and get promoted. It's your season to be a Power Leader.

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Denise Taylor is a Master Mentor for Women Leaders | Speaker | Author | Trainer | Event Host | Podcast Host

Want to connect with Denise? Book Your FREE Discovery Call at www.CallWithDenise.live

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Promotion Is About Your Potenital

This is why someone can be there less time than you and outpace you; why they can have less experience than you and become your boss; why they can have fewer credentials than you and land the big role you wanted.

While time on the job, good experience and solid credentials are valuable - they often fail to beat potential.

Shining a light on your potential is about shining a light on the value you’ll add at the next level. And that has very little to do with the work you do now.

Remember… doing good work will not get you promoted. It’s knowing how to shine light on your potential that opens that door.

I help Women Leaders develop skills, savvy, and momentum to achieve the career success they want and deserve.

You need a plan and I’ve got one. Let’s make your potential shown & known.

Let’s talk about your promotion this week. www.CallWithDenise.live

When’s the last time you had a PROMOTION conversation with your manager? Some of y’all just said “Never”.

Don’t feel bad… it’s not uncommon. You like many others expect to be recognize because of good work. And while that sounds reasonable, it’s NOT an effective career strategy.

The bottomline is “Your career is your business”. So this conversation requires your lead.

Without knowing the specific of your situation, here’s some general tips.

#1 tip… Be prepared!!!! I can’t stress that enough. Preparation is key 🔑

In the conversation be sure to cover these 3 things.

1️⃣ Toot your own horn. Highlight the value you bring to the organization and your accomplishments.

2️⃣ Show your commitment to grow professionally and share your readiness to take on new challenges and more responsibility.

3️⃣ Share your goals and ask for their help on next steps.

Your ultimate goal is to collect information so asking open ended questions is best. Their feedback is GOLD as you take your next steps to land the promotion.

Three ways to get my help:

(1) Join me at the live Q&A - www.GetPromoted.live

(2) DM on social media

(3) Book a call on my calendar www.CallWithDenise.live

The story today is Kyla’s journey to becoming a business owner. She spent a number of years finding her way.  Her journey speaks of so much perseverance and it's one you need to hear. In many ways, it’s similar to the transformation of a caterpillar. 

For them, it has to feel like everything is falling apart and there is no end in sight, yet they're transforming and they're growing into something incredibly beautiful. If you cut the cocoon and the butterfly does not have a chance to strengthen its wings by breaking out, you will disable the butterfly from being able to fly.

There’s always a journey that someone is persevering through. That transformation, though it may be difficult, though it may be overwhelming, is one that is going to result in them being the most beautiful they've ever been.

That's what perseverance is all about. We hit hard places, yet, we overcome. We overcome that experience and that low blow, and we fly again. Today we're gonna talk about a persevering story that I believe is going to encourage you. Now, let's get into it.

Kyla Denanyoh is a podcast host, lawyer, and founder of KD Creative. With a decade of experience in project management, Kyla helps small business owners save time and expand brand visibility with podcasting. Skip the boring stuff and launch your podcast at www.kyladenanyoh.com. 

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 Kyla:

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@kyladenanyoh

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-hemphill/

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? 

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. 

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You can strong arm a come up. But you cannot strong arm a career. You must evolve and lead with strategy. Knowing what strategy is often takes help. Be open to that.

You will reach a point in your career where “what got you here WILL NOT get you there”.

It can be a rude awakening but after you been there 3-5 years, you start to sense it. It’s called being STUCK with huge potential.

You bring a ton of experience to the table. And you have so much more in you to give. But the problem is you know how to lead with your strengths well but not how to make a power impact.

Three options to connect - Join me for the FREE Live Q&A session on Thurs to talk about your promotion. Visit www.GetPromoted.live to regster.

DM me on any socail media platform. I try to check at least once a day and will get back with you.

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