Personal and professional development are important concepts for us to develop throughout our lifetimes. There will be setbacks; there will be times in which we will have to say "no" to things that will create value. In today's interview, our guest, Ivana Miranda, provides personal experiences that helped to shape our concept of saying "no", while being able to maintain our high-energy, exciting, "let's have fun" moments that we cherish with people of all different backgrounds, while empowering others to perform the same.

Guest Bio

As the 2022-2024 National Communications Chair for Federally Employed Women (FEW), Ivana H. Miranda, M.B.A. establishes and maintains standards and plans related to FEW’s communication strategy. Miranda actively engages with internal and external stakeholders to identify and share compelling stories as she works for the advancement of women in the government. A Project Management Training Specialist with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, she brings a unique blend of experience from Human Resources, finance, sports marketing, communications, sales, and entertainment. With the motto, “mission critical does not equal boring,” she is known for high-energy, interactive events. Miranda is a certified instructional designer and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Ivana's Website

• Toastmasters International -Home - Learn how a Toastmasters membership can transform your way of creating self-confidence through communication and leadership development. Networking with Toastmasters clubs can create opportunities that you otherwise would not have with any other type of networking event! Learn more and visit a club by clicking on the "Find A Club" button on the website.
• Federally Employed Women - Women In The Government - FEW is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1968 shortly after government issued Executive Order 11375 which added sex-discrimination to the list of prohibited discrimination within the Federal Government. Although E.O. 11375 was an important milestone, several women were concerned that the Civil Service Commission and individual agencies may not put forth the vigorous effort necessary to ensure compliance with E.O. 11375. FEW is a three-tiered organization that consist of a National Board, Regions and Chapters. All three tiers work together to fulfill the mission and sets annual goals for FEW including FEW’s four major program areas:
• -COMPLIANCE
• -DIVERSITY
• -LEGISLATIVE
• -TRAINING
• FEW’s membership is open to those who subscribe to the purposes of the organization and carry out its mission. Learn more at this website!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs