We’ve all probably heard of AI (artificial intelligence) by now. And many of us have heard about the perceived negatives of AI. But what about the many positives? On today’s episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell walks us through how she recently set out to learn how to use AI to her advantage—in her personal life, professional life, and for educational purposes (like helping kids with homework!). 

The result? A comprehensive look at how you too can use AI to save time, make tasks simpler, and add value to your life in a variety of areas. AI shouldn’t be something we’re intimated by or scared of, instead, like anything else in life, this is an opportunity to take the reins and work smarter, not harder! 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Growth
02:51 Personal Applications of AI
06:08 Professional Applications of AI
08:55 Educational Uses of AI
11:47 Building Your AI Toolbox
15:04 Encouragement to Embrace AI

Kerry Siggins is a firm believer that you are responsible for everything that happens to you in life. It’s called the ownership mindset, and that’s exactly what Chantell and Kerry set out to unpack on this week’s powerful episode of Get Real, Get Results. Kerry is the CEO of StoneAge—a manufacturing and technology company known for its employee-owned model. Ever since she accidentally overdosed and almost ended her life 18 years ago, Kerry has been practicing this concept of the ownership mindset—it’s a way of thinking Kerry (and Chantell!) believe can truly transform your life and work for the better. 

During their conversation, Chantell invites Kerry to share her incredible story, and together the two women discuss why an ownership mindset is so crucial to leading others and yourself, Kerry’s journey as the CEO of an employee-owned company, and how to guide employees through transitioning well. 

Don’t miss this vulnerable, impactful episode all about the power behind owning your own story! 

Find out more about Kerry on her website: https://kerrysiggins.com/. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Taking Responsibility for Your Life
01:49 The Ownership Mindset: A Journey of Transformation
04:59 Self-Leadership and Its Impact on Team Dynamics
09:00 Building an Ownership Culture in the Workplace
12:06 Training for Ownership: Core Values and Practices
14:47 Navigating Employee Transitions Mindfully
17:52 Resilience: Bouncing Forward from Adversity
20:01 Empowering Others Through Vulnerability and Growth

On this candid episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell opens up about a recent incident between her and a male colleague at work. After a heated discussion on job responsibilities, Chantell’s male colleague shared some choice words with her and hung up on their call, prompting Chantell to question if this same type of interaction would have happened if she was also male. 

The whole conversation and the proceeding fallout compelled Chantell to examine how exactly women are treated in the places they work, if the fact that women showing emotion should be deemed as “too aggressive,” and how we as women can take back the narrative and regain confidence in how we choose to address work colleagues—both male and female. This is an empowering and honest look at how even well-established women are still being stereotyped in the workplace, and the power found in refusing to change who you are for anyone. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Self-Perception and External Opinions
01:05 The Power of Direct Communication
03:30 Gender Dynamics in Professional Communication
07:20 Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism
10:15 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

On today's episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell sits down with us for a super honest and vulnerable conversation, all about grief and worthiness. Chantell recently lost her mother unexpectedly, and it rocked her world. Chantell's mom was her biggest cheerleader, and one of the main people in her life who helped her feel worthy of her calling and work. This loss set Chantell on a journey of navigating grief and worthiness—how do we grieve well? Where do we get worthiness from? Where does our self-confidence come from? No matter what you've walked through or are currently walking through, this episode will leave you feeling seen, plus give you practical tips for walking through grief and coming out more self-confident, not less. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Grief and Worthiness
06:59 Self-Confidence vs. Self-Worth
12:13 Personal Growth and Contribution

Stress affects all of us—whether we want it to or not—but stress can actually be a good thing! For this episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell sits down with resilience expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa (aka Dr. G) to reframe how we look at and respond to the stress and change in our lives.

Chantell has faced a lot of personal change recently with the unexpected loss of her mom, and together she and Dr. G discuss how our bodies respond physically and emotionally to all types of stress and change. The type of change Chantell just experienced undoubtedly leads to negative stress, but even loss-induced stress can produce something positive: resilience. How do we build resilience no matter what type of stress we’re facing? Can we reframe change into a good thing professionally and personally? And what can we do practically to build up those muscles so we respond to stress better the next time we’re faced with it? Dr. G answers all these questions and more on this super practical episode any of us can relate to!

Learn more about Dr. G and her practice on her website: https://askdoctorg.com/

Dr. G's Thinktank: https://hello.askdoctorg.com/

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:53 The Positive Side of Stress
09:08 Choosing Stress that Aligns with Priorities
19:14 Leadership Mindset and Handling Pushback
25:27 Building Resilience in Personal and Professional Life
33:12 Action Steps for Dealing with Change
34:05 Closing Remarks

For the past 25 years, Chantell has been on an entrepreneurship journey where she’s learned a lot, experienced massive successes, and also seen some things fail. Today on Get Real, Get Results she’s giving us a firsthand look into that journey and what it’s taught her about making money and running businesses, and how her journey can give you a leg up, too! 

Chantell lays it all out there: the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. From coming up with an initial business or product idea and building a strong team to doing your market research and avoiding shiny penny syndrome, Chantell covers everything in this super practical, and super personal episode. Chantell’s entrepreneurship motto has always been “do the right thing and the money will come,” and today’s episode is a testament to how that motto has guided her in business and in life. Wondering if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Don’t miss this week’s Get Real, Get Results! 

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: From Start to Finish
03:16 Building a Strong Team: The Key to Success
06:00 Understanding the Market: Who Will Pay for Your Product?
09:09 Staying Focused: Avoiding Distractions and Shiny Penny Syndrome
11:58 Execution and Decision-Making: Leading with Confidence
14:13 Listening and Learning: The Power of Asking Questions
16:57 Doing the Right Thing: Process Over Outcome
17:56 Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships in Business

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Does my story even matter? How do I communicate well? Can listening effectively lead to stronger relationships? These questions and more are the focus of this week’s episode of Get Real, Get Results. Chantell sits down with Jessica Abo, one of her good friends and an award-winning journalist with an inspiring story of her own. Together, these two powerhouse women discuss the importance of sharing our stories and enhancing communication skills.

Chantell kicks off their conversation by inviting Jessica to share her own experience navigating the world of news media and why she ultimately chose to leave that often toxic environment behind for what she does now as a freelance storyteller, media trainer, and mom. Throughout the episode Jessica shares practical strategies for building our communication arsenal, how to listen effectively, and where to start when it comes to sharing our stories with the world. Our stories do matter, and we might not even know the impact they can have on another person until we gather the courage to share them.

Follow Jessica and her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaabotv

Check out her website for free resources and more info: https://www.jessicaabo.com/

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:17 The Power of Storytelling and Effective Communication
06:34 From Journalism to Entrepreneurship: Jessica Abo's Journey
09:20 Pivotal Moments and Leaving Toxic Environments
17:25 Improving Communication Skills: Where to Start
23:21 Preparing for Difficult Questions
25:13 Communicating with Clarity and Impact
28:18 Resources for Further Learning: Jessica Abo's Website and Social Media
35:19 Conclusion

This week on Get Real, Get Results Chantell is joined by angel investing expert and author, Marcia Dawood! Marcia knows just about everything there is to know about angel investing, and she’s sharing it all with us today!

Chantell, who’s an angel investor herself, starts with the basics: what is angel investing and how can a typical individual get into it? Together Chantell and Marcia break down why this type of investing is good for both the investor and the economy, why more women should be investing in startups, and some of the things to look for when considering investing in a company.

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Marcia’s upcoming book—Do Good While Doing Well—is available for preorder here:
https://www.amazon.com/Good-While-Doing-Well-Financial/dp/B0CZY368YY

Follower her on Linked to stay connected:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/

Check out Marcia’s podcast The Angel Next Door:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angel-next-door/id1586445642

Chapters:
00:00 The Power of Angel Investing
06:02 Closing the Funding Gap
09:18 Encouraging Women to Invest
13:17 Investment Strategy and Starting Small
17:48 Key Components of Successful Startups
24:20 Building Relationships and Staying Informed

We could all improve our decision-making and multitasking, but as wives, moms, and employees, we’re probably already better at it than we think! But what strategies can we implement in our professional lives to be more effective at both? In this super practical episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell outlines exactly that!

First, let’s start with decision-making. Chantell gets real, sharing some of her own experiences with decision-making and negotiating, talking about what she’s learned, especially when she hasn’t been the best decision-maker. Chantell then goes on to share her five key takeaways to become a more effective, less emotional, decision-maker.

The second part of the episode is dedicated to multitasking. We all do it, but is there a way to actually do it well and accomplish what we need to get done? Chantell again leans into her own experiences, leaving listeners with practical tools—like a dedicated “power hour” to check tasks off your list—to multitask effectively.

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Chapters:
00:00 | Mastering Decision Making and Negotiation Skills
08:54 | Taking Emotion Out of Negotiations
12:30 | Boosting Productivity with a 'Power Hour'
13:53 | The Importance of Problem Evaluation
16:06 | The Art of Focusing: One Task at a Time

In this episode Chantell discusses the importance of putting ourselves first and prioritizing our own mental well-being. She challenges the societal expectation of always putting others' feelings before our own and emphasizes the difference between self-love and selfishness. Chantell shares her personal experiences with burnout and the difficult decision she made to prioritize herself. She also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the need for self-care. Chantell provides tips for acting instead of reacting, practicing self-compassion, and embracing the journey of self-care.

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

Chapters:
00:00 Putting Ourselves First: The Importance of Self-Care
04:42 Burnout and the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
06:10 Making the Difficult Decision to Prioritize Ourselves
08:32 Acting Instead of Reacting: Making Better Decisions
09:00 Personal Experience: Dealing with Loss and Grief
11:53 Taking the Help We Need: Putting Ourselves First
13:20 Practicing Self-Compassion and Mindful Self-Talk
14:47 Self-Care as a Journey: Embracing the Process
15:17 Celebrating Small Victories: Indulging in Activities We Enjoy