Host Lisa Gillette speaks with Dr. Alexis Kennedy, a trauma researcher and university professor. With decades of experience working with human trafficking victims, Dr. Kennedy brings insight into burnout, compassion fatigue, and the cumulative effects of working with people in crisis. She shares neuroscience-based strategies for interrupting stress responses with diverse professional audiences nationwide.

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http://www.recharge.how

https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexis.recharge/

Download Dr. Kennedy’s complimentary "Sleep Guide" from her website http://www.recharge.how

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Lisa speaks with Fela Rosa, founder of Corporate Warriors. Fela is a career coach for high performers who want to grow without burning out. With a background in marketing, leadership, and experience as a former Chief of Staff in tech, Fela brings real-world insight into what it takes to thrive at the top.

Fela helps ambitious professionals, especially those stuck in toxic workplaces, reconnect with their inner strength and build long-term career success. Her holistic approach combines deep inner work with sharp outer strategy, including communication, negotiation, and leadership positioning.

If you’re ready to rise without losing yourself, Fela’s your guide.

Follow Fela on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/corporate_warriors/ 

Download Fela’s gift SOS Toolkit Link: https://corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit/ 

Lisa speaks with Dr. Mariné Avagyan, coach, speaker, and educator. Dr. Avagyan coaches her clients to realign their purpose, intention, and tenacity for high performance. Drawing on her deep experience in education and leadership, her passion and mission are to develop visionary leaders for today's dynamic workplace demands. Dr. Avagyan’s superpower is guiding leaders to claim their voice, stay grounded, and build authentic connections that fuel meaningful, lasting impact.

Website: www.drmarinea.com,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarinea/ 

email: [email protected] 

On this episode of Grace, Grit, Getting It Done, host Lisa Gillette speaks with executive coach and leadership consultant Lisa A.Yarussi. With over 25 years of experience in senior HR leadership, Lisa brings a deep understanding of guiding high-achieving leaders through complexity, burnout, and growth. Now the founder of LAY-Up Coaching & Consulting, she helps leaders align with purpose, commit to what matters, and master their time so they can activate a bit of ease and contentment on the leadership journey.

DM Lisa A. Yarussi for her complimentary gift “ACTivate Your Week”

Email Lisa A. Yarussi to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consult with Lisa Yarussi to explore strategies

Contact Lisa Yarussi via: [email protected]

Book a complimentary session with Lisa A. Yarussi on Calendly: Contact Us – LAY-Up Coaching and Consulting

SHOW NOTES:

For the return of Season 3 “GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE!” host Lisa Gillette interviews herself! Excited to talk about her latest contribution, HOW TO NEGOTIATE LIKE A LEADER, Lisa shares some of the step-by-step strategies detailed in her video online course with a negotiations playbook.

Lisa is an equal pay activist, human rights advocate, and ICF-certified leadership coach. Drawing on 25 years of experience in Entertainment Media—including a decade as an executive in Sports Broadcast Television—Lisa brings strategic expertise and real-world insight to her coaching business, BIGSKY Coaching & Consulting.

As the host of the podcast "Grace, Grit, Getting It Done!", Lisa speaks directly to women working in male-dominated fields. Her approach is practical, tactical, and always strategic. Lisa’s goal is to close the pay gap, which is why her coaching practice focuses on serving women who want to gracefully navigate corporate culture, successfully negotiate fair compensation, and advance in their careers all the way into the C suite.

SOCIAL MEDIA

 Linked IN:       www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gillette/  

Instagram:       bigskycoach_lisa_gillette

Website:          www.bigsky.coach/

FB:                   https://www.facebook.com/bigskycoachlisa/

TikTok:             bigsky.coach_lisa

FREE GIFTS

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PAID OFFERS

Online course with negotiations playbook and monthly master class

https://big-sky-coaching-consulting.teachable.com/p/negotiate-like-a-leader

Salary Negotiations PLAYBOOK

https://big-sky-coaching-consulting.teachable.com/p/my-downloadable-279710

Lisa’s guest is Linda Ugelow. Linda helps people overcome the fear of speaking online or on stage through private coaching, online courses, and workshops. As a performer of 40 years, a Masters degree in Expressive Therapies/movement studies, a B.S. in psychology, she’s been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades.

Linda’s been featured in Money Magazine, Nylon Magazine, Inspired Coach Magazine, Body/Mind/Green, Positively Positive, and Thrive Global as well as on numerous podcasts. Formally the producer and host of the TV show/podcast Women Inspired, Linda makes occasional appearances at storytelling slams and was host/emcee at the TEDxDebrecen University in Hungary.

SOCIAL

https://www.lindaugelow.com/

https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow/

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

https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/

https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow

Lisa speaks with Keady Phelan, ICF Accredited Deep Coaching Expert and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach about her presence-based approach to overcoming overwhelm. Keady’s work is dedicated to empowering women to uncover their authentic selves so they can embrace who they’re truly meant to be in this world. Using the principles of presence (3 centers of intelligence) Keady guides her clients to become more aware in the moment and develop a greater sense of ease. Keady teaches her clients how to recognize an auto-pilot response so they can make an intentional choice, instead, a choice that is empowering, self-aware, and supportive.

Take advantage of Keady’s complimentary gift “Increase Awareness and Overcome Overwhelm.” keadyphelan.com/free-guide/

GUEST BIO

Keady Phelan is an ICF-Accredited Deep Coaching Professional and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach dedicated to empowering individuals to step into who they’re meant to be in this world. Keady knows firsthand that no matter what you’re facing, there is a way through. She helps clients shed limiting beliefs and cultivate confidence, guiding them to lead authentically and create fulfilling careers.

SOCIAL

Discovery session/learn more:                              keadyphelan.com/contact

Overcoming Overwhelm Course:                        bit.ly/overcoming_overwhelm_course

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kdpcoaching_keadyphelan/

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/keady-phelan

Lisa speaks with Angela V. Harris, founder and CEO of 2638 Management Company, about her previous corporate career and her current work as a transformational leadership coach. Angela’s experience navigating corporate, managing microaggressions, and ultimately finding success, fulfillment, and joy in starting her own business offers inspiration and hope for every woman.

Angela’s podcast “The F.L.O.W” focuses on black women leaders who believe in “fearlessly leading our way,” providing a source of encouragement and inspiration for women of all ages as they navigate their careers. Listen to the “F.L.O.W.” everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

ww.angelavharris.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris

IG: @coachangelavharris 

IG: @theflowpodcastwithangela

Guest Bio: Angela V. Harris is the Founder and CEO of 2638 Management Group, LLC, a leadership development and consulting firm.  With over two decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Angela specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of the corporate landscape, ensuring they feel valued, recognized, and poised for career advancement.

www.angelavharris.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris

IG: @coachangelavharris 

IG: @theflowpodcastwithangela

Lisa speaks with Susan M. Barber, Author and Podcast Host of The Visibility Factor. Barber is a former IT Director, turned Executive Coach, specializing in helping business leaders play bigger, build confidence and be more visible in their careers. She is creating a visibility movement for leaders to show their value and true talent.

Susan M. Barber: SOCIAL LINKS

https://susanmbarber.com

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

https://www.instagram.com/susanmbarber29/

https://www.youtube.com/@susanmbarber

[email protected]

BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUSAN'S GIFT:

Receive a digital copy of chapter one of The Visibility Factor book by signing up for Susan’s blog on the home page of her website. https://susanmbarber.com

Lisa speaks with Lauren Gordon, the working mom coach, about how working mothers can enjoy their jobs without compromising their family's happiness and well-being for a paycheck. Lauren is a dual-certified life and career coach, has three children, and holds an MBA. Previously Lauren was a senior leader in human resources at a global financial services company. Today, Lauren specializes in helping working mothers achieve work/life balance so they can enjoy life without ever trading happiness for a paycheck.

[email protected] 

https://www.instagram.com/workingmomcoach/

https://www.facebook.com/workingmomcoach

www.laurengordon.com

www.laurengordon.com/workwithme/

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-m-gordon/