Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

 In this episode of Her Leading Story, Julie Artis interviews Dr. Cora Neumann, Chief Community Health Officer for the Native American Development Corporation and current candidate for Montana State Senate. With a career spanning public health, international diplomacy, and political activism, Cora shares how she navigated the challenges of balancing a career in service and with the needs of her family. From founding the First Ladies Initiative to working with rural and indigenous communities, Cora always leads with a focus on community needs - building initiatives together from the ground up.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of building community, especially when starting from scratch in unfamiliar environments.

Cora Neuman’s bio:

Dr. Cora Neumann is a public health practitioner, policy advocate and non-profit strategist. Cora has over twenty years of experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including working at the U.S. State Department, the RAND Corporation, the Montana Public Health Institute, the Bush Institute, Care. com, and the World Health Organization. She currently serves as Chief Community Health Officer for the Native American Development Corporation. Throughout her career, she has designed strategies and brought together local, Tribal and national leaders to deliver quality, accessible health care and social services to underserved communities. In 2009, Cora launched the Global First Ladies Alliance in partnership with the offices of First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, and has worked with more than 70 first ladies around the world to support their delivery of critical social services to their populations. Cora brings her sense of public service to her professional life, including serving on the board of Columbia University School of Public Health, Nitsiniikookit - a storytelling non-profit led by award-winning Blackfeet filmmakers Ivan and Ivy MacDonald, serving as a former regional Vice President of the Montana Public Health Association, and she is currently running for public office. Cora has a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University and doctorate in public health and development from the University of Oxford (topic: revitalization of Indigenous knowledge for public health). Cora grew up and is based in Bozeman, Montana surrounded by four generations of family, from her grandmother to her two children.

You can connect with Cora on her website, on Facebook, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram.

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Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 

Guest: Bree Luck, Founder of Awkward Sage Media and podcast producer.

In this episode, Julie Artis and Bree Luck discuss how career comparison can lead to feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by career transitions, or by following an unconventional career path.  They also share practical strategies to help you confidently navigate social situations where they may encounter questions about their professional pursuits.

• How comparison can make us doubt ourselves and feel like we want to hide

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• Visit http://www.awkwardsagemedia.com to listen to great podcasts, including this one, and learn about Bree's resources for launching or growing your podcast.

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Change, whether anticipated or unexpected, is an inevitable part of our lives and careers. Yes, it can be a source of anxiety or uncertainty…  but change also presents opportunities for growth. In this episode of Her Leading Story, I share an episode from Back Pocket Coach, where I spoke with Vicki Abelson about the power of embracing change and navigating career transitions.

Key Insights

• The Power of Change: Change, while often initially perceived as negative, can act as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. 

About Vicki Abelson

Vicki Abelson is an Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant who helps successful women overcome imposter syndrome so that they can have the courage to go after what they really want, in and out of the office.

Vicki is running a 5 day challenge to Get Unstuck that you can find here.

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Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

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Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

In this solo episode, Julie addresses the ways resumes have changed over the years, how to tailor your resume to the specific job you seek, and how a career coach can support you as you refresh your resume.  

Key Takeaways

• How Resumes Have Changed: Learn how resumes have changed due to technology, expectations, and the current emphasis on highlighting impact and accomplishments.

Do YOU need to update your resume?

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Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

This week, we're revisiting an earlier solo episode of Her Leading Story.  I'll be digging a little deeper into some journaling and reflection exercises that will help you tune into yourself, to point the way to your next best career move.   

In this episode, I discuss:

• How many of us are socialized to achieve and "climb the ladder"...  but how we can end up at mid-career doing work we don't truly find fulfilling.

Let's dive back into these exercises together.

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In this episode, Julie interviews Amy Kaufman, founder of Studio Watershed. Amy shares her unique career path - from majoring in art, to working in Homeland Security, to founding Studio Watershed, a consulting firm that plays a pivotal role in scaling nonprofits and driving social change through strategic financial planning.

In this episode we discuss:

• Amy’s early exposure to social service through volunteering and how it shaped her career aspirations, blending her interests in art, policy, and social impact.

AMY KAUFMAN BIO:

Studio Watershed website

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FREE TOOLS 

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Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

Join Julie Artis on this solo episode of Her Leading Story as she shares insights about her work with clients - and her own career.  If you feel stuck in your current role or unsure how to create the career you want, this episode is for you!  You'll walk away inspired and ready to open yourself up to new opportunities.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of self-reflection and identifying your core strengths and values.

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FREE TOOLS 

Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role.

Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Episode 5 of Her Leading Story next!

With Amanda Mayeux

This week, Julie interviews Amanda Mayeux, an executive recruiter in the tech industry. They discuss the evolution of Amanda’s career, especially how she moved from textiles, apparel, and merchandising into recruiting. Amanda also shares what it’s like to work as a recruiter and how she’s navigated working at a large tech organization. Finally, we discuss her plans to engage in executive coaching and career development.

Key Points Discussed:

• Career Journeys: How an internship at Ralph Lauren led to a career pivot, and how Amanda navigated it.

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot or want to reflect on ways to reinvest in your current role, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom to guide you along the way.

AMANDA MAYEUX BIO

Amanda supports humans navigating their external environment as they ignite, evolve, and expand their inner environment. She has over 13 years' experience working alongside business leaders and growing companies of all sizes in the technology, advertising, marketing, and fashion industries. She has a bias for taking aligned action and a passion for optimizing a life that supports your unique goals and desires.

Amanda’s LinkedIn profile

Amanda’s website:  amandamayeux.com

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FREE TOOLS 

Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role.

Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

In this solo episode, Julie shares tips for preparing for your next negotiation. She discusses how women, because of their socialization, may actually have an edge in negotiation. Julie also discusses strategies for building confidence, conducting research to strengthen your position, and how simple, neuroscience-based tools can calm and center you just before a high-stakes negotiation.  

00:38 The Importance of Negotiation Skills

02:17 The Gendered Aspect of Negotiation

04:51 Building Confidence for Negotiation

05:17 Understanding Your Strengths and Non-Negotiables

09:58 Neuroscience Tools to Calm Your Nervous System

13:29 The Power of Peripheral Vision

14:30 Conclusion and Invitation for Support

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Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] 

In this episode, Julie coaches a client navigating a *double* promotion within her company.  We discuss her new role, its focus on company growth, how to set goals for herself and the team, and how to prioritize. Listen in on this behind-the-scenes peek into an actual coaching call, and take away tips to effectively manage your time - in life and at work - even when you are feeling overwhelmed.

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FREE TOOLS 

Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role.

Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 

Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 

Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected]