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Women always face specific struggles in their traditionally-male dominated workplace. But how can women thrive working in traditionally-male industries? In this episode, Dr. Hilary Link addresses this issue. Listen to learn more. 

Who is Dr. Hilary Link?

• Dr Hilary Link is the first female and 22nd President of Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. She’s an Italian Renaissance Italian Literature and Art Scholar. She’s always been drawn to higher education, particularly language learning. 
• She studied Italian literature and focused on Renaissance Theories on Perspective for her graduate studies. This allowed her to learn about where you stand impacting what you see. 
• She moved her entire family to Rome when she became the dean of Temple University's global campus. They all moved back to the US when she accepted the offer at Allegheny College. 

Challenges women face in different industries

• Some of the challenges that Hilary faced are things she didn’t anticipate. She learned that men and women lead institutions in different ways. 
• She didn’t really think about the effects of having a female president, much less the impact of a mother who would lead a school. 
• She faced different challenges between her experiences in Rome and in the US in the cultural approaches. 
• As a woman, her leadership style is very reflective of who she is. She’s very collaborative and she likes to engage with people one by one. 
• Hilary wants a direct relationship, she wants to support people, and she wants to build a team that’s working together in the institution. It’s a very different approach as compared to the ones the school was used to. It took some time to carry everyone in the direction she wanted. 
• She always had strong female mentors that she looked up to as role models in various ways. 
• As a female in an often male-dominated role, it enabled her to recreate what her role looks like. 

Being successful

• It’s important to know and figure out who you are as a person. 
• Always try to follow your authentic self. This will give people consistency and they will know what to expect from you and vice versa. 
• Collaborating and iterating are two big things for Hilary. When you toss a problem to other people, you get the other views and at the end of the day, you have a more interesting solution. 
• Find the things that make you happy and build on that. Build a career on the things that bring you joy. 
• Sometimes, interruption isn’t bad. Sometimes, pushbacks make you see things in a whole new perspective. Sometimes they open new doors and opportunities. 

“How Women Can Thrive Working in Traditionally-Male Industries” episode resources

Connect and follow Dr. Hilary Link via LinkedIn. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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The pandemic has affected various industries. In this episode, Cynthia Barnes talks about how the pandemic has impacted women of color in corporate America. 

Cynthia Barnes is the founder and CEO of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals. It’s an organization of women who sell B2B services in predominantly male-dominated industries. We provide training created by women for women to help them reach the top 1%. 

The sales business during the pandemic

• Businesses have grown over the course of the pandemic. It’s something that Cynthia has been grateful for. 
• With a diverse team in their arsenal and with women closing 5% more than men do, they’re able to increase their sales year over year. 
• Women just have servants’ hearts. We believe in relationships and we are excellent in building relationships. Women have skills that are innate to them such as empathy and servant-nature. When we learn how to capitalize and amplify them, it makes us better salespeople. 
• The pandemic has given Cynthia three gifts: clarity, focus, and gratitude. 
• Clarity is realizing and tightening up on the unique value proposition that you offer to the market. You can’t be everything and you can’t be everywhere. 
• The pandemic has prompted us to focus and to be specific with our offers and focus on the needs of the clients. We focused on how we can serve them best. 
• The pandemic has also taught us how to be grateful, to show gratitude for everything: for the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Victim vs victor mentality

• When she was six years old, Cynthia’s father told her that there are three types of people in the world: those who make things happen, those who wait for things to happen, and those who wonder what happened. 
• She knew then that she needed to work harder and better than everybody else. 
• Regardless of the situation, it’s best to take full responsibility for what happens in your own business. You can’t always be the victim of any situation. 
• Life is only 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it. 
• When things don’t go your way, ask yourself what your role is. Evaluate whether you prepared for it and planned for it. Always look for that silver lining. When life gives you lemons, look for the quickest way to make lemonade. 
• Don’t compare yourself to other people. Base your success efforts and your success metric on what you can do and not on being better than the next person. 
• When you compare yourself to somebody else, you’re only doing better than what they did. 
• You need to set your own back. Don’t think small. 
• Cynthia learned that as a woman in sales, you don’t get what you don’t ask for. So when you’re asking for a relocation package, ask for the moon. When you’re negotiating a new position, ask for the moon. 
• Women face interruptions all the time even when they have the ‘it’ factor; even when they have that presence. When you are interrupted, raise your hand and ask to finish what you’re saying first. There’s a way to be assertive when someone is interrupting you. 

“How the Pandemic Has Impacted Women of Color” episode resources

Follow Cynthia Barnes on LinkedIn. You can also check out her book, ‘Reach the Top1%: A Strategic Game Plan for Warrior Women in Sales’ on Amazon and her website. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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There are many opportunities for women entrepreneurs and there are many challenges as well. In this episode, Charlotte Purvis talks about women as entrepreneurs and the things you should know before you leap. 

Challenges in the business

• Charlotte Purvis is a consultant, a trainer, a coach, and a customer service enthusiast. 
• Her specialty is communicating with customers. 

• For Charlotte, the customer is always the customer. 
• Regardless of what their concerns are, they are customers and as sales reps, your goal is to provide the best services. 
• Charlotte was invited to start a business while she was conducting one of her programs. 

• One of the biggest challenges Charlotte faced is staying true to herself. 
• She started the business without really thinking about the profits. Her first thoughts were servicing her clients to the best of her abilities. It was challenging to still stay true to herself while listening to feedback from other people. 

What you should know before you take the leap

• B - Branding. You need to focus on your branding. Think of who you want to be and how you want to present your image. Figure out what you want in your business. 
• E - Engagement. You do not operate alone in the business. You have customers, you have business partners, you have mentors, you have coaches, you have sponsors, and so on. You need to engage all these stakeholders. 
• S - Systems. Everything you do in your business requires systems, especially in this technology-based world. You need a system for just about everything. So figure out the ones that you’re good at and for the ones that you’re not, then look for someone who can help you. 
• T - Transparency. Transparency builds trust. 

• There are two versions of leaps: the small leap where there’s not a lot of risks you are taking, and the large leap where you jump and give it your all. 
• Entrepreneurship has allowed Charlotte to be of service to more people and get more clients. 
• It’s important to be motivated at all times. Make sure that what you’re doing is something you would do even if you’re not paid for it. 
• Keep your customers and clients in mind to keep you motivated. 
• Your customer is anyone who isn’t you. It can be your co-worker, your family, and others. 
• Charlotte’s book, The Customer Communication Formula: How to Communicate With Your Customers and Boost Your Customer Service Brand is separated into two parts. The first one is about the phases of customer interaction while the second part is dedicated to customer service leaders and helping them look for more strategic visions to improve their customer service. 

“Women as Entrepreneurs: Things You Should Know Before You Leap ” episode resources

Follow Charlotte Purvis on her official website. You can get her book, The Customer Communication Formula: How to Communicate With Your Customers and Boost Your Customer Service Brand here.

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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What Every Woman Should Know About Her Personal Brand

In today’s episode, Kanika Tolver talks about what every woman should know about her personal brand and why a personal brand is important. 

Kanika is a career coach and the owner of Career Rehab, a career coach practice in the Washington , DC area. She’s focused on helping people transform their careers. Kanika is also in the government tech space for more than 15 years. 

Personal brand and leadership 

•  As a person that leads a technology team and with career coaching clients, it helped her become more of an active listener. 
• It also helps her hone her skills in understanding what people really need. 
• Leadership means having the skills to help people and support them with whatever they need. Leaders should learn how to listen and to encourage. 
• For Kanika, personal branding is not about being heard, putting her brand out there, and becoming successful. It’s more of helping others attain success. 
• As a career coach, it’s about Kanika helping others transform their personal branding to land their dream jobs. 
• It’s important to be an active listener to help equip them with the information that they need to be successful. 

Ways to step up your personal brand

• Understand your why.
• Journaling is helpful to help you map out your why. You need to figure out what you want to do and write down your goals. 
• When you know what you want, you can start aligning your goals into actionable steps. 
• After that, you need to lay the foundation of your brand. This includes revamping your resume, redoing your LinkedIn profile, re-evaluating your website, and more. 
• The next thing is to figure out the people you are marketing to. Create a marketing strategy around reaching your target market, identifying where they are, and how you’re going to connect with them. 
• Lean in to what you are passionate about and where your strength lies. 
• When you've hurt your personal brand, what you can do is to be honest and apologize. Be genuine about your intent. 

Rise against the challenges

• It’s important to take ownership of our lives and our choices. 
• We can turn our anxieties into accomplishments when we start voting for us. 
• You need to set up a team of people who can help you win. 
• Kanika’s book was a fruit of her choice of putting herself first . Her previous career wasn’t making her happy and upn evaluation, she decided to drop it and start her own private practice. 

“What Every Woman Should Know About Her Personal Brand” episode resources

Connect with Kanika Tover on LinkedIn. You can also check out here book Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink The Way You Work here. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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The sales industry has space for more women of color, so we discuss what women of color need to know to gain a seat at the table. In this episode, Minda Harts talks about how women can make it into the sales world. 

Minda Harts has been living in New York for the last eight years. She’s originally from South Carolina and the first person in her family to enter the world of corporate America. Most of Minda’s career was as a fundraising consultant for university and college. She started her company called Memo LLC in 2015 where she looks at equity in relation to women of color and she wanted to be a part of that change. 

Biggest challenges in getting a seat at the table

• Building a network is a challenge. Sometimes, even when you’re working really hard, nothing much is going to happen.
• Minda is an introvert and she needed to make an effort in getting out there, building networks and connections. 
• Minda was also the only black woman in the space she was in. It felt like she was walking on eggshells. 
• Despite the challenges, Minda knew that she owed it to herself to see what’s on the other side. She knew that if she wanted something different, she needed to activate something inside of her. 
• Minda initially believed that she didn’t have a voice and she couldn’t talk about some things in the workplace. 

Championing oneself

• Anybody can serve as a mentor for you.
• Minda tried to get the attention of a senior executive in their company. She did it little by little and eventually, he became her mentor. 
• It’s important to find your voice and decide how to use it. You need to learn to articulate your needs in the workplace to the people who can help you. 
• Aside from taking your seat, you also need to add value. 
• Another tool in advancing your career is by building relationships because success is not a solo sport. 
• You also need to have the courage to get the things you want. You need to understand your why. Always remember why you’re doing what you’re doing. 
• Don’t be distracted or discouraged when you meet people who will not help your cause. Continue looking out for sponsors and mentors. Keep putting yourself out there bit by bit. 
• We all have a sphere of leadership and influence. We all can be helpful in one way or another. 
• If you know somebody who can do the job perfectly well, try to toss their name forward. 

“What Women of Color Need to Know to Gain a Seat at the Table” episode resources

Follow Minda Harts on LinkedIn. You can also check out her website. You can get her book, The Memo on Amazon. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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Personal passions matter in whatever endeavor that women take. It’s the driving force to keep them going. In today’s episode, Bonnie Walton speaks of personal passions and how busy women can prioritize them. 

Bonnie is a care manager for Florida Blue, a part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. In her free time, Bonnie is passionate about working out and exercising. She likes to lift weights, and do spin classes and pilates. The exercise makes her feel like she’s able to prioritize her mornings. 

Personal passion matters

• Even with distractions, Bonnie finds a way to still make her daily workout. 
• The world can be chaotic at times but when Bonnie starts the day with something that she’s passionate about such as working out, she doesn’t get as anxious and upset when something out of the ordinary comes up during the workday. 
• Working out has been part of her passion and since she left the Army, Bonnie decided to stick with it. 
• For busy women, you may want to do your passion slowly. For Bonnie, she started off slowly and she tells herself to do her best every time. 
• One of her major accomplishments was winning gold in an Army event which led to her earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. There were a lot of physical hurdles they went through including swimming, shooting, track, pull-ups, and more. 
• Her workouts help her in becoming a leader. It improved her posture and it gives her a more confident look. The physical exercise and training back in the Army taught her a lesson to keep pushing and moving forward even in hard times. 
• For those who still haven’t found their passion, there are a few things you can do. You can always discover new things with just a click. There are social media groups you can join and communities you can be active in. 
• It’s also helpful to do brainstorming with somebody else. It could be a peer, a family, a friend, and others. 
• For her leadership conversations, Bonnie keeps a note of her ideas and her thoughts. It keeps her grounded and allows her to build rapport with other people. 
• Take advantage of modern technology to manage your daily tasks. There are many apps available out there to help you organize your passion and your career. 

“Why Personal Passions Matter, and How Busy Women Can Prioritize Them ” episode resources

Follow Bonnie Walton on LinkedIn. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Tech Roles

Women have been breaking barriers for a long time now. In this episode, Trina speaks of breaking down barriers for women in blue-collar roles.

Trina has 25 years of experience in the technology industry in Utah. Her mission includes trying to help women understand the benefits and opportunities that are available for them in the tech industry. Trina’s extensive experience in the field has allowed her to see what it is like for women to enter into the workforce. She recognized the gap where the tech industry needs new people but it’s not tapping the right resources - the women. 

Women in different trades

• Women have been tailored into the nurturing type of roles such as nursing and teaching. Most women find themselves more drawn into these professions so that the other opportunities outside these careers were never fully explored. 
• Removing those that barriers and constraints  that women have put their minds in opens women’s their eyes to broader opportunities in the field of finance, techs, and other trades that often aren’t weren’t explored by women. 
• There is no industry today that doesn’t require knowledge. Every other industry today needs a level of understanding. 
• Every area or discipline today has opportunities for women. 
• The important thing is knowing your niche and learning how to do it well. You don’t need to go broad in a snap, what you need is to learn how to shift quickly. 
• Learn how to be flexible and adaptive in  your career as this allows you to do different things. 
• Getting interrupted isn’t just about a pause when speaking or doing your presentation. Trina had a life interruption in the form of breast cancer. It was her pause moment and it allowed her to reflected on the things that are most important to her. 
• Once you get through an interruption, believe that something bigger is coming your way. 
• When you experience interruption in life or at work, take a step back and see where you are supposed to be heading. Re-evaluate and then redirect. 
• It’s important to find your superpower because every single person has their own individual superpower and it’s going to be different for everybody. 
• Having a coach or mentor is helpful to guide you and walk you through things. 
• Building your network is also crucial for career growth.

Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Tech Roles Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Blue-Collar Roles” episode resources

Reach out and connect with Trina Limpert via LinkedIn. You can also check their official website to see the available scholarships and other offers/discounts. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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Lessons Learned in 2020 and The Impact They’ll Make in the Future

2020 has been a trying year. The pandemic impacted the entire world, making massive changes to work settings and schools. Many businesses shut their doors for good while others adjusted their hours of operation. What are the lessons we’ve learned so far and how will it help us survive in the years to come? Linda Yates, the host of Int-HER-rupt, will help guide us through what we’ve learned.

Insights from 2020

• Linda saw the importance of having great mentors and sponsors in becoming successful. Many people can miss key opportunities because they don’t have these critical people in their lives. 
• Not only do we need people who have gone before us, we need to look for people in the organization we can also be a mentor to.
• Early in her career, Linda worked as an admin assistant. It was a new working experience the interim director of the division she was working for became her mentor.
• Linda came to her for help and instead of dismissing her, the director believed in Linda and offered advice. For example, this new mentor taught Linda that technology can automate their process. 
• Linda’s mentor taught her to believe in herself. 
• Self-confidence can help you become more assertive. not only towards work, but in life in general. 
• In the previous episode, Linda’s guest Sally Glick shared some important insights on how to overcome interruptions. 
• Sherry Chris, one of the first guests of the show shared how interrupting herself has become a key factor towards success. When you feel like you’re in some rabbit hole, it’s important to interrupt yourself. 
• It’s true that 2020 has been a tough year for many people but if you’ve gotten stuck in your bubble, it’s time to interrupt yourself and think about the possibilities that 2021 brings. 
• Confidence is critical in understanding what’s possible for you in leadership. Gain and keep a seat at the table. 
• It’s important to feed your mind with the information that will make a direct impact on your success. Seek to learn from the experience of others to help you move forward. 
• Another lesson Linda learned was to honor the differences between herself and others. We all have different experiences and learn different lessons. Expect to see the best sides of people as you learn about them. 
• Communicate with the entire team. They are your family in the organization and you need to support them. 
• From Michelle Johnston’s episode, Linda learned how to see the good in every individual. Seek to complement and highlight the strength you see in other people. 
• Look back at 2020 in its entirety and see how you survived it. That alone should tell you how strong and empowered you are. 

“Lessons Learned From 2020 and What They'll Mean for the Future” episode resources

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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The phrase “money can’t buy happiness,” has been around awhile and for good reason. Even after people have achieved wealth, many are still looking for ways to achieve a joyful life. Sally Glick, today’s guest, talks about finding happiness.

Sally started her career by working with her father, a CPA sole practitioner in Chicago, during a time when firms didn’t yet have logos and brands. What they did have was white stationary with black ink. They were located in the downtown Chicago area. They didn’t know the words thought leaders and center of influence but that was exactly what they did. They stayed in front of their clients and helped them. The major trick she learned was to always put herself on the other side of the table so she could understand what her clients and prospects needed, from their perspective. 

Overcoming interruptions

• As Sally has experienced interruptions, her reactions depended on from whom the interruption was coming. 
• If she’s put in a situation where she can’t pause the interruption, she lets it go and thanks them for making a great point. She then continues from where she left off. 
• In a more informal situation, however, she tells them to hold their thought for a minute and let her finish speaking first. 

Happiness matters 

• Happiness matters because people who are happier are also healthier. If you want to be healthy, seek happiness. 
• Finland has won The Happiest Place on Earth for three consecutive years. The main cause is because people there have deep social networks. When people feel connected, they don’t feel ignored, overlooked, and marginalized. 
• When you’re happy and satisfied, you can do more for others. You can be magnanimous and charitable, as well as forgiving and empowering. 
• Sally learned from all the studies she’s read that there’s no direct correlation between happiness and other factors such as money, material possessions, education, gender, or even physical attractiveness. 
• Studies show that relationships are what make people happy. It’s the ability to form deep and meaningful connections with other people. The more good relationships you have, the happier you are. 
• Money can't buy happiness but it can make life so much easier. 
• There are certain basic necessities that need to be addressed for you to feel complete but once those necessities are met, you don’t need more to be happy. 
• When you’re listening to someone, there’s a difference between finding common ground to talk about and taking over the conversation to the point of not acknowledging their story. 

“You Can't Buy Happiness -- So How Do You Achieve a Joyful LIfe?” episode resources

Follow Sally Glick on LinkedIn. Check out her website as well. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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How to Best Prepare for Life's Unexpected Interruptions

Life is full of interruptions and we’re not always prepared. In this episode, Lyn Elliott, Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations at American Property Casualty Insurance Association, will share her knowledge about being equipped when the inevitable interruptions disrupt our lives. 

How Crisis Can Change How We Respond in the Future

• A pivotal time in Lyn’s life was when she experienced a wildfire. People didn’t have time to grab many of their belongings and it helped her define what was truly important. 
• During this wildfire, Lyn also learned the importance of being prepared from a friend who also had decisions to make about her belongings. Her friend owned original paintings but when it was time to evacuate, she didn’t worry about them being lost because they were already insured. She had made preparations in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• When you’re prepared, you don’t get upset when a sudden interruption comes and disrupts your life. 
• Taking personal responsibility is important. We are all in charge of our own behavior and when disaster strikes, we only have ourselves to depend on.
• Your home is your biggest asset and you want to make sure to keep that protected. Insurance is a critical back-up plan. 
• Lyn’s first tip is to annually conduct an insurance check-up. It is important to put it on your calendar as a recurring appointment every year a month before your policy reviews. 
• In case of disasters, it’s always wise to walk through your home and video the aftermath. It’s also important to keep track of the receipts for repairs that will be done. 
• As a leader, you need to impress on your team, your family, and others that when there are unexpected life interruptions, your life is the most important thing. 
• While it’s important to encourage others in being well-prepared, it’s also important to be sensitive about it. You want everyone to be on board but expect that not everyone will take your advice.

“How to Best Prepare for Life's Unexpected Interruptions” episode resources

Follow Lyn Elliott on LinkedIn. 

Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

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