IntHERrupt

Do you often find yourself second-guessing the decisions you make as a leader?

How do you overcome the fear of making a mistake for the company?

In this episode of the "Int-HER-rupt" podcast, host Linda Yates chats with Eisha Armstrong, a multifaceted leader, executive, and author. They delve into overcoming the fear associated with decision-making in leadership and entrepreneurship. 

If you're a leader or aspiring to make impactful decisions without succumbing to the paralysis of fear and insecurity, this episode is custom-crafted for your aspirations. Click play to forge your path to fearless leadership!

Eisha Armstrong's Background

• Eisha is the co-founder and executive chairman of Vecturis and a successful author. 

• She is passionate about transforming service-oriented businesses by productizing their offerings, which she explores in her best-selling books, particularly "Productize" and "Fearless." 

• Living in Cincinnati with her family and being a yoga teacher, she brings a unique leadership and fear management perspective.

Overcoming Fear in Decision-Making

• Eisha explains how fear plays a substantial role in business decision-making, especially when significant investments and technological advancements are involved.

• She elaborates on how fear often impedes corporate and personal growth by causing an overemphasis on risk aversion.

Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Fear 

• Eisha describes practical strategies for mitigating risk and managing fear in business settings. 

• She emphasizes the "test and learn" approach and creating a portfolio of bets to distribute risk effectively. 

• Eisha also covers the personal aspects of fear, like fear of failure, judgment, and irrelevance, underlining the importance of open conversations about these issues.

Practical Takeaways: The LEAP Framework

• Eisha introduces the "LEAP" framework designed to help leaders navigate through fears:

• L: Listen - Attuning to one’s intuition

• E: Expect less than perfect - Embracing imperfections in outcomes

• A: Ask for help - Leveraging collective strength and advice

• P: Practice gratitude - Maintaining a positive focus and celebrating small wins

Real-World Applications and Examples

• Bringing theory into real-world application, Eisha uses the example of a large accounting firm incorporating generative AI into their processes. 

• She outlines the initial resistance due to fears around job security and traditional revenue models, illustrating how leadership can pivot focus from efficiency to growth to overcome these barriers.

In this enriching episode with Eisha Armstrong, you’ll journey through the realms of leadership, overcoming fears, and embracing innovation in professional services. Whether you're a leader in your field, an entrepreneur gearing up for your next big venture, or a professional curious about pushing the boundaries of traditional services, this episode promises valuable takeaways. 

Tune into this episode and empower yourself to step up, face your fears, and lead confidently and creatively in today’s dynamic business environment. 

"Our brains are wired for fear because thousands of years ago, we needed that fear to keep us alive. But now it can be kind of overreactive, and we look more at the risks rather than the upsides of taking action." - Eisha Armstrong.

Resources

Digital copy of “Productize,” by Eisha Armstrong

Eisha Armstrong

Eisha Armstrong on LinkedIn

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Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

Sadly, there is no sense of community in today's society. If you're finding yourself lost in your professional life, this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast is a must-listen.

Host Linda Yates chats with Amy Pocsik, co-founder and CEO of the Women's Business League, to explore the vital topic of community in leadership. Tune in and hear why having a professional community is essential for success.

Ready to explore the leadership insights that could redefine your path? Press play now!

The Meaning of Community in Leadership

• Amy delves into the essence of community, articulating its many forms, including peer groups, support teams, and extended networks. 

• She describes the community as a critical foundation supporting leaders in achieving their goals. 

Empowerment Through Asking

• Amy emphasizes the power of boldly communicating one's goals and needs. 

• She shares strategies for making specific, goal-aligned requests in networking scenarios, highlighting the power of reciprocation within one's community.

Investing Time in Your Network

• Amy advises setting aside regular time to build relationships and a network. 

• She points out the importance of nurturing these connections long before they're needed, ensuring a supportive network when opportunities arise.

Tips for Nurturing Your Own Community

• Amy offers three practical tips for building a community: start with warm connections and small steps, prepare thoughtfully for meetings, show respect for others' time, and focus on creating value for others by prioritizing their interests.

Staying Motivated and Energized

• Amy shares her 1412 strategy—a system to ensure regular personal and professional highlights throughout the year to recharge and stay motivated. 

• She stresses the significance of maintaining high energy as a personal responsibility for every leader.

If you're a leader—or see yourself becoming one—you can't afford to miss the insights and strategies Amy shared. Tune in to witness how the synergy of ambition and community ties can redefine success in leadership. Don't leave your potential untapped—join in and let Amy Pocsik's energy and Linda Yates's probing questions energize your leadership journey!

“If you have a dream you can achieve on your own, you have to dream bigger because a dream worth pursuing will need a community. If you're going to have a big impact and pursue a mission, you will need to bring in other people along with you to help. And so I think networking can make that happen for you.” - Amy Pocsik.

Resources

Amy Pocsik on LinkedIn

Amy Pocsik on Instagram

Women Business League

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Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

Are you ready to take control of your financial story and transform how you interact with money? 

In this eye-opening episode of the “Int-HER-rupt podcast,” host Linda Yates chats with Tania Vasallo, a renowned money mindset expert and leadership coach, on how women can create a path to financial freedom. 

Explore the pivotal moments of Tania’s life, from corporate challenges to entrepreneurial triumphs, and learn how embracing curiosity about finances and investing can rewrite the script of your own success story. You’ll uncover the secrets to cultivating a healthier relationship with money through her knowledge. Click play now!

The Importance of Financial Education

• Tania Vasallo discusses the underlying patriarchal influences that significantly affect women's approach to money. 

• She delves into her personal awakening to the world of finances and how it transformed her life. 

• Tania sheds light on women's need to develop a positive and proactive relationship with money.

Investment Journeys: Stocks and Cryptocurrency

• Exploring her personal experiences, Tania discusses how venturing into stock and cryptocurrency investments altered her perspective on monetary matters.

• She advocates for the importance of women actively participating in the financial discourse to foster self-empowerment.

A Shift from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

• Tania's transition from the corporate sector to entrepreneurship is a riveting tale of transformation. 

• It highlights the significance of understanding money's role as a neutral tool that can amplify one's character and the power of positive cultural shifts.

Demystifying Taboos

• Tania tackles the societal taboo surrounding women discussing their finances. 

• She emphasizes learning about money management proactively, rather than waiting for a crisis to strike, and approaching financial decisions with a balanced emotional mindset.

Building Financial Confidence

• Tania offers actionable advice on how women can build confidence in negotiating better remuneration. 

• She urges listeners to address limiting beliefs, embrace education about wealth generation, and surround themselves with financially positive individuals.

Tania Vasallo's powerful message is not just a call to action; it's a beacon of empowerment for women worldwide. Her candid sharing of her financial journey offers a heartfelt roadmap to financial liberation. 

Tune into the shared wisdom and embark on your journey to financial empowerment. Don't forget to connect with Tania's podcast for more enriching content and grab the free guide to managing money — because when women thrive, societies flourish. Listen now, and take the first step towards a richer, more empowered you!

“Learn to love people and use money versus love money and use people.” - Tania Vasallo.

Resources

Women’s Top Money Mistakes

Tania Vasallo on LinkedIn

Tania Vasallo on Instagram

The Courage To Be Happy

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

Your family knows you as a supermom who gets everything done without complaining. You go to work, come home, and ensure everything is done before bedtime.

You have so much to do in a day with little time to complete. How can you balance your career and home life without going bald?

Prepare to be inspired by Casey as she shares the concept of balance from an abstract idea to a tangible reality, all while setting a remarkable example for her children and supporting a vibrant vision for her life.

Listen to this episode of the “Int-HER-rupt podcast,” host Linda Yates speaks with Casey Chesser, a mother, wife, and high-flying HR professional, on creating a healthy work and home life balance. Tune in now!

Meet Casey Chesser

• Casey Chesser has almost two decades of human resources experience. As an HR business partner manager, she leads a team that supports 2000 employees. 

• She's not only a businesswoman but also a devoted wife and mother, whose life took a positive turn when she became a mother at 19. She considers becoming a mother as the best interruption that paved the way for her personal and professional growth.

Three Keys to Balance

• Casey outlines three essential strategies to achieve balance, which she elucidates with personal anecdotes and professional wisdom:

• Setting Priorities Based on Personal Values: Casey champions identifying what truly matters in your life and adjusting your expectations accordingly. She stresses the importance of being present and prioritizing your roles, whether as a parent, spouse, or professional, to maintain a healthy balance.

• Finding Your Satisfaction 'Sweet Spot': Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. Casey describes herself as a perfectionist and discusses how she navigates this trait by giving herself grace and establishing boundaries. She advises finding satisfaction in accomplishments without succumbing to the unrealistic demands of perfection.

• Leveraging Support and Delegation: According to Casey, a crucial element of balance is not being afraid to ask for help. Building a reliable support system is imperative as it allows you to achieve your self-set benchmarks in both personal and professional spheres.

Casey's Motivation

• Casey's striving for balance is deeply rooted in her desire to set an example for her children and her evolving vision of herself, bolstered by a strong marriage. 

• She and her husband have navigated life's challenges through open communication, goal setting, and the support of empathetic employers.

Turning Down Opportunities When Necessary

• An advocate for aligning career moves with personal priorities, Casey reveals that she has declined job opportunities when they interfered with her commitment to her family.

• This conscious decision-making has been a cornerstone of her philosophy on balance.

Personal Experiences and Learning

• Casey opens up about moments of imbalance, such as overextending herself after her stepfather's passing and deciding to shut down her side business to focus more on family time. 

• These experiences have taught her lessons in prioritizing and the art of saying 'no' when necessary.

Casey Chesser's insights are a treasure trove for anyone striving to find balance amid life's ceaseless demands. From revealing the power of setting clear priorities to exemplifying the grace of asking for help, Casey's journey is both inspiring and instructive. 

Embrace the chance to benefit from her wisdom on resilience and self-compassion, and leverage these insights to cultivate your own path to satisfaction and success. Tune in now to embark on a transformative journey towards harmonizing your aspirations with your reality.

“I set goals for where I wanted to be in my life, and I took very deliberate and intentional steps to ensure I was heading in that direction.” - Casey Chesser.

Resources

Casey Chesser on LinkedIn

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This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals.

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Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

Consider your organization and ask yourself, "How many women are in leadership roles?"

Many companies may have fewer than five women in senior positions. But what's the reason behind this?

Could it be that we're still navigating a male-dominated society? Or perhaps some women feel reluctant to step into these roles?

The reality behind the second query might astonish you.

In this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast, host Linda Yates engages in an insightful discussion with executive coach Loree Philip on the disparity of women in senior leadership positions. 

Linda and Loree share inspiring anecdotes from their own journeys and offer valuable strategies for navigating the complexities of leadership in male-dominated industries.

Embark on a journey of empowerment and enlightenment in this episode!

Loree Philip's Background

• Loree Philip is a former Boeing professional turned entrepreneur, executive coach, and the host of the top 5% global podcast "Daring to Leap." 
• She is also the founder of weSpark, a coaching and training firm dedicated to empowering women to overcome self-doubt and fears to advance in their careers.

Breaking Down the Barriers to Women's Leadership

• Linda and Loree elaborate on the disparities in senior leadership positions between men and women, citing research and statistics to set the stage for their discussion. 
• They pinpoint the decline in the percentage of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and discuss the need to address why women shied away from leadership roles.

Loree's Leadership Journey at Boeing

• Loree shares her experience working in a heavily male-dominated setting within the engineering and defense sectors. 
• Her career progression and the observations on the challenges women face in leadership roles provide a powerful context for the discussion.

Why Women Shy Away from Leadership

• Linda and Loree delve into the factors contributing to women self-selecting out of leadership positions. 
• Loree emphasizes the lack of relatable female role models, the pressure to sacrifice family time, and the internal and external barriers hindering women from thriving in leadership roles.

Advice for Women Considering Leadership Roles

• Loree offers empowering advice to women who may feel uncertain about stepping into leadership positions. She underscores the significance of recognizing their qualifications and being open to stretch assignments as opportunities for growth.
• Also, Loree emphasizes the significance of authentic leadership as a key trait for women leaders. She encourages women to embrace their unique leadership styles and bring authenticity to their roles.

Loree's insights offer a compelling narrative of growth and empowerment. The episode delves into women's barriers and how to navigate them with clarity, support networks, and resiliency. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and empower your own leadership journey. Tune in now to join the conversation and take your own daring leap!

“One of the things that I've noticed is that for women looking towards those roles or testing them out is that we don't have a lot of good female role models to look at these leadership positions, see ourselves in them, and see ourselves doing them successfully from an authentic way." - Loree Philip. 

Resources

weSpark

Daring To Leap Podcast

Loree Philip on LinkedIn

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

How does one find joy in the storm of life's uncertainties? 

This intriguing question sets the stage for an insightful conversation between Linda Yates, the esteemed “Int-HER-rupt” host, and the charismatic Michelle Phillips, a renowned corporate training and coaching expert and the author of “Happiness is a Habit.” 

Michelle delves into the transformative experiences that led her toward an unshakeable pursuit of happiness—even when faced with life's inevitable interruptions. Together, they unravel the compelling concept of energy transference and the role of positive psychology in shaping one’s happiness, offering listeners an empowering toolkit for cultivating a fulfilling life. 

Join us in exploring the profound realizations and actionable strategies unveiled in this unmissable conversation on finding and fostering happiness during the most challenging times.

Michele Phillips’ Background

• Michele Phillips is a corporate training and coaching expert, and the author of “Happiness is a Habit.” 

• She shares her vibrant leadership journey, emphasizing the crucial roles of energy, optimism, and positive psychology.

Energy Transference: The Power of Positive Action

• Linda and Michele discuss energy transference, analyzing how our behavior can significantly affect circumstances around us. 

• They emphasize the significance of conscious effort in maintaining a positive energy flow, seeking new experiences, and continuously growing.

The Ephemeral Nature of Event-Driven Happiness

• Research indicates that happiness derived from major life events such as promotions or personal milestones is transient, offering a boost for around three months. 

• Linda and Michele explore sustainability in happiness beyond these short-lived high points.

The Poker Analogy: Building Happiness Daily

• Comparing happiness to a poker game, Michele discusses accumulating 'chips' of satisfaction through daily positive actions. 

• She also shares how these contribute to a resilient state of contentment in the long term.

Harnessing Moments of Joy for Forward Movement

• Michele talks about her strategy for transforming negative circumstances by recognizing and focusing on the happiness and luck that exist even in dark times. This shift not only changes the narrative but pushes forward momentum.

Embracing What Can Be Controlled

• Linda and Michele discuss the power of letting go of the uncontrollable and directing focus on what's within one's influence to find happiness. 

• Techniques such as the 'easy button' and the use of a clicker are highlighted as tools to acknowledge and celebrate positive moments.

Discovering the Five Levels of Happiness

• Finally, the five happiness levels are discussed, with Michele sharing how happiness flourishes when contributing to someone else's joy. 

• She ends the episode by relaying a story that serves as a testament to the lasting influence of positive interactions.

In this episode, Linda and Michele guide you through the ebbs and flows of life's unpredictable river. Learn from Michele's strategic approach to building a life 'poker chip' at a time with positive actions and shifts in perspective. 

Discover the five levels of happiness and how contributing to someone else's joy amplifies your own. Listen to the full episode, connect with Michele's enriching content, and start forging your happiness habit today. Your next moment of joy could be just one play away!

"You can't get to the bottom of a hole you're digging. So stop digging the dark hole. And put down the shovel." - Michele Phillips.

Resources

Michele Phillips on LinkedIn

Michele Phillips on Instagram

Key2unlock.com

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

You and your friend are in the middle of having a great conversation. Out of nowhere, someone asks you a million questions right when your friend is about to respond to you.

What’s the best way for you to handle this interruption?

Listen to this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast. Host Linda Yates shares her story of a situation similar to this. Through this real-life scenario, she offers valuable insights and practical tips on handling interruptions in various settings.

Tune into this episode and unlock the potential to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Real-Life Experience

• Linda recounts an incident at a conference where she and her friend were conversing, only to be interrupted twice by a gentleman. Feeling irritated, Linda boldly confronted the interrupter, expressing her displeasure at his behavior. 

• Her decision to speak up stemmed from her strong awareness of the impact of interruptions, a topic she regularly engages with on the show.

Apology and Reflection

• After the incident, Linda experienced conflicting emotions and decided to extend an apology to the interrupter to ensure the relationship was not adversely affected. 

• This segment explores the complexities of navigating social interactions, highlighting the importance of considering one's intentions, impact, and the desired outcome in such situations.

Tips for Handling Interruptions

• From her extensive experience, Linda shares practical tips for effectively managing interruptions professionally and personally. 

• Emphasizing the significance of maintaining composure and striving for collaboration rather than combativeness, she offers guidance on using assertive communication strategies and body language to address interruptions confidently.

The Power of Assertion

• Linda highlights the key strategies that individuals can employ when faced with interruptions, including making eye contact, using "I" statements, and pausing and gathering composure. 

• She stresses the value of using assertive language and tone while avoiding apologetic or submissive expressions.

Assertive Communication Techniques

• Linda delves into specific communication techniques, such as adjusting speaking volume and utilizing authoritative vocal tones to address interruptions effectively. 

• She also presents a valuable perspective on the significance of replacing adversarial language patterns with more inclusive and affirming phrasing for impactful communication.

Through Linda’s real-life experience, you’ll learn practical tips for navigating interruptions in the workplace and life. Her advice will equip you with the tools to maintain composure, assert yourself effectively, and uphold collaborative communication in the face of interruptions. Tune in now and embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and insightful conversations. 

Also, subscribe to the YouTube channel and join the Facebook group page for more enriching content that brings together diverse perspectives worldwide.

"I just want to remind you, because I know this, that you have strengths waiting to uncover possibilities, to realize so that you can accomplish your goals and dreams." - Linda Yates.

Resources

Linda Yates Coaching & Consulting Facebook Group

YouTube Channel 

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

You walk into the office, thinking everything will be smooth sailing for the day. It's Friday, and you're ready for some fun over the weekend!

During the meeting, your boss announced that a recent disrespectful incident is making the company make changes. Everyone will implement these changes today to start improving the toxic culture within the company.

Now you wonder, "How can I improve company culture as the CEO?"

Great, now your simple day is ruined! You also need to learn how to lead through culture change.

Listen to this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast to discover leadership tips on organizational culture changes. Learn how to create a positive team culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and motivated to embrace change with host Linda Yates and lovely guest Chellie Phillips. 

Hit play, and let's unlock the door to nurturing a thriving, harmonious work community where everyone can spread their wings and fly.

Chellie Phillips’ Background

• Originally from the South, Chellie Phillips has transitioned from a successful career in broadcast journalism to leaving a significant mark in PR and marketing. 

• As a corporate trainer and coach, she uses her vast experience to spearhead organizational cultural change, showcasing the profound impact of leadership evolution on company culture.

Embrace Leadership in Action - Beyond Just Titles

• Phillips emphasizes that true leadership transcends titles, advocating for you to embody action-oriented leadership. 

• She encourages you to become a catalyst for change, positively influencing your company's culture, regardless of your position.

Shift Towards Coaching Leadership

• Phillips sheds light on the transition to coaching leadership styles. 

• She discusses the importance of recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of your employees and engaging them in a way that drives positive change across your organization.

Manage Resistance to Change

• Phillips offers essential leadership tips for facilitating smooth transitions by tackling the natural human resistance to change. 

• These examples include involving stakeholders in the communication process and rewarding those participating in change efforts.

Create a Positive Organizational Culture

• Phillips shares the foundational elements of building a positive company culture through leadership, communication, and recognition. 

• She highlights the transformative effect of valuing your employees both professionally and personally.

Discover Chellie Phillips's insights on leadership and organizational culture in this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast. Her knowledge provides you with strategies for building a positive team culture that can thrive amid change.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your work culture and inspire those around you! Listen to the episode and take the first step towards fostering a thriving, supportive, and engaged work environment.

“When you have that conversation, and you're getting that feedback from the people involved, they feel they're part of that change from the ground up.” - Chellie Phillips.

Resources

Chellie Phillips on LinkedIn

www.chelliephillips.com

Culture Secrets: Secrets Leaders Use to Build a V.A.L.U.E. 

When In Doubt, Delete It! and Get Noticed

Get Noticed, Get Hired

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

In the world of business leadership, confidence is vital to being successful. However, many women struggle to assert authority in a domain traditionally dominated by men. 

How can you overcome this all-too-common challenge and battle self-doubt within the corporate landscape?

Listen to this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast. Host Linda Yates chats with Irene Sim, an Executive Leadership Coach, on different strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and the importance of fostering an environment where women leaders can thrive without reservation.

Join us as we explore the crucial steps toward empowering female CEOs to wield their authority confidently and break free from the chains of imposter syndrome.

Irene Sim’s Background

• Irene Sim is an industry-accredited executive leadership coach with extensive senior organizational leadership experience. 

• Irene understands that deeply ingrained and often invisible systemic gender bias holds women back and makes the situation even worse when mixed with other biases like racial bias.

• As a coach, she has successfully worked with countless women at all stages of their journey to overcome these societal biases, establish their own terms, and thrive as influential and authentic leaders.

• Within the episode, Irene shares her robust background more and discusses how being a minority in two different countries has affected her leadership abilities.

Exercising Authority: Why Is It Foreign to Women?

• Irene discusses how women get told the same stories over and over throughout their careers. “You’re not good enough to be in that position,” or “A man would never make that mistake.” These statements often cause women to self-doubt, even when the comments are not directly told to them. Society has taught women to feel this way, and it can lead some to have imposter syndrome. 

• Irene shares her story of how her inner critic has made her struggle with exercising authority within her leadership roles.

ABCD Process to Combating the Inner Critic

• Irene shares the ABCD process to help other women combat their inner critic and start thriving in their leadership positions.

• Step A: Acknowledge and accept your emotions. If you’re feeling fear, anxiety, or insecurity, take them, and don’t judge yourself for feeling this way.

• Step B: Be Brief. Don’t rush to react to opportunities; instead, take the time to decide on your choices and how you will show up. 

• Step C: Choose your thoughts. Decide how to make a difference and focus on those thoughts and feelings. 

• Step D: Act accordingly. Lean in and do what you need to do to be of service. And if it means to lead to give clarity to exercise authority, do that.




• Irene also discusses how important it is to practice authority and the ABCD process if you want to see positive changes within yourself.

For many women in positions of authority, the struggle against the internalized voice of imposter syndrome can seem like a relentless battle. However, the journey of empowerment and self-discovery holds the key to overcoming these challenges and mastering the art of confident leadership. 

Are you ready to embrace your unique leadership style and leave imposter syndrome behind? Listen to this enlightening podcast episode, where we explore powerful strategies for women leaders to thrive.

“We women have been marinating in societal expectations and limitations. And that's where we've got that constant murmuring in our inner critic that tells us we're not good enough.” - Irene Sim.

Resources

Irene Sim on LinkedIn

If this episode connected with you, reach out to Linda and let her know. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieve their sales goals. Subscribe to the IntHERrupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

You’re sitting in a meeting listening to your co-workers review business plans. But while you’re listening to them, the little voice in your head keeps telling you you’re not good enough.

Your inner voice is saying it so much you start going down a self-doubt spiral. How can you quiet this voice in your head and build your self-confidence back up to tackle your projects?

Listen to this week’s episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast. In this episode, host Linda Yates chats with Tiffany Houser, leadership coach & founder of Evolve, on shifting the negative talk into positives. Tune in to hear Tiffany’s insight and advice to help stop you in your tracks when the little voice becomes too much!

Tiffany Houser's Background

• Tiffany is the CEO and founder of Evolve, where she helps senior leaders and founders transform their self-worth through an authentic leadership style, vision, and purpose.

• She is also the creator of Self-Worth Advantage, which provides leaders and their people partners with strategies and a framework to leave the imposter's feelings behind for good. 

• Tiffany believes in cultivating compassionate, responsible, inclusive, and empowered leaders at all organizational levels.

Why Is It Hard To Tap Into Your Authentic Self?

• For those struggling to find their authentic self, Tiffany believes it’s essential to focus on the one question or choice you’re facing. You know what you want, but fear gets in the way of making the right choice.

• Sometimes, people let their fears get in the way of their options, and their hopes stay as dreams. When this happens, self-destruction suffers in different ways, such as overeating or insufficient sleep.

How Do You Determine What You Want?

• Tiffany believes grace is the first step to determining what you want in your career or life.

• When you have grace, it allows you to tap into your desires and push you to reach your goals. If you let fear or your ego get in the way, it puts more pressure on the choices you’re trying to make.

Three Ways To Quiet the Inner Voice

• Tiffany shares three tips to help you quiet your inner voice when making difficult choices. 

• The first advice is to ask yourself what you are afraid of when deciding on something and can’t make a choice. Once you figure out what you’re scared of, ask yourself why. You’ll discover it hasn’t happened to you and likely won’t.

• The second tip is to ask yourself if you have what you want. This will help you stop overprotecting yourself and clarify what you want.

• The last piece of advice is to ask others for support. Family and friends know what you want too, because they listen to you talk. If you’re unsure about something, ask for their advice to help you decide.

• Tiffany shares that this was how she overcame her negative thinking patterns and finally clarified what she wanted in her career and life.

Making decisions in life is never easy, especially when your inner voice says you can't do it. However, when you combat the negative thinking, you'll discover that you can do it and deserve the best in life.

Tune in to hear actionable tips on how to quiet the little voice in your head. Tiffany Houser shares wonderful advice to help you reach your goals and become successful.

"When you are graceful with yourself, you can tap into that thing, idea, or experience you want. But if you're caught up in the ego, you're beating yourself up or pressuring yourself into what you really want." - Tiffany Houser. 

Resources

Tiffany Houser on LinkedIn

Evolve

Self-Worth Advantage

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