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We don’t enter the world with it. No one has it all of the time. Talking about it won’t help you gain it. I’m referring to self-confidence. We women have particular difficulty developing self-confidence. Compared with men, women don’t consider themselves as ready for promotions, they predict they’ll do worse on tests, and they generally underestimate their considerable abilities. And, yet, self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life. Listen in as Nada Nasserdeen, Founder and CEO of Rise Up for You, TEDx Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Leadership and Confidence Coach, Amazon Best Selling Author helps you cultivate the kind of confidence that allows you to push the limits of your abilities, claim your power and change the world!

Nobody is born an entrepreneur. Different people take different paths to achieve success, and there is no set-in-stone instruction for becoming a successful entrepreneur. But there are a couple commonalities among successful entrepreneurs, like having the right mindset. The first thing that new entrepreneurs need to know is that failure is likely and success is not given. And, you have to be honest with yourself. Entrepreneurship isn’t an easy path. Excuses simply won’t cut it as an entrepreneur. But, when you have expert guidance, support, and motivation -- you are 100 times more unstoppable than you are alone. Mentorship allows you to take quantum leaps forward and avoid pitfalls, mistakes that could cost you your future, and rash decisions. Today, Sally Hurley, CEO of VIPdesk will be your mentor, sharing her expertise, and talk about how she has built two successful companies, and negotiated a successful exit with a private equity firm!

Transformational leaders enhance the morale and motivation of those around them and create a sense of solidarity and the collective good. Transformational leadership increases organizational performance and positively impacts innovation, the heart of success and growth within an organization. And, importantly, transformational leaders tend to lead with inspiration as opposed to authority. But, beyond having high self-esteem, believing that you are a significant, worthy and capable member of a team or organization, what are the other keys to becoming a transformational leader? What other attributes and characteristics do the best transformational leaders have in common? To help us better understand the “Secrets to Transformational Leadership” we’ve excited to have Dhomonique Murphy with us, who has convinced 17 of the most highly sought-after motivation and business leaders in the nation not only to grant her an interview, but to grant her an interview inside their own homes.

Do you feel disengaged in your day-to-day work? Do you lack the energy and enthusiasm to get your work done? Or worse, perhaps you dread waking up to go to your job in the morning. If you’re staying on a career path simply because of the pay, power or title it offers, it may be time for a career pivot. A career pivot is simply doubling down on what is working to make a purposeful shift in a new, related direction. Pivoting is an intentional, methodical process for nimbly navigating career changes. As you start to plan a pivot of your own, keep that word in mind: intentional. A pivot should make you feel a little uncomfortable, but you should always feel a sense of confidence in what you’re doing. Take one small, deliberate, and brave step toward your goal every single day, even when it’s inconvenient. Even when it’s s terrifying. Join us to learn how to determine if a career pivot is right for you, and how to make an action plan that works!

Guest: Caytie Langford – Founder of Bold Women Society, Executive Coach, Speaker and Podcast Host

Negotiations can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership, no matter what the nature of the discussion. Whether you are an artist, a freelancer, an executive, or part of a Fortune 500 company, having sharp negotiation skills is important for your career. Training in the art of negotiation, and learning how to stand your ground, creates a broader path on the road to financial and professional success. There will be times when you will have to admit defeat, back down, and make the best of the situation – you won’t get your own way every time. But, by standing your ground initially, you have the opportunity to show your character, and communicate your thoughts and concerns. No matter what you’re discussing, practicing a few techniques can help you navigate smoothly through even the toughest negotiations. To help us learn how to stand our ground in any negotiation, please help me welcome Patrice Matamoros. CEO of the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon (P3R), growing the organization from a start-up to a $8 million lifestyle organization that generates $13 million in economic impact – largely due to her ability to successfully negotiate win-win deals, and create long term partnerships.

Guest: Patrice Matamoros, CEO of the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon (P3R), growing the organization from a start-up to a $8 million lifestyle organization that generates $13 million in economic impact. 

There are people in life who always seem to be in the right place at the right time. They are the ones landing the dream job and living the perfect life, fulfilling their life’s purpose – in ways you can only imagine. Fortunately, those people aren’t just subject to luck and chance. Opportunities are present all around you as well – you just need to learn how to identify and step into them. Today, you are invited to step into who you were created to be, offering your unique skills to others in ways only you can, to fulfill your dreams and create a life you want to live. Whether you’re an entrepreneur embarking on your next business idea or a visionary simply wanting to start a new quest in your personal life, you don’t need to wait around for an opportunity to present itself. By knowing yourself and making a conscious effort to push forward, you can create your own opportunities or find ones that fit what you’re looking for. Listen to this podcast as Cordia Harrington, the CEO of The Bakery Companies and an entrepreneur who has excelled in manufacturing, transportation, the quick service restaurant segment, and real estate & construction, explains how to take advantage of opportunities with confidence.

Guest:  Cordia Harrington is the CEO of The Bakery Cos and is an entrepreneur who has excelled in manufacturing, transportation, the quick service restaurant segment, and real estate & construction. In fact, Forbes just named Cordia as one of the top 100 “Wealthiest Self-Made Women” in the United States.

In 2018, 30 million small businesses accounted for 99.9% of all U.S. companies, employing 60 million people, or nearly half of all U.S. employees – and small businesses have also created more than 65% of all new jobs over the past twenty years. We need to address the main obstacles keeping small business, particularly those of women and minorities, from achieving sustainability. Research shows that in recent years, the most significant growth in entrepreneurship was among women and underrepresented populations. But, unfortunately, these groups are also the ones facing the most challenges in our workplaces. We must make sure that small businesses are able to create positive social impact, that they are embraced and supported, by reducing inequality, lowering levels of poverty, and creating more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose.

Guest: Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate Network, a global community for professional women redefining how women network in a digital age. Kristy is a regular speaker and thought leader on Leadership, Diversity, Social Entrepreneurship, Networking, and Entrepreneurialism, and an Angel Investor with Pipeline Angels and Portfolia; a Member of the UN Women Global Innovation Coalition for Change and more.

One of the key elements of effective leadership centers around relationships. It is about knowing how to get the optimum performance from the people you interact with and are responsible for, whether at work, in your community or at home. Regardless of how you define success, it is critical to understand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to connecting and motivating those around you. Organizations that fail to grasp these basic concepts will find issues with attracting and retaining talent. The significance of a culture that emphasizes relationships, trust, teamwork and collaboration is critical for dealing with the generational makeup of today’s organizations. Join us to learn how you can drive engagement, motivate those around you and develop a culture centered around purpose!

Optimizing boardroom decision making through gender diversity should be a critical goal for every organization – especially in a highly complex and risky world. But, in 2020, women still hold less than 15 percent of senior positions among Fortune 500 companies, and less than 17 percent of Fortune 500 Corporate Board seats. Join us as Colleen Brown, an experienced Chairman, Corporate Director, CEO and international speaker on disruption and technology talks about what we can do about inadequate representation for women among those who run our top corporations and serve on corporate boards today. Learn how to prepare for a Corporate Board position, and what it takes to serve on a Board.

Relationships are a powerful part of who we are. They can help make us feel like we belong, like we have something to contribute to this world. They can strengthen us. They give us reason to affect change and, more importantly, to be changed. But it’s often difficult to connect with people when we don’t understand their background. How do we learn to interact respectfully and knowledgeably with all the people in our lives who exist outside our inner circle—people whose culture and worldview is so far removed from our own? How do we use our differences to strengthen our bond as humans? The key is cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures. Join us as we discuss unlocking the potential of diverse teams with Tara Jay Frank, Speaker, Consultant, Founder at MORE THAN: A Movement, and CEO of TJF Career Modeling, LLC.

Guest: Tara Jaye Frank – Speaker, Consultant, Founder at MORE THAN: A Movement, and CEO of TJF Career Modeling, LLC