M-Power

What strategies can be used to overcome decision-making paralysis and move forward with important choices? How can leaders better manage their time and prioritize tasks in order to achieve their goals and avoid feeling overwhelmed by their to-do lists?

To get to the bottom of these answers then you don't want to miss this episode! Today’s guest, Matthew Schramm, shares his experience with the Positive Intelligence coaching program and how it helped him overcome his inner saboteurs, increase his confidence, and deal with ambiguity in his career.

Matthew also dives right into the Sage perspective, the program's framework for turning difficult situations into opportunities for growth and learning. He explains how the Sage powers can help you slow down, reassess your assumptions, and find positive outcomes even in the face of adversity.

If you're curious about the Positive Intelligence coaching program and how it can benefit you and your team, tune in to this episode. You'll learn about the program's holistic approach, the daily time commitment required, and the benefits of participating in a small group or "pod". You'll also hear real-life examples of how the program can improve your emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and overall well-being. Don't miss this chance to discover your positive intelligence and unlock your full potential!

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [2:34] A bit of where Matthew is currently focused on in his career.

• [5:35] What exactly is positive intelligence?

• [7:00] Matthew’s challenges that he was facing that convinced him to take the next step.

• [10:53] When I realized that my hyper-acheiver saboteur was really getting in the way.

• [13:41] Checklists are good but it is okay to have flexibility.

• [19:36 ] This coaching program has exceeded my expectations in a big way.

• [22:32] Learning, growing, and chatting with my “pod group” has help me see all the different thought styles within the group. 

• [26:05]  The sage perspective slows you down and enables you to acknowledge that even the most challenging experiences can teach you something.

• [30:06] Combining the sage perspective and knowing your saboteurs turns into this powerful cocktail of empowerment.

• [34:04] Matthew’s final words of wisdom on what he has learned through his experience.

If you, or your organization are interested in exploring how the 7-week Positive Intelligence program can help reduce stress and improve communication, reach out to us at [email protected] to receive more information.

Connect with Matthew here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-schramm-a4b38389/

Have you ever spoken to someone where the other person appeared to interpret your words differently than you did? Is there a deeper reason why this happens?

In today's episode, I am joined by Michael Liebowitz, whose background in linguistics and behavioral neurology allows him to work with businesses to understand the value of developing a human connection. We delve into the science of communication and the role of beliefs in shaping the way we communicate. He also provides practical tips for leaders to improve their communication skills, such as being aware of their internal stance and the importance of framing conversations positively.

Connect with Micheal:

https://mindmagnetizer.com

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

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [7:07] A bit of Michael Liebowitz’s background and how he found his career path

• [11:54] How do you handle tough clients?

• [13:42] A story on how a company needed Micheal to discover their business framing

• [16:27] Transferring the knowledge of how human beings understand each other to the corporate world

• [18:11] What is actually going on when we miscommunicate and misunderstand each other?

•  [22:29] How can leader communicate their intent better when delivering employee performance reviews?

• [26:38] Human beings are good “BS detectors,” but it is not exactly what you may think BS stands for

• [30:29] How Michael’s methodology was  able to help a company discover its core value proposition

• [35:00] A deep dive into that part of our brain that deals with emotions and survival that determines if a potential client will decide to work with a business

• [38:47] Allowing teams to find that clear communication to work with each other

• [41:56] A few parting thoughts and suggestions for how to improve our communication moving forward

While some dismal news looms for businesses in January, how do we embrace positivity?  Can we find the opportunities to put the power of positivity into action?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jenny Katchepaw, who is the Vice President of talent engagement for a large California-based bank. With her focus on helping employees stay engaged with their own work, she believes in the power of positivity as the driving force. 

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode, you’ll hear:  

• [2:49] A little about Jenny's career history and her skillset
• [5:28] In a post-covid world, It is now about those important connections with your employees
• [6:46] How I developed the power of positivity with the help of “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon
• [9:00] I don’t want to be an energy vampire; I need to change something
• [12:32] How important is it to know the personal life situations of your own employees?
• [16:05] It is better to “take a breath” than it is to lose your temper in most, if not all, situations
• [19:00] You can’t control the event, but you can control your perception of the event
• [22:33] Invite people on your bus and share your vision
• [25:23] Just because they are not speaking doesn’t mean they are not contributing
• [31:53] Enthusiasm attracts more passengers and energizes them during the ride
• [35:29] Our career path is not one straight lineup, sometimes  we need to ask for what we want
• [37:41] Don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the ride
• [43:53] Don’t forget that the power is all within ourselves to make the positive changes that we want

Feel free to connect with Jenny at [email protected]

Here is the book that Jenny was referencing in the podcast: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions that don't seem to stick? Do you find yourself feeling like your resolutions are just something else you need to add to your already insurmountable to-do list?

In this episode, we explore how we can make subtle mindset shifts that will empower us to keep our commitments to ourselves. We dive into a goal-setting strategy that helps create more time and space in your life so you can focus on the priorities in life that really matter. This year, let's embrace anti-resolutions as a new way to help you achieve the goals you set for 2023!

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• [3:19] Are you living a life in alignment with your values?
• [5:55] Finding inspiration by pushing out of your comfort zone
• [9:59] Keeping your resolutions and promises through a new lens
• [14:44] Dealing with procrastination
• [17:24] The power of saying “no”
• [20:29] How can you implement “anti-resolutions” with your team to create more efficiencies?
• [23:53] What do you need to “let go of” to help make 2023 your best year ever?
• [27:20] Stay tuned next week as we talk about consistently sustaining positive energy

You might already be thinking about your goals for 2023, but before you turn the page on a new chapter, have you taken time to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished in 2022?  Are you still living and leading in alignment with your values? Who are you proud of being this year?  What challenges really tested you, and what did you learn?    

So much has happened this year, and in today’s episode, I’m reflecting on my guest interviews, insights from my coaching clients, as well as lessons I’ve learned during this incredibly challenging and beautiful year.  

I can’t stress the importance of taking care of yourself in order to effectively lead and grow your business. Please don’t forget the value of seeking guidance and support from others on your leadership journey. 

I’m sending all of my listeners a deep, heartfelt thank you for tuning in and supporting the M-Power podcast in 2022. You continue to inspire and motivate me, and I can’t wait to keep the conversation going in 2023! 

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

If you’re hesitating about taking that next role in your organization, then you won’t want to miss the conversation I had with Vice President of Global Business Development at Resideo, Linsey Miller.  We discuss opportunities, struggles, advice, and authenticity while navigating in a leadership role. 

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [3:29] How Linsey’s love for science and technology guided her career journey
• [7:01] Paying it forward with mentoring women to have the confidence to take on new roles.
• [9:29] A self-assessment test that led to surprising results about authenticity.
• [14:10] As the leader in the room, give yourself the opportunity to be open to feedback with a growth mindset.
• [17:00] Finding ways to connect the goals of the company to the individual goals of your employees.
• [21:20] Linsey’s leadership advice to her younger self
• [24:35] How Adam Grant gave her some paradoxically wonderful advice.
• [28:05] The key to getting promoted
• [34:28] Some sage words of advice for moms in the workforce

Connect with Linsey Miller here: http://linkedin.com/in/linsey-matthews-miller

As we enter into the Holiday season, it can be a difficult time for anyone experiencing a loss…the death of someone you love, a layoff at work, the passing of a loving fur baby, a recent breakup, or even the distance that has been created amongst family members who are sitting down together for a Thanksgiving meal.  

While grief and pain are perfectly normal and understandable in these situations, learning how to tap into gratitude can be a valuable tool for healing.  

Join me and my widow friends, Jenny Salkheld and Erin Hente, for a conversation - and even some laughter -  about finding gratitude in the healing process.  These women are inspiring to me as I go through the grief journey of losing my husband to cancer. 

Bonus part of the episode:  Discover how to support someone close to you that is grieving and also find out what not to say.

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [7:19] How we took the leap and found support at Camp Widow
• [10:50] Realizing that everyone in the room has a shared experience 
• [20:43] Celebrating the stories of our loved one and how they keep us going
• [28:07] How do you find gratitude when going through the grieving process?
• [33:17] Not allowing the judgment and expectations of others define our own happiness
• [39:28] What not to say to a person in grief
• [47:25] The things that people have done that have made all the difference
• [58:23] Keeping the legacy of our loved one as we make new memories
• [1:03:07] Sharing some final words of wisdom as we continue our journey of healing

Connect with Jenny Salkeld here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-salkeld-638a263/ 

Connect with Erin Hente here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhente/ 

Related Podcast Episodes: 

The Power of Gratitude (Episode #7)

Gratitude - The Key to Happiness (Episode #41)

Reflecting on My Husband’s Legacy & Lessons (Episode #114)

Have you ever thought that in order to be a good leader you had to fit into a certain prescribed way of being a leader? Maybe you doubted yourself and whether or not you had the “right personality” to lead.  

In our episode today, I have a wonderful conversation with the authentic, inspiring Abbie Moore where we discuss her leadership journey.  Listen in to hear how she found the courage within to take a leap and change course based on her core values so she could find happiness and fulfillment in her career. 

Listen to our conversation here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode you’ll hear:  

• [1:59] Abbie Moore’s introduction, history, and her career
• [5:40] Abbie’s bold and courageous decision to do something different
• [9:15] This decision caused Abbie to look inward and reevaluate herself.
• [11:17] Do we fall into the trap of “imposter syndrome?’
• [14:10] How Abbie found her authentic leadership style. 
• [17:08] What are some tactical steps to help create authentic leadership?
• [20:06] Could being too friendly as a leader backfire?
• [29:32] I’m a new leader. How can I take steps to find my authenticity?
• [39:05] What is on the horizon for Abbie Moore? 
• [40:44] Abbie gives us some final words of wisdom. 

Connect with Abbie here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-moore/ 

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Adopt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/

Rehome by Adopt a Pet: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/

Related Podcast Episodes: 

The #1 Thing You Need for Happiness and Success (Episode 126)

Living Your Organizational Values as a Leader  (Episode 117)

Owning Your Values to Live Your Best Life (Episode 12)

Have you ever set some time aside to analyze your perspective? Has that caused you to keep moving forward with business as usual or has it allowed you to take a huge risk and change everything?

Sometimes the way we see things can keep us on a certain path, not allowing us to realize that there could be a better path simply by taking the time to pause and reflect. In this episode, we will identify where our perspective comes from and offer some actionable steps to analyze and expand this perspective.

Listen to our conversation here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

In this episode, you’ll hear:  

• [4:57] Where exactly does our viewpoint come from?
• [6:32] What could possibly go wrong if we don’t evaluate our own perspective?
• [13:03] As a leader, are there any perspectives that haven’t been double-checked?
• [16:20] Imagine yourself taking the view of one of your employees.
• [19:00] The power of mindset in perspective seeking.
• [22:05] A personal story about a big perspective that changed for me.
• [23:52] I planned on doing all this alone...until I had an experience that reframed everything!
• [28:00] Our official formal announcement to the world!

What does it mean to build resilience in your life?  What steps can you take to have the confidence to face challenges in the midst of uncertain times?

With the current climate of our world and especially what we’ve been through in the past couple of years, our own mental health is more important than ever. In today’s episode, we will discuss several tips that can help build your resilience and confidence muscles so the challenges you face can be tackled head-on.

Listen to our conversation here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

We dive into: 

• [2:21] With so many current global & national events happening, how are you doing?
• [4:54] Steps to build resilience and confidence.
• [9:07] What tools do we need to build a resilient mindset?
• [11:37] With any tough situations we experience, are you able to find the gift or the lesson?
• [17:53] How can your challenges actually help you?
• [19:36] Some interesting research results that help illuminate the power of mindset on the path to building resilience..
• [22:11] Guidance on taking action while having compassion for yourself

Connect with Natalie here:

Website www.momentumpartnersgroup.com

Email:  [email protected]

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In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than

ever before.

Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching:

-Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want

-Awareness of what gets in your way

-A vision statement for you as a leader

-Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be

-An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward

So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at [email protected] for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey!

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