Moving Forward

JoAnne Baldwin, marketer at PitchBook and marketing co-director for 4word: Seattle, discusses why she goes into a networking situation with the intent to encourage others rather than simply use them for their connections and shares tips for you to reinvent the way you network.

At work, you're likely surrounded by people with tons of experience and business savvy that could truly help catapult you to your career dreams…but how do you even begin to approach the topic of getting their help? Diane Paddison, founder of 4word, shares her advice for utilizing the people in your circles and creating a network of allies.

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Conflict is an unavoidable part of life; we will all be in some kind of disagreement before we die. Maybe at work, maybe in a relationship, or maybe even at church. Lisa Adams, coach and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, talks about conflict and how you can try to avoid it with better communication.

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Have you ever had a disagreement with someone and you thought there was literally no way either one of you was going to make it out alive? Conflict pops up anywhere and everywhere and doesn't really care about swarming into your life at a convenient time. Conflict also has this knack for twisting the truth and warping the reality of the situation.

Sandi Mitchell, CEO of Apex Catalyst Group, joins the podcast to share her insights on navigating conflict with some tried-and-true tactics and a little bit of neuroscience.

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Trina Lee, a non-profit professional and manager of the 4word Mentor Program, joins the podcast to talk about belonging culture and why it's important for any size company to prioritize. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

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What makes a good boss? What makes a bad boss? If you are a boss, how can you know where you lie on the spectrum? Kelly Thurman, speaker, facilitator, acute strategist, and 4word's Board Chair, joins the podcast to share her "platinum rule" anyone can follow to improve the quality of their leadership. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

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When you show up to work each morning, do your feet suddenly feel like two giant bricks? Have you lost track of time just staring at your computer screen, unmotivated to move onto the next task? Lori Berry, a woman in finance and co-founder of 4word: Southlake, joins the podcast to talk about ruts in life and how to pull yourself out of them. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Lisa Lewis, Transformational Leadership Coach and 4word mentor, walks us through the journey to finding your purpose and how it involves a lot of "trying on." Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

This time of the year, giving usually means swapping presents with loved ones. But giving can (and should) go way beyond presents. So what does that look like? Melissa Hinnant, owner of Grace and Lace and a Shark Tank entrepreneur, talks about why she built an entire business centered on her desire to always give. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

If you were asked to define "scarcity mindset," what would you say? Is it something you think you struggle with? Is it a bad thing? S. Renee Smith, advisor, coach, and strategic partner, joins the podcast to discuss why the scarcity mindset is prevalent and what type of mindset we should all focus on having. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.