In today's episode, Kirsten Toler of KMT Consulting, LLC vulnerably shares her journey from corporate to leading her very own consulting firm.

Her words are wise and her story great. Kirsten advises that at some point in our careers, there will be a fork in the road and that we should always listen to our gut. Kirsten reminds us that "...life is too short to allow someone else to dictate our worth."

Now that's something. 

We all have value. Do you know yours?

To continue the conversation with Kirsten, you can connect with her contact page and check out her website KMT Consulting, LLC.

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As we officially commence the holiday season for 2021, I've compiled a gratitude series with podcast guests and friends and had them share what's on their hearts. Listen in to this episode and lean in to the feeling of gratitude.

I also share something very personal. Being vulnerable is not easy, yet it's so freeing.

Typically, I round up the episodes with the "Top 3" takeaways. With today's episode, I challenge you, the listener to think of three things that you're grateful for today.

And repeat this exercise, tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that.

Now that's something.

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In this week's episode, Lauren Welkie, Senior Sales Enablement Associate at ZipRecruiter returns to talk about my favorite topic: confidence.

And just in case you missed it, last week Lauren generously shared her vulnerability with an experience she recently had while travelling on business. I encourage you to take a listen to her story as it is honest and true.

This week, we tackle the importance of confidence and how we should be mindful of the words we tell ourselves. Our words become our thoughts and our thoughts become our feelings and depending on what words we use, this can either help or hinder our career and life success.

To continue the conversation and connect with Lauren, LinkedIn is the best place to reach her.

Episode Resources:

Episode #20: "Mental Health: Let's Talk About It" show link

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This episode speaks to a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent: mental health. My guest, Lauren Welkie, Senior Sales Enablement Associate at ZipRecruiter is a mental health advocate and we speak to her personal experience. 

Lauren generously shares her vulnerability and an experience that she recently had while travelling on business. Perhaps you or someone you know has experienced some level of anxiety or depression recently. The impact of the past 18-months has not been easy and Lauren kindly reminds us to talk about it. 

To continue the conversation and connect with Lauren, LinkedIn is the best place to reach her.

Episode resources:

Harvard Business Review article: It's a New Era for Mental Health at Work

Episode #19: "Culture: Meet People Where They Are" show link

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The importance of creating a strong culture is a common theme these days. Organizations, large and small, are searching for ways to create a supportive environment for employees, challenging how we address remote and hybrid work. 

Listen in to my interview with Craig Loundas, Ph.D., associate vice president for the Penn Medicine Experience at Penn Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Pennsylvania to hear how they've lead with culture in mind. 

Craig shares great tips and the importance of emulating face-to-face meetings in the virtual space. He also shares the importance of meeting employees where they are.

To continue the conversation with Craig, you can connect with him on LinkedIn. 

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My next podcast guest, Jennifer Ternay, MBA, CPA, Executive & Business Coach, truly believes that people have untapped potential and that we all can do so much more than we think we can. 

Jennifer reached a key moment in her life that many people are facing today: she was burnt out and unhappy. Hear her transformation story and how she guides others to tap into their true potential. 

To continue the conversation with Jennifer, you can find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

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My next podcast guest is Nora Cothren, Program Manager at JEVS Human Services. Each year, JEVS Human Services touches nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

Through their mentor-matching program, 3 Cups of Coffee, JEVS matches people who are job ready with a volunteer mentor. 

Hear my interview with Nora, as she highlights the importance of confidence and thought partners during the job search process. 

And, as you listen in, perhaps there is someone in your life (including you!) who could use a confidence boost or a reminder that they (you) have value. 

To continue the conversation with Nora, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or send an email to 3 Cups of Coffee

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Are you seeing pronouns like “she/her”  and "he/him" after someone’s name and wondering why? Is it confusing when people use “they” as a singular pronoun to describe someone else? 

Listen in to my conversation with Amelia Michael (she/her), LGBTQ+ Gender Inclusion Consultant and President of Aikotek. Amelia created "AikoInclusion" to explain gender identity and gender expression and to help businesses take the steps necessary to become inclusive. Amelia  specializes in helping people become comfortable with the things that make them uncomfortable.

If you would like to continue the conversation with Amelia, you can find her on her LinkedIn or send her an email directly to: [email protected]

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My next podcast guest is Dr. Laura Sicola, Founder of Vocal Impact Productions, Podcast Host, TEDx Speaker with 6,500,000+ views, Author, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. Laura's mission is to make sure that when you talk, people listen and get it.

In my interview with Laura, she offers top strategies and tips to present your best and most confident self. This podcast is for everyone in that regardless of what you do or who you serve, when you meet someone new, you introduce yourself. Laura's work is to make sure you are heard clearly and with confidence.

To connect with Laura directly, here are the best places to find her, learn more, and follow: Her website is Vocal Impact Productions. For her podcast episodes and book: Speaking to Influence. And you can also find her on LinkedIn and access her Virtual Influence online course program. 

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It's hard to believe that we started remote 18-months ago. Some of us are still at it, while some of us have woven in a hybrid approach, and others, back to the office full-time. Regardless of your position, virtual meetings are a permanent addition to our lives.

My next guest offers budget friendly tips that will help you present the best professional version of your self. My great friend, Tom Pender is with (ISC)², an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world.

To connect directly with Tom, you can best find him on LinkedIn and don't forget to send him a message to let him know how you found out about him!!

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