Are you tired of zipping your lips? Not following your instincts? All for the sake of being polite and not wanting to step on anyone's toes, then today’s episode is especially for you. Being polite is defined as behaving in a way that is socially correct, the catch here is the word socially. Let’s dive into how politeness is not the same thing as kindness, especially in your workplace. 

During today’s episode, I focus on the importance of feedback and how it should be done in the workplace. I address the dangers of suppressed feedback, the importance of being open to others’ interpretations, and the need for kindness over politeness in corporate America. 

In today’s episode, I cover:

• Tips for providing constructive feedback
• The difference between being polite and being kind
• Being direct and timely with feedback to avoid confusion 
• The importance of understanding context and human behavior 
• Feedback challenges during the pandemic 

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In today’s episode, I am diving deep into something that needs to be talked about more, Intrapreneurship. In 2020, we saw in the news daily about people jumping ship from their corporate jobs to start their own businesses, in fact, small business permits went up by 20%.  I share my own journey of intrapreneurship, tips on how to become one, and how you can use it to leverage yourself further in your career. 

In today’s episode, we cover:

• What is intrapreneurship?
• How to become an intrapreneur
• Avoiding the pitfalls of business today
• The first steps to take to become a successful intrapreneur
• Leveraging your skills to further your career 

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Today, I am joined by special guest, Katie Barnett. Katie is a mom of three, an entrepreneur and host of the Level After Next podcast. She shares how to take action towards your dreams by breaking down your big hairy goals into actionable steps. Over the next 50 minutes, we dive deep into how creating meaningful connections can grow your business and network leading to more sales and a deeper sense of community. Tune in to learn how to create an action plan, find resources to achieve your goals, and help others achieve theirs.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of creating connections
• How to overcome fear to pursue your dreams
• Networking to grow your business
• Proven strategies to build your action plan
• How to break down your goal into actionable steps 
• Asking for help in your personal life and business 

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Website: www.levelafternextorg.com

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Raise your hand if you find yourself in a busy season and are completely overwhelmed. It's the end of the school year, you're trying to reach your own goals and keep your sanity. In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain to share tips I have learned over the years to make this busy season a heck of alot easier than busy seasons of the past. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Identifying priorities and what to focus on 
• How to plan for busy periods in advance
• Tips to take care of yourself during a busy season
• Get ahead of challenges by anticipating them
• The importance of an accountability buddy 

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Urvashi Bhatnagar joins me for today’s episode. Urvashi is a Yale University graduate, holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University, is the co-author of The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected and is a healthcare executive. Tune in to hear how she pivoted her career from clinical work to strategic endeavors all while staying true to her life's mission. 

In today’s episode, we cover:

• How Urvashi got interested in healthcare
• Her advice for first time professionals
• Leveraging experience and expertise
• Urvashi’s journey from business school to consulting
• The importance of understanding your audience and their needs
• Urvashi’s big mission that she is currently chasing

To connect with Urvashi follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urvashibhatnagarmba/

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If thinking about changing your habits makes you want to run away, then today’s podcast is for you. I dive into a few tools that have changed my life and I know have the power to change yours too, habit stacking, setting goals and the morning routine that works for you. Simply put, you can change the habits, you can change the behavior, you can have confidence in yourself, you can have credibility with yourself, and then you can live a more peaceful existence. Let's dive in! 

In this episode, we cover:

• What is habit stacking?
• Learning to trust yourself 
• How habit stacking can make your life easier
• Crafting a morning routine that works for you 
• The importance of establishing credibility in your habits
• Understand the bigger picture + goals 

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Fool Proof Guide to a Successful Monday: https://freebiesmelissafranks.ck.page

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Join me in today’s episode with Scottie Durrett who is the host of the Momplex podcast, founder of the High Vibes Mom Club and a certified life coach who supports Mom's in their journey to show up in the best way possible for their families and most importantly themselves. I absolutely loved our time together. We chat about piling shame on top of shame, syncing calendars as a family group, living true to your core values, and even our thoughts about Mother’s Day. We cover it all - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Tune in to hear:

• Dropping the victim mindset about mom guilt
• The importance of sharing your struggles with others
• Scottie’s Sunday Sync and how it works
• Setting your calendar using your priorities
• Why not just be kind to yourself?
• Mother’s Day doesn’t magically fix everything
• The best and worst advice Scottie was given as a new mom

To connect with Scottie, you can find her on Instagram @scottiedurrett and subscribe to her Podcast Momplex on your favorite listening platform.

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The term “hustle” or “hustler” has varied in its meaning over the years. Once as referring to perhaps shady business practices, then to a badge of honor, and currently is viewed as a workaholic. Anti-hustle culture emerged as a result of the pandemic, and in today’s episode I share some guidance on how to opt out of the “hustle” conversation and how to opt in to living the life and having the career that you desire most.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• The evolution of the term “hustle”
• Who is the “corporate bragger”?
• My moment of reflection
• The difference between hustle culture and anti-hustle culture
• How to shift the paradigm in business
• Celebrating the value, not the sacrifice

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Raise your hand if you have second guessed a decision you made, either in your personal or professional life. In the work setting, there really isn’t anyone pointing out to us that we didn’t pick wisely, and so we end up in situations that are not what you expected and not what you signed up for. Today’s episode is all about how you can tell if your picker is broken, what to do, and practical ways for you to operate over time in the situation where the change is needed. And if your picker hasn’t led you astray, I’ve got some homework for you to help others see if their picker is malfunctioning.

Tune in to hear:

• My experience when my picker was broken
• How do you know that you need to analyze if you chose wrong?
• How to identify what you love to do the most
• Discover the environment that you want to be in
• Helping someone realize they may be in the wrong role at the wrong time
• The importance of giving yourself grace

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Flashback to April, 2022 when I was the COO of a company that I had been working for the last 15 years. A third party company was brought in to conduct yet another assessment on the leadership positions, and I was determined to ace it and prove I was worthy of my position. My results from this assessment, and the conversation I had with the assessor in a follow up conversation lit a fire in me that allowed me to believe I was meant for bigger, not smaller.

In today’s episode, I share the importance of mentorship in every aspect of one's life and give you steps and recommendations so you don’t go through a similar painful process. Whatever your dreams are, a mentor will help you achieve it faster.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Thank you to the man who lit a fire in me
• How to find a mentor
• Taking the action plan and taking action
• Why mentorship is important for every goal
• Having a mentor during seasons of shifting

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