Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini

In this episode, Christina Martini and Sonya Sigler discuss:

• Sonya’s journey to becoming a lawyer and what she learned and accomplished along the way.
• Her work with mentoring and empowering women.
• The importance of having important role models.
• The need to be authentic, have an open mind and mentality of inclusivity. 

Key Takeaways:

• Sometimes you get to where you are meant to go by knowing what not to do.
• There is a time and place for formal mentoring, but sometimes the most valuable mentorship can happen more organically. 
• Don’t dismiss men as role models or mentors. 
• Reach out to someone you admire, let them know why you admire them, and ask them questions, you might just form a mentoring relationship that way.

"We're all in this together and we have to support each other. You can't just succeed as a woman leader just by yourself or with the help of other women; it's going to involve men and women. Cultivating that support wherever it is, from a man, or a woman, or a well rounded group of people, is really important to keep in mind." — Sonya Sigler

Connect with Sonya Sigler:

Twitter: @sonyasigler

Facebook: Worthwhile Coaching

Website: SonyaSigler.com

Email: [email protected]

Blog: PractiGal 

Free Book: Welcome to the Next Level - 3 Secrets to Become Unstuck, TAke Action, and Rise Higher in Your Career

Instagram: @sonyasigler

LinkedIn: Sonya Sigler

Connect with Christina Martini:

Twitter: @TinaMartini10

Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com

LinkedIn: Christina Martini

Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, Christina Martini and Erin Wilson discuss:

• Relationships and interactions with C-Suite and the board.
• The power of clear, intentional communication. 
• The similarities between being a GC and being the lead singer in a rock band.
• Working with outside counsel for an alignment of goals.

Key Takeaways:

• You have to recognize the communication styles of those you work with and know your audience.
• There will be times you have to say “I don’t know, but I will find out for you.”
• There are nuances to what different outside counsels can offer. Be willing to shop around to find the right fit for your company and needs.
• Be as forthright as you can, but be a human being. 

"There are times you must trust your gut - you’ve got to go with the internal. If something’s telling you it’s not right, look into it. Keep checking." — Erin Wilson

Connect with Erin Wilson:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Erin Wilson

Professional Bio: Erin Wilson

Music Album: Kungle Bungle

Connect with Christina Martini:

Twitter: @TinaMartini10

Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com

LinkedIn: Christina Martini

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, Christina Martini and Erin Wilson discuss:

• Erin’s professional journey to her current role as in-house general counsel. 
• A day in the life of Erin as GC.
• The art of time-management and refining your approach to tasks.
• The rewards and challenges of being general counsel.

Key Takeaways:

• Even when the days are packed and busy, working with great people can make everything that needs to happen. 
• Having a mentor can help to give you direction and guidance along your path. 
• GC can help to streamline aspects of the business to minimize risks if you allow them to do so.
• Communication is key - get to know those you work with and be personable with them. If they are scared to reach out to you, you cannot do your job effectively. 

"What has been the most challenging, has often been the most rewarding, because we rise to the challenge and we overcome and we come out on the other side better for it." — Erin Wilson

Connect with Erin Wilson:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Erin Wilson

Connect with Christina Martini:

Twitter: @TinaMartini10

Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com

LinkedIn: Christina Martini

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, Christina Martini and Amii Barnard-Bahn discuss:

• Becoming aware and creating coping strategies of your personal derailers.
• Assessing your career in a time of uncertainty and what to focus on during your self-assessments.
• Pivoting, developing, and growing through the journey to creating the life you love.
• When to enlist an executive coach to improve your professional career.

Key Takeaways:

• You have to make a shift - what got you to where you are will not get you to where you want to be.
• You may not be able to move into where you want to be tomorrow, but you can start taking steps today.
• Continue to develop relationships and connect with people, even during this uncertain time.
• Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. Now is the time to prepare.

"I would recommend to everyone, periodically in your career, pause, step back, and take a 50,000 foot view of where you have been, where you are going, what you have learned, and what patterns begin to emerge around the decisions you’ve made, both good and bad. Try to see what excites you." — Amii Barnard-Bahn

About Amii Barnard-Bahn: Amii is an executive coach, strategic advisor and keynote speaker who specializes in accelerating the success of compliance and legal executives. A former Fortune Global 50 exec, her clients include Adobe, Gap, Chegg, Lyft, Bank of the West, Boehringer Ingelheim, and The Nature Conservancy.

Amii previously shaped company culture and strategic initiatives as an executive (CAO, Chief Compliance Officer, CHRO) at companies such as McKesson and Allianz.

She has been described by Forbes as “one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives.”

Amii earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and her BA in English from Tufts and is an active member of the California State Bar. A leadership columnist for Compliance Week and Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching, she is a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the University of San Diego School of Business; has spoken to the alumni associations of Georgetown and Tufts University, and presents frequently to associations such as The Conference Board and SHRM affiliates. She has been quoted in publications such as The San Francisco Chronicle, NBC's KCRA-TV, and various other regional and national business publications. 

A lifelong diversity advocate, Amii testified in multiple legislative committees on the successful passage of California's SB826, the first law in the U.S. requiring corporate boards to include...

In this episode, Christina Martini and Amii Barnard-Bahn discuss:

• The impact of COVID-19 and how it is affecting individuals and businesses and the roles leaders play at this critical juncture.
• The transitions, fluctuations, and shifts that are happening in the current environment for employees and leaders. 
• What great leadership looks like to external stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

• Have a decision-making model that is focused on the long term. Don’t allow fear to control the decision-making process. 
• Now, more than ever, it is important to check in with your employees and make sure that nobody is falling into a void and is still understanding their purpose and feeling safe.
• Think about sustainability of success, not just short term survival. Don’t take bad short cuts that could hurt your business later.
• Act from a place of strength and cultivate your leadership presence. 

"Great leadership, right now, looks like safety and it looks like purpose." — Amii Barnard-Bahn

About Amii Barnard-Bahn: Amii is an executive coach, strategic advisor and keynote speaker who specializes in accelerating the success of compliance and legal executives. A former Fortune Global 50 exec, her clients include Adobe, Gap, Chegg, Lyft, Bank of the West, Boehringer Ingelheim, and The Nature Conservancy.

Amii previously shaped company culture and strategic initiatives as an executive (CAO, Chief Compliance Officer, CHRO) at companies such as McKesson and Allianz.

She has been described by Forbes as “one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives.”

Amii earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and her BA in English from Tufts and is an active member of the California State Bar. A leadership columnist for Compliance Week and Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching, she is a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the University of San Diego School of Business; has spoken to the alumni associations of Georgetown and Tufts University, and presents frequently to associations such as The Conference Board and SHRM affiliates. She has been quoted in publications such as The San Francisco Chronicle, NBC's KCRA-TV, and various other regional and national business publications. 

A lifelong diversity advocate, Amii testified in multiple legislative committees on the successful passage of California's SB826, the first law in the U.S. requiring corporate boards to include women. 

Connect with Amii...

In this episode, Christina Martini and Laleh Hancock discuss:

• What is at stake for people who lose their voice and the symptoms of losing one’s voice.
• Tools for being your own best advocate.
• The top 5 tips for getting words flowing in difficult situations.
• The power in nurturing your body and listening to what it is telling you.

Key Takeaways:

• The more you hold back from speaking up at work, the more you lose your voice in other aspects of your life as well.
• Be willing to share and be heard with no agenda and it will be received differently by others than if you go in defensively.
• Trust your knowing, trust your awareness and allow that awareness to assist you in making better decisions.
• Nurture your bodies. Your willingness to nurture yourself will assist your creativity.

"When you stop mimicking, you'll realize there's this authentic you. And when you're being authentic, and you're not trying to mimic anybody else, people actually listen to you longer." — Laleh Hancock

About Laleh Hancock: Laleh Alemzadeh-Hancock is a leadership and entrepreneurial coach, professional services consultant, personal wellness mentor, and founder and CEO of global professional services company, Belapemo.

Laleh boasts 30 years’ experience in operational excellence, change management and business consulting, and has inspired and empowered thousands of individuals including Fortune 500 executives, government agencies, non-profit organizations, athletes and veterans.

A highly respected executive and leadership coach, Laleh has a particular interest in supporting and encouraging the leadership capabilities of women – in business, in the workplace, at home and in the wider community. She is featured alongside luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Ginni Rometty in the 2019 publication, America’s Leading Ladies: Stories of courage, challenge and triumph.

Connect with Laleh Hancock:

Twitter: @Belapemo & @globalwell4all

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In this episode, Christina Martini and Laleh Hancock discuss:

• Laleh’s journey from leaving Iran during the revolution to her illustrious career in wellness and coaching.
• The importance of finding your voice to improve your health and wellness.
• How we handle stress and how it affects our body and our life.
• Addressing challenges that come from stress and successfully reframing stressful situations.

Key Takeaways:

• One part of you affects every part of you.
• There are many components of wellness in every aspect of your life: physical, financial, emotional, mental, relationship, and the like.
• Pull your barriers down, expand your walls, and allow information in to physically release your tension caused by stress.

"It’s amazing, if we start to actually listen to our body, there is so much information to make our lives easier. And also, you then have more energy, you have more clarity, you have more creativity, when you listen to your body." — Laleh Hancock

About Laleh Hancock: Laleh Alemzadeh-Hancock is a leadership and entrepreneurial coach, professional services consultant, personal wellness mentor, and founder and CEO of global professional services company, Belapemo.

Laleh boasts 30 years’ experience in operational excellence, change management and business consulting, and has inspired and empowered thousands of individuals including Fortune 500 executives, government agencies, non-profit organizations, athletes and veterans.

A highly respected executive and leadership coach, Laleh has a particular interest in supporting and encouraging the leadership capabilities of women – in business, in the workplace, at home and in the wider community. She is featured alongside luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Ginni Rometty in the 2019 publication, America’s Leading Ladies: Stories of courage, challenge and triumph.

Connect with Laleh Hancock:

Twitter: @Belapemo & @globalwell4all

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