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Power Women In Insurance
By Teresa Kitchens
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FAQs about Power Women In Insurance:
How many episodes does Power Women In Insurance have?
The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.
Power Women In Insurance episodes:
August 21, 2024Grit, Growth and Gumption To Help Develop Your Superpowers In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Tinsley English, Senior Vice President at Marsh McLennan Agency, and Author of Grit, Growth, and Gumption for Women.
Tinsley and Teresa talk about strategies for building tenacity and how to push forward with amazing leadership initiatives.
Key Topics:
- Transition from an international business major to an insurance professional
- Importance of job satisfaction and creating your own career path
- The significance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership
- The role of women in the insurance industry and breaking into leadership roles
- Writing Grit, Growth, and Gumption for Women as a guide for emerging leaders
- Balancing career demands with self-care and personal growth
Connect with:
- Tinsley English
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Grit, Growth, and Gumption for Women: Three Keys to Lead Yourself and others with Confidence
- Marsh McLennan Agency
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more July 24, 2024Finding Gold In Being Yourself With Kaleigha Moore Fitch In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Kaleigha Moore Fitch, Agency Owner of 212 Insurance Group. Kaleigha and Teresa about how she has built her agency through authenticity with her community, involvement and by being transparent about her challenges.
Key Topics:
- The importance of authenticity in professional and personal interactions
- Navigating life and business with empathy and understanding
- The significance of support systems in dealing with personal challenges
- Personal stories of overcoming adversity through resilience and support
- Insights into the dynamics of communication and relationship-building in business
- The role of personal experiences in shaping professional practices
Connect with:
- Kaleigha Moore Fitch
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- 212 Insurance Group
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more July 17, 2024Leveling Up Your Marketing with Safeco's Agent For The Future Program In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Stacie Cooper of Liberty Mutual Insurance | Safeco Insurance. Stacie and Teresa talk about how agencies can level up their marketing and how Safeco is partnering with agencies to make it easier.
Key Topics:
- Evolution of Safeco's 'Bricks and Clicks' program and its impact on digital marketing.
- Integration of SEO and social media to improve agency visibility and client acquisition.
- Overview of the 'Agent for the Future' initiative and its resources for adapting to consumer behaviors.
- Importance of a strong digital presence, including effective websites and Google My Business profiles.
- Strategies for client engagement and retention through personalized digital content and referral programs.
- Use of video content in marketing, including the effectiveness of video proposals.
- The need for continuous learning and adaptation to remain competitive in a digital market.
Connect with:
- Stacie Cooper
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Agent For The Future
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Safeco Insurance
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more June 26, 2024Check Out The New National Alliance With Dustyne Bryant In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Dustyne Bryant, Director of Risk & Insurance Education and Research at Risk & Insurance Education Alliance.
Dustyne and Teresa explore the changes that are going on at the National Alliance and how they have re-branded to be Risk & Insurance Education Alliance and how they are serving our industry with tons of options to help agents succeed.
Key Topics:
- Transition from the National Alliance for Insurance Education to the Risk and Insurance Education Alliance.
- Expansion of educational formats to include podcasts and online subscriptions.
- Impact of COVID-19 on transitioning to virtual learning and webinars.
- The introduction of AI tools like Alibot to supplement insurance education.
- Comprehensive educational offerings from basic courses to advanced certifications.
- Importance of adapting to changes within the insurance industry and leveraging technology.
- Engaging the next generation through educational outreach from high school onwards.
Connect with:
- Dustyne Bryant, CIC, CISR
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more June 19, 2024Working the Balance Between Family and Career With Elisha Cavanaugh In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens interviews Elisha Cavanaugh, President of Sound Pacific Insurance.
Elisha and Teresa talks about the award she won with Safeco, her being on the front cover of Rough Notes and how she is balancing family and career.
Key Topics:
- Elisha's unexpected award and the opportunity to feature on the cover of Rough Notes
- The challenges of self-promotion and the importance of community support in personal and professional growth
- Strategies for maintaining authenticity while navigating business pressures and family life
- The role of direct communication and relationship-building with insurance carriers
- Leadership lessons on fostering team accountability and the parallels between leading a team and parenting
- Practical tips for agency owners on engaging with carrier representatives and empowering their teams
Connect with:
- Elisha Cavanaugh
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Sound Pacific Insurance
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more June 12, 2024Acquisitions: Why Do It? Why Stay Away From Them? What To Know In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Dawn Janes-Bartley, CEO of Maverick Risk Partners.
Dawn and Teresa talk about acquisitions including the mistakes they have made and the ways they really excelled.
Key Topics:
- Dawn's unexpected journey from child psychology into the insurance industry
- The evolution of roles within the agency post-acquisition
- Challenges of integrating new teams and processes after acquiring another agency
- The importance of adapting roles and expectations as an agency grows
- Strategies for managing team dynamics and operational changes during transitions
- Dawn's insights on personal resilience and strategic thinking while navigating business expansions
Connect with:
- Dawn Janes-Bartley
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Maverick Risk Partners
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more June 05, 2024Rising From Trauma To Create A Lasting And Authentic Business In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens interviews Andrea Vargas, CEO of TTC Leads. Andrea and Teresa talk about how partnering in life and business with Ryan Saridakis and then continuing to build that business after his passing has created the business of her dreams.
Key Topics:
- Andrea's unconventional entry into the insurance industry through family connections and early influences
- The role of mentorship and the pivotal influence of Patrick Bet-David in her career orientation
- Development of a non-traditional career path, avoiding college and direct recruitment into the industry
- Transition from being heavily recruitment-focused to prioritizing substantive, service-oriented business in insurance
- Insights into personal growth, the impact of significant relationships on professional paths, and navigating business after the loss of a partner
- Strategies for fostering a positive and productive workplace culture
- The balance of personal well-being with professional responsibilities in leadership roles
Connect with:
- Andrea Vargas
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- TTC Leads
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more May 15, 2024Why is "Virtual" So Scary? With Teresa Kitchens In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens explores the stages and opportunities for virtual options inside an agency.
Key Topics:
- Exploring the concept and challenges of virtual agencies
- Variability in virtual setups from partial to fully remote
- Essential tools for virtual work include VOIP and VPNs
- Gradual adaptation starting with flexible work policies
- Importance of maintaining culture and security in virtual setups
- Virtual teams enhance productivity and geographic diversity
- Regular virtual meetings maintain team cohesion and efficiency
Connect with:
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more May 08, 2024Leadership Through A Hard Market In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens discusses how to lead in this market and how to make a difference in the future of this industry.
Key Topics:
- Importance of leadership in today's challenging insurance market
- Broadening the definition of leadership beyond official titles
- The role of awareness and proactive steps in effective leadership
- Mental health and operational efficiency in leadership roles
- How to innovate and inspire within a team setting
- Encouragement of personal and professional growth through leadership
- Ways to implement leadership strategies practically and effectively
Connect with:
- Teresa Kitchens
Visit Websites:
- Sterling Insurance Group
Produced by: PodSquad.fm
...more April 03, 2024Throwback: Showing Up Courageously and Making a Difference With Rebecca Adelman In this throwback episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Rebecca Adelman, a lawyer for insurance companies defending insureds in lawsuits to talk about the legal and insurance industries and how she had made her home in that space. They also talk about how to step over challenges and show up authentically by embracing the courage to make a difference in our world.
Episode Highlights:
- Rebecca talks about her past and how she got to where she is in her work now. (2:01)
- Rebecca notes that she has dealt with a wide range of coverage kinds and finds it to be an interesting aspect of her job. (9:39)
- Rebecca explains that over the years, insurance companies have been able to adapt to what the consumers' needs are. (15:21)
- Rebecca discusses her story and how she overcame the odds in the insurance and law fields, which have traditionally been controlled by men. (18:23)
- Rebecca explains that she tells her story to inspire people, especially women, to pursue the path that they want in their careers. (23:03)
- Rebecca shares that there is no work-life and no life outside of work, but only your life that you have to live out. (28:00)
- Rebecca discusses how empowerment for her is the byproduct of this idea of showing up authentically and showing up with courage. (34:50)
- Rebecca explains that thresholds are at the beginning and end, depending on how you courageously see it. (43:47)
- Rebecca shares that part of courageous living is showing presence in our professional lives, particularly in this world of insurance. (48:30)
- Rebecca says that, despite the industry's natural progress, she believes there is still a long way to go. (53:14)
- Rebecca shares that a way to authentically show up is to ask yourself if you have done five things that made you happy. (55:54)
Key Quotes:
- "10 years ago, well, most of the interfacing I would do and the networks on my insurance side were men. Now 10 years down the road 90% of the work that I do is for women." - Rebecca Adelman
- "There's nothing like your work life and your life outside of work. There's just your life. It's just your life. There's no work-life, this life is just your life, go and live your life." - Rebecca Adelman
- "Dismantling the idea that there's any, that there's even a possibility to find a balance, like, it's not really about balance, it's how you deal with being inbalance." - Rebecca Adelman
Resources Mentioned:
Rebecca Adelman LinkedIn- Adelman Law Firm
- Contact Teresa Kitchens
- Sterling Insurance Group
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FAQs about Power Women In Insurance:
How many episodes does Power Women In Insurance have?
The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.
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