She Made It Happen

One area that is so important when you are starting to really focus on your goals is putting a good plan in place. A great plan helps you map out the steps that you need make your goals become reality. It also helps you get back on track if you get distracted or behind plan. I can’t say enough good things about planning!

This week I am so excited to welcome my friend Brittany Joy to share with us about building out a successful planning process to help achieve your goals. Brittany Joy is an educator, a fitness coach, a creative planner, and artist. She is on a mission to help people find balance and build vibrant lives by putting first things first and prioritizing their joy. Armed with her Happy Planner, sticky notes, and flair pens, she's here to share how she is building the life of her dreams!

One area that women can struggle with in the workplace (and just out in the world!) is reclaiming their power and finding their voice to speak out on areas they value. When you start to get clarity on your values and commit to areas that are truly important to your life, you want to have the confidence to speak up about those areas and not be making too many compromises. On this episode, Jalynne Geddes, Creator and Beadwork Artist at Nehiyanahk Creations, chats about gaining confidence to step into your power and shares about her experience with finding your voice.

One thing that can add more stress to your life is holding in your true feelings and needing to put on a show for others. If this is something you have been carrying around, it’s time to start identifying where you are really at and make a plan to give yourself some relief! Let’s chat about identifying the challenge and fears around mental health, listening to the stress signs your body is giving you and finally, some ways that you can begin to take care of yourself today. 

One thing that I’ve been reflecting on lately are things that I’ve had shared with me over my career that ended up being misinformation that was disguised as helpful advice. Some of these things had gotten into my head and at one point made me question myself a lot. I feel like it’s important to share these so that you can avoid getting stuck like I did. Let’s chat about these five pieces of career advice and why you shouldn’t allow them to hold you back.

One thing that is a common challenge with women in the workplace is office confidence. Imposter syndrome and lack of confidence can occur in situations like starting a new job, event choosing to apply for a new job or when you find yourself in meetings or working with new teams. Those feelings will never completely go away but there are some things that you can do to boost your self-confidence and get more comfortable in these situations. On this episode, Breanna Jackson, Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Refining Company, chats about overcoming mindset barriers and speaking up with confidence.

One thing that I’ve been hearing a lot about lately is job searching. So many people have been discovering what they really want out of their 9-5 and personal lives and it’s created a lot of movement. You may be in this position yourself right now and are starting to hear back on all those applications you’ve submitted. Congratulations! The next step is to prepare for the interview. This is the moment when you need to feel most confident so let’s chat about three areas that you can work on to make a great impression!

Who you spend your time with can have an impact on your well-being, growth and confidence so it matters a lot. It’s time to think about your community and fill it with people who will see you through all the wins and the growth. Let’s chat about what a supportive connection may look like, why having these types of relationships can help you be your best self, where you can find your people and who you need to become to strengthen your connections.

Are you stuck thinking about your past and letting it create fear and doubt when it comes to trying something new? It can be a challenge to move forward because you are so wrapped up in your negative mindset that its hard to see clearly and know where to focus next. Let’s chat about three areas of your past that don’t define you – your mistakes, the environment and your old mindsets – and let’s also go over some things you can do to start believing in yourself now.

How are you doing with your annual goals? If you find that you have stepped back from those or maybe did not take time out to create them during the chaos of the past few months, don’t worry, I have created this episode just for you to help you rediscover your inspiration for goal setting and get back on track. Goal setting is not just for the new year. Now is the time to recommit to yourself and get started. Let’s chat about where to get inspiration for your goals, shaking up your everyday routine and how to do some simple goal setting. Progress only happens when you are taking action, so let’s get started!

One thing that is so important to having a balanced and fulfilling life is to find work that aligns with your values, needs, and interests. Knowing what you need out of your next opportunity will help you find the success that you truly desire. This knowledge will also help you stop chasing after the opportunities that are not bringing you happiness. Let’s chat about five self-reflection questions that will help bring you clarity about your next steps.