Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears

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  • Helping Communities Play Bigger with Onikah Asamoa-Caesar

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    When you decide to play bigger, you can create positive impact that ripples far and wide and empowers others to play bigger, too. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I speak to someone who has built the heart of her community — and works every day to keep it beating strong. 


    Onikah Asamoa-Caesar is the founder and owner of Tulsa-based Fulton Street Books & Coffee, which she created as a safe space for Black and Brown folks to build community, change their city through civic discourse, and increase intergenerational literacy. Before opening this incredible space, Onikah worked on criminal justice policy initiatives under the office of Colorado state senator Mike Johnston, then helped to launch the George Kaiser Family Foundation’s Birth through Eight Strategy, which focused on creating a cycle of opportunity for Tulsa’s most vulnerable families. 


    During this conversation, we dig into the importance of inclusive spaces, the nuances of effective allyship, and the beauty of loving your identity.


    Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

    • Why Onikah chose to return to the United States after falling in love with traveling 
    • Why she decided to open a bookstore in the middle of the pandemic — and how her space vitally serves her community
    • How Onikah will continue to shift out loud and create amazing impact in Tulsa and beyond

    Guest bio: Onikah Asamoa-Caesar is the founder and owner of Fulton Street Books & Coffee in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fulton Street Books & Coffee was created to center the stories, narratives, and lived experiences of Black folks, Brown folks, and marginalized communities. 


    Timestamps:

    01:41  Intro

    03:05  Meet Onikah Asamoa-Caesar

    05:28  Loving Black identity

    07:04  Traveling as a Black woman

    10:44  Returning to the States & Teach for America

    15:59  Evolving life’s work

    19:23  Why open a bookstore?

    25:53  Expanding in Tulsa International Airport

    27:15  The Ally Box & Book Club For a Cause

    30:55  What’s next?

    33:34  Family history

    38:38  Little & Lit


    Links:

    Onikah Asamoa-Caesar

    https://www.fultonstreet918.com 

    Instagram: @fultonstreet918 

    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 

    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com 

    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 

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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 

    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential! Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

    42 min
  • Effective Global Advocacy with Carlisha Bradley

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    When you begin to think and play bigger, it can transform not only your own life, but the lives of those around you — your family, your team, your community, and even beyond. 


    As the founder of the transformative global nonprofit Women Empowering Nations (WEN), Carlisha Bradley is playing bigger and making a difference on a global stage. She’s served as a trusted advisor to aid organizations, non­profits, schools, leaders, foreign governments, and diplomats around the world, and has learned how to effect powerful change for the women and girls that she serves. 


    In this conversation, we talk about the incredible impact of Carlisha’s international work, her inspiring background in public education, and why I would love for her to run for office someday!


    Listen now to discover: 

    • How struggling with her identity suppressed Carlisha’s voice — and the influential events that helped her find her identity and purpose
    • How to advocate effectively so that you can achieve your desired results  
    • How to best support WEN as they empower girls around the world

      

    Guest bio: Carlisha Williams Bradley is an acclaimed nonprofit leader, education advocate, and social enterprise consultant. Carlisha lends her spirit, expertise, and voice as an advocate for women and girls worldwide as the founder of Women Empowering Nations, a nonprofit devoted to the educational and leadership development of girls. With her consultancy, Amplify for Women, she calls other destiny-driven women to follow in her footsteps and be the change. She is the bestselling author of Choosing Faith Over Fear: 14 Days of Life-Changing Lessons.


    Timestamps:

    01:39  Intro

    04:28  Meet Carlisha Bradley

    07:50  Hallmark movies & twin motherhood

    15:11  Journey of self-discovery

    19:08  Igniting her passion

    22:28  Surprising stories

    25:10  How to support WEN

    26:28  Why Carlisha does this work

    29:22  Working for the Board of Education 

    36:06  Emotion, passion & presence

    39:50  Politicians & regaining our progress

    44:43  What’s next


    Links:

    Carlisha Bradley

    https://carlisha.com 

    http://wenations.org 

    https://www.amplifyforwomen.com 


    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com 


    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 


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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 


    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential.

    53 min
  • Embracing Your Authentic Path with Dr. Mrinalini Garv

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    When you’re surrounded by people telling you what you should be doing, feeling, or working toward, it’s hard to hear the inner voice that is telling you what you truly want — and even harder to speak your truth. How do you know when the path you’re on is one you’ve chosen for yourself… and how do you make a shift to one that better reflects your goals? 


    Dr. Mrinalini Garv is a bestselling author and career coach who helps South Asian professional women master their careers, so they can thrive as immigrants and achieve the success they didn't even know was possible. 


    Mrinalini found her own incredible success after leaving an arranged marriage, moving to a new continent, completely changing her career, and embracing her most authentic self! Our conversation covers cultural expectations, courageous shifts, speaking up, and speaking out. 


    Listen now to discover: 

    • Why we need to stop listening to the voices of others and tune into our own
    • How Mrinalini stays aligned with her higher purpose — and helps other women connect to theirs
    • Why running into an obstacle may actually be a sign that you’re on the right path!

      

    Guest bio: Dr. Mrinalini Garv is America's only career coach for South Asian professional women. A bestselling author and multiple-time career changer, Dr. Garv has worked as a physician, a leadership coach, and a business professor in world-renowned organizations. Having had to maneuver her career success without a mentor that looks like her or had experiences similar to hers, Dr. Garv has become that mentor to South Asian professionals.


    Timestamps:

    01:46  Intro

    02:55  Meet Dr. Mrinalini Garv

    05:54  Fairness creams & beauty standards

    09:41 Why we are held back 

    14:16  Moving to the United States

    18:34  Cultural expectations

    22:17  Aligning to your higher purpose

    27:09  Recognizing the signs in your life

    29:37  Mrinalini’s work as a coach

    32:09  Cultural differences & similarities

    34:39  What’s next


    Links:

    Dr. Mrinalini Garv

    https://unshackledcareerwoman.com 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/rapidcareertransformation 

    Instagram: @unshackledcareerwoman 


    The 1 Thing That Changed Everything: Powerful Stories Written By Women Who Now Have It All

    https://www.amazon.com/Thing-That-Changed-Everything-Powerful/dp/B08X5ZC5QP 


    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Visit https://tracyspears.com 


    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 


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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 

    41 min
  • Shifting Your Expectations with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan

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    Dr. Meg Myers Morgan shared so many fascinating insights during her last appearance on Shift Out Loud that I had to invite her back! Meg is a keynote speaker, professor, and coach who works with people seeking clarity in times of overwhelm. Her award-winning books include Everything is Negotiable: The 5 Tactics to Get What You Want in Life, Love & Work.


    In this episode, we discuss the key factor that can turn a passable coach into a great coach, why you shouldn’t be discouraged by yawning audience members, and what it means to be a lighthouse and stop chasing after the “boats” in your life (whatever they may be). 


    You’ll also hear Meg and I get into a mini coaching session of our own and explore how our negative perceptions can keep us playing small — definitely a must-listen for anyone who isn’t experiencing the results and recognition that they deserve!


    Listen now to discover: 

    • Why the solutions to your problems may sometimes show up in disguise — and the power of letting go of your expectations
    • How differentiating between causes and symptoms when it comes to your feelings will help you make better shifts
    • How Meg navigates writing about her life as a mother while respecting the privacy of her family

      

    Guest bio: Dr. Morgan is an award-winning author, college professor, and certified executive coach. Her latest book, Everything is Negotiable, is a bestseller and has been translated in multiple languages. She is an associate professor at the University of Oklahoma and leads the graduate programs in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management on the OU-Tulsa campus. She is currently the chair for the Tulsa Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women.


    Timestamps:

    01:42  Intro

    02:47  Meet Dr. Meg Myers Morgan

    05:25  The lighthouse lesson

    10:12  The lighthouse results

    13:53  Disney World story

    22:27  Get into the flow

    25:16  James Comey & ethics

    31:57  Symptoms & causes

    36:54  From mentoring students to coaching executives

    39:10  What is good coaching?

    42:49  Writing, privacy & perception

    47:29  Coaching session


    Links:

    Dr. Meg Myers Morgan

    www.megmyersmorgan.com 

    Instagram: @megmyersmorgan 


    Shift Out Loud #2: Everything is Negotiable with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan

    https://tracyspears.com/2022/08/22/everything-is-negotiable 


    A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey

    https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Loyalty-Truth-Lies-Leadership/dp/1250192455 


    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Visit https://tracyspears.com 


    For tools and insights that will help you play bigger, visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 


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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears

    1 hr 3 min
  • Discovering Your Signature with Carol Seymour

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    Carol Seymour may be playing bigger than anyone I’ve ever interviewed — and her bold moves have helped me to play much bigger in my own life.

    Carol is an accomplished business leader, one of Real Leaders Magazine’s Top 40 Women Keynote Speakers for 2020, and the founder of Signature Leaders, an organization that accelerates women into next-level leadership through its outstanding professional development programs. Signature Leaders was recognized as one of Inc.’s 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2022 and has helped more than 3000 global leaders create greater impact and influence.

    In this conversation, we talk about the biggest shifts that led Carol to leadership development, how a single program led to massive market-leading success, and how selling Girl Guide cookies helped a pre-teen Carol uncover one of her greatest superpowers.


    Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

    • How Carol shifted from growing someone else’s company to building her own — and the key piece of advice that helped her make the leap
    • How she masterfully handled a tricky product recall at the age of just 27
    • Why facilitating a high-pressure Q&A with an Italian business leader led to one of her biggest shifts

      

    Guest bio: Carol Seymour is a sought-after business leader and seasoned global executive of large and mid-cap size companies and private-equity backed turnarounds. 

    Her personal brand is all about catalyzing growth. She took her business success and married it with her passion for leadership, founding Signature Leaders in 2013.  She is a Founding Member of Paradigm for Parity.


    Timestamps:

    01:36  Intro

    03:16  Meet Carol Seymour

    05:28  Networking & London

    07:51  Women, competition & community

    11:30  The sales shifts

    13:49  Product recall story

    17:22  Shifting into new chapters

    21:59  Sergio Marchionne interview story

    26:20  Starting Signature Leaders

    28:41  Board of advisors & key advice

    34:32  Burnout & core capabilities

    36:50  Leadership takeaways for women & men

    43:50  What's next

    48:10  Wisdom Warriors


    Links:

    Carol Seymour

    https://signatureleaders.com 

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-seymour-40897614 


    Wisdom Warriors: Women with the Courage to be True to Themselves

    https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Warriors-Journeys-Leadership-Themselves/dp/0998261564


    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Visit https://tracyspears.com 


    For tools and insights that will help you play bigger, visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 

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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 


    Love the podcast? Consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game!

    55 min
  • Bold Insights From Season 1

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    I’m issuing a heartfelt thank-you to all of the listeners who have supported the Shift Out Loud podcast in 2022. Our first season was wildly successful, reaching thousands of people who aspire to think and play bigger in their own lives. I’m thrilled that I was able to sit down with a variety of amazing people to dig deeply into their biggest shifts, challenges, lessons, and triumphs — including a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, a softball legend, an intuitive guide, Michelle Obama’s favorite puppeteer, and many more.


    In this episode, we’re looking back on some of the most surprising, most inspiring, and most resonant moments from our first season, with guests Tricia Brouk, Dr. Meg Myers Morgan, June Miller, Pam McKissick, and Wally Schmader. Tune in to hear their powerful tips and insights, and remember to subscribe, so that you won’t miss a single episode of Season 2!


    Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

    • How to effectively negotiate for MORE — and why so many women hesitate to do so 
    • Why you need to stop focusing on the “how” when it comes to making a shift 
    • How to stop buying into other people’s stories about you — and why controlling your own narrative is crucial


    Timestamps:

    00:55  Intro

    01:48  Getting hung up on the ‘how’

    04:37  Visioning

    08:24  Naming your price

    10:55  Shifting out of playing small

    13:41  Getting over scarcity consciousness

    16:32  Co-creating your existence

    17:39  Psychedelics

    19:20  What holds women back?

    23:25  Thoughts, energy & reality

    24:17  Goal-setting


    Links:

    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 

    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com 

    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 

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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 


    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential. Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

    31 min
  • Trading Places with Wally Schmader

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    The guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is… me, Tracy Spears. 


    Due to audience demand, this episode is flipping the script a little bit — my Exceptional Leaders Lab partner, co-author, and long-time friend Wally Schmader is stepping up as my guest host and putting me in the hot seat to talk about my own big shifts, and how I’ve learned to think and play bigger throughout my life.


    If you’ve ever wondered why I shifted away from softball or why I chose to remain in Tulsa, Oklahoma, you won’t want to miss this episode!

     

    During our discussion, we dive deep into the finer points of goal-setting, the complementary traits that have made our partnership so successful, which of my shifts I’d like the opportunity to re-do, and the monumental shift that fully cemented our incredible friendship.


    Listen now to discover: 

    • The childhood conversation that first lit my motivational fuse (and how I keep it burning)
    • The limiting beliefs that can hold people back from playing bigger and the top source of decision regret
    • Where I see myself in 30 years — and the #1 piece of advice that Future Tracy would share

     

    Guest host bio: Wally Schmader is a highly sought-after leadership coach, thought leader, trainer, and facilitator based in Norfolk, Virginia. He‘s developed programs and content that have influenced thousands of leaders worldwide. Wally’s innovative strategies, ideas, and recommendations have been featured in dozens of publications and media outlets. He‘s coached and advised hundreds of top executives. 


    Timestamps:

    01:36  Intro

    03:07  My motivational fuse

    06:54  Why Tulsa?

    08:52  Keeping things in flux

    09:49  Sensitivity & big feelings

    13:43  Shift re-dos

    16:12  What holds people back

    18:00  Goal-setting & decision-making

    23:08  Looking into the future

    27:49  Mutual appreciation 

    29:51  Coming out


    Links:

    What the Bleep Do We Know!?

    https://whatthebleep.com 


    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com 


    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 


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    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 


    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential. Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

    34 min
  • Getting Out of the ‘How’ Business with Tricia Brouk

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    What happens when you get caught up in the ‘how’ of your dreams? You may impose hidden limitations on the ‘what’ and the ‘when’. Tricia Brouk has mastered the art of (co-)creating her own destiny. She is the founder of The Big Talk Academy, where she helps people transform their stories into an industry-leading media presence. She’s also the author of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy — and the very first guest to appear on the Shift Out Loud podcast.

    In this conversation, we unpack one of the most resonant and thought-provoking quotes from her first appearance on the show, explore the differences between dreamstorming and brainstorming, and discuss what happens when you stop trying to control outcomes and remain open to the possibilities.

    Listen now to discover:

    • What it means to be in the ‘how’ business — and how to stop creating roadblocks on your own path
    • How we co-create our outcomes and where to look for signs of divine connection
    • Real-life examples of the magic that happens when you get out of the ‘how’ business

    Guest bio: Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She is the founder of The Big Talk Academy, the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare, and the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and is featured in a new documentary called Big Stages.

    Timestamps:

    01:37  Intro

    03:08  Meet Tricia Brouk

    04:20  Getting out of the ‘how’ business

    06:53  Tricia’s ‘how’ stories

    09:52  TED masterclass story

    13:07  Revisiting the vision board

    14:52  Dreamstorming v. brainstorming

    17:30  Presence & action

    18:41  The Knowing

    22:07  Book signing story

    24:39  Detaching

    26:29  Lost project story

    28:15  Co-creation & finding signs

    Links:

    Tricia Brouk

    https://triciabrouk.com

    https://www.thebigtalkacademy.com

    https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter

    Magic City Books

    The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul

    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-knowing-saje-dyer/1137250916

    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com

    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com

    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog

    —

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker

    Twitter: @tracylspears

    Instagram: @tracylspears


    If you love the podcast, consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential! Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notificatio

    37 min
  • Shifting with Creativity with Greg Hawks

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    From keynote speaking for Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires to inspiring teenagers at a non-profit summer camp, Greg Hawks is a master at conquering stages of all sizes.


    Greg wears a number of different hats, from corporate culture specialist to keynote speaker to virtual conference producer, but the common threads that run throughout his work are his infectious enthusiasm, his creativity, and his love of costumes.


    Press play to hear his insightful and often hilarious stories about shifting from non-profit to for-profit, experimenting with message mash-ups on the fly, pursuing a career in music with zero musical talent, and launching his own innovative culture specialist agency.


    Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

    • What made Greg realize he was made for the stage — and how he uses his message to make a difference
    • The counter-intuitive qualification he looks for when growing his team
    • The business growth lessons that he learned through working with a coach

      

    Guest bio: As a Corporate Culture Specialist, Greg Hawks shapes environments where everyone gets to contribute their best daily. For two decades he has mentored leaders, developed teams, crafted culture, and empowered employees. As a Keynote Speaker, he is an enthusiastic character. As a Virtual Conference Producer, he fashions turn-key experiences that produce virtual conferences that rival in-person gatherings.

    Timestamps:

    02:02  Intro

    02:48  Meet Greg Hawks

    04:07  Working with a coach

    07:34  Non-profit to for-profit

    11:42  Greg’s shift to the stage

    14:42  My shift to the stage

    16:37  Taking risks on the Coca-Cola stage

    22:13  Current aspirations

    25:23  Third-grade energy

    26:39  Ohio to Oklahoma & Hawks Agency

    31:18  Building the team

    41:19  Giving back

    47:12  What’s next

    Links

    Greg Hawks

    https://www.hawksagency.com

    https://linkedin.com/in/ghawks

    Twitter: @greg_hawks

    Instagram: @greghawks

    Shift Out Loud #15: When Life Pitches Curveballs with Hall-of-Famer Cindy Bristow

    https://tracyspears.com/2022/11/22/ep-15-when-life-pitches-curveballs-with-hall-of-famer-cindy-bristow

    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com

    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com

    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog

    —

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker

    Twitter: @tracylspears

    Instagram: @tracylspears

    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential. Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never m

    56 min
  • Leading Intentionally Through Change with Joanne Culverhouse

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    When you’re leading through a time of change, it isn’t enough for your team to believe in your plan. They need to believe in you.


    Dr. Joanne Culverhouse has enjoyed an award-winning, 41-year career in education, taking on the roles of teacher, coach, principal, and assistant superintendent, and said farewell to full-time employment in 2022 as the superintendent of the La Habra City School District — but not before fully reconfiguring the district’s nine schools and modernizing its format. 


    Joanne has a rare and valuable talent for creating strong and authentic connections with and between people in her community. In this conversation, we dive into the power of telling people who you are, the process of developing a personal leadership style, and the art of leading people through change with intention.


    Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

    • Joanne’s inspiring shifts along the path from elementary teacher to district superintendent
    • The brilliant system that she used to form incredible connections within her school community  
    • How she restructured a 45-year-old school system to make it better for its students

      

    Guest bio: Dr. Joanne Culverhouse’s distinguished career in education spans 41 years in various capacities, including a teacher, coach, and principal, and retired as the proud superintendent of the La Habra City School District in 2022. In 2018, she was recognized as one of the 100 top influencers of Orange County by the OC Register for her overhaul of the La Habra schools. In 2019, she received the Superintendent of the Year Award from the ACSA Region 17. In 2022, she was selected as the California 29th Senate District’s Woman of the Year by Senator Josh Newman. 


    Timestamps:

    01:56  Intro

    03:44  Meet Joanne Culverhouse

    06:38  From teacher to principal

    14:25  Choosing her leadership style

    18:01  Connecting with the community  

    20:55  Reconfiguring the school district

    26:39  Leading & uniting people through change

    33:37  Sharing who you are

    46:19  Retiring & coaching

    53:14  What’s next


    Links:

    Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com 


    Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com 


    Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog 


    —

    Connect with me:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker 

    Twitter: @tracylspears 

    Instagram: @tracylspears 


    If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential. Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

    56 min

About Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears

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Hosted by Tracy Spears, speaker, co-author of two best selling leadership books, founder of The Leader Lab, coach, and head cheerleader for anyone trying to play bigger. Shift Out Loud is a podcast…

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