In this episode we explore the power of staying in touch with people from our past. We all know the importance of maintaining relationships, but often the thought of reaching out to former friends, colleagues, and mentors can feel daunting. But, as we'll discover in this episode, staying in touch is not only crucial for expanding your network, but it also keeps your relationships strong, shows that you care, and keeps you informed about what's happening in the lives of those important to you. In this episode, we'll be overcoming common thoughts and fears that might be holding you back from staying connected. So, join me as we dive into the art of staying in touch, and discover why your presence in someone's life is important and appreciated, regardless of your major accomplishments. In this podcast, you'll learn:

✔️How to overcome the fear of being a burden

✔️Why it's okay to reach out even if you haven't spoken in a while

✔️How to handle rejection when reaching out

✔️How to stay connected despite geographical distance

✔️How to handle the fear of being forgotten

✔️How to overcome the fear of change in relationships

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Beware of relationship-destroying assumptions: like termites, they slowly erode your connections. Do you ever wonder why some of your closest connections suddenly fall apart? Chances are, toxic assumptions may be at play. Join us as we explore why assumptions act like the termites of relationships, quietly yet effectively damaging your bonds and learn how to identify and overcome these harmful beliefs.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️ What assumptions are.

✔️ Why assumptions hurt your relationships.

✔️ Making assumptions examples.

✔️ 2 major types of assumptions you must avoid.

✔️ 11 assumptions you might be inadvertently making.

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Are you leave your work happiness in the hands of your manager? Discover the importance of effective communication and how to navigate it in the workplace. Whether you're a leader or an employee, good communication is crucial for success, especially during a crisis, inflation, covid pandemic, or recession. Discover:

✔️The challenges that managers may face with communication during a crisis and the importance of employees taking the lead in guiding difficult conversations.

✔️The tendency for employees to rely too much on their bosses for their well-being and the need for employees to communicate their needs and advocate for themselves.

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Are you tired of feeling unheard and powerless in the workplace? Discover the secrets to amplifying your voice and making a real impact. In this episode you’ll:

✔️Discover the role of diversity and inclusion in amplifying voices and how it can help create an environment where different perspectives and ideas are valued.

✔️Uncover common barriers to speaking up and strategies for building confidence and assertiveness.

✔️Learn techniques for effectively communicating ideas.

✔️Discover how to encourage others to speaking up.

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As a minority leader, it can be difficult to earn the respect from a non-minority team. However, with right positioning, mindset, and attitude, it is possible to be seen as a respected leader even when others are initially skeptical of your competency and reluctant to follow your lead. Ana Marie Sacro, a Female Asian Associate Director of Engineering at Repligen Corporation, is an example. She successfully overcame credibility perception challenges. In this episode, Ana Marie shares:

✔️How she went from not being taken seriously by her team to being respected through senior endorsement, building relationships, and embracing her leadership role.

✔️How to effectively respond to passionate verbal attacks in a calm centered way.

✔️How to help less experienced professionals productively start to express their thoughts.

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Many people feel ignored when they speak their mind at work. Many feel invisible. That makes us be less motivated to speak and share our perspective and needs. Making yourself heard can be especially difficult if you are not that senior, if you’re a woman in a male dominated workplace, if you’re a minority, or if you work in an aggressive culture. In this episode you'll discover 5 tips for making yourself heard at work.

✔️Know that your voice matters.

✔️Plan what you want to say ahead.

✔️Take up space when speaking.

✔️Act as if what you say matters to you.

✔️Seek allies to amplify your voice.

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How can you train yourself to speak up for yourself and for others? Speaking up habits help you build confidence to speak up. Habits are often a lot more powerful than goals, because they are the routine building blocks that can help you achieve your goals. They are easy to do, easy to keep track of, and repeatable. In this episode, you’ll:

✔️Discover how a habit is different than a goal.

✔️Decide what speaking up habit you want to develop first.

✔️Design your next speaking up habit.

✔️Create an implementation plan for your speaking up habit.

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Speaking your mind unapologetically starts with courage and leads to habit. The first step to make it happen for yourself is to commit. In this episode, I’ll walk you through your commitment to owning your own voice.

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It’s important to take the time to celebrate your successes and achievements because it helps you be even more successful. In this episode, you’ll discover 6 ways to celebrate your successes unapologetically.

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Want to share joy with people that you care about? Bring joy and happiness to others by speaking your mind. In this episode you’ll discover 17 easy and free ways to bring joy and happiness to others (that don’t involve gifts).

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