One of the hardest parts of leadership (and motherhood) is showing up as a leader when you feel like your tank is empty and you have little left to give. 

In this episode, host Teri Schmidt shares the story of a recent challenging family situation full of uncertainty and stress and the three practices that she used to keep moving forward and leading.


Links Shared:

Contemplative Prayer

• What is Centering Prayer?
• What is Contemplative Prayer and Why is it so Needed?

Sacred Space
Good News Network

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Despite being often naturally skilled leaders, women often limit their leadership potential by refusing to "blow their own trumpet" or "toot their own horn."  Even though it might seem noble and unselfish to refuse to confidently share your unique value with your community at home and work, it's actually the opposite.  It deprives others of benefitting from what you have to offer.

 But, can you advocate for yourself in a kind and authentic way?  Yes!  Our leadership expert on today's episode, Mary McGuire, shares actionable tips for gaining clarity on your unique value and then sharing it with others in an authentic way.

About Mary: 

Mary McGuire has built an impressive international career and lifestyle as an expert in the field of transformation and female advancement.  Using her skills and expertise gained from thirty years of working with global corporations and high-performing executives, she has distilled her learning into easily applied techniques and processes that she shares through her consulting and writing, including her most recent book, The Female Edge.

Links Shared:

Find Your Joyful Life
Mary's LinkedIn
Mary's Twitter
Mary's Instagram

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We all want to lead with confidence, but how can we do so when our world seems to be getting increasingly more chaotic?

In today's episode we lay some groundwork for a deeper discussion about leading with confidence (and no, it's not about faking it until you make it).   


Links Shared:

Become a Force For Good Pre-Registration

Stronger to Serve

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If you've experienced stress in your life as a leader and as a mom or if you're the type of person who is seeking meaning and impact in your life, then this episode's for you.

 As we wrap up our series on becoming a healthier leader, I'm thrilled to bring you today's conversation with Charlotte and Jonathan of Wellness Theory.

 In today's conversation we not only explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and highlight free and totally accessible strategies for letting go of unhealthy stress.  We also talk about how you can use this inner work to become a force for good and, on the flipside, how focusing on helping others can help you to become a healthier leader.  And, stick around for a chance to win an entry into an inspiring event that they're hosting in October called Become a Force for Good.

About Charlotte & Jonathan:
Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills are Master Coaches and Co-Founders of Wellness Theory.

They know that letting go of unhealthy stress unlocks our innate wellness, which ignites more energy, confidence and the clarity to positively impact the world.

In addition to helping people live healthy, meaningful lives, they aim to inspire more individuals to align with the global goal to ensure that everyone has access to good health and wellbeing - whether that be physical, mental, emotional, existential or environmental.

Their vision is for individuals to recognize that when they are healthy and well they can be a force for good in the world and support causes they believe in.

With over 35+ years combined in health, fitness and wellness, we have been empowering individuals all over the world to become happier, healthier versions of themselves.

Inspiring people to say goodbye to stress and hello to lasting wellness means less time struggling and more time creating a meaningful impact in the world.

Their programs have helped hundreds of incredible men and women to reach the top of their wellness game, whilst making sure they don't burn out.

They aren't interested in the illusions of instant gratification and fake overnight success stories that fills the screens of social media. Instead they stay on the pulse of change, being mentored by the greatest teachers of our time so the can show up with proven, effective and lasting results for their community.

They are 'normal' people just like you who have had their fair share of human experiences and are now fortunate to be able to live a life they have designed to contribute to others.

Compassion and appreciation are  woven into everything they do which creates a special vibe in their community.

Links Shared:

Wellness Theory website

Wellness Theory Instagram

Become a Force For Good Pre-Registration

Stronger to Serve

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We all know it's important to listen as a leader, but do you know just how powerful it can be?

In this inspiration episode with President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, Summer Day, not only will you get to hear about the impactful work that their organization does for homebound seniors, but you'll also hear how she's used listening to mobilize a passionate team and to navigate the team through potentially divisive issues that are common in our current times.  Not only that, you'll hear how listening to their clients' needs has led to innovative programs that have met important needs for the community.

Finally, we also had the opportunity to talk about one of my favorite topics…how volunteering can make you a healthier leader.

About Summer:
Summer has almost 20 years of experience in public relations , communications, administration, and planning across diverse industries, with the past 11 being in the nonprofit sector.  She's a mom to two college students (new empty-nester) and a long time resident of Montgomery County Texas.  She's a passionate advocate for senior needs and an inspiration to many, including me.

Links Shared:

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County website

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Instagram

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Facebook

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We will not succeed as leaders and have the impact we long for without a strong personal and professional network of support.

But what if you hate networking?  How do you build the connections that are not only good for your professional ambitions but also good for your health?

In today's interview, we talk with Ashley McManus and discover the beauty of networking and practical tips that make it easy and enjoyable (even for introverts).  We explore the power of having a "Personal Board of Directors" as Ashley shares her personal story in a conversation will inspire and motivate you to develop and nurture the network that is vital to your long-term leadership success.

Show notes: http://momsthatlead.com/podcast/56

About Ashley:
With over 10 years of B2B tech marketing experience, Ashley McManus is a tech startup marketing leader with deep expertise in inbound marketing. She is really good at breaking down challenges, coming up with creative solutions and driving results quickly, within budget. She has had 6 roles to date, been promoted 3 times, and has acted as a coach and mentor to countless interns and students. Most recently, her thoughtful branding and organized approach to execution resulted in an ultimate acquisition of the tech startup Affectiva by the Smart Eye firm. She worked as the Global Director of Marketing at Affectiva for 5 years, after landing the job while 6 months pregnant.

Her dedication and marketing efforts were recognized as once the acquisition was formalized, she was promoted to Senior Director of Global Marketing at Smart Eye. In her more senior leadership  role, she is now charged with driving impactful programs that get results. As she has demonstrated in the past, she will achieve this by combining strategic thinking with tactical execution, analyzing challenges and problems and identifying steps to results by being adaptive and resourceful. She is also continuously optimizing marketing processes, and is constantly looking for ways to repurpose everything done to create a multiplier effect of thought leadership content. Her strengths are showcased when she has a position requiring creativity, multi-tasking, critical thinking, management and organization.

When she is not podcasting, her favorite thing to do is design strategies for tech companies to position them as industry thought leaders. She does this by deliberately creating high quality content that resonates with their target audience and is in line with their vision. She’s a great communicator, highly effective and flexible.

Now a full time working mom of two little girls, she is passionate about building a future where her daughters will have as many opportunities as their character can take them. She also believes in giving back in the areas responsible for her early success, so she is a guest lecturer for the Entrepreneurship Sales and Marketing class several times a year at Tufts University.

Links Shared:

Ashley's website

Ashley's LinkedIn

Moms that Lead Episode with Amy Henderson of TendLab

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In our quest to become healthier leaders who can deal with the ever-changing challenges of our times, developing resilience is key.  

Listen to learn three key steps to develop resilience (two of which we often prefer to jump over.)

Links shared:

• The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal
• Leaders by Stan McChrystal
• David Kessler and Brene Brown on Grief and Finding Meaning
• The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal
• Lucy Hone: The three secrets of resilient people
• How to Build a More Resilient Team
• Successful Athletes Podcast
• Stronger to Serve

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• Moms that Lead

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Burnout.  It's widespread and dangerous, particularly among high-achieving female leaders, who often put the needs of those they lead before their own.

But during these tumultuous times, we need you to lead.  We need you at your best.

Today's episode offers three leadership practices to help you lead from a place of health and wellness (and no, it's not all about how to take a great bubble bath).   

Links shared:

• The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal
• Chatter by Ethan Kross
• The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal
• Color a Smile
• Cards for Hospitalized Kids
• Soldier's Angels
• Operation Gratitude
• Stronger to Serve

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• IG: @wearemomsthatlead
• Moms that Lead

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Times of transition like the beginning of a new school year provide a great opportunity for a restart…to look at our leadership and life goals and check in to see how we're doing and if we need to make any changes.

But if looking at your goals sometimes leaves you feeling more discouraged than encouraged, today's episode is for you.

In this Ask the Expert episode, I speak with executive coach Jen Hope about how to set and stick with leadership goals as we in the US enter into this new school year.  The conversation is uplifting and jam-packed with practical insights on how to grow as leaders and as moms, from how to select appropriate goals by starting inside, how to walk that goal back to the micro-decisions that will help us to stick with it, how to give ourselves grace and reprioritize when necessary and how to develop the habits and emotional resilience that help us to be healthy leaders and moms.

Links shared: 

• Jen's website
• Jen's Instagram
• Jen's LinkedIn

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It's a time of transition in so many ways.  For us in the US, we're approaching the beginning of a new school year. 

How will you use this time of transition to refocus your leadership?  How will you fight off the tendency to get lost in the onslaught of new activities filling up your calendar?

Listen for a simple 4 step process to help you make this year one where you can be more intentional, present, and healthy as a leader.

Then join us next week for the 2nd part of this two-part back-to-school series.

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Link Referenced: Hidden Brain Podcast

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