The 2020 school year is getting off to a start like no other.  

Usually, August is a time to fill up fall calendars, buy school supplies, sign up for new clubs and sports.  But this year, we're choosing between virtual and in-person learning, making sure the kids have masks and waiting to hear about how activities and schedules might play out.

 How do we continue to lead with grace through this?

This episode is for anyone who needs to lead others through a new beginning with a lot of uncertainty ahead. 

Whether you're trying to continue to take the next right step for those you lead in the midst of a global pandemic, trying to figure out how to lead your family through a the beginning of a new school year full of new decisions, new practices and potentially lots of stress, or if you're listening to this in a post-pandemic world and are simply in the middle of a personal leadership transition, I believe the three tips shared in this episode will help to move you forward.

Link shared:

• Free Morning Routine Worksheet for You & Your Kids
• Spark Crates Family Fun Subscription Box

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/13

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

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In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about starting small with habits to become a healthy leader by speaking to an actual expert in women's fitness, Lauri Mazeikas, the Ms.FitMom. 

You know by now that I believe that fitness plays a critical role in our ability to lead and that fitness challenges during the grow phase of you're leadership development not only reinforce prioritization and time management habits but also result in the confidence that you'll need to lead to your potential.

But Lauri digs in way deeper, taking the lies about fitness that have been told to women head on, and giving us specific ways, as female leaders, to make fitness a lifelong daily habit that we actually enjoy and crave. 

We talk about the necessity for women, in particular, to prioritize their self-care so that those they lead (including their kids!) learn to do the same.  It really is the only way that we can have the mental and physical health that we need to lead, especially during uncertain times.

Lauri Mazeikas is a fitness and mindset coach for women. She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a UESCA Triathlon coach, a 2x Ironman Texas finisher, and a mom of 3 kiddos, ranging in age from 2yo-14yo.  She is passionate about improving women's health through changing how women's health has been portrayed in the fitness world and I know that you are going to be inspired by the stories and practical tips she shares.

Link shared:

• Lauri's social pages:
  • Instagram (@themsfitmom)
  • Facebook (@msfitmom)
• Lauri's Ab Rehab 6-Week Program

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/12

Want to chat more with me about establishing healthy habits as a leader? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

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Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

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Without a focus on your whole health, you will never have the impact as a leader that you were created to have.  

But staying consistent with healthy habits can be challenging for busy leaders.  Fitness goals, mental health routines and spiritual practices often get de-prioritized.

That's why in this introductory episode we talk about you can ground your habits in your purpose and how you can start small to succeed. Not only will this give you a little bit of sense of control in this crazy time, but it will also pave the way for you to lead to your potential in your family, community and workplace.

 Link shared:

• Ordinary Mindfulness

Challenge:
Use the audio & companion worksheet to set up one 5-minute habit for each element of your health that you can start practicing this week.

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/11

Want to chat more with me about establishing healthy habits as a leader? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

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From the mouths of babes...

To celebrate our 10th episode, I brought on my 11 year old daughter to hear what untainted wisdom she had for us as moms that lead.  Not only that, but she gives you a little bit of an unfiltered behind the scenes look into the production of the Moms that Lead podcast…I knew it was risky bringing her on.

Stay tuned for her three leadership lessons with a little bit of additional commentary and reflection by me.  I learned a lot listening to her and I hope you will to.

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/10

Want to work on one (or all) of these lessons? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

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Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

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Do you wish you had more confidence when sharing your voice?  Do you have trouble speaking up in meetings or with particular groups of people when you're leading?

Do you struggle with knowing when it's important to share your voice and when it might be better to stay quiet?

In this episode, we take on the challenges that are keeping you from leading with confidence and influencing others with your unique thoughts, ideas, and opinions.  You'll leave with tips to overcome those challenges with a mindset shift and enhanced influencing skills.

Ideal for leaders who are in the Grow phase of our leadership development path (see Episode 5 for more info on that), this episode helps you to find the confident voice necessary to share your purpose and lead groups to success.

As a bonus, we even tackle the question of determining when you should share that voice on social media!

 Link shared:

• Companion worksheet to help you take action and find or refine your voice this week

Challenge:
Review the three questions (in the audio & companion worksheet) each day to help you decide when you should speak up and when it's best to stay quiet. 

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/9

Want to chat more with me about finding or refining your voice? Have a particularly sticky situation that you're dealing with? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Even in uncertain times (maybe even more so during uncertain times), prioritization and habits are powerful tools for your sanity and growth as a Mom that Leads.

In today's episode we talk about four steps you can take today to ensure that you gain some control over your time and live each day with purpose instead of going through the motions...even if, during difficult times, living with purpose simply means just "doing the next right thing."

Links shared:

• Reset with Purpose Minicourse (short videos and downloadable worksheets to define your purpose)
• Doing Good Together--Creating a Family Mission Statement
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Challenge:
Connect with us and let me know how you're going to either clarify your purpose or start a new habit to improve focus on your priorities.
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/8

Want to dig in deeper to challenges that you have related to clarifying your purpose or establishing your priorities? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you feeling disconnected in this time of social distancing?  Wondering how you can lead and connect with your family and community in this crazy time?  This episode is for you!

I've heard it said that crisis builds community.  And I've definitely seen that happen in recent local natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey here in Houston.  But here's the thing: crisis can only build community if people step out as leaders who strive to put others' needs before their own.  If, like in the Give phase of our leadership development path, they focus on using their unique gifts to connect with and serve others.

Our guest today not only exemplifies what it means to lead in a way that builds connection, but works each day to make it possible for you to do it too!

In our first ever Inspiration episode, we're talking with the amazing Sarah Aadland of Doing Good Together about simple, easy, but meaningful ways that you can connect and lead through difficult times, particularly a global pandemic and fight for racial justice.

Our conversation was the jolt of positivity and inspiration that I needed and I hope it will be the same for you. 

More about Sarah:
As Director of DGT's Big-Hearted Families™ Program, she creates resources for families that want to develop a kindness practice at home and builds curriculum for schools and organizations interested in teaching compassion and service to youth. Over the years, Sarah has watched family volunteering create empowered kids, more connected families, and stronger communities. In addition to her children, Sarah tends a large garden, a small flock of chickens, and a habit of mindfulness amid the necessary rituals of life.

Links shared:

• Doing Good Together website
• Stronger to Serve website
• DGT'S Summer of Kindness Compassion Camp
• DGT's List of Covid-19 Resources
• DGT's List of Resources for Raising an Anti-Racist Generation
• We Stories
• Embrace Race
• Campaign Zero

Challenge:
Connect with us and let me know what new way you're going to connect with one of your family members this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Thank you to our sponsor, Spark Crates!  We love how Spark Crates makes family volunteering and family fitness easy and fun!  Check them out and use code PODCAST to get $5 off your order.

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/7

Want to dig in deeper to challenges that you have related to trust, schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

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A leader who does not inspire trust will not succeed.  Learning to connect with others in a way that builds trusting relationships is a critical part of leadership development, especially during times of crisis.  Take action to build greater trust with those you lead by implementing the practical solutions in this episode.

Connect with us and let me know what trust-building tactic you're working on this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/6
Want to dig in deeper to challenges that you have related to trust, schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.
Looking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Where are you on your leadership journey?  Your answer will determine the best place for you to spend your leadership development effort and which Moms that Lead episodes are best for you at this time. 

In this episode, we introduce our leadership development path, intended to transform chaos, lack of confidence, and lack of fulfillment into calm, clarity, confidence, and connection to help you lead in business and life.

Connect with us and let me know what you need the most help with on your leadership journey. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/5

Looking for CLARITY on your purpose:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you tired of hearing coaches talk to you about finding your purpose and living a purpose-driven life?  Do those terms even mean anything anymore or is it just a bunch of leadership development fluff?  If I'm honest, I even sometimes cringe when I hear the words and I had to think long and hard about using them on our website.

It's time to dig-in and see what the words actually mean.

In this episode we dig into what it means to "find your purpose." We also discuss why at this time (summer 2020) in particular, it is more important than ever for your emotional, mental and physical health as a leader to spend some time reflecting on your strengths, values, and passion--the three elements of purpose. 

By the end of this episode, you'll have a more practical definition of living with purpose, steps to take to help you do that in your life right now, and an understanding of how doing so can help reduce stress and guide your decisions during challenging times.

Connect with us and let us know your thoughts on finding your purpose!
IG: @wearemomsthatlead
FB: @momsthatlead

Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/4

Looking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall