The Beyond Leadership Podcast

Hey! Have you heard there's an election coming up?

I know, you can't go anywhere without hearing or seeing it. But it's incredibly important to VOTE -- not just in the big, sexy, expensive races, but all the way down the ballot. Let's talk about why!

This is the first episode in a three-part series being released just prior to the election. I won't tell you who to vote for -- that decision is your own -- but make sure it's one you can live with November 4th and beyond.

After this series, there are only THREE EPISODES LEFT in season one of the Beyond Leadership Podcast! To get more great leadership + lifestyle content, be sure to follow me on Instagram and if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook.

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't know where you're going, how will you know how to get there?

This is precisely the reason one of the MOST important things you can do in your life and business, is get clear on your VISION. Brace yourself: we're not talking short-term, play-it-safe goals here -- we're talking long-term, makes you feel like you're going to puke, big-time dreams.

On today's episode guest Kelly Brock takes us through the art of VISIONEERING so we can clear the path to start moving toward that dream.

Kelly is everything you think of when you think of a successful leader. On the surface, she had it all together. She had been running a successful network marketing business for more than a decade and was highly respected in the field. But on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so addicted to achievement that she was neglecting her relationships and my health. And that’s when her body forced her to stop. Creator of the Anxious Achiever Project and Peaceful Performer Business Coaching programs, she knows that it is possible to live a life of both peace and profit and she is here to share it with as many women as possible! Follow her story on Instagram so you can get more info on the Peace Posse!

Kelly is my personal coach and friend and I've learned so much in our journey together. So much that I'm now ready (or not!?) to take the next step in my leadership journey and start teaching women in a more intimate setting how they can design a brand of leadership that is completely authentic and in alignment with who they were created to be. Learn more at https://www.saramaeco.com/aligned-leader-project

I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook and the FREE MASTERCLASS on Becoming a Leader People WANT to Follow on Sunday, October 18th at 7:30PM CST.

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have what it takes to be a Chief Financial Officer? You'd better... at least for your own home! Guest Justin Buonomo joins the Beyond Leadership Podcast today to give you the financial foundations you need to be secure in your personal finances.

Justin resides in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Stevenson University, holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Management, and has been working for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) for the past seven years. Within his leadership roles at JHM coupled with his financial consultancy work, Justin has managed several multi-million dollar budgets, and has vast amounts of financial expertise. Justin is also an adjunct college professor where he teaches finance, economics, accounting and healthcare management courses at a graduate and undergraduate level. Justin has recently started his own personal finance coaching program called Financial Foundations, where he is helping an array of people around the United States bridge the gap from financial shame and illiteracy to financial abundance and freedom. 

I'll be back next Thursday with more tangible tips to help you level up your leadership game but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook -- we'd love to have you!

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All too often we talk about LEADERSHIP as if we're always at the top of the mountain... but that isn't always the case, is it? So how do you balance the requirements put on you by senior leaders with the needs of your team? How do you lead from the middle, from a position of power?

We're going all in on middle management today and learning three steps that can help you not feel stuck on your way to your next position:

1. know two languages
2. give & take
3. influence

Sounds easy enough, right? Listen for all the details because it really isn't as hard as you might think to lead powerfully from the middle!

I'll be back next Thursday with more tangible tips to help you level up your leadership game but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook -- we'd love to have you!

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reduced stress, improved memory function, strengthened emotional response...

If I told you that you could have all of that (and more!) by implementing one small habit, would you go for it? Or would you tell me I'm crazy?

Well, there's psychological research that proves that you can have less stress, better memory, and more level emotions by simply picking up a pen and writing. That's right: journaling. I know. Once upon a time, I didn't believe in that BS either... enter my friend Amy Berry...

Amy is a wife, a mom, an adult dance fitness instructor, a friend, and a woman who loves to inspire and empower women -- so much so she created the Worthy Heart Blog and The Good Life journal. After enduring quite a bit of trauma, Amy figured out a four step process to living The Good Life. The Good Life focus is on God, Ourselves, Others, and Divine Happenings. Amy firmly believes that by incorporating these four points in our lives daily, we too can have The Good Life while walking out our unique purpose bodly and confidently.

For daily inspiration, journaling tips, and belly laughs, follow Amy on instagram or join the Flocking Good Life group on Facebook.

Do you journal? What other habits do you hold to up-level yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on instagram).

I'll be back next Thursday with more tangible tips to help you level up your leadership game but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook -- we'd love to have you!

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DELEGATE. Such a dirty word for Type A entrepreneurs + leaders because, you know what? We can just do it better + faster ourselves, can't we?

Sounds like me... does it sound like you too? Hopefully not after this episode! We're diving deep into the realm of delegation: why we don't do it, why we should do it, and how to do it right. Letting go and giving others the authority to solve organizational problems for you is going to make you a better leader and an all around better person to be around -- you with me?

What are you going to start delegating today? And what's the reason you haven't in the past? I'd love to hear your thoughts! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on instagram).

I'll be back next Thursday with another amazing guest but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook.

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conversation was way too good to edit down! 

My friend Joy Farley joined me to start this conversation on racism. What can I do as a white woman with a primarily white community do to be a better ally? How can white leaders lead actually consider their whiteness and lead at THIS turning point in history? 

Her answer? Be courageous. Be an ally (and we talk about what that means!). Show empathy. Take a look in the mirror. Ask the hard questions. Learn. These are conversations we need to be having in order to move the world forward. No, they're not comfortable -- but if you're comfortable, you're not growing!

After you listen, let's continue the conversation over on Instagram!

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

More about Joy:

Originally from the Queen City, Joy Farley has seen Charlotte, North Carolina grow and thrive in every way and she is always finding herself in the middle of what’s new. She sees herself as a BUILDHER— building and selling new homes by day and uplifting, inspiring, and encouraging women at any chance she can get . She believes there is so much power is collaboration over competition and is always looking for new ways to bring women together. She is the founder of MADE FOR MORE, a Facebook community of women who exist to see their full potential and help empower another woman to do the same. When one woman wins we all win! 

Joy is currently shooting a TV pilot show, The Soul of Charlotte, where she and 4 other influencers tell the stories of this beautiful city, explore new places, meet new faces, and bring you along for the ride. She also co-leads an online Bible Study called SOLO with almost 2,000 women as they show up daily in the word - ready to see amazing things individually and collectively. 

Joy is one of seven kids who are all doing amazing things at the highest of levels from the NFL, the world of wine, sales, and the arts. Family comes first in her life and she is always her siblings biggest cheerleader.

When she is not selling real estate you can find her spending intentional time with friends, cooking something healthy, sweating in the gym, and growing through personal and professional development.

Connect with Joy on Instagram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever thought that "celebrating the small wins" was something for toddlers, then this episode is for you!

Harvard Business Review did a study that showed the psychological evidence that regular, daily celebration of meaningful progress in the workplace will get your team motivated to do more -- and to do it well!

Listen to WHY the celebration is so important, learn HOW to implement the celebration, then CELEBRATE your own wins for the week! Shout me out on Instagram @saramaeski so I can celebrate with you!!

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning how to live and lead in a pandemic is hard -- but there are simple things we can do to make the process a lot easier on ourselves.

In this episode I discuss easy ways to get through this by supporting your team's work and supporting your team mentally + emotionally. Simple, basic solutions in a time of crisis instead of further complicating an already complicated situation. Combine these solutions with a little bit of transparency and a whole lot of empathy and you'll end up on the right side of history when this thing is over.

Let me know over on social media what you're going to be implementing in your organization to help you through the rest of the year.

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know the most powerful question you can ask your team to get to know their strengths, weaknesses, desires, and preferred communication style? Hint: it's not even a real question.

I'm incredibly passionate about knowing your team because I truly believe that you won't be able to work with them until you understand who they are as people -- not just employees or coworkers. With this one simple non-question, you will be able to discover everything you need to know if you just let them talk and listen.

This question is #1 in my Five Questions for Exceptional Leaders training that you can get for free here: https://www.saramaeco.com/freebies

Until next time... LET'S GO!

xo,

Sara Mae

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.