The Coaches Forum

Y’all… I just had to get this out. I’ve been wanting to talk about leadership this month, and the “Karen” of the moment, Rachel Hollis, and her microaggressions and nonapology on Instagram last week brought this conversation forward that I just needed to have with you. If you haven’t seen the conversation about what Rachel Hollis has said and done, it was talking about her privilege, wrapped in whiteness, in classism, in elitism, and in meritocracy and the things that so many of us are trying to stop and I have so much to say on this.

So in this episode, I’m bringing you a conversation about what Rachel Hollis got wrong here, how this applies to leadership, what lessons I want you to take away from this to become a better leader yourself, and the 3 things we need to do to truly make change.

Listen now to hear more about:

• What leadership IS and ISN’T
• Why we need to continue to talk about microagressions (and why they are JUST as harmful as the more obvious expressions of racism and oppression)
• Formal vs unformal power and why it matters
• What the core of this work REALLY is
• This important thing that makes you a more effective coach, teacher, and educator and how Rachel Hollis is missing the mark
  
  

Short on time? Check out the show highlights:

[10:24] Microagressions: what they are and why they matter 

[15:26] Rachel Hollis’s “apology” and why it’s problematic

[18:14] What I want to remind you of about leadership

[19:58] How I believe we make change in leadership: what liberatory leadership is and how to do it

[29:34] One of the most disempowering moments in my life

Get on the waitlist for Show Up and Serve 2021: http://www.trudilebron.com/show-up-2021-waitlist/ 

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What would happen if we gave workers the opportunity to own the companies they work for, and encouraged businesses to reinvest profits in their communities? We’re diving into this question with this week’s guest, entrepreneur Niki Okuk. She founded Rco Tires, a rubber recycling facility in California, in 2012 and her TedX Talk “When Workers Own Companies, The Economy Is More Resilient” has over 1 million views. She’s passionate about giving workers more power in the companies they work for, and expanding accessibility to jobs and resources for people of color in South Los Angeles.  

On this episode, Niki is sharing her insight on some of the barriers that underrepresented groups face in trying to raise themselves up from the systems that keep them down, the growing opportunities for cooperative business models, and why aligning your values will help you to achieve your goals. 

Listen now to hear more about:

• How economic systems and business creation impact communities that are underrepresented
• Why Niki came back to South L.A. to reinvest in the community
• A lack of accessibility for Black folks trying to start a business
• The extractive nature of big box businesses — and its impact on the surrounding community
• Why leaders NEED to create sustainable opportunities for their workers 
• How urgency interrupts equity (and the #1 thing you can do to change it!)
• The importance of being explicit with your truths so you can align with the right customers — plus, Niki opens up about a time she stood up for her truths
• Niki shares why the need for interconnected community relationships and cooperative business models are more important now than ever
• And so much more!

Short on time? Check out the show highlights:

[4:15] The economic systems that impact underrepresented groups

[6:30] What Niki did to reinvest in her community of South L.A.

[10:45] The problems with big box stores

[13:10] Making sustainable opportunities for workers

[21:05] Niki’s experience speaking up about her truths

[30:15] Affordable, cooperative projects Niki is working on 

[38: 00] How you can get involved and learn more about local cooperative projects

Connect with Niki Okuk!

The cooperative project Downtown Crenshaw: https://www.downtowncrenshaw.com

TedX Talk - “When Workers Own Companies, The Economy Is More Resilient”: https://www.ted.com/talks/niki_okuk_when_workers_own_companies_the_economy_is_more_resilient/up-next?language=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikiokuk/

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

Did you know book publishers are 79% white and 89% straight/heterosexual? It’s clear there is a lack of representation and diversity, and this week’s guest, Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, is taking some big steps to change that. Rebekah — an author, children’s lit publisher, and coach —  is remixing the publishing world by creating her own house, Row House Publishing, Inc., to bring an equitable, transparent, and transformative model to create change in the industry. In this episode, she’s sharing all the details about why she’s ready to disrupt the traditional publishing world, what makes Row House stand out, and how YOU can get involved in the Row House launch by becoming a patron!

Listen now to hear more about:

• How Rebekah is bring much needed representation in her book series
• Problems in the publishing industry that inspired Rebekah to start her own publishing house
• All the things you didn’t know about what it takes to become a published author
• What Row House is doing differently for their authors — plus, the 2 things Rebekah is MOST excited about!
• How YOU can be a part of the Row House Publishing launch and the industry change Bex is creating (it’s as easy as sharing a picture!)
• Some powerful (and familiar) values Rebekah considers a foundation for Row House
• And so much more!

Short on time? Check out the show highlights:

[5:10] Rebekah’s children’s book series and her future

[9:07] Problems in the publishing industry and the change Bex is creating

[12:57] What it takes to be an author, and why Row House is different

[22:02] All about the launch and investment opportunities

Get involved and stay connected with Rebekah Borucki and Row House Publishing, Inc.:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowhousepub

Email for investment inquiries: [email protected]

Promote Row House: https://www.supportrowhouse.com

Rebekah Borucki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexlife

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

It’s time to take a hard look at how you are spending your time and money on business coaching. Are you getting a return on your investments? There seems to be an infinite amount of trainings, programs, and courses out there, but that doesn’t mean you need to take part in all of them! If you are over-invested and aggressive in the pursuit of your business coaching goals, then you are being negatively impacted by the areas you are overlooking.

In this episode, I’m diving into the TOP 5 things that might be UNDER-invested in in your personal life and business (and they might surprise you!) My tips will give you the guidance you need to reevaluate how you are investing your time and money, and ensure you are developing the under-invested areas of your life so you can MAXIMIZE your impact and productivity!

Listen now to hear more about:

• Taking a deeper look into what you’re investing (money and/or time) and if you are getting a return
• The conflicting (and confusing!) advice you might be getting from being a part of multiple programs 
• What you should look for when you choose a specific program, course, or training
• The TOP 5 things you may be under-invested in (and what you SHOULD be doing to reinvest instead!)
• And so much more!

Short on time? Check out the episode highlights:

[2:57] The problem with being over-invested in programs

[8:24] The 5 things you may be under-invested in

[32:56] A quick recap of this week’s episode

Tell me more about what YOU decide to invest in next! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

Should I get a coaching certification? Should the coaching industry be regulated? If you’ve been asking these questions, you aren’t alone! These are two of the TOP 3 questions I’ve gotten over the last 4 years, and in today’s episode I’m breaking it all down for you and giving you my complete answer (I feel super strongly about this one!) 

Coaching is more than just teaching someone how to do what you do, right? It’s about moving your clients through transformational journeys, and I know you’re passionate about your clients and what you do! But when you hear all the noise online encouraging you to focus on “racing for those six figures” and see other coaches out there doing harm, you might be thinking it may be time to put some regulation around it. 

Listen in as I unpack where I stand on this, what it ACTUALLY means to be certified as a coach, my advice for you if you’re considering a coaching certification for your own practice, and how we can have a real impact on the industry.

Listen now to hear more about:

• What you need to know about the differences between certification and licensure and what they mean for the industry

• How to choose a high-quality certification program if you are going to pursue one
• Some of the MOST IMPORTANT questions to ask when deciding on a coaching program that maximizes your professional experience, skills, and impact
• What there isn’t enough of in the coaching industry
• The MOST IMPORTANT things you shouldn't forget about as you grow your business
• And much more!

Short on time? Check out the show highlights:

[2:30] - The differences between coaching and licensing, and what I think about regulation

[9:10] - How to make your certification meaningful and high-quality

[15:34] - Questions you can ask to choose a coaching certification program

[18:30] - Why it is so important to invest time in professional skill development

[21:04] - Making the right choice for yourself

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In our businesses, figuring out which collaborations are value-aligned and which are not — especially out here in the “Wild West'' of online business — is so important. Clients are asking for the receipts that the collaborators you choose share their beliefs, especially in this social climate. Will your business be ready to show clients the proof? It's time to embody your values and choose the BEST aligned collaborators who show up in a way that is amplified and connected to your business’s DEI and anti-racism practices.

Our special guest this week, Elizabeth DiAlto, is the founder of The Institute for Embodied Living, specializing in spiritual and intuitive healing. She helps people—specifically women—to embody self-love, healing, wholeness, and liberation. Her insights will help you identify and choose transformational and value aligned partnerships to help your business create mutually impactful projects. Take it to the next level and join us for the Embodied Impact Mastermind, our collaborative program for experienced entrepreneurs who want to maximize their profits and have a real (and equitable) impact.

Listen now to hear more about:

• Elizabeth shares about her work and how YOU can embody your values
• The #1 reason why we can talk less about DEI and anti-racism issues 
• Why aligned collaboration MUST be transformational (and not transactional!)
• The best advice for choosing value aligned collaborators (you SHOULD be picky!)
• Our TOP TIPS will help you maximize the impact of your collaborative projects 
• Why we’ve decided to partner together for the Embodied Impact Mastermind
• What you can expect when you join our transformational Embodied Impact Mastermind program
• And so much more!

Short on time? Check out some of the show highlights:

[3:40] - Elizabeth DiAlto shares her work and background

[9:36] - What aligned collaboration IS and ISN’T

[17:03] - The importance of aligned values in collaborative projects

[19:10] - Who is worthy and appropriate for collaboration

[27:26] - Why we’re partnering for the Embodied Impact Mastermind

[40:40] - What you can expect when you join the Embodied Impact Mastermind program

Join us and apply for the Embodied Impact Mastermind if you’re an experienced entrepreneur who is ready to make money and have a real impact: www.trudilebron.com/embodied

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

Connect with Elizabeth DiAlto through The Institute for Embodied Living here: https://untameyourself.com/#gref

It seems vast majorities of us have worked in places where toxic and unhealthy business cultures are rampant. You may feel that you are the problem, but I am here to tell you that is NOT true! Toxic work cultures are deeply rooted in oppression and replicate the nastiness of our society. So, what do you do if you work in a culture that is unhealthy?

Are you a business owner wondering if your DEI and anti-racism values align with your business policies? I’ll show you what steps to take in this episode, as we dive into the TOP FIVE signs of a toxic business culture. My best tips will help you create a liberatory work environment and be an accountable leader, since patterns of clear DEI and anti-racism violations have no place in a business culture that claims to be inclusive. Once you know better, you can do better! 

Listen in to hear more about:

• How to spot toxic work environments (and what makes healthy business cultures!)
• These top five signs of a toxic business culture will help you be self-reflective and self-aware of your DEI and anti-racism values
• How you can utilize data to identify patterns of disparity and create accountability 
• Why critical feedback should not lead to a fear of retaliation (and how it should improve your business instead!)
• My personal experience with work disparity and why I regret not speaking up
• Why business leaders have to DROP the ego and be humble to grow in their DEI and anti-racism practices
• I read some of your TOP Instagram comments on spotting toxic work cultures and DEI violations
• My #1 takeaway from tonight’s episode to create a liberatory work environment 
• And so much more!

Short on time? Check out some of the show highlights:

• [5:03] Businesses are not prepared to deal with DEI and anti-racism issues
• [9:23] The five signs of a toxic business culture
• [33:00] My personal experience with a toxic workplace
• [36:50] What commenters added to my Instagram post about spotting toxic work cultures
• [43:07] What you can do if you are in a culture that is unhealthy

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

Start your journey with us in the Equity-Centered Coaching Collective: www.trudilebron.com/thecollective

There’s conflicting advice as to how a business should be showing up online to their followers. What should you share? Should your anti-racism and DEI initiatives be a part of your posts?

Are these posts truly fully aligned with your values and not just an externally motivated performance? Are you prepared to hold the weight of what you are posting online?

In today’s episode, I’m diving into what it means to be performative online, how you can avoid it, what you can do to align yourself with your values and commitments to show up as the REAL you, and how to make a plan to have clear values front and center for your business online so that you can reach the clients who share those values, too.

I’ll talk about:

• Should you be sharing more about anti-racism and DEI topics on your social media? My biggest tips on what you should (and shouldn’t!) be posting
• Why you should STOP performing for others online and start authentically communicating your truths
• How performative actions will leave you and your team feeling unprepared to handle defensiveness (and what you can do to be ready!)
• Why you MUST be trained in the skills to facilitate a safe space for DEI on your social media
• These simple steps will get your actions ALIGNED with your commitments and values
• My MOST IMPORTANT lesson about not being performative so you can act from your truth and show up as YOU
• And much more!

Leave your questions from the episode under the audiogram on my Instagram page. What are you thinking about? Are you feeling stuck between aligned and performative actions? I want to know more! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/

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You're watching things happen in the world and wondering what to do. How do you show up for your people? How do you do business in tumultuous times?

Tune in to learn what to do from a planning perspective!

This is a bonus episode I am releasing in response to the attempted coup on January 6th, 2021. In this episode, I explain how this event is inherently American, and share some thoughts on how coaches and leaders can be present for their communities, clients, and audiences during this time. 

This episode was recorded to a live audience in our Equity-Centered Coaching Collective, after the podcast content I paused the recording and continued to discuss and answer questions in The Collective. To learn more about The Collective visit: 

www.trudilebron.com/thecollective

To learn more and apply to Amplified Impact visit: 

www.trudilebron.com/mastermind