What does it take to recognize when it's time to pivot—and have the courage to actually do it?

In this episode, Coach Angie sits down with Shavanety Jones, nationally certified school psychologist and entrepreneur. Shavanety shares her powerful journey from navigating graduate school challenges to launching a business dedicated to supporting gifted learners in developing critical social and executive functioning skills.

This conversation goes deep into resilience, the importance of representation in education, and why taking time for self-care isn't selfish—it's essential. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur, or someone contemplating your next big move, Shavanety's insights on finding "power in the pivot" will inspire you to trust your journey.

Key Topics:

• The unique challenges facing gifted learners
• How to know when it's time to pivot professionally
• Balancing employment while building your business
• Why representation matters in educational spaces
• The role of rest and self-reflection in personal growth

Tune in to discover how pivoting can be your greatest act of innovation and self-leadership.

What happens when leadership finds you instead of the other way around?

In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Coach Angie sits down with Keisha Morris to explore the realities of leadership, organizational development, and personal transformation that shaped her approach to leading with authenticity and purpose.

Keisha opens up about how navigating profound personal loss became a catalyst for transformation and self-discovery. This honest dialogue goes beyond typical leadership advice to address the human side of leading—the need to pause, breathe, reflect, and continually negotiate your identity as you grow.

Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager navigating your first leadership role, or someone interested in organizational development and personal growth, this conversation offers wisdom, practical insights, and encouragement for your leadership journey.

Connect with us and share your thoughts on this episode. What leadership lesson has transformed how you lead?

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Topics Covered: Leadership Development | Organizational Development | Personal Growth | Transformation | Faith-Based Leadership | Breathing Techniques | Identity Negotiation | Innovation | High Performance | Executive Coaching | Workplace Culture | Team Development | Professional Growth

This episode of The Dynamic Pause with Coach Angie features a conversation with Onya Robertson, a pro equity consultant, entrepreneur, and storyteller dedicated to creating systems where all communities thrive. The discussion covers her work with the Washington State of Equity, her consulting firm Onya Side Consulting LLC, and her podcast 'What in the State of Washington.'

Key themes include leadership, equity, and community empowerment.

Connect with Onya:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Whatinthestateofwa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onya-robertson/

In this episode of The Dynamic Pause Podcast, Coach Angie speaks with Tyisha Brown El, about her cultivated leadership journey. Tyisha is an educator, entrepreneur and public works professional who has learned that every part of our stories can be the one thing someone else needs to succeed.

Join us on The Dynamic Pause Podcast as we explore the power of loving your journey and owning your awkward moments. Discover how taking a pause can lead to personal growth and transformation. Tune in now for insights and inspiration!

The podcast was on location in Seattle at the 2025 Digital Sales Access Program hosted by Kay Tita. We sat down for an inspiring conversation with Nourisha Wells and DeiMarlon Scisney. Listen as they share part of their experiences around significant career pivots.

Coach Angie sits with Dr. Milagros Thompson in a sincere conversation delving into the challenges faced by leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, in navigating micro-aggressions and the pervasive effects of imposter syndrome.

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From programs to people: The Real Work of Impact Leadership. On this inaugural episode of The Dynamic Pause Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Jordan Jones to chat through perspective, resiliency, change management and seeing people fully.