One thing that consistently gets in the way of our efficiency at work, is when we don't have a sense of psychological safety.

When this happens we don't feel safe to speak up, to hold others accountable and to be our most authentic selves.

Constantly feeling like we have to police our own speech and thoughts gets in the way of our performance and creativity.

One solution to this is creating an inclusive workspace culture.

Creating an inclusive culture matters because a diversity of voice and opinion matters.

The question is, how do we do it effectively?

This week on the podcast, I bring to you an expert in the field of Inclusive Leadership, Dr. Maureen Bell, National DEI Director and Chief of Emergency Medicine at Howard Hospital.

You'll learn:

• Why creating an inclusive workforce matters
• How to do it
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Regardless of where you are on your racial healing journey, the majority of us will agree that racial oppression exists and it's all of our jobs, as human beings, to do whatever we can to create a more just, equitable, and anti-racist world.

As a brown skin Latina, raised by immigrants, I've experienced outright racism. But, I've also propagated many racial stereotypes. I've been on the receiving end of microaggressions, and I've likely also been on the giving end.

We all have biases. These biases mostly live in the subconscious part of our brain, which makes it really hard for us to see them and really easy for us to act on them.

Most of us didn't actively choose to believe these things, instead, they were things we saw often on TV or were told to us that we then internalized as truths.

I still have many racial biases that I'm actively working through. In fact, Dr. Ibrahm Kendi, the author of "How to be an Anti-Racist" says, that even he, a Black PhD in anti-racist studies, has racial biases, and he has to consciously choose from moment to moment to practice anti-racism.

Examining our own biases can feel uncomfortable but it’s also the key to creating a more equitable world. 

On this week's podcast, I bring to you an expert in the field of DEI, Dr. Crystal Agyei, who shares all her wisdom.

We talk about all things equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

This episode is jam-packed with knowledge.

You’ll learn:

• Why it's important to know your identity and the privileges they give you
• How to not be uncomfortable practicing equity and anti-racism 
• How White allies can strengthen their allyship
• How to create a culture of equity
• How to let go of the power plays
• How to start embracing your internal anti-racist work
• How to examine your own implicit bias
• How implicit biases hurt the people we're trying to help

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

You've all heard of the amazing US Women's Soccer Team.

They're famous for their, teamwork, athleticism, and skill that brought home 4 World Cups.

But, did you know that these badass, talented women had a special trick up their sleeves?!?!

Turns out the team learned how to harness astrology and the different phases of the moon to their advantage.

Astrology has been around for centuries and has really benefited those who have taken the time to understand it. I think about it as another tool in my tool belt to help me be the most effective me.

Whether you’re an astrology skeptic or a staunch supporter, you're gonna love this week's podcast episode.

Listen as I interview Astrology expert, Mimi Truong, who teaches us how to use the science of the moon phase to create a more holistic and aligned life.

If you have a friend who would benefit from this episode, I'd love for you to share it with them too!

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

On this week's podcast, I'm introducing you to my client, Dr. Sowmya.

Sowmya's an incredibly optimistic and successful female physician.

She came to me with one request. Could I help her unjumble her thoughts and create more mental clarity?

You see, like many female physicians, Sowmya wears a lot of hats.

She's a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a physician leader. When we first met, she had many big decisions coming up: a potential new job, a big move, relocating her entire family (including her parents), which (unsurprisingly) was leading to mental drama.

She had always figured things out on her own and like many females, felt guilty about investing in herself.

But, she realized one fundamental truth: time was her most valuable resource. She realized that she didn't want to spend a lot of time trying to figure it all out on her own. Instead, she wanted the fastest, most efficient and most effective way to make her decisions, unjumble her thoughts, and create more mental brain space for the things that mattered most, like spending time with her kids.

So, for the first time in her life, she invested in herself, and couldn't be happier with her return on investment.

Because, just like a fellowship fast tracks you in your career, coaching fast tracks you in your life. Instead of taking years to make the changes you wanted, coaching gets you there in weeks.

Sowmya was definitely able to create the mental clarity she wanted within weeks of coaching together. But, that’s not even the best part of her experience. The best part, and what may shock you the most, were the other profound transformations and unexpected benefits of coaching. 

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for BIWOC physicians. It’s evidence-based and proved to decrease stress, overwhelm and guilt and increase happiness, mental clarity and joy. 

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist here. 

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but an opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as a masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first-generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

I'd like you to meet my client, Tasha.

Tasha came to me to solve one problem. Time management.

She wanted her schedule to be more manageable and she wanted to be more present with her kids.

Time was especially precious to Tasha because she has a young daughter who is medically complex with a terminal illness.

When she came to me she had already tried outsourcing, hiring help, and working with a therapist, but she still didn't have the results she wanted.

The only thing she was hoping to do with coaching was have a better handle on her schedule.

After working together, Tasha became a pro at managing her time. She was finally able to spend her time in a way that truly reflected her values and she started to create me-time. She was able to finish her charting at work, and stopped spending her nights charting at home.

But the best part of Tasha's story isn't her huge win with time. The best part were all the unexpected benefits Tasha got through coaching, like learning how to finally create peace and move past the fear of losing her daughter.

Like many other female physicians of color, Tasha was dealing with overwhelm, stress and guilt. Her story is a beautiful example of what's possible when you choose to prioritize your wellbeing and invest in your mental, physical and emotional health.

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for BIWOC physicians. It’s evidence-based and proved to decrease stress, overwhelm and guilt and increase happiness, mental clarity and joy. 

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist here. 

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

About the Episode

When I was first introduced to coaching (feels like forever ago), I had no idea what it was, and I was a bit resistant to the concept.

Since I didn’t know what it was I had a bunch of misconceptions.

I thought I had to legitimately be broken or something needed to be wrong in my life to benefit from coaching. Plus, I thought my life was just fine as it was, so why would I need coaching?

Here's what I realized.

First, no one needs coaching, because no one is broken or needs to be fixed.

Second, you don't know what you don't know. Once I dipped my toe into the coaching pool, my world view was totally shattered for the better. And, every part of my life improved, my marriage, my relationship with my kids, my career trajectory, my health…

Third, there are very few things in the world that have a sustained and profound effect on who you are. For me, I'd say there was the me before I got married and the me after, the me before I had kids and the me after, and the me before coaching and the me after.

Going from resisting coaching to embracing how it's improved every part of my life was a journey. One that many aren't familiar with.

So, this month on the podcast, we're doing a 3 part series to introduce you to the transformative power of coaching.

You'll hear my story, where I get super real and vulnerable about my struggles and how coaching helped me overcome them.

And then you get to meet two of my clients and learn from their experiences.

Whether you’re a coaching novice or an expert, I invite you to listen to these episodes as they'll give you a real and honest look into coaching (and a sneak peek into my unique style of coaching). 

See Full Show Notes and Transcripts by clicking Here.

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Follow Vanessa at: 

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for BIWOC physicians. It’s evidence-based and proved to decrease stress, overwhelm and guilt and increase happiness, mental clarity and joy. 

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist here. 

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

About the Episode

How many times have you pulled back your own boundaries because you've felt guilty?

If you've been socialized as a woman or have people pleasing tendencies (like me), odds are it feels really uncomfortable to set and enforce your own personal boundaries.

You may feel selfish, scared or nervous that you'll make someone upset.

The thing is, setting boundaries serves them just as much as you. And, they're essential to creating a more holistic and peaceful life.

The more you center your wellbeing, and fill your own cup the better able you'll be to help others.

On this week's podcast, I introduce you to a new and different way to think about boundaries. Plus, I help you let go of guilt when it comes to enforcing them.

After listening, you might just start doing things differently, and you'll be so glad that you did.

See Full Show Notes and Transcripts by clicking Here.

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Follow Vanessa at: 

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for BIWOC physicians. It’s evidence-based and proved to decrease stress, overwhelm and guilt and increase happiness, mental clarity and joy. 

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist here. 

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

About the Episode

Did you know the reason it's hard for you to achieve and sustain a new weight loss goal is also the same reason why you keep finding yourself in the same old relationship patterns?

Let me explain.

You see, when you're trying to achieve something you've never done before (i.e. lose 10 pounds or break the routine dating pattern), it's hard for your brain to conceptualize this new identity.

Instead, to avoid confusion and uncertainty, your brain goes back to what it knows and latches on to your current patterns.

But, it doesn't have to be this way.

You can break that cycle and train your brain to create the goals you want in life.

On this week's podcast, I introduce you to a new framework and teach you exactly how to use it, to help you achieve new goals and shift your identity

See Full Show Notes and Transcripts by clicking Here.

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist at:

www.VanessaCalderonMD.com

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

About the Episode

When I was applying to medical school, I had to visit every campus and interview core faculty.

After being accepted and joining the admissions committee, I learned that one of the biggest qualities I was being assessed for was my capacity to be a life-long learner.

This means an ability to be curious, have a yearning for knowledge, and a drive for self-improvement.

I know many of you can identify with some or all of the defining features of being a life-long learner.

You're also continually wanting to improve and become a better version of yourself.

So, on this week's podcast, I share with you the three questions you can use to evaluate almost anything (programs, presentations, vacations, etc) and learn how to make it better next time.

See Full Show Notes and Transcripts by clicking Here.

Get your free copy of the 5 Step Ultimate Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

Follow Vanessa at: 

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

Next cohort starts Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist at:

www.VanessaCalderonMD.com

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

About the Episode

I used to procrastinate in the sneakiest ways. Instead of writing my grant, I'd decide it was the perfect time to clean out my inbox or organize my closet.

Since this procrastination felt functional, I'd convince myself that it was no big deal.

The problem was it never got me closer to my goals, and at the end of the week, I was really disappointed in myself for avoiding the task, again.

If you struggle with procrastination, either functional (i.e. cleaning every bathroom in your house), or dysfunctional (like over-snacking or binging on Netflix), I want you to know, I feel you.

I used to do it pretty frequently. Then, I learned how to interrupt my procrastination cycle, and now, I'm way more productive throughout my days and weeks.

In this week's podcast episode, I teach you why your brain procrastinates and how to interrupt your own procrastination cycle, so you can increase your productivity and have more time for the things you love.

See Full Show Notes and Transcripts by clicking Here.

Get your free copy of the 5 Step Ultimate Guide to Stop People Pleasing here.

Follow Vanessa at: 

IG: @vanessacalderonmd

FB: Vanessa Calderon MD

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www.vanessacalderonmd.com

Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion

The next cohort starts in Fall 2022. Learn more and join the waitlist at:

www.VanessaCalderonMD.com

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.