The Empowered Leader

Terry Xu is a Boston-based Founder and CEO of startup Cuely, in this episode we talk about Terry's career journey in the tech world and how he came to value wellness and realized the importance of self-care to live a meaningful life. 

In this episode, we explore: 
-Terry's career journey as an Engineer at various tech companies 
-The event that changed his whole perspective on how he approached work and life 
-How he started to become more focused on incorporating wellness habits 
-His advice and experience with making these changes to your habits 
-The product he's building at Cuely and how it helps organizations and leaders create more sustainable and healthy work environments

Learn more about Cuely and add to slack: https://www.cuely.ai/

Connect with Katherine: 
linkedin.com/in/kyasi 
[email protected] 

Grant has spent nearly a decade in the fast-paced world of digital marketing at tech companies. As someone who experienced and came back from two waves of burnout, he shares tools and courage to help high achievers say no thanks to burnout from work. Since he never found an effective playbook on how to break up with burnout for good, he's writing it at HolisticBurnoutPrevention.com. He's a gardener, kayaker, husband, and lover of craft beer in the Pacific Northwest. 

Connect with Grant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantgurewitz/
Subscribe to Grant's Newsletter: https://www.holisticburnoutprevention.com

In this episode, I talk about the 5 key components of Emotional intelligence, share anecdotes from my own experience with it, and why I believe EQ is such an important skillset for people-first leaders to keep top of mind.

1. Self-awareness
2. Empathy
3. Intrinsic Motivation
4. Social Skills
5. Self-regulation

Connect with Katherine:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyasi
https://www.instagram.com/lookwithinleadership
https://www.lookwithinleadership.com

Currently accepting 1:1 clients for 6-month leadership coaching packages:
https://www.lookwithinleadership.com/leadership-coaching

Thanks for listening to this week's episode of The Empowered Leader podcast! This week I'm joined by Liz Boer - CEO of E&B Media. A media agency for creative online entrepreneurs and inspiring business leaders. Liz shares her story going from working at various corporations - large and small - to a cross-country move which was the catalyst to her entrepreneurial journey. 

Learn how Liz got her start in self-employment which led to founding her own media company and agency, what she's learned on her entrepreneurial journey, and so much more. 

Connect with Liz: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-boer-576ab827/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizboer_com/
E&B Media: https://lizboer.com/ 
Marketing to Millions Podcast: https://lizboer.com/podcast

Connect with Katherine: 
Leadership & Business Coaching & Consulting: www.lookwithinleadership.com 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lookwithinleadership
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyasi

This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Katherine Yasi - founder of Look Within Leadership. 

In this episode, I pull back the curtain a bit and talk through a four-stage framework I'm conceptualizing all about the main stages we go through when we grow, uplevel, and expand in life and in business. I'm working on getting more comfortable sharing my ideas and what i'm working on before it's "fully baked" - because perfection isn't a thing - and in reality, I'm always evolving! 

The Four Stages of Upleveling (not settled on this name... it may (and likely will) change): 
Notice > Decide > Act > Expand

The Empowered Leader podcast is sponsored by my brand, Look Within Leadership - where I offer leadership and business coaching and consulting services to corporate leaders and business owners. I'm currently accepting new clients, so don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like more information! (you can email me: [email protected])

Lastly, I'm hosting a 6-week Spring Workshop Series beginning May 12th. Stay tuned for more information on getting your workshop tickets and passes here in this space and I'd love if you follow along with us on social @lookwithinleadership on IG or connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyasi 

Part 2 of the conversation with my Dad - in this episode we dig into:
-organizational culture
-communicating between levels 
-importance of trust
-team building & problem solving as a team 
-highlights from his international assignments in Paris, France 

Connect with Dan: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-yasi-25110929/
www.thelearningengineer.com

I've been having amazing conversations recently with friends and other connections in my network about my journey over the past year transitioning from a Director of Customer Success & Account Management to becoming a full time solopreneur. These conversations have been an opportunity for me to reflect on how far I've come - even in the last 3-6 months - in terms of my mindset, vision, and overall confidence and belief in myself. I wanted to record this episode to share some of the big lessons I've learned so far along the way for those out there who may be considering going out on their own.

If this episode resonated and/or you have other questions about this journey - I'd love to hear from you! Send me an email: [email protected] or connect with me on social media: 
https://linkedin.com/in/kyasi 
https://instagram.com/lookwithinleadership

In part 1, you'll learn about: 
-my Dad's career path 
-roles he's held - people management vs project management 
-challenges he had moving into leadership roles 
-influencing team culture 
-how to lead when you're not in charge 

Stay tuned for future parts releasing soon! 

Shirley Blanch is a SMART foundations certified SMART Young Minds teacher, Transformation Meditation Teacher & Resilience, Well-being & Mindfulness at Work Coach.

She has worked in the holistic industry for a number of years as a chakra therapist, meditation teacher and healer and combines all these disciplines into her coaching work to help her clients find the best combination to meet their personal needs. She specialises in micro-mindfulness to help busy people find ways of incorporating mindfulness into their everyday lives without meditating, but equally will work with those who want to find the right meditation practice for them. 

In addition to coaching sessions Shirley also delivers her work through public speaking; writing; podcasting and online presentations. She has featured as an expert guest on mindfulness on BBC Radio, presented webinars to NHS England staff and works with various cancer charities as well as corporate clients.

I'm thrilled to bring you this episode with guest Violetta Pleshakova. Violetta is a paradigm shifter, leadership mentor, transformational trainer, inspirational speaker and writer on a mission to help rising leaders and changemakers amplify their impact in the world. She does that through teaching them how to own their uniqueness and pursue their passions in a way that is authentic and aligned with who they truly are. 

Violetta holds a PhD in cultural studies, and has been leading personal development programs on three continents, with participants from over 30 countries, for nearly a decade. She is the co-founder of The Firepower Group – a company dedicated to creating courageous conscious leaders. Violetta works with clients internationally in group programs as well as in 1:1 intensives, using a unique blend of tools that include Human Design, Gene Keys, and energy work. 

In this episode we discuss: 
-the role of a conscious leader 
-Violetta's advice for overcoming challenges within teams 
-the importance of trust - trusting your team and self-trust 
-Violetta's favorite tools for self-discovery 

You can connect with Violetta online at the following links: 
https://violettapleshakova.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetta.pleshakova/
Free training on Human Design as a leadership development tool:
http://bit.ly/hd-leadership
The Firepower Group: https://thefirepowergroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirepowergroup/

Connect with Katherine: 
www.lookwithinleadership.com 
www.instagram.com/lookwithinleadership
www.linkedin.com/in/kyasi