By Jenny Mitchell
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The Underdog Leadership Podcast is BACK with Season 5! In this eye-opening first episode of Season 5, host Jenny Mitchell sits down with Christina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE, Senior Vice President for Advancement at Valley Youth House. Get inspired by Christina’s journey from health care to leading the development team at a local youth-focused nonprofit. Over 10 years, Christina transformed her department, the impact in the community and the revenue and donations received. With her help, Valley Youth House is now positioned for long-term success. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, aspiring executive, or just love a good transformation story, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Tune in as Christina shares her inspiring journey of transforming an organization, balancing a demanding career with family life, and achieving phenomenal growth. — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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You are going to LOVE Jenny’s conversation with Homaira. In her quiet, thoughtful way, Homaira will capture your attention and your imagination on this podcast!
An author, a researcher, a former psychotherapist, a mother, a mental health advocate. Homaira brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her coaching practice focused on helping women thrive and flourish.
Homaira isn't just an author; she's a guiding light in the realms of personal and leadership development for women. With a background in psychotherapy, she brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her coaching practice.
We talk about
Pitfalls that women fall into
Loving yourself (and why that’s so hard)
Being present for the everyday
Her message? You CAN flourish, even amidst life’s challenges. “Just be there for yourself. That’s the kindest thing you can do. Not just for yourself, but for how you show up around other people” - Homaira Kabir — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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I was on the hunt for a tool that I could use to support my coaching clients to help them figure out how they want to show up in the world and to better understand themselves. And that’s when I came across the Enneagram. The Enneagram focuses in on core motivations: what drives people’s actions and why they choose their behaviours. Knowing your Enneagram profile helps inform your conversations around conflict in your teams and how you show up at your workplace.
It’s a gamechanger for team dynamics.
But to get all the juicy details, and key takeaways, you’ll need to tune into this episode. “The more you know yourself, the more self-aware you are and the more effective leader you will be” - Jenny Mitchell — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
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It’s the hardest thing for women leaders to do: to talk about their wins in a way that doesn’t feel icky. Lisa Bragg, the author of "Bragging Rights," joins us for this not-to-be-missed conversation to help women (re)claim their narrative and assert their personal self-worth in both personal and professional spaces. Lisa’s story began as a journalist where she learned how to “stay behind the camera” and keep her brand out of the story. Fast forward to her current role as a business owner and author where Lisa had to learn how to step in front of the camera and own her success. She learned so much about this journey into the limelight, that she wrote an entire book about it!
Tune in to this episode to learn strategies to own your space, articulate your strengths in a way that is genuine, and make your own mark in this noisy world ✨ “Own your brags. Own your success” - Lisa Braggs — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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It all started when Amy went into a knick knack store and saw a magnet that said, “Leap and the net will appear.” This led Amy to leave the corporate world, and reimagine her future with a different perspective and a new guiding compass: a mission to Create Magic At Work. Amy Durham is a seasoned business leader and Executive Coach, with the vision of transforming workplaces into vibrant hubs of creativity, productivity, and fulfillment. Her journey is not linear, it has a lot of twists and turns and bumps in the road and she learned a lot of lessons along the way. This episode is magic ✨ Tune in to listen to our conversation about spiritual intelligence for leaders in the workplace and how you can bring magic to work with you. “If you’re an underdog leader and you’re looking to move into that top space, my wish is that you do that from a quantum leader perspective and that you’re looking to reshape the systems that we have been placed in rather than follow what has been taught before ” - Amy Durham — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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Check out my website: chavender.com
Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender
Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
"See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw
Listen up and loosen up those tight shoulders! Today, we're diving deep into the art of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new experiences. Jenny’s got seven powerful techniques, from both her personal experience and her years of executive coaching, designed to help you break free from the confines of your comfort zone. This episode is a reminder that success isn't just about achieving big milestones; it's about continuous improvement. You’ll learn how to reframe situations, normalize imperfection, and find a balance between familiarity and challenge. Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical strategies to help you become a little better than you were yesterday. ✨ Special Announcement: You can now buy your copy of my collaborative book on Amazon and on my website! How exciting?!✨ “People who get to experience life in the way they most want to experience it, have to get comfortable with new things” - Jenny Mitchell — ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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Check out my website: chavender.com
Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender
Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
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It’s every leader’s worst nightmare: the moment when their best talent signs a contract with someone else. Or worse: the competition.
Why did they leave? One of two reasons: they hated their boss, or they didn’t see a path forward for professional advancement.
Both of these challenges can be addressed by bringing in a solid mentorship program to your organization. If you haven’t figured it out yet, let me spell it out to you. People are your organization’s most valuable asset. If people don’t feel like the organization has your back, they will leave. And the ironic thing is, it wouldn’t have taken much to get them to stay. All they wanted was for someone to invest in them, both financially and professionally. Mentorship is a simple and dynamic way to drive staff retention in your organization. Today on the podcast, my guest and co-coach in Chavender is Sherry Schaefer. Sherry has a wealth of experience and wisdom around the subjects of mentorship and talent development. She builds mentorship programs for organizations and people across many sectors.
If you desire a culture of excellence at your organization, but don’t know where to start, this podcast is a great fit for you. Mentorship and succession planning are not a “nice to have” anymore. They are a must-have. Mentorship isn't just a professional nicety; it's a vitally strategic necessity. In this episode you’ll get actionable strategies and insights that will empower you to invest in the success of others. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring professional, this episode promises to inspire, inform, and elevate your journey. “If you want to build and organization that’s sustainable, that’s going to grow and keep excelling, you’ve got to have a mentorship program” - Sherry Schaefer — Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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Leadership Vacuums. It’s when everyone is polite, doesn’t say the hard things that need to be said, and meetings start to look like merry-go-arounds. Is this you? Are you leading from behind, afraid to step out and say what needs to be said? From personal decisions to workplace dynamics, being unclear in your leadership role can lead to a host of problems. This podcast is all about stepping up and taking charge in your life and at work. There are consequences for avoiding leadership responsibilities, believe me! It's crucial to lead with purpose. It’s time to break free from the leadership vacuum, say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace the path of decisive leadership! “We have to let go of leading to be liked. We have to start getting comfortable talking about difficult things.” - Jenny Mitchell — Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
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Welcome to Season 4!
I am celebrating consistency today! It would have been easy to stop the Underdog Leadership Podcast after Season 1 or 2. Shiny object syndrome kicks in, or we become inconsistent with where we put our energy.
But I stuck to it. I stuck with the podcast and kept going. In every episode I got a little better with the technology, my interview skills, and my messaging. The power of sticking to something matters. Growing and learning through the process matters.
The main message of this episode is: Give yourself permission to do the BIG thing ✨ Tune in as we delve into actionable strategies and mindset shifts to help you achieve that BIG thing in your life. Whether you're starting a project, business, or embarking on a personal development journey, this episode provides insights on staying the course and reaching new heights…while having FUN along the way. “If you’re not embracing every moment along the way, what’s it all for?” - Jenny Mitchell — Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09
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Janet’s story is about personal integrity and being a part of the system as a lawyer. It’s about recognizing that there is a wide variety of people engaging in the system in different ways and it’s on us to exercise moral courage in the way that we engage with the system.
Not only was Janet a lawyer, but she was also a lawyer in the military in the United States Navy. Janet’s story starts with her wanting to be in this honourable profession that is all about strength and integrity of character. But, as she became a lawyer and in uniform, these little cracks started to appear. So how do you navigate the system when those cracks appear? Listen in to find out!
“All leaders face leadership challenges. We see the leadership challenge that’s right in front of us and we use our talents and bring those to bear and conquer what that challenge was.” - Janet Donovan
Learn More About:
Janet Donovan
Leadership
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Collaborative Book
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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.