WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)

In this episode of the WIL Talk podcast, we speak with Carrie Severson about her new book, “Unapologetically Enough”. Carrie is a four-time recoverer from burnout and life long learner of accepting self and being enough. We talk about building enough skills, mental well-being as it relates to burnout and so much more. If you suffer from burnout or not feeling enough - this is the episode for you.

 If you are interested in learning more about how you show up and your big who statement as referenced in the podcast, visit our website www.wilempowered.com and view the energy leadership index assessment. 

How does menopause impact women in all aspects of their life from intimate relationships to the boardroom table? Dyna Vink, the tech sector veteran, turned certified in health and nutrition. Join us to discuss the social challenges women face during menopause, and also how to get a handle on it before it takes hold. 

Dyna has created a 4 step lifestyle approach for reducing the symptoms we experience during this stage of life and she shares some natural remedies to incorporate along with HRT. My biggest takeaway from our conversation is the importance of support, and not feeling you are alone or should be ashamed as it is a natural process that all women will navigate at some point in life. 

You can find Dyna on FB at perimenopause relief https://www.facebook.com/groups/perirelief to ask questions or to take her free symptom assessment. 

And If interested to learn how your leadership shows up take our leadership quiz and share with us what you have discovered about yourself. https://www.wilempowered.com/quiz/

The social issues that our teens face today are widespread from bullying, to body shaming, exploitation, and low self-esteem that is constantly taking a hit. Kristi K Hoffman, TV host, influencer, journalist, media producer, and author of Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life, joins us to share the impact this is having on our young girls. She also shares how and what we can do to better support building their confidence and self-esteem from an early age. 

Kristi is the host of the annual “Girls Summit”, being held this October 2023 and you learn more on her website, KristiKMedia.com. Two of my favourite takeaways from this conversation are finding your  #TrueBlues and #JBU. Listen in to learn more and share this episode with a friend or daughter who might need to hear she is not alone.

If you have questions for Kristi you can reach out directly on her social channels at KristiKMedia or message us and we will get the answers you need, [email protected]

 And If interested to learn how your leadership shows up take our leadership quiz and share with us what you have discovered about yourself. https://www.wilempowered.com/quiz/

How are your interpersonal struggles impacting your success? Have you ever wondered if your brain can be re-wired for anxiety or resistance, especially later in life? If you struggle with the same patterns, anxiety, or childhood trauma this is an excellent talk to join us for. Dr. L Carol Scott shares her own experiences with childhood trauma and PTSD, and her coping mechanisms to manage and change her life. Her book, Just Be Your S.E.L.F.-  your guide to improving any relationship provides the basic framework and specific tools to support your journey. Powerful Development DO-Overs empower you to clearly see and then release interpersonal struggles that limit success. 

If you have questions once you have listened, reach out directly to Dr. Scott or you can share them with us at WIL Empowered and we will ensure they are answered for you. Dr. Carol has provided a short pdf booklet to her book for your pleasure…..

If you are curious about your own leadership, take our free leadership quiz, and let us know what you discovered about yourself. 

https://www.wilempowered.com/quiz/

Are you stuck in an either/or thinking pattern? Most of us are but the authors of “Both/And Thinking” share with us the extensive research they have done to shift the perspective from either/or to both/and thinking. Marianne Lewis joins us to explain how she and her co-author Wendy Smith began the study of paradoxes and both/and thinking, why it is important to apply in both our personal lives and our professional lives. They share how teams and leaders are impacted in an organization and how you shift the thinking and move people along the journey versus creating a box around them. Both/And thinking opens our eyes to be more creative, and flexible and has more impact on decisions in a world of competing demands.  

Life is full of paradoxes. How do we balance work and life? How can we express our individuality and be team players? These competing and interwoven demands are the source of conflict. We deal with uncertainty by asserting certainty according to Lewis and Smith. They help readers cope and thrive with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time.  Join us on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube to listen to the full episode.

#both/andthinking #leadership #tensions #wilempowered #womeninleadership

From special assistant to the President of the United States, a partner in two large, global law firms, and publicly traded companies, to an executive coach.  Laura Terrell shares her journey around the globe and the leadership lessons she has learned.  She speaks with us about seizing opportunities, how being open can lead you down a path that brings so much joy and satisfaction, and why no matter if you are an #introvert or #extrovert it is up to you to find your #authentic voice to attain what you desire.  

 #authenticity #humility #seizetheday #wilempowered

Do you struggle to advocate for yourself? Most of us women do and our guest on the WIL Talk podcast today shares not only how you can advocate for yourself but why that is so important. She also discusses how Companies can step it up to advocate for their women leaders and especially those women of colour. Claudia is a career coach from North Carolina and specializes in supporting women to negotiate the salary you deserve and how to better advocate for yourself. Because if you don’t do it, who will?

Join us for this conversation about advocacy and how to shift your mindset. 

Want to discover your Zone of Genius? Join us for a conversation with Midori Verity from Fuel to Fire as she shares what it’s like to go from doing it all, dealing with depression, to a thriving practice. She shares some of her favourite hacks for ridding those limiting beliefs, getting clear on your goals, and removing these negative stories that prevent you from being at your optimal. She shares her summit goal mapping to support you in establishing your big goal and then breaking it down into sizeable 90 chunks.  Join us for the conversation and the challenge to set those goals and check in with us in 6 months to see how those are coming to fruition.  

Helen Appleby author of “Unwritten Rules” takes us on a journey to empower women with tools to write their own rules and to navigate their version of success. During our conversation, Helen shares a number of tips on things you can action today to shift how your work goes from invisible to visible and why men must be part of the solution especially when it comes to diversity at the most senior levels. She shares a bit of her own journey running a $1bn in Consumer Healthcare across 6 countries. Join us on one of your favourite podcast platforms today. I look forward to our next conversation Helen.

If you are ready for a dose of passion and inspiration, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Natalie Mills. After immigrating from South Africa to the United States, she knows what it is like to live the American Dream.  Her designs have caught the eye of celebrities from all over, including Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Lizzo, but that is not what makes Natalie and her business special. It’s her energy and brilliance!! This woman believes in hard work, determination, and faith, which have taken her from humble beginnings to the “Bling Queen”.   I had goosebumps with some of the stories that she shared. Check out nataliemills.com just in time for the holidays.