Sheila Scarborough believes that we can overcome a fear of technology by tapping into our natural curiosity. A former Naval officer and certified Navy Master Training Specialist, Sheila started a new career in technology focusing on social media training for the tourism and hospitality industries. Her work has been honored with an Austin American-Statesman Texas Social […]

This is one of our favorite podcast episodes, full of inspiration for taking the next steps in your life and your career. We're happy to bring you this encore conversation with Farnoosh, and new episodes will be back next week.

Farnoosh Brock deeply believes that everyone can have a second act, and that women have every right to claim their courage and confidence and set themselves up as experts in their fields. Two years ago Farnoosh left her corporate job to create Prolific Living, her own media and publishing company. She works all over the world, thriving on the creativity that comes with travel.

On this episode, Farnoosh tells us about the power of mindmapping for creating and brainstorming, whether you're using it for personal or professional pursuits. She also delves into the power of social media and offers suggestions for how to more effectively manage social media accounts for business. In the second half of our conversation, Farnoosh delves into the issues of confidence and courage, discussing how women can harness their unique skills and abilities to position themselves as experts in their field, even when that field is largely male-dominated. This episode packs a ton of valuable ideas into just 30 minutes.

BB Crawford is a coach who works with clients to reduce anxiety and stress and increase a sense of peace and clarity. Her passion is to train people to focus on what they desire in their lives without the distraction of anxiety, stress or emotional overwhelm. While BB works with private clients, she also offers pro bono services to returning troops and veterans through her practice in Fort Hood, TX. Seven years ago BB created her signature program The ESSential Leadership Life Skills Training and her company Emotional Self Sufficiency (ESS). She began working with Vietnam veterans and returning troops, helping them to manage anxiety and stress, especially during the process of returning to civilian life after deployment. Her tactics are fantastic for anyone encountering stress and dealing with the emotional and physical tolls it takes on the mind and body.

In this episode BB shares a variety of simple tools and exercises anyone can use to manage stress and anxiety. She helps us identify the patterned responses we all have to stress and examine how we can change those responses for better outcomes in the future. BB offers some key insights into how to stop sabotaging ourselves in important situations, both in our personal lives and at work, by using some simple techniques, all of which are designed to increase the positive energy we need to make us successful in tense situations.

Linda Hart is a Unitarian Universalist minister based in Washington state. Her work as a pastor has taken her to communities throughout the United State and England, and with her expertise in community building and group facilitation, her work increasingly has online and technological components.

We tend to think of clergy as being more philosophical and less technological, and Linda busts that myth and shares with us how she’s increasingly using technology to connect with members of her community. Like many of us, Linda is learning how to use new technology in ways that are effective for work, and which help her have joyful connections in the world. In this episode she helps us see how the leadership of organizations can use technology to be more effective in their connections with their membership while creating positive interactions.

Welcome to part two of our conversation with Marcelle Yeager, an experienced strategy and communications consultant and co-founder of Career Valet. You can find the first part of her interview on how to stand out in a crowded job market here. With years of experience hiring and mentoring staff both in the U.S. and abroad, […]

Melanie Gass is a whiz when it comes to Microsoft’s productivity tools. Known as the “Microsoft Princess,” Melanie focuses on helping individuals and companies use the Microsoft productivity suite more effectively through fun hands-on training. She has a regular slot on BlogTalkRadio where she discusses Microsoft’s various offerings and how to become a better user […]

Heather McKissick believes that everyone is in control of her own career. She is a leadership and organizational development expert who currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at University Federal Credit Union, based in Austin, Texas. Her passion for helping people connect with their passions to do great work in […]

Did you miss the first release of this great episode? We're thankful that the holidays give us an opportunity to re-release some of our early episodes and share them with our new listeners!

Elissa Ashwood believes that every one of us can "do technology" and learn the skills that will help us get ahead. She is a business and leadership performance expert helping organizations retain great talent, and individuals grow personally and professionally for sustainable success through her company Truly Accomplished. Elissa says that "being proud of what you do is the ultimate accomplishment," and her work helps clients identify what's most important to them, and what will help them accomplish more of that in their personal and professional lives.

Did you miss the first release of this great episode? We're thankful that the holidays give us an opportunity to re-release some of our early episodes and share them with our new listeners!

Becky McCray says that small businesses and small towns have a future. She is a small town business owner, she and her husband Joe co-own a retail liquor store and a cattle ranch. She writes and speaks about small town business, and she and Chicago entrepreneur Barry Moltz are the authors of the award-winning book Small Town Rules.

Marcelle Yeager is an experienced strategy and communications consultant and co-founder of Career Valet. With years of experience hiring and mentoring staff both in the U.S. and abroad, Marcelle co-founded her company to help people progress in their careers. Her firm provides clients with personalized career navigation services and she is passionate about writing and helping people effectively communicate their skills and abilities.

On this episode Marcelle gives us a career coaching session, focusing on the most important features everyone needs on a great resume, as well as ways to stand out from the crowd when pursuing a new position. She helps us get into the minds of recruiters and understand what they're looking for and how to give it to them in an effective format. She also shares insights on several tools that make her work possible, including an easy to use website platform and online legal services. This episode is packed with great advice!