Nancy Kobel, Executive and Leadership Coach for Women and Engineers, is joining us today to talk about vulnerability, facing our limiting beliefs, and conquering shame. 

Nancy is the Founder and CEO of Leader Inspired; she has over 10 years of coaching experience and over 20 as a facilitator. After graduating in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, Nancy worked as a Thermal Engineer at NASA and Swales Aerospace. After over a decade of working in collaborative teams, Nancy noticed engineers' lack of development in other areas outside engineering, so she decided to fix that. 

Nancy got several certifications in coaching and leadership; she became a Brené Brown Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and a CPC from iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching). ICF Accredited Coach (PCC – Professional Certified Coach), Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, and Reiki Master, among many others. 

In this episode, we delve into Nancy's career path and the reasons that led her to become an engineer first and then transition into leadership and coaching. We talk about the courage needed to face, defy, and conquer our limiting beliefs and the satisfaction of overcoming our fears and self-imposed limitations. 

We also talk about Nancy's decision to become a leadership coach and start her own business, her work at NASA, and the double standards we use to judge the ask for help. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Nancy talks about how she went from Thermal Engineer to Leadership and Executive Coach (4:28)
• Nancy talks about why she decided to stick with engineering, even when others thought she should change her major (7:48)
• Nancy talks about a limiting belief she chose to face and conquer (20:22)
• Nancy and Kristin talk about the need to acknowledge we are not alone, especially in moments of shame (31:58)
• Nancy talks about the challenges and benefits of being vulnerable (36:12)

Resources:

• Leader Inspired website

Connect with Nancy

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc website
• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
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After losing her husband to throat cancer, our guest, Susan Hayes, knew she had to find a way to experience joy again, but she didn't know how to do it. The pain and grief were like a dense cloud in front of her, following everywhere.

One day, she made a radical decision that would change how she perceived and experienced joy, her approach to it, and how she experienced life. 

Susan Hayes, The Sparks Activator, is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Life Transformational Coach, and the CEO of Susan Hayes Speaks.  

In this episode, we delve into the importance of expressing ourselves, getting the things that hurt us out of our chest, and making space for joy to come into our lives. Susan shared bits of her past, the painful experience of losing her husband, and the challenging decision of letting go of things. 

We also talk about the body-mind-soul connection, the importance of healing traumas from the past, and paying attention to how our bodies absorb first and express later the traumatic experiences that mark our lives. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Susan talks about the huge decision she made months after her husband died (3:28)
• Susan explains why it is necessary to have a temper tantrum once in a while (6:34)
• Susan talks about the importance of making space in our lives to let joy in (10:01)
• Susan remembers the magical results she got by letting a 10-year-old express himself (22:34)
• Susan talks about the importance of finding the moment and the time to release things emotionally (30:44)

Resources:

• Get a FREE chapter of Susan's newest book: The South Beach Diet of Joy

Connect with Susan:

• LinkedIn
• Email: susanhayesspeaks@gmail.com
• Book a call with Susan

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc website
• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree
• Book Your Experience at the I Do Me Retreat

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The I Do ME Retreat is getting closer, and Kathy is joining me today to talk about how this transformational experience grew up in our heads and hearts even before becoming a thing. 

In this episode, we go through what this retreat means to us and how exciting it is to think about how it'll transform other women's lives. We delve into the importance of coming out of our shells, acknowledging and embracing our inner goddess, and helping other sisters do the same.

We also discuss the role our emotions and feelings have in our lives and why we must learn to live with them without regrets, be sorry for crying, be vulnerable, or express ourselves in any other way. In addition, we dive into why it's crucial to allow our victor to come forward and use our experiences in previous relationships to learn more about us. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What does the I Do Me Retreat mean to us (4:57)
• About some of the things Kathy figured out about herself (6:46)
• What happens when we resist our feelings and emotions (9:01)
• What is the I Do Me Retreat about (14:25)
• What can we expect from the retreat and its world-class guides (17:42)

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc website
• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree
• Book Your Experience at the I Do Me Retreat

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Frank Carlisi joins us this week to discuss Pride, acceptance, gratitude and using active listening to connect. Frank is a PR Professional, Event Planner, Executive Producer, Content Creator, and the Co-founder of ExV Agency. 

In this episode, Frank shares his thoughts on Pride, what the event means to him and the community, and how he came to terms with coming out as a young adult. We talk about how working as a PR and being in charge of setting the tone of how someone or something is presented changed his own perception of human relationships. 

We delve into our imperative need, as a society, to remain curious, open, and exchange perceptions willingly, to better understand each other. Frank also explored the idea of bridging the gaps between those who don't think alike by listening more carefully, finding common ground, and meeting there. He shared the story of the elevator pitch in an actual elevator and how he found protection and reassurance in fictional characters that inspired him when he was a child. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Frank talks about the importance of being curious and open to seeing what is outside of our comfort zone (4:11)
• Frank talks about his childhood, how and why he decided to hide who he really was (6:16)
• Frank describes the importance of exchanging perceptions to evolve as a human group (8:42)
• Frank talks about the importance of being in touch with several perspectives, even those that are diametrically opposed to our own (13:45)
• Frank shares why he believes being repressed for so many years impacted his career as a TV producer (17:49)
• The elevator pitch (22:23)
• Frank shares what Pride means to him (27:11)
• People fear what they don't understand. Frank talks about the need for instilling connection and taking a moment to truly listen to others (39:27)

Resources:

• The ExV Agency website

Connect with Frank:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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Kathleen Seeley joins us today to talk about being intentional with our time, the things we put our energy on, what we wish to accomplish, and most importantly, with our work and those we choose to work with. 

Kathleen is the Founder of Massively Human Leadership, a platform designed to help people find and develop their leadership skills and help them live their dream life at a business and personal level. Kathleen is passionate about working with leaders and making one of his favorite mantras a reality: "Leadership is not about being someone to lean on; it is about making the leaning unnecessary."

Our conversation revolves around Kathleen's background, her relationship with her family, and her drive to work hard, aiming to build a legacy above all things. We also talk about self-compassion and forgiveness, being grounded and aware of our skills and possibilities when we fail and succeed, and the moment Kathleen decided to set being intentional as one of her core values in her business and life. 

Kathleen also shared her thoughts on leadership and the massive impact the slightest of contacts can have on someone's life, like saying thank you or paying for someone's coffee. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Kathleen talks about how she discovered the importance of being intentional with her work and who she wanted to impact the most (6:56)
• Kathleen talks about how she deals with the things about her business she's not sure how to tackle (11:08)
• Kathleen talks about forgiveness' origin and how we can experience it (17:42)
• Kathleen shares her thoughts on accountability and being ready to face the consequences of our decisions (22:51)
• Kathleen describes her addiction to accomplishments and where did it take her (33:27)
• Kathleen talks about how important it is legacy for her (42:14)

Resources:

• Massively Human Leadership website
• Kathleen Seeley website
• Book: Megan Jo Wilson - Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Coach?!: A Warrior's Guide to Building a Wildly Successful Coaching Business From the Inside Out

Connect with Kathleen:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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At some point in our lives, we decide that being an adult is all about the hustle; we feel guilty about enjoying life's simple things and being playful. When was the last time you stopped everything you were doing and took a moment to appreciate the awesomeness of the human body, to be grateful to your feet that support you or your legs that carry you around?

In this episode, our guest, Walker Kimberly Brandt, kindly shares her refreshing look at life. She is a speaker, a mentor, a coach, a professional actress, and the author of "Awaken: Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence."

Throughout our conversation, we delve into the need to go back to the non-judgmental, experimental, and curious way of discovering the world we had when we were children. We discuss the high price we pay by keeping on blaming and shaming ourselves, the world's addiction to painkillers, and we allow ourselves to exercise a state of awe about life and its simple things, and much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Walker's experiences that made her feel terrible about herself and instilled the need for change in her (5:13)
• Blame is a boomerang. We should leave it hanging there and don't touch it (8:58)
• About the silver linings of COVID (13:11)
• Why we should look at the world through a child's eyes more often (19:17)
• Why do we go through our adult life without allowing ourselves to be playful and silly (29:34)
• Suffering is a choice (43:29)
• Doctors are people, too; we must have a voice in the decision of what they put into our bodies (58:36)
• Walker's scary adventure at Yellowstone (1:15:24)

Resources:

• Book: Walker Kimberly Brandt - Awaken: Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence

Connect with Walker:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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Is that time of the month again; Kathy and I get together for another conversation, although this time, we have exciting news and a huge announcement. 

Mark your calendar! From September 9th to 16th and December 1st to 8th, we'll be hosting the "I Do Me Transformational Experience" at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. We'll have excellent speakers, a secret headliner that we'll reveal closer to the dates, and all kinds of educational, self-development, and playful experiences. 

The creation of this transformational experience was inspired by a conversation I had with Kathy some time ago and because we believe in the need to strengthen women's sisterhood, unconditional support, mutual love, and respect. We aim to allow women to simply BE and forget about who society tells them they are supposed to be according to their job, profession, or marital status. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the conversation that inspired the, I DO ME Transformational Experience (2:46)
• What you can expect from this transformational experience (4:04)
• Society doesn't give enough credit to women's badassery (10:46)
• Some women live in constant competition with other women, and that needs to stop (15:55)
• Fitness and health goals for this year (22:34)

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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Whether during the recovery from an accident, working out, or in our daily lives, listening to our body is essential. Every time we ignore its signs and decide to work out or do the training, feeling pain, we nurture the lack of trust in ourselves. On the other hand, listening to what our body tells us is the first step to healing, improving our training, and strengthening our confidence. 

From a medical standpoint, listening to our body requires an integrated full-body healing approach, which isn't available in Western medicine. 

Today, I'm joined by a beautiful soul; key in my recovery after the accident, Lynn Burgess. She is a renowned yoga instructor, Founder of Yoga from the Heart, a premier teaching studio in Sarasota, where students learn more than just poses. 

We had a wonderful conversation about my healing process and Lynn's instrumental participation in it, her approach to full-body healing, and her unique teaching style. We also talk about the importance of clear communication between yoga students and teachers, people's expectations of yoga since it's considered part of the fitness world, the importance of recovering the trust in ourselves, and the sense of self-worthiness. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Lynn remembers the first conversation with Kirsten and how surprised she was about Kirsten's determination despite the unfavorable diagnosis (3:52)
• About the importance of full-body healing approaches (7:01)
• Lynn talks about the relationship between yoga instructors and students and how both can get the best of it (13:44)
• Lynn talks about one of Kirsten's most impactful achievements (20:23)
• The importance of listening to our bodies (22:05)

Resources:

• Yoga from the Heart website
• Yoga from the Heart Twitter
• Yoga from the Heart Facebook

Connect with Lynn:

• YouTube
• Vimeo

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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After spending years photographing people's tattoos, our guest, Alfredo Núñez, discovered that tattoed people have something in common. All of them would share their artwork and talk about the stories behind the tattoos. 

Alfredo Núñez is an Artist, Yoga and Tatoo lover, and a Photographer. For the last seven years, Alfredo has been taking pictures of people's tattoos and asking them about the meaning behind the art pieces. 

In this episode, Alfredo shares how he started taking pictures of people's tattoos, what motivated him to do it, and some of the most surprising reasons people decide to get tattooed. We also talk about art and how we receive and are affected by artists throughout our lives. 

In addition, we delve into the importance of connection, the lessons COVID taught us about ourselves, and the need to create healthy human interactions from which we can learn and where we can share experiences.  

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Tattoed people are usually very likely to share their art and talk about their tattoos (4:41)
• Tattoos are an exceptional way to connect (7:36)
• Some interesting tattoos stories Alfredo collected through time (16:01)
• About the artists that gifted the world with precious art (21:33)
• About the need for connection, we all experience (28:20)

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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"You are overly sensitive, don't be so dramatic," or "you feel so much" are some things women have heard quite often for the last couple of centuries. Those statements, plus the ingrained oppressive culture we've been raised in, conspire to boost our self-doubt and diminish our opinion of ourselves. 

Our guest, Jill Douka, believes that how we perceive ourselves is the leading cause why women are afraid of tapping into our best version and being open to the possibility of living our best lives. 

Jill has trained, coached, and mentored thousands of people in Europe, the USA, and Asia. She is the International Bestselling Author of Create Love, bestselling author of How to Create Your Life and Suddenly Now, a Business Mentor Awarded by the European Union, and the Director of the Global Academy of Coaching. Jill holds an MBA in Business Administration and is an MCC (Master Certified Coach) accredited by the International Coaching Federation. 

We had a fantastic conversation about the power most women have and are, in a certain way, afraid to acknowledge, why most of us keep on sabotaging ourselves, and the much-needed paradigm change only feminine energy can produce in the world. Jill kindly shared her latest book's main topics; we discussed the power of joy, the importance of ignoring what others think of us, and how teaching the right values to our kids can enormously impact society. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About "Create Love: 7 secrets to manifest your perfect match," Jill's latest book (2:19)
• The one thing that holds women back (6:24)
• Joy is a life-giving gift (10:36)
• About the stereotypes that bombard women's heads daily (13:24)
• Life is made out of choices (14:54)
• Choose yourself first. We need to fill our cups first (15:26)

Resources:

• Global Academy of Coaching website
• Global Academy of Coaching Instagram
• Global Academy of Coaching Facebook
• Jill's Coaching Books

Connect with Jill:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Let's Connect:

• WRAR, Inc Facebook
• WRAR, Inc LinkedIn
• WRAR with Sparks Instagram
• Linktree

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