What do you do when you plan for the future of work, but the future shows up overnight? What if this COVID-19 pandemic was the colossal catalyst for the transformation and disruption of work, culture and talent development in organizations that many HR execs have long advocated for but have never been able to advance? In this episode, Enrique Rubio shares his perspectives on Hacking HR and looking at the strategies and technologies that will help you enable those changes while elevating humanity in workplace. Enrique Rubio is an HR, Tech and Future of Work expert and keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousands of members of all over the world. He came to the United States from Venezuela as a Fulbright Scholar. Prior to coming to the US, Enrique was the CEO at Management Consultants, a firmed specialized in Human Resources in Venezuela. Enrique has over twenty years of experience and is an Electronic Engineer with an Executive Master’s in Public Administration from Maxwell School.   Highlights: [02:35] Enrique’s journey [07:02] From Engineering to HR [11:01] Transforming Human Resources [22:20] Work-Life integration while working from home [30:43] Gaining access and proximity to influential leaders [34:43] What the workplace look like post pandemic [39:06] Advice for success during this time   Quotes: “To meet this new world of work, we really have to put people first, in the center of all the things that we do.” - Enrique Rubio “Successful business leaders of the future have to do two things that are very difficult. One is to see the invisible. And the other is to believe the unbelievable.” – Enrique Rubio “Sometimes you have to believe things that contradict your own assumptions. Because it is in those things, where the next innovation is lying.” – Enrique Rubio “Social distancing does not mean that you have to be isolated from the world.” – Enrique Rubio “Post-pandemic, the most important thing of all is that we become way more human than we have ever been before.” – Enrique Rubio “If we learn how to embrace that uncertainty and chaos, we will be better prepared to deal with future crisis and able to embrace future opportunities.” – Enrique Rubio   About Enrique Rubio: Enrique is an HR, Tech and Future of Work expert and keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousands of members of all over the world. He came to the United States from Venezuela as a Fulbright Scholar. Prior to coming to the US, Enrique was the CEO at Management Consultants, a firmed specialized in Human Resources in Venezuela. Before Management Consultants, Enrique worked in the telecommunications sector as a Senior Project Engineer for Telefonica. He is also the cofounder of Cotopaxi, a recruitment platform focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. Enrique is a guest author in several blogs about innovation, management and human resources. Most recently Enrique worked as an advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Inter-American Development Bank. Enrique has over twenty years of experience and is an Electronic Engineer with an Executive Master’s in Public Administration from Maxwell School.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubioenrique/ Website: https://hackinghr.io/  

Do you struggle to differentiate yourself professionally? According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social media profiles to screen candidates during the hiring process. Does your digital presence set you apart from your peers? In this episode, you'll learn exactly how to define what you want to be known for and stand out with powerful habits and hacks so that you will be able to position yourself correctly in the marketplace.   Highlights: [01:08] Crowded employment marketplace [04:10] Growth of the gig economy [05:42] Employee vs. Freelancer [07:00] Selection criteria for hiring [11:36] How to differentiate yourself [13:18] Highlighting your superpower [17:23] Homework for the week   Quotes: “Your reputation isn't just built on what you say it is. It's how people perceive you. That’s why differentiating yourself is so important.” – Nikki Barua “If you stand out as the expert with the solution to most pressing problems, you start attracting opportunities instead of chasing them.” – Monica Marquez “Get really specific about who benefits from what you bring to the table, and then help them understand the transformation that you create.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

Have you ever struggled to find the right job only to get passed over because you didn’t interview well or know how to position yourself? Or, have you stayed in the wrong job because you were afraid to take a leap of faith and pursue your dream? Sarah Johnston, founder of Briefcase Coach, shares her own journey of struggle being in roles that were not a good fit. And, how even after she landed jobs that aligned to her interests, her self-doubt and limiting beliefs got in the way of her achieving more. Until, she finally just pushed past her fears and became The Briefcase Coach helping countless clients land roles at top companies like Google, Deloitte, Medtronic, and more. Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not know how to position themselves effectively. She has been featured in Inc, BBC, and Business Insider. Sarah was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2019 and a "top to follow" by JobScan in 2019 and 2020.   Highlights: [02:07] Sarah’s story [04:25] Discovering your superpower [05:55] Overcoming limiting beliefs [09:12] The Briefcase Coach [09:59] How the Briefcase Coach helps people pass hurdles [12:12] Common traits of successful high performers [14:35] Common traits that hold people back [21:58] Essentials for success on LinkedIn [23:30] LinkedIn Top Voice of 2019 [26:35] Trends that will shape the future of work [29:05] Favorite success habit [30:30] Advice on juggling priorities [32:09] Key to accelerating success in the digital age   Quotes: “Just being a hard worker, doesn't mean you'll get the opportunities you want. Sometimes, it means you have to create that opportunity.” - Sarah Johnston “My special sauce is that I can help people see the best version of themselves, better articulate their value and tell their career stories.” – Sarah Johnston “Not moving forward was worse than failure.” – Sarah Johnston “I just started taking small actionable steps towards this goal of running my business. And every time I took a step forward, it was kind of relieving.” – Sarah Johnston “Sixty to seventy percent of executive jobs are landed through networking.” – Sarah Johnston “Networking doesn't necessarily mean you're asking for a job.” – Sarah Johnston “Ask for advice. And then often the job will come.” – Sarah Johnston “It's about talking to the right person at the right time about the right opportunity.” – Sarah Johnston “Research indicates that for most job seekers, they need to have an average of 42 decision maker conversations.” – Sarah Johnston “When you allow the reader to see the value that you bring, it positions you as a thought leader.” – Sarah Johnston “Having a service mindset has been really key to my success.” – Sarah Johnston   About Sarah Johnston: Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the right marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews. She has had the privilege of helping job seekers land jobs at top startups and employers like Alphabet, Amazon, Medtronic and Deloitte. She's been featured in Inc, BBC, Business Insider and more and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in the career space in 2019 and a "top to follow" by JobScan in 2019 and 2020. Links: Website: www.briefcasecoach.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahDJohnston  

Are you looking for a mentor and having a hard time finding one? Dora Maria Abreu shares with us her mentorship journey in male dominated industries where she often found herself to be the “only one”. Dora is a Regional Program Manager for Engineering Excellence at Amazon. She has worked in the Technology, Education, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Financial sectors. She is also an Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team where she contributes her expertise as a Leadership Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Mentor. In this episode, Dora talks about how to build your community of mentors. Dora encourages us to bond with role models outside the comforts of your environment by simply thinking outside of the box and letting go of the notion that “you need mentors that look like you”. Dora also shares how she integrates work and life to create opportunities that allow her to shine and be her best.   Highlights: [02:14] Dora’s story [04:06] Switching lanes and accelerating success [06:02] Overcoming limiting beliefs [08:18] Showing up with confidence [11:40] Staying ahead of the curve in the digital age [14:41] Juggling competing professional and personal priorities [18:05] Building your community [24:50] Getting over the fear of networking [28:48] Who would you love to learn from [31:58] Dora’s superpower [34:20] The key to accelerating success   Quotes: “Don't have just one mentor. Get a variety of mentors, so you can get different perspectives.” – Dora Maria Abreu “Take a moment and celebrate the wins.” – Dora Maria Abreu “Your vibe attracts your tribe.” – Dora Maria Abreu “Having a variety of people that you mentor keeps you in sync with what's happening today.” – Dora Maria Abreu “I frame a lot of what I do by thinking about how to make things happen so that I can help others.” – Dora Maria Abreu “Go into networking events with good intentions and assume positive intentions of others as well. That’s the key to positive outcomes.” – Dora Maria Abreu   About Dora Maria Abreu: Dora Maria Abreu is a Program Manager based in NY on the Engineering Excellence Team. In her previous roles she has been an avid technology and education professional. She has progressive work experience in IT Support and as a Software Engineer / Developer, IT Support, Trainer, Educator but also in career, professional and personal development skills. She has worked in the Technology, Education, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Financial sectors. Dora has received a Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems and Applied Math and a Master’s of Science in Management Information Systems as well from Stony Brook University and then a Master’s of Education in Technological Information Systems from Columbia University. Outside of work, you can find her on some adventure with her family and friends, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, reading books, helping youth of all ages and community at large through mentoring, coaching and providing a variety of programs and workshops on internship preparation, leadership / professional development such as public speaking as well technical classes for those within and outside the STEM field. By being part of the John C. Maxwell Team / Toastmasters she has been able to build on these skills and reach a wider audience. She enjoys music, dance, movies, sports, photography and poetry.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmabreu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmabreu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dmabreu  

Do you have clarity on what makes you valuable? Are your skills and competencies aligned with what’s in demand in the marketplace? In this episode, you'll learn exactly how to keep track of market demand so you can position yourself in line with it. According to a recent report from McKinsey & Company, by 2030, more than 800 million people will lose their jobs to automation. Could some of your tasks be easily automated? What percentage of your role might be automated in the future? That’s why it’s so important to understand what’s growing in demand, so you can keep learning the skills and developing the competencies you will need in the future.   Highlights: [01:08] The effects of automation on the workforce [03:58] The shelf life of skills is getting shorter [04:34] Focus on solving business problems [06:55] Learning to run two races at the same time [07:32] Hacks to identify future demand [14:26] Homework for the week   Quotes: “Digital transformation is unlocking organizations and making them faster, more efficient, more innovative, and ultimately creating more value for their customers.” – Nikki Barua “You have to know exactly what is in demand so that can you can develop the right skills.” – Nikki Barua “Focus on solving a business problem and doing it in the fastest, most elegant, most effective way.” – Nikki Barua “You have to run two races at the same time: be great at what you're doing today, while mastering the skills to be great at what you’ll be doing tomorrow.” – Nikki Barua “Your future is truly in your hands and you must start making changes today.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

Have you ever missed out on a career opportunity within your organization because you didn’t know about it? Or not apply for a job because you doubted your qualifications? This episode dives into the power of your network, taking courageous leaps, and how to manage failure and step into your resiliency. Meet Sharleen Gutierrez, who is a leading expert in diversity, equity and inclusion. Sharleen is a Senior Leader at Google, leading a team focused on fairness and equity in Google’s talent processes. In this episode, Sharleen shares her story on how taking courageous leaps, even when she felt she wasn’t ready, paved the way to uncover her superpower. And, how her network of peers and mentors helped open doors to opportunities that accelerated her success.   Highlights: [02:25] Sharleen’s story [05:08] Career start at Goldman Sachs [08:17] How I landed in Diversity & Inclusion [11:17] The power of your community [16:00] How to think about networking [18:48] Discovering your superpower [22:05] Advice for career minded parents [26:58] Learning from failures and setbacks   Quotes: “Shift your mindset to a place where you hold a higher value on the opportunity versus on how qualified you are for the job.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Understand your networking style and consider how it works for you.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Think of networking in three buckets, who will provide information about opportunities, who will provide advice and who will support as sponsors.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Non-negotiables are very important for you to know and to serve as an anchor, as you're determining your priorities.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Know what your priorities are, commit to them, and then let go when things are not exactly the way you want them.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Be mindful and approach life from a place of gratitude.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Staying in the wrong role does not benefit anyone, it actually does a disservice to everyone involved.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “When thinking of success, keep human connection and interaction top of mind because it is people who create, develop, sell, implement. Whatever your business is, people are behind it.” - Sharleen Gutierrez “In this digital age, we have to remember the human aspects of our culture. And authenticity is a key component of that.” – Sharleen Gutierrez “Each one of us has to take responsibility for our own actions because how we show up is what cultivates company culture.” – Sharleen Gutierrez   About Sharleen Gutierrez: Sharleen is a global thought leader on diversity and inclusion, talent management and culture change. She drives meaningful change towards greater fairness, equity and workplace inclusion in gender, race, LGBTQ+, ability and their intersections. She started her career at Goldman Sachs, where she spent 14 years in a variety of roles across the Human Capital Management Division. While at GS, one of her highly recognized achievements was pioneering the award-winning effort focused on women of color (before intersectionality was even a topic of conversation). Sharleen brings a global perspective on diversity, having lived and worked in Japan, and led D&I engagement initiatives in both South America and Europe. Today, she leads a team focused on fairness and equity in Google's talent processes. Her team designs systemic interventions and accountability measures that decrease gaps and increase parity. Sharleen was one of Diversity Woman Magazine’s top 50 change agents. In her spare time, she can be found exploring the world with her husband and three children. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharleen-gutierrez-7961741 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharleen.gutierrez.3  

What if your biggest opportunity was also your biggest challenge? Would you go for it? Carina Edwards, CEO of Quil, shares why it’s so important to be guided by your true north, and how to make sound decisions about your life and career. Carina is an inspiring leader who embodies grace under fire. As CEO of Quil, a digital health company, Carina is leading her organization to revolutionize healthcare by empowering patients and their care providers to have ownership of their healthcare journeys. In this episode, Carina shares how she discovered her purpose, and what drives her to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day. Carina also provides guidance on navigating effectively through an unexpected crisis, and what it takes to lead with courage and conviction.   Highlights: [02:21] Carina’s story [04:36] The evolution of leadership [08:24] Switching lanes and leveling up effectively [11:09] Transitioning to leadership and what it takes to be successful [14:11] What I wish I had known earlier in my career [15:56] Taking the leap with confidence [18:56] The mission of Quil Health [21:27] Leading through crisis - COVID pandemic [25:10] Post-pandemic – the birth of new innovations [28:40] How to navigate through difficult times [30:03] Daily habit to keep yourself grounded [31:58] Gravitas in remote collaboration [34:30] Advice to get future-ready   Quotes: “If you don't deliver value, and you don't deliver results, you can't drive top line growth.” – Carina Edwards “Always finish what you start and deliver results. Then be curious about the next thing that can truly deliver value and enhance your career.” – Carina Edwards “Before you can lead through crisis, you have to first ground yourself in being the most authentic version of yourself.” – Carina Edwards “Don't let the crisis pivot you from your true north.” – Carina Edwards “New innovation needs to be grounded in delivering value.” – Carina Edwards “If you don't get close to your customers and understand how they're going to be impacted, then you don't know how you're going to be able to help them.” – Carina Edwards “Always bring your authentic self to both your personal life and your professional life.” – Carina Edwards   About Carina Edwards: Carina Edwards is the CEO of Quil, the joint venture between Comcast NBCUniversal and Independence Blue Cross aimed at empowering patients and their support teams to answer “What Happens Next?” on their healthcare journeys. Quil’s digital health companion empowers users with step-by-step, personalized directions, prescribed by their doctor, from the first point of intervention through recovery delivering information where and when they need it, on their smartphone, computer, and TV. Prior to joining Quil, Carina served in executive positions at Imprivata, Nuance, Zynx Health, and Philips Healthcare. In 2016, she was appointed to the board of directors of CHIME (The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives). In 2019, she was named by Becker’s Healthcare as “Female Health IT Leaders to Know.” Carina received her MBA from Boston College and her BS in MIS & Decision Sciences from George Mason University.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-edwards-aa0731/ Twitter: @cedwardski Twitter: @quilhealth Website: https://quilhealth.com/  

Welcome to the Beyond Barriers Habits & Hacks Show! Have you ever wondered what is that one thing that you can be great at? It’s what you become known for – and what differentiates you. Well that's exactly what we're going to help you with on today's show, where you'll learn how to gain clarity on your skills and competencies with powerful habits and hacks. When you have clarity on what makes you outstanding in your career, you can align what you do to exactly that competency. That way you can continue to hone it over time and become great at it.  Don’t waste time focusing on your weaknesses. Delegate or outsource those things. When you try to work on your weaknesses, you become mediocre at best. Double down on the strengths, you are naturally talented at or love doing versus trying to get better at something that is not a natural gift and You’ll become great at those things. That’s how you accelerate your success!   Highlights: [01:01] The difference between skills and competencies [02:48] Transferrable skills and competencies [03:27] Articulate your competencies, not just your skills [07:19] How to gain clarity on competencies and unique skills [09:22] Homework for the week   Quotes: “Tell a story of your competencies that translates well into your new situation, whether it’s a promotion or new role.” – Nikki Barua “Your career trajectory follows your competency development. As long as you're leveling up in competencies, you will keep rising up.” – Nikki Barua “Don't focus on the weaknesses, focus on the competencies that come naturally to you, because you will become excellent at those.” – Monica Marquez “When you work on your weaknesses, you become mediocre. But when you double down on your strengths, you become great.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

We’ve all experienced what it’s like to be led by leaders that are great, and some that are not so great. Do you want to master leadership skills and be the kind of leader you’d love to follow? Our guest, Executive Leadership Coach, Robin Elledge provides perspective on the importance of self-development and learning to lead yourself, before leading others. Robin leads Janus Coaching & Consulting, a firm that provides Executive Coaching and HR consulting services. Robin has held high-profile C-level roles at public corporations as well as fast growing entrepreneurial firms. Her varied experiences have given her a unique perspective on leadership, growth, and success. In this episode, Robin discusses what it takes to build high performing teams, and how to navigate through uncertain times. Robin also reveals the keys to success – emotional intelligence, insatiable curiosity, deep love of learning, willingness to take risks, and adapting to change.   Highlights: [02:27] Robin’s journey [03:43] Transitioning careers [06:25] What it takes to drive rapid growth as a leader [09:38] More than one way to be a successful leader [15:26] Leading in a larger organization [17:14] Switching lanes during a recession [20:58] Building your dream team [24:36] Preparing for the future of work [27:51] The ability to navigate paradox [33:25] Being good enough versus being perfect [35:20] Focusing on the right thing at the right time [37:26] Robin’s dream mentor [41:10] Advice on asking for mentorship or sponsorship [47:51] Put your own oxygen mask on first   Quotes: “No matter how smart or how visionary an entrepreneur may be, to drive rapid growth you need a really strong team.” – Robin Elledge “Leaders today have to be orchestra masters.” – Robin Elledge “Perfection isn't a goal. It's all about a process of moving in the direction that you're headed in.” – Robin Elledge “Prioritizing and being able to pick and choose the things that really differentiate you from a brand perspective is super important.” – Robin Elledge “Don't rush hiring, it's one of the most important things you'll ever do. You have to get the right people on the bus with you.” – Robin Elledge “In today’s world, the ability to learn on the fly, is the number one skill.” – Robin Elledge “Continuous learning needs to be built as a cultural attribute for organizations.” – Robin Elledge “One of the key leadership skill sets is navigating paradox.” – Robin Elledge “All leadership development starts with self-development.” – Robin Elledge   About Robin Elledge: Robin has spent the past 30 years honing her skills as a respected business leader and results-oriented change agent. She is currently an Executive/Leadership coach and HR/OD consultant through her company, Janus Coaching + Consulting. She is also currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) in their Masters, Human Resources program. Robin’s previous business experience includes roles as Chief Administrative Officer at an entrepreneurial firm that grew 400% during her tenure, SVP, HR at a publicly traded retailer which was a Fortune Best Places to Work organization, and Chief People Officer at a large publicly traded hospitality company during a period of complete financial restructuring, reorganization, and acquisition. During her many roles she’s developed specific expertise in Organization and Leadership Development, employee engagement, and ensuring alignment between a company’s people and business strategies. Robin has an MBA from USC and earned an SPHR and a coaching certification (ICF). She has spoken at numerous meetings and conferences and published blogs/articles and two books on team building. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinelledge/ Website: https://www.januscoach.com/  

Do you secretly wish for things but don’t how to get them? Meet our guest, Lisa Ong, who shares the power of dreaming big and wishing out loud. Lisa Ong is widely known as a “talent gardener” and “inclusion connector”. Lisa is an executive coach, diversity strategist, and President & Founder of Wishing Out Loud LLC. Lisa was formerly Diversity and Inclusion leader at PwC where she focused on minority retention and advancement, as well as growing inclusive leaders at all levels. In this episode, Lisa talks about how to discover your strengths, build your community of mentors and peers, and create opportunities to not only shine but, also to thrive in your career.   Highlights: [01:55] Lisa’s story [07:23] Switching lanes in your career [13:07] Showing up with confidence as a woman of color [18:05] Learning from failures and setbacks [23:56] Managing competing personal and profession priorities [28:54] The value of network and community   Quotes: “Knowing my top five strengths helped me determine whether I see myself in this current role in the future” – Lisa Ong “When I started to lean on the advice from my sponsors and really lean into it, I was actually able to accelerate my career.” – Lisa Ong “If you're thinking about what wild success would look like a year from now, you're more likely to achieve it. If you think the sky is falling, guess what, it probably will fall.” – Lisa Ong “When you ask for advice, you're appealing to your sense of gratitude for their wisdom and experience. And in the end, you will end up getting their help anyway.” – Lisa Ong “Turn off that negative voice in your head. And turn it up and say you're smart enough to figure this out.” – Lisa Ong “Confidence is how you show up.” – Lisa Ong  “If you're not having failures and setbacks, you're not learning and growing.” – Lisa Ong “A no is a no, not now. Not a no, not ever. But if you don't even ask, you're never going to get a yes.” – Lisa Ong   About Lisa Ong: Lisa Ong is an executive coach, speaker, diversity strategist and consultant. Lisa specializes in diversity and inclusion, leadership development, coaching and facilitation. Prior to founding Wishing Out Loud LLC, Lisa was a national diversity director in Diversity and Inclusion at PwC. She designed strategies to retain, develop and advance diverse talent. She focused on minority retention and advancement efforts as well as growing inclusive leaders at all levels. A widely known “talent gardener” and “Inclusion connector,” Lisa helps individuals to achieve goals with an emphasis on leadership skills leading to meaningful relationships. She shares her coaching approach with her clients to discover their strengths, dream big and keep strategically “wishing out loud” to create opportunities to shine and be their best. Lisa is a seasoned executive in business with a background in audits as well as senior human capital roles. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Management degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is a Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by The International Coach Federation. She is certified in the Leadership Circle 360 tool. She also had her SPHR through 2015.  Lisa speaks on topics ranging from unconscious bias, bridging cultural differences, authentic leadership, building meaningful relationships, communicating with impact through storytelling and networking. Lisa serves on the board of the AICPA Council and the Texas Society of CPAs. She was past Chair of the Dallas chapter 2017-2018. She is an active Lifetime Member of Ascend, and served as an Executive Advisor to the North Texas Chapter from 2014-2019. She was named to The Dallas 500 in 2020 Directory by D CEO Magazine as “one of the most powerful business leaders in DFW” and awarded the 2019 CPA of the Year Award by the Dallas CPA Society. Dallas Business Journal also recognized her with a 2017 Minority Business Leaders Award for her leadership in business and the community. Wishing Out Loud LLC, 5760 Legacy Dr Ste B3-520, Plano, TX 75024  www.wishingoutloud.com Instagram: @wishingoutloud   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onglisam/ Website: http://wishingoutloud.com/ Instagram: @wishingoutloud Twitter: @Lisa_M_Ong  

Do you have a network of friends or colleagues but don’t like asking them for help? Have you ever wanted to get access to influential leaders but didn’t know how? In this episode, you'll learn how to tap into the resources within your network with powerful habits and hacks. Instead of keeping your head down and doing the work, learn how to gain leverage through proximity. Career success – whether in corporate or entrepreneurial – is accelerated when you have access to the right resources and relationships. A common misperception about networks is that it’s about taking from others. That’s why so many women struggle with tapping into their networks because they don’t want to be a burden or feel awkward about asking for help. The truth is your network is built by giving –the more you give, the more your tribe grows. You receive a fraction of the value you create. So if you’re not getting the value you want, focus on the value you need to create for others. When you focus on how you can help others, rather than think about how they can help you, you are able to create value for them.   Highlights: [01:06] Power of proximity [04:34] The perspective of abundance [07:40] How to build a strong community [09:32] Homework for the week   Quotes: “If you have a gift to give, then give to as many people as you can.” – Nikki Barua “Think of your network, not as something you can take from, but rather something you give to.” – Nikki Barua “It's not about a network. It's simply a relationship and relationships are built on shared values, trust and respect.” – Nikki Barua “Make a list of 10 people within your reach that you want to get to know.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

Have you ever stepped into a role and questioned if you were the best person for the job? Do you carry the shame of failure and imperfection with you everywhere you go? Meet Danessa Knaupp, executive coach, thought leader and bestselling author, who shares how to embrace your struggles and gain true confidence in your journey. Danessa has coached hundreds of executives across every major industry and has developed a reputation as a candid, compassionate and courageous leadership partner. She is the author of Naked at Work: A Leader’s Guide to Fearless Authenticity and regularly addresses C-suite audiences on how to harness the power of real authenticity to drive measurable business results. In this episode, Danessa shares how you can be the strong, inspirational leader you imagine by leading authentically. She makes the case for owning your unique story and using, that real, imperfect experience to drive your personal and team performance. Danessa also provides her perspective on leadership principles for the digital age, and how to accelerate success.   Highlights: [02:10] Danessa’s story [05:16] How did you discover your superpower [07:46] Proudest career accomplishment [10:18] Making decisions with confidence [12:08] Overcoming your gremlins [13:12] Dealing with fears and limiting beliefs [16:41] Juggling changes in your personal life with your career [18:46] Comparison and the different versions of ourselves [20:21] Naked at Work: A Leader's Guide to Fearless Authenticity [24:00] Authenticity and Action [27:50] Showing up with fearless authenticity [35:10] Critical skills for women in the future of work [39:02] Connection in a geographically diverse workplace [41:41] Managing competing priorities [46:53] Who inspires you [50:12] Recommendation on accelerating success   Quotes: “I have been gifted with an extraordinary number of spectacular failures.” – Danessa Knaupp “I have this superpower now, that I am resilient. It' not about me, it's about what I'm willing to try or do or say.” – Danessa Knaupp “You want to bet smart but betting and losing doesn't mean you'e out of the game.” – Danessa Knaupp “I quiet my own internal interference. Those fears or doubts don't serve me. They are a distraction.” – Danessa Knaupp “Remember and believe that you are a beginner here. You haven't done this before. And you are going to be really good at it. It takes us a while to learn new things.” – Danessa Knaupp “Think about what decisions do I need to make to show up with intention in other areas of my life.” – Danessa Knaupp “There's a version of me that is confident, connected, intentional and strategic. And then there's the 10pm “me”, that’s a little bit tired and a little bit worried and not sure about anything. All of those versions of us are appropriate.” - Danessa Knaupp “I wonder how everybody in this room is different. And if we harness that, what could we do as a team?” – Danessa Knaupp “Leaders who focus and lead with authenticity have much more effective teams.” – Danessa Knaupp “Let go of thinking everyone is looking at you and just start to think about, what's the next right thing?” – Danessa Knaupp “Emotional intelligence will be the key differentiator for leaders. It is what keeps us separate from machines.” – Danessa Knaupp “The single most predictive factor of the collective intelligence of a group's ability to solve a problem was whether or not there was a woman present on the team.” – Danessa Knaupp “Be mindful of how we show up for other people. The unintentional expectations that we sometimes create, is the responsibility of our leaders.” – Danessa Knaupp   About Danessa Knaupp: Danessa is an executive coach, CEO, and keynote speaker shifting the global conversation on leadership. She has coached hundreds of executives across every major industry and has developed a reputation as a candid, compassionate and courageous leadership partner. She is the author of the leadership manual, Naked at Work: A Leader’s Guide to Fearless Authenticity and regularly addresses C-suite audiences on how to harness the power of real authenticity (not #authenticity) to drive measurable business results. Known for her unique ability to drive new levels of engagement and performance with key leaders, Danessa is a fresh, positive voice on leadership, authenticity, and executive team effectiveness. She has coached CEOs, senior leaders, boards, and C-suite teams on issues related to leadership effectiveness, succession planning, M&A integration, and conflict intervention. Her clients have included Anthem, Bain Capital, BlackRock, Capital One, Comcast, Genworth, Hilton, KPMG, Mastercard, Nordstrom and more. Danessa earned her executive coaching credentials from Georgetown University, and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the College of William and Mary. She spent more than 20 years as an entrepreneur and a senior executive and ultimately, CEO. She is licensed by the International Coaching Federation and certified in many of the top leadership assessment tools.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danessa-knaupp/ Websites: https://www.danessaknaupp.com/ http://www.avenue8advisors.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/danessa_knaupp Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/154450747X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_HELHEbSJP30VK  

Are you frustrated with self-doubt and tired of living small? In this episode, Saren Stiegel, shares with us how to develop strength and confidence and go from living small and fearful, to living big and free. Saren Stiegel is the People + Culture Officer for tech startup generator, ELEV^TE. Named Business Relationship Alliance's 2019 "Visionary Woman of the Year," Saren is also the best-selling author of The Glow Effect. Since its founding in 2013, the Glow Effect social enterprise has worked with over 20,000 people in 32 countries to grow their leadership impact. Saren has been featured in Real Simple, Fox News, and Entrepreneur. Saren shares her personal journey from being a divorce attorney to becoming a conscious culture advocate who helps individuals and organizations maximize their human and team potential. She presents actionable advice on how to pursue your passion and build your legacy with continuous learning and persistence.   Highlights: [02:26] Saren’s journey [07:49] Discovering your unique strength [09:13] Sales is a numbers game [12:37] Approaching fear with humility [14:19] Building partnerships [18:07] Courageous conversations [20:34] Persistency and flow [22:50] Being successful in the digital age [25:27] Focus on right thing at the right time [30:22] Key to accelerating success in the future of work [33:34] Diversity of thought   Quotes: “It's not about me getting the courage to ask. It's about reframing it in a way that we can get this done together.” – Saren Stiegel “When I walked into a room of women, I didn't see them as a network, I saw them as people who I can do cool things with.” – Saren Stiegel “The goal is to distribute power more equally to make everyone feel that they belong.” – Saren Stiegel “Your personal brand is your purpose.” – Saren Stiegel “The top of the triangle is your idea. You need to have a novel idea but supporting that novel idea, is expertise and experience.” – Saren Stiegel “Iteration and constantly willing to communicate and give feedback and be humble and, and learn, learn, learn, and increase your awareness. That's the future.” – Saren Stiegel “The openness and the willingness to consider and think about that diversity of thought in all of our business strategizing, is the infinite game.” – Saren Stiegel “If your goal is constant betterment and constant improvement and going beyond barriers, then it's okay to not know and keep going and to just know that you're consciously learning.” -Saren Stiegel   About Saren Stiegel: Saren Stiegel is the Founder of The Glow Effect, which delivers learner-centered training contents to nurture high performance. She is also an author, activist, speaker, social entrepreneur, and people and culture officer at ELEV^TE. Saren was named “Visionary Woman of the Year” by Business Relationship Alliance 2019. As an internationally recognized thought leader, Saren made herself a vehicle to empower women to rise as revolutionary female leaders. Among her expertise are leadership coaching, diversity and inclusion employee engagement and organizational consulting. She works with individuals and organizations to leverage their strengths and hone qualities that create a profound social impact.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarenstiegel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGlowEffect/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlowEffect Twitter: https://twitter.com/youaretheglow  

If you are looking for new career opportunities, then applying for a job online and hoping you get it is not an effective strategy. Regardless of your talent and experience, it’s impossible for hiring managers to spot you in a pool of thousands of candidates. That’s why relationship-based referrals account for 70% of all hires made by employers. Instead of looking for a job, focus on leveraging the power and advocacy of your community. Community is about belonging and empowerment. Having a engaged community provides access to resources and opportunities that you may not be aware of otherwise. An influential tribe is key to learning, growing, and leveling up together. Successful careers are built on continually growing networks with strong and lasting relationships. In this episode, you'll learn the 5 essential elements of community so that you can build your tribe and gain their support for your success. You’ll learn how to gain proximity to influential people and networks, how to build a peer group at the next level to help you grow, and how to seek feedback from your community.   Highlights: [00:59] Definition of community [02:18] 1 st essential element of community [03:59] 2nd essential element of community [05:23] 3rd essential element of community [06:21] 4th essential element of community [08:26] 5th essential element of community [10:05] Nikki’s favorite habit in building community [11:15] Homework for the week   Quotes: “Successful careers live and breathe because of the strong relationships and networks that individuals have.” – Monica Marquez “It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you.” – Nikki Barua “Define your Dream list, who is within your reach that you want to learn from. And then figure out how you can add value to them.” – Nikki Barua “When you have proximity to the right people, you get faster results because you are learning through their wisdom and experience.” – Nikki Barua “There's a difference between mentors and sponsors. Mentors may guide you. But sponsors are the ones that have the decision making ability to influence your career.” – Nikki Barua “Be intentional in identifying exactly you need mentorship in.” – Nikki Barua “You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Nikki Barua “By becoming peers with those at the next level, we start to emulate their habits and their mindset. And then success at that level becomes more accessible.” – Nikki Barua “Feedback is a gift that someone is giving to you because they care about you.” – Nikki Barua “When someone cares enough to give you feedback, value their perspective and their opinion, take action on it.” – Nikki Barua “If you want to earn the trust and respect of people, be the person that does exactly what they say they will.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

How do you respond to uncertainty caused by crisis? Do you feel paralyzed by fear and anxiety? Are you walking on eggshells but trying to hold it all together? Meet Sheila Darcey who is an artist, innovator and founder of SketchPoetic. Sheila’s experience as a facilitator and coach, and her work with Fortune 500 companies has informed her understanding of what drives transformative growth in individuals and teams. Three years ago, in her quest for a self-care practice as a way of coping with stress and anxiety, Sheila made a personal commitment to sketch every single day. This daily practice became a catalyst for her transformation and led to Sketchpoetic – a movement for those feeling burdened by the desire for change but blocked by fear and doubt. If you feel an evolution stirring within and are looking for transformation, stay tuned and learn how Sheila uses creative expression as a tool for self-reflection, self-care, and healing. Sheila is on a mission to share the Sketchpoetic practice with the world and to help others find their own way.   Highlights: [03:54] Sheila’s journey [08:58] Transformative process of sketching [13:28] Dealing with stress and anxiety [17:11] How grief changes us [20:48] Fear of the unknown [23:24] Creative expression is a powerful tool [26:42] Curiosity about our emotions [29:36] It’s never too late to play [31:15] Bring your creative self into existence [34:48] Guilt of being a working mom [39:24] Struggle with perfectionism [44:15] How the pandemic will change humanity [52:02] Daily self-care practice   Quotes: “Anxiety is the emotion that you are not releasing or expressing.” – Sheila Darcey “Every emotion is there to guide you. It is very uncomfortable, but do not categorize it as good or bad because it's the outcome that will eventually lead you to growth, to transformation, to learning, to healing, to insight.” – Sheila Darcey “We aren't just experiencing isolation today. It's actually making us remember the times we've actually felt this before.” – Sheila Darcey “Creative expression is such a powerful tool. You are tapping into your imagination and focusing it in a positive way.” – Sheila Darcey “When you are in fear, your imagination is used for the negative, and your body experiences the worst-case scenario.” – Sheila Darcey “The power of curiosity is that it kills the inner critic, curiosity kills the judgment. If you go in with curiosity, there's no space for judgment and criticism.” – Sheila Darcey “The challenge with being a perfectionist is that you're programming yourself to have all the answers all the time.” – Sheila Darcey “Being a parent is the act of constantly forgiving yourself. What your children will remember is the effort, the love, and the care that you put in.” – Sheila Darcey “Perfectionism comes from us trying to control something that is uncontrollable.” – Sheila Darcey “On the other side of the crisis, there will be innovation, creativity, experimentation.” – Sheila Darcey   About Sheila Darcey: Sheila has 20+ years as a facilitator, coach, and consultant in the technology and digital agency space. Her work with Fortune 500 companies informs her understanding of what drives transformative growth in individuals and teams. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with a minor in Art History from the University of Memphis and certification Social Emotional Arts (SEA) from UCLA. The SEA certificate empowers educators, community arts professionals, mental health practitioners, and anyone interested in maximizing social-emotional benefits of arts experiences, and minimizing self-judgment and anxiety that can impede learning and growth. “The beauty of SketchPoetic is in the process of creation itself. I want people to connect with the process as much as the outcome - to create without planning, without analyzing, without fear, and without expectations... because it’s liberating. It’s about being in a safe place to quiet the mind and spark the child-like curiosity we sometimes lose in our busy lives.” What started as a personal commitment to sketch daily, soon became a catalyst for my own transformation. It also led to my greater purpose of elevating art as a tool for self-reflection, self-care, and healing. Through art, I was able to sketch and paint my way through complex emotions and process both my conscious and unconscious thoughts. The benefits of this practice became evident in my mental and emotional well- being. It also became a therapeutic tool in helping process anxiety and trauma. It has become my mission to share this practice with the world and to help others find their own way.   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchpoetic/ Website: http://www.sheiladarcey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheiladarcey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchpoetic Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheiladarcey  

If you are overwhelmed with fear and anxiety and don’t know what to do during a pandemic, you are not alone. We are all navigating through turbulence without a compass and there’s just a lot of risk and uncertainty. That’s why we are speaking with an expert who can guide us on what to do in this unprecedented situation. Meet Pam Isom–President/CEO of ICE Safety Solutions–an award-winning safety products and training company on a mission to mitigate illness, injury and loss of life. Pam is a Biologist & Researcher turned entrepreneur who is driven by her desire to save lives. As an expert in safety protocols, Pam provides tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, what steps you must take to manage your business and personal finances, and why it’s important to always be prepared.   Highlights: [02:00] Pamela’s journey [05:59] How to keep safe during Coronavirus pandemic [13:25] What can parents do to protect their children [15:04] COVID-19 versus common cold symptoms [20:16] How to protect the household when a family member has tested positive [23:17] Leading through crisis – advice for professionals from an economic perspective [28:28] Tips for business survival during crisis [32:03] COVID-19 Myths versus facts [38:21] What did the pandemic teach us as a society   Quotes: “For businesses, the first thing to do is determine your liquidity 30, 60 and 90 days. How much liquid cash do you have to survive for 30 days, for 60 days, and for 90 days?” – Pamela Isom “Corporations are dying to fill their supply chain because their supply chain has been obliterated. If there are corporations that you were talking to in the past, and they stopped talking to you, please call them right now.” – Pamela Isom “When you're making your business continuity plan for your family, for your parents and for your business, start identifying what you're too dependent on that maybe you need to slowly become less dependent on.” – Pamela Isom “What are you too dependent on that is decreasing your confidence in yourself?” – Pamela Isom   About Pamela Isom: Since she was a young girl Pam had one focus: “To be sure no one around her became ill, injured or would lose a life” While growing up in Oakland & San Jose, California she was a lifeguard, daughter, friend, sister, wife and mother, who always made sure no one around her would get hurt, she made sure children playing around her were safe or when she was traveling with friends on airplanes & hotels, she made sure everyone knew their emergency exits. Her life changing moment came as a teenager when she used her lifeguard CPR skills to recognize her father was suffering congestive heart failure and she leaped into action! Because of her love of life, it is no surprise Ms. Isom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and started her career as a Biologist in Preclinical Drug Development and Cardiovascular Pharmacology. After 9 years in research, she left her career with the birth of her daughter and started an American Heart Association CPR training company. Fast forward 20 years, ICE Safety Solutions is a nationally ranked safety company executing fun, innovative & transformational safety training, equipment and services focused on mitigating employee illness, injury and loss of life for corporations across the US. ICE Safety Solutions was recognized by Union Bank/MUFG, Toyota, Bright Horizons, Oracle, Comcast, Kaiser, Honda, Turner Construction, Golden State Warriors, Allstate and other Fortune 1000 companies as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Minority Business Enterprise of the Year, 2017, National Association of Women Owned Businesses (NAWBO) & WBENC Pacific as Woman Owned Business Enterprise 2018. Ms. Isom admits that the greatest success in working with Fortune 1000 corporations delivering their CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator training, High Rise Evacuation Drills, Emergency Response Team Simulations, Earthquake/Disaster/First Aid Kits new in 2018 their innovative Virtual Reality CPR training has been the lives saved and here today because of the training, products and services we innovated. These lives and testimonials from clients are honored on the ‘Wall of Life’ at ICE Safety Solutions headquarters in Fremont, CA.   Links: Website: https://www.getice.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-isom-mbe-wbe-17b1b02/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.isom.3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pam_icesafety

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and struggled to balance competing priorities? You can’t focus on one thing if you’re constantly worried about something else. Well, you are not alone. Did you know that human attention span is now less than a goldfish! In this episode, we bust the myth of multitasking, how you lose focus when you switch, and why discipline gives you freedom from stress and anxiety. Tune in to learn how to establish daily rituals with powerful habits and hacks.   Highlights: [01:45] How to remove distractions [03:47] Favorite hack # 1 [04:51] Favorite hack # 2 [06:52] Nikki’s all-time favorite hack [09:47] Homework for the week   Quotes: “When you know that what you're focusing on right now is exactly the right thing to do at that point in time, you can avoid the distraction.” – Nikki Barua “Discipline is what creates freedom.” – Nikki Barua “Setting aside time in the morning for yourself to think about your day ahead gives you the power to decide how do you want to invest your time and your energy for that day.” – Nikki Barua “Don't pick up your phone the minute you wake up. Instead start your day with a ritual that is meaningful and nourishing to your mind, body and soul.”- Nikki Barua “Recognizing and rewarding yourself is a great way to not only acknowledge your accomplishments, but to celebrate progress.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/  

Success often isn’t about what you know, but who you know. Although, that’s easier said than done, isn’t it? Everyone tells you to network, but no one tells you how to do it. If you’ve ever struggled with networking or reach out to an expert you could learn from or been afraid to connect with a leader who could help you, then this episode is for you. You’ll learn the secrets of building powerful and influential relationships –and exactly, how to grow your network. Our guest today is Pat Hedley, TedX Speaker, and Author of the book Meet 100 People. Pat is an investor, advisor and founder and CEO of The Path Ahead. Pat spent 30 years in the private equity world with global growth investor, General Atlantic. Now, in her role as an independent investor, Pat identifies high growth companies in which she invests and takes on advisory roles. Throughout her career, Pat has observed what it takes for business leaders to succeed and attributes even her own success to the power of relationships. In this episode, Pat provides motivation, inspiration and practical advice for building your network. She shares expert insights on creating meaningful relationships that will provide life-long value. She provides a framework to determine what you need, so you can reach out to those who can help you. And she gives tips and pointers on the right way to approach new people, how to connect with them, and what helps to build authentic relationships. Highlights: [02:25] Pat’s journey [06:22] One conversation can change your path [13:19] Overcoming fear [17:41] Turning rejection into successful outcomes [21:38] Common traits of successful leaders [26:35] “Meet 100 People” [33:53] Building your network [41:03] Challenge yourself to make things specific [43:30] Daily habits to building successful relationships [52:33] Growth mentality [54:03] Biggest trends impacting business [58:17] How to get future-ready Quotes: “I did not need to be an expert in everything or in fact, in anything, what I needed to do well, was needed find people who had that expertise.” – Pat Hedley “In a business setting when someone says, no, this doesn't work for me, it might only mean that the timing is not right, or that the timing is not right, in this way.” – Pat Hedley “One of the most important things that an entrepreneur or a senior executive thinks about, day to day, is to make sure that they have the right talent in place, that they retain that talent, that they continue to motivate that talent.” – Pat Hedley “Anything that you practice often and regularly, you can become better at.” – Pat Hedley “People are willing to help you if you approach them the right way. If you'e specific about what you need and what you would like, if you can ask the right questions and ask for the assistance that you need, you will get help.” – Pat Hedley “A no today does not mean a no tomorrow.” – Pat Hedley “Persistence should not be undervalued or underestimated ever. Persistence is what wins the game. Persistence is what wins marathons.” ‘ Pat Hedley “There is real talent in recognizing how to take this great idea that you've started with, and then scale it over time.” – Pat Hedley “Entrepreneurs who are good at networking and good at relationship building, really do have an edge.” – Pat Hedley “It's important to approach relationship building with a spirit of generosity, you're for sure going to learn in the process of meeting someone and talking to someone, but also approach it with the thought that you're going to give something to.” – Pat Hedley “On networking, the first and most important thing is to look within yourself and to figure out what you need and what you want.” – Pat Hedley “Talk to people who are very different from you, because sometimes those people can inspire you in ways you cannot predict.” – Pat Hedley “You need to know where you're going in order to figure out how to get there.” – Pat Hedley “Treat every relationship as if you're going to see the person again.” – Pat Hedley “It's incumbent upon each one of us to share what's important to us, or to be specific about what we might need.” – Pat Hedley “I think that the future is in customization, applying data and technology to making things efficient and easy for us.” - Pat Hedley About Pat Hedley: Pat is an investor, advisor and the author of Meet 100 People. As the founder and CEO of The Path Ahead, Pat identifies high growth companies in which she invests and takes on either formal or informal advisory roles. Since 2016, Pat has invested in over a dozen innovative private companies, more than half led by women. Prior to her current role, Pat spent 30 years with global growth investor, General Atlantic, most recently as managing director. While at General Atlantic, Pat was an investor focused on software and services and led the firm’s global marketing and human capital efforts. She began her career as a consultant with Bain & Company. Pat is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in computer science and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Inspired by the experiences of thousands of people she has interacted with over her own thirty-year career, Pat wrote Meet 100 People to encourage us all to proactively and consistently meet people in person. Her goal is not only to inspire but to provide practical steps to expanding your network. Pat speaks regularly at colleges, to alumni groups and to corporations. She gave a TedX Talk at Dartmouth College in 2018. Links: Website: www.meet100people.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathedley/ Twitter: @meet100people.com

When it comes to professional networking, we all know that LinkedIn is the place to be. But do you feel lost when it comes to presenting yourself or your business? Are you missing out on opportunities because you just don’t know what to post or how to network online? On today’s episode, Jennifer Corcoran shares how professionals and entrepreneurs can stand out and become super connectors on LinkedIn. Jennifer is an award-winning social media influencer and the founder of My Super Connector – a LinkedIn Training & Consultancy firm. As someone who has worked through shyness and introversion, Jennifer knows first-hand that confidence and networking skills can be learned and honed. Jennifer uses her experience to help others overcome confidence gaps and achieve sustained visibility and success online.  In this episode, Jennifer gives expert tips on the best way to network on LinkedIn. She proves that you don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to get noticed. She shares do’s and don’ts so you can stand out professionally. You’ll learn how to set up your professional profile, highlight your unique competency, and get noticed by your target audience. Highlights: [02:11] Jennifer’s LinkedIn superpower [03:45] More to LinkedIn than the home feed [12:29] LinkedIn premium versus free version [17:29] Designing your profile page [21:02] LinkedIn headline is your introduction [23:59] Highlighting your competencies [26:46] LinkedIn posts vs. articles [29:22] Engaging with your community [30:38] Thriving in the digital age Quotes: “Too many people compare themselves to others, they get a bit of imposter syndrome. I think when you just start to be you and you are authentic, then it is actually easy.” – Jennifer Corcoran “Focus on increasing your LinkedIn recommendations. Think of it like TripAdvisor, when you want to book a hotel, you look up reviews.” – Jennifer Corcoran “Applying for a job? Review the job description and use some of the keywords in your profile.” – Jennifer Corcoran “When people are on the LinkedIn app on their phone, they're going to judge you on the cover banner, your headshot and the headline, and they're going to decide if they're bothered to read on about you. And I think if you don't grab them within those few seconds and make an impact, they're not going to read on.” – Jennifer Corcoran “When you are consistent, people will start to trust you, you will get the know, like, and trust factor.” – Jennifer Corcoran “Adopt the 80/20 rule, 80% of the time, when you are posting, it's all about inspiring, educating, motivating, giving value. And then the 20% is about you.” – Jennifer Corcoran About Jennifer Corcoran: As an award-winning social media influencer, Jennifer Corcoran knows a thing or two about leaving her comfort zone behind. She uses her experience to help others achieve sustained visibility and success. Too many of us feel lost when it comes to selling ourselves or our businesses online. Jennifer's mission is to help entrepreneurs, individuals and businesses stand out on LinkedIn. Her business, My Super Connector, proves that you don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to get noticed. While working in The City as an Executive PA, Jennifer used social media to elevate her reputation. This helped her win regional, national and global awards. A back injury cut her City career short but led Jennifer to find her true calling –as a LinkedIn trainer and networking adviser. Jennifer is more than a skilled social media scheduler or self-pronounced “Expert”. Her talent and hard work is evident in her list of qualifications and awards. As a Pitman-accredited LinkedIn trainer, she has qualified in LinkedIn and Social media for business. Her expertise is evident in her list of prestigious awards such as Social Media Influencer of the Year in the Venus Awards. She has also been spotlighted in national campaigns such as F-Entrepreneur. Jennifer’s clients include London South Bank University, London Chamber of Commerce, Exeter College, the FSB and Enterprise Nation. Her work has been featured in many publications and websites including The Guardian, BrightTALK, Grow Exeter and LBC. Learn more about Jennifer and her work at MySuperConnector.co.uk. Links: Website: https://mysuperconnector.co.uk/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercorcoran1/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13618082/ LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-super-connector Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysuperconnector/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/superconnector Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysuperconnector/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/superconnector/ Free Access to ‘How to Master Your Visibility on LinkedIn’ and BrandMe! 2020 Visibility Summit (valid until March 23rd ):  https://visibility-summit-2020.heysummit.com/tickets/?coupon=VIPAccess

Do you define your vision and goals but struggle to stay on track? If you can relate to missed deadlines and dreams, don’t worry you are not alone. A shocking 92 percent of people do not achieve their goals! In this episode, you'll learn the 5 essential elements of commitment so that you can set AND achieve your goals. You’ll learn how to focus on the right thing at the right time. You’ll understand the secret to staying motivated as you pursue your goals. And you’ll learn how to develop the right roadmap that helps you keep track of your results, adapt as needed, and celebrate your progress. Master these habits and hacks and turn your dreams into your destiny!   Highlights: [01:13] No secret to success [01:55] 1st Essential Element of Commitment [02:57] 2nd Essential Element of Commitment [04:58] 3rd Essential Element of Commitment [06:38] 4th Essential Element of Commitment [07:58] 5th Essential Element of Commitment [11:07] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [16:49] Homework for the week   Quotes: “Success is about staying motivated and focusing on the right thing at the right time.” – Nikki Barua “Break down a really big dream into measurable tangible goals so you know what to focus on.” – Nikki Barua “Having clarity on a week to week level to say what is that one thing that I must get done is really important to move you forward.” – Nikki Barua “It's who we are becoming in the journey and what we're learning in the journey that defines the experience and fulfillment we have.” – Nikki Barua “Focus allows you to excel at what you're doing, give your best to it, and gives you greater fulfillment because you're not just chasing, you're enjoying the process.” – Nikki Barua “It’s important to reflect back on our accomplishments as we tend to forget how many things we’ve actually done, because we're so busy doing them.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.   Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

What if your dreams are way bigger than your reality? Who would you ask for help? How would you find the courage and confidence to take action? Anu Bhardwaj, serial entrepreneur and investor, shares her journey of struggling financially, being nobody and knowing no one, to building a global movement championing economic empowerment for women worldwide. Anu is the founder of Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, the world’s largest digital media platform focused on Women & Investing with over 1,000,000+ followers across 120 countries. She is also founder of the State of Women Radio Network that shares stories of role models, thought leaders and changemakers with a mission to make an impact on the state of women everywhere. In this episode, Anu takes us through her journey and how she discovered her why and defined her path. She is candid about the obstacles she faced, why she is unapologetically authentic, and how her tenacity and optimism have helped her overcome barriers. She lives her life outside the box and in pursuit of a really big mission. She shares why it’s so important for women to have equal opportunity and access to education, and positions of power and influence. Highlights: [02:22] Anu’s background [04:31] Story of Women Investing in Women Digital [06:11] Women Investing in Women Digital Mission [09:56] Focus on “can do” versus “can’t do” [13:32] Creating impact in the world [14:56] Understanding gender equality and parity around the globe [18:10] Millennials and Gen Z – what business leaders need to know [20:54] Making it all happen [29:51] Gaining access and earning trust [34:24] Building relationships [39:52] The future for women of color [43:58] Embracing success in the digital age [45:05] What is your Why Quotes: “If you're going to get something done, you need confidence.” – Anu Bhardwaj “I think it's very important for you to have role models and leaders within your organization that really speak to millennials and Gen Z.” - Anu Bhardwaj “It's not what don't I have, it's what do I have that you have to really focus on and, and just run with it.” – Anu Bhardwaj “There's this common sisterhood where we can support one another and invest in one another.” – Anu Bhardwaj “Focus on your strengths, what is it that you have that no one else has. Because ultimately, that's your differentiator.” – Anu Bhardwaj “My Why is ultimately paving the way for girls who did not have the opportunity and I think it's our duty and our obligation to help.” – Anu Bhardwaj About Anu Bhardwaj: Anu is the founder of SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, Qrpto Queens, & Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, the world’s largest digital media platform focused on Women & Investing. Launching in December2014, WIIW Digital includes over 1,000,000+ followers across 120 countries; the “Women INVESTING in Women and Girls” Radio show on Voice America Kids now featured on the State of Women Radio Network, and the WIIW Global Summit & Women in Private Equity Roundtable Series, which took place in New York City, Stockholm, Johannesburg, San Diego, Scottsdale, Muscat, Singapore, Phoenix, Vienna, & Ankara. Prior to founding WIIW DIGITAL, Bhardwaj spearheaded the 2010-2013 U.S. Department of Commerce Private Equity/Venture Capital Certified Trade Missions to the Nordics and Middle East, representing over $175 billion USD private-equity and venture-capital interests in collaboration with the International Trade Administration, the U.S. Embassies in Sweden, Denmark. Links: Website: http://www.thestateofwomen.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/anu-bhardwaj-1726b41b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenInvesting/ Twitter: @womeninvesting

Do you find yourself stuck in a situation that is no longer right for you but you’re afraid to make changes? Audrey Bellis, founder of Worthy Women, shares with us why it’s important to focus on what’s good for you, how to step up from a place of service, and why you can’t raise your net worth until you raise your self-worth. In this episode, Audrey shares her personal journey of shedding other people’s expectations and following her own path. She provides practical tips on how to overcome fears, embrace your authentic self, and become a worthy woman. Highlights: [02:01] Broken to worthy woman [02:45] Story of Worth Women [09:13] Sales is a numbers game [12:56] Getting past rejection [19:05] Overcoming your fears [20:08] Focus on what matters [24:48] Lean on your community [27:13] Authenticity fuels success Quotes: “People struggle to switch lanes because they are so invested in how it needs to be.” – Audrey Bellis “Everything you do comes from a place of self-worth. And if you do not feel worthy of asking for the multimillion-dollar sale, you're not going to get it.” – Audrey Bellis “As a leader, if you don't feel empowered in who you are and have clarity in what you stand for, you won’t be able to lead others. Leadership is a top-down experience.” – Audrey Bellis “Everything is a numbers game. Integrity is the key.” – Audrey Bellis “You need to do what's right for you but also give yourself permission that it isn't set in stone and it can change. And that’s okay.” – Audrey Bellis “Nobody owes you anything. You create your own opportunities.” – Audrey Bellis “The key to accelerating in a digital world is to stop trying to be like everybody else. Show up as you.” – Audrey Bellis “The way that we accelerate is being clear and honest with ourselves. It’s our willingness to be vulnerable and have boundaries.” – Audrey Bellis “You can’t raise your net worth until you raise your self-worth.” – Audrey Bellis About Audrey Bellis: As the Founder of StartUp DTLA, Audrey gets to help bring tech and creative companies into Downtown LA during what has been called the ‘downtown renaissance.’ Connecting these companies with office space, resources, and funding has been one of her greatest joys while having the opportunity to help build a city. While Audrey loves serving the tech community, the #WorthyWomen tribe holds a special place in her heart. Through this platform, she has had the opportunity to not only serve the public, but also been able to work with enterprise leaders and top female executives. Worthy Women is the story of how she found her deepest self-worth and helped women find theirs. You can find Audrey urban exploring across Los Angeles, often with a book under her arm. She is a lover of a well-aged single malt, strong coffee, and her dog Tapatio.  Links: Website: http://www.audreybellis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreybellis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audreyrbellis Twitter: https://twitter.com/audreybellis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCely90sEUuYthFrawhBLn0A Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/audreybellis/

Have you ever been derailed because of something you didn't anticipate?  Artificial intelligence has grown 30,000 times since 2012 and its capacity is doubling every 105 days. Automation is changing the nature of business and creating new opportunities and challenges in the workplace. While we can’t predict the future, we must be prepared for it. As disruption accelerates and the workplace evolves, your ability to learn quickly becomes your core skill. If you anticipate challenges, learn new skills, and pivot faster, you will eventually overcome every obstacle and get ahead of disruption. Conviction empowers you to achieve your goals, no matter what happens because you have the skillset, mindset and toolset to get ahead of change. Learn how to anticipate change and prepare yourself with powerful habits and hacks. Highlights: [00:16] Growth of artificial intelligence [00:26] How do you prepare for rapid change [03:20] Favorite hack #1 to anticipate change [07:18] Correlation of disruption and innovation [08:50] Favorite hack #2 to anticipate change [09:38] Just-in-time learning [10:59] Homework for the week Quotes: “We’re living in a time of so much change and such rapid change, that it's not enough to just be fit. You also have to be fast.” – Nikki Barua “The faster you let go of previous beliefs and open yourself up with curiosity and humility, and be willing to learn, that's what's going to help you adapt faster.” – Nikki Barua “You miss out on opportunities when you’re worried about what could go wrong.” – Nikki Barua “Technology is creating the solutions for the things that people feel technology is disrupting.” – Monica Marquez “You have to know where the demand is and align your skills and your competencies to where that demand is. Then you can be the one that is benefiting from these opportunities as opposed to being displaced.” – Nikki Barua “There are opportunities for everyone to combine the power of technology with the beauty of the human mind.” – Nikki Barua About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Can you imagine a world where your voice is not heard, and products and services are not designed for you? Alfia Ilicheva, Co-founder of WIN, shares why gender inclusion matters even more in the digital age, and how WIN is creating impact globally. WIN is a non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap in innovation. Alfia also shares her personal journey of transformation from an immigrant with no fluency in English to becoming an influential leader of a global movement, while holding a fulltime corporate job, and being a mom to three children. Alfia discloses exactly how she integrates work, life and community service, and how you too can manage competing priorities, achieve your goals and live your best life. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Alfia. Highlights: [00:41] About Alfia Ilicheva [04:32] Alfia on life changing immigration story [07:22] Alfia on innovation [08:35] Alfia on her superpower [10:34] Alfia on duality of intuition and data driven analysis [13:00] Alfia on proudest accomplishment [16:17] Alfia on fear and commitment [18:32] Alfia on founding WIN [23:59] Alfia on womens’ impact on innovation [30:45] Alfia on leadership [35:24] Alfia on approach to hiring [38:05] Advice on one key skill to develop [40:38] Advice on relationship building [46:51] Alfia’s habit or hack [53:27] Advice on juggling career and being a mom Quotes: “I think if you really want to build change in the world, if you want to bring people along and create something beautiful, then your heart has to be there” – Alfia Ilicheva “When you believe that you're not fully formed, that you can always become better, then with that mindset the sky's the limit.” – Alfia Ilicheva “The beautiful side of the American dream is the core belief that we can shape our own dreams.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Seeing both the beauty and the imperfections helps me grow.” – Alfia Ilicheva  “Part of a superpower is actually realizing that you have one.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Instead of saying don't be afraid, don't feel anxiety it’s using those things to create momentum.” – Alfia Ilicheva “We must create an equitable future where women are making decisions on how we innovate the world.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Leadership, it's not about telling people what my vision is, and then making them do it. But it' about bringing them along and co-creating with them at the same time.” – Alfia Ilicheva “A specific skill that is really important for women is collaboration skills.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Oftentimes, in disagreements and debates, are sparks that could change the way you might approach something.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Being a super woman does not mean that you are invincible and can do it all. It's actually recognizing what you can't do and not saying no, but saying yes to yourself, and finding that balance.” – Alfia Ilicheva About Alfia Ilicheva: Alfia is the Co-Founder of WIN: Women in Innovation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with an international mandate and a mission to close the gender gap in innovation. Under her leadership, WIN transformed from a local New York-based initiative into an industry-leading and globally-recognized organization. Ilicheva was the architect behind the original governance structure, operating model and the strategic roadmap and global growth plan. She now serves on the Board of Directors. Ilicheva was previously Managing Director at R/GA Ventures, an award-winning venture investment division of R/GA, where she led the strategy practice and connected corporate businesses and private-equity backed portfolio companies with startups and emerging technology resources. Prior to her role at R/GA Ventures, Ilicheva was Group Director at R/GA’s Business Transformation team, where she advised C-suite executives of Fortune 500 businesses on strategic growth opportunities, with a specific focus on catalyzing new revenue streams, launching sustainable products and services, and building internal innovation capabilities. Prior to R/GA, Ilicheva was an Engagement Manager at Fahrenheit 212, an innovation and design consultancy, where she led high-impact innovation engagements for Anheuser-Busch, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, Discover, Nestle, Pfizer, and Uber. Prior to Fahrenheit 212, Ilicheva was the President of Five Boroughs Foundation of Photography, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on providing photography mentorship programming in underserved schools. She was previously an analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where she implemented capital issuances across technology, retail, natural resources, and CPG industries. Ilicheva is an Ariane de Rothschild Fellow, a Presidential Leadership Scholar and a Founding Member of Columbia Business School’s Women’s Circle. Additionally, Ilicheva serves as a member of Columbia Business School’s Hermes Society Leadership Council. Ilicheva is a frequent speaker and moderator at innovation industry conferences (Fast Company Innovation Festival, SxSW, 500 Startups Unity + Inclusion Summit, Grace Hopper) and academic institutions (Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, and MBA Innovation Summit). Ilicheva graduated from Georgetown University with honors in international business diplomacy and received an MBA from Columbia Business School. She was the first undergraduate editor-in-chief of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, a university-wide publication. Ilicheva resides in Weston, CT with her husband and their three children. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfia-ilicheva-3b01275/ Instagram: @womenininnovation Website: https://womenininnovation.co/

Are you looking for a new challenge and digging through the abyss of job postings and company profiles that you don’t quite understand? Why not consider looking internally within your own organization and build upon the foundation you already have? Mia Phillips shares with us her 30-year career journey from a summer job at a car wash to becoming a senior executive leader for the world’s largest automaker, Toyota. Mia is candid about her own experiences and how she learned to take risks, overcome limiting beliefs, fail fast, and keep adapting. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Mia. Highlights: [00:58] About Mia Phillips [07:35] Mia on being adaptable [09:37] Mia on taking risks [18:00] Mia on limiting beliefs [27:12] Mia on convictions and beliefs [32:26] Mia on showing up confident at work [37:12] Mia on failing fast [46:26] Mia on success habits [48:55] Mia on balancing personal and professional demands [55:13] Mia on her role model [66:45] Mia on preparing for the future Quotes: “Be adaptable. Don’t take things at face value. Look at the possibilities beyond what is presented.” – Mia Phillips “What I did to overcome my fears is rely on the things that got me there.” – Mia Phillips “I had to step back at look at my breadth of experience as someone outside the company would in order to see the value that I bring to the table.” – Mia Phillips “There is a fine line between confidence and cockiness.” – Mia Phillips “Your confidence can stem from things you’re already doing and leverage those things in more situations.” – Mia Phillips “Spending a half hour in the morning to think about all things that need to get done that day and prioritizing them has driven my success for the past 30 years.” – Mia Phillips “Start by finding and developing relationships with people around you, in your circle, who you feel comfortable having those conversations with.” – Mia Phillips “Embrace the change. Learn as much as you can. Curate information in your field AND adjacent fields. Always have the learner mindset.” – Mia Phillips About Mia Phillips: Throughout her career, Mia has gained diverse experiences within Toyota taking on exciting challenges with new responsibilities. Mia spent her early years working in field operations collaborating with Toyota dealerships. She gained consumer invaluable insights that helped her succeed in future roles. From sales operations to marketing and advertising, Mia has helped Toyota authentically connect with its consumers, especially to its multicultural population. Her work has won numerous awards and she is now responsible for advertising and media strategies for Lexus. Links: Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the Beyond Barriers Habits & Hacks Show! Have you ever worried about getting left behind? Well, on today's show, you'll learn the 5 essential elements of conviction so that you can achieve your goals and get ahead of disruptive change. According to a report by the World Economic Forum (2019), about 42% of core skills required to perform most roles will change in 3 years. With the rapid pace of automation and innovation, the average life span of skills is about 18 months before becoming obsolete. As disruption accelerates and the workplace evolves, your ability to learn quickly becomes your core skill. If you anticipate challenges, learn new skills, and pivot faster, you will eventually overcome every obstacle and get ahead of disruption. Conviction empowers you to achieve your goals, no matter what happens because you have the skillset, mindset and toolset to get ahead of change. Highlights: [00:40] The importance of conviction [01:07] Artificial intelligence and automation – Fourth Industrial Revolution [03:25] Essential element #1 [04:32] Essential element #2 [05:36] Essential element #3 [07:06] Essential element #4 [08:38] Essential element #5 [10:59] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [12:41] Homework for the week Quotes: “We're living in the age of artificial intelligence and automation, often described as the fourth industrial revolution, because the scale and scope of change is so massive.” – Nikki Barua “Instead of being rigid in your views, or the skills you had in the past, or the beliefs you had, if you simply look at everything as an iterative process, you're just constantly in a state of motion and state of evolution moving upward and onward.” – Nikki Barua “When everything is changing, your superpower becomes your ability to learn faster than the pace of change.” – Nikki Barua “Look at failure as feedback, where you're getting evidence of what not to do, or maybe you're identifying an area of growth that you need to take action on.” – Nikki Barua “Figure out how you can invest in your own self development, in your own growth by continuously learning, you have to become a lifelong learner and make learning a daily habit.” “When you reframe failure as a learning opportunity and failure as feedback, you're able to keep moving forward, you are able to stay agile, adapt to change.” “Success, ultimately, comes from consistent execution.” About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Have you ever been in a room full of powerful and influential people but didn’t know how to approach them? Or perhaps you needed a deal or an investment but didn’t have access to the right decision makers?  Meet Tami Holzman, the queen connector, who shares with us her journey from C-Student to C-Suite by building lasting relationships, how your network fuels your net worth, and why emotional intelligence matters even more in the digital age. Tami is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author of the bestselling book “From C-Student to the C-Suite” a modern-day guide to business and relationships. Tami shares actionable strategies on getting access to powerful people, always creating value in relationships, and showing up confidently and authentically to level up in your career. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Tami. Highlights: [00:54] About Tami Holzman [04:11] Taking advantage of opportunities [06:17] What success looks like for you [06:55] Tami’s book, “C-Student to the C-Suite” [08:55] Tami on Imposter Syndrome [11:45] The power of emotional intelligence [16:41] Don’t wait for perfection to act [19:10] Finding an accountability partner [20:30] How to gain access and expand your network [23:32] Find ways to add value to someone else [31:42] Lessons learned from failures and successes [37:25] Advice on the key to success Quotes: “I think if you see opportunity along the way, and you're daring enough to go for it, then you should pivot.” – Tami Holzman “I think one thing we should all think about as we meet people in our careers is meet interesting people, you don't need the relationship maybe today, but you might need it tomorrow.” – Tami Holzman “What does success look like? Success could be how you feel about yourself. Success can be how other people perceive you. Success is happiness. It has different forms along your journey.” – Tami Holzman “I think the minute you could be your true self with people as much as possible it allows them to be themselves.” – Tami Holzman “You should have mentors that are much much older than you and much much younger than you.” – Tami Holzman “The smartest thing to do is surround yourself by people that are smarter than you.” – Tami Holzman “If you have imposter syndrome, there's a good chance it's because you're pushing yourself to go further, and you're taking chances.” – Tami Holzman “If you let people see that you may not know everything and you need help, then people can teach you and they can mentor you. And that's how you build strong relationships.” – Tami Holzman “We're going to be a people-first economy with a people-first approach to business” – Tami Holzman “Empathy is by far the most important skill set for a leader. If people are intimidated to talk to you, that's when the business is going to go south.” – Tami Holzman “85% of getting business is due to your EQ and 15% due to logic. People will work with you if they like you and trust you.” – Tami Holzman “Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money twice.” – Tami Holzman quoting PitBull “I think no matter what you are, what level you are in, if you can add value to somebody else, that changes the course of your relationship.” – Tami Holzman About Tami Holzman: Tami loves to make people happy – whether that means giving a confidence boost, an introduction to that person they just can’t seem to get to, or strategic counseling on a not yet fully baked idea. She is passionate about helping people succeed. Tami Holzman is the author of From C-Student to the C-Suite ; in just three days from launch, From C-Student to the C-Suite became an Amazon best seller and was ranked in the top 1% of sales on Amazon. From C-Student to the C-Suite is a modern-day guide to business and relationships – showing how a girl with straight C’s in school but straight A’s in Emotional Intelligence became savvy in the cutthroat business world. Tami began her career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent, show creator and executive producer, with development deals at NBC, HBO and the Fox Network. She segued into a successful career as the EVP of avVenta, a marketing services firm leading global business development, which led to a successful acquisition to Accenture. Shortly after, Tami served as a Chief Brand Officer of the Plastic Bank, a social impact company turning waste into currency. Today, Tami is a LP with Halogen Ventures, angel investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and brand ambassador. Tami loves to mentor and promote opportunities for women. Tami lives in Pacific Palisades, overlooking the Pacific Ocean where you can find her hosting friends while saluting the sun with a cocktail in hand and an ever-present smile on her face. Tami is a guest lecturer at UCLA Marketing, USC and Loyola Marymount Entrepreneurship courses. In addition, Tami has a Certificate of Expertise from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence, resilience skills, mental agility, and optimism. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamiholzman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenconnector/ Twitter: @queenconnector Website: https://www.tamiholzman.com Book: From C-Student to the C-Suite (https://www.amazon.com/dp/161961412X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kncvEb6ERXDYV)

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by developing courage.  In this episode, Nikki and Monica discuss Imposter Syndrome and its five archetypes. They share which archetypes they embody and their favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs, building confidence, and taking the next big leap. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you! Highlights: [00:40] Intro to Imposter Syndrome [05:00] Five archetypes of imposter syndrome [14:00] Hack to manage imposter syndrome [18:00] Homework for the week Quotes: “Imposter syndrome creates this self-doubt where you pass up opportunities or not negotiate strongly for yourself.” – Monica Marquez “Make a list of all of the accomplishments and the things that you are most proud of, that you’ve accomplished in your career.” – Monica Marquez About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age. Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Monica Marquez talks with Ginny Clarke, Director of Leadership Staffing at Google and author of Career Mapping: Charting your Course in the New World of Work. Ginny shares critical insights on what you need to do to gain clarity about your strengths and how to communicate with recruiters to level up in your career. Ginny is a single mom who faced adversity yet learned about herself and her strengths through each season on the way to becoming a leader in her executive recruiting career. She shares pearls of wisdom, specifically for women, that she has learned along the way while encouraging the listeners to continually develop their skill set, not be bound by limited beliefs or fear, and stretch beyond here and now in their career.  Ginny underscores that finding your success is a mindset which involves discovering your strengths and core competencies while pushing past what others think you should be doing. In addition, she shares consistent patterns that she sees hinder women from having confidence and owning their success.  She also expands on the importance of balancing personal and professional goals with boundaries, building a community around you, and the value of communication and time management skills. Tune in to level up your self awareness and practical life application while learning the intel to owning an interview and the future of your career. Highlights: [1:03] About Ginny Clarke [5:34] How someone discovers their unique strengths in order to communicate to people [7:40] How do you use those transferable skills to switch industries or switch roles? [12:19] Struggling with fear and limiting beliefs [16:04] Patterns that prevent women from showing up with confidence and owning their success [20:56] Expiring skill sets and stretch opportunities [24:58] Balancing personal and professional goals and setting boundaries [30:02] Importance of community [34:32] Future of work in digital age [38:00] Advice on digital interviews Quotes: “Often what we love to do, is what we’re good at..often, that can mean we have to push away what other people expect of us.” – Ginny Clarke “I’ve watched so many people get locked into one thing and what they don’t understand is they are a free agent and can own this process.” -Ginny Clarke “Part of growing up is learning to deal with the ambiguity of uncertainty….You can’t be rigid and risk averse because that will limit you.” -Ginny Clarke “Some of the mistakes women make in interviews and more broadly in their careers, they don’t come in willing to assert, ‘This is what I’m good at and this is how I do it.’” -Ginny Clarke “Competencies trump experience...you have to be your own advocate. In the digital world, go learn it in your own time...to keep moving.” -Ginny Clarke “Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak...if you’re sharing your vision, sometimes you don’t even have to ask for help.” -Ginny Clarke “Communication is essential...one way to stand out is to be a really good writer and communicate effectively...be able to have a conversation and drive meetings.” “Be crisp and clear what you want to share about yourself. Don’t just respond to questions...take yes and no questions and extrapolate.” About Ginny Clarke: Ginny Clarke joined Google in 2016 and leads the non-tech Leadership Recruiting Team as well as Diversity and Internal Mobility in Mountain View, CA. She oversees a team of recruiters who hire senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing and other G&A functions across North America. Additionally, she is responsible for driving diversity for all of Leadership Staffing, and for Internal Mobility of senior Googlers, globally. Ginny is the author of ​“Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work” (published by Morgan James, 2011). The book provides a framework that empowers individuals to plot and assess their professional competencies, and strategically navigate their careers by leveraging their network to create opportunities for themselves. She earned her BA in French and Linguistics from the University of California at Davis, and her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. Links: Website (coming soon): https://www.ginnyclarke.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyclarke/ Twitter: @ginnyclarke

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop the skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by discussing courage. They share the difference in fear and faith and the five essential elements to being courageous. Along with sharing 5 essential elements to being courageous, Nikki shares her favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs and fear and becoming courageous. She shares that this hack has built a belief system where the past doesn’t matter but it’s about who you’re becoming. She encourages listeners that once you take action and get results, your confidence builds. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you! Highlights: [00:14} About Nikki Barua [00:18] About Monica Marquez [00:37] Welcome to Habits and Hacks [00:43] Defining courage [02:40] Courage in the five essential elements [09:46] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [13:07] Homework for the week Quotes: “Courage is not the absence of fear but being able to move forward despite your fears.” “Courageous people have more faith (belief something positive will happen) than fear (belief that something negative will happen).” “Courageous people aren’t fearless. They just have learned to embrace faith more than fear and move forward with confidence.” “The five essential elements: 1. Knowing how to assess your fears and limiting beliefs that are holding you back 2. Knowing how to assess you risks and make decisions with certainty and confidence 3. Knowing how to adopt powerful identities to achieve your goals 4. Knowing how to communicate and show up with confidence 5. Knowing how to own your achievements and promote the impact” About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Have you ever taken a chance and switched jobs? In this episode, we learn how to prepare for the first ninety days on the new job and the ways to make the most out of networking opportunities. Founder of KD Leadership Strategies, Executive Coach & Consultant, Kameka Dempsey joins the show. Kameka partners with business leaders to deliver their business strategy through coaching, off-sites, team/individual development and assessments. She also currently serves as a Strategic Advisor, Facilitator and Executive Coach at BlackRock. Prior to starting her firm, she was Vice President Global Talent Management at BlackRock. Kameka says that mentorship has been critical in her career. Her mentors have given her critical feedback that assisted her in climbing the corporate ladder. The best advice, in particular, was that you could have it all, you can’t have it all at the same time. When joining a new role, Kameka says to spend the first ninety days doing a listening tour. Who should you be talking to in order to understand the organization? It takes between ninety and one-hundred days to do it well. A manager can help you lay the foundation. Women do not think about the importance of strategic networking. Anytime that Kameka has had a misstep - she was able to course-correct via someone in her network. There should be people you know in your organization that you can go to. Often, women are not getting good feedback, that’s why networking and mentorship is so critical.   Stay tuned while Kameka explains how to balance personal and professional goals, ways to leverage your network, and how women can stay ahead, given the future of work. Highlights: [02:00] About Kameka Dempsey [06:00] The importance of seeking mentorship    [09:50] What to do when joining a new organization [13:25] Find people to deepen relationships with [17:00] Struggling with imposter syndrome [20:20] Competing between personal and professional goals  [26:00] Leveraging and building your network [31:50] How women can stay ahead given the future of work Quotes: “What are the important legs on my three-legged stool?” -Kameka Dempsey “Make sure it’s the kind of environment that’s going to enable you to be successful.” -Kameka Dempsey “Find 2-3 people that you can help, help you.” -Kameka Dempsey “You may have to create an environment in which people give you feedback.” -Kameka Dempsey “I said yes to everything – I took sixteen flights; ten flights were simply for work.” -Kameka Dempsey “Always be learning.” -Kameka Dempsey About Kameka Dempsey: Kameka M. Dempsey, Founder of KD Leadership Strategies, is an Executive Coach, consultant and globally fluent facilitator. She partners with business leaders to deliver their business strategy through coaching, off-sites, team/individual development and assessments. She also currently serves as a Strategic Advisor, Facilitator and Executive Coach at BlackRock. Prior to starting her firm, she was Vice President Global Talent Management at BlackRock. At BlackRock, Kameka was responsible for a wide-range of Talent Management activities including the global design and delivery of BlackRock’s leadership & management development programs. She was specifically responsible for various aspects of the talent strategy, program design and facilitation, assessments, Executive Coaching and other firm-wide development initiatives. In addition, she has been part of the Women's Leadership Forum design, facilitation and implementation team since its post-pilot launch. She also led BlackRock’s emerging work on unconscious bias through the Driving Better Decisions program. Prior to her role at BlackRock, Kameka was with Goldman Sachs in the Office of Global Leadership & Diversity in a diverse talent strategy role covering six businesses. Kameka returned to the private sector from her appointment in the Senior Administration of Yale University, where she was also on the teaching staff of the Yale School of Management. Prior to her role at Yale, Kameka designed and delivered executive level educational programs at Duke Corporate Education for clients in various industries including financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, beauty and government. Kameka began her career as a business consultant with Accenture, her focus being strategy consulting and business process design. Kameka is a 2012 Women’s Leadership Fellow of the Impact Center’s Women’s Leadership Institute. Kameka holds a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University and Masters of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is certified in the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument, the Hogan Suite and various 360 instruments. She is a graduate of the Institute for Excellence in Coach Training Program, accredited by the International Coach Federation. She is a board member of the Phelps Association. She lives in New York City.   Links: Website: www.kdleadershipstrategies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kd-leadership-strategies Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdlssays

How do you gain clarity? In this episode, Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez explain how they found their passions and identified their unique skills. Change is constant; the only species that survive are the ones that adapt to the change. The challenge in innovation is about anticipating change and adapting quickly. Nikki built her reputation as an innovation expert and has guided people and organizations in adapting to change quickly. That’s why she is known as the Darwin of the Digital Age. Early in her career, Nikki would attempt to fit into a box and define herself narrowly. However, she learned that your unique skill is something that comes effortlessly. Nikki discovered that her unique skill is her ability to see the big picture, connect-the-dots, and recognize patterns. Nikki says that to grow your impact, you must find the most significant platform where you can reach the most people, solve their problems and deliver massive value. Monica always had a knack for finding creative solutions to problems. She didn’t see the lack of resources or tools as a limitation. Instead she had a gift in being resourceful and creative to solve the most challenging problems. She discovered that her unique skill was creativity and resourcefulness and it was something people valued greatly.   Monica wants to help other underdogs figure out the way and find opportunities. She takes her creativity and resourcefulness to pave the way for other underdogs. That’s why she is known as the McGyver of the Marginalized. Highlights: [01:00] How Nikki gained clarity [04:50] How Nikki discovered what she wanted to be known for [07:30] How Monica gained clarity [12:10] How Monica discovered what she wanted to be known for Quotes: “I was always equal parts creative and analytical.” – Nikki Barua “Every business is trying to adapt a change; you need to understand what change is likely to happen.” – Nikki Barua “Change is happening so fast; if you don’t get ahead of that change, then you are going to be left behind.” – Nikki Barua “It’s all about survival of the fastest and I help people adapt to change quickly. That’s why I am the Darwin of the Digital Age!” – Nikki Barua “I learned that my creativity and resourcefulness was a skill I could use to be successful.” – Monica Marquez “Identify the largest platform, share the message, and create opportunities for others to become aware.” – Monica Marquez   Links: Take the Quiz: https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com/quiz/

In this episode, senior corporate leader and diversity expert, Monica Marquez joins the show. Throughout her career, Monica has pioneered industry-leading programs to help the disadvantaged gain breakthrough access to opportunities. Monica decided that anytime an opportunity presented itself, she would take it, even if she struggled with self-doubt and fear. That led her to transitioning from academia to corporate and eventually to her entrepreneurial journey. You must focus on learning and growing and not let fear hold you back from taking on new opportunities. Gender challenges are global. The biggest challenge we see for women is a lack of representation at the senior levels. There is a drop-off in mid-career where women do not get to a certain level of promotion. Some women choose to take a career break, which will take them on a more scenic route to the top. There is a lack of support systems in the junior level. Women tend not to raise their hand and take more glamorous roles in an organization. They shy away from a more visible role. However, visibility will help women catapult in their careers. Stay tuned to hear Monica reveal the top three things that helped her succeed, the future of work, and the importance of community. Highlights: [01:00] About Monica Marquez [03:35] Transitioning from academia to corporate [07:30] Entering the technology world [11:15] Challenges that affect women in the workplace [15:45] What Monica is most proud of in her career [19:30] The top three things that helped Monica succeed [22:45] The future of work [27:20] Final advice from Monica Quotes: “Don't let an opportunity pass you by just because you don't know everything yet.” – Monica Marquez “Each organization has its own unique culture. Immerse yourself in that culture, understand that culture, but most importantly, identify how success is defined in that particular culture.” – Monica Marquez “Sometimes people have this habit of coming in and then wanting to figure it out themselves or being afraid to ask. I learned really quickly to get over the fear of asking questions.” – Monica Marquez “If an opportunity presents itself, take it, then figure out what are the resources, what are the things that you need to do.” – Monica Marquez “If you don't have enough diverse individuals and people coming from looking at problems and solutions from a different perspective, you are not be as successful. Diversity of thought helps organizations level up quicker and faster.” – Monica Marquez About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is a consciousness creator on a mission to champion equity for all in life, work and community. Throughout her career, Monica has pioneered industry-leading programs to help the disadvantaged gain breakthrough access to opportunities. She has led diversity and inclusion initiatives at some of the world’s best companies such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and Google. As a young Latina growing up in a small West Texas town, Monica was the first in her family to go to graduate school and achieve significant professional success. Her experiences taught her that drive and determination alone are not enough – access to opportunities is essential for success. She became a relentless advocate for equity and is committed to rewriting the narrative for marginalized communities. As a former radio show host, Monica knows how to connect with people across all walks of life. She is an opera singer who can fill any void with melody. And as an aerial acrobat, she is determined to always find a way. Links: Website: www.themonicamarquez.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez Facebook: www.facebook.com/themonicamarquez Instagram: @themonicamarquez Twitter: @themmarquez