Have you ever heard of trauma-informed leadership?Our guest Danielle Smeltzer breaks down how leaders can use trauma-informed practices to better show up for their people. We also dive into how our nervous system can get affected by trauma, and how to quit your dream job, when it is time to.Danielle Smeltzer is an advocate for trauma-informed leadership and progressive workplace well-being. As the founder of Awarely Embodied Leadership, she's on a mission to help leaders reclaim their well-being as they rise while challenging organizations to consider more sustainable paths to growth. By drawing on her 16+ years of leadership expertise and over 500 hours of training in trauma-informed practices, coaching, mindfulness, and somatics, she inspires high-performing women and organizations to transform how they lead (and live) through embodied leadership coaching, workshops, and thought leadership.Social links: Website - https://www.awarely.caLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-smeltzer-89202018/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielle.awarelyleadership/--Have you subscribed to the Bold Hearted newsletter? SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bold Hearted, we dive deep into the powerful connection between identity and habits. Have you ever wondered why some habits stick while others fade away? It’s not just about willpower or goals—it’s about who you believe you are. We explore the concept of identity-based habits, popularized by James Clear, and how focusing on the type of person you want to become is the key to lasting transformation.Through real-life stories, practical tips, and a fresh perspective, I’ll show you how to break free from limiting identities and build habits that align with the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be. Whether you're trying to improve your health, write a bestseller, become a more successful business owner, or create positive change in any area of your life, this episode will empower you to start from within.Listen in to learn how small, consistent actions can shift your identity and lead to big results. It’s time to stop chasing outcomes and start becoming the person who achieves them.Grab James Clear's workbook on identity-based habits here: https://jamesclear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CU-Identity-Based-Habits.pdfHave you subscribed to the newsletter? SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is fellow podcaster and somatic breathwork practitioner Rose Khun.Rose and I talk about stepping outside our comfort zone at open mic (yikes!) or public speaking, growing through feedback and self-acceptance, understanding the power of self-love, and somatic healing.Enjoy!Find Rose Kuhn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rosie_rose_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we dive REAL deep into the concept of External Validation.Where it shows up...Where it stems from...The antidote...Trying to get love vs acting from a place of love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, our guest is Elinor Moshe, a 3x published author, founder of Construction Coach, and now co-founder of Truth of You.Together, we dive deep into how societal conditioning shapes our views and actions, often in ways we’re not even aware of. From breaking away from ingrained paradigms to embracing personal empowerment, this conversation offers a blueprint for those looking to rewrite their own narrative and build a future by design—not default.Find Elinor Moshe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/Discover Elinor's newest company Truth of You: https://www.truthofyou.com.au/Subscribe to the Bold Hearted newsletter here HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops.Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Follow us on Instagram! @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Trigger warning: This episode discusses bullying and sexual assault)Welcome to Season 2!On this episode, I welcome Denise Conroy, a 3x time CEO and one of the most respectable and authentic leaders I have encountered.We discuss empowering women leaders, intersectional feminism, power, politics (!!), anti-racism, surviving trauma, and being an empath - and SO much more.Denise is a force of nature and one of the most powerful voices in the business world today, in my opinion.If you are a woman leader, you must listen to this. And then send it to all the other women leaders in your life.Denise's website: https://www.themyllc.com/Denise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conroydenise/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT'S A WRAP!With this episode, we are concluding Season 1! Thank you so much for listening.In this episode I share our new direction and the 3 lessons I learned during the last few months of podcasting. We will be BACK with SEASON 2 on September 10th! Mark your calendars!! Meanwhile, please subscribe to the newsletter here HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops, leave a review/rating and follow us on Instagram! @boldheartedpodcastLiked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Marissa McNeelands, the founder and CEO of Toast, a collective that connects and supports women in tech. Marissa has a Master's degree in Management with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from Queen's University, Canada, and hosts the Dear Data Podcast.Marissa is an incredible leader, an advocate and vocal ally for women from all backgrounds, and I am thrilled to have her on Bold Hearted today!6:10 Our true and scary stories about being the 'lonely only' in tech and engineering10:22 The issue with lack of women representation in the making of digital products and models14:30 When Marissa realized the extent of the problem in her Product teams not having any women... and how Toast was born!17:14 How Toast helps organizations hire more women and build diversity23:37 Having a 'personal board of directors'27:25 Networking tips for introverts33:48 My funniest networking story36:20 Intersectionality in allyship38:49 'Allyship should cost you something' and how white men and women can be better allies (<<<<----POWERFUL!)43:16 What does Bold Hearted mean to Marissa?You can find Marissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamcneelands/Check out Toast here: trytoast.communityUse code FRIENDOFTOAST to get 10% off the first month!Have you subscribed to the newsletter? SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEND ME A MESSAGE!In this episode, we discuss what being a multi-passionate means.How you can spot one in the wild, what a multi-passionate looks like in the corporate world, the challenges and the gifts of being a multi-passionate. I also share how and when I realized I was one!Have you subscribed to the newsletter? SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recovering overachiever? (Me too, friend.)This episode is for you.In today's episode, we speak to Sara Powell. Sara is the founder of Impactury, a company that provides career fulfillment coaching for women executives, who are seeking more purpose and less stress at work. Prior to Impactury, she worked in consulting (Accenture), serving mission-based organizations globally, and co-founded a clean water social enterprise. Over the past 6 years, she has guest lectured executive MBAs at IE University in Spain. Sara has a bachelor in industrial engineering from the US, an MBA from IE Business School in Spain, and is a certified mindset coach.We talk about:Going from 'shiny office' consulting in the US to wanting to start social enterprisesListening to that voice inside your head when it says you are meant to do something differentBeing a recovering overachiever, and how doing all the things can lead to burnout and health repercussionsLiving in Spain and India as an American, and why travelling to different parts of the world can be so powerful to bring perspectiveSara's favourite Michael Jordan quote.Find Sara Powell on LinkedIn, or on impactury.com SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you get laid off, or go through a career setback, and are feeling panic and low self-esteem?This episode is for you.Today, I share the 4 steps to get your mind right during this tough time, and get your perspective shifted:Allow yourself the space to process, and then dive into data gathering modeSeparate yourself from this event (by separating your identity from your job)Rejection is redirectionCraft a new narrative (no more victim mindset!)We also chat aboutWhy feeling terrible is a justified feeling right now, but you can make it throughHow your support network and community can helpHow you can make this season of your career one of your best seasons yet.SIGN UP HERE so you can be notified when a new episode drops!Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode is a supplement to Episode 1: 'Worried what people will think? 5 reasons you shouldn't let the fear of judgement stop you'.Who doesn't love story time?On this episode I share a behind the scenes peek: 3 true stories of times when I was faced with unsolicited comments and judgements which could have stopped me in my tracks, but didn't. Remember: If they're not in the arena, their opinions are irrelevant!I want to share these moments of vulnerability in hope that you can see it is possible to desensitize yourself from fear of judgement. Hopefully you can see yourself in these, and hence also recognize the bold-hearted spirit within you. Liked this episode? Leave a rating or review, and share with a friend!Find me on Instagram @boldheartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.