In July I'll be doing some short solo episodes as I prep for Season 2!!  Today's episode is all about SMART Goals. One of the best ways to guarantee goal-setting success is to ensure that each of your goals fits the SMART formula. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. When your goals have these characteristics, you are much likelier to achieve them. Bottom Line, setting SMART goals is the best way to guarantee success at setting and achieving goals for what you want in life. Which goals are you setting for the 2nd half of the year?  The goals you set and achieve now will set you up for 2023. 

Alison is President of Cherry Marketing, Inc working for a major furniture line, representing them to retailers.  She attends High Point and Las Vegas markets twice a year and has held this role for 20 years her husband Richard working by her side for the last 15. She took her knowledge of color, textiles and leather and married them with her love for Fair Trade.  Over several years of playing with ideas, and after a trip to Peru, the idea for Madeline Parks took flight. She works with Fair Trade artisan businesses in several countries to develop products for fun, colorful accessories for you and your home In January 2021 Madeline Parks was born.  She created Madeline Parks from her Children's middle names and you can find her here: Madeline Parks link: Madeline Parks Designs On Instagram: @madelineparksdesigns

Emily is from Austin and attended the University of Texas, she joined the military in 2003 and did several tours of Iraq and Afghanistan as a military member and civilian. She switched careers in 2013 and has been an airline pilot for 7 years now. She currently instructs pilots at a major airline on the Airbus 220 and works for ForeFlight on the Pilot Support Team. Her passions include traveling with her wife, all things airplanes, and teaching/learning personal finance topics.  As a Flight Instructor, she is raising up a new round of pilots who are quickly moving from flight school to captain status.  She discusses the changes she's seeing in the industry and how grateful she is to be a part of it. The profession of aviation pilot has been historically and still is, a male-dominated occupation. Notwithstanding aviation's history of legendary women aviators, the airline sector of the aviation industry has been slow in recruiting, training and advancing female pilots until now.  With baby boomers reaching retirement each major airline is set to bring on 6000-8000 new pilots.  There's never been a better time to become a Pilot and Emily breaks down what that career path looks like.    Emily can best be reached at: [email protected]

This solo episode is all about confidence.  My coaching tackles this subject with people again and again.  Average thinking and actions lead to average results. They also lead to average levels of confidence. It would be nice to just have confidence without doing anything to deserve feelings of confidence, but that’s a tough trick to pull off. You can take a few simple steps and be the deserving recipient of all the confidence you’ll ever need.  I'll outline those in this episode.  Small goals, weak effort, and mediocre results won’t result in high levels of self-confidence. You can only expect to feel as confident as the average person. Set your sights higher. Instead of setting small goals to avoid disappointing yourself, set big goals that give you the chance to be highly successful. Instead of actions and a level of activity that might lead to success, do so much that you can’t fail. The resulting boost of confidence you receive is well-deserved. Enjoy it and then repeat the process. www.brycebattscoaching.com https://brycebattscoach.teachable.com/p/youre-hired

Meredith Pasekoff- Dinitz is a Vice President with Bloomfield & Company, one of Washington, DC’s premiere personnel consulting firms. Specializing in recruiting and staffing in both the Greater Washington area and nationally, Meredith works on searches for executive/personal assistants and estate managers, in addition to positions in the fields of marketing, human resources, and communications in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Additionally, Meredith is a private career coach, helping clients to identify their strengths, explore different career paths and understand how their skills can transfer into new roles. She also works with clients on resume edits and presentation, job interview preparation, proper etiquette and networking strategies. After relocating from suburban Maryland in 2019, Meredith and her family are happy to call Raleigh, NC home.

Sarah Saadatjoo (pronounced suh-DOT-jew) has built her career on creating memorable customer experiences. She holds a Master’s Degree in strategy execution and leadership from The Georgia Institute of Technology and was recognized as a 40 Under 40 recipient from Georgia State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in business administration. She currently serves as a Customer Care Optimization Manager at Meta, and she has also worked with companies such as WhatsApp, Wix, Mailchimp, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. In her spare time, she loves sharing career tips, life updates, and funny skits on TikTok. Sarah has also helped hundreds of people through her digital products and courses that help people improve their interview skills and land their dream jobs. Sarah is an Atlanta native, but she’s currently living in Dublin, Ireland. She and her partner Jack are expecting their first baby in August, and Sarah’s very excited about her upcoming promotion to Mom. How to reach Sarah: TikTok - @sarahsaadatjoo Instagram - @sarahsaadatjooInterview prep courses:https://jobtips.teachable.com/p/perfect-candidate-bundle

Melissa Hayes owns Hayes Fine Art a custom photography studio.  She opened it 9 years ago and has been creating fine art images for hundreds of triangle families ever since.  She specializes in newborns, babies, and families and has a family of her own.  She's grown her business and continues to evolve as a business owner, photographer and entrepreneur.  We talk about her dreams for the future and running a business during covid.  She's built a new space in the last few years moving her studio from her home when her in-laws moved in.  Her work is gorgeous and can be found on her website and on social media.   https://www.hayesfineart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/melissahayesphotos https://www.instagram.com/melissa_hayesphotos/

Brook is a former therapist, mom of two, and business leader for more than ten years.   She is now coaching women using various modalities.  She will lead you in the journey to yourself so you can lead the movement that is in your heart.   Energetics. Psychic Channel. Human Design. Psychology.  Brook helps you tap into who you are and your natural abilities.  Her coaching will light you up so you can tune into yourself and turn up who you are. www.brookbelden.com

Going solo in this episode to give you a life update and talk about advancing in your career while working remotely.   This episode is short and sweet with 5 tips on how to get noticed while working remotely.  Be Responsive, make sure you're communicating just as much or more than you would in an office setting.  Make yourself visible by volunteering for things that need to get done.  Volunteer for that project that's coming up.   Show up on time and be the professional that you are. You have a real job so treat it that way, tie your goals in with the company goals and make sure you document your achievements. Stay in close communication with your boss.  Let your boss/ manager know what your career goals and aspirations are.  https://brycebattscoach.teachable.com/p/youre-hired

Amber Gray is the founder and CEO of Trusty Oak, an Austin-based virtual assistant company providing administrative and marketing support to busy entrepreneurs, authors, and creative teams. In 2021, Trusty Oak was named Freelancer Hiring Platform of the Year, and Amber was recognized as Austin Business Woman of the Year. As a female founder and leader of a company that has quickly established a recognizably special culture within a non-traditional workforce, Amber has energized and empowered women from diverse professional and personal backgrounds to go against the grain of historically standard female roles in business, technology, and leadership. Trusty Oak provides an opportunity for experienced admin and marketing professionals to work independently as freelancers, but with a supportive internal network consisting of other ambitious and resourceful remote workers. https://trustyoak.com/

Tiffany DeLangie is a Home Décor influencer with an emphasis on family-friendly design. What started as a creative outlet during her transition from the workforce to becoming a stay-at-home mom, has turned into sharing practical ways to create beauty in your home. She has a knack for budget-friendly design (but stands by the advice to have a splurge in every room!) and DIY. Tiffany and her husband Joe are currently transforming their basic new build into a home that suits their family and style, one DIY and mood board at a time. Tiffany is a lover of guacamole, snagging a good deal, the beach, and laughing - though not necessarily in that order. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest as @prettyrealblog and at www.PrettyRealBlog.com

Ashley Alvillar worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years where 8 of them she managed very successful sales teams at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Smith & Nephew. She started as a sales rep, where she won numerous awards and consistently ranked as a top representative in the country. She followed her desire to coach and help others by moving into managing a team of sales reps, where she led countless teams to success, ranking in the top 2 nationally. 4 years ago she decided to follow her dreams and started, Monarch Results Coaching where she does corporate, career and confidence coaching. She has worked with companies such as Lawfty Law, TaraMD, The Underbelly Yoga, ReVive Skincare and Mind Over Matter Fitness. She has her undergraduate degree from the George Washington University and coaching diploma from NYU. She lives in NY, completed one NYC marathon (always a goal) and has two kids that keep her very busy when she isn’t helping people become their best selves. She's like the real life version of Wendy from Billions!! CEO Monarch Results Coaching www.monarchresultscoaching.com

Blush is a women-focused coworking space with childcare. Allison and Natasha wanted to create a coworking space with a few key differences and they definitely succeeded!  They are open to all, but want to focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for women to work, collaborate, achieve and flourish. Traditional coworking spaces are generally located in city centers or downtown areas, but they chose to focus on coming to their members and making it easy to drop in, whether it’s just you, your team, or even with children in tow. They believe that childcare should not be a luxury, and realize what a huge factor reliable, safe childcare plays in any parent’s potential to be productive or creative. This is no We Work!  Blush is a safe, empowering space for women to network, learn, create, and join their community through collaborative coworking and events. Their values are to: Recognize and encourage the work of all women. What you do is valuable, necessary, and amazing. Provide a safe space for you and your work to flourish, and for you to connect with potential collaborators. Treat each member and guest with respect and integrity. Honor your personal and professional values by providing a space free from hate, abuse, and harassment of any kind. Celebrate all of you, including work and life milestones and advancements. https://www.blushcowork.com/

Kristen Lawlor is a veteran of the AEC industry with over 18 years of experience in land development. She is the Director of Marketing for a large South Florida based multi-disciplinary firm, overseeing the strategic marketing and business development efforts for both public and private sector development throughout the State and the Caribbean. Kristen is also a single-mom of three, twin 8 year olds and an eleven year old, and finds her balance somewhere between a 30-minute Cody ride on her Peloton and an extra large glass of wine.  We talk work-life balance, juggling kids and jobs while feeling like you're disappointing everyone.  

With a blend of marketing, sales, project management, and communications experience that spans from SaaS product marketing to Fortune 500 corporate communications to eCommerce marketing and sales, Jenn brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge of digital marketing, the power of networking, and evolving beyond trends to grow your business. During the day she is working hard as a Director of Sales & Marketing, but in her spare time she is quietly building Jenn's Guide [https://jennsguide.com] for marketers, sales professionals, and business owners looking for strategic, streamlined suggestions on the best digital marketing tools, sales strategies, and guides to scale the right way. When she's not working or traveling the world, you can catch her spending quality time with her husband and two girls in North Carolina going on sports trips, family adventures, and making memories together. Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn [link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennguidry/] or on her other website [link: https://jennguidry.com] ----------------------------------------------

Stop talking about your ideas and just do them.  Emily is the marketing expert you’ve been waiting for. She's a no-BS type of person and if you need help with marketing she's the one who will execute on your ideas that you've talked about doing for years.  EMILY SHEFFIELD and her husband own Heights Digital Media, based out of Knightdale NC, they're both serial entrepreneurs with several other businesses as well. This married couple is taking over one city at a time!  Currently expanding into San Antonio TX.  Emily just returned from one of her #girlboss getaways.  I followed along on Instagram and would love to make the next one.  On instagram @emilylovesbusiness Founder/Creator @girlboss.getaway Chief Operations Officer @heightsdigital https://heightsdigitalmedia.com/

"For some women, enrolling in an engineering course is like running a psychological gauntlet. If they dodge overt problems like sexual harassment, sexist jokes, or poor treatment from professors, they often still have to evade subtler obstacles like the implicit tendency to see engineering as a male discipline. It’s no wonder women in the U.S. hold just 13 to 22 percent of the doctorates in engineering, compared to an already-low 33 percent in the sciences as a whole." The Atlantic Beate knows all about this, she's a woman's woman in all the best ways!  She has two daughters of her own and is a trailblazer for female engineers.  She currently serves as Vice President however she climbed the ladder while working part-time with two young kids at home.  Most engineers in the AEC industry work 50+ hours a week so to be able to get ahead while working part-time should really be applauded! She currently mentors young female engineers and is an open book and her door is always open.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beate-wright-p-e-b692269/

"You might have known me 2 years ago but you don't know me now."  Katie has gone through a radical transformation in her personal and professional life and she's not holding anything back!   She went through a major weight loss journey after deciding to take control of her life and walking into her first-ever kickboxing class.  Her boutique business has also gone through a major rebrand and the grand re-opening party is March 12th!  She now follows the advice of her employee who says "Inspect what you expect" and doesn't take anything for granted.  Check her store out at https://shopkatiemays.com/

Sahar may be a newly licensed agent but she's no real estate rookie.  She's been a Raleigh resident for the past 25 years. Raised by small business owners and real estate lovers, she was eager to buy her first home when she was only 21 and has since bought and sold multiple homes.  She said the thing missing every time was an actual relationship with her realtor and she's dedicated to changing that old-fashioned behavior by being committed to giving a higher quality of service and being the go-to person on your side. In this episode, she shares her Real Estate wisdom, her story of a job change and a scary story too.   Sahar McClure Email: [email protected] Instagram: @saharmcclure Mobile: (919)274-8330 Website: sahar.rachelkendallrealestate.com

I had the pleasure of speaking with Roberta Ndlela, a public speaker and coach.  She graduated with a Business degree, with Transportation Economics and Planning as a major.  Her corporate journey started in 1995, when she worked with engineering companies. Being involved in project teams that incorporated different professionals introduced her to how vital communication skills are, in addition to subject matter expertise. She started her public speaking career in 2016 and her coaching focus is mainly assisting business owners and career professionals with public speaking, presentation mastery, interpersonal skills, and overall Business English.  She shares with us tips to improve our own public speaking.  "Brilliant innovations do not serve mankind if hidden on hard drives." She discusses how companies are reluctant to promote project managers who are not able to motivate different team members to work together towards a certain goal. A good percentage of new graduates experience a rude awakening when entering the corporate world. Peer interaction differs from corporate communication. Understanding those distinctions are necessary for being taken seriously and subsequently climbing the corporate ladder.  Roberta speaks of all of this in our conversation, if public speaking has ever made you nervous take a listen! https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-ndlela-93774121/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/645885270136998/ IG @coachandspeaker

It’s interesting, really, how so many of us live in spaces and worlds that have been built and designed by others. Think of a space you spend a lot of time in. What action, emotion, or purpose do you want it to give? Does it? What could happen, what could you create, what could come into your life if you were the main designer of your world and space?  I'm speaking with Allie Waters who is a lifestyle coach for women who want to live a more minimalistic lifestyle and create a home full of meaning and purpose.   https://www.alliewaters.com/

The Power of Storytelling for Personal + Business Branding.  This episode is a workshop Terumi and I did together for our clients and now you get to listen in.  In this episode, you will learn the importance of laying out a compelling narrative, in the elevator pitch, the resume / linkedin, and in job interviews.  Also when it comes to Business branding you'll learn how individuals and businesses can use three elements of story to captivate their audience to market themselves. All about Terumi: After 10+ years of experience in startups, mid-size companies, and large corporations, she is now the CEO of Boston Tech Creative and founder of the StoryGenius™ Marketing Accelerator. There are only two things in life and business you need to know to be successful –your value and your story. Yellow cardigans, romantic comedies, and sourdough bread bring sweetness to my life (besides my three kids, of course.) https://www.bostontechcreative.com/

Chasta, is such a force, she is an entrepreneur, author, Ted speaker and new mother.  She made a radical change in her business and in her life by leaving the competitive dance world in 2015. She details this in her book “Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul,”.  She owns a dance studio with two locations and has navigated the pandemic as a business owner by following science and statistics while looking out for the well-being of every child at the studio.  She started dancing when she was 2 years old and has been teaching my girls since they were 3 years old.  https://chastahamilton.com/

Mel Butcher is a consultant and has over 10 years of professional experience spanning emergency management, risk analysis, and mitigation. Mel has served clients in the US and abroad providing advisory across business and management consulting, industrial water risk, and corporate sustainability. In her discretionary time, Mel supports ambitious career women through A Career that Soars!, co-hosts the Lead to Soar podcast, and provides resources for young engineers through Underdog Engineers.  She's a powerhouse and is an amazing mentor to young engineers.  Links and social MelButcher.com LeadToSoar.com ACareerThatSoars.com linkedin.com/in/melissabutcher instagram.com/melbutcherdotcom facebook.com/melbutcherdotcom twitter.com/MelTheEngineer

Angela is an Architect, yogi and podcaster too! We talk about women in Architecture, her family dynamics growing up and what drew her to Healthcare specifically and her role as a medical planner. Angela serves on the AIA board in Cincinnati where she lives with her family.  She has a great podcast called Architecting and can be found on Clubhouse too.

Lindsay is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom. With $500 in her pocket and a baby in her belly,  she left her high-powered job as a magazine publishing executive and founded her first company. We talk about her transition, having her husbands support in making the leap and what she's doing now.  Today, she works with individuals, brands and companies, both large and small, to tell their brand’s story, grow the communities who support them, and ignite their success both on and offline. She offers both coaching and consulting services including:  business growth, branding, community growth, marketing, content and social media strategy.

Jessica is one of my very best friends and one of the sharpest career driven women I've had the pleasure of knowing.  She is currently the Chief Revenue officer of Spoonflower who was recently acquired by Shutterfly.  She's held positions with Barnes and Noble and Ebay as well as other companies.  We talk work life balance and how the support of your spouse isn't only helpful but necessary when working at the level she does.  

Kat is a facilitator of rhythm events, business coach, creative entrepreneur, and amazing woman.   We talk about failing forward and failing fast, being an entrepreneur for the long haul and how one video can change everything.  She's created an inspiring business that helps people through music, she's created courses and continues to share her wisdom on MusicTherapyEd.com. 

Aubrey is a master level Evolutionary Astrologer and Transformative Coach.  She has a Master's in Chinese Medicine and uses Astrology to offer people a brand new way to see themselves and their purpose. She's worked in Interior Design and Fung Shui, she knows how to transform just about anything from rooms to your personal perspective.  Speaking with her was such a blessing and I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

Stacy McCray is a true gem, we talked about finances, her faith, and family.  Stacy has two kids, she battled anxiety when on maternity leave and actually changed the leave policy at her current job.  We dive right in, discussing what new moms need and establishing clear boundaries.  Stacy grew up a preacher's daughter and has a strong faith that keeps her going when things get tough.  

Dori Roberts Stewart from She Turned Entrepreneur.  Inspiring & transformational stories from female entrepreneurs and Dori knows a bit about that because she is one!  She started as a teacher, creating engineering classes and camps for elementary kids, then she franchised this business and sold it!  Now she helps other female entrepreneurs who want to find the right franchise for them. She is full of wisdom and even gave me some advice when we wrapped up the call.