Episodios
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Today Iâm super excited to chat with Marybeth Gregg. Marybeth is the President and Founder of the Gregg Resource Group and the International Center for Women's Leadership.
Marybeth is an International Coach, Speaker and Author of the book How to Soar with a Broken Wing - Finding Tiny Moments of Joy Every Day. She is also a contributing author in the new book, Wellness Wisdom.
What youâll hear about:
Learning through griefKnowing youâre not aloneItâs not selfish to receive helpFinding small moments of joy use the ABC method â Aware, take a Break, get CuriousSpend time outside and take a pauseLiving your valuesUnderstanding your perfectionismIf itâs not joyful, Iâm not doing it!The power of women in leadershipOur everyday interactions mean so muchWeâre all leaders in our own life regardless of our roleListening to our hearts and live with intentionWeekly Challenge : Spend time being self aware. Get away from the noise and electronics.
Power of Music : Donât worry be happy by Bobby McFerrin
Links:
Gregg Resource Group Website
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Today I welcome Alun Bedding to the show. Alun has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 30 years and four years ago qualified as a coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2020, gaining the International Coaching Federation credential of Associate Certified Coach in 2023.
Since 2020, he has amassed over 400 hours of coaching working with individuals and teams. A passionate advocate of coaching, he has appeared on podcasts, webinars and blogs extolling the benefits of coaching.
He believes that coaching is for everyone and that anyone can benefit from a good coach.
What youâll hear about:
Leaders as coachesCreating space for people to thinkYou donât have to know all the answersFind people around you to practise withThe art of not interrupting people The beauty of silence Finding the people who help you show up authenticallyDonât become the advice monsterStay curious and ask questionsThe confusion around the word âcoachâ and whether itâs directive or indirectiveWho am I?Weekly Challenge : Be present in a conversation. Be an active listener and be in a world of not knowing.
Power of Music : In the end by Linkin Park
Links:
Alunâs LinkedIN
Alun Bedding coaching and consulting website
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Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite.
He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising and motivating audiences to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of all employees.
What youâll hear about:
The powerful emotions of love and hopeBeing open to talking to friends and colleaguesThe stigma of mental illâhealthUnderstanding anxiety and depressionHow companies are supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplaceReflect on your own relationship to mental-ill healthStart the conversation on mental-ill health in your team/companyTell your storyBring in an external catalyst to gain awareness and start the conversation Move from the rationale to the story-telling Understanding not everyone is a great story-tellerGet the right permissions before you share your storyWhat does asking for help mean?Weekly Challenge : See if you can take on some âCAN DOâ everyday - Connection, Be Active, Be Nice to someone, Discover, Observe
Power of Music : Donât let the old man in by Toby Keith
Links:
Geoffâs LinkedIN
Geoffâs Website
Minds @ Work
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Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital â a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity.
As a proud Filipina, Kristelle founded the Asian Business Collaborative to support Asian business owners â an often underrepresented group in the business community. The collaborative was founded when Kristelle identified a lack of small business support to Asian owned businesses during the 2020 pandemic, the ânon-profit in the makingâ was formed to focus on prosperity with a cultural competency lens.
What youâll hear about:
The importance of family in driving your purpose and prioritiesFinding a mentorBuilding community and its influence in decision makingJumping fully into opportunities Using community to grow and evolveStarting up a non-profit organisationGetting comfortable failing forward Being authentic can be a differentiatorDonât be boringCompassion for each other in a team Focussing on teachable momentsWeekly Challenge : When you wake up in the morning what do you ask yourself and when you get home are you the person you wanted to be during the day?
Power of Music : Love Train by The OâJays
Links:
Kristelleâs LinkedIN
Siarza Agency
Asian business collaborative
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Iâm super excited to chat with Michele Kuei today. Michele is your go-to coach in Visibility Marketing and a wizard at content and email marketing strategies.
Sheâs the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she's all about helping
Female coaches turn their passion into a thriving business. Her journey has taken her from playing small with physical disability to hiking Machu Picchu, and now, she's a rising star in the marketing world. Michelle is the kind of person who not only knows her stuff but also knows how to make a real connection and light up a room.
What youâll hear about:
Most of us walk around thinking weâre authentic when weâre notAuthenticity has to embody truly who you areThe hard lesson of acceptanceBody shamingThe importance of hitting rock bottom to motivate youSelf-reflectionPutting yourself as the priorityRecognising the small wins from being dedicatedA pivotal moment in asking for helpEveryone of us has a Hero insideOwning the roomHaving commitment for yourself5 step confidence processThe importance of belongingWeekly Challenge : Find one thing that makes you forget about the time and you can indulge in
Power of Music : Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
Links:
Michelleâs LinkedIN
Michelleâs Instagram
Elevate Life Coaching Website
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Today I chatted with Brian Sachetta. Brian is the author and owner of Get Out of Your HeadÂź, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression.
By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech
world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer
systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading
their own psychological demons.
Brian currently has two books launched, âGet Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for
Living with and Overcoming Anxietyâ and âGet Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating
the Abyss of Depression.â
His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible.
What youâll hear about:
Using your personal story to help othersThe benefit of frameworks Creating cathartic moments for yourselfMake sure your capabilities match what the market is looking forManaging expectations Self-inflicted pressureAuthenticity creates better conversationsAuthenticity being a branding toolNot being authentic can lead others to pigeonhole you in the wrong areasThe importance of tough loveWeekly Challenge : Find someone this week to share something you donât usually share
Power of Music : Self Revolution by Killswitch Engage
Links:
Brianâs LinkedIN
Get out of your head Instagram
Get out of your head website
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Today youâll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Darby Vannier, Claire Brittain, Victoria Pelletier, Margaret Mary OâConnor
Youâll have to listen to match the book to the person :)
What youâll hear about:
Infinite Game by Simon SinekLet it Go by Dame Stephanie Shirley Quiet by Susan CainWhat they donât teach you in Catholic College. Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ by John WijngaardsVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN
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Today we chat with author Margaret Mary OâConnor. Margaret has been called, âThe Modern Day Davidâ on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings.
Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiacâs Soul, Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with. She also hosts her own podcast Your Radical Truth for those wanting to get monthly insights from Margaret and her guests.
What youâll hear about:
The importance of early childhood memories in creating a purposeWomenâs ordinationWomen in the priesthoodThe motivation that comes from finding your purposeKeep asking questions, even when others think the answer is definitiveThe importance of diversity in decision makingCultural prejudiceListen! If you are spending money and time to investigate a topic. Listen to what the results are sayingGet out of your comfort zoneWeekly Challenge : Go back to an area you think youâre an expert and do a further deep dive and see if there is an alternative viewpoint you havenât considered.
Power of Music : I will survive by Gloria Gaynor
Links:
Margaret Mary OâConnor LinkedIN
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Today we welcome Victoria Pelletier on the show. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the âTurn Around Queenâ and the âCEO Whispererâ by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture.
As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35 and a CEO at age 41.
Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the significance of Whole Human Leadership - being an empathetic and authentic leader, as well as the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience.
What youâll hear about:
Whole human leadershipThe unseen employeeLeaning into what makes your feel uncomfortableStrategic intentionalityThe importance of personal brandingRadical candourBeing confidentBuilding ResilienceCreating belonging within organisationsYou can not be what you can not seeYou're the CEO of your career and brandWeekly Challenge : Figure out their Brand Why. What makes you different from others?
Power of Music : Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Links:
Victoriaâs LinkedIN
Victoriaâs Website
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As April is world autism day I asked Claire if sheâd be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity.
Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people sheâs managed through her career. Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive!
What youâll hear about:
The broad diversity in autism diagnosis The changing understanding of autism within the general publicYoung careers supportSupport for neurotypical children Finding time for yourself Donât worry about terminology. The conversation is the important partSuperpowersLiving in a state of wonderResetting what ânormalâ isNeurodiversity often isnât just one conditionNeeding to think about the whole personWeekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win)
Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-Heidke
Links:
Claireâs LinkedIN
Amanda Kirby LinkedIN
Ellie Middleton LinkedIN
Beyond Autism
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Today we welcome Darby Vannier on the show. Darby has over 20 years of experience, as a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organisations.
As President & CEO of Indispensable Leadership Group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, speaker, and fractional COO, focusing on strategic and leadership development.
Darby built his career on the philosophy that developing the right people is the key to success. Which is something we are absolutely going to dig into more. He is also the author of The Indispensable Leader: How to Use Your Inner Manager and Visionary to Achieve Leadership Success
What youâll hear about:
Making the right decisions not the easy decisionsUsing data to back-up your decisionsCommunication and educationBalancing holding back and speaking your truthOwning your mistakesUnderstanding our impact on others as leadersEnabling spaces for people to be authenticFinding your best manager and visionary characteristicsUnderstanding we all have an impact in our organisationsInformal leadershipBe KindWeekly Challenge : What are those moments you may have seen as insignificant which may be huge to someone you interacted with
Power of Music : Any Caribbean style music
Links:
Darbyâs LinkedIN
Indispensable Leadership Group Website
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Today youâll hear about 5 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Kristin Demoranville, Jack Leigh, Bernadette Smith, Kate Galli
Youâll have to listen to match the book to the person :)
What youâll hear about:
The Big Leap by Gay HendrixThrone of Glass series by Sara J MaasThe Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams Homage to Catalonia by George OrwellThe World Peace Diet by Will TuttleVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN
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Today we welcome Kate Galli on the show. Kate is a health coach and author. She is relentlessly focused on creating a healthy, happy, compassionate world. She specialises in creating the Mindset that makes your best eating and exercising choices simple and sustainable. She also hosts the The Healthification Podcast.
What youâll hear about:
Walk the talkAlign a goal with a valueMeet people where they are in any advocacy workCensoring yourself all the timeLead with delicious foodThe importance of mindsetReframing words towards positiveOvercoming overwhelmLower the bar to raise your chance of successHowâs that working for you? How to increase self-careUse your beliefs and values as a filter Filter the people you spend time withThe pleasure of taking actionBack yourselfWeekly Challenge : Elicit your personal values and link it to your goals and ambitions
Power of Music : The logical song by Supertramp
Links:
Kateâs LinkedIN
Strong Body Green Planet Website
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Today we chat to Bernadette Smith. Bernadette is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Speaker and is also a Bestselling Author. Her 4th book, Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization was an instant bestseller.
For over 10 years, Bernadette has spoken to thousands of enthusiastic business leaders and her expertise has been sought after by the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Fast Company. Sheâs appeared on the Today Show, the BBC, National Public Radio, CNN and more.
Bernadette is the host of her own weekly podcast, 5 Things In 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI.
What youâll hear about:
Appreciating where you are Being true to what you loveFinding connection in your workKnowing your boundaries Identity crisisImpact and financially viableJourney of self-love and self-worthKnow your personal story Why is DEI personally important to youKnow the data!Itâs not enough just to train and recruit to hit your DEI ambitionsMoving out of your comfort zoneIntention is required and taking accountabilityMeasuring metrics that matterUsing the ARC method to help you speak up for yourself and othersWeekly Challenge : Follow the ARC method - Ask, Respect, Connect
Power of Music : Traditional Irish pub songs â The Wild Rover
Links:
Bernadetteâs LinkedIN
Bernadetteâs Website
The ARC Method
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Today we chatted with Jack Leigh. Jack has been working in the video production industry for 12 years, involved in a variety of projects, from high-end film and TV productions like 'Fast and Furious 6', 'Peaky Blinders', and 'Last Tango in Halifax', to directing documentaries around the world in Africa, the US, and even the Arctic. For the last seven years, Jack has been leading a production company called Eight Engines, which produces commercial and marketing films, as well as broadcast and arts work.
One of the specialities of EIght engines is working with interviewees, especially those who have experienced intense trauma, to help them appear relaxed and authentic on camera. Since speaking on camera can be very challenging for our interviewees, Eight Engines devote significant time to coaching them, ensuring their authenticity throughout the process.
What youâll hear about:
Learnings from having worked in a blame cultureThe challenges of freelance workingKnowing what environments allow your authenticity to shineEmpathy versus detachmentCreating impactful storiesGiving people the space to talk and you just listenGrowing confidence on videoGet good at editingTips to showing authenticity on screenFocus on having a conversation versus reading a scriptDonât worry about the quality, concentrate on the contentGive yourself the chance to make mistakes and donât panicFinding an engaging and creative way for any topicUnderstanding what you client and their customers wantHow to influenceWeekly Challenge : Book an hour long call to record some content and see how many one minute videos you can make from it
Power of Music : American Pie by Don Maclean
Links:
Website: https://www.eightengines.com/
Jackâs linkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackleigh/
Rich is the Life: https://vimeo.com/270342907?share=copy
PolyPipe: https://www.eightengines.com/case-studies/polypipe-a-question-of-regs
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Kristin Demoranville is the visionary Founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture. She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes.
Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses and an academic background in Environmental Management equip her with a holistic perspective that allows her to make unique connections between people, processes, and technology. A recognized figure in leading publications and a coveted speaker at various events, Kristin stands as a bridge between food protection and cybersecurity.
Beyond her corporate feats, she's the charismatic host of the "Bites & Bytes Podcast," fostering enlightening dialogues between food and cybersecurity professionals.
What youâll hear about:
Taking brave stepsThe importance of common senseReacting to expectations and negative feedbackHiding yourself within a protection cocoonSelf-analysisEmbracing who I am or Do I shrinkUsing feminine power as a maskStepping into the role of a CEOMentoring the next generationFinding your voice Getting the right people around youDonât ask for my opinion if you donât want it!Diverse opinions increases securityAdvocate for yourselfBelongingThe Bites & Bytes podcastWeekly Challenge : Be present. Be curious about why people & yourself react in certain ways
Power of Music : The Journey by H.E.R
Links:
Kristinâs LinkedIN
AnzenSage
Bites and Bytes podcast (website) also available on your favourite streaming platforms
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Today youâll hear about 5 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Michael Ostland, Genevieve Piturro, Bill Benjamin, Jenn Cordz
Youâll have to listen to match the book to the person :)
What youâll hear about:
J. P. Pawliw-Fry - Performing Under PressureHeinrich Boll - An Anecdote Concerning the Lowering of Productivity Ed Mylett - The power of one moreEmily Frisella - Relationships firstNapoleon Hill - Think and Grow RichVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedIN
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This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Ryan Hamilton.
Ryan is the creator and founder of the wine experience which has been going for over 12 years and in 2022 he founded Universimm which is an Entertainment app that focuses on hyper-relevant content, like-minded engagement & better social connections!
Universimm is a tale of the underdogs who dared to challenge the titans of social media with an opposing business model. Their ultimate goal is to revolutionise a new market segment creating big disruption in this space!
What youâll hear about:
Ryanâs entrepreneurial journeyDiscovering purpose and values unlocked his authenticityThe need for self-reflectionBeing open to vulnerabilityEmbracing imperfectionGoing the extra mile & being proactiveKnow your boundariesFinding the courage to be yourselfJourney of self-discoverySocial authenticityOvercoming fearTake that first stepWeekly Challenge : Set some boundaries this week. Grow in confidence saying No.
Power of Music : Love you âtill the end by The Pogues and Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
Links:
Ryanâs LinkedIN
Universimm website
Universimm Instagram
You can download the UNIVERSIMM app via your app store.
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This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Bill Benjamin on the show. Bill is a partner at the Institute for Health & Human Potential, who are global leaders in delivering Culture and Emotional Intelligence training.
Bill is a mathematician & computer scientist who learnt the power of managing emotions while he was in the tech industry. He is known for his honesty about the struggles he had early in his career as a leader.
His degrees in mathematics and computer science lead him to take a practical and scientific approach to helping people understand how the brain responds under pressure, and to leverage that to increase leadership and performance.
Bill has over 30 years of business experience and has provided his expertise on performance and leadership with diverse groups in many high-pressure environments, including the U.S. Marines, NASA, Intel and Amazon
What youâll hear about:
Being your best & speaking your truth in your last 8% moments Managing your emotionsGrowing comfortable with stepping into the difficult momentsAuthenticity is the number 1 ranked competency for emotional intelligenceBuild up self-awareness practicesUnderstanding your emotional responses People remember how you show up in those critical momentsHow memories are stored in your memoryThe importance of connection and courage within cultureKnowing your emotional triggers and finding ways to manage them where possibleHaving agency around your emotionsYour initial imprints are made by the age of 5Youâre not alone. We all struggleWeekly Challenge : Listen to the video and see where you start dropping markers to start your journey of awareness.
Power of Music : Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin
Links:
Billâs LinkedIN
Billâs video on understanding your emotional responses
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This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Jenn Cordz. Jenn is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Avnir.
Jenn is leading the digital transformation of two decades of professional services methodology into a Generative AI-enabled platform to digitize strategic relationship identification, nurturing, development, and capitalization.
She currently serves on two non-profit Boards, lending her expertise to various environmental and sustainability initiatives. Jenn is also a member of the United States Women's Fly Fishing team.
What youâll hear about:
Finding what your passionate about Sticking up for your core valuesContinually re-evaluating whether your core values align with who you are todayAsking questions with the intent of learningBeing confident in being a beginner and not looking badThe exponential learning curve working in a start-up companyThe importance of holding your space Rely on your skills & be undeniable at what you doYou donât have to be the smartest in the room, but you need to contribute in a valuable wayFind your alliesLeadership is not an inherent traitPaying attention to the fundamentals when it comes to leadership Continual feedback loops & maintaining your curiosityPay attention to the things not being said or opportunities not being offeredAsking good questions if you want good answersInvest in others and yourselfThe importance of continual learningWeekly Challenge : Create a time in your calendar (10-30 mins) to improve your own self-growth
Power of Music : Perfect by P!NK
Links:
Jennâs LinkedIN
Jennâs webpage with Anvir
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