Women Taking The Lead With Jodi Flynn

Is everyone clear on what your expectations are? And are you clear on what others are expecting from you? Are you sure? In episode 472, Lynae Remondino and I covered the importance of asking clarifying questions to prevent misunderstandings. For a variety of reasons, it’s almost too easy for misunderstandings to occur. On almost any given workday you can probably find an example in which you thought you were clear with someone that they were to do X, Y and Z and instead they did X, Y and M. The culprit is unclear expectations. In this episode I have Lynae back and we are discussing: ·         How to make sure your expectations are explicitly clear. ·         Why accountability is so important and what can go wrong without it. ·         How to get better at creating and honing clear expectations. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the How to Get Mentally Fit webinar: Learn the 3 core muscles to build to gain mental fitness. Apply to be on an “On-Ai

Ask any expert on success, regardless of their specialization, and they will tell you that mindset is what determines what an individual will be capable of achieving. Mindset. But... how do you measure mindset? And once you've measured it, how do you build a stronger, more positive, more resilient mindset? In this episode I’m chatting with Stacy Hartmann, a renowned success coach. She is also a sought-after international motivational speaker who has spent the past 10 years helping creatives, coaches, and expert entrepreneurs transform their lives, and make an impact by unleashing their creative and intuitive genius.   While working with her, Stacy’s global tribe of clients have started their own six figure companies, become authors, innovated new methodologies and shifted paradigms in old stagnant industries. In This Episode Stacy and I Discussed What the Energy Leadership Index Assessment (ELI) is and what it measures How it is different from other tools   How a woman in leadership can use the information p

Have you ever walked away from a conversation sure the other person understood all the instructions and expectations? They may have even told you they got it all and understood what you wanted. And only as things are going sideways do you realize that they actually didn’t fully understand what you wanted from them. I’m sure we’ve all had that experience and it can be exasperating. And as much as we learn from those experiences, it takes a certain skill to guarantee that all the information communicated has be received and understood as intended. In this episode I have Lynae Remondino back and we’re going to discuss how to ask questions so there are no misunderstandings. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the How to Get Mentally Fit webinar: Learn the 3 core muscles to build to gain mental fitness. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast

Are there some people in your life that you find always misunderstand you and what your intentions are? We all have people in our lives that are so easy to get along with and those that always seem to question our ideas or our approach to an initiative. Here’s the thing, it may have nothing to do with you and everything to do with having different communication styles. Differences in communication styles, if appreciated, can be the basis of strong relationships and strong teams. But if not understood or appreciated, communication style differences can tear relationships and teams apart. For this episode I invited Lynae Remondino, a Talent Management Director and a genius at unlocking potential while improving organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. She is a strategic and an empathetic professional who acknowledges her purpose in life is to advocate for people.  Lynae’s certifications include Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Situational Leadership, Development Dimensions International Leadership

Are you at a loss for how to handle those seemingly small awkward moments at work? Whether it’s being interrupted, talked over, hearing women referred to as girls, or getting a men’s polo shirt as a company gift. It can be hard to know how to appropriately handle these behaviors and situations, and easy to convince yourself it’s not a big deal. But it is a big deal. Because these behaviors create a culture that make women feel like they are not appreciated or respected as colleagues or team members. Hence, my conversation with Dawn Hudson.  In this episode Dawn and I chatted about: Why she and the Band of Sisters decided to focus on gender rooted micro-aggressions in the workplace? The variety of suggestions for the same scenario provided by the different authors and how impacted their relationships and the approach to the book. What’s at stake for companies if they don’t address microaggressions in the workplace. Advice Dawn would give to anyone looking to advance their career. Episode Show Notes: Links me

Are negative thoughts sabotaging you? I frequently talk with talented, experienced and incredibly capable women. For the most part, they are doing great: setting goals, creating plans to accomplish them, and making progress in their careers. Occasionally, many of these women express a desire for things to be better. Not externally, necessarily. But internally. They say things like, “I wish I could get out of my own way.” “If I could just get over the self-doubt.” And sometimes, “Even when things are going well, I have this nagging voice in my head that ruins any opportunity I have to feel satisfied.” This episode is covering the very thing that drives your behavior, what you do and how you do it: mindset. Not only that, mindset determines how quickly you will bounce back from setbacks and mistakes, and whether or not you are able to feel satisfaction or fulfillment. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the Positive Intelligence webinar: https://womentaking

Are there young women in your life who are already making a big impact in the world? This week’s episode is a little different as I am chatting with two young women who have identified a problem that, if solved, would impact the health, education, and income of a community in desperate need. Bridget Muturi and Janelly Torres are the co-founders of Women Innovated Empowered & United (WIEU) I invited Bridget and Janelly on the podcast to raise awareness of the problem they’ve identified and to hopefully raise the money they need to make their work a reality. Being college students, they don’t have a PR or communications team and though they’ve never been on a podcast or done anything like this before they were excited for the opportunity. In this episode Janelly, Bridget and I chatted about... The current conditions for the community living in Kibera, Kenya The high cost of feminine care products and the impact it has on the health of the women in Kibera The solution Bridget and Janelly came up with and wh

Perhaps never before has the focus of mental and emotional wellness been at the forefront of leadership. According to the Harvard Business Review, “mental health challenges are now the norm among employees across all organizational levels.” In 2021, during a follow-up study to their 2019 Mental Health at Work Report, seventy-six percent of respondents reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition in the past year, up from 59% in 2019. The pandemic impacted every area of people’s lives, and has been a leading factor in an increase of mental health concerns. And it is not behind us yet. Taking care of yourself is vital: if you are depleted your health, work, and ability to support others will suffer. This episode explores why, as a leader, taking care of your mental and emotional wellness, and supporting your team to do so as well, is critical. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has b

Have you been struggling with your wardrobe lately? During the pandemic many of us reverted to a uniform of professional top matched with yoga pants or sweatpants. We were video conference ready and that was fine when we were working from home with cameras on. Now that return-to-office, hybrid work, in-person conferences and networking events are full-steam ahead, you might be feeling less than excited about the options in your closet. Our clothes can help bolster our confidence or make us feel blah. And for many of us, our bodies changed, if ever so slightly over the last 3 years. For the past 6 months or so I’ve been looking at a closet full of clothes convinced I had nothing to wear. Then I met Jenny Eversole, the founder of Stylespace. Stylespace.com is a virtual styling platform to elevate your style with expert stylists. After nearly a decade running her own fashion label, she learned how personal style can make a big difference in one's confidence, happiness and overall success. Jenny founded Style Spa

Have you had a chance yet to hit the reset button or recharge your energy this season? For the northern hemisphere this is a time of slowing down and taking stock. It’s time for some rest and coziness in your life. Even if you are in the southern hemisphere, the New Year holiday will also prompt you to take a step back and think about what you want to accomplish in the coming year. This is a replay of a previous episode where I covered how to identify the type of rest and recharge activities that are right for you. And as I stated in the intro of that previous episode, rest is not one-size-fits-all. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System

Much-need time off to reconnect with loved ones and reenergize body, mind and soul is about to commence but while I’m away I have some episodes lined up, starting with this one that will replay previous episode that are worth hearing again. These episodes were specifically curated for this time of year to support you to take some time away if you want it or need it, and to reenergize and reconnect with yourself. There will also be a brand-new episode in the mix coming out just after New Year’s on the topic of post-pandemic fashion trends and getting in tune with looks that align with you and your body. I loved this conversation and I think you will too. I’m already lining up interviews in the New Year with some interesting women, and more solo episodes on communication and setting expectations. As a reminder, I’m always game if you are interested in doing an on-air coaching call in 2023. Now let’s dive into the importance of taking time off!  Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in thi

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work within organizations has gotten a lot of press lately. But what does it take for a company to truly become more diverse, equitable and inclusive? To dive more deeply into the topic for this episode, I have brought on Wema Hoover. Meet Wema Hoover, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader Wema is a DEI leader and former Global head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Google. She has also held executive roles at multiple Fortune 500 companies including Chief Diversity Officer and Global Head of Culture, Inclusion & Diversity at Sanofi and Global Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Pfizer. Wema is a frequent speaker to business leadership audiences. She is working on a book and has authored many articles such as How to Transform DEI Energy Into Action in the Workplace from INC., and has been featured on Diversity Inc. and other podcasts. In this episode Wema and I discuss... The approach to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into people processes in

Do you have a hard time setting boundaries at work for fear that it will make you look bad? In this episode I’m going to answer a listener question on this very topic. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you are interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask

How comfortable are you being idle? As a high achieving woman, you might dream of utter relaxation. But the internal and external pressure to stay productive and highly efficient might sabotage your attempts at restoration. While action is required to achieve results, action without strategy, reflection, and rest can result in needless activity and wasted time. This episode covers why always being busy is counterproductive and keeping you from achieving your biggest goals. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader.

What's in a title? To what extent does your title concern you? Titles may be a thing at networking events or cocktail parties. And your family and friends will celebrate a title upgrade with you. But are titles that important? A few years ago, many online publications said they absolutely were important, especially in a job search.  However, is this still the state of affairs? To dive more deeply into the topic for this episode, I reached out to a colleague of mine, Alicia Canario. Meet Alicia Canario Alicia is a strategic HR leader with 25+ years global experience leading high performing teams and partnering with leaders to execute business objectives. She has a successful track record of leading manufacturing organizations through change management and proven experience securing top talent to meet business objectives. Her educational credentials include a B.S in psychology from the University of Illinois-UC, M.S. degree in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago, MBTI (Meyers Briggs)

Do you cringe thinking about the mistakes you’ve made? If you have high standards for yourself, and I’m guessing if you’re listening to this podcast you do. These high standards, combined with any tendency to be hard on yourself, may cause you to want shy away from fully owning your mistakes. It may be a knee-jerk reaction, to want to move on quickly, pretending the mistake didn’t happen. But as a leader, the best course of action is to own your mistake and learn from it. Not only is it good for you as a leader, it’s good for the morale and performance of your team.  This episode covers how to own your mistakes in a way that allows you and your team to grow in experience and trust. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wond

As a woman leader you are constantly being sent the message to be more assertive and confident. Confidence and assertiveness do have their place and most times I would encourage women leaders to embrace confidence and feel free to be assertive. However, never is this at the expense of honestly admitting when you don’t know. If you don’t know the answer to a direct question, ‘I don’t know’ is the beginning of a good conversation. But, balancing your confidence as a leader and owning up to a lack of knowledge or competence in a certain area can be tricky. This episode covers how to graciously admit when you don’t know and handle the situation in a way that engenders more confidence in you as a leader. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a str

Did you know...? Women make just 83 percent of what men do, and that gap is wider for women of color. According to a new Equal Pay Day study released by Credit Karma, 31% of women say they still don’t feel comfortable asking their employer for a raise. 66% of women say their current salary is holding them back from reaching their financial goals, including paying off debt and saving for retirement. 35% of women surveyed said their low salaries were preventing them from being able to afford necessities like rent. Nearly 60% of women never negotiate their pay at all. In this episode Anna and I discuss... Key times in your career that impact how much money you make The story behind the creation of Shift Profile The mindset that keeps women from asking for what they are worth Always be negotiating! Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to

Are there some days when you can't seem to muster the motivation to do what's right in front of you?   First, let me state that this happens to all of us. It is common.   But some people have figured out how to tap into sources of motivation when this occurs. And this ability to effectively self-motivate oneself distinguishes high-achieving professionals from everyone else.   And, to make it a little more complicated, motivation is a personal experience. What works for one person might not work for you.   This episode covers common strategies to consistently stay motivated that work for most people.   Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating Syst

Do you work in a fast-paced environment? Or, do you contribute to different departments or divisions? If that’s the case it can be very difficult to be confident that what you are giving your time to is exactly what needs your time attention right now. If you’re not careful pretty soon things that are incredibly important to other people become your top priority at the cost of your own goals and initiatives. This episode covers how to prioritize your projects, initiatives and tasks so you know exactly what the priority is. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST