A podcast for people who want to learn how to lead, or lead better. Contemporary leadership issues discussed by experts with actionable insights in every episode. Whether you’re a student, graduate, teacher, manager or CEO or simply aspire to be a leader in the future, Leadership Learned will help you carve out your leadership path and define your leadership style.
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Been There, Learned That | Life & Leadership Coach | Strategies For Personal Growth
Dana Byers, ACC, ELI-MP, Christian Life Coaching for Leaders
Welcome! This is the podcast for ambitious leaders devoted to Jesus, their families, and the pursuit of meaningful work and ministry. As a certified life and leadership coach with decades of experience in church, non-profit, and corporate settings, I’m passionate about supporting others. Whether you’re navigating personal leadership ceilings, creating a business strategy, or working on ministry and staff issues, I’m here to support you. Join me to cultivate confidence, inner peace, and a lif ...
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This podcast series is not theoretical. Rather, it is filled with practical pointers for any leader or manager at any stage of their career. My experience is that people in a leadership role benefit from solid ideas that help them evaluate their lives and careers. We all need encouragement, and we all need time to reflect on how we are doing and how we can improve.
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Summary: Dive into the Been There, Learned That Podcast where I reveal secret stressors sabotaging your calm. Shake off life's unnecessary burdens and discover joyous freedom with my anecdotes and actionable insights. Key Points: Unlock freedom from stressors Sneaky stress habits exposed Anabolic vs. catabolic energy Find what fuels or drains you J…
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Ditch Costly Work Habits: Boost Joy & Career Confidence!
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Summary: Join me on a candid exploration of six insidious work habits that undercut your career joy and confidence. It's time to break free from the patterns of people-pleasing and reputation management, charting a path toward a more fulfilling professional future. Tune in to empower yourself with insight and actionable steps! Key Points: Identify …
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Interview: A Mother-Daughter Talk on Leadership and Faith
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Summary Join me and my daughter Mackenzie as we explore the intricacies of growing up, faith, and authentic leadership. From handling doubts to nurturing mutual support, this candid mother-daughter chat offers insights and wisdom for women juggling family, faith, and their ambitions. Key Points Gen Z’s Authentic Faith Journey "I love you always and…
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Summary: Discover how injecting fun into your busy life can become the ultimate stress antidote! I share transformative tips for high-achieving women to find joy, set boundaries, and enjoy life without the burnout. Key Points: Chronic stress affects women 30+ Fun's importance in a busy life Finding joy amidst stress Fostering self-care practices Em…
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Faith-Based Confidence for Ambitious Christian Women
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Summary: Join me as I celebrate a year of uplifting episodes and dive into 12 faith-fueled confidence tips for Christian women, blending godly wisdom with actionable strategies. Cultivate a spirit of gratitude, forgiveness, and unshakable trust in God's plan for a transformative confidence boost! Key Points: Pray and scripture start your day. Ancho…
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Summary: Dive into the entrepreneurial world as I unpack essential wisdom for starting a business with grace. Learn how to align your venture with your faith, avoid burnout, and cherish your value in this enlightening episode for ambitious women. Key Points: Honor God in your business Approach success without the hustle Learn from entrepreneurial l…
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Interview: Navigating Life's 'Messy Middle' with Makeda Pennycooke
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Summary Dive into an incredible episode with me and my guest Makeda Pennycooke, as we explore the trials and triumphs of coaching through the 'messy middle'. Whether it’s personal growth or professional evolution, this powerful conversation delivers insights into overcoming fear, embracing change, and discovering your true potential. Get ready for …
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Unlocking Change: 6 Signs You're Ready to Transform
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Summary Dive into this enlightening chat on "Been There, Learned That," where I outline six signs signaling your readiness for life-altering change. Explore how alignment with values, peace, and divine guidance can empower Christian working women to embrace transformation with confidence. Key Points Align actions with biblical values Inner peace si…
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Summary Join me, the life coach for Christian women in the workforce, as I unfold four transformative traits to amplify your confidence. Embrace imperfection, resilience, assertiveness, and empathy in this insightful episode, and get ready to tackle life's challenges with grace and a faith-driven poise. Key Points Embrace and celebrate your imperfe…
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Empowerment in Self-Care: Unlocking Your Best Self
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Summary In this episode, I delve into the essential practice of self-care for ambitious Christian women. Discover a refreshing outlook on balancing faith, family, and wellbeing without the guilt. Tune in for practicable tips that fit into your life's dashboard, avoiding those red-light warnings of self-neglect. Key Points Self-care is light, easy, …
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Interview: Amanda Miah Unveils the Besti Brand Story
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Join Amanda Miah and me in a riveting chat about courage, change, and Christ-centered entrepreneurship. Hear how Amanda transitioned from nonprofit work to CEO of a charming brand called Besti, all while nurturing faith and self-value. Learn how coaching propelled her to break free from self-limiting beliefs and spearhead a business that champions …
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Breaking the Victim Mentality: Empowering Christian Women to Thrive
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Dive into shifting away from a victim mindset with Dana Byers! Explore the Energy Leadership Index, self-awareness tips, and faith-infused courage in this episode. Join us as we dissect the traps of playing the victim, learn impactful self-coaching questions, and embrace an empowered life. Your transformation from helpless to hopeful starts now! Ke…
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Energy Leadership Index (ELI): 7 levels of Energy Explained
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Dive in with me as we explore how Christian women balance ambition, family, and spirit. Unlock the secret to a burnout-free life with the Energy Leadership Index—a game-changer in personal growth. Join me and achieve harmony in work, faith, and self-care without losing steam! Key Points Diverse career journey Overcoming burnout with ELI Levels of e…
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Empowering Christian Women Beyond Leadership Limits
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Dive into a vibrant discussion with me, your coach on a mission. Explore how Jesus redefined women's roles and uncover empowering Biblical insights for today's ambitious women leaders. It's an inspirational journey through scriptural lessons and modern applications, designed to uplift and revolutionize your spiritual and professional life. Join me …
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Interview: Your Growth Superpower of Emotional Intelligence
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Dive into the vibrant dynamics of emotional intelligence (EI) with Adam Bouse and uncover how EI can revolutionize relationships, work, and spiritual life. This episode isn’t just talk – it's an invigorating journey through self-awareness, empathy, and personal growth. Key Points EI's role in effective human interactions Emotional self-awareness an…
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Clarity Over Certainty: Pursue What You Want With Confidence
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Join me as I unpack the secret sauce to assertive living—clarity. It's not about wanting certainty; it's about craving clarity in ambitions, relationships, and the journey with God. Dive in for an energizing talk on getting crystal clear about your desires and learning to assertively move towards them, all while staying aligned with your faith and …
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Experience Victory Before the Finish Line
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Dive into the art of feeling success before your goals are met, with me! Embracing faith, managing emotions, and aligning with God's timing, this episode is a must-hear for ambitious Christian women in pursuit of a fulfilling life and meaningful work. Key Points God's timing over our timetables Embrace emotions of future success now Meditative pray…
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Embracing Transformation: From People-Pleasing to Self-Compassion
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I’m back with riveting insights on personal growth. Discover how to flourish by choosing curiosity over criticism, defying people-pleasing, nurturing self-care, embracing valleys with compassion, and mastering tough talks. Let's celebrate milestones of transformation together! Key Points Curiosity beats criticism Overcoming people-pleasing Self-car…
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Conquer Inbox Overload & Reclaim Your Calendar
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Ever felt swamped by emails and a jam-packed sched? I am going to spill the beans on mastering your time at work, even if your todo list seems to have a life of its own! Discover sanity-saving tips that'll have you strategizing like a champ and breathing easy amidst the chaos. 🕒💡 Key Points Boost confidence with actionable strategies Throttle your …
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S2 Ep1: What is Purpose-Driven Leadership?
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People want more from their organizations and their leaders. Following Covid, The Great Resignation, and the cost of living crisis, it has become more important for people to have work with meaning. Similarly, the organizations that can align what they do with a reason for doing it - their 'Why' - have found great success. It comes down to Purpose:…
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4 Habits That'll Revolutionize Your Wallet & Well-being!
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Embrace a life of empowerment with me! Dive into this episode packed with practical habits to reshape your financial and health goals as a Christian woman. These four transformative habits will supercharge your personal growth while aligning with your spiritual values. Join me to ignite change in your life without the burnout, beautifully balancing…
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Own Your Growth: Lessons on Habits & Motherhood
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Dive into my invigorating mix of tough love and transformational truths as I tackle radical accountability and personal growth. Journey alongside me as I share insights on breaking habits, motherhood challenges, and the undeniable power of authentic confidence. This episode isn't just a pep talk; it's a wake-up call for change! Key Points: Embrace …
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Journal to Breakthrough: Self-Coaching Wisdom Unveiled
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Ever feel stuck in work or life? Join Dana Byers, a certified life coach, as she uncovers self-coaching tactics and spiritual insights for breakthroughs. It's not about perfection, but progress and clarity, as she shares her personal journaling experience, aiming to empower Christian working women. Tune in for a transformative session filled with h…
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Build Your Community: Steps that Spark Connection
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Discover how to fortify your social circle with Dana Byers' wise guidance on nurturing "win-win" connections in faith and life. If you're looking to strengthen your bond with God while forming meaningful friendships, this nugget-filled episode is a must-listen! Step up your relationship game with actionable steps, heartfelt advice, and an alignment…
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Interview: Thriving Beyond Burnout (A Coach’s Tale)
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Dive into an enriching conversation with Dana Byers and coach Carla Miller as they unravel the power of self-awareness and energy levels in transforming personal and professional lives. Witness how God-fueled breakthroughs and coaching reshape perspectives, turning obstacles into opportunities for ambitious, faith-driven women. Key Points: How coac…
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Finding Guilt-Free Fun as a Hardworking Christian Woman
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In this enlightening episode, Dana Byers dives deep into the common guilt that plagues ambitious, God-loving women when they seek fun and leisure. Discover how to redefine productivity, honor God, and infuse joy into your routine without the nagging sense of guilt. Embrace these life-altering insights and tips for a harmonious balance that pleases …
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Recorded Coaching Session: Finding Harmony in Conflicts
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Dive into a raw coaching session with Dana Byers as she navigates a client through frustration and confusion to joyful empowerment. Witness vulnerability, strategic thinking, and personal breakthroughs unfold in this rare behind-the-scenes coaching experience. It's self-discovery like never before! Key Points Conflict can lead to self-discovery See…
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Confidence in Clarity: Finding Your Strengths
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Dive into self-discovery with Dana Byers as she unveils the secrets to recognizing your unique value. In a blend of personal anecdotes and expert advice, this episode promises to ignite a revolution, empowering women to confidently communicate their strengths and carve their paths to success. Key Points Importance of Unique Value Tips to Avoid Burn…
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Crushing Stress with the 5 Second Funeral Method
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🎉It's episode 20 of 'Been There, Learned That' and I'm celebrating by diving into the transformative 'Five Second Funeral' technique. Discover how embracing this tool can skyrocket your emotional resilience, decision-making, and stress management. 🧘♀️ A gripping tale of a near-miss traffic incident sets the stage for this life-altering practice. T…
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Ever feel tangled in the throes of decision making? Dana untangles three common myths to supercharge your choice-making confidence. Whether it's indecisiveness or the fear of a wrong turn, get ready to conquer decisions with flair and wisdom. Tune in and transform hesitation into action with Dana's myth-busting insights! Key Points • Debunking deci…
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Breaking Good: Ditch the "Good Girl" Role at Work
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Do you struggle with playing the "Good Girl" role at work? In today's episode, discover how to shatter the 'Good Girl' mold in your professional life. We'll navigate through workplace diplomacy, self-critique, and people-pleasing to unlock a more purposeful, authentic career. Ditching the 'Good Girl' can lead to a healthier work environment and per…
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Discovering Your Desires: Empowering Steps Towards Confidence
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Discover how Christian women can nurture desires productively and build confidence without guilt. Through real-life examples and gentle guidance, I will provide insight into meaningful self-awareness and how to pursue passions with godly intent. Explore empowering insights on self-awareness and confidence building for women in this episode. Discove…
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Empowering Leadership in Christian Marriage
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Empowering Leadership in Christian Marriage A Candid Chat with Chris & Dana Byers Dive into a heart-to-heart conversation with Dana and Chris Byers as they discuss life's risks, supporting each others' leadership roles, and the beauty of alignment in marriage. Unpack their journey from a CEO shift to ministry moves, intentional parenting, and the n…
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Green Flag Framework: Positive Paths in Decision Making
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In this episode, I introduce my coaching tool for Christian women, exploring positive indicators in decisions. Ditch the red flags and pave your way to impactful choices, whether in business or personal growth. Let's explore the Green Flag Framework, a tool I developed in pursuit of better supporting Christian working women. Unlike popular focus on…
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Sometimes we pursue a God-given dream but fear and debt can get in our way. Are you struggling to obey God when you don't see a clear path ahead? You can choose the path less traveled. You don't have to take the easy route as long as you are willing to play the long game and stand your ground. Dive into an intimate tale of faith, family, and audaci…
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Could you use an energy boost at work? Are you getting lackluster results in your job? After spending hundreds of hours coaching working Christian working women, I've noticed a theme among 3 common misbeliefs we carry. In this episode, I share those 3 beliefs to help you re-gain traction, and I explain how to start moving in the right direction. Le…
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Overcoming Frustration: Managing Expectations and Embracing Self-Compassion
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Let's lighten your load today. I want us to tackle the pains of perceived failure together - with a twist! What if your frustrated ambitions are on the brink of blossoming? In this episode, challenge your doubts and embrace patience through some of my personal insights and empowering questions. Key Points: • Is "not working" just a "not yet"?• Data…
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Turning Financial Ambitions into Impactful Generosity
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The topic of money can be controversial. In this episode, I share with you some of my life's experiences with money - years of lack, years of abundance, and years of in-between. It's been a heartfelt journey from scarcity to financial independence. Let's talk about how embracing abundance can fuel generosity. Discover the empowering connection betw…
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Harnessing Peace: Mastering Life Tolerations
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I can't wait for you to listen to this quick little episode that packs a punch! Get ready to learn a powerful way to get the clutter out of your brain and into a plan. I'm explaining how you can use the Life Tolerations coaching tool to calm down your life. Give yourself the mental space to identify which tasks to keep, delegate, or delete. Build a…
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Dodging Coaching? Unveil the Truths Behind Women's Avoidance
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I was nervous about hiring a coach the first time I did over 10 years ago. Like most people I know, I had 3 reasons I said I wasn't so sure it was a good idea. But now that I've hired several coaches and have been in hundreds of hours of coaching conversations with potential and paid clients, I have learned the 3 REAL reasons women avoid getting co…
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Unleash Your Inner Leader: Traits of Empowered Women
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People who follow Jesus can get antsy when someone mentions empowering women. If you're tempted to jump to conclusions about this topic, take a chance and listen to today's episode. We're talking about what it looks like to be a godly, empowered woman. Consider exploring the essence of an empowered woman through the lens of a seasoned life coach. J…
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Conquering Fears: Risks, Wins, and Raw Truths
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Let's be honest - you and I face common fears regularly. But what happens when the fears actually come true? In this episode, I'm sharing three personal fears that turned into life lessons—and introduces a new challenge I'M taking head-on with my business, Dana Byers Coaching. Get inspired by some candid tales of risk-taking and the raw, authentic …
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Unpacking Resentment: A Recipe for Emotional Reckoning
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Dive into a snowy Oklahoma day with a warm second coffee in hand with me...as we dissect the subtle build-up of resentment. Listen in as we blend personal anecdotes with spiritual guidance to uncover a 5-ingredient recipe that could be secretly seasoning your life with bitterness. In the midst of our daily stressors in life, we can unintentionally …
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Bad managers can cripple a business. It can lead to people leaving, a disengaged workforce, and an archaic culture that is unattractive to talent. It has been partly blamed for the UK's current productivity gap, whereas managers who have been given the skills and knowledge required to nurture engagement and boost motivation outperform on all key le…
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Navigating Annoyances with Grace and Grit
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We all get annoyed from time to time, but experiencing annoyance often can impact your energy and influence. Intentional self-reflection will set you free. Don't worry - you don't have to do it alone! It's entirely possible for you to experience the difficult emotion of annoyance and still be present with the people you care about. Dive in with me …
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3 Ways to Retire Now, No Matter Your Age or Savings
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Could you live with a retirement mindset regardless of your financial situation and age? I declared myself retired in 2018, yet I continue to work. Ever thought retirement was just about age and bank accounts? Dana Byers smashes that myth, inviting you to redefine retirement in a God-honoring, impact-driven way. Equipped with biblical perspectives …
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Uncover Confidence: Boosting Tips for God-Loving Go-Getters
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A lack of confidence can create chaos in your life, and I explain how in this episode. Confidence matters, because what we project impacts the co-workers and family members we lead and influence. There is no concealer for low confidence! You can't hide it, friend. The good news is you can increase your confidence without becoming self-absorbed. In …
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Empower Your Path: Faith, Family, & Fearless Ambitions
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Are you stressed today, friend? You don't have to spiral down. It's so important for us to pause and take action that moves us in the right direction. In today's episode, I walk you through a simple 2-step coaching exercise and show you by example how to take intentional steps away from stress, towards growth and healing. This episode teaches you h…
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This is the podcast for unapologetically ambitious Christian women who are devoted to Jesus, their families, and the pursuit of meaningful work. Join me on a journey to cultivate unwavering confidence, unearth inner peace, and to live a life anchored in God’s purpose. I'll be here every week starting 1/9/2024 to share with you: stories of failure a…
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S1 Ep14: Leadership Styles: Why All Leaders Need Coaching Skills
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Command and control is dead. In today's modern business world, leaders have to be more in tune with their people in order to get the most out of them. Whether it is due to hybrid/remote working, being more inclusive, adopting a growth mindset, developing an innovative culture - all of these rely on a leadership style that enables and trusts people …
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