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Do you think that to be successful in your career you have to trade what’s most important to achieve it? Not so! Debbie Peterson wants to help you discover how to create MORE success in your Leadership with LESS sacrifice in your Life. If you want a podcast that helps you get ahead professionally without leaving behind the rest of your life, tune in and hear Debbie and her guests share their tips, tools, and techniques to do just that.
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Gratitude isn't just for the Thanksgiving table or the occasional 'thank you' email. It's a strategic asset, especially in the leadership toolbox. Imagine leading not just with your mind but also with your heart. That's where gratitude comes in, transforming good leaders into great ones. It's about recognizing the value of your team, the effort the…
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Why is Being Kind Important in the Workplace? In the hustle of hitting targets and ticking off to-do lists, it's easy to overlook the simple act of being kind in the workplace. Yet, it's kindness that often oils the gears of teamwork and innovation. When we're kind, not only do we forge stronger bonds with our colleagues, but we also create a rippl…
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Work-Life Balance – How to Stay Connected to Your Personal Life as a Busy Leader You're a busy professional with a jam-packed schedule and a growing list of responsibilities. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of your professional life and lose sight of your personal one. But here's the thing: staying connected with your personal life isn'…
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What is a Listening Tour, and How Can It Help You Amplify Authentic Team Connections? Let's face it, the quality of your leadership is often reflected in the quality of your relationships with your team. That's why a "listening tour" can be such a game-changer. It's not just another leadership fad; it's a proven method to deeply understand your tea…
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The Self-Aware Leader: How Authenticity Drives Success in Your Career If you're an emerging leader in the financial services industry, or any industry for that matter, you're likely juggling countless responsibilities. From managing projects to leading teams, there is a lot going on. You’re not just managing tasks, but managing people (or at least …
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Impostor Syndrome has a way of sneaking up on people and tripping them up in various ways. The constant need to prove yourself, as if every achievement is never enough to validate your capabilities. You may even dismiss your accomplishments as luck or timing, thinking your success is tied to external factors rather than recognizing your own skills …
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As an emerging leader, confidence is your secret weapon to not only conquer challenges that inevitably arrive but also to leave a lasting impact on your colleagues and organization. In this article, we're going to unveil the true essence of confidence and how it can elevate your journey to success as an emerging leader. Let's explore! Why Confidenc…
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All right, let's dive into building a strong and supportive network for your leadership success! In today's rapidly evolving and highly connected business world, it's no secret that having a solid network is incredibly important. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned leader, or an ambitious entrepreneur, cultivating meaningful connections c…
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of becoming an exceptional leader? Look no further than this key strategy to supercharging your leadership success! Developing a learning mindset isn't just a necessary skill —it's a game-changer for accelerating your leadership success. In this article, we will delve into the key strategies and mindsets that can…
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Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In the world of business, your mindset can be your most powerful ally. Your perspective, beliefs, and attitudes shape your actions, decisions, and, ultimately, your success. In this article, we will explore how understanding and harnessing the power of your mindset can propel your career and l…
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In your pursuit of career success, there is a valuable tool that can propel you forward: feedback. Embracing feedback is not only a smart strategy; it is a crucial mindset shift that can unlock your full potential and drive your career to success beyond what you can imagine. In this article, we will explore the significance of feedback for your pro…
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In today's fast-paced work environments, it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly chasing after every task and opportunity that comes your way. However, true success lies in taking inspired action by focusing on the right things. By developing the ability to prioritize effectively and direct your energy towards the most meaningful tasks, you c…
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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life, and they can occur in any aspect, including our professional lives. Whether it's a missed deadline, a failed project, or a disappointing outcome, setbacks can leave us feeling unmotivated and unsure of how to move forward. However, the key to bouncing back lies in refocusing our energy and efforts toward ach…
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Stress is an inevitable part of life, and work-related stress is something that almost everyone experiences at some point. Although some stress can be motivating and help you perform at your best, too much stress can be harmful to your mental and physical health. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work, it’s important to take steps to ma…
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Negative emotions are an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, anger, or sadness, we all experience negative emotions from time to time. However, when these emotions become overwhelming and start to affect our mental wellness, it’s important to confront them and take action. Because what we usually do is tell ourselves to power th…
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There are a ton of skills that you'll need to master if you want to succeed in your leadership career. You'll need to be organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and a great communicator, to name a few. But there's one skill that stands out above all the others and has the largest return on your investment: listening. Yes, you heard me right. Listeni…
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Trust is a vital ingredient for any successful team or organization, and it all starts with leadership. Without trust in the person at the helm, getting the team to follow directions or feel motivated to work towards a common goal is difficult. As a leader, building trust should be a top priority; luckily, there are plenty of tips and tricks to mak…
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Being an authentic leader is all about having a sense of purpose. Purpose means the reason why a person exists or why they want to do something. For authentic leaders it’s is like having superpowers – s strong sense of purpose mixed with courage, resilience, and empathy. Who wouldn't want to have those leadership powers, right? Without purpose, a l…
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What is self-awareness in leadership? Self-awareness is essential for leadership success because it helps leaders to recognize and understand their emotions, strengths, weaknesses, values, and limitations. This awareness enables you as a leader to make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and inspire others along the way. This post will …
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Leadership is an art that can be learned and practiced by anyone who aspires to make a difference in their organization, their community, or the world. But what does it mean to lead authentically? I’ve been spending a lot of time here at the intersection of authenticity and leadership. At its essence, authentic leadership is about leading from with…
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Being a mentor at work is a rewarding experience that not only helps others but also allows you to develop your own leadership skills. However, being a good mentor requires time and effort, which can be challenging when you have a busy schedule. In this episode, we will provide tips and strategies for being a better mentor at work, even when you ar…
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Starting a mentoring program at work can be an excellent way to provide employees with the support and guidance they need to achieve their career goals. Whether you're a manager or an employee, a mentoring program can help improve performance, job satisfaction, and engagement. In this episode, we'll explore the four key components of the Career Cla…
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In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of modern business, it's more important than ever for leaders to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and ways of thinking. But as the pace of change accelerates, it can be difficult for even the most experienced leaders to keep up. That's where reverse mentoring comes in. In essence, reverse …
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As a busy leader, finding the time to mentor someone at work can be difficult. However, being a mentor can be a rewarding experience not only for your mentee but also for you as well. It can help you develop your leadership skills, build stronger relationships with your team, and even increase employee retention rates because mentoring is seen as a…
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As a leader, it's essential to prioritize self-care for good mental health, and there are numerous benefits to making it a priority. For one, self-care helps reduce the stress and anxiety that come with leadership responsibilities. If you neglect self-care, it can lead to burnout and make it harder to perform your job effectively. But when you take…
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Self-love is when you have a positive and holistic attitude towards yourself, where you accept and value yourself and seek to fulfill your own needs and desires. It's an essential aspect of personal growth and well-being. But often, it’s confused with self-care, so I’ll describe the difference first. Self-care refers to the activities or practices …
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Self-care is non-negotiable for individuals in leadership roles as it promotes physical and mental well-being, reduces the risk of burnout, and leads to a better, more fulfilled quality of life in and out of the workplace. Let’s start with rating yourself on a scale of 1 – 10. One means that you have no self-care standards and are essentially runni…
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Self-discovery is critical in leadership development because it allows you to understand your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. This has a significant impact on your leadership style and decision-making and helps you build stronger relationships with your team and stakeholders in your organization. It’s a technique to help you be more effec…
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A sense of purpose at work is something that can often be overlooked, but it's one of the most important factors that influence your happiness and sense of fulfillment in your job. No matter the level in the organization, whether in leadership or aspiring to be, when people feel like they have a sense of purpose in their jobs, they are more likely …
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Self-awareness is a critical quality of being an effective leader because it enables you to understand your own emotions and thoughts and how they might impact others. This understanding allows you to make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and create a more positive leadership and team environment. Being self-aware helps you recognize…
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Are you looking to set career goals for 2023 but not sure where to start? Setting goals is a crucial step in advancing your career and achieving success. By setting specific, achievable objectives, you can stay motivated and focused as you work towards your aspirations. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a simple process for setting career g…
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As the new year eases in, it's a great time to reflect on the past year and get clear for the year ahead, but especially for your career. Setting an intention for the year is one way that can help you stay focused, set goals, and create positive change in your leadership and your life. But what is an intention, and how do you set one? An intention …
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It’s that time of year again when everyone starts thinking about their New Year's resolutions. Well, here is my take on New Year's resolutions. Don't write them. I want you to do this one thing instead to create an inspiring vision for 2023. Even though the start of a new year brings a sense of renewal, it also can bring impending pressure, right? …
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Today I have a challenge for you. Make a list of all your accomplishments from this year. Everything you can think of, no matter how big or small. Why is this important? Because it is an acknowledgment of all you have achieved this year, and that acknowledgment is essential and here’s why. As busy professionals, it’s too easy to keep looking ahead;…
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If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m always telling you to focus on what you DO want in your career and life. But today, we’re flipping the script. Today we're starting a series that we will carry through December for an end-of-year recap. And specifically, we are going to focus on something I never advise you to focus on…
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The holidays are a hectic time and can be pretty stressful. An understatement, right? So today, I want to talk about one thing you can do to reduce stress around the holiday season: say no. So why it's important to say no? Well, first and foremost, you're the only one who knows everything that's going on in your life. You are the expert on yourself…
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What if you felt better about yourself and your decisions to move forward in your career? Wouldn't it be great to have a deeper trust in how you lead and the steps you take to move your team forward? That's self-confidence, and here's why it's important to you! Self-confidence allows you to show up as your highest and best self in whatever you do. …
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Today is all about why self-care is essential—important to you AND your leadership. And I know you're thinking, yeah, yeah, I've heard it, I know… Well, here's what you may not know. When you are not taking the time to care for yourself, it is a sign of disrespect. And, it's a sign of disrespect to you by you! Here's why. Essentially, the message y…
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When you are aligned with your work, you likely feel a sense of contribution, that you are playing to your strengths, and that you are growing and evolving as an individual professionally and perhaps personally as well. As a result, you might look forward to your work, even though it's only sometimes rainbows and unicorns. When you are aligned with…
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We've got a lot going on, right? We have family obligations, we have work obligations, and on top of those we also have some things in our life that aren't going the way that we want them to. As a result, sometimes you get into a place where you're not in the right head space. You may find that your attitude isn’t as positive and that things may be…
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What is the best definition of success? Well, the better question would be, what is your definition of success? Because the real definition of success is whatever you think it is. But I am coming to find out that many people don't know what that is for themselves. So, why do you want to know your definition of success? Because if you want success i…
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What we're covering today: A limiting belief is a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some way. And these beliefs are often false accusations you make about yourself that can cause many negative results. Essentially, they are the lies you tell yourself, and if you allow them to continue, they define you. You deserve so much…
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If you're struggling with stress and anxiety at work, know that you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, workplace stress is on the rise, with nearly one-quarter of adults reporting that their job is very or extremely stressful. · The American Psychological Association 2021 Work and Well-Being Survey · Nearly 6 in 10 (…
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5 Easy Ways to Get Help Advancing in YOUR Career Wouldn't it be great if you knew what was out in front of you in your career? It would be such a relief to know what's next for you professionally and the exact steps in your career path that you need to take to get there, wouldn't it? Yes, and that's what career advancement strategies can do for you…
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Ask for what you want. Little kids are so great at announcing to the world what it is that they want. So good, in fact, that we are continually telling them to use their “inside voice.” However, somewhere after our stint as a toddler, we start to lose our voice; not that we can’t speak, but that we don’t. We start becoming silent about what we want…
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With so much uncertainty swirling around our worlds these days, how do you show up as the leader you are meant to be? How do you make better decisions for yourself and those on your team? What is the way forward to a more authentic and aligned leadership style that allows you to make the difference that you want in your organization, your life, or …
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work to Avoid Burnout We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed at work. We've taken on too much, juggling a million different tasks and just trying to keep our head above water. But, we are more than our jobs, and work isn't who we are — not even if we love what we do. There's more to us than just working, and h…
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What is Self-Leadership and Why Do You Need It as a Leader in Business Self-leadership is all about taking control of yourself, your career, and life and steering it in the direction you want to go. It starts with having Clarity about what you want and who you are and then taking inspired action to create it the way you visualize. Here are three ke…
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How to Recharge Yourself and What Happens If You Don't In today's society, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We are constantly inundated with work, family, and social obligations. We are so focused on keeping all the balls in the air that it becomes all we see. So often, recharging yourself doesn't even make it o…
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How to Create a Personal Board of Advisors As women and emerging professionals in business or leadership, we know the feeling of constantly being pulled in a million different directions. We have a lot going on that we put our time and attention on. Work, families, households, relationships, and often at the bottom of the list, taking care of ourse…
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