The Power of Intentions with Bianca D'Alessio

High-achieving corporate women often feel trapped by golden handcuffs, spending countless nights traveling for work while missing precious family time. By building strategic short-term rental businesses with automated systems, women can escape the corporate grind and create both financial independence and time freedom on their own terms. Madeleine Raiford-Holland built three successful businesses while transitioning from corporate COO to full-time entrepreneur. As founder of MHM Luxury Properties and Madeleine Raiford-Holland Education, she helps aspiring investors start profitable short-term rental businesses focused on elevated guest experiences and automated systems that run in just 1-2 hours per week. In this episode, Madeleine reveals how she built a thriving short-term rental business while working full-time with young children. She covers three entry methods, her strategic corporate-to-entrepreneur transition, and why quality beats quantity for long-term success.   What you will learn from this episode: How to achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investments without traditional long-term rental commitments. Three accessible entry points into short-term rentals: ownership, arbitrage, and co-hosting opportunities. The importance of finding an experienced community to avoid analysis paralysis and accelerate success.   "Whatever market you choose, you need to be able to get a top-tier property in that market. So the people who are not successful in the short-term rental space are the people who focus on quantity, not the quality of the property."  – Madeleine Raiford-Holland   Valuable Free Resource: Visit moderatelyhighmaintenance.com for lifestyle content and mhmluxuryproperties.com for property portfolio examples   Topics Covered: 01:10 – Financial freedom through rentals: How Madeleine discovered real estate as a path to wealth building after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and her transition from corporate executive making others money to building her own profitable short-term rental empire 06:46 – Short-term rental opportunities explained: Three distinct entry methods into the business - property ownership, rental arbitrage, and co-hosting - plus the advantages of direct booking websites over platform dependency 10:00 – Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship: Strategic approach to leaving the 9-to-5 by banking corporate paychecks for six months while living off rental income, using Profit First accounting principles to ensure financial stability during the transition 15:14 – Pitfalls for beginner investors: The critical importance of focusing on quality over quantity, choosing markets where your budget allows for top-tier properties, and competing on value rather than engaging in pricing wars 15:35 – Find your tribe: Overcoming analysis paralysis by connecting with experienced short-term rental operators, understanding that everyone starts as a beginner, and the power of community support in building a successful rental business   Key Takeaways: "I'm big on finding what you love in a business and then outsourcing the rest. But having somebody who's gone before you and set up all the systems, processes, automations, like it's a proven business model that you can put your own spin on." - Madeleine Raiford-Holland "We started banking our 9 to 5 paycheck and we put it in a separate bank account and we lived off of our short-term rental income... We got used to living off of the revenue from our short term rental businesses." - Madeleine Raiford-Holland "The biggest pitfall is people who get stuck in analysis paralysis and who think that they have to be an expert to get started... This business is better with friends. Find your tribe of people who are already doing it and then just take the lead." - Madeleine Raiford-Holland   Ways to Connect with Madeleine Raiford-Holland: Lifestyle Website: https://moderatelyhighmaintenance.com Property Portfolio: https://mhmluxuryproperties.com Education Company: MRH Education (Madeleine Raiford-Holland Education)   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Many high-achieving women struggle with perfectionism and maintaining authentic leadership while building successful businesses. Without intentional alignment between personal values and professional goals, leaders can become disconnected from their teams and lose the very qualities that drive meaningful success. By embracing vulnerability and leading with intention, women can create more impactful businesses while staying true to themselves. Bianca D'Alessio is the star of HBO Max's acclaimed series Selling the Hamptons, the top-ranked real estate broker in both New York City and state, and the founder of one of the highest-producing brokerage teams in the U.S. She oversees a $10 billion international real estate portfolio and writes a weekly column in Money Magazine. Bianca is a frequent expert voice in Forbes, The New York Times, Fox Business, Medium, and The Real Deal. Her new book, Mastering Intentions, 10 Practices to Amplify Power and Lead with Lasting Impact, combines personal experiences with practical tools for authentic leadership. In this episode, Bianca shares her transformation from a perfectionist leader to one who leads with vulnerability and authenticity. She discusses how aligning heart, body, mind, and soul creates more powerful intentions than traditional goal-setting, and reveals the daily practices that help silence the "brain bully" while building stronger, more innovative teams.   What you will learn from this episode: How to define and develop intentions beyond simple goal-setting. The importance of self-discovery and focusing on three key areas at a time. How to overcome perfectionism and create cultures that embrace risk-taking.   "Leading with intention is about having an alignment between your heart, body, mind, and soul. How are you moving with force where you're fully connected? That's where you find your intention." – Bianca D'Alessio   Valuable Free Resource: Check out Bianca's book "Mastering Intentions" for insights and strategies on amplifying power and leading with lasting impact   Topics Covered: 01:39 – Understanding Bianca's background: From leadership development with nonprofit work to discovering real estate through people skills 02:48 – Career transformation journey: Moving from helping women on college campuses to becoming a top real estate professional 05:48 – Book evolution and core message: How personal and professional experiences intertwine to create authentic leadership 07:04 – Defining intentions beyond goal-setting: The importance of heart, body, mind, and soul alignment for true power 10:19 – Leadership transformation through vulnerability: Breaking down perfectionism to create deeper team connections and organic business growth 13:54 – Team culture changes: How authenticity creates environments where communication, risk-taking, and creativity flourish 16:22 – Annual intention-setting practice: The process of identifying gaps and focusing on three key areas for meaningful change 20:02 – Self-care as competitive advantage: Why prioritizing physical and mental health is essential for sustainable business success 23:08 – Continuous growth and adaptation: The importance of staying current and relevant in rapidly changing business landscapes   Key Takeaways: "Very scary to be vulnerable. But it is the most rewarding when you can just unleash yourself and take down that armor and step into it because I promise you will find your most power by leading with that authenticity and vulnerability." – Bianca D'Alessio "I have figured out now at this stage in my career how to focus my highest and best use... I've stepped back on a lot of the micromanaging and really focus on the bigger picture." – Bianca D'Alessio "How do you focus on three things at a time really fully and focus on those being your intentions? I used to be crazy about making lists of goals that were three pages long. That's just not sustainable." – Bianca D'Alessio   Ways to Connect with Bianca D'Alessio: Website: https://www.biancadalessio.com/ Book: "Mastering Intentions, 10 Practices to Amplify Power and Lead with Lasting Impact": https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Intentions-Practices-Amplify-Lasting-ebook/dp/B0F7ZGR47T?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pMtqQgCdcF62FceO-FuAww.q6vRzX9bAOuPg3iriScc-gCmzhCa-_ITAy3wiB6lTcU&dib_tag=AUTHOR  HBO Max series: "Selling the Hamptons": https://www.hbomax.com/dm/en/shows/selling-the-hamptons/b425b881-93a3-49be-a896-dd8100edf12a    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Scattered doubts and self-criticism can hinder women from achieving their full potential in business. Without action, these feelings can lead to missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams. By taking small steps and seeking support, women can overcome obstacles and thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. Theresa Slater, known as Terry, is the president of Empire Interpreting Services, which she founded in 2003. With over 300 interpreters and a range of customer-centric services, her company has become an award-winning organization. Terry is also a speaker, author, and advisor to new entrepreneurs. Her new book, The Language of Success: An Interpreter's Entrepreneurial Journey, is part autobiography and part how-to guide for aspiring business owners. In this episode, Terry shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome, the value of self-care, and the necessity of hiring help to grow both personally and professionally.   What you will learn from this episode: Understand the impact of imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. Discover the importance of self-care and physical strength in empowering women. Gain insights into the significance of listening to your gut in decision-making.   “Stop caring what other people think. Become physically stronger. And start to care about being respected and not being liked.” – Theresa Slater   Valuable Free Resource: Check out Theresa's book, The Language of Success, for insights and strategies on entrepreneurship.   Topics Covered: 01:48 - Understanding Empire Interpreting Services, Deep dive into what a language service provider (LSP) actually does and why it matters 02:48 - Terry's Transformational Journey into Business 05:48 - Mastering Sign Language and Expanding Services, Terry's journey learning sign language and building comprehensive language solutions 07:04 - Overcoming Critical Business-Building Challenges, Conquering personal obstacles, including the hidden enemy of imposter syndrome 10:19 - The Strategic Self-Improvement Journey, Why self-care isn't selfish — it's an essential business strategy 13:54 - The Story Behind Writing the Book, What inspired and motivated Terry to finally share her entrepreneurial blueprint 16:22 - Mastering the Art of Strategic Hiring, Critical importance of hiring support for exponential business growth and personal freedom 20:02 - Self-Care as Competitive Advantage, The devastating impact of neglecting self-care on health, performance, and success 23:08 - Continuous Growth and Adaptation, Why ongoing learning and adaptation are non-negotiable in today's business landscape 24:54 - Essential Advice for Women Entrepreneurs, The power of listening to your gut instincts for better decision-making   Key Takeaways: “You have to applaud how far you've come, especially when you come from a challenging background.” – Theresa Slater “Self-care is not selfish; it’s essential for your well-being and success.” – Theresa Slater “Listening to your gut can save you from making poor decisions in business and life.” – Theresa Slater   Ways to Connect with Theresa Slater: Website: https://www.empireinterpreting.com/  Email: [email protected]   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com

Workplace bullying isn't just uncomfortable—it's career sabotage. If you've ever felt targeted, diminished, or singled out by a colleague or boss, you're not alone. The harsh reality? There's likely at least one bully in every office, and they've honed their behavior over decades. Vicky Oliver is a leading career development expert and the multi-bestselling author of five books, including Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots (Sourcebooks 2008) and 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of “Best Books for HR Interview Prep.” She is a sought-after speaker and seminar presenter and a popular media source, having made over 901 appearances in broadcast, print and online outlets. In this episode, Vicky shares her insights on workplace bullying, drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing bullying behavior and offers practical strategies for women to address it effectively.   What you will learn from this episode: Understand the definition of bullying in the workplace and how it can manifest in various forms. Learn the prevalence of bullying and why it often goes unaddressed in organizations. Discover actionable strategies for women to confront bullying behavior and advocate for themselves.   “If you feel that you are being teased, called out in any way, then you are being bullied.” – Vicky Oliver   Valuable Free Resource:  For more information, visit vickyoliver.com.   Topics Covered: 00:00 - Introduction to the topic of bullying in the workplace and the ingrained nature of bullying behavior. 02:23 - Vicky Oliver discusses her book and how she became interested in the topic of bullying. 02:57 - Definition of bullying and the subjective nature of what constitutes bullying. 06:02 - Insights on why bullies often remain in power and how they can be skilled at their jobs. 09:11 - Strategies for women to address bullying behavior they are experiencing. 10:36 - Importance of documenting bullying incidents and approaching the bully directly. 14:07 - Steps to take if direct communication with the bully does not work. 19:09 - Mistakes to avoid when dealing with bullies, including emotional reactions. 20:43 - Advice for bystanders on how to support colleagues who are being bullied. 23:28 - Discussion on why bullies often get away with their behavior and the dynamics of power in the workplace. 25:44 - Final thoughts on modeling good behavior and building a positive reputation in the workplace.   Key Takeaways: On Bully Behavior Patterns: “It isn't that somebody like arrives at an office and then they start bullying people. No, it's an ingrained behavior. Maybe it's been going on for 30 years with that person.” - Vicky Oliver On Changing People: “I also feel that it's very difficult to change people. Somebody has to want to change.” - Vicky Oliver On Documentation: “There's a difference between somebody teasing you once and then a pattern of abuse. What you're trying to get in your list is showing a pattern.” - Vicky Oliver On Workplace Dynamics: “Be the go to person who solves the problems and calms the waters. And as more and more people respect you, your reputation will rise.” - Vicky Oliver On Recognizing Bully Power: “Recognize that you're up against something that's quite dangerous and that they know how to survive.” - Vicky Oliver   Ways to Connect with Vicky Oliver: Website: https://vickyoliver.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-oliver-737219/    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com

Scattered photos and digital clutter make it easy to lose precious memories. Without action, they risk being forgotten or destroyed.The longer we wait, the harder it gets, and disasters or time could erase them forever. By taking small steps and getting help, you can preserve, enjoy, and share your memories for generations. Bonnie Hillman Shay is a Certified Photo Organizer and founder of Mariposa Photo Organizing based in the Chicago area. She has been a photo organizer for 17 years. Bonnie loves helping her clients reconnect with their photographic memories and to tell their story which is part of their legacy. Clients tell Bonnie that she works magic, and they are so grateful for what she does. Bonnie’s business tagline is “Curate Your Photos, Preserve Your Legacy.” In this episode, Bonnie shares a step-by-step process for organizing and digitizing photos to preserve memories. She emphasizes the benefits of professional scanning, including backup, restoration, and easy sharing. She also encourages starting now, using small steps, and seeking help to make the process enjoyable and meaningful.   What you will learn from this episode: Learn a clear, manageable process for organizing and digitizing your photos. Discover insider tips on professional scanning, restoration, and outsourcing. Avoid overwhelm and get practical strategies to tackle photo clutter without feeling stressed.   “A curated collection of photos is a gift that keeps on giving; iIt's not just a one stop deal.” - Bonnie Shay   Valuable Free Resources: Subscribe to Bonnie Shay’s digital newsletter and receive the “Top 12 Ways to Curate Your Photo Collection” (6 for printed photos and 6 for digital photos). Click here: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/tips/ You can also schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone/Zoom chat with Bonnie Shay if you have questions. Ask here: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/schedule/   Topics Covered: 03:27 - What led Bonnie to start a business specializing in photo organizing 05:08 - How she never struggled with disorganized photos 05:40 - Explaining the first two steps in photo organizing process and why the need to discard some photos 07:47 - Sharing the third step in photo organizing and highlighting the benefits of scanning 09:48 - Why not scan the photos yourself and what you should do instead 11:07 - Vetting for reputable scanning service companies, check this out: https://thephotomanagers.com 12:27 - What it is like editing digital photos versus printed ones 14:09 - How to ease the overwhelm in getting started with gathering all the photos together  14:54 - Why organize your photos now rather than waiting for a later time 17:40 - Action step to help you reduce the mental overwhelm of an undefined project 18:25 - What makes photo organizing worth starting now   Key Takeaways: "You do an editing and you let go of photos to make sure that the best and the best are available to tell your story and be shareable." - Bonnie Shay “I want to tell people that all of us who are in the business, we're in this with our head, but we're mostly in here with our heart. We want people's precious photos to be kept, safe, and secure and shareable.” - Bonnie Shay “It's like an insurance policy to have your collection captured and that you had the chance to see it.” - Bonnie Shay “Don't think of it as just a to-do and that you're trying to get to the end result of having a finished collection. To me, part of the gift that you could give yourself is the journey, is going down memory lane and reconnecting with your story.” - Bonnie Shay “I know time is hard to get in our world with our busy schedules, but it's such a gift to be able to go down memory lane and reconnect and add a richness to your life that maybe you hadn't realized in a long time.” - Bonnie Shay   Ways to Connect with Bonnie Shay: Website: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Many professionals struggle to showcase their value, missing opportunities and career growth. Without a clear personal brand, others define your reputation for you.This lack of visibility leads to stalled promotions and overlooked achievements, especially for women.By owning your narrative and amplifying your impact, you can attract the opportunities you deserve. Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD, is an expert in transformative leadership and human development. She’s an accomplished former attorney, senior leader, professor, and dean who has won multiple awards for her impact on people-centered leadership. As the CEO of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group, her firm specializes in elevating and retaining top talent through leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational renewal and partners with organizations to increase engagement and productivity.  In this episode, Carol shares the importance of actively shaping your personal brand rather than letting others define it. She shares practical steps, like gathering feedback and aligning your brand with your strengths, to ensure it reflects your value; as branding isn’t a one-time effort—it’s an ongoing process that evolves with your career.   What you will learn from this episode: Learn to own your value and discover how to articulate your unique contributions and ensure your accomplishments don’t go unnoticed. Know how to boost your career opportunities and understand how a strong personal brand can open doors, from promotions to leadership roles. Get actionable steps to define, communicate, and elevate your professional reputation.   On brand assessment: “One of the easiest first steps you can do is, ask three to five people that you respect and value, this question: 'What three words come to mind when you think of me professionally?” - Carol Parker Walsh   Valuable Free Resource:  Download your Free guide, ‘Build Your Compelling Authority Brand Guide’. Click here: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/authoritybrand   Topics Covered: 02:17 - How she transitioned from a career as a labor and employment attorney to organizational consulting 03:27 - Describing her ideal client 04:17 - The challenges her clients face that she helps with and how she aids in finding solutions 05:50 - What personal branding is all about  07:25 - The importance of actively communicating your value and the many ways you can do it 10:25 - Why women must actively showcase their accomplishments 11:47 - One simple tip to assess if your perceived value aligns with how you want to be seen 13:28 - Identifying gaps in your brand perception and crafting a clear narrative around your unique value 15:25 - Explaining how this personal branding assessment can apply to a team context 16:52 - Q: How is my brand articulated and how can I continually make sure that my brand is being developed and presented in a way that is always aligned to where I'm at? A: This is an aspect of reputation management, which is so important because this is not a one or done deal. You don't position your brand and then put it out there and never touch it again, or never contribute to it. It is a living ongoing process.  18:20 - Highlighting how a well-defined personal brand serves as a versatile foundation for increasing visibility   Key Takeaways: "Definitely, communication is a key part of branding. It has to be visible, and the only way to be visible is to communicate it." - Carol Parker Walsh "If people are giving you information that's not aligned with who you think you are and what you think is showing up in the world, then you know you have some work to do. And that information will give you knowledge to know where you need to start building things up, how you need to start articulating things better, and the areas in which you want to put out there." - Carol Parker Walsh "If you've taken Strengths Finder or Enneagram or any of those type of things, if there are some words in there, phrases that really align to who you are and what you want to present in the world, you can borrow from that information to help articulate the story and articulate your brand.” - Carol Parker Walsh   Ways to Connect with Carol Parker Walsh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh/ Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

When hiring new employees, particularly in today's digital age, executives face the daunting challenge of ensuring they bring trustworthy and competent individuals into their organizations. The risk of hiring someone with a questionable background or misrepresented qualifications can lead to significant organizational damage, from financial loss to reputational harm. This is especially critical for female executives who may be more empathetic in their decision-making process, potentially leading them to overlook red flags. One can overcome these challenges by leveraging thorough background checks, trusting one's instincts while staying objective, and utilizing professional resources to ensure safe and effective hiring practices.  Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE, CII, OSC is the Founder and CEO of Hetherington Group, a consulting, publishing, managed services, and training firm that leads in due diligence, corporate intelligence, and cyber investigations. Throughout her career, she has assisted clients on thousands of cases using online open sources and databases as well as executing boots-on-the-ground operations. She provides specialized training for investigative professionals through the OSINT Academy, and has authored many industry-leading books on conducting cyber investigations, including her latest, OSINT: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence: Essential Resources for Critical Business Intelligence, 3rdEdition. In this episode, Cynthia discusses the importance of conducting thorough background checks when hiring, emphasizing the need to use licensed professionals for accurate and comprehensive information. She highlights the role of intuition in the hiring process, advising executives to trust their gut feelings while also considering candidates' qualifications and histories.   What you will learn from this episode: Learn valuable advice on hiring practices, background checks, and how to protect your business and personal interests. Find out practical and actionable tips for navigating the complexities of hiring both in a corporate setting and for household help and understanding state laws. Discover specific strategies and support to help businesswomen succeed and make informed decisions in their professional and personal lives.   “You can trust your gut, but don't follow your heart.” - Cynthia Hetherington   Valuable Free Resources: Have questions? Chat with Cynthia here: The Hetherington Group   Topics Covered: 02:04 - What does this acronym OSINT stand for 02:28 - Her journey from a librarian into the intelligence space 03:02 - Importance of finding individuals who can match the pace and demands of the role rather than just being empathetic to personal circumstances 04:09 - Why choosing a candidate based on likability rather than skills led to a poor hiring decision 05:35 - The need to prioritize your instincts and thorough background checks over empathetic feelings 07:31 - What you need to know about the hiring process and valuable resources to help you find licensed firms doing background checks 11:20 - How to deal with a candidate's past questionable behavior found on social media 13:54 - Opt for practical considerations and intelligence in hiring decisions versus strictly adhering to legal requirements not aligning with real-world risks faced by businesswomen 16:05 - Advice on using professional help for accurate information and reputation management 18:41 - Navigating interstate laws when hiring 20:26 - How the laws of the company's home state are primarily operative when conducting background screenings and hiring 21:34 - Q: What's for free out there and how could we do this ourselves? A: I like to go through and review their LinkedIn profile; it's a social media profile that's open and accessible to everyone.   Key Takeaways: “If you have a sense that the individual you're talking to might present really well, but there's just something that just doesn't feel right, go with that.” - Cynthia Hetherington “At the core of what I do is, we're here to make the world a safer place. We're not going to compromise that because of whatever the statements of legislators who are not having the same issues or concerns that these business women are having.” - Cynthia Hetherington “Let's try to help each other out and empower each other to be the best executives we can by using intelligence. And not straight up jurisprudence to guide us at every turn.” - Cynthia Hetherington   Ways to Connect with Cynthia Hetherington: Website: https://hetheringtongroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahetherington/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Why do many women struggle to assert their leadership and set boundaries effectively in personal and professional environments? This challenge often stems from societal expectations and ingrained biases that prioritize selflessness over self-care. By fostering self-awareness, embracing neuroplasticity, and learning to communicate boundaries confidently, one gears up for a transformative shift in mindset that empowers women to lead authentically and achieve personal and professional fulfillment. Mindy Vail has more than two decades of experience in leadership development, change management, education, and public speaking. Working with emerging leaders to veteran executives, her focus is cultivating a growth mindset and fostering resilience. Her new book, The Mind Shift Effect: Where Change Management Is Redefined and Leadership Is Defined (April 16, 2024), provides a wellspring of inspiration for leading meaningful organizational change.  In this episode, Mindy Vail shares about the importance of self-awareness and empathy in leadership, emphasizing the need to recognize and address personal biases that can hinder effective leadership. She highlights the significance of setting boundaries to prioritize well-being and the challenges women face in doing so. Additionally, she underscores the role of repetition and neuroplasticity in developing new habits and behaviors for personal growth and leadership development.   What you will learn from this episode: Learn to challenge these leadership myths that are getting in the way of developing your highest potential as a leader. Delve into practical tools and strategies for leadership development and personal growth.  Gain significant insights on the importance of setting boundaries, overcoming biases, and fostering a growth mindset, providing valuable guidance for women aiming to advance in their careers.   "If we want to learn a new language, if we want to master a musical instrument, it's that repeated practice and reinforcement that will help to solidify those new patterns in our minds and our behaviors." - Mindy Vail   Valuable Resources: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, Embrace Change, and Transform Your Organization with this book resource: The MindShift Effect: Where Change Management is Redefined and Leadership is Refined   Topics Covered: 02:00 - Sharing her career transition from education to the corporate world [of franchise] 05:54 - What education and franchise have in common 07:28 - Her motivation in writing her book, 'The MindShift Effect' and what is it all about 11:08 - The significance of acknowledging that others may see the world differently than you and encouraging for an open dialogue 13:17 - Shattering leadership myths 14:53 - Mind shift as change in both mindset and behavior 16:24 - How repetition helps solidify new patterns in our minds and behaviors 17:28 - Harnessing neuroplasticity to rewire our brains to effect change 19:56 - Reinforcing the idea that progress requires action, not just passive reading 21:36 - Understanding and addressing both conscious and unconscious biases is for effective leadership 24:06 - Q: How can I as a woman effectively set boundaries to prioritize my wellbeing, my mental health, and my career? A: When you can identify what is truly important to you, what your true core values are, you then can start identifying what your limits should be.   Key Takeaways: "How we become leaders is assuming that everyone's on board with us. And that is the worst thing we can do." - Mindy Vail "When we are able to just pause and take a step back and say, share with me your experience. Share with me your fear about this change or share with me what you're most concerned about in your career progression. That then opens the door to conversation that we just don't have enough." - Mindy Vail "We don't need all the answers all the time. And sometimes it's better to say, I don't have the answer. I want to hear from you. I want to7 work collaboratively with this team, and we can come to an answer together." - Mindy Vail "When we start becoming more self-aware of how our behaviors impact those around us then we start not only to become more authentic, but we create a more positive and empowering environment for those around us because we are admitting that we have flaws." - Mindy Vail   Ways to Connect with Mindy Vail: Website: https://www.themindshifteffect.com/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Are you constantly juggling responsibilities and feeling overwhelmed by the relentless demands of your career and personal life? The pressure to perform, manage teams, and meet deadlines can leave you feeling depleted, affecting your mental and physical health.  But what if there's a way to break free from it all using a technique that can be seamlessly integrated into your hectic schedule? Embrace meditation, and you'll not only enhance your performance, but also cultivate a sense of peace and resilience that will ripple through every aspect of your life. Jennifer K. Hill is an Evolutionary Leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker, Podcaster and TV host. She has hosted popular shows with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, and many other leaders from around the world on her Regarding Consciousness podcast. After exiting her first company in 2018, she recently co-founded a new company in the technology space,OptiMatch (om.app) that utilizes their proprietary algorithm and built in AI to align and enhance trust in business relationships. When she is not hosting, speaking or building companies she loves to give back and has built two schools in 3rd world countries. In this episode, Jennifer discusses the transformative power of meditation and related techniques in enhancing resilience and managing stress for busy executives.   What you will learn from this episode: Discover how meditation can help in personal transformation and mental health improving self-regulation and reducing reactivity. Learn how to go about your day with meditation to maintain mental and emotional balance. Find out how to perform muscle testing on oneself to determine intuitive answers.    "What I love about it [meditation] from a neurodiverse standpoint and an executive standpoint, is that we have this opportunity to connect to that stillness and to quiet the voice. And it helps so much from a self-regulation standpoint." - Jennifer Hill   Valuable Resources: Teach yourself to meditate with Jennifer's favorite meditation tools. Click here: https://101spiritualtools.com/   Topics Covered: 02:04 - How failures and early challenges led to her great career journey 05:38 - Never regretting life's situations only thankful for what great things came out of it 06:19 - What made her develop OptiMatch and how will it help everyone from coaches to communities 09:06 - How she found herself doing meditation, how it helped her and the number of hours it takes for her to do it 11:34 - Jennifer's detailed explanation of her daily meditation and grounding practice and its significance in maintaining mental and emotional balance 15:53 - How she perceives intuitive answers through auditory sensations and feelings in her throat 19:50 - The right best way to do the muscle testing 21:48 - Can't imagine how she would gone through the difficult events in her life without meditation 22:40 - Sharing her favorite Insight Timer meditations 26:03 - How meditation and mindfulness techniques can build resilience 28:42 - Helpful tips and resources on how you can start incorporating meditation into your hectic schedules.  31:33 - Do one need professional help to learn how to meditate? 33:58 - Q: How to cultivate compassion? A: Be compassionate with yourself and be thoughtful of not shoulding on yourself.   Key Takeaways: “And as you say these mantras, you're giving your brain something, like giving your mouth something to chew on. And the idea is, as we repeat the mantra over and over, it begins to quiet the noise and the chatter, and you allow the thoughts to kind of float past as though they're going past on clouds. And then after time, you just sink more and more deeply in. And then you find the stillness.” - Jennifer Hill “And when we learn to contain it and to go within it gives us a greater capacity to be with other people and to not be so reactionary with people.” - Jennifer Hill "When I started doing that [grounding technique], it helped me to go through a divorce of getting out of a relationship that wasn't healthy, to find my soulmate, to build the new business, to gain self-confidence." - Jennifer Hill "You essentially love and cherish yourself rather than looking externally to spouses, children, whomever, for validation." - Jennifer Hill "I suggest to people to do this [cultivating intuition] after you've meditated because you quiet all that noise and then you can be more tuned to, is it in my highest and best good to go into this business deal with someone? Is it in my highest best good to date someone? And it helps to really sharpen our awareness." - Jennifer Hill   Ways to Connect with Jennifer Hill: Website: https://om.app/ Website: https://www.heartmath.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkhill/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Healing from illnesses and diseases involves more than just addressing the physical body. The toxicity of your work environment, often overlooked, could be a trigger for the illness. That’s why it's essential to acknowledge and address all aspects of life to achieve holistic healing. Focusing on just one part won't suffice; true healing happens when all areas are interconnected and work together. Sarah Dawkins is a Holistic Health and Healing Coach, Keynote Speaker, the Author of HEAL YOURSELF, a Multi-Award winning Entrepreneur and previously, she was a Registered Nurse for twenty years.  She has extensive experience in health and wellness gained from naturally self-healing a multitude of health issues and her work as a Registered Nurse.  Sarah supports clients to find and heal the root cause of their health problems, thereby improving their health and ultimately their lives.   In this episode, Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing that illness is not solely a physical issue. True healing involves addressing all four pillars of well-being --- physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. And what's crucial to this? The belief in our capacity to heal.   What you will learn from this episode: Discover the art of natural healing, free from the reliance on pharmaceuticals Uncover the essential four pillars that are crucial for achieving complete natural healing Understand the system behind how doctors operate within the pharmaceutical's norm   "It's about understanding that healing is holistic. We need to look at our body as a whole." - Sarah Dawkins   Valuable Free Resource: Read the book and heal yourself naturally. Click here: http://www.sarahdawkins.com/   Topics Covered: 01:45 - How her belief about pharmaceuticals and her work as a nurse got impacted with that one question 02:59 - Healing her illnesses without pharmaceuticals and for how long 05:55 - The length she took to find natural ways for healing and how she took a big leap from being a nurse to a coach 07:58 - What got her to finally write her book: Heal Yourself 10:48 - Mind-blowing stories of people healing naturally from multiple illnesses including the number one step they did first for healing success 15:04 - Four pillars in your life you need to strengthen to completely heal from your illness 18:06 - How she covers all four pillars when working with a client for their healing 19:25 - Sarah answers the question: Why don't doctors know this?   Key Takeaways: "...I realized that healing wasn't just physical, change your diet, do more exercise and hydrate. We had to look at what we thought about health and wellness and illness and heal our past." - Sarah Dawkins "If we can cover all of those four pillars, and address them all, we can heal ourselves. But we have to have that belief as well on top of covering those four pillars that we can heal." - Sarah Dawkins "If I can help them to address the point that's missing or the point in their health that needs addressing and take them to that, then they can have rapid healing." - Sarah Dawkins "If we can understand that the doctor is only putting our symptoms together and coming up with a name from what is being taught, and then identifying a pill that goes with that diagnosis, if we can understand that we can step outside of that paradigm and go, what is my body telling me?" - Sarah Dawkins   Ways to Connect with Sarah Dawkins: Website: www.sarahdawkins.com Email: [email protected]  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawkinsse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.dawkins.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawkins_sarah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahDawkinsEssentialHealth/videos    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com