Navigating the Conversations We Avoid

Struggling with team tension or tough conversations? You’re not alone. This episode shares simple, real-world strategies to handle workplace conflict with clarity, care, and confidence—without the stressClick here to grab a free copy of my 15 Simple Scripts to Handle Workplace Conflict Like a Pro—It’s full of conversation starters and strategies to help you approach uncomfortable discussions with more confidence (and way less stress). Have a question? Email me at [email protected]

Tired of team miscommunication and messy, passive-aggressive email threads?In this episode, I’m sharing simple, real-world ways to boost clarity, connection, and communication—so your team works better, together.Say Hello and Connect with Me on LinkedIn Let's work together.When you’re ready to elevate your leadership or team, here are three ways I can help:Book a Private Coaching Call–Schedule a 75-minute coaching session to gain clarity, alignment, and confidence in your leadership—no more second-guessing, just decisive action. I specialize in helping women executives and entrepreneurs tackle challenges within themselves and their teams, using emotional intelligence and executive presence—without overworking, overproving, or burning out, and without compromising authority, values, or effectiveness.Reserve a time here.Let Us Plan, Facilitate and Document Your Next Retreat–Schedule a free call to learn how we can support your next board or team retreat, from planning and facilitation to documenting key insights and next steps. We take the stress out of retreat logistics and coordination, ensuring your retreat is not only productive and impactful, but also an experience that leaves your leaders feeling inspired and motivated to take action. Reserve a time here.Get Training to Elevate Your Leaders–Schedule a free call to discover how our tailored team training can help empower your leaders to build stronger, more cohesive teams. Let’s work together to close any leadership development gaps and unlock your team’s full potential. Reserve a time here.

When no one’s clear on roles, frustration takes over. In this episode, I’m sharing simple ways to bring clarity, boost connection, and keep your team moving forward.-------------------------------------------------------------------Say Hello and Connect with Me on LinkedIn When you’re ready to elevate your leadership or team, here are three ways I can help:Book a Private Coaching Call – Schedule a 75-minute coaching session to gain clarity, alignment, and confidence in your leadership—no more second-guessing, just decisive action. I specialize in helping women executives and entrepreneurs tackle challenges within themselves and their teams, using emotional intelligence and executive presence—without overworking, overproving, or burning out, and without compromising authority, values, or effectiveness.Reserve a time here.Let Us Plan, Facilitate and Document Your Next Retreat – Schedule a free call to learn how we can support your next board or team retreat, from planning and facilitation to documenting key insights and next steps. We take the stress out of retreat logistics and coordination, ensuring your retreat is not only productive and impactful, but also an experience that leaves your leaders feeling inspired and motivated to take action. Reserve a time here.Get Training to Elevate Your Leaders –Schedule a free call to discover how our tailored team training can help empower your leaders to build stronger, more cohesive teams. Let’s work together to close any leadership development gaps and unlock your team’s full potential. Reserve a time here.

Today’s guest is Judy Kane, founder of Aligned Consciousness. Judy helps people identify and transform subconscious beliefs that keep them repeating ineffective, stressful patterns. Her clients experience changes which allow them to achieve their goals -- with ease and comfort. She is the author of Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life. Judy also hosts workshops and presents in group sessions, conferences, and podcasts.  In this episode, Judy talks about what subconscious beliefs are, where they come from, and how they can impact your life in the context of developing relationships in leadership. To connect with Judy, get a copy of her book and learn more about the services of Aligned Consciousness, visit her website HERE

Having greater emotional intelligence is no longer just a catch phrase. It’s a very important skill. In this episode, I discuss some Emotional Intelligence basics. Afterwards, you’ll be able to: Define Emotional Intelligence Name the four pillars and how they work Recognize the characteristics of people with high Emotional Intelligence What questions do you have about emotional intelligence? Email me at [email protected] Here's the free workshop I mentioned in this episode - Oh Shift! 4 Ways to Shift How Leaders Can Respond with Greater Emotional Intelligence June 7th @ 12:30pm est, Zoom | Register at www.leaderswhoconnectandinspire.com More free stuff... EQ Tips for Leaders visit www.leaderswhoconnectandinspire.com Connect with me Website: www.leaderswhoconnectandinspire.com LinkedIn - carolynophermozell/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/carolynophermozell/

Peter Waziri is going to talk about how he uses his leadership as a finance professional to fulfill his mission to make a difference in the lives of others. About Peter Waziri Peter is the Chief Financial Officer for Parkland Community Health Plan, located in Dallas Texas. Peter provides financial leadership for the organization’s operational and clinical management functions including network strategy, hospital, physician, and ancillary contracting, network management, risk contract reporting, medical cost containment, and growth.   He also works with providers to find innovative ways to address the social determinants of health and foster greater coordination of care within the overall provider network. Peter brings 25 years of progressive leadership experience in finance from both the healthcare and financial service industries and is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of others.   About Parkland Health As our community’s public health system, Parkland is the foundation for a healthy Dallas. That’s why we ask ourselves every day, how can we better serve our patients?  As Parkland adds more services into the neighborhoods that need us most, we know that how we treat each and every patient affects the health and well-being of our entire community. Patient care is more than our job. It is our passion.    Learn more at https://www.parklandhealth.org/about-us

Today’s guest is Patrick Parker. Patrick is going to talk about the importance of developing core values, leadership techniques for creating a successful team and how being a former athlete transfers into leadership and business. Patrick is a serial SaaS (Software as a Service) entrepreneur and leader who founded SaaS Partners, which specializes in custom mobile and web apps. He was able to lead his IT services company, SaaS Partners to over $2M in annual recuring revenue (ARR) within the first three years while adding 24 new employees to keep up with demand and continue scaling.  As a SaaS Consultant, Patrick helps teams build better products that customers will love and by teaching them best practices around heuristics, automation growth hacking techniques and leveraging analytics tools for increased revenue generation.   Check out their website at www.saaspartners.io

Today’s guest is Tanya Rapacz, Senior Financial Advisor at Arthur Stein Financial in Bethesda, MD.  Tanya is going to talk about ESG investing and how to align your money and your investments with your values.  About Tanya Rapacz Tanya is a Certified Financial Planner for over 20 years. She’s on the Board of Conscious Capitalism of Central Maryland and on the board of This Point Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the 50 plus community transition to a successful “third act.” She’s a 2020 graduate of Leadership Howard County. Tanya is a graduate of Wellesley College and also studied negotiation and mediation at Harvard law school.  In her financial planning practice, she helps clients plan for a successful retirement as well as plan to use their financial resources to invest, give, and spend consistent with their values. She has a particular interest in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing, charitable giving, and helping women of all ages become financially secure.   Learn more about ESG! Connect with Tanya to get resources created just for Use Your Power for Good listeners! Email her at [email protected]

Today’s guest is Eboni Adams Monk. She is a leader, inspirer, author, and teacher who works with women leaders, especially seasoned middle and executive leaders, who are overworked, mindlessly going with the flow, are experiencing burnout and have lost their connection to their joy of leading. Ebony is no stranger to the Use Your Powers for Good podcast, she was on last year to talk about getting your joy back for leading. (Season 1, Episode 15) But…today she is here to talk about her book, Leading Wise, a collection of inspirational reflections for corporate leaders. Want to connect with Eboni and buy her book, Leading Wise? Here's how: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Wise-Inspirational-Reflections-Corporate-ebook/dp/B08XN4Z3M1 Visit her website - https://eboniadamsmonk.com/ Subscribe to her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIRcj9ChzOIjRayJo1Kt_g

Melissa Steadman, owner of Moonbridge Marketing, shows us how to time block to get our schedule organized and be more productive with our time. Moonbridge Marketing is a consulting agency that helps individuals start and level up their business using cross-training techniques to build their marketing muscles. Check out Melissa's Time Blocking Masterclass online - https://www.moonbridgemarketing.com/courses. Sign up for Melissa’s upcoming free 5-Day Challenge “SparkStart Your Business” at https://www.moonbridgemarketing.com. Connect with Melissa on Social Media for more tips and tweaks: Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook @moonbridgemarketing.