Impactful Authenticity

Today I’m super excited to chat with Marybeth Gregg. Marybeth is the President and Founder of the Gregg Resource Group and the International Center for Women's Leadership. Marybeth is an International Coach, Speaker and Author of the book How to Soar with a Broken Wing - Finding Tiny Moments of Joy Every Day. She is also a contributing author in the new book, Wellness Wisdom.What you’ll hear about:Learning through griefKnowing you’re not aloneIt’s not selfish to receive helpFinding small moments of joy use the ABC method – Aware, take a Break, get CuriousSpend time outside and take a pauseLiving your valuesUnderstanding your perfectionismIf it’s not joyful, I’m not doing it!The power of women in leadershipOur everyday interactions mean so muchWe’re all leaders in our own life regardless of our roleListening to our hearts and live with intentionWeekly Challenge : Spend time being self aware. Get away from the noise and electronics. Power of Music : Don’t worry be happy by Bobby McFerrinLinks:Gregg Resource Group WebsiteVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today I welcome Alun Bedding to the show. Alun has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a statistician for over 30 years and four years ago qualified as a coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching in 2020, gaining the International Coaching Federation credential of Associate Certified Coach in 2023.  Since 2020, he has amassed over 400 hours of coaching working with individuals and teams.  A passionate advocate of coaching, he has appeared on podcasts, webinars and blogs extolling the benefits of coaching.He believes that coaching is for everyone and that anyone can benefit from a good coach.What you’ll hear about:Leaders as coachesCreating space for people to thinkYou don’t have to know all the answersFind people around you to practise withThe art of not interrupting people The beauty of silence Finding the people who help you show up authenticallyDon’t become the advice monsterStay curious and ask questionsThe confusion around the word “coach” and whether it’s directive or indirectiveWho am I?Weekly Challenge : Be present in a conversation. Be an active listener and be in a world of not knowing.Power of Music : In the end by Linkin ParkLinks:Alun’s LinkedINAlun Bedding coaching and consulting websiteVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite. He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising and motivating audiences to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of all employees.  What you’ll hear about:The powerful emotions of love and hopeBeing open to talking to friends and colleaguesThe stigma of mental ill–healthUnderstanding anxiety and depressionHow companies are supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplaceReflect on your own relationship to mental-ill healthStart the conversation on mental-ill health in your team/companyTell your storyBring in an external catalyst to gain awareness and start the conversation Move from the rationale to the story-telling Understanding not everyone is a great story-tellerGet the right permissions before you share your storyWhat does asking for help mean? Weekly Challenge : See if you can take on some “CAN DO”  everyday - Connection, Be Active, Be Nice to someone, Discover, ObservePower of Music : Don’t let the old man in by Toby KeithLinks:Geoff’s LinkedINGeoff’s WebsiteMinds @ WorkVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital – a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity. As a proud Filipina, Kristelle founded the Asian Business Collaborative to support Asian business owners – an often underrepresented group in the business community. The collaborative was founded when Kristelle identified a lack of small business support to Asian owned businesses during the 2020 pandemic, the “non-profit in the making” was formed to focus on prosperity with a cultural competency lens.What you’ll hear about:The importance of family in driving your purpose and prioritiesFinding a mentorBuilding community and its influence in decision makingJumping fully into opportunities Using community to grow and evolveStarting up a non-profit organisationGetting comfortable failing forward Being authentic can be a differentiatorDon’t be boringCompassion for each other in a team Focussing on teachable momentsWeekly Challenge : When you wake up in the morning what do you ask yourself and when you get home are you the person you wanted to be during the day? Power of Music : Love Train by The O’JaysLinks:Kristelle’s LinkedINSiarza AgencyAsian business collaborative Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

I’m super excited to chat with Michele Kuei today. Michele is your go-to coach in Visibility Marketing and a wizard at content and email marketing strategies. She’s the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where she's all about helpingFemale coaches turn their passion into a thriving business. Her journey has taken her from playing small with physical disability to hiking Machu Picchu, and now, she's a rising star in the marketing world. Michelle is the kind of person who not only knows her stuff but also knows how to make a real connection and light up a room. What you’ll hear about:Most of us walk around thinking we’re authentic when we’re notAuthenticity has to embody truly who you areThe hard lesson of acceptanceBody shamingThe importance of hitting rock bottom to motivate youSelf-reflectionPutting yourself as the priorityRecognising the small wins from being dedicatedA pivotal moment in asking for helpEveryone of us has a Hero insideOwning the roomHaving commitment for yourself5 step confidence processThe importance of belongingWeekly Challenge : Find one thing that makes you forget about the time and you can indulge inPower of Music : Seven Nation Army by The White StripesLinks:Michelle’s LinkedINMichelle’s InstagramElevate Life Coaching WebsiteVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today I chatted with Brian Sachetta. Brian is the author and owner of Get Out of Your Head®, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression.By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the techworld with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computersystems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evadingtheir own psychological demons.Brian currently has two books launched, “Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit forLiving with and Overcoming Anxiety” and “Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigatingthe Abyss of Depression.” His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible.What you’ll hear about:Using your personal story to help othersThe benefit of frameworks Creating cathartic moments for yourselfMake sure your capabilities match what the market is looking forManaging expectations Self-inflicted pressureAuthenticity creates better conversationsAuthenticity being a branding toolNot being authentic can lead others to pigeonhole you in the wrong areasThe importance of tough loveWeekly Challenge : Find someone this week to share something you don’t usually sharePower of Music : Self Revolution by Killswitch EngageLinks:Brian’s LinkedINGet out of your head InstagramGet out of your head websiteVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today you’ll hear about 4 different books. From our last four guests on the podcast : Darby Vannier, Claire Brittain, Victoria Pelletier, Margaret Mary O’ConnorYou’ll have to listen to match the book to the person :) What you’ll hear about:Infinite Game by Simon SinekLet it Go by Dame Stephanie Shirley Quiet by Susan CainWhat they don’t teach you in Catholic College. Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ by John Wijngaards Visit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today we chat with author Margaret Mary O’Connor. Margaret has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings.Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul, Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with. She also hosts her own podcast Your Radical Truth for those wanting to get monthly insights from Margaret and her guests.What you’ll hear about:The importance of early childhood memories in creating a purposeWomen’s ordinationWomen in the priesthoodThe motivation that comes from finding your purposeKeep asking questions, even when others think the answer is definitiveThe importance of diversity in decision makingCultural prejudiceListen! If you are spending money and time to investigate a topic. Listen to what the results are sayingGet out of your comfort zoneWeekly Challenge : Go back to an area you think you’re an expert and do a further deep dive and see if there is an alternative viewpoint you haven’t considered.Power of Music : I will survive by Gloria GaynorLinks:Margaret Mary O’Connor LinkedINVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

Today we welcome Victoria Pelletier on the show. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35 and a CEO at age 41. Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the significance of Whole Human Leadership - being an empathetic and authentic leader, as well as the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience.What you’ll hear about:Whole human leadershipThe unseen employeeLeaning into what makes your feel uncomfortableStrategic intentionalityThe importance of personal brandingRadical candourBeing confidentBuilding ResilienceCreating belonging within organisationsYou can not be what you can not seeYou're the CEO of your career and brandWeekly Challenge : Figure out their Brand Why. What makes you different from others?Power of Music : Fast Car by Tracy ChapmanLinks:Victoria’s LinkedINVictoria’s WebsiteVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify

As April is world autism day I asked Claire if she’d be willing to come on the podcast to help raise awareness around autism and authenticity. Claire Brittain is a medical statistician who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 20 years supporting trials across many therapeutic areas. Claire has an overwhelming passion for inspiring the next generation of statisticians whether that be through her non-profit work, mentoring as well as the people she’s managed through her career.  Claire has 3 boys aged 12, 8 and 7 of which 2 have been diagnosed as autistic. In her spare time she likes to run and in 2023 she completed 12 half marathons for Beyond Autism. So impressive!What you’ll hear about:The broad diversity in autism diagnosis The changing understanding of autism within the general publicYoung careers supportSupport for neurotypical children Finding time for yourself Don’t worry about terminology. The conversation is the important partSuperpowersLiving in a state of wonderResetting what “normal” isNeurodiversity often isn’t just one conditionNeeding to think about the whole personWeekly Challenge : Follow someone on social media who thinks differently to you (Some options below may be a quick win)Power of Music : Ride this feeling by Kate Miller-HeidkeLinks:Claire’s LinkedINAmanda Kirby LinkedINEllie Middleton LinkedINBeyond AutismVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify