Take Control of Your Career (Lauren Herring, IMPACT Group)

 Monica Cole is EVP at Wells Fargo and a change agent for diversity and inclusion.

 

In this episode Lauren and Monica discuss:

•  Building your career through having a passion for learning 
•  Tips for excelling in your career even if you’re trying something new. 
•  What it takes to be successful even when you don’t fit the typical profile.
•  How to give feedback and how to receive it with grace

 

Key Takeaways:

• Where can I add the most value, how can I broaden my skill set, and how can I constantly learn and grow?
• Be comfortable with what you know but always be willing to learn from others. 
• Bring this with you anywhere and you’ll succeed: hard work, willingness to take extra effort, willingness to work together inclusively.
• Build relationships. Make the people who work with you know who you are as an individual. 
• Win together: don’t only think about making yourself better, but the person that’s coming behind you better as well.

 

“I can be great but when I walk outside of that door and go hopefully to retirement, if the people behind me aren’t better, then I do think I failed in some perspective. I don’t want to be a part of that failure, I want to be part of driving success for generations.” - Monica Cole

 

Reach out to Monica Cole at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-cole-0176598/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 

Nina Leigh Krueger is the CEO and President at Nestlé Purina North America

In this episode Lauren and Nina Leigh discuss:

• The importance of having a sponsor and the difference between sponsors and mentors
• Continuing to invest in your career
• Identifying and acting upon inflection points to grow your career
• Empathy in leadership

Key takeaways:

• It’s important to build genuine relationships with people – you don’t always know who is looking out for you and your career interests, and the people who help you along the way might surprise you.
• You must ask for feedback from mentors and sponsors, while taking the time to process and accept it 
• Mentors and sponsors are willing to see things in you that you may not be able to see yourself and find opportunities for development and growth that you may not know exist
• If you are going to ask someone to invest in you, be prepared; ask good questions; and listen
• Leadership requires tough decisions and taking on risk. 
• Be present and gain skills in the job that you have today while understanding that there are many paths to success

 

“Your career, like your life, is a journey not a destination.” - Nina Leigh Krueger

“Finding people who are willing to invest their time and energy and experience to help you is truly a gift and not something that should be taken lightly.” - Nina Leigh Krueger

“Tough love leads to growth if you accept it as an opportunity and a gift.” - Nina Leigh Krueger

 

Reach out to Nina Leigh at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-leigh-krueger-578b8a5/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Denise R. Russo is Global VP, Head of Customer Enablement & Readiness at SAP for CE&X Success Centers; Executive Coach; Leadership Expert; and Forbes Contributor.

 

In this episode Lauren and Denise discuss:

Finding and understanding your deeper purpose as a leader and in the everyday moments

Leveraging HR and coaching skills to support customers and put your feet in the shoes of those you are serving

The Great Resignation and how you can determine what you really want in the next phase of your career

The concept of ikigai (生き甲斐), pronounced ee-kee-gah-ee, which means "reason for being.”

 

Key takeaways:

As a coach and leader, it’s important to be a good listener; ask good questions; both know and show others the way; and be able to relate to other’s thoughts/ideas even if they differ from your own.

It’s up to you to determine the things that matter most to you and you should evaluate the conditions around you to achieve growth.

You can always pursue a new path and take the steps forward with the option to turn back.

Drawing on ikigai can help you feel centered and define your purpose based on four elements in the work setting – things that you are good at; things that you love doing; things that change the world; and things you can get paid for.

 

“Life is all about continuous learning.” – Denise Russo

 

“Diversity is what makes us different, inclusion is what makes us the same… at the end, it should be around how do we belong and how do we belong on this Earth and in this world together.” – Denise Russo

 

“There’s a difference between being the best in the world and being best for the world and I’m hoping that my legacy will be that I can be known as somebody who is for the world and for people” – Denise Russo

 

 

 

Reach out to Denise at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserusso1/

You can find the books mentioned during this interview here:

Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life by Jeff Henderson: https://amzn.to/3l2jVyy 

The 6 Stages of Cultural Mastery by Ricardo González: https://amzn.to/3CFsZPZ

Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success by John Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3r6puA9

Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time by Rob and Steve Shallenberger: https://amzn.to/3xqGylz

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: https://amzn.to/3l22oql

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

In this episode Lauren and Melody discuss:

• Struggling through challenges in confidence and aspirations
• Receiving negative feedback and using it to improve yourself
• Tips for people working in a non-native culture 
• Internalizing wins to help your own growth and building the strength of your team

 

Key Takeaways:

• Your ultimate aspiration will not be easily handed to you, focusing on career growth and levelling up will guide you. 
• Feedback, especially the negative ones, informs you what skills you can improve or learn to become more successful in your field. 
• Take initiative. Be honest about what you know about where you are and be humble enough to receive help. Practice vulnerability. 
• A strong team will beat a lone superstar in growth, progression and success. 

 

“You can only be as good as your team. You cannot be the only superstar in your team… only if you have a very strong team team - that actually will generate a platform for you to continue progressing” - Melody Zhang

 

Reach out to Melody Zhang at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-zhang-gphr/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

Impact Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

Impact Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Paris Forest is the Senior Director, Information Technology at The Boeing Company

In this episode Lauren and Paris discuss:

• Different types of leaders
• Finding and owning leadership capabilities within yourself
• Key learnings to rise up in ranks within complex businesses
• Having role models that don’t look like you
• Business acumen and closing gaps

Key takeaways:

• You can generate the power to believe that even if there isn’t someone who looks like you in the workplace, you can be that person.
• When presented with an opportunity to move forward in your career, take the risk and take advantage of the opportunity.
• To advance in your leadership capabilities – embrace, use, and offer the power that is uniquely yours while being clear in your boundaries both professionally and personally.
• Be vulnerable enough to ask for help from mentors and your support system, as well as ask feedback from people that you don’t have close relationships with.

 

“You are your own enterprise, and you are the CEO of your desk.” – Paris Forest

“It was really about giving myself permission to walk through the door. The invitation was always there, I was the person not accepting the invitation.” – Paris Forest

“Taking a chance…being willing to take the risk to be right and the risk to be wrong.”  – Paris Forest

 

Reach out to Paris at:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/parisforest/

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Jennifer Petriglieri is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD 

and Author of Couples That Work

In this episode Lauren and Jennifer discuss:

The three transitions that dual-career couples go through and how couples can work together to overcome associated obstacles and achieve success in both their careers and personal lives

Key takeaways:

During the first stage of transition at the beginning of a couple’s relationship (generally within five years), partners must make tough decisions to combine their lives and careers.

Couples who make decisions and do things with intent will be better able to fit their lives together and make it work.

Couples in equal priority careers should have discussions about boundaries – this helps to make decisions, reduce uncertainty, and decrease stress.

Throughout the second stage of transition (mid-career), couples need to shift their model of support to a loving push to help their partner determine what they really want.

It’s important for individuals to try new things/get their feet wet before making final career decisions.

When couples reframe thinking from you versus me to focusing on positives and negatives for both individuals, they can get everything on the table.

 

“If there’s always a loser when there’s a winner, this will not work well in relationships.”

- Jennifer Petriglieri

 

Reach out to Jennifer at: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpetriglieri/

Website: https://www.jpetriglieri.com/

TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/jennifer_petriglieri

Get the book, Couples That Work here:

eBook: https://amzn.to/3nsObVn

Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Ee4Lyf

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Susan Brennan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Romeo Power, Inc., and previously served as Chief Operations Officer at Bloom Energy.

 

In this episode Lauren and Susan discuss:

• How women can focus their careers in sustainability
• The importance of sustainability in operations and manufacturing
• The women in leadership gap and how women can move forward in their career
• Supporting people who are early in their careers in moving up through the organization

 

Key takeaways:

• The opportunities in manufacturing and operations are endless when you pursue the education; put yourself out there; and take risks.
• Take on new opportunities for career advancement - your previous experience can be a safety net to go back to if things don’t work out.
• When you think you are an underdog – don’t just focus on your circumstances, but how you can better the world and take advantage of new opportunities.
• If you want to grow your career in sustainability, put yourself in a company that truly cares about sustainability and then find the roles, problems, and projects that are aligned in that space.

“Put yourself where you think you should fit, and the fit may come to you.” – Susan Brennan

 

Reach out to Susan at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-seilheimer-brennan-153a047/

Learn more about the Southern Automotive Women’s Forum: http://www.southernautomotivewomen.org/

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Banks Staples-Pecht is an ICF-Certified Coach

In this episode Lauren and Banks discuss:

• Seizing clarity in your goals and career aspirations
• Defining what success means to you
• Emotion-based decisions and the framework of should versus want
• The power of story and importance of bringing different points of view together
• Humor in leadership and how to use if effectively
• Leveraging emotional intelligence in servant leadership
• Being intentional and connected in decision making

Key takeaways:

• It’s important to create a space and take the first steps to determine what you want and how you want to feel professionally
• The power of story is crucial for leaders as it helps open a safe space for team members that allows for listening (rather than telling) and exploration of different perspectives
• Humor builds trust, breaks people out of fixed thinking, and helps build on something challenging in a way that feels safer
• In advancing or leveling up, top performers can maximize their performance through a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to find clarity

“Stay in the now with an eye to the next.” - Banks Staples-Pecht

“When we get to a certain point, we have to start focusing more on the how of leadership than the what of the job.” - Banks Staples-Pecht

“The beauty of humor is that it can be one of our great tools to connect around hard things by finding the things that are funny.” - Banks Staples-Pecht

 

 

Reach out to Banks at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banks-pecht/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Katie Noelke is Director of Global Mobility for Emerson In this episode Lauren and Katie discuss: • Expat assignments and career trajectory • Career mobility that brought cultural adaptation and learning • The profound personal and professional growth possible from international assignments. Key Takeaways: • Volunteer for Opportunities - don’t wait for an invitation to step up and take your career to the next level. • Embrace Cultural Differences - living and working in a different culture requires openness to learning and adaptation. Success in global roles often hinges on the ability to understand and navigate cultural nuances. • International assignments not only contribute to career development but also to personal growth, offering new perspectives and understanding of global dynamics. • Get clarity on your personal and professional goals. Making career decisions should consider personal life, mental health, and overall happiness, not just professional advancement. • A strong network is invaluable for career mobility, offering support, advice, and opportunities. Being open to asking for help and offering assistance in return can strengthen professional relationships. • Every international assignment or career change is unique. Being adaptable and willing to learn from each situation can lead to more effective leadership and personal satisfaction. "Just because you've been there, done that with one international assignment does not mean that it's going to be smooth sailing for the second one. There's always something to learn." - Katie Noelke "I went over there to make change and impact, and I do think it was probably within 24 hours that I realized I was the one that had a lot of changing to do myself." - Katie Noelke "The power of the network is so critical... It's not only about what somebody can do for you, but also you never know when you're going to be called to task." - Katie Noelke

Cathy Fraser is VP of Human Resources at the Mayo Clinic 

 

In this episode Lauren and Cathy discuss:

•  Finding the right career for you 
•  Characteristics of a successful female executive 
•  What companies are going to be looking for moving forward
•  Life-long learning as a part of career building 

 

Key Takeaways:

• A paycheck isn’t everything. A sense of fulfillment and purpose can be more important than money when looking for a career that you won’t regret in the future. 
• Having different perspectives can make businesses more successful. Greater diversity creates great performance. 
• Organizations now put more focus on skills and life experiences, shifting from a focus on educational backgrounds. Also, an ideal worker would be someone who’s an expert in many disciplines - someone who has a good ability to learn. 
• Cultivate a curious mind. Don’t ask yourself if you want to learn, ask yourself instead what you’d like to learn next. 

 

“Don’t look for a job, look for a career or an organization that actually has good synergy with who you are as a person.” - Cathy Fraser

 

Reach out to Cathy Fraser at:

Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-fraser-2030/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Betsy Cohen is Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project and Author of Welcome to the USA, You're Hired: A Guide for Foreign Born People Seeking Jobs.  

 

In this episode Lauren and Betsy discuss:

⦁ Helping foreign-born people with the job search, job search progression, and strategies to succeed and advance in an American corporation  

⦁ Managing emotions that come with starting a job search as a foreign-born individual

⦁ Three biggest challenges that foreign-born job seekers face

⦁ The importance of having a support network

⦁ The impact that refugees have on growing regions

 

Key takeaways:

⦁ It’s important for foreign-born people to have friends that are outside of their ethnic group to build authentic relationships and a network of people that know other people – this helps to feel more grounded in U.S. culture and find the hidden job market when looking for a job.

⦁ Foreign-born people should volunteer to serve others in the community – this will assist in overcoming loneliness while building bonds with others.

⦁ If a foreign-born person comes with a certain skill, they should look to join that professional association or network to maintain those skills and network.

⦁ Work towards overcoming challenges of self-presentation on a resume, understanding the interview process, and building a network.

⦁ To advance, individuals should take advantage of employee resource groups within companies; not hide their success; and find mentors/sponsors.

 

“It’s important as a county that we show that from both a humanitarian and an economic and a cultural basis, that we can do this.” - Betsy Cohen

 

Reach out to Betsy at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyhcohen/

Get the book, Welcome to the U.S.A.-You're Hired!: A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs here:  

Paperback and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3IA34NZ

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring  

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com  

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com  

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/  

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/  

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz  

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Sophia Velastegui is the Chief Product Officer at Aptiv

In this episode Lauren and Sophia discuss:

• Best ways to be thinking about applying AI in your role or business
• Career mobility across organizations and geographies and sectors
• Skills to master as you climb the ladder

 

Key takeaways:

• Generative AI is here to stay. Find ways to leverage resources from experts to build into your role or business.
• Being flexible in geography creates more career opportunities.
• Pay attention to where the external market is going and seek opportunities to grow and build skills in areas that will be “hot” in the future.
• Learn company culture through understanding context and getting connected through influencers as you transition into a new organization.
• Feedback can be difficult, but it is also a gift. It gives you the opportunity to work toward building new skills critical to your career progression.
• Continuous learning is a way of life - build new skills in low stakes environments and eventually apply to higher stakes situations.

 

 

“Don’t take yourself out of the equation too early.”

– Sophia Velastegui

 

“It was important that I spoke in a way that the audience understood my value.”

– Sophia Velastegui

 

“I really appreciate that the best of AI is not to just to do AI or displace people… it’s the combination that led to extraordinary advancement of our society.”

– Sophia Velastegui

 

 

Reach out to Sophia at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiavelastegui/ 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Sharon Fiehler is a former Fortune 500 c-suite executive and founder of ABC to CEO. 

In this episode Lauren and Sharon discuss: 

• Key traits of successful CEOs 
• Importance of working for an organization where you feel comfortable 
• Strategies to overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries 
• The difference between staff roles and line roles 

 

Key takeaways:

• To excel in a position, ensure that you are culturally fit for the organization; perceive yourself as a member of the team; and never isolate yourself. Participate in conversations with teammates to gain trust, connect, and show that you have something to offer. 
• To demonstrate your competence as a leader, and especially as a CEO, guarantee that there is trust between yourself and your colleagues and show confidence so your team isn’t questioning whether you are the person to follow. 
• To progress to the top, it’s important for women to get into line roles (sales / operations) early in their career (mid 30s) that have profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. 
• The most successful CEOs have been on both sides of the fence (in both line and support roles) and understand the importance of staff roles in supporting critical line roles. 
• Focus on finding mentors, supporters, and sponsors – someone who will give you guidance on your performance or improvement areas (interpersonal or hard skills).  
• Be active and prepared during meetings to showcase what you know and what you are made of to gain promoters. 

 

“Raise your hand for a promotion – You learn things while you are doing it, you don’t have to be 80% compatible for a promotion to be promoted. Don’t be afraid to take on something new.”  - Sharon Fiehler

Reach out to Sharon at:

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-fiehler-b8a363b5/

ABC to CEO Website: https://www.abctoceo.com/

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: 

https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and Co-founder of Technology Partners as well as

Host of the Something Extra podcast

 

In this episode Lauren and Lisa discuss:

Being your most authentic self and living your values

Power of vulnerability in leadership

Integrating your personal faith into your leadership style

Attracting and retaining talent

Job search strategies for IT professionals

How technical leaders can develop leadership skills 

Challenges faced by women in technology roles 

Getting girls/women interested in tech

 

Key takeaways:

Following your faith in the workplace does not have to be spoken – people will see a difference in how you live your life, behave, and lead 

It’s imperative for middle layer talent to gain experience and training in leadership; become innovative anticipators; and acquire business acumen

Women starting out in tech should seek other women in the profession that can provide guidance, support, and mentorship

A focus should be placed on getting more women and girls interested in STEM/technology and into leadership positions

 

“We all have something extra to bring to the table.” – Lisa Nichols

“We're harnessing the power of technology to improve the world.” – Lisa Nichols

“Never stop growing, there is always another level that you can go to; 

you never reach the summit.” – Lisa Nichols

 

Reach out to Lisa at:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicholslisa/ 

Something Extra Podcast: apple.co/3tVboSJ 

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Stacy Sherman is Director of Customer Experience at Schindler Elevator Corporation and Founder of DoingCXRight

In this episode Lauren and Stacy discuss:

How to leverage the voice of the customer at every interaction to make sure you are making the right decisions to meet their needs

How diversity and inclusion ties into the customer experience

The importance of having champions and mentors that embrace your beliefs or your “why”

The difference between how men and women communicate and what women need to keep in mind to ensure they shine

How individuals can exhibit their passions both in and out of the workplace

 

Key takeaways:

Customers expect leaders to be approachable and human; take care of them; know their needs; and make them feel valued.

To enhance the customer experience, leaders and employees must remain aware and appreciate the diversity of others to ensure they don’t fall behind.

Having a mentor will help you to build confidence, believe in yourself, know your brand, and define your purpose – you can build upon that to network and grow from individuals within your own company.

By learning the political ways of an organization, the systems and the people, you can leverage your own knowledge and experience to show and tell how your insights are valuable.

Leaders should be in tune with and encourage their employees’ unique needs, this helps build trust and loyalty that leads to employees doing customer experience right, even when the boss isn’t looking.

Women should speak up tactfully when interacting with men who treat them differently in the workplace – by doing it in the right way where people aren’t defensive and can even hear you as helpful.

 

“Branch out and see opportunities to break silos and work together.” – Stacy Sherman

 

“Be creative, because that’s what makes you shine… that’s what makes you you.” – Stacy Sherman

 

 

 

 

Reach out to Stacy at: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacysherman/

Website: https://doingcxright.com/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Karen Tisdell is a LinkedIn profile writer, expert, and trainer.

 

In this episode Lauren and Karen discuss:

Optimizing your LinkedIn strategy for a job search

How to use LinkedIn while employed for personal brand strategy, networking, etc.

Your digital footprint and why it is important to employers

Best practices for accepting connection requests

 

Key takeaways:

Having a great LinkedIn profile is foundational for, if and how people think of you. 

Be proactive in reaching out to people and connecting with them; personalize your invitations to connect with a short message.

Be selective when accepting connections. Connect with people who are doing what you want to do, who know people that you would want to know, and who are in your community of stakeholders.

Make sure that you have a great profile by including a headshot as profile photo, background banner, and keywords throughout based on job advertisements.

Provide a synopsis of your current and past professional experience, be sure to explain what you enjoy about your position.

Scroll through your newsfeed every day; like and comment on as many posts as you can. 

 

“If we think of ourselves in our job search as a product, people are doing their research, and LinkedIn ranks really highly. It is that important.” – Karen Tisdell

 

“Nobody wants to be the person or the friend that only calls when they need something or want something from you. It’s so important to ensure that you are constantly looking at how you show up on platform and how you develop those relationships … the better the friendships and relationships that I have around me, the luckier I am in my career and my success.” – Karen Tisdell

 

 

Reach out to Karen at:

Website: https://karentisdell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/karen_tisdell 

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Dawn is host of the SiriusXM radio show, Dr. Dawn on Careers, Author of Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers - and Seize Success, and Director of the Wharton Career Center. 

 In this episode Lauren and Dawn discuss:

•  What trends should leaders focus on in order to future proof their career
•  How the hiring process works and what goes on in the mind of a hiring manager.
•  Strategies for having a successful job search
•  Advice on what you can do about the negative voice in your head

 

Key Takeaways:

•  We have to learn how to function well in ambiguity. Roll with the punches and switch your strategy when unexpected things happen.
•  The reality is that hiring managers want to know if you’re resourceful enough to figure out what you don’t know. They also want you to make them look good through good results or good reputation.
•  In job search, you don’t necessarily have to show your most impressive achievement, instead show your most relevant achievement.
•  There’s a 100% chance that nothing will happen if you do nothing, but if you try something, there’s a chance that you might get an unexpected positive response and outcome.

 

 “Take control of your career. You can, you’re not stuck. You’re not at the mercy of your hiring manager. If you practice and think through these things, you can control where the conversation goes and put the best light on yourself as a candidate.” - Dawn Graham

 

 Reach out to Dawn Graham at:

 Website: https://www.drdawnoncareers.com/

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawngraham/

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDawnGraham

 Buy Dawn’s Book “Switchers:” https://www.amazon.com/dp/0814439632

 

 Reach out to Lauren at:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

 IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

 Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

 IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

 Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

 Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

 Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

 ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

In this episode I share some of my favorite takeaways from our guests during Season 1. For your reference, here are the links to the shows I talk about. Joyce Russell, President, US Adecco Foundation - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/271d7a04/joyce-russell-its-all-about-relationships Monica Cole, EVP, Wells Fargo - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/2cf3c6ab/monica-cole-driving-success-for-generations Melody Zhang, CHRO, Ste. Michelle Winery Estates - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/2220ca52/melody-zhang-working-in-non-native-cultures Shellye Archambeau, Former Silicon Valley CEO - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/1c6060bf/shellye-archambeau-unapologetically-ambitious Sharon Fiehler, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Exec and Founder, ABC to CEO - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/1bac0c0a/sharon-fiehler-abc-to-ceo Shilpa Bandhari, Market Leader, IBM - https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/c32c02f6/shilpa-bandhari-growing-through-setbacks Authors with must read books: Joyce Russell, Put a Cherry on Top Shellye Archambeau, Unapologetically Ambitious Sally Helgesen, How Women Rise https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/2a18399c/sally-helgesen-how-women-rise Jennifer Petriglieri, Couples that Work https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/2411d505/jennifer-petriglieri-couples-that-work Meredith Fineman, Brag Better https://www.earnyourworthcareers.com/podcast/episode/1bd2eb2e/meredith-fineman-brag-better

Roshy Didehban is the Chief Administrative Officer at The Mayo Clinic in Arizona In this episode Lauren and Roshy discuss: • Taking a leap of faith to take on an ambiguous role • The importance of building local social network after a relocation • Strategies for successful onboarding in a new role • Fear of failure • Perseverance in the face of failure Key takeaways: • It’s challenges that help us develop new skillsets and perspectives. • Being clear during times of change is critical. • Build a network of advocates and champions. • Feedback is a gift – be introspective and think through how you can improve. • Learning never stops, so stay curious! “It’s through the struggle and pivot points that you grow as a leader.” - Roshy Didehban “Any time someone gives you feedback, they are taking a risk.” -Roshy Didehban Reach out to Roshy at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanakdidehban/ Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here: Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Carrie Kerpen is Co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media; host of All the Social Ladies podcast; and author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business.

 

In this episode Lauren and Carrie discuss:

How to stand out with social media

Women and money

Dealing with financial anxiety

Benefits of building a Fab Personal Advisory Board (PAB)

Practicing boundaries and saying “no” more often to gain power

Failure and challenges – how you can fail fantastically

The importance of demonstrating vulnerability to demonstrate confidence and leadership while leveling up

 

 

Key takeaways:

Recognize that social media is a highlight reel, you need to find your own highlight reel that is truly and authentically you. 

No presence on social media is a presence and comes across that you don’t want to be found – if individuals are looking for you, they will then look at someone else.

Women must train themselves to push past being risk averse by becoming educated, interacting with women in a safe space, and negotiating around compensation and salary while utilizing a “mental mute” to allow negotiators to come to you. 

An advisory board comprised of individuals that have experience in areas that you would like to improve upon will help you enhance your life and get your career to the next level.

It’s important to not just fail and learn from it, but to be willing to share this failure with others to help them feel okay with their own failures.

 

“When women work together, we are so much more powerful.” – Carrie Kerpen

 

“You have to be really really intentional about your desire to live the life that you want.”

– Carrie Kerpen

 

“Failure is essential to be able to grow and you do not build resilience without experiencing some form of failure.” – Carrie Kerpen

 

 

Reach out to Carrie at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriekerpen/

Get the book, Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business here:

Book: https://amzn.to/3xHuZpZ 

Listen to the podcast, All the Social Ladies here:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-social-ladies/id858239631

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

In this episode Lauren and Shilpa discuss:

• Progressing upward through leadership roles
• Coping with change and embracing it
• How setbacks can create opportunities
• Creating a vision of yourself

 

Key Takeaways:

• Remember the ideal career framework: launch, build, lead and learn
• An undying thirst for learning and growing is one of the most common qualities of successful people
• Setback gives you the opportunity to reflect, to recharge, and to "repivot"
• Repivoting in setbacks: Reskill yourself - stay relevant; rebrand - be known for who you want to be; reconfigure your context - find a way out if necessary.

 

“Setbacks make you stronger as a leader . . .  setbacks are blessings in disguise” - Shilpa Bandhari

 

Reach out to Shilpa Bandhari at:

Website: https://www.birlasoft.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpabhandari/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Caroline is host of the Your Working Life podcast, a career coach, author and speaker. 

In this episode Lauren and Caroline discuss: 

•  Why it’s important to get a “growth strategy” or an exit strategy
•  How can we be better at speaking our minds
•  Getting quiet with yourself, thinking through if your personal goals and professional goals are aligned.
•  How we can promote equity and diversity in the workplace

 

Key Takeaways:

•  We always need to be a step ahead, thinking “what’s next.” So many uncertainties happen, we need to be prepared.
•  Listen and also speak up. Think about how you can be a “solution provider.”
•  Beware the trap of “it’ll get better when…” Don’t wait for it to get better, make it better. The situation is real, but suffering is optional - there are many opportunities to change that.
•  Be intentional about diversity. It’s not enough to just say it, you have to act.

 

 
“Power is not given, it’s taken. So we all need to take our power and assume it and use it for good.” - Caroline Dowd-Higgins

 
 

 Reach out to Caroline at:

 Website: https://carolinedowdhiggins.com/

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdowd

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdowdhiggins

 Caroline’s Podcast, “Your Working Life”: https://carolinedowdhiggins.com/category/your-working-life/

 Caroline’s TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LL5Hid2opk

 

 Reach out to Lauren at:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

 IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

 Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

 IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

 Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

 Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

 Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

 ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Courtney Bejgrowicz is the Co-author of Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life; secondary educator; and post-secondary mentor and consultant

In this episode Lauren and Courtney discuss:

• Long- and short-term goal setting
• Following your passion
• Bouncing back and resilience
• Benefits and challenges of remote work, especially for young professionals

Key takeaways:

• It’s important to get to know yourself and gain clarity on your values and what you want in your career
• Writing down your goals will help guide you towards achievement 
• Completing goals and checking them off a list leads to increased satisfaction, self-confidence, independence, and motivation
• Failure is an important step in learning and growing. Everyone, even high achievers, needs to build the resilience muscle to be able to bounce back and grow from failures
• You will be more successful when you love what you are doing and are passionate about it
• When working remotely, you must set boundaries to maintain a work-life balance while also being proactive in connecting with co-workers and leadership to advance your career

“Before you can even set goals, especially long-term ones, you have to know what your foundation is – what do you stand for, what do you believe in – and make decisions with that as your compass.” – Courtney Bejgrowicz

“Take the moments of failure and make sure you are purposeful about them.”

– Courtney Bejgrowicz

“Sometimes you are planted in the wrong soil and you need a new garden to blossom in.”

– Courtney Bejgrowicz

 

Reach out to Courtney at:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-bejgrowicz-rice-656a64231/ 

Get the book, Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life, here:

Paperback Book: amzn.to/3Ns7wjK 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Abha Bhaskar is the Chief Technology Officer at Experian Employer Services In this episode, Lauren and Abha discuss: • Abha humble career beginnings and the importance of someone believing in you • Challenges and Triumphs in Career Advancement • Gaining clarity on when it's time to move on to a new role or company • Embracing Remote Work Key Takeaways: • Embracing Unplanned Opportunities Abha's journey emphasizes the importance of being open to unexpected paths, such as her decision to study in the US and her transition from engineering, which significantly shaped her career. • Servant Leadership Approach: Her leadership style, focused on humility, learning, and serving the team, has been key in building effective teams and successful integrations within organizations. • Continuous Learning and Adaptability: The emphasis on continuous learning and staying adaptable in the face of rapid technological changes underpins her career success and ability to lead effectively. • Impact of Diversity in Experience: Abha's varied roles across different functions within the same organization equipped her with a broad perspective, underlining the value of diverse experiences in achieving effective leadership and career progression. "Every role taught me something about myself and taught me a skillset that I did not have." - Abha Bhaskar "Continuous learning has been my support system." - Abha Bhaksar "I walk in with humility with the fact that I have a lot to learn, and I'm here to help." - Abha Bhaskar Reach out to Abha at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abha-bhaskar/ Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here: Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Allison Grealis is President of the Women in Manufacturing Association and Education Foundation, as well as Podcast Host of Hear Her Story

In this episode Lauren and Allison discuss:

 - Supporting, promoting, and inspiring women in manufacturing careers

 - How more women can advance to leadership/positions of power in manufacturing

 - How leaders in manufacturing can address important issues/policies to ensure women feel supported

 - The impact that Women in Manufacturing Association has made for women in the manufacturing industry

 - Bridging the gap between challenges for women on the floor as well as in leadership

 Key takeaways:

 - The Women in Manufacturing Association has achieved 2% growth (from 27% to 29%) over the past 10 years for women entering the manufacturing industry and advancing women to positions of power.

 - Providing constructive and specific feedback is a key leadership quality that is a critical part of development and advancement for women.

 - Coaching is a critical accelerator for women’s careers – helps to boost confidence, understand how you are perceived, make decisions, determine visioning for your career, and more.

 - Having female comradery and a sense of community with others that are like you is important to managing daily personal and professional demands.

 - When doubting your confidence, remind yourself that you have those skillsets and abilities that just need to be harnessed. 

 - Apply for new positions even if you don’t meet all criteria. Be willing to learn new tasks required of a role while finding resources to grow your skills and fill gaps.

 

“Without feedback, how can we grow as leaders and individuals?” - Allison Grealis

 

“People are looking for great places to work, places to work where those companies are committed to treating people well, helping the environment, being sustainable, being inclusive of people of all different backgrounds…this is challenging companies to take a look at how they do business.”

- Allison Grealis

 

 

 

Reach out to Allison at: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-grealis-1a234919/

Hear Her Story Podcast: https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/news/introducing-wims-new-podcast---hear-her-story

Women in Manufacturing: https://www.womeninfanufacturing.org

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Joanne Rencher is the CEO and Founder of WGNinHR Consulting and author of the book, 

Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace

 

In this episode Lauren and Joanne discuss:

The different elements of how women find their own voice in the workplace

How you are perceived and how you want to be perceived

The impact that COVID has had on choices people make in navigating their careers 

Decluttering your mind to weigh career options and make good decisions

Shifting from fear to facts in making career decisions

Managing imposter syndrome

 

 

Key takeaways:

It’s important to lay out your possibilities and think about the steps you will have to take to achieve your goals – separate the WHAT from the HOW to review options and reduce your overall fear.

Stop saying yes to everything. Make sure that you make decisions based on your career goals and intentions while weighing the pros and cons of available options.

Plot out plans for the next 30, 60, 90 days to help you manage transitions and hit milestones.

Find a truth-teller – a coach, spouse, friend, etc. – to help you weigh options and have more fact-based ways to approach conversations.

Open yourself up to being vulnerable with someone you trust and getting feedback that you may not want to hear but need to hear.

Being overprepared in certain areas and closing gaps/being intentional in areas that you don’t know can help you gain confidence, which feeds into a sense of security and crushes feelings of imposter syndrome.

 

 

“Dream big but with deadlines.” – Joanne Rencher

 

“You should get used to the sound of your own voice telling the world how awesome you are.”

– Joanne Rencher

 

 

 

Reach out to Joanne at: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ 

Website: https://www.joannerencher.com/

Get the book, Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace here:

https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Nails-Finding-Voice-Workplace-ebook/dp/B07MP16B53

 

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Marcia Mueller is VP, Leadership Development at IMPACT Group

 In this episode Lauren and Marcie discuss:

•  What will get you promoted to higher levels in your career
•  The importance of companies investing in people development and how it can help the organization thrive
•  Diversity in global companies’ leadership pipeline
•  The themes of diversity, equity and inclusion

 

Key Takeaways: 

•  Organizations succeed when people succeed.
•  “What got you here won’t get you there.” Expertise is not what gets you promoted to senior executive leaders.
•  Building corporate visibility and confidence are key themes for women to focus on to grow their careers.
•  Perception is the co-pilot to reality. Are you perceived as you believe that you are and how you need to be for you to be most successful?

 

 “No matter what job title you’re in or where you are in your career, there’s always somebody 2 to 3 years behind you, and the best way to be seen as a leader is to help grow and develop other people.” - Marcie Mueller

 

Reach out to Marcie Mueller at:

 Website: https://www.impactgrouphr.com/leadership/marcie-mueller

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciamueller1/

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcie_mueller

 

 Reach out to Lauren at:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

 Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

 IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

 Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

 Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

 Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

 ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 

Joyce Russell is President of the Adecco US Foundation and author of Put A Cherry of Top: Generosity in Life and Leadership.

 

In this episode Lauren and Joyce discuss:

•  Thriving in the pandemic and working in a purpose-driven career.
•  Cultivating your EQ skills and physical health for personal improvement and career advancement. 
•  How to give people a “cherry on top” experience 

 

Key Takeaways:

• The reason for your first promotion tends to be your IQ skills or technical skills but your EQ skills will take you beyond that. Figure out which muscle you should be working on right now in the EQ framework. 
•  Make sure that your best self is being seen by committing to take care of yourself.
•  There is an untapped power in the relationships that you’ve built. Be brave enough, have courage to ask for a favor from your connections especially if you believe that you’ve invested enough into the relationship. 
•  If you’re not connecting with your boss, you have to own that. Don’t wait for them, you initiate the connection and the relationship. 

 

“Be brave enough. Have the personal courage to leverage relationships.” - Joyce Russell

 

Reach out to Joyce Russell at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycerusselladecco

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joycecrussell

Buy Joyce’s Book at: https://amzn.to/2Vi6II7

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 

Kathy is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Emerson

 

In this episode Lauren and Kathy discuss:

• Tips to help women advance in the workplace
• Strategies to demonstrate your worth and help others see the work that you do
• Personal branding

 

Key takeaways:

• Create an ecosystem for yourself in the business environment to maintain focus on what is important
• Recover quicky – whether from a mistake or failure – as the faster you recover the faster you can make good decisions again
• Master self-promotion with a soft hand
• Be steady under pressure to ensure others respect the way that you are behaving during difficult situations
• Make your aspirations known and don’t be afraid to pursue jobs you might not be perfectly qualified for
• Use “eye candy” to show the impact of your work, such as research, advertisements, related articles, etc.
• You can call yourself out on mistakes to remedy a situation and make it right
• To drive your personal brand – make yourself interesting; read things you wouldn’t normally read; diversify your friendship circle and those you surround yourself with at work

 

“Always sit at the table – as soon as you have permission to be there . . . be there.”

- Kathy Button Bell

“There is nothing wrong with celebrating being a woman.” - Kathy Button Bell

“Being a woman with a sense of humor… is certainly a great characteristic to have and know when to use it.” - Kathy Button Bell

 

Reach out to Kathy at:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathybuttonbell/

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Aditi Gokhale is the Chief Commercial Officer and President of Investments, Products & Services at Northwestern Mutual

 

In this episode Lauren and Aditi discuss:

Challenges and rewards of taking risks in your career

Importance of standing up for and advocating for yourself

Leveraging diversity to move corporations and initiatives forward

Building visibility outside of your immediate area due to COVID-19

Leading by example through openness and honesty

Key takeaways:

It’s important to have corporate visibility to achieve exposure and receive promotions.

Play to your strengths when taking calculated risks.

Confidence is key – talking yourself into a situation first instead of out of it is huge to navigating your career.

Having a network and community of champions across your enterprise is critical to achieving success and may lead to a recommendation for a role that you are pursuing.

Use both formal and informal networks to improve visibility – connect with individuals informally that are like-minded and have the same interests.

You don’t have to conform to a specific stereotype, you can bring your authentic self to the workplace.

 

“Take risks – it’s okay to fail but learn throughout the process.” - Aditi Gokhale

 

 

Reach out to Aditi at: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditi-gokhale-5166718/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Doris Meister is CEO of Wilmington Trust. In this episode Lauren and Katie discuss: - Career adaptation leveraging transferrable skills across industries - Making strategic career choices focusing on career goals and using personal values as a north star - Exploring diverse and unexpected career paths Key Takeaways: - Self-Discovery for Career Fulfillment: Understanding one's own strengths and passions is essential for navigating successful career changes. - Adapting to Industry Trends: Staying attuned to industry dynamics can uncover new opportunities and guide career trajectories. - Exploring Varied Career Paths: Experiencing diverse roles can offer a broader perspective and enhance professional growth. - Prioritizing Personal Values: Making career decisions that align with personal life and values is crucial for long-term contentment and achievement. “If you know yourself well, and you're able to assess the risk of making a big change, it's incredibly fulfilling and you really stretch your talents and your scope in ways that just following a straight line doesn't do.” - Doris Meister "Making career decisions that align with individual values and life circumstances is key to long-term success and happiness." - Doris Meister Reach out to Doris at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-meister/ Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here: Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Juanita Ingram is a corporate attorney turned film producer who has accompanied her husband during multiple relocations around the world.

 

In this episode Lauren and Juanita discuss:

- Transitioning to life as an accompanying spouse

- The international family experience, its associated struggles, and suggestions on how to make it a successful experience

and overcoming the grief that comes with a relocation and change of identity

- The unique experience of being a black expatriate in a global setting

- The challenges and rewards of a dual career relationship

 

Key takeaways:

- Look at international assignments as an opportunity and not a burden; take the time to discover or rediscover new things about yourself.

- Before making the transition, leverage relocation companies and support that you can receive. Also, sit down and ask yourself what the move means for you – Where do you see yourself in the country and in the move? What kinds of things have you been wanting to do but haven’t been able to?

- Give yourself permission to mourn the trajectory you thought your life was on; get a life coach, counselor, or someone that will help you manage the transition and see new opportunities.

- A vision board can help you have a visual manifestation of a goal while offering inspiration and guidance.

- International assignments can challenge dual career relationships, but also make them stronger – make sure to discuss what each spouse’s role will be during the assignment.

 

“Being abroad allowed me to expand the horizon and the scope of what I could do as an attorney. It allowed me to take a moment to discover other talents or really to reinvest in talents that I already had that I was just too busy to invest in because I was too busy adulting.” – Juanita Ingram (3:15)

 

“As expats or accompanying talent… we have the beautiful opportunity to really thrive and flourish and discover or rediscover new things about ourselves that we may have put a pin in for another time.” – Juanita Ingram (4:11)

 

“Anytime life gives you the opportunity to pause – whether it’s an international move and a career shift, or a pandemic, whatever the case may be – It gives you the opportunity to really take stock and take inventory.” – Juanita Ingram (7:32)

 

“Give yourself permission to mourn the trajectory that you thought you were on, and it’s ok. So often, we think we have to smile and act as though we didn’t want what we gave up. It’s ok and it doesn’t mean that you aren’t going to love where you are going, you aren’t going to love the rewrite of your life, you aren’t going to love where you are emerging from… allow yourself to fully close that chapter.” Juanita Ingram (9:11)

 

“Change your lens to one of seeing opportunity as opposed to seeing what you have so-called given up.” – Juanita Ingram (11:44)

 

“You never stop being what you are, you just lend your talents to other things.” – Juanita Ingram (12:27)

 

“Look at it as an opportunity and not as a burden, because it is that, it is a wonderful opportunity for your family, for yourself… remember that it’s an opportunity for everyone.” – Juanita Ingram (27:38)

 

“There are so many beautiful things to discover, just take the limits off and get the support that you need and not be shy about it.” – Juanita Ingram (31:21)

 

“Have a conversation about what does a successful international assignment look like. What are your expectations and what are your roles going to be? Not forever in your marriage, but in this assignment – because they may change once you come out of this assignment.” -Juanita Ingram (34:22)

 

“What does a successful family unit look like for you and your family? Define it for yourself. You do not have to do what everybody else is doing.” – Juanita Ingram (35:20)
 

 

Reach out to Juanita at:

Website: https://www.iamjuanitaingram.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjuanitaingram/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjuanitaingram/?hl=en

Stream The Expats International Ingrams:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/The-Expats-International-Ingrams/dp/B08NPFRKD9

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 Samantha Foster is Managing Partner with ZRG Partners

 

In this episode Lauren and Samantha Foster discuss:

•  The state of diverse recruitment in today’s workplace landscape 
•  Knowing when you’re ready for a C-Suite role and how to get it
•  Dealing with not hearing back from recruiters and advice for job hunters and 
•  Taking on a board role 

 

Key Takeaways:

•  Candidates have more power now, and companies with diverse populations are the ones that attain more growth. 
•  You need to communicate that you’re ready for the next level, internally and externally. Let people know, and claim it for yourself. Don’t wait for people to notice that you’re ready. 
•  Build your brand and be more helpful and responsive. Don’t only respond when you need something, people already have a lot of that kind of connection. 

 

“If you are seen as a helpful, go-to person who will answer a question and take your time, you’re probably a better employee also. It’s not just ‘will a recruiter remember you’ it’s also that they’ll remember you in a way that makes them want to present you for a role.” - Samantha Foster

 

Reach out to Samantha Foster at:

Website: https://www.zrgpartners.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthawfoster

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SfosterZ

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

In this episode Lauren and Meredith discuss:

•  Redefining the word, “brag” 
•  For the “qualified quiet” - getting your voice heard
•  Why bragging is a necessity 
•  Four parts to a brag

 

Key Takeaways:

• Marketing and promoting yourself is an essential part of career-building. Bragging is all about sharing your accomplishments. 
• Redirect your focus and effort from silencing loud voices to getting your voice heard. 
• Bragging is simply stating facts. It’s full of alot of feelings, but it’s all about stating the facts to the right people so that they can know about it. 
• Cultivate internal gratitude and pride and translate that into presentation and showmanship. 

 

“As much as I’d like to be optimistic and say that we could get those loud people to be quiet, that’s not how we retain information. We’re bombarded by so much all the time that you really have to fight to get heard.” - Meredith Fineman

 

Reach out to Meredith Fineman at:

Website: https://www.meredithfineman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithfineman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meredithcfineman

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeredithFineman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithfineman/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Stephanie Chung is the Chief Growth Officer of Wheels up. She’s also the first black President of a major aviation company. 

In this episode Lauren and Stephanie discuss:

• How to stand out as a woman in a male dominated industry. 
• Being a values-centered leader
• Moving from success to significance. 

Key takeaways:

• Lean in to being “the only.”
• Get clarity about who you are – Brand yourself.
• People will trust you as a leader when they know you have their back. 
• Confidence is key. Sometimes you build confidence by digging in, learning and doing. 
• Learn how to say No.

“I’m fun, I’m fair and I’m tough. I demand excellence.” – Stephanie Chung 

“You have to have confidence in your capability.” – Stephanie Chung

Jinny Uppal is a Business and Technology Leader 

And author of the award winning book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results

 

In this episode Lauren and Jinny discuss:

What drives major progress

Leveraging reflective thinking and strategic inaction (inaction as a choice)

The mental health crisis and the importance of giving your mind a break

Default mode network (DMN) and supporting neuroscience research

Importance of meditation and mind wandering

Embracing delegation and how to develop this skill

 

Key takeaways:

Taking a pause or strategic inaction can be powerfully productive.

It is important to take time before meetings to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.

Infusing breaks throughout the day can improve mental wellbeing; reduce fatigue and burnout; and improve productivity.

Letting your mind wander to activate the DMN helps your brain “connect the dots” of information and come up with creative ideas. 

Delegation is needed to move up the corporate ladder – it’s important to trust others and the process.

 

“As much as we like giving credit to action that gives us results, we underestimate the power of thoughtful pauses that give birth to new ideas” – Jinny Uppal

“We underestimate the power of our mind and our brain to come up with creative solutions to the problems we are facing.” – Jinny Uppal

“Delegation is the willingness to let go.” – Jinny Uppal

 

 

Reach out to Jinny at:

Website: https://www.jinnyuppal.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinnyuppal/

Get the book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results here: 

Paperback and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3L6vJuc 

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Susan Winchester is the outgoing Chief HR Officer at Applied Materials and Founder of Healing at Work. In this episode, Lauren and Susan discuss: • The significant role of early traumas in shaping workplace behaviors and interactions. • Strategies for using workplace conflicts, or "bumper car moments," as catalysts for personal development. • How to assess suitability for roles as you advance in your career Key Takeaways: • Self-Awareness is essential for recognizing personal and professional growth areas. • Rather than being “triggered” by conflict, how can workplace conflicts be seen as opportunities for healing and development. • Damaged is not doomed – just because you have experienced difficulties in your past, it does not have to control your thought processes and actions. • Continuous Learning: The importance of adaptability and ongoing skill development. "Damaged is not doomed, and the rest of your life is yours." -Susan Winchester "The majority of us, according to the research, actually grew up in dysfunctional homes... what we don't always realize is how much those experiences in the past are actually affecting us every single day in our careers and our workplaces." -Susan Winchester Reach out to Susan at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanschmittwinchester/ Learn more about Healing at Work: www.healingatwork.com Buy Healing at Work at: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Work-Conflicts-Overcome-Deserve/dp/1951744527?ref_=ast_author_dp Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here: Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach.

In this episode Lauren and Sally discuss:

• The premise of “how women rise” - replacing habits that hinder you from advancing in your career.
• How beliefs shape behavior that hold women back - shying back from being recognized and other traps that keep you from leveling up in your career.
• The difference between building relationships and leveraging relationships - and how you can incorporate both in your connections.
• Growing from being a detail-oriented expert to a strategic, big-picture thinker.

 

Key Takeaways:

• The very habits that can serve you best in the beginning to the middle point of your career can be the ones that are most likely to hold you back as you seek to move higher or move into leadership positions.
• The reluctance to claim your achievements is often the product of you believing that it’s important that everyone feels comfortable around you at every moment.
• Sometimes it’s not enough to show your skill and dedication then just wait for others to notice - allow yourself to be recognized, communicate your worth and aspiration.
• It doesn’t have to be either/or, you can build genuine connections while leveraging key strategic relationships.

 

“Think: ‘here’s what I really want to be known for in this job’ then find a way to articulate that.” - Sally Helgesen

 

Get Sally Helgelsen’s books at: https://sallyhelgesen.com/sallysbooks/

 

Reach out to Sally at:

Website: https://sallyhelgesen.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyhelgesen

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUz7li0cbIynS34m5q1hilw

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SallyHelgesen

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 

Claudia Miller is a workplace expert and career coach. She is also the host of the podcast Road Map to the Executive Suite. 

 

In this episode Lauren and Claudia discuss:

• How to negotiate your salary increase.
• How to know if you’re in a position to negotiate your salary.
• What are the biggest obtacles for people negotiating a salary increase.
• How do you know how much to ask for?
• What other benefits you can negotiate besides money.
• How to build confidence to be able to take some of these steps. 

Key takeaways:

• Some people don’t even know they can negotiate their salary. 
• If you are employed, if you are interviewing, if you are applying for jobs, you are in a position to negotiate your salary. It’s not easy, it does take preparation and you need to know how to do it.
• Even if you are offered an amazing salary compensation package there are other benefits you can negotiate.
• Sometimes if you don’t negotiate you are raising red flags with a potential employer. 

“Most people don’t negotiate, and they are leaving money on the table. Most hiring managers expect you to negotiate, for that reason they will never give you the top range.” - Claudia Miller 

“It all start with your mindset.” - Claudia Miller

Shellye was one of the first female African American CEOs in Silicon Valley and shares her story in her inspiring book, Unapologetically Ambitious. 

In this episode Lauren and Shellye discuss:  

• Increasing your odds in reaching your ambition and discovering the path to power
• Improving your ability to be lucky, getting yourself ready for opportunities
• Advice on how you, too, can reach your aspirations
• The struggles and challenges in the journey to become a CEO

 

Key Takeaways:

•  Take courage in trying new things, leaping into uncomfortable situations and stepping forward into the unknown.
•  Luck is when an opportunity comes along which you can take advantage of. You have to have the right skills, experience and background. Be ready for that opportunity.
•  The way to stay on track: remember what the prize is.
•   Simple steps: ‘what do I want?” ‘what has to be true to get it?’ ‘how do I make it true?’ Then execute with discipline.
•  Don’t give up on your goal when you think that maybe it’s not possible.

 

 “Decide what’s important to you and what you’re willing to be judged on. Let go of the other things.” - Shellye Archambeau

 

 Reach out to Shellye Archambeau at:

 Get the book, Unapologetically Ambitious at https://www.shellye.com/

 Website: https://shellyearchambeau.com/

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelArchambeau

 Twitter: @ShelArchambeau  

 

 Reach out to Lauren at:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

 IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

 Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

I MPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

 Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

 Are you a woman looking to level up in your career? This show is for you. I invite you to join us and Take Control of Your Career! If you’re wanting great things to happen in your work life, then it’s critical that you run your career like a CEO runs her business. This requires being strategic about your career choices, maximizing your strengths and leveraging your relationships. So, whether you’re looking for a brand new job, wanting to clench your next promotion, or plan your path to the C-Suite, we discuss effective strategies that allow you to be in the driver’s seat in your career!

 I’m Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, one of the largest woman-owned career and leadership development companies globally, and founder of Earn Your Worth Careers dedicated to helping women earn their worth doing work they love.

 Each week, I’ll be interviewing the top women that you want to hear from. These ladies are the movers and shakers in the C-Suite, in recruiting, and experts in career development. They are sharing their stories about how they got to where they are, their tips for you and what they are looking for when they hire.

Kate Isler is CEO of TheWMarketplace; founder of Be Bold Now; and author of Breaking Borders.

 

In this episode Lauren and Sharon discuss:

Inspiring women to challenge the limits of society

How to try new things and follow your passion to find what fits for yourself in a career

Leveraging your network and different paths to achieve goals

Taking initiative to build relationships to gain trust; ask for/receive support; and increase workplace allies

The importance of women doing business with women

 

Key takeaways:

You don’t have to have to be perfect or have all of the qualifications to achieve success.

When a job doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Push yourself to move on before you’re pushed.

You must follow your passion to fill yourself up and show up as your best self.

Your good work isn’t always going to be noticed – be sure to express what you need.

Build a support group/council that supports what you are looking for and is also honest with you.

 

“I can’t imagine how I would live with not trying something, because what is the worst that could happen? You could fail and learn something versus regret. What If I could have been very successful at that thing that interested me or excited me or I felt like it was my calling?” – Kate Isler

 

Reach out to Kate at: 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kateisler/

Website: https://www.kateisler.com/

TheWMarketplace Website: https://thewmarketplace.com/

Get the book, Breaking Borders here:

Paperback Book:  https://amzn.to/38QtCtv   

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Bernie Frazier is a career coach at IMPACT Group; prior recruiter; and author of Your Success Is in You!: Empowering and Equipping You to Create Your Best Career Ever!

 

In this episode Lauren and Bernie discuss:

Owning your own career success

Interview strategies

The negotiation process

How to work with internal recruiters as a job seeker, their role in helping you achieve your career goals, and how candidates can work through a recruiter to receive other opportunities

 

Key takeaways:

Determining what you want in your career is the foundation to achieving help from a career coach.

If your goal is to be on the revenue-generating side of the business, you must be careful in how you select opportunities and understand what is required to get you there.

Candidates should approach a job search by thinking like the person you are targeting, not by focusing on what sounds good to you.

For individuals to set themselves apart as a candidate, they should connect with a recruiter and create a relationship by understanding the recruiters needs and offering referrals to other candidates for jobs that may not be a good fit – this will make them want to help the candidate out as well.

Practice before interviews to ensure that you have quality answers to questions in a succinct manner. 

Make sure to provide examples focused on your personal efforts (instead of team efforts) and talk about results of your actions to showcase the impact that your efforts had. 

For negotiations, make sure that you are compensated adequately based on skills that you bring to the table and complete research to gain understanding of fair compensation.

 

“Act like a candidate, think like a recruiter.” – Bernie Frazier

 

Reach out to Bernie at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniefrazier/

Get the book, Your Success Is in You!: Empowering and Equipping You to Create Your Best Career Ever! here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pF6WpV

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5 

Kelly Hoey is a networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

 

In this episode Lauren and Kelly discuss:

• Investing in your own career development as well as building a network in your industry
• Differences between men and women’s network structure
• Relying on your network during a career change
• How to connect with and remind your network about the value that you add to an organization
• The best way to stay connected with your network when you are going about your daily life
• Networking mistakes
• Strategies in utilizing the various social media platforms for networking

 

Key takeaways:

• Taking risks in the form of new opportunities can be a great way to advance your career, especially if you have a strong network to fall back on in case things don’t work out.
• Men and women have different network structures, and both are important. Women typically use a narrow but deep network based on communication where they invest a lot of time in getting to know people, while men use a broad shallow network based on activity that doesn’t have same depth in getting to know people. 
• When creating a pitch, craft a short intro sentence followed by a pause to allow the other person to speak and say, “tell me more”. Focus on breaking up your information during delivery to allow the chance for dialogue/conversation.
• Be sure to follow up with people in your network that have offered mentoring/guidance; provide them with updates on your career journey so that they feel appreciated and so you can reach back out to them in the future, if needed.
• Continue to connect with your network periodically through posting/sharing information; commenting on other’s posts; remembering birthdays; sending holiday cards; etc.
• Think of online networking the same as in-person networking and use each based on context.

 

“By following up and following through, you are moving a relationship that might have been a one-and-done into a mentor relationship or strong sponsor situation.” – Kelly Hoey

 

“Realize that your daily life activities are part of your networking toolkit. If we only think of networking as an activity we pick up because we are in a job search, that can be very alienating to people if you only show up when you need something.” – Kelly Hoey

 

Reach out to Kelly at:

Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhoey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/

Get the book, Build Your Dream Network here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GleaFv

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Michele Molitor is the Founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc.

 

In this episode Lauren and Michele discuss:

• How to leverage coaching to overcome blocks and achieve clarity in your professional life
• Strategies to change negative thoughts and improve your mindset 
• Imposter syndrome and its impact on women’s confidence, as well as exercises that can be used to combat self-doubt when dealing with related symptoms
• Becoming unshakeable by identifying your core self-doubt archetype to shrink fear and boost confidence
• Managing corporate PTSD

 

Key takeaways:

• In times of challenge, women are more likely than men to question their worthiness and value
• 70% of all adults will deal with some form of imposter syndrome in their career, with 25%-30% of high achievers managing it even more regularly
• It’s important to have conversations with yourself to determine your bigger why and ensure your job goals align with your values, passion, and purpose 
• A lot of personal and professional fears are based on fear or trauma that has been implanted in the subconscious due to past experiences
• You can retrain your brain at both a conscious and subconscious level to identify root cause; neutralize emotional triggers and traumas; and change mindset to focus on your unique skills, values, and abilities
• To reduce negative thoughts and build new neural pathways, you should flip negative statements or self-talk into the exact positive opposite and continuously repeat to yourself 

 

“We each, all of us, have unique abilities, gifts, and talents that we bring to the table based on our perspectives.” - Michele Molitor

“When you really start to embody all that you have accomplished and who you are…it allows you to stand up a little taller and to really speak your truth, to share your expertise more fully, more easily from a place of ease, grace, and flow.” - Michele Molitor

 

 

Reach out to Michele at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemolitor/

Website: https://michelemolitor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicheleMolitorCoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidrewire/?hl=en

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring 

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com 

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com 

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ 

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ 

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz 

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Maggie Bidlingmaier is President of Performance Solutions with Invista (Koch Industries)

 

In this episode Lauren and Maggie discuss:

How women and people of color can get into more P&L roles

Growing up in the business and how you can use a sales career as a path to the c-suite

Working in male-dominated industries

The importance of mentors in excelling your career and helping you to believe in yourself

How to cultivate your confidence to achieve success

 

Key takeaways:

It is important to receive input from others to provide input on your leadership skills and position in the company. 

You must solve customer problems to create value for the company.

Leaders must think about how they can integrate curiosity and a growth mindset in their talent and teams to drive innovation and transformation in businesses.

Working for companies that put values and beliefs first is very important to your overall wellbeing and success.

Take risks, take the journey inward, and go outside of your comfort zone to help build confidence – failure will be part of it, but it will cultivate fearlessness over time.

 

“If you can combine grit and curiosity, I think there is a pretty exciting road ahead for people.” – Maggie Bidlingmaier

 

“The fastest way of building confidence is just to get out there and take risks.”

– Maggie Bidlingmaier

 

Reach out to Maggie at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiebidlingmaier/

 

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Penny is Managing Partner at Edward Jones. She is one of the 41 women leading a Fortune 500 company in 2021. 

In this episode Lauren and Penny discuss:

•  Empowering women to set sights on leadership positions
•  The difference between Success and Significance
•  Advice on how women can transform their lives and the world around them, and achieve new heights in their career and purpose
•  How do you understand and clarify your purpose

 

 Key Takeaways:

•  Success is often tied with financial value. Instead of just going for a successful life, go for a significant life. Think about how you can impact others’ lives positively.
•  Let go of the mindset of “if I can see it, I can be it” - you don’t have to see a woman in that chair before you can imagine yourself in that chair. You can be the first to get there.
•  Never ever disqualify yourself. Start saying yes - even to the things that terrify you.
•  Say Yes to the uncomfortable parts of the learning.
•  Empathetic leadership: “Don’t execute the command I gave you, execute the command that I should’ve given you, had I known what you know.”

 

 “Do not demure from proclaiming passionately what gets you up every day.” - Penny Pennington

 

 Reach out to Penny Pennington at:

 Website: https://www.edwardjones.com/

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-pennington

 

 Reach out to Lauren at:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

 IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

 Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

 IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

 Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

 

 Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

 Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

 ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5