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Author: Roxanne Derhodge
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Roxanne provides an empowering and supportive space for everyone to listen and engage in thought provoking conversations about everyday life with real people who have a passion for living life to the fullest.
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Roxanne Derhodge introduces Dr. Shahana, who shares her personal mental health journey and emphasizes the ongoing nature of mental health challenges. They discuss the pressures and stigma associated with mental health in professional fields, and the importance of teaching children and adolescents about emotional bandwidth, autonomy, and control. Dr. Shahana talks about her book "Feel Better" and her TEDx talk, offering insights for senior leaders on promoting team well-being. The episode concludes with Dr. Shahana's contact information, book details, Roxanne's closing thoughts, and a quiz promotion.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages with Louisa McDonnell to explore the intersection of social media and authentic leadership. Louisa shares her career journey and digital marketing insights, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in online branding. They discuss the impact of AI on content creation and provide real-life examples of successful social media posts. The conversation highlights the significance of sharing personal stories to connect with audiences and understanding customer personas using AI tools. They also address maintaining authenticity in leadership, aligning content plans with goals, and the pros and cons of pre-scheduling. The episode concludes with Louisa sharing her resources and contact information.
Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Natasha Konstantinova, who shares her journey into reputation management and founding Reputation Science during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss psychological responses to crises, training leaders, the 4 A's of crisis management, and the importance of empathy, humility, and teamwork.
Roxanne Derhodge engages with Mohamed Ahmed to explore his transition from the corporate world to AI entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of an entrepreneurial mindset. They contrast the dynamics of corporate work with the vibrancy of startup life and share Roxanne's own journey into entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the application of the right mindset and effective strategies for business success, including transitioning from autonomy to collaboration. Mohamed provides insights on AI as a driving force for innovation, offering guidance for startups and tools for self-reflection. The episode wraps up with entrepreneurial tips, community insights, and a preview of the next episode.
Roxanne Derhodge engages with Amy Kemp to explore her work and the Habit Finder tool, delving into the science of axiology and the inner workings of the Habit Finder company. They discuss the contrast between systemic and relational thinking in leadership, highlighting the challenges faced when transitioning from a producer to a leader. The conversation emphasizes the tool's application in management and the importance of recognizing diverse leadership styles. Amy shares the value of collaborative and soft-spoken leadership, her client approach, and book insights. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Habit Finder and ROR quiz for fostering authentic connections.
Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Lloyd Ross to discuss his journey to financial independence and the importance of self-listening after realizing an unfulfilling career. They overview Lloyd's books on financial and time freedom, exploring his experiences with financial turmoil and entrepreneurial shifts. The conversation delves into spiritual alignment with work, the four laws of becoming time rich, and the law of elimination. They address misconceptions about wealth and the significance of delegation for innovation. Lloyd shares insights on prioritizing creativity, slowing down, and the role of AI in creativity. The episode concludes with details on Lloyd's book launch, key takeaways, and Roxanne's course announcement.
Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Laura Cardwell and Megan O'Malley to discuss the joy of hip hop, dance, and creative expression. They delve into the art and impact of writing, exploring leadership concepts presented in Laura and Megan's new book. The conversation touches on the unconscious mind's influence on our lives and engaging skeptics with somatic work. Laura and Megan share techniques for teaching emotional regulation and announce the launch of their new book. The episode also highlights additional resources and offerings, concluding with closing thoughts and a preview of upcoming events.
Roxanne Derhodge chats with Alison Rand about her creative journey and move to Italy, focusing on writing from her dog Dea's perspective. They explore mindfulness through pets, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of pets in combating loneliness and fostering trust. Alison shares insights on creating Dea's voice, producing an audiobook, and the resilience and support pets provide. They also discuss workplace loneliness and adjustments in the post-COVID era, concluding with reflections on writing and creativity.
Roxanne Derhodge is joined by Deri Latimer to explore resilience in personal and professional realms. Deri shares her personal story and its impact on her career, discussing the evolution of resilience in the workplace and the significance of mental health language and personal relationships for corporate well-being. They delve into defining resilience and strategies to cultivate it, with insights from Deri's TED Talk on personal tragedy. Deri offers practical resilience strategies for leaders, highlighting the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and return on relationships in leadership. The episode concludes with Deri's contact information, grounding techniques, Roxanne's quiz for authentic living, and closing remarks.
Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Erin Kruger to discuss her journey in real estate and her leadership philosophy. Erin shares insights on team dynamics, focusing on motivation, culture, and accountability. The conversation covers strategies for navigating difficult conversations and optimizing team performance. Erin emphasizes the importance of cultivating appreciation and a supportive environment within teams. She shares insights from her book on resilience and growth, offering advice to her younger self and defining what success means to her. The episode wraps up with Erin's thoughts on effective team building, a mention of Roxanne's ROR course, and a reminder to subscribe.
Join Roxanne Derhodge as she chats with Amy Chambers about leadership's impact on work culture. Amy shares insights from her career, emphasizing effective leadership qualities, personalized employee recognition, and self-awareness. They discuss the learning zone, the seven virtues of exceptional leaders, and the differences between managing and leading. Strategies to prevent burnout, maintain work-life balance, and create a life vision statement are explored, along with the pandemic's influence on work culture. Trust and psychological safety in remote work are also covered. Amy shares her current projects and future leadership outlook, concluding with key takeaways.
Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Vicki Gold to discuss her inspiring journey in physical therapy. Vicki shares her perspectives on health and the importance of the mind-body connection, emphasizing the ABCs in life. The conversation covers overcoming the fear of falling through the power of self-talk and the significance of alignment and breathing techniques. They delve into mental ABCs and making conscious choices for well-being. Vicki offers practical tips and exercises for older adults, focusing on core conditioning and muscle strengthening. The episode highlights integrating physical activity into daily life and living purposefully at any age, with insights on maintaining agility and motivation. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Vicki.
Roxanne Derhodge is joined by Zerina Derveni to discuss her transformative journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach. Zerina shares her experiences of taking the entrepreneurial leap, driven by curiosity and a focus on coaching women through common blocks. The conversation delves into the importance of unlearning limiting narratives and achieving work-life balance during the transition to entrepreneurship. They explore the role of integrity in developing coaching programs and the significance of self-connection for women. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Zareena for coaching, a mention of Roxanne's ROR program, and final remarks.
Roxanne Derhodge is joined by Allan Moore to delve into the intersection of leadership and comedy. Allan shares his journey into leadership and how he merges humor with professional presentations. The discussion touches on his new book and Roxanne's academic experiences, emphasizing audience engagement and the intriguing concept of party crashing. They explore ways to encourage younger generations in career exploration, discussing career paths and teaching leadership. The conversation highlights the importance of identifying and nurturing hidden talents and creating a psychologically safe work environment. The episode concludes with insights into Allan Moore's services and upcoming projects, along with closing remarks and takeaways.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge explores digital health and the existing gaps in mental health support during Mental Health Week. The discussion addresses the effectiveness and limitations of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and the importance of strategic investment in workplace mental health. Emphasizing the need for continuous support and reallocation of mental health spending, the conversation highlights the shortage of mental health practitioners. AvoorWellBeing's white paper on organizational mental health investment is introduced, and the episode concludes with an announcement of Roxanne's upcoming course, along with final remarks and a sponsor message.
Roxanne Derhodge engages with Michelle Gladieux on the significance of courage in communication and personal growth. Michelle shares her experiences in coaching high-ranking professionals and the challenges faced in this arena. They delve into leadership self-awareness, Roxanne's "Return on Relationship" concept, and the four hidden communication challenges. The discussion touches on themes from Roxanne's books and personal therapy insights. They explore coaching younger generations, balancing identities, and Michelle's approach to conflict resolution. The episode highlights strategies for managing team conflict and the importance of self-alignment in leadership, presenting conflict as an opportunity for growth.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Beth Sherman to discuss the power of humor in business and life. Beth shares her background and achievements, offering insights into crafting humor in the writer's room and the importance of truth and specificity. They examine the use of humor in high-stakes and leadership situations, emphasizing the need for audience awareness and perspective in communication. The conversation explores storytelling, leader awareness, and using humor to address challenges with self-awareness. sharing personal experiences, highlighting humor as a communication tool. The episode concludes with information on Beth Sherman's offerings and final thoughts.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge chats with Kay Korsch about the role of styling in personal and celebrity branding. They discuss Kay's journey into styling, aligning personal brand with style, and the challenges involved. The conversation touches on online styling consultations, common style mistakes by public speakers, and the basics of styling like shape, brand, and color. They also cover body image, fit and trend pitfalls, and ensuring appearance aligns with your message. The episode wraps up with tips on tailoring outfits for events, crafting a personal style, and maintaining authenticity in appearance.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge introduces Veronica Deraleau who shares her journey in financial coaching and her experience with paying off debt. Veronica explains the ARIA money model and its steps, emphasizing the importance of aligning spending with personal values and overcoming financial challenges. The discussion includes tailored strategies for diverse client needs, addressing objections, and examining critical expenses. They explore financial planning in various economic and household contexts, sharing client success stories and steps for achieving financial longevity. The episode concludes with an invitation to connect with Veronica, apply SMART goals in finance, and engage with the podcast.
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and Brandi Heather explore the transformative power of play. They discuss the neuroscience behind play and its impact on team dynamics, emphasizing safe environments for play within organizations. The conversation highlights play's role in high performance, resilience, conflict resolution, and trauma recovery. They challenge societal stigmas and discuss the consequences of suppressing authenticity. The episode concludes with practical tips for integrating play into daily routines and how leadership can use play to build trust.



