In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin shares her experiences researching achievement culture, particularly among teen girls. After noticing the dynamics of a group of girls she supervised at camp as a teen herself, it became a lifelong passion to explore the psychological, social, and developmental challenges that are unique to girls. The internet may highlight some of the competition and comparison that we all feel today, however Dr. Benjamin shares why a lot of the messaging kids receive about achievement may come from the adults in their lives, if even unintentionally. Beth shares from her own personal journey and offers some guidance for normalizing that we must first fail if we want to succeed. Listen in to hear more. What We Cover In This Episode: The pervasive achievement culture in teens and the stress they experience at school and at home. Strategies to shift away from the achievement culture, create downtime for teenagers, and foster the development of inner resilience. Broader societal factors contributing to adolescent mental health issues, such as college admissions pressure and the expectation of perfection. The role of parents and educators in navigating the achievement culture, including the need for aligned messaging and recognizing the pressures they face as well. The importance of celebrating the process, embracing imperfections, and fostering collective resistance to achievement pressure in order to build resilience in teens. RESOURCES: Visit Dr. Benjamin's website Connect with Dr. Benjamin on LinkedIn Cultivate Community, Find a New Path with Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg Making Caring Common Project ABOUT DR. BETH COOPER BENJAMIN: Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin is an adolescent development scholar and a designer and facilitator of civic engagement and leadership programming for young people. She is Founding Associate Director of the Center for Social Responsibility at the Manhattan Jewish Community Center, More recently, Beth served as Director of the Westover Resiliency Project at Westover, a girls' boarding and day high school in Middlebury, CT. There she led a multi-year grant-funded initiative to challenge achievement pressure and perfectionism and to foster resilience and well-being among students and adult staff. Beth has authored both scholarly and popular articles, and she consults on research, strategy, program development, and training with individual and organizational clients. She received her master's and doctorate in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Beth lives with her husband and their two young sons in Maplewood, New Jersey, where she practices embracing imperfection as a cook and a knitter
In this episode of Good Enough For Now, Christine Alvarez and Eileen Springer share the transitions that happen in our career that stem out of imposter syndrome. There are so many instances where we see a fork in the road ahead in our careers and we want to be the one to decide which way to go. It requires some deep work and self-reflection to decide if we should go left or right. This episode is a bit different because I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christine and Eileen in person, a first for this podcast. Watch the video for the episode below. They share why imposter syndrome is not your fault, why remote work might not be best for your career, how to step back into the workforce if you've been away, and why self-awareness is the most powerful tool in your growth. Listen in (or watch!) to hear more. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: What is imposter syndrome (really) and how it can impact you professionally. How to overcome imposter syndrome by recognizing and naming it, understanding the circumstances that trigger it, and challenging negative self-talk. Why working with a coach is an effective way to grow in your career and why your partner, friend, or colleague might not be the best person to get advice from. Why imposter syndrome, characterized by feelings of intellectual phoniness and self-sabotage, is more common among women, especially in situations where they are the minority. Christine and Eileen discuss the emotional filing cabinet concept, where our perception of ourselves, how we present ourselves, and how the world reflects back on us play a role in imposter syndrome. They also touch on workplace trends, the challenges and benefits of remote work, the importance of visibility and influence, and the value of self-reflection and nurturing your network. RESOURCES: Your Next Next™ "Why Everyone Feels Like They're Faking It" by Leslie Jamison Connect with Eileen on LinkedIn Connect with Christine on LinkedIn ABOUT CHRISTINE ALVAREZ: An Executive and Leadership Coach, Christine Alvarez brings over 25+ years of Corporate Marketing experience from a variety of industries including Publishing, Major Entertainment Companies and Advertising. Christine works with executives and mid-level professionals to navigate career choices and challenges. She coaches women executives at Chief, and private clients in the media and tech industries. She is also a BetterUp Fellow Coach, and is a preferred coach for Columbia's Teachers College assisting alumni in developing their Careers and Co-founder of Your Next Next™, a team of executive coaches working with companies and professionals who are navigating the new world of work. ABOUT EILEEN SPRINGER: Eileen is the founder of Central Park Executive Coaching and the co-founder of Your Next Next. She coaches C-suite executives, mid-career professionals and early-in-career talent in corporations and nonprofits. Eileen is a Core Guide at Chief, a women's peer networking organization supporting development of C-suite executives and has recently launched women's coaching circles. Eileen brings over 30 years of experience leading HR and Talent Management teams in large global companies. She holds certifications in Executive Coaching from Columbia University and the International Coaching Federation and is certified in a multitude of talent assessments.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Neha Ruch discusses choosing the gray area between motherhood and work, the push to redefine success as a parent and a modern take on ambition. Neha shares about her decision to stay home with her young children and how her career pause led her to define her own values and reframe her goals. She also shares how to answer the question, "What do you do?" and how her community, Mother Untitled, was born. Our conversation is one that we all needed in our 20s and now can help us feel less alone in our 30s and beyond, especially as we redefine what success in life and motherhood can look like for each other while we wait for our culture to catch up. Listen in to hear more about doing what brings you joy, evaluating what's right for you right now, and staying connected and evolving your professional identity with intention, even as you choose to stay at home to parent for breaks in between. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Exploring the challenges of focusing on both motherhood and career through planting seeds and embracing the possibilities that redefine purpose. Addressing societal narratives on stay-at-home mothers and learning to articulate and be confident in your identity and story. Reframing ambition for women who have paused their careers to focus on personal and family goals. Identifying ways to stay connected to a career or professional identity even while empowering your choice to care for children at home. Choosing to shift focus and give yourself agency to create rhythms and routines that serve both self and family. Embracing the present and accepting and trusting yourself as a parent working in or out of the home. RESOURCES: Mother Untitled Follow Mother Untitled on Instagram Connect with Neha Ruch on LinkedIn ABOUT NEHA RUCH: Neha Ruch is on a mission to update the perception of stay-at-home motherhood in America, infusing it with ambition, dignity, growth, and potential. She established her groundbreaking independent media brand, Mother Untitled, in 2017, in the early days of her motherhood journey. Since 2017, Mother Untitled has served as a digital oasis for ambitious women determined to grow, learn, and enjoy themselves during their chapter as the primary parent. Neha is a thought leader, sought-after speaker in the world of women, work, parenting, and identity and the author of a forthcoming book, The Power Pause, with Putnam, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Ashley Cox, a leadership coach and entrepreneur, shares her insights on building and sustaining a successful business by hiring and developing teams. With a mission to help more women become leaders and creating jobs for moms who can excel at home and at work, Ashley leans on her own personal experiences around self-awareness, negative feedback, perfectionism, personal development, and more. Ashley believes everyone can be a leader: in their family, at church, in their community, and at work, and that women are their own worst enemy when it comes to hiring because they wait too long to take action. In this episode, we talk about intentional leadership, why trust is a big part of leadership, what accountability really means, and how to make sure that everyone you work with has their voice heard. Listen in to hear more and to see what a true ray of sunshine Ashley is. What We Cover In This Episode: The challenges women face in stepping into leadership roles, including confidence and conditioning to be nice. The negative stories we tell ourselves about our ability to lead and why everyone is a leader. How to lead with intention, understanding your core values, and holding yourself and your team accountable to create a culture where teams thrive. The benefits of cultivating self-awareness and self-love to make better hiring decisions and communicate honestly with your team. How to view feedback as a two-way street instead of something negative we have to do. Ashley's mission to get more women into leadership roles and why it's so important. How perfectionism can be both good and bad, and why it's important to embrace imperfection to foster creativity, growth, and innovation. Resources: Normalize Mental Health, Forge Habits of Hope with Lindsay Recknell SproutHR Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn Follow SproutHR on Instagram Follow SproutHR on Facebook About Ashley Cox: Ashley Cox, PHR, SHRM-CP is the Founder and CEO of SproutHR, a boutique HR consulting firm that educates and empowers women-owned businesses on how to hire and lead profitable, sustainable, impactful teams with confidence, ease, and fun. At SproutHR, Ashley and her team focus on values-based hiring, compassionate and intentional leadership, and amplifying impact. With over 16 years of experience as a certified HR professional, Ashley is also a subject matter expert, speaker, podcast host of The Impact Ripple, and author of the book, Transform Your Stories.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Cate Luzio, the Founder & CEO of Luminary, a membership-based career and personal growth platform and collaboration hub. After years of mentoring other women and growing her own career, Cate built Luminary to shift systemic challenges in the workplace to uplift and upskill women through all phases of their professional journey. Tune in to hear Cate discuss how taking risks, leaning into your confidence, and creating impact have allowed her business to not only soar, but to thrive. Join Luminary for their 2nd Annual #InThisTogether Women's Summit virtually on March 9th. Register Here. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT Follow Cate Luzio on Linkedin Learn about Luminary Membership + Events FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, I talk with Emily Merrell, the Founder and Community Curator of Six Degrees Society, a Professional Speaker and Podcast host. She has supported thousands of ambitious women to get what they want in their personal and professional lives. Emily shares her expert knowledge through signature connection events, sold out masterminds and 1:1 coaching. Emily's expertise has been applauded and featured by Refinery29, Girlboss, Forbes and Huffington Post. Tune in to hear Emily share how to be true to yourself in taking risks that feel grounded in skills, forged from experience and curiosity for what's possible. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Elle Litiaco, a Filipino American designer and founder of ELLERALI, a fashion brand with a mission to reduce textile waste by upcycling fabric into one-of-a-kind pieces that inspire self-expression through fashion. As an inspired small business owner, Elle understands that things take time. She trusts that being intentional, celebrating the wins of others, and practicing daily mindfulness is the slow but sure process to bearing the fruits of her labor. She has been featured on episode 3 of Fuse TV show Upcycled Nation, and has partnered with mentors like Allbirds and Serenity who uplift small businesses focusing on sustainability and fashion. Tune in to hear Elle share how to live in alignment with your purpose to make a positive impact on the planet and your life, and how she stays present and energized in the whirlwind of being a solopreneur. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
Feel stuck lost or anxious? You are not alone. In this episode of Good Enough for Now, spiritual medium and wayfinder Erika Gabriel shares the story of how she found her career path, and what she's learned about removing blocks along the way to help others connect to their purpose. A firm believer in the power that exists within each of us, Erika has developed a set of online resources and teaching materials designed to empower individuals on their spiritual path called "The Way". In this comprehensive, four-week online course, Erika's teachings provide powerful tools for connecting to Spirit and moving from a state of "stuckness" to one of alignment and empowerment. Tune in to hear Erika discuss how to create a connection to your inner life, get specific on the reasons standing in your way, and how to move forward. Connect to Erika and learn more about "The Way" here. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this bonus episode, Devi Vallabhaneni joins Good Enough For Now as we explore how a creative life can blend with your professional one. She is the January/February 2023 artist exhibit at Sarah Gormley Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Tune in the be inspired by Devi's discovery of her creativity how she brought innovation to a traditional craft based on her business confidence, and how not having a plan led her to success. View Devi's artwork and current exhibit at SGG. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Sarah Gormley, owner of Sarah Gormley Gallery shares with us her story from being an overachiever to overjoyed. Sarah enjoyed a successful marketing career with global brands before a family health crisis nudged her to take a year off during which she began to evaluate her life, career and relationships. A recovering overachiever, Sarah took on therapy, self-reflection and relocation and boosted her self-worth. She opened her art gallery, found love, began writing a memoir and hasn't looked back since. Tune in to hear Sarah share openly and honestly about what it looks like to pivot in life, take risks, and leave it all behind for the possibility of something greater than you imagined. We talked about: Change can happen from unexpected circumstances if you're open to it. Practicing inner work to instill a sense of worthiness Taking risks, trying resources like therapy, and believing in yourself Recognizing when it's time to let something go and lean into greater possibilities How to foster lifelong friendships and own what you bring to the table SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from author and podcaster Jenny Blake about creating better systems in life and business to enable free time for creating the life you imagine. Jenny discusses tips from her award-winning book, Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business. Tune in to learn how to create more flow and less friction in your daily life, and how to use burnout and frustration as an opportunity to redesign how you structure your time to build the life you want. Three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Find a heart-centered approach to run your business and your life Discover ways to design a framework to free your time and reboot your momentum Learn how to build systems that reduce stress and frenzy when the inevitable roadblock appears SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we chat with public speaker, performer and founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken. Christina shares her wisdom on the value of enhancing our narrative intelligence - the power of storytelling to change behavior. Through self-reflection and intentional reasoning, Christina shares how we can strengthen the ability to delineate the narratives that prolong inequity and systems of oppression. We can then consciously choose to rewrite these stories to ones of collaboration, creativity, and innovation in order to make positive change. Tune in to hear Christina's tips on how to strengthen critical thinking skills, build healthy habits around social media, and transform your life by centering your values and increasing your narrative intelligence. Three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Discover how to curate information and strengthen your historical knowledge to limit overstimulation and enable positive change Learn how both story and value audits help to clarify what is important to you Explore how to find hope and personal power when it feels impossible SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Lindsay Recknell, president and CEO of Paradigm Corporate Wellness, Inc. As a life-long learner, Lindsay strives to know more when the answers aren't all there. When met with burnout from managing mental health and addiction on the home front, and overworking herself in high-demand jobs, she set out to research what was going on, and what she could do about it. She found hope. Lindsay is on a mission to share the science of hope with others. She shares how to cultivate habits of hope in our lives that sustain us for the long run ultimately nourishing our level of success in all aspects of life. With hope, comes action, comes change.Tune in to hear how Lindsay is bringing the hope she's cultivated in her life into the sphere of corporate businesses, and in her podcasts to normalize the conversation around mental health so that we may all live more free and positive lives, together. Three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Learn how to create life-sustaining goals that cultivate hope and habit Discover how organizations are normalizing the conversation around mental health in the workspace Delineate the difference between hope and optimism Follow and subscribe to Good Enough For Now Check out the show notes for this episode here Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram
Happy 2023 - a special Season 1 recap episode of Good Enough For Now! In this episode, we recap interview guest answers to the question, "What does Good Enough For Now mean to you?". Tune in to hear their answers. SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT: goodenoughfornowpod.com FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we talk with Toby Amidor, the founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition, where she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. She is a Wall Street Journal bestselling cookbook author and has 9 published cookbooks. Tune in to learn more about allowing yourself to discover your passion, reinventing balance between your family and work life, and instilling a shared sense of responsibility in your children. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Experiment with new ideas to discover your passion. Be open to reinventing balance between your career and family life Instill a sense of shared responsibility in your children Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we turn the microphone on co-host Harper Spero and preview the next season of the show. Harper Spero is the founder of Made Visible, a 100-episode podcast that amplifies stories of people living with or affected by invisible illness. She facilitates writing classes for the Made Visible community and works with companies to create inclusivity and connection for their employees living with invisible illnesses through content, community, classes and workshops. Tune in to learn more! Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: How your sense of identity shifts and changes throughout your life Recognize the value of sharing stories that are reflective of your own Find self alignment by tuning in to your health Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Devan Sandiford, a published writer and four-time New York City Moth StorySLAM champion, about using the power of spoken word that eventually empowered him to reveal truths hidden by silence over family trauma, and begin new chapters in his life. Tune in to learn more about the positive impact of choosing not to hide anymore, being your honest and vulnerable self, and how protecting others from the truth is not always the most effective way to love someone. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Explore the freedom that comes with being open and vulnerable How to show up as yourself and be okay with uncomfortable conversations Recognize that protecting others isn't necessarily the most effective way to love someone and keep them from harm Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Megan Hellerer, founder of Coaching for Underfulfilled Overachievers and the author of the forthcoming book, Directional Living: The Underfulfilled Overachievers Guide to Work and Life. She talks about her journey through shifting her life path from being "achievement ambitious" to "process oriented." Tune in to hear Megan explain that your curiosity can create more impact in your life, tips to figure out where to place your focus, and how to get out of your head and into your body. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: The value of paying attention to what feels right for you in the moment as a way to make decisions How embracing curiosity is more impactful than figuring out your life purpose Learn to become "directional" rather than "destinational" Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, we hear from Amanda Thebe, Canada's first menopause coach and educator, about her journey through perimenopause and how she mobilized her experience to enlighten and alleviate the transition for all women. Get informed and learn how to advocate for yourself or other women you know as they move through this universally experienced yet poorly informed stage in their lives. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Open your eyes about menopause, a life transition shared by all women. Discover how to discern information from disinformation about symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. Learn how to take control of the process to suffer less as you navigate confusing symptoms. Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, serial entrepreneur, business, and community leader Nathan Ryan talks to us about the importance of authentic culture at work, in his community and how his values steer his inner compass. Nathan is the CEO of Blue Sky Partners, an Austin-based national consulting firm. Tune in to hear Nathan talk candidly about how he centers humanity in his work, his mental health, and how he's radically redefined what success and leadership mean to him. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Learn how to recenter the humanity of culture in the workplace Hear tips on how to build healthy, lasting business partnerships with friends Deconstruct the stigma against men speaking out about mental health Follow Good Enough For Now on Instagram. Check out the show notes for this episode here.