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Are you looking to excel in job interviews and sell your innovative ideas with finesse, then dive into the world of job interview persuasion skills. This is part II of a podcast interview featuring David Garfinkel, renowned author of "The Persuasion Story Code." In this enlightening discussion on the Women's Leadership Success podcast, you'll gain valuable insights into leveraging the art of persuasion stories to apply for a better job, confidently sell your ideas to stakeholders, and achieve your personal and professional goals. What You'll Learn: How to Sell Yourself and Job Interview Persuasion Skills Unveiled 1. Crafting Compelling Persuasion Stories for Interviews Discover the essential elements of crafting persuasion stories tailored for job interviews. These stories should be clear, concise, and focused, ensuring interviewers quickly grasp your qualifications and contributions. 2. Unearth the Power of Personal Origin Stories Explore the different types of origin stories highlighted in David's book and learn how to use them to your advantage during interviews. Share anecdotes that resonate emotionally, showcasing your passion for the role and the company. 3. Practical Steps to Storytelling Mastery Gain practical tips and step-by-step guidance on effectively structuring and delivering your persuasion stories. Emphasize your achievements and track record, using data and results to build credibility and support your claims. 4. Overcoming Common Misconceptions  Challenge the misconception that storytelling is reserved for professional writers or speakers. Remember that clarity is vital, and your stories should engage interviewers on a personal level. Use anecdotes to address doubts about your qualifications and fit for the role. About David Garfinkel, A Persuasive Communication Expert David Garfinkel is the bestselling author of "The Persuasion Story Code." He's been featured in renowned publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, Women’s Leadership Success Podcast, and The Los Angeles Times. David's expertise has driven substantial revenue growth for a wide range of businesses, from industry giants like IBM and United Airlines to small enterprises and solo entrepreneurs, all through the mastery of persuasive messaging. He's also the author of "Breakthrough Copywriting" and served as the former San Francisco Bureau Chief for McGraw-Hill World News. Join David Garfinkel and Sabrina Braham to harness the power of persuasion and elevate your career, leadership, and business success. The Key to Success: Job Interview Persuasion Skills Mastering job interview persuasion skills can be your ticket to career advancement and securing that dream job. David Garfinkel's interview on Women's Leadership Success underlines the importance of personal storytelling in the job interview process. By incorporating these skills, you'll not only stand out from the competition but also build trust and rapport with interviewers. Remember that your story is personal. It's communication between you and a person or people that you're talking to. So, you want to stay connected to who you're talking to when telling the story. Remember your objective. If it's an origin story, your goal might be to make your listener aware of the events that led up to the present moment. Work out your story in advance, then boil it down to the most concise, conversational format you can practice a few times. Let it become familiar. Let it become a part of you. Conclusion: Elevate Your Career and Leadership: Selling Yourself, Your Ideas and Job Interview Persuasion Skills Start your transformation towards a more confident, influential, and successful you today. Your journey to career success begins with mastering job interview persuasion skill...

Every growth journey involves facing and overcoming risks. Hence, business leadership risk management isn’t a regular career conversation.  It is a crucial business development skill, especially for women leaders, since they face more significant consequences for taking risks. If you believe women leaders are risk-averse, this episode is for you. Or if you think they do not make risky decisions because they can't, this episode is definitely for you.   Tune into this installment of the Women's Leadership Success podcast to find out: What are the kinds of risks women leaders should learn to take? What is meant by a risk fingerprint? Are workplace-related things more difficult or risky for women than men? What will make women leaders more comfortable taking risks? What is a positive risk? How can we improve our risk tolerance? How can our environment help us deal with risk? What is the risk umbrella? In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Michele Wucker about women leaders navigating risks and why they face more significant consequences for facing risks than men. She explains how to rehearse and prepare to reduce anxiety associated with risky events. She also explains positive risks and how to use choices and exit strategies to navigate risks better.   Michele Wucker’s Interview on Business Leadership Risk Management Michele Wucker is a strategic advisor, author, and global economic policy analyst who coined the term "gray rhino" as a challenge to take a fresh look at prominent, impactful, probable events and to help decision-makers respond more effectively. Her latest book is YOU ARE WHAT YOU RISK: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World, in which she offers an excellent framework for understanding and re-shaping our relationship with risk and uncertainty to live more productive and successful lives.   Business Leadership Risk Management for Women Entrepreneurs:  Show Notes  Meet Michele and learn what The Gray Rhino is about [00:32-01:30]   How to assess risks and learn to modulate our response to them? [01:31-05:11]   Michele’s risk fingerprint and how it teaches you to see the things that affect the risk choices you make [05:12-09:20]   Is there a thing such as an ideal risk personality? [09:21-10:55   How does it help to be more objective about risks instead of being scared about them? [10:56-13:23]   How do you improve your odds at something and make good decisions? [13:24-16:24]   Rehearsing or practicing the consequences of a risky situation to make them less anxiety-provoking [16:25-19:00]   Why risk is a muscle you have to get comfortable building [19:01-22:33]   The importance of having choices and exit strategies [22:34-25:33]   Success changes the way you think about yourself [25:34-26:14]   Specific things that women find more challenging to navigate in their workplaces [26:15-31:31]   Rethinking how women take risks [31:32-34:29]   Tips to help women get promoted [34:30-35:00]   Women’s Leadership Success #122 Summary: Developing The Risk Mindset   Episode notes to leave with: The concept of the "great rhino" warns that people often overlook obvious challenges and that this can leave them vulnerable.   Personal risk attitudes and psychology are closely related to the decisions that lead to success or failure in business. Understanding oneself is crucial for making the best risk decisions.   Risk is not fixed and varies depending on an individual's personality and experiences. Understanding oneself and one's risk fingerprint is crucial for making the best decisions.   Having a diverse group of people with different risk preferences can be beneficial for making well-informed decisions. Self-awareness is the key to making better decisions.

This is part 2 of a special show on professional women LinkedIn profile optimization. If you haven’t listened to part 1, you can start here. But be sure to catch the great advice in part 1 on profile optimization for executive women as well. ------------------------------------- Do you know how to present yourself as a warm person on LinkedIn? Do you know the benefits of using LinkedIn to help you get a promotion inside your company, or a better job in another company? How would you like to have a strong, eye-catching LinkedIn profile? I am so excited about this interview. There are so many secrets in this show that will help you get better jobs, promotions, and a network of like-minded people that will re-enforce your personal brand and expand your income. And be sure to listen for the free gift from me in the middle of the show that will advance your career and leadership and help women world-wide too. In Part-1, we learned about the importance of LinkedIn profile optimization, tips on creating a great LinkedIn profile, how to create connections, and expand our networking and SOAR methodology. All of this incredible information to help women leadership and career development. In Part-2, we are continuing with our guest, Donna Serdula, LinkedIn Guru, who will expand our knowledge on creating a strong, eye-catching, and credible LinkedIn profile. Donna Serdula is making people’s lives better by guiding them to get better jobs, promotions, and incredible job positions by building a better more authentic LinkedIn Profile that sets you apart. Professional Women LinkedIn Profile Optimization Part 2- Summary Show Notes: Free help for military women career development [38:05- 40:55] Learn how Sabrina improves her profile with Donna’s suggestions [40:56- 44:09] Powerful tips to write a great ‘About’ section that gets noticed. [44:12-45:59] How you can get your ideal recommendation from others on LinkedIn to increase your clients and advance your career [46:36- 48:38] Powerful networking tips inside your company to help you get a promotion. [49:16- 51:24] Why showcasing personal hobbies and interests on LinkedIn profile helps you be more authentic and desirable. [51:25- 53:29] How to expand networking on LinkedIn to get a better job in a different company. [54:16- 56:52] Donna’s simple secret on following big companies to help your career development. [57:12- 58:09] How much does your experience matter on LinkedIn? [58:46- 1:00:09] LinkedIn have a new feature of following profiles. How can it help you? [1:01:07- 1:02:16] Difference between being authentic and overly vulnerable on LinkedIn. [1:03:02-1:05:10] Best things to do for LinkedIn Profile Optimization! [1:05:29- 1:07:10] OR [How to beat LinkedIn Algorithm?] We hope that this episode helped you. Be sure to follow us @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/executivecoachsabrinabraham/ - or Search for: “executive coach Sabrina Braham” & Donna Serdula   But be sure to catch the great advice in part 1 on profile optimization for executive women as well.   Action for Traction: Professional Women LinkedIn Profile Optimization Listening to a podcast or reading a book good is a start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you have an aha from what you have heard or read. Here are 4 possible actions you might consider: Every week pick one aspect of your profile to update. Start with your headline. See free resource #3. Ask someone for a recommendation, give them an outline or write it for them. Go to LinkedIn makeover.com, free resources, see LinkedIn headline generation or LinkedIn headline generator to help you get the best headline for your profile. If you are military or former military go to LinkedInmakeover.com look at the drop-down services where it says giving back,

Do you have any of these LinkedIn profile questions below?  LinkedIn has become the talk of the town, but don't worry as we're here to help you with executive women LinkedIn optimization for your profile. Why should executive women use LinkedIn? What does a powerful LinkedIn profile have in it? Do you have a LinkedIn profile but you’re not getting recruited? Did you know that your LinkedIn profile should be different from your resume? Have you ever wondered why you should use LinkedIn to build your brand, grow your network and influence, get a promotion, increase your income or get a better job?  How Can LinkedIn Help You Have a Robust Career in 2022?  “LinkedIn helps people connect with opportunity.” Donna Serdula In 2022, LinkedIn has reached 800 million users worldwide and 95% of recruiters hire individuals based on good profiles. It's time that we, especially women, should take up the charge and make strong LinkedIn profiles to get what we deserve. The need for practical tips and techniques is what you need at the moment and that is why we have Donna Serdula onboard to help us understand how we can build a strong LinkedIn profile recruiters can never reject and will increase your influence and help your career development. To optimize LinkedIn, you need more than a profile for a job, you need better and more useful connections and a strong network. In the first part of this incredible podcast, you will get to know the secrets to having an outstanding LinkedIn profile coming from our expert guest Donna Serdula. Donna Serdula, LinkedIn Specialist, Author: “LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies" Donna Serdula is a versatile marketer and LinkedIn specialist. After having 10 successful years in the sales and marketing industry, she weaved her own path in becoming a legendary LinkedIn expert. Her book “LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies” is a breakthrough in helping small and big businesses to get hold of their LinkedIn profiles in a professional and beneficial manner. Donna has been working with her team of 20 incredible writers at her website LinkedIn-Makeover.com making people’s lives easier in getting better jobs, expanding their networks and personal branding with her power of creating successful LinkedIn profiles and their maintenance.   Executive Women LinkedIn Optimization Part I of  II Show Notes: Reasons why executive women needs LinkedIn [03:07-04:31] “Your network is your net worth.” Is that so? How LinkedIn helps executive women connect with opportunities. [04:32- 08:20] Learn how and why your LinkedIn profile needs to be different from your resume. [10:32- 12:00] Discover the professional benefits of being active? [12:25 - 23:17] Learn about SOAR methodology: Strategize, Optimize, Amplify, and Regulate. Want a powerful profile? Here are the top 3 things executive women do to increase their income and impact? [23:19- 29:28] How a LinkedIn Premium Business account can help you prospect, grow your network and advance your career.[30:27- 33:41]   Executive Women LinkedIn Optimization Part II is Live 4/12/22 In part two, we're going dive deeper into LinkedIn to help executive women get a promotion or a better job. Donna shares one of her top trade secrets that increases your chances of getting your ideal job, (especially in a competitive situation) and answer some core questions that our listeners have asked. Also in part II Donna reviews Sabrina’s linkedIn profile, points out some flaws and make some great recommendations to improve, that will help you too.   Action for Traction: LinkedIn Optimization for Executive Women Listening to a podcast or reading a book good is a start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you have an aha from what you have heard or read.

Championing Gender Equality: Insights from Two Women Leaders In today's competitive business landscape, women, especially women of color, often face unique challenges on their path to develop leadership influence. Drawing from profound discussions, we delve into actionable strategies for breaking through barriers and nurturing influential leadership.   Overcoming Biases and Building Leadership Influence Join us for an insightful continuation of our interview with renowned author Shelmina Abji. Discover how to combat biases in the corporate world and leverage influence and persuasion within your organization to propel your career forward.   Shelmina Babai Abji: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Gender Equality Shelmina Babai Abji, a former IBM VP and esteemed author, is a vocal advocate for gender equality in leadership. Rising from humble beginnings in Tanzania, she shattered barriers to become one of IBM's highest-ranking women of color. With a track record of delivering over $1 billion in annual revenues, she now inspires and mentors women globally while serving on the advisory board of Girl Up. Armed with computer science and mathematics degrees, Shelmina's expertise is sought after worldwide.   Shelmina Babai AbjiTEDx speaker | Former IBM Vice President | Angel Investor | Author of Show Your Worth Overcoming Internal and External Challenges to Develop Leadership Influence (1:42) Many women face internal barriers from a lack of representation in leadership roles, leading to self-doubt and fear of failure. Additionally, biases from senior leaders can hinder opportunities for advancement. However, recognizing and confronting these challenges is the first step towards overcoming them and learning how to develop leadership influence.   Proactive Relationship Building: Nurturing Connections for Leadership Growth (3:16) Waiting for recognition isn't enough. You must proactively engage with supervisors and stakeholders, showcase your value, and initiate conversations about your achievements. Taking the lead in these interactions ensures that your contributions are acknowledged and valued, nurturing connections for leadership growth and influence.   Advocating for Yourself: Asserting Your Value in the Workplace (4:57) Acknowledging your accomplishments isn't boasting; it's necessary for career advancement. During performance reviews, confidently share your achievements to ensure they're recognized and appreciated. Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself and your contributions; this is vital in asserting your value and fostering leadership growth and influence.   Embracing Growth and Learning: Steppingstones to Leadership Development (7:00) Failure isn't the end; it's an opportunity for growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on challenges, even if you encounter setbacks, contributes to your long-term development. Embrace these experiences as valuable learning opportunities to enhance your leadership development influence, skills and impact   Tools for Impact: Strategies for Leadership Development Influence (8:23) Adopting an adventurous mindset in tackling challenges is crucial for growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone builds competence and confidence, essential qualities for effective leadership. Explore intentional growth strategies and embrace opportunities for learning and development to foster leadership growth and influence.   Personal Testimony and Empowerment: Inspiring Others to Lead (10:45) Personal stories of resilience and perseverance are potent reminders of our potential for growth and success. By sharing our experiences and insights, we empower others to unlock their leadership potential and overcome obstacles in their path, thus inspiring others to lead and develop their influence.   The Power of Mentorship: Guiding Paths to Leadership Excellence (11:23) Mentorship plays a significant role in career development. Finding the right mentors and sponsors can accelerate your growth and provide invalua...

How did a woman of color who grew up in poverty in Tanzania overcome leadership self-doubt and go on to become a tech leader and Vice President at IBM, even though she was a single mother and battled imposter syndrome? A Women's Leadership Success Podcast interview with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth? Welcome to "ROAD TO Leadership SUCCESS," a transformative podcast series curated by Women's Leadership Success and presented by the seasoned coach and mentor, Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC. In this special episode, we're diving deep into the essence of executive leadership confidence development, delivering bite-sized episodes packed with actionable tips and insights to propel your career and life forward. What to Expect: In each power-packed episode, Sabrina draws upon over 30 years of executive coaching, research, and psychology expertise. With a commitment to lifelong learning and a wealth of knowledge gleaned from fifteen years of podcast interviews with thought leaders, Sabrina distills key leadership principles into digestible nuggets of wisdom. Whether you're a junior manager or a seasoned CEO, these episodes are tailored to empower leaders at every stage of their journey. Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Why Tune In:Are you yearning to overcome self-doubt and unlock your full potential? "ROAD TO Leadership SUCCESS" is dedicated to helping you shatter limiting beliefs and adopt proven strategies that have propelled countless leaders to success. With Sabrina as your guide, you'll discover how to navigate the challenges of leadership with confidence, resilience, and clarity. When to Listen:Twice a month, carve out 10-15 minutes from your schedule to tune in to our bite-sized episodes. These episodes complement our regular in-depth interviews with top thought leaders and authors, providing a holistic approach to executive leadership confidence development. In This Episode:In our inaugural episode, Sabrina shares three transformative tips to cultivate and advance your confidence as a leader. But before we delve into those, let's meet Melinda, a director at a Fortune 500 company who grappled with self-doubt despite her professional success. Melinda's Story:Melinda was well-liked by her team and management, but beneath her poised exterior, she battled a relentless lack of confidence. Despite her accomplishments, she felt she wasn't living up to her potential, both personally and professionally. Sleepless nights and a sense of overwhelm plagued her as she struggled to balance work and family life. It wasn't until she sought guidance from Sabrina that she realized the root cause of her self-doubt: an internal critic echoing the voice of her past. Through Sabrina's coaching, Melinda learned to distinguish between her inner critic and her inner coach, paving the way for newfound confidence and clarity. 3 Key Takeaways from Melinda's Journey: Recognize and silence your inner critic. Quiet the critical voice in your head and take control of the narrative you tell yourself. Replace self-doubt with self-confidence by visualizing yourself succeeding and thriving in various scenarios. Explore how adopting a confident mindset changes your actions and interactions with others. Embrace a growth mindset to navigate setbacks with resilience. Adopt a growth mindset, recognizing that failure is not personal or terminal. Instead, view setbacks as opportunities for learning and improvement. Challenge the fixed mindset narrative of "I am a loser" or "I am a failure" with the belief that you can grow, adapt, and continuously improve. Practice emotional control to project confidence in every interaction. Develop the ability to regulate your emotions and mood. Experiment with techniques to shift from a negative to a positive mindset, even in challenging situations. Remember that you have the power to master your emotions and cultivate a sense of inner calm and confidence. Incorporate Kaizen Philosophy: Embrace the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, which emphasizes continuous improvement through minor adjustments and consistent effort. Remember that even small, incremental changes can lead to significant growth over time.

Leadership career negotiation skills are essential for a thriving leadership career. Welcome to the Women's Leadership Success podcast #128, your go-to resource for learning crucial negotiation skills. In part one of this special two-part series, we explored the foundational tools of a master negotiator. In part two, we will guide you on applying these skills to navigate negotiations between departments, advance your career, a salary raise, or even land a better job in a new company. Mark Rafffan: Leadership Career Negotiation Skills Women's Leadership Success Podcast 128 Key Points Negotiation Skills for Leadership & Career Development Negotiating Between Departments for a Successful Leadership Career: Mark emphasizes that negotiation isn't just external; it's equally crucial internally. Learn how to strategically position your department strategically, showcasing the unique value it brings compared to others. Gain insights into preparing for internal negotiations and gaining a competitive edge, laying the foundation for a successful leadership career. Building Influence and Credibility in Leadership Career Negotiations: Uncover the secrets to enhancing your influence within the organization. Mark delves into the difference between positional power and absolute power, emphasizing the importance of understanding who holds influence and how to leverage it effectively for a thriving leadership career. Persuasion vs. Manipulation in Leadership Career Negotiations: Mark distinguishes between persuasion and manipulation, underlining the importance of positive intent in negotiation. Gain insights into how influence plays a crucial role in projecting persuasion publicly, ensuring authenticity in your leadership career negotiations. Steps to Persuade a Counterparty in Leadership Career Negotiations: Explore the three essential steps to persuade a counterparty successfully. Mark highlights the significance of emotional appeal, credibility, and ethical considerations in negotiation, crucial elements for a successful leadership career. Negotiating Salary for Leadership Career Advancement: For those navigating salary negotiations, Mark provides valuable advice. Understand the importance of clarity in your asks, realistic expectations relative to the market, and the art of asking for more while remaining grounded—a crucial aspect of advancing your leadership career. The Power of Taking Time in Leadership Career Negotiations: Learn the effectiveness of saying, "Can I get back to you?" in negotiations. Mark highlights how taking time to think through decisions can lead to more favorable outcomes, a powerful strategy for advancing your leadership career. Leadership & Career Negotiation Skills - Action for Traction Be sure to listen to part I on Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills with Mark Raffan and me for a better foundation for these negotiation strategies. Elevate your negotiation skills and empower your leadership and career impact today! Book Your Complimentary Leadership & Career Advancement Session with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Executive Leadership Coach If you’re ready to elevate your leadership and negotiation skills, supercharge your career, and boost your income beyond your expectations, it’s time to schedule your complimentary Leadership & Career Development Session with me. I’ve worked with over 250 managers, directors, VPs, and C-Suite leaders, and their success stories speak for themselves (see my 41 LinkedIn client recommendations here). As a seasoned executive coach specializing in leadership and career development, I understand women leaders’ unique challenges, including confidence, compelling storytelling, and navigating the complexities of corporate politics. My mission is to empower professionals like you to master the art of successful leadership, unlock your full capability, and achieve career advancement at a pace you never thought possib...

Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills - Part I of II There are many situations in life where you need to negotiate. It could be asking for a raise, a job offer, selling or buying property, or a sales contract. If you want to be successful in those endeavors you need to learn the art of negotiating. In this podcast episode, you will discover the art of negotiation mindset, strategic planning, and practical tips for enhancing your influence. In part two of the show coming soon, we delve into leveraging these negotiation skills so you know how to negotiate between departments, increase your influence and persuasion, and negotiate your salary for a new, better job.  The Negotiation Mindset  Unlock the power of negotiation by adopting a mindset of curiosity and active listening. Join us as Mark Raffan, a negotiation teacher, emphasizes the importance of viewing negotiation as an exploration rather than a confrontation. Learn why introverts often make the best negotiators and discover the transformative impact of asking compelling questions.   Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills Expert  Mark Rafffan is an award-winning negotiation trainer, renowned speaker, and the author of "9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders." Mark's journey into negotiation expertise began in a family of entrepreneurs, where he discovered his passion for selling, negotiating, and managing conflict. With a corporate sales and procurement background across diverse industries, Mark's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish the Negotiations Ninja blog, podcast, and training company. Born out of a desire to evangelize effective negotiation practices, the platform quickly gained global recognition, drawing readers and listeners worldwide. In part I and part II of this leadership podcast interview, Mark and Sabrina will help you confidently elevate your executive leadership negotiation skills.    Avoiding Common Leadership Negotiation Mistakes  Navigate the pitfalls of negotiation by addressing the single biggest mistake – lack of planning. Mark Raffan dismantles the myth perpetuated by the media that negotiation is an innate trait rather than a learned skill. Gain valuable insights into the counterintuitive concept of planning concessions and understanding what you're willing to give up for a successful negotiation.   Negotiation Strategic Planning and Concessions  In this episode, we delve into the complexities of strategic planning in negotiations. Understand a deal's economic and emotional drivers and learn how to unravel the other party's motivations. Mark Raffan and Sabrina Braham, MA MFT PCC, share practical advice on breaking aspirational goals into success drivers, paving the way for a mutually beneficial deal. How to Influence Decision-Makers  Learn the art of influencing decision-makers by identifying major and minor influencers. Discover the significance of understanding industry intricacies and the emotional drivers behind decisions. Gain practical insights into asking the right questions to unveil key influencers and shape successful negotiation strategies.   Debunking Win-Win Negotiation and Practical Insights  Mark challenges Sabrina on the traditional notion of "win-win" in negotiations. Find out why Mark Raffan sheds light on the fallacy of expecting equal value distribution and advocates for a more realistic approach. Tune in for controversial yet eye-opening perspectives on negotiation dynamics and discover actionable insights to elevate your executive leadership negotiation skills.   Your Leadership Negotiation Success Key Takeaways    Embrace Curiosity: Cultivate a negotiation mindset centered around curiosity and active listening to uncover hidden opportunities and build meaningful connections.   Strategic Planning: Break down aspirational goals into actionable success drivers, understanding a deal's economic and emotional drivers.   Plan Your Concessions: Counterintuitively,

Unleashing the Power of Leadership Soft Skills Development and Career Advancement In the dynamic world of professional growth and personal fulfillment, mastering the art of leadership soft skills development is the key to unlocking your full potential. In a recent insightful conversation, renowned executive coach, speaker, and author Peggy Klaus and executive leadership and career advancement coach Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC explored the profound impact of these skills on your career. The Leadership Soft Skills Revolution Peggy Klaus, a leading expert in soft skills leadership brand development and author of "The Hard Truth about Soft Skills" and "Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It.” highlighted the evolving recognition of the importance of soft skills in today's professional landscape. This shift has made it clear that mastering these skills is crucial to personal and brand development. These skills encompass a wide range of personal, social, communication, and self-management behaviors, including self-awareness, adaptability, resilience, confidence, risk-taking, and critical thinking. The Foundation of Your Leadership Success: Self-Awareness The conversation started with a deep dive into self-awareness, the cornerstone of leadership brand development. Understanding what drives you, how you think, and how you feel is essential to excel in your career and align your work with your true passions and interests. Your brand development journey begins with self-awareness, ensuring you are talented and passionate about your work. Debunking the "Luck" Myth Peggy Klaus further emphasized the role of soft skills in your leadership brand development to dispel the myth of luck in career success. She asserted that success isn't merely a result of luck or wishing for it. Instead, it's about hard work, self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to learn and adapt. Those who focus on leadership soft skills and brand development are better equipped to open themselves up to new opportunities, transforming those "lucky breaks" into calculated achievements. Handling Criticism and Seeking Feedback: Keys to Effective Brand Development The conversation also delved into strategies for handling criticism and seeking feedback, integral aspects of leadership soft skills and brand development. Active listening, staying curious, and not taking criticism personally are pivotal. Peggy advised individuals to embrace criticism as an opportunity for growth. Adopting this approach enables you to address and incorporate feedback into your brand development journey effectively. Shaping Your Leadership Brand with Effective Communication Executive brand development is an ongoing process. Peggy Klaus recommended creating a "brag bag" to collect achievements, compliments, and positive feedback. This resource is invaluable for promoting yourself and building a solid leadership brand. Please don’t assume your work speaks for itself; actively communicate your achievements and impact to enhance your brand. Your Leadership Brand: Staying Visible in a Remote World As remote work becomes more prevalent, staying visible is challenging to develop your leadership brand. Sending brief updates to colleagues and bosses about your projects and achievements is essential. Initiating a "brag round" is another technique to foster connection and awareness in remote work environments, a strategy aligned with Leadership soft skills development. Personal and Professional Growth: The Ultimate Brand Development The conversation focused on personal and professional growth, a significant aspect of leadership soft skills development. Peggy Klaus emphasized the importance of self-reflection and seeking feedback to shape your brand. She encouraged individuals to take ownership of their strengths and actively manage their time. Additionally, she recommended a book titled "Nine Lies About Work" by Marcus Buckingham,

Influencing, inspiring, and persuading are vital in leadership and executive communication. One of the most effective tools at a leader's disposal is the art of storytelling. In part I of this 2-part Women's Leadership Success podcast, Sabrina interviews David Garfinkel, author of The Persuasion Story Code, about how leaders use persuasion stories to achieve their objectives, whether it's inspiring their teams, selling ideas, or establishing credibility. Understanding the Power of Persuasion Stories Leaders often find themselves in situations where they need to convey ideas, build trust, and foster engagement. Persuasion stories offer a unique approach to achieving these goals:   1:  Establishing Credibility: Leaders can use stories to humanize themselves, making them more relatable and trustworthy, particularly when dealing with new clients or stakeholders.   2: Creating Emotional Connections: Persuasion stories tap into emotions, enabling leaders to connect with their audience on a deeper level, making it easier for them to understand and embrace ideas.   3: Simplifying Complex Concepts: Leaders often grapple with intricate strategies and concepts. Stories can simplify these ideas, making them more accessible to a broader audience, especially in cross-functional discussions.   4: Enhancing Engagement: Stories capture attention and engage the audience, ensuring the message resonates and sticks with them.   David Garfinkel, a Renowned Author and Persuasive Communication Expert With his bestselling book, "The Persuasion Story Code," David has earned acclaim from prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, and The Los Angeles Times. David's expertise has left an indelible mark on various businesses, including industry giants like IBM and United Airlines, medium-sized enterprises, and even solo entrepreneurs. His strategic guidance has consistently led to substantial revenue increases, totaling tens of millions of dollars, all achieved through persuasive messaging. In addition to his groundbreaking work in persuasion, David is the author of another bestseller, "Breakthrough Copywriting." Furthermore, he brings a wealth of experience as the former San Francisco Bureau Chief for McGraw-Hill World News. Join David Garfinkel and Sabrina Braham, MA MFT PCC, and learn how leaders use persuasion stories that can transform your career and leadership success. "People often receive bad advice when it comes to using stories for persuasion. In reality, stories can be simple and powerful tools, just like the ones we use in everyday conversations." David Garfinkel Crafting Persuasion Stories for Leadership Success: How Leaders Use Persuasion Stories     1: Personal Origin Stories: Leaders can share their personal journeys, highlighting pivotal moments and their commitment to the organization's mission. This type of story showcases dedication and inspires loyalty among team members.    2: Unexpected Future Benefits Stories: Leaders can paint a vivid picture of the positive outcomes their ideas can bring, focusing on how these proposals benefit both the organization and individual team members. This approach fosters a sense of shared success and alignment with the leader's vision. The Importance of Audience Awareness: Leaders must thoroughly understand their audience's needs, frustrations, and concerns. Identifying universal themes and addressing common issues can make the stories more relatable. Planning the Steps to Persuasion: Leaders should consider the steps required for persuasion, as only some stories need to lead directly to a final decision. Steps may include building rapport, establishing trust, opening minds to new ideas, and demonstrating expertise.   Incorporating Persuasion Stories into Leadership Communication The key to success lies in integrating persuasion stories naturally into leadership communic...

Female leadership equality is more than a conversation, it’s a practice. As more and more leaders come to the forefront to address strategic challenges to equality and diversity in workplace, predominantly female leadership equality and female inclusive leadership, how do organizations adapt their policies to this shift in mindset and culture? Listen to this episode to learn what women AND men can do to support the ongoing diversity conversation.   Find out in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast.   How can allyship and intersectionality create a more inclusive workplace?   What actions can organizations take to challenge traditional masculine workplace cultures and promote gender equality?   How can work-life balance and flexibility be recognized as universal human issues rather than solely women's issues?   What steps can be taken to increase the representation of women in leadership roles?   What strategies empower women to embrace their strength and bravery and overcome societal norms?   How can dysfunctional meeting behaviors and microaggressions be addressed to create a more inclusive meeting culture?   In this Women's Leadership Success episode on female leadership equality in the workplace, Sabrina Braham talks to Julie Kratz, an inclusive leadership trainer, and author, about the importance of allyship, intersectionality, and rewriting workplace rules to promote gender equality and diversity. She encourages organizations to create inclusive environments and advocates for increased representation of women in leadership positions. Kratz challenges traditional masculine workplace cultures, highlights the need to recognize flexibility and work-life balance as human issues, and urges women to be brave and speak up, promoting a shift in mindset and workplace culture. Today’s conversation also addresses dysfunctional meeting behaviors such as mansplaining, interruptions, and microaggressions, suggesting strategies to create a more inclusive meeting culture. It also highlights the importance of celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity year-round.   Julie Kratz’s WLS Interview on How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership  Julie Kratz is a renowned TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach who holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer.   Entrepreneur, CNBC, TEDx, Women's Leadership Success Podcast, The Forum On Workplace Inclusion, and more have published and featured Julie. She is the author of 6 books, including Allyship in Action: 10 Strategies for Living Inclusively, Lead Like an Ally:  A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, a children’s book Little Allies, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and more.   How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership: Show Notes Meet Julie Kratz, a keynote speaker, and inclusive leadership trainer. [4:47-10:13]   Why do women need more allies to keep moving forward, and why is pay equity a competitive advantage? [10:14-15:45]   What is an ally, and how do you become one? [15:46-18:59]   Why consistency and intentionality are the two most important things an ally does [19:00-23:49]   How do you establish an ally network? What are the two forms of microaggressions? [23:50-29:09]   The five different roles of an ally [29:10-34:54]   The importance of being a good ally. [34:55-40:22]   Learn more about Julie and her TEDx talk [40:23]   Allyship and Female Leadership Equality • Equity Strategies

When hiring for top positions, the challenge is complex: how do you vet someone with years of experience while analyzing the same about others? How do you find the right fit for top organizational roles? Conversely, how do executives, especially females, have more control of their careers and get hired for top leadership positions? Here are some of the top headhunter hiring secrets to help you succeed.   Women's Leadership Success Podcast #122 on Headhunter Hiring Secrets You’ll Find Out: How can executive women have more control of their careers?   How to use visualization techniques to feel better when you’re stressed   How do executives find recruiters to get hired?   Why do 40% of C-suite hires don't make it past their first year?   Why do companies have a higher candidate retention rate when hired through recruiters?   Top headhunter hiring secrets and job search tips   How do recruiters assess if hiring candidates for top executive roles can create a followership?   In this Women’s Leadership Success episode, Sabrina Braham interviews Laura Raynak about top headhunter hiring secrets and recruiter job search tips to help women become more in-control leaders. With all these executive recruiter hiring secrets, executives can clearly understand how to reach out to, interact with, and demonstrate experience to get hired for top executive roles. Executive Recruiter Laura Ryanak Interview on Headhunter Hiring Secrets Laura Raynak has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for over 18 years as an executive talent scout for companies in the life science industry. Her broad industry relationships and skill in identifying the best fit for leadership talent are valued. She incorporates a personal board of insider connections in her practice and is active with centers of influence. This strategy gives her invaluable industry knowledge before it becomes public to all her client’s advantage.   Executive Recruiter Hiring Secrets: Show Notes   Meet Laura, a leader with 18 years of experience as an executive talent scout. [11:58-13:14]   How to overcome self-limiting beliefs with visualization techniques and EFT tapping. [13:15-18:50]   How did Laura become an executive recruiter? [18:51-24:52]   How do recruiters select the right people for a job or company? [24:53-27:05]   The two top recruiter job search tips for an initial interview. [27:06-32:56]   How to get taken seriously as a high-performing diversity candidate. [32:55-39:01]   How to build a story around your capabilities. [39:02-42:42]   Laura, on her book coming out soon. [41:31-42:05]     Women’s Leadership Success #122 Summary: Headhunter Hiring Secrets   Episode notes to leave with:   Women may face external barriers (glass ceiling) and internal limitations (sticky floors) that affect their career advancement. Taking control of aspects such as executive presence, communication skills, and self-promotion can help overcome these barriers.   Recognizing and challenging feelings of inadequacy or imposter syndrome is essential for personal and professional growth. Taking risks, experimenting, and building confidence can lead to overcoming self-limiting beliefs.   Visualization and meditation can be practical tools for managing self-doubt and envisioning desired outcomes. EFT tapping, a technique for reprogramming the subconscious mind, has shown promise in breaking through barriers.   Sometimes, unexpected opportunities or career transitions can lead to discovering a fulfilling path. Being open to new experiences and taking time to reset and explore different avenues can yield surprising outcomes.   While not explicitly defined in the conversation, there is a distinction between recruiters and headhunters. Understanding this difference can help individuals navigate th...

Is gender equality, especially in the workplace, better than before? Absolutely. Does that mean we can move over to general workplace issues? Absolutely not. Especially now that COVID has brought problems like women’s energy management and career development to the forefront. Executive women are tired of being tired, but unsure how to get out of the loop. What exactly lies underneath the struggle?  Time mismanagement?  No. It’s energy mismanagement.   Learn more about women’s energy management in this Women’s Leadership Success podcast episode. Specifically:   How do you know if you’re physically tired or energy-wise depleted?   How do you get out of the endless loop of exhaustion from work?   How do you communicate your need for more flexible working conditions with your manager/leader?   How do you set priorities straight without over-exerting your flexibility needs with your colleagues/leaders?   What is sticky floor syndrome? How does it contribute to the gender equity problem for executive women?   Dr. Arin N. Reeves’s Interview on Prioritizing Women’s Energy Management In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Dr. Arin N. Reeves, author of the best-selling books on leadership and life, The Next IQ, One Size Never Fits All and Smarter Than A Lie. Her most recent book, In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who Are Tired of Being Tired, is an extensively researched effort at helping women regain control of their energy and, ultimately, their life.   In today’s conversation with Sabrina Braham, she fills you in on the most pressing issues around women’s energy management, the factors contributing to it, and the ways to systematically improve your energy using effective boundary-setting, strategic communication, and task management.   Women’s Energy Management: How Can Executive Women Work Stress-Free? Women’s Leadership Success Podcast #120 Show Notes: The people and situations post-COVID that encouraged Arin to write her book In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who are Tired of Being Tired [06:28-07:33]   What are we experiencing in our workplaces that leaves us drained of energy? [07:34-09:30]   The difference between feeling tired vs. being drained of energy [09:38-10:55]   How to break the cycle of all-consuming work [10:55-14:18]   How to deal with bosses and managers that demand more work be done in a day [14:19-16:10]   Flexibility as a productivity enhancer [16:10-18:05]   Setting your employment boundaries straight before taking up a job [18:05-19:29]   Why do women struggle with setting boundaries at work? [20:39-23:27]   How do you change your habits to have a better sense of control over life, work, and personal energy? [23:29-29:43]   Archaic and professionally draining stereotypes that no longer serve women [29:43-32:49]   The sticky floor syndrome and how it causes the gender equality problem for executive women [32:49-35:30]   Advice for immigrant women to excel in their jobs [35:30-40:10]   Becoming a more badass woman leader [42:00-46:22]   Women’s Leadership Success #120 Summary: Developing the Innovation Mindset Episode notes to leave with: The difference between being tired and being energy drained. When you’re energy-drained, You’re exhausted when you wake up in the morning. You can’t go to sleep because your brain won't stop thinking. You probably also have insomnia. Even after a vacation, you feel just as exhausted as before.   If you know you’re over-exhausting yourself, start asking yourself what you should stop doing. Most women tend to fix themselves to get better at time management when the truth is that they need to stop doing something.   Remember, you don’t have to get an A for everything you do. It’s okay to be average at some things when you h...

Leadership Development Coaching and Leadership Influence for Career Advancement with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC For long, many believed that leadership development coaching was for C-suite executives or company leaders alone. But not anymore; more and more managers and directors realize the power of leadership influences their impact, career advancement, and income. Essential leadership development coaching teaches you influence that lets you become the go-to person in the eyes of your company's management – meaning, better projects, wholesome opportunities, and faster career advancement. So, how do you invest in leadership development, especially with the more pressing everyday work responsibilities? What things should you look out for in a leadership coach/ consultant? And how do you calculate your ROI from hiring a leadership coach/consultant? Tune in to this episode of Women’s Leadership Success to find out. Leadership Development Coaching and Development: WLS 119 Episode Highlight How does influence apply to leadership? Why is it important? How do you utilize your influence to advance in your career? How do you gauge your company’s leadership? Can better communication help change your company’s culture? The benefits of hiring a leadership coach/consultant and how to go about it.   Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC & "Tourism Tim" Warren   In today's Women's Leadership Success Podcast, Sabrina Braham is interviewed by her husband, Tim Warren, co-founder of the Women’s Leadership Success Podcast and a leading tourism marketing trainer/consultant/coach. The discussion is on growing your leadership skills and influence to gain better work opportunities and professional recognition. Aside from building the skills and finding the right coach, the duo also discusses your return on investment for leadership development, making time for it between your hectic schedules and why you shouldn't push it for later. Leadership Influence for Career Development: Show Notes What is meant by Influence in leadership? [01:50-03:02]   How do you focus on growth and success despite being caught up in never-ending project deadlines or work commitments? [03:02-05:18]   What should companies do to gauge leadership development as part of their corporate growth part of their objectives? [05:19-08:17]   How do you engage better with the concept of a growth mindset? [08:44-12:51]   Why the conversation on growth mindset development is relevant to not just leaders but people working in the more technical roles too [12:52-14:42]   How does a leader aspiring to become better improve their company or team culture? [14:42-16:14]   What is the return on investment for leadership development coaching? [17:03-18:55]   How do you pick the right coach or consultant for your leadership development? [21:36-21:40]   How to calculate your ROI from hiring a leadership coach/ consultant or investing in your skill development in any way? [23:40-27:23]   What are the most practical and measurable benefits of hiring a leadership coach/consultant? [27:46-29:14]   Leadership Influence for Career Development: Women’s Leadership Success Summary: Essential Leadership Skills Episode notes:   Commit to developing your leadership skills. This will help you get promoted, build influence, and get your ideas across.   How can you assess your leadership influence? Ask yourself: Where are you on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 be the highest rating) regarding your ability to communicate with your team? And your influence in getting ideas across to your higher management to other departments? Why you need to develop your leadership and influence now. Suppose you don't begin to develop your leadership skills. In that case, you could find yourself in uncomfortable positions as you move up the organizational hierarchy for you...

Subject: women leaders navigating menopause. Menopausal challenges are what the majority of females would call an open secret: we all seem to know it, but no one talks about it. There are plenty of challenges to vocally addressing them in organizations, starting with not being reasonably considered for promotions and senior roles. Along with it comes the fear of being called "too old" for new responsibilities. So, how do women leaders navigating menopause maintain (and prove) their efficiency at work despite the rushing hormonal changes? And with the conversation on women's mental and physical anguish during menopause getting louder by the day, what can companies do to become more welcoming towards them? Tune in to this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast to find out. Women Leaders Navigating Menopause:  WLS 118 Episode Highlights: What is Menopause? Why should men and women (even those not in menopause) care about this topic? Why do senior women have unique workplace requirements as they move through menopause? How can organizations address them? Why is it important for senior women and female founders to redefine their networks as they move through menopause? Why are senior women in menopause dropping out of the workforce? Why does every woman need a career plan in menopause? How can women increase their career health and wealth and maintain career momentum through menopause? And more! On today’s Women’s Leadership Success Podcast, Sabrina Braham and her guest Fiona McKay lead conversations on embracing menopause to create more equitable workplaces for women. They discuss leadership development, career growth, and personal development for senior executive women and female founders. Having undergone a severe abdominal hysterectomy, Fiona explains the extreme physical, mental, and emotional struggles senior women can experience during that period. She also shares how they could use that phase for positive self-reflection, goal-setting, and planning, treating it as a new beginning in their lives, and how companies can create better work environments and devise work methodologies that allow women to speak about their health struggles openly.   Women Leaders Navigating Menopause:  Fiona McKay’s Interview on Navigating The Menopause Maze in The Workplace Fiona McKay is a world-renowned speaker, career and business coach for females, gender acceleration strategist, and the Founder of The Menopause Maze™, a method, and company that focuses exclusively on career acceleration for senior women. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and is recognized as one of the top 250 influencers in FemTech.   Navigating The Menopause Maze in The Workplace: Show Notes Fiona talks about undergoing an abdominal hysterectomy, the aftermath of the surgery (including hot flashes), the reasons for taking up hormone replacement therapy later on, and how all of it inspired her to research menopause at work to help senior women and female founders keep their careers growing amid the challenges due to menopause. [01:34-04:34] >>  What is menopause? What does it look like for Caucasian women and women of color? [04:35-05:39] >> The impact of menopause on men and why they must know its symptoms [05:41:06:35] >> What are the symptoms of menopause? How long do they keep showing? [06:38-08:09] >> How can female leaders succeed despite the challenges faced during menopause? [08:29-10:31] >> Dealing with the prejudice of being "old" after reaching menopause. [10:32-12:25] >> Rethinking your career goals and dreams during menopause: how to discover your goals, set new ones, and decide whether to move out from your current job and take up something new or continue to grow in it. [12:43-15:10] >> On women being encouraged to take lesser jobs after menopause. [15:11-17:03] >> What women should do to adjust to being in menopause. [17:04-19:47]

Innovation, the cornerstone of lasting success, is as much about mindset as it is about creativity. Companies that have realized this have imprinted it on their methodologies and bloomed, like Amazon, now renowned for its try-fail-learn innovative culture. But with business strategies and company practices already in place, what business innovation mindset strategies can you use to make room for parallel innovation?   We have answers in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast focused on career and business innovation mindset strategies for women. Why is innovation an essential factor in organizational culture? How do you cultivate an innovative company culture?   What must you know about the realities of innovating to develop products that help people?   Why do we need more women in business? What can female entrepreneurs do to increase their odds of success?   What are some business innovation mindset strategies?   How do you cultivate a problem-solving mindset? How does it help in creating an innovative company culture? Lorrain Marchand: Author In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Lorraine Marchand, author of The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry, a powerful book condensing three decades of her experience in new product development. Her book explores the realities of the different stages of product development and the determining factors in developing a product that the customer needs. Today's conversation gets underneath the importance and power of innovation in business, developing business innovation mindset strategies, cultivating a problem-solving mindset, and increasing the odds of success for women entrepreneurs.   Lorraine Marchand’s Interview on Developing The Innovation Mindset For Women Lorraine Marchand is a business leader, advisor and innovator in the life sciences and healthcare. Her teaching, consulting and business endeavors focus on developing new products and services and the business and marketing models that enable their successful adoption. Her ??goal is to enable innovation and entrepreneurship to help create an ecosystem where female leaders can get the resources they need to be successful. Developing The Innovation Mindset In Women Entrepreneurs:  Women’s Leadership #117 Show Notes Background in corporate intrapreneurship and smaller company entrepreneurship + the enthusiasm to ideate and introduce new products and services [00:47-02:04]   How Lorraine’s dad introduced an exercise to infuse a problem-solving and innovation mindset in her since 13 years old [02:19-05:21]   Why do a lot of people lack an innovative mindset? How can they develop it? [05:31-08:09]   The three things necessary to cultivate an innovative mindset [08:15-10:31]   Leaving room for out-of-the-box thinking, problem-identification and solving, and exploring interests other than work [10:33-13:20]   The process of generating ideas [13:31-17:00]   The story of Sarah Apgar, who ideated and created a piece of fitness equipment from a thing she made at the fire station, and how she raised $250,000 on Shark Tank for it [17:14-19:12]   Innovations and inventions during COVID [19:12-22:47]   How do you know when to pivot in life? + Real-life examples of famous companies that birthed from business strategy pivots [22:59-24:44]   How can female entrepreneurs increase their odds of success? [24:46-29:09]   Women represent only around 7% of venture capitalists. Why is that a problem and what can be done to help women improve their financial competency? [29:20-32:07]   Lorraine’s last piece of advice for you [32:12-32:54]   Women’s Leadership Success #117 Summary: Developing The Innovation Mindset Episode notes to leave with: Problem-solving lies at the heart of innovation.

Revolutionary changes lead to revolutionary solutions. While we stand at the juncture of evolved, evolving, and outdated leadership philosophies, we’re all determined to find out: what is the right way to go about in a leadership role currently? What does it take to express transformational female leadership in today’s times? Tune in to this important episode of Women’s Leadership Success podcast to find out. What is transformational female leadership and why is it so relevant today? What are some important things female leaders need to develop to become transformational leaders? The steps to becoming a transformational leader What is meant by a disruption? How do you see the opportunities in disruptions? How are businesses changing in these ‘new normal’ times?   In this episode of Women’s Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Faisal Hoque, author of Lift – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change, a powerful book on individual and organizational leadership today. His book explores the intersection of transformational leadership, systemic thinking, and experiential learning?all required to survive the disruptions due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and misinformation trends. Today’s episode has Faisal get into the crux of it and explain how it all began. Faisal Hoque - #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller of LIFT   Faisal Hoque’s Interview on Empathy for Transformational Female Leadership ( and Men Too) Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies focusing on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. Throughout his career, he has developed over 20 commercial business and technology platforms and worked with public and private sector giants such as the US Department of Defense, GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, CACI, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Gartner, and JPMorgan Chase. He is a 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards. He has authored several books on leadership, innovation, mindfulness, resilience, organizational transformation, and entrepreneurship, including the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller Lift – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change, and Everything Connects – How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, Fox, CBS, Financial Times, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forbes, and Leadership Excellence, among others.     Transformational Female Leadership in Times of Disruption:  Show Notes Reflecting on the events that happened during the pandemic, including his son’s rare blood cancer, and writing about it in his book, Lift [2:29-4:50] What does Faisal mean by ‘disruption’? [5:05-6:29] 3 questions to help you get unstuck [10:53-13:12] Becoming a transformational leader [13:20-18:09] How can you be more empathetic? [18:15-19:54] What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? [20:33-23:04] The importance of being present in the moment to be empathetic [23:33-24:28] Five questions you can ask yourself to assess your empathy levels [25:19-30:00] What is design thinking? What does empathy have to do with it? [30:07-31:25] How accessible are leadership coaches to an average human? How can experiential learning help in the same? [31:26-36:12] Why must you be your own coach to move to the top levels? [36:44-38:35] How can you become a futurist? How does that help? [39:16-44:06] Life yourself to lift others, express transformational female leadership, and practice experiential learning [44:27-50:08] We hope that you have learned something useful from our transformational female leadership epi...

Active Listening Leadership Skills Will Transform Your Results, Culture and Bottom Line Do you work in a remote hybrid workforce and want to feel more connected with your colleagues at work? Get more done? Be more profitable? Here’s a sad leadership fact. Many leaders don't know how their team or customers perceive their leadership. Are you one of them? If you're one of those executive leaders who might have issues engaging your team, career, or profits, especially in today's remote hybrid teams, …. then developing your active listening leadership skills covered in this podcast could be a life-changing episode. "The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success." – James Cash Penny When you are a leader at any level, the responsibility as a listener multiplies, both positively and negatively. Active listening is one of the fundamental factors of effective communication skills.  Your entire workplace culture and results will improve as you improve your active listening skills. To help you improve your active listener leadership skills, we have Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC, on our episode today as a guest. Sabrina Braham: Executive Business Coach, Management Consultant, Author, and Media Host Sabrina is a life-changing executive business coach and management consultant who is an expert in leadership excellence and business growth. She is also known for helping women leaders in STEM with career development, increasing influence, impact, and income. Sabrina is the co-founder of this incredible podcast, 'Women Leadership Success' which is ranked in the Top 2% in the world. Since 2007, she has successfully published 115 shows with influential thought leaders, all dedicated to empowering today's and tomorrow’s women leaders, and the men who promote gender equity. Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC - Master Business Executive Coach & Management Consultant Today, Tim Warren, who is the co-founder of this podcast, and Sabrina’s husband is interviewing Sabrina on how to develop active listening leadership skills you will love. Sabrina shares some powerful real-life management consulting stories, tips, and suggestions regarding leaders. their active listening skills and how you can be a better leader too. Great Leaders Active Listening Talents: Show Notes Why “George” thought he was doing a good job, but his team did not feel the same… [2:40-6:25] How did Sabrina help “George” change his behavior & his results? [6:46-9:26] Benefits of active listening [9:50-11:40] How group intelligence can change team outcomes [12:08-13:33] Use these simple steps to better listen! [15:03-17:46] What holds companies/ leaders back from developing active listening skills? [18:28-20:42] How can Sabrina help you implement active listening in your culture? [22:26-26:31] Where can you get more tips and help to develop your listening skills, a growth mindset, or improve your culture with Sabrina Braham? [28:14-32-30] What is Sabrina's vision for women's leadership? [[34:09-34:54] How can women (and men) participate in this shared vision of gender equity? [35:55-38:04] We hope that you have learned something useful from our active listener's leadership skills podcast. Remember that listening is a phenomenal form of giving someone huge respect. Sometimes all it takes is to listen to the other person for a while, and you will see you would be able to positively shift you and your teams’ results as well. It's a magical art you can master with a bit of training and coaching. Call Sabrina today to see how she can help you advance your leadership success. How to Receive & Give Feedback to Be a Better Leader: Leadership Tips for Women Action for Traction: Active Listening Leadership Skills Listening to a podcast or reading a book is a good start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you h...

Do you know that confident girls become confident women leaders? Do you know bullying at a younger age impacts the way women treat each other in the workplace? Do you want to support confident empowered girls? Do you know that the technology-driven era has changed the stressors for young girls and women?   The Issues that young women and girls have still show up in the workplace with women today... It doesn’t matter if you’re raising a girl or not because the Issues that young women and girls face at workplace are formed based on how they were nurtured. Helping girls succeed in both their academic and personal lives and become tomorrow’s leaders is only possible if you are helping support confident empowered girls. If you’re looking for ways to do that, you have come to the right place! How Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders We believe that Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders but the path to raising such girls needs your undistracted attention, care, and respect. In this podcast, Sabrina’s special guest will walk you through a new perspective of nurturing young women leaders. The world has changed and so have the stressors for young girls. Our focus is on critical issues that young girls and teens face and provide solutions for those problems. To help you understand these stressors and their solutions, we have a wonderful guest, Lisa Hinkelman, to share insights and expert advice. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, an Educator, Counselor, and Parenting Coach! Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is a highly sought-after educator, counselor, researcher, and author who has spent more than 15 years researching girls and educating adults. As a professor at The Ohio State University and the Founder/CEO of the national girl-serving non-profit, Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), she equips educators, parents, school counselors, mentors and coaches throughout the country. Her latest book, Girls Without Limits: Helping Girls Succeed in Relationships, Academics, Careers, and Life hit #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases list and provides a framework for helping girls thrive.   How Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders: Show Notes What is” Ruling Our Experience”? What does it do? [0:51-2:18] How Girls Without Limits help you to explore and connect at a deeper level. [2:31-4:33] Why investing in preparing current leaders important for the future? [5:03-7:08] Develop healthy relationship with teens and preteens. [7:27-11:06] Learn how to show girls we care. [11:18-14:22] What should we be aware of as parents, educators, school counselors, mentors and coaches? [14:52 -21:13] How social media is encouraging bullying, emotional distress, and unconnected relationships? [22:18-27:20] Teach young girls to set boundaries for their protection. [27:41-31:40] Identifying bullying and relational aggression and its solutions! [32:55-37:31] Discover ways to normalize girls going through menstruation? [37:50 -41:21] How confidence and leadership are connected? [41:35-42:51] What kind of risk-taking should be encouraged? [43:02-44:00] What would Lisa Hinkelman advise to all parents/teachers? [45:05-46:10] To help Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders it is important to understand the deeper issues associated with girls growing up. You can only build future strong women leaders if you are raising young girls the right way. Click on the podcast above to get amazing insights on raising empowered future women leaders.   Are you ready to break through your limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Are you or your team ready to breakthrough your limitations in your career, leadership, confidence and life, and move to a more powerful level, then here are 3 things you can start with now: