Send us a textSkeptical about how spiritual intelligence can really benefit business? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Yosi Amram about the power of spiritual intelligence—an ability to embody virtues like gratitude, trust, and purpose—in leadership. Discover how higher spiritual intelligence in leaders correlates with better team morale, lower turnover, and improved financial results. Yosi shares his transformational journey from high-stress corporate life to becoming a leader in spiritual intelligence, offering insights that can elevate your personal and professional life. Resources:Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Yosi AmramYosi's YouTube channelAwakeningSI Free GatheringsConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a textWhen was the last time you intentionally chose to push through discomfort to achieve a meaningful goal? If you're thinking, "Isn’t that part of leadership every day?"—then we're on the same page! But how often do you actually pause to assess those choices, anticipate the challenges ahead, and develop strategies to stay on track?In this episode, I share the conversation I had with Greg McDonough on his podcast, the Chief Endurance Officer, where I share how an endurance mindset has shaped both my athletic journey and my work at Strong Leaders Serve. We explore how small moments of intention can fuel your ability to endure and thrive in leadership and life.Resources:The Chief Endurance Officer PodcastStrong Leaders Serve Leadership Development ModelConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a textDo you feel the urge to simplify your life and leadership while still achieving impactful outcomes?Our guest today, Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear, provides a way to do that, utilizing lessons learned through ultralight backpacking.Glen shares his unique leadership approach, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, the importance of prioritizing team well-being, and the priceless value of building genuine relationships. He reveals how taking less can lead to a more significant impact, both on the trail and in leadership.We'll dive into practical lessons about adaptability, overcoming fears, and leading by example, drawing parallels between the minimalist approach in backpacking and effective leadership.Resources:Glen's websiteGet Glen's book: Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight BackpackerEpisode show notesGossamer GearConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a textDo you get frustrated by how slowly decisions are made at work? Our guest today has a solution for this AND practical insights from his newly released book "Your Grass is Greener" on finding joy in your work journey and boosting productivity, even in tough environments. Resources:Bonus Clip: How Imposter Syndrome Can Be a SuperpowerGet Jason's book: Your Grass is GreenerJason's Newsletter for How to Work SmarterConnect with Jason on LinkedInCurrently booking Q4 1-1 coaching!  If you want to explore what's possible and if it fits your needs as you work to finish the year strong, book an intro call here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.Do you sometimes feel like the empathy at work pendulum has swung too far in one direction? Like people are starting to take advantage of caring leaders?Today's guest, Maria Ross, addresses that feeling head on in her upcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries. In our conversation, she'll unpack the five foundational pillars of empathetic leadership that she identified through extensive research and interviews. We'll discuss how empathy goes beyond being nice—how it's a powerful tool that can enhance performance, boost innovation, and improve overall employee engagement and customer experiences.Maria will share insights on how empathy, when misused, can become weaponized in the workplace, and how leaders can establish clear communication and professional boundaries to address such challenges.This is an episode packed with wisdom, practical advice, and as always, actionable insights to help you serve and lead effectively.Resources:The Empathy Dilemma WebsiteMaria's website: Red SliceConnect with Maria on LinkedInCurrently booking Q4 1-1 coaching!  If you want to explore what's possible and if it fits your needs as you work to finish the year strong, book an intro call here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.Something a little different this week:  We're sharing an episode of the Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast in which Teri has a rich conversation with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills that includes:How Teri's childhood led her to believe in the power of leadership coachingHow leaders can develop the collaboration skills of their teams while doing good for the greater communityWhat makes the transition into people leadership so difficult and what to doHow to engage all generations in the workforceWhy strong leaders should serve and how that differs from rescuing and being nice all of the timeResources:Learn by Doing (Good) Team Building experiences (learn more and book your holiday slot!)Episode 58: How to Let Go of Unhealthy Stress & Become a Force for Good with Charlotte and Jonathan of The Wellness TheoryThrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcastCurrently booking Q4 1-1 coaching!  If you want to explore what's possible and if it fits your needs as you work to finish the year strong, book an intro call here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.Do you have a natural affinity for humble leadership but worry that it is less efficient than command and control? This week Teri Schmidt chats with Urs Koenig about how radical humility leads to more effective AND more efficient teams and organizations. Urs shares eye-opening insights from his diverse experiences, from military peacekeeping to executive coaching. They dive into actionable strategies, like building a "leadership factory" within your team and the surprising business benefits of prioritizing relationships, especially in a remote work setup.Resources:Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader AND a Good HumanUrs's WebsiteCurrently booking Q4 1-1 coaching!  If you want to explore what's possible and if it fits your needs as you work to finish the year strong, book an intro call here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.Ever found leadership lessons in the most unexpected places?In this episode, I share an eye-opening experience from a simple visit to an ice cream shop. Discover how a single employee’s focused and calm demeanor transformed my perspective on leadership and productivity.Tune in to learn how you can leverage focus over frenzy to create a ripple of efficiency and calm within your teams.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we are joined by Danielle Fette, the innovative founder behind Fettech, a forward-thinking healthcare business specializing in regenerative medicine. In our conversation, Danielle delves into her unique approach to leadership, which emphasizes values, intuition, and the importance of trusting one's gut feelings over simply chasing the bottom line.Danielle shares her journey of growing Fettech without external funding, facing various challenges while staying true to her vision and values. She discusses the significance of focusing on the strengths of her team members, fostering an environment of open communication, trust, and respect. Additionally, Danielle gives us a glimpse into Fettech's revolutionary products, such as their all-natural wound powders and gels aimed at improving patient care.Drawing from personal experiences of overcoming dyslexia and navigating the healthcare landscape, Danielle reflects on the invaluable lessons learned from mentors, family, and her own entrepreneurial spirit. She passionately speaks about creating a psychologically safe workplace where diversity, creativity, and genuine care for others thrive.Resources:Connect with Danielle on LinkedInLearn about ReyagelLearn about FettechConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.On our last episode, Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony shared that one of the keys to her success as a leader was listening to feedback from those who disagreed with her.But that's easier said than done.In this episode we dig a little deeper into why that's so difficult and provide a simple technique you can try at work or at home to make it a little easier.Resources:Episode 156: The Courage to Learn & Lead with Brig. Gen. AnnMarie AnthonyEpisode 137: The Most Important Collaboration Skill for Work and LifeConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.What does it mean to you to be a courageous leader? A model of courageous leadership in action, Brigadier General Anne Marie Anthony, director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, US Strategic Command shares her story as evidence of the courage that it takes to learn and lead.Courage to embrace one's own unique leadership style, courage to listen, and most notably, the courage to learn from those around you, even your critics. Through AnneMarie's journey, we learned that becoming a strong leader isn't always about following the preconceived notions of what a leader should look like. But rather, about having the audacity to lead in one's unique manner, and earn the respect of those being led.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Send us a Text Message.Are you navigating the complexities of leading a remote team? In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of remote leadership. Drawing from extensive experience and expert conversations, we highlight the importance of intentional leadership in fostering team performance and well-being. Listen to discover practical tips on creating a sense of contribution and community that will empower your team to thrive in any setting.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In an election year, discussions can get heated. But how do we maintain respect?  In our new episode with Justin Jones-Fosu, explore strategies for engaging in difficult conversations without losing sight of humanity and respect. It's a timely listen for anyone looking to navigate challenging dialogues with grace.Resources:Get Justin's book!: https://howtorespectfullydisagree.com/https://workmeaningful.com/Connect with Justin on LinkedInJustin's TedX talk: Don't Take the Exit on People: A Diversity & Inclusion ApproachConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We're taking a brief pause but join us back here in April for some excellent guests and content that we can't wait to share with you!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

What makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders? Why are we, as leaders, so reluctant to give up control, leading us to be D.I.N.O.s?It may not be what you think.  Using a few illustrative stories, Teri explores the difficulties associated with delegation and offers strategies you can try today to develop this skill that has the power to improve not only your team's efficiency, but also their (and your) wellbeing.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

What deserves a "why" in your leadership today?In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, host Teri Schmidt explores the concept of intention in leadership through a thought-provoking story about a former corporate rockstar, Jill, and her post-illness career struggles. Teri delves into the inertia that often keeps leaders and team members from challenging the status quo, emphasizing the importance of identifying and combatting unhelpful workplace patterns. The episode challenges listeners to consider what they need to stop in order to create a more intentional and effective work environment. Join us as we navigate the complexities of leadership and intention, and uncover practical strategies to combat quiet-quitting and help your team thrive by replacing unhelpful workplace inertia with intention that helps individuals and teams thrive.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's my birthday!  Will you help me with one of my wishes?It only will take 30 seconds and would mean a lot to me.Just click on the link below and let me know what leadership challenges/topics/guests you would like to see on future episodes of Strong Leaders Serve:https://forms.gle/rMyHUtmKPj3YMGzW6And listen in for a preview of what we have planned for our upcoming season!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

At Strong Leaders Serve we seek out and celebrate leaders who are making a positive impact through their work and leadership style. In today's episode, we have the honor of welcoming Breene Murphy, President of Carbon Collective, a climate-focused investment adviser. Breene shares invaluable insights on the importance of building relationship frameworks within teams, fostering clear direction and flexibility in a remote work environment.Moreover, Breene shares his personal journey of transitioning from corporate roles to leadership in a startup. He discusses leaving behind her previous identity and harnessing his true strengths, allowing her to excel in building relationships, identifying strengths in others, and fostering successful partnerships and fundraising. Notably, Breene's leadership approach involves developing the whole person, recognizing and nurturing individual strengths within a team, and ultimately requiring less effort in the long run.Resources:Connect with Breene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veraquinn/Carbon Collective website: https://www.carboncollective.co/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This episode features Vera Quinn, the CEO of Cydcor, who shares her journey from a door-to-door salesperson to running the company. Vera provides valuable insights on her personal journey, challenges faced by female leaders, and the importance of fostering a people-first atmosphere in organizations. She gives practical advice for upcoming leaders, emphasizing the need to be interested in others, valuing clear communication, and believing in people's potential to thrive when given opportunities to do big things.Resources:Connect with Vera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veraquinn/Vera Quinn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veraquinn/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Decision-making is one of the most difficult jobs of a leader, especially in uncertain times. In this episode, our guest, Olena Petrosyuk, shares her unique experiences, journey, and insights into the difficult decisions she's wrestled with throughout her career, in both the corporate world and her current role as COO at Klevu. We discuss the constraints of decision-making, the importance of listening to one's intuition, the weight that each decision carries, particularly when other people's lives are at stake, and the essential aspect of having a defined North Star. Her story is fascinating and offers actionable guidance for making decisions as a leader in uncertain times. Resources:Connect with Olena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-petrosyuk-39128312/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Did you know that when there is psychological safety on a team, it actually reduces our cognitive load?We no longer have to perform the mental risk calculations and assess our vulnerability whenever we want to ask a question. Instead, we can focus our brain power as a team on problem solving and innovation.In this episode, Tom Geraghty, founder of psychsafety.com, discusses the relationship between cognitive load and psychological safety and how we can use that knowledge to help teams thrive. We also discuss how psychological safety relates to privilege and intersectionality. Finally, Tom provides actionable practices for new and experienced leaders to more effectively create environments of psych safety so that the bulk of the team's cognitive load can be dedicated to meaningful, productive work.Resources:Tom's website: https://psychsafety.co.ukSign up for Tom's newsletter: https://psychsafety.co.uk/newsletterConnect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraghtytomConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As we get ready to begin a new year, are you wondering how you can you can lead with more intention and courage? Our guest, Catherine Bell, is a thought-leader and prime example for women who lead with intention and courage. As the founder of two very successful companies - Blue Era and The Awakened Company, a bestselling author, an executive coach, and an inspiring leader, Catherine is making waves in the corporate world. In our conversation, she shares actionable insights on self-awareness, risk-taking, and the importance of staying true to one's vision.Resources:Catherine's book: The Awakened CompanyThe Awakened Company website (be sure to check out the events and valuable newsletter)Connect with Catherine on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you experience conflict in your workplace or home?Then this episode's for you.  (So basically, it's for everyone).We talk with leadership expert, speaker, and best-selling author of "Don't Feed the Elephants," Sarah Noll Wilson, about the transformative power of leading with curiosity to address conflict and create inclusive, open-minded environments.  Our conversation delves into creating a culture of addressing difficult topics in teams, specific behaviors for new leaders, and the impact of power dynamics on communication and feedback. Join us as we explore the value of curiosity in relationships and leadership, and the imperative of creating a safe environment for all voices to be heard.Resources:Sarah's book: Don't Feed the ElephantsSarah's podcast:  Conversation on ConversationsConnect with Sarah on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

When working to make our workplaces more compassionate and just, it's easy to give into the temptation to utilize the "us vs. them" paradigm.  "Othering" those who disagree with us can bring a sense of clarity and belonging.But, our guest for this episode, Dr. Amanda Aminata Kemp, emphasizes the need to move away from divisive thinking and instead focus on regenerative justice. As we continue our series focusing on female changemakers, this conversation with Dr. Kemp provides insight and wisdom for how leaders can  break free from the limitations imposed by the 'us vs. them' paradigm to create lasting change.Resources:Dr. Amanda Aminata Kemp's websiteConnect with Dr. Amanda Aminata Kemp on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Did you know that  women represent over 52% of the professional workforce, but they only occupy 24% of C-Suite roles and only 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women?What if the main barriers holding women back are actually outdated cultural assumptions that we have about the concept of work?Dr. Tara Schwegler is back to talk about how challenging our assumptions about work can help advance gender equality and make our teams and workplaces more diverse and inclusive.  It's time to get off auto-pilot in our workplaces and rethink what it means to lead a team that works well.  Tara provides steps to do just that, including tips for leaders at all levels.Resources:Tara's websiteConnect with Tara on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Business ethics is one of the most important, yet least talked about elements of leadership.That's one reason we're kicking of our series highlighting female changemakers with Dr. Bev Kracher.   Dr. Bev holds the Robert B. Daugherty Endowed Chair in Business Ethics & Society in the Heider College at Creighton University and  is the Founder of the Business Ethics Alliance whose purpose is to promote an environment in Omaha where the discussion and practice of business ethics is encouraged and expected.Dr. Kracher has dedicated her career to promoting ethical leadership and empowering female leaders. In this insightful episode, she shares her wisdom on leadership, confidence, and navigating ethical dilemmas. Resources:Connect with Dr. Bev on LinkedInDr. Bev's Contact InfoBusiness Ethics AllianceShow notes and transcriptConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In today's rapidly changing world,  according to our guest, Alex Budak, we have two choices:We can bury our heads in the sand and ignore the changesWe can use our agency to leverage, shape, and steer that changeIn this episode, we dive into the concept of taking the second path and becoming a changemaker, discussing everything from the importance of mindset and leadership to taking action and serving others. We explore the challenges and misconceptions that people face when identifying themselves as leaders and share valuable insights on building relationships, practicing empathy, and embracing both service and strength in leadership, so that you can become a changemaker regardless of your current title.Resources:Follow Alex on LinkedInAlex's websiteOur Leadership Book Club, featuring Alex's book:  Becoming a ChangemakerShow notes and transcriptConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If you want to lead in a way that creates a more compassionate and just workplace, you can't avoid holding people accountable.As leaders, we likely all know this, but as our guest, Jill Shroyer,  mentions without the skills needed to have the difficult conversations that accountability demands, we might choose just to avoid the situation.... until we can't. In this episode, we discuss how to handle underperforming team members and navigate tough conversations. We'll also dive into the importance of preparing for unexpected reactions and discussing the "what ifs" when letting someone go.Get ready to learn and develop these essential leadership skills you need to confidently address challenging scenarios while fostering a just and compassionate workplace.Resources:Follow Jill on LinkedInExpedition HR websiteHR SubscriptionJill's book: Conquer Sticky SituationsTough Conversations Leadership Training*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you have any meetings on your calendar this week that you're pretty sure will be a waste of time?You're not alone.In the last of our series that highlights some of the collaboration skills that we teach in our Learn by Doing Good team building experiences. I've brought on meeting expert,  Mamie Kanfer Stewart to share her practical tips for how we can make all types of meetings better. We dig into: The #1 action you need to take to make sure your meetings are engaging and effectiveHow to make sure the right people are at your meetings and how to tactfully decline a meeting inviteHow to turn your pre-work from hated to helpfulHow to maximize the value of virtual meetingsHow to lead meetings in a way that helps to make our workplaces more compassionate and justResources:Download the first chapter of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging, and Enjoyable MeetingsMeeteorThe Modern Manager*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Have you ever had that coworker who is really difficult to work with? Or maybe there's another leader who seems to have a completely different personality than you?Or maybe you're just moving into a new leadership role and you're eager to build your network and establish strong peer relationships?If any of those are true about you, this episode is for you. We talk about one of the most overlooked, but critical relationships for you to build as a leader: the relationship with your peers.*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You care about your team and you want to serve them.  But in an attempt to lessen their struggles, are your actions actually contributing to their burnout?In this episode we discuss:What it means to serve as a leader The well-intentioned behaviors of empathetic leaders that can contribute to burnoutWhat to do insteadResources Mentioned:Strong Leaders Serve LinkedIn Newsletter: Leaders, Serve Don't RescueEpisode 129: How to Serve as a Leader Without Burning OutGallup's Thriving Podcast:  Employee Burnout: The Causes and the Cures*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If I told you there was 1 collaboration skill that I think could transform culture and significantly reduce stress in our teams, homes, and communities,  what would you guess it was?Listening.I thought I was a really good listener, especially at work.  But after learning more and observing my actions, it turns out I'm not.  And that unseen skill gap has led to a great deal of unnecessary frustration.  How about you?Just like last week, we're giving you a glimpse into one of the collaboration skills we teach as part of our Learn by Doing (Good) team building experiences.And this is an important one, particularly with holiday dinner table conversations coming up.Resource shared:Perspective mistaking: Accurately understanding the mind of another requires getting perspective, not taking perspective*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Giving and receiving feedback (especially when it's constructive) is HARD.In this episode we dig into why it's so hard and discuss helpful tips and team practices that lessen the difficulty and make it a valuable tool for improving individual and team performance. Join us as we unlock the power of feedback and explore ways to create a team culture that encourages growth and maximizes performance. Want to learn more and practice these skills with your team while doing good for the community?  Check out our Learn by Doing (Good): Courageous Feedback experience!*****************Want to do something different to celebrate the holidays/end-of-year with your team?  We add festive fun to all of our Learn by Doing (Good) experiences at this time of year.   Celebrate the season of giving and jumpstart your team's 2024 performance! Learn more and reserve contact us to reserve your team's time today at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Can you believe it's almost Q4?Are you struggling to create connections with your team in hybrid or remote environments?Are you planning Q4/end-of-year/holiday gatherings and want them to be both meaningful and impactful to your business?I want to direct you to one of my favorite podcasts, The Empathy Edge with Maria Ross.  This week, she released an episode with our conversation aimed at supporting you through these challenges.Listen here: https://theempathyedge.com/teri-schmidt-empathy-infused-team-building-for-lasting-impact/*********************************************************************************READ & LEAD BOOK CLUB: Join us to network and learn as we discuss books that help us to make our workplaces more compassionate and just.   You'll even have a chance to ask questions to some of the authors directly!Check out the special offer available until Sept. 17, 2023: https://www.strongertoserve.com/bookclubConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Getting people to do what you want is hard work.You'd think that some positional authority would make it easier right?  As a manager, shouldn't you be able to get your team members to take ownership of their work?  Or more easily align with your peers?In this episode, Teri shares her reflections on positional authority, extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation, and how she's seen leaders effectively influence their teams to create lasting positive impact.The approach she shares is effective with all types of relationships (peer, leader, managing up) and is a preview to what we teach in our Learn by Doing (Good): Communicating with Impact experience.  *********************************************************************************READ & LEAD BOOK CLUB: Join us to network and learn as we discuss books that help us to make our workplaces more compassionate and just.   You'll even have a chance to ask questions to some of the authors directly!Check out the special offer available until Sept. 17, 2023: https://www.strongertoserve.com/bookclubConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Why do so many teambuilding events fail to deliver real business impact?We explore that question in this episode and provide three steps that you can take to ensure that you get a return on your investment of time and money.Team connection does drive business results, but teambuilding events don't always drive team connection.PS:  This is a great episode to listen to if you're in the midst of planning your end-of-year/holiday gathering.*********************************************************************************Join us to network, learn, and have fun as we discuss books that help us to make our workplaces more compassionate and just through our leadership.   We'll even have a chance to ask questions to some of the authors directly!Check out the special offer available until Sept. 10, 2023: https://www.strongertoserve.com/bookclubConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Have you ever been told no for an opportunity that you knew was perfect for you? What did you do?   Our guest today, Andrea Feigl, the CEO and founder of the Health Finance Institute has a strategy for getting past those roadblocks and succeeding in her efforts.  Her story is an inspiring example of what it means to be your own conduit of change.  Her journey, which began growing up in a small town in Austria, has taken her to many prestigious organizations such as Harvard, where she got her PhD and was a visiting scientist from 2015-2020, the WHO and OECD.  Currently, and the founder and ceo of the Health Finance Institute, she is changing  the world through innovative approaches to end the human suffering that is caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and mental health conditions.   Even if you're planning to make more local changes through your leadership, her story provides key steps you can start working on right away.Resources:Health Finance InstituteFollow Andrea on LinkedInShow notes for transcript, episode insights, and resources************************************************************Are you currently leading a team or have you led a team in the past?  We'd love to buy you a coffee/tea in exchange for 5 minutes of your time to provide your input on the podcast, leadership development, and team development.Access the survey and secure your coffee/tea gift card here: https://becomestrongertoserve.com/coffeeConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you love a fresh start?As many of us in the northern hemisphere begin a new school year, we have a great opportunity to reflect on and reset our leadership and our team's direction so that we can finish the year strong.In this solo episode, I share a simple exercise that has helped me reduce stress, prioritize better, align my leadership, and focus as a team.If you want to talk through how this might work for you or your team, I'd love to talk with you.  Reach out on LinkedIn or at [email protected]************************************************************Are you currently leading a team or have you led a team in the past?  We'd love to buy you a coffee/tea in exchange for 5 minutes of your time to provide your input on the podcast, leadership development, and team development.Access the survey and secure your coffee/tea gift card here: https://becomestrongertoserve.com/coffeeConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you:Lead a team that with team members from different countries?  OrAre you building a business with a global presence? OrDo you lead a team with people who are different from you? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this conversation with Nataly Kelly, author of the new book Take Your Company Global and Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly is for you. Nataly is a seasoned business leader, international business expert,and longtime Harvard Business Review contributor on the topic of globalbusiness. Whether you are an experienced leader navigating the complexities of a global market or are aspiring to expand your organization's reach, this episode offers a wealth of invaluable wisdom and practical strategies. Key Moments in Episode:00:00:00 - The Importance of Curiosity and Awareness in Dealing with Other Cultures 00:02:33 - Natalie's Journey and Role at Rebrandly 00:07:15 - Creating a Globally Equitable Organization (GEO) 00:10:19 - Everyone's Role in Promoting a Global Mindset 00:13:48 - Building Relationships and Overcoming Cultural Differences 00:16:42 - Importance of Curiosity and Building Relationships 00:23:24 - Global First Approach and Involving Others 00:25:46 - Communication Preferences and Psychological Safety 00:30:29 - Globalization today is more incremental and continuous.00:34:44 - Strategic market intensification for global expansion.00:39:18 - What "Strong Leaders Serve" means to Nataly 00:42:10 - Asking the Right Questions Resources:Take Your Company Global: The New Rules of International ExpansionFollow Nataly on LinkedInRebrandlyBorn to Be Global (Nataly's blog)Show notes for transcript, episode insights, and resourcesConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you try to avoid conflict at all costs?Even though that may feel easier in the moment, you're likely depriving yourself and your team of increased growth, productivity, and innovation. Our guest, Bonnie Artman Fox reveals the surprising influence of our family upbringing on how we handle conflicts in the workplace. From the power of self-awareness to strategies for transforming conflict styles, this episode uncovers the secrets to effective conflict transformation. But what happens when an abrasive boss throws a wrench into the mix? Find out in the bonus clip, as Bonnie Artman Fox provides powerful advice for managing up, even when your leaders is abrasive.Resources:Discover your personal Workplace Family FactorFollow Bonnie on LinkedInHow Did My Family Get in My Office?Show notes for transcript and bonus clipBonus Clip: How to Manage Up and Handle Team Conflict When You Have an Abrasive Boss ____________________________________________________________________________________Get double impact with our teambuilding experiences that: Teach teams skills that make it easier to work together on a daily basis  Do good for the communityLearn more at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuilding.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You want to focus on serving others in your leadership.  But is it even possible in these economic times?   In this episode we dig into what it means and what it does NOT mean to serve as a leader.   And using wisdom gained from Tara Jaye Frank's The Waymakers, we dig into how you can effectively live out our definition of leadership and GET THINGS DONE even more efficiently.Resources:Episode 8: Four Steps to Harness the Power of Prioritization...Even in Uncertain TimesDo you ever feel lonely at work?Come join us on August 2nd from 11:30-1 CT!You'll leave our interactive, energizing gathering with: New connections with amazing womenNew ideas for how to grow a meaningful networkOne specific way you can support another women leader and one specific way you can be supported Learn more here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/wlcConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

"When you make work better for women, you make things better for everyone -- men, children, your company, our economy and the world."  -Jane MillerI'm thrilled to share this conversation that I had with Jane Miller, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Gallup.Our conversation is rich with insights to support you in helping women leaders thrive, whether you are a woman in the early phases of your leadership journey, or a business leader trying to figure out the best ways to repair the broken leadership pipeline.In this conversation, we talk about:Jane's leadership journey to become the COO and President of GallupThe importance of activated values in the workplaceThe underlying importance of workplace adaptability for improving women's professional livesHow to create an organizational culture drenched in empathy and compassion, enhancing productivity and client satisfaction.Resources:Follow Jane on LinkedIn7 Ways to Save Your Working Moms Before It's Too LateU.S.: Organizations Need to Prove They Value WomenWomen in America: Work and Life Well-LivedShow notes for additional info and transcript__________________________________________________________Do you ever feel lonely at work?Come join us on August 2nd from 11:30-1 CT!You'll leave our interactive, energizing gathering with: New connections with amazing womenNew ideas for how to grow a meaningful networkOne specific way you can support another women leader and one specific way you can be supported Learn more here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/wlc ____________________________________________________________________________________Get double impact with our teambuilding experiences that: Teach teams skills that make it easier to work together on a daily basis  Do good for the communityLearn more at https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuilding.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Who has time for reflection in today's economy?  Isn't the best mode of working these days to put your head down and don't look up until the work's done?  Who has time to worry about that stuff like values, your personal why and getting to know the people on your teams?Well, our guest today, Brent Pohlman is living proof that putting time and  energy into knowing your why, defining core values, and putting people first does not slow a business down.  As CEO of Midwest Laboratories he's seen his company grow from 120 to 274 employees and they've set total revenue records every year for the last four years. He's recently chronicled his journey to transforming himself and his company in the book Leaders Look Within.So that you don't have to wait until your fifties, like he said he did, to unlock your leadership potential and achieve the resulting positive business impact, he came on to share some practical tips with you.  In this conversation, we talk about:Moving from reactive to relational leadershipHow commitment to continual personal growth serves as an investment in molding formidable leadershipHow to construct cohesive, value-based teams wired with trustResources:Leaders Look WithinFollow Brent on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Energize and Sustain Your Team's Performance with our Learn By Doing (Good) Teambuilding Events: https://www.strongertoserve.com/teambuildingGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Happy 1st day of summer!  Coming to you today with a quick announcement.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This conversation with Dr. Juana Bordas is full of joy, hope, history, and practical leadership wisdom critical for our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world that we can learn from the power of Latino leadership.In this energizing conversation, we talk about: How Latino leadership principles are exactly what we need to lead in today's world in a way that celebrates and capitalizes on the benefits of diversityHow sharing stories creates team connectionJuana's advice for new and emerging leadersResources:Juana's website (including her social media links)The Power of Latino Leadership ¡Ahora!Show notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

What 3 words would you use to describe a leader whom you admire?  A leader who you know can succeed in our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, & ambiguous) world?I'm guessing that your three words will be a mix of both feminine and masculine traits.  In other words, effective leaders operate using full-spectrum leadership.In this episode, Nina Simons, co-founder & Chief Relationship Officer of Bioneers, shares her journey to full-spectrum leadership, emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity and honoring differences. In this episode, you will be able to:Unlock the benefits of full-spectrum leadership in fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.Appreciate the role of relational intelligence and emotional maturity in shaping successful leaders.Uncover the power of sacred activism and its potential to transform the modern workplace culture.Resources:Nina's websiteBioneers websiteFollow Nina on LinkedInShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptGet Coaching on Demand!Get quick answers to your leadership questions with our new way to support you, Pocket Coach!Like having a coach in your pocket, I'll be there to help you through leadership challenges any time you need it, within the flow of your work.Learn more and sign up for one of our limited launch price spots here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Has your organization been affected by layoffs?  If not, I bet you know someone who is part of an organization that has been affected.Not many talk about what to do when you are one of the ones left.On this episode, I  share four tips for what to when you're the one in that extremely challenging situation (especially when the layoffs weren't handled is a very compassionate way).Please share with anyone who might benefit and don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of support to you or someone you know through this difficult time.Get Coaching on Demand!Get quick answers to your leadership questions with our new way to support you, Pocket Coach!Like having a coach in your pocket, I'll be there to help you through leadership challenges any time you need it, within the flow of your work.Learn more and sign up for one of our limited launch price spots here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In this powerful discussion with repeat guest, Farah Harris, we delve into the realms of emotional intelligence, leadership, and privilege. Join us as we explore how emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in helping with unchecked bias, confronting the pervasive issue of racism, and harnessing privilege to become true allies in today's diverse and interconnected world.Farah is the author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities.  She is a psychotherapist and expert on workplace belonging and well-being, dedicated to disrupting unhealthy work environments.  Farah is the founder and CEO of WorkingWell Daily.In this episode, you will learn:The fundamentals of emotional intelligence (EQ) and Farah's three A's for practicing it to create more inclusive workplacesHow we as leaders can elevate our emotional intelligence to prevent underrepresented team members from feeling the need to maskWhat it means to be a true ally/steward and how EQ can helpThe difference between unconscious bias and unchecked biasWhy privilege isn't something to feel guilty about, but instead is a resource that can be used for the greater goodResources:Get Farah's book for $0.99 on May 30, 2023 here: https://geni.us/ColorofEQFollow Farah on LinkedInEpisode 104: A New Perspective on Emotional Intelligence with Farah HarrisWorkingWell DailyShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptGet Coaching on Demand!Get quick answers to your leadership questions with our new way to support you, Pocket Coach!Like having a coach in your pocket, I'll be there to help you through leadership challenges any time you need it, within the flow of your work.Learn more and sign up for one of our limited launch price spots here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You cannot do it alone.  As a driven leader who has likely experienced a great deal of success in your professional and personal life, you may be tempted to try.But, the fact is, especially if you want to be a changemaker and bring more compassion and justice into your workplace, you will face resistance.  You need to build a supportive community around yourself, and a great place to start is with your team.Our guest, Maruxa Murphy, is an expert in building dynamic communities that do good in the world—while empowering individuals to be courageous enough to go into the adventure of changing lives with in the way they were designed.In this episode you will be able to:Hear Maruxa's story of being a new leader and wise words she has for you in that positionLearn why it's important to build a supportive community around yourselfGet ready to apply the "3 V's" and "sacred 4" of building an intentional team or communityResources:Maruxa on LinkedInRevolutionary Insiders Club NewsletterShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptGet Coaching on Demand!Get quick answers to your leadership questions with our new way to support you, Pocket Coach!Like having a coach in your pocket, I'll be there to help you through leadership challenges any time you need it, within the flow of your work.Learn more and sign up for one of our limited launch price spots here. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Ready to be inspired?  Welcome to one of our bonus episodes about changemakers in action!Today's episode features Ariana Blossom and Jorge Rico who are facilitators for the Gender Equity & Reconciliation International movement (GERI).   We discuss their amazing work and their recently released book, Gender Equity & Reconciliation: Thirty Years of Healing the Most Ancient Wound in the Human Family.As I leader interested in bringing more compassion and justice into your workplace, you won't want to miss the unique and transformational approach that GERI uses and the wise tips that Ariana and Jorge have for any leaders, but especially new leaders, who are eager to make positive changes with regards to gender equity in the workplace and world.In this episode you will be able to:Learn how the approach used by GERI helps people of all genders to share their stories, feel seen and have personal epiphanies around gender equityDiscover how ordinary women, men, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations have a profound capacity to transform gender oppression and injustice. Realize that gender equity work is not about blaming one gender or groupHear practical steps that you can take as a leader to advance gender equityResources:Gender Equity & Reconciliation InternationalBook: Gender Equity & Reconciliation: Thirty Years of Healing the Most Ancient Wound in the Human FamilyShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You want your team to know how much you value them…but there's no money for recognition dinners.You want your team to feel connected to each other, but there's no money for teambuiliding.You want your team to grow and develop..but sending your team to formal learning opportunities like conferences that require travel…ha, yeah right.As a leader who truly cares about helping others thrive, these can be difficult times and may even having you question if leadership is worth it.But, we need your leadership more than ever.  So today, I'm offering three "gifts" that you can give to your team without spending any money and just a little bit of time.  Follow these tips and and the increased engagement and performance that will result will far exceed what you could gain from a team trip to a fancy dinner.Resources:Key Questions to Build Trust During Your First WeekHow Brene Brown Runs Emotionally Intelligent Zoom MeetingsShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptCoaching for Good!Support the work of Together Women Rise with a donation (suggested minimum of $25) and get a leadership coaching session with Teri for FREE!Donate: https://togetherwomenrise.org/giveSend your donation receipt email to [email protected] before May 10th and we'll send you the link to book your FREE 45-min. leadership coaching sessionConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You've just landed your dream leadership job and can't wait to build a team of trust and innovation. But what happens when you discover your team is already plagued by a lack of trust? In this episode of the Strong Leaders Serve podcast, learn the key steps to building trust with your team, and hear a painful story of what can happen when you assume trust will come naturally.This episode will help you:Understand the significant impact trust has on the success and teamwork of a group.Find out vital tips that new leaders can follow to foster trust within their teams.Explore the Trust Triangle's key elements, consisting of authenticity, logic, and empathy.Identify the need for constant assessment and reinforcement of trust amongst team members.Resources:Key Questions to Build Trust During Your First WeekTaken for Granted: Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn'tShow notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcriptCoaching for Good!Support the work of Together Women Rise with a donation (suggested minimum of $25) and get a leadership coaching session with Teri for FREE!Donate: https://togetherwomenrise.org/giveSend your donation receipt email to [email protected] before May 10th and we'll send you the link to book your FREE 45-min. leadership coaching sessionConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world - it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret MeadDo you doubt your power to make positive change in your workplace or community?  Then you need to listen to this episode.Barb Collins, a visionary leader and co-founder of Together Women Rise, has dedicated two decades to empowering women and girls across the globe. Barb's passion for change was ignited during her life-changing trip to Tanzania, where she was inspired by the resilience and determination of local women. Alongside her co-founder, Marcia Wallace, Barb created an organization that would harness the power of collective action to make a lasting impact. Beginning with a single dinner party and a small group of women 20 years ago, Together Women Rise capitalized on the power of community to grow exponentially. Today, Together Women Rise, led by CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson, has provided over $11 million in funding to 250 projects in 60 countries, positively affecting the lives of 5 million women and girls.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the power of uniting communities to achieve transformative and sustainable change.Dive into the world of women empowerment through the remarkable efforts of Together Women Rise organization.Investigate how gender equality can be furthered by extending grants to ground-level organizations.Learn how you can support Together Women Rise AND your own leadership development through Coaching for Good.Get the show notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript here. Coaching for Good!Support the work of Together Women Rise with a donation (suggested minimum of $25) and get a leadership coaching session with Teri for FREE!Donate: https://togetherwomenrise.org/giveSend your donation receipt email to [email protected] before May 10th and we'll send you the link to book your FREE 45-min. leadership coaching sessionConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Did you get into leadership because you wanted to make an impact?But between all the demands on your time, you may be wondering if that's even possible.That's why we're starting you off with an episode that will benefit your ability to lead effectively day-to-day AND set you up for being a changemaker in your workplace.Today's bonus episode is a special replay of my interview on Christy Keating's podcast that focuses on parenting, partnership, and your professional life.In this episode we discuss:  Our Ground Grow Give framework to amplify your leadership development capacities.How identifying your core values, strengths, and passions that define your unique leadership style are the first step to a career of impactHow to embrace the power of reflection and intentional decision-making to revolutionize your leadership journey.How investing in leaders, LIKE YOU, early on can sustain long-term business prosperity.How you can master the art of balancing giving back, self-care, and burnout prevention for unwavering leadership resilience._____________________________Do you know what brings you energy and what drains you as a leader?  If you want to motivate yourself and your team and GET WORK DONE, it's time to find out.  Take our quick Leadership Advantage quiz and get your result + easy to implement tips to make the most of your strengths.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Feeling lonely can be a real problem in the workplace, especially for women, as they climb the corporate ladder. In fact, a recent study found that 53% of women in the workplace experience loneliness. The impact of loneliness is severe – it affects health, well-being, and leadership effectiveness. Furthermore, it often leads to talented individuals leaving their jobs.But how do we combat leadership loneliness when we don't feel like we can ask our peers or our boss for support? In this episode, discover ways to navigate your new leadership role and build a supportive community around you.Listening to this episode will help you:Tackle the problem of loneliness among women leaders in today's workplace environment.Confidently manage the transition from peer to leader, reducing feelings of isolation.Gain insights into the distinct challenges for women of color who occupy leadership roles.Connect with supportive communities to enhance leadership growth in safe, nurturing environments. Resources:Show notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript Reserve your spot at our April 26th community gathering for women leadersReferenced article about Workplace Loneliness for WomenConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As a new leader, learning about Human Resources (HR) policies might not be the task that you're most motivated to do.  But it's critically important.And, bonus: in this conversation with Sara Skowronski of EOS Human Resources Consulting, we tie HR practices and policies to the fun and motivating task of helping people develop and reach their full potential.In this episode, we discuss how to: Adopt fair, consistent, and kind HR policies for effective leadership in any organization. Understand the significance of documenting expectations and workplace events for smooth operations.Master the art of providing regular feedback to foster employee growth and development.Embrace empathy, curiosity, and vulnerability as crucial skills to becoming a remarkable leader. Tackle tough conversations and make informed decisions regarding employee termination.Get the show notes for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript here.Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgcConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you feel lonely in your leadership?​Do you wish you had a community of women to support you through the highs and lows of leadership?We've got a solution for you!  Listen to learn how you can overcome feelings of loneliness, connect with like-minded individuals, have fun, and learn from other women leaders, all while supporting the nonprofit Together Women Rise.Learn more here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/wlgcYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leadership doesn't have to be lonely. And no, LinkedIn isn't just for those times you're searching for a job.   LinkedIn is one of the easiest (no travel or conference passes required) and most powerful ways to build your leadership network and relationships, and bring connection, learning and meaning to your day…IF you use it in the way that today's guest,  Louise Brogan, suggests. In this episode, you will learn the following:How to effectively utilize LinkedIn to grow a professional network and increase visibility.How to engage and build relationships with other leaders on LinkedIn just like you would at a professional conference (for a lot less money)The power of engaging with other leaders' content to connect, learn, and build relationships.Get the show notes for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

There are few transitions more awkward and challenging than becoming the leader of your former team.  However, with the power of self-awareness, clear communication, and consistency you can not only make it through, but also accelerate your growth and your team's performance.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. What is the worst thing you can do when transitioning into a leadership role?2. How can self-awareness, perspective taking, and clear communication help you navigate difficult transitions?3. What tips can you use to prepare for a difficult conversation with your former peers?You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

What's your first reaction to a crisis?  Is it to fight (take action right away) or to freeze (try to ignore it)?As a leader, neither is a good option.Thankfully, our guest, Jaime Beckel, has experience leading through multiple crises over the past 21 years, all while at the same company, FactSet.   Jaime, who developed a survivor mentality after losing her father at a young age, shares tips that will empower you to lead effectively through any crisis.In this episode, you will learn:How to lead with intention by staying grounded in your personal and company values during a crisis, while still being agileHow to support your team's and customers' needs during a crisis by determining what you are uniquely positioned to supportBuilding your network, including sponsors and mentors, so that you can support each other when times get toughYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

When Belinda Clemmensen discovers the business case for female leadership, she embarks on a journey to empower and support women to lead the change the world needs, facing the difficult reality of the misalignment between women leaders and the male-dominated world.Belinda is the founder of the Women's Leadership Intensive and the co-founder of Leader Coach Intensive. She has over 25 years of experience helping leaders step into their potential and connect to a place of purpose where their unique strengths make organizations and communities better. Her book, Women, Leadership & Saving the World: Why Everything Gets Better When Women Lead, explores the benefits of women in leadership and how to lead in healthy ways.In this episode, you will learn the following:The Benefits of Women in Leadership: Discover why having more women and more diversity in leadership roles can benefit organizations in terms of profitability, ethics, sustainability, society, health care, and access to education.Protecting Yourself from Burnout: Why women are more prone to burnout and how establishing equity at home, surrounding yourself with a a community, having a deep purpose for your work, and creating a structure for reflection can help.What She Wishes She Knew as a New Leader: The importance and value of following your call as soon as possible in your leadership journey.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and resources here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Discover a new way of leadership that is:Not about delegation, but about building capability Not about moving people toward externally-defined objectives, but about nurturing the environment in which they develop their potentialNot about motivating people with goals, but about connecting them to a larger customer-focused purposeOur guest, Carol Sanford is a bestselling and award winning business educator, event producer, podcaster and author. For four decades, she has worked with great leaders of successful businesses such as Google, Dupont, Intel, PNG and Seventh Generation, educating them to develop people and ensure a continuous stream of innovation.In this episode, you will learn the following:1) Exploring the capacity of humans to self-direct, rather than follow authority or external advice2) How leaders should act as re-sources, building the capacity of others to think for themselves3) How to inspire development and organizational change by connecting people to a customer-focused purpose that requires development and then nurturing the environment in which that development can take placeYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leaders, stop avoiding conflict and learn to transform it into growth.In this episode with Carol Bowser, you will learn:How and why should leaders prepare for and facilitate difficult conversations?How can leaders create equitable participation in meetings, especially when having difficult team conversations?What is the root cause of most workplace conflict?🔹Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and resources here.🔹Get the Bonus Clip for How to Spot and Address Conflict in a Remote Work Environment here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

With the joy and potential of a new leadership role comes the overwhelming task of motivating and inspiring others while navigating the unknown; a journey made easier with the guidance of Stronger to Serve's two steps for establishing trust and crafting your unique leadership voice.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and bonus resources here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Have you heard a lot of about psychological safety but are a little unsure of how to get started with your team? Stephan Wiedner, a leader in building psychological safety in the workplace, joins us to discuss its definition, importance, and how to practice it so that through our leadership we can create a work environment where everyone feels safe to bring their best selves to the table.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and a bonus clip here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

You know that it's important to create meaningful work, but how do you do that in today's economy?Researcher and expert consultant and speaker, Tamara Myles and host Teri Schmidt answer that question.In this episode, you will learn the following:Unlocking Potential Through Meaningful Work: Discover the role of leaders in enabling meaningful work and how to unlock potential in employees.The Three C’s of Meaningful Work: Learn the three C's of meaningful work - Contribution, Community, and Challenge - and how to cultivate them in your workplace.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and resources here.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In an effort to help her clients at work, Farah Harris discovers the masking and code switching that black women do to survive in predominantly white workplaces takes a toll on their personal relationships.  Farah Harris is the author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence and the founder of Working Well Daily, a wellness and mental health company. She is a certified EQ practitioner and a mental health therapist.In this episode, you will learn the following:How do marginalized groups use emotional intelligence differently than those in the majority?What are the stressors that come with trying to mask one's authentic self in predominantly white spaces?How can emotional intelligence be used to improve communication and relationships in personal and professional settings?How can leaders who care about creating compassionate and just workplaces get started using emotional intelligence effectively?You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's time  for rejuvenation.  We know the holidays and end of year are packed with projects to wrap up, holiday parties to attend, gifts to buy, cards to write, and much more.But if you don't make time to rejuvenate your leadership, you won't be ready to reach your potential as the leader who creates more just and compassionate workplaces and communities in 2023.Don't worry, we have three steps to make it easy.  In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of taking time to rejuvenate in order to be an effective leader.2. Tips for saying no and setting priorities.3. The benefits of establishing rest, rituals, and relationships to rejuvenate your leadership.Resources shared:Do You Struggle to Say No?  Learn How Brene Brown Does it MasterfullyEpisode 8: Four Steps to Harness the Power of Prioritization...Even in Uncertain TimesEpisode 61: Leading on EmptyYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This time of year can get crazy.  To be honest, I'm exhausted and guessing you may be too.Especially as a leader, operating in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world, the end-of-year holiday season can be overwhelming.So we're keeping this episode short, and I'm giving you just one simple but impactful practice you can adopt today to re-energize yourself and your team.Resources referencedEpisode 61: Leading on Empty  You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As we transition from Moms that Lead to Strong Leaders Serve, today's episode is to help you decide if this is the right podcast and community for you.Using Simon Sinek's Golden Circle, you'll learn about our vision and values so that you can determine if you'd like to join us.Shortcut:  If you answer yes to the following questions, there's a good chance you'll want to stick around:Are you looking to build and lead a highly motivated, high-performing team where individuals are as concerned about each other's success, wellbeing, and growth as they are their own? Do you have an insatiable hunger to make a positive difference in others' lives through the way you lead?  Thinking about your team, do you crave experiences that help them develop into leaders themselves?Do you want to do the first three in a way that enhances your wellbeing instead of causing you to burnout?Resources referencedGallup's Five Elements of Wellbeing: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/237020/five-essential-elements.aspxJosh Bersin's "Let's Stop Talking about Soft Skills; They're Power Skills": https://joshbersin.com/2019/10/lets-stop-talking-about-soft-skills-theyre-power-skills/ Pew Research Center 2022, COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Reshape Work in America, https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/02/16/covid-19-pandemic-continues-to-reshape-work-in-america/  Loneliness and the Workplace: 2020 U.S. Report, Cigna, 2020. https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/combatting-loneliness/cigna-2020-loneliness-fact sheet.pdf You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

I know you are.You have an insatiable hunger to make a positive difference in others' lives through the way you lead You crave experiences that help your team members develop into leaders themselvesYou want to do the first two in a way that enhances your well-being instead of causing you burnoutTo support your sustainability in this critical leadership space, in this episode, we'll cover the last two of the four primary needs of followers (according to Gallup's research): compassion and hope.You'll learn from our past guests:How to lead with compassion by listeningThe importance of empathy, even when it comes to those we disagree withHow prioritization and goal setting leads to a culture of hopeReminder:  After this 100th (!) episode, the name will change in your feed to Strong Leaders Serve.  Listen to learn more.Links referenced:Gallup's Four Needs of FollowersThe 10 Principles of Servant LeadershipAtlas of the Heart by Brene BrownCulture Code by Daniel CoyleYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

I think you are.See, the style of leadership that will endure is one that we as moms know well. It is one that uses influence to help others develop into the best version of themselves. One that sets clear direction, provides hope, and leads to the flourishing of individuals, organizations and communities.It's otherwise known as Servant Leadership.To support your sustainability in this critical leadership space, in this episode, we'll cover two of the four primary needs of followers (according to Gallup's research): trust and stability.You'll learn from our past guests:How to build trust in times of uncertaintyTips for making difficult conversations easier* so your team can develop a culture of psychological safetyHow transparency and respect creates a sense of stability*Learn more with your team in our Courage teambuilding event! https://www.strongertoserve.com/holidayteambuildingLinks referenced:Gallup's Four Needs of FollowersThe 10 Principles of Servant LeadershipYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

One of the  most difficult responsibilities of a leader, particularly in today's economy, is building and leading a team.  But if you've ever made a bad hiring decision, you know the headaches you can save via an effective recruiting and onboarding process.Whether you’re a manager within a large organization or a business owner looking to grow your business, if you want to level up your recruiting, onboarding, leading ,and retaining of a team that can accelerate your goal achievement, this podcast is for you.In this episode you'll learn:Tips for repeatable processes for recruiting, hiring, and onboardingHow to build a team that reduces overwhelm and enables you to focus your time in your zone of geniusShelli's favorite interview question for assessing team fitHow to inspire passion in your teamAbout ShelliShelli Warren is a team and leadership coach and the host of the BizChix sister podcast; Stacking Your Team. At BizChix Inc. she leverages her 26 years of experience leading technical teams to deliver multi-million dollar projects for billion-dollar brands at Procter & Gamble Inc. to now help small business owners to hire, fire, and inspire an incredible team of high performers. Shelli is also known for her teaching style, her passion to inspire more women leaders, and her ability to say the right thing in delicate situations. She lives in Canada where she coaches BizChix clients across the globe and spends her Flow Fridays with her daughter Danielle, and grand-baby Ellie.Links SharedStacking Your Team podcastBiz Chix ResourcesIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Our guest for this episode, Inez Ribustello, provides a unique perspective from an industry that we haven't yet talked about and she has an incredible story of passion, tragedy, and grit to share with us. But in the end, you'll see the leadership lessons that she has to share are not just applicable in the food and beverage industry. They apply to any leadership experience in which you are engaged. About InezInez Ribustello got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York City from her home state of North Carolina. Her wine career took a huge leap forward when she became an Assistant Cellar Master at Windows on the World in One World Trade Center. In a very short time, she was promoted to Beverage Director.After losing her job and her work family on 9/11, Inez chose to eventually move back to her hometown with her fiancé Stephen. Together they opened their own restaurant, wine bar and retail store called On the Square.Inez' next big venture was Tarboro Brewing Company, a microbrewery that began operating in 2016. Almost a year later, she and her husband opened a satellite taproom in a neighboring town. Stephen and Inez have two children that they absolutely adore.In September of 2021, Inez self-published her memoir Life After Windows, a book she wrote chronicling her journey from North Carolina to Manhattan.If you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you a leader who cares about serving others, especially those who have served your country?With our guest, Shelly Rood, we begin by talking about how to honor and work most effectively with those who sacrifice so much for us, those who serve in our armed forces.  Hint:  It goes way beyond (but doesn't take much more effort than) saying "thank you for your service."  We talk about the different military cultures and the values that make former military members stellar employees.  If you lead someone who served you'll leave with new leadership insights. Our conversation then broadens to topics that are important for any leader:The value of staying curiousHow to walk the fine line of putting others needs first without slipping into dangerous self-sacrificeWhat real self-care isThe power of peer support groupsThe value of grounding yourself in self-knowledge before jumping into giving modeThe power of letting others give to you Trigger warning:  We do briefly discuss suicide statistics and abuse.  Please take care of yourself and come back to this episode at a different time if needed.About ShellyFrom being overseas and leading covert intelligence briefings to orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000  soldiers, our guest Shelly Rood knows first hand what it means to protect and care for others. Through Others Over Self®, Shelly and her team are dedicated to serving others by providing training that connect people through shared life experiences and deepen interpersonal skills, all while celebrating our nation’s heroes.Links SharedOthers over Self (MTL page)Shelly's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Yes, even if you hate running...you need to listen.Our guest, Beth Baker, is the kind of person that can energize you and brighten your day just by listening to her. Her personality and her laugh are infectious.  She has built a magnetic community and business around an activity that a good portion of our population hates to do…run. Beth is a certified running coach that knows how bad running sucks…until it doesn’t. After overcoming her own fear of running, she’s gone on to personally coach 2500 non-runners to run distances from 5k to marathons and get featured in Runner’s World Magazine. In addition to her passion for running, she loves tacos, beer, and hosting her podcast, Why We Run. But our conversation wasn't just about fun.  It was filled with a ton of insights that you can learn from, even if you still hate running. Learn:Why we're dispositioned to hate running (hint:  it may have to do with saber-toothed tigers) and how to get over itHow running can teach us how to rely on others for helpHow running can improve team trust and productivityWhy it's so important to surround yourself with people who have different strengths than youWhy learning to fail is so importantLinks Shared:Beth's website: https://runningevolution.comTeam Building program: https://runningevolution.com/team-up Email address: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/running.evolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningevolve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-baker-396b149If you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you realize what a rich leadership development program you're part of as a mom?  In this episode, Carolyn Batyske, co-founder of Tiny Organics, shares the leadership lessons she's learned from being part of a blended family. From effective teaming, to dealing with imposter syndrome, to recognizing and utilizing everyone's diverse strengths, to the critical importance of effective communication, Carolyn shares the transformative leadership skills that have developed her into the successful leader and step-mom that she is today.About Carolyn:Carolyn has over a decade of experience as a supply chain and operations expert in the CPG industry. Formerly running operations at brands like FIJI Water and Beyond Meat, she is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Organics, an early childhood nutrition company focused on shaping baby and toddler palates to prefer vegetables. Tiny Organics has raised $14M in venture capital and serves customers nationwide. Carolyn has been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a member of their Shaping Early Palates Council and is a founding partner of the Veggies Early and Often campaign. In 2022, she partnered with LinkedIn for their "Welcome Professional" campaign and was featured in their cross-platform content about the evolving definition of professionalism. Additionally, Carolyn has a passion for mentoring entrepreneurs through her startup advisory company The Xavier Co. and serves as a mentor with Santander Bank’s Cultivate Small Business program, supporting women-, minority-, and immigrant-owned early-stage food businesses. Outside of her full-time role advising, operating, and managing a baby food company, Carolyn is a full-time co-parent to her 6-year-old stepson Miles. She is an advocate for building blended families (over 40% of families in the US) and has been featured in podcasts across the US for speaking on topics around what it takes to fight blended family stigma, ways to successfully co-parent, and more. Links SharedTiny OrganicsCarolyn's LinkedInCarolyn's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

The fact is that, especially in current times, leaders will not be successful unless they possess a good amount of emotional intelligence. When you're on a team with an emotionally intelligent leader, it has a positive effect not only on your well-being, but also on the team's performance.Luckily, as parents, we have many opportunities to develop and practice emotional intelligence.Our guest today, Christina Mattison, supports women leaders in a place where we don't typically think of emotional intelligence being developed, the military.   During our conversation, she shares her story, the benefits of heart-centered leadership, and the practices that you can start today to develop this critical leadership competency.About ChristinaChristina Mattison is a Heart-Centered Leadership Coach and 500-hour certified yoga teacher. Her experiences as an Air Force officer and military spouse led her to create the Strong and Resilient Woman community – a space for movement, mindfulness, and learning to do better for ourselves. Christina is also the creator of the Lead Your Life movement – a transformational wellness program for female leaders in the military.Links SharedChristina's FacebookChristina's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Teams cannot flourish and perform to their capability unless team members are confident.  But faking it until you make it will not work.  Confidence must be cultivated.  Our guest, Kimberly Spencer, lays out practical steps for leaders to cultivate this confidence within their teams (and within themselves and their families).About KimberlyKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, Kimberly is proof that it's better to make your own mold than to conform to someone else's. She's also the former executive of a national e-commerce startup and was the owner of the private Pilates studio, Fitness with Kim in Los Angeles, CA. Her work has been featured on Netflix, The CW, ESPN, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, CNBC, and Forbes.Links SharedCrown YourselfThe Princess and the B PodcastIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatlead You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As a leader, building a team culture is one of the easiest tasks out there…in fact, it happens whether you do anything or not.  By contrast, building a culture that helps your team to flourish and succeed is one of the most difficult tasks you'll face.   Our guest today, the very successful Gauri Manglik, has a unique perspective on building culture.  Not only does she lead a fast growing startup she cofounded, Instrumentl, but she also interacts with over 2000 nonprofits that her company serves.  In this conversation, she shares what she's learned from these experiences, including the importance of:Focusing on strengthsHiring the right peopleOperating from an abundance mindset instead of a scarcity mindsetProviding development opportunitiesConcentrating your efforts so that you can demonstrate your success to potential fundersListening to those you serve to ensure your solutions are meeting a real needAbout Gauri:Gauri has dedicated her career to building intuitive and delightful user experiences. Seeing the opportunity to force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to create impact through software led her to her work at Instrumentl. As CEO and a co-founder, she has led Instrumentl to serve over 2,000 nonprofits today, making it a favorite tool among grant seekers for bringing grant prospecting, tracking, and management to one place.Before Instrumentl, Gauri was CEO and co-founder of Fondu, an online community for sharing bite-sized restaurant reviews. After Fondu was acquired by Airbnb, Gauri led their mobile and special projects teams.Links Shared:Instrumentl: Sign up for your free 14 day trial and use code MOMS50 to save $50 off of your first month or year of Instrumentl!Gauri's LinkedInAdditional Free Grant Writing ResourcesThe Ultimate Grant Writing Resources Collection: features over 100 pages of grant writing resources ranging from grants calendar guides to RFP evaluation tools.Live Grant Writing Classes: weekly live and free grant writing education featuring best-selling authors, educators and more.Grant Writing Classes On-Demand: 50+ hours of free grant writing education that can be watched by any grant writer regardless of skill levelYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Have you experienced the loss of hopes dreams or expectations recently?  Or do you lead someone who has?  Then you're leading through grief.In our culture of toxic positivity, we try to ignore or "at least" these feelings away.  You're sad that you didn't get a promotion?  "At least you have a job." We may feel ill-equipped to support people through this grief, so we resort to platitudes like "I'm sorry for your loss."This leads to disconnection and isolation, the exact opposite of what the griever needs.Our guest today, International Best Selling Author, Speaker, Founder of The Compassion Code Academy™, and Trainer for The Grief Recovery Institute©, Laura Jack, demystifies leading through grief and provides simple, yet impactful ways that we can support those we lead.About Laura: As a Compassionate Communication & Leadership Coach, International Best Selling Author, Speaker, Founder of The Compassion Code Academy™, and Trainer for The Grief Recovery Institute©, Laura coaches heart-centered leaders reconnect with their purpose, give from overflow, and communicate from the heart without losing their authority, efficiency, or effectiveness. She provides in-depth training for those who want to create a culture of compassion and leave a legacy of love for future generations. Links Shared:Laura's websiteThe Compassion Code AcademyFREE gift: The Compassion Code Starter GuideThe Compassion Code: How to say the right thing when the wrong thing happensIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As leaders, one of the most important places we can apply our leadership skills is in our homes.  And with our teens and tweens in the middle of a mental health crisis, honing our leadership skills to support them is a necessity. Parenting coach, CEO of the Heartful Parent, and licensed attorney Christy Keating is back with us to share some practical tips about how we can best lead the teens and tweens in our lives through this challenging time.About Christy: Christy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent.  Christy loves helping parents find more love, joy, and connection in their families and with their children by helping them discover newfound energy in their parenting, develop an appreciation for what they have and who they are, and create sustainable ways to achieve their vision or dream for their family.  Christy is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute.  She is also a long-time leader and speaker at the Program for Early Parent Support, In addition to her work as a parent coach, Christy is a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators, as well as an active member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.  Through The Heartful Parent’s sister company, Savvy Parents Safe Kids, Christy offers child safety workshops, presentations, and consulting to both parents and professionals.Links Shared:Christy's WebsiteOutside the B.O.C.S. Parenting FREE download - Christy's parenting framework that can help address struggles with kids of any ageIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Welcome to Season 3 of the Moms that Lead podcast!  If you're a long-time listener, you know that we believe that our leadership journeys cycle through three phases, Ground, Grow and Give.  The Ground phase is about helping you to recognize and own your leadership strengths…the outcome of that phase is clarity.  And the second phase is the Grow phase, where you hone those strengths, with the outcome being greater confidence.   We've lived in those two phases for most of the episodes of seasons 1 and 2.  So for season 3, we're going to spend most of our time in the incredibly important 3rd phase…Give.  The Give phase, when you connect with others, is what, by definition, makes you a leader.  After all, you can't really be a leader if you don’t inspire others to follow and develop to their full potential.  I believe that is the purpose of leadership…to grow other leaders by doing the messy work of connecting with other humans with all of our emotions, experiences, idiosyncrasies and beauty.  It's not easy work, but whether your developing your kids, volunteers in your community, or your colleagues at work…it can be incredibly rewarding. I’m excited to bring you wise and insightful guests that dig into the tough people leadership topics…like how can we support our tween and teen's mental health, how to lead someone who's grieving, how to lead a team when you're building a company, how to lead in a blended family, how to select team members to build a high performance team and so much more.If you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We asked the 25 leadership and wellbeing experts who were guests on this season the following question: What is the one leadership lesson you feel most passionate about passing on to your kids or those you lead?Then, we put all their answers together in one episode for you!  Enjoy!Thank you for a great Season 2 and we'll see you in mid-August for the kickoff of Season 3!You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Have you ever wondered how you can work together with your kids to advocate for a kinder, more just community?  Today, we're talking with Mia Millares, the executive director of Doing Good Together about just that.    Listen to learn how you can give voice to causes you care about, help those in need in your community, increase your community wellbeing AND connect with your kids all at the same time.About MiaLisaMiaLisa Millares joined DGT in October 2021 as the new Executive Director with 10 years of leadership experience at two Minnesota nonprofits. Mia has worked with families, youth and children throughout her career and has a background in outreach, development, communications, and volunteer management. As executive director of DGT, Mia is excited about the opportunity to build partnerships with new organizations and to continue the mission of promoting caring, kindness, and family engagement on the local and national level.Links SharedDoing Good TogetherIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Working mom burnout is a critical threat to the flourishing of our families, communities, and workplaces.Our guest today,  Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, is committed to ensuring that working moms can thrive, not just because of the individual choices they make about their own wellbeing, but also because our workplaces and communities have changed in ways that make that thriving more feasible. Jacqueline's recent TedX talk, How to Stop Burnout Before it Starts, has already helped women recognize the early signs of burnout and, in the words of one commenter, "allowed women to feel seen for the first time." In this conversation we discuss: The biggest obstacles women face to thriving in their leadership and lives Practices at the individual, family, company and societal levels that can address burnout How companies can benefit from measuring team wellbeing as a KPI How women leaders can help women on their teams thriveAbout JacquelineDr. Jacqueline Kerr is a mom, behavior scientist and burnout survivor. She is in the top 1% of most cited scientists worldwide. Dr Kerr left her position as a public health professor in 2018 and now hosts the podcast 'Overcoming Working Mom Burnout' where she interviews researchers, diversity experts, and leadership coaches. She is on a mission to dismantle the causes of working mom burnout and find solutions that we can all use to change the social norms around burnout.Links SharedJacqueline's WebsiteTEDx Talk: How to Stop Burnout Before it StartsJacqueline's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Welcoming a child into our family turns our world upside down.  It can be a lonely and very challenging time.  Our guest today, Lori Mihalich-Levin, talks about how the birth of her two sons turned her world upside down and left her in a spiral of both chaos and beauty.   She searched for support for getting through this time, but could not find any…so she created them.   Working with thousands of working caregivers and those who employ them, she makes this transitional time one that enables leaders to not just survive, but to grow, thrive and advance their careers. We have a conversation packed with practical advice for caregivers and leaders of caregivers and I know you'll get a lot out of it. About LoriLori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents.  She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.  She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice.  Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post. Links SharedMindful ReturnLori's InstagramLori's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We all need more energy. Without it, we can't use our unique gifts to positively impact the lives of those we lead. Our guest today, Jill Roberts, promotes a unique form of self-care that can help us have that energy...a focus on nutrition. Through her simple, yet powerful approach, she helps leaders sift through the noise of fads and create accessible habits that lead to sustainable and substantial change.We also discuss:-Jill's journey from being a picky eater to being a dietitian nutritionist -The best places to start with nutrition habits for busy moms-How your nutrition affects every part of your leadership-Simple, gradual processes to improve your health and to get your whole family on boardAbout JillJill Roberts is a dietitian nutritionist and owner of Living Up Wellness  where she focuses on health for the whole family.  She has a whole body approach to wellness that incorporates diet, movement and mindset. Her programs transform her clients' habits without a sense of overwhelm or stress by making small changes over time that add up to huge results. She prides herself on building personal relationships with her clients to meet  their unique wellness needs.She also enjoys teaching cooking classes where everyone learns a little, laughs a little and has fun creating tasty food that is good for us. Jill received her degree in biology from The University of Texas in Austin, which led her to a 9 year career in gastroenterology research at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. There, she recognized a huge need for nutrition education in preventing and managing chronic diseases which led her to pursue a master's degree in nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern so she could help others live a happy healthy life at any age. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside; preferably the country, where she can take care of her animals, run and grow her garden.Links SharedLiving Up WellnessJill's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In one of our first episodes, we asked "Is Finding Your Purpose Nonsense?" Although we’re not changing our answer or changing our key belief that the world needs YOU to lead with your unique gifts,  we do want to make some important clarifications based on recent learning from very smart experts.Resources referenced:Playing Big by Tara MohrWhat's Your Shine? by Dr. Claudia BeenySo Good They Can't Ignore You:  Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal NewportIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

So often as women who lead, we let our life and career decisions be driven by what other people think is right.  Our guest today, the Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne talks about how the critical first step to thriving in our career and at home is getting very clear about what you actually want in your career and home life.By telling the story of her own career and motherhood journey, she illustrates the importance of gaining that clarity, seeking experiences for the skills they give you instead of the title associated with them, and how to use her simple E-DAB process for ensuring that how you spend your time is aligned with the leader and mom you want to be. About WhitneeWhitnee is the SVP of Travel Experience at Trip Actions and an advocate for working moms, because she knows how hard it is to thrive as a working mom and that women who work and also have children deserve all the support we can get.When you meet her, it is clear that Whitnee is a leader at home, in the office, and in her community. She has inspired women's groups, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies with her presentations on powerful topics including: achieving work/life harmony, improving productivity, increasing employee loyalty and engagement, and helping caregivers thrive in the workplace.Whitnee leads by example and loves to inspire aligned action in others. She teaches her audiences and clients steps they can take right now to increase their productivity, grow their confidence, and bring more joy to their lives.Links SharedWhitnee's LinkedInThe Savvy Working MomStronger to Serve's Summer Scavenger HuntIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Financial wellbeing affects every part of our life as leaders.  As our guest today, Kimberlee Davis says, ignorance is not bliss.  In our conversation, we talk through practical steps that will help give you the financial stability and independence to weather the ups and downs of life without living in constant fear. We also talk about:-The first steps that you should take to improve your financial wellbeing-The importance of honing your negotiation skills -How to deal with the "motherhood penalty' that still exists in our workforceAbout Kimberlee DavisKimberlee Davis has more than 25 years of finance, legal, and corporate experience and is a Managing Director/Partner at The Bahnsen Group, a bi-coastal wealth management firm, where she specializes in personal wealth advising, and financial, retirement and estate planning solutions, for high net worth individuals and multi-generational families.  She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst focusing on helping women transition to financial independence after life-altering events such as death or divorce. Kimberlee is the host of The Fiscal Feminist, a podcast and platform about women and their relationship with money and finance. Her mission is to help all women of all ages and wealth levels embrace their responsibility to themselves to achieve solid financial footing in both calm and turbulent times.  Kimberlee’s new book The Fiscal Feminist – A Financial Wake-up Call For Women is set to be released in May 31, 2022 where she provides guidance with thoughtful strategies pertaining to personal finance, advocating for yourself, negotiating a raise, retirement planning, buying property, making investments, managing relationships with others, preparing for marriage and the creation of prenuptial agreements, navigating divorce, and estate planning.  Her passion is to inform and educate women about their fiscal responsibilities and she attributes this to her own life lessons. For more information, visit  https://fiscalfeminist.com/. Links SharedThe Fiscal Feminist on InstagramKimberlee's LinkedInYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

What element of a leaders' wellbeing has the potential to  help the leader stay grounded and calm during tumultuous times, to be more motivated, while also to increasing their followers' trust, compassion, stability and hope? Listen to find out!Resources referenced:Spiritual Direction by Henri NouwenIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you questioning whether your current leadership role is the best fit for you?  Are you struggling in terms of your career wellbeing?  Today's episode is for you!  Listen for questions and tips to help you make an informed decision so that you can lead with joy and impact.Resources referenced:The Not-So-Great Resignation by Adam GrantPlaying Big by Tara MohrIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This week we focus on social wellbeing, its importance for both health and business outcomes and three simple steps that we, as leaders, can take to improve our social well-being and that of those whom we lead.If you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

A family tragedy left Teri wondering what we, as leaders, can do with small, everyday actions to build a world that replaces anxiety-producing hate and division with respect, kindness, learning, and understanding.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As we begin Women's History Month, Teri shares about the woman who inspired her mission and made her the leader she is today.If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We know that we need to take care of our physical wellbeing, but the dreaded mom guilt always seems to get in the way.Our guest today, holistic health coach and teacher, Kathleen Healy has some fun, motivating, and practical solutions for that so what we can find ways to boost our energy, benefitting all those who we lead (especially the littlest ones.) About Kathleen Kathleen Healy is a holistic health coach. She is committed to providing the highest level of service and best possible outcomes for her clients. She takes the time to develop a close relationship and understand each client’s unique wellness needs. She prides herself on prompt, clear, and efficient communication, support and accountability tailored to each individual. She is always striving to deliver personalized, practical solutions to her clients health issues.She has years of experience in providing exceptional health coaching to individuals. She offers sustainable yet cutting edge strategies that include all areas of wellness including recipes, workouts, mindset, nutrition and much more! Links SharedKathleen's WebsiteKathleen's FacebookKathleen's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Financial wellbeing is about so much more than knowing where and how you should invest your money.  Our guest today, author, speaker, and advisor, Michelle Arpin Begina believes that  it all starts inside and you have what you need to succeed and thrive in terms of your financial wellbeing…it's just a matter of doing the introspection and reflection on your past experience. Like so many things in leadership, it starts with knowing your values.Not only do we discuss tips for doing that introspection and defining what Michelle calls your unique success formula, but we also talk about:• What it means to be wealthy• Why  financial wellbeing is important for leaders• How we can help our children have a good relationship with moneyLinks shared:Mapping Your Success FormulaMichelle's WebsiteMichelle's LinkedInMichelle's InstagramTickets to TEDx BayonneAbout MichelleMichelle’s earliest memories from childhood all relate to money. And yet, thestories and lessons learned from different branches of her family tree couldn’t bemore dichotomous! Michelle has used the money lessons from her life to rethinkhow financial advisors and their clients have traditionally worked together. Ratherthan thinking of her role as a gatekeeper of portfolios, she sees real value inbeing a gateway to personal financial freedom. To support her clients on theirunique wealth journeys, Michelle is a technician of financial planning, investment,and wealth management. But what differentiates Michelle from other financialadvisors is that she has spent the last two-plus decades studying the unconventional,non-financial aspects of life satisfaction, financial therapy (it’s a thing),behavioral bias, choice, and decision advising.She believes we all need to examine the money stories, scripts, and lessons thataffect our financial psychology so that we can rethink what we know about moneyto have more of it. Michelle lives in Wyckoff, NJ with her husband, Mike and sons,Alex and Nick. She is an avid photographer – her sons are her favorite subject!If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Why do talented women all over the world doubt that they are leaders? What are our communities missing out on as women self-select out of leadership opportunities, harming their career wellbeing? We answered these questions with Dr. Tara Schwegler and also talked about:cultural factors that are keeping women from seeing themselves as leadersthe actions that we can take to better understand and step into leadership the changes that need to happen in our society so that we don't miss out on the community-changing talents that women possessAbout TaraTara Schwegler is a cultural anthropologist, writer, professor, and entrepreneur on a mission to get more working moms into leadership positions. After earning her PhD from the University of Chicago, she worked in the academic and corporate sectors, where she experienced firsthand the challenges of balancing family with leadership aspirations. She has published widely in major academic journals and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she teaches classes on women’s leadership, the anthropology of food, and any other fun topics she can dream up! In addition, she is the co-founder of RedSquared Consulting, a women-led customer experience consulting firm that advises corporate, non-profit, and municipal clients on how to enhance their customer experience with insights. Having adapted to changing life circumstances throughout her career, Tara is an expert in rethinking career paths and moving forward, even when the path isn't clear. She recently completed a book manuscript, Set Up to Fail: Why Women Lean Out and What We Can Do About It, which argues that the gender leadership gap is the product of outdated cultural assumptions about work. Links SharedTara's WebsiteTara's LinkedInTara's FacebookTara's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at teriYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

How do you lead when your life or the life of someone you lead has been turned upside down?  If you've been leading during the last two years, it's highly likely that you've had to lead in the middle of significant life changes or even traumatic experiences. Our guest today, Barbara  Dalle Pezze, shares her experience of doing just that, as she picked up the pieces of her life after her unexpected divorce.  She offers simple (but not easy) steps to follow to journey through that experience, highlighting the value of a focus on your social wellbeing and the power of having what she calls radical friends.Links Shared:Barbara's WebsiteBarbara's LinkedInThe Unexpected Gift:  Emerging Anew After the UnthinkableIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Does thriving sound life a far-off, unachievable goal for this year after all we've been through?  it doesn't have to be.In this short episode, we talk about what it actually means to thrivewhy it's critical for leaders the elements of wellbeing that future episodes will focus on to help you thrive as a leader.If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact us at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Finding your purpose and retaining employees are two top-of-mind topics for leaders during this Great Resignation.  In our conversation with Juliet Hahn we uncover the power of storytelling in both efforts, as we dig into Juliet's personal story and that of the women (including many wives of NFL players) that she interviews for her podcast series, YNS Live with NFL Thread.About Juliet:Juliet Hahn is a storyteller, consultant, keynote speaker and content creator.  Her mission in life is to give Women and Men a stage to share their stories.  She believes deeply that everyone has a story and we all can learn from each other.  We just need to listen.  Your Next Stop and YNS Live highlights people who have followed a purpose/passion and made it into a career. These shows are inspiring and will get you thinking! YNS live with NFL Thread a series within YNS Live dives deep to understand who NFL women are and what motivates them. YNS Live chips away at the perception of NFL women and showcases their talents, initiatives and missions.  Your Next Stop Workshop was born directly from season 2 of Your Next Stop Podcast. Juliet wants to help people tap into their creative passion and turn that into a career.Juliet is also passionate about helping people be able to tell their own stories. To connect their story to their own careers.  Stories connect people. Juliet and her husband Dan call Remsenburg, New York their home.  Their three children and two boxers, love living in this beautiful beach community and love being part of Juliet’s Crazytown. Links Shared:Juliet's WebsiteJuliet's LinkedInYour Next Stop (YNS) PodcastIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-leadIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadInterested in 1-on-1 leadership coaching to help you gain clarity on your strengths and values and use them to thrive in leadership and life?  Contact Teri at [email protected] are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Episode AKA "Yes, You CAN Lead with Baby Barf On Your Sweater"You don't have to change who you are (or how much laundry you got done last week) to be an effective leader.  We need you to lead now, just as you are.In my conversation with Sarah K. Peck of StartUp Parent and host of the StartUp Parent Podcast, we dig into this truth as well as:Sarah's (naked) swim from Alcatraz to raise $33K for charity (Brrrr!)Behind-the-scenes of building a business Critical leadership skills that are learned from parentingThe big component that your morning routine is likely missingThe value of being part of a community of leadersHow to have more of an impact while working lessCreative and kind ways set boundaries and to say "no"About Sarah:Sarah K Peck is the founder and CEO of Startup Parent and the host of The Startup Parent Podcast, an award-winning podcast featuring women in entrepreneurship, business, and parenting. She runs The Wise Women’s Council, an annual leadership program for women to come together honestly while navigating the challenges of working and parenting. Sarah’s professional career started in environmental psychology and the design of environments. She pursued a Bachelors of Arts in psychology and a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Design. She worked as an associate on international design projects of the built environment before charting out a path in media and communications to help change the way we talk about the world around us and how it influences our behavior and wellbeing. In 2011, Sarah began consulting with Y-Combinator backed startups, and launched her own consultancy in 2013. Today, she’s the CEO and founder of Startup Parent, a company focused on the narratives we share (and the ones we don’t share) about work, parenting, and motherhood.Sarah is also a 20-time NCAA All-American swimmer and has successfully swum the Escape from Alcatraz nine separate times, once doing the swim totally naked as way to raise $33k for charity: water. Her writing and work have been featured on Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and more. She lives in New York City with her family.Links Shared:StartUp ParentStartUp Parent on LinkedInYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's time to focus on wellbeing, so that we can thrive and help those we lead to do the same.We're thrilled to begin this focus by welcoming back Cherie Canning of Luminate Leadership.Cherie shares her story about Luminate's renewed focus on mental health and the key learnings that she gained from a Mental Health First Aid program.  Our conversation is full of practical tips to support mental health (our own and the health of those we lead).About Cherie:Cherie is a certified coach, leader, facilitator, speaker, and a proud Mum She spent almost 20 years in the travel industry, in senior leadership and people & culture roles before launching her own company, Luminate Leadership.Cherie has facilitated hundreds of workshops, keynotes, and conference sessions with one goal, to inspire more heart-centered leadership. Her skills and passion lie in facilitating topics such as emotional intelligence, workplace wellness, and enhancing team culture through authentic, conscious, and courageous leadership.Outside of her facilitation, Cherie has been instrumental in her contribution to her community.She is the co-founder of Flight Centre Travel Groups “Parentwise” initiative.After giving birth to her daughter @ 25 weeks, she created a "premmie parent support group" at her local hospitalIn 2020 she was awarded by QLD Premier for her commitment to the community through her social media account “The Kindness Project”.Cherie is a firm believer that when we can speak, we can influence. When we can influence, we can change lives. She is driven every day to grow the leaders of today to create a better tomorrow.Links Shared:Luminate LeadershipLuminate Leadership LinkedInCherie's InstagramLuminate Leadership InstagramMental Health First Aid (course that Cherie took)Mental Health First Aid - USBeyond BlueWellbeing at WorkIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We put a bow on 2021, concluding our series that started in Episode 63 about our novel approach to annual planning and discovering the leadership growth opportunities that you want to focus on in 2022.Have a wonderful holiday season!  We'll be back with you on January 11th.If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If there's one thing that we can all agree on needed as leaders and as moms, especially during the holiday season, it's ENERGY. Listen in to learn very accessible tips for increasing your energy so that you can have the impact you long for as a leader and as a mom. About Natalie:Natalie helps women in business become more effective with the people they influence and have the energy to replicate their success without missing out at home.An industry expert, she is the creator of The Stamina ProtocolTM and host of the Mom Entrepreneur Playbook Podcast.Her 15 years experience in organizational development and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology blend together to provide a unique solution for health, happiness, and leadership strategy.She runs her consulting business while raising her two young daughters with her husband in Northern MN. Links Shared:Energy to Lead Self AssessmentEmpowered Working Moms Network on FacebookMom Entrepreneur Playbook PodcastIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As parents, our most important leadership role is at home. But sometimes it's easy to forget that. The rush to get everyone fed and where they need to be on time or the desire to spare our kids the pain of failure leads us to take leadership shortcuts. We take over, do things ourselves...in order to make sure it's done right and efficiently. In doing so, we limit our kids' abilities to develop into leaders themselves.In today's conversation with former prosecutor turned parenting coach, Christy Keating, we discuss strategies for raising our kids to be the future leaders the world needs (and we have a bonus conversation about what Christy calls "extreme leadership": how to find what fulfills us in any job).About Christy:Christy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent.  Christy loves helping parents find more love, joy, and connection in their families and with their children by helping them discover newfound energy in their parenting, develop an appreciation for what they have and who they are, and create sustainable ways to achieve their vision or dream for their family.  Christy is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute.  She is also a long-time leader and speaker at the Program for Early Parent Support, In addition to her work as a parent coach, Christy is a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators, as well as an active member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.  Through The Heartful Parent’s sister company, Savvy Parents Safe Kids, Christy offers child safety workshops, presentations, and consulting to both parents and professionals.Links Shared:Christy's WebsiteParenting For the Future ToolIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As leaders, we play many roles.  We pride ourselves on playing them well.But what happens when those roles are stripped away?  Do we know who we truly are?Our conversation today with coach Crystal Freie focuses on just that:  Getting to our leadership core so that we can bring our whole selves to our leadership and build deeper and more trusting relationships.As we look to our 2022 leadership development, this is a great place to start.About Crystal:Crystal Freie is a dynamic, motivating, and inspiring Empowerment Coach and Speaker, helping women of faith eliminate their limiting beliefs, embrace change, and transform their lives.As a wife of nearly 20 years, mother of two incredible sons, and former corporate executive, she intimately knows the burden of stress and the struggle and frustration of trying to keep it all together while maintaining balance and harmony in life. She understands what it means to lose your identity to the roles in your life, and the profound impact that has on your happiness and wellbeing.Through her years of knowledge and experience in overcoming personal and professional setbacks, challenges, and obstacles, she’s developed a heart of deep empathy and understanding for her clients, and a tenacity to help them break down the barriers to living a fulfilling life of purpose and meaning.She is the Founder & CEO of C. Freie International, LLC, an organization created with the mission to positively impact 1 million women worldwide through empowering them to live as the full expression of who God created them to be and find their path forward.Links Shared:Crystal's WebsiteCrystal's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We'd all like a little order and calm in the chaos of the last two years, wouldn't we?This episode is NOT about becoming a control freak with our new year's planning.  Instead, it is about how we can remain grounded, resilient, and build on our strengths as leaders and teams as we envision our plans for 2022.We introduce a simple four-step tool that you can use with your teams, or for yourself to make 2022 a year of positive growth and impact.Links Shared:Atomic HabitsIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Companies spend a fortune on leadership development; and rightfully so, as good leaders make successful organizations.But did you know that some of the most important leadership skills (emotional intelligence, courage, collaboration) are forged in the experiences of being a parent?  And that research backs this up?Our guest today, Amy Henderson, one of our nation’s leading voices on the critical role of parenting and caregiving in developing the future of work.  Our conversation left me encouraged, fascinated, and eager to learn more.  I hope that it will do the same for you.About Amy:Amy Henderson is one of our nation’s leading voices on the critical role of parenting and caregiving in developing the future of work. Amy has three kids and is the founding CEO of TendLab, where she has been working with companies and their parents’ groups at places like Salesforce, Accenture, Cloudflare, Airbnb, Lululemon, and many others to optimize the workplace for parents.  As cited in Forbes for her “truly collaborative nature,” Amy also started and co-leads the Fam Tech Founders Collective, a network of over 130 founders who are solving for the needs of caregivers.  Amy is now working with her team at TendLab to catalyze a movement to change the game for working parents.A regular speaker and author advocating on behalf of the power of parenthood at work, Amy has been featured in and written for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Slate, InStyle, and more.  Her most recent  book is  Tending:  Parenthood and the Future of Work .Links Shared:The Tending Movement (Amy’s Website)TendLabIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

During the past 18 months, many of us have taken a hard look at how fulfilled we feel. As women leaders, we often feel like we have to sacrifice: Want to be fulfilled in your leadership at work or in the community?  Then be ready to make sacrifices at home.   Want to be more present with your kids?  Then your work outside of the home will suffer.Our guest today, Blake Schofield, has a different viewpoint.  As evidenced through her personal story and the stories of the many women she's worked with, you'll see that it is not only possible, but critical to our future that women know that they can be fulfilled in their leadership without making the sacrifices that we traditionally feel that we need to make.   Listen, and then join us in doing the work to begin the journey toward alignment and fulfillment.About Blake: Blake Schofield is the Founder of The Bridge to Fulfillment, a mom of three & former corporate executive who spent 18 years in Corporate America building, growing & turning around 8 & 9 figure businesses.Despite her success, Blake constantly found herself feeling unsettled, chasing the next job or promotion to "make it better" so she could finally do fulfilling work and be able to have the time she wanted to have a less stressful & more present family life. After two cross country moves and increasing frustration that every job seemed to be more of the same, she finally realized that the career she was in no longer fit.  Blake's personal journey through three career changes, years of seeking the right path for her life, overcoming the fear & doubt of forging a new path, & successfully building and running her own multi six figure business is the basis of the work she does everyday. Today, Blake & her team help driven, heart-centered professional women, who are at a career crossroads, transition into more fulfilling work & have more time with their families without taking a big pay cut or starting over.Links Shared:The Bridge to FulfillmentBlake's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

One of the hardest parts of leadership (and motherhood) is showing up as a leader when you feel like your tank is empty and you have little left to give.  In this episode, host Teri Schmidt shares the story of a recent challenging family situation full of uncertainty and stress and the three practices that she used to keep moving forward and leading.Links Shared:Contemplative PrayerWhat is Centering Prayer?What is Contemplative Prayer and Why is it so Needed?Sacred SpaceGood News NetworkIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Despite being often naturally skilled leaders, women often limit their leadership potential by refusing to "blow their own trumpet" or "toot their own horn."  Even though it might seem noble and unselfish to refuse to confidently share your unique value with your community at home and work, it's actually the opposite.  It deprives others of benefitting from what you have to offer. But, can you advocate for yourself in a kind and authentic way?  Yes!  Our leadership expert on today's episode, Mary McGuire, shares actionable tips for gaining clarity on your unique value and then sharing it with others in an authentic way.About Mary: Mary McGuire has built an impressive international career and lifestyle as an expert in the field of transformation and female advancement.  Using her skills and expertise gained from thirty years of working with global corporations and high-performing executives, she has distilled her learning into easily applied techniques and processes that she shares through her consulting and writing, including her most recent book, The Female Edge.Links Shared:Find Your Joyful LifeMary's LinkedInMary's TwitterMary's InstagramIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We all want to lead with confidence, but how can we do so when our world seems to be getting increasingly more chaotic?In today's episode we lay some groundwork for a deeper discussion about leading with confidence (and no, it's not about faking it until you make it).   Links Shared:Become a Force For Good Pre-RegistrationStronger to ServeIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If you've experienced stress in your life as a leader and as a mom or if you're the type of person who is seeking meaning and impact in your life, then this episode's for you. As we wrap up our series on becoming a healthier leader, I'm thrilled to bring you today's conversation with Charlotte and Jonathan of Wellness Theory. In today's conversation we not only explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and highlight free and totally accessible strategies for letting go of unhealthy stress.  We also talk about how you can use this inner work to become a force for good and, on the flipside, how focusing on helping others can help you to become a healthier leader.  And, stick around for a chance to win an entry into an inspiring event that they're hosting in October called Become a Force for Good.About Charlotte & Jonathan:Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills are Master Coaches and Co-Founders of Wellness Theory.They know that letting go of unhealthy stress unlocks our innate wellness, which ignites more energy, confidence and the clarity to positively impact the world. In addition to helping people live healthy, meaningful lives, they aim to inspire more individuals to align with the global goal to ensure that everyone has access to good health and wellbeing - whether that be physical, mental, emotional, existential or environmental. Their vision is for individuals to recognize that when they are healthy and well they can be a force for good in the world and support causes they believe in. With over 35+ years combined in health, fitness and wellness, we have been empowering individuals all over the world to become happier, healthier versions of themselves. Inspiring people to say goodbye to stress and hello to lasting wellness means less time struggling and more time creating a meaningful impact in the world. Their programs have helped hundreds of incredible men and women to reach the top of their wellness game, whilst making sure they don't burn out. They aren't interested in the illusions of instant gratification and fake overnight success stories that fills the screens of social media. Instead they stay on the pulse of change, being mentored by the greatest teachers of our time so the can show up with proven, effective and lasting results for their community. They are 'normal' people just like you who have had their fair share of human experiences and are now fortunate to be able to live a life they have designed to contribute to others. Compassion and appreciation are  woven into everything they do which creates a special vYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We all know it's important to listen as a leader, but do you know just how powerful it can be?In this inspiration episode with President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, Summer Day, not only will you get to hear about the impactful work that their organization does for homebound seniors, but you'll also hear how she's used listening to mobilize a passionate team and to navigate the team through potentially divisive issues that are common in our current times.  Not only that, you'll hear how listening to their clients' needs has led to innovative programs that have met important needs for the community.Finally, we also had the opportunity to talk about one of my favorite topics…how volunteering can make you a healthier leader.About Summer:Summer has almost 20 years of experience in public relations , communications, administration, and planning across diverse industries, with the past 11 being in the nonprofit sector.  She's a mom to two college students (new empty-nester) and a long time resident of Montgomery County Texas.  She's a passionate advocate for senior needs and an inspiration to many, including me.Links Shared:Meals on Wheels Montgomery County websiteMeals on Wheels Montgomery County InstagramMeals on Wheels Montgomery County FacebookIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We will not succeed as leaders and have the impact we long for without a strong personal and professional network of support.But what if you hate networking?  How do you build the connections that are not only good for your professional ambitions but also good for your health?In today's interview, we talk with Ashley McManus and discover the beauty of networking and practical tips that make it easy and enjoyable (even for introverts).  We explore the power of having a "Personal Board of Directors" as Ashley shares her personal story in a conversation will inspire and motivate you to develop and nurture the network that is vital to your long-term leadership success.Show notes: http://momsthatlead.com/podcast/56About Ashley:With over 10 years of B2B tech marketing experience, Ashley McManus is a tech startup marketing leader with deep expertise in inbound marketing. She is really good at breaking down challenges, coming up with creative solutions and driving results quickly, within budget. She has had 6 roles to date, been promoted 3 times, and has acted as a coach and mentor to countless interns and students. Most recently, her thoughtful branding and organized approach to execution resulted in an ultimate acquisition of the tech startup Affectiva by the Smart Eye firm. She worked as the Global Director of Marketing at Affectiva for 5 years, after landing the job while 6 months pregnant.Her dedication and marketing efforts were recognized as once the acquisition was formalized, she was promoted to Senior Director of Global Marketing at Smart Eye. In her more senior leadership  role, she is now charged with driving impactful programs that get results. As she has demonstrated in the past, she will achieve this by combining strategic thinking with tactical execution, analyzing challenges and problems and identifying steps to results by being adaptive and resourceful. She is also continuously optimizing marketing processes, and is constantly looking for ways to repurpose everything done to create a multiplier effect of thought leadership content. Her strengths are showcased when she has a position requiring creativity, multi-tasking, critical thinking, management and organization.When she is not podcasting, her favorite thing to do is design strategies for tech companies to position them as industry thought leaders. She does this by deliberately creating high quality content that resonates with their target audience and is in line with their vision. She’s a great communicator, highly effective and flexible.Now a full time working mom of two little girls, she is passionate about building a future where her daughteYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In our quest to become healthier leaders who can deal with the ever-changing challenges of our times, developing resilience is key.  Listen to learn three key steps to develop resilience (two of which we often prefer to jump over.)Links shared:The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalLeaders by Stan McChrystalDavid Kessler and Brene Brown on Grief and Finding MeaningThe Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalLucy Hone: The three secrets of resilient peopleHow to Build a More Resilient TeamSuccessful Athletes PodcastStronger to ServeConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadMoms that LeadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Burnout.  It's widespread and dangerous, particularly among high-achieving female leaders, who often put the needs of those they lead before their own.But during these tumultuous times, we need you to lead.  We need you at your best.Today's episode offers three leadership practices to help you lead from a place of health and wellness (and no, it's not all about how to take a great bubble bath).   Links shared:The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalChatter by Ethan KrossThe Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalColor a SmileCards for Hospitalized KidsSoldier's AngelsOperation GratitudeStronger to ServeConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadMoms that LeadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Times of transition like the beginning of a new school year provide a great opportunity for a restart…to look at our leadership and life goals and check in to see how we're doing and if we need to make any changes.But if looking at your goals sometimes leaves you feeling more discouraged than encouraged, today's episode is for you.In this Ask the Expert episode, I speak with executive coach Jen Hope about how to set and stick with leadership goals as we in the US enter into this new school year.  The conversation is uplifting and jam-packed with practical insights on how to grow as leaders and as moms, from how to select appropriate goals by starting inside, how to walk that goal back to the micro-decisions that will help us to stick with it, how to give ourselves grace and reprioritize when necessary and how to develop the habits and emotional resilience that help us to be healthy leaders and moms.Links shared: Jen's websiteJen's InstagramJen's LinkedInConnect with us!Website: https://momsthatlead.com/ IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's a time of transition in so many ways.  For us in the US, we're approaching the beginning of a new school year.  How will you use this time of transition to refocus your leadership?  How will you fight off the tendency to get lost in the onslaught of new activities filling up your calendar?Listen for a simple 4 step process to help you make this year one where you can be more intentional, present, and healthy as a leader.Then join us next week for the 2nd part of this two-part back-to-school series.Connect with us and let us know your thoughts on finding your purpose!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadLooking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Link Referenced: Hidden Brain PodcastYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

The hiring challenges in the news are real.  Many have said that one contributing factor is that after facing the challenges of the pandemic, people are looking for more meaningful work.But what does that mean?  And is there enough "meaningful work" to go around?How do we as leaders help those we lead to feel that their work matters?And how can we, as moms, feel that even the mundane tasks that are part of our days have meaning?Listen to find out as I share lessons that I learned on a 7000 mile road trip with our family of 6 (4 humans, 2 dogs) in a 70 square foot Sprinter van.  (And yes, we are still all talking to each other!).Connect with us and let us know your thoughts on finding your purpose!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadLooking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's time to take a new look at what leadership presence truly means.In our conversation with leadership expert and executive coach Shawn Overcast we do just that, highlighting the power of starting within.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/50You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leading through uncertain times is never easy.Like many leaders, Lauren Kramer was forced to navigate great uncertainty, in an industry hard hit by the global pandemic.   Not only that, but she took over a new team and new responsibilities.  Listen in to hear to hear how through this she was able build trust, develop resilience, and even recover a bit from her perfectionism (something that I'm sure none of us can relate to).Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes:https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/49You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's no secret that there's a critical need for more empathy and compassion in our workplaces, communities and families. But how do we go about leading in a way that inspires it, especially after all that we've been through in the last year?  How do we lead in a way that increases connection in our polarized world. Sarah Aadland, Director of Doing Good Together's Big-Hearted Families™ Program is back on the podcast to answer these questions.  She shares her passion and her actionable leadership advice as we talk about a blog post of hers that she recently shared titled  6 Ways to Work for a More Compassionate Community.   Don't miss this episode if you're serious about being an effective community leader, and, perhaps more importantly, raising kids who are strong, compassionate leaders.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/48You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leaders across the globe are grappling with how to build and protect organizational culture in a hybrid work environment, some for the first time.  In our first Ask the Leadership Expert episode, Cherie Canning of Luminate Leadership shares inspiration and practical leadership advice for how we can operate effectively in this "new normal."Have a leadership question that you'd like answered?  Submit it at https://momsthatlead.com/questions and we'll answer it on a future episode.Connect with us on IG at @wearemomsthatleadFollow Cherie at:IG: @luminate_leadershiphttps://www.luminateleadership.com.au/You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As COVID cases begin to decline in the US, we may just want to rush to "get back to normal."But if we're going to grow as leaders, we can't just move on.  Only through reflection will we gain the leadership wisdom that will make us stronger.Join us to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary and to kick off our series on how we, as leaders and as moms, can grow stronger from the challenges of the past 18 months so that we can approach and overcome future challenges with our uniquely powerful style of leadership.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This week we're continuing with the highlight reel from Season 1.  This is your chance to remember and reflect on some of the most impactful leadership wisdom shared by our guests. Part 2 is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical leadership and parenting advice from our guests. Reminder:  Submit your leadership questions/challenges for our Ask the Leadership Expert episodes of Season 2: https://momsthatlead.com/questions.  Or follow Moms that Lead on LinkedIn and respond to our polls!See you for Season 2 on June 9, 2021!You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We need you to lead.  But we could all use some inspiration from time to time.Get the leadership inspiration you need in this highlight reel of Season 1!  Reminder:  Submit your leadership questions/challenges for our Ask the Leadership Expert episodes of Season 2: https://momsthatlead.com/questions. You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

We're introducing a new format into Season 2 and it's all about YOU!Listen to the episode to learn more details about how you can gain new perspectives and ideas for your unique challenges and adventures as a leading mom and then go to https://momsthatlead.com/questions to submit your questions! You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As leaders (and as moms) one topic skill that we use every single day is motivation.   Whether you're looking for new ways to motivate yourself or striving to motivate someone on your team, these three questions will help to move you forward.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If you're looking for a dose of practical positivity to boost your leadership, this episode is for you.Joy can be elusive in leadership, especially during the difficult times we've endured over the last year. Our guest has solutions. Leadership expert Cherie Canning, not only exudes joy, but she also shares stories and practical tips for being a mindful, authentic, and inspiring leader even during the hardest of times.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Companies spend a fortune on leadership development; and rightfully so, as good leaders make successful organizations.But did you know that some of the most important leadership skills (emotional intelligence, courage, collaboration) are forged in the experiences of being a parent?  And that research backs this up?Our guest today, Amy Henderson, one of our nation’s leading voices on the critical role of parenting and caregiving in developing the future of work.  Our conversation left me encouraged, fascinated, and eager to learn more.  I hope that it will do the same for you.You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leadership can be lonely, especially for moms.  But it doesn't have to be.  Our guests today are on a mission to help female leaders feel connected and supported.  Through their newly released book, Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise, they have provided a forum for women to connect, learn and be inspired to play big and be the leaders they were created to be.Links shared:Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the RiseConnect with BridgettConnect with SimoneIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

The time for courage is now.  Our communities need the unique combination of leadership skills and style that only we can offer. We've talked about courage before, but in this episode you'll get to see it in action and discover the keys to courageous leadership that you can start practicing right away. You'll get to hear from Ashley Byers, as she shares her story of how she discovered courage from her journey as a young single mom to a happily married working woman who regularly challenges herself in multiple ways (including endurance races that span hundreds of miles and multiple days!).About Ashley:Ashley Byers of #TeamByers is a two-time IRONMAN Texas Finisher and ultra-runner, having completed two 100-mile distance trail runs and every other distance in between. As a mother, wife, and woman in the sport, she is passionate about helping other women reach their goals and is a run coach for beginners.  Ashley is a team member of Renegade Endurance, a national endurance club co-founded by her husband and is also on the Valhalla & Valkyrie Racing Team. She is an advocate for The Woodlands Chapter of Ainsley’s Angels, a national non-profit organization that aims to build awareness about the special needs community and gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to experience endurance sports. When she is not training, she works full time as the Manager of Marketing & Outreach for The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership. She has received certificates in Economic Development Marketing & Attraction by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Basic Economic Development by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. She is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County and will graduate from Lone Star College with her Associate of Arts degree this year.  Since moving to the area 16 years ago, Ashley has volunteered with numerous community non-profit organizations. Most recently she is the Immediate Past President of Interfaith Young Professionals and serves on Interfaith of The Woodlands Development Committee. She is also on the Visit the Woodlands Marketing Committee and the PR subcommittee for Memorial Hermann’s In the Pink of Health Committee which brings awareness to breast and ovarian cancer.  While juggling different responsibilities and facing challenges, she imparts a motto to others that “If she can, YOU CAN.” Ashley encourages others to step outside of their comfort zone and to dream bigger. Links Shared:Team Byers Facebook PageAinsley's AngelsYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode.Active listening doesn't have to be annoying.  Yes, I know you've probably all experienced a leader who came back from an Emotional Intelligence training program and started paraphrasing everything that you said right back at you to show they were listening.But that is NOT active listening...it's just annoying.  Active listening is about staying curious while you're listening to someone.  It's about putting aside judgement and preconceived notions to understand the person's thoughts and emotions.In this quick episode, we discuss what active listening is NOT and provide tips and specific questions you can use to learn, show respect and get the most value out of each conversation you'll have as a leader.What active listening tips or clarifying questions have you successfully used?  Share them with us on LinkedIn (@momsthatlead) or IG (@wearemomsthatlead).You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Of all the skills that moms excel in, we think Emotional Intelligence is at the top of the list.This is definitely something to celebrate.  Research shows that Emotional Intelligence is one of the most valued skills of leaders and leads to more effective teamwork, creativity and decision-making.  Not only that, but it's particularly important for leading during challenging times…whether that be a global pandemic or just family havoc caused by an Arctic Blast hitting Houston.In this episode we'll look at four sub-skills of Emotional Intelligence, talk about why moms have unique opportunities to practice them and discuss practical ideas for honing these critical skills.Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/37Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, and ineffective as a leader?  Are you faced with team members who just will not perform as they need to in order for your team to succeed?We have good news for you.  Many of the skills and instincts you need to improve performance are already in your toolkit.  You've already practiced them with your kids.  You just need a bit of refocusing and reflection.That's what this episode is intended to do for you.  It will guide you through a quick leadership needs assessment that will help get you unstuck and keep your team moving forward.What team development lessons have you learned?  Share with us on IG at @wearemomsthatlead!Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/36Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Team development is a superpower of many moms, for good reason.  In this short episode we focus on 3 leadership lessons  learned from parenting that we can use to develop our teams toward greatness, even during difficult times.What team development lessons have you learned from parenting?  Share with us on IG at @wearemomsthatlead!Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/35Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode.Since we've been talking about courage recently, why not jump into a conversation about something that induces more fear than spiders...public speaking.We'll go through the most important mindset shift you need to make to speak effectively as a leader and an acronym that I use to make public speaking (dare I say?) fun.And, we're giving you even more in our free public speaking guide!  You can grab it at https://momsthatlead.com/publicspeaking to get inspiration, body language tips, how to craft a great story and a speech planner using my favorite speech planning acronym.  Get it today!You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Leadership takes courage.  But, it is not always the big and loud acts of courage that change our workplaces and communities.  Instead, it is the everyday small acts of courage that we as moms and leaders have the chance to take on each day.  Just like how a small stream can carve out a giant canyon over time…our small, repeated acts of courage have the potential to change our homes, workplaces, and communities…if we let them.In this episode we continue our exploration of leadership skills and traits at which moms excel.  We explore examples of leading moms exhibiting courage and dig into what is necessary to take advantage of these opportunities for courage each day.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/34Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

On this Inauguration Day in the United States, this episode focuses how we can lead with courage to heal divisions in our families, workplaces and communities. Links shared:Brene Brown's Unlocking Us - January 13, 2021 EpisodeElizabeth Lesser's TED TalkThe AND Campaign's Church Politics Podcast - December 9, 2020 EpisodeYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

As leaders and moms, not only do we need to find ways to persevere during difficult times (which we've had plenty of lately), but we also have to carry ourselves in a way that motivates others to keep moving forward. It's not easy. That's why we're spending one more week on perseverance, digging deeper into the lessons we learned from Melanie's story shared in the last episode. You'll leave this episode with three practical steps for persevering toward your own leadership development goals, even during dark, uncertain times.Links Shared:The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTechJames Clear's Atomic HabitsThe MsFit Mom, Lauri Mazeikas's IG post You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you tired  of all of the podcasts and blog posts talking about new year goal setting? Maybe its time for a new approach. If you listened to the last two episodes, you know how important that I think it is to define your purpose before you arbitrarily select personal leadership goals.  But, in addition to that, I also think that it's important explore the character trait that you will need to be successful with your goals, perseverance. We have a great story of perseverance to share today.  I got the chance to talk with Melanie, a working mom to teenage boys who journeyed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in an effort to empower women.  It was not an easy journey.  In this episode you'll hear about the many roadblocks she faced and the lessons she learned that you can apply to the mountains (figurative, and maybe literal) that you want to climb this year. So if you're committed to being successful in focusing on what really matters this year or if you just like a good adventure story, enjoy my conversation with Melanie.About Melanie:Melanie is a Curves certified circuit strength training coach and facilitates the Curves nutrition program. Her passion has always centered on education, growth, and doing the inner work required to be successful. She realizes health and wellness is about more than food and fitness. Melanie is also a certified Optimize Coach and is committed to do her best to live with virtue. Melanie and her husband Dan live in Conroe Tx and are raising their two (grown) children Michael and William. When not at work Melanie enjoys hiking and training for her next mountain, making healthy treats and meal prepping for her family.You can reach Melanie at [email protected]. Links Shared:2021 Lead with Purpose Live Event - Jan. 12, 2021 7pm CTMelanie's Facebook PageYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This week we're continuing the important work that must happen BEFORE you follow everyone else's advice and set goals for the new year.   We're talking about the final two steps to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following.Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you gain clarity on your passion(s) and strengths.  Without this work, your new year's resolutions will fail.  And we don't want you to waste the time or your leadership potential with ungrounded goals.  So, listen, do the work, and let's make the most of this transition, together. Announcement!: If you want to work through this purpose-discovery process live with me as you begin your year, but don't have the time or money at this point to commit to the group coaching program I mentioned a couple of episodes ago, I've got a great option for you! On January 12th at 7pmCT I will be offering a hour-long live training and coaching session to help you gain clarity on your purpose and set your focus for the year.   I'll be doing some live coaching, giving you a chance to get personal feedback and if needed, help you get unstuck.   Because I know that this is so needed as many of us are craving a new start or are in a place of transition after 2020, I'm doing this as a "coaching for donations" event, and only asking for a donation of any amount to nonprofit Stronger to Serve.  You can learn more about this opportunity and about Stronger to Serve at https://bit.ly/2021LeadwithPurpose.  As a special gift…anyone who donates $100 or more will get a free hour long coaching session with me!  Don't miss this opportunity to do good for yourself and our larger community!Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/28Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

It's that time of year when everyone's focusing on New Year's Resolutions and every business and parenting podcast is talking about setting goals for the new year. But if you're really looking for meaning and fulfillment as a leader and as a mom, it's worth taking some time to pause.  Pause to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following. Today's episode is the first in a 2-part series to help you gain clarity on your leadership purpose.  Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you name your values.  Next week we'll focus on the other two components of purpose: strengths and passion. Announcement!: If you want to work through this purpose-discovery process live with me as you begin your year, but don't have the time or money at this point to commit to the group coaching program I mentioned last week, I've got a great option for you! On January 12th at 7pmCT I will be offering a hour-long live training and coaching session to help you gain clarity on your purpose and set your focus for the year.   I'll be doing some live coaching, giving you a chance to get personal feedback and if needed, help you get unstuck.   Because I know that this is so needed as many of us are craving a new start or are in a place of transition after 2020, I'm doing this as a "coaching for donations" event, and only asking for a donation of any amount to nonprofit Stronger to Serve.  You can learn more about this opportunity and about Stronger to Serve at https://bit.ly/2021LeadwithPurpose.  As a special gift…anyone who donates $100 or more will get a free hour long coaching session with me!  Don't miss this opportunity to do good for yourself and our larger community!You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

This year has been tough, to say the least.  As leaders, we need to avoid the urge to disengage.  Instead, we need to choose to dig into the experience and learn from it.The forced slow-down and pain of multiple crises gives us a unique perspective to start the new year, focusing on what is most important.And another call for you to get off the hamster wheel and step into discovering (or re-discovering) your unique leadership purpose and capabilities.In this episode we discuss why your community needs you to lead through the new year, why moms in leadership are needed now more than ever and an exciting new program that Moms that Lead is offering YOU to help kickstart a 2021 full of meaning-filled time and leadership.Link shared:Leadership Restart 2021 ApplicationConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/28Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you struggle to find inner peace in the world we're living in right now?  Has the onset of the holiday season left you with even more stress and overwhelm?Do you long to bring a sense of peace and joy to those you lead but struggle to find it for yourself?Then you need today's episode! Our guest, Marielle Melling, radiates peace and joy.  Not only that, she has studied and written a book about leaders who are able to lead from a place of peace and she shares practical tips and habits with us that we can start using today.  Marielle's practices bring the calm, confidence, and compassion that all leaders need as we continue to lead through tumultuous times.About Marielle:Marielle Melling has a degree in health education. She is the founder of Lovin' Life with Littles and the author of Peace amidst the Mayhem. Marielle and her husband have moved eight times since getting married, and she has loved the opportunity to live in different places and make friends that live in various parts of the world. Marielle and her husband are the parents of five incredible kids. Marielle has a free gift for you: Roadmap for Crushing Overwhelm.Links shared:Marielle's free gift: Roadmap for Crushing OverwhelmLovin' Life with LittlesMarielle's Social Media PagesInstagram (@lovinlifewithlittles)Facebook (@lovinlifewithlittles)Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/27Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

No doubt you've seen a lot of articles about leadership resilience this year.  But what does that really look like in personal and professional settings?  How can you lead yourself and others through the big and small losses that have affected so many this year?In this second episode of our Peace Series, we focus on four practical steps to help you to be a resilient leader so that you can finish this year with peace and purpose.Link shared:David Kessler on Brene Brown's Unlocking Us podcastWelcoming PrayerHoliday Focus Worksheet for Families Team Activity Guide to Finish the Year with FocusConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/26Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

How can you find peace for yourself and those that you lead during this crazy holiday season?  That's what we're going to focus on during our three-episode Peace Series.Peace starts with focus.  As many leaders say, "what you focus on expands."  In this episode, we'll go through three easy steps you can use both personally and with your team to finish this tumultuous year with a sense of peace, no matter what chaos is circling around you.  These three easy steps will help you to enjoy the spirit of the season as a mom and as a leader.To help you put the steps into practice, be sure to download our Holiday Focus worksheet for your family and our Team Activity Guide for teams that you lead.Link shared:Holiday Focus Worksheet for FamiliesTeam Activity Guide to Finish the Year with FocusConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/25Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Gratitude can be hard to come by, especially during crises and challenging times.  But, yes, it is possible.In this inspirational interview with Hilda Gradnigo, we talk about the role of gratitude in leadership, the unique power of women, the great responsibility and accountability of leadership, the importance of self care and how to know when it's your time to lead. About Hilda:Hilda Gradnigo (pronounced Grad-knee-go) is a native Houstonian. She counts it all joy to be help others by sharing the love of God through word and deed. Her desire is to affect change by challenging others to grow from hearers to doers. She is actively answering her call to ministry through her appointment as a Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church. Driven by her commitment to develop a community of caring, she founded LueWish, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to women who are experiencing cancer and any other life altering issues. She serves as the Founder/Executive Director. The organization seeks to inspire women to keep moving by living, loving and laughing out loud in spite of.She also works at Shell Oil Products US as a Sales Coordinator where she supports the West Region of the US in the area of brand and customer excellence. A native Texan, Hilda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is married to Kenneth Gradnigo, Sr.  They have two sons Jonathan and Nickolaus and four beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys reading, cooking, road trips and dancing. Her life goal is “I will NOT fail the love test”.Links shared:LueWishLueWish InstagramLueWish FacebookLueWish TwitterConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/24Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Gratitude is a powerful tool for us as moms and as leaders, but only if it's used authentically.In this episode we talk about the power of gratitude for our personal health, family culture and work team motivation.  But we also touch on the pitfalls of gratitude and how it can be misused.Let's work together to lead with the authentic gratitude that is so needed in our communities today.Link shared:Brene Brown on Comparative SufferingConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/21Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Has the repetitive busy-ness of your life left you feeling like you're on a hamster wheel of parenting?Do you sometimes feel like your leadership responsibilities and your family's hectic schedule are sucking the meaning out of your life and keeping you from connecting with your kids?This episode is packed with practical (and manageable) solutions for you!Our guest today, Megan Smith, has found a way off of the hamster wheel and I'm so excited for you to hear about her personal journey and the practical approach and tools that she is now sharing with other families.Links shared:Planting Seeds 365: Use code MOMSTHATLEAD for 15% off!  Thank you, Megan!Planting Seeds 365 InstagramPlanting Seeds 365 FacebookGrow the Future Facebook GroupConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/22Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

“I believe that words are strong, that they can overwhelm what we fear when fear seems more awful than life is good.” -Andrew SolomonAs a leader you will have an opportunity to engage in difficult conversations.  If you're not, I dare say that you're not leading.Especially during current times, we need leaders who have the courage to move through difficult conversations with humility, trust and confidence.  Whether your difficult conversation centers on boosting an employee's performance or simply talking with a relative with different political beliefs over a holiday dinner, the tips shared in this episode will help turn difficult conversation into constructive results.Links shared:Human(Kind) by Ashlee EilandCrucial ConversationsBuilding a StoryBrand podcast interview with Hal RunkelConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/21Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Motivation can be hard to come by these days.  As leaders, how are we supposed to inspire and motivate others when we don't even feel like doing what it takes to move forward on our own goals? This episode, the first in our "Muck of Leadership" series, faces the challenge of a lack of motivation head on, providing a simple, three-step practice that can help you to reinvigorate your self and lead with energy, clarity, and confidence.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/20Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Seriously???  We're talking about something as far off as leaving a leadership legacy in the middle of multiple crises?  Yes!Taking specific action to shape the legacy that you're leaving as a leader has never been more important.  Together with identifying your purpose and crafting your leadership vision, shaping your leadership legacy can bring great meaning to moments even in difficult times.But acknowledging that we are in the middle of an especially time for leading moms, the challenge that we're giving you this week to help shape your legacy is very simple.  Listen to the end to learn how 5 minutes of reflection can help you shape the leadership legacy that you leave.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/19Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

One of the toughest parts of a leader's job, regardless of whether you're leading in a corporation, in the community or at home, is to motivate and develop the people on a team toward a common goal.In this episode we learn from experienced leader Shawn Overcast that it all starts with self-leadership.  Shawn shares inspirational stories and practical strategies for helping those you lead to excel beyond their expectations by starting with your own self-reflection.  We discuss the application of these strategies to leadership at work, in the community, and, perhaps most importantly, at home.Links shared:Sign up for the Kindness Marathon Challenge!gothamCulture websiteConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/18Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Does this season (and year) have you feeling like you're continually reacting to a new crisis, news story, new way to school or other difficult situation?  You're not alone.But there is a way to react less and lead more:  by crafting your leadership vision.  In this episode we share a simple 3-part exercise that will help you to be more intentional and focused as you lead at work, at home and in the community.Links shared:Sign up for the Kindness Marathon Challenge!Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/17Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

With school year activities getting started again are you nervous about getting stuck on the hamster wheel of meaningless busy-ness again?Do you crave more meaning in your leadership and life?  We've got the answer for you.  First, start with the episodes we've done on finding your purpose and using it to prioritize your life.  Then, come back and discover a surefire way to add more meaning to your family's life and leadership: family volunteering.  We'll discuss the challenges you may encounter and share 5 tips for overcoming them to make every volunteering experience fun and meaningful.Links shared:Five Tips for Making Any Family Volunteering Experience Fun & MeaningfulStronger to ServeSpark CratesConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/16Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In this episode we're building on last week's tips on motivation by speaking with accomplished business owner, community advocate and athlete, Gabrielle Baumeyer.Gabrielle and I cover many leadership development topics such how to help those you lead (including your kids) become leaders themselves, how to view your life as an opportunity to make positive change and why moms need to stop "shoulding on themselves."But the focus of our conversation and the many inspirational stories she shares center on the what she calls the "golden nugget" for taking on challenges and adopting positive new habits in your life.Stick around to the end for key takeaways that you can start implementing in your lives today.About Gabrielle:Gabrielle has spent over 20 years coaching and consulting individuals in achieving extraordinary results. She is committed to the success of others and creates innovative and effective ways for community leaders to impact social change.In 2010, Gabrielle co-founded Reason2Race where her primary role is coaching nonprofits to have supporters advocate for their cause and raise funds for their mission. She also works with corporations to include their staff in health and wellness initiatives that forward their community outreach. Her efforts with Reason2Race have resulted in over 6,500 individuals completing 700 events and raising over $6 million dollars for 400 local and international causes.For her achievements as a nonprofit leader, Gabrielle was honored with the Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business award. She was instrumental in supporting Reason2Race to win the small business competition presented by BBVA Bank and Houston Dynamo. She was recognized by Leadera Consulting Group as an Outstanding Woman in Business. At Ironman Arizona, Gabrielle was honored as a top fundraising athlete.Gabrielle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed extensive professional and personal development training with Landmark Worldwide. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband Bill who is co-founder of Reason2Race. Links shared:Reason2RaceWebsiteFacebookLinkedInGabrielle's social pages:LinkedIn Facebook Support the growth of strong, compassionate leaders by supporting You are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

If you, like me, have been feeling blah lately, this episode's for you.  Motivation is tricky, especially in challenging times.  The temptation to stay in bed a little longer or lounge around all day is strong.But that will not help you to be the leader you were created to be...the leader that your community likely needs more now than ever.So, in this episode we share 4 simple practices that can get you past the blahs and developing, leading and making a positive difference in the life of your family, your community, and in your workplace.Link shared:James Clear's Post on Identity-Based HabitsConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/14Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

The 2020 school year is getting off to a start like no other.  Usually, August is a time to fill up fall calendars, buy school supplies, sign up for new clubs and sports.  But this year, we're choosing between virtual and in-person learning, making sure the kids have masks and waiting to hear about how activities and schedules might play out. How do we continue to lead with grace through this?This episode is for anyone who needs to lead others through a new beginning with a lot of uncertainty ahead. Whether you're trying to continue to take the next right step for those you lead in the midst of a global pandemic, trying to figure out how to lead your family through a the beginning of a new school year full of new decisions, new practices and potentially lots of stress, or if you're listening to this in a post-pandemic world and are simply in the middle of a personal leadership transition, I believe the three tips shared in this episode will help to move you forward.Link shared:Free Morning Routine Worksheet for You & Your KidsSpark Crates Family Fun Subscription BoxConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/13Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about starting small with habits to become a healthy leader by speaking to an actual expert in women's fitness, Lauri Mazeikas, the Ms.FitMom.  You know by now that I believe that fitness plays a critical role in our ability to lead and that fitness challenges during the grow phase of you're leadership development not only reinforce prioritization and time management habits but also result in the confidence that you'll need to lead to your potential.But Lauri digs in way deeper, taking the lies about fitness that have been told to women head on, and giving us specific ways, as female leaders, to make fitness a lifelong daily habit that we actually enjoy and crave.  We talk about the necessity for women, in particular, to prioritize their self-care so that those they lead (including their kids!) learn to do the same.  It really is the only way that we can have the mental and physical health that we need to lead, especially during uncertain times.Lauri Mazeikas is a fitness and mindset coach for women. She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a UESCA Triathlon coach, a 2x Ironman Texas finisher, and a mom of 3 kiddos, ranging in age from 2yo-14yo.  She is passionate about improving women's health through changing how women's health has been portrayed in the fitness world and I know that you are going to be inspired by the stories and practical tips she shares.Link shared:Lauri's social pages:Instagram (@themsfitmom)Facebook (@msfitmom)Lauri's Ab Rehab 6-Week ProgramConnect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/12Want to chat more with me about establishing healthy habits as a leader? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Without a focus on your whole health, you will never have the impact as a leader that you were created to have.  But staying consistent with healthy habits can be challenging for busy leaders.  Fitness goals, mental health routines and spiritual practices often get de-prioritized.That's why in this introductory episode we talk about you can ground your habits in your purpose and how you can start small to succeed. Not only will this give you a little bit of sense of control in this crazy time, but it will also pave the way for you to lead to your potential in your family, community and workplace. Link shared:Ordinary MindfulnessChallenge:Use the audio & companion worksheet to set up one 5-minute habit for each element of your health that you can start practicing this week.Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/11Want to chat more with me about establishing healthy habits as a leader? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

From the mouths of babes...To celebrate our 10th episode, I brought on my 11 year old daughter to hear what untainted wisdom she had for us as moms that lead.  Not only that, but she gives you a little bit of an unfiltered behind the scenes look into the production of the Moms that Lead podcast…I knew it was risky bringing her on.Stay tuned for her three leadership lessons with a little bit of additional commentary and reflection by me.  I learned a lot listening to her and I hope you will to. Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/10Want to work on one (or all) of these lessons? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Do you wish you had more confidence when sharing your voice?  Do you have trouble speaking up in meetings or with particular groups of people when you're leading?Do you struggle with knowing when it's important to share your voice and when it might be better to stay quiet?In this episode, we take on the challenges that are keeping you from leading with confidence and influencing others with your unique thoughts, ideas, and opinions.  You'll leave with tips to overcome those challenges with a mindset shift and enhanced influencing skills.Ideal for leaders who are in the Grow phase of our leadership development path (see Episode 5 for more info on that), this episode helps you to find the confident voice necessary to share your purpose and lead groups to success.As a bonus, we even tackle the question of determining when you should share that voice on social media! Link shared:Companion worksheet to help you take action and find or refine your voice this weekChallenge:Review the three questions (in the audio & companion worksheet) each day to help you decide when you should speak up and when it's best to stay quiet.  Connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/9Want to chat more with me about finding or refining your voice? Have a particularly sticky situation that you're dealing with? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Even in uncertain times (maybe even more so during uncertain times), prioritization and habits are powerful tools for your sanity and growth as a Mom that Leads.In today's episode we talk about four steps you can take today to ensure that you gain some control over your time and live each day with purpose instead of going through the motions...even if, during difficult times, living with purpose simply means just "doing the next right thing."Links shared:Reset with Purpose Minicourse (short videos and downloadable worksheets to define your purpose)Doing Good Together--Creating a Family Mission StatementAtomic Habits by James ClearChallenge:Connect with us and let me know how you're going to either clarify your purpose or start a new habit to improve focus on your priorities.IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/8Want to dig in deeper to challenges that you have related to clarifying your purpose or establishing your priorities? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you feeling disconnected in this time of social distancing?  Wondering how you can lead and connect with your family and community in this crazy time?  This episode is for you!I've heard it said that crisis builds community.  And I've definitely seen that happen in recent local natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey here in Houston.  But here's the thing: crisis can only build community if people step out as leaders who strive to put others' needs before their own.  If, like in the Give phase of our leadership development path, they focus on using their unique gifts to connect with and serve others.Our guest today not only exemplifies what it means to lead in a way that builds connection, but works each day to make it possible for you to do it too!In our first ever Inspiration episode, we're talking with the amazing Sarah Aadland of Doing Good Together about simple, easy, but meaningful ways that you can connect and lead through difficult times, particularly a global pandemic and fight for racial justice.Our conversation was the jolt of positivity and inspiration that I needed and I hope it will be the same for you. More about Sarah:As Director of DGT's Big-Hearted Families™ Program, she creates resources for families that want to develop a kindness practice at home and builds curriculum for schools and organizations interested in teaching compassion and service to youth. Over the years, Sarah has watched family volunteering create empowered kids, more connected families, and stronger communities. In addition to her children, Sarah tends a large garden, a small flock of chickens, and a habit of mindfulness amid the necessary rituals of life.Links shared:Doing Good Together websiteStronger to Serve websiteDGT'S Summer of Kindness Compassion CampDGT's List of Covid-19 ResourcesDGT's List of Resources for Raising an Anti-Racist GenerationWe StoriesEmbrace RaceCampaign ZeroChallenge:Connect with us and let me know what new way you're going to connect with one of your family members this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you geYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out! Are you an aspiring, new, or mid-level female leader feeling lonely in your leadership? Are you in need of a supportive community to help you grow and make an impact? If so, we have something special for you! We're so excited to announce the Women’s Leadership Growth Collective (WLGC) that meets quarterly with engaging activities to help you learn and connect!  Check it out at www.strongertoserve.com/wlgc !Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

A leader who does not inspire trust will not succeed.  Learning to connect with others in a way that builds trusting relationships is a critical part of leadership development, especially during times of crisis.  Take action to build greater trust with those you lead by implementing the practical solutions in this episode.Connect with us and let me know what trust-building tactic you're working on this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/6Want to dig in deeper to challenges that you have related to trust, schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.Looking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Where are you on your leadership journey?  Your answer will determine the best place for you to spend your leadership development effort and which Moms that Lead episodes are best for you at this time.  In this episode, we introduce our leadership development path, intended to transform chaos, lack of confidence, and lack of fulfillment into calm, clarity, confidence, and connection to help you lead in business and life.Connect with us and let me know what you need the most help with on your leadership journey. Send me a message on IG or Facebook.  Your message will help me to make sure you get the resources you need. I can't wait to connect!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/5Looking for CLARITY on your purpose:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you tired of hearing coaches talk to you about finding your purpose and living a purpose-driven life?  Do those terms even mean anything anymore or is it just a bunch of leadership development fluff?  If I'm honest, I even sometimes cringe when I hear the words and I had to think long and hard about using them on our website.It's time to dig-in and see what the words actually mean.In this episode we dig into what it means to "find your purpose." We also discuss why at this time (summer 2020) in particular, it is more important than ever for your emotional, mental and physical health as a leader to spend some time reflecting on your strengths, values, and passion--the three elements of purpose.  By the end of this episode, you'll have a more practical definition of living with purpose, steps to take to help you do that in your life right now, and an understanding of how doing so can help reduce stress and guide your decisions during challenging times.Connect with us and let us know your thoughts on finding your purpose!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/4Looking for CLARITY on your purpose?:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Are you questioning if you're meant to be a leader?  This episode may be your wake-up call.  Leadership is about way more than position or title.  The good news is that moms are uniquely qualified to lead and spread the courage and compassion that the world so desperately needs.    In this episode we dig into how everyone has the responsibility to lead and why moms have an advantage.  We also discuss some next steps for your leadership development, including practical steps for gaining clarity on your leadership vision, developing the confidence to influence others, and using leadership to enhance connection in your family and community.Connect with us and let us know what you're doing this week to develop as a leader!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/3Looking for CLARITY on your purpose:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Ahh, mom guilt...we've all experienced it and it's often robbed us of our joy, sleep, and potential.  But is it really guilt?  In this episode, we're tackling this feeling that doesn't deserve it's controlling place in our lives.  After digging into what mom guilt really is, we talk through tips that can help minimize its place in your life so that you can lead more effectively.Thank you to our sponsor, Spark Crates!  Looking for a new way to connect with your kids?  Spark Crates delivers a night of healthy family fun to your door.  Each crate comes with a different service project, active family games, and two kid-friendly healthy recipes to prepare together.  We love how Spark Crates makes family volunteering and family fitness easy and fun!  Check them out and use code PODCAST to get $5 off your order.Connect with us and let us know what you're committing to do this week to help ditch mom guilt:IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatleadShow Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/2Looking for CLARITY on your purpose:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)!Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall

Welcome to the Moms that Lead Podcast!  I'm grateful that you're here.If you're looking to live your life with intention and grow the impact that you can have at work, at home, and in your community, this podcast is for you.  We know that moms have a unique ability to lead and spread the courage and compassion that our world needs.  We are committed to providing practical leadership development tips, inspiration, and motivation to maximize the impact you can have as a leader and as a mom.I'm Teri Schmidt, corporate leader and coach turned nonprofit founder.  My family's journey to completing an IRONMAN triathlon changed my life forever and I want to be your friend on the journey to gain the clarity, confidence, and connection that I gained from that experience. In this introductory episode, I explain more about:Who this podcast and the Moms that Lead movement is forWho I am What you can expect out of this podcast each weekIf you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us!IG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatlead Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/1 Looking for CLARITY on your purpose:  Access our Reset with Purpose course for FREE (for a limited time)! Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resourcesYou are uniquely gifted to lead.  Want to know how?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Find out how you're uniquely gifted to lead by taking our 3-minute Leadership Advantage QuizGet 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up a free discovery call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall