Dr. Rosie Ward on Xizzle TV: Owning Our Humanity & Rehumanizing Workplaces
I LOVED my time in Miami with Kirk Gimenez, a 2-time Emmy winner! He founded 🔥Xizzle TV to amplify the voices of women and minority leaders doing amazing things in the world. During our conversation, we explored the complexities of being human, created a spontaneous chant, and discussed the importance of reintroducing humanity into workplaces...
Vibecast Podcast: Disrupting Autopilot and Embracing Intentionality
Have you ever found yourself in ‘busy’ mode so much that you’ve forgotten the power of being present? 👉 It’s not just you. The ‘always-on’ culture might have us operating on autopilot, sacrificing connection and reflection for productivity. I LOVED sitting down with Kristi Skutvik on her Vibecast podcast to decode the secrets behind genuinely...
Lead Different Podcast: Premier Episode
My dear friend, Dan Dominguez, recently launched his Lead Different Podcast. So when he asked me to be his first guest to launch it, of course I said, “WHY Not!” He has been an avid supporter of our work and is so gracious about the transformative impact our Courageous Leadership Program had on him. We...
Luminary Leaders Live Video Interview: Breaking Past Barriers
I had a wonderful conversation with Shelly Harrison from Luminary Leaders on her monthly live show. We talked about how to break past barriers and show up as a better, more courageous version of ourselves, how to prioritize in a simple but meaningful way, and what it means to embrace a black belt mindset. I’d...
You Have a Voice – and it Matters!
Between all of the disconnection and chaos that is happening in the world and the almost daily conversations I’m having with leaders and teams lately, I’ve been thinking about the power of using our voice in productive ways and what holds us back and gets in our way. Do any of the following sound familiar...
What Kintsugi Can Teach Us About Living Authentically
Are you showing up as your fully authentic self in ALL areas of your life? If you’re like most human beings, my guess is probably not. You see, in the first 10 or so years of our life, our brains are downloading programming from our lived experiences and observing our surroundings; this programming tells us...
Lessons About Life & Leadership From Parenting a 13-Year-Old
I’ve previously written blogs about incredible life and leadership lessons I’ve been gifted from my son, Peyton. And I know I’m not alone. When I’m doing developmental work with leaders, I regularly hear comments from them on how applicable the skills and tools are to parenting; it’s not in a paternalistic or condescending way but more...
3 Lessons Barbie Can Teach Us About Rehumanizing Workplaces
You might be thinking that I’ve completely lost my mind. After all, what in the world could some plastic dolls – and a movie about them – possibly convey about creating more human workplaces? Well, bear with me for a moment… I decided to see what the hype was all about and saw the Barbie...
Build Your Own Yellow Brick Road
When’s the last time you let yourself dream big – I mean really dream? I’m not talking about having a moment where you wish for something more but then just as quickly short-circuit it with dismissive thoughts. I’m talking about holding space to let yourself really envision a bigger, brighter future. In his book, The...
What Dr. Seuss Can Teach Us About Leadership
Usually when we think about Dr. Seuss, what comes to mind are children’s books, bright colored characters with silly names, and lots of rhyming. And while these all are true, it turns out that when we look a little closer, there are incredible lessons to be learned about leadership. Leadership never has been – and...
Finding a Courageous Path Forward When Life is Hard
Let’s face it, life can be REALLY challenging and hard at times: Parenting is hard. Dealing with aging parents is hard. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives can be hard. Navigating the constant disruption in our world is hard. Even asking for and accepting help can be hard. So what do you do...
Close Up Radio Interview: Empowered Leadership Series
I had so much fun participating in this 2-part interview on Close Up Radio with veteran award-winning broadcast TV and radio hosts/media personalities Jim Masters and Doug Llewelyn (yes, you might recognize Doug from the days of The People’s Court). In Part 1, I was interviewed by Jim Masters. We explored the messiness of being...
4 Valuable Lessons on Leadership & Perseverance from a 12-Year-Old
How often in life have you almost – or completely – given up on something…even when you’ve been working hard for it? It happens to many of us. Recently, my 12-year old son, Peyton, gifted me with some valuable lessons related to leadership and perseverance that I think are applicable for many people; so I...
3 Key Lessons on How You Can Reverse-Engineer Success
As a person who creates a lot of content, I used to get down on myself quite a bit… “I’m not saying anything truly original or that hasn’t been said before, so what’s the point?” “If it’s not completely new and innovative, it doesn’t have value.” “Who cares what I have to say?” These are...
Embrace the Squiggles and Detours
Let me ask you a question… Do you learn and grow more from the things that go well and as you planned/hoped? or Do you learn and grow more from the things that didn’t go well or as you planned? If you’re like most humans, my guess is you said the latter. As much as...
Podcast: Humanizing the Workplace (The LinkedIn Lounge Podcast with Britta Blanski)
“In these uncertain times, it’s even more critical to call ourselves and those around us to greatness” We unpacked this and more when I spent time with Britta Blanski on The LinkedIn Lounge Podcast. We talked about what it takes to create a thriving workplace culture in a world that is becoming increasingly more complex...
Making Peace with Our 10-Year-Old Selves
This is me at age around age 12…basically the same age as my son is today. This girl (like most kids at this age) struggled with not feeling enough, wanting to belong and be liked, feeling like an imposter, waiting for the other shoe to drop, and desperately trying to prove herself hoping that would...
What Chocolate and Peanut Butter Have to Do with Leadership and Navigating Change
Chocolate and peanut butter by themselves are great. And yet, when you combine them, it’s an entirely different experience (think Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups). You might be thinking I’ve completely lost my mind, but bear with me for a moment… Chocolate = Courage-Building Work We live and work in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and...
6 Lessons on Change and Transition from a New Middle Schooler
Today my son, Peyton, starts middle school. There’s been a mix of excitement and anxiousness – which is normal whenever we experience a transition. We’ve been having many conversations about how to navigate the changes and challenges he’s about to face. And it got me thinking how these times of transition in our lives can...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Not all heroes wear capes. The past 24 hours have brought me incredible lessons on the importance of boundaries and how focusing on what matters and leveraging community make an incredible difference. I was in the middle of meetings when the panicking text messages came through. You see, my mom almost died in this past...
Podcast: The Stories We Tell Ourselves and Why We Armor Up (People & Projects Podcast with Andy Kaufman)
I love it when I get an opportunity to have a real, authentic, connecting conversation. That’s exactly what happened when I sat down with Andy Kaufman on his People & Projects podcast. We went right to the “yuck” about the stories we tell ourselves, where they came from, and why we armor up rather than...
Podcast: Your Partner in Success with Denise Griffitts (Part 1)
Sometimes you have one of those conversations that is fulfilling, thought-provoking, connected, human and funny – all rolled into one. That’s exactly what happened when I chatted with with Denise Griffitts on her Partner in Success podcast. We discussed what’s going on in the world today and what it means to live, work and lead...
Podcast: Your Partner in Success with Denise Griffitts (Part 2)
I had a follow-up conversation with Denise Griffitts on her Partner in Success podcast. This time we expanded on our first conversation and dug into the self-limiting stories we tell ourselves that originated in childhood, the importance of setting boundaries, how critical it is to practice self-compassion and talk to ourselves like we’d talk to...
Video Podcast: Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen
I had a fantastic conversation with Greg Voisen on his podcast. We talked about what it means to be human and how we get in our own way when we are hijacked by fear (and how we can leverage pausing and leaning into more productive emotions to find a path forward). We also talk about...
Podcast: Human Capital Innovations with Jonathan Westover
I had a fantastic conversation with Jonathan Westover on his award-winning podcast. We talked about what it actually means to be human (spoiler alert, we’re social and emotional beings and it’s messy to be human). With that as context, we discuss the challenges our world continues to show us and the critical need to rethink...
Become a Boundary Master
Do you ever say “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you find yourself feeling resentful as a result? Do you prioritize other people’s needs or desires above your own? Are you overly invested in the feelings, decisions and outcomes of the people you care about? Do you avoid asking for or accepting help...
Podcast: Adapting with Alex Garrett
I had a fantastic conversation with Alex Garrett on his podcast. We talked about the adaptations that need to be made as we continue to usher in our next normal and the incredible need for greater humanity – seeing and honoring people as whole, unique human beings. We talk about the growing need to reduce...
Podcast: SuperPower Success
I had a wonderful conversation with Jaime Taets on her SuperPower Success podcast. We talk about my growth journey, what it means to go into self-protective mode, and how to recognize and remedy it when we are triggered to self-protect. We also talk about the incredible value of giving ourselves permission to listen to our...
Radio Interview: Kim Pagano Radio Show
I had a great conversation with Kim Pagano on her award-winning talk radio station 1590 KVTA. Kim focuses on bringing listeners “Experts and Reality” in an effort to educate moms, dads, children, and the entire community in useful daily knowledge. We had a great conversation about what it means to rehumanize our workplaces; why we...
Podcast: In the Growth Space
I had a wonderful conversation with David McGlennen on his In the Growth Space podcast. We talk about my growth journey (including using pain as a catalyst for transformation, getting out of our comfort zone, and the power of listening to our inner voice). We also talk about wading in the messy middle so we can...