Category: Show Up As A Leader

When Laura Raynak, Principal and Owner of Raynak Executive Search, became a search consultant, she was one of the only women in the room. She soon realized what we know as the glass ceiling is more like a sticky floor, and embracing what are seen as feminine approaches and believing in yourself were the keys to getting unstuck. In this episode, Laura shares her journey of camaraderie with other women in business and the value of self-worth, sponsorship, and embracing feminine energy. Listen in to hear her insights on the importance of investing in other women and businesses that help the progressive world grow.

Rom LaPointe, Founder and CEO of Capricorn Leadership, found himself in leadership roles he never expected to be in and learned the hard way that success means taking care of yourself as well as your team. He realized change management, understanding your team’s needs, and a clear delegation of priorities are the keys to making the journey smoother. In this episode, hear how Rom encourages his team to take care of themselves and why asking questions is sometimes better than giving answers. He believes autonomy is essential for teams to reach their goals and stay healthy. Listen in to hear Rom’s insights on creating healthy habits and how this supports well-being and encourages leaders to prioritize self-care for themselves and their teams.

“I want to change corporate life for the better. It didn’t have to be as hard as it was for me. I want it to be better for the women that are coming behind us now.” Helen Appleby, Executive Coach and Women’s Leadership Trainer, is passionate about helping people, particularly women, navigate their careers and write their own rules for success. In this episode, Helen discusses how she uses her past experiences to help other women make their work visible while navigating uneven corporate standards. Listen in to learn strategies for reducing unconscious biases and giving women the recognition they deserve.

Jen's life changed drastically when she found herself assisting in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, and four months later, she was nearing the finish line when the Boston Marathon bombing occurred. In the wake of those tragedies, Jen found that while so many people said they cared, those affected did not feel cared for. Since then, she has dedicated her time to bridging the gap between caring and feeling cared for and has developed a system to train people how to connect better. In this episode, Jen Marr, author, founder and CEO of Inspiring Comfort, and trauma survivor, explains how leaders can cultivate and understand the power of making real, human connections. Listen in to learn the skills needed to build empathic cultures to rehumanize not just our workplaces, but our families and communities.

Jason Ells, the Senior Vice President at Custom Concrete, is passionate about creating a culture of purpose and well-being in a traditional blue-collar industry. He believes that by developing an environment where people know the company has their back, employees will be more likely to pour into the organization. In this episode, Jason shares how he’s made Custom Concrete a destination employer by encouraging employees to dream and helping them bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Listen in to learn how he helps leaders equip their people to understand how they fit into the bigger picture so they can reach goals together.

Does it feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to achieve your vision, find clarity, and maximize your impact? Andrea Butcher, CEO of HRD and podcast host of Being at Work, says the solution is to go big picture. In this episode, she shares her four-step visioning process and discusses the importance of knowing exactly what you’re working toward. Listen in to hear how to go from reacting to challenges and responding to them instead within the context of your goals.