Alison Berman, Senior Manager of Research & Marketing Operations at Valo Ventures joins us today to share valuable insights on the importance of trusting your intuition and the challenges and empowering strategies involved in making major career changes. She also talks about how manifestation and the law of attraction can become powerful tools to help you reach your career goals in addition to seeking support from mentors and peers during the transition process and the significance of prioritizing values when building your inner circle.

Key takeaways:

• Using the power of manifestation and the law of attraction to reach career goals.
• Trust your intuition when making career changes.
• Incorporating practices like morning pages, nature, and women's circles into everyday life.
• Have an inner circle that reflects your values to aid career success.
• Reaching out to mentors and peers for encouragement and support during career changes.
• Considering core values and building meaningful relationships to find a mentor.

Chapters:

1. Navigating Career Transitions Through Intuition with Alison Barman (00:00 - 06:52)
2. Weeding Your Garden: Taking Graceful Steps to Transform Your Life (06:52 - 13:02)
3. Seeking Out Mentorship and Climate Tech Advice from Tiffany Wells (13:02 - 19:51)
4. Exploring Career Opportunities in the Climate-Tech Industry (19:52 - 26:43)
5. Sharing My Morning Rituals and Plans for the Future with Alison Adele (26:43 - 30:17)

About the Guest:

Fascinated by the intersection of regenerative systems, emerging technologies, and science fiction, at her core, Allison is an interdisciplinary thinker.

By day, she manages research, insights, and communications at Valo Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based VC firm that invests in solutions addressing climate change, circular economy, and empowered people. Previously, she worked at a climate technology accelerator founded by RMI, Third Derivative, and at emerging tech think tank, Singularity University.

Links:

Visit Valo Ventures: https://valoventures.org/

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠⁠

Connect with Alison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoneberman/

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Emily Anderson, CEO and Founder of Re/Frame Coaching, a company that aims to empower emerging leaders to identify and strengthen their aligned ambition and career, joins us to discuss empowerment, coaching, and the transformative power of taking risks and pushing past comfort zones. She also shares her insights on creating paths for advancement, prioritizing relationships and personal values, and emphasizes the significance of sobriety, meditation, and personal growth in leading fulfilling lives.

Key takeaways:

• Have courage and be willing to take risks for personal growth.
• Be aware and conscious to create good out of challenging experiences.
• Maintaining flexibility when making plans and decisions and supporting yourself and making decisions in accordance with personal values.
• Respecting individual journeys and seeking support if needed and setting yourself up for abundance and avoiding getting stuck in fear mentality.
• Focusing on relationships and understanding personal grief during transitions.
• Utilize mindful practices such as meditation to stay connected with yourself.

Chapters:

1. Navigating Change Through an Interesting Life Trajectory (00:00 - 05:34)
2. Betting on Yourself to Launch a Career (05:34 - 10:57)
3. Learning from Mistakes in My Career Transition (10:58 - 15:58)
4. Reinventing Life and Exploring the Caribbean Solo (15:59 - 21:12)
5. Navigating Pain and Change: How to Stay Abundance-Minded (21:12 - 27:26)
6. Rediscovering My Path to Living My Best Life (27:26 - 32:38)
7. Overcoming Soul-Sucking Corporate Environments and Embracing Abundance (32:38 - 37:38)

About the Guest:

Emily Anderson is the CEO and Founder of Re/Frame Coaching, a company that aims to empower emerging leaders to identify and strengthen their aligned ambition and career. After teaching middle school for seven years, Emily chose a new challenge and pivoted to a sales career in technology. Starting as a recruiter she quickly worked her way up into sales and then management. She leveraged her teaching background to create a training program for those wanting to uplevel and start their corporate careers. Her most current role was as an Enterprise Account Executive at a top software company managing Fortune 50 clients in the NYC area.

Emily’s holistic coaching style is active and collaborative. She utilizes targeted workshops, customized frameworks, and one on one sessions to help individuals tap into their power and navigate change. Emily is a certified teacher and facilitator through Stanford University’s Applied Compassion Training Program. She has her teaching degree through Indiana University with continuing education at Columbia University. She lives in NYC’s West Village.

Links:

Visit Re/Frame Coaching: https://www.reframecoaching.co/bio

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠⁠

Connect with Emily: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylynnanderson/⁠

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Judith Harrison, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Weber Shandwick shares her fascinating experience of transitioning from a jazz and pop singer to a career in public relations, HR and Recruiting, and eventually Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Join us as we dive deeper into methods of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace through educational programs and mentorship/sponsorship programs, and inclusive communications.

Key takeaways:

• How making a career transition requires understanding what is meaningful to oneself and the legacy one wants to leave.
• How organizations can unlock new opportunities by committing to a more diverse decision-making and open dialogue among diverse backgrounds.
• How mentorship and sponsorship programs are beneficial for both parties and help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Balancing time spent between the office and home is essential to maintain an inclusive and productive work environment.

Chapters:

1. Navigating Career Transformations (00:00 - 06:22)
2. The Long Journey to Professional Success (06:23 - 12:03)
3. Leveraging Relationships, Education, and Sponsorship Programs (12:04 - 18:25)
4. The Benefits of Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Inclusive Work Environments (18:25 - 24:58)
5. Navigating the Office: Double-Edged Sword of Remote Working (24:59 - 29:34)
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About the Guest: Judith Harrison leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion at Weber Shandwick. She drives programs designed to build a diverse workforce operating in a culture of inclusion and belonging to create impactful, innovative communications solutions for clients.

Judith’s background includes human resources experience and communications positions and programs at Burson-Marsteller, Ernst & Young, CBS, Media General, Random House, and the Italian Trade Commission.

Since joining Weber Shandwick in 2006, Judith has guided the firm to recognition as a champion of diversity and inclusion, with honors including an unparalleled four PRWeek/PR Council Diversity Distinction in PR Awards and numerous others.

Her open forums for employees in North America and beyond, Time to Connect, bring people together for transparent conversations about sensitive cultural issues, including racism, anti-Semitism and violence. Its value as a roadmap for the evolving nature of the employer/employee relationship was recognized by Harvard Business Review.

Judith is past president of the PRSA Foundation and two-term president of New York Women in Communications. She is the only individual to hold both positions simultaneously.

While leading the PRSA Foundation, Judith conceived and drove creation of Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership, a groundbreaking book of interviews with 40+ BIPOC and LGBTQ corporate, agency and academic PR leaders, designed to provide inspiration to aspiring professionals and guidance to employers on ways to better maintain inclusive environments in which people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Judith has been honored with the 2011 New York Women’s Agenda STAR Award, the 2019 ColorComm Circle Award, the 2019 PR Council/PRWeek Diversity Champion Award and the 2021 New York Women in Communications Matrix Award and was named as one of PRWeek’s Women of Distinction in 2022, as well as one of Savoy’s Top Influential Women in Corporate America in 2012, 2014 and 2019.

Links:

Visit Weber Shandwick: https://www.webershandwick.com/

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠

Connect with Judith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithharrison

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

LaDawn Townsend, CEO and Founder of the VOS Group, joins us to talk about the different aspects and tips of successful leadership, especially during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of investing back into the community and listening to the voices of workers to ensure success. She also shares her advice on being a successful leader by creating a system to increase income in the corporate world, leveraging leadership skills, focusing on long-term outcomes, and prioritizing self-care.

Key takeaways:

• Navigate office politics with pre-meetings, one-on-one conversations, and pitching without personal biases.
• Leveraging the skillset of a CEO and utilizing personal strengths and intuition when making decisions.
• Remaining flexible and open to feedback when leading.
• Understanding the responsibility of running a company and focusing on long-term outcomes.
• Investing in the community and including a strong support system in the transition to a new role or career
• Seeking help and advice to reduce stress and prioritize self-care

Chapters:

1. Recalibrating Leadership (00:00 - 06:38)
2. Navigating the Corporate Ladder (06:38 - 12:34)
3. Navigating the Challenges of Leadership and Household Management (12:35 - 18:33)
4. From Executive Desk to Emergency Room (18:34 - 24:30)
5. The Power of Community-Based Leadership for Sustainable Results (24:31 - 30:16)
6. Staying Grounded With LaDawn Townsend: Special Offer for Listeners (30:19 - 32:44)

About the Guest:

LaDawn Townsend is a Transformational Keynote Speaker & Leadership Performance Expert, through her methodology, Recalibrate Leadership, she has recalibrated leaders in the public and private sectors over the past nine years to be leaders of influence and effective communicators through storytelling that builds bridges & strengthens work relationships.

She believes that business can be a force for good and that begins with the leadership at the Helm. LaDawn has been entrusted by global brands such as NASA, Fortune, SBA, the Bi-Partisan Group of United States House of Congressman, Raconteur Times, KTN News & LinkedIn News.

As a former corporate America executive with 20 years of experience delivering strategies to Fortune 500 Finance and Technology companies along with Small & Medium Size Businesses, she is known as being a trusted advisor to leaders to help them drive purpose-driven organizations. She is a Los Angeles native and a lover of world travel, history, good books, and coffee (with a shot of Oat Milk).

Links:

Get $500 off on enrollment in Recalibrate Leadership Lab program using the exclusive Grounded Through Change special code: EMERGENCYROOMGTC. To enroll or inquire, please contact Morgan at concierge@ladawntownsend.com.

Visit LaDawn’s website: https://www.ladawntownsend.com/

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠

Connect with LaDawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladawntownsend/

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Spencer Black, an independent Creative Director, discusses the importance of building trusting relationships and techniques for successful leadership. He also shares his insights on how feedback can help businesses identify gaps in their current offerings while emphasizing the need for leaders to prioritize mentorship, emotional intelligence, respect, and a non-competitive environment to be successful.

Key takeaways:

• How to allow creativity to flow.
• How leaders can prioritize mentorship, emotional intelligence, respect, and a non-competitive environment to build successful teams and foster innovation and growth.
• How to build trusting relationships to create a positive and productive work environment.
• How flexibility allows for a creative team environment that encourages experimentation and exploration.

Chapters:

1. Navigating Major Transformations (00:00 - 06:33)
2. Putting People Before Power: The Art of Creating More Fulfilling Lives (06:33 - 13:22)
3. Figuring Out Your Unique Value Add to an Organization (13:22 - 19:58)
4. Identifying Your Value and Owning Your Brand Authenticity (19:59 - 26:10)
5. The Alpha Male Myth and Understanding Modern Leadership (26:10 - 33:06)
6. Maintaining Peak Performance and Avoiding Burnout (33:06 - 39:21)
7. The Right Time to Creatively Excel (39:21 - 40:39)

About the Guest:

Spencer chose a career in advertising at the age of 7. Since then he’s worked as a Creative Director, Design Director, Writer, Art Director, Customer Experience Director, Motion Graphic Artist, Editor, Typographer, and in one strange case a Pyrotechnic Artist. He’s worked in New York, San Fransisco, Toronto, and Costa Rica on global brands the likes of Reebok, IKEA, Jim Beam, Molson Coors, AMEX, Sabra Hummus, TOSHIBA, Pampers and Burts Bees among others. He has been recognized by some of the top international award shows in the world. He’s currently writing a book on the neuroscience of people positive leadership called “The Machiavellian Momma’s Boy” & “The Art of Putting People Before Power”.

Links:

Visit Spencer’s website: https://spencerblack.work/

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠

Connect with Spencer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-black-9166361b3/

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Tara Nolan a conscious marketing consultant, branding, and PR advisor, with a decade of experience in startup, media, and advertising, joins us to share her leadership and mentorship skills to empower job seekers. She discusses the possibility of practicing spirituality and mindfulness in the workplace and explores how to create a unique and personal brand to achieve a positive impact. She also emphasizes the importance of leaning into what lights us up and creating a persona, brand, and business model around our passion and value, and utilizing free resources to further discover and embrace one's individualism.

Key takeaways:

• How to create a persona, brand, and business model around our passion and value.
• Exploring the potential impact of sustainable development goals, content creation, thought leadership, and business partnerships.
• How to leverage our talents to make the world a better place.
• Appreciating the environment around and staying grounded to stay true to oneself.
• How to pursue a journey with mentors and like-minded people to root for and support our progress.

Chapters:

1. Shifting Career Paths (00:00 - 06:18)
2. Navigating a Journey to Discovering Self-Purpose and Spiritual Growth (06:18 - 11:35)
3. Unlocking Your Universal Purpose and Potential Value (11:35 - 16:50)
4. Seeking Passion & Finding Inspiration (16:50 - 21:51)
5. Pursuing Passion: Balancing Career Growth and Self-Worth (21:51 - 27:00)
6. Appreciating Nature and Finding Your Path (27:00 - 31:30)

About the Guest:

Tara Nolan is a conscious marketing consultant and branding and PR advisor who has spent over a decade in the start-up and global media and advertising space in business development and marketing.

Tara is also a certified yogi & meditation instructor with an MBA, who began blogging and creating content on the topic of sustainability in 2017 and has worked with blue-chip clients from SAP, Belvedere Vodka, Amazon Studios, Unilever, and more as a result.

A New York native, Tara has been remote working since July 2020 spending her time between New York City and the Caribbean. Tara believes in leveraging her spiritual teachings not only in her life but in her work with clients and business daily, and is most passionate about using her talents to create positive change in the world, collaborating with brands and individuals that share this ambition.

Links:

Visit Tara’s website: https://taraknolan.com/

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/⁠

Connect with Tara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraknolan

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Laura Maurer joins us to discuss how she started her consulting career and building her brand as a Digital Marketing Strategy consultant. Laura helps companies with their digital marketing, acts as interim CMO, and mentors female entrepreneurs - as well as building a retreat center in Ecuador. Laura believes in the importance of recognizing when you are most productive and building a schedule around it and emphasizes the importance of creating relationships with long-term clients.

Key takeaways:

• How personal brand and integrity are both critical components for consultants.
• How you can utilize LinkedIn to share authentic content and build relationships - and why you should use email marketing.
• How high-level consultants can leverage a platform to offer services to those who may not be able to hire full-time.
• Working remotely can be a great way to adjust work hours to better fit around a lifestyle.

Chapters:

1. Adapting to Career Shifts (00:00 - 06:22)
2. Discovering the Benefits of Freelancing (06:22 - 13:19)
3. Overcoming the Obstacles of Embedded Consulting (13:19 - 19:30)
4. Gaining Clarity and Creating Routines (19:30 - 26:19)
5. Cultivating Calm in a Stressful World (26:20 - 30:09)

About the Guest:

Laura Maurer is a digital marketing strategy consultant who has over 10 years of experience helping companies large and small scale through innovative digital marketing programs. She is also a coach for female entrepreneurs, working closely with them to help them gain clarity, develop routines to stay grounded and create roadmaps to launch and grow their businesses. She's the host of "Calm The Hell Down," a podcast that examines the unexpected ways we can lead calmer and more joyful lives.

Links:

Visit The Change Agents: ⁠https://www.thechangeagents.co/

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Listen to “Calm The Hell Down”: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2003143

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramaurer1/

Visit Laura's website: ⁠https://www.lauramaurer.com/

Marshawn Denny, Director of Operations at Him for Her, talks about her passion to empower women in the workplace and how the influence of mentors and other strong women in her life has shaped her career. She has been active in education, nonprofits, and startups and is currently with a nonprofit that aims to increase the representation of women on boards. She believes in leading with love and patience in difficult situations.

Key takeaways:

• How a supportive environment and maintaining a positive attitude helps to keep a balanced mindset.
• How establishing boundaries, communicating clearly and leading with love is essential for responding gracefully.
• How founders work with their organizations to pursue their visions and prevent burnout.
• How a powerful female network provide strength, support, and guidance to make confident decisions.
• How to effectively operate and scale up startups.

Chapters:

1. Navigating Career Transformations (00:00 - 06:08)
2. Organizing Success: Harnessing the Power of Operations to Help People (06:08 - 11:53)
3. Gaining Ownership and Non-Traditional Performance Tips from a Startup Operations Specialist (11:53 - 18:01)
4. Bridging the Network Gap: Tips and Tools for Incorporating Balance into Your Day and Getting More Women on Boards (18:01 - 23:31)
5. Leading with Love: Marshawn's Secret to Staying Grounded Through Change (23:32 - 28:25)

About the Guest:

Marshawn Denny is a seasoned business operator and entrepreneur born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. As a strategic business operator, she thrives in situations where she can make people and companies shine by helping them become more efficient, equitable, and impactful. She believes that people are a company's greatest asset and loves helping them find their purpose and excel in life.

In her experience, she has consistently built strong teams through hiring and promotions, providing professional development and training opportunities, and leading DEI Initiatives. Her unique ability to diagnose issues and work collaboratively to find solutions is one of her greatest professional strengths. She enjoys working with founders and business owners to create new systems and policies to enhance business productivity and employee retention.

She currently works as a Director of Operations at Him For Her, a social impact venture aimed at accelerating diversity on corporate boards. To bridge the network gap responsible for the sparsity of women in the boardroom, Him For Her engages business luminaries and partners with leading private equity and venture capital firms to connect the world’s most talented “Hers” to board service.

She also founded Outwork Basketball—a youth basketball non-profit committed to creating young leaders on the court and off—where she hired staff, built annual budgets, and designed fundraising plans.

Having positive role models inspired her to help the next generation find their purpose and excel in life; working to impact others, drives her. She has worked with some truly inspiring people—from young athletes to seasoned professionals—and has always loved playing an active role in shaping the world around me.

Links:

Connect with Tiffany: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyntagle/

Visit The Change Agents: https://www.thechangeagents.co/

Connect with Marshawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshawndenny/

Visit Him For Her: ⁠https://www.himforher.org/about-us