Conversations are at the heart of how we connect. But here’s the real question: are your conversations worth having? This discussion really opened my mind (and was so much fun!) as we explored what it means to have conversations that move us forward.

Jacqueline Stavros and Cheri Torres joined me to explore Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based approach that shifts the way you connect with others and with yourself. From networking and job interviews to even those tricky salary negotiations, you’ll discover how the right mindset can completely change the outcome.

If you’ve ever wished you could hit “reset” on a conversation or you want to make your career chats more meaningful, this episode will give you practical tools to start using right away.

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🔗 Connect with Jackie and Cheri

Website: www.cwh.today

LinkedIn: Cheri Torres | Jackie Stavros

Get 30% off the CWH Foundations Course using the coupon code FLOURISHINGCAREERS at checkout. It’s a 30-minute self-directed course: five short 5-7-minute videos plus a guidebook to help people put the practices into action!

They also offer the Conversation Bootcamp, which is an intensive dive into putting the practices to work on real-life challenges and tough conversations.

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How often do we tell ourselves, “I’ll take the leap when the timing feels right”—only to keep waiting?

In this conversation, Dr. Kasi Lacey discusses why that mindset keeps us stuck. She shares stories from breaking barriers in a toxic, male-dominated workplace to creating her own practice, inspired by her daughters. We talk about trading hustle for wholeness, turning comparison into curiosity, and treating confidence not as a trait you’re born with but as a skill you strengthen through small, steady steps.

Kasi’s perspective is a reminder that confidence doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from taking one tiny step, even when the path feels uncertain.

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🔗 Connect with Kasi

Website: www.kasilacey.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kasi-lacey-207815110/

Instagram & Facebook: @drkasilacey

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You know that quiet nudge that doesn’t go away, no matter how practical you try to be? That’s your heart speaking. 💫

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Jacqueline Boone, Founder of The Dream Academy, who shares her perspective on what she calls Heart Language—the idea that following your heart isn’t about learning something new, but remembering what’s always been there.

Jackie opens up about her leap of faith, leaving everything familiar to teach in rural China with no plan, no language skills, and a relationship back home. On paper, it made no sense, but her heart kept whispering yes.

We explore how the heart speaks differently than the head, why alignment matters more than ever, and 3 practical exercises you can use today to tune in, trust yourself, and follow the pull toward what’s next.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet nudge lately, consider this your reminder to tune in.

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🔗 Connect with Jackie on her website, The Dream Academy: https://www.thedream.academy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineboone/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.dream.academy

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline.e.boone

First Chapter of the Book: https://www.thedream.academy/heart-language

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Sometimes a career shake-up isn’t the end, it’s the invitation to rebuild confidence and reimagine what success really means ✨

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Joong to talk about what it actually looks like to rebuild confidence after a season of doubt. She shares how grad school, breathwork, and new leadership roles helped her piece things back together—and why confidence isn’t a one-and-done achievement, but something we keep practicing through small, everyday choices.

One of the most refreshing parts of our conversation is Stephanie’s idea of the aliveness scale—a way to measure success by how energized you feel, rather than by titles or achievements. We also explore how confidence can grow stronger after setbacks, and what simple shifts you can make this week to feel more grounded and alive in your own career.

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Connect with Stephanie:

📚Check out her brand new book: The Power Within https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962407993

🔗 Website: https://www.sjwithinreach.com/

🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-joong-mba-4a206157/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105314531/admin/dashboard/

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniejoongwu/

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Have you ever felt like your budget was working against you instead of for you? 🙋‍♀️⁠ This week I sat down with financial educator and keynote speaker Linda Grizely to talk about her MeMoney™ framework. ⁠

This approach turns budgeting and money conversations into something that actually feels good.⁠

We talked about the stories we all carry about money (mine? “champagne taste and a beer wallet” — thanks, mom 😂), how those beliefs shape our sense of self-worth, and what it looks like to design finances that truly reflect your values.⁠

It’s such a thoughtful, refreshing take on money — one that might just change how you see your paycheck and your possibilities.

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🔗 Connect with Linda:

Freebies: https://www.lindagriz.com/resources/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely/

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Here’s a secret: The most effective job search strategy doesn’t live on your LinkedIn profile—it lives in your mindset.

How you think about your search shapes how you show up for it. Your inner dialogue, your self-belief, even how you handle the silence between opportunities, all matter.

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with fellow career coach Michelle Schafer, who shares practical ways to reset your mindset during the search.

When you treat your job search as a growth experience instead of a grind, everything changes. Confidence builds, clarity expands, and opportunities begin to flow your way. 🌟

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🔗 Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/

🌐 Michelle's Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/

📚 Michelle's Book Cultivating Career Growth: https://amzn.to/3JLigNj

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad boss.⁠ 🙋🏼‍♀️

We’ve all felt the impact of leadership gone wrong. But memorable leadership? That’s different. This week, I sat down with Mark Carpenter—speaker, best-selling author, and master storyteller—who’s on a mission to increase the humanity in leadership.

Together, we explore what it means to lead like a person (not just a position) and the three essential skills every leader needs.

If you’ve ever asked yourself how to grow as a leader, or if leadership is really meant for you, this conversation offers a fresh perspective. Because in the end, leadership that lasts isn’t about power—it’s about people.

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🌟 Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-carpenter-0b55221/

🔗 Website: Lead Like a Person: https://leadlikeaperson.com/

📚 Mark's Books: Lead Like A Person, Not Like A Position https://amzn.to/3Uw89xI

Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire https://amzn.to/41722Uo

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What began as a creative distraction from an unfulfilling day job soon turned into so much more: a daily delight, a visibility boost, and ultimately, the launchpad for an entirely new chapter in her career.

In this conversation, author and fellow career coach, Yolanda Owens, shares how a passion project became the launchpad for speaking gigs, business opportunities, and even a PBS web series (!!). We talk about the quiet power of visibility, the writing process, and why sharing your voice is an act of both strategy + service.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “good enough” to write—or how creativity can open unexpected doors—this episode will give you the encouragement you need.

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📕 Buy Yolanda's book: How to Score a Date with a Potential Employer

🔗 Connect with Yolanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her websites: https://www.instagram.com/careersensei/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandamowens/

https://www.careersenseiconsulting.com/ https://www.yolandamowens.com/

🎧 Related episodes

Should You Discuss Salary at Work Featuring Yolanda Owens: https://flourish.careers/should-you-discuss-salary-at-work-featuring-yolanda-owens/

Secrets from a Corporate Recruiter Featuring Yolanda Owens: https://flourish.careers/have-you-ever-wondered-what-secrets-a-corporate-recruiter-wishes-every-job-seeker-knew/

🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog