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Title: S4 Ep. 8: Acknowledge, Adjust, Align

Description: Join host Karla Hernandez DeCuir and the True Talk Cafe crew as they dive into the "Acknowledge, Adjust, Align" series. This episode features Dr. Sarah David, a certified AI consultant and trainer, who shares insights on owning your evolution, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the power of consistency over perfection. Discover how to align your daily habits and mindset for lasting progress.

Key Segments:

Introduction: Meet the hosts and guest Dr. Sarah David.

• Acknowledge: Understanding the illusion of busyness and finding purposeful productivity.
• Adjust: Strategies for moving from overwhelm to action and auditing your network.
• Align: The importance of consistency over perfection and utilizing AI for goal focus.

Guest Highlights:

Dr. Sarah David: AI consultant, Forbes-recognized career resource, and author of "Jumpstart Your Career Now."

Quotes:

"Perfection is the enemy of progress." - Dr. Sarah David

"Your network is your net worth." - Karla Hernandez DeCuir

Final Thoughts: Embrace change, honor your journey, and keep evolving. Progress isn't linear, but every step counts.

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

Conclusion

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 7 - Align - Pt. 3 Executing & Sustaining Progress

Show agenda:

We’ve reached the final step, Pt 3 in our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series - Align) It’s time to take everything we’ve uncovered and adapted—and align it with consistent actions and habits that support sustainable growth.

Episode Recap:

• Topics Covered:
  • Why small wins matter more than perfection
  • The role of consistency in sustaining growth
  • Building accountability and community to stay motivated
  • Recognizing and preventing burnout
  • Using AI and tech tools to level up your career
  • Embracing and celebrating your personal evolution
• Featured Discussion Questions:
  • What’s a recent small win that felt big?
  • How do you foster community while pursuing goals?
  • What habits help you maintain energy and focus?
  • What tools have helped you grow professionally?
  • How do you set new goals without burning out?
• Tips You Can Use:
  Small Wins, Big Impact
  • Track habits through journals or apps
  • Celebrate progress—not just outcomes
  • Stay flexible; consistency doesn’t mean perfection
• Accountability & Community
  • Partner with someone or join a group
  • Share your goals publicly
  • Let peer encouragement fuel you
• Sustaining Momentum
  • Schedule regular breaks
  • Rotate tasks to avoid burnout
  • Do mindfulness check-ins
• Leveraging AI & Tech
  • Automate where possible
  • Use tech to enhance productivity
  • Keep up with trends in your field
• Owning Your Evolution
  • Reflect monthly on growth
  • Set realistic, capacity-driven goals
  • Reinvent unapologetically

Guest: Dr. Daniel Villanueava, Jr. (Independent educational consultant)

• LI - (13) Daniel Villanueva, Jr. | LinkedIn

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 6 - Adjust - Pt. 2 Pivoting for Change

Show agenda:

Today, we’re diving into the second part of our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series—and this one’s all about the power of the pivot. We'll talk about how to shift direction when the plan hits a wall—or when we hit a wall.

Episode Recap:

• Recognizing the Need to Pivot
  • Sometimes the hardest part isn’t making the pivot—it’s realizing that you need to. Staying too long in a comfort zone can cost you opportunities.
  • Questions:
    • Have you ever ignored a sign that it was time to pivot?
    • What are some internal cues that let you know a shift is needed
• From Setback to Setup – Using Detours as Data
  • Let’s normalize setbacks. Every successful person has hit a wall—but the game-changer is how you respond. Pivots often start with a problem.
  • Questions:
    • Share a time when a setback forced you to take a different path—what happened?
    • What tools do you use to reflect and learn from challenges?
• Micro-Pivots – Small Shifts That Spark Big Results
  • Not all pivots need to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s a tweak in strategy or mindset that unlocks new results.
  • Questions:
    • Have you made a small pivot that ended up having a big impact?
    • How do you evaluate whether a micro-pivot is working?
• Strategic Realignment – When Your Vision Evolves
  • Questions:
    • How has your personal or professional vision changed in the last year?
    • What’s something you had to walk away from to align with where you are now?
• We've provided some tips to help you while navigating a pivot.

Guest: Patty Williams-Brown (CEO/Founder, BreakingBounds Executive Coaching and Consulting firm.

• FB - @Patty Williams-Downs
• LI - (31) Patty Williams-Downs, MA, ACC | LinkedIn
• IG - @BreakingBounds_Transformation
• Website - Experiences That Transform

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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