227: Owning Your Journey in a Crappy Environment with Andrea Butcher
12/12/23 • 45 min
But the truth is, finding a positive work environment can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And while we can't control the actions of our coworkers or bosses, can we control our reactions and the way we handle ourselves in those situations? This week's guest, Andrea Butcher, has a few thoughts on that.
Andrea is a visionary—she knows how to lead organizations from big picture to execution. She is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and facilitator. As the CEO and co-owner of HRD - A Leadership Development Company, she leads a national team of expert facilitators and coaches and drives the organization’s growth strategy.
She also hosts a daily and weekly leadership podcast, Being [at Work] and is the author of The Power in the Pivot: Leadership Lessons from Being [at Work] to Take You from Chaos to Clarity. In 2020, she was recognized by the Indianapolis Women’s Journal as a Woman of Influence. Andrea’s work spans organizations of all sizes and industries all over the world; she has experience in global HR positions, consulting, operations, and executive roles for private and public organizations.
Andrea is also the co-founder and President of Next Gen Talent, a program specifically designed to equip emerging HR leaders for success.
In this episode you’ll hear:
1. Why your shitty environment might be a “you problem”, and what to do about it 2. The time a male mentor gave her some crappy advice, and how that turned out 3. Her boardroom breakdown(ish) and the positive that came of that 4. Her take on the future of work employment and what you can do to prepare for it 5. A simple, 5-word statement that can be your leadership (everrrrywhere) secret weapon
If you're struggling in your workplace, take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and listen in. Andrea Butcher just might have the answers you've been looking for.
Human Resources Kit for Dummies
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
- Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
- Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
- Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
- Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
- Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
- Work with Us
- Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
- “People are looking around them at evidence of leadership rather than looking within themselves and asking, ‘What can I do here?’”
- “You also are shaping your environment based on how you think about your environment.”
- “Challenge yourself to think beyond ‘what is’.”
- “In order to be who you are, you have to know who you are.”
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
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But the truth is, finding a positive work environment can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And while we can't control the actions of our coworkers or bosses, can we control our reactions and the way we handle ourselves in those situations? This week's guest, Andrea Butcher, has a few thoughts on that.
Andrea is a visionary—she knows how to lead organizations from big picture to execution. She is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and facilitator. As the CEO and co-owner of HRD - A Leadership Development Company, she leads a national team of expert facilitators and coaches and drives the organization’s growth strategy.
She also hosts a daily and weekly leadership podcast, Being [at Work] and is the author of The Power in the Pivot: Leadership Lessons from Being [at Work] to Take You from Chaos to Clarity. In 2020, she was recognized by the Indianapolis Women’s Journal as a Woman of Influence. Andrea’s work spans organizations of all sizes and industries all over the world; she has experience in global HR positions, consulting, operations, and executive roles for private and public organizations.
Andrea is also the co-founder and President of Next Gen Talent, a program specifically designed to equip emerging HR leaders for success.
In this episode you’ll hear:
1. Why your shitty environment might be a “you problem”, and what to do about it 2. The time a male mentor gave her some crappy advice, and how that turned out 3. Her boardroom breakdown(ish) and the positive that came of that 4. Her take on the future of work employment and what you can do to prepare for it 5. A simple, 5-word statement that can be your leadership (everrrrywhere) secret weapon
If you're struggling in your workplace, take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and listen in. Andrea Butcher just might have the answers you've been looking for.
Human Resources Kit for Dummies
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
- Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
- Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
- Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
- Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
- Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
- Work with Us
- Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
- “People are looking around them at evidence of leadership rather than looking within themselves and asking, ‘What can I do here?’”
- “You also are shaping your environment based on how you think about your environment.”
- “Challenge yourself to think beyond ‘what is’.”
- “In order to be who you are, you have to know who you are.”
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
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If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
- Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
- Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
- Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
- Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
- Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
- Work with Us
- Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
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- “Sometimes you might want to experiment and say,” What did I love most about all of that? There were so many things you were good at, but what did you love most?”
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie
To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]
If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!
- Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)
- Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group
- Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz
- Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"
- Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice
- Work with Us
- Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here
- “Imperfection is the new perfectionism.”
- “I'm getting back to my roots a little bit. I wanted some of that old feeling I used to have.”
- “Take your experience, trust yourself, and throw in that little personal magic and see what happens.”
- “I'm going to give myself the space to add authentic creativity to something and make something that's uniquely mine.”
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
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