Ep. 069 Fearless Female Friday w/LeiLani Quiray: Be The Change: The Intersection of Business & Social Impact

03/24/23 • 39 min

Are you ready to make a difference in the world?

Just like an organization, it's crucial to understand what your core values are and how they influence your decisions. But it's not just about creating a brand; it's about making a difference in the world.
On this week’s episode of She Leads Now, I am joined by LeiLani Quiray. In this episode, we discuss the importance of personal growth, serving others, and making real connections with people.
LeiLani E. Quiray is Founder and CEO of be the change HR, Inc., a conscious company and social enterprise, providing HR support for small-to-medium sized businesses in any facet of HR from pre-hire to post-term and everything else that happens in between.

Listen in as we discuss -

Why leaders should take responsibility for their own growth and constantly work on themselves.
How setting the intention to connect with people in real life led her to meet with over 100 people, who remain some of her biggest supporters today.
The importance of giving back to the community and how Be The Change HR models this by dedicating 2% of their top line revenue through their job readiness program.

Listen to the full episode HERE

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Website - https://bethechangehr.orgLinkedIn Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/leilaniquirayInstagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/bethechangehr

BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS:

Conscious Capitalism, With a New Preface by the Authors: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of BusinessLet My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

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HOST INFO:

As the Founder of She Leads Network and host of She Leads Now, a top-rated podcast centered around women in leadership and business, Sabine Gedeon is passionate about helping women and emerging leaders elevate their influence and impact.
With years of experience as a Transformational Speaker, Author, and Coach, she has worked with clients in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to support their growth and development. Sabine inspires her clients to

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Sabine Gedeon is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and personal development. As the Founder of Transformed Leadership Institute and CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Sabine leverages nearly 20 years of experience to guide clients in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her unique approach combines human-centered principles with tech-enabled solutions, delivering customized programs for leaders at all levels to tackle crucial leadership and talent development challenges.

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Are you ready to make a difference in the world?

Listen in as we discuss -

Why leaders should take responsibility for their own growth and constantly work on themselves.
How setting the intention to connect with people in real life led her to meet with over 100 people, who remain some of her biggest supporters today.
The importance of giving back to the community and how Be The Change HR models this by dedicating 2% of their top line revenue through their job readiness program.

Listen to the full episode HERE

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Website - https://bethechangehr.orgLinkedIn Profile - www.linkedin.com/in/leilaniquirayInstagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/bethechangehr

BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS:

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Get Coaching Support: https://meetwithsabine.as.me/Discovery

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Ep. 068 LeadHership Reloaded Series w/Michele Heyward: Dismantling Biases in Organizations: Moving Beyond Tokenistic Efforts

Are you a leader in an organization striving to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)?
If so, it's crucial to understand that simply appointing a Chief Diversity Officer or a DEI leader with a small team and limited resources isn't enough.
Too often, leaders assume that the problem lies elsewhere and give their DEI teams insufficient tools to make real change.
On this week’s episode of She Leads Now, I am joined by Michele Heyward. Tune in as we explore the challenges that organizations face when trying to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Michele Heyward is the founder and CEO of PositiveHire, a tech company engineered to connect Black, Latinx and Indigenous women who are experienced scientists, engineers and technology professionals to management roles.
As an experienced construction project manager in the energy sector, Michele is armed with technical sales and technology transfer experience. Michele’s vision is to not only help underrepresented women in STEM find inclusive workplaces, but to also prepare business organizations to receive them
Learn more and access the resources mentioned in the show HERE
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Website - https://PositiveHire.xoLinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelecheywardComplimentary Leadership Course -https://positivehire.thinkific.com/courses/leadership

BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS:
Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security

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As an experienced HR executive, Transformational Speaker, Coach, & Consultant Sabine Gedeon has helped numerous clients in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies address their development needs and achieve their growth goals. Her expertise inspires her clients to become confident and influential leaders who embrace change and transformation, both personal and professional.
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Ep. 070 Collaboration, Embracing Our Full Selves, and Redefining Work Environments with Meaghan Wagner

Welcome Back to another exciting episode of She Leads Now!
In this enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the world of leadership, networking, and leaving a lasting legacy. Our guest, Meaghan, shares her valuable insights and personal experiences!
Discover how Megan's leadership style revolves around understanding and empowering individuals to unleash their full potential. Explore the power of authenticity in networking and the transformative effect it can have on building meaningful connections. Stay tuned for some inspiring book recommendations that will enhance your personal and professional growth. Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration!
Key Takeaways:

Embracing discomfort and challenges, and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.
How to find structure and create repeatable processes even in chaotic situations is a useful skill.
Meaghan’s leadership philosophy revolves around understanding and bringing out the best in the people you work with.
The need to shift from hierarchical structures to collaborative approaches, where individual contributors can bring their full selves to work, and companies and teams treat employees as collaborators.

Resources Mentioned:

Website – meaghanwagner.com
LinkedIn Profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghanwagner

Book Recommendations:

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