Shedding the Corporate Bitch

Get to know Christa Deána, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and educator. She’ll share her insights on bullying depression, and suicide first hand and as a high school teacher. Also learn about her message of H.O.P.E. and what drives her to be passionate.What you will learn:Practical tools for dealing with bullying, depression, and anxiety.What it’s like to run your own business and how to discover if it’s right for you.What it’s like to be a Christian in the music industry.Great practice and preservation tips for aspiring singers/musicians.Christa Deána (De-nay) is a Christian Singer/Songwriter from Philadelphia who sings with conviction and power. Her songs speak to the journey of a woman after God's own heart. Each song is deeply rooted in a personal, yet extremely vulnerable relationship with God. She is currently a music educator and worship leader. She is also the owner of ChristaCourt Productions. After experiencing bullying, depression, and thoughts of suicide, she used music as a coping mechanism. Her experience from a personal point of view and now high school music teacher motivates her to continuously write songs that encourage and give H.O.P.E.Host, Bernadette Boas and her guests, discuss the top of mind topics, questions and issues women have in their every day career, business and life. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.

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According to our guest, Dorothy Kuhn, "I grew up thinking if I worked hard and did my work, I’d be rewarded. It’s partly true. What I didn’t know was the bigger game. In this game -- You not only get to choose the career you want, you get to decide how you’re going to play it – into someone else’s view? Or into the future you want for you."In this lively interview, you will learn:3 major elements of the game (status, vision & fun)what they do for youhow to choose which one you want to get better with 1stDorothy Kuhn grew up a mystical Christian kid, running around the woods with her little brothers and the neighbor kids, so fascinated with how cool the world is, she had to learn all about it. Studied science, graduated in Physics and Math. Won her first professional position knowing more quantum mechanics than anyone else.After a few years in systems engineering, she knew her best shot at advancement was into management and leadership. But how?She’s here to share how YOU can have the career and the earnings you want, while keeping your integrity and still having a home life. AND how to accelerate your path with targeted mentoring that gives you the clarity you need, so you get career momentum and achieve the impact you want, for yourself, your company and your family. All in a way that’s FUN & lets you shed the bitch.

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Do you know that conscious leadership, a human-first approach to leading, is more than just supporting employees and fostering growth? Self-awareness is a major component of conscious leadership, you can’t lead and be collaborative with a team if you’re not in touch with your own self.

Today’s guest is Ryann Dowdy, founder of Be in the Room, a conscious leadership collective for women in business. She’s helping women have a voice in the workplace and become self-aware using various tools, including her 6 Self Leadership Principles.

She and Bernadette talk about the shifting leadership landscape, the lack of exemplary leaders in business, and what challenges women face in their careers. Ryann’s also sharing what she’s passionate about in business and life, and what to do when you feel “stuck” in your body and in life.

One of the first steps of having the job you want, or being the kind of leader other women can look up to, is defining your idea of success. Tune in for actionable ways to get started!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Ryann introduces herself and details her career
• What is conscious leadership and why should we care?
• Defining self-concept and why it’s important
• A pivotal moment in Ryann’s professional life
• Working with women who don’t know how to achieve their ambitions
• The biggest challenge facing women in leadership
• How Be in the Room is helping women address issues
• Self-awareness is key to conscious leadership
• 6 self leadership principles
• Explaining self trust and why some women lack it
• Discovering what you want is the first step
• Ryann’s view on quiet quitting
• Advice to women on finding their inner self to start progressing

Learn more about Be in the Room and download the FREE Self Leadership Principles eBook by Ryann Dowdy: https://beintheroom.org/

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Did our conversation bring up additional questions or challenges you may be having in becoming a powerhouse leader in your work or life?
If so, book a call with me at coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall and let's talk!

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In the spirit of Mother's Day, we're diving deep into a topic close to my heart – Celebrating Working Mom's with Strategies for Career Success.

In this episode, we spotlight the undeniable value that working moms add to their workplaces with their exceptional loyalty, innovation, and connectivity. We understand that juggling professional aspirations with personal commitments is no easy task, which is why we'll discuss the importance of self-care, establishing a robust support system, and flexibility in both work and life.

Let's not forget, your worth is immense, and today we're here to help you recognize and capitalize on it. I've got some insights on carving out 'me time,' understanding the significance of support systems, and how to foster leadership skills that will help you shine.

So, grab your headphones, take a deep breath, and let's dive into a conversation that empowers all the magnificent working moms out there. Here we go!
IN THIS EPISODE:

• Unique skills/value moms bring to the workplace
• The importance of self-care and building a support system
• Common challenges of working moms and how to overcome them
• Career advancement strategies for working moms

Here's a breakdown:
00:00 Celebrating moms, balancing career and family.

06:19 Value personal and professional goals as a woman.

07:47 Celebrate women, honor working moms, value multitasking.

14:41 Moms make quick decisions, great problem solvers.

17:23 Working moms bring diverse perspectives to workplace.

22:02 Success for working moms: self-care is critical.

24:28 Balancing work and family while setting boundaries.

27:05 Set boundaries, focus on professional development, manage guilt.

31:46 Don't let life pass you by unnoticed.
If you are a working mom looking for tips, strategies and support on how to achieve all of the goals you have for yourself and your family, book a call with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

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Our guest, Travis Crutcherof Above Average Leadership, joins me to discuss Toxic leadership and how it is one of the biggest disconnects between top teir leaders espoused values, processes, and desired outcomes and those they are trying to influence. It’s like a malicious game of telephone where the end state is typically a far cry from the intended message. It causes individuals to feel disenfranchised and can rob an orgnization of people, potential, and ultimatley profits.3 Things to listen for:1. What toxic leadership looks like and how to spot it.2. The negative effects toxic leadership can have on an organization.3. Key principles to inculcate in order to combat toxic leaderhip.About Travis: Travis Crutcher is a retired infantry senior non commissioned officer and Ranger. He served in multiple senior leadership positions both stateside as well as deployed. During his time in service Travis cultivated his leadership style and helped junior leaders develop into the next generation of dynamic leaders. Since retiring from the United State Army Travis has continued his work in helping companies, leaders, and individuals unlock their full potential. He does this by sharing over 15 years of leadership experience, candid real world stories, scientifically proven resiliency methods, and applicable interpersonal skills. By inculcating Travis' methodologies leaders are empowered to get clarity, increase influence, and make lasting, sustainable impact! Learn more at AboveAverageLeadership.com

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