Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace Debra Coleman

Send us a Text Message.“You are your Chief Encouragement Officer. Leadership is influence, and the first and main person you will influence the most is yourself.”In this week's episode of Have A Seat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dorothy Enriquez, CEO and Principal Consultant of The Ellevate Collective, a premier learning and leadership development firm dedicated to cultivating today’s team member into tomorrow’s leader. During our conversation, Dorothy speaks her lived truth...

Send us a Text Message.“Surround yourself with people who can help guide you, and tell the story as best you can; safely put yourself in places where you might learn a little bit more about your story, and do not give up on yourself.”In this week's episode, we dive into the world of true crime storytelling with the remarkable Pepper Anne, a talented author with a passion for shedding light on untold stories. Pepper Anne shares her journey of writing her book, "The Notorious Texas Swindle...

Send us a Text Message.“Practicing being intentional is not something we can turn on or off on a day to day basis; it is something we have to exercise in the small day to day decisions that we make and the small setbacks we experience.”Parul Somani is not your average life leadership speaker and coach—she's a powerhouse dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and businesses to thrive. With her authentic storytelling, actionable insights, and thought-provoking questions, Parul has inspired...

Send us a Text Message."At-home daycare was a new concept in the mid to late 1970s, as many women were entering the workforce. I took care of infants and children of various ages, including special needs children, and maintained connections with them throughout their lives."Welcome to "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace." Today's episode holds a special place in my heart as we celebrate Mother's Day by revisiting an interview with my mother, Emma Jean. I'm excited to...

Send us a Text Message."One of the blessings of being a seasoned executive assistant is that I can look at these moments and not give them so much weight."Get ready for a minicast episode packed with insights and real talk! In this minicast episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: bouncing back from mistakes at work.I'll be sharing my personal approach to handling slip-ups in the workplace and turning them into valuable learning experiences. From finding humor in tough situati...

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of "Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" I've got a super inspiring chat with Lisa Mulligan, CEO + Founder of The Culture Ministry, an organization dedicated to supporting DEI&B efforts in organizations.Lisa shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion. We dive into the nitty-gritty of creating real cultural change in organizations, the ins and outs of DEI&B strat...