The Growth League

Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pull up, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 30/05/2022

    Rule #22: Don’t Take Things Too Personally | Kenya Williams, Oaktree’s Real Estate Strategies

    After working at and then leaving several jobs, Kenya Williams was feeling undervalued  in the corporate world. She tried a short stint as an entrepreneur before realizing that she liked the corporate world– she just needed to make some adjustments. On this week’s episode, Kenya shares the importance of managing expectations, asking for what you need, setting boundaries, and not taking things too personally.  1:19 Kenya’s ambidexterity 2:09 How she got into her current career 3:26 Burnout in corporate America 6:13 What Kenya learned from her career coach 8:49 Leverage when you come into a new role 12:40 Checklist for not taking things too personally 15:54 Doing your job versus managing your career  19:34 Speed round Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  To claim your exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription, go to CALM.COM/growth.   LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Go to LinkedIn.com/TGL to post your job for free.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. 23/05/2022

    Rule #21: Discomfort Is a Sign of Growth | Whitney Johnson, Disruptor Advisors

    From music major to stock picker to CEO - Whitney Johnson has had quite the unconventional career path. But with a combination of self-advocacy and fearlessness, Whitney has become a successful author, business leader, and executive coach. In this week’s episode, she explains her method for starting new projects and how to approach those uncomfortable moments in your career. 1:24 - Whitney’s transition from music major to stock picker3:14 - Advice for people making a major career change6:40 - The origin of Whitney’s advocacy for herself7:57 - Mini coaching session 15:20 - Advice on starting something new20:16 - SpeedroundHi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  To claim your exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription, go to CALM.COM/growth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. 16/05/2022

    Rule #20: Find the Context | Jayshree Seth, 3M

    When she was growing up, Jayshree Seth wasn’t sure science was for her - now, with 70+ patents under her belt, she’s more certain. Over the course of her career, Jayshree climbed the ranks at 3M to become a Corporate Scientist, and in 2018 became the company’s Chief Science Advocate. In today’s episode, Jayshree talks about why she loves science, and how she solves big problems by finding the context. 1:30 - Jayshree’s forray into music production, and trying new things 3:30 - Jayshree’s work as Chief Science Advocate  6:10 - How Jayshree started out 11:12 - How Jayshree ‘finds the context’ to solve problems 15:48 - How Jayshree uses communication to manage up  19:12 - Speed round  Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Go to LinkedIn.com/TGL to post your job for free.  Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/GROWTH today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  4. 09/05/2022

    Rule #19: Build Your Brand | Michele Promaulayko, The Well

    At the beginning of her career, Michele Promaulayko’s plan was to climb the ranks of the magazine industry and secure a corner office. But as the industry shifted, so did her plans. Now, Michele is a multi-hyphenate - author, podcast host, and editorial director - who has found the value in building her own brand. This episode, she shares advice on how we can all work to build our brands, along with other lessons she’s learned along her career journey.  1:13 - Michele’s experience with an energy therapist 3:10 - How Michele got a corner office - then left it behind 9:34 - Michele’s advice on building your own brand 15:05 - Speed Round Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  Listen to Michele's new podcast, Messy Situations, wherever you get your podcasts!  LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Go to LinkedIn.com/TGL to post your job for free.  Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/GROWTH today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  5. 02/05/2022

    Rule #18: Embrace Your Spikiness | Jennifer Dudeck, Red Hat

    Jen Dudeck didn’t set her sights on being the Chief People Officer of a global software company when she first started her career. But when an opportunity presented itself, Jen took a leap of faith and didn’t look back. In this week’s episode, Jen details how following her instincts, recognizing the need for balance in her life, and most importantly leaning into what makes her unique led to her success today.  1:40 - How Jen finds balance5:58 - Jen’s career humbling moment7:52 - How Jen became Chief People Officer9:50 - Being opportunistic vs. being a planner13:48 - Jen’s career failure16:06 - How to think about your career 20:32 - Speed RoundHi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders. To claim your exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription, go to CALM.COM/growth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. 25/04/2022

    Rule #17: Document the Value You're Providing | Kate Robinson, BDG

    In this week’s episode, Diana talks with Kate Robinson about the importance of not only knowing the value you offer but also tracking it. Kate has incorporated this practice of documenting her value into her professional habits for growth, and she explains how it’s benefitted her professionally and personally. This practice in addition to her fearless approach to life has undoubtedly contributed to her success. 1:15 - Why Kate got her motorcycle license2:40 - Kate’s most memorable professional failure 4:35 - How to communicate and track your value11:08 - Kate’s post-maternity leave experience20:34 - How Kate approaches negotiations 24:54 - The biggest oops of Kate’s careerHi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Go to LinkedIn.com/TGL to post your job for free.  Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/GROWTH today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  7. 18/04/2022

    Rule #16: First Impressions Deliver Outsize Impacts | Noelle Kim, Airtasker

    Noelle Kim has worked in a variety of industries - from food to tech. But no matter where she's worked, she’s gotten ahead by delivering an incredible first impression. This episode, she gives her advice on how we can all get better at first impressions, how to build trust with your team, and what her various career pivots have taught her.  1:15 - How Noelle got a meat exporters license  2:25 - How Noelle started her career  4:30 - Noelle’s pivot into technology 6:40 - The importance of building trust  12:20 - How to give a great first impression 16:35 - Speed Round Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pullup, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts!  The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group full of like-minded growth-oriented leaders.  Customize the perfect security system for your home with SimpliSafe - go to simplisafe.com/growth to claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring.  Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/GROWTH today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

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Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pull up, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge your efforts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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