Human-Centric Leadership Podcast Michelle Nicole Martin

In this week's episode, Sarah Ciavarri joins us to talk about her book, Finding Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go.

Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, CDTLF, Founder of Level Up Leadership, LLC, loves seeing leaders get excited about their lives and futures. As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained in all of Dr. Brené Brown’s research, and a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Sarah is always seeking new adventures in helping leaders craft a life they love. For ten years, Sarah has travelled nationally, keynoting and facilitating workshops on resilience, vulnerability, and authenticity. Sarah is the author of Find Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go and to be released in early 2024, The Unnamable: Beyond EQ: A Deeper Level of Emotional Understanding for Leaders and Entrepreneurs. In addition, she is a Chief Core Guide, coaching executive women, and the Vice President of Spiritual Life for a large senior healthcare organization based in Minneapolis. When not supporting leaders, you’ll find Sarah riding a horse, tending the animals on her hobby farm she shares with her family, and saying yes to wild adventures like singing The Star-Spangled Banner for a nationally televised Twins game.


Sarah has an upcoming Certification Course starting September 8, 2023,  for those interested in Brene Brown's work - Dare to Lead.

The discount code for your listeners is Daring.  All they have to do is enter it at checkout at my website:  Sarah Ciavarri's website.  It gives them 20% off of the $1500 investment.  So, the investment becomes $1300 and includes the workbook, Dare to Lead Trained LinkedIn badge, options for CEU's, and pre-assessments.

In this episode of The Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, your host and Executive Coach, Michelle Nicole Marti, takes the spotlight to address the intricate challenges that come hand in hand with stepping into a new professional role.

Transitioning into a new position can be exhilarating yet nerve-wracking, and Michelle is here to guide you through five invaluable strategies that ensure your journey is not only smooth but also impactful.

These five strategies, which are a glimpse into Michelle Nicole Martin's New Role Accelerator framework, lay the foundation for a successful transition:

1. New Leader Assimilation for Expedited Connection:
   Michelle stresses the significance of forging rapid connections with both your leader and your team. Understanding team dynamics, cultural nuances, and expectations right from the start sets the stage for a cohesive collaboration.

2. Stakeholder Discovery (Listening Tour) for Swift Insight:
   The importance of engaging in a connective investigation process cannot be underestimated. This approach swiftly equips new leaders with the vital information required to hit the ground running. By interacting with key stakeholders, you can glean insights that are crucial for making informed decisions.

3. Your Research, Your Voice:
   Michelle underscores the need to infuse your unique voice into the mix. Your perspective matters, and by contributing your insights, you not only showcase your value but also bring a fresh perspective that can lead to innovative solutions. Additionally, Michelle encourages examining your department's position relative to others to gain a broader perspective.

4. Negotiating Success with Your Boss:
   Open lines of communication with your superiors are paramount. Often, they might not be fully aware of the realities your team faces or the tasks that need to be accomplished. By initiating transparent conversations, you set the stage for clearer expectations and a smoother path to success.

5. Self-Management for Long-Term Impact:
   As the journey unfolds, maintaining self-management is crucial. Michelle advises the continuation of setting 90-day plans for alignment with goals. She cautions against engaging in office gossip, emphasizing professionalism. Lastly, she underscores the importance of self-care and periodically recharging to sustain your effectiveness.

Throughout the episode, Michelle draws on her extensive experience to provide real-world examples that illuminate the effectiveness of each strategy. She also answers listener questions, offering personalized guidance for those navigating their own role transitions.

As the episode wraps up, Michelle encourages listeners to implement these strategies in their own journeys. By doing so, they can navigate the challenges of starting a new role with confidence, impact, and resilience.

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Welcome to this insightful episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of connecting with Carlee Myers, a Stress Expert and Safe Conversations facilitator. In this episode, Carlee takes us on a journey to understand the profound impact of stress on our bodies and communication.

As a stress expert, Carlee sheds light on how stress can manifest physically and emotionally, affecting our overall well-being. Through her expertise, she reveals valuable insights on recognizing and managing stress effectively.

Carlee introduces us to the revolutionary Safe Conversations framework. For the first time in history, this approach teaches us how to embrace empathy and create safe spaces for authentic dialogue. Understanding how to engage in safe conversations can lead to stronger connections and more harmonious relationships.

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Carlee Myers, Founder of The Stress Less Company, is an expert at helping leaders manage day-to-day stress to create satisfying results such as improved sleep, increased income, fulfilling personal relationships and more. She is the creator of Holding Space™, a new container that allows people to come together, share, and be deeply witnessed in a safe, judgment-free space. Carlee, a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress and a Certified Safe Conversations® Facilitator and Workshop Leader has had her work most recently featured in media outlets such as Parade, FOX 29, Good Day Philadelphia, The Maui News and Wholly Magazine. Learn more about her work at: https://stresslessco.com

For more information connect with Carlee Myers - www.stresslessco.com/links

Show Notes
In this week's episode of the Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Terra L. Fletcher, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and consultant. With her extensive experience working with various businesses and leaders, Terra brings valuable insights and best practices on employee retention.
In today's show, Terra emphasizes the importance of focusing not only on acquiring new talent but also on nurturing and retaining the talent we already have. 
Terra guides us in understanding and embracing different generational mindsets, helping us view them as an opportunity for growth rather than an obstacle. She enlightens us on the unique job needs and desires of different generations, encouraging us to adapt our approach accordingly.
Have you ever thought about using the "five languages of appreciation" to improve retention? Terra introduces us to this innovative concept, showing us how to express genuine appreciation to our employees. 
Terra advocates for allowing employees to work in their zone of genius, which not only costs nothing but also fosters engagement and keeps work exciting and fresh.
Drawing from her book "Flex Your Communication: 47 Tips for Everyday Success at Work," Terra reminds us that learning how to give and receive feedback is a powerful way to connect with employees and engage with them meaningfully.
 
Guest Bio:
Terra L. Fletcher is an author, consultant, and award-winning entrepreneur. She founded Fletcher Consulting and wrote "Flex Your Communication: 47 Tips for Every Day Success at Work" and "Flex the Freelance: An Unconventional Guide to Quit Your Day Job." Terra has been a business builder since 2007 and today works as a Fractional CMO. Her strategies benefit individuals, nonprofits, and public and private companies. Terra has spoken to the International Spa Association, Smart Customer Service 2018, the National Association of Broadcasters, and Associated Bank. Terra can write a letter that will make you cry, design social media graphics in under five minutes, confidently speak to a crowd, and spot typos from a mile away.
 
Resource Links: 
Terra L. Fletcher 
Flex Your Communication by Terra L. Fletcher
5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White
Generations Inc. by Meagan and Larry Johnson
The Gen Z Effect by Thomas Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen

Today we have an amazing and horizon-expanding conversation with Cate Hollowitsch about the important subject of fear! Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing including branding, innovation, and digital transformation. As an executive, she also has an extensive background in turnarounds, value creation, and mergers and acquisitions for small to medium-sized businesses. She has a BSBA and an MBA, is the author of Confidence Counts, the creator of the F.E.A.R. Framework for Selfless Leadership, and is an adjunct professor in digital marketing. Our chat covers fear's roots in self-preservation, how to identify fear in ourselves, the things that amplify fear, as well as Cate's powerful framework for transcending the perils and pits of fear. Join us to hear it all!


Key Points From This Episode:
Cate shares a little about her work at Nesnah Ventures and the company culture. The process of illumination that Cate went through with her relationship with fear. Lessons that Cate has learned since her youth and her views about the importance of personal experience. The efficacy of simple questions for helping someone gain a new perspective. How fear spreads; Cate explains the metaphor of fire.  Understanding how to self-check and assess the information you are given. Curiosity over assumption; why we need to make more room for questions as adults!The role and responsibility of great leaders in relation to individual needs on a team. Recognizing fear's manifestation in ourselves and the similarities between all types of fear.  Taking the necessary steps in order to be heard; the internal obstacles we all have to overcome.   Cate talks about some of the factors that amplify fear.How fear divides where we are and where we can get to. The F.E.A.R. framework and the four elements that make up Cate's process. A little about Cate's ebook, Confidence Counts, and her motivations for publishing it!How to find, connect, and work with Cate.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Cate Hollowitsch LinkedIn
Cate Hollowitsch Speaker Website
F.E.A.R. Framework
Confidence Counts
Michelle Nicole Martin
Michelle Nicole Martin on Instagram
Michelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Sometimes we have the talent and everything else needed to get a promotion but we don’t have a clear strategy and plan to turn it into a reality. Today on the Human Centric Leadership podcast, we are discussing our recipe for securing promotions. Tuning in, you will hear about how Michelle found success in her career, what set her apart from her colleagues, why you need to learn how to manage what you can control and let go of what you can’t, how comparison can limit your potential, and why you should be your biggest competitor. We delve into why you need to know what your goals are and why before exploring how you can balance money and passion. You may feel awkward about developing a relationship with your competition but doing so before the promotion is secured is a more effective way to build connections. We talk you through the importance of all kinds of connections, leveraging resources, and so much more. Finally, we give you five steps that will help you do the one thing that will set you apart from everyone else in your interview: proving that you can achieve financial results and execute the job. Thank you for pressing play and don’t forget to join us for our interview with Cate Hollowitsch in the next episode!


Key Points From This Episode:
A brief overview of the growth in Michelle’s career. How strategy and continuous learning put Michelle ahead of her colleagues. The importance of managing what’s in your control to secure a promotion. How the mediocrity around you can trap you and limit your promotion potential. Why you should see yourself as your own biggest competition. The importance of knowing what you want and why in order to advance your career. The danger of choosing a job for the money only and why you should align with your passion. Why you have to understand what success looks like in the role you want. How leveraging the resources around you can put you ahead of the promotion game. The importance of having relationships with competitors and building connections in general. One thing that will set you apart in an interview: actual proof that you can do the job. Five steps to help you prove that you can achieve financial results and why that is critical. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Episode Worksheet Download
Self-Leadership Breakthrough Session
Cate Hollowitsch on LinkedIn
Cate Hollowitsch Speakers
Michelle Nicole Martin
Michelle Nicole Martin on Instagram
Michelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn