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Michele Badie
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Professional Development Strategist and Project Manager Michele Badie is championing conversations about keeping your stride while keeping your skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. The Career Tipper® podcast curates mental health, professional development, and project management-themed discussions with industry experts.

  1. 05/16/2025

    Calm In The Chaos: Creating a Culture of Care

    What does it mean to lead with care?For project managers, the job isn’t just about charts, check-ins, and deliverables. It’s about holding space for people, emotions, and constant change. And while we often talk about productivity and performance, we don’t talk nearly enough about the mental toll of keeping everything and everyone on track.That’s why this episode of Calm In The Chaos is all about shifting the conversation. Not just how we manage stress individually but how we collectively build team cultures that prioritize well-being. Licensed therapist and workplace wellness expert Valeir Carmel Dorsainvil, will join me.Let’s talk honestly about how PMs can foster psychological safety, set healthy boundaries, and model what it means to care for ourselves and each other.Because care isn’t a bonus feature of leadership.It’s the foundation of sustainable, successful teams.

    1h 1m

  2. 04/18/2025

    Calm In The Chaos: The Myth of ASAP: Reclaiming Time & Wellbeing

    Project managers often serve as the bridge between strategy and execution, but how frequently do we talk about the emotional toll of that role? Or the mental health impact of "urgency culture" and communication breakdowns? This Calm In The Chaos episode will explore deepened conversations around wellness at work; licensed therapist Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil LCSW, who specializes in workplace wellness, and I have been reflecting on two essential themes: 1. Leading in all directions—up, down, and across—while protecting team wellbeing. 2. Managing time without sacrificing mental health? We welcome you to join us in conversations that need normalizing.  ✔️ The real mental health impacts of poor communication ✔️ How to create psychological safety across project teams ✔️ Breaking free from the "always-on" mindset ✔️ Recovery tips for teams already on the brink

    49 min

  3. 03/20/2025

    Calm In The Chaos: Staying Mentally Strong Through Uncertainty

    This Calm In The Chaos episode will explore the mental health challenges of project and program management practitioners, particularly how to develop their mental wellness capacity to navigate complex projects. Joined by licensed therapist Valeris Carmel Dorsainvil LCSW, who specializes in workplace wellness, we will explore these practitioners' unique pressures and how to proactively check in on their mental well-being. This conversation offers actionable advice for project and program management professionals who want to build healthy teams by staying mentally strong and adaptable through uncertainty.

    41 min

  4. 02/13/2025

    Calm In The Chaos: Recognizing Signs of Burnout

    This Calm In The Chaos episode will explore the mental health challenges of project and program management practitioners, particularly how to identify signs of burnout and maintain self-care while meeting deadlines. Joined by licensed therapist Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, who specializes in workplace wellness, we will explore these practitioners' unique pressures and how to check in on their mental well-being proactively. This conversation offers actionable advice for project and program management professionals who want to build healthy teams by recognizing signs of burnout.

    21 min

  5. 01/17/2025

    Calm In The Chaos: Psychological Safety: Building Healthy Teams

    This Calm In The Chaos episode will dive deep into project and program management practitioners' mental health challenges, particularly during the mid-month crunch. With constant deadlines, team dynamics, and deliverables piling up, it's easy for stress and burnout to take center stage. Joined by licensed therapist Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil LCSW, specializing in workplace wellness, we will explore project and program management practitioners' unique pressures and how to check in on their mental well-being proactively. This conversation offers actionable advice for project and program management professionals who want to build healthy teams by honoring psychological safety.

    27 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    Calm In The Chaos: November 2024 Mid-Month Wellness Check

    In this Calm In The Chaos episode, we dove deep into project management practitioners' mental health challenges, particularly during the mid-month crunch. With constant deadlines, team dynamics, and deliverables piling up, it's easy for stress and burnout to take center stage. Joined by licensed therapist Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil LCSW, specializing in workplace wellness, we explored project management practitioners' unique pressures and how to proactively check in on their mental well-being. From recognizing early signs of burnout to practical tips for setting boundaries and fostering resilience, this conversation offers actionable advice for project management professionals who want to balance productivity with peace of mind. Whether leading a high-stakes project or simply navigating daily work stress, this episode reminds you to pause, reflect, and prioritize yourself. Episode Notes: [00:00 - 01:56]: Intros and the "why" behind the launch of the mid-month wellness check-in series for project management professionals. [0:157 - 4:22]: Valerie shares her observations of unique mental health challenges that project management professionals encounter compared to professionals in other roles. [4:23 - 6:25]: Valerie shares examples of patterns or behaviors you've observed in clients who work in project management when approaching burnout. [6:26 - 8:12]: Valerie and Michele further discuss the optics of decision fatigue and how to recognize consistent signs of experiencing burnout. [8:13 - 10:59]: Valerie clarifies the durations of burnout based on one's approach to work and capacity levels. [11:00 -15:51]: Valerie discusses impactful practices project management professionals can incorporate into their daily routines to protect their mental health. [15:52 - 17:43]: Valerie shares advice on how project management professionals can intentionally address the struggle to prioritize their wellness because they feel responsible for their team's psychological safety. [17:44 -19:34]:  Valerie and MIchele discuss actionable tasks and strategies for "staying full" and not positioning themselves to be empty and support and pour into others from being burned out. [19:35 - 22:41]: Valerie talks about the importance of sleep and how to prepare for quality sleep throughout your day to avoid poor sleep outcomes. [22:42 - 26:05]: Michele and Valerie discuss friendly mental health reminders on how to track your mood to navigate the holiday season and Q4 wrap-up. [26:06 - 27:47]: Valerie provides one piece of advice, self-acceptance, and extending grace to yourself,  to every project manager professional to remember until our next mid-month check-in. [27:48 - 29:00]: Valerie talks about cultivating wellness in the workplace. [29:01 - 29:54]: Michele shares her thoughts on the importance of mental wellness checks.

    30 min

  7. 02/13/2024

    Keep Your Stride® Limited Series: Finale - Caring's Hidden Cost

    Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. Many professionals actively seek ways to manage compassion fatigue, preserving their ability to provide compassionate care while safeguarding their well-being. Natasha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon, and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), a Compassion Fatigue Educator and a Certified Forward Facing Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She is the Clinical Director of Lakewood Residential Treatment Center and the owner of D'Arcangelo Counseling & Consulting, LLC. Her previous experience includes 15 years as an educator in an inpatient psychiatric setting, community mental health, private practice, and mental health tech. She is an international speaker who has presented on various topics, including Destigmatizing Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue, and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens. She operates from a cultural humility perspective and is an ally of the LGTBQIA+ community. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma and anxiety. Show Notes: [00:06] Michele introduces Natasha and shares her mental wellness journey. [03:00] Natasha discusses how mental health interconnects with personal and professional lives. [4:50] Natasha explains compassion fatigue and how to recognize it. [07:57] Natasha shares why she enjoys speaking and educating others about compassion fatigue. [8:49] Natasha educates on how trauma impacts our body and nervous system. [12:22] Natasha shares her lessons and insight into compassion fatigue from her experiences. [15:30] Natasha addresses misconceptions of compassion fatigue. [19:05] Natasha provides strategies to manage or prevent compassion fatigue. [21:47] Natasha emphasizes and gives reasoning to recognize and honor that "It's ok not to be ok." Suggested Read: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Suggested Read: Professional Resilience by Dr. Eric GentryResource: Professional Quality of Life (proQOL) https://proqol.org

    25 min

  8. 02/06/2024

    Keep Your Stride® Limited Series: Ep. 3 - Mindful Evolution

    Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. Determining a pattern of how to prioritize self-awareness, practicing mindfulness to foster a growth mindset that supports setting meaningful goals, and engaging in positive self-talk is a journey that may require a few reboots. We must work to celebrate our efforts to care for ourselves consistently. Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil is next up in the series, discussing mindful evolution. Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, LCSW, CCTP, is adding her insight to the series by discussing the importance of building a healthy relationship with yourself. When you're as passionate and knowledgeable as Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, guiding high-achieving Black women's stress and trauma to their highest selves is all in a day's work. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and founder and CEO of Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC, Valerie has providedcountless African-American and Caribbean-American professional women with the tools they need to reclaim control of their narratives. Her uncanny ability to deeply see, hear, and guide her clients empowers them to thrive mentally and emotionally beyond their therapy sessions. Show Notes: [00:03] Michele shares her mental wellness journey. [02:37] Valerie shares her interpretation of what "mindful evolution" means to her as a therapist. [03:21] Valerie addresses the misconception and usage of the term, healed. [04:18] Michele and Valerie chat about career grief. [05:58] Valerie chats about taking time and making space to experience a purposeful life. [09:25} Valerie shares her awareness of how she presents as a therapist who is a black woman in workplaces and her suggestion of how to select to participate in different experiences. [11:45] Valerie speaks on the power of affirmations and the power behind asking for help. [13:54] Valerie informs of the importance for black women incorporating therapy as a part of their ongoing self-care routine. [16:56] Valerie shares her journey to therapy and how panic attacks impacted her becoming a therapist. [23:04] Valerie explains strongholds and how to release them. [30:58} Valerie talks about the power of a win-wall. [33:40] Valerie chats about the importance of taking time for yourself. Valerie Carmel's Mental Health Therapy Site: https://valeriecarmel.com/

    36 min
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Professional Development Strategist and Project Manager Michele Badie is championing conversations about keeping your stride while keeping your skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. The Career Tipper® podcast curates mental health, professional development, and project management-themed discussions with industry experts.

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  • Creator
    Michele Badie
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michele Badie
  • Show Website
    Career Tipper®