EP 18: Equity, Engagement, and Enneagrams: Kenyata Smiley & Nikki Miller on Public and Personal Leadership

This episode is a deep dive into the world of transportation and personal development.

In segment one, we welcome Kenyata Smiley, Transportation Planning Department Manager at HNTB, who shares her inspirational journey from Chattanooga to leading multimodal transportation projects, emphasizing strategic planning, equity, and community engagement. She also discusses her work with the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials and Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

In segment two, Nikki Miller, Executive Coach at Kairos Consulting, explores Enneagram types, recounts her decade-long experience homeschooling, her transition to public schooling, and her insights on executive coaching, personal growth, and maintaining a growth mindset. 

This episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and crucial takeaways on public participation and continuous self-improvement.

Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

• How to build, manage, and leverage the community
• Innovative ways to implement technology in the parking industry
• Workplace communication and collaboration based on personality types

Be sure to check out these great clips from the show:

Segment One: Kenyata Smiley

• Kenyata's Early Life and Career Beginnings (01:52)
• Transition to Public Administration (04:05)
• Career Growth and Public Sector Experience (05:25)
• Current Role and Responsibilities (08:36)
• Equity and Community Engagement (22:25)
• Challenges and Success Stories (27:33)
• Life Legacy and Appreciation (45:03)

Segment Two: Nikki Miller

• Nikki's Journey to Executive Coaching (48:16)
• The Enneagram and Personal Growth (57:16)
• Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques (1:03:46)
• Homeschooling and Parenting Insights (01:12:42)

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