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What is The Alter Ego Project? How can it help you?
Meet Meg Niman!
Meg spent 17 years in product design for big corporations like MicroSoft and Fitbit. She has a background in teaching and has always had a love for helping people become their best selves.
While building her consulting business, she found that she needed to bring her alter ego to contract negotiations. She created this alter ego who would show up to these meetings being more assertive and embracing other necessary character traits to be successful.
On this episode, Meg takes us through her workshops and the transformations that the attendees and her clients have experienced by developing their own alter egos.
Key Points:- why you already possess the qualities you seek- how to start putting together your own alter ego- how to morph into who you always wanted to be- using alter egos both professionally and personally- are you being authentic when embodying your alter ego?- how does an alter ego help you overcome people pleasing?- can an alter ego help you get unstuck?
...and so much more!
...and so much more!
Connect with Meg:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megniman/Website: https://www.alterego-project.com
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Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-people-pleasing-with-the-alter-ego-project-w-meg-niman/id1614151066?i=1000629329434Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38qi1VLqqhiUKoCob4vDkNYouTube: https://youtu.be/i5NDnIpJUlU

How can you take your leadership to the next level?
Meet Emily Sander!
Emily is a C-Suite Executive turned ICF-certified leadership coach. She has authored 2 books on leadership.  Her illustrious career includes Microsoft, Amazon and several startups. She was one of the first to test the original Kindle device. These experiences gave her in-depth, practical insights into leadership and business.
On this episode, Emily shares the practical and necessary tools she gives to her clients who need help with leading their teams, communicating complex and difficult situations and how to pitch to investors successfully.
Key Points:- how to communicate during uncertain times- your mindset when making a presentation- the right question vs the right answer- the spotlight effect when public speaking- mind maps and other preparation tools - the real purpose of slides- different frameworks for leaders to give effective feedback
...and so much more!
Connect with Emily:Website: https://www.nextlevel.coachLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-emily/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextLevelEmily?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Additional Resources:'Hacking Executive Leadership' by Emily Sander on Amazon'An Insider's Perspective on the Chief of Staff' by Emily Sander on Amazon
Become a Compelling Speaker:Use the code ROBERTA to get 20% offhttps://www.compellingspeaker.com/a/2147634219/QLj9VdCb
Connect with me / FREE Consultation:https://calendly.com/eloquent-speakers_club/meetings-consultations?month=2023-09
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-a-chief-of-staff-w-emily-sander/id1614151066?i=1000629072320Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qDhKnBYJ6bv4Uj2kSXSeDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivYdlS8yOro

Why do non-English speakers feel the pressure to speak perfectly? How does this affect access to professional opportunities?
Meet Heather Hansen!
Heather is a Corporate Training Specialist, the Founder and Managing Director of Global Speech Academy. She helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is on a mission to unmute leaders and teams so they can be more innovative, inclusive and efficient while adapting to modern challenges. Though originally from San Francisco, she has lived in Singapore and Denmark for more than 2 decades. 

Heather is the author of the recently published book, “Unmuted”. It highlights the complexities of professional communication due to remote work and thereby finding ourselves muted. Those are moments when we don’t speak up and our ideas aren’t getting the credit they deserve. Through the unique ‘Unmuted’ framework, Heather provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career.

Key Points:- accent bias and the impact of colonialism
- what is ‘eloquence’ and ‘perfect English’?
- is leadership ability based on English proficiency?
- how to overcome unconscious bias in diverse workplaces
- the global privilege that comes with being born American
- all the talent we lose when others are on mute
- other factors that impact our communication
- how to be inclusive in diverse settings

Connect with Heather:
Website: https://heatherhansen.com
Website: https://globalspeechacademy.com for Corporate Training
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heatherhansen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.hansen/?hl=en

Additional Resources:
“Unmuted” by Heather Hanson on AmazonTEDx - How to Speak Bad English Perfectly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dum2Z4B3js
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-speak-bad-english-perfectly-w-heather-hansen/id1614151066?i=1000628547942Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EOoTNp41SP3MgxrZSKx8gYouTube: https://youtu.be/gpx60oRgQBM

What makes a company a great place to work? How do you create that type of company culture?
Meet Orin Davis!
Dr. Orin Davis is a Computational Neuroscientist-turned Human Resources Consultant. He is a Self-Actualization Engineer at Quality of Life Lab and makes workplaces best places to work and people to do and be their best. He is the first person to graduate with a Ph.D. in Positive Psychology.
Orin's research is on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. In addition to being the principal investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory and the Chief Science Officer of Self Spark, he is a startup advisor who helps early-stage companies enhance their value propositions, pitches, culture, and human capital. Davis also serves as a science advisor at Happify and Happy Brain Science and is an adjunct professor of business, psychology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. He writes and speaks avidly about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology.
Key Points:
- why we innately want to contribute
- changing mindsets vs changing the environment
- the different ways in which we are motivated to work
- does the leader speak first or last?
- how thought leadership gathers and spreads ideas
- the meaning of ‘quality of life’
- hiring criteria vs performance management criteria
- why lead from the core values
- what is the ‘wizard track’ in talent management?

…and so much more!
Connect with Orin:Website: http://qllab.org
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-the-best-workplace-w-dr-orin-davis/id1614151066?i=1000628228287Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lEQ3UYTsJ6TqCv3baD48pYouTube: https://youtu.be/deCOhlKJyPY
Connect with me:Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com

What is 'executive functioning'?
Meet Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ph.D.
Karen is a Professional Development and Product Specialist, SLP, and founder/CEO of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering therapists and educators to design interventions that support language, literacy, and executive functioning. She develops engaging professional development and products that help school teams work together to get better results.
Karen has a doctorate in Special Education and also a Director of Special Education credential. She finished her B.S. in 2002 and her M.S. in 2004 in Speech Pathology from Illinois State University. She also has a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, a license to practice in the State of Illinois from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and a Professional Educator’s License from the Illinois State Board of Education with endorsements for Speech Language Pathology and Director of Special Education.
Karen hosts the De Facto Leaders Podcast, where she shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences, and guest interviews designed to help pediatric therapists, educators, and aspiring school leaders design services that support social, emotional, and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood.
Key Points:- what exactly is executive functioning?- situational awareness- how to self-regulate- how teachers can use these tools in the classroom- how to be influential as a leader- how to set children up for success- creative ways to advance your career- social, emotional and academic growth for children- communication and executive functioning
...and so much more!
Connect with Karen:Website: https://drkarendudekbrannan.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dudek-brannan/
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/executive-functioning-and-self-regulation-w-karen/id1614151066?i=1000627715710Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tlASu5HqS4UOl4mJ2DIUcYouTube: https://youtu.be/fHSby9GQ6II
Connect with me:Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com

What does celebrating have to do with leadership, communication and teamwork?

Meet Joel Zeff!

Joel is known as the Tao of TA-DA and has spoken in over 2,500 events.
He is also the author of ‘Make the Right Choice

Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation.
Since 1997, Joel has inspired audiences from Wells Fargo to Samsung to KPMG and even the IRS. Yes, the IRS. Joel is a masterful public speaker and a nationally renowned motivator, lifelong humorist and improvisational actor.
He started his professional career as a newspaper journalist and PR executive. In 1994, Joel went out on his own as corporate communications specialist. He helped clients with their employee communications, media relations, strategy and customer marketing. Throughout the consulting process, Joel realized his clients – many of them high-level technology and telecommunications firms – were starving for fun, passion and new perspective on finding success.
In his book, Make the Right Choice, Joel believes that we always have the opportunity to make the right choice to live a more creative, passionate, and productive life.
Key Points:

when you follow what you love
why an NYU Professor designed improv
how improv makes you a better communicator
how improv removes fear of public speaking
why C-suite executives should take improv classes
how audience reactions fuel the speaker even more
why celebrate big and small achievements alike
how being present improves your listening skills
how to find success during change and disruption
does ‘TA-DA’ reduce stress?
how to take back control by being silly
using improv at corporate trainings and events
repercussions of a lack of communication
how to ‘stay in the game’

…and so much more!

Connect with Joel:
Website: https://www.joelzeff.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelzeff/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHkzviQLQB9wSiQx4zuf0Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoelzeff/

Additional Resources:
“Make the Right Choice” by Joel Zeff on Amazon.
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OSEJAV3ckY6t3cMm6xGXTApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ta-da-why-celebrating-improves-communication-and-teamwork/id1614151066?i=1000627446975YouTube: https://youtu.be/aENIV57y_PQ
Connect with me:Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com