What is the ripple effect of not having a mentor? In this insightful interview, Geoff Curtis walks us through the impact he experienced of not having a mentor early in his career and why he is so passionate about being an executive sponsor for mentorship at Horizon. Geoff shares an inside look at his career and how a mentor could have shaped key decisions along the way. Find out how he was able to create a positive outcome when faced with an unexpected challenge. This is key to why he shares with college students the importance of leaving on good terms and how that can impact the future. Join in the conversation with host Natalie Benamou and Geoff Curtis and discover:·     Why mentoring is valuable both for current and future career roles.·     How sponsorship is different from mentorship and why you need both.·     The value of expressing both vulnerability and transparency and how it can help accelerate your career.·     Details on how you can position yourself as an invaluable resource in your organization.·     How to navigate big change like an acquisition and stay true to your core values.Tune in and hear from a leader who believes in the power of paying it forward as someone who truly understands the needs of the team.   Geoff is the executive sponsor of a women's mentorship program inside HerCsuite™ and he exemplifies how sponsorship can make a huge impact for women in their careers. Resources:Geoff CurtisHorizon TherapeuticsHerCsuite™ HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Leadership Development programs and Circle 8 Mentorship Program designed to advance women at every career phase. Schedule a call and learn more. HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn  Thank you to Geoff Curtis for being on the show, and for being a sponsor for Horizon's Mentorship program inside HerCsuite™. Thank you for listening to the show and shining your light out in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Have you had a mentor help you discover what it takes to be an effective leader? Receiving the right guidance is foundational to creating a positive culture where employees thrive. Leadership starts with trust. On the one hand, it takes you trusting your team to do what they’re called upon to do to deliver exceptional results. On the other hand, it takes your team trusting you to take them on a path that leads to advancement in their careers.This is one of the biggest things that Mylene Barizo shares in this episode. Before focusing on her consulting work at Leadership Ladder, she had an arc of a career, with experiences ranging from sales and customer service to human resources and management at large corporations including Enterprise and Boeing. As Principal at Leadership Ladder, Mylene uses her experiences from large corporations to elevate aspiring leaders in their careers and create new opportunities.In this interview, Natalie Benamou and Mylene Barizo discuss:Mylene’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and how she found her way to HerCsuite™.What it was like to be the first of 33 cousins on her mother’s side.How Mylene’s stay at Enterprise gave her the training and experience she needed to excel for the rest of her career.The importance of trust in leadership.What Mylene looks forward to in her transition to her 3.0.Discovering Board opportunities and ways to leverage her experience.Resources:Visit HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ Leadership DevelopmentHerCsuite™ DEI CouncilLeadership LadderMylene Barizo on LinkedInHerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by Leadership Development. We offer leadership development for every phase of a women’s career, individual, specialized and group development. Find the one that is right for you and schedule a call to learn more.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you to Mylene for being a valued member of HerCsuite™, a featured speaker for HerCsuite™ Cross Organization DEI Council and for being on the show.We thank you for listening to the show and shining your light in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Have you had a mentor help you discover what it takes to be an effective leader? Receiving the right guidance is foundational to creating a positive culture where employees thrive. Leadership starts with trust. On the one hand, it takes you trusting your team to do what they’re called upon to do to deliver exceptional results. On the other hand, it takes your team trusting you to take them on a path that leads to advancement in their careers.This is one of the biggest things that Mylene Barizo shares in this episode. Before focusing on her consulting work at Leadership Ladder, she had an arc of a career, with experiences ranging from sales and customer service to human resources and management at large corporations including Enterprise and Boeing. As Principal at Leadership Ladder, Mylene uses her experiences from large corporations to elevate aspiring leaders in their careers and create new opportunities.In this interview, Natalie Benamou and Mylene Barizo discuss:Mylene’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and how she found her way to HerCsuite™.What it was like to be the first of 33 cousins on her mother’s side.How Mylene’s stay at Enterprise gave her the training and experience she needed to excel for the rest of her career.The importance of trust in leadership.What Mylene looks forward to in her transition to her 3.0.Discovering Board opportunities and ways to leverage her experience.Resources:Visit HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ Leadership DevelopmentHerCsuite™ DEI CouncilLeadership LadderMylene Barizo on LinkedInHerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by Leadership Development. We offer leadership development for every phase of a women’s career, individual, specialized and group development. Find the one that is right for you and schedule a call to learn more.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you to Mylene for being a valued member of HerCsuite™, a featured speaker for HerCsuite™ Cross Organization DEI Council and for being on the show.We thank you for listening to the show and shining your light in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Have you every paused to think about your leadership values? It is essential when building high performing teams to understand not only our own values but what matters most to the people we lead. There are over 250 words that describe values, and you can join the conversation with Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, executive leadership coach and featured HerCsuite™ speaker and host Natalie Benamou to explore your leadership values.Discover how our values change over time. Ilhiana explains how in different situations, we adapt to be able to communicate effectively with professional and personal relationships. Consider what matters most to the other person and it will help you be able to anticipate any scenario. Hear how Ilhiana went from thriving to feeling defeated and then rising again when a door opened by understanding what was most important to her.7 Leadership Values1. Unique: Freedom of personal expression, autonomy and independence2. Artistic Expression: Harmony, beauty, and creativity3. Practical Returns: Efficiencies, maximizing resources, achieving results 4. Power: Influence, power, being recognized as leader, taking ownership of projects5. People Orientation: Helping others, serving others, improving others’ lives 6. Systemic: Order, structure, creating processes, promoting rules and policies7. Rational: Knowledge, learning, rational thinking, problem-solving, seeking truthAsk Yourself: How are your values aligned with your work & personal life?Ilhiana Rojas Saldana shares examples for both work-life and personal experiences and how you can apply this question: How do your values influence your Leadership style? Ilhiana is a featured speaker for HerCsuite™ Mentoring Program for clients like Horizon, and HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational Council. Thank you for sharing these important insights and how we can apply them in our daily lives.This podcast is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Leadership Development Programs. Find out how you can gain a competitive advantage by scheduling a call.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou when she isn't speaking and hosting the podcast can be found on HerCsuite™ LinkedIn and HerPower2 LinkedInResources:HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational CouncilBeLive.com

Have you every paused to think about your leadership values? It is essential when building high performing teams to understand not only our own values but what matters most to the people we lead. There are over 250 words that describe values, and you can join the conversation with Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, executive leadership coach and featured HerCsuite™ speaker and host Natalie Benamou to explore your leadership values.Discover how our values change over time. Ilhiana explains how in different situations, we adapt to be able to communicate effectively with professional and personal relationships. Consider what matters most to the other person and it will help you be able to anticipate any scenario. Hear how Ilhiana went from thriving to feeling defeated and then rising again when a door opened by understanding what was most important to her.7 Leadership Values1. Unique: Freedom of personal expression, autonomy and independence2. Artistic Expression: Harmony, beauty, and creativity3. Practical Returns: Efficiencies, maximizing resources, achieving results 4. Power: Influence, power, being recognized as leader, taking ownership of projects5. People Orientation: Helping others, serving others, improving others’ lives 6. Systemic: Order, structure, creating processes, promoting rules and policies7. Rational: Knowledge, learning, rational thinking, problem-solving, seeking truthAsk Yourself: How are your values aligned with your work & personal life?Ilhiana Rojas Saldana shares examples for both work-life and personal experiences and how you can apply this question: How do your values influence your Leadership style? Ilhiana is a featured speaker for HerCsuite™ Mentoring Program for clients like Horizon, and HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational Council. Thank you for sharing these important insights and how we can apply them in our daily lives.This podcast is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Leadership Development Programs. Find out how you can gain a competitive advantage by scheduling a call.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou when she isn't speaking and hosting the podcast can be found on HerCsuite™ LinkedIn and HerPower2 LinkedInResources:HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational CouncilBeLive.com

Have you every paused to think about your leadership values? It is essential when building high performing teams to understand not only our own values but what matters most to the people we lead. There are over 250 words that describe values, and you can join the conversation with Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, executive leadership coach and featured HerCsuite™ speaker and host Natalie Benamou to explore your leadership values.Discover how our values change over time. Ilhiana explains how in different situations, we adapt to be able to communicate effectively with professional and personal relationships. Consider what matters most to the other person and it will help you be able to anticipate any scenario. Hear how Ilhiana went from thriving to feeling defeated and then rising again when a door opened by understanding what was most important to her.7 Leadership Values1. Unique: Freedom of personal expression, autonomy and independence2. Artistic Expression: Harmony, beauty, and creativity3. Practical Returns: Efficiencies, maximizing resources, achieving results 4. Power: Influence, power, being recognized as leader, taking ownership of projects5. People Orientation: Helping others, serving others, improving others’ lives 6. Systemic: Order, structure, creating processes, promoting rules and policies7. Rational: Knowledge, learning, rational thinking, problem-solving, seeking truthAsk Yourself: How are your values aligned with your work & personal life?Ilhiana Rojas Saldana shares examples for both work-life and personal experiences and how you can apply this question: How do your values influence your Leadership style? Ilhiana is a featured speaker for HerCsuite™ Mentoring Program for clients like Horizon, and HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational Council. Thank you for sharing these important insights and how we can apply them in our daily lives.This podcast is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Leadership Development Programs. Find out how you can gain a competitive advantage by scheduling a call.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou when she isn't speaking and hosting the podcast can be found on HerCsuite™ LinkedIn and HerPower2 LinkedInResources:HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organizational CouncilBeLive.com

Do you feel like you are in meetings all day long? We often joke about “death by meetings” but it’s a real problem that plagues organizations everywhere. How many organizations do you know have a good meting process that allows the most value to come out of a relatively short meeting time? People are the greatest asset and organize struggle to make their time in a valuable way. Across all industries and organizations feel a pressing need to make meetings better. Where do we start? In this episode of HerCsuite™ podcast, Natalie Benamou is joined with HerCsuite™ Mentoring Chair and Executive Coach Laurie Wessels. If you have been wanting to get time back in your day, make meetings more productive and make decisions this conversation is the perfect way to get started. Laurie shares three ways to make meetings better. It all starts with understanding our values and what matters most.Laurie calls this concept, "What is Most Important"(WIMI) a practice she uses to help clients save time, reduce cost and become more productive teams.Three Ways To Make Meetings More EffectiveMake all meetings 45 - 50 minutes.Always have an agenda and send it out in advance.Know the purpose of the meeting: share information, make a decision, or get input. Those are the simple and more practical things that organizations should do.Ready to find out how you can make good decisions? We have a Targeted Problem Solving Workshop that helps leaders practice the art of effective meetings. Turnkey Speaker Events Schedule a call to learn more.This episode is being released on International Women'd Day. Join us for our Embrace Equity Panel at 12 PM CT: https://evt.to/aissaemswHerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Leadership Development programs and our Circle 8 program for high potential women. HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you Laurie Wessels for being HerCsuite™ Mentoring Chair, our Executive Coach and for being on the show. We appreciate you, for listening to the show and shining your light in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Health equity is essential in providing quality healthcare to all individuals regardless of background. However, even in the modern healthcare system, gender and racial biases still influence health outcomes. In today’s episode, host Natalie Benamou is joined by Dr. Nicole Rochester as she talks about her advocacy of promoting greater equity in the healthcare world. Dr. Rochester is the founder of Your GPS Doc, which aims to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Dr. Rochester also shares her experience as a caregiver for her father and how it transformed the work she is doing today. She created the GPS System to help patients and caregivers advocate for themselves. The GPS System:When preparing to have a conversation with your doctor, arm yourself with these your voices can be heard:G – Gather informationP – Position yourself as an expertS – Speak upDoing all these, you or your family members can show up more confidently in healthcare settings, make better choices, and get appropriate care. Dr. Rochester also touches on the Serena Williams story. Williams was diagnosed with blood clots in her lungs in 2010, and medical professionals also found an abdominal hematoma. After giving birth to her daughter Olympia in 2017, she began to lose feeling in her legs. The the hospital staff was initially dismissive, but after insisting on getting tests done, it was determined that she needed immediate surgery.  Statistics show that women of color are not receiving healthcare and dying 3-4x more from childbirth than other ethnicities.  What you can do: Advocate for yourself. Ask questions, be curious, and make sure that the care you are receiving is appropriateShow up more confidently in healthcare settings using Dr. Nicole T. Rochester’s GPS System Resources:Dr. Nicole RochesterYour GPS DocVisit HerCsuite™Women's International Day Event Thank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain your competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase with HerCsuite™.If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Thank you to Dr. Nicole T. Rochester for being on the show, for being a featured keynote speaker and panelist and member of HerCsuite™. Special thanks to you for listening to the show. We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Health equity is essential in providing quality healthcare to all individuals regardless of background. However, even in the modern healthcare system, gender and racial biases still influence health outcomes. In today’s episode, host Natalie Benamou is joined by Dr. Nicole Rochester as she talks about her advocacy of promoting greater equity in the healthcare world. Dr. Rochester is the founder of Your GPS Doc, which aims to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Dr. Rochester also shares her experience as a caregiver for her father and how it transformed the work she is doing today. She created the GPS System to help patients and caregivers advocate for themselves. The GPS System:When preparing to have a conversation with your doctor, arm yourself with these your voices can be heard:G – Gather informationP – Position yourself as an expertS – Speak upDoing all these, you or your family members can show up more confidently in healthcare settings, make better choices, and get appropriate care. Dr. Rochester also touches on the Serena Williams story. Williams was diagnosed with blood clots in her lungs in 2010, and medical professionals also found an abdominal hematoma. After giving birth to her daughter Olympia in 2017, she began to lose feeling in her legs. The the hospital staff was initially dismissive, but after insisting on getting tests done, it was determined that she needed immediate surgery.  Statistics show that women of color are not receiving healthcare and dying 3-4x more from childbirth than other ethnicities.  What you can do: Advocate for yourself. Ask questions, be curious, and make sure that the care you are receiving is appropriateShow up more confidently in healthcare settings using Dr. Nicole T. Rochester’s GPS System Resources:Dr. Nicole RochesterYour GPS DocVisit HerCsuite™Women's International Day Event Thank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain your competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase with HerCsuite™.If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Thank you to Dr. Nicole T. Rochester for being on the show, for being a featured keynote speaker and panelist and member of HerCsuite™. Special thanks to you for listening to the show. We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

As a leader of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and as Employees in an organization, there are little things you can do to contribute to creating an inclusive culture and it all starts with being kind to others. Raquel Daniels believes that kindness is one of the key components to diversity, equity and inclusion. She is the Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at HCSC. In this podcast interview, Raquel discusses what equity truly means, how inclusion happens at the organizational level, and how simple acts like saying 'Hello' can have a ripple effect on the world around us.Join in and learn how your act of kindness will have a big impact on the world. 3 Ways To Create an Inclusive Culture:Say Hello: It is a big word that really makes people feel you care.Ask What is Your Experience? Be curious about people you encounter.Say Good Morning: You never know how that will lift someone up. "How can I serve...create relationships with under represented, how do I form human connections that are mutually beneficial" - Raquel Daniels It is all about the nuance to really think about we understand people's unique circumstances. How Leaders Can Ensure Everyone Feels Included:When we understand there is a different a need, we incorporate it, an individual feels welcomed.Inclusion is going to be the super power for all leadersIt allows us to turn up and down the dialWe come from different backgroundsThe more curious we are, the more we strive, and get to know peopleHow do we do the things the normal every day, and leaders have the greatest opportunity to be thoughtful in the how we connect with our teams Everything Starts With KindnessHow do we create space for people to be authentically who they are?It starts with a handshakeThe little things is a really big deal. We take it for granted.The opportunity begins with 'Hello' How To Move Past HelloYour Contribution doesn't have to be bigWe each have the ability to impact others ->What Does The Future Hold: DEI is now a business pillar in organizations and it will lead to positive outcomes. "Diversity Equity and Inclusion is for all of us...We continue to ensure the conversation to apply and broadening of the conversationThe goal of many organizations, is to have DEI embedded in their culture."- Raquel Daniels Join us March 8th: For Our Embrace Equity Panel featuring Raquel Daniels: https://evt.to/aissaemswThank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain a competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase. If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Thank you Raquel Daniels for being a featured speaker and member of HerCsuite™.

Leaders of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and employees together can contribute to creating an inclusive culture and it all starts with being kind to others. In this interview with Raquel Daniels, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer at HCSC talks with host Natalie Benamou about her career journey and making an impact. Raquel Daniels believes that kindness is one of the key components to diversity, equity and inclusion. In this podcast interview, Raquel discusses what equity truly means, how inclusion happens at the organizational level, and how simple acts like saying 'Hello' can have a ripple effect on the world around us.Join in and learn how your act of kindness will have a big impact on the world. 3 Ways To Create an Inclusive Culture:Say Hello: It is a big word that really makes people feel you care.Ask What is Your Experience? Be curious about people you encounter.Say Good Morning: You never know how that will lift someone up. "How can I serve and create relationships with people who are underrepresented. How do I form human connections that are mutually beneficial? It is all about the nuance to really think about we understand people's unique circumstances." - Raquel Daniels How Leaders Can Ensure Everyone Feels IncludedWhen we understand there is a different a need and we incorporate it, an individual feels welcomed.Inclusion is going to be the super power for all leadersThe more curious we are, the more we strive, and get to know peopleLeaders have the greatest opportunity to be thoughtful in the way we connect with our teams Everything Starts With KindnessHow do we create space for people to be authentically who they are?It starts with a handshakeThe little things is a really big deal. We take it for granted.The opportunity begins with 'Hello' How To Move Past HelloYour Contribution doesn't have to be bigWe each have the ability to impact others ->What Does The Future Hold: DEI is now a business pillar in organizations and it will lead to positive outcomes. "Diversity Equity and Inclusion is for all of us...We continue to ensure the conversation to apply and broadening of the conversationThe goal of many organizations, is to have DEI embedded in their culture."- Raquel Daniels Join us March 8th: For Our Embrace Equity Panel featuring Raquel Daniels: https://evt.to/aissaemswThank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain a competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase. If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Thank you Raquel Daniels for being a featured speaker and member of HerCsuite™.

We are celebrating our 100th episode in this reverse interview format, Roz Usheroff, CEO of the Usheroff Institute interviews host Natalie Benamou about defining moments, inspirational mentors and role models, and how women can Level Up Your Future.When you think about the last three years, have you had a defining moment? Discover what that moment was for Natalie Benamou when she talks about an EmpowHer event hosted on January 20th, 2020 right before the pandemic. Natalie didn't know it at the time, the events that happened would be the turning point for creating HerCsuite™ later that year. Spoiler alert: the defining moment involved being shaken to her core, only to lift herself up, and host a program for 55 women in the evening."I didn’t realize it would be the starting point of me deciding at the end of 2020 to take a leap of faith. It was the defining moment that made me realize women matter. I want all women to feel valued and important."- Natalie BenamouWomen experience the biggest transformation when they feel they can be authentically who they are without judgement. Experiencing the ability to reach out and get advice when you need it can only happen when we know each other as humans. The isolation, overwhelm and even despair of the last three years also has given rise to strength, courage and inner strength. We know now what we want as people.5 Ways to Level Up Your FutureWho you surround yourself matters, choose wisely.Your experience is valuable and people need it.Embrace your unique abilities to pave the way for what you imagine is next.Don't let negative voices hold you back from your future self.Close your eyes, dream big. Now dream bigger.Creating a community that serves both individuals and organizations is the foundation for HerCsuite™. What makes it unique is the approach women have towards helping each other. Roz Usheroff describes it like this: "Women have moved away from Networking to 'Net Giving' That is what HerCsuite™ does. It gives back to people". Reference-Tommy Spaulding "It's Not Just Who You Know".Building on 'Net Giving', it starts by taking these actions: Ask questions and then pause. Listen intently and be totally in that momentStay focused on what the other person is saying to you. Ask another question of how you can help that personFun Facts about transitioning from virtual networking to back to in person:Turns out you need comfortable shoes if you are walking a lotPlanning your business attire always takes longer than you remember Interacting in-person has social cues and decisions about doing things like shaking hands"Level up your network. In everything that you do, you should push yourself outside your comfort zone to reach out to someone new. Whatever your limiting belief is, level up. Don’t be afraid because you might find a delightful relationship that you had no idea would exist if you hadn’t tried."- Natalie BenamouThank you Roz Usheroff, for celebrating the 1st and 100th episode with us, for being a mentor, inspirational leader, speaker and member of HerCsuite™.Resources:Future You by Roz UsheroffRoz Usheroff on LinkedInThe Usheroff InstituteAll Things ConsideredIt’s Not Just Who You KnowHerCsuite™ Turnkey Speaker EventsHerCsuite™ on LinkedInNatalie Benamou on LinkedInThank you for spending your time with us. This show is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Circle 8 Leadership Development Programs. Learn which program is right for you on HerCsuite.com with a quick 3 question quiz right next to the Schedule a Call button. Gain a competitive advantage and help more women advance in every career phase. If you found this episode helpful, we would be so honored if you would share it with a friend or colleague. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

We are celebrating a milestone today – this is HerCSuite Radio’s 100th episode! Tune in to this hopeful conversation about imagining the future for the better with Roz Usheroff and Natalie Benamou. They discuss how the HerCSuite’s community continues to bring women from all walks of life together and help them have health equity. Nathalie opens up on why she decided to create this sisterhood of remarkable women to make sure their voices are heard and not as blindsided by society. She also discusses why leaders who admit their vulnerabilities is one giant move towards building a productive team.Resources:Visit HerCsuite™Roz UsheroffNatalie BenamouHerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Find out about our Women's History Month Program and Schedule a call to learn more. HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Thank you to Roz Usheroff and Natalie Benamou for being on the show, and to you for listening to the show and shining your light in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

There are many conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and this discussion takes an authentic look at the actions leaders need to take to create meaningful change. This episode’s guest has the answer to how we can achieve this: effective leadership and culture. In this interview, Gena Cox, Ph.D. shares in depth how to be open and transparent from "the top of the house". What we can all do to create more inclusive workplaces.She describes her research for her best-selling book, Leading Inclusion and dives deep into the findings and the her discovery of the C’s leaders need to understand to create inclusive organizations. Follow along to this great conversation and learn more about elevating the human experience in the workplace.The R.E.D.I Model: Respect - Equity - Diversity - InclusionDr. Cox talks about the survey she created with 500 people, and what it she found was truly getting in the way of inclusion. She asked the question:"What is it you would like your leaders to know differently?" She heard over and over that in order to achieve real change, outcomes have to start by delivering Respect first to have an inclusive culture.The 3 C's: If you are a leader, you have an obligation to lead the employee. Try using these three components:Curiosity-Leaders must know something about the people they lead.Connection-People are looking to have meaningful human interactions.Comfort-Everyone wishes they could get past the conversation and feel comfortable.This interview happened immediately following a HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organization Council meeting. Every month, the council gets together and has an outside speaker like Dr. Cox, followed by peer-to-peer conversations and networking. Our speakers are part of HerCsuite™ and members have an opportunity to connect inside our network community.Resources: Gena Cox.comLinkedIn PostVisit HerCsuite™ HerCsuite™ DEI Council HandoutHerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Find out about our Women's History Month Program and Schedule a call to learn more.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you Gena Cox, Ph.d. for being a featured speaker for HerCsuite™, for being on the show and to you for listening to the show. Keep shining your light out, the world needs you. We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

There are many conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and this discussion takes an authentic look at the actions leaders need to take to create meaningful change. This episode’s guest has the answer to how we can achieve this: effective leadership and culture. In this interview, Gena Cox, Ph.D. shares in depth how to be open and transparent from "the top of the house". What we can all do to create more inclusive workplaces. She describes her research for her best-selling book, Leading Inclusion and dives deep into the findings and the her discovery of the C’s leaders need to understand to create inclusive organizations. Follow along to this great conversation and learn more about elevating the human experience in the workplace. The R.E.D.I Model: Respect - Equity - Diversity - InclusionDr. Cox talks about the survey she created with 500 people, and what it she found was truly getting in the way of inclusion. She asked the question:"What is it you would like your leaders to know differently?" She heard over and over that in order to achieve real change, outcomes have to start by delivering Respect first to have an inclusive culture. The 3 C's:If you are a leader, you have an obligation to lead the employee. Try using these three components:1.      Curiosity-Leaders must know something about the people they lead.2.      Connection-People are looking to have meaningful human interactions.3.      Comfort-Everyone wishes they could get past the conversation and feel comfortable. This interview happened immediately following a HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organization Council meeting. Every month, the council gets together and has an outside speaker like Dr. Cox, followed by peer-to-peer conversations and networking. Our speakers are part of HerCsuite™ and members have an opportunity to connect inside our network community. Resources:Gena Cox.comLinkedIn PostVisit HerCsuite™HerCsuite™ DEI Council Handout HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Find out about our Women's History Month Program and Schedule a call to learn more. HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Thank you, Gena Cox, Ph.D., for being a featured speaker for HerCsuite™, for being on the show and to you for listening to the show. Keep shining your light out, the world needs you. We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

Can you name all four of your grandmothers? How about all eight of your great-grandmothers? It gets more difficult as you move up the family tree, and it’s more challenging with women, whose names are changed in public records.Wouldn’t it be amazing to know who your fifth grandmother was and the details of her life? Beyond that "amazing" factor, professional researcher, archivist, and storyteller Dominique Luster believes that we can draw strength from the women who came before us just by knowing their names and what they did in their lifetime. Brought up in a family that told stories, Dominique shares her gift to the world by helping people discover the stories of marginalized communities that have been suppressed, oppressed, erased, or forgottenHear what it was like for Dominique to learn about her 5th grandmother Charity, who was born enslaved but managed to find her children and create a life with them. For Dominique, learning about her grandmothers and how we carry a piece of DNA with us from generation to generation has helped her see the world differently. This episode is airing on the first day of Black History month and you will feel mesmerized by the descriptive details in Dominque's stories. Join in the conversation and discover how you, too, can gain such a unique perspective.Dominique Luster is one part archivist -one part researcher – full parts natural-haired bourbon connoisseur. For nearly ten years, she has worked to help communities uplift, honor, and represent the lived experiences of diverse voices and the Black diaspora.Resources: Visit HerCsuite™ HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Find out how you can have Dominque Luster as a featured speaker for your Women's History Month Program and Schedule a call to learn more.HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you to Dominique Luster for being on the show and to you for listening to the show and shining your light in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.

When Rebecca Otis Leder, a digital marketing veteran, discovers the power of cultivating meaningful relationships, she creates The Knock Method, a five-step framework to build high-quality career relationships. She embarks on her journey to unlock mutual value and create impact. You will learn the secrets to successful professional networking and unlock the doors to exciting career opportunities! In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How to uncover the power of meaningful career relationships through The Knock Method 2. Other-centeredness: exploring how to shift from self-serving to mutually beneficial communication 3. Investing in research and outside perspectives to build successful partnerships. Read the full blog and episode show notes at HerCsuite™. Resources: www.buildmeaningfulcareers.com www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaotisleder www.instagram.com/theknockmethod www.twitter.com/rebeccaleder Rebecca Otis Leder is a Career curriculum designer & Trainer, Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Founder of Opportunities Knock, a career development training company helping students, leaders, and teams build meaningful careers. Thank you, Rebecca, for this interview, for being a member of HerCsuite™ community, and special thanks to HerCsuite™ member Melanie Neal, Vice President at Terumo BCT and to HerCsuite™ Alliance Partner Bobbie Carlton from Innovation Women.  HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Schedule a call to learn more.  Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn     

How does an authentic leader create an inclusive culture? Find out from featured guest Victoria Pelletier, Managing Director at Accenture. Take a listen to HerCsuite™ Founder and Host Natalie Benamou, MBA (she/hers) and Victoria Pelletier, (she/hers) as they discuss how organizations can Build a More Inclusive Culture. "If we want to build a more inclusive culture where people feel like they belong, are more engaged, and therefore performing at higher levels, then a big part of that is the time we invest around the people in the business. What do we need to do to make that an element that we measure?  What are we doing to create a more inclusive culture? That should absolutely be a measure of performance beyond the widgets or productivity metrics that need to be produced each year."- Victoria Pelletier  3 Ways to Create Flexibility in the Workplace: "There are no schedules only deliverables" Focus on the end result. Communicate commitments and meet client needs. Trust your team to deliver. ERG Best Practices: "Where there is conviction there is capacity." Encourage employees to get involved in things they care about. Volunteers are more likely to help when they are aligned with the mission. Make sure there are enough volunteers to help support the ERG. Victoria Pelletier is a prolific speaker including her program for HerCsuite™ DEI Cross Organization Council.  She shares her personal story and carries so much impact that she leaves her audience breathless and wanting more. By the time Victoria was 24 years old, she was the COO of a multinational corporation. With now 20 plus years in corporate leadership, Victoria's held senior roles in companies such as Accenture, IBM, and American Express. Victoria is a wife, mom, and corporate executive.  Victoria believes: “We can have it all, as long as we have a life of no excuses.” Victoria proves that it is possible to have a life in which women can succeed as a mom, as a corporate executive, as a spouse, and much more. Thank you, Victoria, for this interview, for being a member of HerCsuite™ community and special thanks to HerCsuite™ Alliance Partner Bobby Carlton from Innovation Women. HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Schedule a call to learn more. Find Victoria Pelletier on LinkedIn | Website | Resilient and Unstoppable in 2023 Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedIn Natalie Benamou MBA, (she, hers) CEO, HerPower2, Inc. , Founder, Chief Growth Officer, HerCsuite™  and  Podcast Host Natalie has accelerated her career to leadership positions in both the marketing industry and non-profits.  She is a rainmaker, achieving a high level of client success generating over $110 million in sales revenues.   Natalie is a leadership expert and sought-out speaker for events and conferences including the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) National Conference, HCEA Connect and podcasts like Conscious Millionaire, Brave Women at Work, Go Find Out, What's Your Ask, and Lioness Magazine featured article.  Thank you for listening to the show and shining your light out in the world!  We would be so honored if you subscribe and share this episode with a friend or colleague today.  

Have you been thinking about the future and what it looks like for your organization and your workforce? Today's guest is Kathy Relias, Vice President at Escalent, a human behavior and analytics firm, and is focused on building the life sciences business.  Kathy is a founding member of HerCsuite™. She has also been elected by peers to national level leadership roles in professional organizations supporting strategic planning, marketing, customer insights, and social media. Kathy is a proponent of diversity and inclusion, and a former board member of the Healthcare Business Women's Association (HBA), and currently a member at Women in Research and a Founding Member and Advisor of HerCsuite™.  Take a listen to HerCsuite™ Founder and Host Natalie Benamou, MBA (She/Her) and Kathy Relias, Vice President of Escalent as they explore The Future of Work. 5 Trends in the Workplace: How we connect with others, people are looking for connection. Remote work is only the start of what is changing.  Schools are helping students to be more adaptable. Best in class, will do whatever it takes. Top talent is challenging to retaining and they may not want to stay doing the same thing. Transparency has shifted the narrative like New York City requiring salarage ranges being public. Flexibility in the Workplace: Top performers know how to find the work that is really interesting to them. Engage with high performers to know what they really want to do. More project-based assignments and part-time work. Engage more with top performers to find out if they are satisfied. Four Ways Escalent is Helping Organizations: Teams at companies are overwhlemed and a dedicated team helps scaling up and down at a moment's notice. Offering staff augmentation on a pilot basis. Creating dedicated teams of skilled workers. Ability to have agile teams that can support in different time zones. Risk Avoidance: A Pilot helps avoid the cost of a full time employee In addition to flexible hours, it allows employees to focus on strategy to bring this forward Winning Leadership Buy-In "For a dedicated team, I would recommend a pilot and that allows the brand team to try us out, and see how things work for them and tweak it along the way. Then we can decide if we're going to scale up or down or what we're going to do next.  In this scenrio there really is no risk."- Kathy Relias HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Turnkey Speaker Programs. Schedule a call to learn more about all the ways we advance and engage more women at every career level.  Gain a Competitive Advance: Leadership Development > DEI Council > HerCsuite™ Boards. You Belong Here! Find Kathy Relias: Kathleen.Relias@escalent.co  LinkedIn | Escalent  Kathy Relias is a high energy consulting leader working in life sciences. She is also an experienced servant leader and mentor known for  building market share, delivering profitable growth and sound strategy for business to business companies.  For nearly two decades, Kathy has been building relationships, advising executives and solving problems on many of their most pressing business and marketing challenges by utilizing insights and analytics, consulting services and software. She has also built teams to deliver services, translating to growth and profitability and has P&L experience. Her expertise spans custom insights and consulting, SAAS products and subscription offerings, understanding human behavior and analytics. In her current role, Kathy is a Vice President at Escalent, a human behavior and analytics firm, and is focused on building the life sciences business. In life sciences, Kathy has worked on biopharma, medical device and digital health firms initiatives and has also worked across therapeutic areas.  Example areas of focus include product commercialization, brand insights, payer and market access and patient services and support. Thank you, Kathy, for this interview, for being a founding member and valued advisor of HerCsuite™ Member Community!   Natalie Benamou can be found LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn LinkedIn HerPower2   Natalie Benamou MBA, (she, hers) CEO, HerPower2, Inc. , Founder, Chief Growth Officer, HerCsuite™ | Podcast Host Natalie has accelerated her career to leadership positions in both the marketing industry and non-profits.  She is a rainmaker, achieving a high level of client success generating over $110 million in sales revenues.   Natalie is a leadership expert and sought-out speaker for events and conferences including the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) National Conference, HCEA Connect and podcasts like Conscious Millionaire, Brave Women at Work, Go Find Out, What's Your Ask, and Lioness Magazine featured article.  Thank you for listening to the show and shining your light out in the world!

Have you been wanting to make the culture at your organization more inclusive and not just in a vertical like DEI, but everywhere throughout the company? Today's guest is Simone Sloan, Rph, MBA, (She/Her), Founder and CEO of Your Choice Coach and is an accomplished business strategist, executive coach, and DEI consultant. Simone has held senior roles at Fortune 500 companies across marketing, communications, medical affairs, sales, and global business strategy. Her tenure includes successfully launching and leading products and services, implementing programs for key stakeholders across the globe, and developing and training sales, medical, and technical teams. Simone’s mantra is “Voice, Power, Confidence.” As an emotional intelligence executive coach, she changes the way leaders, and their businesses engage their employees and clients. Simone emphasizes the human element with a focus on diversity and inclusion. She is a keynote speaker and has been featured as a thought leader in articles for Huffington Post, Forbes, and Pharmacy Times. She is an active member of the Tri-State Diversity Council and advocate for women, LGBTQI, BIPOC, people with disabilities, and cross-generations.  Take a listen to HerCsuite™ Founder and Host Natalie Benamou, MBA (She/Her) and Simone Sloan, Rph, MBA (She/Her) as they explore The Power of Culture on DEI. Three Ways Organizations Can Integrate DEI Into Their Culture: Know your values and really understand what they are and what they mean to you. Listen to the employees because they're on the ground, they're hearing and feeling the culture both virtually and physically in the office. Being flexible in the workplace is giving talent who have invisible disabilities new opportunities. Leverage ERGs Across The Organization Create a sense of community in a global format Spotlight people, functionalities, and the work they are doing Connect employees to the purpose, to the organization and why they're doing what they're doing Find ways to be authentic and connect people together. "This is where the conscious intentionality around inclusion has to take place, in terms of the mindset, but also doing the work necessary to move the needle, which means a line item and understanding the resources necessary and the dedication around it.  Organizations need sponsors and senior leaders to have an accountability to these programs so that way they too feel connected, are invested. It means tying that to their annual bonus, or even from their compensation as part of that."- Simone Sloan, Rph, MBA (She/Her) Find out more about Simone Sloan, HerCsuite™ Member and Speaker by joining us at our upcoming DEI Cross Organization Council Programs. Sign Up Here:  HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by our Turnkey Speaker Programs. Schedule a call to learn more. Find Simone Sloan on LinkedIn | Your Choice Coach Thank you, Simone, for this interview, for being a featured speaker and valued member of HerCsuite™ Member Community!  Special thanks to HerCsuite™ member and speaker Tosca DiMatteo! Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn