Quote: “As we move through our world, there are a lot of moving parts happening all around us all of the time that are not in our control and our highest ability to respond rather than react to things is to come from this state of rest and letting go.” Julianna Bootsman This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II. There is so much talk lately about love in the workplace (no, not that kind of love), and we know that some are not yet willing to embrace the concept. There is a lot to be said about leading with your heart, and I discuss this in-depth in my soon-to-be-released book ROR: Return On Relationships. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome Conscious Leadership Coach Julianna Bootsman to share her expertise on the topic of love as the foundation for leadership and business. Julianna is the Chief Spiritual Officer who works with companies and leaders around the world. She builds and facilitates Conscious Leadership training programs that guide companies and leaders to live and operate from the foundation of love, with both heart and head working together to create outcomes where everyone thrives. As Chief Spiritual Officer, Julianna is a leader in human growth and cultural change, connecting the spirit of who you are to the spirit of what you do. Authentic Touch Points: Julianna’s path to conscious leadership. 2:00 Aligning to who you’re meant to be. 9:00 Love vs. fear. 12:00 Are you ready? 17:00 You have to put the work in. 19:30 It starts at the top. 23:00 Love is what resurrected Julianna from years of secretive bulimia and a traumatic divorce. It’s what fuels her fire for motherhood and lights the way for her company. Today, she is an ICF-certified coach, certified mindfulness and meditation practitioner, award-winning communicator, and speaker. Working with leaders on all levels, she has a unique ability to guide people through topics, conversations and experiences that inspire and creates shifts in perspective and long-lasting change and transformation.  As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Julianna’s website: http://whiteboxleadership.com/ Julianna’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannabootsman/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/  

Quote: “We think about change management, but you can’t manage change and people. But you can lead a change!” Jackie Ferguson There has been such a buzz created around diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we have all seen how improving them can create a huge shift in society and the workplace. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome Certified Diversity Executive Jackie Ferguson to share her insights and ideas about how to implement and manage DEI in the workplace as a leader.   Jackie (she/her) was raised in a multi-generational, multi-racial, multi-regional home where diversity and inclusion were intrinsic personal values. She has been volunteering for and donating to equality organizations for more than twenty years. Jackie spent the majority of her career in various aspects of business for organizations ranging from small start-ups to large Fortune 500 companies before earning her designation as Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) and becoming co-founder of The Diversity Movement. Authentic Touch Points: The current DEI climate. 1:30 A sense of belonging impacts the bottom line. 5:00 A more diverse C-Suite benefits everyone. 10:00 The Callaloo concept. 14:00 Creating authentic relationships at work. 19:00 Finding the wealth in our differences. 23:00 Chasing progress over perfection. 25:00 The Blockbuster Effect and the mindset of growth. 32:00 As Head of Content and Programming, Jackie ensures premium educational content across all platforms. She is a Certified Diversity Executive, a member of the Forbes Business Council and the National Diversity Council, and is published in Forbes and Almanac, among other publications. Jackie is a keynote speaker on diversity and belonging topics for organizations across the country. She also hosts the Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox podcast, rated as one of the top 15 diversity podcasts to follow and in the top 10% of downloaded podcasts globally. Jackie is a proud wife and mom, alumnae of the University of South Florida and moderately arrogant home cook. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: The Diversity Movement: https://thediversitymovement.com Jackie’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejackieferguson/   Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: "I think if all women all over the world would become aware enough and strong enough to say NO to what’s unacceptable immediately, the world would change." Kristin Engvig This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to Part 1: Women in Leadership & International Networking with Kristin Engvig (Part 1) We have all heard of "the glass ceiling" and how it can affect women in business. It's a metaphor used to represent an invisible barrier that prevents a given demographic (typically applied to women) from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. But what about women who have made it to the boardroom or are currently in leadership roles? How far have we come, and how have our predecessors paved the way for us? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we're thrilled to welcome International Networking Expert Kristin Engvig. Kristin joins us to share her leadership journey and discuss how she created the Global Women's International Networking Conference! This year it's in Rome on September 20-24, 2022, and I am thrilled to be speaking there!   Kristin is a pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. She embraces global responsibility through innovative leadership events and personal speaking engagements to inspire women worldwide to become agents of possibility. She was granted the CEO For Life award and the Best Practice Leader award in 2021 and is part of the Diversity Global Magazine's Top 10 Influential Women in Global Diversity. She also won the International Alliance of Women Award in 2010. Authentic Touch Points: See yourself through an inspirational lens. 1:30 The new generation has awareness and strength. 4:30 WIN is all about… 7:00 It’s about more than networking. 11:00 Kristin at the UN! 13:00 The collective journey of 25 years. 16:30 What can we all do? 18:30 Final thoughts. 20:30 Kristin attends high-level meetings such as the W7 Meeting held in connection with the G7 summit in Italy, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Oslo and has facilitated a senior leader forum in the SDG tent during Davos 2020. She has dedicated the past 24 years to women's leadership and organizational change to inspire others to create a world where business flourishes and societies thrive. She created WIN in 97' to bring alive a vision of a more feminine, global, and sustainable way at work, in communities, and in iife. In her early career, she worked for companies such as JP Morgan, Citibank and Innovation Norway, EU as an international strategy and marketing Consultant. Kristin is educated as a business economist with an MBA and extensive studies in acting, communication and women's development. She is the mother of one boy, Leonardo. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: WIN Conference website: https://www.winconference.net Forbes Women's Business Council: https://councils.forbes.com/success-stories/tag/women-in-leadership   Kristin's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-engvig-168ba/ Global Citizen Forum: https://globalcitizenforum.co   Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/  Roxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/  Roxanne's previous podcasts https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: "Learn to be "gender bi-lingual. We can learn the male way; we can learn the female way and be whole human beings that can play on all fronts." Kristin Engvig We have all heard of "the glass ceiling" and how it can affect women in business. It's a metaphor used to represent an invisible barrier that prevents a given demographic (typically applied to women) from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. But what about women who have made it to the boardroom or are currently in leadership roles? How far have we come, and how have our predecessors paved the way for us? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we're thrilled to welcome International Networking Expert Kristin Engvig. Kristin joins us to share her leadership journey and discuss how she created the Global Women's International Networking Conference! This year it's in Rome on September 20-24, 2022, and I am thrilled to be speaking there!   Kristin is a pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. She embraces global responsibility through innovative leadership events and personal speaking engagements to inspire women worldwide to become agents of possibility. She was granted the CEO For Life award and the Best Practice Leader award in 2021 and part of the Diversity Global Magazine's Top 10 Influential Women in Global Diversity. She also won the International Alliance of Women Award in 2010. Authentic Touch Points: Kristin's journey to global connecting. 2:00 Limitations in female leadership. 7:30 We've come a long way, baby! 11:00 Shifting to heart-based leadership. 12:30 Becoming "gender bi-lingual". 15:00 See yourself through an objective lens. 17:30 Kristin attends high-level meetings such as the W7 Meeting held in connection with the G7 summit in Italy, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Oslo and has facilitated a senior leader forum in the SDG tent during Davos 2020. She has dedicated the past 24 years to women's leadership and organizational change to inspire others to create a world where business flourishes and societies thrive. She created WIN in 97' to bring alive a vision of a more feminine, global, and sustainable way at work, in communities, and in iife. In her early career, she worked for companies such as JP Morgan, Citibank and Innovation Norway, EU as an international strategy and marketing Consultant. Kristin is educated as a business economist with an MBA and extensive studies in acting, communication and women's development. She is the mother of one boy, Leonardo. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: WIN Conference website: https://www.winconference.net Forbes Women's Business Council: https://councils.forbes.com/success-stories/tag/women-in-leadership   Kristin's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-engvig-168ba/ Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne's previous podcasts https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: “It’s important to know that when you are really connected with what you want to do, you are in another sphere of life. You are in your highest possible expression which fills you with a special kind of joy and purpose.” Miha Pogačnik If you are able, we recommend that you watch the video on our website or YouTube as there are graphic elements that you don’t want to miss. If you can only listen, you will still get a lot of very useful information. This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Here’s the link to last week: https://roxannederhodge.com/trust-through-music-with-miha-pogacnik/ Music means so much to so many. It has the power to lift us up, create a feeling, relive a memory, inspire, and so much more. But have you ever used music as a business tool? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Social “Artivist” Miha Pogačnik to share his ideas and processes to find trust in leadership through music and the arts. Violin virtuoso Miha Pogačnik (Po-gah-chnik) is a Cultural Entrepreneur and Ambassador of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. He is perhaps best known for using his violin in organic and disruptive ways to reposition the impact of the Arts in society and connect Disciplines, Cultures and Generations. At the crossroads of Economy, Politics and Culture, he is the founder of Ecoculture, NGO Gandin Foundation and IDRIART. With his initiative Terra Parzival in his homeland Slovenia, he envisions a new prototype of society with Social Art at its core. Authentic Touch Points: A deep experience. 3:00 The process. 7:45 Modulation for growth. 12:30 Finding the gateway to produce change. 16:30 Now transformation comes naturally. 20:00 The 5 steps. 25:00 Organic principle. 27:00 Touching the corporate heart. 32:00 In the late 90s, Miha founded Ecoculture and introduced his new process, the Miha Method, into the Business Innovation landscape and later in Politics. Trusting the integrity of classical masterpieces, Miha treats them in entirely new ways inducing co-creation and the Entrepreneurial spirit in organization development. His core vision is to awaken the artistic principle in every human being while addressing structural and systemic problems in society. An unparalleled influencer Miha tackles dilemmas regarding performance, motivation and inspiration. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.  Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Miha’s website Miha’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “Transformation has to be found in a very deep region of experience.” Miha Pogačnik This was such a great interview packed with so much inspirational information that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II. Music means so much to so many. It has the power to lift us up, create a feeling, relive a memory, inspire, and so much more. But have you ever used music as a business tool? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Social “Artivist” Miha Pogačnik to share his ideas and processes to find trust in leadership through music and the arts. Violin virtuoso Miha Pogačnik (Po-gah-chnik) is a Cultural Entrepreneur and Ambassador of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. He is perhaps best known for using his violin in organic and disruptive ways to reposition the impact of the Arts in society and connect Disciplines, Cultures and Generations. At the crossroads of Economy, Politics and Culture, he is the founder of Ecoculture, NGO Gandin Foundation and IDRIART. With his initiative Terra Parzival in his homeland Slovenia, he envisions a new prototype of society with Social Art at its core. Authentic Touch Points: Miha’s process. 1:45 Developing Miha’s method. 4:00 Music opens your heart to learn. 8:00 A different approach to finding solutions. 13:00 Getting everyone on board. 17:00 Finding the perfect flow. 20:30 Business vs an artistic approach. 23:00 Bringing the worlds together. 25:30 In the late 90s, Miha founded Ecoculture and introduced his new process, the Miha Method, into the Business Innovation landscape and later in Politics. Trusting the integrity of classical masterpieces, Miha treats them in entirely new ways inducing co-creation and the Entrepreneurial spirit in organization development. His core vision is to awaken the artistic principle in every human being while addressing structural and systemic problems in society. An unparalleled influencer Miha tackles dilemmas regarding performance, motivation and inspiration. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.  Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Miha’s website Miha’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne

Quote: “The concept of being anti-fragile is making sure that as an organization, you grow out of the disruption so that you’re prepared for whatever comes along next and you’re stronger because of it.” Kelly Blackaby Many of us take for granted the liberties and freedom to choose that we have been accustomed to all our lives. In other parts of the world, people may not have been so fortunate. There are many countries where women are prohibited to work or are very limited in the opportunities available. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome International HR Expert Kelly Blackaby to share her experiences about the changes that are happening in the Middle East and how women in leadership roles are becoming more prevalent. Kelly is a Managing Partner at Entail Solutions based in London, UK.  Kelly has over 20 years of generalist and global HR experience, including 10 years at a senior management level. Kelly’s diverse experience has been gained within a range of industries such as Retail, Leisure, Real Estate & Construction, Public Sector and the Charity Sector, ranging from SME to large multinationals.  She has worked extensively across several international territories including the UK, Middle East, Caucasus, Central Asia and USA.  Authentic Touch Points: Kelly’s journey to the Middle East. 1:30 Cultural differences in leadership. 5:00 Kelly’s initiative. 8:00 Challenges for new women execs. 13:30 Generational transformation. 17:00 Creating a global community. 21:00 The anti-fragile concept. 25:00 Adapting to disruption. 29:30 Kelly achieved a distinction award for a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.  She is the Chair of the HR Sub-Committee / Trustee for an international humanitarian aid charity. As one of the first women in her sector to work in Saudi Arabia, Kelly also specializes in female workforce development and supporting newly promoted female leaders who are in transition to new management roles. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Kelly’s website HR World Article featuring Kelly Kelly’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “I am an empathetic leader, and I do lead with my heart, but a lot of things are very factual and statistic-based, so I have to balance both of those things.” Lori Lococo What is your leadership style? Are you a very fact and process-based leader or are you more driven by your heart and feel a connection to those you lead? Both are important traits, but in today’s work climate, you really do need to have a good relationship with your team in order to succeed. Working to create a bond not only helps to put your people on a productive path but also helps you retain your best and brightest stars. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Lori Lococo to talk about her leadership experience and how those skills and lessons have assisted her in serving others. Lori is a current Niagara Falls City Councillor.  She is seeking re-election in the October municipal election. Lori has worked for over 25 years in Niagara’s legal community, 14 years as the Administrator of a large firm. Lori has also worked for Census Canada in 2016 and 2021 and as a Court Reporter for the Ministry of the Attorney General. Authentic Touch Points: Lori’s journey to city council. 1:30 The benefits of Toastmasters. 3:00 Authentic mentors who helped along the way. 6:30 Being genuine creates connection. 9:00 Strategically dealing with issues. 12:30 Balanced processing and perspectives. 16:30 Choosing to serve others. 18:00 One of the most rewarding experiences was her term as International Director of Toastmasters International, a non-profit communication and leadership organization. Her leadership on the world stage as a Board Director for Toastmasters has expanded her role as an ambassador for Niagara everywhere she goes. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Lori’s website Lori’s LinkedIn profile Toastmasters International Lori’s email address: lori@lorilococo.com Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne Roxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “Can introverts sell? Yes, because they’re very good at listening and asking all the right questions.”Jon Baker  Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Is that something you have even thought about? Are you comfortable speaking out in a group setting, or do you take more time to ponder a question and analyze the outcome before speaking out? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome all the way from across the pond, Introvert Expert Jon Baker to share his insight about introverts and some easy-to-implement techniques for leaders on how to bring the best out of them in the business world. Driven by his desire to expose the talent of quieter business people, Jon Baker has become known for activating introverts. With his quietly confident attitude to challenges and vision of balanced teams, alongside his enthusiasm for action and helping others, Jon inspires business leaders to take action. Authentic Touch Points: Why Jon chose to research introverts. 1:30 Peeling back the layers. 5:00 Processing and getting to the final result. 9:00 Can introverts be successful CEOs? 13:00 Creating the space for introverts to speak up. 18:00 Be patient and wait for the answer. 21:00 Techniques to optimize productivity. 25:00 Preparation is key. 29:00 Jon knows that balanced teams allow introverts and extroverts to flourish individually and as a team, improving productivity, creativity and diversity of thought. His business growth and networking knowledge (has written two books on the subjects), combined with leadership experience, allows Jon to show leaders how to change their habits and get more from their introverts. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Jon’s Website Books: Canada  US Jon’s LinkedIn profile Email: jon@jon-baker.me Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne Roxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “The more resilient you are, the more resilient you will be.” Jennifer Spear If you missed this LIVE, don’t worry…we have your back! I don’t think there has ever been a time when we have had to be more adaptive to change than in the past couple of years!  With the pandemic dragging on far beyond what anyone thought, being separated from friends, loved ones and co-workers, we have really had to build our flexibility muscles and learn to go with the flow. I know it’s been harder for some than others. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re so excited to welcome my friend and Change Expert Jennifer Spear to talk about taking advantage of change and living life UnScripted. Jennifer is a Recovering Corporate Executive, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Emcee, Moderator and Trainer who loves a challenge and partnering with her clients to Work & Lead UnScripted. Regardless of the constraints, Jennifer delivers customized experiential, engaging and practical solutions for each unique situation, whether in-person or online. Authentic Touch Points: Being UnScripted through COVID. 1:30 From what if to what now? 4:30 Thriving through uncertainty. 9:30 Creative ways to respond to change. 15:30 Finding support and creating connection. 20:30 Leadership + Flexibility = Retention. 24:00 Clear, concise communication. 27:30 Trust needs to be re-established. 29:30 Post-traumatic growth. 34:00    Jennifer sits on the Board of Directors of Meetings Mean Business Canada, representing the Canadian Association for Professional Speakers. Jennifer is a contributor to Forbes and is the author of the upcoming book “UnScripted” and is excited about her new Partnership with Chaos Lab, which produced the Chaos2Clarity research study. As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Jennifer’s website Jennifer’s LinkedIn profile Check the Chaos Lab website or sign up to receive updates, including an invite to the online Reveal of the Research on June 23rd.Roxanne's LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne Roxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “If the playing field is indeed level, then we’ll all have an equal, truly equal opportunity.” Phyllis Reid-Jarvis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…words that we’re all hearing but are we truly seeing a change in society? The past week has seen yet another mass shooting in the headlines that was enveloped in hate. What needs to happen before we start to see some real change? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Phyllis Reid-Jarvis to have a very timely and necessary conversation on how we can create the changes that are so clearly needed in the world. Phyllis is an experienced international executive coach who works with organizations and individuals to realize their full potential. With a focus on employee and organizational success, she helps businesses sharpen their skills by coaching them on operationalizing what they have learned in training. Authentic Touch Points: A bit about Phyllis. 2:00 Finding out that we’re different. 4:30 Working to defeat racism. 9:00 Open conversations are necessary. 13:00 Discrimination vs racism. 20:00 Reverse discrimination. 24:30 How to talk about the messy stuff. 34:00 Know when to end the conversation. 40:00 The power of the pause. 43:00 Phyllis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition from the University of Manitoba and a Diploma in Dietetics from the Health Sciences Centre. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Manitoba and a graduate certificate in aging from the Centre for Aging in Manitoba. She received her professional coach training at the International Coach Academy (ICA) and is a member of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba, Dietitians of Canada, International Coaching Federation (ICF), and the Consulting Dietitians Network. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as I offer executive coaching.  Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Phyllis’ website Email: living@ultimatepotentials.com   Phyllis’ LinkedIn profile Roxanne's LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne Roxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “Do you want to be defined by that story if you did have struggle and trauma or do you want to be defined by now, what you’re going to create and put out into the world and what’s the legacy you’re going to leave behind?” Lisa Caprelli The past couple of years have been tough on everyone, but children have had to learn to deal with the isolation and missing out on playing with friends, attending school in person and so many other issues. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Lisa Caprelli to share her thoughts about how and why helping kids create connection is more important today than ever. And let’s face it, we could all use a little more playtime these days. Lisa is a speaker, songwriter and award-winning author of the unicorn book series, Unicorn Jazz. ™  Unicorn Jazz series offers social-emotional learning (empathy, kindness, love, belonging, believing in others, feelings and more).  Lisa is an author of 18 books and has produced music videos for kids. Authentic Touch Points: Finding purpose. 2:30 What’s your why? 7:30 The perspective of relationships. 11:30 Integrating back to school and work. 17:00 There is still fear. 23:00 Meet Unicorn Jazz! 25:00 Why do we have to stop playing? 31:00 Play equals creativity. 25:00 Lisa is the producer and director of Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do - a family show on Amazon TV.  Lisa was inspired by Sesame Street and with her kids multi-media brand of Unicorn Jazz - kids can send in their own video content, music and talent to be part of the show!   As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.  Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Lisa’s websites: https://lisacaprelli.com or https://unicornjazz.com Find Lisa’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Caprelli/e/B00QMVYC1E Lisa’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacaprelli/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: “I watch people talk about their work-life or their family life or their health life. I think, right there, you have a problem because there’s really only one life, and it’s your life.” Dr. Ron Stotts How connected are you to yourself and the understanding of why you lead the way you do? Do you feel like you have a good relationship with your team? Do you have a great relationship with yourself and love who you are? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome Mindfulness Expert Dr. Ron Stotts to share his vast knowledge about creating a better relationship with ourselves and, in turn, everyone around us. After getting a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Ron discovered that the biggest challenge business leaders face today is looking outside for what can only be found within. With several decades of experience, Dr. Ron has made it his mission to lead entrepreneurs on a transformational inner journey into the highest levels of conscious leadership. Dr. Ron has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and top executives from organizations such as AT&T, The Indianapolis Colts, and Lucas Films. Authentic Touch Points: Dr. Ron’s path to transformational leadership. 1:30 Finding conscious intention. 7:30 We, instead of I. 12:30 Happy people create happy environments. 18:30 Kindness trickles down. 21:30 Making a transformation. 25.00 Back to the basics. 30:00 Transformational training. 36:00 Dr. Ron is a three-time best-selling author and has spoken on stages throughout Europe and the United States. He regularly shares his expertise with his 14k social media followers and on numerous conscious leadership podcasts. He helps business leaders think like Einstein and create like Michelangelo, developing truly conscious business environments that are vastly more profitable and sustainable for all. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Dr. Ron’s website: https://ronstotts.com/FREE starters: https://ronstotts.com/free-starters/Dr. Ron’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ron-stotts-14143236/ Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.comChat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: “Be known as a leader who made a difference.” Kanchan Prinsloo Just how diverse is the culture in your workplace? Are there people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.? Is it balanced or could it be much more inclusive? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we’re talking with my friend and Executive Coach Kanchan Prinsloo about what it takes for people of culture to become more authentic leaders and how their cultural differences can help them to create an open and welcoming workplace for everyone. Kanchan is a professional executive coach, facilitator and speaker committed to both Women of Culture (WOC) leaders and leaders of WOC leaders. As a speaker and facilitator, she helps organizations prevent turnover and build their brand with retaining diversity of thought. Authentic Touch Points: Sometimes pronunciation matters. 2:00 Your heritage story. 7:00 Underrepresentation for people of culture. 10:00 Creating a great “diversity soup”. 17:30 Diversity helps the bottom line. 19:00 Sponsorship vs mentorship. 23:30 Finding balance. 26:30 COVID hit people of culture hard. 31:00 Kanchan is the founder and CEO of KaPri Consulting. The company is designed to help leaders own their personal power in support of maintaining a robust organizational culture of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in various industries, Kanchan holds a Master of Arts in Leadership, a Certificate of Executive Coaching, and accreditation with International Coaching Federation (ICF) PCC. Her facilitation, executive coaching and speaking practice brings an additional 9 years of experience. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Kanchan’s website: https://kapriconsulting.ca    Kanchan’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchanprinsloo/ McKinsey study Kanchan mentioned: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Quote: "If you don't know who you are, every time you go the therapy, you start from scratch. This process deidentifies you from who you think you are." Colleen Santini Have you ever tried to meditate? Were you able to calm your mind and relax, or do you find it a bit harder to settle into a meditative state? Do you know the benefits of meditation and how it can help you and your team in a corporate setting? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are fortunate to have Meditation Expert Colleen Santini join us to share her ideas about how meditation can help provide a more productive environment for your team. Colleen trained for over ten years in Australia, California, Toronto, and Vancouver in Group Management, Retreat Facilitation, Shamanic Studies, Private Session Protocol and Public Speaking. She also trained as a professional actor and later went on to join Toastmasters and CAPS for more specific training in public speaking. Authentic Touch Points: Colleen’s journey. 2:00 What happens when you meditate? 7:00 Create the space to let go. 11:00 Training your meditation muscle. 16:00 The benefits of meditation. 20:00 Keeping your team happy. 25:00 The communication cycle. 27:00 Colleen believes that taking care of an intentional workplace environment is a cornerstone in creating a safe and motivating space for a productive workforce inspired by their work's vision. Her mission is to help businesses create an inspired, effective, and happy workforce by holding and maintaining an exceptional intentional workplace environment. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.  Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Colleen’s website Colleen's email: soultrektransformation@gmail.com Colleen’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne's LinkedIn profile Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts        

Quote: “There’s no such thing as a failed relationship as long as you’re learning the lessons.” Penny Tremblay How do you resolve the conflict in your life and at work? Do you shy away from conflict and sweep it under the rug, hoping that somehow it will take care of itself? Do you confront it head-on, tackling issues as they arise? Or are you somewhere in the middle, maybe treating it differently at home than at work? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome our good friend and Workplace Relationships Expert, Penny Tremblay. Penny is here to share her wealth of knowledge about confronting and resolving conflict in a way that leaves all parties feeling like they’ve been heard and allows everyone to take responsibility for their part of the conflict. Penny is a genuine entrepreneur. Founding the Tremblay Leadership Center, with relationship strategies training and keynotes internationally for 20+ years, thousands have benefitted with skills and confidence to be productive, play nice in the sandbox, and climb the ladder of success. Her Advanced Mediation certificate from Harvard, combined with years of conflict resolution facilitation in workplaces, bring stories, experiences and guidance for a productive, peaceful and profitable business. Authentic Touch Points: Penny’s elevator pitch. 1:30 How to get started. 5:00 Triggers, how they can affect others. 11:0 Finding a common goal. 18:00 Include the entire team. 20:00 Where do we learn how to resolve conflict? 26:00 Making commitments to achieve a goal. 28:00 Conflict affects the bottom line. 33:00 Penny’s Advanced Mediation certificate from Harvard, combined with years of conflict resolution facilitation in workplaces, bring stories, experiences and guidance for a productive, peaceful and profitable business. As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Penny’s websiteBook a call with PennyPenny’s Conflict Resolution ProgramsPenny’s LinkedIn profileRoxanne's LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: "Authenticity online is considering the learning experience journey, when we intentionally design a space where people can connect with the content and each other." Patricia Regier     We’re doing a LIVE session of the podcast for this episode and hope that you enjoy the video option available on our website. We hope it helps to create a more authentic experience for you. How is your online presence? Do you feel like you portray your whole self when you’re online, or do you only show what you think people want to see? In order to create a more genuine experience for those you’re in a meeting or event with, you need to learn how to be yourself. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I’m thrilled to have my friend and Expert Facilitator Patricia Regier join us LIVE to share her tips and strategies about what it takes to be more authentic online. Patricia is the Online Expert who’s built a career on the belief that training doesn’t have to be boring. Her debut book, The Online Shift: 101 Pro Tips for Online Facilitators, Workplace Trainers & Virtual Speakers, teaches newcomers to the online space and seasoned professionals alike to optimize their online presence and maximize engagement. Authentic Touch Points: How Patricia became an online expert. 2:00 Don’t be afraid to be yourself. 4:30 Online issues and how to fix them. 11:00 Icebreakers to get started. 14:30 Camera, on or off? 18:30 The evolution of online. 23:00 Owner of Regier Educational Services, Patricia was focused on online before online became every day. She’s tried, tested and refined using the latest behavioural science, research and psychology to ensure your next online experience is a hit! As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne   Links: Patricia’s website Find Patricia’s book here Patricia’s LinkedIn profileRoxanne's LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: "You can lead for outcome, you can lead for impact and then you can lead for purpose. To me, those are the 3 levels of leadership." Sarah McVanel Sarah has been an integral part of both my business and my book. She’s one of my business coaches as well as the facilitator for her writing group where I did most of the writing for my soon-to-be-released book, ROR, Return on Relationships, Amplify Your Authentic Leadership to Build More Resilient Teams. Sarah is Canada’s Recognition Expert and as my book launch is fast approaching, I wanted to reintroduce you to Sarah and the conversation we had about how recognition helps to create a more authentic leader and provides a better connection to their team. I had such a wonderful and information-filled chat with Sarah McVanel last week that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series.  In case you missed last week, here’s the link to Part I It’s not mandatory that you listen to it first, but I recommend that you do.  There’s so much amazing content, it would be a shame for you to miss out on any of it. Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated and can connect with their leadership is of the utmost importance at this time.  When so many people have been fighting through the pressures of the pandemic and working through really tough circumstances, we must make sure they know their efforts are valued and recognized. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome back Canada’s Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share her thoughts about how you can ensure your team is getting what they need to feel the gratitude that they so richly deserve. Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.  She helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews. Authentic Touch Points: A look behind the curtain.  1:00 Undercover Boss shouldn’t just be a TV show.  7:00 Creating a culture of caring.  10:30 Coming from a place of service.  15:00 Leading to leave a legacy.  20:00 Using recognition to design a more meaningful purpose.  24:30 Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (2020). As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Sarah’s website Find Sarah’s Books Here Sarah’s LinkedIn profile Sarah’s TikTok profile Roxanne's LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.comChat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “When people are struggling, that is when we need to put them first and the task list has to come second.  That’s what we’re seeing right now, that’s the latest trend.” Sarah McVanel Sarah has been an integral part of both my business and my book. She’s one of my business coaches as well as the facilitator for her writing group where I did most of the writing for my my soon-to-be-released book, ROR, Return on Relationships, Amplify Your Authentic Leadership to Build More Resilient Teams. Sarah is Canada’s Recognition Expert and as my book launch is fast  approaching, I wanted to reintroduce you to Sarah and the conversation we had about how recognition helps to create a more authentic leader and provides a better connection to their team. Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated and can connect with their leadership is of the utmost importance at this time.  When so many people have been fighting through the pressures of the pandemic and working through really tough circumstances, we must make sure that they know their efforts are valued and recognized. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome back Canada’s Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share her thoughts about how you can ensure your team is getting what they need to feel the gratitude that they so richly deserve. Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.  She helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews. Authentic Touch Points: The Gratitude Effect.  2:00 Showing our human side.  7:00 The Great Resignation.  12:00 Keeping authentic recognition alive through COVID.  14:00 Tearing down the hierarchy barrier.  20:00 The secret shopper.  25:00 Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (2020). As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict through executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Stay Authentic,   Roxanne Links: Sarah’s website Find Sarah’s Books Here Sarah’s LinkedIn profile Roxanne's LinkedIn profileRoxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Chat with RoxanneRoxanne’s previous podcasts

Quote: “For me to believe what you are saying as a leader, I need to know and trust that you will hold yourself accountable for your actions and inactions.”  Kemi Ogunkoya When I first met Kemi, we discussed my soon-to-be-released book, ROR, Return on Relationships, Amplify Your Authentic Leadership to Build More Resilient Teams and how being a trusted resilient and authentic leader affects the role she plays in her company. As my book launch is fast approaching, I wanted to reintroduce you to Kemi and the conversation we had about how creating trust makes all the difference in her ability to lead. What does it take to be an effective leader?  The answer to this question has changed a great deal since the onset of COVID.  Now that we are seeing things starting to open back up and people returning to the workplace, it’s imperative to have solid leadership.  The past 18 months have taught us so much about what’s important.  Whether at home or work, we all need to feel a connection with those around us.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Kemi Ogunkoya to share her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful leader. Kemi is a renowned Leadership Development Strategist, Management Consultant, and author. For close to a decade, she has conducted and facilitated high-impact leadership development workshops across, Africa, North America, and Asia. She is an alumna of The Said Business School, University of Oxford, and a member of The Forbes Business Council.  She is a Certified Management Consultant, and a Masters Neuro-Linguistics Programming Practitioner certified by the INLP Centre in California, USA. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education & Economics from the University of Ibadan and has an MBA in Management Consultancy from the University of Wales, Cardiff UK. Authentic Touch Points: Kemi’s path to leadership coaching.  2:00 Possible blocks in effective leadership.  4:00 The dancefloor and the balcony.  7:00 Competence vs trust.  12:30 Is trust essential?  18:00 Post-COVID leadership support.  21:30 Leaders need compassion now too.  25:30 Kemi prides herself in the ability to help corporate organizations enjoy seamless leadership transitions and executive onboarding to eliminate deficiencies that invariably minimize their costs and let them focus on growth. She is the originator of “The Dozen Model” for raising visionary leaders, a model that has been adopted by numerous corporate organizations and political structures for effective leadership development. She is the Founder of Rellies Works, a leadership consultancy firm; Chairman board of trustees of The PowerWoman Network and The Lead Africa Now Initiative. She is the author of The Leadership Guardian, Goal Mastery Book, and Magical Pills.  With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.  As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict through executive coaching.   Click here to contact me at your convenience, or click here to Chat with Roxanne! Stay Authentic,         Roxanne Links: Kemi’s website:  https://kemiogunkoya.com Kemi’s books:  https://kemiogunkoya.com/shop/ Kemi’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiogunkoya/ Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/  Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Book a complementary Call with Roxanne Roxanne’s previous podcasts