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"A performance improvement plan is setting goals and steering an employee toward the right direction so they can feel empowered to being a better employee"On this episode Dr. Sandra Wright  shares  about the importance of building a positive work environment through performance improvement planning. Dr. Wright is a performance improvement coach who believes that empowering individuals to be their authentic selves is key to improving workplace performance.We discuss hot button workplace topics such as the importance of setting SMART goals, how listening to employees' goals should be a leader's focus during performance reviews and coaching skills for leaders .Connect with Dr . Wright:https://sandracollinswright.com/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

"A leader who has knowledge of self and inner strength is more able to help their team perform without feeling apologetic about it." Janet Livingstone is the founder of Culture Is Key, a consultancy devoted to leadership development, executive coaching and team effectiveness. As a multilingual expert on intercultural competence who has lived and worked on five continents, Janet is curious about everyone. She draws on her lived experience to expand dialogue and build trust with hybrid and international teams both in established companies and startups. On this episode of Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace, Janet shares the importance of cultural awareness and communication skills for being a successful leader.Connect with Janet to learn more about building your leadership team at:https://www.cultureiskey.coach Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“I was pumping myself up to remind myself to be taken seriously and to not let them push me to the side.” Jennifer Calderon is the Founder of Oh Goodie! Box, a snack box subscription service that sends snack boxes directly to offices and employees' homes.  Before starting Oh Goodie! in March of 2020, Jennifer spent the previous 13 years working at her family's business, J&J Vending, a service provider delivering snacks, beverages and coffee to offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.Oh Goodie! exists to make snack time healthy, convenient and fun by only delivering snacks to homes that they feel good about selling and by working with emerging brands in support of small businesses.Connect with Jennifer to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and all the yummy snack boxes Oh Goodie! has to offer:https://ohgoodiebox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thevendorsdaughter/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimQr1azUzLLe_E1DJLkYpg https://www.pinterest.com/ohgoodiebox/_created/ Email: jennifer@jandjvendinginc.com  Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” A. A. MilneThe World Economic Forum released their 2023 Jobs Report this month. This is my takeaway on their reporting on the fate of administrative professional jobs in the coming five years. They're at it again! In addition to my takeaway on the jobs report, I also share some steps to approach   job security concerns from a different lens.Visit the Have A Seat website and register to be a guest and let's continue the conversation!Link to the World Economic Forum 2023 Jobs Report:https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/a-quarter-of-jobs-set-to-change-wef-5620204/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“Everybody should have the highest quality of life, not just the older parent, but their children as well. Sometimes we give ourselves to excess, so our parents have a wonderful life but we don’t because we’re stressed and running.” Janice Goldmintz is an aging parent mentor who believes that success happens when we make sense of the complex.  This is especially true to dealing with the challenges of aging parents while maintaining a positive outlook and outcome for the adult child(ren).Through her expertise both academic and personally, her Master's degree in Gerontology has given her wide insight into what can be done to assist our seniors in creating the highest quality of life possible, no matter what the challenges may be. Her desire to see older adults  live their fullest lives has motivated her to act as a source of information and support to seniors and their families.Connect with Janice today and explore more options for caring for older adults in your family or inner circle:https://www.talkaboutaging.com/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

As women, we have this strong confidence from a job perspective; and yet when it comes to ourselves, if we don’t feel we’re valuable or worthy, then it’s hard to step into our own power.” Karen Laos is a communication expert and confidence cultivator who has helped thousands of women leaders communicate more effectively and confidently. She is the founder and CEO of Karen Laos Consulting, a company that provides communication training and coaching to individuals and organizations. Karen is passionate about helping women leaders reach their full potential. She believes that communication is a key skill for success in any field, and she is committed to providing women with the tools and resources they need to communicate with confidence and impact.Connect with Karen today to learn how you can increase your confidence and communication skills to shine in the workplace:https://karenlaos.com https://twitter.com/karen_laos https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial https://www.facebook.com/KarenLaosConsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/ https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. ~ Ella FitzgeraldAs exciting as the administrative support professionals career path can be, I will be first to admit that it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Being an admin professional is not for the weak of heart, it takes stamina, dedication, strength and a backbone made of steel, to say the least.  This is a bit of an 'upside down' episode (shout out to my Stranger Things fellow fanatics!), where I share my thoughts on recognizing when you might be ready to move on from your current administrative support role.Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

Human beings desperately want to connect with people they know and be heard by people they don’t. ~ Seth GodinIn the spirit of celebrating our amazing profession this month, I took to the mic to share some fun tips about finding your admin community! What's an easy way to take your admin career to the next level and celebrate your profession at the same time? Why, joining an administrative professional community of course!Take a moment to celebrate you and take a quick listen to this week's episode!Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“How many times have we reinvented ourselves over and over again; each job we take is a reinvention.” Meet Anne Hilbert! Anne has worn many hats in her working career, relying on her administrative and networking skills to get her foot in the door and build her own successful career path. She isn't afraid to take risks and try something new and believes in the power of reinvention. In our conversation, Anne  challenges us to think about finding our brave to reinvent our careers and how the benefits of networking with others can help us find joy in our career journey.Connect with Anne for more networking tips:annehilbert54@gmail.comSupport the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“The cost of doing nothing is getting very expensive for companies because companies with higher gender diversity report better business results in any study that you read.” ~ Lori Marcus “You don’t want to seem like you are hysterical on every micro aggression, so no one says anything and then 30 years later, all these little things are still happening…they add up and that’s when people start disengaging.” ~ Cie Nicholson Meet The Band of Sisters,  six change-making women business leaders who have collectively seen it all, from the bottom rung to the boardroom. Six executive level women with operating experience across 20+ industries, from large corporations to small start ups, in many male-dominated industries. Collectively, they bring unparalleled insight into inclusive leadership and work culture.In this week's episode I had the honor of sitting down with two of The Band of Sisters Co-Founders:Lori Marcus: a corporate board director, executive coach, and founding member of “The “Band of Sisters'' after spending 24 years at PepsiCo in multiple roles, including Senior Vice President, Marketing Activation.Cie Nicholson: an investor, and advisor to a number of start-up companies, a speaker, and a founding member of “The “Band of Sisters'' after spending 11 years at PepsiCo in marketing positions, including Chief Marketing Officer.I can't think of a better way to wrap of a month long celebration of women in the workplace than with these two inspiring women and their message of positivity, allyship and empowerment.Connect with The Band of Sisters:https://thebandofsisters.com/Their book: You Should Smile More https://thebandofsisters.com/you-should-smile-more-unconscious-bias-book/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“It’s nice that the Chief of Staff role is this super popular sexy title right now, and it’s cool that it’s getting more recognition and more companies are understanding the importance of it; but that doesn’t mean that it’s for everybody and that highly skilled EA’s are still really important to organizations and we can’t discount that.” Meet Hallie Warner! Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. She is also the co-author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together.With the continued growth of the Chief of Staff role across all sectors, Hallie supports the idea that Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff can build a successful partnership, effectively communicate, and achieve more together.  If you are an executive assistant looking to ascend into a Chief of Staff role, this is one episode you will not want to miss!Connect with Hallie today!https://instagram.com/halliewarner https://www.facebook.com/hallieswarner/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcVIJeEbY4ZzUT9hIFv7ZQ/featured https://www.linkedin.com/in/halliewarner/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.― Nelson MandelaThere's no denying that a fast-paced office means hustle, like making snap decisions and juggling multiple tasks at the same time. But if we feel ourselves truly lagging behind, knowing when it may be time to move on and into an environment that is a better fit for us, is more than OK. This week I share a few tips to help us keep up in a fast paced office while also maintaining a positive attitude despite the pressure. Episode highlights: Knowing what the office pace is, before you accept the job offer Seeing the signs that your struggle is real and asking for help if needed Permission to admit a fast pace office life is not for you and know it's OK to move on Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“I wanted freedom more, I wanted to move through the world taking up space more, I wanted to not be limited more, I wanted to know what it was like to live my life on fire, to feel what it was like, to fully live, for the very first time in my life.”In April 2021 Alise and her husband Gregg donated most of their stuff, let go of their apartment lease, and with their two cats in tow, with no home to return to and everything they owned stuffed into their car, they set off as Digital Nomad Travel Bloggers. They have traveled throughout the US and in 2023, are headed to Greece for a year. Her digital nomad job is owner of her own bookkeeping company, serving small business owners remotely while she and Gregg travel. They strive to share their joy and lessons in travel and life hoping to inspire the others to embrace their hearts desires too.Connect with Alise and Gregg to learn the many ways you can begin your Digital Nomad journey:https://www.instagram.com/talesfromanuntamedsoul/ https://www.facebook.com/talesfromanuntamedsoul https://www.linkedin.com/in/alise-saunders-chrm-396a53a0/ https://talesfromanuntamedsoul.com/Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“I believe the journey that we’re on in this life, is a journey of self-discovery; it’s not a journey about what’s going on out here in the world, and who these other people are, they’re just characters in a play. The journey is really into understanding self and stepping fully into who you were designed to be…and do that.”LuAnn Buechler is affectionately known as the Little Spark, and that she is – Sparking breakthrough change in businesses and individuals for over a decade. She is the owner of PMC Events & Coaching which she founded in 2005. LuAnn is also a transformational coach and speaker, certified facilitator of the Passion Test & Passion Test for Business, Master trainer and Event Facilitator and Founder of the ihug Movement.Our conversation was pure joy that will leave you grinning long after the episode is over! Biggest takeaway: we have permission to be agents of change for ourselves!Connect with LuAnn today to learn more about her unique coaching program:https://luannb.com/ Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“Now the idea of how do I carve out a life on my own terms; how do I start to build a life I want even if it takes me a little while to get there; and that’s how we have so many entrecurious people” Ever been curious what it is like to buy and grow a business?  What if you could buy and grow a small business without having to chuck your whole current life or risk your family? Is that even possible?Meet consultant Amber Christian who through her blog on Nano PE,  shares how  buying and growing very small businesses can make entrepreneurship more friendly and approachable than much of what we read in the mainstream media.  Ready to take that leap and finally become a successful entrepreneur in an innovative way?Connect with Amber to learn more:https://www.twitter.com/beingwonderlyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlchristian/ Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

Don't ever diminish the power of words. Words move hearts and hearts move limbs.― Hamza YusufOK, I'm going to tell it to you straight. In my very humble opinion, not everyone is cut out to be a manager. There. I said it and I stand behind it.We've all had the misfortune of working alongside others, that, to be honest, shouldn't be in a managerial role. I honestly don't think it's a good fit for everyone and I share this thought and my reasons why, along with some key tips to keep in mind if you are looking at obtaining a manager type position in the future, in this week's minicast episode.Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

“Nurses are burnt out trying to make it work within the system and want another opportunity to keep going.A lot of Nurses want to start their own business because they want to work and do more for their patients.” Catie Harris is a NursePreneur Mentor who has empowered thousands of nurses in business to monetize their knowledge and skills while inspiring them to change the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. She strives to undo the perception that nursing care is limited to the hospital setting.  Through her intensive nurse business coaching program, Catie shows nurses around the world how their hard-earned knowledge and skills can transcend the hospital system into a profitable business.Connect with Catie to learn more about becoming a Nursepreneur:https://www.nursepreneurs.com/https://www.instagram.com/nurse_preneur/https://www.facebook.com/groups/nursebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/c/CatieHarris/videosSupport the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

"As women we’re really good at soldiering on and pushing through our problems, instead of delegating. It’s really hard for us to recognize when we are feeling burnt out. It’s really hard to acknowledge when we’ve reached that burnt out stage. But it comes at a cost, and that cost is ourselves."Meet Anjali and Urvina, creators of UKAN Coaching whose sole mission is to accelerate unhappy career women into jobs they love! At UKAN Coaching they are here to help us achieve our goals and take control of our lives.Conversation highlights: Top concerns for women returning to work How to recognize career burn out Ways that UKAN Coaching can help with both Connect with UKAN Coaching today!LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/urvinashah; https://linkedin.com/in/anjaligudhkaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ukancoachingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/UKANCoaching Book In A Free Career Chat - https://bit.ly/ukan_haveaseat_chatSupport the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.― Katharine Hepburn"Because we said so." "That's the way it's always been done."Show of hands if you are so over hearing those excuses in the workplace when leaders make these proclamations from on high dictating a new office policy or rule, offering no further explanations or offers of discussion.Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news for leaders who operate with this closed mindset but I'm afraid the days of employees following blindly along are O-V-E-R. Thats right, over. Or at the very least, should be.This week I put my sassy hat back on and offer my insight into why we need to question everything in the workplace in 2023.  Such as: Job responsibilities Office policies WFH v. In office mandates Are you with me?Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.― Voltaire Have A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace officially turns 3 TODAY! Wow. Wow. Wow. I honestly don't know where to begin, so I'll just begin with saying THANK YOU! To all my supporters, listeners, friends and guests, it's because of you that this podcast has grown into what it is today. I appreciate every minute of my podcast and feel incredibly grateful each time I click that record button.  Help me celebrate this exciting 3 year milestone with: Special guest reviews Fun listener stories  My turn in the bonus question hot seat What's new on the Have A Seat website Thank you for listening and for your amazing support!  Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!