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Libby is joined by Lisa Fain to discuss all things mentorship. Lisa began her career as an attorney before entering the world of diversity, inclusion and mentoring. She has conducted mentoring training programs for corporate, government and educational institutions.  Lisa coaches mentors, mentees, and program administrators on how to achieve mentoring excellence and create the right environment for achievement of career and personal goals.  She is highly regarded for her special combination of expertise, humor and no-nonsense approach. Lisa discusses the following with Libby: Four phases of effective mentoring Three functions of a mentoring relationship Questions to ask yourself when looking for a mentor Setting expectations and checking assumptions when you find a mentor Formal versus informal mentorship Structuring the mentor/mentee relationship The benefits of mentoring for the mentor Common misconceptions about mentorship Lisa holds a B.S. in Social Policy from Northwestern University and a JD degree from Northwestern University School of Law. She is a life coach and has completed her certification from the International Coach Academy. A native of Syracuse, NY, Lisa spent 17 years in Chicago and moved to Seattle, WA in 2014 with her husband and two daughters. She now spends as much time as she can hiking and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.   Connect with Lisa: http://centerformentoring.com/ Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring by Lisa Z. Fain & Dr. Lois J. Zachary

Founder of WorkMarket (acquired by ADP), Jeff Wald joins the Leadership Lab to talk about the future of the workplace and his book, The End of Jobs. WorkMarket is an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers. Jeff also founded Spinback, a social sharing platform (purchased by salesforce.com). Jeff began his career in finance, serving as managing director at activist investment firm Barington Capital Group,  vice president at private equity investment firm GlenRock, and various roles in the M&A Group at JP Morgan.  Jeff shares: Why life-longing learning and adaptability are critical to our success What data and history tells us about the future of work The importance of a fluid, team-based, ‘always on’ job mentality Why you must be either “hard human or hard tech” Why you shouldn’t let anyone outwork you The silver-lining of the COVID workplace and how working women will ultimately benefit Tips on creating self-serving routines and hacks that lead to productivity and happiness Jeff is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private boards.  He formerly served as an officer in the Auxiliary Unit of the New York Police Department.  Jeff is the author of The Birthday Rules and the Amazon Bestseller The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. Jeff frequently speaks at conferences and in the media on startups and labor issues.    Connect with Jeff: The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations by Jeff Wald https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald/ https://twitter.com/JeffreyWald

Libby is joined by Divya Parekh. Divya has over 20 years of rich and varied experience, including roles as a business positioning coach, influence advisor, speaker, and author. Her professional career includes positions as a university associate professor, scientist, biotechnology professional, and as a global business relationship and leadership coach. She merges her biopharmaceutical career with her extensive experience as a coach, author, consultant, and speaker. Her passion for coaching and the sincere desire to make a positive impact on people has led her to develop effective evidence-based leadership and partnership programs: Divya shares: What a great leadership truly is Relevant takeaways regarding influence from working with clients  Her book, Expert to Influencer Differences in communication and leadership styles Why leaders live by example How body language plays a role in influencing Understanding how you’re showing up in different situations Actionable steps to becoming the person you want to be and a leader/ influencer Connect with Divya: https://www.divyaparekh.com/ Expert To Influencer: How To Position Yourself For Meaningful Impact by Divya Parekh

Systems Specialist for Team Libby Gill, Chiquita Jones joins the lab to discuss what the holiday’s are really all about and how business owners can go in to them with ease. Chiquita uses what she’s learned working in Human Resources, Training and Development, Sales Operations, and all of the entrepreneurial learning she’s done over the years to build sustainable systems, starting with putting the right people in the right seats.   Chiquita and Libby talk all about alleviating holiday stress, including: How we can feel comforted throughout the holiday’s if we’re unable to be with family Ways to take your mind off business during the holidays Why women should be delegating whether it be tasks in the home or else Ways to bring joy back to the holidays Dropping stress and overwhelm during a season of celebration Favorite holiday movies and books to read The importance of evening routines and including reflection as apart of it Chiquita loves the travels of life, with music (her passion) as her soundtrack. Sometimes those travels take her abroad (another passion), sometimes they are the journey of personal growth and service. All of which bring her joy.   Connect with Chiquita: https://www.chiquitajonesvirtual.com/ chiquita@chiquitajonesvirtual.com   Libby’s Book List: All Adults Here - Emma Straub American Dirt - Jeanine Cummins Dear Edward - Ann Napolitan Hamnet - Maggie O’Farrell (my fav of the year!) La Rose - Louise Erdrich Monogamy - Sue Miller Night Tiger - Yangzee Choo Nothing to See Here - Kevin Wilson Such a Fun Age - Kiley Reid The Assistants - Camille Perri The Glass Hotel - Emily St. John Mandel The Henna Artist - Alka Joshi The Pull of the Stars - Emma Donoghue The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett The World We Knew - Alice Hoffman

Meridith Elliott Powell joins the leadership lab to talk thriving in uncertainty. Meridith Elliott  Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist. With a background  in corporate sales and leadership, her career expands over several industries including banking,  healthcare and finance. She is Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than  twelve percent of professional speakers, and a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaching  Council. Meredith shares her favorite stories of thriving in uncertainty and how you can take the steps to thrive yourself. We discuss: The interesting story of Procter & Gamble from branding to staying relevant and listening to your customers How Jim Beam survived prohibition and staying firm and confident in his vision Holding relentless vision, conditioning for change, and decision making in an uncertain marketplace Knowing & Understanding Core Values Turning uncertainty into opportunity Steps you can take today to start thriving in business High energy and highly interactive, Meridith’s keynote helps leaders and business owners  learn the new rules of success today. Meridith shows her audiences how to  attract more business, retain top talent, and leap into position to win in this new economy. No  walking on coals, no breaking boards, just real-life strategies you can put into place first thing  Monday morning.    Connect with Meredith: https://meridithelliottpowell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MeridithElliotPowell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridithelliottpowell/ https://twitter.com/meridithpowell https://www.youtube.com/user/meridithepowell https://www.instagram.com/powellmeridithelliott/

Libby hits the leadership lab with Tresha Moreland, a 30-year HR expert and futurist. Tresha keeps one foot in the corporate world while the other is in the entrepreneurial space as she works with business leaders to develop workplace strategies that achieve best-in-class results.  She has held key human resource leadership roles in multiple industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality, and healthcare and is the founder and principal consultant of HR C-Suite, LLC. HR C-Suite is a results-based HR strategy resource dedicated to connecting HR with business results.  Tresha & Libby discuss:  How to recruit and retain talent Virtual recruiting and making sure your virtual presence is up to par Burnout in healthcare and how it’s even more emergent now Tresha’s upcoming book; Navigating the Healthcare Workforce Shortage Culture shaping The opportunity that employees currently have to reinvent themselves The call of the NOW How and Why Tresha created HR C-Suite Tresha has a master’s degree in both human resource management (MS) and business administration (MBA). She has also earned a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP) Certification and is recognized as a Fellow with the American College Healthcare Executives with a FACHE designation.  Connect with Tresha: www.hrcsuite.com https://www.facebook.com/hrcsuite/

In the Leadership Lab, Libby is joined by Jason Cutter. Jason is the founder and CEO of Cutter Consulting Group which brings a refined consultative sales formula that leads to a high conversion percentage, raving fan clients, and a steady stream of referrals to B2C clients. Cutter Consulting Group works as a resource to help companies optimize where available, develop what’s needed, and build a playbook that can be used in a single office or multiple locations.   Jason shares all about:  His career history: from a degree in Marine Biology to working in Tech before starting his own company How he figured out what he DIDN’T want to do in life The best leadership and career advice he’s ever received (hint: The 5 Year Rule) What authentic persuasion is and his new book, Selling with Authentic Persuasion How the Five Love Languages can help us in making sales Why women can actually have a little bit of a leg up on men when it comes to selling And some other great nuggets of wisdom! Jason’s analytical mind is always looking for ways to solve problems or make situations better. He is all about taking action, not just talking about theoretical plans. Those who have worked with him describe him as passionate, intense, and driven and his philosophy can best be summed up in this quote from Zig Ziglar, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”   Action Step from Jason: Don’t treat everyone like you want to be treated but like THEY want to be treated and they will follow you wherever you go. In other words, don’t speak to everyone the same way but try to understand them and serve them in the way they prefer to be served. And read The Five Love Languages.   Connect with Jason:  Selling with Authentic Persuasion: Transform from Order Taker to Quota Breaker http://jasoncutter.com/ https://www.cutterconsultinggroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jascut Authentic Persuasion Show Podcast

Catherine Carr joins Libby in the Leadership Lab to share her story of how a seemingly average Saturday afternoon led to an interview with Doctors Without Borders and ultimately led her to pack up her 20 years of professional experience, her MBA and HR certifications, and leave her old life in a storage unit. Catherine & Libby discuss: How and why Catherine decided to apply for Doctors Without Borders The lengthy interview process How women often self-select themselves out of moving up the organizational growth chart due to the assumption they aren’t fit, capable, or worthy  How much Catherine has gained by offering herself in service to others Crossing not only borders but also cultures, traditions, and paradigms while working and living with multi-cultural teams Navigating the line between work and humanity, balancing expectations with compassion, and managing the rift between productivity and burnout. And much more Over the years Catherine has learned: Morning tea solves afternoon problems. Helping one another is an instinctive response around the world. To fully engage, our walls must fall. The importance of never losing sight of normal. And sometimes, communication means saying nothing at all.   Prior to working in the field, Catherine held a variety of positions, all of which prepared her for the range of responsibilities she would hold as a humanitarian.  Dance instructor, administrator, temp worker, recruiter, bartender, start-up, freelancer, recruiter, and human resources professional.      Catherine’s Action Step: Make an effort to get uncomfortable - try a different restaurant, take a different route home, it doesn’t have to be major but taking these small seemingly uncomfortable baby steps will set you up for larger tasks that will cross your path that may be uncomfortable. Secondly, take a break and take notice in the little moments of joy because those are the things that matter.   Connect with Catherine:  Catherinecarr.global

Libby speaks with Eileen McDargh about resilience and why it may not be exactly what you think it is. Eileen is the Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group and author of several books, including Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters. In addition to discussing burnout in the workplace, she addresses several ways to rebuild your resilience muscle and how to control the controllable.   Eileen shares:  The importance and necessity of self-leadership What true leadership is and how you act with your sphere of influence How her book helps you go through the process of burnout to breakout  What preemptive resilience is and why we need it The specific case studies she performed on burnout Ways to create connections that give you energy And so much more   Eileen’s Action Step: To invent your future, try reverse goal setting by writing down what you DON’T want in order to figure out what you do want and build the foundational steps to get there. To build resilience, have a journal and write down three things you’re thankful for everyday as well as once a month, do something you’ve never done before - it doesn’t need to be earth shattering - anything that will force you to step out of your comfort zone a bit (plan a day for this and make it the same date of the month, every month)   Connect with Eileen:  https://www.eileenmcdargh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmcdargh/ https://www.facebook.com/speakereileen/ Book a discovery call with Libby at https://libbygill.com/#contact

Welcome to Libby’s Leadership Lab. I’m Libby Gill and I’m here to help you level up your leadership skills so you can create the professional life you really want without sacrificing your personal life. I’ve been guiding women executives and entrepreneurs for more than 30 years, first as a C-Suite corporate exec running communications at three major Hollywood studios and now as a business owner with my own executive coaching and consulting company. So let’s get started, it’s time to invent your future.