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You can’t build a house without a foundation, and a foundation is key to a successful business as well. For today’s discussion of the day Monica Davis joins Judy to talk about preparation. Monica is an award-winning media mentor, trainer and brand narrative strategist. She’s worked with entrepreneurs and was listed along with big brands like AARP, Hilton, IBM and Pepsi in the Hermes awards. Preparation is not just for the Boy or Girl Scouts. Whether is preparing for a TV interview or brining your business dreams to reality, you need to be ready. Judy and Monica also talk about how they met and the difference between advertising and publicity. Connect with Monica: https://www.secretstosuccessbooks.com/https://www.exceptionalmediacoaching.com/

There’s a difference between talking and speaking, do you know what it is? If you don’t then this discussion of the day with Jane M. Powers is for you. Jane is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Jane and Judy talk about using your voice, the importance of authenticity and why women shouldn’t see sales as ‘icky’. Jane also talks about the power of a 17 ½ second “intromercial” over the standard “elevator pitch.” Jane also says you need structure and don’t be a copy-cat. Jane also has a special offer for you at the end of the show. Connect with Jane: https://janempowers.kartra.com/page/bDr52Let’s Talk Impact Event: https://www.letstalkimpact.com/

We all need mentors, whether we want to admit it or not. From the c-suite to the entry-level, its good to have a guide who’s “been there and done that.” However, it can be hard to find the right mentor. In this episode, Trish Tonaj joins Judy for the discussion of the day on mentorship. Trish is not only passionate about mentorship, but she also believes in the power of storytelling. Trish is a master coach, certified personal trainer, author, and speaker. Judy and Trish talk a lot about the importance of community, collaboration, lightbulb moments, and everyday superheroes in business and life.

Have you ever had a big idea and found out it wasn’t original until it was too late? Today’s guest deals with this all the time. Cheryl Hodgson is the founder of Brand Aide and Hodgson Legal, two companies that specialize in brand protection and copyright issues. During the discussion of the day Judy and Cheryl talk about the importance of networking, what people get wrong about branding and why it's important to realize ‘you don’t know, what you don’t know.’Connect with Cheryl: https://brandaide.com/freegift/ or Cheryl@hodgsonlegal.com

We are stronger together, and you have to be open to learning. Wendy is a veteran of the financial services industry, and Andrea is a business coach and author. For the discussion of the day, all three women go beyond the difference between men and women. Wendy, Andrea, and Judy talk about women breaking through in male-dominated industries and why women trying to fit in as ‘just one of the boys’ isn’t the best way to find success. They trade stories about their experience in the financial industry and why the industry needs more female mentors to help younger women navigate the business.Connect with the Women’s Business Accelerator Mastermind: https://andreabullard.com/womens-mastermind-group/Connect with Wendy: https://mywealthwisdom.com/Connect with Andrea: https://andreabullard.com/

Men and women are different. Most people understand this, but many sales-people still have trouble navigating those differences. Madeline Pratt joins Judy for the discussion of the day on the differences between men and women but quickly turns to empowerment. Judy and Madeline also touch on pay equity, industry equity, and women in sales. Madeline is the Founder and CEO of Fearless in Training and spent her career serving as a business development leader for technology companies ranging from small start-ups to large publicity traded entities.Connect with Madeline: https://www.fearlessintraining.com/

Mindset is everything. While this may sound obvious, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Joining Judy for today’s discussion of the day is Jacob Roig, a business mindset and success coach. Not only has Jacob seen business success, he’s also a certified fire-walk instructor. Judy and Jacob talk about the differences between men and women when it comes to mindset, how your mindset stems back to childhood and the importance of action. Jacob says an idea is only a wish until you take action. One of the best ways to take action is to be present and take time for yourself.Connect with Jacob: https://www.jacobroig.com/

Culture may be a buzz word in businesses of all levels, but what does it mean? Today’s guest helps us not only define culture, but sheds some light on what it means for leaders, employees and the world outside the organization. Don Taylor is an executive coach, adjunct professor, public speaker and a retired Colonel who served in the United States Air Force. He’s also President of LifeWorxs, a firm helping companies get back to work safely during the pandemic. During the Discussion of the day Don talks about how “the bright light of corona” exposed some of the failings of our health care system. Hint: it has to do with culture. He also touches on the why of company culture is so important, why it’s easier to have a diverse workplace in the military and defines servant leadership. Connect with Don: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontaylortx/                             don@lifeworxs.com   

You always get more than you give back and today’s guest is living proof. Chicke Fitzgerald joins Judy for the discussion of the day on giving back. Chicke is the founder and CEO Solutionz Innovations and the Game Changer Network. During the interview Chicke and Judy talked about why all great leaders are givers and how Chicke worked giving into her business model. Chicke says it can be hard for some people can understand, but it actually makes her travel business more profitable. The conversation then turns to the importance of mentorship and the book that both women say inspired them to give back.   Connect with Chicke: https://chickefitzgerald.com/  

Leveling up doesn’t just happen in video games, you can do it too and today’s guests will help you do it. Pia and Gitzy own Inspired Results Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping high achievers & entrepreneurs who want to take their success to another level. During the discussion of the day Pia and Gitzy explain to Judy what leveling up is all about, how the power of imagination can help get you the life you want and how to avoid the imposter syndrome. Connect with Pia & Gitzy: https://inspiredresultsconsulting.com/

Our world has become mindless, let’s try to be mindful. In an age of constant distractions being present can be hard in life and in business. Holly Duckworth joins Judy for the discussion of the day on being more mindful. Holly is a mindfulness expert and podcaster who helps stressed out leaders create peace, presence and profits. If you think mindfulness and sales don’t mix, you might want to listen up. It’s time to gain some new thoughts on ancient wisdom, because being present isn’t has hard as you think. Holly says your presence is your greatest present, so take a deep breath and be in the moment for this episode of Selling in a Skirt with Judy Hoberman.Connect with Holly: https://leadershipsolutionsintl.com/

Everyone has a story and every situation is a story. So, how do you use your story? Amy Evans joins Judy for the discussion of the day about storytelling, empowerment and growing your network. Amy and Judy both talked about getting personal on stage, how hard it is, and the good that can come from it. They also swap stories about their time in the insurance industry building relationships. Amy’s insurance experience inspired her to create AllignWomen, a growing leadership and networking organization for professional women allowing them to grow, nurture and leverage their professional relationships.Watch Judy’s Speech The Greatest Missed Opportunity:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgk-3QEM6tw Connect with Amy at AllignWomen: https://alignwomen.org/ the AllignWomen Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignwomen and Colibri Insurance Services http://colibriins.com/

Today Cordelia Gaffar joins Judy for the discussion of the day centered on feeding your mind and body. Cordelia and Judy start with making the connection between between the food you eat, your mindset and the content you absorb everyday. Cordelia shares what words every woman needs to take out of her vocabulary, why we all need to get rid of our baggage and a trick to turn around love songs to help you get in the “happy bubble”. Your emotions are a muscle memory according to Cordelia. She says we need to acknowledge what happened in the past so we can move forward. She also talks about the importance of conscious eating together as a family, in silence, unplugged and unbothered by the real world.Connect with Cordelia:https://bit.ly/ReplenishandBoosthttps://www.cordeliagaffar.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReplenishMeGroup

We all have untapped potential, and today’s guest has made it her mission to help people tap into theirs. Gabrielle Leonard knows all about untapped potential. She went from a homeless teen to award winning corporate strategy coach and speaker. During the discussion of the day Gabrielle explains her Embrace, Embody and Empower program. Hint: Gabrielle says it has as much to do with how you see yourself in the future as you see yourself now. Gabrielle says you can’t “magically level up,” you have to take imperfect action to get the life that you want.Connect with Gabrielle: https://gabrielleleonard.com/                                    https://www.facebook.com/inspiredroyal                                   https://bit.ly/CoachingwithGabrielle

You might not think of sales as an act of love, but today’s guest wants to change your mind. Christine Schlonski joins Judy for the discussion of the day. Christine is the queen of sales success mindset and founder the Heart Sells! Podcast. Christine believes everyone can sell by being authentic and enjoy the journey. Christine and Judy talk about why women are turned off by sales, and how women are naturally wired for sales and may not even realize it.About Christine Schlonski:Christine works with heart-centered, driven entrepreneurs who love what they do but feel very uncomfortable when it comes to selling their products and services. She shows them how sell with ease, grace, and confidence, so they can redefine sales and create a life beyond their wildest dreams.Connect with Christine - https://christineschlonski.com/

Mastering the media midfield isn’t as hard as you think it is according to today’s guest will show you how.Kristin Marquet the founder of Marquet Media and FemFounder.co., joins Judy for the discussion of the day on marketing know-how for women entrepreneurs. Kristin offers practical information on when you need to hire a PR agency and why you might not need one. Kristin also offers her thoughts on why quality is more important than quantity when it comes to your social media strategy. If you’re looking for media placements, Kristin says like anything else, it’s all about building a relationship.Marquet Media: https://www.marquet-media.com/FemFounder: https://www.femfounder.co/About Kristin Marquet:Kristin Marquet, the Creative Director of Marquet Media, LLC., has forged successful partnerships with celebrity fashion designer and correspondent NV Nick Verreos; prestige hair care brand Briogeo; French accessory designer Mona Roussette; and many more. She has generated media placements in Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, Seventeen, Glamour, and ELLE magazines, Refinery29.com, and countless other outlets. She's also the founder of the media company, FemFounder.co.Passionate about learning, Kristin has advanced studies in data and marketing analytics. She also attended MIT, Boston University, and New York University and holds degrees in literature and marketing/public relations. She has contributed to Forbes.com, Inc.com, HuffingtonPost.com, Entrepreneur.com, and NYDailyNews.com. She is also author of "Publicity Jumpstart: 10 Ways to Get Your Brand into the Press".

Change is hard, but today’s guest says it doesn’t have to be.Monique DeMonaco is a business coach who bases her work in Brain-Science, Emotional Intelligence and joins Judy for this discussion. Monique shares the four universal reasons behind struggle, why we need to forget about the pre-determine roles and how your mind is actually fertile ground for change even if you don’t believe it. Monique not only also shares with Judy her powerful Delete-Delete technique, she uses a very tangible example you can start using right now. Connect with Monique by texting UNLOCK to 66866 or e-mail Monique@coachmonique.com

Everybody learns a little bit differently and today’s guest is an expert in getting the most out of your team.Cheryl Johnson is a Performance Solution Specialist who has more than 20 years experience in coaching, learning and workplace training. With her pioneering attitude, Cheryl has made strong contributions in the areas of learning with an emphasis on behavioral change. Cheryl has been recognized as a leader in the architecture and design of interactive multimedia learning systems and strategies. She and Judy talk about the importance of learning, why there’s more to training than teaching people how to do something and how different generations approach the act of learning.Connect with Cheryl: https://www.ambitionquotient.com/                                 https://smartlearningforbusinesssuccess.com/      

When Julie Foucht decided she needed to take her coaching business seriously, she hired a high-end coach and learned to ‘market like a man.’ She doubled, then tripled her income in less than a year, but felt drained, uninspired and restless.Urged by Spirit, she embraced her essential ‘Womaness’ and birthed a new way, The Art of Feminine Marketing. Today, Julie teaches female coaches, teachers and healers who are frustrated with traditional marketing, how to build 6-figure businesses through the Art of Feminine Marketing.The discussion of the day goes well beyond the differences between marketing to men and women. Julie touches on how she uses her “wounding” experience to bond with clients, how she listens to her business and why she’s a coach who is always in need of coaching herself.Connect with Julie: https://juliefoucht.com/

Finances can be confusing and intimidating for anyone, but few firms realize it’s not a one size fits all business. Some see women as a niche, but both Arwen and Judy disagree. Through her business Becker Retirement Group Arwen and her husband Randy focus on retirement planning for women. While Arwen spent the last 20 years in retirement planning, she began holding her “women’s only” events just three years ago. Find out what she's learned, why the market is doing such a poor job working with women and why financial planning is important as ever...particularly for women.Contact Arwen: http://beckerretirement.com/radio.php