In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Olerud, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Fearlyss Media. Alyssa shares her journey from pioneering social media strategies for a nationwide sales team to empowering business owners and professionals to connect authentically with their audiences. Join us as we explore her insights on entrepreneurship, personal branding, and the balance of family life.

• Founder and CEO of Fearlyss Media
• Expert in leveraging social media for business growth
• New York native, now based in North Carolina
• Former Minor League Baseball career-woman

• Transitioned from corporate roles to entrepreneurship
• Developed a remote program that led to a 24% increase in success metrics for sales teams
• Trained hundreds of sales reps on effective social media usage

• Discusses the biggest challenges faced in her career and how she navigated them

• Shares her strategies for successfully transitioning careers
• Tips for creating a winning mindset for new roles

• How to use past experiences to build a compelling narrative for your next steps

• Insights on how to transform business ideas into successful ventures

• Simple strategies for effective social media use
• How much time to invest in personal branding
• Identifying when it’s time to seek help with social media management

• Alyssa’s top tips for women looking to level up in their careers

• Her approach to being present with family while managing a busy schedule
• Practical tips for reducing anxiety around to-do lists

• LinkedIn (Business): Fearlyss Media
• LinkedIn (Personal): Alyssa Olerud
• Instagram (Business): @fearlyssmedia
• Instagram (Personal): @alyssaolerud
• Website: Fearlyss Media (coming soon)

• Career Transition: Strategies for navigating career changes successfully.
• Entrepreneurship: Steps to turn a business idea into reality.
• Social Media Tips: Best practices for personal branding that don’t overwhelm.
• Work-Life Balance: Alyssa’s advice on managing family and work without the stress.

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Natalie Haynes, an educator, Registered Psychotherapist, and former logistics expert with Canadian Tire Corporation. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from a 13-year career in logistics to becoming a psychotherapist, and her passion for fostering meaningful conversations about race through her signature program, The Comfortable Race Conversation Process. Join us as we explore career pivots, the importance of psychological safety in race conversations, and how leaders can navigate these crucial discussions.

1. Who is Natalie Haynes? Natalie Haynes is a dedicated educator, Registered Psychotherapist, and speaker. With a background in logistics and supply chain management from Canadian Tire Corporation, Natalie transitioned into psychotherapy to support her own mental health journey. For over 15 years, she has been using her diverse experiences to facilitate workshops and online courses focused on mental health, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

2. The Career Pivot Natalie reflects on her significant career change from logistics to psychotherapy. She shares valuable advice for women contemplating a major career shift after spending over a decade in one field, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, resilience, and seeking support during transitions.

3. Conversations about Race Natalie discusses her signature program, The Comfortable Race Conversation Process, which aims to address the psychoeducation often missing in race discussions. She explains the difficulties inherent in talking about race and provides insights into how these conversations can be approached in a psychologically safe manner. Her program has been recognized by the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge as a valuable tool for promoting honest dialogues about race.

4. The Importance for Leaders Natalie underscores why it’s crucial for leaders to be adept at having conversations about race. She highlights how these discussions contribute to a more inclusive and equitable workplace and the role of leaders in fostering a culture of openness and understanding.

5. When Natalie is Not Working Natalie shares what she enjoys doing outside of her professional life, offering a glimpse into her personal interests and activities.

Must-Ask Questions:

• What makes it challenging to have conversations about race, and how can we approach them in a way that feels safe and productive?

• How has The Comfortable Race Conversation Process been received, and what impact has it had on organizations participating in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge?

Favorite Quote: Natalie shares a quote that resonates with her personal and professional philosophy.

Connect with Natalie Haynes:

• Instagram: Natalie Haynes Consulting Inc.

• LinkedIn: Natalie Haynes

• LinkedIn: Natalie Haynes Consulting Inc.

Learn More About Natalie’s Programs:

• The Comfortable Race Conversation Process - Next cohort begins October 4th, 2024

• Udemy Course: Beyond Respect: Inclusive Leadership in Conversations about Race

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In this empowering episode of Leadership is Female, we’re joined by Jen Soenen, a renowned time strategist, business coach, and advisor. Jen, the founder of Soenen Strategies, is on a mission to help high performers make the most of their most precious resource: time. Tune in to learn how intentional time management, effective goal setting, and understanding time perception can transform your productivity and accelerate results.

Guest: Jen Soenen
Position: Time Strategist, Business Coach, & Advisor
Company: Soenen Strategies
Website: Soenen Strategies

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to Jen Soenen
   Jen introduces herself as a time productivity strategist with a passion for helping individuals and businesses optimize their use of time. She shares her vision at Soenen Strategies, focusing on empowering high performers to capitalize on their time effectively.

2. The Power of Intentional Time Management
   Jen delves into the importance of being intentional with your time and how it can lead to impactful results. She explains why mastering time management is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals.

3. Overcoming Procrastination
   Strategies and tips for breaking the cycle of procrastination are discussed. Jen provides actionable advice on how to boost efficiency and stay focused on tasks.

4. Effective Goal Setting and Prioritization
   Learn how to set clear, achievable goals and prioritize tasks effectively. Jen shares her insights on how to align your time management strategies with your business objectives.

5. The Psychology of Time Perception
   Jen explores the psychology behind how we perceive time and how this understanding can be used to our advantage. Discover how altering your perception of time can enhance productivity and reduce stress.

6. The Time Strategy Framework
   An overview of the Time Strategy Framework, an immersive 8-week program designed to help individuals transition from feeling overwhelmed to confident and in control. Jen explains the process of discovering where your time is going, defining what you truly want, and creating a plan to accelerate results.

Resources Mentioned:

• Soenen Strategies Website – Explore more about Jen’s Time Strategy Framework and other resources available.

Connect with Jen Soenen:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-soenen-285427180/

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Credits:

Host: instagram.com/emilyjaenson

Show: instagram.com/leadershipisfemale

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Leadership is Female. Join us next time for more inspiring conversations and actionable strategies with leading women in their fields.