Let's talk FOCUS. In this episode, Lolita chats three situations that knocked atop her head, as a reminder to FOCUS! She talks distractions, overwhelm and what stands in her way to drive clarity, confidence and commitment. Be sure to grab your journal at lolitawalker.com/podcast to write down these powerful soul-work exercises that she shares from Stop 7 in her book, "The Intersection of You & Change." Get ready to delve into YOU, as you engage in coaching, cocktails, and conversations on what we can do today. This episode is just what you need to focus and re-focus on what is important, what you must do, and how you can move forward TODAY.
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REWIND! TO ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EPISODES! "If I'm smart enough to learn calculus, I'm smart enough to start a business." Those are the words from guest, Ms. D'Shawn Russell, owner of Southern Elegance Candle Company and very first sponsor of my podcast! WOOHOOO! This is one of those episodes where you leave PUMPED UP! It's a "let me do something different today type of episode," with energy, nuggets, laughs, vulnerability, relatability, & even moments you find yourself saying YES! If you've ever felt stuck in complacency, lost with no direction, felt celebrating wins were showboating or bragging, that folks may be weighing you down, THIS IS FOR YOU! Most of us have been there, thus none of us are alone! As a matter of fact, my hand is raised too. D'Shawn takes us through her journey of being a math teacher turned profitable business owner, & more by simply GETTING CLEAR! Yep..... Listen in and set your intention for this fun and fab episode with our powerful affirmation, "I am worthy. I am enough. I am the greatness others have yet to see." You can grab your 40-card affirmation deck at https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop. The flow: We shift into our intro (minute 3.05) and hear from our sponsor, Southern Elegance Candle Company (with a special promo code (minute 7.21), and quickly jump into our first layer of coaching (minute 7.85). Today's soul work (minute 10.32) focuses on the imagery of the most beautiful train you have ever experienced...AND YOU ARE THE CONDUCTOR! We talk everything from where you are going to how you can let folks on and off of your train. We celebrate cocktails (minute 17.54) with a number of cheers to ...
My first male guest, Mario Scott is joining us at the kitchen table to talk all-things leadership. A leadership expert working with executives and teams to lead more efficiently and effectively, he leaves us with a few laughs and take-aways on how we can begin to lead differently - from the inside out. How do you define leadership? Would you say that your leadership is untapped? Are you leading yourself the same way you are leading those who are following you? Hmmmm! This episode is packed with nuggets that you can implement NOW, whether leading at work, home, or life. From me gifting 4 strategies to climb, what I call, the L.E.A.D. ladder, to Mario adding on the notion of leading from the inside out, we talk redefining leadership, the idea of proving yourself as a leader, assessing how you are showing up for the leader within you, for your clients, and even how your leader at work/school is showing up...hmmmmm. We even talk leadership at home and recognizing the balance that some women must still make when it comes to leadership. This is a no-miss episode that you will want to grab you CC&C journal for, forward to a friend, and assess how you are showing up! The affirmation leading this episode is I am in touch with my thoughts and mindful of my actions. This episode will challenge you with the question, Are You? I welcome each of you (minute 1:00), gift a bit of coaching (minute 4:05) and soul-work (minute 5:23), celebrate your takeaways and highlight the greatness you are during cocktails (minute 12:08) then invite Mario to conversations (minute 13:49) with a rich conversation on all-things leadership! It's an episode ...
Dr. Tina Opie is a powerhouse, who brings nothing short of a dynamic conversation, to this episode of Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations. She a strategic management and organizational behavior expert, an award-winning researcher, consultant and Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, to name a few. As they engage in diverse, equitable and inclusive workspaces, she and Lolita talk everything from allyship, power dynamics, the power of open-ended questions, goals, challenging the status quo, culture and so much more. They even tap into perimenopause. Pull up a seat and join Dr. Opie and Lolita at the kitchen table. The Episode Breakdown: Minute 1.21 - Welcome to Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Minute 1.48 - Intro to the podcast and powerful affirmation from Walker & Walker Enterprises - "I am grounded in my faith, clothed in my strengths and convicted in my core values." Minute 2.40 - The Three Layers of the Show Minute 3.38 - COACHING, with a bit of soul-work to challenge your thinking. Lolita leaves you with 7 Considerations to Remain Present in a Dynamic Workplace Minute 13.18 - COCKTAILS to celebrate the greatness of who you are + shout outs to some of those who have left 5-star reviews on Apple. You can also join the "Journey to 200, 5-star reviews." https://bit.ly/LolitaReviews Minute 17.25 - CONVERSATIONS with Dr Tina Opie. This interview was so juicy that it spans a bit over 45 minutes. You will laugh, challenge your thinking and have a burning desire to connect right away. WE ARE ON A ROAD TO 200, 5-STAR REVIEWS! Don’t forget to leave yours when you hear something powerful on this episode! And of course, there is something in it for ya! https://bit.ly/LolitaReviews STAY CONNECTED Dr. Tina Opie ...
