Welcome to season 2, episode 10 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast
This week my guest is Colleen Verriest, MSW, LCSW, Founder/Owner - Whole Heart Healing, LLC.
Colleen has been nurturing change in individuals and organizations for nearly 20 years as a licensed clinical social worker and nonprofit leader. She launched her own private practice providing individual and family therapy for ten years. Colleen assumed several progressive leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, starting as a clinical director, moving on to a VP role, and finally to Chief Executive Officer.
Suddenly and very unexpectedly, Colleen lost her mother who had been a huge part of her and her family's life. This loss shook Colleen's world. The words that kept coming to her mind was "you don't get a do-over". With that she made a decision to transition out of her demanding CEO position. Making this decision allowed her to return to her center and be present again in her life in a new and powerful way. Colleen's leadership is grounded in the question, "what is possible"?
During this interview we talk about setting boundaries, vulnerability, imposter syndrome, gratitude, power of connection, finding your path, giving yourself permission, and so much more. Colleen shares what matters most to her besides her amazing family, is leading with heart, intention, and a good dose of vulnerability. This was such a real conversation about stepping into your power and listening in to what is truly calling you. Life is too short!
Listen in to hear the footprint that Colleen is creating that she wants to leave behind.
To find out more about Whole Heart Healing, LLC email Colleen at: wholeheart2021@gmail.com.
Next week my guest is Olga Abinader. Olga is Director of Environmental Review and Land Use Planning, Matrix New World Engineering. During this interview we talk about the importance of making leadership opportunities accessible to everyone. We also discuss the hot topic of finding balance. Something many of us crave. Olga has a fabulous story coming from the Dominican Republic, going to a fabulous college, and now paving the way for other women in an industry that is still predominantly male dominated. For more on Matrix New World Engineering visit Matrix New World (mnwe.com).
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Have a great week everyone!
