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The Beers & Careers PodcastAmal Grammas, Workshops FacilitatorAmal shares her transformative 15-year journey in medical device sales and her transition to becoming a leadership coach 8 years ago. She opens about the emotional challenges she faced along the way, including a battle with anxiety and a life-altering moment when she blacked out while driving on route 93. Highlighting the importance of emotional well-being in leadership, Amal explores the critical distinction between achievement and true fulfillment. Her story provides powerful insights for aspiring leaders on how to balance professional success with personal well-being.
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The Happy Leader PodcastHow to Say No to Your Boss Without Burning Bridges: Setting Boundaries with ConfidenceAs a new manager or leader, you may be feeling more self-doubt and stress than you’re used to feeling. New leaders shouldn’t have to struggle alone to become great leaders! In today's episode, we're diving into the art of setting boundaries with your boss—starting with how to confidently say no without burning bridges. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by unrealistic demands, this is the guide you didn't know you needed. In this video, you'll learn: 1. How to become more comfortable initiating communication even when it feels hard. 2. The 3 steps yo...2024-12-0524 minThe Happy Leader PodcastMastering the Art of 'No': How New Leaders Can Set Boundaries Without Losing RespectSetting boundaries isn’t about saying no to everything; it’s about saying yes to what’s most important. When you set clear boundaries, you’ll feel less stressed, more confident, and you'll create a more engaged and motivated team environment.In this video, you'll learn:1. The underlying reasons why you haven't been setting boundaries - whether that's wanting to be liked, discomfort with conflict, or a need to prove yourself. 2. The benefits of setting clear boundaries and how to gain trust and respect from anyone. 3. A simple, yet powerful 5-step process my...2024-11-2816 minThe Happy Leader PodcastHow to Reach Your Goals Faster and Easier as a New LeaderYou're always busy, and you feel stressed out and overwhelmed as a new leader. The first step to feeling less stressed and more confident as a new or emerging leader is to prioritize what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The underlying reasons why you haven't been prioritizing as much as you should - whether that's people pleasing, perfectionism or confusion. 2. The benefits of prioritizing.3. A simple 3-step process my leadership coaching clients use to focus on the things that get results quickly so you can reach your goals faster an...2024-11-2118 minThe Happy Leader PodcastHow to Become a Leader Everyone Loves!You've just been promoted to your first management role. You're super excited and you know you can do well.But then, this little voice comes into your head and says, "You don't know what the hell you're doing! You're going to be found out. Your team won't like you; you'll get a bad review and then you'll get demoted."It's normal for new managers and leaders to feel unsure of themselves, but I'm here to tell you that you have what it takes to become a leader everyone loves!In this video, you'll lea...2024-11-1425 minThe Happy Leader PodcastWelcome to The Happy Leader Podcast - A Blueprint for New Leaders!Hello! I'm Amal Grammas. Welcome to The Happy Leader Podcast - A Blueprint for New Leaders!You're in the right place if:- You're an emerging leader, manager or director.- You've been managing people for 5 years or less.- You want to improve your leadership skills.- You feel more self-doubt, stressed and frustrated than you're used to feeling.New managers shouldn't have to struggle alone to become great leaders!In this podcast, I'm going to share the tools and techniques I've used for the past 8 years as...2024-11-0702 minThe Happy Leader PodcastThe Sweet Spot of PurposeIn this episode of The Happy Leader Podcast, Amal speaks with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder & CEO of Electives, and MIT grad about the "Sweet Spot of Purpose" - Feeling good inside yourself while making others feel good. In this episode you'll learn:The lessons Jason learned in how to create a high level of delight with your customers no matter what you do for a living.The secret to living an inspired life. How the culture of excellence is tied to a strong purpose. How to go after a goal and persevere through the tough times when peo...2023-12-0535 min
The Vibe You're InS3 E73: Be Honest with Yourself with Amal GrammasTaking a look in the mirror and asking yourself if you are truly on the path that you'd like to be, isn't as easy as it would seem. Why? Because sometimes accepting our own truth can be the hardest pill to swallow.Amal sets the stage for the Vibe You're In hosts to analyze themselves with no filter. The results are interesting, and enlightening.Join Mike & Will along with their special guest, leadership coach and author, Amal Grammas, in a discussion about being brutally honest with yourself if you are to make headway on the journey...2023-10-1345 minThe Happy Leader PodcastThe Five Laws of Stratospheric Success with New York Times Best Selling Author, Bob BurgIn today's podcast episode, Amal interviews one of her hero's and mentors, New York Times Best Selling author, Bob Burg. Bob is the co-author of The Go-Giver with John David Mann. The Go-Giver has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.In this episode you will learn:The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success.How to liberate yourself from the desperate energy that o...2023-10-0337 minThe Happy Leader PodcastWorking Through My Addiction to AchievingIn this episode, Amal receives guidance from her self-love coach, Lisa Desberg.Lisa helps Amal get vulnerable and honest about her need to set boundaries with herself and to give herself grace.Amal talks openly about her addiction to achieving and how it can still make her feel overwhelmed, even after 10 years of personal growth work.With the release of her debut book, client work, book signings and time spent on creating her new digital course, Amal decides that pressing pause on her podcast is a must. However, she struggles with not doing...2023-04-1018 minThe Happy Leader PodcastEverything Is a ChoiceIn this episode, Amal speaks with Jeff Silva, CEO of The Collective.RealEstate Jeff talks openly about the ups and downs on his journey through self-actualization. He shares the story of how he “went to war with his demons” to release himself from pain and to achieve a high level of financial success and fulfillment. You’ll hear how Jeff learned to use challenges as opportunities to grow. The more Jeff takes responsibility for his own happiness, the better his life gets!2023-02-2036 minThe Happy Leader PodcastConquer the stress of high performance by identifying your driving purposeIn this episode, Amal speaks with Joe Moran, Sr Partner & Business Development Manager at EBS. Joe has always been a high performer, achieving consistent success in a highly competitive sales environment. He shares his journey from feeling perpetually frustrated and stressed, despite his financial success, to feeling peaceful and happy. You’ll hear how he transformed his life by learning to communicate more directly and by identifying and living his driving purpose. 2023-01-2232 minThe Happy Leader PodcastWherever You Go, There You AreIn this episode, Amal speaks with Ashley Ryall, Founder & Principle of UntapSocial, and fearless adventurer.Ashely shares how her need for constant movement was a Band-Aid for not dealing with her difficult emotions, and how that pattern eventually led to burnout and anxiety.She traveled to Spain and California to find the best version of herself only to realize that it was within her all along.If you're interested in learning more about what Ashley does to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders, you can connect with her at (99+) Ashley Ryall | LinkedIn2023-01-0929 minThe Happy Leader PodcastHow to go from being a people pleaser to a boundary setterIn this episode, Amal talks with Lisa Fritz who speaks courageously about her leadership coaching journey.Lisa shares how she identified and overcame her tendency to people please, which helped her to have more balance in her life and to feel less stressed. She has become more mindful of the importance of saying no, setting boundaries and caring for herself.Here's three questions she asks herself before taking on a new task:Does it have to be done right now?Does it have to be done by me?Does it have t...2022-12-1324 minThe Happy Leader PodcastOvercome Anxiety Through Self-AwarenessIn this episode, Amal speaks with Jared Shepard, an award-winning Professional Body Builder, Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach and all-around amazing human being. Jared shares how he overcame anxiety and depression by learning to understand his thoughts and emotions. He also talks about ways people can feel happier and more confident by challenging themselves mentally and physically. 2022-11-2930 minThe Happy Leader PodcastThrive Under the Pressure and Stress of Success - Part OneIn this episode, Amal speaks with Bobby Manley, an entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses, about what it takes to thrive under the stress and pressure that comes with success. You will love Bobby's honesty and his willingness to talk about things we all go through but rarely discuss. Bobby shares the ups and downs of his journey of self-growth and how he developed a passion for helping others improve their lives. 2022-11-1526 minThe Happy Leader PodcastDo you know what you really want?If you're feeling stressed or anxious, chances are you have a little voice telling you something's off, or not quite right. Most high achievers ignore this voice. When you slow down enough to listen to the important messages this voice is telling you, you'll feel happier, more confident and more at peace. In this episode, Amal walks you through an exercise to start getting honest with yourself about what you really want in your life right now. 2022-11-0816 minThe Happy Leader PodcastDon't Let Fear Hold You BackIn this episode, Amal talks about the nudges she got from the universe to change her life, and she gets into more detail about how she overcame her stress and anxiety and became a leadership coach. She shares the story about how she had to face her fears in order to liberate herself from the pain that was holding her back. 2022-11-0118 min