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band yapcaptain green brigade: dr. amy woodyshe’s marvelous! dr. amy woody has experienced nearly every role in music education. with a master’s degree in clarinet from eastman, years of public school teaching, and her current position on the university of north texas faculty, dr. woody brings deep insight into the band world. she shares her philosophy on music education, her commitment to training future band directors, and her own journey through the profession. we talk skydiving, impactful mentors, solo travel, teaching high school vs. college, and where to eat in denton.sponsored by:shawn murphy with fanpledgethe band bl...2025-07-042h 54
Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders70: How Corina Sanchez Helps Women Build Systems That Feel Like FreedomSend us a textHow do you build a fulfilling life when your calendar is already overflowing?This week I’m joined by Corina Sanchez, systems strategist, coach, and founder of Moms Who Leverage, where she helps working moms move out of survival mode and into something more sustainable (and actually joyful).Corina brings the kind of perspective shift we all need: a reminder that productivity isn’t the goal — capacity is. We talk about what it really takes to create more space in your life when the plates just k...2025-07-0158 min
WatchCatsAmy Paris: Coding for Better Organ Transplants | WatchCats #7Every day, an estimated 17 people die while waiting for an organ transplant, even as viable organs go to waste. As a deputy digital services lead at the Department of Health and Human Services, Amy Paris was working hard to bring that number down by modernizing and improving the algorithm that hospitals use to match organs with the compatible nearby donors who need them most urgently.Her performance reviews were glowing. But in February, she was summarily fired, purportedly for “poor performance.”Until her termination Paris had also been one of the highest ranking trans women in t...2025-03-2834 min
The Happy LeaderHLS01E24 CoachingExecutive coaching is a powerful tool for leaders looking to navigate career transitions, refine their leadership style, or create a more fulfilling work-life balance. Unlike mentorship or therapy, coaching provides a structured and strategic approach to personal and professional growth. Through guided self-discovery, accountability, and action planning, executive coaching helps leaders uncover blind spots, improve decision-making, and develop behaviors that lead to long-term success. Whether stepping into a new leadership role or seeking to reduce workplace stress, coaching creates space for clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
Despite the term "executive," coaching isn't just for CEOs. It’s be...2025-02-0410 min
Save Yourself With Dr. Amy ShahEp 45 Money Moves: How Women are Redefining Financial Wellness With Codie SanchezI had the privilege of sitting down with the brilliant Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor, and financial strategist. In this episode, we dive deep into how women are redefining the rules of business and financial wellness.Codie shares her insights on thinking like a CEO, highlighting how women are not only breaking down barriers in business but are also shaping what wealth and success truly mean in today’s world. From overcoming challenges to curating the mindset of a true architect of your life, our conversation is packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to take control of th...2024-12-0947 min
The Amy Porterfield Show#738: Creating Financial Freedom: Building Wealth Through 'Boring' Businesses with Codie SanchezBuy and scale small businesses! Hear Codie Sanchez’s expert wealth building strategies for acquiring like and pro and unlocking financial freedom.In this episode, we discuss:
(4:04) How Codie found financial freedom through buying and scaling ‘boring’ businesses
(10:03) The mindset shift you need to see the value in ‘Main Street’ businesses
(18:29) Everything to consider as a first time business buyer
(21:35) How to know what type of business is right for you to buy
(27:28) The exact process Codie uses to evaluate business deals, manage risk, and navigate fear
(31:09) A behind-the-scenes look at Codie’s most successful...2024-12-0558 min
The Happy LeaderHow to Decrease Holiday Stress as a LeaderThe holiday season can bring joy and celebration, but for leaders, it often comes with added stress. Balancing end-of-year deadlines, festive obligations, and personal holiday expectations can create a perfect storm of stress and pressure. Leaders face unique challenges, from managing team productivity during holiday absences to maintaining morale while trying to deliver results. On top of this, many seek to create a perfect holiday experience for those around you. That’s a lot! Without a clear plan and realistic expectations, the season can quickly become overwhelming.
This week, I’m sharing actionable strategies to help leaders enjoy...2024-11-2513 min
The Happy LeaderManager's Guide: Coaching to Drive Behavior ChangeCoaching your employees to demonstrate the behaviors you want to see is key to their growth, your effectiveness as a leader, and the overall success of the organization. When you invest time in guiding employees toward productive behavior, it positively impacts team dynamics, reduces friction, and drives results. As a leader, coaching allows you to empower high-potential employees to become more successful, ultimately creating a more cohesive and high-performing team that can accomplish ambitious goals together.
This week, I’m going to give you 5 concrete and actionable steps to coaching that can help you get the best ou...2024-11-1212 min
The Happy LeaderAnnual PlanningAnnual planning is a critical step in ensuring the success of your business and your effectiveness as a leader. It acts as the North Star that provides direction for the upcoming year, aligning your team’s efforts with the company's overarching goals. Without it, you risk disorganization, inefficient resource allocation, and missed opportunities. By setting clear goals, allocating resources wisely, and outlining strategic priorities, annual planning helps to streamline operations and keep everyone focused on what matters most. For leaders, it’s an opportunity to reflect on past successes and failures, improve team collaboration, and establish a clear vision for...2024-10-2917 min
The Happy LeaderHow to Deliver Difficult FeedbackFailing to give honest and constructive feedback can lead to a host of problems for your team. Without feedback, employees may continue to make the same mistakes or operate inefficiently without understanding how to improve. This lack of communication can cause misunderstandings, lower morale, and eventually lead to team dysfunction. Moreover, as a leader, withholding feedback means you miss the opportunity to help your team grow, which can result in missed performance goals, stagnation, and frustration for both you and your team. Providing clear, timely feedback is essential for cultivating a healthy and high-performing team.
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The Happy LeaderHow to Foster Better Team CollaborationGetting the most beneficial collaboration out of your team isn’t just good for the team—it’s good for you and your company as well. Effective collaboration helps team members share diverse ideas, pool knowledge, and work toward common goals, which leads to better problem-solving and improved outcomes. As a manager, fostering this collaboration creates a more efficient and harmonious environment, reducing the need for constant intervention. For your company, collaborative teams are more innovative, resilient, and productive, making the business stronger and more competitive in the long run.
Collaboration can be undermined when a scarcity mindse...2024-09-1712 min
Chasing Self ActualizationOvercoming Corporate Challenges and Finding Purpose with Amy PerraultSend us a text Join hosts Marisol Sanchez and Janaiah von Hassel as they delve into a riveting conversation with their final guest of the season Amy Perrault, a powerhouse in human resources turned real estate investor. Discover how Amy’s journey of self-actualization is filled with strategic pivots, bold moves, and invaluable insights on manifesting your dreams. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to chase your own self-actualization!Episode Highlights:- Amy shares her methodical approach to transitioning from HR executive to real estate investor, including the importance of detailed pla...2024-09-1147 min
Amy Brown Comedy PodcastWorking Actor and Comedian Vas Sanchez is the NEW KING OF NERDY FOR!!
Episode 71! hellloooo, I am back. Sorry for the radio silence, I was on vacation and spiraling emotionally. Shout out Perimenopause. I am feeling better now and was so happy to have actor and comedian Vas Sanchez join me in my costume chamber to talk about all the cool movies and TV shows he has been on. (Cobra Kai, She-Hulk, Castle Falls, Better Call Saul, MacGyver). And (spoiler alert) we have a new King of Nerdy For!!!! Vas, not only can act and do stand up comedy, but it turns out he is a grade A nerd. We have to...2024-09-101h 09
The Happy LeaderMastering the One-on-One MeetingOne-on-one meetings between leaders and their direct reports are essential for the success of both the team and the manager. These meetings create a dedicated space for meaningful communication, allowing managers to understand their employees' challenges, aspirations, and motivations. By investing time in these regular check-ins, leaders can build trust, foster engagement, and create a supportive environment where employees feel valued. This connection not only boosts team morale but also directly contributes to the overall effectiveness of the manager, as it enables them to stay in tune with the needs and progress of their team.
To make...2024-09-0324 min
The Happy LeaderImprove Leadership Team PerformanceIn any organization, leadership behavior significantly influences the overall culture and effectiveness of the organization. But oftentimes, this predominant style can go unrecognized for years until the organization decides to tune in. When an organization is ready to take a hard and honest look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leadership team in an effort to improve the entire organization, levering a diagnostic tool can be helpful.
One of the most effective tools for identifying and understanding leadership traits is the DiSC framework. DiSC categorizes leadership styles into four primary types: Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness...2024-08-2019 min
Another F*cking Horror PodcastEpisode 149: It’s My Party And I Won’t Traumatize People If I Don’t Want ToIt’s Amy’s birthday week! To kick off the celebrations, Monique gives Amy her favorite thing: an alien story. Then Amy dives into the deep end of audacity pool with the story of all-around piece of shit, Giovanni Vigliotto. If you liked this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe.
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The Happy LeaderBoomer to Gen Z- Clashing Leadership StylesIn today's diverse workplace, managing multiple generations effectively is crucial. Each generation brings unique experiences, values, and work styles, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts if not properly addressed. By recognizing and adapting to these differences, managers can foster a more inclusive and productive environment. Understanding that one-size-fits-all management approaches are outdated, and that flexibility and empathy can bridge generational gaps, is essential for modern leadership.
This week I share my story of a personal encounter with a generational clash that highlights the importance of adapting management styles. After delivering a management training...2024-07-0810 min
The Happy LeaderEmpower Your Team to Take InitiativeTransitioning from an individual contributor to a manager requires a significant behavioral shift. As individual contributors, we are used to solving problems and handling tasks independently. However, as managers, our role shifts to empowering our team members to take initiative and perform effectively. This transition is crucial because it not only alleviates our own workload but also fosters a sense of ownership and growth within the team. By enabling our direct reports to contribute meaningfully, we create a more efficient and motivated team, which ultimately leads to better organizational outcomes.
This week I share a story about...2024-06-1817 min
The Happy LeaderWhen Work Defines Your WorthFrom a young age, we are conditioned to seek external validation through grades, accolades, and praise. This continues into our professional lives with performance reviews and feedback from bosses. While curiosity and self-reflection are essential for growth, linking our self-worth to external validation can lead to significant emotional distress and debunk progress. It's important to ensure self-worth comes from within. It should be an internal sense of knowing you’re talented and worthy of love and belonging, regardless of external feedback or events. By understanding this, we can prevent ourselves from spiraling into negativity when faced with criticism or set...2024-06-0415 min
The Happy LeaderHow to Set Goals that Inspire Your TeamGoal setting is a critical component for both personal and team success. It not only helps individuals understand why their work matters but also fosters a sense of accomplishment when goals are achieved. Setting goals provides a clear direction, aligning daily tasks with broader strategic objectives and values. This alignment ensures that everyone is working towards the same end goal, creating a cohesive and motivated team. Regularly revisiting these goals and providing feedback based on them reduces confusion and surprises, helping maintain focus and drive.
I recently worked with a growing Silicon Valley-based company that traditionally only...2024-05-2812 min
Endometriosis en lo profundo18. Mejorando nuestra calidad de vida a través de nuestros hábitos con Reme Sanchez, Licenciada en NutriciónHoy vuelvo a hablar con Reme Sanchez sobre:—la importancia de identificar metas específicas que tendrán mucho impacto para ti como individuo—el sueño, el ejercicio, y el descanso—cómo nos ayuda la auto-compasión cuando hacemos cambios🎤¿QUIÉN ES REME SANCHEZ?🎤Reme Sanchez es Licenciada en Nutrición de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.Acompaña a personas con endometriosis desde el 2020 porque encontró que los malestares digestivos eran muy comunes y al mismo tiempo muy poco abordados por los tratamientos habitu...2024-05-2557 min
Unspoken: Conversations with CandaceS4 E5: From Trauma to Triumph: Amy's Path Through Grief and Energy HealingAmy Pierquet shares her healing and transformation journey with Candace Sanchez in this emotionally moving episode. She opens up about the loss of her parents, detailing the heart-wrenching experience of her mother’s battle with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the executor of her parents' estate, Amy shares practical advice on documenting assets to ease the process for loved ones.Candace and Amy reflect on personal and professional challenges, revealing the lessons they've learned along the way. They address painful pasts, childhood traumas, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Amy discusses her di...2024-05-2145 min
The Happy LeaderHow to Protect Your Time (And Calendar)As an executive and leader, safeguarding your time is paramount. Your days are inundated with emails, meetings, and constant demands, making it easy to lose sight of your strategic goals. By intentionally protecting your calendar, you can ensure that your time is spent on activities that align with your priorities and values. This proactive approach not only boosts productivity but also fosters innovation and maintains a healthy work-life balance, crucial for long-term success and well-being.
This week, I share the story of a remarkable group of female senior leaders. About two years ago, we began meeting consistently...2024-05-2120 min
The Happy LeaderResolve Work Conflict In Your FavorIn this episode of The Happy Leader, I share insights on navigating workplace conflict by sharing a personal story of how I didn’t handle conflict well and the backlash that followed. Conflict in the workplace is a common issue that impacts productivity, key relationships and well-being. Conflict is also inevitable in the workplace. The key to managing conflict effectively is outlining your ideal probable outcome and preparing your approach with that in mind.
By setting clear intentions, employing active listening, and focusing on the future, you can increase the chance of a successful resolution. At the very...2024-05-1423 min
The Happy LeaderThe Best Way to Handle a Steep Learning CurveIn leadership, the journey of continuous learning is crucial to stay ahead of the curve and excel in new roles. The concept of a "steep learning curve" is more than just a metaphor; it represents the real challenges leaders face when they must acquire new skills to succeed. Whether it's adapting to a new industry, mastering advanced technology like AI, or adjusting to a new organizational culture, the initial phase can seem daunting. The overwhelming sensation at the start is natural, but it’s the mix of emotions experienced along the way—pride, satisfaction, excitement, growth—that fuels the journe...2024-05-0712 min
The Happy LeaderThe Goal-Setting Secret You May Not KnowGoal setting is a pivotal aspect of achieving success, but it can sometimes become a double-edged sword. It’s essential to strike a balance between aspiring for more and appreciating what we already have. Without this balance, we risk falling into the myopic goal-setting trap, where our happiness hinges solely on achieving specific outcomes, potentially overshadowing the many joys and accomplishments that already fill our lives.
In today’s episode, I share another story from the Silicon Valley archives, this time about Aashini, a high achiever who found herself trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction and unfulfilled aspi...2024-04-3013 min
Endometriosis en lo profundo14. Entendiendo la nutrición en la endometriosis con Reme Sanchez, Licenciada en NutriciónHablé con Reme Sanchez sobre:—como no hay una dieta específica para endometriosis y como la alimentación es individual para cada persona—la importancia de agregar alimentos y aprender herramientas para tener más posibilidades en en lugar de solo eliminar alimentos y tener restricciones—si uno decide cambiar su dieta, cómo podemos apoyarnos física y emocionalmente durante este proceso🎤¿QUIÉN ES REME SANCHEZ?🎤Reme Sanchez es Licenciada en Nutrición de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.Acompaña a personas con endometrio...2024-04-261h 17