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Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack57. Lisa Custodio and Stefania Piacentini on authentic travel experiences, hidden gems of Italy, embracing local culture in travel and starting a business togetherWe are back with another episode of Her HypeSquad. This week we're talking with Lisa Custodio and Stefania Piacentini, the founders and travel experts of Alla Tua - a travel company specializing in unique tours of Europe - primarily in Italy. In this episode, we talk about designing authentic travel experiences, hidden gems of Italy, embracing local culture when traveling and Lisa and Stefania's experience starting a business together. If you love travel and new experiences, you don't want to miss the many insights provided in this conversation! About Lisa Custodio With over 25...
2024-10-161h 13Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack56. Meredith Chandler on building organization systems for success, having humility in leadership, preparing for 1:1 meetings, and professionally designed vision boardsThis week we talk with Meredith Chandler, a powerhouse sales executive and strategist.In our conversation, we’re unpacking everything from the secret sauce of building killer organization systems to the art of humility in leadership. Meredith also shares her pro tips on prepping for those crucial 1:1s, the magic behind professionally designed vision boards that actually work, and how she gets fired up with David Goggins' motivation. About Meredith: Meredith Chandler has a decade of experience building, scaling, and leading successful sales teams. She is currently Head of New Business at Unicrn - a fra...
2024-08-2858 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack55. Jennifer Barnwell on raising your hand and speaking up for career growth, work-life integration, and leading with laughterThis week we're talking with a very special guest - Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection. In our conversation, we talk about raising your hand and speaking up for career growth, work-life integration, and leading with laughter! About Jennifer Barnwell Jennifer Barnwell is President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Launched in November 2020, Curator provides lifestyle hotels the power to compete together while allowing its members the freedom to retain what makes their hotels unique.  Before moving over to Curator, Barnwell was Senior Vice President of Asset Management of P...
2024-07-3157 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack54. Lauri Smith on owning your voice, dealing with inner criticism, nervous energy, and simplifying complex conceptsWelcome back to a brand new episode of Her HypeSquad! This week we have a special guest to talk with about owning your voice and leading with authenticity, creativity and courage. Today, I'm talking with Lauri Smith, Caring Visionary Officer of Voice Matters and author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to speaking soulfully when it counts. In our conversation, we talk about owning your voice, dealing with inner criticism, transforming nervous energy into a compelling presence, simplifying complex concepts, and so much more as it relates to communication! About Lauri Smith
2024-07-1059 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack53. Jacquelyn Nicholson on finding opportunity in adversity, controlling your day, working through conflict, avoiding the urge to overshare, and the power of a good lunchToday, we're talking with Jacquelyn Nicholson, a sales and leadership executive with some of the world's top brands.  In our conversation, we talk about finding opportunity in adversity, controlling your day, working through conflict, avoiding the urge to overshare, the power of a good lunch and so much more! Contact Jacquelyn LinkedIn: @jacquelyn-nicholson About Jacquelyn I want to start with my favorite part of Jacquelyn's bio which really struck me and sums everything up about her so well and that is this. Jacquelyn is passionate about being the woman her h...
2024-06-1955 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack52. Allison Mairena on career transitions, self-advocacy, peer support, and standing out on LinkedInToday, we're talking with Allison Mairena, VP of People for NewGlobe, an international education company. We talk about career transitions, self-advocacy, the importance of peer support, some great advice for what to do (and what not to do) to uplevel your LinkedIn profile, and so much more.  Contact Allison LinkedIn: @peoplexenthusiast About Allison Allison Mairena (she/her) specializes in building and scaling People Operations practices, particularly for rapidly-growing startups and international teams. Currently, she serves as the VP of People for NewGlobe, an international education company providing innovative curriculum and...
2024-03-0654 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack51. Henna Pryor on good awkward, improv exercises, redemption stories, and magic wordsIn this episode, we're getting awkward with Henna Pryor! We talk about her book Good Awkward, what it is and embracing awkwardness in leadership, using improv exercises with your team to build trust and encourage open communication, the power of telling ourselves redemption stories in place of contamination stories, and so much more.  You'll really enjoy the awkward moment in the middle of the podcast where we try to figure out where the bubbles on screen are coming from - you really never know when you'll experience those quirks and unexpected moments.  Show not...
2024-03-061h 01Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack50. Kat Newport on esilience, anchoring in optimism, mastering the art of emotional rebound, and the power of unleashing your creative spiritWe’re rolling out the red carpet for an all-new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode, we dive deep with Kat Newport, a mastermind in flipping conflict into growth, a visionary author, and the founder of Oculus, Inc. We talk about resilience, anchoring in optimism, mastering the art of emotional rebound, and the power of unleashing your creative spirit. Get ready to be inspired, enlightened, and perhaps, even see the world a little differently.  About Kat: Kat Newport, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and Certified Change Practitioner (CCP) is t...
2024-02-1455 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack49. Elizabeth McCalley on professional resilience, intuition and gut feelings, handling no-win situations, and culinary experimentsIn this episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack, we have the pleasure of bringing you insights from Elizabeth McCalley, the CEO of StartStak. This conversation covers quite a bit, from the art of professional resilience to the often underestimated power of intuition. We also talk about the profound significance of time and handling no-win situations. But it's not all business. We also venture into raising chickens and culinary experimentation. Contact Elizabeth LinkedIn: ⁠@emccalley Website: www.startstak.ai About Elizabeth As the CEO and Founder of StartStak, Elizabeth is a r...
2024-01-311h 06Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack48. Clarissa Burt on self-esteem, reinventing yourself, and finding joy in connection and continuous learningTo get this new year started, I sat down with Clarissa Burt, CEO of In the Limelight Media and author of The Self-Esteem Regime. We talk about self-esteem, reinventing yourself, and finding joy in connection and continuous learning. I loved Clarissa's energy, and I know you'll really enjoy this conversation! About Clarissa Burt Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel and winner of the celebrity version of Italian Survivor. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this...
2024-01-101h 01Bringing the Human back to Human Resources
Bringing the Human back to Human Resources159. Breaking Barriers: Creating Opportunities for Women in Leadership (feat. Michelle Harris)Michelle Harris is the host of the podcast Her Hype Squad with Bosstrack. She founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders. Often little thought is given to the new tools and perspectives needed to lead and, as a result, new leaders are expected to just “figure things out”. Bosstrack was developed to fill this gap. Michelle has over 25 years of leadership experience with more than half of that time spent at an executive level. Her focus has always been on people, shaping...
2024-01-0231 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack47. Randi Deckard on advocating for yourself, the danger of assumptions, working cross-functionally, and helping others shineWelcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I sat down with Randi Deckard, a Senior VP of Client Engagement, to talk about advocating for yourself, the danger of assumptions, the many benefits of working cross-functionally, breaking down silos, and helping others shine. We cover so much ground in this conversation - we’ve got something for everyone! About Randi: Randi Deckard has over twenty years of commercial healthcare industry experience with a focus on driving revenue growth with a customer-obsessed approach. She has exp...
2023-11-1558 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack46. Ashton Rodenhiser on visualizing ideas, idea retention, making others feel heard, and how AI will change creativity at workWelcome to this week's episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack where I sit down with Ashton Rodenhiser, Founder, Live Illustrator & Sketchnoting Educator of Mind's Eye Creative Consulting. We talk about visualizing ideas, idea retention, making others feel heard, and how AI will change creativity at work. About Ashton Rodenhiser Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting. Over the years, she has brought ov...
2023-11-0153 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack45. Melissa Cohen on leading with empathy (Replay)This is a replay of Episode #13 with Melissa Cohen. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation about leading with empathy with Melissa Cohen, a fashion industry executive. She offers some great advice and insight you don’t want to miss! Melissa and I talk about about what empathy looks like, how to develop empathy, and why it’s so important to have empathy as a leader today. And of course, we talk about Brene Brown because who can have a convers...
2023-10-1855 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack44. Erica Wiederlight on confidence, the stories we tell ourselves, allowing ourselves to be seen, and our relationship to pleasureIn this episode, I sit down with Erica Wiederlight, confidence coach and CEO of We the Light. We talk about confidence, the stories we tell ourselves, allowing ourselves to be seen, and our relationship to pleasure. I loved this conversation and had some great takeaways for myself from our talk!! About Erica Erica Wiederlight is THE confidence coach who focuses on self love, sexual empowerment, dating, getting your radiance back and going from autopilot to thriving. In addition to her coaching practice, she is a professional speaker and podcaster. Her podcast "...
2023-10-041h 02Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack43. Yvette Durazo on conflict IQ, negotiating at work, active listening and conflict resolutionWelcome to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I sat down with Yvette Durazo, CEO of Unitive Consulting and author of Conflict Intelligence Quotient - Conflict-IQ (R) : The Missing Piece to Turbocharge Conscious Leaders’ and Organizations’ Emotional Intelligence. We talk about conflict IQ, negotiating for what you want or need at work, active listening and resolving conflict. You can find the show notes on our show site: https://thebosstrack.com/her-hypesquad/ About Yvette Durazo Yvette Durazo, author of the book "CONFLICT INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT "CONFLICT-IQ™," is the founder...
2023-09-201h 06The Leadership Communication Show with Michael Piperno
The Leadership Communication Show with Michael PipernoHarnessing the Power of Networking with Michelle HarrisOn the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with  Michelle Harris, founder of Bosstrack — a company she started to  give women new to leadership roles the development, support and mentorship she found lacking along her career journey.  Michelle and I have talked quite a bit about the importance of your network, and networking — which a lot of my listeners know is something I have a love-hate relationship with. So, I invited her to the show to talk more about it — and to help my listeners harness its power. We discussed making true connections, ment...
2023-09-1132 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack42. Nikki Jones on change management, confronting fears, embracing change, and being awesomeIt's our 1 year anniversary! I can't believe I've had the privilege to talk with so many inspiring women over the last year. And this week is no exception. In this episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack, I sit down with Nikki Jones, CEO and Founder of Changility, to talk about change management, confronting fears, embracing change, and being awesome! About Nikki Jones Nikki Jones (she/they) is the CEO & Founder of Changility. There, she focuses on the humanity of change management and its effect on people first, and her vision is to change...
2023-09-0654 minSnack Leadership
Snack LeadershipMentorship with Michelle Harris Mentorship is a period where one receives guidance from a mentor. ​"A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential." Brene Brown Michelle Harris is the CEO and Founder of Bosstrack. A company focused on supporting and developing women leaders with a focus on building an ecosystem of new women leaders who are driven to become high impact, confident leaders, and experienced women leaders who want to give back and provide mentorship to those new women leaders. Michelle is passionate about lea...
2023-09-0423 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack41. Richa Batra on leading large teams, advocating for equity, confronting bias, being transparent, and modeling trustIn this week's episode, I had the absolute privilege of talking with Richa Batra, VP and General Manager of the Student Success organization at Anthology. We talk about leading large teams, advocating for equity, confronting bias, being transparent, and modeling trust. About Richa Batra Richa Batra is the Vice President and General Manager of the Student Success organization at Anthology. Richa has held various roles within Student Success over the last 13 years and has 20 years’ experience in Workplace Development, Contact Center Operations, Client Experience and Education Technology. Richa oversees a team of over 1,000 fro...
2023-08-2351 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack40. Francine Feder on building strong teams, handling rejection, work/life balance, marketing + women’s sports, and respecting your teamWelcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Francine Feder, marketing executive, about building strong teams, understanding your team’s motivations, handling rejection, marketing and women’s sports, respecting your team, promoting work/life balance and so much more. Francine has so much insight, experience and advice to share from her many years of experience. About Francine Feder: Francine is currently working as an independent marketing consultant after her 20+ year career with Foot Locker Inc including 12 years at the VP level leading diverse Marketing team...
2023-08-0959 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack39. Suzan Abdurrahman on thinking outside the box, being curious, coaching leadership, and having the courage to speak upThis week I talk with Suzan Abdurrahman about thinking outside the box, being curious, coaching leadership, and having the courage to speak up. We also get into a discussion about the value of mentorship. Suzan has so much great experience and advice to share. About Suzan Suzan Abdurrahman is the IT Director of the Project Management Office at White Cap. She was born to remove barriers, share knowledge, and support all primarily underdogs. She says she accidentally fell into IT and subsequently project management but in retrospect it's where s...
2023-07-2656 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack38. Mai Moore on social impact, the power of connecting, embracing innovation and ideas of GenZ, and facing your fearsThis week I talk with Mai Moore about social impact, the power of connecting, embracing innovation and ideas of GenZ, and facing your fears. Mai is so passionate about supporting women and young people and has so much great experience and advice to share. For show notes and links from the episode, go to the episode page. About Mai: Mai Moore is an Award-Winning Social Impact Leader, Co-Founder of EYEJ: Empowering Youth, Exploring Justice, Founder of Setting Off Social Impact, and Boss Me In. Mai is the visionary Founder...
2023-07-1952 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack37. Andrea Shaikin on flexing communication, securing buy-in, failing forward, and authentempathyThis week I talk with Andrea Shaikin on flexing communication, securing buy-in, being open with failures, and authentempathy - a concept Andrea developed and will tell us more about. Andrea has so much great leadership experience and advice to share. About Andrea: Andrea Shaikin is a leader in Business Development, Partner Relationship Management, Loyalty, CRM, and Customer Experience & Engagement.  She is the Director of Partner Onboarding at AIR MILES, Canada's largest Loyalty Program.  Previously, she has held roles at Quark Expeditions, Staples Canada, Mr. Lube Canada, Royal Bank of Can...
2023-07-1259 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack36. Kristine Middlemiss on leading in tech, balancing drive and passion, clear communication and driving solutionsHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Kristine Middlemiss, a Chief Technology Officer, about leading in tech, balancing drive and passion, clear communication, and driving solutions. We discuss leading remotely, balancing check-ins and autonomy, mentoring and empowering others, and excellent resources for women in tech to check out. Of course, we also talk about what song hypes up Kristine when she needs an energy boost and what routine she has that contributes to her overall well-being. Kristine has so much gr...
2023-06-2853 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack35. Meredith Eisgrau on being in the right work, knowing your superpower, scheduling me time, and much more (Repost)This is a repost of Episode #2 with Meredith Eisgrau. In this episode, we talk with Meredith Eisgrau about all things leadership. We talk about how to know when you’re in the right work, how to be considered for high visibility projects, knowing what your superpower is, identifying and closing gaps in your team’s abilities. She shares mistakes and learnings she’s made over the years as a leader, the best leadership advice she’s received during her career, and the song that pumps her up when she needs to get moving. About Me...
2023-06-211h 11Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack34. Liz Hettler on leading with heart, recognizing your value, uplifting other women, and finding calm in cyclingHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Liz Hettler about leading with heart, recognizing your value, women uplifting women, and finding calm in cycling Liz has so much great advice to share from her leadership and life experiences. About Liz: Liz Hettler is the Director of Experience at Vesta Home. She is obsessed with human experiences both externally and internally. She’s a people first leader and is passionate about women supporting women. Liz has led teams in both corporate and retail environments - consistently placing priority on im...
2023-06-0854 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack33. Michelle Pecak on building trust, finding your voice, networking and advocacy, and slowing downHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. This week I talk with Michelle Pecak about building trust, finding your voice, networking and advocacy, and slowing down. Michelle is full of energy and has so much to share from her leadership experience and life experiences.  About Michelle Pecak Michelle Pecak is a visionary leader that grows companies in a people-first culture built on trust. Her mission is to make a difference through her purpose which is to create an environment where people can be the best ver...
2023-05-171h 17Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack32. Melissa Jones on leading after trauma, being brave while afraid, and owning your powerHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. This week I talk with Melissa Jones about leading after trauma, the power of taking solo vacations, being brave while afraid, inner peace and owning your power. About Melissa Jones Melissa Jones serves as Vice President, Senior Business Banking Specialist for Enterprise Bank & Trust, headquartered in St. Louis, MO.  She helps Corporations, LLC's, Sole Proprietor's and Non-Profits with tailor-fitting a capital and cash management strategy to reach their business goals. With over 22 years of banking experience, she has helped...
2023-05-101h 03Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack31. Kia Minor on leadership lessons from the court, inspiring your team, building trust and never giving upHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Kia Minor about leadership lessons from the court, inspiring your team, building trust and never giving up. About Kia Minor: Kia is a Financial Fitness coach whose goal is to serve and educate the communities that she is passionate about — those who must fight harder for their success. Her mission is to empower female professionals to improve their financial wellness, build generational wealth and allow them to live, give and enjoy their life with...
2023-05-0352 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack30. Netta Jenkins on career success as a working mom, uplifting others, and giving yourself graceHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Netta Jenkins, CEO of Aerodei, a gamified platform that ignites DEI efforts by measuring the impact of every employee. We talk about career success as a working mom, setting boundaries, the importance of laughter, community, uplifting others, giving yourself grace and so much more. I had such a great time talking with Netta - I still really don’t know how she does it all!  About Netta Jenkins: Netta Jenkins is CEO of...
2023-04-2651 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack29. Julia Rock on being vulnerable, amplifying voices, connecting with your team, and achieving goalsHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week I talk with Julia Rock, CEO and Principal Career Coach at Rock Career Development. Julia and I talk about being vulnerable, amplifying voices, connecting with your team, making mistakes, leading different generations, brag sheets, achieving goals and so much more. I had such a great time talking with Julia - she has so much energy and enthusiasm for leadership and it really comes through in our conversation.  About Julia: Julia Rock is a career and...
2023-04-1959 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack28. Karen Holliday on showing up and being real, earning respect, knowing your voice, and cutting out sugarHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. This week I talk with Karen Holliday, COO of the Domestic Platform at Innovairre Communications - a worldwide leader in the fundraising industry. Karen and I talk about showing up and being real, earning respect, knowing your voice, and cutting out sugar. We also dig into managing our fears as things change at work, and controlling our reactions to things we can’t control. And we have a very special call to action for Brene Brown at the end! ...
2023-04-051h 10Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack27. Tina van der Ven and Gale Nelson on speaking up, listening to lead, mentorship, handing over the mic and air tagsHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! This week’s episode is with Tina van der Ven, CEO of vdV Consulting and Gale Nelson, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami.  We talk about speaking up, listening to lead, mentorship, Bigs and Littles, handing over the mic and so much more. It's such a powerful, engaging, and fun conversation. I know I always say it, but you don’t want to miss this conversation! About Tina van der Ven: Tina van der Ven is the CEO of...
2023-03-291h 13Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack26. Celebrating 1/2 year! Highlights from our top episodes to dateHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this week’s episode we’re celebrating our 1/2 year anniversary! This is episode #26 and we’re bringing you all the hits! We’re highlighting our top, most listened to episodes this week by providing 5-10 minute audio snippets from each episode. This is a slightly bit longer episode but the great thing is that the short clips are easy to listen to during small breaks.  I’m thankful to have had so many knowledgable, experienced and, insightful guests on our show so far...
2023-03-221h 28Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack25. Vanessa Castillo on shifting your mindset, overcoming fear, dating yourself and making magic happenHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. In this conversation I talk with Vanessa Castillo - founder and CEO of The Rich Girl Mindset and VCV Agency. Vanessa and I talk about shifting your mindset, overcoming fear, dating yourself and making magic happen. About Vanessa: Vanessa Castillo is an award-winning published photographer & videographer turned creative & spiritual entrepreneur, agency owner, mentor, speaker, talk show host, and coach. Vanessa began her entrepreneurship journey in 2012 straight out of college. As the founder & CEO of The Rich Gi...
2023-03-1558 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack24. Sanja Cancar-Todorovic on demanding your worth, imposter syndrome, being bold and the happiness revolutionHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this conversation I talk with Sanja Cancar-Todorovic, Head of Enterprise Procurement, Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Management at Home Capital Group and author of Be Bold and Brilliant - the ultimate guide to kicking butt and taking names while unlocking your personal and professional potential. Sanja and I talk about knowing and demanding your worth, strategies for identifying and dealing with imposter syndrome, being bold and the happiness revolution. You’re going to love this conversation.  About Sanja Cancar-Todorovic Wit...
2023-03-081h 05Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack23. Heather Brizzi on conscious careers, knowing your strengths, good vs. bad hard, and staying curiousHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this conversation I talk with Heather Brizzi, Director of IT Service Management at White Cap. Heather and I talk about being intentional with your career, understanding your why, knowing your strengths, good hard vs. bad hard, and staying curious About Heather Brizzi: Heather Brizzi is Director of IT Service Management for White Cap. She is a Cleveland, OH native who has been leading in Information Technology for over two decades. Throughout her career, H...
2023-03-0155 minStop Being the Best Kept Secret (R)
Stop Being the Best Kept Secret (R)Advancing Female Leaders with Michelle HarrisIt is crucial to help support female leaders on their road to success. Join in as we speak with Michelle Harris, Founder & CEO of Bosstrack, a company focused on supporting and developing women leaders. She shares her company's wide range of programs and how important it is to put yourself first in order to succeed in the leadership competition of the workplace. 
2023-02-2419 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack22. Boss Break with Lisa Sweigard - leading with laughter, play personalities, octopus jars, and building habitsHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. In this episode I talk with Lisa Sweigard about leading with laughter, play personalities, octopus jars, working out in bed, building habits and more! We have a slightly different format this week based on Bosstrack's weekly newsletter format which includes something we’re excited by, something fun or inspiring and something we’re watching or listening to.  You can sign up for the newsletter at www.thebosstrack.com/weeklyjoy/ Mentioned in the podcast: Leading with Laughter TEDx tal...
2023-02-221h 21IDEAS+LEADERS
IDEAS+LEADERS129. Challenges of Women in Leadership - Michelle HarrisIn the episode 129 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Michelle Harris about the challenges of women in the leadership positions and the authentic leadership model that can help us to fill in the gap. Michelle Harris founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders. Often little thought is given to the new tools and perspectives needed to lead and, as a result, new leaders are expected to just “figure things out”. Bosstrack was developed to fill this gap. Michelle has...
2023-02-2030 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack21. Renee Lopez-Cantera on mindset, moving to joy, pushing your limits and meditationHello and welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this conversation I talk with Renee Lopez-Cantera, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing with EKN Solutions. Renee and I talk about mindset, motivation and living authentically to your why. We talk about how to shape your mindset, pushing your limits, scaling mountains and even meditation. We had such an insightful and motivating discussion that I’m anxious to share with you! About Renee Lopez-Cantera Renee Lopez-Cantera has spent the last 20+ years working in various leadership pos...
2023-02-151h 05Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack20. Kristin Gutierrez on motivating your team, responding to burnout, empathy and argan oilHi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this conversation I talk with Kristin Gutierrez, VP of Sales for United Language Group. Kristin and I talk about how to motivate your team, from understanding what motivates your team to executing on that knowledge. We talk about how to motivate burned out and bored team members and how to engage and team build when your team is working remote. There’s a lot of actionable information in this conversation! About Kristin Gutierrez Kristin Gutierrez is a hig...
2023-02-0856 minBecoming Your Best Version
Becoming Your Best VersionA Conversation with Michelle Harris, Founder of BosstrackMichelle Harris founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders.  Often little thought is given to the new tools and perspectives needed to lead and, as a result, new leaders are expected to just “figure things out.”  Bosstrack was developed to fill this gap.  Michelle has more than 25 years of leadership experience with more than half of that time spent at an executive level. Her focus has always been on people, shaping her teams to produce results and grow in their roles.  She has led her teams...
2023-02-0326 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack19. Lynae Remondino on being confident and assertive, giving feedback, and being authenticHi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack I’m so excited to share my conversation with Lynae Remondino, Director of Talent Management at Avenir Living - a large property management firm. Lynae and I talk about women and being both confident and assertive in the workplace. We talk about giving and getting feedback and the importance of candor in giving that feedback. We also get into authenticity  - it’s interesting because we know businesses say they want people to show up authentically, but do they really? It’s a great...
2023-02-011h 05Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack18. Jenn Rivera on lateral leadership, professional development, tantrums, and messy desksHi everyone! Welcome back to a new year and new episodes with Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack. I’m thrilled to finally share my conversation with Jenn Rivera, founder of Ascender Consulting. Jenn and I talk about lateral leadership, clear communication, professional development, tantrums, and messy desks. About Jenn Rivera Jenn Rivera is the founder of Ascender Consulting where she helps business leaders crush operational bottle necks and develop communication strategies with their most important stakeholders. Prior to starting her business, Jenn became an award-winning business developer, program manager and video producer in...
2023-01-0455 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack17. Shaara Roman on strategies to navigate and thrive in a male dominated environmentHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this episode I talk with Shaara Roman, founder and CEO of The Silverene Group. Shaara shares the 10 key strategies she’s honed on her journey in building a successful consulting practice from the ground up, and how her personal and professional background prepared her for establishing herself and thriving in a male-dominated world. Before we get started, I wanted to explain that this is an episode that we recorded with Shaara earlier in the year before we launched the Her Hyp...
2022-12-2150 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack16. Mara Smith on building a networking system and nurturing your networkHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this episode I talk with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara and I talk about  why networking for new leaders and building a system of mentors, peers and advocates is so important and how to effectively build your professional network and support system. Mara provides strategies for building a system that works for you, for approaching someone new and for nurturing your network to keep it working for you. Before you listen, I wanted to explain that this is an...
2022-12-1454 minPeople Strategy Forum
People Strategy ForumTransitioning Into Your First Leadership Role: Top Tips For Brand New Leaders With Michelle HarrisTransitioning into your first leadership role can be daunting, especially as a woman. There are many times when people are promoted to a leadership position and they are just not yet ready. As a leader, you have a lot of responsibility on top of taking care of your team. So what should you do as a brand new leader? Listen to this episode to find out. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to the founder of Bosstrack, Michelle Harris. Learn how you can build trust with your team as a new leader. Understand why leadership...
2022-12-0944 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack15. Tina Asher on leadership development, handling burnout on your team, and making good decisionsHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this episode I talk with Tina Asher, a career coach who enjoys helping busy professionals get out of the rat race and build on a career that they love. Tina and I talk about leadership development, recognizing the early signs of burnout with your team and how to address it, using her change cycle to make good decisions and so much more. About Tina Asher Tina Asher is the owner fo Build U Up Consulting where she provides...
2022-12-0745 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack14. Stephanie Simon on motivation, finding outlets for stress, boxing, inspiring others, and The Daily StoicHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode I talk with Stephanie Simon, a Marine Corps Officer now serving as a reservist who is pursuing her Olympic goals of boxing. Stephanie and I talk about motivating teams, delegating to and involving others to improve results, finding healthy outlet for stress, challenges she faced as a female Marine Corps officer, the benefits of being relatable to others, and inspiring others to change lives and so much more! About Stephanie Simon: Stephanie Simon is a Marine...
2022-11-301h 14Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack13. Leading With Empathy with Melissa CohenHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode I have a wide ranging conversation about leading with empathy with Melissa Cohen, a fashion industry executive. She offers some great advice and insight you don’t want to miss! Melissa and I talk about about what empathy looks like, how to develop empathy and why it’s so important to have empathy as a leader today. And of course we talk about Brene Brown because who can have a conversation about empathy without taking about her! About Melissa...
2022-11-2355 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack12. Talking Remote Leadership with Amy RobinsonHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode I had a wide ranging conversation about remote leadership with Amy Robinson. I’ve been looking forward to our conversation for quite a while! Amy and I talk about her experience leading remotely - and how she's approached team development and building culture when everyone works in different places. About Amy Robinson Amy Robinson is an operations executive in the start-up space with a background in fostering customer relationships, team and personnel development, and planning for gro...
2022-11-091h 13Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack11. Building Connection and Community with Courtlyn JonesHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode I talk with Courtlyn Jones, a graphic designer, visual artist and founder of The Design Database. Courtlyn and I talk for a little bit about challenges she faced in the workplace as a creative and then move on to how she’s building connection and community with her startup. She offers tips on networking and provides some great advice for finding happiness in your life. About Courtlyn: Courtlyn Jones is a NYC-based graphic designer and visual art...
2022-11-0245 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack10. Storytelling for Impact with Candis HickmanHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this episode I talk with Candis Hickman, a Spiritual Life Coach and Marketing Mentor for business leaders. We talk about storytelling and how it can help new leaders communicate more effectively and build trust, we talk about her slow year experience and what she has planned for 2023. About Candis Candis Hickman is a Spiritual Life Coach and Marketing Mentor for business leaders, a public speaker and storyteller, and former on-camera host and podcaster. Throughout her decade-long career as a...
2022-10-2658 minLead with Levity
Lead with LevityBE YOU: Why It's So Hard to Bring Your Full Self to WorkSend us a textOver time and with practice, a person can get pretty darn good at holding back their ideas and other aspects that make them special. It shows up especially during those transitions when we take on new roles and meet new people. How can we help ourselves and others bring everything that makes them/us special to work?About Today’s Guest:Michelle Harris founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders. Often li...
2022-10-2433 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack9. You Are Your Superpower with Charlett AlbertHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode, I talk with Charlett Albert, a highly sought-after sales coach and feminine leadership mentor. Charlett and I talk about finding your superpower, being intentional with time, using your feminine and masculine energies, the importance of character and so much more. About Charlett Albert Charlett Albert is a highly sought-after sales coach and feminine leadership mentor who has mastered the art & science of sales - simple strategies combined with feminine energetics. She has not only scaled her ow...
2022-10-1952 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack8. Solutions for Closing the Gender Gap with Gladys MezrahiHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode, I talk with Gladys Mezrahi, President and CEO of Indigo Events and founder of The Power of the Heels Foundation. Gladys and I talk about mentoring young women to disrupt the poverty cycle, we talk about what the gender gap is and what can be done about it, how women can ask for what you deserve at work and the importance of your personal brand. A quick note. I want to apologize to Indra Nooyi - I mistakenly s...
2022-10-1258 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack7. Building Leadership Credibility with Melissa ParkHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack In this episode I’m talking with Melissa Park, an award-winning global event producer and founder of Melissa Park Events and the Mel-Factor Method. Melissa and I talk about building leadership credibility, using your network for success, the importance of asking questions and the time she met Sir Richard Branson. I hope you find as much value in listening to this episode as I did recording it! About Melissa Park Melissa “Mel” Park is an award-winning Global Event...
2022-10-0547 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack6. Understanding Workplace-Induced Trauma with Katie O'MalleyHello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack! In this episode, I talk with Katie O’Malley, a career coach and workplace consultant and founder of (en)Courage Coaching Katie and I talk about workplace-induced trauma including what it is, what experiences can lead up to it, the effects of workplace-induced trauma and what can be done once it’s been identified. We also discuss how, as leaders, we can avoid causing it ourselves. She also gives us some great music to pick us up when we’re feeling down a...
2022-09-281h 03Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack5. Creating a Team Culture with Valerie BihetIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Valerie Bihet - founder of VIBE, an event design and destination management company.  We talk to Valerie about the culture she’s created at VIBE, how she empowers her team, how she leads her team remotely and why she believes team building activities are so important. You won’t want to miss her talking about “having dessert first!" We mentioned in the podcast that I’d follow up on a few things after the show. To clarify, the songs Valerie mentions are Imitadora by Romeo Santos and Le de...
2022-09-2148 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack4. Using Your Intuition in Leadership with Emily AaronsIn today’s episode we talk with Emily Aarons, a business alignment coach and intuitive energy healer and host of the top podcast “Aligned & Unstoppable." We talk with Emily about trusting your intuition to make decisions, knowing where to set boundaries to create the life you want and making the space to listen to your inner self to understand what you need. Such an interesting, energetic and wide-ranging discussion with Emily! About Emily Aarons: Emily Aarons is the most sought after intuitive healer for female empire builders. She's best known for gett...
2022-09-141h 00Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack3. Talking Leadership and Curls with Casey SimmonsIn today’s episode we talk with Casey Simmons, owner of Royal Locks Curl Care, a niche, direct-to-consumer curly hair brand. Their mission is to make curls work for you by providing high performing, multi-benefit products with simple routines to fit your lifestyle and enhance your unique beauty.  We talk with Casey about how she thinks about building her team and how she leads remotely. We talk about how she manages meetings to avoid Zoom fatigue and to avoid meeting just to meet. We get into a discussion about curly hair science - such an int...
2022-09-0756 minHer Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack2. Talking Leadership with Meredith EisgrauIn this episode, we talk with Meredith Eisgrau about all things leadership. We talk about how to know when you’re in the right work, how to be considered for high visibility projects, knowing what your superpower is, identifying and closing gaps in your team’s abilities. She shares mistakes and learnings she’s made over the years as a leader, the best leadership advice she’s received during her career, and the song that pumps her up when she needs to get moving. You can find Mer on LinkedIn at @meisgrau. About Meredith: Meredi...
2022-08-311h 11Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack1. Stand Out Using Personal BrandingIn this podcast, we spoke with Samantha Burmeister of Nomad Copy Agency. We talk about why it’s important for leaders, even in a corporate environment, to develop a personal brand, how to get started with creating your personal brand and how to stay authentic to who you are when creating your brand.   Sam shares who her mentors are, tells us the best leadership advice she’s ever received and divulges her biggest challenges as a leader.  We also discuss her wellness hacks, the song that pumps her up, and the podcast she loves to listen...
2022-08-2449 min