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Lead and LiftWhen Your Drive Becomes Your Downfall: The Hidden Reason High Achievers Burnout And How To Reignite Your Energy Without Losing Your EdgeYou don’t have to burn out to succeed. Here’s how slowing down, reflecting, and managing your energy can help you thrive without losing yourself. In this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Balancing drive with restSeparating identity from workManaging energy with awarenessGrowing through guidance and reflection Key Takeaways:High achievers often risk burnout when ambition goes unchecked. Sustainable performance requires managing energy intentionally and allowing space for rest, recovery, and reflection.True success means valuing who you are beyond what you do. Building a balanced life with time for wellness, hobbies, and re...
2025-10-2121 minLead and LiftThe Leadership Skill No One Taught YouIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Leading with emotional intelligenceCreating connection through presenceBuilding trust through genuine careGrowing through self-awareness and reflection Key Takeaways:Emotional intelligence is not a soft skill but a strategic advantage that shapes effective leadership. Leaders who understand emotions—both theirs and others’—build stronger, more resilient teams.Leadership influence grows from trust and emotional connection, not authority. A leader’s energy and attitude set the tone for every meeting, shaping how people feel and perform.When leaders take time to connect, appreciate, and listen, they inspire loyalty and collaboration. Genuine relationships turn team...
2025-10-1731 minLead and LiftYou Can’t Build a Business with the Same Mindset That Kept You StuckIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Action over perfectionDecide with intentionConfidence is built, not foundLeadership requires a bold presence Key Takeaways:Progress comes from movement, not waiting for the “perfect” moment. Imperfect action beats polished hesitation every time.Indecision drains momentum. Strong leaders make conscious choices, understanding that not deciding is, in itself, a decision.Consistency breeds belief. Confidence grows through repeated effort, not through external validation or passive preparation.True leadership means showing up, even in fear. Leading isn’t about feeling ready—it’s about choosing to rise and move forward. "Done is b...
2025-05-2324 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: 3 Game-Changing Confidence Habits Every Woman Leader Needs to MasterIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:You can grow your confidenceStretch yourself to growHonor your promises to yourselfCarry your energy like a leaderBuild confidence through action Key Takeaways:It isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s a skill you can strengthen with practice and intention.Every bold step you take outside your comfort zone is a rep for your confidence muscle.Every small commitment you keep is a deposit into your confidence account—proof to yourself that you can be trusted.How you show up—your posture, your tone, your presence—shapes how othe...
2025-04-2917 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Why Time Management Isn’t the Answer to Your StressIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:The myth of managing timeEnergy management is criticalSetting boundariesIndicators of stress Key Takeaways:Stress isn't about managing time, but about emotional weight and self-imposed pressure. Remember that your worth is not tied to productivity.Humans have natural energy rhythms, unlike machines. Listen to your body's energy cycles. Align work with peak energy levels instead of rigid time blocking.Stress comes from a lack of boundaries, not a lack of time. Learn to say no and protect your energy. Boundaries are bridges to protect your well-being, not selfish acts.Check y...
2025-04-2218 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: The #1 Reason You’re Stressed—And It’s Not Your To-Do ListIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Stress is a signal, not a status symbolCheck your inner expectationsProgress over perfectionLet go to move forward Key Takeaways:If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's not because you're weak; it's because something needs care. Pay attention to what your stress is trying to tell you.It's not always the to-do list that drains you, it’s the pressure you put on yourself. Ask: What am I expecting of myself that no one else is?You don’t need perfect conditions to move forward. The real win is in starting, learning, and g...
2025-04-1513 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: The #1 Confidence Mistake Women Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Fix It Today)In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Confidence growth comes from withinFactors that hold women entrepreneurs back How to build confidence The power of creating your own validation Key Takeaways:Confidence is a skill, not a fixed trait. It can be developed through action and practice, and is based on your belief in your own abilities and self-worth, not external validation.Women entrepreneurs often make the mistake of waiting for permission from others (clients, mentors, family) before taking action, which holds them back from success.Action builds confidence. Taking bold steps, even when you don't feel com...
2025-03-1122 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: The #1 Mistake High-Achievers Make in Their RelationshipsIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Pursuing goals without neglecting relationships Don’t treat relationships like projectsThe key to meaningful relationshipsVulnerability and authenticity strengthen connections with loved ones Key Takeaways:High achievers often neglect quality time and emotional connection in their relationships due to a focus on professional goals.Treating relationships like a project rather than nurturing them can lead to a transactional approach. The book "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" is recommended to help reconnect with a partner.Scheduling emotional check-ins and being present at the moment are important for maintaining meaningful relationships.Pract...
2025-02-1817 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Why You're Feeling Disconnected and 3 Quick Fixes to Rekindle RelationshipsIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Strengthening your connection Positive balance in your relationship bank account How the mirror effect works Taking intentional steps to reconnect and strengthen relationships Key Takeaways:Diagnose and actively reconnect with important people when you feel the relationship connection weakening, similar to a poor Wi-Fi signal. Spend quality time and genuinely listen to them.Maintain a positive balance in your emotional "relationship bank account" by making daily deposits through expressions of gratitude, texts, and quality time. This prevents the account from becoming overdrawn.The energy and positivity you bring into a re...
2025-02-1114 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: The 3 Relationship Habits Every High-Achieving Woman NeedsIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Relationships are foundational Be present, not just availableQuality is better than quantity Scheduling time with your loved ones Key Takeaways:Relationships are a foundational pillar of high performance, alongside career success and maintaining well-being. Neglecting relationships can lead to feelings of emptiness and unhappiness.Being truly present, not just available, is crucial for building meaningful connections. This involves giving someone your undivided attention, free from distractions.Quality of interactions matters more than quantity when it comes to nurturing relationships. Small, consistent habits like expressing appreciation can help make meaningful dep...
2025-02-0421 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Why Your Plans Keep Failing: The 5 Mistakes Sabotaging Your Success (And How to Avoid Them)In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Setting SMART goals Winning big goals with small steps Building flexibility into your plan Navigating through small adjustments Key Takeaways:Set clear, specific, achievable, and trackable goals using the SMART framework instead of creating vague or abstract goals.Execute your plans by breaking down your big goal into small actionable steps, utilizing deadlines to keep yourself accountable to a specific timeline. Look ahead and list down all the potential obstacles and roadblocks that you anticipate you might encounter on the way to completing your goal. Build flexibility into your plan s...
2025-01-2124 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Your Blueprint for a Winning Week and a Winning LifeIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Setting the tone for a winning week Planning with intention Establishing a planning ritual Track your wins! Key Takeaways:Set your priorities - Identify 3 key outcomes or "big rocks" to focus on and accomplish each week. Block time in your calendar for these priorities. Plan your days with intention - Don't just let your week happen, intentionally schedule your days with breaks, planning time, and focus time to protect your energy and productivity. Establish a weekly planning ritual - Spend 20 minutes on Sundays reviewing the upcoming week, and your 3 major pr...
2025-01-1417 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Dream Big, Start Small: How Micro Goals Lead to Major WinsIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Executing bite-sized goalsHow to properly track progress Sustaining motivation through celebration Dreaming big and taking small steps Key Takeaways:Bite-sized goals facilitate tackling monumental tasks. Start small for big dreams; consistent daily steps build momentum and habit. Track progress without feeling overwhelmed by breaking big goals into achievable tasks, using visual trackers and roadmapsCelebrate every small win to reinforce positive habits and create consistency and momentum. Small wins compound into massive achievements over time through consistent effortDream big but take small intentional steps consistently; seemingly insignificant actions compound into mass...
2025-01-0719 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: How to Simplify Year-End Without Dropping the BallIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Prioritizing the tasks with the highest impact Categorizing your tasks through the 4D systemManage your energy, not your time Eliminating unrealistic expectations Key Takeaways:Focus on the one most impactful task each day. Identify the "needle mover" that will have the biggest domino effect on your other tasks. Don't get bogged down in trying to multitask - prioritize this one key task and tackle it first before moving on to other items.Use the 4D system to categorize your tasks - do, delegate, delay, or delete. This helps you reduce dec...
2024-12-3117 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Ready to Let Go? 5 Things to Release Before the New YearIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Clearing out your suitcase to prepare for the new yearFrom unrealistic expectations to realistic boundaries Decluttering your physical and digital spaces Resetting your mindset and practicing forgiveness Key Takeaways:Let go of your guilt from unfinished projects before the new year starts. Clear out your “overstuffed suitcase” so that you can make space for new achievements. Write down three achievements from the year and celebrate their progress. Set boundaries to avoid burnout and perfectionism. Identify unrealistic expectations and replace them with realistic boundaries. Limit your time with toxic people to maint...
2024-12-2418 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: End-of-Year Blues? How to Beat Overwhelm and Celebrate Your Wins In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Reflect on wins and elevate your mindsetFoster celebration rituals and release stress Building your future through vision and strategyHonor your journey Key Takeaways:Reflect on wins and recognize progress and accomplishments no matter how small. Elevate your mindset, don’t let guilt or self-criticism blur out the lens from which you look at life. Advocate for yourself by filling your mind with healthy self-talk. Honor your achievements by creating simple celebration rituals. Remember to release stress, especially since the holiday season can be equal parts joyful and stressful. Envision the futu...
2024-12-2026 minLead and LiftAngélica Ponder: Winning from Within: Shedding the Armor of ExpectationsAbout Angélica Ponder: Angélica believes every single person has potential. What she loves most is helping people recognize the greatness inside them, often before they even see it in themselves.She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia by a single mom working three jobs. She moved to the U.S. with her mom at the age of 15 speaking little English and leaving behind her family, culture and home. She not only values cultural diversity but is a proponent of diversity of thought. After spending 20 years leading high-performing teams and racking accolades, Angélica...
2024-11-0529 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: How To Finish The Year StrongIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Seeing your life and goals with claritySurround yourself with a community Commit to being consistent Caring for your greatest asset Key Takeaways:Clarity is essential for assessing your current situation and for looking toward your future goals. Imagine what achievements you’d like to celebrate by the end of the year. Identify the tasks that have a significant impact and prioritize those. Don’t walk the journey alone. Surround yourself with a network of high achievers, so that you can get fresh ideas, encouragement, and the support that you need. List...
2024-10-2918 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Lead Yourself First: Actionable Strategies for Stress-Free EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, Chabidaye and Felicia discuss:Dealing with stress as an entrepreneurSelf-awareness, self-leadership, and prioritizing Incorporating joy and fulfillment into stress managementNon-negotiable practices for thriving despite stress Key Takeaways:Stress is a natural part of an entrepreneur’s life. It’s critical to learn what stress is and how to bounce back from it in order to prevent burnout. Stress is the body's response to environmental stimuli, activating the fight or flight response, it can lead to various physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Self-awareness and self-leadership help in managing stress. Here are the four ke...
2024-09-2730 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: How To Create A R.I.C.H Lifestyle and BusinessIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Relationships are the cornerstoneImpact is more important than income Choices give us freedom Harmonizing your life Key Takeaways:Relationships are the cornerstone of a truly rich lifestyle and a flourishing business. Relationships give us a sense of belonging and camaraderie. People can be a source of motivation and direction. Through relationships, we can also create a legacy that outlasts just our one life. The rich lifestyle is not just about the income, it’s about the impact that you make - the mark that you leave on the world. Don’t waste...
2024-08-0920 minLead and LiftWomen on the Rise: Your Exclusive Summit InvitationFREE 2-DAY VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY CHABIDAYE JAGLAL RAMNATH - AUGUST 2ND & 3RD - Register Here: http://www.leadandlift.com/summit In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Accelerating your climb toward successThe power of coaching and mentorshipYour gateway to growth and success Key Takeaways:The journey to success can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain alone. Our ascent can be accelerated and empowered through the support and wisdom we can gain when we are part of the right community.Find someone who’s made it to the place that you dream of b...
2024-07-2610 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Wisdom from Another Year: 10 Powerful Life LessonsIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Living life with intentionThe power of consistent effortInvesting in your growthPrioritizing what matters Key Takeaways:Be intentional about making decisions for your future self, not only for your current situation. Make decisions that will make future-you happy, fulfilled, and closer to your goals and dreams.Consistent effort compounds over time. No matter how big or small that effort is, it’s going to lead to significant personal and professional development eventually.Personal development is not selfish, it's essential. Put aside a budget that you can use to invest in your gro...
2024-07-1620 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Mid-Year Check-In: Get R.E.A.L. to Win the YearIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Reflect on where you areEvaluate and navigateCreate an action planLead yourself, be accountableKey Takeaways:It is impossible to navigate to where you want to be if you don’t know where you are at the moment. You need to have a point of reference in order to proceed in the right direction. Look at your life areas and see where you are at in each one. Determine what’s working for you and what is not. We need to know what the gaps are so that we can close those...
2024-07-1234 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - The Stress Factor: Impacts on Women Entrepreneurs and How to CopeIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:What is stress? The ten impacts of stress Five habits for managing stress The purpose of creating good habits Key Takeaways:Stress in psychology is defined as the body’s response to any demand, pressure, or situation that is perceived as threatening or challenging. This response can manifest physically, emotionally, or mentally. Stress can be very impactful, it can negatively affect the quality of your physical and mental health and relationships whether at home or at work. Practice walking, writing, exercising, praying, and seeking clarity. These five habits will help you...
2024-06-1426 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Navigating the Storm: Six Strategies for Surviving StressIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:The S.T.R.E.S.S framework to utilize when you feel stressedListening to and challenging your negative thoughts Sharing your struggle with others Setting boundaries and creating good habits Key Takeaways:The best thing you can do when you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or stressed is to get up and walk away. Take a few minutes off. Change the environment you’re in. Seek out the sunlight, have a cup of coffee, and walk around. Do anything you can to change your environment at the moment. Listen to your t...
2024-05-0722 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Beyond Resolutions: Embracing Habits as the Path to True SuccessIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:The five reasons why resolutions fail The three elements of habit creation The power of habits High-performance habits Key Takeaways:Resolutions fail because they often lack clarity, are usually focused on the outcome, and are only concerned with surface-level behavior instead of underlying habits. They are also usually pursued in isolation and don’t take emotional factors into account. The cue triggers the behavior that makes the brain reorganize itself and create neural pathways which leads to dopamine rewarding the person with positive feelings. This process creates a habit loop and make...
2024-01-1625 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Lead and Lift's 100th Episode - Embarking on a Journey of Leadership MasteryIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Start with one stepEnroll others in your vision Get into a rhythm of repetition Vision provides clarity Be empowered, empower others Key Takeaways:Whatever dream or goal you have in mind, no matter how big or small it is, start it. Lay down the foundation and build upon it as you go. If you keep going, you’re going to create momentum. Enrolling others in the journey will not only make the journey more enjoyable and more efficient, it will also bring growth for you and the people that you enro...
2024-01-0218 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Closing the Chapter: Navigating Endings and Beginnings in 2023In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Stop and let go More of what you love Start something new Measures are your GPS Key Takeaways:Let go of all the things that no longer serve you. Declutter your workspace as well as your mind. Identify the things that you don’t serve you, write them down, and commit to changing them in the upcoming year. The goal is to keep and increase the things that you loved having and experiencing this year. Filling your time with more of the things that you love will help you become m...
2023-12-1922 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Beyond the 9-to-5: Three Proven Strategies for a Fulfilling Work-Life BalanceIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:The real problem with work-life balance Setting boundaries for balance Making your habits serve you Discovering your priority and creating harmony Key Takeaways:Work-life balance is not really a balance issue. The issue is that we have no boundaries and we let activities bleed into all other aspects of life. Shift your perspective from balancing hours to introducing boundaries for your work time, your family time, and your personal time. Measure yourself on each key area. Our habits shape most of our actions during the day. If your habits are not...
2023-12-1232 minLead and LiftEunicia Peret: Relieving Fears Around FinancesAbout Eunicia Peret: Are you worried that you are not “building wealth fast enough” or that your financial plan may not be enough to secure your future? Perhaps you hear the same strategies year after year when you file your taxes and are wondering “How do the ultra-wealthy pay limited to no taxes”? Eunicia Peret brings to awareness The Power of Leveraging Your Financial Team to maximize your income streams and pay fewer taxes. She has seen enough to know that without the proper strategies, everything else is just tactics in motion. In this episode, Chabidaye...
2023-11-2130 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - How To Lead When Your Boss Can'tIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Starting with self-leadershipManaging your time, priorities, and energyClearing your open tabs of thought Thinking before you speak Key Takeaways:Start by leading yourself. Make better choices by thinking how a leader does and develop a better attitude. When you are in a bad situation or bad environment, you can either become influenced by the environment or choose to influence the environment by choosing to be different.Manage your time, manage your priorities, and manage your energy. Don’t waste your time with agenda-less meetings. Set goals and organize tasks by prio...
2023-11-0727 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - The Confidence Factor: What Holds You Back and How to Break FreeIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Top five things that drain your confidence Competence-confidence loopSurrounding yourself with encouraging people and positive thoughts The most important step to take Key Takeaways:Here are the top five things that drain your confidence: comparison with others, the fear of rejection and judgment, lack of skill and preparation, an unsupportive environment, and negative self-talk.Create a foundation for your confidence built out of knowledge and skills. There is what is called a competence-confidence loop, it’s rooted in psychology and human development. The idea is that gaining competence can lead t...
2023-10-3125 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Leadership Unlocked: Secrets of the 5 Levels of InfluenceIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:Leadership is all about developing relationshipsPeople gravitate toward leaders who winHelping your team members grow into their potentialThe pinnacle of leadership Key Takeaways:You’re going to want to move out of the first level of leadership as quickly as you can by building and developing relationships with the team around you. Without relationships, you will only get compliance and not cooperation. People will only follow you to the extent of what’s written on their job description, and that’s it.By developing your relationship with your team and wit...
2023-10-2426 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Leadership Impact: The Power of Lifting Your TeamIn this episode, Chabidaye discuss:How your growth affects othersWhen should you start taking leadership seriously?Growing faster and more effectively through coachingTaking responsibility for your team’s growthKey Takeaways:People become what they see in you. If you are not growing and investing in yourself, then the team will also not grow. That’s when performance issues start popping up. Simple issues that could’ve been resolved immediately become one big fire that spreads throughout the organization.Leadership is influence and if you are influencing somebody right now, then you are already a leader. Don’t...
2023-10-1724 minLead and LiftWhat’s The World’s #1 Skill?In this episode, Chabidaye discuss:High-performance success Creating progress to build momentum Do you want to survive or thrive? You have enough time Key Takeaways: High-performance coaching is about creating systems of self-improvement so that you can reach your meaning of success while also being able to have a deeper and closer relationship with the people that you love. Ask yourself this question: “What is the next right move for me?” Having clarity enables you to take action. Without clarity, you’ll find yourself stuck in procrastination and inaction. We are faced with two choices at eve...
2023-10-1027 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 12: Sara Centanni - The Other Side of BurnoutAbout Sara Centanni: Sara is a CPA by education turned high performance leadership coach and consultant. She helps ambitious women CFOs go from burnout, to a life of harmony and well-being so they can have more freedom and joy in their life.In this episode, Chabidaye and Sara discuss:Symptoms of a burnoutGo from surviving to thrivingDesigning the life that you wantJuggling glass and plastic balls Key Takeaways:Burnout is essentially being in that state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or chronic stress. The symptoms can be both p...
2023-09-2238 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 08: Renee Pride - Wait? How Did We Get Here? I Don't Remember Signing up for THIS LifeAbout Renee Pride: Renee is passionate about working with others to find their “someday” vision and work consistently towards bringing it to fruition.Having been surrounded by strong, impactful leaders early on and throughout life - Renee believes that embracing the leader within us and making an all-out effort to become the best we are capable of becoming is a life worth living!The Ponytail CEO brand signifies that inward feeling of digging deep, pulling the “hair” back, and getting down to business to get things done. That's you? Join our squad! In t...
2023-08-2547 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 07: Natalie Boudou - The Power of Emotions in a Changing WorkplaceAbout Natalie Boudou: Natalie has over 30 years' experience in the corporate world working in senior management roles in the private sector and the UN. She started her career as a commercial lawyer. In 2012 Natalie made a seamless transition into the world of executive coaching and consulting, and today she is the CEO and Founder of HumanForce an international consultancy working with organizations to build caring and resilient cultures. She is a highly experienced, commercial & versatile professional with a consistent track record of successful delivery of tangible results.Natalie is the best-selling author of “HumanForce: The power of em...
2023-08-1837 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 05: Leah Roling - The Result FormulaAbout Leah Roling: Leah Roling is High Performance Coach, #1 Best Selling Author, and Motivational speaker. Through online courses, coaching calls, performance programs and live events she empowers individuals who want to take their lives from good to great. She teaches her clients that the way to achieve any result in their life is by leveraging their most important asset- their brain. She teaches her clients a proven formula on how to think about what they think about, so they can self-coach themselves through any situation.In this episode, Chabidaye and Leah discuss: Lessons from a...
2023-08-0451 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: 5 Ideas to Win The YearUnveil the untold secret to achieving your goals with a surprising twist that changed these individuals' lives forever. Discover the power of setting intentions and breaking down tasks, and how it can propel you towards success. Get ready for a journey that will leave you craving for more... About Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Chabidaye is the host and executive producer of the Lead and Lift podcast. She is a certified High-Performance Coach, a certified Project Management Professional, and a DISC trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team. She recently became a #1 International Best Selling Author wit...
2023-07-2520 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: 5 Podcasting SecretsDiscover the unexpected twist that propelled one high-achieving mom's podcasting journey to unimaginable heights. As she unveils the five secrets that led to her remarkable success, you'll be left wondering: what hidden gem lies within her story that could transform your own life and career? Tune in to this captivating episode and prepare to be inspired beyond measure. About Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Chabidaye is the host and executive producer of the Lead and Lift podcast. She is a certified High-Performance Coach, a certified Project Management Professional, and a DISC trainer with the Maxwell Le...
2023-07-1813 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Lessons Learned Over the Last YearIn this episode, Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath reflects on life lessons from the past year and talks about adjustments and personal stories. This episode, landing on the early days of July, which is also the anniversary month of the Lead and Lift Podcast and Chabidaye’s birth month, makes this release extra special. Tune in to this episode to discover Chabidaye’s secrets to high-performance coaching and high-performance living. About Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Chabidaye is the host and executive producer of the Lead and Lift podcast. She is a certified High-Performance Coach, a certified Projec...
2023-07-1145 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 01: Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Women Leaders Not Yet LeadingIf you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and constantly doubting yourself in your efforts to balance motherhood and leadership, then you are not alone! Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself taking on too much, neglecting self-care, and constantly second-guessing your abilities. Instead of experiencing the joy, fulfillment, and confidence you desire, you may be stuck in a cycle of stress, guilt, and self-doubt. It's time to break free from this painful pattern and embrace personal growth and development strategies that will empower you to lead with ease and self-assurance.About Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: C...
2023-07-0728 minLead and LiftJanet Schoen: How To Increase Your ConfidenceAbout Janet Schoen: Janet Schoen is a Professional Network Marketer and Coach at Schoen Health with 2 + years of experience helping women over 40 to find their energy, focus, and body back to follow the path that will fill them with more Joy, Love, and Peace. Specializing in helping women navigate Trauma, Grief, and Menopause, Janet uses that experience to help women find true Peace, Love, and Fulfillment to use their gifts to serve others. In this episode, Chabidaye and Janet discuss:The light in the darkness Honing in on your purposeTips you can apply in you...
2023-05-0225 minLead and LiftSara Geyer: The Other Side Of BurnoutAbout Sara Geyer: Sara Geyer is CPA by education turned High Performance Coach and consultant. She helps ambitious CFOs go from burnout to a life of harmony and well-being, so that they can have more control over their life and spend more time with those they love. In this episode, Chabidaye and Sara discuss:What is burnout, and how does it happen? Getting yourself unstuck from toxic cyclesHow people can help you gain progressStepping into your confidence Key Takeaways:Burnout happens when ambition takes over a person’s life until it bec...
2023-04-1125 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: How to Achieve Your Big DreamsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Asking for help Coaching, clarity, and champions Timelines and teamsDream bigger dreams Key Takeaways:We’ve got to open our eyes to the people around us. If you share the dreams and the goals that you’re trying to achieve, you’ll find people who can help you get there. All you’ve got to do is ask. Getting coached takes less time and makes better use of every time spent doing what you have to do to succeed in what you want by providing guidance and clarity. When you have timeli...
2023-04-0420 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Q1 Review: 5R Framework to Reassess your GoalsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Reflecting on your wins and removing distractionsReevaluating your plans and pivoting Delegating to others and automating your process The time to relax Key Takeaways:Reflect on your wins and consider the practices, habits, and methods that helped you get to that success. Remove the things that hold you back or distract you from doing your best. Your plan at the beginning of the year was your best idea at the time, but now that you’re further into the year and have gone through a lot of changes, it’s time to...
2023-03-2824 minLead and LiftRob Fortier: Enhancing The Human Element In Writing With AI ToolsAbout Rob Fortier: As a copywriter, Rob Fortier’s goal is to help coaches, consultants and service providers use the written word to get their message out into the world so they can effectively market their products and services. He is dedicated to helping his clients increase their leads and sales, and believes that email is one of the most cost-effective marketing tools for solopreneurs and small business owners. In this episode, Chabidaye and Rob discuss:How to enhance your writing with AI toolsThe limitations of ChatGPT and AI tools Getting over mental blocks when...
2023-02-2130 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Create a Morning Habit to Transform Your LifeIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:How changing your morning could impact the dayPracticing movement or exercise Having a quiet time to yourself Investing time in your personal development Key Takeaways:Starting the day differently can give you more time and energy and will create momentum that will propel you forward during the day. Dedicate your first hour to powering yourself up. Exercising in the morning has a lot of health benefits not only for your body but also for your brain. The morning is the perfect time to reflect through prayer, journaling, or meditation. Visua...
2023-01-1720 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Five Productivity Habits from Billionaires and OlympiansIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Time is your most valuable and scarce resource Work from your calendar not from a to-do list The secret to having a clearer mind Meetings should be a last resort Key Takeaways:Time is your most scarce resource. Put your day into perspective. The moment you wake up, you have 1440 minutes left. Utilize each one well. Whenever you waste time, you cheat no one but yourself. Work from your calendar, not from a to-do list. You'll always have to add more, no matter how much you accomplish from your to-do...
2023-01-1027 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Winning The Year With CAKEIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Investing in your success Surrounding yourself with community Tracking your progress and habitsManaging your energy Key Takeaways:Invest in yourself and in your success. Get a coach, a planner, and a calendar. Plan your new year and schedule your breaks and vacations. Make sure to always take care of yourself. Find a community or a group that you can be accountable with, people that will encourage you when you stumble and keep you motivated to work for your dreams and goals. Measure everything. Track your business, your growth, and your...
2023-01-0329 minLead and LiftAshley Cook: The #1 Thing That Holds You Back From SuccessAbout Ashley Cook: She is a copywriter and copy coach who helps people sell their programs or service. She comes alongside and supports impact-driven entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in this world. In this episode, Chabidaye and Ashley discuss:Perfecting your business Systems and processes that work Mindset can make or break your businessDon’t DIY your inner work Key Takeaways:Perfectionism can paralyze you when launching a business. You have to launch it and accept that it will be imperfect at the beginning then commit to perfecting your busi...
2022-12-2734 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Bridging The Gap To Your GoalsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:The Squiggly Line Setting a goal and following through Sparking change through self-awarenessMaking an inventory of people you surround yourself with Key Takeaways:The line between “now” and “december 23” won’t be a straight one. It’ll be a squiggly line, filled with ups and downs; successes and failures. Set a goal. Have clarity on what it is you want to achieve and have the courage to take the first step. Build on that courage and practice being confident. Every change starts with self-awareness. Look into your mindset, your attitude, your ha...
2022-12-2034 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Unlocking Your PotentialIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Obtaining clarity through coachingSeeing obstacles as opportunitiesTaking action with courageCelebrating progress and creating habitsKey Takeaways:Coaching provides clarity. A coach helps you to identify where you are, where you want to go, and what you will implement in your life in order to get there.We all face obstacles in our journey. A coach can guide you to see challenges as priceless learning moments that will make you better and prepare you for the abundance that’s coming up in the future.Set your goals, be clear on wh...
2022-11-1524 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Attitude Affects AltitudeIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Attitude can either propel or derail your teamSpotting bad attitude in your teamHow to change your attitudeWhere attitude can take you Key Takeaways:Just as it could propel your team toward success, attitude also has the power to completely derail your team’s progress. Even just one person with a negative attitude in a team can change the dynamic.As a leader, it’s important for you to spot the attitude of your team members and identify who’s propagating negativity in the group. It’s important that your team is c...
2022-11-0825 minLead and LiftTiersa Hall: Building Impactful RelationshipsTiersa Hall: Building Impactful RelationshipsAbout Tiersa Hall: Tiersa Hall is Owner of Impactful Imprints, A Training & HR Consulting Firm that provides quality training, coaching, culture transformation and other professional services for leaders and organizations. She is a Forbes HR Council Expert, Certified Master Trainer, Coach, and Speaker, and A Proud Autism Advocate.In this episode, Chabidaye and Tiersa discuss: Relationships are worth itCreating a positive culture Focusing on relationships Your gift is a light in the darkKey Takeaways: Every leader has the responsibility to be bu...
2022-11-0131 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Become a Better Problem SolverIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Solve problems and overcome obstaclesLean on others Keeping yourself focused on the vision The opportunity to evolve through problems Key Takeaways:Every problem has a solution. When problems occur, slow down and discuss them with your family or team, and ask questions. Once you’ve overcome a problem, celebrate with the team. Lean on others, you’re not meant to solve a problem on your own. The solution to the problem is already in the room, it’s already in your team members. Someone just has to bring it out of the...
2022-10-2518 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Four Ideas to End the Year StrongIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Focus on your goals Taking action and holding yourself accountable Celebrating your wins along the wayMaking use of your 24 hours Key Takeaways:Look at your goals as your list of things that you want to accomplish, and pick one thing that you want to get done by the end of the year. Share the one thing with someone so they can hold you accountable. Then identify the actions that you need to take, the small goals within the big goal that you need to accomplish in order to get thing...
2022-10-1820 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: Get More Done: 3 Tips to Increase Your ProductivityIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Why should you create a system? Changing the way you see your inboxHelping others who don’t have a system in placeHow not to waste time in meetings Key Takeaways:Spending time on thinking about what you’ll decide to do in a given time is taking away some of your energy. You need to have a system in place so that you don’t waste energy thinking about what to do. Your email is not a storage but a processing station. Whenever you get a new message, you need to s...
2022-10-1128 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath: 10 Birthday LessonsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Trusting in yourself, trusting others, and trusting God or the universeBeing consistent and embodying leadership Achieving your goals and growing your business Practicing self-care and having a clear mind Key Takeaways:Trust yourself and follow your instinctual thoughts. Trust also in others. Apply to be coached, allow others to give value to you, and for things outside of your control, entrust it to a higher power. Commit to being consistent. Try journaling, jot down your ideas and follow-up on ideas that are recurring. Embody leadership in your life. Seeing your...
2022-07-1944 minLead and LiftEbenezer Mamabolo: Purpose & PrioritiesAbout Ebenezer Mamabolo: He is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. He is the author of the book, “There Are No Secrets To Success”. Ebenezer is also a life and computer hacker. He also has his podcast show called, “Monetizing Purpose Podcast”. In this episode, Chabidaye and Ebenezer discuss:Finding your own purpose Aligning yourself with your priorities Giving from the saucer Don’t forget your loved ones Key Takeaways:You need to be aligned to your own purpose. Don’t confuse your purpose with that of your parents or other people, f...
2022-07-1224 minLead and LiftVanessa Spiron: Become An Effective Communicator With These 4 TipsAbout Vanessa Spiron: Vanessa Spiron is the owner of Spiron Solutions - a professional development and consulting firm in North Carolina. Vanessa has over 20 years of professional experience working with nonprofit and government organizations in a variety of capacities. Using her own experiences and the experiences of others, she has developed hands-on trainings that enhances the lives of professionals and cultures of organizations. Her goal is to improve the leadership and interpersonal skills of others resulting in productive work cultures and employee happiness. Vanessa has a Master in Public Administration, a Bachelors in Microbiology, and several certifications including Master Faci...
2022-07-0524 min
Lead and LiftJolinda Hockaday: How to Believe in YourselfAbout Jolinda Hockaday: She is a mother, grandmother, teacher, chaplain, author, writer, motivational and inspirational speaker, toastmaster, and missionary. She leads mastermind groups and facilitates writing circles. Jolinda is the host of a podcast, "Believe in Yourself" and a blogger .In this episode, Chabidaye and Jolinda discuss:Finding your reason to beHow to be a great teacherNever give up on your dreamsHarnessing the power of wordsKey Takeaways: Find your raison d'être - your reason to be. You have to get in touch with why you are here. Once you figure out you...
2022-06-2826 minLead and LiftJason Wyatt: Servant LeadershipAbout Jason Wyatt: Jason Wyatt uses over 20 years of experience and the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team training to provide Customized Professional Speaking, Training, and Executive Coaching. He works to help bring out the best in yourself, your team, and your organization to go from ordinary to extraordinary. In this episode, Chabidaye and Jason discuss:More leaders, less managersRowing the ship in one directionPutting the solution firstBringing people to the table Key Takeaways:The world needs more servant leaders and less managers. The best way to get to a solution is to rec...
2022-06-2130 minLead and LiftErnelita Dacumos: How to Work with Imposter SyndromeAbout Ernelita Dacumos: Ernelita also known as Ernie is an aspiring Motivational Speaker and Coach who thrive in the healthcare industry. She has dedicated her life in healthcare for a decade and still counting until she found her purpose. Though the Healthcare industry is where her heart is initially, as years go by, she has learned that there is more that she can do for others. She had clarity that she wanted to help people like her, expats to be exact who left their families back home to build a life in a different country. As in her journey, m...
2022-06-1426 minLead and LiftJerry Roisentul: Mastering Your MindsetAbout Jerry Roisentul: Jerry is a mindset and leadership development coach, and is the founder of Champion Mentorship, Inc. He is also a Maxwell Certified Leadership Development Coach and Speaker. Through Jerry's personal coaching and live in person and virtual events, he helps people identify the mental roadblocks that keep them from achieving their greatest potential as a leader ( ie: doubt, fear, limiting beliefs). Then, through personal experience and humor, he shares tools and strategies that help people overcome those mental roadblocks and become a better, stronger and more confident leader. In this episode, Chabidaye a...
2022-05-3135 min
Lead and LiftAna Berdecia: Mysteries of your 3 P's: Passion, Potential and PurposeAbout Ana Berdecia: Ana I. Berdecia, M.Ed. & Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach is the CEO of Potential Pathways, LLC. Ana loves working with women to own the mysteries of their 3Ps: Passion, Potential, and Purpose through a proven system that takes what you love and have the potential to do to confirm the calling upon each of our lives. I believe each of us were designed to do something extraordinary for the world that no one else can do. In this episode, Chabidaye and Ana discuss:Taking a passion inventory Passion and purpose The int...
2022-05-2424 minLead and LiftBill Goodwin - Growth vs Goal MindsetAbout Bill Goodwin: He lives in Apple Valley, MN. He has 30 years of leadership experience in growing and building individuals and teams. Bill is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. He is the owner of Priority Living of MN where he provides speaking, training, and coaching. He is a Rotarian and member of two local Chambers. Since 2006, Bill has served as Lead Pastor at Lighthouse Church in Rosemount, MN. Bill is married to Karla, has two adult children and two grandsons.In this episode, Chabidaye and Bill discuss:Defining your goal and gathering toolsAction with focus a...
2022-05-1732 minLead and LiftAnn Visser: 3 Secrets to Healthy CommunicationAbout Ann Visser: As co-founder of 4 Better 4 Ever Ann is a certified John Maxwell coach, speaker and trainer. For over 20 years, she has been equipping individuals and organizations to communicate clearly to build close connections because effective communication is essential for every healthy relationship.In this episode, Chabidaye and Ann discuss:Disrupting what doesn’t work Beyond saying words Reflecting on the good things The edge of fear and shame Key Takeaways:We need to disrupt what is not working in order to try something different whether it’s at home or at work...
2022-04-1931 minLead and LiftDr. Jacqueline Howard: What is Leadership?About Dr. Jacqueline Howard: Dr. Jacqueline Howard is an entrepreneur, ordained elder and independent John Maxwell speaker, trainer and coach. She is an author of Angels, Leading God's Way and co-author of an Amazon best seller called The Successful Mind. She actively serves her community through her work as Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair, Board of Health Advisory Representative and as on -call chaplain for the local hospital.In this episode, Chabidaye and Dr. Jacqueline discuss:Speaking to connectInspiring people with servant leadershipWhat makes a good leaderKnowing yourself to grow yourselfKey Takeaways:...
2022-04-1226 minLead and LiftCorey Piper - 5 Rules for Creating Video with ConfidenceAbout Corey Piper: To say Corey is energetic is an understatement! He is an award-winning filmmaker who has decided to use his passion to tell stories to help companies Attract Attention with Intention. Whether you're baking beignets, training dogs, or building skyscrapers he has the experience to help you do more of it and do it faster.In this episode, Chabidaye and Corey discuss:Getting a higher email open rate through videoMaking videos that are meant to stay The five rules of making good videos Distancing from the wall Key Takeaways:Inserting a v...
2022-04-0523 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 15: Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Achieve Your Goals with EASEIn this episode, Chabidaye shares:Why goals and a plan are important for business and personal lifeThree small steps to achieve your goalsWhat causes a business to continually succeed and expand Key Takeaways:Clearly define your goals. Understand the why and what it means personally for you and your business.Define “done” so you know when you have achieved the goalThink of a plan like the Lego pieces we organize, build and then join to create the big pictureBreak a big goal down into small tasks and always start a task with a verb
2022-03-3117 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 14: Sharon Otaguro - The Japanese Principle of IkigaiAbout Sharon Otaguro: Sharon is an Investor, Speaker, 'wellth' Coach, and Retreat Consultant. Her Super Powers include: Leadership development and systems implementation for day spas and wellness centers, Program and Event Strategy, Personal Peak Performance coaching and warm hugs. She's also a Mompreneur and a recovering Workaholic.As the Co-Founder of Ohana Event Solutions, she offers Done With You (DWY) and Done For You (DFY) options for Speakers, Coaches and Healers who have expertise that they want to share with a broader audience through unique online and in person experiences (such as Summits, Retreats & Workshops).In this epis...
2022-03-3017 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 13: Michelle Zavala - Ditch the Overwhelm and Take ControlAbout Michelle Zavala: Michelle is an Easy Aging™ Expert who specializes in helping energetic, forward-focused midlifers rediscover their identities, find their joy, and answer the big “What Now” question for the second half of their lives using her three-step proprietary process titled The ACE Approach. For more than 25 years, she has been obsessed with finding the top ways to live peaceful and vibrant lives as we age. She uses humor and a lighthearted approach to encourage and support her “Easy Agers” through her podcast, The Easy Aging™ Show, coaching, online courses and more.In this episo...
2022-03-2915 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 12: Niurka Castaneda - Design ThinkingAbout Niurka Castaneda: Niurka grew up in Cuba and came from a family of entrepreneurs and artists. Her grandfather was a poet, and her parents were Cuban entrepreneurs. Niurka felt the call to serve her new home and so a year after arriving in the US, she joined the Army, to serve this great country. The military offered her many new experiences and she learned skills like resilience, flexibility, self-motivation, determination, self-discipline, goal setting, and risk tolerance. It was only natural to transition from the military to become an entrepreneur.In this episode, C...
2022-03-2411 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 11: Teresa Cherry-Cruz - Expect More from Your T.E.A.M.S.About Teresa Cherry-Cruz: Teresa is a licensed certified speech Language Pathologist. She holds a master’s degree In Special Education and Communication Disorders. She also holds an advanced degree in educational leadership. For more than 30 years Teresa has served in the educational arena as the Director of Speech Language and Hearing Services. She stands on the bedrock belief that communication is power. Teresa has witnessed how both constructive and destructive communicative engagements have on the design and implementation of educational programs for students and families with special needs.As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John...
2022-03-2319 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 10: Jennie Bellinger - Sales is Not a Four-Letter WordAbout Jennie Bellinger: Jennie is a Certified Professional Coach and the host of the Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast. She works with badass direct sales moms who are ready to double their monthly income.An entrepreneur since 2010, she understands the desire to contribute to your family's future and be present with them in the here and now, and how difficult balancing those two priorities can be. Jennie has learned the hard way (while building two separate businesses, raising two kids, and navigating a divorce) to fulfill that need to contribute and be there for her children.
2022-03-2218 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 09: Dr. Dunni Atalabi - The Key to Well-BeingDr Dunni Atalibi: Equipping Leaders with the Skills to Influence and MotivateAbout Dr. Dunni Atalabi: Dr. Dunni is a Mum Empowerment coach, family doctor, international speaker, bestselling author and mumpreneur who empowers mums to eliminate the feeling of overwhelm and exhaustion while enhancing overall wellbeing. Dr. Dunni is the founder and CEO of Druwa Academy.In this episode, Chabidaye and Dr. Dunni discuss:Difference between human “beings” and human “doings”Being presentHow to connect with the elements (air, fire, water, earth) Key Takeaways:Breathing deeply can eliminate brain fog, tiredn...
2022-03-1718 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 08: Dr. Ulwyn Pierre - The "MOM" EdgeDr. Ulwyn Pierre: The MOM Edge – The Trailblazing Leader Accompanies Me TodayAbout Dr. Ulwyn Pierre: She is the Founder and CEO of Embracing Freedom Global. Known as the positive disruptor, she works at the intersection of leadership, culture, and performance, helping her clients achieve revenues from 47% to 80% or more in 6 to 12 months.As a partner with CEOs, C-suite executives, and their senior leadership teams, she helps them transition from traditional leaders to trailblazing leaders confident in tackling uncertainty and disruption in the marketplace. You get to live your life once, so give it your best...
2022-03-1618 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 07: Julie Goetzinger - Opening to AbundanceJulie Goetzinger: Opening to Abundance About Julie Goetzinger: Julie is the creator of Abundance Breakthrough, Free to Fly, and Cleared for Takeoff. She helps entrepreneurs uncover what they want to be created through them next and embrace their desire for more. (More time, more money, more love, more freedom.)She believes that once we learn to accept that we deserve to have more and to BE more, we open ourselves up to receive all the gifts the Universe is wanting to deliver to us.She is an inspirational speaker, intuitive coach, author, and en...
2022-03-1517 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 06: Grace Harris - How to Turn Vulnerability Into PowerAbout Grace Harris: Grace is the author of Amazon bestselling memoir ‘Become The Woman of Your Dreams’, where she shared a true tale of healing and transformation, throughout her journey as an abandoned child in the Philippines, turned global entrepreneur and international speaker on women empowerment, which will see her grace the Star Conference for Women Leaders in Paris in March, 2022, as a guest keynote speaker, delivering her message on the Unleashing the power of your story to elevate your life and business.Grace is a trailblazer of truth. Her favorite quote “I speak the truth, not so muc...
2022-03-1024 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 05: Ellen Moran - Equipping Leaders with the Skills to Influence and MotivateAbout Ellen Moran: Ellen is a business psychologist and Master Trainer/Coach for the LAB Profile. In her executive coaching practice she also employs the principles and methods of Conversational Intelligence. In her assessment practice she utilizes an array of assessments relevant to strategic recruitment, selection, development, coaching, and productivity management of sales teams.She is a certified facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play® method and tools as well as a Professional Innovation Advisor for the Basadur Applied Creativity process. She also serves as faculty for Mercer Delta’s Executive Learning Center. Her professional affiliations include the Amer...
2022-03-0917 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 04: Dallas Amsden - The Art and Science of CommunicationAbout Dallas Amsden: Dallas is a speaker, brand messaging consultant, and the founder of the Communicate2Succeed Speaker's Academy. He has over 25 years’ experience in public communication; and according to his wife, Dallas has “never met a microphone he didn’t love.”With the recent launch of the Communicate2Succeed Speaker's Academy, Dallas is now helping business owners, entrepreneurs, pastors, and other business professionals to gain mastery in the art and science of communication so they can increase engagement, persuade prospects, and convert more clients.In this episode, Chabidaye and Dallas discuss:Six inter...
2022-03-0818 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 03: Lorna Weston-Smyth - The Leader in YouAbout Lorna Weston-Smyth: Lorna is an International Executive Coach and Trainer who brings her years as a serial entrepreneur to businesses and professionals to help them grow to the next level. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a Founding Member of the John Maxwell Certification Program and a Faculty member teaching John Maxwell Team members all around the world on how to build their business.Lorna is the Executive Partner to Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of the John Maxwell Team. She is on the John Maxwell Team President's Advisory Council (PAC) a...
2022-03-0318 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 02: Ashley Cook - How to Write Powerful Sales Material that WorksAbout Ashley Cook: As a survivor of corporate America, Ashley Cook knew there was more to life than a cubicle. After 13 years of sales, marketing, and analytics, the winds of change finally blew. Ashley decided it was time for new beginnings.But she didn't want to abandon her experience. So, she repurposed it. Instead of partnering with major corporations, Ashley shifted into serving emerging brands and small business owners.Always a lover of a good story, Ashley now partners with mission-driven entrepreneurs. She does this through copywriting, copy coaching, and retail storytelling.Over...
2022-03-0225 min
Lead and LiftSummit Series 01: Natalie Alcantara - The Art and Soul of Story TellingAbout Natalie Alcantara: She is a strategist, advisor, mentor, and a coach who inspires business leaders to be at their best. She has spent over 25 years propelling corporate clients to the forefront of their industries both as an internal team leader and through her own consultancy firm. Natalie has an unerring eye for impactful ideas that create real brand resonance. She is passionate about creating authentic connections that help businesses evolve and build brand affinity. In this episode, Chabidaye and Natalie discuss: Stories as a communication tool Our neurochemical response to storiesThree stories that...
2022-03-0117 min
Lead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - 3 Strategies to develop your prioritizing skillsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed: Priority is keyProactive rather than reactivePrioritizing important versus urgentHow many priority items for each dayKey Takeaways:Prioritization is key in leadership. As a leader, you not only need to prioritize your time but your team’s. They need to know what’s the focus and what they need to work on.Plan proactively instead of reactively. Proactive means choosing what to prioritize. As leaders, we have the power to choose what to do and where to put your attention.Important items need to take precedence over urgent. Take time to lo...
2022-02-2228 min
Lead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - 10 Relationship SecretsIn this episode, Chabidaye discussed:Communicating effectively with your spouseGrowing together and casting a visionDeciding on your priority Working on your marriage daily Key Takeaways:Listen more intentionally, share your values and communicate love in your spouse’s love language. Cast a vision of the future together and strive to grow together in the way that works for each of you. Decide together what’s going to be your priority in your family and marriage. This priority must come first among all things in life. Recognize that people change as time goes but make sure that you...
2022-02-1523 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Do you have imposter syndrome? The five subgroups of people affected by imposter syndromeThe eight ways to counter that negative voiceReaching out and asking for supportKey Takeaways:Imposter syndrome is when you feel that you’re inadequate and incompetent despite evidence that proves otherwise. Maybe you haven’t thought of yourself as a fraud or imposter but perhaps you brushed off your success as luck or being in the right place at the right time. There are five subgroups of people that are affected by imposter syndrome: the perfectionist, the su...
2022-01-2524 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - How to create the best dayIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Snoozing your alarm Three things to NOT doTips on what you can add to your dayLetting yourself feel good Key Takeaways:Snoozing your alarm and waking up anxious or overwhelmed with what you must do on the day is not a good recipe for a successful day. First, don’t log into work right after rolling back out of bed. Second, don’t start your day with your phone. And lastly, don’t rush to start your morning chores. The first thing you do in the morning matters for the rest of the da...
2022-01-1118 minLead and LiftChabidaye Jaglal Ramnath - How to W.R.A.P up the yearIn this episode, Chabidaye discusses:Taking inventory of your winsReflecting and rememberingCasting a vision, living your dreamSetting a destination Key Takeaways:Start the year by focusing on the wins - both big and small - that you’ve had last year. Ponder each month and search for each win, each goal that you’ve achieved, each lesson you’ve learned or skill you’ve adapted or improved. End the year with deep contemplation and reflection of all things that have happened. Reflect on how much joy you feel about what you’re doing right now, does it fill...
2021-12-2117 minLead and LiftDeb Ingino - Why You Do What You Do - Part 1About Deb Ingino: She is the CEO of Strength Leader Development. A highly sought-after executive mentor, consultant and speaker worldwide, Deb is well versed in business operations and in the importance of asking key questions most business leaders won’t ask themselves. She brings deep experience in leadership development, strategy, high performance team building, global operations, brand management, design, product development and training to her work. Her passion is for leading people to discover and maximize their strengths as well as those of fellow team members, while offering advanced strategies to achieve high performance.Deb was recognized in...
2021-11-3029 minLead and LiftFaith James - How to build a confident brandAbout Faith James: She is affectionately known as the Queen of Branding or the Branding Ninja depending on what side of the street you live. Faith James is an award-winning marketing and branding executive with over 25+ years experience creating campaigns for Fortune 500 brands like IBM, Microsoft, Pepsi, Mary Kay and Liberty Mutual to name a few. She is a highly-sought after international keynote speaker and has presented at industry shows such as the Advertising Research Federation and The American Marketing Association. In this episode, Chabidaye and Faith discuss:You already have a brandFinding out how y...
2021-11-2337 minLead and LiftDr. Dunni Atalabi - Every Mum is a SuperMum!About Dr. Dunni Atalabi: Dr. ‘Dunni is the founder and CEO of Druwa Academy. She is a life & wellbeing coach, family doctor, international speaker, teacher, author and mumpreneur who empowers mums to eliminate the feeling of overwhelm and exhaustion by tapping into the super powers within while enhancing overall wellbeing so that they can live the life of calm and abundance they desire and deserve.In this episode, Chabidaye and Dr. Dunni discuss:How to avoid neglecting self-care and self-leadership Examples of good self-care techniqueCreating disruptions in your dayThe Superpower of “Being” Key Take...
2021-09-2825 minLead and LiftCathy Turner Murphy - Confidence with Healthy HabitsAbout Cathy Turner Murphy: Cathy LIVES a LIFE that she LOVES and loves helping others do the same, while traveling full-time with her husband in a 46 foot RV. As a Healthy Living Navigator, Cathy helps people take control of their health by leading them through a monthly Healthy Habit Challenge that is focused on resting the body from the foods and habits that do not serve our bodies well, while focusing on foods and habits that help our bodies work more optimally to decrease inflammation and oxidation. Cathy believes that Health IS Wealth. Without health, you will spend all y...
2021-09-1422 minLead and LiftVicki Beltz - Confidence in your Financial OptionsAbout Vicki Beltz: Vicki is living proof of her financial strategies. A former actuary and early-retired executive of a multi-national insurance carrier, she's always been fascinated with personal finance. That's why she knew her "second act" career would be related to teaching on the subject.Discovering the power and value of using an innovative approach to a traditional financial tool led Vicki on a mission to educate others. And because she does not also sell any financial product, unlike others, she is 100% committed to education for her clients.Women in the U.S. and Canada, w...
2021-08-3121 minLead and LiftNatalie Alcantara - Communicating through StoriesAbout Natalie Alcantara: Natalie Alcantara is a strategist, advisor, mentor, and coach who inspires business leaders to be at their best. She has spent over 25 years propelling her clients to the forefront of their industries, both as an internal team leader and through her own consultancy firm ION Marketing Ltd.Natalie has an unerring eye for impactful ideas that create real brand resonance. She is passionate about creating authentic connections that help businesses evolve and build brand affinity.She has recently become a Certified Guide in the groundbreaking XCHANGE Approach facilitation method.
2021-08-2431 minLead and LiftSelf-Care is for Leaders with Renee SchulteAbout Renee Schulte: She has over twenty years of leadership experience in the mental health field as a therapist, policy-maker, and consultant. She is nationally recognized in her expertise in behavioral health policy, system design, policy and financial analysis, and strategic consulting. Renee’s newest project, “Making Healthier Policies” is a course designed to teach others how to create healthy policies while navigating the divisive political season. In this episode, Chabidaye and Renee discuss:The consequences of forgetting self-care Benefits of doing self-care, inserting self-care in your routine/scheduleHow neglecting self-care can affect your relations...
2021-08-1722 minLead and LiftFive Attributes of a Successful Business Owner with Kim WolfeAbout Kim Wolfe: She walked away from a dream career in aviation building full flight simulators to become a stay-at-home mom. Kim started to build what turned out to be the perfect career for a busy stay-at-home mom with no prior business skills or training. After 15 years in business, it is now Kim's mission to help other moms build their own Quickbooks bookkeeping business so that they too can be home earning an income in a career based business surrounded by their children. On the weekends, you can find Kim at the airport flight instructing for a local youth...
2021-08-1024 minLead and LiftLead and Lift with Chabidaye Jaglal RamnathLeadership, Communication and Confidence are must have skills in your personal toolbox! Each Tuesday, join Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath, as she interviews expert guests who are leading in business and life and lifting others along the way! Whether you lead yourself; lead a team or lead your business, this podcast is for you!
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2021-07-1809 min