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The Feminine Founder49: {Interview} Overcoming Childhood Trauma to Grow and Thrive Professionally with Deborah Brown- Volkman, PCCText me!Have you ever wondered why some people thrive in their careers while others flounder? Childhood trauma can hold you back professionally and it can rear it's ugly head in your career if you let it. Today Deborah Volkman-Brown, PCC and I discuss what exactly you can do to overcome it and not let it hold you back professionally. We discuss: Reversing Thought PatternsUnderstanding the Value of the Inner WorkImportance of Having Goals and an Action Plan For over two decades, Deborah Brown-Volkman has been on forefront of t...2024-03-2616 min
Wisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #34: Being true to yourself is the inner revolution that changes everything.Alicia died while giving birth to her only son, and was brought back to life. At the time, she thought the ordeal was over with. Little did she know, everything in her life was about to change - for the better.
Even though Alicia has endured a multitude of chronic illnesses since, she's learned and gained so much.
Alicia and I talked about how she had to learn how to slow down and take care of herself. She knew if she didn't, someone else would have to do it for her. She didn't want to...2023-01-3027 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #33: Your customers work inside your company as well.Sybil Stershic is a believer in internal marketing to engage employees and customers as explained in her quote: “The way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel. And if your employees don’t feel valued, neither will your customers.” Employees need to be considered "internal" customers who deserve as much attention as actual "external" customers.
She has a point. During our conversation, Sybil spoke to me about the earlier years of her career when she watched her employer wait until the last moment to let co-workers know about new initiatives. It never made sense to her...2023-01-3023 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #32: It is NOT OK to check in and touch base.“I can’t do this job.” Adrian was a mom with 2 young children who needed flexibility at a time when there was no work from home. So, she started a business. She knew she was good at sales. 34 years later, the rest is history.
Adrian is a believer in building relationships. In the beginning of her career, she had people call her to “check-in.” She didn’t know what they meant. Thus, she didn’t know what to say. Those conversations were awkward.
She said to herself: there has to be a better way to interact with...2023-01-2424 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #31: Move on.Andrea Pass is a PI for PR. (Private Investigator for Public Relations). She built her career around communications and is extremely passionate about her work and the work she does for her clients. But, it was not always like this.
After working for a bully boss, Andrea found the courage to switch companies. But deep inside, she felt that she was meant to be her own boss. She listened to her gut and took a leap of faith to start her own company.
Andrea took that leap at age 56. A testament that you are not to...2023-01-2423 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #30: Be independent.At age 40, Lynnaire had an epiphany, “I am going to be unemployable in the years ahead. I need to do something about it now.” After years of toxic work environments, she’d had enough. “I’ve got to get out of here. I will do something on my own.”
Fast forward 20 years later, Lynnaire has accomplished her goal.
She has become:
The #1 LinkedIn expert in her home country, New Zealand
A top 20 LinkedIn expert worldwide
The author of several books, including “Link∙Ability, 4 powerful strategies to maximise your LinkedIn success” AND “LinkedIn, Business Gold – Building Awareness, Au...2022-12-0622 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #29: Being in the wrong place keeps you from being happy.As a teenager, Nicole realized singing was her passion and it led to a career as an opera singer that spanned over two decades. Although performing made her happy, the lifestyle of a singer involving so-called “survival jobs” led her to be unhappy. There were many sacrifices to that life. Craft came first, self-care second. Ultimately, this led Nicole to ask the question: “Are my needs being met?” The answer was NO.
After a journey of self-discovery and being around people who believed in and supported her, Nicole made her leap. She became a True Self Love coach. S...2022-12-0220 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #28: They did the best they could.Triggers in the workplace. They get all of us at some time in our careers. But imagine not being triggered even when faced with a toxic boss? My guest Marnie Vincolisi shows people how to adapt and has made it her life work to teach you how to re-wire your response, so you no longer react. This doesn’t mean you don’t feel the pain of what’s happening. It’s that you have a way to neutralize the negativity so it does not define you or limit your ability to do your best work.
“Compassion is key; fo...2022-11-2923 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #27: It's ok to have boundaries.After working and being available to her clients 24/7 for years, Shelly drew a line in the sand. “I’ve had enough. Working all the time has to stop.” She put boundaries in place. At first, she was afraid she would lose clients. But, the opposite occurred. They respected her more.
Strong boundaries helped Shelly give guilt-free time to both her kids and clients. Making clear boundaries allowed Shelly to be present with her kids when it was time to be a mom and present with her clients when it was time to get work done.
“Stand strong...2022-11-2319 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #26: Everything is meant to help even the bad stuff.As the mother of triplets, a divorcee after 15 years of marriage, a cancer survivor and a survivor of intimate partner abuse, Kelley’s life has been anything but simple. She has learned that making it through the bad stuff, and getting to the other side, gives you a life you could have never imagined possible.
During an 11-year bout with breast cancer, and during treatment, Kelley decided she would go back to school and learn how to help cancer patients. But life had different plans, and instead led Kelley into the world of mental health. Unknown to Ke...2022-11-1420 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #25: The business of business is people.Dr. Robert A. Saul has been in pediatrics for over 44 years. He has devoted his life to the profession. He passionately believes in raising children to be good citizens, improving communities, and advocating for children. They are our future.
Dr. Saul has developed a Parental Awareness Threshold, a simple framework that guides parents and guardians to actively parent with self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. Parents who use this framework create a healthy environment where children learn to build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships as well as exhibit love and respect for others in their community.
His...2022-11-0719 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #24: Pay attention.The more aware you are, the more engaged you are. If you are going through the motions in your job, you will miss out on career fulfillment. Opportunities for expansion and growth come from being aware. Problem-solving, creativity, and making an impact is the result.
Companies need to pay attention to where they are headed as well. Business continuity and disaster recovery planning are key. There are risks to watch out for and opportunities to capitalize on.
Jeffry Queen is a retired law enforcement officer with nearly thirty years of law enforcement, security, investigative, and...2022-11-0322 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #23: Teach kids how to think on their own.30% of grandparents are remote from their grandkids. Gramps Jeffrey is on a mission to change that and have grandparents spend more time with their grandkids. These kids will be entering the workplace one day and they will be lacking the listening, language development, and collaboration skills that are needed to be successful.
Gramps has 6 grandkids and he spent quite a bit of time with them during lockdown. He read numerous books to them and realized when you read a book to a child, you build connection. They are sitting on your lap and you are bonding. You...2022-11-0320 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #22: Adapt, go with the flow, and keep on a smile on your face.Manny is a man on a mission. Today, he is an entrepreneur who operates a small business making vegan energy bars that taste great and are good for you. That’s not where he started. Manny was a top-of-his-class CPA as well as a crypto news business owner with 20 interns working for him. He walked away from both. Manny was meant to do something else.
Manny is the co-owner of Heaven’s Pantry, part of a team of three guys that started a food company from nothing.
The company was started with the premise that you...2022-10-2921 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #21: It's not what you look at it’s what see.Ralph started traveling when he was in high school. He liked to take pictures during his trips. He found out he was really good at it. Fast forward to today, Ralph runs several travel brands where he's organized and led more than 200 truly incredible travel/photography experiences for clients with one-of-a-kind itineraries.
“The right place at the right time.” Ralph takes people to beautiful places with less crowds; mostly to places he has visited himself. They're off the beaten path so you can get out of your comfort zone, but also stay in comfortable accommodations with great food.
...2022-10-2721 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #20: Your reality is a manifestation of your choices.Josh got his first BMX bike from his father when he was a kid and it almost immediately consumed his life. At 17 years, he became a Pro BMX Athlete and was riding Dew Tours, X-Games and competing internationally at the highest possible level. At that point, he was 21 years old and felt like he had everything. But, after a nasty crash, his life was threatened.
Josh hit his head and went to a local urgent care to make sure something more serious wasn't happening. He had no damage from the crash, but there was a brain tumor...2022-10-2727 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #19: You are not done yet.Grief came knocking on Vicki’s door. On Thanksgiving Day (2020), she lost her brother to COVID. 10 months later, her second brother passed away. “Life changing experiences” she calls it.
“What will I do with what happened to me?”
Vicki Ellner was in her 70’s and easily could have stopped working. She had already spent 30+ years in nursing along with years in Patient Health Care and Senior Citizen advocacy.
But, Vicki was not done yet. She still had that spark and quest for purpose and meaning.
Sometime you choose a career, and other times...2022-10-2419 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #18: Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.David Gardner transitioned from education into financial services. How did he do it? Confidence in himself combined with a really good plan.
Originally, David wanted to go into sports, but life had different plans. He ventured into Education and stayed there for 16 years. But then life took David into a different direction once again. He veered into financial services. A profession he truly loves.
David is a strong, compassionate, and community-minded individual with a passionate spirit. He does not believe in failure, only opportunities to learn and grow.
David encourages the people around...2022-10-2127 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #17: Look for the elders and not the boomers.Want to get the younger generations’ attention? Talk to them and not at them. Corbie Mitlied, a former recruiter turned Reverend and Intuitive Consultant, thinks we can do a better job communicating with the younger generation in the workplace. We all want the same thing; to do great work that makes an impact.
Her advice to Boomers: think first before responding and listen without judgement. Move away from the stage and let the next generation take it. Push them out of their comfort zone; let them lead projects. They have tremendous potential. And, they will surprise you....2022-10-2017 min
Mindful MoneyDeborah Brown-Volkman - Surrendering to the Metamorphosis of Becoming & Knowing Your WorthDeborah Brown-Volkman is the Founder of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. She’s a career strategist who provides both career and Executive coaching. She’s written three books on getting the most for yourself out of your career and at work, as well as a couple of books about building your own business or coaching practice. She’s an expert on all things career and today Deborah speaks to Jonathan about career planning, how to know if you’re on the right career path, and understanding the importance of developing a vision for your career. Deborah talks at length a...2022-10-1442 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode#16: You cannot lead people if they don't trust you.“Today’s leaders have a responsibility to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.” Lieutenant Colonel Oakland “Oak” McCulloch. Oak has lived his life by this motto. Throughout his decorated 23-year career in the United States Army and various civilian jobs that followed, McCulloch has lived a life of servant leadership. Experiences from his childhood and adult careers frame the leadership legacy he has personally passed down. As Oak likes to say, “Great leadership handed down from generation to generation is what develops great nations.”
How did “Oak” go from Lieutenant Colonel to Leadership Coach? He said it was an easy transition...2022-10-0320 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #15: Life doesn't always go as planned.Since Naomi was a little girl, she dreamed of being a mother. But, life had different plans. As she grew older, she found herself single and childless. It took her into a downward spiral. Grief. The loss of a child she would never know. An unmet expectation. Sometimes, life does not always go as planned and it’s OK.
Naomi wants you to know that if this has happened to you, there is nothing wrong with you. Lean in and grow.
Naomi is childless not by choice. But she still has other choices. For many ye...2022-09-3015 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #14: Don't play it safe.“Boys don’t cry.” Simon was taught that at an early age. As Simon grew older, there was an updated lesson, “Men don’t show their emotions.” The challenge is these lessons never worked for him. Simon believes he can cry if he wants to. And, so can other men.
Simon has lived with mental illness for most of his life. Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Burnout. He has battled his way past mental illness and is in recovery. He learned (and teaches) that it’s OK to not be OK.
Simon started Mindful Men in...2022-09-3024 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #13: Without accountability you stop.At 6 years old, Ashley already had a bad body image. She remembers crying to her mom when asked to put a leotard on. “I don’t look as good as the other girls.” Ashley dieted her way through life into her 20’s. She felt out of control when it came to food.
Ashley was a tax accountant, a profession that demanded long hours at specified times throughout the year. Eating poorly was part of the job. “It’s ok” Ashley would tell herself. “I’ll start my diet again on Monday.”
Monday came and went.
In order to gai...2022-09-3024 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #12: Listen to your heart, follow your passion & don't let anyone stop you.At the beginning of her career, Jane played the French Horn. After 30 years as a professional musician, she lost her passion and stopped playing. Following her intuition, Jane was guided on a new career path.
Fast forward several years, Jane found LegalShield and everything clicked again. LegalShield empowers its members with legal and identity theft protection services, as well as plans for small business owners and employee benefits they need to grow and run their businesses every day.
The proactive piece of their business model is what intrigued Jane. Imagine being able to help people a...2022-09-1919 min
Wisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #11: People need to be led well.Candace Mae watched 35 people who were on the top of their game have their lives destroyed by one bad leader. High-performing individuals who were once self-confident professionals turned into self-doubters. Can one person do that much damage? The answer was yes.
Candace Mae was one of those 35. But, she had two things in her favor. A legal background. And, she was already building a leadership development business on the side. This gave her perspective, something else to look forward to, and the ability to document 144 pages regarding that boss’ bullying behavior. He was eventually reassigned. Candace left to...2022-08-0924 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #10: Show up for yourself everyday.Heather's gut was screaming, but she wasn't listening. She was hiding at work and flying under the radar. "I was invisible." Until an internal switch went off. Then, her career was forever changed.
Heather Pilgrim is an accomplished professional. She holds 2 masters degrees and always strives to do the right thing. But, in the midst of taking care of other's feelings, she forgot about her own. Heather was not listening to herself.
Today, Heather focuses on future. She shares her story of how she went from "I should" to "I must take action" and how...2022-07-2317 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #9: Always be open to learning something new.Yvonne DiVita began her writing career in 2nd grade. She was always writing. And, she kept writing. In high school, Yvonne shared her stories with friends. They kept asking, “when is the next one coming out?”
Yvonne did not pursue a writing career. Instead, she became a vet tech, which is like a nurse or physician's assistant, but for animals. She loved animals, but something inside was missing.
Yvonne brought writing back into her life when she returned to college as an adult student, studying literature and creative writing. Then, years later, she wrote a book...2022-07-1823 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #8: Flip the script of your self-talk from negative to positive.Michele Molitor was shell-shocked. Moments earlier, she was brought into a conference room, and without warning, was told by the Managing Partner she was being let go. If that wasn’t bad enough, she had to wait 3 weeks for the decision to be finalized.
She was being bullied by 2 men on her team who had made it clear they didn’t like working for a woman. Looking back, she would have addressed it head on, but back then, Michele did not know how to handle the situation. “Freezing” as she called it, led to her demise.
Michel...2022-07-1525 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #7: Treat your children like they are the CEO of thier career.Coach Phil says students are IL-prepared to make one of their most important career decisions in high school; what they want to do for the rest of their lives. There is no “history of college” courses to help. And, no career decision-making classes either. Students and parents are left on their own to figure it out.
Phil is on a mission to change this. He went through the college-choosing process with his son and it was not fun. He decided it was time for an overhaul.
Phil believes that it takes a village to raise a ch...2022-07-1323 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #6: Let it go & Go with the flow.Angela Owens wanted to be an astronaut when she was younger. Instead, her career went into a different direction. She became a nurse; working in critical care; then becoming a consultant, teacher, and now an executive coach who helps healthcare leaders who want to transition in or out of the industry.
Angela still has the astronaut in her and has dedicated her career to seeing health care from an outside view; she wants to bring care back into the profession and discovery of the unknown to combat diseases that may or may not be profitable in the...2022-07-1327 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #5: Trust yourself & think on your feet when faced with unexpected disruptions.Jay spent 21 years working in a job that changed in an instant. He was the Senior Executive of Human Resources for Royal Caribbean. Then, C19 hit…
Ships were out to sea. There were 1,000’s of passengers and crew that needed to de-board. Boats were being turned away from ports and there were limited flights to take people home.
Jay Rombach had to act quickly; this meant thinking on his feet and adapting fast to what was happening around him. In the midst of uncertainty, Jay had to be a leader. Decisions needed to be made and...2022-07-1224 min
Listen for REALHow a volatile past can lead to a successful futureWe often think we are successfully separating that which is personal (and in the past) - from that which is professional (and current). In this conversation, I talk with Deborah Brown-Volkman about her volatile upbringing and howfalling down and getting back up led to a journey of healing and growth - changing the trajectory of her career from problematic to exceptional. She took survival skills formed in childhood and made them assets in the workplace - there is power in the ability to read a room, being a deep listener, and seeing things that others don’t...2022-07-0954 min
Wisdom Comes With WrinklesEposode #4: Find What You Really Love To Do.From the time she was a little girl. Stef Lee loved asking questions. Her favorite: “What do you love to do?” This led her to the work she does today: a Life Alignment Catalyst, where she helps individuals discover their who they are and what they want. Stef also asks the same question to companies to help them clarify their mission, vision, and values.
Stef says that loving what you do is critical. Not everyone knows their purpose, and that’s OK. Start with what you enjoy doing now. You can build your career from there.
Stef...2022-07-0921 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #3: You Can Do Anything You Want.Jaime Merrithew went from “Can I possibly turn my passion into a business?” into 187,000 Tik Tok followers and 3.6 million video views. Jaime is a self-taught Mandala artist and owner of Mandala Love Affair, a highly-recommended and sought-after online retail business where every piece is unique and feels special when it arrives.
Jaime’s business took off during lockdown. She had the time and decided this was the time to turn her passion into a viable career. Her advice: You can do anything you want. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you get started...2022-07-0620 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #2: Never Give Up. Keep Getting Up.On Christmas Eve 2015, David was brutally attacked when he attempted to remove a family member from his home where they had gathered to celebrate. The attack cracked his spine and over 6+ years, David had to endure three major spinal surgeries to be able to walk again, although he is now paralyzed in his left foot.
David lives with pain every day. Yet, he has kept a positive spirit and outlook. David shares his recovery and tips for how to become more fearless in the workplace and in your life.
David Schneer is the CEO of...2022-07-0624 minWisdom Comes With WrinklesEpisode #1: Action over analysis can profoundly alter the direction your career takes next.Paul tried to walk away from his passion, but the universe had different plans for him. Life served him some curve balls, and took him on a tangent, but a will to serve and contribute brought him back to where he belongs.
Paul wouldn’t change a thing. All of his experiences led him to the work he was born to do, BOSS Academy.
Paul Kirch is an experienced coach and consultant and has hosted a top 10 business podcast show, BOSS Academy Radio, which led to the founding of BOSS Academy, an entrepreneurial accelerator success pla...2022-07-0120 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyThe Immortals by Jordanna Max BrodskyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/255399 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Immortals Series: #1 of Olympus Bound Author: Jordanna Max Brodsky Narrator: Jordanna Max Brodsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 0 minutes Release date: February 16, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.84 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 6 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In this modern-day 'lively re-imagining of classical mythology' (Deborah Harkness), when a string of women are murdered in an ancient pagan ritual, Selene DiSilvia -- known by some as the goddess Artemis -- hears their cries for help and takes up her bow once more. Manhattan has many secrets. Some a...2016-02-1603 min
The Success AvalancheHow to Decide on Your Perfect Career?Hello, Welcome to this new podcast from Success-Avalanche.com where ALL the clues for success are in ONE place.The Success Avalanche Podcast is a weekly audio clip selected from one of The Success Avalanche Interviews. Each podcast will convey a valuable success insight to help you create everlasting success.In this podcast, Deborah Brown-Volkman, professional business, career and life coach, reveals how to decide on your perfect career?!Enjoy listening and leave your comments!2008-01-2600 min