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The CoCreators by CoCreate Work010: What If People See the Things I'm Not Good At?This episode is for anyone who feels pressure to excel at everything and worries about exposing their weaknesses. We talk about why trying to be good at all things is exhausting and unsustainable, how to identify and own your actual strengths, and how to build teams where people operate in their zones of genius instead of striving for impossible perfection.The Big QuestionWhat if people see the things I'm not good at?What We CoverStart with strengths, not gaps – Before you can productively address we...
2025-11-1322 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work009: What Am I Being Called to Do?This episode is for anyone who feels that nudge toward something new and isn’t totally sure how to move forward. We talk about how to trust the calling, work through limiting beliefs, and put real structure around your next step.The Big QuestionWhat am I being called to do next, and how do I actually get there?What We CoverTrust the vision – If you have the idea, it’s for you. That calling is data. Start by deciding you’re willing to explore it.Surfa...
2025-11-0622 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work008 - Why Should I Invest In Myself?Welcome to a special episode of The Co-Creators Podcast! This week, we're diving into a question that could change everything: Why should you invest in yourself?You may have noticed we didn't release an episode last week—and here's why: we were walking the talk! We invested in ourselves by attending a powerful retreat with our coach and coaching collective, and what we experienced was too good not to share.In this episode, you'll hear from incredible leaders who opened up about their own journeys with self-investment. Their stories ar...
2025-10-3128 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work007: How Can I Be Better Prepared in This Environment?This week, we're exploring how leaders can navigate unexpected disruptions and rapid change, drawing from The Prepared Leader by Erica H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten.The Big Question: How can leaders stay grounded and prepared when change hits fast?The 9 Skills of Crisis ManagementPhase 1: DetectionSense-making - Scan for early warning signsPerspective-taking - Gather diverse viewpointsPhase 2: Preparation & PreventionInfluence - Build trust now, not during crisisOrganizational agility - Give people autonomyCreativity - Reframe problems as opportunitiesPhase 3: Damage ContainmentE...
2025-10-1625 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work006: (Repost) How Do I Work Through Burnout as a Leader?We are re-sharing this episode from Season 1 about burnout as we are seeing a lot of it right now with our clients and partners. If you would like to hear more about burnout, check out Season 1. In this conversation, we wanted to remind you of the five non-traditional signs of burnout we highlighted in our very first episode:Key Contributors of BurnoutYou’re too far away from impactYou are not living or leading as the type of leader that you want to beAre you living and addressing the other areas of your li...
2025-10-0930 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work005: Why Do We Celebrate Wins?This week, we're challenging the deficit-focused mindset that dominates work culture and exploring why celebrating wins is essential for sustainable success and growth.The Big Question: Why do we celebrate wins?The Core Reasons:Affirmation for the future: Celebrating wins proves you can achieve what you set out to do, building confidence for future challenges.Gratitude and ownership: Acknowledging wins helps you recognize what's going well and your role in making it happen.Breaking the negativity loop: Our performance-driven culture over-indexes on what's wrong. Celebrating wins gives you...
2025-10-0219 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work004: Why Do I Treat Asking for Help Like Admitting Defeat?This week, we explore why asking for help feels like admitting defeat and how this mindset keeps us isolated when we could be achieving breakthrough results through collaboration.The Big Question: Why do I treat asking for help like admitting defeat?The 4 Key Blocks:Fear of being a burden: Remember that people generally want to help, and healthy relationships require reciprocity—let others contribute to you too.Not wanting unwanted advice: Set clear context about what you need—processing time, brainstorming, validation, or specific solutions.Feeling like failure: Chal...
2025-09-2525 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work003: Can I Square Ambition and Sustainability?This week, we talk about the tension between going all-in on your biggest goals and avoiding burnout—especially as we see conversations about "the great lock-in" trending.The Big Question Can I square ambition and sustainability, or do I have to choose one over the other?The 4 StepsGet intentional about your vision: Write down your short-term and long-term goals, both personally and professionally. What's your bigger purpose? What do you want to accomplish?Think co-creation, not solo execution: Identify your zone of genius and find people to fi...
2025-09-1824 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work002: I’m Not Sure I Can Do This. Now What?This week, we dig into a line we hear often from leaders and founders: I’m not sure I can do this.The Big QuestionWhat do you do when the next step feels bigger than your current confidence?The 3 MovesGather evidence from your wins: List three moments of exponential growth. For each, name what about you made it possible.Set a clear intention: Write and say: I am going to do this. I will figure it out. Share it with one trusted person.Take th...
2025-09-1121 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work001: When You're the Leader But Struggle to Own Your AuthorityWelcome back to Season 4! This week, we discuss a question we hear frequently from our coaching clients: What does it mean when you have all the authority on paper, but still feel like you can't make decisions?The Big QuestionWhat does it mean when you are in the position of authority, but you don't feel like you can make decisions or feel empowered?The 3-Step Process to Reclaim Your AuthorityStep 1: Identify What's Blocking YouAsk yourself: "What's keeping me from making...
2025-09-0419 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkSeason 4 Intro: The 8 Principles of Co-CreationIn this episode of The CoCreators Podcast, we dive into what co-creation really means and how to put it into practice. Whether you're a consultant, an HR leader, or a founder building your culture from the ground up, this episode offers the essential principles that guide effective, sustainable co-creation at work.We share our definition of co-creation and why it’s more than collaboration. We walk through the 8 principles that help organizations lead with culture, embed equity, and build trust. We also talk about how to move from top-down leadership to a more agile, hi...
2025-04-1735 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work000: Welcome to The CoCreators by CoCreate WorkWe’re kicking things off with a fresh name and an expanded vision. In this episode, we share why we’ve rebranded to The CoCreators, what co-creation means to us, and what you can expect moving forward.We’re here for founders, HR leaders, and anyone committed to building culture with intention—and we’re so glad you’re with us.Resources:Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consult...
2025-04-0413 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkThe Workplace Revolution 05: The Future of Work: Transformational CultureJoin us on this exciting finale of our Culture Series where we discuss the essence and impact of building a great culture within organizations. We debunk misconceptions about culture, clarifying that it goes beyond work perks, but encompasses everything from project management to diversity, inclusion, leadership, and beyond. Culture is the foundation for creating adaptive organizations, thriving in the future of work.And we invite you to apply to the CoCreate Work Culture Certification Program to help us build the future of work - together.Resources:Navigating a big...
2024-06-1020 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkThe Workplace Revolution 04: From Recognizing to Resolving Toxic Work EnvironmentsEver wondered why some workplaces feel terrible? Let's talk about it. In this episode we’re talking all about toxic workplaces. We walk you through some significant data about the prevalence of toxic work environments and their impact on employee's mental and physical health. It's time to understand the power dynamics and beliefs that contribute to creating such workplaces, and how these can often blur the line between healthy friction and genuine toxicity.But it's not all gloom and doom! We turn the lens towards potential solutions and proactive steps you can take to comb...
2024-06-0338 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkThe Workplace Revolution 03: Fighting Workplace Burnout and Shaping the Future of WorkToday, we're turning our attention to burnout, a problem plaguing more than 40% of employees, according to a recent poll by Future Forum. Join us as we shed light on the overlooked systemic causes of burnout, rather than just the individual-level issues. We explore the challenges posed by the pandemic and the pressures of unrealistic expectations and perfectionism. Listen in as we argue for more systems-level solutions.Discover why it's vital for people to show up as themselves, understand and appreciate others' perspectives, and establish working agreements to prevent false urgency and overworking. You don't w...
2024-05-2729 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkThe Workplace Revolution 02: The Power and Impact of Purpose-Driven Organizations to Change the Future of How We WorkCan you imagine a workplace where purpose is the driving force, where every team member is connected to a shared vision, and where fulfillment is not just a buzzword but a lived experience? This is not some utopian dream, but a reality that forward-thinking organizations are looking to create. Listen in as we unpack the transformative power of purpose in the workplace. We'll share statistics, like how employees experience 64% higher levels of fulfillment when they identify as purpose-driven, and discuss how purpose is the foundation for direction, identity, and culture in an organization.We'll a...
2024-05-2028 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate WorkThe Workplace Revolution 01: Friction Can Support Growth: Is it Time to Shift Our Perspective?Get ready to flip your workplace mindset with us! In this episode, we’re talking about something unconventional - celebrating those bumps and hiccups at work that we often label as "friction." What if we “challenge” the idea that friction is a problem, and consider how friction can ignite innovation. We'll dig into the impact of communication styles, differing generational expectations, and lived experience on the creative process. Discover how we can craft working agreements that support a diverse set of perspectives and personality types, whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. Plus, we'll emphasize the importance of accountability and respec...
2024-05-1322 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work043: Replay: Changing How We Work by Centering Well-beingHello CoCreators!This week's episode is a replay from last summer because it was a great conversation and we thought it would be a perfect podcast episode for May which is Mental Health Awareness month!We are discussing all things well-being, including your personal rating across several of the dimensions of well-being: Mental and emotional healthPhysical healthWorkSense of purposeSocial well-beingIn the episode we walk you through tips and strategies for improving your well-being in small and sustainable ways. We also walk yo...
2024-05-0639 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work042: Why Now is the Time to Focus on Your Personal DevelopmentHello CoCreators!In this episode of the CoCreate Work podcast, we are discussing the impact of personal development on leadership and organizational change, including the benefits of stepping outside your usual environment to engage with diverse perspectives, as well as the importance of community and networking. Chloe shares her experience attending an event in Las Vegas this past week. And we are sharing strategies for how you can leverage these opportunities for growth, including some practical advice on expanding personal and professional connections. Some of our favorite connection and...
2024-04-2937 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work041: Want to Change Your Organization? Here’s Why it Starts with YouHello CoCreators! This week on the podcast we're talking about the importance of personal transformation and why it needs to happen before organizational transformation can happen. This is something La'Kita has been talking about for years and we heard over and over from participants the Culture Crash Course just how impactful understanding this was, so we're sharing it with you!Mentioned in today's epsiode:Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan DavidConnect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David...
2024-04-2236 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work040: Challenges with Your Culture? Change How You CommunicateHello CoCreators! On this week’s episode we are talking all about communication including how communication impacts culture, why effective communication is so important, strategies for improving your personal communication, and finally, systems-level solutions for improving your organization’s communication! We go deep and include insights, statistics, strategies, and tools to enhance both personal and organizational effectiveness. Resources from today’s episode:Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan DavidGetting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) by Amy GallowCo...
2024-04-1539 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work039: The Culture Crash CourseWelcome back to Season 3 of the CoCreate Work Podcast. We're excited to be reconnecting with you here and dive into discussions around culture, sustainability, and beyond. In this episode, we’re sharing what we’ve been doing, including a bit of a deep dive into our new Culture Crash Course which we created in partnership with Marie Schacht, CEO of Akimbo, as well as what to expect in this season of the podcast.Resources:Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching migh...
2024-04-0824 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work038: It's Season 3! And announcing the CoCreate Work x Akimbo Culture Course!Hello CoCreators!We're thrilled to (almost) welcome you back to the CoCreate Work podcast. We've got some exciting updates for you. Firstly, we're diving into a new vibe with video content, allowing us to connect with you more directly. We're making the podcast available on YouTube, responding to the feedback from many of our listeners who frequent the platform for content. Get ready for some visual enhancements and additional insights this season!And that's not all! We're also introducing CoCreate Work X Akimbo Culture Crash Course which will provide...
2024-03-0712 min
Your Business In HDEp 32: Co-Creating A New Level Of Growth & Leadership Culture In Your Work With Guests Chloe Anderson & La'Kita WilliamsThere is a shift happening within future focused companies.
If you're in a leadership role, or are a business owner, this episode is FOR you!
I am so excited to welcome Chloe Anderson & La'Kita William of CoCreate Work!!
Chloe specializes in leadership, cross cultural communications, and team building. She is able to help leaders get real with and build trust within themselves and their teams, partners, and clients leading to better performance and results.
La’Kita Williams is the Fo...
2023-08-2437 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work037: Season 2 Wrap Up! All the Goodness in One Place and What to Expect Next!Hello Co-Creators! In this episode, we are wrapping up Season 2 of the CoCreate Work Podcast with a quick recap of our favorite episodes and a preview of what to expect when we return in September with Season 3. Thank you so much to our amazing guests this season; Jadah Sellner, Caroline Sumners, Jen Dys, and Chrissie and Eliyah of Data Driven Rebel. If you haven’t listened to these guest episodes, August is a perfect time to get caught up!We look forward to returning fo...
2023-07-2414 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work036: One of Our Most Requested Episodes! Forming Business Partnerships with Chrissie and Eliya of Data Driven RebelThis week on the podcast we are excited to be sharing our conversation with Chrissie Riese and Eliya Finkelstein of Data Driven Rebel all about their partnership.Chrissie & Eliya are a pair of data-driven growth consultants who bring together over 30 years of marketing experience to support their clients by building a marketing ecosystem that leverages data to build relationships at scale. Their no-holds-barred, everything-on-the-table, data-doesn’t-lie attitude has helped their clients make millions in revenue without sacrificing their integrity or resorting to chucking spaghetti at the wall as a strategy....
2023-07-1744 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work035: Ready to Strengthen Your Leadership? Let’s Write Your Leadership BrandHello CoCreators! On the podcast this week, we are talking all about defining your Leadership Brand. Your Leadership Brand helps you (and every member of your team) communicate your values and consistently show up in a way that is aligned to the type of leader you want to be.We also share how to get started with developing your own leadership brand statement.If you are interested in getting some additional support for yourself (or your team) on writing a powerful and unique Leadership Brand statement, Chloe w...
2023-07-1019 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work034: Are you curious about Human Design? Jen Dys on Using HD in BusinessThis week on the podcast we are exploring Human Design! If you’ve ever been curious about what HD is or how it can help you with your business (or maybe you’ve never heard of Human Design…), this episode is for you!We have a great conversation with Jen Dys, a Human Design Coach & Marketing Strategist for entrepreneurs. From Physical Therapist to Human Design Coach, Jen has experienced the journey from full time health care worker to finding her own unique path to her greater purpose. In her work with her own Human Design...
2023-07-0333 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work033: Are You Ready to Increase Your Well-Being?! Join Us to Learn Our BREATH Framework!Hello CoCreators! Today on the podcast we are introducing our BREATH© framework! This is our step by step process for tracking your well-being and creating a path forward…BodyRest EmotionsAttentionThoughts Hooray! During the episode, we dive into each component of this framework and share our tips for implementing the framework into your work and life to better support your well-being and the well-being of your team. If you are ready to build a sustainable practice for feeling good and staying in touch with your well-being, subscribe to our Leadership Well-being Challenge! Over 5 days you will ...
2023-06-2639 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work032: Changing How We Work by Centering Well-beingHello CoCreators!First up, La’Kita is back! On this week’s episode we are discussing all things well-being, including your personal rating across several of the dimensions of well-being: Mental and emotional healthPhysical healthWorkSense of purposeSocial well-beingIn the episode we walk you through tips and strategies for improving your well-being in small and sustainable ways. We also walk you through our recommendations for supporting your team and their well-being, including some mistakes we see some leaders make and how to avoid them. When we...
2023-06-1938 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work031: Personality Assessments: What They Can (and Can't) Do for Your and Your TeamThis week on the podcast, Chloe is talking all about personality and workstyle assessments. No, she’s not going to tell you which one is the best (because “best” is relative to what your needs are), but she is going to tell you all about the ways in which using assessments can help you and your team, the limitations of these types of assessments, how not to use them, and what to look for when deciding what assessment might be right for your needs. If you’d like to have a conversation about how and which assessment can best...
2023-06-1226 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work030: Introducing the CoCreate Work Leadership Well-Being ChallengeWe’re hosting a challenge from June 12th-16th for leaders of small businesses and organizations to prioritize their well-being using our CoCreate Work well-being framework!Listen to this episode to get all the details! You can also find more information on our CoCreate Work Leadership Well-Being Challenge page.We hope you will join us for this challenge to prioritize your well-being!Resources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step process for building great culture?! You ca...
2023-06-0508 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work029: (Re-Release) Why Clarifying Your Vision is the Best Thing to Do Right NowThis week we are re-releasing our episode about setting (or resetting) the Vision for your business. While this is a re-release, we open the episode with some information about our Shared Purpose, Mission, and Principles Audit, which is now live, so if you've already listened to this episode, we want to encourage you to check out the first four minutes to learn a bit more about the audit and how it can support your business.In this episode, we share what makes a great Vision/Purpose and how it’s different from your mission. We...
2023-05-2925 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work028: Building Your Support System - Academic Coaching as a Resource for Parents & Caregivers with CEO Caroline SumnersThis week on the podcast we continue our conversation about planning for your summer and identifying various types of support systems. We have a powerful conversation about support for caregivers and parents with Caroline Sumners the founder and CEO of Empower Academic Coaching. She and her team help middle and high school students with customized strategies for learning and achieving their academic goals in a peaceful way. She also helps parents and family members step outside of the homework monitor role so they can build great relationships with their teens.In this e...
2023-05-2247 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work027: Taking Off this Summer? Tips from our Project Manager, Vanessa AriasWe are so excited to have our amazing Project Manager, Vanessa Arias, joining us on the podcast this week! Vanessa is sharing some great tips about how to support your team when you are taking time off as a leader and founder so that they are not only set up for success while you're away, but the time can also be an opportunity for them to learn and grow in a supported way. Vanessa Arias (she/her/hers) is a customer-centric leader with 8+ years of experience in non-profit, for-profit, and mission-driven start-up environments. She h...
2023-05-1521 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work026: Preparing for Your Hot Business SummerAre you ready for a hot business summer?! In this episode of the CoCreate Work podcast, we focus on how to prepare for a successful summer in your business and professional aspects of life. We share three key areas to focus on during the summer: your learning plan, up- leveling your strategy for your business and team, and supporting your personal life. We also talk about how important it is to take an integrated approach to these areas and the benefits that come from investing time in each. This episode includes insights from past guests, inc...
2023-05-0821 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work024: How Planning Keeps You Out of the F.E.A.R. Cycle so You Can Build with L.O.V.E.This week on the podcast we are thrilled to be sharing our conversation with Jadah Sellner. If you’re not already familiar with Jadah, she is a bestselling author, business coach, international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. She's the author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life. As the founder of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc. and She Builds Collective, Jadah helps women build their businesses and their lives in a way that works for them—with love. In this episo...
2023-05-0143 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work025: Replay: Hiring the Right Team for Your BusinessHello CoCreators!We are re-releasing Episode 007 of the podcast so you can learn all about why hiring might be the answer for you right now and what you will learn if you take our course, Hiring the Right Team for Your Business. As a leader, hiring the right team is one of the most important things you can do. According to LinkedIn 76% of hiring managers admit that attracting the right candidates is their biggest challenge. As a lot of leaders are currently growing their teams, we thought this would be a great ti...
2023-04-2624 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work023: The Five Areas Where We See Leaders Struggling Right NowA quick note about this week’s episode. If you are currently feeling a bit low, before listening to this episode, please go listen to last week’s episode (022) first. This week on the podcast, we’re sharing the five areas where we see leaders struggling right now, how to recognize if these might be struggles for you, and tips to help you work through these challenges so you can show up as the leader you know you can be! Resources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Ar...
2023-04-1727 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work022: What to Do if You're Having a Hard Time Right NowAre you having a hard time right now as a leader? If so, this week’s episode is for you! (And if not, yay for that! And you could probably still pick up a few tips.)There is so much happening in the world right now, it’s not surprising that many of us are feeling stretched in new and different ways. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about some of the reasons you may be having a hard time. We then share some practices and tips for how...
2023-04-1029 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work021: Why Clarifying Your Vision is the Best Thing to Do Right NowThis week is all about setting (or resetting) the Vision for your business. We share what makes a great Vision/Purpose and how it’s different from your mission. We also talk about why having a clear vision is so important both for you and your team and how to truly connect your team to your company purpose which helps you and the team to stay grounded and engaged, even through challenging times. If you’d like to connect with us to set-up a Vision / Purpose audit, you can reach...
2023-04-0322 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work020: Manifestation in BusinessThis week, we are talking all about manifestation and the ways in which it can help you achieve your business goals. We walk you through the steps of manifestation using our experiences (both personal and with our clients) to show you how to define, decide, declare, embody, and then take inspired action to create your business of the future.For a deep dive into manifestation, we love Kathrin Zenkina (@manifestationbabe) and Shirin Eskandani (@wholeheartedcoaching).Resources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step process for b...
2023-03-2725 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work019: Solo Episode 2 - What We Did (and Learned) During SabbaticalOur second solo episode! This week, Chloe shares what she did on sabbatical and her top three takeaways from her month away from work:It is really important to give yourself permission to not be productive, in the traditional sense of the wordResets can be systems / plans / actions, and they can also be mindset resetsBrains need downtime and it’s important to figure out the type of brain downtime that works best for youResources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step process for building great cu...
2023-03-2013 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work018: Solo Episode 1 - What We Did (and Learned) During SabbaticalOur first solo episode! This week, La’Kita shares what she did on sabbatical and her top three takeaways from her month away from work:The importance of flexibility when things don’t go as plannedRest includes space to think and find clarityRebalancing the various areas of lifeLa’Kita shared some of the talented creators she learned from during sabbatical including: Jules AcreeJessica UfuomamodernblkgirlManifestation BabeResources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step pr...
2023-03-1316 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work017: How We Prepared to Take a Sabbatical as Co-OwnersWe took a sabbatical in January! Deciding to take a sabbatical starts with mindset and commitment, including making sure you have the right support and systems in place so that you can truly step away from work. In this episode, we tell you all about how we prepared for that time away from work, and the specific actions and steps we took to make a sabbatical happen!Resources:We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step process for building great culture...
2023-03-0625 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work016: The Five Things You Can Expect from the CCW Podcast this Year to Help Level Up Your Life and BusinessHello CoCreators!The CoCreate Work podcast is back! In this episode, we are giving you an overview of the five ways we will be partnering with you this year to enrich and elevate your business and your life.This year we will help: We are launching even more products to support our purpose of helping leaders like you build transformational work! We will provide more resources and tools than ever before. Our word of the year as a company is well-being! We will zero in on wellness and well-being including the practices that will hel...
2023-02-2713 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work015: Year End Round-UpHello CoCreators!What an incredible year 2022 has been for us at CoCreate Work! We’ve partnered with so many amazing clients and launched this podcast to further our mission of transforming the future of work. In the final episode of our first season, you will hear La’Kita and Chloe share:Their top three Reflections/Takeaways from 2022The three People, Practices, or Programs that has had an impact on them this yearKey trends for Work and Personal Development for 2023You’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s to come for CoCreate Work next year!
2022-12-1947 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work014: Danielle Jenkins Henry on the Growth and Magic of TransitionsHello CoCreators!As we approach the beginning of a new year, many of us often view this time as a crucial period of transition. This is the time where we are reflecting on the past year, coming up with New Year’s resolutions and planning ahead. This week we had a rich conversation with Danielle Jenkins Henry on this period of Transition, and some ways we might think about and plan for transitions in the future. Danielle Jenkins Henry, LMFTA is an award-winning wellness consultant, adjunct professor, empowerment coach and speaker, and licensed marriage & family the...
2022-12-1239 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work013: Our Favorite Reads of 2022!Hello CoCreators!This week’s episode is all about good reads! La’Kita & Chloe share with us the books that made the top of their lists this year. These books were read (or re-read) in 2022 and resonated personally or had an impact on transforming the future of work with the CoCreate Work clients. And you don’t want to miss which title channels their inner Oprah! As always, we want to hear from you! Let us know which of these books you plan to read in 2023! Already read one of these titles? We would love to hear ho...
2022-12-0542 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work012: Mel Carson on the Benefits of Being Culture FirstHello CoCreators!This week we are delighted to wrap up our discussion on hiring with our second guest, Mel Carson.Mel is Founder & CEO at Delightful Communications, a B2B Technology Marketing Agency based in Seattle. For over twenty years, he's been on a mission to help brands and their leaders be more discoverable, shareable, and memorable. He lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife Ashley, who runs the operations for Delightful, their two fierce daughters, and an assortment of pets and wildlife. During this conversation Mel shares how he has grown his t...
2022-11-2834 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work011: Moji Igun on Hiring Your First EmployeeHello CoCreators!This week we had the privilege of sitting down with the Founder and CEO of Blue Daisi, Moji Igun, to discuss her process of hiring Blue Daisi’s first team member. Moji, currently based in Seattle, WA, is a speaker, writer, and sustainability consultant who works with businesses and organizations that want to grow their sustainability practices by pursuing zero waste. In this episode, Moji shares with La’Kita and Chloe how trust was a key factor in adding to her team. She had to learn to trust the process of hiring laid out thr...
2022-11-2129 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work010: Hiring the Right Team: Q&A EpisodeHello CoCreators!We’ve had some great conversations over the last few weeks discussing important elements in hiring the right team. This week La’Kita and Chloe are answering some of the questions you submitted on hiring the right team. We share 3 critical skills-based elements that are important to the future of work and answers to other questions such as:How to create a compelling job descriptionHow to evaluate and select candidatesUsing social media as tool to use for recruiting And how we are advising clients on hiring in the current environmentDon’t forget to...
2022-11-1428 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work009: Hiring the Right Team: Onboarding & Creating a Culture of ConnectionHello CoCreators!After you’ve reviewed what seems like an endless number of resumes, interviewed several candidates and said yes to the ideal candidate to fill the open role on your team, what comes next? Onboarding!Having a great system for onboarding is foundational to adding new team members to your organization. As we continue our discussion on Hiring the Right Team, La’Kita and Chloe share 3 important considerations, or the 3 C’s for onboarding:Collaboration ClarityConnectionIf you are a founder or leader and find hiring the right people challenging, let us he...
2022-11-0721 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work008: Hiring the Right Team: Key Hiring Strategies - Versus Edition!Hello CoCreators!In our last episode, La'Kita and Chloe discussed the importance of hiring the right team for your business. During the process of hiring, many leaders find themselves frustrated, believing the myth that there are "no good people out there" or even waiting until the 11th hour to add team members and rushing through the process. Have you been in this position as a founder? This week, the conversation is about strategies for hiring- Versus Edition! Tune in to find out which of these hiring aspects get the green light from CoCreate Work. Attra...
2022-10-3133 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work007: Hiring the Right TeamHello CoCreators!As a leader, hiring the right team is one of the most important things you can do. According to LinkedIn 76% of hiring managers admit that attracting the right candidates is their biggest challenge. As a lot of leaders are currently growing their teams, we thought this would be a great time to talk about all things hiring! In this week’s episode La’Kita and Chloe chat about:Why hiring the right team is important Current hiring challenges in the marketplaceWhat you should consider as you are preparing to hire How to know whe...
2022-10-2418 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work006: Chronic Illness, Entrepreneurship and Work with our Founder La'Kita WilliamsHello CoCreators!This week’s episode features an important conversation about chronic illness and work. Tune in as our founder, La’Kita, opens up about her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and how that’s changed her life as an entrepreneur. La’Kita and Chloe also discuss creating a sustainability model for your business when you are a leader and have a chronic illness, having a solid support system in place, and things that employers might do to support employees with chronic illness. This is an issue really close to us at CoCreate Work, we would love to he...
2022-10-1746 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work005: Burnout: Q&AHello Co-Creators! This week we are wrapping up our conversation on Burnout by answering your questions! If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check them out here and let us know your thoughts. La'Kita and Chloe answer:How much you should share with your team when you as a leader are strugglingHow to stay consistent as a leaderHow to handle things when we are experiencing burnout or grief as a societyResources: We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step process for...
2022-10-1023 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work004: Burnout: Marie Schacht on Overcoming Burnout CultureHello CoCreators!We are excited to have Marie Schacht, CEO of Akimbo, join the CoCreate Work Podcast this week to share her journey through burnout with us. Hear how Marie recognized some of the non-traditional signs of burnout we talked about in Episode 001, what she did to work through burnout, and how she addresses burnout with her team. Lessons from Marie about burnout:Take time for recovery, not just restYou can't perform your way out of burnoutBurnout is not a personal flawYou need to create a culture where you people can ask for what th...
2022-10-0323 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work003: Burnout: Building a Burnout Free Culture for your TeamHello Co-Creators! A recent Deloitte survey says that 77% of US employees have experienced burnout in their current role and that 31% of that burnout was due to lack of recognition or support from their leadership.This week we continue the conversation on burnout through the lens of your culture and team. La’Kita and Chloe share some things that may contribute to your team’s burnout as well as some solutions to eliminate it.Resources: We're launching a Culture Certification Course this year! Are you ready to learn the step by step...
2022-09-2628 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work002: Burnout: How to Work Through Burnout as a LeaderHello CoCreators!We are continuing our conversation on burnout this week. We wanted to remind you of the five non-traditional signs of burnout we highlighted in our first episode:Key Contributors of BurnoutYou’re too far away from impactYou are not living or leading as the type of leader that you want to beAre you living and addressing the other areas of your life? Working against your work styleDoing too much on your ownIn this week's episode, La'Kita and Chloe dive into these contributing factors and share tips on how...
2022-09-1930 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work001: Burnout: The Surprising Things Things That May Be Causing ItHello CoCreators!Welcome to the launch of the CoCreate Work Podcast! As we head into fall, we wanted to discuss the topic of burnout. We believe burnout is a systems level issue and it's important to get to the root cause of what is driving it and create systems level solutions. In this premiere episode of The CoCreate Work Podcast, La'Kita and Chloe highlight 5 surprising things that may be causing burnout for you or members of your team. Our Key Contributors of BurnoutYou’re too far away from...
2022-09-1220 minThe CoCreators by CoCreate Work000: The CoCreate Work Podcast Premieres Monday, September 12, 2022!Introducing The CoCreate Work Podcast! Here, La'Kita and Chloe will dive deep into how you, The CoCreators, can design company culture and transform how we work. Let's build the future of work together with intention and strategy.The first episode will air on Monday, September 12, 2022. Remember to subscribe to The CoCreate Work Podcast so that you don't miss an episode and rate us 5 stars to help the show reach a larger audience. Listen and follow for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.Resources: We're launching a Culture...
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