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New Wave Leadership PodcastIsha Vela on Building Safety Within FluctuationsThis week, I'm wrapping up season 9 (!) by sharing my conversation with Isha Vela. In their work as a trauma psychologist and embodied leadership coach (among other things), Isha offers sovereign business coaching to revolutionaries and witchy disruptors. Their centering passions are intimacy and embodiment from a systemic, social justice lens. They also felt like the perfect person to cap off this season of the podcast. Together, we chatted all about: Their internal evolution from mother phase to crone phase The shift (both personally and collectively) from doing to being Leaders as transformation agents Why they love...
2023-03-2345 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSelf-Knowledge and Setting Yourself Up For SuccessThis week, I want to spend some time discussing a concept that sounds simple on the surface, but is actually pretty complex: setting yourself up for success. I'm specifically going to address this from a leadership perspective, because that comes with its own unique challenges. Setting yourself up for success can be tough to sequence when: You are holding other people accountable You're responsible for team outcomes, metrics, and deliverables You have to consider the bigger picture of an organization — or, for my entrepreneurs out there, you are the one who holds the vision of your bu...
2023-03-1618 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAnuradha Kowtha on the Crucial and the QuicksandI hope you're all ready for a deep one today, because I've really been looking forward to sharing this conversation with all of you. On this week's episode, I spoke with Anuradha Kowtha. Anuradha runs the Kowtha Constellation, where they help small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems, all with the goal of sustainable growth. I truly appreciated Anuradha's deep, thoughtful, and nuanced perspectives while we talked about: Nourishing the places we've neglected, and honing our foundations Planning for the "tides" in business Not allowing shame to define us Recognizing the...
2023-03-0950 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Beautiful Opportunities in Catalytic EventsI have always loved the word "catalyst." To me, it refers to events or situations — like a move to a new city, a shift in physical or mental health, or changes at our jobs, for example — that can stir stuff up. Catalytic events often feel disruptive or confusing, and we might have trouble adjusting to the changes that come in their wake. But these events are also a huge opportunity to: Re-evaluate self love Think about self care Take our power back Renegotiate standards and boundaries Strengthen and expand our tools Some of us might inst...
2023-03-0217 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastShulamit Ber Levtov on Being Stronger With SupportThis week's guest is Shulamit Ber Levtov, the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. In an era of relentless stressors that can make you lose your sh*t on the daily, Shulamit works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing. That sense of care really came through during our time together. This truly was an "alive" conversation, full of new awareness of ourselves and the world. Tune in to hear us explore ideas like: Falling back into the arms of what is... even when it's easier to be...
2023-02-2348 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Importance of Allowing When You're Moving Through GriefLet me say this right off the bat: there is no correct, perfect way to move through grief. It can be difficult to even talk about grief, because it's such a big, layered conversation with SO much nuance. How we grieve, on an individual level, involves who we are, where we come from, our beliefs, our culture, our religion, and so much more. Grief can be scary and make us self-isolate. It's also a non-linear process that can be, honestly, inconvenient as hell! But it can also be a catalyst for massive change and transformation.
2023-02-1615 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastUnderstanding Your Intuition and Coming Into Alignment with Lucia DoynelNo matter what industry you're in, I'm sure you've seen the nearly endless amount of advice for taking the best selfies and making the highest performing reels (or Tiktoks, for that matter). But none of those tips are going to help if you feel awful whenever you're in front of the camera. That's where my guest this week, Lucia Doynel, comes in! Lucia helps coaches feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera using Spiritual Psychology tools. When it comes to visibility and intuition, this is a woman who clearly walks her talk. Our...
2023-02-0942 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPermission to do 2023 DifferentlyAt some point, every one of us learns firsthand that sometimes, things just don't work out the way we wanted them to. But once the dust settles, what comes next? Well, as long time listeners of the podcast already know, for me, last year was one of those years where things just didn't go as planned. So this week, I want talk about two ideas that I've used at different points in my life: the do-over, and the free pass. If you're loving these ideas but you're not sure how to implement them, remember that I...
2023-02-0213 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastCreating Stories and Community with Marissa LoewenMy very first guest for season 9 of the New Wave Leadership podcast is none other than Marissa Loewen! While she has a corporate background in media, marketing, communications, online sales and web design, her first foray into business ownership was a thriving food service business at the age of 11. (Yes, you read that right!) These days, Marissa working with small business owners to create the rules in order to create thriving, resilient, prosperous businesses that fuel the business owner. We had a spirited conversation to kick off the season in style. Tune in to hear all about:
2023-01-2641 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhat You Can Look Forward to This Season!Welcome to 2023 and season NINE of the New Wave Leadership podcast! True to form, I'm continuing my trend of changing things up & keeping it interesting. For the first time, I'm in the position where I can give you a roadmap of where we'll be going over the course of this season. So I want to kick off season 9 by giving you that overview, including who you're going to hear from over the next few weeks, and what some of the topics are going to be. But that's not all! I also want to let you...
2023-01-1914 min
Waking Up Wealthy with Isha VelaLeading With Your Messy Humanity with Lisa Kuzman I invited Lisa Kuzman, leadership expert and trauma educator, to the podcast to talk about being okay with not being okay based on an epic Facebook post she wrote several weeks ago where she talked about how terrorized many leaders were of sharing our struggles, especially when we're holding space for other people in theirs. Lisa Kuzman is the host of the New Wave Leadership podcast, founder of READY - a trauma sensitive certification program, and business coach to entrepreneurs with a complex history of trauma. In this episode we get int...
2022-11-2351 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhen Should You Ignore Your Internal Resistance?If you tuned in to last week's teaching episode, you already know that I'm training for my first FULL marathon — and I'm pumped! But obviously, it's November, and in my neck of the woods, that means cold weather. Plus, the very first part of my run begins with running up a hill. Oof. So it's only natural that sometimes, when I think about going for the run I have planned, my next thought is "I don't wanna." Which means I've been thinking a lot about internal resistance. I've talked before in previous episodes abo...
2021-11-0811 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMickey MacKaben on Staying Open to Your True NatureMy guest today is Mickey MacKaben, a healing artist, visual channel, and creative coach. Mickey has been curious and creative ever since she was a tiny human, and let me tell you — her curiosity and creativity comes through in just about every word this woman says! This was such a deep, vibrant conversation that I know you're all going to love as much as I did. Mickey and I talked about: Looking at the macro, not the micro, in your mindset Practicing trust and mental vigilance Making sure you step through the doors that you're asking to...
2021-11-0451 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastReflection, Expansion, and Celebrating YourselfFor the past few teaching episodes this season, I've talked a lot about my personal development journey over the last decade. Every day, it becomes clearer and clearer to me that it is so important for me to acknowledge everything that's happened in those ten years (especially the last two). Part of why this is on my mind so much is because — you heard it here first! — I'm officially training for my first FULL marathon. Because of how I like to process things, my marathon training is like a built-in period of reflection. Now, I'm obvi...
2021-11-0119 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastStep Into Your Financial Truth with Megan HaleDoes talking about money make you feel uncomfortable? Do you carry guilt around your ability to make money... or maybe shame about wanting to make more? If so, you DEFINITELY need to tune into today's episode with Megan Hale! A former psychotherapist, Megan is now a Profit First®️ Business Strategist & Money Mentor for freedom driven entrepreneurs. She works with people who are ready to step into Feel Good Money & amplify their impact in the world. She believes that more money in the hands of big hearts will surely change the world! I was super stoked for this conv...
2021-10-2853 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDiving Into the Deep End of Personal DevelopmentToday I wanted to expand on the ten year journey I talked about last Monday. Because let's be real: it's one thing to compare where I am right now to where I was ten years ago, but what about the time in between? It was an excruciating time of undoing. Even on the other side, I get emotional when I think about how hard it was! I had no idea how many layers of my own awareness I'd need to work through in order to access my truth. Chip away, rest, repeat.
2021-10-2519 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastFearless Transgenerational Healing with Leah ArdentMy guest this week is Leah Ardent, and I cannot WAIT for you to hear our conversation! Born with business in her blood, Leah is a brand visionary and co-founder of the world's first (and only) actualization agency. (That's just a fancy way of saying she helps entrepreneurs clarify their missions and tap into their genius.) She believes that everyone who is capable and ambitious should have access to the support they need — at a price they can afford. She also did this interview while 36 weeks pregnant, so I was super honored that she took the time to...
2021-10-2150 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMaking the Case for Taking Your TimeThis week, I want to tell you about a beautiful moment I had at the top of a mountain waterfall. But first — let's rewind to where I was at ten years ago. I knew I was terribly misaligned. I knew it was time to actively put myself on a trajectory that would let me live how I wanted to live, feel how I wanted to feel, and be how I wanted to be. I knew that if I wanted to get where I am now, I'd need to take responsibility, and manage my own i...
2021-10-1815 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastKelly Whinnem on Being Heard and Taking the WinMy guest today is Kelly Whinnem, and I'm thrilled to announce that this episode is her official podcast debut... sort of. While it's her first time on this side of the mic, over the last five years, Kelly has helped dozens of women (including me!) launch and run their podcasts — and share their authentic, unapologetic voices with the world. Now, I talk to Kelly pretty frequently, but I was super excited to get her perspective on: The behind-the-scenes struggles she's witnessed from business owners Various podcast disasters (with names changed to protect the innocent) What goes int...
2021-10-141h 16New Wave Leadership PodcastCreating a New Wave in BusinessWhen I first entered the business owner space eight years ago, I noticed a trend: old school vs. new school. And we've talked about this on the podcast before — how I wanted to lead from a place that felt authentic and aligned, not sleazy or scammy. But in the last three years, I've been seeing a shift. For a lot of us, and especially for me, the "new school" approach we created? Yeah, it doesn't fit anymore. With all the change happening in the world, we're being asked to adapt, and to shift how we sh...
2021-10-1113 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastA Journey of Unfolding with The Brittany WilliamsMy guest this week is your conduit for all things transformation, embodiment, and leadership: The Brittany R. Williams, Transformational Embodiment Coach and Sex Doula. Brittany supports leaders and highly ambitious folks who find themselves hiding in their potential step up and step into their raw unapologetic power. (I get chills just reading that!) Brittany is also my new support coach in READY!, so I was obviously super excited to have her on the show. Tune in to hear all about: Our collective re-write and reinvention of "normal" How we're being led to deeper and deeper levels...
2021-10-0746 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDo You Know How to Be Happy?Spoiler: I almost didn't release this episode. If you've been listening to my podcast for any length of time, it shouldn't surprise you that generally speaking? I'm a happy, positive person. I don't just get excited about things, I get !!!EXCITED!!! about things. I experience joy and delight on the regular, y'all. But I'm on a journey this year, and part of that journey was a big a-ha moment for me. I don't know how to be happy. Now, fair warning: I'm still processing this revelation and connecting the dots on...
2021-10-0415 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAshley Kay on Space, Grace, and Making MistakesIf you've ever thought "Wow, Lisa really does ALL the things!" then this is the episode where you'll learn... I really, really don't. That's because I have Ashley Kay in my corner: the CEO and Founder of AK Virtual Assistant Services. After developing her talents for organization and project management in the corporate world for over a decade, Ash found herself craving more fulfillment. She began AK Virtual Assistant services in 2016, when she realized that supporting people isn't just what she does best — it's what she thrives on. And lucky me, I get to be one of tho...
2021-09-3043 min
Coach with ClarityTrauma-Sensitive Coaching with Lisa KuzmanMost of us have been affected by trauma in some way, whether we ourselves are trauma survivors or through someone we're connected to. That's why I believe that as coaches, it's our ethical obligation to be trauma-sensitive so that we can show up and serve our clients powerfully and safely. If you're not familiar with the term trauma-sensitive or you're wondering what it looks like to be a trauma-sensitive coach, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Lisa Kuzman, the go-to expert for all things related to trauma-sensitive coaching. Lisa Kuzman is an outdoor-loving...
2021-09-2745 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastVisibility, Vulnerability, Victory!Question for my fellow entrepreneurs out there: how do you feel about photoshoots? Before I took up my leadership mantle, the only time I'd had professional photos was the first time I got married. Now, though? I do photoshoots twice a year! They're a great way to keep my mojo up, to keep my vibe high and my confidence grounded, and to come back to myself in moments of self-doubt. I love the fact that I have a visual representation of my journey over time as an entrepreneur. I can look back at photos and...
2021-09-2722 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastNavigating a "Stretchy" Year with Vangile MakwakwaThis is a longer interview than usual, but I have a feeling you're going to love every minute of it — I know I sure did! My guest this week is Vangile Makwakwa, who helps women of color heal ancestral money trauma so they can fall in love with their bank accounts, increase income and live their best lives. She's an author, an avid traveler, and the host of multiple podcasts: the Property Magicians Podcast, and the Money Magic Podcast. And thanks to the magic of the internet, she was able to join me from all the way in South Af...
2021-09-231h 01New Wave Leadership PodcastExamining Your Trauma ResponsesLet's connect some more dots this week, shall we? My goal here is to offer you something to consider the next time you're in a stressful situation, feeling activated, or in conflict. When you have more awareness and understanding, you can work on responding differently in these situations — and be a little safer within yourself. So, how did this land for you? I'd love to know! If you'd like me to connect some more dots, you can shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com with suggestions for future episodes. If the one-on-one is mor...
2021-09-2019 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastLynn Trotta on Connecting to Nature & Following Your PathMy first guest of season 6 is nature-based mentor and certified life coach Lynn Trotta. Lynn guides empaths and sensitive souls out of the overwhelm of distraction culture and into peace and belonging, through a rooted and sacred relationship with nature. As someone with my own deep connection to nature, I don't mind telling you that this got emotional for me! Our conversation flowed so organically, covering topics like: Spirituality and the sacred triangle where she focuses her energy Why nature is so important to her, and the evolution of that relationship How this deeply rooted relationship w...
2021-09-1645 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThoughts on Change, Intuition, and the Big SwirlingWelcome to season SIX (!!) of Serving it HOT! I think it's safe to say that, collectively, we've got a lot on our plates right now... and that's why I want to kick things off by sharing some perspectives about these strange, swirling times we're in. I'm so happy that you're here with me. As always, I would absolutely love to hear from you. If you have questions, or a topic you'd like me to cover, or anything else, don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com. To connect with like-minded leaders...
2021-09-1314 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Joy of Purpose and Divine Expression with Manasi KakadeMy final interview of season 5 was exactly the conversation I needed to have — and I'm hoping it's exactly the one you need to hear. I had the pleasure of speaking with Manasi Kakade, a Practical Spirituality Mentor, and Speaker for Bridgewalker visionaries. Manasi works with coaches, healers, artists, and authors to create an unshakable internal foundation — so it's no surprise that clients often describe her work as the "liberation of the soul." I couldn't have chosen a better conversation to cap off five seasons and one hundred episodes. We discussed: What it means to be a Brid...
2021-07-2251 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPerfectionism, Control, and Making Important MistakesLike everyone under the sun, I make mistakes sometimes — and most of the time, they really don't bother me. Typo in an email? I get a fact wrong in a podcast? Come off a little blunt during a conversation? Not a big deal. Correct and move on. But there are some areas where even the thought of making a mistake is paralyzing. When it comes to leadership, ethics, allyship, and integrity, I hold myself to an extremely high standard that leaves ZERO room for error. And recently — you guessed it — I made exactly the kind of mis...
2021-07-1913 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTaking Risks and Dancing on Chairs with Dusti ArabMy guest this week was Dusti Arab, a brand strategist who specializes in elevating the personality-driven brands of women on the rise who want to make a difference. Dusti got her start writing on the internet at a very young age, and has had an online business for over a decade — which means she's definitely got some stories to share. This was a lovely, free-flowing conversation that touched on so many different topics near & dear to my heart: growing up on the internet and doing everything wrong developing stability and capacity (sometimes the hard way) outsourcing th...
2021-07-1539 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThoughts on (Almost!) Reaching 100 EpisodesBy the end of this season, I will have put one HUNDRED episodes of Serving it HOT out into the world. Holy. Sh*t. I've learned a lot about myself since I started this podcast back at the beginning of 2020. Some of it was surprising — like how it's helped me find my voice in the leadership space. Some of it confirmed things I already knew — like that I need to take a break between seasons, or else I'll end up quitting altogether. So as season 5 winds to a close, and I move closer to th...
2021-07-1213 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastEmbracing the Non-Linear Path with Michelle CherianMy guest this week is two-time entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Michelle Cherian. With 15 years of experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies, Michelle knows what it takes to create a profitable app that makes your customers' lives better. On her podcast, Art of the App, she interviews trailblazing women startup founders, investors and other top minds to discuss their journey and role as agents of change. But today, she's on my show, which means it's her turn in the hot seat! I was so jazzed to talk all about: her winding path, and the beautiful disasters...
2021-07-0846 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPlants, Money, and Telling Yourself a New StoryWe all have things in our lives that we feel like we'll never really figure out — especially those of us in leadership roles! (For me, two of those things were plants, and money.) But this week, I'm encouraging you to examine the stories you tell yourself around those things. Are they still true? Or have you been holding on to old, outdated beliefs about yourself and your abilities? Now don't get me wrong: I'm a huge fan of delegating out the things that just aren't in my wheelhouse. That doesn't mean that I'm not constantly evolving, growing, an...
2021-07-0515 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDamaly Shepherd on Intuition and a Journey of TrustFor a lot of us, being photographed can be a vulnerable experience that brings up a lot of insecurities and not-so-great self talk. That's why my guest this week, Damaly Shepherd, is so passionate about the trust between photographers and their clients. And she would know! Damaly is a published photographer and writer whose mission in life is to help women OWN IT — both on camera and off. I was so excited to have this conversation with Damaly, partly because of my own interest in photography and partly because of an incredible post I read on her blo...
2021-07-0142 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAre You In? Tuning In to the DivineHang onto your hat, because this episode is going to be a little bit wild. I want to talk about intuition, the spiritual practices that are a huge part of my work, and the idea of tuning in to the divine. I've held back from discussing this in the past, but no more! To be honest, when I knew I had to record a podcast for this week, I felt a little stuck until one of my amazing clients encouraged me to talk about all of this. When it comes to our personal development journeys, the more...
2021-06-2815 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTaking a Pause & Building Tenacity with Sumeena GuptaI am SO excited to share this conversation with all of you. Working with women as a business mentor, Sumeena Gupta is on a mission to be the change — and after 25 combined years of corporate AND entrepreneurial experience, she's definitely got what it takes. Her work helps women build businesses that allow them to have freedom and impact while building wealth, with the ultimate result of generational change. The timing on this episode couldn't be better. I'm traveling at the moment, and that's something Sumeena and I discussed at length: how traveling changes the way you lo...
2021-06-2449 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastBuilding Your Summer Fun ListIt's summer now, and that means I'm feeling footloose, fancy free, and yes — focused on fun. But you know what's a weird thing nobody really ever tells you? Having fun can be... kinda hard! I remember the moment I realized this. Back when I was first dipping my toe into the world of coaching, I practiced some tools and techniques with a coach buddy of mine. I had just listed off a whole bunch of things I love to do: seeing movies, dinner with friends, grabbing drinks, you get the idea. And then she stopped me...
2021-06-2112 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTelling Stories & Getting Curious with Shannon WhaleyI hope you're ready to be delighted this week, because my guest today is the one, the only, the amazing Shannon Whaley. She's a Professional Certified Coach on a mission to help women get their message and magic out into the world — no hustle or burnout necessary. Shannon believes in putting pleasure and play first, and she walks that talk as she lives out her Eat, Pray, Love dream in Italy. I had an absolute blast during this conversation as we talked all about: how she ended up in Italy (and met her husband) giving f*ck...
2021-06-1747 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPodcasting, Running, and Doing Hard ThingsOne thing you might not know about me is that I've run so many half marathons that I've lost count of them all. I know it's close to a dozen — that's enough to call myself a seasoned half-marathon runner, right? My most recent run was over the weekend, and I had to do things a little differently than I have in the past. Part of that, yes, was because of the 3-year gap between the last half marathon and this one, but there was a more to it than that. This time around, I had learned a fe...
2021-06-1413 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#184 Why Therapy Isn’t Helping: Social Worker to Trauma Coaching & Awareness with Lisa Kuzman, BA, LISWSend us a text“The more you do healing around and understanding your trauma and you know when your triggers present and what they look like for you; then, you can manage them without as much disruption.” In this week’s episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, our guest Lisa Kuzman, BA, LISW, Leadership Coach shares about the common but not so talked about experience of trauma. As a women’s leadership coach, Lisa is on a mission to make learning about trauma “fun” and inviting while still respecting the complexity and...
2021-06-1049 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSelf-Trust and Tuning Inwards with Fiona WongI'm super excited to share today's conversation with self-proclaimed weirdo and Human Design badass Fiona Wong. A student of multiple spiritual systems and groups, Fiona takes a heretical approach to the systems she practices. In other words: this ain't your mama's take on Human Design. So if you've been on the fence (or even outright skeptical!) about Human Design, believe me when I say, this episode is 100% for you. Fiona and I talk about: Her definition of Human Design (in both professional and, let's say, PG-13 terms) how honoring your Human Design can help accentuate your...
2021-06-1040 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Joy of Transparency, Openness, and Full Self-ExpressionHave you ever been told not to let people see you cry? Does the idea of showing up as your full, potentially vulnerable self kinda freak you out? If so, this episode is for you — because we're talking all about transparency and openness as a leader. Listen, I want other people to show up fully as themselves, and that's why I'm doing my best to lead by example. (And in the spirit of full disclosure, yes, you might hear one of the trains that runs past my new house with their horns blaring approximately one thousand times pe...
2021-06-0712 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDarieth Chisolm on Discernment, Permission, and Everyday CourageMy guest today is the incredible and multifaceted Darieth Chisolm. Not only is Darieth a multiple time Emmy Award winning TV host and former NBC News Anchor, she is also a respected empowerment and visibility Coach. On top of *that*, she directed and produced the harrowing social justice documentary 50 Shades of Silence, based on her personal story of betrayal and revenge at the hands of a jilted ex-boyfriend. [Note: this episode has a content warning for a discussion of revenge porn] Naturally, Darieth and I had a lot to talk about! Our conversation took us...
2021-06-0343 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastBuilding Trust, Inside and OutWhat does the word "trust" bring up for you? Do you think of other people, and the ways you allow them to support you? Or do you think of your relationship with yourself, your ability to identify and honor your needs? As a recovering perfectionist, I've worked hard to build a sense of trust — both internally and externally. So this week, I want to share a little bit of that journey with you. If you're out there listening but haven't joined my trauma sensitive leadership group yet, what are you waiting for? We'd love to ha...
2021-05-3114 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDr Jen Barna on Risk-taking, Visibility, and Embracing FailureWelcome back to another interview on Serving it HOT! This week, I spoke with Dr. Jen Barna, practicing radiologist and founder and CEO of DocWorking.com. DocWorking is a platform that specializes in coaching physicians by bringing the best coaches in the industry together onto one team. In 2016, she started her business, Qelse, which is an ecommerce boutique that creates designer walker/mobility bags, stroller bags and caddies. I was particularly excited to chat with Jen because of her combination of experience in medicine and the entrepreneurial world. Together we discussed: How her learnings in medicine...
2021-05-2739 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastDoing vs Being, Trying vs AllowingSometimes as leaders and entrepreneurs, we can focus a bit too much on forward momentum and checking off boxes. But what do you do when all your attempts to move the needle just feel like banging your head against the wall? As a recovering perfectionist, my default settings are doing and trying rather than being and allowing. The difference here isn't just a matter of word choice — it's energetic. Do you get a little bit anxious at the thought of stepping back and dropping into the energy of allowing? If so, this episode is definitely for you.
2021-05-2412 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMeaghan Lamm's Journey of Patience and CuriosityMy first guest for season 5 is Meaghan Lamm, hiring strategist and host of the Feminist Visionaries podcast. Meaghan supports purpose-driven coaches and course creators who are passionate about changing the world and making an impact on the lives of the womxn they work with. She helps them identify, source, interview, and hire a skilled dream team that aligns with their mission, vision, and values. So it should come as no surprise that Meaghan has a lot of powerful insights to share about leadership (among many other things!). Together we discussed: The evolution of her ideas around leadership...
2021-05-2041 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMeeting Your Trauma Responses with Kindness and CuriosityWelcome back to Serving it HOT! If you're a long time listener, you already know how much I value open and honest discussions around trauma. Over the past few years, I've witnessed an increased awareness around trauma as a whole. You know what else I've noticed? As people become more aware of trauma, they start to ask themselves questions like, "Is this behavior a trauma response? And if it is... is it actually serving me?" Today, I'm going to kick off season 5 by talking about just that. Want to have an even deeper conversation? Head...
2021-05-1712 min
DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast40: Three Common Communication Mistakes Physicians Make with Lisa KuzmanLisa Kuzman’s DocWorking courses on Diagnosing Your Leadership Style and Communication For The Win are coming soon to DocWorking.com! Please click here to let us know you’re interested and we’ll keep you updated on the go-live dates!
“So the little bit of time to build that connection, is definitely going to serve you in the long run” -Lisa Kuzman
Today’s episode is all about communication! Coach Jill Farmer talks with Lisa Kuzman about how we can improve our communication skills in order to...
2021-05-1418 minDocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast36: Diagnosing Your Leadership Potential with Lisa Kuzman“A New Era of Leadership” course will go live later this month on DocWorking.com! Please click here to let us know you’re interested, and we will keep you updated.
“‘There’re many intricacies around all the ways in which I see adapting leadership approaches can have really positive long lasting impacts across all areas of healthcare, so this is why I'm really passionate about it.” -Lisa Kuzman
In this episode, Cohost and DocWorking Coach Jill Farmer talks with leadership expert Lisa Kuzman to discuss Lisa’s innovative appro...
2021-05-0513 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastShanda Brown on Holistic, Proactive Self-CareToday, I'm wrapping up season 4 by sharing this conversation with mom, entrepreneur, creator and licensed social worker Shanda Brown. Shanda has channeled her lived experience, education, and passion for both fashion and wellness into the creation of Zen Lately. In addition to gorgeous wellness products, Zen Lately offers in-depth self-care consultations which go above and beyond the "massage and a girls' night out" school of self-care. These consultations are an investment, and the first step towards better mental, physical, financial, occupational, and social wellness. So obviously, we had to talk self-care — in all of its fo...
2021-04-0138 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSafely Holding Space for Self-Discovery in Your BusinessCan you believe we're almost ready to wrap up season 4?! I always like to do a little bit of reflection at the end of a podcast season, and this one is no different. This time around, I've been inspired by a conversation with a lovely friend. She reached out to me and said, "Your business is BOOMING, what's different? What did you do?!" Great question, right? So that's what I want to share with all of you on this episode. Because, spoiler alert: I didn't do all the things people taught me to do....
2021-03-2915 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastReconnect to Your Body with Katherine Creighton CrookHey — how does your body feel today? Are you in any pain? Holding tension in your neck, your jaw, your back? If so, I really want you to tune into today's interview with Katherine Creighton Crook. She's a sport & remedial massage therapist / intuitive bodyworker whose mission is to get rid of all unnecessary pain in the world. And according to Katherine, "Any pain you can get rid of is unnecessary." Now, even though we talk a lot about emotional pain and trauma on this show, this is probably the first time we've focused on physical pa...
2021-03-2539 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastIt's OK to not be OK!You know that old expression "shit happens"? Well, it's true. Sometimes, no matter how much you plan ahead or watch your step, bad stuff happens. We get triggered. We deal with tough situations. How do you usually react when shit happens? A lot of us feel like we have no choice but to power through — and definitely NOT tell anyone what's going on. Today, I want to make the case for being transparent. Leading with transparency is hard, and requires an extra dose of bravery — but I fully believe that it's worth the effort. So let...
2021-03-2210 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastNormalizing the Journey with Lisa Dennen-YoungThis week, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with a truly special guest: Lisa Dennen-Young. She's a Forbes featured leadership coach who mentors womxn to be epically expressed as their highest calling leadership for success in their businesses, love, and as the visible leader in their communities. Lisa was the 1st WOC forensic linguist in the United States, and combines her lineages of medicine women and civil rights activists with Martin Luther King Jr so that you can experience your healing, embodiment, and unique prosperity codes to unlock your most empowered life. She also witnessed me at...
2021-03-1841 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastStop Compartmentalizing! Why Fully Honoring Yourself is a Leadership ActIf you asked me at the beginning of 2020, "Hey Lisa, are you honoring your true nature?" I probably would have said yes. But now, over a year later, I can see how showing up in this way, having these conversations, and speaking my thoughts and learnings aloud... well, it's opened a floodgate inside of me. Here's the thing: once you start to fully honor yourself, there's no going back. I may not have expected this, but I'm leaning ALL the way in. I want to tell the truth in all areas of my life. I want to...
2021-03-1511 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastRising to the Occasion with Kimberly Tilsen-Brave HeartI've been looking forward to this episode for a while. My guest this week is Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart, a sixth-generation entrepreneur and enrolled citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. As the Executive Chef and Co-owner of Etiquette Catering Company, Kimberly and her husband Brandon leverage food sovereignty to highlight the cuisine of our region. I am beyond excited to share this conversation with all of you! We cover a lot of ground, including: cooking as a creative outlet, a prayer, and an expression of love her massive 2020...
2021-03-1141 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhy You Should Celebrate Yourself — Yep, YOU!Break out the the candles, the cake, and the confetti because it's my birthday month! Yes, I do make a point to celebrate myself for an entire month — and I encourage you to do it, too. It doesn't have to be this month, it doesn't even have to be 30 (or 31) consecutive days, but honoring and celebrating yourself is important for so many reasons. For me, this grew naturally from two things: a less-than-stellar birthday, and my practice of self-love on Valentine's day. (episode 5 of this season, in case you missed it!) So this week, I want to sh...
2021-03-0811 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAuthentic Visibility and Expansion with Sarah VermuntToo many of us have been in the position where we hate our jobs... but we can't even dream up a job we'd love. That's where my guest this week, Sarah Vermunt, truly shines. As the founder of Careergasm, she helps people figure out what the heck they WANT to do — so they can quit those awful jobs and do work that feels good. Sarah and I cover a lot of ground in this conversation: how she (and her super cute sneakers) walks the walk when it comes to rebelling against the patriarchy her lifelong leadership journey how...
2021-03-0440 minNew Wave Leadership Podcast(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About READY!It's officially March, and you know what that means. Spring is coming to the northern hemisphere. It's my birthday month (woo!). Aaaaand.... it's almost time to kick off my next cohort of READY!, my grief, loss, and trauma sensitive certification program for coaches and other service professionals. I'm sure you already know how jazzed I am about this, since I've been talking a lot about READY! on the podcast this season. But today I wanted to go into a little more detail about: the lightbulb moment when I realized the need for this...
2021-03-0118 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastPlaying by Heart with Jake BassDoes the name Jake Bass ring a bell? It should! He co-produced the song "First Off" along with my dear friend, Mama Yaya, which is not only a total bop, but the theme song for this podcast. Jake is a Detroit-based composer and producer who began his musical journey playing piano and drums by ear at age 8. In the years since then, he's partnered with a variety of artists, formed the publication and production company Boca J Music, and made a huge impact on the Detroit music scene. So it's safe to say that Jake is deeply...
2021-02-2541 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTrauma Sensitive Leadership Is Timeless — NOT Trendy!From bowl cuts and bleached tips to terrycloth pants with words on the butt, one thing you can say about trends is that they come and (thankfully) go. And hey, I'm not immune to trendy stuff — but some things should be timeless. Why am I thinking about bad 90's fashion trends? Well, on my recent foray into the world of Clubhouse, I joined a group discussion about why trauma sensitive practice shouldn't be trendy. Since I'm gearing up for a new cohort of Ready!, my grief, loss, and trauma sensitive coach training program, that was a big HE...
2021-02-2211 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSoaring Higher than "Should" with SharRon JamisonYou know what word I really don't like? "Should." "Should" has never felt good to me, and that's why I'm so excited to share my conversation with SharRon Jamison with all of you. SharRon wears a LOT of hats: she's a life strategist, author, minister, entrepreneur, and corporate leader who is committed to helping you be the person you were born to be... and not settle for what society has taught and told you to be. Along with having an incredible way with words, SharRon is a deeply spiritual person who draws upon her...
2021-02-1844 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSafety Within Creates Safety WithoutI've spoken about trauma a lot in this season of Serving it HOT — and that's partly because I'm a trauma-sensitive leadership coach educator. Many of my clients have a history of trauma themselves, and I'm sure many of you listening do, too. Hey — we're all human, and we all struggle sometimes. Whether we're talking big-T or little-t, our trauma (and how we respond to it) can seep into our work, like a drop of dye spreading through a bowl of water. So today, let's talk about how creating safety within yourself will create a safer envi...
2021-02-1513 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastCreating a Stage for Meaningful Communication with Marisa CorcoranThis week on Serving it HOT, I'm talking all things leadership and copy (and I do mean ALL things!) with my guest, Marisa Corcoran. Not only is she the creator of the wildly popular Copy Chat summit, she also helps coaches and creatives craft their uncopyable message inside her program, The Copy Confidence Society. Marisa and I cover a LOT of ground in our conversation, including... Confronting the unique leadership struggles of 2020 Authentically communicating your values through copy Kicking false scarcity messaging to the curb Being mindful of context in how you communicate Knowing when to...
2021-02-1142 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastChoosing Self-Love this Valentine's DayLike a lot of people, I have some... mixed feelings about Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong, the concept is great, but with all the stuff around it? Whether I was single or partnered, I always ended up feeling a little let down by V-Day. But not anymore! I want to tell you about how I reclaimed Valentine's Day in the name of self-love and started a tradition that has come to mean so, so much to me. As always, you can find me over at lisakuzman.com and, if you're feeling the love, book...
2021-02-0810 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastAndréa Michel on Telling the Truth to Yourself"Energy does not lie." So says my guest this week, Andréa Michel. Among many other things, Andréa is an intuitive transformational coach, certified life coach, and certified NLP practitioner. In her work, she helps high performers heal while discovering their purpose and pursuing their passion — so that they can create more happiness, make more money, and live an abundant life. (who doesn't want that??) As always when I chat with my fellow coaches, this conversation with Andréa goes both wide and deep. We cover... How her running journey went from punishment to ce...
2021-02-0443 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSetting Your Business (and Yourself) Up for Success in 2021As entrepreneurs, we spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for the future — especially early in the year. And when you know you want to make big changes in your business, that can feel a little overwhelming. (Note: by "a little" I mean "incredibly") The good news is that, no matter how ambitious your long game plans are, they don't have to be panic-inducing! Yes, change takes time, attention, and tweaking, but with a strong foundational focus, you can make it happen. So this week, I'll tell you all about how I ap...
2021-02-0114 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMolly Weisgram on Writing, Recovery, and "Making Good"For the first interview of season 4, I sat down with my dear friend Molly Weisgram to talk all about control, second chances, reframing the "victim" narrative — plus her debut book, The Other Side of Us: A Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and Transformation. Long-time fans of the show probably remember my interview with Molly's husband, Chris Maxwell, back in season 3. In her upcoming book, Molly shares the story of Chris's sudden diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and the long, miraculous journey to recovery. "I didn't want to frame myself as a victim. Writing ended up becoming the th...
2021-01-2838 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastHow to Take Time Off, Relax, and — Yes — Actually Enjoy It!Welcome to season 4 of Serving it HOT! I'm kicking off the season with a topic that came up for me — and a lot of my clients — during the transition from 2020 to 2021: taking time off. Listen, I'm not telling you something you don't know when I say that time off is important. It's crucial to step away, to disconnect, and shift our focus. But... are you actually doing that when you take time off? (Be honest!) On this episode, I want to give you some questions to ask yourself so you can actually enjoy your time...
2021-01-2513 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastCelebrating 3 Seasons of Serving it HOT!When I launched my podcast in January, I had no idea what this year had in store. (Heck, I don't think any of us did!) But here I am, after three seasons, a whole 60 episodes, and loving it more than ever. And if that isn't cause for celebration, I don't know what is! Season 4 of Serving it HOT will drop in January, but in the meantime, I wanted to finish off season 3 with something a little bit different. I've hand-selected 9 episodes to revisit — or maybe hear for the first time! — during the 9-week break. Your holi...
2020-11-1927 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSheng Herr on Confidence As a Journey — Not a ChoiceHas anyone ever told you that confidence is a choice? My guest this week, Sheng Herr, believes otherwise — and by the end of this episode, I think you will, too! Sheng is a Business Strategist and Wealth Coach for women of color. Due in part to her own upbringing in a culture with many limiting rules and expectations of women, Sheng is on a mission to empower other WOC to build their dream business, create their own wealth, and reach financial independence. In our conversation today, Sheng and I will touch on a range of to...
2020-11-1235 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSweaty Palms, Vulnerability Hangovers, and Being Transparent About Diversity & InclusionWelcome to (drumroll)... the final teaching episode of 2020! It's hard to believe I'm already wrapping up my first year as a podcaster — and what a year it's been — complete with three full seasons. It's been a huge learning experience for me, and you know I love sharing those learnings with all of you! With that in mind, I wanted to give you a behind the scenes look at a few aspects of the show. Most notably, I want to talk about my goals for diversity and inclusion on the show, and how I followed through on those goal...
2020-11-0919 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTasha Booth on Building Trust While Growing Your TeamThis week's guest, Tasha Booth, is the founder and CEO of the Launch Guild, a course launch support and digital marketing implementation agency. Through the Launch Guild, Tasha supports established coaches and course creators, along with her team of over 20 members. And while she's a star in all things launch, we'll be talking about so much more than just that: The growing pains of stepping into a new role and delegating Avoiding turnover by anticipating your hiring needs Empowering your team to make decisions — and trusting them to make the right ones Battling your "launch gremlins" He...
2020-11-0542 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastSeason 3 Ep 15: Getting to Know You (Yes — You!)One thing you may have noticed about me is that I thrive on human connection in a big, BIG way. But now, three seasons into Serving it HOT, I need to confess that sitting behind the mic can feel, well... a little one-sided! My conversation with Mai-kee (episode 10 of this season, in case you missed it) got me thinking about how much I want to connect with all of you. So consider this your formal invitation to tell me: your name and where you live what you're watching on TV a fun fact about you what...
2020-11-0208 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastUnlearning BS Narratives & Embracing Courageous Conversations with Brigette IarrussoThis week's guest, Brigette Iarrusso, is on fire with the purpose of accelerating entrepreneurial leaders and change agents who are driven by more than just profit. When it comes to deep connections and building safe spaces, Brigette is 100% passion and 0% BS — so you can see why I had to have her on the show! In our conversation, we cover a lot of ground: disrupting the harm in the business coaching and personal development space, cutting through the online "noise" to have a financially sustainable business, and even the personal narratives she had to dismantle to get where sh...
2020-10-2946 min
Access to AnyoneLisa Kuzman: It’s Time To Talk About TraumaAs a social worker turned full-time coach, Lisa Kuzman is on a mission to revolutionize how the coaching industry addresses trauma while keeping clients safe. Today she tells us how she does it. We also talk about why (and how) everyone has the ability to become a successful person while overcoming challenges and facing trauma head on.
Topics include:
Why there are no guarantees in coaching (and why that’s a good thing)
Coaches have trauma too (and what they can do to build self-awareness around it)
The true impact of being honest and accepting your hum...
2020-10-2941 minAccess to AnyoneLisa Kuzman: It’s Time To Talk About TraumaAs a social worker turned full-time coach, Lisa Kuzman is on a mission to revolutionize how the coaching industry addresses trauma while keeping clients safe. Today she tells us how she does it. We also talk about why (and how) everyone has the ability to become a successful person while overcoming challenges and facing trauma … Continue reading Lisa Kuzman: It’s Time To Talk About Trauma
2020-10-2941 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastLet's Talk Launch Mode: the Good, the Bad, and the Button-PushingLately, I've been in full-on launch mode for Ready! - My Grief, Loss and Trauma-Sensitive Certification Program for Coaches. Am I a launch "expert"? Hell no! But I think we need to bring the self care angle into these conversations a lot more than we have in the past. I know a lot of you are either curious about launching, or struggle with it, and hey — I get it. That's why I thought today, instead of the usual teaching episode, I'd just jam a little with you about what went on behind the scenes during my launch.
2020-10-2626 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastIn Defense of Dressing Up with Swapna PatelAll right, show of hands: who's listening to this episode in their sweatpants? I think we can safely say that athleisure, pajamas, and messy buns have become the default "look" of 2020 — but my guest this week, Swapna Patel, doesn't think it has to be this way. Through her business, Style Remixx, Swapna helps female business owners level up their style using what they already have in their closets so they can look like true industry experts. Thanks to her keen eye and attention to detail, Swapna has helped her clients save money, boost their confidence, and yes — chan...
2020-10-2238 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWhere Is Your Intuition Trying to Take You?Sometimes we're intuitively called to do things that, as far as our logical mind is concerned, make absolutely no sense. I haven't talked about intuition too much on the podcast so far, but my intuition has led me to make some decisions that felt downright terrifying! But the only thing harder than honoring your intuition... is trying to ignore it. Intuition is that nonsensical, but absolutely clear, without a shadow of a doubt KNOWING that arrives from within that you just can't deny. It doesn't need to make sense. And it isn't going to go...
2020-10-1917 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastThe Quiet Rebellion of Letting Go of "Should" with Mai-kee TsangFor this week's interview, it's another first: my first fellow podcaster! But Mai-kee Tsang is so much more than just the host of the Quiet Rebels Podcast. She's a podcast guesting strategist and sustainable visibility mentor who helps purpose-driven coaches, copywriters, and online experts expand their reach, grow their businesses, and make a deeper impact on the world. Mai-kee has so many brilliant insights about not just podcasting, but also leadership, knowing your ideal client as well as you know your own limits, "head trash," and so so much more! "What's really important about podcasting...
2020-10-1532 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastMoving Into and Through Your Trauma TriggersI've spent a lot of time lately preparing to launch Ready — my grief, loss, and trauma-sensitive certification program for coaches — and that means I've had trauma on my mind even more than usual. Did you know that 70% of us have a history of trauma, or with a past trauma experience? Yeah. That's a LOT of people! So when I discuss trauma on the show, I know that the majority of my listeners have been through it themselves. And that brings me to what I want to talk about on this episode. When you think you've heal...
2020-10-1221 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastBrandon Love on the Importance of Uncomfortable ConversationsIf you're a long time listener of the podcast, you know that by the end of all my interviews, I always want to have my guest on again. This week, we've got our first repeat guest: Brandon Love! A lot has happened for Brandon since his first appearance on the show back in February — so much that we had a whole list of things discuss. And let me just say: we didn't waste any time diving right into the deep end. "We have made politics in this country taboo. Why have we done that? It bo...
2020-10-0839 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTo Push Through, Or Not To Push Through?Most of us don't become entrepreneurs unless we've got a little bit of that "work through lunch" hustle in us. But when you feel yourself flagging, you've probably wondered, "Can I just push through and get this done? ...Should I?" Of course, it would be great to offer up a quick, black and white, yes or no response to that question... but there isn't one. Every time you make that call, it's a totally unique situation — and every person is going to respond to it a little differently. So while I can't give you a yes...
2020-10-0518 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastLaura Slinn on Support, Supervision, and the Wounded HealerMy guest this week is the incredible Laura Slinn, Co-Founder of Avalon Empowerment and board certified trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Her firsthand experience in the power of working with the unconscious mind served as a catalyst for her spiritual awakening — and one of the many reasons she walked away from a successful career and devoted herself to helping other people achieve extraordinary results. "At the end of the day, there's really no better feeling than watching somebody be able to create change. Watching a client be able to move past something, like yes, that 'something' wi...
2020-10-0138 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastA Peek Behind the Scenes With Amanda WermersYou probably already know that I'm a coach — more specifically, a business coach for women of influence. (that's you, listeners!) But if you've never worked directly with a coach yourself, you might have some curiosity around what it's like. Enter my special guest today: Amanda Wermers! As the owner and operator of Game Chest in Sioux Falls, Amanda has quickly forged a passionate community of game enthusiasts. She's also a super special client of mine. Originally, we toyed with the idea of presenting an actual coaching session as a podcast episode, but realized that had th...
2020-09-2852 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastChris Maxwell on Mindset Work and Positivity as a SuperpowerMy guest this week is Chris Maxwell, founder and CEO of Maxwell Strategies. He helps organizations both start up, and go through big changes, focusing on finding, building, and keeping momentum on what matters most. And when it comes to big changes and knowing what matters most, Chris is an expert — especially after the past year and a half. What began as seemingly minor tingling in his legs and feet escalated rapidly to the point where he spent almost four months on a ventilator. "When I got my diagnosis, the doctor told me 90-95% of pe...
2020-09-2442 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastUnderstanding Your Decision-Making Tree From the Roots UpEveryone's process for making decisions looks different. Two people in the exact same situation might take totally different courses of action — and here's the thing, one of them isn't necessarily "right" and the other "wrong." There are so many factors that go into how you make decisions. That's why you should never compare yourself to someone else when it comes to how they approach the tough stuff. Your decision making tree is unique to you! So this week, let's talk about some of the internal and external factors that can shape your decision making tree. Th...
2020-09-2115 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastOur Very First "Live" Q&A!I've been planning this episode for a while now, and I'm so excited to put it out there for you all to hear! On this episode, I'm going to answer some of the great questions sent in by listeners. I'll be covering things like: Moving into a new focus with confidence — not disappointment The biggest lesson(s) I learned when becoming an entrepreneur The importance of "tangents" in journaling Making space for clients when you're having a totally crap week I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! I'd love to have an...
2020-09-1720 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastHow Can You Change the World When You Can't Get Off the Couch?Right now, it's easy to feel paralyzed. It's easy to look at all the large, systemic, deep-rooted issues in the world and think, "What the hell can I do? I'm just one person. How can I actually change any of this?" I know because I've been there. So I want to kick off season 3 by telling you a story that starts with me, sitting on the couch, wrist-deep in some Haagen-Dazs... and ends somewhere I honestly never expected. If you're listening to this podcast, I already know that you want to create change in the...
2020-09-1422 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastKim Dansby-Berry on Money and the Freedom of OpportunityWe're finishing off season 2 of Serving it HOT with a conversation about a big source of fear for lots of us: money. My guest today, Kim Dansby-Berry, is the perfect person for this conversation. As the founder of Boreal Insurance Brokerage, the education of her clients is at the core of Kim's philosophies. She's had an incredible multi-decade career in the investment and insurance services spectrum. So when I tell you she knows money? She KNOWS money. And beyond that, she knows how money is different for women — and for women of color. "I never wou...
2020-07-0938 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastBoundaries, Priorities, and Self-Reflection: 5 Tips for Staying PositiveShoutout to one of my all-time favorite clients, Miss Mary, for inspiring this episode with a seemingly simple question: how do I stay positive and manage the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship? I admit, I had to sit with this one for a little while and really think about it. Eventually, I came up with this list of 5 different things I do to keep that positive frame of mind. Spoiler alert: these aren't hacks or shortcuts. But if you've enjoyed the sort of deep work we've been discussing lately on the interviews, you're definitely going to want...
2020-07-0615 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastJenn Mansell on Transformational Healing Through BreathworkI've got an important question for any of my listeners who are feeling extra stressed, trapped, or wound up these days. (probably more than a few of you!) When's the last time you paid attention to your breathing? My guest this week is Jenn Mansell, certified breathwork facilitator and somatic coach, and she is all about helping people get out of their heads to develop self-nurturing practices. The best part is, you don't need expensive equipment or a plane ticket to the mountains of Tibet. It all starts with your breath. "[Breathwork] meets...
2020-07-0235 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastWho Really Belongs in Your Committee of Peers?There are plenty of moments, as leaders, where we're tempted to crowd-source a decision from our committee of peers. Maybe you need some validation that it's OK to move forward with something risky. Maybe you don't fully trust your intuition, or maybe you're just well and truly stuck on making a decision! With this episode, I'm urging you to take a closer look at your committee of peers, and their role in your business. Who's in your committee of peers? When and why do you seek them out? And... are they actually helping you?
2020-06-2911 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastServing and Leading During Chaotic TimesAnd we're back! I'm so excited to kick off season 2 of Serving it Hot. Let's start right out the gates by talking about what's on everybody's mind right now: COVID-19. If you're feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed, annoyed, frustrated, and just plain over it — I get it. So here's some concrete things to think about and pay attention to as we navigate these, ahem, interesting times. Please join me for a free Trauma Basic’s Masterclass on Tuesday, May 5th from 1-3pm MST: https://lisa-kuzman-coaching.ck.page/0bb433efa2 As I mention in this episode, I'll be running...
2020-05-0416 minNew Wave Leadership PodcastTrailer: Serving it HOTI'm Lisa Kuzman, leadership coach for women of influence, and I am so stoked to announce my new podcast: Serving it HOT. This is where I'll be dishing the deets about what it takes to lead in today's online world... along with guests I hand-picked for their honesty, bravery, and transparency about what it takes honor who they are while remaining in the spotlight. Craving real talk about behind the scenes issues women in business and entrepreneurship face as you carve out your own unique approach to leadership? Then listen in! Episode 1 drops in late January, 2020, so b...
2020-01-1002 min
Being Inspired Radio ShowEp. 060: On Being a Leader with Lisa KuzmanJoin me for another fantastically inspiring episode as I dig in about what it means to be a leader with the brilliant Lisa Kuzman. I was tickled and wowed so many times throughout this conversation as we explored what makes a leader a leader. You might be surprised by what came up ... and inspired when Lisa struck gold near the end of our time together!Lisa Kuzman is a clinical social worker turned Life + Soul Coach. Her mission is to help women find clarity + direction. She believes that learning how to trust yourself, set boundaries and be y...
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