Shows
Our Future is Kind PodcastLet Her Out: Natalie Siston on Living Authentically and Leading with HeartNatalie Siston is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You've Always Been," a heartfelt guide that blends life coaching and personal narrative to help people reconnect with their truest selves. In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Natalie joins Michael G. Neece not just as a guest—but as a returning friend—offering practical wisdom on silence, resilience, and the power of self-reflection. Whether you're an emerging leader, a curious coach, or someone craving reconnection, Natalie's message will resonate. 📬 How to Contact & Connect With Natalie Siston 🌐 https://na...
2026-02-0745 min
THE BOLT PodcastBest of the BOLT: Leadership Wisdom That Ignited Season One (Part 2)We cap season one with a best-of collection on growth, resilience, and people-first leadership, stitching together the most impactful insights from several candid conversations. We share tools to clarify purpose, break free from restraints, recover well, and design a life you truly choose.Guests who were highlighted on this special episode:Dan Flanagan: Redefining success through small wins and setbacksJohn Geraghty: Clarifying purpose via values and natural giftsScott Hubble: People‑first leadership and the contagion of careKat Polsinelli: Solitude, self‑love, and belonging without silosJohn Bernatovicz: Becoming selfish to become selfless for impactPeter Rea: Weak...
2025-12-2925 min
Your Next SuccessLet Her Out - Natalie Siston on Clarity, Courage, and Career ChangeSend a textWhat does it really take to let the truest version of you lead?In this powerful episode of Your Next Success, host Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Natalie Siston—keynote speaker, author of Let Her Out, and the Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence®—to explore how to navigate career shifts with clarity, authenticity, and internal permission.Natalie opens up about her early corporate career, the unexpected transitions that reshaped her path, and how motherhood, creativity, and mental fitness helped her reconnect to what matters most. She shares how she b...
2025-09-1141 min
THE BOLT PodcastHow to Reclaim Who You’ve Always Been with Natalie SistonTodd and Natalie dive into Positive Intelligence (PQ) as a practical operating system for mental fitness—using the pause to shift from negative reactivity to wise response. Natalie traces her journey from Silicon Valley and the Fortune 100 to entrepreneurship, shares the origin of her bestselling book Let Her Out, and explains how pausing, presence, and rediscovering what you loved as a kid unlock confidence and authentic leadership. The episode closes with a guided two-minute PQ practice that listeners can replay anytime.Insights & takeawaysMental fitness, defined: PQ = your ability to respond to life’s chal...
2025-09-101h 00
Big Meaningful Life35. Why your big dreams feel so far away (and how to bring them closer)—with Natalie SistonIn this episode of Big Meaningful Life, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the insightful and deeply grounded Natalie Siston—author, coach, and founder of Small Town Leadership.We explored what it really takes to pursue your dreams without burning everything down first. Natalie shared how one pivotal lunch conversation changed the trajectory of her career, and we talked candidly about what gets in the way for so many high-achievers—especially women—when it comes to giving ourselves permission to want more.As someone who’s navigated the leap from corporate to coaching, this con...
2025-08-1139 min
Power Hour OptometryMental Fitness Is the Missing Link: How Your Mindset Might Be Undermining Your Practice's Growth Every leader has saboteurs. The question is — are yours running the show? In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Natalie Siston, international speaker, bestselling author, and Lead Presenter at Positive Intelligence, to unpack one of the most transformative frameworks in leadership today: mental fitness.
2025-06-1854 min
Our Future is Kind PodcastBuilding the Future with Natalie Siston's HelpOur Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can Generate ideas about what the future should look like, and Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future. In this episode we have a guest host! It's Natalie Siston, author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been. She's interviewing President of Our Future is Kind, LLC Michael G. Neece. They explore what the podcast will...
2024-12-1328 min
The Retirement Fiduciary PodcastUnleashing Your True Potential with Natalie Siston, Author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been"In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, host Adam welcomes Natalie Siston, a dynamic speaker and best-selling author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You've Always Been." Natalie dives into her upbringing in a small Ohio town of just 600 people and how these humble beginnings significantly shaped her career trajectory. She explains the pivotal role this close-knit community played in inspiring her to establish her coaching business, "Small Town Leadership," which focuses on harnessing the values and lessons from small-town life to achieve professional success. Natalie also delves into her strategies for staying motivated during challenging times...
2024-08-0840 min
Extraordinary Leadership PODCASTEpisode 13- Manage your MIND & EMOTIONS with MENTAL FITNESS with Natalie SistonIs Your Mind Your Best Ally or Your Worst Enemy?
In this episode, Dagmara Asbreuk and Natalie Siston, Head of Client Success at Positive Intelligence and one of the first Certified Positive Intelligence coaches globally, dive into the transformative concept of mental fitness and explore how Positive Intelligence (PQ) can help you unlock your full potential. With over 20 years of experience in coaching and leadership development, Natalie brings valuable insights on how negative thinking patterns, known as saboteurs, might be sabotaging your success. Together, they discuss practical exercises to build your mental fitness, shift from negative to...
2024-08-0149 min
Leaders RiseRebecca Shambaugh explores Positive Intelligence with Natalie Siston on the Women Rise PodcastNatalie Siston is the Program Experience Leader at Positive Intelligence, a company that delivers groundbreaking, research-based mental fitness programming that has transformed thousands of lives. In her role, she brings Positive Intelligence to companies around the world through partnerships, presentations, and the flagship PQ mental fitness program. In this episode, she discusses what positive intelligence and why mental fitness is so important.
2023-03-0923 min
The Art and Science of JoyThe Year of Joy podcast – Positive IntelligenceThis time around in, let's welcome Natalie Siston, the Program Experience Leader at Positive Intelligence to share with us about the Superpower of Positive Intelligence! In her role, she brings Positive Intelligence to companies around the world through partnerships, presentations, and the flagship PQ program.Our The Year of Joy podcast series will take your joy to the next level! We’ll be discussing one Joy Superpower each week, and I’ll be bringing in experts to share with us their own inspiring stories. From the science behind joy-inducing activities to practical tips you can use right away...
2023-02-0521 min
Master LeadershipML252: Natalie Siston (Leader & Author)Natalie Siston learned what dirty work boots can teach you about work ethic, how the neighborhood ‘Welcome Wagon’ provides a sense of belonging and why red barns symbolize direction. Everything she learned about leadership and business success came from growing up in a town of 600 people. Small Town Leadership takes lessons Natalie learned from small town living and applies them to achieve big business success. Whether you are a corporate leader looking for an effective way to motivate today’s workforce, a manager striving to bring out the best in each individua...
2022-02-1427 min
All About Skills!036 Natalie Siston and Charlie Jett Talk About Positive Intelligence and the Critical SkillsNatalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. Natalie uses these lessons from small town living to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world.
In addition to being a 10-year 4-H member and repeat State Fair champion in public speaking, Natalie is a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University and Professional Coach accredited through the International Coach Federation. She has 20+ years of experience coaching, developing leaders, and strengthening teams in the no...
2021-07-2434 min
Moments of The HeartEpisode 106: Moments of the Heart with Guest Natalie SistonIn this episode, Dorice, author of Moments of the Heart, is conversing with Natalie Siston, whom she met through the Positive Intelligence coaching world.
Natalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. Natalie uses these lessons learned from small town living to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world.
In addition to being a 10-year 4H member and repeat State Fair champion in public speaking, Natalie is a two-time graduate of...
2021-04-1226 min
The Virtual Campfire with Tony MartignettiBeing Your Unfiltered Self In A Filtered World With Natalie SistonIt’s Natalie Siston’s turn on the campfire with Tony Martignetti and she talks about being in tune with your authentic and unfiltered self. Growing up in a small town of 600 people, she shares an inspiring story of how she discovered the power of her voice. Learn all about how she uses her small-town skills to achieve big success with the people she works with. Follow her journey on climbing the corporate ladder into shifting to something she’s envisioned doing as a child. Engage and understand how the unfiltered version of yourself can open the doors for people...
2021-04-1235 min
Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The WorkplaceLet Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been, A Conversation with Author, Natalie SistonSend us a text“Bringing Her to the surface, remembering who She was and the things She liked doing...once we reconnect to Her that’s when the magic happens.”What do you miss doing from when you were a child? What lit you up? Do you remember the hopes and dreams and talents you enjoyed and hoped for when you were younger? Natalie Siston is the author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been and we do a bit of a deep dive into these questions and much mo...
2021-03-2843 min
Happiness at WorkThe Danger of Leaving Your True Self BehindWhat are the things you did as a child that you’re not doing as an adult? Natalie Siston, life and business coach, speaker, and author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been, combed through her diaries as a child, in order to let more of her younger self shine through as an adult. We all need to go through our archives to remind ourselves of the things we were doing when we had smiles on our faces, and do more of that in our professional and personal lives. For more happiness visit, www.ma...
2021-03-2626 min
The Transformative Leader Podcast: Culture Transformation | Corporate Coaching"Reclaiming Your True Self" - An Interview with Natalie SistonIn this episode, Amir talks with coach and speaker, Natalie Siston, about the leadership lessons she learned growing up in a small town, as well as about how women can reconnect with who they truly are and recognize and remove the barriers that keep them from being the best version of themselves. For more: theghannadgroup.com/blog/ttlpodcast-149Guest LinksWebsite: letherout.com, smalltownleadership.comBook: Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always BeenLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nataliesiston/Facebook: facebook.com/natalie.sistonInstagram: instagram.com/nataliesiston/, instagram.com/smalltownleadership/
2021-03-0443 min
Brave Women at WorkEP8: Reclaim Who You've Always Been with Natalie SistonIn this episode, we talk with Natalie from Small Town Leadership and author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been. Natalie describes her book as life story meets life coaching. She shares how she discovers who she was by calling out her inner child. Natalie connected with herself again by reflecting on childhood journals, exercises and questioning what she wanted out of life. Resources mentioned in episode: Small Town Leadership and author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been https://www.ama...
2021-02-1826 min
Wings of Inspired BusinessSmall Town Leadership: Entrepreneur Natalie Siston on the Power of Community and Work EthicNatalie's career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. Now CEO of Small Town Leadership and author of "Let Her Out", Natalie shares how these leadership lessons to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.
2021-01-2835 min
Born to Talk Radio ShowNatalie SistonThank you Natalie Siston for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Natalie is the founder of Small Town Leadership. Check out her YouTube as she shares her mission.
Natalie.
In the beginning. Did you ever wonder what life would be like living in a small town of 600? Natalie remembers exactly what that was like living with her parents and sister that is two years older. This set the stage for who Natalie is today. When she was 8 years old, she joined the 4-H club. How many of you are fam...
2021-01-121h 01
Women Entrepreneurs ExtraordinaireReclaim Who You Have Always Been with Natalie SistonDoes the town you grow up in help to determine the kind of business person you'll be? Natalie Siston believes everything she needed to know to succeed in her career, she learned by growing up in a small town of 600 people. As a Certified Professional Coach, avid writer and award-winning public speaker, she helps her clients and audiences make wherever they are feel like a small town.
So what is Small Town Leadership and how can you Reclaim Who You've Always Been? Join the Brain Lady Julie Anderson as we find out!
Connect with Natalie
SmallTownLeadership.comNatalie@SmallTownLeadership.comFacebook: https://w...
2020-12-2930 min
Women Excelling EverywhereReclaim Who You Have Always Been with Natalie SistonDoes the town you grow up in help to determine the kind of business person you'll be? Natalie Siston believes everything she needed to know to succeed in her career, she learned by growing up in a small town of 600 people. As a Certified Professional Coach, avid writer and award-winning public speaker, she helps her clients and audiences make wherever they are feel like a small town. So what is Small Town Leadership and how can you Reclaim Who You've Always Been? Join the Brain Lady Julie Anderson as we find out! Connect with Natalie SmallTownLeadership.comNatalie@SmallTownLeadership.comFacebook: https...
2020-12-2929 min
Sustainable Growth with Melissa AmbersSAVVY The Business Podcast with Natalie SistonNatalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. Natalie founded Small Town Leadership in 2016 in order to share these lessons learned from small-town living to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world.In a small town, each person’s work matters, everyone feels cared for, and collaboration is necessary to survive and thrive. If you are seeking a fresh way to look at your company and leadership style, think of it smal...
2020-12-2242 min
#SHOWUP2020 with John NeralSHOW UP & Let Her Out with Natalie SistonRecently, my friend and coach bestie, Natalie Siston, became a #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon with her new book, “Let Her Out.” I invited her on the podcast because what Natalie has accomplished this year is a tremendous inspiration for showing up in 2020.
Earlier this year, Natalie asked herself, “Who quits their job in the middle of a global pandemic?” She answered, “Someone whose dreams are bigger than her fears.”
Join me as I get on the mic with Natalie to discuss:
* How her career continues to evolve and what it meant for her to be professionally “Free by 40”
* The secrets that lie...
2020-12-0832 min
Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For WomenWhat are the values you learn in a small town? Rediscover who you have always been with Natalie Siston!This week on the Lady Leadership with Sam McIntyre show I caught up with Natalie Siston from Small town leadership! Natalie grew up in Ohio in a small town of 600 people where every body knew everybody. This is the type of place where there were no stop lights. After leaving for college and working at Fortune500 companies and in silicon valley she had realisation that lessons she learnt growing up in that small town and bringing herself back to basics were invaluable leadership lessons. Natalie believes there are two types of people -those who want to...
2020-12-0730 min
Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison DunnLET HER OUT with Natalie SistonNatalie Siston is a life coach and the founder of Small Town Leadership. She’s the author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been.In the interview we discuss…1:00 #1 leadership tip: say the hard thing5:20 young leaders speaking up6:30 small town values and community spirit9:00 who Natalie wrote her book for10:30 remembering and removing barriers14:20 value of everyday women’s stories16:30 opportunities in the 2020 economy20:00 what’s next for Natalie22:00 where to find Natalie onlineConnect with Natalie SistonVisit the Small Town Leadership website for speaking, coaching, articles, and more https...
2020-11-3023 min
This Is My TruthEp. 68: Let HER Out: A Conversation with Natalie SistonToday I have a conversation with my friend, Natalie Siston, who is a kickass female who shares about her journey of losing herself and ultimately reclaiming who she is and shining brightly to do so. Natalie and I talk about her journey to becoming a mom, being a women in corporate America, losing yourself to the mommy label and, most importantly, how to reclaim who you've always been.
More about Natalie: Natalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her...
2020-11-1941 min
Too Late To StartReconnecting to Younger MeThis week, a story about reconnecting to a younger me. Spoiler alert: I am a band geek, choir kid, brass player, and golfer that once had a mullet that my mom called my "MacGyver hair" for a good chunk of 5th grade. Reconnecting with that earlier me had some surprising results for some recent workouts and my thoughts going forward professionally as well.
My friend, corporate speaker, small business owner, and executive coach, Natalie Siston has a new book coming out called Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been. ...
2020-11-1400 min
The Retirement Fiduciary PodcastEpisode #37 "Start BEFORE You Quit-From Small Town to Silicon Valley to Business Ownership"An interview with Natalie Siston, veteran leadership consultant and author
2020-10-0934 min
Change Your MindsetSmall Town Leadership with Natalie SistonWhat can we learn about leadership from someone who grew up in a small town?Natalie Siston is the founder of Small Town Leadership. She takes the lessons she’s learned from small town living and applies them to achieve significant business success. Whether you’re a corporate leader looking for an effective way to motivate today’s workforce, a manager striving to bring out the best in each individual, or someone hoping to make sure your work matters, big success starts by thinking small.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: peterm...
2020-09-1440 min
The Digital Workplace PodcastWork Minus Quitting with Natalie SistonHave you ever known someone who quit a job, but not left it? Natalie Siston tells us how to pull back others from the "unfired" life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2525 min
Work From The Inside Out12: Actually, She Does ‘Do It All’ with Natalie SistonNatalie Siston believes everything she needed to know to succeed in her career she learned by growing up in a town of 600 people. She does this in her full-time position with a Fortune 100 financial services company and within her private coaching and speaking business. Natalie helps her clients and audiences make wherever they are feel like a small town. She is a ‘passionate connector’ and brings a focused, energetic approach to all that she does professionally and personally raising her family.Natalie is the Chief of Coaching for a Fortune 100 financial services company, a Certified Professional Coach, avid...
2019-02-2042 min
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastOTS 127: Small Town Connections – Natalie SistonToday’s guest believes everything she needed to know to succeed in her multi-sector career she learned by growing up in a town of 600 people. She’s taken the lessons she learned and applied them to a career that has included Silicon Valley, a Fortune 100, non-profit, and higher education organizations. After starting her career in California, she returned home to Ohio where she helps her clients and audiences make wherever they are feel like a small town. She is passionate about sharing small town stories and leadership lessons. She is a Certified Professional Coach, avid writ...
2019-01-0839 min
unsuitable on Rea RadioNetworking 101As a leader in your organization, community, and industry, developing meaningful relationships with others in your circle – and beyond – is critical. But networking and developing these types of relationships doesn’t come easy, for many of us. Natalie Siston, Founder of Small Town Leadership, is a networking, relationship-building, and professional development coach. She joins this episode of unsuitable to talk about what makes her networking approach different and how, with the right tools and motivation, anybody can find networking success. Take the “Hey, Friend” Challenge We are surrounded by neighbors, work colleagues, daycare parents, c...
2018-04-0922 min
The Collective VoiceCVoice_E19_Mindfulness for the Mainstream with Melissa Marks GarnerIn episode 19 of The Collective Voice Podcast, Joy interviews Melissa Marks Garner. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Yoga Teacher. She began her own meditation practice in 1997 and has been practicing ever since. She has had the great honor of receiving teaching and meditating in the presence of a number of spiritual teachers. Melissa began giving wellness workshops and meditation trainings in 2005. Over this time, she has lectured and provided meditation groups and individual sessions to hundreds of people. What's most fascinating about Melissa's work is that she packages the spirtual side of mindfulness and meditation in scie...
2017-12-0838 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E18_You CAN do this with Endurance Athlete Sabina PirasIn episode #18 of The Collective Voice, Natalie interviews Sabina Piras, a structural engineer by day and elite endurance athlete by early morning, evening, night and weekend.
Most recently, Sabina qualified for the 2016 Olympic trials for the marathon; was the 1st place American at the Paris marathon, and has qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona commencing this October.
Sabina talks Natalie through the transition from complaints about 1-mile (we've all been there) to running marathons and participating in Iron Man competitions. Listen on to learn about her infectious positive attitude as she recovered from i...
2017-06-1636 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E17_Pausing to Celebrate our MilestonesIn episode #17 of The Collective Voice Podcast, Joy and Natalie push pause on podcast interviews to talk about three things:
Their wishes - specifically for women - in 2017: Joy highlights the importance of setting boundaries, knowing what you value, recognizing that these needs evolve and focusing on self-care. Natalie discusses the importance of speaking up, stepping out and taking action.
Podcast milestones - We recently have been syndicated through Live Lead Play and are well over 1000 downloads. We’ve featured 12 entrepreneurs - mostly women from Dallas who are inspiring us and our audience to take risks, say yes, an...
2017-06-0338 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E16_Saying YES, AND with Improv Consultants Kayce Kuntz and Alex NullIn Episode 16 of The Collective Voice Podcast, Joy interviews Kayce Kuntz and Alex Null, talented owners and founders of “Improv to Improve,” a women-owned Improv and Teambuilding company. Kuntz and Null offer teambuilding workshops for individuals and groups of all sizes to build leadership, communication, and listening skills, allowing participants to gain confidence while enhancing their ability to be more effective communicators and public speakers.
We cover:
What Improvisation (Improv) is and how it can positively impact individuals and groups
How Improv to Improve works with and customizes workshops for its clients
An actual Improv Demo, putting...
2017-04-2432 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E15_Finding Clarity with Jasmin Brand and Bonus Guest Jenny BairEpisode Overview
In episode 15 of The Collective Voice Podcast Joy interviews Jasmin Brand, a marketing and branding expert, with Darby James AND Jenny Bair, co-founder of Living Well Dallas, an integrative and functional wellness practice in Dallas. Jenny also wears MANY hats, life and marriage coach, health educator, functional wellness consultant and certified Aromatherapist, integrating essential oils into her coaching practice.
We asked Jasmin and Jenny to be part of today’s show to discuss their roles in and promote My Forward Life’s Clarity event, a movement and an innovative networking event to connect “fun and fe...
2017-04-1242 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E14_Transformative Communication with Alison FreemanWe are continuing with the theme of communication in Episode 14 of the Collective Voice with guest, Alison Freeman. Alison is a highly experienced global, communications strategist, coach, and keynote presenter. She is the president of AlliComm, a global communications consultancy and coaching firm, where she helps successful business leaders become more powerful communicators by being strategic, succinct, engaged, empathetic and business driven. She states that “Good leaders MUST BE great communicators because it is part of the job.”
Following are some highlights of Joy’s engaging and entertaining interview with Alison:
The importance of being the recipie...
2017-03-1836 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E13_Communicating Image with Impact with Cathrine HatcherWelcome to our first episode of 2017. In this episode of the Collective Voice, Joy interviews Cathrine Hatcher, a Professional Speaker, an Image Communications Expert and President of Persōnas Image Dynamics. Cathrine has worked with everyone from TV stars to Fortune 500 executives to improve their outward appearance, inner presence, and the ability to communicate effectively by aligning the non-verbal messages they project with their verbal messages.
In the interview, Cathrine introduces:
The importance of and psychology behind the colors of our wardrobe choices, especially the color blue!
How the inner confidence we project impacts the impression we lea...
2017-02-1533 min
The Collective VoiceCVoice_E12_Reflection on Coach Training and 2016In this brief and final episode of The Collective Voice in 2016, Natalie and Joy reflect on insights from a recent professional coaching training they attended together and a successful first year of podcasting.
They discuss:
Identifying your values and assessing whether you are living according to those values.
Revisiting old rules and establishing new rules to guide our thoughts and behaviors.
Engaging in a mindset shift focused on "the long game" and the "infinite." Everything in life is a continuous process and journey.
Finding like-minded friends as sources of extrinsic motivation.
Special thanks to all of...
2016-11-2322 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E11_Serious About Health with Betty Murray
Getting Serious about Your Total HealthHave ever been curious about how to achieve sustainable health without medications?
Maybe you desire a greater mind-mody-spirit connection for you, but don't know where to start?
Or you just wanted to know about some small changes you can make in your life to feel better?
Beyond health, have you dreamed about starting your own business?
Exploring Functional Wellness
If any of these questions resonate, then this episiode of the Collective Voice is unquestionably for you. Our guest is Betty Murray, cofounder of the integrative and functional wellness Center, LivingWell D...
2016-10-1942 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E10_Exploring Life and Career Transitions with Alise CortezJoy interviews Alise Cortez in this episode, during which they explore Alise's multiple identities; instructor, facilitator, lifelong learner, radio show host, consultant, entrepreneur, and world traveler.
The theme threaded throughout the episode is how Alise continues to uncover unique and impactful opportunities to broaden and deepen her experience the more she courageously put herself out there.
Listen in to take a journey with Alise and her fascinating life and career transitions including...
Lessons learned from an upbringing in a small town from entrepreneurial parents
Getting fired at age 19 by a boss who knew she was destined for bigger thing...
2016-09-0456 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E09_Women Who Dare with Rene Delane
Natalie interviews René Delane in this podcast. René is the founder & CEO of Women Who Dare, where she offers speaking, coaching and consulting to corporations, organizations & individuals with custom-designed solutions for:
women who want to up-level their confidence, presence and influence
men who value the contributions women’s leadership brings to the table
growing inclusion/diversity initiatives because it’s the right thing to do
René takes us on her journey from a town of 3,000 people and 850 square foot home to a career in numerous medical fields and eventually to foundin...
2016-07-2544 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E08_Connecting Profession and Purpose with Dr. K. Shelette Stewart
In Episode 8 of the Collective Voice, we introduce our listeners to Dr. K. Shelette Stewart, an author, speaker, and consultant with an impressive career trajectory and unique message for our listeners about seeking and setting yourself up for significance in your career.
We address Dr. Stewart’s educational and career journey and what ultimately led her to transition from a lucrative and high profile career to starting her own business, becoming an author, and serving a university and community of corporate leaders through her role in the SMU-Cox Department of Executive Education.
Listen in...
2016-06-1131 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E07_MentoringIn this episode, Natalie shares insights on mentoring from a recently delivered keynote address. She begins by defining mentoring and stating its importance relative to advancing in one's career.
Natalie and Joy go on to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of both formal mentoring programs as well as mentoring relationships that are cultivated more "organically." They share their own experiences as mentors to others and also as the recipients of mentoring.
Natalie and Joy introduce and explain a 7-step framework (created by Natalie and posted on her website) for establishing and maintaining a strong mentoring relationship:
Why - Know wh...
2016-05-2830 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E06_No_Girls_Allowed_with_Nihar_Chhaya
This episode called “No Girls Allowed” is an extension of Girl on Self crime we referred to in Episode 4, Own Worst Enemy, and the potential repercussions of what we do and say when communicating with others, especially men. To get an insider view on the topic, Joy invited friend, former colleague, and executive coach with Partner Exec., Nihar Chhaya, to return to help our listeners better understand the pitfalls and challenges women face when communicating with men and pragmatic strategies for addressing those challenges.
Nihar and Joy begin by reading a series of humorous quotes from an opini...
2016-04-1823 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E05_Coaching_with_Nihar_Chhaya
In this episode, Joy interviews friend, former colleague, and executive coach, Nihar Chhaya, founder of Partner Exec., to get an insider view on executive coaching and how we can develop ourselves.
Nihar begins by sharing his background and demystifying executive coaching for our listeners. His career over the past 20 years spans what he calls the three B’s – Business, Behavior and Best Practices in leadership development. Leadership is not an exact science and there is no playbook to help us become better leaders (although self-help authors may disagree). Nihar helps our listeners navigate through this murky landsc...
2016-04-1826 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E04_Own_Worst_Enemy
This episode features a discussion about girl-on-girl and girl-on-self crime and tools and tips on how to catch ourselves in the act and overcome our tendency to judge and tear others down, when instead we should be supporting and lifting one another up.
Girl on Girl Crime
Joy discusses Amy Poehler’s reference to “girl on girl” crime regarding how we judge the parenting of others from her book, Yes, Please.
Natalie talks about Hollee Becker's article in the Huffington Post calling out Scary Mommy on how we treat our friends who pro...
2016-02-2821 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E03_5_Lessons_for_Career_Success_with_Kathy_Cleveland_Bull
In this episode of The Collective Voice, Joy and Natalie interview longtime friend and mentor, Kathy Cleveland Bull. Kathy is a highly regarded professional speaker, trainer, and consultant. Her company, N~Compass Consulting, has helped clients on three continents "Navigate the Art and Science of Change." Kathy has appeared with Dr. Phil McGraw and Deepak Chopra where she delivered her powerful change message to an audience of over 7,000 people.
Kathy is also the founder and director of the Center for Eating Psychology helping individuals change the way they understand food, weight, body image and nut...
2016-02-2832 minThe Collective VoiceCVoice_E02_Networking_BasicsIn this episode of The Collective Voice, Joy and Natalie explore why networking is important, the elevator pitch - how to craft one and when to use it, and how to “get personal” with your network.
2016-02-2823 min
The Collective VoiceCVoice_E01_Intro_EpisodeIn this session of The Collective Voice, Joy and Natalie will introduce themselves, the podcast, and what topics they will discuss. Take 10 minutes to learn about the show creators!
2016-02-2810 min