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WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #171: Redesigning Life After Work – Teresa Amabile on the Psychology of RetirementWhat if retirement isn’t the end—but the beginning of your next purpose?In this eye-opening episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Teresa Amabile, Harvard researcher and expert on the psychology of retirement, to talk about the emotional side of leaving a career and how to do it with clarity, confidence, and joy.From identity loss to the fear of losing purpose, Teresa shares her “Four A’s” framework—Alignment, Awareness, Agency, and Adaptability to help women rethink what retirement really means and design a life they...2025-05-0947 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #170: The Power of the Unexpected – Vandana Puranik on Curiosity, Challenge & Redefining SuccessWhat if the real key to success isn’t having all the answers—but asking better questions? In this thought-provoking episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Vandana Puranik—TEDx speaker, idea architect, and cancer survivor to explore how curiosity, counterintuitive thinking, and intellectual humility can unlock powerful leadership and personal growth.Key Takeaways:Curiosity isn’t a trait, it’s a strategy.Solving the wrong problem wastes your best energy.Healing, growth, and leadership often come from challengeWant to deepen your leadership...2025-05-0240 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #169: Flying Against the Odds — Lola Reid Allin’s Journey to the SkyEver been told you don't belong? What if you took off anyway?In this fearless episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with aviation trailblazer Lola Reid Allin to talk about breaking barriers, navigating gender dynamics, and flying toward dreams despite the odds. From overcoming stereotypes to empowering future generations of women in aviation and STEM, Lola’s story is testament to courage, resilience, and adventure.Key Takeaways:Courage and community are critical in male-dominated industries.Exposure to diverse experiences fuels personal and professional growth.You ha...2025-04-2550 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #168: Play to Win – Maria Doughty on Owning Your CareerIn this empowering episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Maria Doughty, President & CEO of The Chicago Network, to talk about gender equity, leadership growth, and the power of community. From embracing failure to navigating career transitions with confidence, Maria shares real, actionable advice for women who are ready to lead boldly.Key Takeaways:Use your voice—it’s your most powerful leadership tool.Embrace failure—it’s not weakness, it’s growth.Celebrate your wins, track your achievements, and advocate for YOU.Want to deepen your leade...2025-04-1840 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #167: From “Why Doesn’t This Exist?” to a National Brand — Jill Biren’s StoryHave you ever spotted a gap in the market and thought, “Should I go for it?”In this inspiring episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley chats with Jill Biren, co-founder of JB Skrub, a skincare brand designed specifically for tween and teen boys. Jill shares her journey from media executive to purpose-driven entrepreneur, revealing the challenges, lessons, and victories that came with launching a product in a completely untapped market.Key Takeaways:Creating what’s missing can lead to a powerful impact.Listening to your market is your g...2025-04-1133 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #166: The Real Luxury? Inner Peace with Sukaiyna GokalAre you chasing success, but neglecting your inner peace? In this soul-nourishing episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Sukaiyna Gokal, founder of Garden of Ayden, to explore the power of self-discovery, mental well-being, and trusting the universe’s plan.Key Topics:✔ Self-reflection is a catalyst for growth and grace.✔ Emotional intelligence is essential to leadership.✔ True luxury is nurturing your inner world.Don’t miss Sukaiyna’s upcoming book, The Human Touch, launching April 9, 2025—a transformative guide to inner peace...2025-04-0445 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #165: The Cost of Comfort – How Inclusive Leadership Begins with Curiosity with Gabriela AlcaldeWhat if your comfort is costing someone else their voice?In this eye-opening episode of the WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Gabriela Alcalde, CEO of the Sewall Foundation and author of What Your Comfort Cost Us. Together, they explore the hidden cost of white comfort in the workplace, the shared challenges faced by women of colour, and how empathy, curiosity, and storytelling can drive real change in leadership and corporate culture.Key Takeaways:✔ Workplace culture reflects what leadership values—it's never neutral.✔ Curiosity and em...2025-03-2842 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #164: Data Gaps, AI & the Untold Story of Women’s Health with Natalie CrampIn this powerful episode of the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Natalie Cramp, partner at JMAN Group and chair of Women's Health at Women in Data, to unpack the transformative role of data and AI in shaping the future of women’s health.Natalie shares her journey from problem-solver to data advocate, revealing how data gaps, biases, and organizational resistance are holding back critical progress in healthcare, especially for women. 💡 Key Takeaways for Women in Business & Healthcare:✔ Resistance to data is often rooted in fear, education, and communit...2025-03-2148 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #163: Revolutionizing Remote Work & AI – Brianna Carney’s Startup JourneyCan remote work and AI transform the future of business? In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Brianna Carney, co-founder of Crew Bloom and Betty AI, to explore the power of global recruitment, AI-driven innovation, and the evolving landscape of leadership in remote work.Key Takeaways for Women in Business & Leadership:✔ Happy employees = better results—a strong workplace culture is key.✔ Bootstrapping a business teaches invaluable lessons without investor pressure.✔ Diversity in recruitment leads to stronger, more successful business...2025-03-1430 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #162: From Passion to Profit – Kimmy K Powell’s Blueprint for Business SuccessWhat if your passion could fuel a thriving business? In this episode of WIL Talk Podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Kimmy K Powell, entrepreneur, author, and investor, to discuss how she built Woodhouse Spa, mastered marketing strategies, and turned purpose into profit.Key Takeaways:✔ Align your business with your passion for long-term success.✔ Change is an opportunity, embrace it and pivot when needed.✔ Angel investing isn’t just for the wealthy, start small, think big.Want to elevate your leadership skills? Visit www.wilempow...2025-03-0735 min
Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass LeadersVicki Bradley: Breaking Barriers, Women Redefining LeadershipIn this insightful and dynamic conversation, Angela Gill Nelms and Vicki Bradley dive deep into the core of leadership—exploring trust, confidence, and personal growth. Through personal stories and real-world experiences, they discuss overcoming adversity, the power of internal validation, and the role of emotional intelligence in building strong relationships. They highlight the importance of conscious leadership, authentic communication, and the impact of trust on team dynamics. The conversation culminates in a powerful discussion on crafting a personal brand story rooted in authenticity and values, emphasizing the lasting impact of our choices and the legacy we leave beh...2025-03-051h 12WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #161: Revolutionizing Women's Healthcare – Leadership, Innovation & Empowerment with Carolyn Pritchard & Lorie SpenceIn this empowering episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Carolyn Pritchard & Lorie Spence, co-founders of Bridge Medical Communications. Together, they unveil the game-changing ways they’re transforming healthcare communications to improve patient care and empower women’s health.What You’ll Learn:✅ The biggest challenges women face in healthcare & leadership✅ How effective communication can save lives ✅ The power of mentorship and why women must lift each other up✅ The mission behind the Women’s Health Summit – and why...2025-02-2836 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #160: The Leadership Shift Women Need—Are You Ready to Step Up? ft. Danaya WilsonIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Vicki Bradley sits down with Danaya Wilson, co-founder and CEO of BetterCertify, to discuss breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, redefining leadership, and the launch of her new book, Change Makers Wanted. Danaya shares her journey, the importance of recognizing caretaking as real work, and how we can create more inclusive workplaces for women.Key Takeaways:✔ More women need to be in leadership roles.✔ Caretaking is an economic task, not a hobby.✔ Work flexibility leads to happier, more produc...2025-02-2137 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #159: Embracing Conflict, Leadership & Authenticity with Angela Gill NelmsIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Angela Gill Nelms, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. As the CEO of The AGN Group, Angela has built and scaled companies with a focus on global corporate culture, strategic growth, and resilience. Angela opens up about her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful business leader and single mother. She shares how conflict, resilience, and authenticity have shaped her leadership style and career in healthcare technology.Key Takeaways:1. Conflict isn’t a...2025-02-1439 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #158: The Truth About Healing: Why Suffering Is Optional – Karen Goslin Reveals AllIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Karen Goslin, social worker and author of Yellow Paint, to explore the power of vulnerability and self-discovery. Karen shares how personal experiences shaped her career, the inspiration behind her book, and why accountability is key to transformation. She reminds us that while suffering is optional, true growth requires intention and effort.What You’ll Learn:1. How vulnerability can be a strength in leadership and life2. The role of core wounds in shaping our be...2025-02-0735 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #157: From Hollywood to CEO—How Jenna Capozzi Built a Powerhouse Leadership BrandFrom Hollywood to CEO—How Jenna Capozzi Built a Powerhouse Leadership Brand In the latest Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Jenna Capozzi—founder of ELEV8PWR, former Hollywood producer, and C-level executive—who is now on a mission to mentor and elevate the next generation of leaders.Jenna shares her inspiring career transition, the importance of embracing change, and how mindset, communication, and community support play a vital role in leadership and personal growth.What You’ll Learn:1. How flexibili...2025-01-3138 min
Lasting Impact WellnessWomen in Leadership Empowered w/ Vicki Bradley (Ep 36)In this podcast episode, Dr. Laura reconnects with Vicki Bradley, founder and CEO of Women in Leadership Empowered, an organization focused on accelerating women's career growth through coaching, networking, peer mentoring, and skills training. Vicki shares insights about her transition from executive roles to her current mission of empowering women to develop confidence, authenticity, and leadership presence. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, intentionality, and setting the tone. Additionally, Vicki highlights common challenges women face in leadership roles, such as confidence and external validation, and the importance of reframing negative self-talk. The conversation covers practical strategies for enhancing well-being...2025-01-3042 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #156: Melissa Kelly’s Blueprint for Building Confidence and Leading a Beauty Empire🎙 How Beauty Entrepreneurs Can Build Confidence and Business SuccessIn the latest Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with the inspiring Melissa Kelly—beauty entrepreneur, founder of Bellow Haven Hair Extensions, and champion for women in the salon industry.Melissa opens up about her journey from struggling with fine hair to building a thriving business with two salons and a growing extension brand. She shares her valuable insights on overcoming challenges, embracing failure, and the importance of confidence and personal branding in business.What You’ll Lear...2025-01-2429 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #155: From Page to Power: Christina Kaye’s Secrets to Writing, Branding, and Female Empowerment🎙 How Women in Business Can Own the Writing WorldIn the latest Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley chats with the incredible Christina Kaye—award-winning author, publishing expert, and champion for aspiring female authors.Christina opens up about her journey from writer to entrepreneur, offering valuable tips on how to balance creativity with the business side of publishing. She also shares industry trends like the rise of dark romantic fantasy and the growing importance of personal branding for authors.What You’ll Learn:- Why writing...2025-01-1740 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #154: From Ice Skating to Modernizing a Legacy: Lesle Lane’s Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Vicki Bradley sits down with Lesle Lane, a third-generation photographer and founder of Studio 13. Lesle shares her inspiring journey from competitive ice skating to transforming her family’s photography business.🌟 Key Topics Covered:The role of mentorship in fostering growthInnovating and modernizing a family legacyBalancing work-life demands as an entrepreneurEmbracing discomfort to achieve personal and professional growthDiscover how Lesle’s passion and adaptability have shaped her career, the importance of community support, and why continuous learning is the key to success...2025-01-1034 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #153: Unlock the Secrets to Resilient Leadership Every Woman in Business Needs to Know🌟 Thriving Through Uncertainty with Vicki Bradley & Josefine Campbell 🌟In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Josefine Campbell, executive coach and author, to explore the art of leading with resilience and mental agility in a complex world. Josefine shares insights on navigating uncertainty, managing personal energy, and leveraging the strengths of introverts in leadership. Her practical strategies empower leaders to adapt, self-regulate, and build confidence while staying true to their core values.🌟 Key Topics Covered- Mental...2025-01-0336 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #152: Balancing Authenticity, Leadership, and Feminine Wisdom with Wendy Wallbridge🌟 Awakening Authentic Leadership with Wendy Wallbridge 🌟In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Wendy Wallbridge, coach and founder of Spiral Up, to explore her transformative journey from overcoming lupus to becoming a trailblazer in holistic leadership. Wendy shares her inspiring perspective on balancing masculine and feminine energies in leadership, the power of authenticity, and embracing self-reflection to unlock your unique gifts.Discover how Wendy turned adversity into empowerment, inspiring leaders to rise above challenges with resilience and purpose. Her insights on awakening from complacency, navigating stress, and cr...2024-12-2735 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #151: How Jillian Gibbs Hits the High Notes in Business🌟 From Opera to Advertising: Jillian Gibbs' Bold Journey 🌟In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Jillian Gibbs, founder of APR Consulting, to discuss her inspiring transition from opera singer to advertising production leader. Jillian shares invaluable lessons on balancing urgency and importance in leadership, the power of collaboration, and how performance skills like stage presence and listening can shape effective leadership.Learn how Jillian turned her creative background into a thriving career and how her book, The Marketer’s Guide to Creative Production, empowers marketers to master t...2024-12-2033 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #150: How Fran Maier Revolutionized Trust in Business🌟 How Do You Build a Business That Parents Trust Worldwide? 🌟In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Vicki Bradley dives into the inspiring journey of Fran Maier, founder and CEO of Babyquip. From revolutionizing online dating at Match.com to leading the baby gear rental market, Fran reveals the secrets behind her success.Discover how identifying market gaps, fostering trust, and embracing resilience can transform ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or navigating your own business challenges, Fran’s insights are a must-hear!As...2024-12-1332 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #149: Pam Buchanan, Founder of Quantum Sense & Soul Health PioneerIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Pam Buchanan, founder of Quantum Sense, to explore the transformative power of soul health and its role in leadership and innovation.Pam shares her inspiring journey from a successful career in finance and technology to becoming a pioneer in the field of soul health. She discusses the importance of commitment, belief in oneself, and the role of a supportive environment in driving innovation and personal growth. Pam’s unique approach highlights how soul health bridges the gap be...2024-12-0630 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #148: Alix Edmiston, President of AE Public Relations & Amazon #1 Bestselling AuthorIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley is joined by Alix Edmiston, President of AE Public Relations and Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Immortal Secret, for an engaging conversation about storytelling, resilience, and the pursuit of truth.Alix shares her journey from corporate communications to becoming a celebrated author. She dives into the themes of her novel, including love, redemption, and the influence of gothic fiction on her storytelling style. Together, Vicki and Alix discuss the challenges of creative writing, the courage it takes to follow one’s dreams, and how wo...2024-11-2232 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #147: Beth Stallwood, Coach, Author, Founder of Create Work Joy | Cultivating Joy, Mindset, & Work-Life IntegrationIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley is joined by Beth Stallwood, coach, author, and founder of Create Work Joy, for an insightful conversation about transforming our relationship with work and embracing joy in our professional lives.Beth draws from her book, Work Joy: A Toolkit for Better Working Life, to share strategies for cultivating a fulfilling and joyful work experience. She emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, shifting outdated narratives, and intentionally seeking micro moments of joy throughout the workday. Together, Vicki and Beth explore how...2024-11-1534 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #146: Shanara Goode, Founder, Retail Professional | Empowering Women & Authentic LeadershipIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Shanarra Goode, retail professional and founder of The Good Guide, for an insightful conversation about career growth, connection, and empowerment. Together, they explore the unique challenges women encounter on the leadership journey, discussing everything from the loneliness that often accompanies career advancement to the importance of self-trust and confidently taking up space in professional settings.Shanarra shares her experiences on the value of vulnerability and authenticity in building meaningful relationships. Networking, she emphasizes, is about creating genuine...2024-11-0837 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #145: Lida Citroën – Personal Branding Expert & Reputation Strategist, Champion for Authentic Leadership and Purpose-Driven InfluenceIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Lida Citroën, an expert in personal branding and reputation management, to discuss the power of authenticity in leadership and the evolving standards of executive presence.Lida delves into her journey in personal branding and reveals how self-awareness and understanding one’s purpose can shape influence and impact. She emphasizes that today’s influence isn’t solely rooted in authority but in genuine connection and realness. Together, Vicki and Lida explore practical steps to elevate your presenc...2024-11-0134 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #144: Chef Mareya Ibrahim – Holistic Nutritionist & Brain Health Coach, Advocate for Gut Health and Women’s WellnessIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Mareya Ibrahim, a holistic nutritionist and brain health coach, to explore the transformative power of nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle choices in women’s well-being.Chef Mareya shares her journey, from overcoming struggles with food and eating disorders to finding her calling in holistic health. She opens up about the essential connection between gut health and brain function, especially for women navigating dietary shifts during menopause. Through her expertise, Chef Mareya emphasizes the importance of informed eating, un...2024-10-2546 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #143 Aimee Christian, Ph.D., Vice President of Corporate Communications & Engagement, Advocate for Community Engagement and ResilienceIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Aimee Christian, a professional in the biopharmaceutical industry who has recently transitioned into political activism. Aimee shares her remarkable journey, from facing 21 rejections from medical schools to pivoting towards a PhD and eventually finding her true calling in corporate communications and community engagement.Aimee opens up about the importance of resilience, embracing life’s unexpected twists, and how rejection can ultimately guide us toward better opportunities. She discusses how saying "yes" to new challenges opened doors she ha...2024-10-1830 min
On the Brink with Andi SimonVicki Bradley: The Secret to Becoming the Leader You Want to BeIn the latest episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, we had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Bradley, a seasoned leadership coach and the driving force behind many successful leaders, both women and men. Vicki’s work is rooted in the understanding that leadership is not just about authority or strategy—it's about connecting with people on a deeper level through effective communication and emotional intelligence. In our conversation, Vicki shared profound insights into how these elements are not just complementary but essential to effective leadership. The Secret to Become the Leader You Want to Be One...2024-10-1439 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #142 Illana Raia, Founder & CEO of Être | Author of bestseller The Epic Mentor Guide and award-winning Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be? | Forbes Next 1000 List | Forbes Business Council | Fast Company World Changing IdeasIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Illana Raia, a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Être Girls. Illana shares her journey from the legal world to launching a groundbreaking organization that helps young women gain confidence and envision their futures by connecting them with female role models from leading companies like Spotify, the United Nations, and NASDAQ.Illana explains how Être, meaning "to be" in French, encourages girls as young as 10 to ask, "Who do I want to be?" rather than "What do I want to...2024-10-1031 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #141 Hannah Chan, MD (IMG), MHM, Chief Operating Officer at SkinopathyIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Dr. Hannah Chan, COO of Skinopathy, dives into the intersection of AI and healthcare, particularly in dermatology. She shares how Skinopathy uses AI to help patients better understand skin conditions and streamline access to care by triaging cases more efficiently. Dr. Chan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the human element in healthcare while leveraging AI to reduce administrative burdens and improve diagnostics. She also touches on the challenges of AI, such as data quality and ensuring ethical use. Dr. Chan’s vision for AI is a more equitable healthcare sy...2024-10-0329 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #140 Sara Taylor, President & Founder of deepSEE Consulting | DEI Expert | Nationally Known Speaker | Bestselling Author | Cultural Competence Thought LeaderIn the latest episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki welcomes diversity and inclusion strategist Sara Taylor to discuss the critical role of cultural competence in today’s workplace. Sara, a nationally recognized speaker and bestselling author, delves into her 35-year journey in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), sharing insights from her latest book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias.Listeners will learn about the unconscious filters that shape our thoughts and behaviours, and how these filters impact communication, decision-making, and the perpetuation of bias within organizations. Sarah highlights the im...2024-09-2637 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #139 Nancy Ho, transformative and transcendental coach, state of mind specialist, clinical hypnotherapistIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley is joined by Nancy Ho, a distinguished life strategist from Singapore with over 26 years of experience. Nancy, affectionately known as "Happy Nancy," delves into her journey of early success, a life-changing health scare, and her profound insights on the "professional paradox." The conversation covers how success and fulfillment can coexist, the importance of identifying core values, and the significance of understanding one's true "why" in life.Nancy challenges the common notion of passion, urging listeners to focus on what they are willing to do...2024-09-1940 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #138 Amber McCue, Business ConsultantHow do you get more done by doing less? Join us for a conversation with Amber McCue as she shares her best on how to do just that. Amber has a background in corporate consulting and studied at John Hopkins Organization Development MBA. Putting all things “How to Clone Yourself” to work, she grew her first business from a side hustle to a multi-million dollar company and operated in 26 US cities. During our conversation dive into how after 15 years she shifted her career to create space to have a family and begin this journey of change and evolu...2024-09-1239 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #137 Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA, Founder, Advisor, Angel Investor | Biotech/HealthTech CommercializationIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley welcomes Orchid Jahanshahi, a seasoned commercial leader in the biopharma and tech sectors. Orchid shares her journey from working in pharma to founding her venture, ThinkrBelle, which focuses on connecting the dots between Canadian health tech and life sciences. She discusses her passion for advancing early-stage companies using AI and tech to improve patient access to healthcare, her role as a connector and networker, and her mentorship within the tech and pharma industries. Orchid also touches on her experience with ageism in tech and her drive...2024-09-0537 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #136 Michelle Tran, Founder, Growth and Revenue Leader // Helping FinTechs Accelerate Growth // Top 100 Women in Fintech // MomIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Vicki Bradley welcomes Michelle Tran, an inspiring leader in the fintech space, calling in from Oakland, California. Michelle, the founder of NYC Fintech Women—a thriving community of over 12,000 women—shares her insights on the growing intersection of fintech and wealth management.Join Vicki and Michelle as they dive into the importance of financial literacy and the democratization of access through fintech. Michelle discusses how fintech is reshaping the financial landscape by empowering women, providing them with the tools to take control of their wealth, and making comp...2024-08-2931 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #134 Monica Dreger, Airbnb Leader, Board Member, AdvocateHow does one navigate the world with a hidden disability and still thrive in a successful career? Join us as we speak with Monica Dreger, Monica oversees all worldwide research initiatives for Airbnb where she has created a foundation for company growth and inspired a new insights-driven philosophy. She built the team and vision for the first centralized research function for Airbnb and manages diverse sub-teams of Consumer Insights, UX research, Trends & Foresight, and Neuroscience research. She has previously held roles with other iconic brands including Mattel – where she oversaw the Barbie transformation, Unilever and Nickelodeon. Monica lea...2024-08-1543 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #133 Karen McMahon, High Conflict Divorce Coach and StrategistWe’re thrilled to have Karen McMahon with us, a high-conflict divorce strategist and the founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. Karen brings a unique perspective to navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce, focusing on how our behaviours, beliefs, and traumas shape our relationships and can impact the breakup process.Today, we’ll dive into Karen’s remarkable journey through her own experiences with divorce and her transformative approach to helping others through these challenges. We’ll explore the intricacies of high-conflict divorces, the importance of personal healing, and how examining our patterns can lead to profound growth. Whether...2024-08-0836 min
The No Sugarcoating Podcast#504 Conscious Leadership, Confidence and Mindset Shifts & Empowered Embodiment with Guest Vicki BradleySelf-care podcast exploring Conscious Leadership, Confidence and Mindset Shifts & Empowered Embodiment with Guest Vicki Bradley. TOPICS:: ** Conscious Leadership (12:49). ** Confidence and Mindset Shifts (25:26). ** Empowered Embodiment (35:26). NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/504 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.caSupport the show: Donate Via Stripe or Paypal Sign up for the Female Hormone Workshop Series: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/female-hormone-workshop-series Summer Coaching Sale! Save big on Private Coaching and...2024-08-0739 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #132 Lynn Herrick, Chief Operating Officer at BlucrestWhat are the learnings young people need to understand when they are ready to hit the job market? And what is your money story? Lynn Herrick, COO of Bluecrest joins us again on the WIL Talk podcast to dive into these very important topics. Lynn previously joined us for episode #109 and today we are back to take a deeper into these topics. Lynn by trade is an international lawyer and has been able to use her skills in many different industries and today she is on the mission to find a business to take over and turn it around...2024-08-0135 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #131 Karen Golden-Biddle, Organizational Ethnographer • Author • EducatorWelcome to today's episode of "The Power of Discovery," where we delve into the transformative potential of embracing the unknown. Today, we're privileged to sit down with Karen Golden-Biddle, an award-winning researcher whose work shines a light on the oft-overlooked leadership capacity of discovery.Karen's groundbreaking research in organizational ethnography reveals the profound impact of cultivating a practice of discovery within leadership. But what does it mean to be an organizational ethnographer? It's not about observing from afar; it's about immersing oneself in the everyday lives of people within organizations, experiencing their joys, struggles, and challenges firsthand.2024-07-2538 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #130 Maria Pouroullis Carpenter, CEO of Red Oliver ConsultingWhat is the medicine for chaos? Join us as we speak with Maria Carpenter from South Africa as she shares her story of finding her way and how her personal journey of navigating tragedy helped her to find joy and purpose. Maria has had a diverse career spanning software development, management consulting, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship. Maria has spent her career creating an environment of expectation that cultivates a culture of results.She takes us on a journey of success, then burnout, then back to finding her true place of happiness and how that happened after she...2024-07-1836 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #129 Dr. Andrea Simon, PhD, CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC)What does it take to navigate the labyrinth of challenges that women confront daily in our work and in our lives? Dr Andrea “Andi” Simon joins us to discuss just how we might do this. Dr Andi is a pioneering corporate anthropologist renowned for guiding companies through transformative change. She is the author of two acclaimed books and now a third which she co-authored in order to amplify the wisdom of over 102 women. She is joined by Edie Fraser and Robyn Spizman in the creation of “Women Mean Business”. She is also the CEO of the award-winning, Simon Associates Managemen...2024-07-1139 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #128 Linda Yates, Image, Presentation & Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Host of IntHerRupt Podcast | AuthorWhy is your image so important not only in your career but in life overall? Linda Yates, the Image Energizer, joins us to talk about all things image. Linda is a dynamic speaker, author, and executive coach and is known for her positive energy and real-world strategies. She has worked with over 10,000 individuals representing Fortune 500 companies including CVS/Aetna, Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Fannie Mae, just to mention a few. Her mission is to inspire, inform, and illustrate how to lead, build teams, and communicate a positive, polished, and professional image. She believes NOTHING is impossible. At...2024-07-0436 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #127 Blima Ehrentreu, Founder & CEO of The Designers GroupHow does one find their passion and give back at the same time? Join us for a conversation with Blima Ehrentreu, CEO of The Designers Group where she speaks with us about her passion for creating and innovating in a way that leaves a lasting legacy.Blima shares how she first became interested in design and construction at the early age of 8 when her parents moved across the street from her family home to demolish and rebuild it. She was fascinated with every step of the process and was eager to see the finished product....2024-06-2735 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #126 Susannah Dellinger, CEO & Founder of Bright Beauty Collective | A Leading Conscious Beauty Sales Team || Obsessed with changing the world through beautyWhat is the ugly truth about the world of beauty: Is it doing more harm (to both you and the planet) than good? Join us for a conversation with CEO, Susannah Dellinger of the Bright Beauty Collective as she shares her journey over the past 17 years as a top executive for leading luxury brands such as Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, Dr. Brandt Skincare to name a few. She started her own personal health journey when faced with sudden hormonal issues, adult-onset acne, unexplained infertility, and a devastating miscarriage. She soon realized the ugly truth about the world of beauty a...2024-06-2035 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #125 Karen Valencic, Collaboration & Innovation through Conflict Mastery | Best-Selling Author | Speaker | Executive Coach | Aikidoist | Everything DiSC PartnerRevolutionizing conflict with creativity, how does one do that with grace? Karen Valencic, Mechanical engineer, and author of Spiral Impact, Aikido Master combines her experience with conflict resolution and leadership to offer a fresh view to transform the leadership journey. Karen loves the art of Aikido, a martial arts practice that began back in the early 1900s and is the truest form of martial arts. She takes us on a journey of how power moves with us rather than against us. Aikido mimics life through the movements of energy and creativity; struggle and fear keep us stuck, a...2024-06-1442 min
IntHERruptVicki Bradley | Navigating Workplace PoliticsHave you ever found yourself tangled in the intricate web of workplace politics, unsure how to navigate and thrive? If so, you're not alone. Many seasoned professionals occasionally struggle to manage the complex socio-dynamics within their organizations. In this episode of the “Int-HER-rupt Podcast,” host Linda Yates welcomes Vicki Bradley, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the retail industry. Vicki shares her invaluable insights on navigating workplace politics, fostering workplace trust, and the importance of conscious leadership. Click play to discover how you can turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growth and leader...2024-06-1026 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #124 Cathi Nelson, Founder & CEO of The Photo Managers | Speaker, Connector, Entrepreneur | Author of Photo Organizing Made Easy and Business Roadmap for Professional Photo OrganizersFrom passion to purpose – what does that look like?For Cathi Nelson, founder and CEO of Photo Managers, author, and community builder, shares her story of passion of storytelling by turning it into a thriving community of purposeful human beings. In 2009, Cathi began organizing photos for family and friends, which very quickly turned into a thriving business with over 700 members worldwide. She purposefully built this business to be able to create a legacy, community, and human-to-human connection. She shares her insights as to how every life experience is part of the thread that shapes who and...2024-06-0639 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #123 Tonya Dickenson, Founder & CEO | Helping to Differentiate and Empower Women through Sustainable Award Winning Jewelry Designs | Speaker | Member of 1% for the PlanetHow often do you think about your impact on the world? We welcome Tonya Dickenson, Founder and Creative Director at Asymmetric by Design to the show where she shares her journey of having a dream at 10 years old and actualizing that 40 years later.Tonya combined her creative flair with her business acumen from her pharmaceutical career and created Asymmetric by Design, a sustainable, one-of-a-kind jewelry brand. It is recognized for its socially responsible practices, but more importantly for its empowering, bold, and unique designs that captivate with beauty and narrative. Each piece is created to tell a...2024-05-3028 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #122 Susie Dantas, Entrepreneur | Woman’s Empowerment Advocate | Awarded CPG MarketerWhat does it take to make that move from corporate to being a small business owner? Find out now with Susie Dantas, Ex -executive, at L’Oreal International in Paris, Montreal, and most recently PepsiCo where she spent a very successful career in marketing and innovation. During Covid, Susie had an eye-opening experience and realized she needed to have more flexibility and autonomy. She was intrigued by the idea of combining her passion for beauty with her years of experience in the corporate world to build her own business as a franchise owner with #LaserClinicsGroup, the largest cosmetic clinic co...2024-05-2332 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #121 Dr. Anju Virmani, Board Member @ Payments Canada / Ontario Power GenerationWhy is male allyship so important especially for female leaders? Join us as we speak with Dr. Anju Virmani who spent many years as Director of Engineering and is passionate about her role as a director for many boards which include Payments Canada, Ontario Power Generation and Ontario Health. She migrated to Canada at the young age of 20 and sadly her education was not recognized. But she knew she had to find a way to build a life and sustain herself in her new country and even after a lot of discouragement, she decided to switch from child education...2024-05-1643 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #120, Shannon Walker CEO & Co-Founder of Northwest Battle BuddiesWhat does it take to champion your cause? Find out how with Shannon Walker, the founder of Northwest Battle Buddies. Shannon has been in the non-profit business since 2012 and has embarked on a journey to support Veterans battling PTSD by providing them with professionally trained service dogs and facilitating their path to freedom and independence. In the face of the bleak reality where 22 Veterans a day, over 8000 annually commit suicide on American soil, she and her team stand at the forefront of transformation. Boasting a 100% success rate and no lives lost to suicide since the introduction of s...2024-05-0931 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #119, Corinne Auman Ph.D. Author of award-winning book "Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging"| Keynote Speaker | Educator | Family Caregiving and Aging ExpertHow do you overcome ageism in today’s society? Corinne Aumen, Ph.D. joins us for a conversation to talk about ageism and her new book, “Keenagers”. She is the founder of Choice Care Navigators based out of Greensboro, NC, where her company is dedicated to helping families navigate the aging process. Her passion lies in helping us reshape how we perceive older adulthood, a vision she has beautifully encapsulates in her book “Keenagers”. She is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. Especially in a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, sh...2024-05-0236 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #118 Randi Roberts, Executive & Career-Life Coach and Consultant | Podcast Host | Workshop Facilitator | Keynote Speaker | MBA, PCCWhen your career starts to itch, you gotta scratch it, according to Randi Roberts. After spending 30 years in the corporate world in big pharma, Randi had a variety of roles from sales representative to Executive roles. She is a hippie at heart, Ivy League education, an MBA earned from San Diego University, and is now an Executive and Career-Life coach. During her time with Big Pharma, she loved it and yet knew there was something more for her to do. Randi shared some tips with us to help us start to identify when that itch begins, sometimes it...2024-04-2530 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #117 Rosie Zilinskas, Certified High-Performance Coach for Women | Change Management & Career Advisor | #1 Keynote SpeakerBeing intentional about your career roadmap is a must as a woman in today’s world. Rosie Zilinskas, Founder of “ No Woman Left Behind” believes wholeheartedly in the transformative power of confidence and a strategically crafted career roadmap. She experienced a rich tapestry of over thirty years in corporate leadership and shares with us about her journey and why it is imperative for women especially to craft their career roadmap. During our conversation, Rosie shared some of her best ideas for building your story vault and making sure you are prepared constantly with those Top 5 accomplishments. How at the ag...2024-04-1837 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #116 Kori Estrada, Co-CIO & Co-CEO at Axon CapitalEach of us has our own individual journey to take and one woman’s journey with Celiac disease and the IVF process has led her on the path to discovering wellness products that are safe for you, your body and your family. Kori Estrada, Co-Founder of Risewell, joins us for a conversation to discuss how she and her partners are disrupting the oral care industry with an all-natural, sustainable brand that prioritizes safe ingredients and transparency.During our conversation, Kori shared how life’s unexpected turns have prepared her for the innovation and work she does today. From...2024-04-1140 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #115 Irene Sim, founder of Coaching Alliance GroupImposter syndrome is a very real phenomenon that many individuals encounter so what do you do about it? Irene Sim, founder of the Coaching Alliance Group joins us to share her story where at the young age of 10 she encountered her first experience with having to speak up to the power that could change her and her family's life, then a second time when she migrated to Australia and didn’t feel like she belonged. Always struggling with this pit and ickiness in her stomach and then she realized her power when remembering the courage of her 10-year-old self. 2024-04-0435 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #114, Kate Pozeznik CEO ✶ Personal Branding Consultant ✶ Resume & LinkedIn Profile Writer ✶ Job Search StrategistBuilding your personal brand is not just a nice to do, it is a must-do. No matter how introverted or against social media you are - building your personal brand is critical on so many levels. During our conversation with Kate Pozeznik, who is a personal branding expert, she shares her views on how, why, and what you need to do to build your personal brand. One of the most important aspects of building your brand is to know that 70% of employers evaluate candidates by watching what you say and how you say it. This is one important way fo...2024-03-2838 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #113 Wendy Pace, Owner of Pace Setting MediaHow often do you think about the advertisements you receive, especially after having a conversation with someone and then suddenly you receive something on your phone? Wendy Pace, owner of Pace Setting Media joins us to share exactly why that happens. Wendy is a strategic and results-driven leader who leverages her expertise with AI, algorithms, and digital marketing, with a particular focus on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok. She strongly advocates for businesses to explore TikTok, shedding light on the importance of AI in crafting social media marketing strategies. In an era of diminishing attention spans, Wendy emphasizes the...2024-03-2136 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #112 Kim Carpenter, Founder of People at the CenterHow often do you avoid having difficult conversations? Kim Carpenter, #Founder of People at the Center joins us for a conversation to break down why so many of us struggle with difficult conversations and how we might approach differently. Having difficult conversations is not easy no matter how much experience you have and we all tend to dread or avoid it if we can but what are the costs of doing so? Join us as we unpack this and so many more reasons our connections break down. Kim talks about listening sessions, being intentional with creating the s...2024-03-1434 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #111 Sussi Mattsson, International Speaker & Success Coach, Author, Founder of the From Me To You Global Movement, CEO Mattsson Group ABHow does one write their way to healing? We had an incredible conversation with the founder of “ From Me to You” a global movement focused on helping others heal through writing. Sussi Mattsson shares her story of how at 8 years old her father tried to sell her to someone in Southern Europe only 6 months after her mother passed away from cancer. This is only one of a number of experiences that created trauma in her life and she shares how these traumas have helped her become the person she is today, inspiring thousands to become wisdom writers and...2024-03-0740 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #110 Dr. Rebekah Wanic, Leadership Training, Personal Development and Motivational Psychologist | Award-Winning Educator and MentorWhat are the potential consequences of current DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives to both individuals and society as a whole? During our conversation with Dr. Rebekah Wanic, who has her Ph.D. with an emphasis on social psychology, we discussed the importance of mindset and the ideology that is influenced by social environments. Rebekah is a gifted speaker and university lecturer, she has appeared in academic journals and publications from around the world and is an expert in social psychology.Rebekah dives into the pitfalls and double bind taking place currently with not allowing or encouraging...2024-02-2935 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #109 Lynn Herrick, Chief Operating Officer at BlucrestHow often do you shy away from taking risks because you are afraid you might fail? Or you’re more concerned with not having the right knowledge to take on that next level of your career? Join us in a conversation with Lynn Herrick. Lynn is a lawyer by training but this is a woman with a career path that has led her to be an incisive, effective, and creative executive with a remarkable 20-year history of building high-growth companies. I wanted Lynn to share her success stories and how she found the confidence to make the moves that sh...2024-02-2234 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #108 Gina Rippon, Chair of Cognitive NeuroImaging, ASTON Brain Centre, Aston Brain CentreAre you curious about the truth or myth in the differences between male and female brains? We had the opportunity to speak with Professor Gina Rippon Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University. She is the past President of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience, and her research involves state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques to investigate developmental disorders such as autism especially regarding unrecognized females on the autistic spectrum. Her research also involves the use of neuroscience techniques to explore social processes, particularly those associated with sex/gender issues. She is a passionate supporter of...2024-02-1536 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #107 Vicky Smith, Senior Consultant at Working WellHow do you and your organization build a culture of psychologically safe space enabling more human connection and trust? Join us as we speak with Vicky Smith about her research and work on this ever-important topic and the shift that is needed urgently. Vicky has her Masters in Organisational Development, Psychology, and Applied Health and Exercise, she is currently working on her PhD researching psychological safety in organizations. She is also qualified as an NLP trainer, psychotherapist, and executive coach. As you can see from her bio, she is an avid and lifelong learner. She is also the co-author o...2024-02-0846 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #106 Kelly Roach, Keynote Speaker | Entrepreneur and Founder | Business Strategist | Top Ranked Podcast Host | Best Selling AuthorHow does one begin to craft the life they desire? Join me in a conversation with 11x best-selling author, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist, Kelly Roach. Kelly has been featured in major media such as ABC, NBC, Fox, and Forbes – as well she has also been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards such as #287 on the INC. 5000 list, The Stevie Awards Woman of the Year, TITAN CEO of the year and Inc’s Best in Business. Kelly operates a portfolio of businesses that have a 2 -fold purpose:Create Freedom and Family FirstGlorify God by using your gifts...2024-02-0123 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #105 Avis Jones-DeWeever,Ph.D. Founder & CEO Media to MILLIONSHow does one build on their economic power? What is our civic responsibility as human beings? These are some of the questions I dive into with Dr. Avis Deweever on the WIL Talk podcast this week. Dr. Avis earned her Ph.D. in Political Science and is part of the think tank industry working on the ecosystem of research just outside of Washington, DC. She is also an entrepreneur who teaches Black women business owners how to scale their businesses by developing high-ticket offers and implementing high-profile media and marketing methods. She is also a frequent speaker on race...2024-01-2533 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #104 Mary Hayashi, Healthcare Advocate, Author, and Public Affairs ConsultantHow do women break down the barriers to achieve true representation? Well, that is a conversation we had with Mary Hayashi, former California State Assemblymember and the author of “Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation. Mary’s journey as an Asian American Immigrant and former State Assemblymember is both enlightening and inspiring. She shares her journey and purpose but also the stories of 17 other inspiring leaders who influenced her to write the book and her political journey. This is not just about politics; our conversation applies to anyone striving to be in a leadership posi...2024-01-1850 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #103 Cheryl Mobley, CEO/Founder of reCalibrateAs a hospital President, Cheryl’s hospital nailed being in the 99th percentile in its performance metrics and sustained this standing year after year. She was asked many times how she maintains this status which is how Recalibrate came to life, where she reverse-engineered the work she did at the hospital and today works with many organizations to support them in leading more skillfully in times of uncertainty. She is also the author of the book, “Face to Face, A Guide to Leading More Skillfully in Times of Disruption and Uncertainty”. I love her book as it is a tale of...2024-01-1142 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #102 Cecile Moulard, Co-Founder and Servant CEO of MixrWhy is it important to have more women on boards and build strong communities? Join us as we speak with Cecile Moulard, CEO of Mixr, and strong community-based platform that helps businesses build inclusive, trusting, communities within their organizations. Cecile shares her experience of being the only female on several boards and because of her technology background, other board members struggled to include her. Recognizing this was not about her she began to study why people had such a tough time finding common ground which is also how she developed Mixr. She was a pioneer with tech in France...2024-01-0438 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #101 Dr. Laura Martelly Hays MD, FACEP, Board-Certified Emergency Physician, Co-founder of Lasting Impact Wellness Group PLLC, Health & Well-Being Coach & ConsultantDr. Laura Hays joins us for a conversation to share her experience in an incredibly high-stress role as an emergency room physician, especially during the pandemic, and how her exceptional leadership skills were instrumental in maintaining the effectiveness and integrity of her team during the pandemic. She is a dynamic speaker, podcaster, certified physician, coach, and an Assistant Professor at Campbell School of Medicine. She was also peer-voted Doctor of the Year at her sizeable medical center. Dr. Laura shares with us the importance of overall well-being and how during the pandemic she saw so many neglect t...2023-12-2836 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #100 Robert Althuis, Change Agent | Spiritual Mentor | Author of "Love+Truth" and "Never Enoughitis" | Keynote Speaker | Regenerative Capitalism Advisor | Board MemberThe WIL Talk podcast releases its 100th episode today!! We thank you for your continued support and for listening from all around the globe. This is not something we take for granted and appreciate our listeners so very much. In this episode, we speak to Robert Althuis the author of “Never Enoughitis” and “Love and Truth’. Robert spent many years in corporate America building and leading businesses across the globe, he had the perfect wife, kids, and careers, at least that is what he thought until that all disappeared, and his real life began. In our conversation, Robert sh...2023-12-2140 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #99 Megan Camille, Intuitive Business ConsultantFrom being sex trafficked to a successful 6-7 figure business leader relying on intuition and inner guidance. Megan Camille joins us to share her story of resilience and strength at the age of 19 she was trafficked, and it took her 4 years to find her way back home. As a young girl, Megan always had intuitive abilities and was seen differently from the other kids, which sometimes kept her isolated so when she was trafficked, it was very subtle and unassuming until it wasn’t. One thing she talks about is how hard it is to detect or remove someone fr...2023-12-1434 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #98 Jennifer Smith, Career + HR Consultant | Host of The Flourish Careers Podcast | Former HR and Talent LeaderHow do you know when it is time to pivot or be pivoted in your career? Join us as we speak with Jenn Smith, founder of Flourish Careers as she shares her thoughts on how to make that transition when you are ready to pivot or if you are being pivoted. We spend 90,000 + hours working in our careers, and it is so important to be doing what you love. During our conversation Jenn shares how to reconnect from the heart as you navigate the complexities of transitioning, being aware of the energy you are generating and the impact you h...2023-12-0734 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #97 Peggy Klaus, Best selling author, communication and leadership coach, and political consultantReady to dip your toe into graciously bragging? Or maybe expand your vocabulary with a few new terms or words such as bragologue, brag bites, and brag bag. Join us as we speak with one of America’s most sought-after communication and leadership experts, Peggy Klause. She is the author of 2 best-selling books, BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They’d Learned Sooner. Peggy has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, HBR, and O Magazine. ...2023-12-0139 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #96 Christina Crowe, Founder: digalittledeeper.ca | Psychotherapist | Clinical Director and Validated Clinical Supervisor | Relentless #MentalHealth Advocate | Podcast Host | ADHD | Running a #TealOrganizationAdult ADHD is not new and often goes untreated especially in girls and women until much later in life, if ever. Christina Crowe joins us for a conversation to unpack Neurodiversity in all its forms and the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits. Christina is a registered Psychotherapist and Valid Clinical Supervisor (OAMHP), she hosts the Christina Crowe podcast: Making the Invisible Visible and is the owner of Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy and Counselling which is a modern mental health group practice with over 20 associate mental health professionals, including psychiatric nurse practitioners and graduate...2023-11-2339 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #95 Elizabeth Hartke, Founder of the💡Luminary Leadership Co. | International Business and Leadership Strategist | Professional Speaker + Podcast HostReady to make a shift from working hard to working smart? Join us for a conversation with Liz Hartke from Luminary Leadership as she shares how she has gained 20+ hours back to her schedule. She and her husband have built a wildly successful business helping entrepreneurs gain more time in their busy schedules. She grew up in a family of entrepreneurs from an early age and learned how time was seen as money but not freedom and this was not the way she wanted to experience her own work/life balance. Her mom made it to all of her...2023-11-1634 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #94 Renee Bauer, divorce attorney, published author, podcast host and founder of the family law firm, Happy Even After Family LawDo you ever think about if it is possible to be “happy even after” something has happened? Renee Bauer, divorce attorney, author, International speaker, and co-founder of The Tarot Bridge joins us for a discussion about perfectionism, her new book: “She Who Wins” and the many stories we tell ourselves about money lack, why we avoid uncomfortable conversations, worthiness, being people pleasers and how it all comes down to gaining clarity and knowing. When we hold on it prevents us from moving forward whether that is with a divorce, career, etc. and we don’t want to live with regrets. 2023-11-0929 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #93 Nicole Steinbach, Founder of Trick Steinbach LLC, host of the Celebrate Brave podcast, & an International Bravery CoachHow brave are you especially when it comes to saying no? Join us as we speak with Nicole Trick Steinbach, International Bravery Coach as she shares her journey about being in a high-performing global tech organization and what happens when she finally says “NO”. This is an episode you will want to listen to and share as she shares her methodology on the 3 steps to bravery and why accountability is so important when being brave. She is heartfelt, intelligent, and speaks with an open heart. Nicole understands the challenges we face especially as women, as we navigate boundary setting, sayin...2023-11-0232 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #92 Jessica McClain, Chief Financial Officer, Girl Scouts Nation's CapitalCan you have it all, career, parenthood, loving relationship? Our guest, Jessica McClain, CFO of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, speaks with us about her own journey navigating a male-dominated industry, being unapologetically ambitious, and how she makes it all work for her and her family. Jessica spent 11 years in the public accounting industry before transitioning to the not-for-profit industry, where she came home to her roots. She herself was a girl scout and anxiously awaited her own daughter becoming a girl scout. I love her authenticity and vulnerability as she shares some of the challenges she fac...2023-10-2627 minWIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #47 What is your not enough story, Vicki BradleyHow often do you feel unworthy or not enough? I often hear this from clients about how they ruminate about not being enough whether that is with being smart enough, rich enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, etc. In this episode of Women in Leadership Talk, I explore the stories we tell ourselves about not being enough, why we don’t feel worthy, and how to identify the messages and tips/tools you can use to change the story from not being enough to be exactly who you are meant to be. This is not an outward journey but a de...2022-11-1719 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonTim Matheson Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonIf you look up “fun,” it’ll take you right to this thing right here. Exceeding my high expectations, Tim Matheson is even more gorgeous, charming, intelligent, animated, accessible, and fabulous than I could’ve imagined. Don’t think I’ve ever had more fun at 11 in the morning.
Squeezing us in on a busy day of meetings, and a table read for Netflix’s #1 smash, Virgin River, which Tim both stars in, and oft directs, he was relaxed, gave us his full attention, energy, passion, and focus, and, what a treat it was after all these years of adoring him.
We jumpe...2022-08-031h 05WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #39 Vicki Bradley on ConfidenceStruggling with confidence? That is very common for most of us, and just because we lack it in one area of our lives doesn’t mean we lack it in all areas of our lives. Vicki Bradley the host of WIL Talk and executive coach shares some examples of where we might lack confidence and how to start to build your confidence. We are not all born with confidence, but we can cultivate a possibility mindset and practice confident behaviours. 2022-07-2713 min
Burntout to Badass9: Conscious Executive Leadership with Vicki BradleyWhat do you do when the world as you know it explodes out from under you? You pick yourself up, start healing, and move in a different direction. Listen as Vicki Bradley shares her story of going from corporate retail leader to conscious executive leadership coaching while raising two children on her own. Vicki was doing the damn thing. She was a President in the corporate retail space. She was traveling and making waves and taking care of everything and everyone in her sphere, until one day she couldn’t anymore. Hours before she was supposed to get...2022-04-0824 min
The Voice of RetailRetail Veteran Vicki Bradley on Retail Leaders and Leaders of the FutureWelcome to the The Voice of Retail , I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. We’re starting off the year with an amazing, veteran retailer turned executive coach - Vicki Bradley is my special guest on this first episode of 2022! With a storied retail career in sales and operations roles from the Northern Group to the President of The Bombay Furniture Company and then at Hr2 by Holt Renfrew, plus a stint on the board of directors at RCC, V...2022-01-0327 min
Becoming Unsilenced: Awakening to the Greatest Potential You Always WereBU E:25 Rise above the Daily Grind with Conscious Leadership with Guest Vicki Bradley Women In Leadership Empowerment FounderSEASON 2 EPISODE 25Join me for an inspiring conversation on Conscious Leadership with Vicki Bradley CEO and founder of Women In Leadership Empowered!Vicki shares her passion for being a catalyst to move women from reactive, overworked, stressed out, fearful performance in the workplace to responsive, being-centered, creative living.She shares her story of 30 years as an executive in the corporate world and then how her body said “no more.” Soul searching for a new career that supported a more balanced life she chose coaching.Her programs help women come together for coach...2021-11-1246 min
Unstoppable with Ralph Graves Jr. Show | Conversations with Unstoppable LeadersWomen In Leadership Empowered with Vicki BradleyOn this episode of Unstoppable, we talk with Vicki Bradley, Founder and President of the Synergistic Leadership Group and Founder and CEO of WIL Empowered. To get in touch with Vicki Bradley, visit https://www.wilempowered.com/
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Unstoppable with Ralph Graves Jr. Show | Conversations with Unstoppable LeadersWomen In Leadership Empowered with Vicki BradleyOn this episode of Unstoppable, we talk with Vicki Bradley, Founder and President of the Synergistic Leadership Group and Founder and CEO of WIL Empowered. To get in touch with Vicki Bradley, visit https://www.wilempowered.com/
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Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveYour Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do by Vicki BradleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455598 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Your Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do Author: Vicki Bradley Narrator: Nicky Diss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 44 minutes Release date: May 27, 2021 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: There were only ever two choices - your life or mine. Alana Loxton was part of the all-female team to take down Barratt, a notorious serial killer. He is safely behind bars when one of the detectives goes missing. Her disappearance, and the connection to the killer, could be a coincidence – bu...2021-05-2703 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveYour Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do by Vicki BradleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455598to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Your Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do
Author: Vicki Bradley
Narrator: Nicky Diss
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 44 minutes
Release date: May 27, 2021
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
There were only ever two choices - your life or mine. Alana Loxton was part of the all-female team to take down Barratt, a notorious serial killer. He is safely behind bars when one of the detectives goes missing. Her disappearance, and the connection to the killer, could be a coincidence – but wh...2021-05-279h 44
Explore the Latest Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseYour Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do by Vicki BradleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455598 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Your Life or Mine: The new gripping thriller from the author of Before I Say I Do Author: Vicki Bradley Narrator: Nicky Diss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 44 minutes Release date: May 27, 2021 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: There were only ever two choices - your life or mine. Alana Loxton was part of the all-female team to take down Barratt, a notorious serial killer. He is safely behind bars when one of the detectives goes missing. Her disappearance, and the connection to the killer, could be a coincidence – but wh...2021-05-2703 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#3. Vicki Bradley: On Resilience and Being in AlignmentOn this, first interview of The Midlife Reinvention, Kavita interviews Vicki Bradley who graciously shares her views on the importance of resilience and being in alignment with yourself, and so much more.Vicki is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in leading high performing teams in the retail industry across North America. She has held progressive roles with retailers including President of the Bombay Furniture Company in Canada , SVP of Sales and Operations with Marks and Spencer’s, VP of Sales and Operations with Holt Renfrew (Hr2), and progressive roles within the...2021-03-0547 min
The Leaders Who CareLiving an Empowered Life: Episode #20 with Vicki BradleyIn this episode, Marian M.P. Temelkov, Global CEO at Dynamis Group, welcomes on the podcast Vicki Bradley, Founder and CEO of WIL Empowered (Women in Leadership Empowered).
Vicki Bradley, Founder and CEO of WIL Empowered, is also the Chief Executive Coach at Vicki Bradley and Company. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC/ACC) and Energy Leadership Index Assessment Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), along with the certification in Conversational Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence.
Vicki is a seasoned executive with 25+ years’ experience in leading high performing teams in the retail industry across North America. She has he...2021-02-101h 00
What's My Frame38. Vicki Goggin // Casting DirectorToday on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting veteran, Vicki Goggin. Vicki grew up in an all-American TV family, her Father was the Chairman of NYU’s School of Film and Television, an ABC Director of Programming, and an innovator in the educational broadcasting space.
Vicki’s heavy-duty New York theatrical foundation shaped her future career in entertainment. She had the unique opportunity to study with the Stella Adler. When Vicki found her calling in casting her gifts were immediately put to use; her enthusiasm for showing clients extraordinary faces and personalities quickly became her signature.
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Northern Crime Syndicate PodcastNorthern Crime Syndicate Podcast Episode 13: Vicki BradleyVicki Bradley, author of the debut crime thriller 'Before I Say I Do', joins A.M. Peacock and Chris McGeorge on this week's episode. Vicki, currently on a sabbatical from her role as a detective constable in the Metropolitan Police Service, won the Write Here Right Now novel competition and was shortlisted for the Virago New Crime Writer and Peter Fraser Dunlop prize. Her book has been described as 'a deliciously dark and twisted read' and 'as pacy as it is puzzling' by Woman Magazine and Heat Magazine respectively.
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Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseBefore I Say I Do: A twisty psychological thriller that will grip you from start to finish by Vicki Bradley, Jane CollingwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/395719 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Before I Say I Do: A twisty psychological thriller that will grip you from start to finish Author: Vicki Bradley, Jane Collingwood Narrator: Nicky Diss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 21 minutes Release date: June 25, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: ‘A joy to read . . . Delivers plenty of twists’ Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You 'A deliciously dark and twisted read' Woman magazine 'Will take you on a frantic ride' Sun ‘As pacy as it is puzzling, you’ll change your mi...2020-06-2503 min