Maximizing Your Career Journey with Sade C. van Wijk
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In this episode, we talk with Sade C. van Wijk, President and CEO of van Wijk, LLC, and van Wijk Consulting & Advisory, about her career journey and experiences, how she maximized lessons learned along the way, and how we should never let others define us or our career. During her career, Sade has led multiple complex projects, programs, services, teams, and workstreams. She is known for her strategic and creative thinking, prompt and high-quality delivery, and building effective and inclusive teams. Sade manages each opportunity with tact and pride and truly is invested in the success of the...
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Success Leaves a Clue with Elizabeth Batalla
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In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Batalla, the Executive Director for The Institute of Achievement and Excellence. She helps women to be unstoppable so they can achieve success in their personal and work life. She has worked with a multitude of global companies during her career, lectured at various academic institutions, and is the author of the book “Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence.” If you’re looking to excel quickly in your career, Elizabeth provides an overview of the Nine Life Areas (including the three forces in achieving excellence) and...
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Managing Your Career as a Businees with Laura Terrell
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In this episode, we talk with Laura Terrell, an executive coach with more than 25 years of experience as a legal and business insider. Prior to coaching, she was a Special Assistant to the President at the White House, a senior level appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice, an equity partner in two large global law firms, and in-house counsel at a publicly traded company. Too often, we fail to be our own advocate. Advocating for the recognition and compensation we deserve gives us the power to determine the direction of our career goals and achievements. Laura's discussion on how we should...
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Foster a Growth Mindset with Math with educator Jennifer (Sullivan) Wiltz
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In this episode, we talk with educator Jennifer (Sullivan) Wiltz. With over 20 years of experience in education and a master's in multicultural education, Jennifer provides insight into how to help your child overcome their fear of math with a positive growth mindset. Math plays a vital role in our everyday life by honing our logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability. Here’s to math! What to Listen For Why Math? - 2:38 When your child struggles with Math - 5:15Shifting your child’s mindset towards Math - 7:55What to look for in a math curriculum - 9:30 The...
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Do You Have Rest Deficit?
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In this episode, we discuss Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s article on the 7 types of rest that we all need. Because so many of us are feeling tired throughout the day even when we get a good night’s sleep, Mary and Cooper talk about the rest types we all need to include in our life: physical, mental, sensory, social, creative, emotional, and spiritual. According to Dr. Dalton-Smith, “We’re suffering from a rest deficit because we don’t understand the true power of rest. Rest should equal restoration in seven key areas of your life.” Not sure which area of rest to focus on right now?...
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Be Tenacious! with bestselling author Rachel Linden
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In this episode, we talk with bestselling author Rachel Linden. Rachel started her career as an international worker with a faith-based aid organization, and her experiences living and traveling in more than fifty countries around the globe continue to provide excellent grist for her stories. She loves writing novels that combine so many of her favorite things – strong women facing big challenges, food, travel, and second chances at love. Rachel enjoys crafting bittersweet stories of struggles and triumphs infused with a touch of magical realism and ultimately happy, or at least very...
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Celebrating Milestones!!! A look back on our 100 episodes!
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In this episode, Mary and Cooper celebrate the 100th episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast. Since we began our podcast in October 2020, we've focused on what it means to be a fearless woman leader and how to accelerate and celebrate your success. We wanted to create a community of where we could raise the tide to lift all boats and provide engaging and sound insights. From our membership to our e-book on Self-Awareness to our worksheets and white papers, Sweet but Fearless is here for you! Here's to our next 100 episodes! What to Listen For: In the Beginning - 2:00...
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Be Curious! Be Courageous! with Bron Williams
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In this episode, we talk with Bron Williams about her journey, story, passion, and how she became invested in helping others learn new skills and improve their self-worth. Bron works with Executive and Senior Leadership teams within corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors to shift their perspective, deliver practical strategies to make bias conscious, and develop programs to enable to holistic integration of conscious bias across teams and organizations. Her book, "What's Your Water? Uncovering Bias in the Workplace," coming out soon, will give the reader to uncover their unconscious...
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Defining Success For Yourself with Rachel Man
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In this episode, we talk with Rachel Man, the Founder of WemanConnect. Born and raised in the Netherlands, with family roots from Hong Kong, she grew up in a western society, and one of the most liberal countries in the world. This provided her with the mindset of equality and freedom compared to her mother, although they have the same gender and racial background. She strongly believes that one’s choices in life shouldn’t depend on where you were born or what your race, gender, and or age is and is therefore dedicating her business to creating an equitable society and giving purpose to...
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How to Navigate Your Career During Uncertain Times
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In this episode, Mary and Cooper talk about how to navigate during these uncertain times and help you craft a plan to continue to focus on your career goals. When facing a major career change, whether the change is your decision or not, should begin with being prepared. We talk about ways we can help guide you to face a new chapter in your career and get you where you want to go, quicker and with fewer bumps in the road. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” What to Listen For 23% of employees are looking for a new job – 3:43 Know your why – 4:23 Is your...
info_outlineIn this episode, we talk with Digital Transformation and Lean-Agile Coach for Banco Itau, Jennifer Sousa Freitas. Her sage advice of never letting anyone, including your inner voice, tell you want you can’t or can do comes straight from the heart. As a young girl growing up in Brazil, she was told that “computers are not for girls.” Focusing on what she liked, she discovered her reason and learned that computers (and STEM) are for everyone. It’s all about self-knowledge. You have to listen and pay attention to what you like and what you’re good at. Doing that and you will find that thing that “shines your eyes.”
Listen to Jennifer’s personal journey and be inspired to be your fearless self!
What to Listen For
- Meet Jennifer – 2:45
- “Computers Not for Women” – 6:45
- STEM for girls – 8:00
- Women in STEM – 12:05
- Advice to my younger self – 14:35
- Overcome hurdles – 17:34
- Imposter Syndrome – 19:40
- Goals – 22:35
Resources from this Episode
Jennifer Sousa Freitas – LinkedIn Profile
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