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Ep 99: Supporting More Diversity in Leadership with Anisha Chopra

Release Date: 12/10/2024

127: Seasons of Ambition: Why I’m Redefining the Way I Create

Amina Change Your Life

Amina shares personal and professional updates, giving insights into her recent book tour, the reception of her work, and upcoming changes to the podcast format. She emphasizes the importance of embracing cyclical growth, rest, and renewal in leadership, reflecting on her past struggles, heartbreak, and ego-reconciliation. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:00 - Book Tour Highlights 00:03:06 - Impact of Purposeful Ambition 00:04:48 - Surrender and Success 00:07:18 - Podcast Update and Future Plans Connect with Amina AlTai Website: ...

126: Validation Is For Parking: How to Build Unshakeable Confidence with Nicole Kalil

Amina Change Your Life

Nicole Kalil, a renowned speaker, coach, and author of “Validation is for Parking” brings a refreshing and candid approach to building confidence. With a dynamic career journey from a Fortune 100 finance firm to hosting the globally acclaimed podcast “This is Women's Work” Nicole's insights are rooted in real-world experience. Her genuine passion for empowering individuals and eliminating gender biases in the workplace shines through in her relatable and humorous style. As she juggles her roles as a wife, mom, and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast, Nicole's down-to-earth nature makes...

125: Women Who Wear Only Themselves: Spirituality and Personal Growth with Arundhathi Subramaniam

Amina Change Your Life

Arundhathi Subramaniam, an accomplished poet and author, has garnered acclaim for her 15 comprehensive works encompassing poetry and prose, solidifying her position as one of India's leading literary figures. Her latest publication, "Women Who Wear Only Themselves," intricately explores the lives of contemporary women on sacred journeys, offering a unique perspective on spirituality and personal growth. Notably, Arundhathi's role as the editor of "Wild," a seminal anthology of Indian female mystic poetry, and her accolades, including the Sahitya Academy Award for poetry in 2020, underscore her...

Ep 124: Post-traumatic Growth: Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Claire Wasserman

Amina Change Your Life

Claire Wasserman is a speaker, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a newsletter, podcast, and coaching practice dedicated to helping women embrace their worth and activate their potential. With a Master’s Certificate in Financial Psychology, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. Claire was chosen as Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, and has spoken at places such as Harvard Business School, Facebook, NASA, and the United Nations, and has...

Ep 123: Real Strategies For Predictable Revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi

Amina Change Your Life

Frenchie Ferenczi is a seasoned small business strategist, fractional leader to startups, and advisor to founders. With a remarkable career journey that includes scaling $100 million businesses like The Wing, managing teams of over 50 people, and mentoring a thousand plus entrepreneurs, Frenchie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Her mission to help more people build financial freedom through independent revenue streams is truly inspiring, and her insights on achieving sustainable revenue growth and stability are invaluable. Featured in Forbes and Fast Company,...

Ep 122: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Megan Hellerer Unpack the Core Wounds Behind Ambition

Amina Change Your Life

Megan Hellerer, the Founder and CEO of Coaching for Under Fulfilled Overachievers, is an accomplished career coach and author of "Directional Living," a comprehensive framework for career fulfillment in the 21st century. With a strong professional background, including eight years at Google and features in esteemed publications such as New York Magazine and Vogue Australia, Megan has garnered recognition for her expertise in personal and professional development. With her own body of work on aligned ambition, she is the perfect conversation partner to go deeper around The Ambition Trap. ...

Ep 121: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Brittany Martin Reimagine Ambition

Amina Change Your Life

Brittany Martin, a seasoned business strategist and author, offers a unique approach to redefining the way we perceive work. With her extensive experience in scaling businesses and guiding teams through rapid growth, Brittany emphasizes the significance of prioritizing alignment over burnout. The key moments in this episode are: 00:04:31 - Collective Empathy and Amplifying Voices 00:09:34 - Purposeful vs. Painful Ambition Framework 00:11:29 - Navigating Ambition Within Societal Structures 00:18:26 - Shifting Ambition Collectively 00:24:13 - Embracing...

Ep 120: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Nina Rodríguez-Marty on The Collaborative Nature of Book Writing

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Nina Rodríguez-Marty serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Life and Maria Shriver's, The Open Field imprints of Penguin Random House. Her specialization lies in acquiring prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across a spectrum of categories, including Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Wellness, Health, Productivity, and Peak Performance. Noteworthy authors under her guidance include Dr. Ramani, Dr. Jennifer Reid, Dr. Rahul Jandial, Meghan Rabbitt, and Kara Loewentheil. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:11 - Cultivating Relationships in Publishing 00:11:51 -...

Ep 119: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Nitika Chopra Get Real About Being The Work

Amina Change Your Life

Nitika Chopra, the founder and CEO of Chronicon and the Chronicon foundation, is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with chronic illness. Having faced her own journey marked by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since childhood, Nitika's entrepreneurial spirit led her to host her own TV show, Naturally Beautiful, and organize over a hundred transformative events. Her influence extends to major partnerships with brands like Google, Microsoft, and Bristol Myers Squibb, where she passionately advocates for the chronic illness community. Nitika's personal experiences and unwavering...

Ep 118: The Ambition Trap: Amina and Lia Avellino Breakdown Purposeful vs. Painful Ambition

Amina Change Your Life

Lia Avellino, a relational and somatic psychotherapist, is also the CEO of Spokescircles. Her expertise in modern love and women's wellness, coupled with her role as a sought-after facilitator and media commentator, has seen her work featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and The Tamron Hall Show. With a focus on helping individuals embrace their full, unapologetic selves, Lia brings a wealth of insight to the conversation on transitioning from painful to purposeful ambition while writing a book. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:16 - Good Enoughness and...

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Anisha Chopra is the Senior Director of Experience Strategy at Chief where she has played a pivotal role in scaling the organization to become the largest network for senior executive women. With a background in strategy and operations at Morgan Stanley and a degree in government with a focus on economics and peace and conflict studies from Cornell University, Anisha brings a wealth of expertise in fostering diverse and inclusive environments. Notably, she has been the driving force behind the launch of an accelerator supporting women and diverse entrepreneurs called the Inclusive Venture Lab. Anisha's commitment to creating positive change is further demonstrated through her volunteer work with the Focus Forward Project, where she helps individuals charged with federal crimes acquire essential life skills for successful reentry.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:13 - Anisha's Career Journey

00:05:40 - Impact of Women's Leadership Networks

00:10:43 - Trends in Diversity at the Top

00:16:01 - Impact of the Next Administration on Women in Leadership

00:23:21 - Embracing Ambiguity and the Impact of AI

00:27:58 - Surfacing Trade-Offs

Connect with Anisha Chopra

Website: chief.com

Instagram: @anishachopra

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/anisha-chopra-02656b2b

Connect with Amina AlTai