Women Taking The Lead With Jodi Flynn

As a leader, are you looking to develop any of the following between yourself and others in your organization: more trust, stronger relationships, buy-in, and commitment? How about executive presence, that X-factor that has others stop and take notice?  There are a couple of not-so-soft skills, that when applied in combination, will have those around seeing you in a whole new light and admiring you as a leader. These skills are: directing your full attention and listening deeply. It sounds really easy, and it can be once you’ve developed these skills and made them a habit. Unfortunately, most of us think we are better at these skills than we actually are and if you want the benefits, you need to take an honest look at how you’re doing.  In this episode we’re covering why giving those around you your full attention and listening is so important, and ways to develop these skills. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. How to Supercharge Your Networking: this episode explai

How are you at delivering unwelcome news to one of your team members, and then coaching them through the feedback? Sometimes as leaders we have to tell a team member that they are off-track or that they’re not going to get what they want. It’s not the best part of a leader’s job, but in these conversations are opportunities for growth and development. Not just for our team member, these conversations are great for our growth and development as a leader as well. In this on-air coaching call that’s exactly where a member of our community, Crystal, was at the beginning of the call. Join us in this episode to hear how you can find these opportunities right before your eyes. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if you

Does your team know how much you care about them?  Do they know how much you want them to experience growth, success and happiness as a part of your organization? Or, do you assume that they know because they should know?  In this episode we’re covering why consistently show interest in and appreciation for those around you is so important and how to do it effectively. Because, whether you know it or not, your people don’t all like to be appreciated in the same way. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomp

Are you leading by example? This is a trick question because the reality is you are always leading by example. The question is whether you want the people you lead to do what you are doing. Like it or not, people are watching what you're doing and they're listening closely to what you're saying. And, the higher you go up the leadership chain the bigger an example you become. There's a saying when you reach senior leadership, you are whispering from a megaphone. Your people are watching you closely to determine what is acceptable behavior and attitudes, and what is not. The question is, are you exemplifying the behavior that you would like to see in the people that you lead? Are your actions consistent with your message? Leading by example may not always be easy but it’s a must if you want the best chance of hitting your goals and having harmony in the workplace. In this episode we’re covering what it means to lead by example and how to gauge how effectively you are modeling the behavior you want to see. Resou

As with the last episode of Women Taking the Lead I’m asking, for your career, who do you go to for help and support? Help comes in many forms and from a variety of sources. Some help you can get for free and some help costs money. While I always recommend utilizing your free help when appropriate, and for as many things as you can, it’s important to know that free resources will only get you so far. We can get stuck in our careers or with a situation at work because we keep going back to the people in our lives whom will offer their help for free, but who don’t have the expertise to guide us through our challenges effectively. Knowing whom you can go to for what will save you time and energy, and not put any undue pressure on those in your support system who want to help, but can’t give you what you need. This episode will cover the types of career helpers you want to pay for, and how to utilize those people. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-

For your career, who do you go to for help and support? Help comes in many forms and from various sources. Some help you can get for free and some will cost money. I recommend utilizing the free resources when appropriate and for as many things as you can. And, it’s important to know that free resources may only get you so far depending on what your goals and challenges are. I’ve seen many women get stuck in their career or with a situation at work because they keep going back to the people in their life who will offer their help for free, but who don’t have the expertise to guide this woman through her challenge effectively. Knowing whom you can go to for what will save you time and energy, and not put any undue pressure on those in your support system who want to help but can’t give you what you need. This episode will cover the types of help you can receive in your career for free, and how to utilize those people. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on

How are you doing getting regular physical activity into your weekly routine? No judgement here. When there’s a lot going on it’s easy to free up time by skipping the workout, walk or bike you had already planned. In an emergency this is a logical move, but how often it is vital to skip the workout to handle a true emergency? Physical activity is not neutral. There are either benefits to getting in some activity or there are consequences for not being active. These consequences effect you mentally as well as physically. Given that, it is vital that you get regular movement in. And, you don’t need a gym membership or do intense workouts to be physically active. This episode is building on the last episode on mental and emotional wellness and making the case for exercise as a leadership development practice. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to

Perhaps never before has the focus of mental and emotional wellness been at the forefront of leadership.  According to the Harvard Business Review, “mental health challenges are now the norm among employees across all organizational levels.” In 2021, during a follow-up study to their 2019 Mental Health at Work Report, seventy-six percent of respondents reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition in the past year, up from 59% in 2019.  The pandemic impacted every area of people’s lives, and has been a leading factor in an increase of mental health concerns. And it is not behind us yet. Taking care of yourself is vital: if you are depleted your health, work, and ability to support others will suffer. This episode explores why, as a leader, taking care of your mental and emotional wellness, and supporting your team to do so as well, is critical. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has

Too many of us are not taking time off, despite the added stress caused by the pandemic (and the blurred lines between work and home). What if we shifted our perception of what it means to take time off? Instead of viewing down time as laziness or a failure, what if we saw time off as an investment in ourselves? It’s about valuing yourself enough to make that investment in yourself and modeling that behavior for others. This episode is making the case for taking time off and why taking that much-needed break will yield big returns. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step sys

Saying No…is this easy for you? Or does even hearing the word “no” feel like a gut-punch? We’ve all heard about leveraging the power of “Yes” – but what about saying “No”?   In this episode, let’s explore when to say “no” – and how to do it effectively. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Leadership Coaching: If you interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach, schedule a call with me. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen

What does “asking for help” mean to you? Do you avoid it at all cost because asking would mean exposing yourself to judgment? Maybe you see the importance and ask for help on occasion, but it’s uncomfortable. Or perhaps you ask for help on the regular and you don’t make it mean anything at all. In this episode we’ll explore why asking for help feels so hard, the benefits you may not be thinking about, and how to request help in a way that actually reinforces you as a strong leader. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure t

Have you been thinking about working with a coach, but aren’t sure how to ask your company to sponsor your coaching? In this episode we’re going to discuss why it’s a benefit to your company to invest in your leadership development and how to ask your decisions makers to approve paying for you to work with a coach. Resources Episode Show Notes: Transcript and links mentioned in this episode. Checklist to Ask Your Company for Coaching: Would coaching help you become a stronger leader? Wondering if your company would pay? It doesn't hurt to ask! Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your empl

How are you at making bold requests?  Which of these sounds most familiar? I know what I want – and I’m definitely not afraid to ask for it. Sometimes I feel confident enough to make a bold request…but not always. Me? Make a bold request. Not a chance. In this episode you and I are going to explore what it looks like to bring some boldness to your leadership and how to be bolder if this is something you shy away from. Resources Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach, schedule a call with me.

Have you ever found yourself, after you’ve been promoted, wondering how the heck you’re going to get through the day?   In this episode we’re going to cover the common reasons why you might have gotten tripped up after you were promoted; and if you have a promotion on the horizon, what you might want to prepare yourself for. Resources Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach, schedule a call with me.

In this episode I’m sharing some things I’ve been up to in the past year and what I’m doing for myself and my business in the coming months. For those of you who are new to Women Taking the Lead…hello and welcome! I’m Jodi Flynn and welcome to the Women Taking the Lead podcast. Being an executive leadership coach, author, speaker, workshop facilitator and I have the privilege to work with women leaders to hone the skills that will allow them to thrive in Senior Leadership. My absolute joy is to work with women who are still recovering from their last promotion. I am now settled in my new home in Norfolk, Virginia. And thanks to the beauty of technology, I’ve been able to continue to work with women all over the world as I transitioned from Maine to Massachusetts and on to Virginia. I do individual and group coaching as well as workshops and team retreats. I am the current President of the board for The Maine Women's Conference and on I’m the Board of Advisors for LeadHERship Global. There's Been a lot to Proc

In the last 100% Jodi episode, we covered what to consider when you are reviewing your responsibilities to decide what you need to focus on and what needs to find a new home. In this episode we’ll cover your next steps to make those change so you are focusing on those tasks that only you can do or those tasks that will get you closer to accomplishing your goals. Let’s do a quick recap. In the episode, Are You Afraid of Success or Are You Afraid of More Responsibility?, I challenged you to consider that what might be holding you back from pursuing your next big opportunity may be an underlying concern that if you take anything else on, you’ll get crushed by the weight of responsibilities. If you feel like you are narrowly hanging on in your current role, the thought of an expanded role would logically be out of the question. However, what I typically find working with women leaders is that they are more than competent to take on a greater role, but they have not adjusted how they are operating as a leader to a

Denis is the CEO and Founder of Leading Change Partners. An organization that transforms business and leaders to lead a bigger game in a disruptive world. A highly respected International Facilitator and Executive Coach. He is the host of the Podcast, Leadership Is Changing. Denis is a professional, with 30 years’ experience successfully working in the Business and Human Resource space. A strong leader and communicator that has the ability to articulate, connect and work with all levels of an organization. Denis was the Global Delivery Lead, Executive Development and Top Talent programs for Hewlett Packard, a Fortune 20 company. Denis is also the co-author of a book called ‘Secrets of Inspiring Leaders Exposed’ and currently writing another book on Leadership. In this episode Denis and I discuss... The training and development programs he provides, and what outcomes he is looking for. What Denis has identified as critical components of training and development, particularly for women leaders. Some of the win

You’ve gotten to the point that you realize you need to make some changes in regard to what you are involved in and what you are responsible for. From here, how do you decide what stays and what goes? In the last 100% Jodi episode, we talked about one of reasons we self-sabotage our success: the fear of having too much responsibility. When our days are full of tasks and obligations, we project that onto a potential future. In this frame of mind, when we consider taking on more responsibility, we picture ourselves miserably buried in work and obligations. To be ready for the future you want, you’ve got to clean up what you’re spending your time on now. In this episode, we’re going to cover what to consider when you are reviewing your responsibilities to analyze what you need to focus on and what needs to find a new home. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the

Dr. Sarah E. Brown is an author, speaker, coach, trainer, and host of the KTS Success Factor™ Podcast. Her books include the best-selling Let Your Personality Be Your Career Guide and The Road to Success, the latter book co-written with Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul® fame.  She has also developed a completely personalized book series, based on the reader’s unique personality, entitled The Book of YOU®, which helps individuals be happy, successful, and better understood in a variety of pursuits. Following a successful career in corporate America, most recently as Managing Director with Accenture, Sarah retired early to speak, coach, and train individuals (mostly women) to pursue and, more importantly, complete big projects and life goals by drawing on their unique gifts and following proven success principles. In this episode Sarah and I discuss... The distinction between a "good job" and a "bad job". What Sarah has observed in regard to women and their ability to get out of a workplace rut, a

Patsy Doerr is the Chief Executive Officer of The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI). Patsy leads all facets of AJLI and serves as the face of the organization, advocating in both the public and private sectors. Patsy is a leading expert and thought leader in the field of corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. She has been interviewed by a number of publications and programs, including Forbes, The Muse, The Hill and ThriveGlobal. Completing over 75+ keynote presentations, panel moderations and group discussion facilitations per year, Patsy is frequently tapped to discuss DEI issues. Her greatest passion is helping organizations build and develop initiatives that best position them for long-term success in a diverse, global environment. In this episode Patsy and I discuss... The work the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is doing in the world to train women and get them ready for leadership in their local and global community. The p