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Fixin' Your Crown, Boo! is a podcast dedicated to powerhouse women, emerging executives, founders and for the leaders developing the next generation of managers. We focus on servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and navigating the messy transition from simply managing tasks to truly empowering people. Our mission is to provide actionable strategies that help leaders overcome corporate burnout and elevate their teams from within.
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Have you ever felt like you are the only woman in the room? In S2E9, Toni Will shares her journey to becoming one of the few female General Managers in men's professional hockey. Join us to learn how to macro-manage your team, challenge conventional thinking, and build a career that truly fits who you are today.
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Alex is a brilliant Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant with a deep background in HR and change management. I chose them because they are one of the most genuinely emotionally intelligent leaders I know, and their story about finding their voice is one every leader needs to hear.
Victoria "Vic" Houston is a consultant originally NYC who has an MBA from WGU with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams across industries. She is known for being highly effective, technically current, and creative when it comes to developing and implementing scalable systems and procedures.
With over a decade of transformation management, Annie Lyons is a dynamic force in the industry. She has successfully led transformational projects for leading health insurers and Fortune 500 retail organizations. Her unique ability to embrace ambiguity and drive exceptional results has catapulted both clients and colleagues to new heights.
George White Jr: With over a decade of expertise in information technology and project management, is a PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) known for leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering successful outcomes across both technical and legal environments.
Emma Asiedu-Akrofi is a dedicated advocate for women and girls, committed to addressing gender-based inequalities. She holds a degree in political science and sociology from the University of Toronto and has over 10 years of experience working in the charitable sector. Currently, Emma serves as CEO of Fora: Network for Change.
JD sits down with Julian Thomas, a leader whose career spans from high-pressure sales entrepreneurship to impactful non-profit management. Julian challenges the old adage that "people leave managers." Instead, he flips the script to reveal a powerful truth: People stay for (and follow) great leaders.
Coach Vic shares his journey from aspiring college athlete to corporate leader, revealing why the "A-Type" personality can actually be a liability when leading diverse teams. Whether you are a new manager or a seasoned executive, this episode will force you to look in the mirror and ask: "Am I showing up for my team the way they need, or just the way I assume?".
Sangeetha Dikshit joins JD Johnson to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in the workplace and why identifying your feelings is the first step toward acting with purpose. We explore the common misconception that introverts can't be powerful leaders, and how leading with "quiet confidence" and self-awareness can actually be a superpower.
We dive deep into the critical financial gaps women face and how to overcome them by actively engaging in wealth building. Myrna, the founder of Empower Financial Wellness, shares her journey from being a young manager of people twice her age to becoming the CFO for a massive network of charter schools.
We dig into why 82 percent of managers are miscast. Often, companies promote people prematurely out of desperation without giving them the tools to handle the people side of leading teams. Tiana breaks down how to build dynamic Lego teams instead of single direction Jenga teams, and why we desperately need to change our relationship with making mistakes.
After years as a senior talent manager at a Fortune 500 company and navigating through four different managers in three years, Kadine hit a wall. She realized she no longer wanted to bring talent into an organization that did not match her personal values. She quit without a backup plan. Today, she runs her own successful coaching business by helping women become the "CEO" of their careers: Create Every Opportunity.
After years as a senior talent manager at a Fortune 500 company and navigating through four different managers in three years, Kadine hit a wall. She realized she no longer wanted to bring talent into an organization that did not match her personal values. She quit without a backup plan. Today, she runs her own successful coaching business by helping women become the "CEO" of their careers: Create Every Opportunity.
In this episode, executive coach and HR veteran Aileen Edwards shares her journey from corporate manager to transformational leader. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Aileen provides actionable strategies for building executive presence, strengthening influence, and fostering inclusive team cultures through the power of servant leadership.
Are you struggling to find the balance between power and peace? In Episode 8, speaker and entrepreneur Geralyn Gaines discusses the realities of sustainable leadership. Join us to find out why radically authentic leaders succeed, and why building your own table sometimes means learning to ask for help.
Have you ever felt like you are the only woman in the room? In S2E9, Toni Will shares her journey to becoming one of the few female General Managers in men's professional hockey. Join us to learn how to macro-manage your team, challenge conventional thinking, and build a career that truly fits who you are today.
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