Belonging Leadership
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Belonging Leadership (formerly titled Unlikely Leadership). An award-winning podcast hosted by Audrey Cavenecia. Leadership is missing an essential basic human need; a sense of belonging. Audrey addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, psychological safety, caring, honesty, and more.
Audrey Cavenecia is the Chief Content Officer and Producer for Amplify Voices, Pete Carroll's media company, and co-hosts to coach Carroll on the breakout podcast "Conversations From the Heart." Currently, a Creative Executive who also spent 15 years training leaders worldwide and spearheaded leadership courses for over people across the US.
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Solar Plexus Chakra: Chakras In Leadership Series with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:40 - 3 minutes - 6.1 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Solar Plexus Chakra. This Chakra governs our Will Power and Mental Abilities. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is in alignment, we feel confident. But when it is out of alignment, we tend to become judgmental and critical. No matter what your circumstances may be, you always have the power to bring yourself back into alignment. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Heart Chakra: Chakras In Leadership Series with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:35 - 5 minutes - 9.27 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Heart Chakra. This Chakra, centered in principles of transformation and integration, is said to be a bridge between earthly and spiritual aspirations. Finding a balance between over-giving and feeling under-loved is key. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Throat Chakra: Chakras In Leadership Series with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:30 - 4 minutes - 8.28 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Throat Chakra. This Chakra is associated with the passing of energy between the head and the lower body. The Throat Chakra is also known for governing expression and communication. When this Chakra is in alignment we are speaking in our truth. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
3rd Eye Chakra: Chakras In Leadership Series with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Third Eye Chakra. This Chakra grants us intuition and foresight, often in the form of openness and imagination. A deep connection with knowledge often referred to as a “knowing” of things is associated with the Third Eye Chakra. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Crown Chakra: Chakras In Leadership Series with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:20 - 7 minutes - 14 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the Crown Chakra. This Chakra grants us access to higher states of consciousness. When the crown chakra is in alignment, we're connected to source. However, when it is not in alignment we can often feel unheard and misunderstood. Join this Chakra cleansing conversation.
Introduction to Chakras in Leadership with Audrey
January 01, 2022 12:15 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to the Chakra multi-part series on Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today we will be discussing the 7 Chakras. The chakras can be defined as centers of spiritual power in the human body. Each Chakra has it’s own unique meaning within our body, thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Our influence on each chakra can be associated being out of alignment or in alignment and balanced. In this series will we cover each Chakra from the perspective of leadership. Join this Chakra cleansing conve...
Creating a New Year, Strategy or Project in Leadership with Audrey
December 31, 2021 06:36 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be discussing an exercise designed to help you to clear up the mental space necessary for you to create fresh strategies and projects in the new year. This exercise will help you to start unpacking things that you have been accumulating in small doses all year. It will also help you to re-aligned with your goals again. If you want to fully live, you have to become an active and engaging participant. It’s time to conjure up the experience of ...
Rituals in Leadership with Audrey
December 31, 2021 06:12 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be discussing rituals in leadership. Rituals have been proven to reduce anxiety while boosting morale, performance, and confidence. One of the most powerful things about rituals is that they help us to feel anchored to something bigger, a sense of belonging. If you haven’t implemented any rituals into your leadership style, I would like to invite you to get started today.
How to Start A New year Powerfully and Effectively with Audrey
December 30, 2021 20:11 - 24 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey will be doing a powerful exercise that you can easily implement when it is time to re-establish a clean slate. This exercise is perfect for the end of the year because it allows you to process, and then release the past year so that you can confidently move into the new year free from any lingering baggage. It’s time to let go of the old, process what worked and what didn’t work, forgive yourself for any mistakes, and then step into 2022 rested a...
Purpose, Perception Presence & People In Leadership with Niall O'Carroll
December 29, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBon this episode of Unlikely, Audrey will be speaking with Niall O'Carroll, Chief of global partnerships at PepTalk. Over the past decade, Niall has been responsible for developing and driving high performance programs in corporate and sporting organizations around the world. Some of his clients include world champions, Olympians, and some of the most successful sales teams in business. Niall's passion is human leadership and draws on the lessons he has learned in his career to champion tran...
Inclusion, Culture, & Network Building with Chellie Phillips
December 28, 2021 06:18 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBIn today's episode of Unlikely, Audrey will be speaking with sweet-tea-sipping, sassy Southerner Chellie Phillips. She has a passion for helping dynamic, driven, career-minded professionals write their own success stories. She’s a coach, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker, as well as the author of two award-winning books: When In Doubt, Delete It and Get Noticed, Get Hired. Chellie’s “Successfully Ever After” formula is designed to land you in an ideal career, perfectly matched to yo...
Stop Judgmental Leaders with Audrey
December 28, 2021 05:31 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, we will talk about judgmental leaders. In leadership, judgment should not be considered as a form of positive criticism. Rather, judgmental leaders tend to bring down team morale and productivity. If you want your team to achieve their full breakout result potential, today’s episode is for you.
How to Eliminate Toxic Leadership Before it Turns into a Culture of Toxicity with Audrey
December 25, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership we will talk about how toxic leadership turns into a culture of toxicity. What is it, why it happens and what you can do about it.
Compelling Leadership with Audrey
December 23, 2021 19:59 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis episode of Unlikely Leadership features excerpts from different conversations Audrey has had when asked about leadership. Her unfiltered passion, conviction, and masterful articulation give way to a manifesto of what it means to be a compelling leader and do the work to reach our fullest potential. Quote from the podcast: "You want your people around you to show their truth; you want to go through the real things of humanity. You want to have this space like there's no distinction betwee...
Kinesthetic Empathy in Leadership with Lauren Connolly
December 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey talks with Lauren Connelly, a leader who believes that reimagining habits are essential to unlocking the potential in human performance and self-discovery. She is passionate about creating spaces that provide psychological safety and embrace kinesthetic empathy in order to inspire the collective mindset. Lauren has over a decade of experience in advocacy, community development, and relationship building. She has a multi-industry background, inclu...
Make Your Mess Your Message in Leadership - Part One
December 21, 2021 10:13 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode of Unlikely Leadership, Audrey talks to former litigator Shari Leid who currently operates An Imperfectly Perfect Life, LLC, a professional mindset coaching business serving clients who are in those tricky middle-age years, helping them create the life of their dreams. She is the author of the Friendship Flow transformational book series, which includes The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From and For My Girlfriends and Make Your Mess Your Message - More Life Lessons From ...
Generational Wealth in Leadership with Tonita Webb
December 20, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWelcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Tonita Webb. She was named the CEO of Verity Credit Union in early 2021, the first woman and the first Black American to be named CEO in the organization’s history. She continues to move Verity forward in socially responsible banking to create vibrant communities. Tonita brings a strong vision for harnessing financial tools, data, and technology, with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, to enhance t...
Micro-Aggressions and Micro-Expressions in Leadership with Audrey
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership. This is Audrey and today's topic is micro-aggression and micro-expression. Everyone can agree that micro-aggressions are debilitating. Therefore, it would be safe to assert that in a positive context the exact opposite would apply. Small doses of positive input must have a highly rewarding outcome over time. For example, shifting your focus towards micro-goals, and micro accomplishments, and doling out micro-acknowledgments. How awesome! If you are overworked, ...
Un-weirding Coaching Culture in Leadership with Michael Bungay Stanier
December 16, 2021 05:57 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Michael Bungay Stanier. He is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. His new book, How to Begin, helps people be more ambitious for themselves and for the world. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian and lives in ...
5 Do's for Confident People Managers with Lauren Humphrey
December 15, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we are going to be talking to Lauren Humphrey. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Mintable, which gives people managers the learning, community, and tools to succeed (so everyone else can too). Prior to starting the company, she was on the executive team at Brightwheel (6x valuation) and commercialized the health insurance business at Gusto (>$10M ARR / 0-to-100 FTE in 3 years). She's served as the President of The Seneca, Inc, and studie...
Angry Leaders In Leadership with Audrey
December 14, 2021 05:01 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership. This is Audrey and today's topic is angry leadership, angry leaders. Perhaps you've been one. Maybe you've reformed from being one, or you've transformed. Possibly, you have worked someplace or are currently working someplace with an angry leader. Asking yourself this main question, how does this person even have a job? Angry leaders, lets release fear and embrace change today.
Choice vs Decision in Leadership with Audrey
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn today's episode, Audrey will be engaging leadership styles rooted in swift decisiveness vs making intentional choices. Do you have a problem with indecisiveness? Do you prefer to take the time you need to make the right choice? Listen in as Audrey journey's through the challenges of expanding our minds as we strive to improve critical thinking strategies in leadership.
How to End Imposter Syndrome in Leadership with Audrey
December 07, 2021 09:18 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBDo you agonize over even the smallest mistakes or flaws in your work? Do you attribute your success to luck or outside factors? Are you very sensitive to even constructive criticism? Do you feel like you will inevitably be found out as a phony? Then you suffer from Imposter Syndrome and anxiety.This episode is about about 3 simple ways to get rid of it forever and function at your highest-level.
Worthiness and Introverted Leaders with Erin Merrihew
December 02, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe important thing about connecting feelings to leadership is if one's own self, one's own feelings are not examined imagine the sort of the blind spots and the impact that might present itself when now you're accountable for others. Errin Merrihew, an empowerment coach discusses feelings, worthiness, and introverts with Audrey.
Trauma in Leadership with Resmaa Menakem
December 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWelcome to the unlikely leadership podcast with Audrey. And today is a special part one of a two part episode on a very powerful, timely and urgent dialogue of practices for us to be engaged in as leaders, which is trauma in leadership. How does trauma, historical trauma, recent family trauma, recent incident trauma, racial trauma, affect who we're being as we lead, and not just who we're being, but the outcome, the limits the patterns, the perpetual nature? Imagine, if a collective of us a c...
In Memory of Virgil Abloh the Benevolent Leader
November 30, 2021 21:38 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBThis is a special episode in honor of the late Virgil Abloh. Who incidentally was on my list of upcoming guests to be invited. If you don’t know who Virgil is, you will soon be inspired by him in this episode. If you do, you know that not only was he a genius, he was a shining example of...an unlikely leader. An exception.He was the founder of Off-White, artistic director of Louis Vuitton, and many other collaborations.Virgil Abloh died on November 28, 2021, after a private battle with cardia...
Loss, Feelings and Freedom in Leadership with Kathei McCoy
November 30, 2021 05:51 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA powerful conversation on loss, suppressing our feelings and freedom with Kathei McCoy, affectionately known as Coach Kathei, is a Minister, Author, Speaker and Life Coach, After grieving the painful murder of her only child, she is turning his tragic death into a movement called “Save our Sons” for Black Mothers Raising Black Sons. She is the author of the book, “To Mothers Raising Sons: How to Love Them to Life Instead of Death.” This book sheds light on the negative impacts on male childr...
Fear of Failure and Symptoms in Leadership with Audrey
November 29, 2021 06:07 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBDo you feel exhausted, depressed, find yourself avoiding certain people, and procrastinate in areas of life that are important to you? It could be deep-rooted fear of failure. Listen in as Audrey talks about unraveling hidden belief systems around goals, accomplishment, and winning in leadership.
Purpose in Leadership with Audrey
November 26, 2021 05:01 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn todays Unlikely leadership episode, Audrey gives you a powerful exercise to do to get to your purpose and talks about the power of purpose in leadership distinct from savior-mentality.
Purpose, Potential & Community Cultivation in Leadership with Jennifer Karkar Ritchie
November 25, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWelcome to Unlikely Leadership. Today's guest hails from Seattle, Washington. She's dedicated more than 20 years to a career in public relations, and marketing communications. She's an entrepreneur at heart and founded an award winning agency revolution PR. Her superpower is delivering smart direct recommendations that drive successful communication campaigns. A true servant, she supports her community by providing pro bono work to organizations who support the protection of our civil liberti...
Own Your Power with Authentic Marketing in Leadership with India Jackson
November 24, 2021 07:42 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIn today's episode we're going to meet India Jackson and have an awesome conversation. She has a brand visibility firm called Flaunt Your Fire, which proudly helps entrepreneurs and their teams align their public image with their most deeply held beliefs. She also co-founded Pause on the Play, a community podcast and consultancy committed to guiding individuals in the process of defining their values, diversifying their networks and disrupting systems of oppression. Her advice has been featur...
Truth, Intuition, and Heart Wisdom in Leadership with Kc Rossi
November 23, 2021 05:29 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership with Audrey and today we're going to be having this most amazing welcoming cup emptying conversation with Kc Rossi, a business and leadership coach. She helps women scale profitable and soul aligned businesses. She's the founder of the soul print method, a system that helps entrepreneurs leverage their strengths joyfully to enhance performance and thrive. She's also the founder and host of the five star rated podcast women developing brilliance, the spirit of bu...
Gratitude in Leadership with Audrey
November 19, 2021 05:01 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBGratitude isn't a passive word or a kind affirmation. It is a space, A healing space. While many of us can comprehend the practice and the application of gratitude in our personal lives, or in our well-being journey, there is an extraordinary opportunity to bring gratitude to your profession. And to your leadership. And what you will find is limitless, but most importantly a greater depth and a direct line to your human potential.
Media, Justice and Community Leadership with Omari Salisbury
November 18, 2021 06:19 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Omari Salisbury the self proclaimed black Forrest Gump. What? What does that even mean? Listen, there's an article that came out this year. And I'm just going to take in a paragraph from it as an introduction because his actual bio is so long and involves such a beautiful, fascinating, inspiring windy road. It's best served up to you from his own voice, which he shares about in this podcast episode he's the CEO of Converge ...
TV Producing, Writing and Leadership from the Heart with Nile Evans
November 17, 2021 07:09 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBNile Evans decided to pursue his longtime career goal of becoming a television writer/producer after attending Menlo College in Atherton, California in 1995. He called on a valuable resource within his family, Executive Producer Bentley Kyle Evans, who hired him as a production assistant. Soon after, Bentley took him under his wing as a writers’ apprentice on the hit television series, The Jamie Foxx Show. In the show’s third season, Nile’s knack for comedy was proven when he was asked to jo...
Sports, Hollywood, Activism in Leadership with Brian Yang
November 16, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBBrian is an actor and producer whose producing credits include late life, the Golden Horse Best Documentary Award nominated feature on former New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. The Jeremy Lin documentary Linsanity, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival award winning biopic Another Shot on former NBA player Stephon Marbury's life in China. I can I will I did, starring Tony Award nominee Mike Feist, and the new film snake head now out on VOD afte...
Stress, Exhaustion in Leadership with Audrey
November 12, 2021 22:11 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAudrey shares about her own experience with leadership stress, how stress works uniquely on women, how we all have a way to shift from stress to freedom in one moment, examples of how stress is connected to our growth, and an awesome book recommendation called The Stress Code.
Part Two: From Perception to Possibility in Leadership with Sean Goode
November 11, 2021 05:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership. Today we're going to talk to Sean Goode. And this is part two of an ongoing conversation. Sean is the executive director of Choose180. It's an organization that introduces youth and young adults to opportunities to collaborate with institutional leaders and help them avoid engaging with criminal justice system and instead realize the potential to lead long, successful and fulfilling lives. It's a very powerful mission that this organization has. And Sean is als...
Compassionate Equity and Inclusion in Leadership With Erica Courdae
November 10, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership. I'm Audrey and today we're going to be talking to Erica Courdae who is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power and resources in order to create more equity in their business and in the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgment. She's a certified coach and a 20 plus year beauty industry veteran. She's p...
The Impact of Nonlinear Design in Leadership with Mary Johnston
November 09, 2021 05:01 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBToday on Unlikely we're going to be talking to Mary Johnston. She's the co-founder of Johnston architects. And for more than 30 years, Mary has worked with communities and individuals to design innovative public facilities, shared spaces and residences. She's truly committed to strengthening the human experience through design. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mary Johnston, FAIA, co-founded Johnston Architects with her h...
Brain Power and Disruption in Leadership with Adaire Byerly
November 05, 2021 05:40 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWelcome to unlikely leadership. On today's episode, we're going to be talking to Adaire Byerly who is leading the way for cognitive sciences to be implemented into Intellectual and Developmental training for professionals in the fashion sports and entertainment industries. She's worked with talent agencies, production and broadcast companies, fashion and creative teams, sports teams and athletes and in doing so she has been able to help them optimize creativity, enhance business practices, an...
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Oneness in Leadership with Mimi Lettunich
November 04, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcome to this episode of unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Mimi Lettunich. Mimi is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder, President, and Executive Creative Director at 24/7. 24/7 is an agency that reimagines how customers experience brands and how brands use experiences to grow their business. Now I'm talking about a broad range of authentic branding for clients like at&t and Warner Brothers and backcountry and Oregon Parks and Recreation and Nike and Apple and Star...
Help for Burnout and Exhaustion in Leadership with Kelley Bonner
November 02, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBToday we're going to be talking to Kelley Bonner. Kelley is currently the director of workplace violence prevention and response for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She's a licensed clinical social worker of violence preventionist and a workplace culture strategist with over 15 years experience. She's worked with the prison systems, veterans and in the scientific field. I am so invested and interested in having this conversation because one of the things that Kelley is an...
5 Easy Steps To Convert Your Career Dreams Into Reality with Audrey! Listen Now
October 29, 2021 07:01 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you have a burning desire to start a new career? Break out on your own? Or in the midst of a new risk and hoping to get some advice? Now is just about the best possible time for you to take that leap. But, I want nothing more than for you to be empowered and supported in your decisions. On this podcast I have a conversation with you. Yes, just you and me are going to talk about 5 key spaces to effectively navigate your way into fulfilling that dream you have been hoping to turn into realit...
Part One: Your Inner Child and Leadership with Sean Goode
October 28, 2021 07:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode features Sean Goode, an expert with youth empowerment. He is one of our newest hosts produced by Amplify Voices for a podcast called Possibilities Over Problems. This unique podcast will speak to educators, parents and young people on how to bring out the very best in their relationship. This triad spends the most critical years of a young person's life. Sean is bringing that important relationship to light with laughter, tears and life enhancing lessons. www.AmplifyVoices.io Abo...
Against All Odds in Leadership with Mike Crosby
October 27, 2021 07:01 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBToday we're going to be talking to Mike Crosby, veteran, CEO, and cancer survivor. In this episode, we're going to look at leaders who've taken on their own survival as an access to leading others and making a difference. It's a powerful conversation. You can find his bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: CDR Crosby is the founder and CEO of Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa). ...
Data and Humanity in Leadership with Bianca Pryor
October 21, 2021 07:01 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn today's episode we will be talking to Bianca Pryor on data and humanity in leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Bianca’s passion for fighting for equity and inclusion has long been burning. She currently co-steers the Insights Association IDEA Council, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access. The organization is steadfast on lifting up...
Tough Conversations in Leadership with Mike Robbins
October 19, 2021 07:02 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn today's episode we will be talking to Mike Robbins about tough conversations and leadership. You can find his bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the deck. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work and, his latest, We’re All in This Together. He’s a thought-leader, executive coach, and sought-after motivational speak...
You Don’t Need Confidence to Lead with Linda Wolf
October 14, 2021 07:01 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn today's episode we will be talking to Linda wolf about confidence in leadership. You can find her bio in the description or on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our Guest Linda Wolf is a humanistic photographer known for her global portraiture which focuses on women and indigenous cultures. Over her fifty plus years as an artist she has moved seamlessly through photojournalism, fine art, street, portrait, and rock & r...
Follow to Lead in Leadership With Trier Bryant
October 13, 2021 07:01 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn today's episode we will be talking to Trier Bryant about following and leadership. You can find her bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Trier Bryant is currently Co-Founder and CEO of Just Work LLC. She co-founded this company with Kim Scott, NYT best selling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: Get *t Done Fast and Fair, to he...