Do Things That Are Scary - Episode 13

Uplifting Women

English - December 07, 2021 13:15 - 37 minutes - 51 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Everything I have experienced, makes me who I am today and helps me offer the value that I do to the clients that I work with.” – Dr. Wilma Slenders

In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Dr. Wilma about:

Realizing that university wasn’t easy led her to begin her career in physical education… because she was good at it!
The importance of understanding what you do well and finding ways to dive deeper and try new things, even if they aren’t comfortable.
As a girl and young woman growing up, she never felt there was anything she couldn’t do. It wasn’t until she experienced sexism and discrimination that she realized maybe SHE could do something about these issues.
Her calling is to create awareness and take action. Discrimination and sexism are not women’s issues… they are people issues.
The devasting impact that COVID-19 has had on women in the workplace.

Key Takeaways

Companies are going to need to make some changes if they want to keep women engaged in the workforce.
The new virtual world has made it easy to be invisible. If women don’t want to be overlooked for opportunities they need to create greater visibility for themselves.
Women need to advocate for themselves and one another. Together women are stronger.
COVID is requiring companies to re-evaluate the old social work rules. Work is becoming more about outcomes than time in a chair and systems need to evolve to support the new world of work.

Wilma J. Slenders, PhD, is the President and founder of Transcend Management Advisors

Inc., a consulting and coaching firm established in 1997.

Dr. Slenders has worked with C-level executives for over 25 years, consulting to their organizations, coaching them to be better leaders, and serving as a trusted advisor. Wilma’s professional career includes international consulting roles, executive leadership in not-for-profit organizations, and being a university faculty member. She is the founder/cofounder of four successful businesses in four industry sectors.

Wilma is known for her pragmatic, business results focus which has resulted in a proven record of success in enabling personal transformation, as well as large scale transformational change in organizations. As a speaker, consultant, and coach, she asks provocative questions, challenging individuals to think beyond their paradigms.

Wilma’s research topic was “Chief Executive Officers and Their Trusted Advisor Relationships: A Qualitative Study from the CEO’s Perspective”, research conducted with CEOs in Canada and the U.S. Wilma also holds a Master of Science in Management from Boston University, and Bachelors’ degrees in Education and Physical Education. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accreditation from the International Coach Federation

Connect with Wilma:

Website: https://transcendmgt.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wslenders/

Instagram: @wilmaslenders

Facebook: https://facebook.com/wilma.slenders.7

Guest Resource Link:

Book Recommendation: Drinking from a Different Well: How Women’s Stories Change What Power Means in Action: Simmons, Annette: 9781737815709: Amazon.com: Books

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world. Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners. The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love.

Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career. She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations. She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple. Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development. She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships. She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work."

Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.

Website: www.upliftingwomen.net

Connect with Holly:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska

Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska

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Website: www.hollyteska.com

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Kristin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor