In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Terri Herrmann & Kurt Heikkinen about:


Being true to who you are
Mind, body, spirit health and using the power of these three things together. Surrounding yourself not only with those who uplift you, but also those who will challenge you
When we listen more than expressing our own thoughts, great ideas come forward

 Key Takeaways


Take care of yourself and find balance in the mind, body and spirit. Whatever spirituality means for you, it is at the center of life. Find it and engage in feeding this piece of yourself.
Servant leaders work together as a team. Be intentional about culture – values, operating disciplines and characteristics.
Balance the “how” with the results. Sometimes organizations focus solely on the results and miss the power of the “how.”  They miss the powerful foundation where businesses thrive.
Don’t be afraid to share your fears with those you trust.  They can help you.

Terri Herrmann is the co-founder of CharismaQ - a coaching and communications platform to evaluate, coach, and create charismatic people.


Terri believes that behind every great brand is an even better story. She knows that true financial success happens when you have the confidence to live your own personal brand and communicate the “story of you.”


Terri has partnered with sales teams to exceed revenue goals, and she’s led the launch of three major brands to the market. However, what really drives and inspires Terri is creating meaningful connections and making a difference. Whether that is through leading and growing teams, creating brand advocates, launching and promoting new products to the market, or building an opportunity pipeline - her best work is tied to a greater purpose.


Before starting a business on April 1st, 2020, during a pandemic, Terri spent her entire career leading sales and marketing teams for ManpowerGroup, Runzheimer, Montage, and Modern Hire. After 20 years of sales and marketing success, Terri knew her purpose was to build a business. A business that teaches teams how to show up with confidence and charisma to accelerate performance.


Terri is a Wisconsin native and a UW Whitewater alum. She lives in Richfield with her husband, two children, and their 12-pound dog, Ellie “Ninja” Herrmann.


Kurt Heikkinen -- Leading with a culture-first approach, Kurt is a highly regarded SaaS (Software as a Service) CEO with a proven track record for building high growth, innovative companies and technologies to meet the ever-changing needs in the world of work.


Kurt is currently the CEO of Forj, a leading virtual events and member experience platform for associations and professional community organizations. He also serves on the board of various early-stage SaaS companies, was previously the CEO at Modern Hire and Montage, and served in executive leadership roles at PeopleSoft, Metavante and Evolve Software.


Connect with Terri:


Website:         https://charismaq.com/


Email:             [email protected]


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


Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/charismaqcoaching/


Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/CharismaQ


Connect with Kurt:


Website:          https://www.forj.ai/


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


 


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


Personal


Website:         www.hollyteska.com


Email:              [email protected]


 


Connect with Kristin:


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


Twitter:           https://twitter.com/leadadvisor


Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk


Instagram:      https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk


Personal


Website:         https://regentleadershipgroup.com/


Email:              [email protected]


 


 


 


 

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