The Power of Democracy - Season Three - Episode 39

Uplifting Women

English - May 02, 2023 12:59 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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The Power of Democracy

Season Three - Episode 39

“The reason I'm here is because someone took an interest and invested in me, and why shouldn't I do that in a system or cause I believe in?” – Wilma Metcalf

In this episode, Wilma talks about:

Being called to public service
Giving back and paying forward
The power of democracy

Key Takeaways

Don’t “lose yourself” in the climb.
There’s still enough goodness in the world, bending the arc toward justice.
Sometimes, Mom really is the best role model!

Wilma Metcalf is an attorney, licensed in Florida, who is currently a law clerk in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University in 2013 and her law degree, summa cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2021. Wilma was valedictorian of her law school class and served as Editor in Chief of Stetson Law Review. She has also published two law review articles, one of which will come out in March 2023, and was recently accepted by the Department of Justice's Honors Program to work in its Civil Commercial Litigation branch in Washington, D.C.

Wilma lives in Tampa, Florida, with her husband and her corgi and enjoys day trips to Disney and reading and watching most things spooky and true crime related.

Wilma Metcalf on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/in/wilma-metcalf-71815663

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

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