Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Janice Litvin. She says -

We just need to stop and listen to ourselves.

“So a lot of times we just need to stop and listen to ourselves and do a lot of writing, speaking with someone we trust, either our colleague, a partner, or friend, or relative, whoever you can really truly trust. And hopefully someone at your workplace, if you're gainfully employed or someone in your community. And really start talking about what's bothering you and try to get at why and what needs to be done to change it. Because a lot of times the answers are in there.”

Janice is an award winning corporate wellness speaker, on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organization. She wants to help as many people as possible take care of their mental health, specifically teaching them to manage stress to prevent burnout.

Janice has developed unique strategies to maximize engagement and workplace wellness and has developed a stress management methodology, which you can find in her workbook “Banish Burnout Toolkit”.

And in the past, Janice has helped Fortune 500 clients and their need for technology talent and those clients included Charles Schwab, Oracle, the Gap, Symantec, Nokia, the United States Army, and so many more.

In this episode we discussed:

• how her observations of people’s stress and overwhelm led to Janice’s focus on burnout in the workplace
• the obvious and subtle clues showing possible burnout
• Janice’s deep connection and passion to, and for, her work.
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Connect with Janice at:

Website: https://www.janicelitvin.com

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

Find her free resource “Banish Organizational Burnout” at 
https://janicelitvin.com/resources-book/

You can purchase her toolkit book from her website at: 
https://janicelitvin.com/books-by-janice-litvin/

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Dr Gena C Lovett. She says -

When I discovered the power of my village, the load was shared.

“I would ask myself, what is it that I really like doing? What do I like doing? Not so much a worry of, am I good at it, because it's my belief that if you really like something, if you're really passionate about it, you accomplish that, you find a way to do it. And then the other thing, and they've been very helpful for me, is my village. Who is her village? You'd be surprised, and I was that person for many years that had just myself. When I discovered the power of my village, the load was shared. Because let's face it, a lot of times at work, you know, we're doing well. It helps to have that village around you to understand, you know, and keep you grounded, to someone to have your back, someone to tell you the truth. I cannot stress enough the importance of that.”

Dr. Gena C Lovett, PhD is a speaker, executive consultant, and author of the book C Suite Quotient, The 8 C Suite Behaviors That Propel a Leadership Culture.

Gena is a C Suite strategist who empowers executives to unlock their full leadership potential and she has over 25 years in the corporate world. She has led manufacturing operations at the Boeing Company, worked in leadership positions as a Global Chief Diversity Officer at Alcoa and has had key roles at Ford.

Gena has done so many amazing things. And if all that was not enough, she started her own company, Hidden Gems Consulting.

Gena also serves as a trustee on the Board for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum which she says indulges her love of music and meaningful community service impact.

In this episode we discussed:

• her 25+ year career with iconic companies like Alcoa and Boeing
• how she enjoys finding hidden gems in the workplace
• how important she finds it to always address the culture of a corporate workplace
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Connect with Gena at:

Website: https://www.genaclovett.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gena-c-lovett/

You can purchase her book from her website at:

https://genaclovett.com/c-suite-quotient/

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

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

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Pamela Thompson. She says:

What I know to be true, as women, it's very important that we support one another.

“Doing more than being and giving more than receiving, and often feeling that you can't reach out for help. And to the women, I would say that it's not a sign of weakness to reach out for support. Because I don't know about you, but the way I was raised, it was like I was meant to feel, it could have been inadvertently, that if you reached out, it was a sign of weakness. Whereas, what I know to be true, as women, it's very important that we support one another.”

Pamela Thompson is the founder of Female Wave of Change Canada, which is a national member based nonprofit and she believes that feminine leadership holds the key to creating a better world.

She's also the author of two best selling books, Learning to Dance with Life, A Guide for High Achieving Women and The Exploits of Minerva, Reflections of a 60 Something Woman, and is currently working on her third.

Pamela finds purpose in sharing her insightful stories and actionable strategies on how to navigate change, lead in uncertain times, and thrive in life and work.

In this episode we discussed:

• how Pamela’s passion for travel and making an impact was influenced early on by her parents
• her experiences in so many different countries globally
• how burnout affected, changed and led to developing her purpose supporting women after noticing how many driven women succumb to illness and stress.
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Connect with Pamela at:

Website: https://pamela-thompson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/change-coach-facilitator/

You can purchase her books from her website at: https://pamela-thompson.com/books/

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

There is so much you bring already, that you've done already, that you are already.

”There is so much you bring already, that you've done already, that you are already, and recognizing that is so much more powerful than focusing on the next mountain and seeing how far it is and seeing what you've yet to learn. Seeing what you have learned are the steps that are going to lead to climbing that mountain.”

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Lauree Ostrofsky.

Lauree is a speaker, coach, hugger. She's also the author of the book Simply Leap, 7 Lessons On Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap Out Of Your Life. It's a happy how to book on facing the fear of reinvention.

Lauree's also the author of a memoir entitled I'm Scared and Doing It Anyway. This book is about her reinvention of herself after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 28.

Lauree helps women clarify what they want and feel more confident putting themselves out there. Over 2 decades, she's worked with executives at IBM, Microsoft, Harvard, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Girl Scouts of USA to name a few.

In this episode we discussed:

• the impact of a brain tumor diagnosis on Lauree’s life perspective
• understanding and the struggles of "A students" and overthinkers
• the recognising and relevance of how previous skills can help move forward in new roles
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Connect with Lauree at:

Website: https://www.simplyleap.com/

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

You can find Lauree’s quiz to find out what type of overthinker you are at: https://www.simplyleap.com/quiz

And purchase her book Simply Leap from her website at: https://www.simplyleap.com/book

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Is that really what makes you whole?

"I think having the intention around, what is it that you want to do, and really being honest with yourself. Are you doing it for this reason, or are you doing it for that reason? And does that fulfill you? Is that really what makes you whole? And a lot of times, we compromise to have that image and vision of what we think success is, and that success might not be fulfilling to us."

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Tenia Davis, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Tenia Davis is the author of the book, "8 Essential Steps to Inspire Others & Build a Thriving Workforce." She is the Chief Human Resources Officer NORC at the University of Chicago.

She has directed Human Resources and Operations for massive domestic and international companies and has managed high-stake and high-value brands such as the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Foundations, and the Oprah Winfrey Network.

She is also a recognized community leader who expresses particular care and interest in mentoring the next generation of leaders and volunteers, and was recently acknowledged by the United States’ Senate and received Congressional recognition for her efforts to inspire the world’s future leaders.

In this episode we discussed:

• Tenia’s changing career expectations and motivations

• maintaining personal integrity in leadership roles

• having empathy and understanding in engaging and retaining employees

• the Importance of mentorship for employee development

Connect with Dr. Tenia Davis at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenia-davis-ph-d-358a646/

Purchase her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/ESSENTIAL-INSPIRE-OTHERS-THRIVING-WORKFORCE/dp/1955750572

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

We can extend both vertically, horizontally, diagonally, spiralled. It's not linear, success. It takes you by surprise.

“Maybe it's time to go to another ladder or to take another little walk on that plateau you're on and find a ladder you want to continue climbing. I don't think it ever ends. I don't think it's like, that's it, we've achieved the pinnacle, and there's nowhere to go. Because we can extend both vertically, horizontally, diagonally, spiralled. It's not linear, success. It takes you by surprise. That's the serendipitous moments that you should always be at.”

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Donna Griffit

Donna is a gifted corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist. She's the author of the groundbreaking book, Sticking To My Story, The Alchemy of Storytelling For Startups.

Donna has worked globally for two decades in over 30 countries with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors. And she magically spins raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results.

In this episode we discussed:

• Donna’s aspirations from an early age
• how assisting a cardiothoric surgeon with his tech startup pitches led to her new career and purpose
• how supporting other women and self-empowerment is important in your life
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Connect with Donna at:

Website: https://www.donnagriffit.com/

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

You can find Donna’s book on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/Sticking-My-Story-Storytelling-Startups/dp/1991197314

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

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

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Cultivate the relationships with women in your life because they will bring you through life.

"We forget that to build and cultivate relationships with women, it's about intentionality. It's about taking time and effort to build relationships, because the women in our lives will see us through our lives. They will lift us up when we need to. They will check us when we need to be checked. They will send us the flowers that we deserve. They will hold us through the gnarly and the scary and the dark, and they will also show us the way."

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Daisy Auger-Dominguez.

Daisy is a sought after speaker, recognized for her vision and success. She is the author of the upcoming and highly anticipated book, Burnt Out to Lit Up, How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.

Daisy also has a book out called Inclusion Revolution, The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace. And her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and several other leadership books.

In this episode we discussed:

• growing up in the Dominican Republic and Daisy’s experience of otherness in the United States while at college
• how Daisy noticed people’s struggles with access and opportunity due to racial and diversity issues
• the role of reflection and inquiry in finding purpose in your life
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Connect with Daisy at:

Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/

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

You can find Daisy’s books on her website at:

https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/books

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

True power is when you are literally able to claim your authentic self.

"Start by thinking about what success means to her and whether that is based on expectations from, say, her parents, from her education, from society in general, from her friends, from her, position that she has now claimed, or whether that is coming from a deeper place where the definition of purpose where when she is expressing truly who she is, her authentic self. And I that's what I call true power, when you are literally able to claim your authentic self."

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Rúna Bouius.

Rúna is an accidental entrepreneur and says of herself ‘this Icelandic trailblazer wasn't always a catalyst for leadership empowerment.’ She crushed it as an entrepreneur and CEO in her native Iceland before ditching the suit for a bigger and more purpose driven mission, which is guiding leaders that become conscious leaders.

Rúna is also a futurist, speaker, author, executive coach, and social change agent. And she's on a quest to build a better world, one empowered leader at a time.

In this episode we discussed:

• how Rúna began focusing on conscious leadership after a devastating personal loss

• becoming aware of your impact on others and society

• reflecting on your own definition of success, and questioning societal norms

Connect with Rúna at:

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

Website: https://truepowerinstitute.com/

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Tammy Alvarez.

"You need to give yourself permission to put yourself first. High achieving women put everyone else before themselves. And so you need to get comfortable with knowing the whole, ‘put your own mask on first in an aeroplane’. When you take care of yourself first, everything else gets better."

Tammy is the author of the book Escaping the Career Trap, and the CEO of the Career Winners Circle. She's a professional keynote speaker, inspirational coach, and former corporate executive.

Tammy’s spirited break all the rules approach helps business professionals create a big impact, and get this . . . love every Monday again!

In this episode we discussed:

• losing your passion in your career

• discovering which of your strengths you love and can use to enhance career enjoyment

• how a work-first mindset may have unintended consequences in your life

• focussing on life harmony rather than the over-used idea of work-life balance.

Connect with Tammy at:

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

Websites: https://escapingthecareertrap.com/

https://careerwinnerscircle.com/

You can order her book Escaping the Career Trap from her website at: https://escapingthecareertrap.com/book/

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
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Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on 

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

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

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!

This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz