In this episode, Maria chats with Cathy Lloyd, founder of Whimsy at Work, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, including key roles at UCSF, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UW-Madison, Cathy shares her journey from being an internal consultant to a Chief Data Officer and beyond. Cathy opens up about her unexpected career promotions, self-doubt as a perfectionist, and how humor helped her overcome personal challenges. Cathy's story highlights the importance of self-belief, humor, and creative problem-solving in overcoming challenges. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes empowering others and fostering a creative work environment. Maria and Cathy chat about their shared love of GSM and as always the episode ends with a guided relaxation.
Tune in to hear Cathy's inspiring story of resilience, creativity, effective leadership and how you can create Whimsy at Work!
To connect with Cathy:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/whimsy-at-work-llc/
https://www.whimsy-at-work.com/
Featured in this Episode of Chakras & Chardonnay:
Cathy’s Favorite GSM: https://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/product/2022-galactic-stellar-manifestations-gsm-/
Maria’s recent choice: https://www.hearstranchwinery.com/product/2021-GSM-Reserve-Red-Wine
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