Earful of Leadership

Enjoy our conversation with W. Brad Johnson and David G. Smith, gender in the workplace experts. We discuss challenges women face at work, "workplace allies" and the culture of mentorship in the military.  The conversation is filled with empirical evidence and practical guidance as we also discuss: 

• Athenas 
• Zero-sum bias of gender equality
• Potential vs. competency 
• Effects of being "rated" or evaluated
• Overcomin...

If you've ever wondered about the mind-body connection and how yoga could help you as a person or a leader….We "invite you" to enjoy this episode with Angie, Owner of Concrete Yoga! We talk about all of these things and the practice of Yoga as a compliment to life!

We also discuss: 

• Yoga therapy and talk therapy 
• Connecting with others through movement 
• "Fitting Out"  and inclusivity 
• Benefits of yoga to the...

This week Sarah & Nicole interview Sarah's mentor Mai Lee Eskelund. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army she shares her career advancement and the benefits & challenges she's experienced in her many years of service. Topics also discussed are: 

• Benefits of ROTC program 
• Experiences with mentorship and defining mentorship for yourself 
• Challenges as a young leaders 
• Being your authentic self 
• See-something-say-someth...

In this episode Nicole shares a conversation with her undergraduate Audiology mentor, Maria Grijalva, Au.D.  - the original 'Dr. G'.  Maria owns 5 Audiology Private Practices, is an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, and a mentor to multiple undergraduate and graduate students. They have a fun time sharing honest and vulnerable experiences. Topics discussed also include: 

• Sharing their story o...

This week Sarah & Nicole chat with Kurtis Smith a Clinical Psychologist Intern in the US Army. We talk about the psychology of self-awareness, leadership, and how to overcome burnout with resiliency. Topics discussed include: 

• Self-awareness as the foundation for personal growth 
• Mentorship or counseling as a resource for personal growth 
• Qualities of excellent leaders: communication, being assertive, empathy, and taking care ...

In this episode Nicole and Sarah chat with Jillian (Jilly) Woody and Kristina Toscano about their blend of being an Army Officer in the National Guard and a leader in their civilian jobs. We enjoy sweet and giggly conversations and Nicole accidentally calls Kristina the wrong name; so enjoy the fun start before we dive into the nitty gritty about seeking mentorship and being a female leader in the Army.   We talk about: 

• Army an...

Happy Thanksgiving! We're so thankful for this platform and the ability to share with you all! In order to honor our commitments and serve those we lead during this time of new leadership and transition, we will be releasing episodes every other week. We have some exiting episodes to share with you soon! Stay tuned and continue to connect with us on our other platforms. 

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This week, Nicole & Sarah sit down with Madisyn, a real Girl Boss, who has worked her way up to be the Regional Director of a healthcare company in Southern California. She started as a part-time worker in 2012 and now she oversees multiple facilities, supervises others, hires people, does marketing & community relations, and many other things!  In this episode we chat about:

• Professional growth 
• Interviewing and dressing...

Nicole & Sarah chat with Dr. Angela Day - Doctor of Audiology, Captain in the United States Army, and a graduate student obtaining her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This week we chat about: 

• Experience and asking for mentorship 
• Leadership models 
• Dealing with toxic work environments 
• Dunning-Kruger Effect by overestimating abilities 
• Advice for new leaders and being confident in decision making

About Ang...

Nicole and Sarah sit down with Chevy Cook: Co-Founder and Executive Director of Military Mentors, Human Development - Character Development PhD Candidate, and MAJ in the US Army.  

In this episode we cover: 

• Military Mentors
• Character development 
• Teaching, coaching, mentoring 
• How to develop a mentorship relationship 
• The science of mentorship and differences in mentorship with Millennials and Gen Z
• Leadership development with advice...

Nicole & Sarah are two new leaders just keeping it real & working to be better.  Relatable leadership podcast - focused on expanding the up-and-coming leaders’ knowledge of leadership by promoting self-awareness, personal growth, professional development, mentorship, diversity, and inclusion. 

We have insightful conversations with each other, experienced leaders, and our listeners.  We're here to discuss real issues, le...