PTE #30 - From Challenges to Triumphs: Mastering Change and Personal Growth with Jinnie Schmid

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In this episode of Pushing the Envelope, host James Gilman welcomes Jinnie Lee Schmid, an experienced management consultant and certified grief recovery coach. 

They discuss Jinnie's diverse career, insights into change management, and passion for helping people through grief. 

The conversation touches on her personal and professional journey, the importance of adaptability, and the value of self-investment.

Key Points Discussed:

1. A Multifaceted Career Journey
   • Jinnie shares her career path from working in politics to becoming a training and development specialist and later a management consultant. She highlights her experiences at Accenture, small boutique firms, and her current role in internal consulting at Georgia Power.
2. The Power of Adaptability
   • Jinnie emphasizes the importance of being adaptable in various work environments. She discusses how her challenging childhood helped her develop this skill and how it has been crucial in her consulting career.
3. Balancing People and Processes in Change Management
   • Through examples from her work, Jinnie explains how successful change management involves both optimizing processes and supporting people. She underscores the need for organizations to focus on employee culture to navigate changes effectively.
4. The Role of Coaching in Professional Growth
   • Jinnie talks about the significant impact coaching can have on personal and professional development. She discusses her approach to coaching, which includes focusing on mindset, confidence, and practical behavior changes.
5. Addressing Grief in the Workplace
   • As a certified grief recovery coach, Jinnie highlights the importance of addressing grief and emotional well-being in the workplace. She explains how unresolved grief can affect performance and the necessity for businesses to support their employees through effective resources and understanding.

This episode provides valuable insights into Jinnie Lee Schmid's extensive experience in management consulting and grief recovery coaching. 

Her unique perspective on change management, the importance of adaptability, and the power of addressing emotional well-being in the workplace offers listeners practical advice for both personal and professional growth.

Tune in to hear Jinnie's inspiring journey and gain insights into how to navigate change and support emotional health in the workplace.

Remember, keep learning, thriving and pushing the envelope!

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