Episodes

Tuesday May 16, 2023
The Three P’s - Season Three - Episode 40
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
The Three P’s
Season Three - Episode 40
“Doing more doesn’t always help.” – Ahuva Hershkop
In this episode, Ahuva talks about:
- Goal clarity
- Long term planning
- The 3 Ps: Perfectionism, People Pleasing, Pressure
Key Takeaways
- Women are socialized to be busy all the time.
- Take a step back and ask why you’re doing the things you do.
- Forgive yourself for NOT trusting the uncertainty.
Ahuva Hershkop is a permission coach for high-achieving women ready to step back from the brink of burnout and create a life they get to enjoy without compromising on their professional goals. She runs corporate training for female professionals and leadership teams and is the founder of the unapologetic living code, her coaching program for high-achieving women.
Ahuva is a mother of three, a Registered Dietitian, and an empowerment coach. She is the Founder of ARM Yourself Dietetics, a nutrition practice in Toronto and a coaching practice focused on supporting working mothers in achieving excellence in all that they do.
Ahuva Hershkop on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/ahuva-hershkop-1b345719
Ahuva Hershkop on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ahuvahershkop/
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Power of Democracy - Season Three - Episode 39
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Courage to Lean Into the Pivot - Season Three - Episode 38
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
“I can’t wait to see the butterfly that awaits on the other side.” – Kimara Ellefson
In this episode, Kimara talks about:
- Fighting burnout
- Finding your “True Believers”
- Leaning into meaning and purpose
Key Takeaways
- It may seem slow going, but you are preparing for a work/life pivot.
- “Becoming” doesn’t just happen; you must own it.
- Always bet on yourself
As the national director of strategy and partnerships for the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine (KNN), Kimara Ellefson fosters long-term engagement with individuals and groups across the healthcare ecosystem and society. She also provides operational leadership for the KNN program office while helping to shape strategic plans for expanding the KNN’s work and influence. Kimara’s three-part leadership philosophy—put people first, seek to understand, and get to yes—supports strong relationships and inspires collaboration.
Prior to her national director role, Kimara spent more than 20 years in a variety of other leadership roles, including interim vice president of human resources and faculty affairs at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Her expertise in relationship building and organizational development allowed her to play an integral part in shaping executive recruitment, talent acquisition, and staff and faculty development. Her visionary leadership and acumen have also helped position MCW as a national model for productive, cost-effective integration of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources.
Kimara was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award, MCW’s highest honor, reflecting her ability to lead transformative institutional change in the academic medicine setting.
Her experiences and skills have earned Kimara national leadership roles with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Faculty Affairs as an elected member of the National Steering Committee and as Chair of the Program Planning Subcommittee. Additionally, she co-authored a chapter in “Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine” and has shared strategies and presented nationally on salary equity, career development, and personal/professional flourishing in the field of medicine.
Kimara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Business Administration, and she is currently pursuing her EdD. Ultimately, she endeavors to influence cultures and relationships through systems change in a way that helps all flourish.
Kimara Ellefson on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/kimaraellefson
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Women Creating Wealth Through Entrepreneurship - Season Three - Episode 37
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
“What would your future self do?” – Bri Seeley
In this episode, Bri talks about:
- Reevaluating your personal operating paradigm
- Giving yourself permission to say yes
- Empowering women entrepreneurs of all ages
Key Takeaways
- There is a link between impostor syndrome and pricing your product/services
- It’s important to help yourself while you help others
- How to move “From Wages to Wealth”
Connect with Bri:
linkedin.com/in/entrepreneur-coach-bri-seeley
instagram.com/briseeley
facebook.com/bri.seeley
facebook.com/briseeleyofficial
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Being Human - Season Three - Episode 36
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Being Human
Season Three - Episode 36
“Let’s stop being human doings and become human beings.” – Kiona van Griensven
In this episode, Kiona talks about:
- Recognizing the warning signs of burnout
- Becoming aware of how organizations define you
- Being open to your feelings
Key Takeaways
- You have to commit to being a complete person, not just a brain
- Sometimes you just need that “reset”
- You have to bring your values into the workplace
Kiona van Griensven is a passionate Workplace Wellbeing Coach and Motivational Speaker, who draws on her background in Sales and Account Management to inspire and empower individuals and transform organisations to achieve their full potential.
She delivers engaging talks and workshops that focus on personal values, mindfulness, resilience, goal setting and positive thinking, helping teams and organisations foster a sense of belonging and purpose. With her unique blend of experience and inspiration, she is the perfect guide to help you unlock your true potential and lead your teams and communities with purpose, strategy, strength and courage.
Specialising in Workplace Wellbeing, Kiona helps leaders design and implement workplace wellbeing programmes, and offers keynote speaking, workshops, and coaching on various topics.
Reach out to Kions to book a 15-minute coffee connection chat with her today, and work together to achieve your goals!
Connect with Kiona:
Website: www.kionavangriensven.co.uk
Email list: kionavangriensven.co.uk
LI: www.linkedin.com/in/kionavangriensven
FB: facebook.com/kionavangriensven
IG: instagram.com/kionavangriensvencoaching
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Using a Difference as Fuel - Season Three - Episode 35
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
“It's only shameful when you don't embrace it. It's only shameful when you don't talk and share about it. It doesn't have to be public. It could be just like embracing it internally and being like, I'm proud of who I am for me.” – Rubi Skilton
In this episode, Rubi talks about:
- Committing to change
- Building a toolbox of self-care techniques
- Listening to your soul
Key Takeaways
- It pays to get good at identifying your impostor syndrome triggers
- You need to make time for reflection
- You must realize and recognize the power of your own voice
Rubi Skilton on LinkedIn:
UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Holly Teska and Kristin Strunk
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
The Art Bank-Following the Creative Dream - Season Three - Episode 34
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
“Dare I think of something that I really, really, really want, or do I think about it and tell myself ‘no, that’s not going to happen’ ?”
– Mandy Nicholson
In this episode, Mandy Nicholson talks about:
- Stepping bravely into your creativity
- Learning from everyone you meet
- Revisiting the dream that never dies
Key Takeaways
- Your ideal client is always another version of you
- You are worthy of investment in yourself
- You can and should become more of who you really are
Connect with Mandy Nicholson:
https://www.facebook.com/mandynicholson22
https://www.facebook.com/creativegeniusconsultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyrussell/
https://twitter.com/violetauraart
https://www.instagram.com/thecreativegeniusconsultant/
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
All Rise for Feminine Power - Season Three - Episode 33
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
“Where do we put our energy, every moment, every day, now? I did a lot of “I should do this, I should do that”. And those are somebody else's rules. They're not my rules.”
– Stephanie O’Connell
In this episode, Stephanie talks about:
- What it takes to become a more authentic you
- Burning energy worrying about the wrong things
- Giving yourself permission to unlearn
Key Takeaways
- Your timetable is not someone else’s timetable
- Take note of the “seasonality” in your personal and professional life
- Pay close attention to the “heaviness” and “lightness” in your heart
Stephanie O’Connell is an intuitive change coach. She has over 30 years of experience consulting, mentoring, and teaching in change communication and transformation. She has worked with major corporations such as Harley Davidson Motor Company, Baxter International C. C. C. Information Services, and Andersen Consulting. She is a master coach and energy healer with authentic living. She holds an M. S. Degree from Pepperdine University and organizational development and a B. S. In communications from Northwestern University.
Stephanie specializes in helping women identify and achieve their goals by shining light on their challenges and developing step-by-step approaches to helping them get unstuck and learn how to use their strength to move forward and realize their full potential.
Stephanie O’Connell on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/stephanieoconnell
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Weekday Consultant / Weekend Chef - Season 3 - Episode 32
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
“Humility is a mixture of one, keeping your vanity in check that you can't be the best for everybody, and then also keeping your self-loathing in check that you also are good enough.” – Stephanie Thomas
In this episode, Stephanie talks about:
- Tapping into your own unique personal energy
- Being open to what the universe throws at you
- Trusting yourself
Key Takeaways
- Success is a frame of mind
- Forward momentum makes many things possible
- Connecting with people is a true superpower
Stephanie Thomas is an organizational psychologist, developer of leaders, and constant study of what it means to be human in the workplace.
In her current role as the Management Training Lead at Phaidon International (a staffing and recruitment firm), she works with leaders at all stages of their careers, from helping first-time managers take on player-coach roles with confidence all the way up to Managing Directors aligning large goals with healthy workplace cultures.
Stephanie lives in New York City with her partner of 10 years and can be found on the weekend cooking with her non-profit group; East Village Loves NYC.
Stephanie Thomas on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjthom/
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Taking a Chance on Radical Change - Season Three - Episode 31
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
“That was really crazy, and I remember looking at these people and there was this moment in space where I felt everything was possible.” – Christine Billy
In this episode, Christine talks about:
- Being open to the little voice in your head that seeks change
- Having awareness of mind/body synergy
- How Art and Science can dance together
Key Takeaways
- Be open to new opportunities
- Understand the power of people coming together to solve problems
- Taking time to reflect is time well spent
Christine Billy is a Master Certified Coach, who is highly engaged in leadership coaching and training. She has more than 20 years experience fostering innovation in global organizations.
Christine is a passionate catalyst of change, she thrives at developing and implementing new strategic capabilities. She demonstrates excellence in business development, cross-functional collaboration and talent development, and has extensive experience leading global organizational projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
With both internal and external coaching experience since 2009, she has supported more than 2000 individuals and teams to move from dissatisfaction to action. She uses a fully customized approach, allowing her to achieve sustainable success. Her motto: ambitious and easy!
Christine is a trainer, mentor and supervisor for global accredited coaching training schools, has been a member of the Board of the International Coach Federation (ICF) Switzerland and is the Ambassador for the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches (ACEC).
Connect with Christine Billy on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinebilly/
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
Connect with Holly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska
Personal
Website: www.hollyteska.com
Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net
Connect with Kristin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk
Personal
Website: https://regentleadershipgroup.com/
Email: kristin@upliftingwomen.net