Lisa Ryan, a Certified Speaking Professional and founder of Grategy, shares her journey of finding clarity and purpose in her career. She discovered her passion for speaking and gratitude through personal experiences and started her own company focused on helping organizations create positive workplace cultures. Lisa emphasizes the power of gratitude in improving employee engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. She also discusses how she honed in on her expertise in manufacturing and leveraged her background to transform workplace cultures. Lisa recently published a book called 'Gear Up for Greatness' that outlines the six Gears of Grategy and provides actionable steps for implementing gratitude in the workplace.

Key Takeaways:

• Gratitude has a profound impact on workplace culture, employee engagement, and retention.
• Finding clarity and purpose in your career can lead to fulfilling and impactful work.
• Leveraging your expertise and background can help you refine your business and target specific industries.
• Creating a conceptual model or framework can provide a foundation for sharing your expertise and creating impactful content.
• Approachability and relatability are key qualities that can help you connect with diverse audiences.
• Writing a book can be a powerful way to share your message and provide actionable steps for implementation.

#gratitude #workplaceculture #employeeengagement #retention #manufacturing #clarity #purpose

In this episode of Crystallize, host Theresa Rose engages in a deep conversation with Heather Hansen O'Neill, an international keynote speaker and behavioral expert. They explore Heather's journey of clarity and transformation, the importance of adventure in personal and professional growth, and how her framework, The Elements of Adventure, can empower leaders and enhance sales. The discussion also touches on the emotional connections in sales and the significance of humanity in business. Heather shares her morning rituals and the impact of her work on clients, emphasizing the need for clarity and authenticity in communication.

Key Takeaways:

Heather's journey includes many moments of clarity over 25 years.

The pandemic prompted Heather to reassess her messaging.

Crystallizing messaging helps serve clients better.

Adventure can mean different things to different people.

Morning rituals can set a positive tone for the day.

The Elements of Adventure framework empowers leaders.

Sales can be enhanced by connecting with humanity.

Emotional connections in sales lead to deeper relationships.

Co-creation is essential for clarity and growth.

Finding Humanity is Heather's upcoming book about sales and humanity.

#crystallize #HeatherHansenO'Neill #adventure #sales #personalgrowth #leadership #clarity #humanity #coaching #transformation

In this episode of Crystallize, host Theresa Rose engages in a heartfelt conversation with Felena Hansen, founder of HeraHub, a unique coworking space designed for female entrepreneurs. Felena shares her journey from being a marketing agency owner to creating a supportive community for women in business. The discussion delves into the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of community, and personal moments of clarity that have shaped Felena's life and mission. The episode concludes with a reflection on Felena's impact and the essence of her work.

Key Takeaways:

• Felena Hansen founded HeraHub to support female entrepreneurs.
• Community is the core of coworking spaces.
• COVID-19 forced many businesses to adapt and innovate.
• Felena's journey includes overcoming personal and professional challenges.
• Moments of clarity can transform one's life and purpose.
• HeraHub has helped over 13,000 women start or grow their businesses.
• The importance of creating a welcoming and intentional workspace.
• Felena emphasizes the need for women to control their destinies.
• Building a strong community can help businesses survive crises.
• Crystallizing one's essence can lead to greater clarity and purpose.

#HeraHub #FelenaHansen #femaleentrepreneurs #coworkingspace #community #businessgrowth #marketing #COVID-19 #transformation #clarity