Leadership starts with you. In this episode, special guest Wendy Watson discusses how small steps can lead to big leadership and personal growth transformations.

Learn about:

• The power of self-awareness and self-ownership in shaping your path.
• Key insights from Wendy’s book, Verbal Turbulence, where intentional listening is the key to effective communication.
• The 70-20-10 communication rule that reveals the personal nature of most conversations.
• Discover Wendy’s five pillars of change—self-leadership, communication, and more—to help you become a trailblazer in your own life. Don’t miss out on these practical tools to elevate your leadership and personal success.

Wendy Watson, a Spiritual Therapist & CEO at TBR Spiritual Health, dedicated to guiding individuals through transformative journeys towards healing, personal, & spiritual growth. As a BBB Torch Awards Finalist and author, Wendy offers practical tools and compassionate support to empower you to reclaim your inner peace and fulfillment. Let Wendy guide you on your journey towards a more fulfilling life. You can reach her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendywatson-tbr/

Think hiring the right person guarantees success? Think again.

You found the perfect hire, but they’re gone in six months. Why? It’s not just about skills—it’s about navigating hidden power dynamics and unspoken rules. In this episode, we uncover the 7 critical challenges every new hire faces, including:

• Identifying who has the real power (hint: it’s not always their boss).
• Dealing with powerbrokers and gatekeepers who control access.
• Understanding the ingrained habits and culture that resist change.
• If you think hiring top talent is enough, you’ll want to listen in and discover what’s truly necessary to ensure your new hire doesn’t just survive—but thrives.

Today, Denise Cooper and Deborah Walsh, President of the International Executive Search firm she built over 30 years. You can connect with Deborah Walsch on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-walsh-875b932/

Ever had a new hire leave within months due to team resistance? It’s more common than you think. This episode covers:

• The importance of finding a cultural fit while upgrading team skills.
• How to handle team pushback when introducing new talent.
• Proven strategies to respond to feedback and maintain harmony during change.
• Tune in to discover how to turn team resistance into an opportunity for growth and retention.

Denise Cooper and our returning guest, Pamela Richards, CEO Cornerstone Success, delve into a lively discussion about the idea of "fit" when hiring. What does it mean? Is it important? How do you create a million-dollar team with people who don't know and may not like each other?

My guess Pamela Richards, is known for her passion for people and facilitating positive change for anyone in need with an open mind. She enjoys being an executive coach and helping people discover their strengths to make life transformations. Pam has helped design and run several leadership programs at ASU and continues to help organizations with executive staffing and teambuilding. She appreciates her many opportunities to work with others and being a part of their discovery process, including running Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ program as a Certified Facilitator and running Conversational Intelligence™ by Judith Glaser.