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A Hint of Things to Come: Don't Miss The Lift 2.0!
We launched our very first cohort of The Lift back in April, and we've received amazing feedback from our Lift graduates! If you are an emerging leader, or a seasoned ...
S3, Ep. 4: Change is Inevitable- Here's How to Do it Well, feat. Carl King, Change Consultant and Coach
In this episode, Layci interviews change consultant Carl King about his journey and the importance of navigating change. Carl shares his background and the various pat...
S3, Ep. 3: Confessions of a Micromanager: Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team, feat. Amanda Bedell, The Business Chaos Sorter
Amanda Bedell, the Business Chaos Sorter, shares her journey from running a bakery business to becoming a consultant helping business owners get their chaos sorted. Sh...
S3, Ep. 2: Your Reputation Is Your Brand, feat. Seth Tower Hurd of Manx Solutions
Seth Tower Hurd, owner and founder of Manx Solutions, shares his career journey from playing college basketball to working in media, nonprofits, and the marketing agen...
S3, Ep. 1- Q&A- Introducing: The Collective!
In this episode, Layci and Mary discuss the Transcend Leadership Collective and how it came about. The Collective is a group of like-minded professional trainers and i...
S2, Ep. 23: Q&A- What Does It Mean To Be A Well-Differentiated Leader?
In this episode, Layci and Mary discuss the challenges of leadership and the importance of making clear decisions. They reference the book 'How to Walk into a Room' by...
S2, Ep. 22: You Think You Know What Burnout Is? Think Again. Feat. Avery Thatcher, Burnout Prevention Strategist
Avery Thatcher, a burnout prevention strategist and former ICU nurse, shares her journey from experiencing severe, life-altering burnout to becoming an advocate for en...
S2, Ep. 21: Navigating Complex Terminations and Shining a Light on Blind Spots, feat. Rachel Brenke, CEO of The Brenke Group and Owner & Principal Managing Attorney of Eden Law Firm
Today’s guest is Rachel Brenke; business owner, serial entrepreneur, and lawyer. Rachel discusses her experiences with leadership and management, highlighting the chal...
S2, Ep. 20: Your Entire Career Doesn't Have To Be A Battle, feat. Liz Orr of The Rude Ass Enneagram
In this conversation, Liz Orr, the Gordon Ramsay of the Enneagram and Associate University Chaplain at Wake Forest University, shares her journey from university chapl...
S2, Ep. 17: The Power of One Conversation and How It Can Change Your Life, feat. Heather Criswell of The Conversation Academy
Heather Criswell, an expert in communication, discusses the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional relationships. She highlights the c...
S2, Ep. 19: Introducing the Dr. John Reeves Agribusiness Leadership Institute
We have an incredibly exciting announcement to make! Listen in as Layci unpacks a very special something we've been keeping under wraps for quite some time. We are thr...
S2, Ep. 18: Lightning Round Q&A with Layci in the hot seat!
In this episode, Layci is interviewed by our producer Mary Skop in a lightning round Q&A format. They discuss trends in leadership, the challenges of managing Gen Z em...
S2, Ep. 16: Don't Ignore The Red Flags, feat. Julia Nepini of Compassionate Consulting Company and host of Compassionate Climb
Julia Nepini, owner of Compassionate Consulting Company, shares her journey of starting her own counseling practice and the challenges she faced as a leader. She discu...
S2, Ep. 15: This Lawsuit Could Have Been A Conversation, feat. Karelys Davis, Director of Workshops, Education & Training at Transcend Leadership Collective
Today's episode features Transcend's very own Karelys Davis, our fearless Director of Workshops, Education & Training! Listen in as Karelys shares her own hard-won wis...
S2, Ep. 14: Learning as a Leadership Superpower, feat. Chad Wooters, CEO of Kairos Talks
What if we embraced the mindset that learning is a true superpower? What if we could go beyond the mindset of "Well, I guess I have to learn how to use this platform" ...
S2, Ep. 13: Reinvent with Authenticity, feat. Shawn Marshall of Reinvent Yourself
What comes to mind when you hear the word "Authenticity?" "They were really showing up as their authentic self." "He's authentic; he's the real deal." "She's one of th...
S2, Ep. 12: Hot Take: Tracking Personal Development on Company Time?
In this episode, you'll get to hear Layci unpack why she supports tracking personal development on company time. Wait; what?? You might be asking why on earth would yo...
S2, Ep. 11: Register for "The Lift" & Sign up for our FREE webinar!
Did you know that a headhunter might be seeking out your top talent right NOW? Your favorite employee is up for grabs! Yes, you heard that right. The star of your show...
S2, Ep. 10: Pianist, Producer, and Everything In Between, feat. Mary Skop of The Number of Months
CW: This episode mentions domestic abuse. Life rarely takes us where we think it will, and the only thing we can really prepare for is to plan to be surprised. Today'...
S2, Ep. 9: Return To Your "Why," feat. Dr. Olivia Van Guyse, DPT
Stepping into a leadership role will expand your own personal growth in surprising ways, especially in the realm of boundaries. So often leaders lose their way due to ...
S2, Episode 8: Making Stuff Happen: Behind The Scenes Leadership, feat. Natalie Gingrich of The Ops Authority
Behind every effective leader is a different type of leader- someone who provides support, research, creates standard operating procedures, and serves as a strong part...
S2, Ep. 7: Making the Invisible Visible
Have you ever experienced what felt like an invisible set of rules or protocols in your workplace? Did you ever feel like there were unspoken practices that you just c...
S2, Ep. 6: Mini Series Wrap
Last week, we had a fantastic Mini Series on what it actually means to be a mentor to the rising generation of leaders. Layci covered so many valuable topics throughou...
S2, Ep. 5: Identifying Emerging Leaders
Aaaand we're back with the final episode of our Mini Series! As leaders, we need to know that it's up to us to equip the next generation of emerging leaders. But do ...
S2, Ep. 4: Core Competencies Every Leader Needs
Coming in hot with Day 4 of our Mini Series! If you are a leader and are ready to be brutally honest with yourself, ask yourself these questions: How well do you lead ...
S2, Ep. 3: The MOST Important Skill All Leaders Need
Let Day 3 of the Mini Series commence! What would you consider to be the most important skill all leaders need? Google Calendar proficiency? Nope. (But that doesn't g...
S2, Ep. 2: The 3 Levels of Leading Well
And we're back for Day 2 of our Leadership Mini Series! In today's episode, Layci discusses the 3 levels of leading well: Personal Leadership, Leading Teams, and Orga...
S2, Ep. 1: Mini Series Launch! Let's Talk ROI
Investing in your team is just that- an investment. But did you know that you get $7 back for every $1 you spend on quality leadership development? That is indeed a wo...