As we continue the journey of reinvention I thought it would be great to have an episode that focuses on creating or maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  While I like to think of myself as a fairly healthy person, I admit that I struggle in maintaining some of my health goals when life is on a fast train. But maintaining a healthy lifestyle can boost our performance in our daily lives personally and professionally, can help reduce our stress levels and bring more energy into what it is that we do everyday.  For this episode, I invite a long time friend and colleague to share her expertise and give us tips as we strive to create change and form healthy habits.Ashley Barrient is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. Currently, Ashley is the Practice Owner of Live Fully Therapy, PLLC, a telemedicine private practice offering nutrition and psychotherapy services, and an Adjunct Faculty Instructor with the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health at Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Ashley’s current work, she dedicated 13 years to providing patient care at academic medical centers across the Chicagoland area including Northwestern Medicine, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, and Loyola University Medical Center.In this episode we talk about:Creating a healthy lifestyle to perform optimally in our world of work How Ashley leverages her background as a Dietitian and Licensed Professional Counselor to fulfill her career purposeStrategies to stay motivated and achieve our health related goalsPracticing self-compassion when forming new habitsCreating a toolkit for stress coping mechanismsDon’t skip breakfast before your job interview! tips of what to eat beforehandBeing mindful of your healthy eating behaviors to optimize work performance and boost our moodsAshley's Book recommendations:https://eatingmindfully.com/books/How to Change by Katy MilkmanWherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Connect with Ashley:[email protected] with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignIf you enjoy the show and want to treat me to a cup of coffee consider making a small donation below!Support the show

In this episode, Chris Clarke shares his insight on the importance of investing in inclusive leadership. He shares his story as a first generation college student, his journey into higher education, and his motivation behind pursuing his doctoral degree.  We have a candid conversation on the importance of investing in people and life-long learning as well as how Gen Z perceive inclusive leadership based on his research.  Chris shares his philosophy in adopting an asset-based approach to some popular mindsets including topics around "Quiet quitting", "Working smarter, not harder", and "If it Aint Broke Don't Fix It".  Chris challenges the status quo and shares how we have to be intentional about our leadership as we are dynamic and always evolving.About Chris:Chris Clarke serves as the Director of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Miami where he provides services that support ethnically diverse students. Prior to joining the University of Miami, Chris served as the inaugural Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Chicago Law School and has worked at the University of Michigan and the University of Illinois Chicago in similar capacities. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Studies/Justice & Public Policy and his Master of Public Administration degree in Organizational Leadership. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership.Connect with Chris:[email protected]://www.allenclarkeconsulting.com/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignIf you enjoy the show and want to treat me to a cup of coffee consider making a small donation below!Support the show

It might be time for a check-in and self-reflection.  I personally am in a space of self-reflection and thinking hard about what I want out of this year.  However, setting an "ambitious" goal is not what I am chasing after this year - how about you?If you are feeling the same way about your goal-setting journey, I invite you to consider starting small with the formation of new habits, maintaining the good habits and letting go of the bad ones. I kicked-off my year with listening to the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for strategies and simple ways to form new habits and break bad ones. On this episode I walk you through my own self-reflection and how this book has provided me with some light bulb moments that might serve you as well.Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignIf you enjoy the show and want to treat me to a cup of coffee consider making a small donation below!Support the show

As a career coach, many of my conversations start with individuals disclosing how discouraged they are in their job search process or how they lack confidence to chase after that next role or career move. Sometimes it is that lack of confidence that keeps us stuck and stagnant and therefore we need to be self-aware so that we can take the necessary actions to find that self-confidence and move forward.  My guest today is Mira Parmar who is a Confidence and Leadership Coach and has seen and experienced first-hand the extra barriers and obstacles which women have to overcome to be able to prove themselves against their male counterparts and this has become a major driver for her current coaching work. She helps her clients overcome their barriers to success and achieve massive shifts and transformation. Her journey is serving as an inspiration for so many women to also break free, take charge of their life and get back in control. Her mission in life is to help women to be more successful and happier, using the quickest, most efficient path possible. Her clients experience amazing improvements in their confidence, productivity, motivation, leadership skills, goal attainment, stress reduction, and work/life balance.Episode Highlights:Ways to build self-confidenceFinding clarity and focus to get unstuck Feeling confident in your job searchEliminating negative self-talkMira's upcoming trainingDo you need a boost in CONFIDENCE and more WELLNESS in your life?  https://miraparmar.coach/confidenceandwellness/ Connect with MiraW: https://miraparmar.coach/W: mkpcoaching.comE: [email protected] to booking a call with herhttps://miraparmar.coach/book-in-a-call/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Cassie Spencer is the host of the Happenstance podcast and in this episode she shares her knowledge and experience in the world of happenstance.  Cassie is also a career coach with a background in higher education and has worked in career and professional development offices on college campuses in addition to supporting clients through her private career coaching practice. Helping others make their next career move is at the core of the work that Cassie does. Episode highlights:Cassie’s journey from higher ed to becoming a full-time private career coachHow to maximize your happenstance momentsA success story showing how a simple follow-up led to a series of experiences and ultimately a full-time job Job search tips for December college gradsCreating happenstance moments for your next career moveConnect with Cassie:Instagram and TikTok: @ CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A3uLpu8QgllwsHg6uREbN?si=c82b81cf67b8491dWebsite: https://www.careercoachcassie.com/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Ways to succeed as an underdog with Stuart McCallaEpisode Highlights:What ignited Stuart's interest in leadership coachingHow to succeed as an “underdog”Having a learner’s mindsetNot being afraid of being rejected, especially during a job searchBeing curious and remembering that taking risks can go a long wayElevating yourself as a leaderStuart is a Managing Partner at Evolution, a coaching, culture, and leadership development firm, where he supports senior leaders and leadership teams of fast-growing companies. Stuart has worked as a leadership coach for clients at Slack, Glassdoor, Dropbox, Twitter, Eventbrite, ADP and many others. He also works with Slack’s Next Chapter organization, an initiative that brings professional equity to the formerly incarcerated. His experience includes over 15 years of peer counseling, through work focused on Sexism, Racism, and LGBTQ issues; he advocates for the elimination of these issues by finding spaces for members of underrepresented or target groups to heal and reflect. Connect with Stuart:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmccalla/https://evolution.team/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

If you are someone who struggles with self-promotion or cringe at the idea of speaking about your successes and accomplishments, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Jeanette Botha shares her personal story of how her lack of self- promotion and choosing to remain in the shadows hindered her from a well deserved promotion and career enhancement.  Jeanette shares tips and strategies on how to be more visible in the workplace and how to reframe our negative perception of self-promotion.In this episode we discuss:The importance of self-promotion for career enhancementHow to increase visibility in the workplaceStrategies to boost confidence in speaking up during meetingsWhy self-promotion is our responsibilityJeanette Botha is the VP of Sales Development at a Multi-National company based in Europe. In 2015 she completed the international coaching certification (through ICF) and started her side business where she has worked with clients across 21 countries. Jeanette has worked in the banking, financial, logistics, retail and hospitality sectors.  She has lived and worked in South Africa, Singapore and now resides in Germany.Connect with Jeanette:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettebotha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanettebotha_europe/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

In this episode, I invite Ashley Ritter for a conversation addressing workplace burnout. She shares great insight on some of the nuances and complexities of how we may view and understand workplace burnout.  Highlights of our conversation include:Defining workplace burnoutUnderstanding your relationship with chronic stressAddressing the system of stressors at an organizational levelEmotional safety at workIndicators of a toxic workplaceUnderstanding emotions at workAbout AshleyAshley K. Ritter is the Practice Director and Career and Leadership Coach at Chicago Career Consulting where they empower individuals and teams to design meaningful lives and careers. She believes the world of work can exist with more creativity, human compassion, and equity. She specializes in issues related to burnout, toxic workplace recovery, and emotional safety at work.  Connect with Ashleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleykritter/https://www.chicagocareerconsulting.com/https://www.chicagocareerconsulting.com/podcastResources/ArticlesBurn-out an "occupational phenomenon": International Classification of DiseasesWhat You’re Getting Wrong About BurnoutConnect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Anna Calix was pursuing her master’s degree in public health and working in perinatal care to improve outcomes for moms and babies when her first child was stillborn on his due date. Her profession became her passion, and she founded a nonprofit, Gifts from Liam, aimed at helping babies thrive in pregnancy and beyond by increasing access to life-saving education and resources. In this episode, Anna shares how some of her life changing experiences led her to pursue a career in public health and how she has dedicated the past few years in starting and managing a non-profit organization while balancing other jobs and most recently working as a medical writer.Gifts from Liam 2022 Diaper Drive for Diaper Need Awareness Week Overview:Gifts from Liam is hosting its 5th diaper drive for diaper need awareness week, September 24 - October 2, 2022. WAYS TO HELP: 1. Donate diapers from the Amazon Wishlist: giftsfromliam.org/wishlist2. Donate dollars: giftsfromliam.org/donate3. Sponsor the diaper drive: view sponsorship options here4. Chicagoland: Host a collection for diaper need awareness week at your location. We will arrange to pick up any donations received.Visit https://www.giftsfromliam.org/ more more information!Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Welcome to season 5 of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast!I am so excited for this season and looking forward to sharing insight, resources, and career stories that will inspire and motivate you regardless of where you are in your career journey.  If you are a returning listener, thank you for joining me and tuning in once again.  If you are new to my show, welcome and I hope that you can check out some of my previous episodes. I am a strengths-based career coach and have been in the career development world for over 15 years working with undergraduate and graduate students and clients ranging from early careerists to established professionals.  My goal this season is to offer insight, tools, and strategies to help you be intentional in making your next move. I am here to offer guidance and support you in your unique career path whether that is finding career clarity, launching your job search, negotiating your salary, gaining confidence in your next job interview, and all things career related; I got you covered! If you have a specific topic that you would like me to cover, please shoot me an email at [email protected] and I will do my best to cover on demand topics.Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: [email protected]: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show