In this episode, we discuss networking... again. While it's not for everyone, it's definitely important. Networking can be beneficial to everyone - and if you have your own business or are a part of another, networking or marketing typically comes into play at some level. While Jennifer doesn't necessarily dig it, Rebecca does. Lots of conversation here - you don't wanna miss it. 

She’s Valiant cohost, Rebecca, talks to leadership development expert Dr. Hope Zoeller about the importance of sisterhood in the workplace.  Women desire advocacy from male peers, but advocacy for women in the workplace starts with US!  Join the conversation and let us know what you think!  Be sure subscribe and leave us a review. Dr. Hope Zoeller is Founder and President of HOPE (Helping Other People Excel), LLC, a firm that specializes in facilitating leader success at every level of an organization. For over 15 years of her professional career, Dr. Zoeller worked at UPS in various roles including Customer Service, Training and Development and Employee Relations. For the past 17 years, she has been consulting with organizations on leadership development. Dr. Zoeller is also a Professor at Spalding University instructing in the Master of Business Communication program. She has a Doctorate in Leadership Education from Spalding University, a Master of Education in Training and Development from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology from Bellarmine University. Hope co-authored with Dr. Joe DeSensi HOPE for Leaders Unabridged Volume 1 and HOPE Leaders in the 2020s…New Issues to Face, New Problems to Solve, New Hope for the Future Volume 2.

Money. Sometimes you have to tell it where to go. 

Why is talking about money so taboo? What are you afraid of? Is it that you may make others feel bad, that you'll be judged, or that it isn't acceptable? Well, it's time to shake off that mindset and embrace all things money. Talk about it, think about it, and make lots of it. We openly discuss money here. We encourage you to do the same!

This year is gonna be wild! We're discharging all things not meant for us.

We discussed what it looks like to trust your gut. The great thing is, if you trust yourself, you have nothing to worry about!! 

Setting goals, at any point in the year, can be a bit overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss different ways to set them, and how "reframing" your goals allows you to take actionable steps toward achieving them.

We discuss the massive impact of having the right people in your corner. The people around us can either be a source of support and an important key to expansion, or they can be a blockade to your progress. Surround yourself wisely.

We're back and have some exciting news! Rebecca Simmons of Rebecca Simmons Coaching has joined as our cohost! You can find her info at www.rebeccasimmonscoaching.com. 

Are you ready to level up? Do you need to pivot and find new employment? Kara and her team at Optimized Career Solutions can help! They offer a holistic coaching approach to help you obtain the employment or position you desire, all while taking care of yourself in the process.  Inquire here: https://getstarted.optimizedcareersolutions.com In this podcast, we discuss Kara's services, why LinkedIn is so important, and we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how she and her husband make it work.