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Wise Women@ Work is a podcast devoted to showcasing successful women in business, law and finance; and to inspiring a new generation of female leaders. Hosted by Felicia Garland of Krietzberg Wealth Management.

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Wise Women@ Work is a podcast devoted to showcasing successful women in business, law and finance; and to inspiring a new generation of female leaders. Hosted by Felicia Garland of Krietzberg Wealth Management.

    Kindness and Curiosity--- A Conversation with Tracy Fink

    Kindness and Curiosity--- A Conversation with Tracy Fink

    Kindness and curiosity are the pillars of the Tortoise Institute, which offers a secular-based series of programs and services focused on developing emotional intelligence, decreasing stress, and increasing focus and resilience at work and in life.  According to Tracy Fink, founder of the Tortoise Institute, these concepts, when practiced daily, can help you keep an open mind and challenge the assumptions and limiting beliefs that keep you on autopilot and hinder your success.  
    Why the Tortoise Institute—what’s in the name?  According to Tracy, “Wherever you go, there you are.  We are all like tortoises—we carry our baggage on our backs. We take our stuff with us. I’ve learned in my personal and professional journey that living each moment fully can bring you back to yourself in a stillness that ultimately enriches your life.” Tracy continues, “I established the Tortoise Institute to teach people to work with their “stuff” by offering services steeped in self-awareness and resiliency.”
    We also chat about:
    What’s so important about self-awareness, meditation and mindfulness What’s the difference between meditation and mindfulness How these practices shape her life and business path, and why she thinks they can help you How to prevent burnout (or at least turn it to your advantage) Why we are responsible for our own success The science behind healthy habits and neuroplasticity How something as simple as a gratitude journal can help change your life Why everyone could benefit from acknowledging and expressing gratitude The importance of forgiving yourself and speaking kindly to yourself How to pick yourself up and learn from a stumble or “failure” What you can learn from reaching out to those whom you admire And so much more… “I want to show my clients how to become “unstuck” and flourish in their environments,” says Tracy. “While there are many interpretations of Aesop’s fable of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare,’ at the Tortoise Institute, we closely align with the version that focuses on perseverance. The term ‘slow and steady’ applies not only to the tortoise that beat the hare, but also to the practice of creating a new mindset. It is a deliberate process with no shortcuts. However, with an attitude of kindness and curiosity, as well as confidence in the outcome,” Tracy continues, “we can be like the tortoise and meet our challenges.”   
    What stuff would you like to unpack?
    Find out more about Tracy and the Tortoise Institute at:
    www.TheTortoiseInstitute.com
    Here’s where you can reach Tracy:
    Tracy.Fink@thetortoiseinstitute.com

    • 25 min
    Less Stress Now! --- A Conversation with Jamie Sussel Turner

    Less Stress Now! --- A Conversation with Jamie Sussel Turner

    Jamie Sussel Turner’s life is one full of lessons learned:
    How to be more inclusive and collaborative, from growing up the oldest of three sisters How to manage her time and emotions, from her years as a school principal How to live each day in gratitude, after being treated for breast cancer three times How to love and regain trust again, after divorce and remarriage And the list goes on.
    Jamie now applies what she’s learned about coping with challenges and stress to help her clients live the best, less-stressed version of themselves.  She is the Less Stress Coach. 
    Jamie describes her life lessons in this episode and in her book, Less Stress Life—How I went from Crazed to Calm and You Can Too.  She is also known for her work with corporate and business teams, facilitating innovative and engaging workshops.
    We also chat about:
    When to speak up and how to speak from the heart without blame or shame What she learned about gratitude from three bouts with breast cancer Overcoming obstacles in your personal life The lessons she learned from 12 years as a school principal and how she applies those to her clients The skills she uses with her clients to uncover the places in which their stress may be hiding How she helps her clients as they transition to new careers, overcome procrastination, or forge a new career path Why you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others What is “Fierce Conversation©” and how is it used And so much more Even in the best of time, we all have stress in our lives. For some, the stress can feel overwhelming and hinder them from achieving success in their careers, or from enjoying deep and satisfying relationships with their partner or children. Now, in this time of the Covid-19, many more of us are subject to the stress and fears associated the pandemic.  Listen as Jamie shares her tips about overcoming the fears, stress and anxiety they may be holding you back.
    Now, isn’t that a relief?
    www.LessStressCoach.com
    Jamie@LessStressCoach.com

    • 28 min
    Remembering Your Roots While Spreading Your Wings --- A Conversation with Carmen Rivera

    Remembering Your Roots While Spreading Your Wings --- A Conversation with Carmen Rivera

    There is little in Carmen Rivera’s background that would lead you to believe she would become a successful banker and a real estate entrepreneur.  In fact, in many ways the cards were stacked against her. 
     
    She was raised in Paterson, New Jersey by her single mother along with seven brothers and sisters and six half siblings. Her mother did not speak English, and Carmen vividly remembers trips to the local welfare office. Carmen had no role model in business or entrepreneurship.  These concepts were far removed from her experiences while growing up.  While she knew little was expected of her, she expected more from herself.
     
    A mutual friend described Carmen as “hardscrabble,” a term my friend used as a compliment. And Carmen’s life is a wonderful example of hard work, giving back and beating the odds. She began her career while raising her son, Sammy, and while attending the college—she was the first in her family to earn a college degree. “I knew what it was like to grow up poor, she said, and I love my mom.  But I knew I wanted to break the cycle of poverty and do so much more with my life.” 
     
    Specifically, we chat about:
    What it was like to grow up poor  Overcoming obstacles in your personal life How someone who grew up in a family without a bank account became a successful banker The challenges of raising a child as a single mom while working AND earning a degree What Carmen learned from taking boxing lessons The importance of finding a good mentor Why you may sometimes need to take a step back before you move forward in your career How to overcome the fear of taking a leap in your career How she learned to manage a team The importance of giving back to your community and how to pay it forward What it is like to start your own business while still working in a corporate job Why you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others What Carmen means by “Rivera Time” And so much more Carmen’s personal journey and professional success are nothing less than inspirational. Despite her humble beginnings and the challenges of raising a son as a single mom, she has enthusiastically sought out to expand her career while starting her own business. 
     
    Others could look at her childhood and see only limitations.  Instead, Carmen has chosen to rely on her close family and strong mentors to spread her wings and thrive.   
     
    It’s not where you begin; but rather, where you end up.
     
    www.thehomerealestategroup.com
     
    riveratime@thehomerealestategroup.com
     
    908-233-8502, Ext. 489

    • 48 min
    Mission Possible—A Conversation with Tracy Otsuka

    Mission Possible—A Conversation with Tracy Otsuka

    Tracy Otsuka is one Smart A** Women. She should be; she’s the host of the podcast, ADHD for Smart Ass Women. She is also the creator of Coretography, her patent-pending brand-spankin’ new breed of self-development that organizes your brain and helps you discover who you are and what you’re meant to be doing with your life. Because for Tracy, “When you align who you are with what you do, life just automatically gets easier.”


    Tracy was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, eight months after her then twelve-year-old son, Markus, was diagnosed with it. Not liking the negativity and limiting stereotypes that typically follow such a diagnosis, Tracy set out to learn all she could about ADHD, and especially it’s impact on women. According to Tracy, for brilliant, driven ADHD women, the symptoms are much more a positive than a negative. Now, she’s on a mission to change the conversation on ADHD, and to help every woman quickly identify her unique key to a fulfilling career and life.


    Specifically, we chat about:
    Why we need to change the conversation around ADHD

    How symptoms of ADHD manifested themselves throughout Tracy’s career

    How she morphed from Georgetown-educated securities lawyer, to kicka** entrepreneur

    What is means to be interest driven

    Whether ADHD might be your greatest strength

    Why, when we don’t live to our values, we suffer

    Coretography, what it is, who is it for, and how she developed it

    And so much more

    On her journey to help her son and herself thrive with ADHD, Tracy discovered a way to help everyone find their best selves. Turns out, the principles are universal. According to Tracy, “You are the best expert in you. When you try to go outside yourself, it isn’t necessarily good for you. Learning to trust yourself and your intuition will help you make the best decisions.”


    Your mission? Go out and kick some A**

    www.TracyOtsuka.com


    707-318-9847

    • 26 min
    THINK LIKE A MAN, WORK LIKE A DOG & ACT LIKE A LADY—A Conversation with Susan Ascher

    THINK LIKE A MAN, WORK LIKE A DOG & ACT LIKE A LADY—A Conversation with Susan Ascher

    Susan Ascher is a Futurist.  She also happens to be the Founder of The Ascher Group, her executive and business coaching firm. But mostly, she’s a one-women think tank.  She’s been thinking about the nature of work, careers and living a more fulfilling life for as long as she can remember. In this episode Susan shares her Five Ps for thriving in the “Next Normal,” as she calls it, when we finally emerge from our Covid-19 lockdown. 
     
    Specifically, we chat about:
    The importance of self-confidence and why you shouldn’t fear failure What she means by “The Pause That Refreshes” Her mantra, “Read to Lead” Pivotal moments in her career and how she seized the opportunities Why she’s looking beyond the New Normal, to her “Next Normal” Regardless of whether you own your own business, or work within a large corporation, what you need to be doing NOW to win during the Covid-19 pandemic, and  What you need to do NOW to position yourself for the new future of work Her Five “Ps” Her NEW Five “Ps” and, importantly, HOW and WHEN to apply them What you need to do if you are laid off How to handle a business closing Why you need to move from networking to building deep relationships The importance of “give to get” And so much more Corporations, executives and career-minded individuals rely on Susan for thoughtful advice and the frequent reality check. The best business advice she ever received: “Think like a man, work like a dog, and act like a lady.” “It may sound old-fashioned, Susan muses, but the advice still rings true.” 
     
    For Susan, the future is NOW. Go out and grab it!
     
    Www.SusanAscher.com
     
    Susan@SusanAscher.com
     
    973-919-8180

    • 41 min
    MOVING PEOPLE’S LIVES—A Conversation with Cindy Myer

    MOVING PEOPLE’S LIVES—A Conversation with Cindy Myer

    Cindy Myer, CEO and President of Ridgewood Moving, is keenly aware that death, divorce and moving are the three biggest stressors a person can face.  That’s why, after taking the helm of Ridgewood Moving upon the death of her husband, Rob, she developed the concept of building a “posse” to pull together the resources her clients need for a successful move. 
     
    For Cindy, giving back has become a cornerstone of her business philosophy.  Listen as she describes the importance of philanthropy within your community and why creating a culture of giving leads to personal and business fulfillment.
     
    In this podcast we discuss the challenges she faced when taking over an established business, how she has since molded that business to her vision and the lessons she learned along the way.  We also chat about:
    How to thrive in a male-dominated industry The importance of building a company “culture” and a good team around you Why as a business owner you need to fire fast but hire slow How to take over an established business, and why you may need to shake things up How to handle employees who may be working to undermine your efforts Working with the senior market (her “VIP Seniors”) and what it means to become Silver Certified The importance of women supporting women How giving back to her community has given back to her business Why if you think about calling someone, pick up the phone and call them now!   Cindy is by no means the only women business owner who has learned to thrive in a male-dominated industry.  And as with many other female business owners, she found she could rely on the support and assistance from a wide array of friends, colleagues and competitors.  “It’s about having a community about you that helps you succeed,” according to Cindy. But success alone is not enough.  “It is so important to create a culture of giving within your business and the community to feel you have truly arrived at your destination.”
     
    Moving words, indeed.
     
    www.RidgewoodMoving.com

    • 38 min

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