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  • Decide What You Want

    Chanie Gluck is the CEO of 4D Global, a medical billing staffing company. She is also the host of the Growing Global and Leaders in Medical Billing podcasts. As an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, Chanie has been voted The Next 1,000 CEOs to Watch by Forbes and Inspiring CEOs 2021 by InSight Magazine.

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    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

    • [3:18] The freedom that drove Chanie Gluck to entrepreneurship — and her early business success
    • [8:19] Why Chanie began offshoring talent
    • [10:34] How to dismantle misconceptions about offshoring
    • [14:08] What is the future of offshoring?
    • [16:07] Chanie talks about balancing work and motherhood
    • [20:39] Chanie’s approach to leadership

    In this episode…

    While female leadership styles are becoming more accepted, women still embody male characteristics when leading, especially during stressful periods. How can you embrace your feminine energy in your personal and professional life?

    For global entrepreneur Chanie Gluck, leading like a woman means embracing her role as a female in business. Women share unique traits like intuition and strong instincts that allow them to balance work and life effectively. When struggling to maintain composure during high-stress situations, rather than reverting to masculine tendencies, you can delegate tasks to simplify your work-life balancing act. This may involve offshoring talent to streamline responsibilities.

    In the latest episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston invites Chanie Gluck, the CEO of 4D Global, who talks about offshoring talent and embracing your feminine characteristics. Chanie discusses the future of offshoring, how she balances work and motherhood, and how she dispels myths about offshoring.

    Resources Mentioned in this episode:

    Quotable Moments:
    • “I firmly believe that we have, and I use that inner voice a lot and listen to it a lot.”
    • “I think the future for offshoring is really bright. And as entrepreneurs, if we don’t embrace it, we’re going to fall behind.”
    • “Really, freedom. I just wanted my freedom. I wanted to come and go. But I also had big dreams.”
    • “Looking at the world from a place of abundance instead of scarcity is a major shift. Very important.”
    • “I never complain about being a woman. Being a woman in business is my superpower.”
    Action Steps:
    1. Embrace a growth mindset: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a “glass half full” attitude to overcome obstacles in entrepreneurship. This optimistic approach helps entrepreneurs pivot in challenging times and find opportunities in adversity.
    2. Leverage global talent: Consider offshoring repetitive or non-communication-intensive tasks to tap into a global workforce. This strategy can enhance efficiency and profitability, especially as labor costs increase domestically.
    3. Delegate effectively: Surround yourself with highly skilled individuals and delegate tasks to reduce stress and improve business operations. By trusting your team and letting go of control, you can focus on strategic decisions and personal priorities.
    4. Set clear goals and prioritize: Take time to define what you truly want from your business and life. Having clarity on your goals helps you align your actions to avoid regrets and ensures your business decisions support your overall life objectives.
    5. Lead with empathy and connection: Use your intuition and empathetic nature to lead effectively, understanding the needs of both your clients and team members. Building strong relationships and acknowledging personal milestones can create a supportive and motivated work environment.

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  • Find Your Authenticity

    Donna Griffit is a corporate storyteller and Communication Coach at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where she works with students to improve their communication, executive presence, writing, storytelling, and pitching. For 30 years, Donna has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors in 30 countries, helping them create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations. She is also the author of Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups.

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    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

    • [3:12] Donna Griffit’s leap from working for a pet company to becoming an entrepreneur
    • [7:33] The elements of corporate storytelling
    • [16:31] Why you should embrace serendipitous moments
    • [23:01] How to obtain additional business funding for women
    • [29:05] Donna’s winning formula for crafting pitches
    • [32:15] Advice for women to generate sales

    In this episode…

    While women entrepreneurs have received significantly more funding in recent years, less than 2% of all VC funding goes toward female founders. How can you amplify women’s voices to ensure they receive fair funding?

    According to pitch and storytelling alchemist Donna Griffit, the key to capturing investors’ attention is a compelling pitch. Her four-acts formula is based on universal archetypes startups can leverage to simplify their pitches. It involves identifying the villain as the problem, the solution as the hero, the business plan as the hero’s course of action, and the vision for the future as the happy ending. This creates a well-structured pitch that positions you as an authority figure. Founders should also prepare lists of answers to potential investor questions.

    In today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Donna Griffit about crafting winning startup pitches. Donna shares why she embraces serendipitous moments, how to generate more sales, and the essential elements of corporate storytelling.

    Resources Mentioned in this episode:

    Quotable Moments:
    • “I see life as a series of serendipitous signposts. Sometimes, in the moment of the greatest crisis lies opportunity.”
    • “The real alchemy happens when you realize it’s not about you; it’s about them.”
    • “The most important character in that story is the damn audience.”
    • “Think like them wanting to buy. It’s about the audience, not about you.”
    • “Find the best in yourself. Find it within you, front and center.”
    Action Steps:
    1. Embrace the villain in your story: Understanding the “villain” or the problem your audience faces is crucial for crafting a compelling narrative. This approach helps you connect deeply with your audience by addressing the innate challenges they are eager to overcome, making your story more relatable and impactful.
    2. Adopt the four-act structure: Use Donna Griffit’s four-act framework — the problem, the solution, the business plan, and the vision for the future, to organize your storytelling. This structured approach ensures clarity and flow, making your message more coherent and persuasive.
    3. Know your audience intimately: Tailoring your story to reflect your audience’s needs and experiences allows them to see themselves in your narrative. This personalization transforms your storytelling from a self-focused pitch to a meaningful dialogue with the audience, enhancing engagement and impact.
    4. Cultivate authenticity in your narrative: Find your unique voice and style rather than mimicking others, as authenticity fosters trust and connection. This genuine approach helps create a memorable impression, allowing your story to resonate more deeply with your audience.
    5. Prepare for questions with a comprehensive Q&A strategy: Anticipate potential questions and prepare clear, concise responses to ensure you are ready for any inquiries from your audience or investors. This preparation demonstrates your expertise and confidence, addressing concerns while reinforcing your narrative’s credibility.

    Sponsor for this episode…​

    This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

    They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

    To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

  • Embracing Your Emotional Awareness

    Leah Diteljan is the Founder of MindSpa, a global movement of leaders. As a transformative coach and retreat facilitator, she has over 16 years of experience awakening emotional awareness and fostering personal growth in Fortune 100/500 CEOs and EO and YPO entrepreneurs. Leah spent over 13 years at the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), working with aspiring leaders across 30 countries and six continents.

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    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

    • [3:13] Why Leah Diteljan founded MindSpa
    • [5:46] The retreats and programs MindSpa offers leaders
    • [13:58] What Leah loves about coaching high-achieving leaders
    • [15:56] The challenges high-achievers face in their journeys
    • [18:36] Leah teases her upcoming book, Heal Leah, and her featured chapter in Lead Like a Woman
    • [25:16] Advice for stagnant women leaders

    In this episode…

    When high-performing leaders experience a personal setback, they often focus more on their business while ignoring their private upheaval, leading to excessive burnout. How can you tend to your emotional needs to continue excelling in business?

    Emotional awareness coach Leah Diteljan urges entrepreneurs to treat their personal calamities like their business. This may involve developing a 90-day strategy to heal your emotions after a breakup. Leah has helped high-achieving women reconcile their emotions and create a sense of self-belonging through interactive retreats and experiences. Through introspective moments, leaders can learn to embrace and love every aspect of themselves.

    In this week’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Leah Diteljan, the Founder of MindSpa Movement, about emotional awareness for high-achieving leaders. Leah shares advice for women struggling with self-identity, the importance of intuition, and what she loves most about her career.

    Resources Mentioned in this episode:

    Quotable Moments:
    • “Leaders create community and a sense of belonging for their teams and families.”
    • “Emotions are my greatest allies, showing where alignment is with my desires.”
    • “What went right is MindSpa; it’s an extension of the lifestyle that I live.”
    • “Awakening a sense of belonging within one’s self and with others and nature.”
    • “I’m under no obligation to be who I was five minutes ago.”
    Action Steps:
    1. Stand in front of a mirror naked and compliment yourself: This increases self-acceptance and addresses the challenge of low self-esteem.
    2. Say “no” more often to prioritize personal needs: This teaches boundary setting, leading to better work-life balance.
    3. Connect with nature to find clarity and strength: Nature helps in stress reduction and mental clarity, which is essential for decision-making.
    4. Work on emotional awareness to raise consciousness: Emotional intelligence allows for better leadership and personal relationships.
    5. Develop intuition to anticipate and meet emotional needs: This improves decision-making by recognizing and addressing underlying emotions.

    Sponsor for this episode…​

    This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

    They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

    To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

  • Allow Yourself To Be Brilliant

    Jaime Mann is the Founder of The Amaryllis Project, a coaching and advisory firm for growth-oriented, high-performance women. As an advisor, coach, and connection cultivator, she helps women strengthen and grow their leadership skills and works with organizations to create a culture of connected leadership. Jaime is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

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    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

    • [3:47] Jaime Mann’s journey from psychology to leadership coaching with The Amaryllis Project
    • [8:20] How Jaime found the inspiration to launch The Amaryllis Project
    • [12:44] Sensitivity as a strength and gift
    • [16:14] Methods for overcoming internal bullying
    • [21:14] The importance of connection in leadership
    • [27:52] Jaime discusses the leadership topics she speaks about
    • [31:32] How Jaime leads like a woman

    In this episode…

    High-performing leaders often restrict their potential by engaging in limiting self-beliefs and negative dialogues. How can you step into your full potential without letting internal voices hold you back?

    Having struggled with internal and external bullying, high-performance coach Jaime Mann learned to accept and embrace her strengths. This involved altering her inner narrative, which requires practicing self-compassion by treating yourself as you would a close friend or relative. Jaime also recommends developing a close network of personal and professional connections who can support you in your leadership journey and engaging in exercises like the Johari window, which allows you to view yourself objectively.

    Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston welcomes Jaime Mann, the Founder of The Amaryllis Project, to talk about redefining leadership through connection and self-love. Jaime delves into her leadership style, why she views sensitivity as a core strength, and how her psychology background led her to become a coach.

    Resources Mentioned in this episode:

    Quotable Moments:
    • “Empowering female leaders to empower others is not just a mission; it’s a movement.”
    • “Connection to self is just as vital as connection to others.”
    • “Perfectionism isn’t a flaw; it’s a superpower that needs to be harnessed.”
    • “Sensitivity is a powerful strength, not a weakness to be hidden.”
    • “Lead yourself first before leading others.”
    Action Steps:
    1. Practice self-compassion and speak to yourself as you would to a dear friend: This encourages emotional resilience and reduces self-criticism, leading to improved leadership presence.
    2. Embrace your unique strengths and allow yourself to feel proud of your achievements: This fosters self-confidence and authenticity, which are crucial for inspiring and leading teams.
    3. Cultivate deeper connections, both personally and professionally: This builds trust and engagement, which are essential for effective teamwork and leadership.
    4. Reframe negative thoughts and learn to view challenges as opportunities for growth: This promotes a growth mindset, enabling leaders to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
    5. Consistently ask yourself, “Why not?” when considering new opportunities or stepping outside your comfort zone: This encourages proactive decision-making and propels one toward achieving goals and embracing leadership roles.

    Sponsor for this episode…​

    This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

    They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

    To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.