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Leading with Energy: Setting the Tone for Team Success with Laura O'Rourke

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Laura O'Rourke
Laura is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Southwest Minnesota State University. Laura has her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Human Resources Development with an emphasis in training & development. Laura is a certified leadership trainer through DDI (Development Dimensions International). Laura has a passion for change, kindness, & personal growth both in herself and others.
 
In this episode we discuss: 
Creating a vibrant culture
Humanizing the workplace by creating a space for personal connection
Conflict resolution among team members
Understanding someone else’s’ point of view
Setting the tone and the energy level for your team to lead by example
 
You can find Laura on LinkedIn
 
Check out Laura's book recommendation:
The Bible!
Strengths Finder 2.0 - Discover Your Strengths!
 
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Bonus: Mom I Miss You - 2 years gone.

This is a special bonus episode of Lead With Confidence. 
It is also a very emotional episode, so thank you for diving deep with me and sharing this story. I hope it provides a little insight into my story. 
 
If you want to skip the story and jump straight to the love letter I wrote my mom, you can jump ahead to about 9 minutes in. 
 
Thank you for helping me celebrate my mom!

Beyond the Book: The Stories Behind My Book, Taking Intentional Action

Hey Friends!
Welcome to a very special episode of Lead With Confidence where I answer some frequently asked questions about the book I'm writing, along with telling some stories about the writing process. 
 
I am so excited to announce the title of my book!
 
Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead
Check out the book cover!
 
In this episode we cover:
Self-publishing vs. Traditional Publishing 
How I stayed disciplined, and found the time to write a 200 page book!
The inspiration behind the book
Designing the Cover
Stories behind the writing process and the emotional release of writing
 
I also read the back cover of the book and some of the advanced praise from people who had an opportunity to get the book early!
 
If you are interested in being part of the launch team, send me an email at leadwithconfidencepodcast@gmail.com or send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram. 
 
You can also check out the details of being a part of the launch team at desireepetrich.com/launch
 
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You May Be Too Hard On Yourself... You're Doing Better Than You Think

Hey Friends!
I had a moment of clarity when several messages in my day culminated in a single message that I needed to hear. 
I am fired up, and excited about all of the things in this episode, so enjoy my trip down the rabbit hole, and remember that YOU ARE DOING BETTER THAN YOU THINK!
 
In this episode, I cover:
The fact that you are not starting from scratch.
How to leverage your knowledge and lessons from previous experiences.
How to build momentum and persevere in hard seasons. 
Documenting your journey for future reference.
The speech I will never forget!
 
Thank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence!
 
Check out Jon Acuff's Book Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
 
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Is The Snooze Button Holding You Back? How to Use Your Snooze Button as a Tool to Wake Up at 5am!

Hey Friends!
This week I am going to share my secret to waking up at 5am every morning, and how I use the Snooze Button to do it!
I also tell you my favorite tools to creating consistancy and confidence in the habits that I want to incorporate into my life. 
Whether you want to 
Read more
Exercise more
Eat Healthier
Wake up Earlier
Journal
Meditate
These tools may just change your life like they've changed mine!
 
Thank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence!
 
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Can You Be Confident and Authentic at Work? with Julie Menden

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Julie Menden!
Julie Menden is the CEO & Founder of Julie Menden, LLC. a boutique coaching and trainingcompany offering Executive & High performance coaching, leadership development, Speakingmentorship, and Keynote speaking.As a Speaker, author, facilitator, and life-long learner, Julie is on a mission to help others torealize what they are fully capable of by stepping into their high-impact leadership andpowerfully owning and using their voice to achieve the results they want.Julie was a contributing author in the book “Peak Performance: Mindset Tools For Leaders”, isthe host of the “It Starts With You” Podcast, and is featured in a variety of publications such asForbes, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and more.
 
What we discuss in today's episode. 
Overcoming a lack of confidence
Building trust in your relationships at work 
The importance of Mindset in Leadership
Work-Life integration and company culture
Honesty and setting expectations in the workplace
 
You can find Julie on Instagram and  Linkedin 
Check out Julie's Website  and Listen to Julie's podcast, It Starts With You
 
Check out Julie's book recommendation:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear 
 
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Struggling with Discipline? Dre Baldwin’s Framework for Confidence and Achievement

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Dre Baldwin, 
Dre is the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 TEDxTalks, and have authored 35 books. Dre's content has been consumed over 103 million times. His daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has over 2,700 episodes and over 7 million listeners. 
Dre has a 9-year professional basketball career, playing in 8 countries. Dre's framework is the "roadmap in reverse" for professional mindset, strategy, systems and execution. 
 
What we discuss in today's episode. 
Balancing personal and professional goals
Dre’s 4 part framework: Mindset, Strategy, Systems, Accountability
How to motivate others to take action
Effective communication in leadership
Overcoming self-limiting beliefs
Building inner confidence and consistency
Different approaches to discipline
 
You can find Dre on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Linkedin
Check out Dre's podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
 
Check out Dre's book recommendations:
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill
Awaken the Giants Within by Tony Robbins
No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kennedy
 
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If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
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Feeling Disconnected From Your Purpose? Lead with Intuition with Jess Parillo

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Jess Parillo 
Jess has been coaching women in the Wellness space for about 10 years, but over the past 3 years or so, it has evolved into coaching women on how to lead their lives through intention, intuition and integration of the two. 
 
What we discuss in today's episode. 
The search for purpose and passion
Recognizing Discontent and Restlessness
Signs and Synchronicities (What are "Angel Numbers")
Moving from Resistance to Acceptance
Trust and Belief in the Unknown
Impact on Leadership and Relationships
Building Confidence Through Intuition
 
You can find Jess on Instagram and Linkedin
 
Check out Jessica's book recommendation:
E Squared -: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality 
 
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If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
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Struggling with Self-Doubt? How to Lead with Confidence and Influence

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Amanda Doyle
Amanda is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach. she specializes in helping smart professionals with perfectionist tendencies, overcome self-doubt, feel less anxious, and get more done. 
Her clients' most common results include increased influence at work, feeling more present at home, and committing to health and fitness routines. 
In addition to her coaching credentials, she has over 15 years of leadership experience in non-profit and consulting organizations. She earned her Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and her bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. She lives just outside of Washington, D.C. with her husband and two daughters. 
 
First we will cover the 4 ways to become more self aware. 
How fear can manifest as aggression or timidness
Creating a more positive work environment through feedback
Prioritizing self care... and what happens if you don't. 
Aligning your actions with your values
 
Topics covered in my interview with Amanda!
A different approach to goal setting
Increasing your influence at work
The impact of perfectionism in leadership – What is “good enough?”
Embracing vulnerability from a scientific perspective
Effective, authentic, creative, and genuine leadership
Fostering your teams’ success
Overcoming people pleasing
 
You can find Amanda on her website or on Linkedin
 
Check out Amanda's book recommendation: The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck
Thank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence
 
If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
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Until next time. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE!
 

Struggling to Connect with Your Team? Discover Your Leadership Style with DISC With Brian Stroh

Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Brian Stroh!
Brian is a Maxwell Certified Leadership Team speaker, coach and trainer, and a DISC personality consultant. He provides customized leadership development that's fun and relevant so organizations can grow their teams and attract new people. Brian lives in Sioux Falls, SD with his wife Tarina and their four children. 
 
This episode is all things DISC! 
I am trying out a different format where I will spend the first 10(ish) minutes covering the topic and my thoughts. 
Prioritizing awareness and authenticity in your life.
Embracing your true self to form authentic relationships. 
You can't please everyone, so focus on being you!
 
Then we'll dig into the topics that Brian and I cover in this episode!
Understanding DISC styles to improve communication and teamwork.
Recognizing signs of stress and buttons for each style can help navigate conflicts.
How to avoid burnout and stress buildup between certain styles
How Gretchin Rubin's Four Tendancies Quiz complements the DISC assessment
 
You can find Brian on his website or on Linkedin
 
Check out Brian's book recommendation: 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Thank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence
 
If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
You can send me a message on LinkedIn or InstagramYou can also send me an email with any comments, requests or questions you'd like me to answer on the show!
 
Get a $10 discount on your first order of Silk and Sonder journals here!
Don't miss out on your 20% discount and a free thermometer from Natural Cycles! Plus you can read all about my story and success using the NC app. 
 
 
Until next time. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE!