You’re The Boss, Now What?
Leadership is so exciting, and it’s such a privilege! Until you realize that there’s no manual, and that’s when the full weight of the responsibility sinks in. So if you’re a new or aspiring manager trying to navigate team dynamics, delegate with confidence and actually enjoy leading, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Desiree, a leadership expert who landed her first management role at 24, managed a healthcare facility through the pandemic, and went on to start a leadership development company, this podcast delivers actionable advice, real-world insights, and step-by-step strategies to help you lead with impact. As a certified Working Genius facilitator, DISC consultant, and practitioner of the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Desiree has helped frustrated professionals like you get promoted into management and has coached struggling teams to make massive strides in connection and day-to-day operations. Join us each week to learn about leadership skills, effective delegation, building team trust, setting boundaries, mastering time management, navigating team dynamics, developing your executive presence, and becoming self-aware. Packed with practical tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories, each episode will help you transition from overwhelmed manager to confident leader. You’re The Boss, Now What?
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Taylor Thopmson!
Taylor is a National Speaker, Author, Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Podcast host of the top 10% globally ranked High Performer Podcast. She loves educating and inspiring high-performers to make the most of their one life through Life Design, Human Optimization, High-Performance, Online Entrepreneurship and Personal Branding!
Topics we discuss on this episode!
The steps to overcoming burnout
Entering the uncomfortable growth zone to expand your comfort zone
Prioritizing your purpose for a fulfilling life
Taylor's Tough Love series: Turning limitations into superpowers
Investing in yourself - where is the best place to spend your time and money
Taylors book writing journey and the lessons she's learned through self reflection
How to live authentically in your personal and professional life.
You can find Taylor on her Website or Instagram
Purchase a copy of her book: More Life on Amazon
Check out Taylor's book recommendation: Essentialism by Greg McKeownThank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence
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!
If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
Access my 5 favorite books of 2023 Here!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive saving, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/
Until next time. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE!
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Michael J. Pope Jr.
Michael is "The Coach's Tech Guy". He has advanced certifications from globally respected authorities like leadership guru John C. Maxwell, and Neuropsychologist Dr. Joseph McClendon III.
Join us as we dive into a conversation about leading with your own unique personality style to become a self-confident version of yourself who is excited to learn and grow through all stages of life.
Topics we discuss on this episode!
Leading with DISC personality style
Having the confidence to say no to the things that don't serve you
What it means to be a DOER
Disciplined
Opportunities Focused
Eliminate Your Excuses
Responsibility: Take responsibility of your life and happiness
What good company culture looks like when we narrow in on the human centric issues.
You can find Michael on his website
Or follow him on Linkedin
Check out the books Martin recommends!
The Magic of Thinking Big
Gadgets Guide to Marketing
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Thank you for joining me on another episode of Lead With Confidence
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!
If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
Access my 5 favorite books of 2023 Here!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive saving, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/Until next time, let's Lead With Confidence!
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
I read 'Take The Stairs' so you don't have to!
Every 4th Monday I will deep dive into a personal development book to not only share with you some of my personal take aways, but so you can get inspired by the messages of some really great books!
Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden
In this episode we will cover 5 major points of Rory's book.
Discover how the escalator mindset is crushing your confidence
Identify 3 types of procrastination and how to combat them
Debunk the Work/Life Balance Myth
Discover what it means to prioritize this season of life
How to build your self-confidence
As a bonus, I give a bit of a teaser about the DISC personality styles. I will be inviting my friend Brian to do a whole episode on the Maxwell DISC personality framework in a later episode!
Rory has a Ted talk called How to Multiply Your Time that I highly recommend if you're looking for some additional inspiration from Rory!
I would love 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!
Thanks for listening to this one!If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
Access my 5 favorite books of 2023 Here!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive savings, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/Until next time, let's Lead With Confidence!
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Episode 5.
Embracing Imperfection and Individuality in Leadership to Build Trust and Confidence
Hey Friends!Today we discuss what it looks like to individualize and humanize the way we approach problem, and create solutions with our teams, kids, family, and everyone in between.
Join me as we deep dive into the following topics
Setting realistic goals and taking incremental steps
Humanizing goals and embracing imperfections
Encouraging individuality in problem solving and leadership
Building trust and confidence in ourselves
What it truly means to Lead With Confidence
Cultivating good company culture
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!
Thanks for listening to this one!If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive savings, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/Until next time, let's Lead With Confidence!
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Hey Friends!
This week's guest is Esther Avant!
Esther is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided full spectrum health and lifestyle coaching since 2015.
Her mission is to help women be healthy, happy, confident and get the most out of their lives. She knows that if more men and women prioritized their health, they be able to unleash their confidence and focus all that they have to leave their mark on the world.
Esther is a boy mom, and a Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching business.
Join us as we dive into a fun conversation about all things confidence, self-trust, personal growth and what it means to Lead With Confidence.
Topics we discuss on this episode!
Approaching health and weight loss in a simple way
How to choose your vessel for personal development
Building trust and confidence in yourself and your ability to do hard things
Overcoming your All or Nothing mindset
Esther lays out her "Gone For Good" Framework
Learn to be an inspiration to yourself and lead by example
You can find Esther on her Website
You can also find her on Instagram
Access her Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet
Make sure you popover and listen to Esther's Podcast "Live Diet Free"
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!
Thanks for listening to this one!If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive saving, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/Until next time, let's Lead With Confidence!
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Episode 3. 9 Ways to Decrease Guilt and Anxiety Hey Friends!Today we will discuss the 8 1/2 ways we can change our mindset around the things that we feel guilty for. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret...
You don't need to feel guilty! This is your life, and you get to be selfish sometimes.
You and your family get to be your priority.
Join me as we deep dive into the following topics
Quitting a book before you finish
Unfollowing/blocking people on social media
Quitting a paid service
Quitting a job
Changing your mind
Setting boundaries
Setting boundaries again because it's so important ;)
Taking time for self care
Living when someone has passed away
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!
Thanks for listening to this one!If you love the episode, give it a share and reach out, I can't wait to hear from you!
This week's episode was brought to you by Natural Cycles!For more information about my story with NC, and a link to your exclusive saving, check out the link below!https://desireepetrich.com/naturalcycles/Until next time, let's Lead With Confidence!