224: Three Ways to Reduce the Perception Gap
Do you want healthy relationships? Do you want to influence people at work or at home? Today I discuss the perception gap, or simply the difference between how you view yourself vs how you think others perceive you. Join in as I dive into what a perception gap means for your relationships and career, and the three main ways to reduce it.
Want to Influence People? Narrow Your Perception Gap.
Do you want healthy relationships? Do you want to influence people at work or at home? Today I discuss the perception gap, or simply the difference between how you view yourself vs how you think others perceive you. Join in as I dive into what a perception gap means for your relationships and career, and the three main ways to reduce it.
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!
“A perception gap simply means that you see yourself differently from how the people around you are perceiving you. Do you want healthy relationships? Do you want to influence people at work or at home? Your behaviors and actions are a direct reflection of who you are. Your values. Your character. And that’s how people experience you.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and
speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
223: How do you receive praise? How do you offer it?
Join in as Sarah Elkins is joined by author and employee-ownership advocate, Ahad Ghadimi, as they discuss the vulnerability and power of accepting and giving praise. From struggling with thoughts of criticism of the past to highlights in Ahad’s book, Turnaround Artists: A True-Story about Creating Great Workplace Culture in 11 Steps, this episode reveals the foundations of building trust in relationships. Listen to the latest episode today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Ahad’s story and book.
Personal growth and transformation.
Strengthening praise and acceptance.
Ahad Ghadimi Shares Stories of Turning Around Companies by Turning-Around Relationships
Join in as Sarah Elkins is joined by author and employee-ownership advocate, Ahad Ghadimi, as they discuss the vulnerability and power of accepting and giving praise. From struggling with thoughts of criticism of the past to highlights in Ahad’s book, Turnaround Artists: A True-Story about Creating Great Workplace Culture in 11 Steps, this episode reveals the foundations of building trust in relationships. Listen to the latest episode today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Ahad’s story and book.
Personal growth and transformation.
Strengthening praise and acceptance.
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!
This episode of the Getting Unstuck podcast was mentioned, the hosts interviewed the authors of The Art of Possibility. Also mentioned in this episode are the books The Go Giver, and Brave Leadership by Kimberly Davis.
“You have something to offer that nobody else in this room does.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Ahad:
Ahad is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) and the Membership Engagement Officer for Global One, a member and workshop leader at the Soho House and the National Center of Employee-Ownership. Ahad is Vice-Chairman of the board of the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC) and sits on the Colorado Ballet's YP Board.
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and
speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
222: Peeling The Layers of Personal Growth
What Will You Do With Your Own Awakening?
In the latest episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You, Sarah Elkins and Joel Morgan discuss the journey during personal growth and transformation and Joel’s story. During this special conversation, Joel and Sarah dive into peeling back the layers in finding satisfaction- to bring about change in YOUR life. Listen to the latest episode today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Joel’s story.
Personal growth and transformation.
Navigating relationships.
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!
“One of the things that I couldn’t figure out was, “Why can’t I ever just be happy?” Now when I’m discontent I can look at my strengths. What is going on? What can I work on? I can sort of be more content in the discontent.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Joel:
Born in the Midwest, Joel grew up feeding calves, milking cows, and working the land. After graduating high school, Joel made several decisions that sent his life into a tailspin. Since then, Joel has rebuilt his life, passions, and self. Joel has coached people of all ages and backgrounds and helped forge leadership culture in nonprofit and for-profit enterprises.
Joel is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Inspirational Speaker, and Author based in Richmond, VA. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation. Joel is also a Courage & Renewal Facilitator prepared to use the Circles of Trust® approach (as described in Parker J. Palmer's book, A Hidden Wholeness) to enable people to reconnect who they are with what they do. (www.courage renewal.org)
Joel likes to say that his superpower is perspective. Now, Joel uses all of his experience, training, and passion to help others design and live a life of purpose.
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and
speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
221: One Person Can Influence an Entire Career Trajectory
Join in as Sarah Elkins and Industry Advisor, Philip Wilkerson, dive into Philip’s journey in finding his future career and guiding young people to find their own.
Philip Wilkerson Knows How One Person Can Influence a Lifetime Career Choice
Join in as Sarah Elkins and Industry Advisor, Philip Wilkerson, dive into Philip’s journey in finding his future career and guiding young people to find their own. Philip shares the most pivotal and memorable moments that have stood out to him in his life and the impact that has had on himself and others. Listen to the latest episode today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Philip’s story.
Discovering purpose.
Important self-discovery moments.
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available and sign up for the No Longer Virtual 2022 Conference.
“They [former students] have inspired me in ways that they didn't know. I feel like that was a pivotal moment...”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Philip:
Philip Wilkerson is an Industry Advisor at GMU Career Services. He is also the current VP of Engagement for the GMU Black Alumni Chapter. He oversees all industries that fall under the Creative Industries umbrella. Examples of this at Mason include Media, Arts. Entertainment, Journalism, Public Relations, and Graphic Design. This role serves both student and employer stakeholders, meaning Philip both collaborates with employers to make them aware of the talented students at Mason through invitations to visit the campus for fairs, workshops, and unique events and meets with students to market their creative skills through personal branding (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc.). He recently was awarded "Employee of the Month" for GMU in September 2019 and was also included on the “Forty under 40” list for GMU Black Alumni as well as being a recipient for the "Pillar Award" which is for a GMU staff member who supports Black students. He is also the faculty advisor for the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and the GMU NAACP chapter. He is a husband to Maggie Wilkerson, LSCW, (JMU Class of 2007, Social Work), and father to two boys Bennett and Miles.
Visit Philip’s LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
220: What Will You Do When Your Future Calls You
Kendria Countee Knows Technology Implementation Is Best When It's About People
In today’s episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You, Sarah Elkins and Kendria Countee discuss Kendria’s past and work experience. As well as the moments and people that stood out throughout her career. Listen to the latest episode today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Kendria’s story.
Prioritizing people.
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available and sign up for the No Longer Virtual 2022 Conference.
"At that moment it sat with me that the work that I did mattered. And that the experience I gained up to that point, and the focus that I had put on prioritizing people and understanding the bigger picture of society/work I was doing had such an impact on me.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Kendria:
Coach, Consultant and Leader, Kendria Countee, harnesses the power of human connection to humanize technology, human resources, and the intersection between the two. She is the CEO of Abnormal Logic and has worked with organizations, ranging from 500 to 60,000 employees, facing challenges realizing the full value of Workday®, struggling to improve Human Capital management services, and struggling to drive adoption of new processes and ways of working. She started Abnormal Logic to have meaningful conversations with organizations about what areas of opportunity exist, what problem(s) they are trying to solve and how to drive change.
When not working with humans, she spends time with her 3 fur babies, traveling (pre-pandemic) and listening to music.
Visit Kendria’s LinkedIn, Instagram, and the Abnormal Logic website and LinkedIn.
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
219: The Best Teachers Continue to Learn
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available.
Kimberly Davis on Self-Reflection & Personal Growth
Tune in as Sarah Elkins and founder of the Brave Leadership University, Kimberly Davis, discuss the tools to grow as a teacher and person. Sarah and Kimberly dive into overcoming roadblocks and the journey of mindfulness in every situation to achieve clarity. Listen to the latest episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You today!
Highlights from this episode include:
Kimberly’s story of finding clarity through self-reflection.
Understanding mindfulness.
Learning to count on yourself.
“I was my own biggest roadblock. Since then it has become so much better.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Kimberly:
Kimberly Davis is the founder of the Brave Leadership University through which she shares her inspirational message of leadership, personal power, responsibility and impact world-wide.
Kimberly teaches for SMU Cox School of Business' Executive Education Program and their Latino Leadership Initiative; as well as for the Bush Institute's WE Lead program (empowering female leaders from the middle east). Kimberly is a TEDx speaker and her award-winning book, Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need was named the #1 book to read on Inc. Magazine’s “The most impactful books to read in 2018.”
Visit Kimberly’s LinkedIn and the Brave Leadership University Website to learn more!
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
217: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Stories as Clues to Job Decisions
In this special episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You guest speaker and Human Resources and Organization Development expert, Karen Elkins Cohen provides insight into deciding whether it is time or not to move onto a new opportunity.
Guest Host Karen Elkins Cohen Shares Stories of Seeing the Writing On the Wall
Is it time to leave your job? When do we know it’s time for a change?
In this special episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You guest speaker and Human Resources and Organization Development expert, Karen Elkins Cohen provides insight into deciding whether it is time or not to move onto a new opportunity.
Listen in as Karen lists and explains the three main points in understanding when a shift in employers is needed.
Highlights from this episode include:
Gaining clarity over work mistakes.
Scheduling conflicts at your job.
Dealing with conflict within leadership.
Listen to the latest episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You today!
Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available and sign up for the No Longer Virtual 2022 Conference.
“But because she lacked any sort of humility, the coaching her supervisor provided was passing her by. She firmly believed she was an expert in her work tasks who did them correctly- despite her supervisors' clear directions.”
*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret
About Karen:
Karen is a Human Resources and Organization Development expert with more than 20 years of human resources experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders for the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco.
ABOUT SARAH:
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.