Celebrating Women Leaders and Their Stories

As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, it's a privilege to spotlight the spirit, leadership, and wisdom of women leaders reshaping the world. 

I’ve chosen some of my recent Breaking Belief podcast episodes highlighting a few incredible women making an impact. Each episode is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and empathy in leadership. 

These episodes honor their journeys and offer invaluable lessons and actionable insights for us all.

• Sarah Acton "Resilience, Grit, and Communication" - Sarah Acton, CMO at BILL Spend & Expense , shares invaluable lessons on navigating challenges in business and life, emphasizing the significance of resilience, grit, and effective communication. Drawing wisdom from her family and extensive career, Sarah's episode is a masterclass in facing adversity with strength and strategy.
• Lindsay Wheeler on "During the Learning Process, Stay Low Before Reaching High" - Lindsay Wheeler, Strategic Sales Director at BILL , delves into the essence of success—balancing professional growth with a fulfilling personal life. She shares insights on navigating the sales industry, emphasizing time management, work ethic, and communication. Lindsay's story inspires professionals to achieve career heights without sacrificing personal happiness.
• Anuradha Muralidharan on "The Costanza Experiment: Do the Opposite of Your Instincts" - Anuradha Muralidharan, COO of Expensify , explores how challenging inherited belief systems about women can pave the way for success. By employing the "Constanza Experiment," Anu reevaluates instinctual decisions, advocating for taking opposite actions when traditional paths don't lead to desired outcomes. Her insights offer a powerful message on breaking free from constraints to achieve professional excellence.
• Vickie Maruniak on “Always Remember What Drives And WHY You Do What You Do” - Vickie Hoffman's episode on the Breaking Beliefs Podcast shares her inspiring journey from overcoming bullying and poverty as a child in a rural town to achieving her dream as the Superintendent of Triad Public High School and Past Chair of BUCKEYE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS . Her story highlights her resilience and dedication to helping children avoid similar hardships.
• Karine Elsen on "Be Yourself And Become More Of Yourself" - Karine Elsen, VP of Partner Marketing for Avalara , shares her transformative journey from Belgium to the US, emphasizing authenticity in professional growth. She discusses breaking the rules, adapting to cultural changes, and exceeding expectations without losing her true self. Karine's experiences offer insights into leading through change and creating a safe space for authenticity.
• Melissa Pritchard on "Being Coachable: What It Takes To Provide And Receive Constructive Feedback" - Melissa Pritchard, Senior National Sales Manager for Avalara , shares valuable insights on the impact of constructive feedback on personal and professional development. Drawing from her experiences as an Olympic gymnast hopeful and a business leader, Melissa highlights the role of feedback in fostering a culture of care and achieving success. Her journey underscores the importance of being open to feedback for individual and team growth.
• Kimberly Reed, PMP, PMI-ACP on "Look Inside Yourself And Find Your Own Path" - Kimberly Reed shares her transformative journey from a challenging childhood reliant on food stamps to becoming the Director and Vice President of the Project Management Office for Dollar Bank . Her story is a testament to the power of confidence and hard work in overcoming limiting beliefs and carving a successful future.
• Grace Horvath on "Intentional Succession: Take It Seriously And Have A Plan" - Grace Horvath, President and CEO of CPAmerica, Inc. , delves into the essentials of creating a strategic succession plan for leadership roles. She offers valuable tips on transitioning roles effectively, the significance of coaching, and the impact of feedback for succeeding in new positions. This episode is a guide to thoughtful succession planning.
• Lauren Fitch on "If You Say You Are Going To Do Something, Make It Happen" - Lauren Fitch, COO of Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP , shares her journey of determination to become a lawyer and how her career evolved unexpectedly due to economic conditions. She highlights the importance of self-confidence, skill improvement, adaptability, and organization. Lauren's story is an inspiring call to action for anyone looking to elevate their life and career.
• Angela Collie, CPA on "Have Faith: Walk By Faith And Not By Sight" - Angela Collie, CPA and CEO of AFC CPA Accounting and Tax Services, emphasizes the importance of faith in achieving goals and overcoming distractions. She shares her journey of starting her business and the role faith played in developing client advisory services, highlighting how belief in oneself can guide success and fulfillment.

As we reflect on these powerful stories from the Breaking Beliefs podcast brought to you by the The B3 Method® Institute this International Women's Day, let's carry forward the spirit of inspiration and empowerment, transparency, vulnerability and breaking beliefs and patterns that no longer serve us in our lives.

I would love to hear your thoughts on these episodes or nominate stories of other inspiring women who've impacted your life or community. Let's amplify women's voices everywhere, celebrating not just today but every day, their incredible contributions to our world.

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