Connection, Community, & Collaboration

Connection is something we seek from the time we are children. Building friendships and finding connection is something that can seem harder as we get older, rather than easier. Yet, connection, community, and collaboration are things we all need. Trish and Diane found commonality in their roles as leaders in the fire service. With less than 1% of women occupying the roles they are in, it was valuable to find someone else with this shared experience The two have built a solid connection over time, and in this episode reflect some on how they have cultivated and found value in this relationship. They also touch on the journey of a leader and the importance of the community you create that can help to hold you up when times are challenging. They touch on some leaders they look up to, share some challenging experiences they have been through, and share the ways they have grown. Trish says it best, she is a ‘perfectly imperfect’ leader, and the most important ingredient is to always be authentic and embrace the uniqueness that you bring to the table and to the position. Trish Connolly lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, son, and highly anxious dog- Duncan. She loves all outdoor activities, including mountain hikes, snowboarding, and mountain biking. She is a yogi, book club advocate, and inspiring meditator. Trish works at Bend Fire & Rescue and has been with her department for 22 years. She was the first female firefighter hired at her department and now holds the rank of Deputy Chief. The best way to connect with Trish is on Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/trish-connolly-a7337353 How to connect with Diane: www.thefireinsideher.com [email protected] Instagram @TheRealFireInHer Linked In - www.linkedin.com/in/dianeschroeder5/ Are you excited to get your copy of the Self Care Audio download that Diane mentioned? You can get that HERE - TheFireInsideHer.com/audio