OTS 371: Whirlwind of Energy - Shelley Brown

Today's guest is a whirlwind of energy and insight. She is an award-winning international speaker and a vibrant pop artist, author, and mindfulness educator with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world.  Her unique perspective on workplace culture is captured in her concept of "The Belonging Equation: Safety + Choice = Belonging." She emphasizes the importance of creating environments where employees can choose their level of authenticity, fostering a sense of belonging and safety. Her captivating presence on stage, often highlighted by her couture gowns, leaves audiences enchanted and educated. Her talks contain humor, real-life corporate experiences, and practical insights. She has received praise for her energizing keynotes that inspire and prepare audiences to transform their work environments. Please join me in welcoming Shelley Brown.  Dive into an engaging conversation with Shelley Brown, where she shares her transformation from a corporate veteran to a mindfulness maven and belonging advocate. In this episode of On the Schmooze, we explore: 🎨 A Creative Shift: Shelley Brown narrates her inspiring journey, embracing her uniqueness to reshape her career around passion, mindfulness, and the power of belonging. 🤝 The 'Belonging' Factor: Discover how rebranding her talks to focus on the belonging equation has become a driving force for Shelley without leaning on jargon like 'mindfulness' or 'emotional intelligence'. 🎙️ Community & Connection: Shelley and Robbie discuss the significance of community building and the art of nurturing connections, both online and offline, underscored by Shelley's airplane seatmate stories and Robbie's unique networking tales. 📚 Future Aspirations: Shelley Brown shares her upcoming literary goals. Why listen? 👂  Tune in to get inspired by Shelley's authenticity, learn the practical side of forging real connections, and gather insights into fostering a sense of belonging in your personal and professional life. Links Shelley Brown on LinkedIn and Instagram and her art on Instagram. www.shelleybrownofficial.com  Books mentioned in this episode: “Weird Girl Adventures from A to Z” by Shelley Brown  Other Resources Learn more about the National Speakers Association. On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices