Where It All Began - Episode 2

Audrey Denecke, President & Founder of Threshold Change, heard her clarion call to what would become a career in ushering leaders and organizations through change at ten. She experienced a moment that shook her young sensibilities to the core.  Hear Audrey describe when she first discovered and bristled against the ways men and women were treated differently.

After that day memorable day, Audrey would repeatedly tell the story of her distress and sense of unfairness to anyone who would listen. The explanations given did not match her emerging barometer for just treatment.

Early adult experiences led to her involvement in social justice causes, including women's employment rights (and other issues). She grew as a leader and became adept at marshaling change in coalition with others.

Audrey's focus is now on guiding change at the individual, team, and whole-system level within corporations and other organizations. As a coach, she has partnered with hundreds of leaders through individual coaching, team coaching, and related assessments. She partners with leaders to expand their capacities, effectively navigate, and lead their teams and divisions through changing circumstances.

Audrey holds an M.S. in Organizational Development (Loyola University/Chicago, IL) and a B.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Mundelein College Chicago, IL | Loyola University). She is a certified and experienced professional leader coach.

 In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Audrey Denecke about:

• Her young awakening to the inequality between men and women
• A passion for social justice sparked in unplanned and surprising places
• Remembering the past challenges, wins, and future issues for women
• Becoming an activist for the causes you believe in

Key Takeaways

• Audrey encourages all women to understand the issues, get involved, be self-aware, do their best work at something they love and are passionate about, and above all, BE BRAVE.

 "If women don't sit at the table, then inequality sits there."— Audrey Denecke

 Connect with Audrey:

Email:              [email protected]

LinkedIn:          Audrey B. Denecke, MSOD | LinkedIn

Instagram:       https://instagram.com/abdenecke

Guest Resource Links:

National Organization for Women (now.org)

Home | National Urban League (nul.org)

Home | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Norsigian, Judy: 9781439190661: Amazon.com: Books

This Chair Rocks: Applewhite, Ashton: 9781250297259: Amazon.com: Books

Amazon.com: The Feminine Mystique (9780393346787): Friedan, Betty, Collins, Gail, Quindlen, Anna: Books

Martin Niemöller QUOTE:

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me."

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world.  Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners.  The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love.

Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career.  She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations.  She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple.  Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development.  She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships.  She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work." 

Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.

Website:         www.upliftingwomen.net

Connect with Holly:

LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/HollyTeska

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska

Instagram:      https://instagram.com/HollyTeska

Personal

Website:         www.hollyteska.com

Email:              [email protected]

Connect with Kristin:

LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/leadadvisor

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk

Instagram:      https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk

Email:              [email protected]