You Are Worthy - Episode 10

You Are Worthy Episode 10   "Ego is what get's in the way for many leaders. Leaders need to be willing to learn and grow." – Shari Strong   In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Shari Strong about: Her biggest fear is not reaching her God-given potential. The importance of investing in yourself and your development. Never giving up on your dreams. Keep moving forward, and know that you can do this! The need for more women willing to share their stories, be vulnerable, and not judgemental. Mentor other women and lift them up because they are our future. Purpose & learning/development are what's most important to today's young contributors Key Takeaways Constantly ask yourself what you need to learn. You are worthy. You are here on this Earth for a reason. Follow your dreams. Let go of thinking of things as big or small. Big is relative. If you start saying "always" or "never," recognize you are in trouble. It's not true.  Get a coach, mentor, call your pastor or a friend and talk about it. Live in the moment and just focus on today. You are right where you need to be today. Shari Strong is an Entrepreneur, International Speaker, a Workplace Consultant, and Author. She is known for her ability to get results.  She ignites a new spark towards taking bold steps with new strategies on the "HOW" of adopting new ideas, adapting to change, and influencing those around them for an impact that is positive and creates results that are everlasting. As a Director of Sales for Cars.com, she helped them grow from $25M to $600M in 8 years. She understands how to implement strategies that work while understanding that "people" are the most essential resource. She has been Consulting, Facilitating, and Coaching since 2011. Shari is currently working on her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. In 2013 she wrote a book titled "My Life Begins Next Monday," which outlines the 7 Stages of Overcoming Obstacles, and for over 20 years, Shari's passion has been the study of "why people do what they do." Over the past ten years, she built two platforms and Certifications that reached three countries, consulted with Gallup Organization and their coaching platform, and has worked with thousands of coaches and small businesses through her consulting. Connect with Shari: Email:              [email protected] LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharistrong Instagram:      @thesharistrong Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/shari.strong Mobile:           540.460.1982   Guest Resource Links: Book Recommendation:  The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness: Covey, Stephen R.: 9780743287937: Amazon.com: Books   John Maxwell – Start Your Personal Growth Journey with John C. Maxwell.   www.cars.com www.iPEC.com   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 Personal Website:         https://regentleadershipgroup.com/ Email:              [email protected]