Your Roots, Experiences, and Being Authentic - Season Two - Episode 29

Your Roots, Experiences, and Being Authentic Season Two - Episode 29 "A lot of time is spent on how to have more improved relationships, whether it's a small family owned business and they're working on the succession, passing it from one family member to the other, or a Fortune 500 company that's trying to figure out all the shifts and changes that seem to be happening in our world just about every other minute. Stay true to yourself, stay authentic, and promote positive relationships, reciprocity, looking out for others, and having a safe, healthy, and happy workplace.”   – Sarah Scala  In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Sarah about: How a high school physical education ropes course drove early interest in adventure recreation, in combination with a business degree it eventually led to corporate work with leaders and their teams The desire to remain authentic to herself is a critical value As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Sara added coaching others in the community to her business model  Key Takeaways Everything you experience and learn throughout your life creates the foundation for whatever is to come in your future Taking a slow and thoughtful approach can yield impactful results Sarah has a deep commitment to helping leaders and organization create safe spaces for employees to bring their authentic selves to the workplace Sarah Scala is a consultant, coach, and educator, Sarah Scala’s experiential and high-energy approach increases client revenue, reduces turnover, creates business value, and transforms performance of executives, leaders, and teams, helping them reach their highest potential. She provides organization and leadership development, executive coaching, change management, public speaking facilitation, and team development solutions. She supports US-based and global clients across cultures, generations, geographies, and diverse industries. She has extensive experience working with organizations that strive to balance excellent performance, in addition to supporting LGBTQ+ leaders.   Connect with Sarah: Email:              [email protected] Website:         https://www.sarahscala.com/ LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahscala/ Twitter:           https://twitter.com/SarahAScala Sarah welcomes connection to those that wish to explore: Executive Coaching LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group or Chief Diversity Officer Supplier Diversity   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]