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Embrace the Pivot with Dr. Cheryl Robinson
by Dr. Cheryl Robinson
Everyone at some point in their life pivots within their career. The experience of pivoting can either be positive or negative depending on how you approach the situation. Understanding the foundation, your behaviors and mindset of your transitions will enable you to not only pivot to the next adventure of your career but transition the story of yourself that you share with others. Join me as we explore the different aspects of pivoting and techniques you can use to successfully pivot in your own career. I’m an international speaker, founder & regular contributor at ForbesWomen.
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Episode 90: Free The Vision Shares How Progress Is A Process - Remain In Motion
Everyone knows that there will be highs and lows in life; however, the mindset of ‘progress is a process’ will help you navigate your pivots. My conversation with Free the Vision helps frame highs, lows, momentum and keeping the focus on progress. More about Free: Free Warren, creatively known as...
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Episode 89: Dr. Chris Kawa, Founder of Discover Chiropractice, Shares How Getting Your Body Right, Sets Your Mind Right
Dr. Chris Kawa, founder of Discover Chiropractic, shares how getting your body right, sets your mind right. He created an algorithm to help his patients understand the stressors of their body and what areas should be targeted; it helps people see their progress. Adjustments help the nervous…
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Episode 88: Successfully Pivoting Requires A Clear, Healthy Mind. Dr. Holly Fennell Shares Why.
Dr. Holly Fennell, ND, founder of Age Quencher, shares why it’s important to have a clear and healthy mind as you pivot. She is a distinguished Canadian Naturopathic Doctor with twenty years in clinical practice where she integrates her extensive knowledge to empower individuals on their wellness...
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Episode 87: Goodwill, Google, WorkingNation, Accenture - How They Are Pivoting Societal Norms
Kara Gooch, Engagement & Career Coach for active Apprentices with her dream company, Accenture, participated in Goodwill’s Rising Together training program. After completion, she was offered a role within Accenture. Accenture is a partner of Goodwill’s Rising Together initiative, which connects...
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Episode 86: The Art Of Moving Up, Not Forward With Tara Jean McDonald, Executive Director
There’s a difference between keeping moving forward and moving up. Everyone can move forward but, in the scheme of things, few people actually level up. When successfully pivoting, it’s important strategize how to move up to get to where you want to go. Executive director of Dining Out Jersey...
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Episode 85: Amanda Bybel Shares The Importance Of Redefining Success At Each Stage Of Life
Amanda Bybel shares the importance of redefining success at each stage of life. As a recovering addict, she learned to take the positive side of the situation and use it to grow her coaching business. Her persistence keeps her dreams alive. She’s an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a yoga...
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Episode 84: What Vehicle Will You Use To Catapult Your Career?
Before you can successfully pivot, you have to map out your direction. Having a strategy will help you with figuring out what vehicle you’ll use to get you there. Steve Spiro, host of the Master Connector Show on LinkedIn, shares how to identify your vehicle and build relationships to get you to...
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Episode 83: How Understanding a P&L Will Help You Advance Your Career And Business
Maria Doughty, a former corporate attorney, strategist and advocate turned president and CEO of The Chicago Network (TCN), shares how understanding and owning a P&L will advance your career. At the end of the day, companies need to generate profit to remain in business. Being able to read and act...
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Episode 82: Melissa Houston, Founder Of She Means Profit, Shares How Money Is Tied To Self-Worth
We all have a money story. What’s yours? Is it holding you back? Melissa Houston, founer of She Means Profit, shares how money is tied to your self-worth. Let’s start believing that deserve what we’re worth and make some profit! More about Melissa: She’s a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)...
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Episode 81: Martin Ramsin, CEO & Cofounder Of CareerFoundry, Shares The Importance Of Being Human-Centric In An Online World
Living in an attention economy used to all the noise can be hard taking online courses that are more isolating than socializing. Martin Ramsin, CEO & cofounder of CareerFoundry, shares how important it is to make online learning human-centric. The less isolating the experience is the more the...
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Episode 80: Brandy Schultz, Founder Of Adventure Nannies, and Shenandoah Davis, Cofounder, Share The Importance Of Just Starting And Figuring It Out Along The Way
Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath, spread your wings and just do it. It’s scary. The unknown is staring you in the face, but the regret of not trying is greater than the regret of actually going for it. Brandy Schultz, founder of Adventure Nannies, and Shenandoah Davis, cofounder and...
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Episode 79: Darlene Goins, Executive Vice President, Head of Banking Inclusion Initiative at Wells Fargo: Health Wealth, Raise Up A Community
When pivoting, leaning on your community is so important. What happens though if your community is struggling too? It’s time to change your money mindset and help raise up the community. Darlene Goins, Executive Vice President, Head of Banking Inclusion Initiative at Wells Fargo, shares the...
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Episode 78: Jessi Miley-Dyer, Chief of Sports at the World Surf League, Shares How To Roll With It And Speak Up
You never know when a pivot is going to occur. Sometimes you just have to roll with it or go with the flow. Jessi Miley-Dyer, Chief of Sports at the World Surf League, shares how to roll with it and speak up. As a former professional surfer, there was a significant difference in pay for the men...
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Episode 77: Chloe Gottlieb, Founder of DesignMeCo and UX Leadership Coach, Shares How Stepping Into Your Future Before Building The Present Can Provide You With Power and Influence
As you pivot, you have to have a vision of where you are going. Chloe Gottlieb, founder of DesignMeCo and UX Leadership Coach, shares how stepping into your future before building the present can provide you with power and influence. Remaining focused on the vision and being open to different...
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Episode 76: Clayton Durant, Director of Emerging Media at MikeWorldWide, Shares How To Stand Out In The Attention Economy
How do you stand out in the attention economy, especially as an indie musician? Clayton Durant, Director of Emerging Media at MikeWorldWide, shares how during the pandemic he inked a partnership with SoundCloud to keep his artists front and center. More about Clayton: Clayton Durant is a…
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Episode 75: Michelle Fishburne, Author Of Who We Are Now, Shares How There Is Abundance In Scarcity While Pivoting
Forced pivots are the hardest; it can feel like the rug is being pulled out from underneath you. If you look at it as negative and filled with scarcity, that’s all you find. But, if you see it as an opportunity to try something new and the abundance that comes with it, you can create something...
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Episode 74: Giuseppe Cenzuales, Talent Acquisition for LA Fitness, Shares How Being The CEO Of Your Life Helps While Pivoting
If you don’t invest in yourself, no one else is going to invest in you or your goals. It’s about being your own CEO; take inventory of how you lead your life. Giuseppe Cenzuales, District VP at LA Fitness, shares how you can observe, adapt and apply what you learn to your next career pivot. More...
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Episode 73: Karin Taylor, Founder Of Mandalay Farms, Shares How To Keep Moving Forward Without Knowing What’s To Come
When pivoting, it’s easy to second guess yourself or make excuses why you shouldn’t do something. Karin Taylor, founder of Mandalay Farms, shares how to keep moving forward without knowing what’s to come. South Florida’s Karin Taylor does it all. She’s a single mother of five, just launched a...
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Episode 72: Maegan Griffin, Founder & CEO of Leading Skincare Brand Skin Pharm, Shares How To Find A Gap In The Market And Go For It!
When pivoting, it’s easy to psych yourself out of doing something you’ve always wanted to try. Maegan Griffin, founder and CEO of leading skincare brand Skin Pharm, saw a gap in a market and decided it was now or never. Starting with one brick-and-mortar clinic location, she has now expanded into...
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Episode 71: Bill Squires, Sports Business Consultant, Shares How To Be Curious, Be Kind & Have No Regrets
Bill Squires, or as I know him as Professor Squires from Columbia University’s Sports Management Master’s program, emphasizes the importance of being curious. Curiosity and being kind go a long way. It’s just not about networking, it’s about making connections that can lead to friendships. He has...
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Episode 70: Sam Citro Alexander, Cofounder & CEO of bitewell, Shares The Importance Of Strengthening Your Strengths
Instead of trying to strengthen your weaknesses, which, at best, will be mediocre, strengthen your strengths. This will enable you to create diverse teams and scale quickly. Sam Citro Alexander, cofounder & CEO of bitewell, shares how focusing on your strengths makes you a better leader and can...
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Episode 69: Bill Heuer and Dr. C. Discuss What It Means To Pre-Pivot
On this episode, I chat with Bill Heuer, an account executive in Ed Tech, about what it means to pre-pivot. Preparing for the pivotal moment before you’re thrown into it is key to survival. So many people fail to prepare and then are playing catch up when they should be thriving in the next...
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Episode 68: Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona Shares How Overthinkers Can Get Out Of Their Own Way When Accomplishing Goals
Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, aka Dr. Z, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. Her work is dedicated to helping all her clients to get “unstuck from fear-based reactions” and live the life they want to live. She shares how overthinkers can get out of their own way. She has significant...
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Episode 67: Author Xavier Axelson: Don’t Lean On Good Intentioned People
Author Xavier Axelson shares how to successfully pivot as an author. You have to be your own advocate and not lean on good intentioned people. Even during the most frustrating moments, keep the ‘why’ at the forefront and forge forward. His latest book, The Bond, can be found on Amazon along with...
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Episode 66: Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, Shares How The Fall Is Never That Hard When Pivoting, Join Us At The Her Future Conference
Some people thinking pivoting is scary and detrimental to success; however, pivoting is the thing that will propel you to success. Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, joins me on this special episode of Embrace the Pivot Podcast to share how when it comes to pivoting, just go for it! The fall isn’t…
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Episode 65: Stacy Caprio, founder of Her.Ceo, shares the power behind buying and selling online businesses
There are a million ways to get what you want. Flippa, a marketplace to buy and sell online businesses, has created a platform for people to become an entrepreneur and build toward their future. Stacy Caprio owns, grows and invests in websites, and is the owner of Her.CEO, a community for women…
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Episode 64: Harish Kolli, founder of Guardial, Shares How Teenage Entrepreneurs Can Advance Their Business
It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can help pivot an industry or peoples’ mindsets. Harish Kolli, founder of Guardial app, shares how he started a business at 15 and has evolved as a leader. Guardial empowers women to act on their instincts and give them another option besides just walking...
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Episode 63: Dr. Renai Ellison, founder of Embrace Life
How do you stay grounded in your beliefs and life’s purpose? Dr. Renai Ellison, founder of Embrace Life, shares her life‘s pivots and how to connect with what you’re meant to do in this world. She has discovered her passion in her profession as a Life & Leadership Coach, Consultant, Trainer, and...
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Episode 62: Develop Your Happiness Habit
People think that passion correlates with pivoting: “Find your passion and do that.” Not necessarily. You have to align your next pivot with your skill set. ”Things” don’t make you happy long term. Happiness comes from the inside. Develop your happiness core; the happiness habit to feel fulfilled.
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Episode 61: Breaking The Habit Of Overthinking
Overthinking kills a pivot; it hinders your progress, which ultimately stifles your goal. Overthinking puts you in a loopty loop of negative thoughts/hallucinations that most likely will never, ever occur. When you recognize that you’re overthinking, give yourself a timeout and ask what the best...
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Episode 60: How To Make Micro-Pivots Manageable
Successfully pivoting requires you to have a clear understanding of what pivoting means to you. That requires mapping out what your vision is and overall where you want to be. Some people make think that they’re helping or protecting you by pointing out the flaws or obstacles that stand in your...
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Episode 59: Lillian Forsyth Shares How Believing In Your Vision Helps Pivoting In Your Career
Part of pivoting comes down to your self-confidence; the self-confidence to believe that you deserve something better in your life. The self-confidence to take a risk knowing that the journey is part of the success. Lillian Forsyth joins me on this episode of Embrace the Pivot Podcast to discuss...
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Episode 58: I’m Back With All Things Pivoting…It’s Been A Hot Minute
I’m relaunching the Embrace The Pivot Podcast. It’s been awhile since the last episode but I’ve been pivoting and rebranding. Pivoting takes investment in yourself, jumping with two feet in and the ability to pick yourself up when you get knocked down. In the upcoming round of episodes, I have…
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Episode 57: Todd Hoffman, Founder & CEO Of Storied Media Group, Discusses How To Prepare And Embrace Failure As You Pivot Daily & Throughout Your Career
Todd Hoffman, CEO of Storied Media Group and StoryScout, the online marketplace that curates IP, pre-negotiates the rights, and allows studios and independent producers to find and option ideas with a click of a mouse. Through SMG’s digital platform StoryScout, tens of thousands of creatives…
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Episode 56: Nick Cuomo, Founder Of Allstar, Shares His Journey From Professional Gamer To Starting His Own Gaming Content Company
Nick Cuomo, founder of consumer tech startup Allstar, is just getting started with its mission of democratizing the creation of gaming content. Over the last eight months, the company’s user base grew more than 10x. A few weeks ago, it entered a partnership with TikTok. After that, it generated a...
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Episode 55: Acknowledge The Fear, Pivot, Level Up
When people say ‘you’re fearless,’ it’s not about the absence of fear. It’s about acknowledging the fear and choosing to face it anyway or move forward anyway. It takes guts and gumption to pivot towards something you’ve always wanted to do. Facing the fear builds a foundational level for you so…
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Episode 54: Micro & Macro Pivoting - How One Plays Into The Other
When people think about pivoting, they associate it with changing careers or personal milestone. What if I told you that micro pivoting is just as important as macro pivoting; it might even be more crucial to get the micro right before addressing the macro. In this episode, I breakdown micro...
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Episode 53: The Difference Between Lesson Learned & Giving Up Too Soon
There’s a major difference between knowing when a strategy isn’t working out and giving up too soon. The difference lies in the amount of time you dedicate to the new pivot. If you spend 5% of your time working on the pivot and nothing happens, it’s not that the idea or goal failed, you not only...
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Episode 52: How To Avoid The Shiny Object Syndrome While Pivoting
It’s easy to become distracted when pivoting. Everything is new and as you decide which direction to move in most opportunities can seem appealing. It’s called the Shiny Object Syndrome—the ability to quickly move from one idea/project to the next because they all seem promising and exciting. As...
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Episode 51: Desiree Morales, Founder Of Tropical Fruit Box, Shares How In Order To Scale A Business You Need To Let Your Team Be Experts
Desiree Morales, founder of Tropical Fruit Box, shares how in order to scale a business you need to let your team be experts. There’s a reason why you hired them. Don’t suffocate them; let them shine. When they succeed, everyone succeeds. She’s a food innovation executive with a background in...
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Episode 50: We’re Celebrating 50 Episodes Of Tips & Tricks On How To Successfully Pivot - Recap
Wow! It’s been one year and 50 episodes with some fabulous guests! We’ve learned that self-confidence, risk taking, networking, preparing for the fall, self-marketing and leadership are all part of the pivoting process. Episode 50 I recap in a snapshot the necessary steps you need to take in…
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Episode 49: Buffy McCoy Kelly Shares How As An Entrepreneur You Need To Prepare For The Fall
Buffy McCoy Kelly, founder and CEO of Tattoo Projects, shares how when facing any pivot first you have to prepare for the fall. Having a strategy in place will help you bounce forward, pivot quicker when you do face plant; you’ll be prepared. When things to be moving too fast or aren’t going as...
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Episode 48: How To Be The Author In Your Life, Not The Reporter
Pivoting not only takes motivation, it takes dedication. Tony Martignetti, Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching, shares how to be the author of your life, not the reporter. He began executive coaching after experiencing two and a half decades of burnout and toxic leadership in the biotech…
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Episode 47: Results Are On The Other Side Of Consistency
The difference between success and lessons learned is consistency. Every goal you set for yourself requires action. Consistent right actions lead to proven success. Don’t let the fear of not succeeding or being embarassed keep you from knowing how everything turns out. The what-if scenario is one...
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Episode 46: The Difference Between Evolving & Pivoting
When you evolve you are making a conscious effort to better yourself; you are chosing to take action. One type of pivoting is a forced pivot — you were laid off or the company you worked for went bankrupt. Here you had no option or choice. This is not a form of evolving. But there is a scenario...
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Episode 45: Kate Jeffers, President & Partner at Venables Bell + Partners, Discusses How Sharing “Failures” Makes You Relatable As A Leader
Kate Jeffers, President and Partner of independent, creative ad agency Venables Bell + Partners. It’s portfolio includes Audi, Reebok, 3M and Chipotle. The agency has won numerous awards and recognition including being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and being named to Ad...
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Episode 44: How Body Mirroring & Intensity Matching Can Help You Develop Trust
Maria V. Robinson, an NLP practitioner & expert, aka my mom, shares #NLP techniques on how to body mirror someone and match their energy & intensity level in order to develop trust. Trust is key when building and fostering relationships. Having trust will actually provide a higher percentage rate...
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Episode 43: Rachel Brenke, business strategist & attorney, shares how real failure comes from not trying at all
Rachel Brenke is a millennial mom, lawyer, business consultant, cancer survivor, disabled-veteran spouse, and Team USA athlete with five school-aged children that she is currently homeschooling. Rachel has served more than 18,000 entrepreneurs in over 50 countries. She shares how real failure…
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Episode 42: Mark Herschberg, author of the Career Toolkit, shares how to develop soft skils like negotiating
Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and...
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Episode 41: Maria V. Robinson, an NLP practitioner & expert, aka my mom, shares NLP techniques on how to pivot your mindset
Maria V. Robinson, an NLP practitioner & expert, aka my mom, shares NLP techniques on how to pivot your mindset. For close to 40-years, she’s been a master certified NLP practitioner helping corporations and individuals learn how to properly communicate and change habits and strategy to reach set...
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Everyone at some point in their life pivots within their career. The experience of pivoting can either be positive or negative depending on how you approach the situation. Understanding the foundation, your behaviors and mindset of your transitions will enable you to not only pivot to the next adventure of your career but transition the story of yourself that you share with others. Join me as we explore the different aspects of pivoting and techniques you can use to successfully pivot in your own career. I’m an international speaker, founder & regular contributor at ForbesWomen.
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