The Secret for Winning

Listen as we dive deeper into 3 woman's lives - finding strength to gain wisdom.   Join me in a casual conversation with 2 of my professional colleagues, Nancy L. Greer and Nikki L. Pickett. In this episode, you will hear more from 3 generations of experiences from different backgrounds yet similar anchors in life.  These professional moms do it all and make things happen, shaping the world for tomorrow.

In this episode, Denise discusses why it is important to be present and what YOU can do to improve your ability to be present in challenging circumstances.

Have you struggled with time management and organization? Denise was recently asked how she does it (time management) where she simply responded with 'I just do it'.  In this episode, Denise reflects on the question asked of her and walks through her tips and related stories on how she has developed good habits around the areas asked.

In this episode Denise discusses how being accountable can make the difference in helping you to unlock your inner winner.

In this episode Denise discusses the different mindsets of people who make excuses and the people who get stuff done. Which type are you and which do you want to be?

In this episode, Denise describes numerous topics that will help you to unlock your inner winner.

So what do you do when you struggle?  Too often people try and tough it out because of the stigmatism of asking for help implying weakness.  In this episode Denise shares her own reflection on times in her life where asking for help was important.  She shares insights and learnings from others focusing on strength is asking for help.  We need to challenge those who instill fear for asking for help and be strong leaders who are fearless!

There was (and still is) the myth that vulnerability is weakness - It is not!  Being vulnerable requires great strength as you step outside of your comfort zone. In this episode, Denise explains why vulnerability is strength as she takes you through her experiences with vulnerability as well as the lessons she has learned along the way.

Have you had a time where your thought was negative?  Most people have experienced this sometime in their life.  If you were to take a different look at it, perhaps it would be different.  You would need to be open to changing the lens you are looking through.  In this episode Denise shares how she is reframing areas of her life starting with changing her perception to aid in moving forward.  Join her to learn more on how you can change your perception by reframing negative to positive.

Customer service isn't just an experience here and there - it is all around us with each interaction or at least it should be.  In this episode Denise talks about some good and bad customer service experiences.  From these experiences she relates how we can stop the insanity of negativity, grab hold of the positive and grow your inner winner.

Networking is a strong resource of opportunities ranging from finding an interesting person to landing your next dream position.  Networking is a proven, effective means of engaging with others on various topics as well as opportunity to help others reach their dreams.  What does your network look like and are you maintaining the relationships effectively.  Networking exists in many facets of our lives. In this episode Denise will share more on networking experiences and opportunities on how to expand your network and connect your inner winner. 

There are a number of discussions still ongoing on whether leaders are born or made.  As we think of leaders and how their rise to being the great leader they are - do we see a difference of being made or born to be the leader they became?  Intelligence or emergence of leaders? In this episode, Denise explores her own experience along with insight offered to her and her research on leadership. Born or made doesn't seem like the right question. In the end it really comes down to tapping into your inner winner and how apply these nuggets.  

Grit is as important as intellect. It's something that most people have but don't even think about. Developing it can be more important than your talent. But what is grit exactly? In this episode, Denise defines what grit is and some strategies to help you to develop it and to really propel your inner winner.  

In this episode Denise shares personal insight of her own journey as a female in male dominated industries.  She also focuses on two recent events for women leadership including her observations, reflections and take-aways.  

Do you have a strong personality? Strong personalities have distinct traits and in this episode we will explore those traits and my positive and negative experiences with having a strong personality.

Feeling like you're stuck in a rut?  Well it is time to get out of the rut!  Listen to how to climb out of where you are and find yourself again.  Learn more about Denise's experience with ruts and her approach to overcome them in this episode.

Life is full of ups and downs.  It remains a mystery for most.  In this episode Denise talks about her basic principles to be better, to Win!  What is the essence of winning?  Do you know your Inner Winner?  Learn Denise's perspective on what defines a winner, how life influences our ability to win and tools she uses to channel her Inner Winner.