The GLOWdown

Women in Medicine shares real stories from women shaping the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Sara Salehi, each episode features honest conversations about growth, challenges, leadership, and purpose in medicine. In this Third episode, Dr. Amy Kotsenas, a leading radiologist and expert in neuroradiology imaging at Mayo Clinic Rochester, shares her inspiring professional journey. She explores her passion for radiology, her path to leadership, and what it truly means to lead as a woman in this field. The conversation emphasizes resilience, authenticity, and the balance between strength and grace in a demanding profession.

This podcast episode introduces the LLIFE leadership competency model at Mayo Clinic and explores how it shapes leadership development, readiness, and succession planning across the organization — with a particular focus on how women can leverage these competencies to grow their leadership influence at any stage of their career. LLIFE represents five core domains of leadership at Mayo Clinic: • Leads Self • Leads Others • Inspires Others • Forward Thinking • Engages Others The model was developed in response to leadership readiness and succession planning gaps and validated through research, surveys, and input from more than 200 leaders across the organization. The LLIFE framework identifies the competencies and behaviors that most differentiate effective leaders at Mayo. This episode will explore: • The origin and purpose of LLIFE • The validation process and structure • Why trust and critical thinking emerged as essential differentiators • What assessment data is revealing about leader strengths and growth areas • Practical steps individuals can take to develop these competencies

What does it mean to rise when the expectations placed on you were never meant to hold your full self? In this episode of Hmong Women Rising, Mayo Clinic social worker Elizabeth Moua, APSW, and DLMP developer Kristen Moua share honest reflections on growing up within Hmong cultural expectations that can both shape and constrain women. Through personal stories of advocacy, identity, and courage, they explore the moments that challenged them to question who they were told to be, and who they chose to become. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, their journeys reveal the strength it takes to reclaim authenticity and create space for Hmong women to live, lead, and rise on their own terms. Join us in this conversation—and ask yourself: what does rising look like for you?

What does it look like to choose kindness every single day, no matter the season of life? In this episode of The GLOWdown, host Tiffani Satterelli is joined by Danielle Teal, founder of Caring Acts of Kindness Everywhere and Senior Program Coordinator for Joy at Mayo Clinic & Physician Well‑Being, for a thoughtful conversation about finding joy in the journey through intentional, everyday acts that quietly make a difference. Danielle has practiced at least one intentional act of kindness every single day since 2007, a commitment that began after a stranger unexpectedly paid for her gas in 2007 and grew into a life‑shaping calling. Over the years, those daily acts of kindness have created ripple effects across her community and workplace, reminding others that small moments truly matter. She shares how choosing kindness became a way of life, including how she continued showing up for others while navigating breast cancer treatment, documenting her journey and continuing to serve others even during a deeply personal season. Her story reflects a steady, lived‑out joy rooted in connection, purpose, and faithfulness to what matters most. Together, Danielle and Tiffani reflect on joy that feels genuine, kindness that shows up in everyday moments, serving others, and a way of living that reminds us that joy lives in connection, blooms through compassion, and grows when we lead with intention and allow our light to shine.

Women in Medicine shares real stories from women shaping the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Sara Salehi, each episode features honest conversations about growth, challenges, leadership, and purpose in medicine. In this second episode, Dr. Rosemary J. Klecker, a leading radiologist and expert in musculoskeletal imaging at the University of South Alabama, shares her inspiring professional journey. She discusses her passion for radiology, her path into leadership, and what it truly means to lead in radiology as a woman. This episode highlights resilience, authenticity, and the balance between strength and grace in a demanding medical field.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, extreme, or perfect to make a meaningful impact. In this episode of GLOWdown, host Tiffani Satterelli is joined by Kelli Morgan, RD (Veggie Mom Cooks) for a warm and practical conversation that breaks down simple, realistic nutrition strategies designed for everyday life—busy schedules and the daily decisions we make around food. Kelli is known for making healthy eating feel approachable, realistic, and joyful, especially for busy families. Through her engaging content on Instagram and Facebook as Veggie Mom Cooks, she shares nourishing recipes, grocery‑shopping guidance, and everyday moments that remind us healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated—or perfect. Drawing on Kelli’s experience as a registered dietitian, the conversation moves through a wide range of practical, real‑world nutrition topics. Tiffani and Kelli talk openly about flexibility, balance, and how approaches to eating can evolve over time—using Kelli’s own shift from years of plant‑forward eating to a more personalized approach with meat, while keeping the focus on what listeners can take away and apply themselves. In this episode, you’ll hear a thoughtful conversation about: The reality that many people aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables—and approachable ways to include more Kelli’s philosophy around enjoying healthy food Practical, realistic ideas for meal planning, grocery shopping, and reading food labels Budget‑smart considerations for organic vs. non‑organic produce and simple ways to clean fruits and vegetables How gut health, probiotics, and collagen factor into overall well‑being Supporting kids’ nutrition while keeping meals realistic and family‑friendly This conversation is approachable, encouraging, and packed with simple strategies you can use right away to feel more comfortable with your food choices and daily routines. ✨ If you’re looking for sustainable habits, real‑life nutrition advice, and inspiration that meets you where you are, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelli: 📸 Instagram: @VeggieMomCooks 📘 Facebook: Veggie Mom Cooks

In this episode of GLOWdown we sit down with Heidi Drumm—industrial automation leader, problem-solver, and longtime advocate for women in STEM. As Vertical Sales Director for the Semiconductor Market at Turck, Heidi helps shape the automation solutions behind the machines that make today’s most essential technologies. She shares how her engineering roots, global industry experience, and decade of entrepreneurship have shaped a career built on innovation, connection, and continuous learning. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about navigating STEM pathways, leading with curiosity, and building a career that aligns with your passions.  

In this episode of the (G)LOWdown Podcast, host Rebecca Bromelkamp is joined by Jolaine Hines. Jolaine is a Manager in Research Services at Mayo Clinic. She holds Academic Rank as an Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration. She also serves as the President for Friends of Oxbow, also called FOX, which is a local nonprofit here in Minnesota. FOX’s mission is to support the educational, environmental, and recreational goals of Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo. Thanks for tuning in, (G)LOWdown listeners – we hope you enjoy! Links: Friends of Oxbow – Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Contact: [email protected]  

Women in Medicine shares real stories from women shaping the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Sara Salehi, each episode dives into honest conversations about growth, challenges, and purpose in medicine. In this first episode, Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, a leading radiologist and expert in endometriosis imaging at Mayo Clinic, shares her inspiring journey in radiology, her passion for women’s health, and what it truly means to own the spotlight as a woman in radiology. Please let me know if you need anything else to get this uploaded.

For our listeners, this episode is titled Personal Triumphs and Overcoming Obstacles. Our guest is a survivor of domestic violence and is here to share her experience. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please take the steps that you need in regards to this episode’s content.   For our listeners, know that you are not alone in your journey. There is always hope and help. You can call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE, that’s 800-799-7233. You can also text “START” to 88788.   Resources: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

In this episode of the (G)LOWdown Podcast, host Rebecca Bromelkamp is joined by Brianna Kammel, the Regional Coordinator for Girls on the Run Minnesota. Girls on the Run, a national non-profit organization which designs programming that strengthens third- to eighth grade girls’ social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Brianna shares her experience and advice on leadership, empowerment, and strength. Thanks for tuning in, (G)LOWdown listeners – we hope you enjoy! Resources: Girl Empowerment Programs | Girls on the Run

In this episode of the (G)LOWdown Podcast, host Rebecca Bromelkamp is joined by Emily Doskey, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Clinical Nurse Specialist in ambulatory cardiology at Mayo Clinic. Emily shares valuable insights on her experiences with active transportation. She includes a wealth of resources about low cost supplies, local and national organizations to join, and where people can get started to actively transport themselves in their local community. Thanks for tuning in, (G)LOWdown listeners – we hope you enjoy!

Summary: Work life balance is a hot topic in the media, with seemingly everyone having an opinion on how best to achieve it. In this episode of The (G)LOWdown, we explore the personal experiences of Bianca Billingsley and Anna Gardner in achieving this goal. Find out how they juggle family life, self-care, and working. Learn some of their strategies to unplug at the end of the day and be truly present for their families! Thanks for tuning in (G)LOW down listeners!

In this episode of The Glowdown, host Jill Brady-Schatz explores the powerful connection between girls' youth sports and the development of lifelong leadership in women. Special guest Shari Dickerman head coach of the Minnesota State Women’s Hockey Team and recent assistant coach for the USA Women’s National Team—joins the conversation following a thrilling championship win over Canada. Shari shares her journey through elite hockey, reflecting on how early sports experiences helped shape her confidence, resilience, and leadership style. Together, Jill and Shari discuss the challenges and triumphs of women in sports, the importance of mentorship, and what needs to happen to ensure even more young girls have the opportunity to rise through athletics into leadership roles in all areas of life. Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or advocate, this episode offers powerful insights into how we can empower the next generation on and off the field.

In this episode of the (G)LOWdown Podcast, co-hosts Caitlyn Hainy and Suzanne Brown are joined by Jody Nation, a licensed professional clinical counselor and employee assistance counselor at Mayo Clinic, to discuss stress awareness and strategies you can implement to improve your overall well-being. We break down what "burnout" means, why we experience it, and ways to prevent it. What small, daily habits can we practice, whether at home or in the workplace, to help us stay grounded, minimize stress, and set healthy boundaries in different areas of our lives? Join us as Jody helps us answer these questions, and we discuss resources like the Mayo Clinic Library and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Thanks for tuning in, (G)LOWdown listeners – we hope you enjoy!

In this episode of the GLOWdown, we explore the importance of preconception counseling with a reproductive and infertility nurse practitioner expert, Nicole Callahan, CNP APRN. We dive into what preconception counseling is, why it matters, and how individuals and couples can prepare their minds and bodies for a healthy pregnancy journey—whether they’re planning for a baby now or sometime in the future. From lifestyle choices to medical considerations, this conversation offers practical guidance, expert insight, and helpful reminders for anyone thinking about growing their family. 

In this bonus episode of the (G)LOWdown Podcast, we’re diving deeper into what it really means to reset your body through dietary changes—and why it matters. From debunking detox myths to exploring gut health, plant-based eating, and seasonal resets, we unpack how small, intentional shifts in nutrition can lead to big improvements in how you feel, move, and show up in your daily life. We also get real about the practical side of it all: budgeting for healthier choices, shopping smart, and finding a sustainable balance between nourishment and cost. Whether you’re curious about changing your eating habits, reconnecting with your body, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on wellness, this episode offers insights and tips to support your journey. So, settle in and join us for a conversation about how food can be a powerful, healing force in your life.   https://www.aldi.us/ https://www.hy-vee.com/ https://foodandnutritionresearch.net/

What if the key to beating burnout wasn’t doing less, but finally turning your care inward? In this episode of The GLOWdown, host Bianca Billingsley sits down with tech executive, founder, and wellness strategist Danyell T. Miller for a deeply personal and empowering conversation. Danyell is the creator of the N.E.E.D.Y. Mom™ Method, a bold and science-rooted framework that helps high-achieving mothers move from exhaustion to intention—without sacrificing their ambition or their sanity. After burning out at the height of her tech career and ending up in the hospital, Danyell knew something had to change. Today, she’s sharing the real story behind her transformation and the framework that’s helping moms everywhere beat burnout. Together, they explore: Why so many ambitious women are stuck in silent survival mode The Nurture Trifecta that can reset your energy in under 3 minutes How to hear your own inner voice like you hear your child’s The G.L.U.E. framework that helps moms embrace imperfection and reclaim their power What it really looks like to lead your life from a place of wholeness—not martyrdom You’ll laugh, maybe cry, and definitely walk away with practical, heartfelt tools to reset your relationship with burnout and start showing up fully—for yourself and the people you love. 🔗 Links + Resources: 💥 Take the FREE Quiz:stopmomburnout.com/glowdown 🧡 FREE Burnout Breakthrough Call:theneedymom.com/glowdown 📲 Follow Danyell on Instagram:@theneedymom               ✨ Listener Challenge: Before today ends, carve out 15 minutes just for you. Sip tea, journal, stare at the clouds—whatever brings you back to you. Tag @theneedymom so we can celebrate your pause!

Episode Summary: This Episode is hosted by Jill Brady-Schatz. Welcome to The (G)lowdown Podcast! In this episode, titled Rooted in Change, we dive into the heart and soul of transformation within small communities. We’re joined by two inspiring leaders who are actively reshaping the spaces they call home: Anthony McClellan, owner of Altelier 1901 and Take Pride Services, and Annie Jurrens, founder of Refill Goods. Altelier 1901 is more than just a venue—it’s a creative community hub where music, arts, food, and culture come together to foster connection and belonging. Anthony shares his passion for building vibrant, inclusive spaces that spark connection within the community. Meanwhile, Annie brings her mission of sustainability to life through Refill Goods, a low-waste store dedicated to mindful consumption, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a sense of belonging through shared values. Together, Anthony and Annie are fostering meaningful change by cultivating growth, belonging, and connection in small-town settings. Tune in as we explore their journeys, the challenges they've faced, and their visions for the future. Atelier 1901: www.onthestage.tickets/atelier1901 Refill Goods: www.refillgoods.shop 

During our April Bonus Episode we sit down with Maddie Ecklund, a Physician, Scientist, Executive, and APP recruiter at Mayo Clinic to highlight the essential steps to landing a job. We discuss how to get started, what to include in your application, the art of compensation negotiation, and the importance of advocating for yourself. 

This episode focuses on how to get started in your mentorship journey and explores themes such as identifying your why, how to find a mentor, and how to make the most out of your experience.

In this episode of the Glowdown Podcast, we sit down with Kari Turkowski, a remarkable leader whose journey is a true testament to resilience. Kari holds a PhD in BioMedical Science and serves as the Director of Services and Solutions Development at MCP. Alongside a stellar academic and professional career, Kari was a 3-sport college athlete (Volleyball, Women's Hockey and Track), showcasing an unmatched level of discipline and determination. But her story took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with stage two heart failure. Despite this life-altering challenge, Kari has continued to thrive, drawing on her mental and physical strength to navigate adversity. In this conversation, Kari shares the lessons she’s learned from both her athletic career and her health journey, offering powerful insights into leadership, perseverance, and the pursuit of success in the face of significant obstacles. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about overcoming challenges and redefining what it means to lead. Iron Heart Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajbL6qD4JRI Iron Heart website: https://www.kariturkowski.com/about

In this episode, Kristen invites women from Generations X, Y (Millennials), and Z to talk about their journey in the work field and how they have learned to rely on each other's strengths to allow for a more inclusive and empowering work environment.  Discussions revolve around addressing misconceptions about each other, reflecting on what can be learned from generation, and even talking about creating a space to empower women. Tune in to see what Tammy, Anesh, and Shelby have to say - can you relate?

In this episode, hosts Heather Vinge Hanson and Emily Rasmussen and joined by Ellen Pitcher and Stephanie MacFarland to discuss reactions to the book Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture is Bad for Business and How to Fix It! by Dr. Malissa Clark that was discussed at the March GLOW Book Club.  The book allows the reader to reflect on topics relating to overwork and burnout from an individual and organizational level. She also, "...delivers a comprehensive, nuanced definition of workaholism, busting myths along the way—working long hours, it turns out, doesn't automatically make you a workaholic. She also helps you assess whether you're falling prey to the phenomenon and whether you're creating workaholics in your organization."  The book definitely allowed for a great conversation! We hope listeners will enjoy hearing highlights from the discussion and are able to reflect on their own feelings toward overwork. 

How Did I Get Here is a series that showcases Mayo Clinic leaders with unique career paths or individuals with unique jobs. In this episode, host Heather interviews Christian Hanson, a simulation engineer at Mayo Clinic’s Anatomic Modeling Unit. In this role, Christian specializes in the design and fabrication of highly realistic medical task trainers and patient education models. Listen to hear about how his love of special effects make-up and monster masks, led him to Mayo Clinic.

We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Neha Raukar and Mindy McManus, executive coach, to discuss the importance of coaching, when to seek it, and how to find an excellent coach. Dr. Raukar, also shares her experience as a clinician and how it benefited her as a leader in the organization.  Highlights: 3:37 What's the difference between Coaching and Mentorship 9:54 What makes a good coach and what characteristics make a coach effective? 18:33 How coaching makes learning happen 20:31 Is there a different approach to coaching clinical leaders from administrative leaders? 28:00 Dr. Raukar, what has been your experience working with a coach? 30:46 When should someone consider a coaching session? 39:06 What can someone expect to take away from a coaching experience? Resources: Coaching at Mayo Clinic International Coaching Federation We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected] Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Emily Rasmussen, Emily Abram, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode, hosts Jill and Tiffani welcome guests from the DSS Social Committee to discuss team building while working remotely.

Jill Brady Schatz and Supriya Behl cohost and converse with Bridget Berkland, Manager of the HR Employee Well-Being Department.  This episode is focused on Self-Care during the holiday season, discussing financial wellness, nutrition, family, traveling and grief during the holidays.  Bridget brings a wealth of experience both professionally and personally sharing her experience with grief, setting boundaries, and finding that space for yourself during the holiday season.   Resources mentioned during the podcast: Well-Being Central – A hub of resources to foster your well-being and self-care. Virtual well-being & resiliency coaching groups are a great way to focus on self-care, well-being and connect with colleagues A Mayo Clinic wellness coach will guide you to: ·         Explore coaching skills ·         Set goals to improve your well-being & self-care ·         Practice resiliency skills ·         Connect with colleagues in an encouraging virtual environment Virtual Well-Being Workshops equip employees with skill-building and colleague connection to foster personal and/or work unit well-being.   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via Yammer, visit the GLOW Intranet Site, or email the Podcast Team. Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Priya Behl, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

Host Emily sits down with GLOW Officers, Heidi Borgwardt, Lorelei Bandel, and Caitlin Summers along with Executive Sponsor, Josh Murphy to talk about what it means to be an ally. They highlight work GLOW has done to engage men as allies as well as how GLOW collaborates with other MERG's aligning to the mission of OEID.   Resources: Equity @ Mayo Clinic About MERGs – Equity @ Mayo Clinic We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via email [email protected] Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode of The (G)LOWdown, co-hosts Priya and Jill interview Heidi Arndt, Employee Assistance Program Counselor to discuss self-care.  Show highlights: 1:10 Background Information 3:00 What can you do as part of self-care that is deeper than the typical recommendations? 4:45 What do you think the future looks like related to self care after the last few years with the pandemic? 6:30 What if you cannot sustain your current life? What should you do? 7:50 What does setting boundaries look like now? How do we look at that? 9:20 What would you say to individuals who have the 'grind culture' mentality? 12:30 What is your thoughts on the effects of social media and how it relates to self-care? 16:35 How can the listeners apply the content you discuss here? 19:05 What is a realistic way to look at the self pie-chart? 23:20 Taking breaks helps productivity  26:00 Transition time, commuting to work, working from home 27:00 Are there any skills that listeners can think about developing when thinking of self-care going forward? 30:13 Is appointments with EAP a one-time thing? Or is it for multiple appointments? 31:45 Value exercises 33:15 What are some things we can do within our teams? 34:50 What is your favorite/most important piece of self care that you practice for yourself? We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected]. Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

Today's conversation is with Sajel Patel, Senior Program Coordinator within Research to discuss her story with Mayo Clinic, first as a patient, and then as an employee.    Show Highlights:  0:00 Intro 0:45 Can you tell us about your history with Mayo Clinic and your journey getting here? 4:00 How did it feel when you found out you needed a transplant, and that your doctor wanted to send you to Mayo Clinic?  5:45 What was it like knowing you needed a transplant, but having the unknown journey for how long it could take? 8:00 You mentioned something about orange soda beforehand. Can you share what the nurse did for you with an orange soda? 9:40 Do you feel like you are a part of a family here now that you are an employee here too? 10:30 What was your journey coming to Mayo Clinic as an employee? 13:00 When you were hired at Mayo Clinic did you share your own experiences with the people you interacted with? 16:10 How did you go through your experience and remain positive during that time? 19:00 Can you share your experience with organ donors? 20:30 Can you share what happened when you had to go through a second transplant? 25:00 Thank you for sharing your story with us on what it was like being a patient and an employee.   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].  Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers.  Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

Ashley Xiong and Tiffani Satterelli interview Grazi Godard, Senior Service Delivery Manager with IT's Enterprise Infrastructure Services, to discuss the power of vulnerability in leadership.    Show Highlights:  2:13 What does it mean to you to be vulnerable in leadership? 4:10 Can you tell me how vulnerability is seen in good leadership? 6:18 Can you tell us about a time when vulnerability was at the core of an event that led to positive change? 10:26 How do you see yourself as a leader promoting the rumble mentality and engaging in rumbles yourself? 12:29 How do you encourage vulnerability for the sake of innovation and change in your team? How can we encourage the rumble mindset if you have an employee that doesn't want to say anything in that situation? 14:50 How would you address  peoples concerns of being perceived as weak if they are being vulnerable?  16:04 What can we do to overcome challenges and have a good experience with vulnerable moments? 17:50 What are some skills we can develop to make our vulnerable moments successful grow moments?     External Resources:  Dare to Lead by Berne Brown The Power of Vulnerability a Houston X Ted Talk by Berne Brown Bible in a Year by Father Mike Schmidt Building a Story Brand    We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via email at  [email protected].    Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterelli & Caitlin Summers.  Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

Today's conversation is with Michelle Gishkowsky, IT Program Manager at Mayo Clinic, to discuss how to blend working and home life.   Show Highlights:  0:00 Intro 2:00 What does working and home balance look like for you? 4:10 Taking the time to start a routine is part of the balance for me. How does that come in to play for you? 5:40 You mentioned earlier about setting a boundary, is that signing off at a specific time and not looking back until the next day? How do you do that?  8:00 How important is utilizing your calendar when setting boundaries come in to play? 9:30 What brings you joy outside of the office? What does travel and the "work from anywhere" look like for you, knowing not everyone is able to do that specific part of it? 15:00 When  you go on a "workcation" how did you plan or prepare for that? What steps did you need to take? 17:00 What do you feel have been 1-2 takeaways you have found as an advantage from working from home? 20:40 What does blending work/home look like when you are working from your RV? 23:30 Are there any experiences where work/life balance just doesn't exist in your opinion?   24:46 When you first started working what did you plan on pursuing? Did you end up in the area you planned? 28:30 What factors may have drove you to make the career choices you made? 29:30 Who has helped you to get where you are today? 32:06 If you could go back to your first day of working, what is something you wish you could tell yourself?   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via email [email protected]   Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterelli & Caitlin Summers.  Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

How Did I Get Here is a podcast that showcases Mayo Clinic leaders with unique career paths or individuals with unique jobs. Today’s guest is Austin Ferguson, Mayo Clinical’s very own music man. What is his title you ask? He is Mayo Clinic’s Carillonneur.   Show Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Can you explain what the carillon is? 02:52 When you initially went to college, what did you plan on pursuing? 05:00 What are the pivotal moments that changed the course of your career path? 07:50 What are some important steps that you took to get where you are now? 13:10 Who are the other people that helped guide your career path? 15:16 What is your favorite piece to play on the carillon? 17:20 What is a quote that you live by?   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us by emailing the Podcast Team [email protected]. Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

Today’s host, Heather, is happy to introduce you to The (G)lowdown’s newest series How Did I Get Here? This series will focus on Mayo Clinic leaders with unique career paths or individuals with unique jobs at the clinic. Today’s guest is Tammy Eickhoff, Strategy Administrator for Corporate and Foundation Relations Program at Mayo Clinic.    Show Highlights:  00:00 Introduction  02:30 What did you originally plan on pursuing as a career?  04:30 What were some pivotal moments that changed the course of your career path?  08:00 How were you able to create your own path at Mayo Clinic?  13:40 Do you have any advice for individuals on how to impower themselves?  16:15 Who would you identify as someone who has helped you with your career path?  19:35 Can you tell us about navigating your career as a women? Did if affect your trajectory?  26:00 What is a quote that you live by?    We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].  Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.  Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

Hosts Caitlin and Emily, speak with former (G)LOWdown podcaster, Tracy Lee on being an Agile Champion at Mayo Clinic. Tracy’s experience with agile stem from leading process improvement projects in research finance and financial accounting services at Mayo.     Show Highlights:  1:27 What is agile?  2:15 When you first started working, what did you plan on pursuing? Was agile or finance on that track for you?  3:15 How did you end up in finance?   4:15 Who helped you on your career path, and how did they help you?  6:20 What is an Agile Champion?  6:53 Discussion on favorite aspects of being an Agile Champion  8:14 Why is agile so important? Why is it a buzzword lately?   9:50 How is agile being used today from your perspective?  11:20 Discussion of agile vs. waterfall and it’s adaptability  16:20 Are any projects sticking with waterfall? Or can all projects basically do agile?  17:50 The best way to learn agile, is to just start doing it  19:45 Discussion about team dynamics  20:45 External resources discussions  22:25 Where is agile heading? How it will transition teams and projects overall?  25:30 What would you tell yourself if you went back to your first day on the job?    External Resources:  Scaled Agile Framework  PMI  Instagram @agilehumor    We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via Yammer, visit the GLOW Intranet Site, or email the Podcast Team.  Transcriptions are available by request. If you would like a copy of the transcription, please contact [email protected].  Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.  Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.   

In this BONUS episode of the (G)LOWdown Emily and Caitlin, co-leads for the (G)LOWdown podcast, discuss the intricacies of women wearing makeup.  Why makeup can make us feel good, how society can subtly (or not so subtly) pressure women to look a certain way and why we need to stop telling people they look tired!   Show Highlights: 1:00 Should women be required to wear makeup to work? 4:35 “The Lipstick Effect” 8:50 Zoom’s touch up filter 15:15 The double standards set for us and that we set for others 28:15 Giving people the grace to be themselves   Resources: Top Makeup Habits during Quarantine: Survey Results Your Boss Should Not Be Asking You to Wear Makeup on Zoom How Makeup Works An Initial Test of the Cosmetics Dehumanization Hypothesis: Heavy Makeup Diminishes Attributions of Humanness-Related Traits to Women Women Who Wear This to Work are Deemed More Competent — But They're Also Judged  Being a Woman in the Workplace Means Getting Pressured to Wear Makeup on the Job The inescapable pressure of being a woman on Zoom   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     Got feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].     Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

This episode is all about thinking outside the box to deliver effect change management! Host Jill speaks to Anthony Brown AKA Papa Duck about his unique approach to change management, and how others can learn from him to be champions of change management in their own departments.   Show Highlights: 1:53 Anthony talks about his background at Mayo Clinic 4:20 Jill asks Anthony what inspired him to develop the Papa Duck show 8:23 Anthony talks about the employee response to his change management technique 10:21 Jill asks how the delivery of the Papa Duck show has evolved over the past year 11:39 Anthony tells Jill about his method and the behind the scenes work to put together each episode 14:22 Anthony provides thoughts on how other managers and leaders can become champions of change management 17:50 Anthony shares a story that helped shape him as a leader 19:30 Jill asks Anthony what keeps him motivated to continue doing the show 21:54 Jill inquires about how much longer Anthony will continue making episodes 23:20 Anthony gives recommendations on how others can find their own creative way to manage change 26:00 Jill and Anthony discuss the importance of change management and its current significance as the world or work changes to more remote options   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us. Email the Podcast Team at [email protected]. Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode, Heather Vinge Hanson speaks with Nicole Folken, Field Sales and Service Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL). She shares how the MCL sales team stays connected with each other and their clients. They also discuss how you, the listener, can successfully network in the remote environment.   Show Highlights:  1:07 Nicole shares her definition of networking  2:16 Why do we need to network? 3:25 Nicole talks about her personal networking experiences pre-COVID-19 4:55 What is different about networking in the remote environment 7:03 Nicole discusses how MCL promotes networking with staff that are globally dispersed 10:02 Heather asks Nicole how MCL began instituting virtual networking opportunities? 10:55 Nicole shares what she has seen other departments do to embrace virtual networking 11:57 How did MCL leadership approach the employees’ request to have more networking options 13:00 Heather and Nicole talk about where to start with networking? 14:43 You’re in a networking meeting, now what? 15:40 Being a good contact for those looking to network 17:10 Using social media platforms to network   Resources:  https://www.halfhalftravel.com/remote-work/work-from-home-networking.html https://www.virtualvocations.com/blog/telecommuting-job-search-help/remote-networking-6-tips/ https://blog.trello.com/6-rules-of-remote-engagement-for-professional-networking   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].  Special thanks to The (G)LOWdown Team: Tracey Lee, Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

Host Heather chats with Sydney Gonzales, John Alexander, and Dr. Kara Sands who are all representatives from the LGBTI MERG’s in RST, ARZ, and FLA. They talk about their unique perspectives on what Pride means to them and the great work the LGBTI MERG is doing to create an inclusive and equitable experience for Mayo Clinic employees and patients.   Show Highlights:   2:15 Heather and the guests talk about the history of Pride Month and what it means to the guests.  5:30 The guests discuss how the LGBTI MERG’s are working to create positive changes that impact both employees and patients.  8:31 Heather talks to Sydney about the Transition Toolbox as a resource for employees transitioning  12:54 John and Sydney discuss some of the progress on transgender health benefits and updates to the Dress and Decorum policies 15:44 John talks about how the LGBTI MERG is having conversations about the acronym and what they are doing to be more inclusive 18:38 Dr. Sands talks about her role as the LGBTI MERG Champion 20:35 Heather asks the guests how COVID-19 affected access to medical care within the LGBTI community 25:10 The guests share what allies can do during Pride Month and what resources are available for them 32:30 How can listeners get involved in the LGBTI MERG’s? 35:00 Heather asks the guests to impart one piece of wisdom with the listeners.   Resources:  https://pflag.org/ www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.rochmnpride.org/   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.      Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you!  Email the Podcast Team at [email protected].  Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on. 

Today’s episode is about giving and receiving feedback.  We spoke with Brook Werneburg who recently spoke at a GLOW sponsored event on leadership communication. And we're going to break down that presentation a little more to specifically see how to give and receive feedback that creates better connections and helps you, the listener become a better leader.   Show highlights: 0:00 Introduction and background 2:00 Why is feedback important? What makes feedback good vs. bad? 4:00 How does someone approach giving feedback? 5:20 What is the 3 P approach? 9:13 How do you give feedback while there is tension or conflict? 12:20 Explain what being mindfully present is. 13:00 When someone receiving feedback doesn’t think it is constructive, what do you do? 14:05 What do you think of when you hear the word experiment? 17:30 How do you ask for professional feedback? 23:25 How might written feedback look compared to verbal feedback? 26:40 Discussion of 360 reviews. 28:50 Creating the environment where team members feel safe sharing and discussion team issues. 31:00 How can someone approach giving feedback to a leader who has not asked for it?   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.    Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at [email protected]. Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode, Jill talk to Nicky Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Coaching. Nicky has been a leader within Mayo Clinic for over 20 years and has had a passion for working with ambitious women leaders and aspiring leaders to gain the confidence to take a seat at any table.  Nicky shares her unapologetic story and the 10 things we do that holds us back from being the best leaders we can be. She also shares what it takes to seek out our dreams, develop our career, and find our true north.      Show Highlights: 1:26 Nicky shares her background and how she developed as a leader 7:20 Nicky talks about the 10 Things That are Holding You Back list and it's significance 9:05 Jill and Nicky jump into discussing the first item on the list - #1 Not Speaking Up 13:45 #4 Underestimating your expertise - Imposter Syndrome 17:05 #5 Waiting to be ready - Nicky shares a client story 19:44 #6 Highlighting deficits rather than your talents 22:21 Confidence breeds more confidence - Jill and Nicky talk confidence and offer personal perspectives 31:04 Holding yourself to unrealistic standards - Nicky offers words of wisdom 36:05 #10 Focusing on what you don't have 41:40 Jill asks Nicky, "Is there anything you'd tell your younger self?"   Resources: Espinosa Coaching 10 Things that are Holding You Back - email [email protected] to receive this document     We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you!  Email the Podcast Team.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode, hosts, Emily and Jill tackle topics on to integrate work/life balance while working from home. You'll hear great tips for battling burnout, setting boundaries, and staying sane in COVID-19 era.     Show Highlights   2:06 Jill and Emily review the topics being discussed in the episode including work/life balance, remote work integration into home life, children with remote or hybrid learning, as well as their own personal experiences as they lean into remote working. 5:33 Jill and Emily discuss tips for adjusting to the work from home life.  14:50 Exercise and move to stay connected and improve overall wellbeing. 16:43 Reinvigorate yourself with a new hobby or an old one you used to enjoy! 17:09 Create a routine that helps set boundaries between home life and work time. 18:52 Journaling is a great way to reframe your mindset and practice mindfulness. 21:04 Take a break from social media and your phone to decompress. 26:39 Defining your workspace at home can make a difference 32:00 It’s okay to not always be okay. Experiencing burnout can occur, so it’s crucial to give yourself grace. Seeking resources like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or talking to a friend or spouse can offer a healthy outlet. 36:50 Celebrate your success!!   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of the (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this episode of The (G)LOWdown, you’ll hear from host, Heather Vinge Hanson and guest, Dr. Amy Seegmiller Renner, discussing the imposter syndrome phenomenon, where it stems from, and how to crush it.     01:30   What is imposter syndrome? 03:50   Where does imposter syndrome stem from? 06:30   Do you have any specific experiences within other people or yourself with the imposter phenomenon has been evident? 09:19   What cultural or societal factors influence imposter syndrome? 12:31   Imposter phenomenon at Mayo Clinic. 17:38   Perfectionism vs Progress. 19:27   How do we crush imposter syndrome? 25:30   Feeling safe and finding support at work.   Resources from the Episode Imposter Syndrome Test   Books Middle Finger Project by Ash Ambridge Daring Greatly by Brene Brown The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young Videos Amy Cuddy TED Talk Articles https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2013.00029.x?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2014/04/03/impostor-syndrome/#53f8760048a9 https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2008/02/no-youre-not-impostor https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886918302435   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of the (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.     Got feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team.   Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

In this, the first episode of The (G)LOWdown, you’ll hear from some of our hosts. They’ll talk about how long they’ve been with the Greater Leadership Opportunities for Women Employee Resource Group at Mayo Clinic , why they got involved in this podcast, and what you (our listeners) can expect in the future.   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.  Send us all of your ideas and feedback! We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Special thanks to the whole team who helped make this podcast happen!   Click subscribe and don’t forget to join us next month. Until then, keep your GLOW on.