Women Taking the Lead

Miki Feldman Simon on How to Make Jobs More Accessible to Women

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Miki Feldman Simon, is a Career and Executive Coach and the founder of IamBackatWork, a company dedicated to helping women remain and return to the wo...

Debra Boggs on Revealing Your Unique Brand to Potential Employers

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Co-Founder of D&S Professional Coaching, Debra works with interesting, talented, and successful executives from all over the globe to equip the...

100% Jodi: Are You Afraid of Success or Are You Afraid of More Responsibility?

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of success or are you afraid of more responsibility? In this episode we're going to explore why success can be so elusive and why self-...

Stephen Josephs on Transcending Your Ego to Resolve Conflict

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Josephs, Ed.D. is a leadership development expert. He is dedicated to helping leaders shape their culture and bring out people's best work in ...

100% Jodi: How to Face Our Leadership Challenges

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What guides you as a leader when you are faced with a moral dilemma? In this episode I'm going to call out some of the dilemmas we are faced with as l...

Stacy Henry on Engaging Sponsors for Women Leaders

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stacy Henry is owner and founder of CenterBranch, a consulting and coaching firm dedicated to helping both companies and individuals perform to their ...

100% Jodi: The Inconvenience of Happiness

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you prefer convenience or happiness? You may be thinking, "Both!" But the reality is our long-term happiness and satisfaction usually requires a lo...

Nikki Groom on Leading with Self-Awareness

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hailed as "a force of nature" and "a rising superstar", Nikki Groom is on a mission to help rising women leaders recognize their worthiness, own their...

100% Jodi: How to Gently Go into a New Year of Uncertainty

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for 2021? That can be a loaded question most years but this year it seems that question could easily set someone off. Given our routines...

Kim Langers on You Bravely Leading from Within

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Langers, COO of Rastegar Property Company is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the asset management and development te...

Shannon Kenny on Finding Profit Through Sustainability

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Kenny is a Sustainable Business Consultant who helps eco-conscious businesses grow with integrity so they can create meaningful impact while r...

100% Jodi: Are We There Yet?

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick episode I'm going to be direct about what's needed from you as a leader and a reminder of what you need to be doing for yourself. Hello,...

Jennifer Brown on the Personal Journey to Be Inclusive

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and diversity and inclusion expert. She is the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Con...

100% Jodi: An Audible Announcement

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting news. And it's not just that I celebrated my 46th birthday this week, though that is true. I'm also sharing...

Nicole Tersigni on Using Humor and Creativity to Address Social Issues

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Tersigni is a comedic writer who lives in Metro Detroit with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Since childhood, Nicole has felt an intense n...

Dr. Carmen Landrau on "You've Got This!"

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carmen W. Landrau is a board-certified cardiologist and professional keynote speaker who uses her experience navigating a male-dominated career, t...

Ellen Miller on Being a Pioneer to Advance to the Top

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Miller grew up in rural Maine and is a leadership coach and operational executive for TRC Companies and Former Vice President of AVANGRID. Sh...

100% Jodi: Being Influential vs Being Forceful

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm going to cover being forceful versus being influential. We all have an idea of what we want and there are many strategies we can u...

Mary Cheyne on How to Speak Up Fiercely and Femininely

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Cheyne is a TEDx speaker, MBA and Transformational Public Speaking Trainer & Coach who has trained over 15,000 people in 30 cities internationall...

100% Jodi: Are You Ready to Take Some Action?

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Were you one of the people who, when the pandemic shut downs began, took a step back to reflect on how you were living your life; checking in to see i...

Cara Macklin on Creative Visionary Thinking

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cara Macklin, a multi award-winning entrepreneur and business success coach has been recognized for her achievements including Women in Business Outst...

Linda Fisk on Unlocking the Power of Partnerships

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of othe...

100% Jodi: Pay Attention to the Signs that You Need to Rest

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there! Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing is coming soon in Audible!!  I'm crossin...

Malinda Gagnon on How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Industry

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Malinda Gagnon specializes in launching and growing products and companies, and has 20 years of experience in business strategy and digital communicat...

Rebroadcast: Meredith Bell on Asking for the Opportunity to Contribute

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she's an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-...

100% Jodi: What's Stealing Your Energy

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had one of those days when you wake up and immediately you dread having to get out of bed? Before your feet touch the floor a list of th...

Carolyn Delaney on the Recovery Community and Shedding Old Stories

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Delaney is the heart and soul behind Journey, an inspiring magazine devoted entirely to the Recovery Community in Maine.  As founder and publ...

Nicole Burgess on Being Highly Sensitive

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Burgess helps introverted, high achieving, and/or highly sensitive women be exactly who they are meant to be. She is an empowerment and leader...

100% Jodi: Entry Points to Antiracism

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode shares my quick reflections on the racist and political events of May/June of 2020.  I am reaching out to my community in the hopes that...

Kate Erickson on Banishing Busy to Find Freedom

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Erickson is the engine at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly O...

100% Jodi: When You are Ready to Explore What's Possible

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode I continued our exploration of the Cycle of Change using the analogy of a card game which was first introduced to me by iPEC Coach...

100% Jodi: Contemplating Your New Normal

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I hope this post finds you healthy and well, maybe not everything going perfectly but seeing some sort of a light at the end of this tunnel. I truly b...

100% Jodi: How to Process These Unexpected Changes

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In September of 2017 I did a few episodes on the Cycle of Change. Given what we are going through currently I think this is a good time for a review. ...

Amy Irvine on Planning Your Financial Future

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If any of you have ever met Amy, you know she is passionate about three things.  Family, Finances, and WINE!  This comes through in all that she doe...

100% Jodi: How to Lead Yourself Through Crisis

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

March started off a celebration of Women's History Month and ended with episodes on how to identify and support leaders who are struggling, especially...

100% Jodi: What to Do When You Are Struggling as a Leader

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The last episode of Women Taking the Lead was a celebration of 5 years of the Women Taking the Lead podcast and, in that episode, I also covered some...

100% Jodi: Celebrating 5 Years of Listening to You

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a celebration albeit a somber celebration. At the time of the release of this episode on March 25, 2020 we are 14 days into the Corona...

Roze Merditaj on Starting Where You Are

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roze Merditaj is the Founder and CEO of Real Women Collective Action (RWCA). She has over 10 years banking experience and over 8 years running small b...

Megan Jo Wilson on Unleashing the Feminine and Being Seen

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Jo Wilson is the Founder and Ringleader of Rockstar Camp for Women based in Portland, Maine. In the last year and a half, she has graduated over...

Allyson Scammell on Accessing Truth from Within You

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Allyson Scammell is a master certified coach, EFT practitioner, and intuitive consultant. Her mission is to help soul-guided women entrepreneurs who a...

Mary-Theresa Tringale on Creating Events for Your Community

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is Part 2 in a conversation I began with Mary-Theresa Tringale about her 7-step process to creating successful events. Mary-Theresa Tring...

Mary-Theresa Tringale on Creating Experiences for Your Community

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mary-Theresa Tringale Currently a resident of Portland, ME and working full-time as the Manager of Events and Sponsorships at WinterKids, M-T also run...

100% Jodi: Best Practices for Workshops You Are Hired to Deliver

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this post, I'm going to focus on some best practices for delivering workshops you've been hired to deliver for an organization or group. I promise...

Tarryn MacCarthy on Using Your Values to Make Life Easier

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Tarryn MacCarthy is a Business Owner, Orthodontist, and Empowerer of women and men. She is the leader of her family, her team, and her community. S...

100% Jodi: Delivering High-Quality Workshops

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me! It is a sunny and crisp October day here in Maine and I hope you are enjoying the current season you are ...

Jill Salzman on Being Authentically Powerfully... Yourself

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Salzman is currently growing her third entrepreneurial venture, The Founding Moms, where she helps mom entrepreneurs build better businesses.  A...

Darrah Brustein on Easily Building Relationships

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Equal parts teacher, connecter, and founder, Darrah Brustein stands for entrepreneurial empowerment. In the fall of 2018, Darrah launched "Life by Des...

Nikki Rausch on Selling to Serve

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Founder and CEO of "Sales Maven", an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood p...

Bobbi Palmer on Leadership in Your Love Life

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bobbi Palmer, founder of Date Like a Grownup, is an internationally recognized expert who teaches over-40 women how to finally find peaceful, passiona...

On-Air Coaching: Allison Bishop on How Insidious Uncertainty Can Be

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allison is a financial coach in Portland, Maine.  She's been a CPA for more than twenty years, first working in forensic accounting, and then tax pre...

100% Jodi: How to Reach New Levels of Leadership Part 2

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me! Today I am continuing the conversation I started in the last episode on the various levels of leadership ...

100% Jodi: How to Reach New Levels of Leadership

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me! Today I want to start a conversation with you about something that is near and dear to my heart, the vari...

100% Jodi: What Would You Say to Your Younger Self?

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Mark Taylor of the Education on Fire podcast network for his Learning on Fire podcast. One of the ...

100% Jodi: Are You Being Too Proud to Ask for Help?

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me today. This episode is coming out a bit later than I promised. The reason for that is that I have been bat...

254: Geraldine Carter on Thinking Bigger

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From co-founding Climate Ride in 2008 and scaling the socially-conscious company to a seven-figure budget, to biking alone across southeast Asia, to c...

100% Jodi: Reactions that will Have You Lose Control

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shutting down: Cocooning Imagine you are going about your day when suddenly, something happens. No matter what it is, it occurs to you as bad news. In...

100% Jodi: Our Last Farewell to 2018

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. I hope you are enjoying the holidays and have a safe and happy New Ye...

Quotes to Uplift and Inspire You

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me. I have a special episode for you this week. As we are heading into the New Year and you are visualizing a...

100% Jodi: Podcasting as a Unique Opportunity to Amplify Your Personal Brand

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of competition in the online space and in the current job market. It can be difficult to distinguish yourself from others using the sam...

100% Jodi: Looking at Fear, Differently

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me. On the day this episode is releasing I am in full swing preparing for the Create and Achieve Goals that a...

100% Jodi: Achieving Your Goal May Require You to Ask for Help

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. Here in the US we just had our Thanksgiving Day celebrations and I am...

100% Jodi: Using the Inner Guidance You Already Have

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me! And hello November! The countdown is on to the holidays. When I think of the holidays I think of busy and...

100% Jodi: Fourth Quarter Review

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. We are solidly in the 4th quarter of 2018. Can you believe it? This i...

100% Jodi: The Remedy to Playing Small

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Over the summer when I shared my Mom's cancer diagnosis I asked this community to help support me in doing the Women Taking the Lead podcast by giving...

100% Jodi: When You Hit a Goal Before You're Ready

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As I'm recording this it is a rainy Sunday morning, I'm sipping my hot beverage looking out the window at the trees that have started to change colors...

100% Jodi: Lost Time, New Possibilities

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. Can someone please tell me where September went? With a couple trips ...

100% Jodi: 5 Reasons Why Having Clear Goals is Critical for You

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I chose the topic today because I noticed a lot of activity lately on a post I first released in 2014 titled, 5 Reasons Why Having Clear Goals is Crit...

253: Emi Kirschner on Being Boss in Your Business

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Emi Kirschner, speaker, coach, and author masterfully combines her deep intuitive abilities with her analytical sense to help creative entrepreneurs d...

100% Jodi: Profitability and Distance

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. Can you believe this is the 8th monthly update on goals? We are 2/3 o...

100% Jodi: Why You Need to Change Your Perspective on Failure

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I've been administering the Energy Leadership Self-Assessment tool I use with my clients more often lately and because I tend to work with perfectioni...

252: Randi Levin on Living Your Legacy

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Randi Levin, founder & CEO, Randi Levin Coaching – is a nationally recognized transitional life strategist, Fortune 500 keynote, author, & reinventi...

100% Jodi: Burpees, Business & Boys

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me for this month-end episode on goals. As I mentioned in the June month-end update on goals episode, I took ...

100% Jodi: Improve Self-Worth, Improve Achievements

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you but I feel like this season is going by at lightning speed. There's so much I'm doing and accomplishing and yet there's so much...

Bonus Episode: Deb Elbaum on Creating Confidence Through Self-Awareness

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Deb Elbaum, MD, PCC, is a neuroscience coach, author, and speaker, who works with women and professionals during times in their lives when they feel ...

100% Jodi: Too Much to Do, Not Enough Time

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following along with the podcast or got my newsletter a couple weeks ago you know I was sidelined with a strained muscle in my lower ba...

251: Kelly Gushue on Helping Women to Succeed

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Gushue is Founder & CEO of Personal Finance Warrior. She empowers women all over the world to claim their financial power inside their business ...

100% Jodi: Review, Refresh & Recommit to Your Goals

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this review I have narrowed down my focus areas from 5 to 4, removing outsourcing as a focus area. Outsourcing is still going to happen and will oc...

100% Jodi: We Succeed in Community

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I was thinking about last weeks episode and how it was all about getting out during the summer months to network and continue to meet people. The foll...

100% Jodi: Hot Strategies for Easy Summer Networking

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is just about here and we've actually passed Memorial Day in the U.S. which marks for us the unofficial start to summer. You probably know all ...

250: Alexa Gilmore on Coming Back to Your Body

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alexa Gilmore is a vitality warrior who takes a stand for your fullest potential. As an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, bodyworker, and coach, she t...

100% Jodi: Being vs Doing

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the month-end episode; that means an update on goals. This month I'm going to review my goals from the perspective of being vs. doing. Many of...

On-Air Coaching: Zoe MacLaren on How to Establish Your Personal Brand

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe MacLaren is a fundraiser, thought-raiser, and spiritual activist who inspires women to reconnect with the unique difference they were born to make...

100% Jodi: When We Do This Together

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week was such a wild week and I am still absorbing all the goodness. To catch you up quickly a week ago I had a chance to meet Marianne Williamso...

249: Keisha Reynolds on the Valuable Risk to Be You

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Keisha Reynolds is an expert marketer and project management strategist. She developed skills within a 20-year career mastering being a spokesperson, ...

100% Jodi: Finding Your Way Through "The Dip"

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me. In last week's 100% Jodi episode I talked about the book The Dip by Seth Godin. Godin describes The Dip a...

100% Jodi: The Dip

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I feel like it has been a while since I have personally said hello to you. I was horribly ill at the beginning of April and that messed up my producti...

On-Air Coaching: Anna Dixon on Being Too Close to the Problem to See the Easy Solution

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anna brings her special blend of creativity and analysis, along with a commitment to excellence, to all that she does. Anna founded CreativeIQ in 2016...

248: Angela Lussier on Speaking Your Voice

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Lussier is an award-winning speaker, five-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of spe...

100% Jodi: March Update on Goals

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me. This episode is going to be short and sweet this week for a couple of reasons. I am going to give you a q...

Bonus Episode: Facebook Live with Emily leRoux

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For this bonus episode, I met up with Emily leRoux, the Spartan Women Global Leader for Spartan Races, Inc, for a special Facebook Live recording o...

100% Jodi: Are You Type A? You May Be Surprised

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are this close to official Spring in the northern hemisphere and I am ready for it! I do appreciate winter for what it brings: reflection, the holi...

247: Jen Hemphill on a New Way to Think About Money

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Hemphill, a military spouse & proud bilingual Latina, helps women who are tired of the traditional money advice gain a renewed sense of control, c...

100% Jodi: Beliefs that Stop You

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I hope this episode finds you well and well on your way to achieving your goals. This is the last episode of the month so as promised I will be giving...

On-Air Coaching: Jen Hatzung on Using Visuals to Anchor New Insights

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Hatzung is a business strategist who focuses on social media, online strategy + influencer marketing, as well as a podcaster (podcast currently ...

100% Jodi: Journey to Realizing Full Potential

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone. Thank you for joining me! Here we are kicking off the week of Valentine's Day. We are celebrating one of my favorite things: LOVE! Rem...

246: Kristy Wallace on Finding Balance by Releasing Perfection

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kristy Wallace is the CEO of Ellevate Network, and is responsible for executing Ellevate Network's mission to close the gender achievement gap in busi...

100% Jodi: Transparency, Authenticity & Vulnerability

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are just about to close out January. Can you believe we are already checking off one month in 2018? I hope you are feeling momentum and a sense of ...

On-Air Coaching: Christina Mathis on Not Waiting to Pursue the Big Dream

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

First, let's talk about money. Ugh! I have for you another on-air coaching call all around how to still pursue a long-term goal even if you know you h...

100% Jodi: You Have Forgotten Who You Are

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and thank you for joining me! The Tolerations Detox Challenge wrapped up this past week and it was so much fun! To say I'm delighted with how ev...

100% Jodi: How to Create Milestones & Metrics to Measure Progress

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!! I hope it is going great for you thus far. There has been so much energy and excitement around 2018 and what's possible I can't help ...