"How can I help?"
This is what Penn State University Success Circle alum and Ukrainian citizen Dr. Roxanna Senyshyn (Assc Prof Applied Linguistics and Communication) asked when her country was attacked in 2022.
She shares her journey to answering this question. Her book, "Voices of Courage and Vulnerability", is a compilation of stories from Ukrainian English language educators navigating ongoing conflict.
Through their words, we witness the transformative power of language learning as an act of resilience and hope.
This conversation is a reminder of our indestructible desire to learn, grow, and connect—a testament to the human spirit.
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#leadershipdevelopment #executivecoaching #successcircles #resilience #ESL #education #Ukraine #listentolead
Erin was killing it as a global marketing executive when she lost motivation. At the same time, she was learning to box.
What she learned in the ring fundamentally changed her approach to life and leadership.
Today, she leads Fight Co.Lab, training top executives to fight with intention, presence, confidence, and deep relationality towards a bigger "why".
#Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Boxing #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerDevelopment #PowerDynamics #StrategicThinking #Resilience
Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, joins us for an energizing conversation about creating exceptional workplaces. Jaime shares her journey from playground mom to entrepreneur and discusses the evolution of workplace culture over two decades.
We discuss:
Whether you're a leader looking to improve your organization's culture or someone seeking to understand the future of work, this conversation provides actionable wisdom on making the workplace a great place for everyone.
To learn more about Inspire HR, visit www.inspirehumanresources.com
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There's gold in the conflict you're avoiding.
Sarah Watson (advertising exec turned advisor and coach) shares her journey from conflict-avoidant leader to helping leaders discover critical insights at the heart of conflict.
She shares how to transform the conversations that no one wants to have into the unlock that everyone is asking for.
We talk about:
To learn all about Sarah's work: www.sarahwatsonluminouscoaching.com
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A vital conversation on reconnecting to our creativity—and humanity—as a revolutionary act against forces working to disconnect us.
Melanie Hoopes is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, storyteller, and coach and trainer with Next Level Leadership.
Enjoy this conversation and share it with anyone seeking their spark.
Learn more about Melanie: www.melaniehoopes.com
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In this episode, our guest David Rhode, author of "Passion Isn't Enough," offers practical strategies and game-changing perspectives for nonprofit leaders.
We explore:
Learn more about David's work @ www.dotdotorg.com
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Timestamps:
02:03 A Journey from Marketing to Nonprofit
03:09 Advice to My Younger Self
04:06 The Importance of Conversations and Generosity
04:51 Passion Isn't Enough: The Book's Message
06:12 Returning to Passion Amidst Burnout
07:53 Discovering and Living Core Values
13:04 Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
25:59 The Art of Fundraising
32:12 Communicating Impact in Challenging Times
35:06 The Power of Networking and Support
38:48 Conclusion: Listening to Lead
#NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitLeaders #BoardGovernance#StrategicPlanning #OrganizationalDevelopment#SocialImpact #Nonprofit #MissionDriven #Fundraising
Brilliant leadership requires mastering both leading AND following to dynamically share status.
We explore how to shift from unconscious status games to the conscious status dance—holding your own while sharing the spotlight with others.
This is essential for your connected leadership evolution.
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How switching from "doing" to "perceiving" transforms your leadership presence.
We explore:
Key takeaway: Your smallness is your bigness—when you step back and observe, authentic leadership emerges naturally.
For leaders ready to move beyond reactive management to transformative presence.
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#Leadership #Mindfulness #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Successcircles
Lucia shares what she’s learned in her part-time work as a preschool teacher to help you lead your team from conflict to resilience.
Learn:
The Three Core Principles:
Connect empathically
Assume positive intent
Create space for redemption
How to Expand Awareness
Energy Management Strategies
Four-Step Conflict Framework
Acknowledge emotion
Get curious about perspectives
Identify shared goals
Invite collaboration
Managing High-Conflict Individuals
Building Resilient Teams
...And the secret power of boo boo bears
Let's talk about how to help your team work better together.
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Most conference interactions are 2-3 minutes long, and most of them go no where. Be the outlier.
Define your metric of success
Know your ask/offer
Honor your connection style
Commit to a follow through plan
And, most essentially: Prepare to be present.
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We train leaders to be dolphins—communication masters working within pods of positive reciprocity.
But what happens when you're working with sharks—ruthless predators out for themselves?
Lucia shares her tips.
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Align your life and career towards your most expansive, expressed, generous, and joyful self.
This is for you if…
➡️ You're stuck in career indecision
➡️ What lit you up before no longer does
➡️ You are in transition
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This is for you if you are being called to a radical chapter of evolution.
This is for you if you have no idea what that will look like.
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#leadershipcoaching #careertransitions #action #liberation #listentolead #successcircles
Lucia breaks down the A.C.T. model to move from stuckness to action. Grab a journal or take this on a quiet walk.
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☀️ The Liberated Life: 6 Month Coaching Container ☀️
Align your life and career towards your most expansive, expressed, generous, and joyful self.
This is for you if…
➡️ You're stuck in career indecision
➡️ What lit you up before no longer does
➡️ You are in transition
➡️ There are parts of yourself that need to be expressed
This is for you if you are being called to a radical chapter of evolution.
This is for you if you have no idea what that will look like.
☀️ 2 coaching sessions/month
☀️ Monthly group coaching call
☀️ Weekly personalized journal prompts
☀️ Unlimited email support between sessions
☀️Limited to 12 members
Learn more: www.the-next-level.com
Book a free discovery call: https://lnkd.in/e2xJbNXB
#leadershipcoaching #careertransitions #action #liberation #listentolead
This episode is an invitation to pause for the darkest day of the year. There's magic here.
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#wintersolstice #wintering #reflection #journaling #intentions #2025 #vision
Weaving together voices from Next Level / Leaders on navigating loss, grief, death, and rebirth.
Visit us at www.the-next-level.com for the many ways we can support you and your organization to give as you grow in life and leadership.
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Dive deeper with our guests' full episodes. In order of speaking:
#grief #changeleadership #connectedleadership #successcircles
This is an essential conversation for a divided world. How to call all in to create a world we want to live in.
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Dr. Laura Cabrera is a Senior Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute, an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Philosophy, and the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Career Chair in Neuroethics at Penn State University. She is an alumni of Next Level Leadership's Changing the Future Success Circles program at Penn State University.
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To join the conversation on neuroethics, visit the International Neuroethics Society
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After 36 years of thinking something was wrong with her, Sarah Koestner now believes highly sensitive people are going to save the world. Roughly 30% of the population is highly sensitive. Sarah shares:
How to identify where you fall on the sensitivity spectrum
The challenges and gifts of high sensitivity
How to build a life to thrive
How to create inclusive cultures to foster the brilliance of highly sensitive people
This is the kind of conversation that can change everything. Listen and share with a friend.
For more on Sarah's work, follow her on IG sarahkoestnercoach and visit www.sarahkoestner.com
For all things connected leadership, visit us @ www.the-next-level.com
Women leaders, how do you winter? Reclaim the magical art of rest & retreat at our first ever NLL retreat, Wintering, MLK weekend, Accord, NY
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lenard Petite, a teacher who continues to expand us.
Robert Adolph's a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and U.N. Chief Security Advisor. Bob shares hard-earned wisdom on humility, kindness, and courage from a life of service.
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Learn more about Robert’s work @ www.robertbruceadolph.com
Pick up his book “Surviving the United Nations” for a deeper dive.
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Shae Lambert is many things, including Miss District of Columbia for the America’s Most Beautiful System, a Senior Policy Analyst for Vulnerable Populations at an NGO, and the founder of Allies Across America, supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. We discuss how she does it—and how to lead our own multifaceted lives of service.
Learn more about Shae's work @ www.alliesacrossamerica.org
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Lucia Brizzi on the future of leadership. With guest host Evelyn Espinal.
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Louisa shares practices to bring more "you" to your communication.
Louisa's taught communication to STEM professionals, journalists, policymakers, and students. No matter the client, her work comes down to same question, "Who are you, and how can you be the best possible communicator?"
Follow Louisa on IG @BigShakyVoice
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