Work From The Inside Out

Rachel Stewart is the Executive Vice President of a $22 million restoration company and CEO of a software development company. Years earlier, she left college to support her husband’s career efforts and they started a family. When the 2008 economic downturn happened, her husband lost his job and overnight, they were facing serious financial uncertainty. Rachel had not worked outside the home in 5 years and felt unqualified for most jobs. They decided that she would return to work.Rachel started her career as an unqualified office manager, but over the last decade became the Executive Vice President of a $22 million restoration company and the CEO of a software development company focused on getting contractors the technology tools they need. Over the years, she has learned that the only limitations to her success have been in her own mind. In her book, Unqualified Success, Rachel shares the tools that made the difference in her achievements. The things she learned the hard way are available through the hands-on exercises that she offers for the reader to explore their own unqualified journey.In this episode we discuss:How Rachel got an office manager and bookkeeping position with a restoration company and how she grew all the way into running the company. Rachel felt completely unqualified for the role but the owner was willing to give her the chance, and she was willing to take the leap, and learn on the job, which became wildly successful.  She was surprised to learn that when she stretched herself simultaneously in several directions, she was challenged to rely on her strengths in the same ways she had in the past. In her book, Unqualified Success, Rachel shares the hands-on tools that made all the difference in her achievements in practical and engaging ways.Links:Rachel Stewart on LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. www.unqualifiedtools.comBooks mentioned in this episode:“Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap From Where You Are Today to Where You Want to Be to Achieve Massive Success” by Rachel StewartStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Ed Evarts is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a firm focused on helping successful leaders build their self-awareness so these leaders can self manage more effectively. He is the author of Raise Your Visibility and Value and the forthcoming book, Drive Your Career. He coaches mid- to senior-level business professionals and their teams, engaging real-time and tailored solutions focused on the unique needs and environment of each participant. Ed also hosts his podcast, Be Brave @ Work.Like many people, Ed started his career in an industry that his parents workIn this episode we discuss:His early career journey from retail to HR, and then eventually to coaching. Ed coaches mid to senior-level business professionals and teams, engaging real-time and unique solutions.He is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a firm focused on helping successful leaders build their self-awareness so these leaders can self-manage more effectively. Ed is the author of two books: “Raise Your Visibility and Value” and his latest book, “Drive Your Career” will be released in March 2020. He hosts a podcast, Be Brave at Work. LinksEd Evarts on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.excellius.comEd’s Podcast: Be Brave at WorkOther Resources:“Raise Your Visibility & Value: Uncover the Lost Art of Connecting On the Job” by Ed Evarts“Drive Your Career” by Ed Evarts - releasing in March 2020.Stay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

In her 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz Kislik has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, the Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces. Liz is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, an entrepreneur, and she’s a TEDx speaker on why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it.Liz says she is not a fan of the “find your passion” school of career search. In her 20’s she worked as a telemarketing manager overseeing hundreds of employees, in a large company she would never have expected to be working in. She learned as she went along guided by her intelligence, deep curiosity and desire to solve problems. It wasn’t easy and she definitely experienced stress, but it never deterred her. She credits the examples her grandparents and parents set for her as they all showed her a strong moral code for how to treat people with respect. She carried this into her work life no matter what she has done.In this episode we discuss:Liz is a TEDx speaker on why there is so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it. Why she chose to enter the workforce after college, instead of going to graduate school as many of her friends did. Liz specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces.She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Liz has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, the Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children. She has worked with them to solve their thorniest problems while also strengthening their top and bottom lines. LinksLiz Kislik on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://lizkislik.com/Download Liz’s free guide "How to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts in the Workplace"Stay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Sarah Friedell O'Connell is an executive coach and the owner of Change Point Advisors, a firm dedicated to helping senior executives navigate career changes. She has been coaching C suite executives for over 10 years and has worked with hundreds of people across a variety of industries and functions. Sarah brings a unique perspective and deep expertise to her work advising senior leaders. Part of Sarah's uniqueness and success as a coach stems from the expertise she gained in her first career in corporate communications and later in public relations.Sarah has over 20 years of experience in communications, and public relations, serving as a spokeswoman at Fidelity Investments and also for the president of Harvard University. She brings her real-world business experience, as well as her expertise and communication strategy, marketing, branding and messaging to her work coaching executive clients. Sarah understands what it takes to work in a high-pressure environment. As the owner of her firm, ChangePoint Advisors, she partners with her clients to clarify their goals, create customized action plans, and teach them to communicate strategically and effectively to accomplish their goals. Whether they are seeking a new job planning for an active retirement, exploring Board of Director's seeds, or launching entrepreneurial pursuits, Sarah has a proven process to help her clients succeed.In this episode we discuss:Sarah attended the College of William and Mary and knew she wanted to live in Washington D.C. after she graduated.How her early work experiences gave her the foundation she needed for future career success. Sarah served as a spokeswoman at Fidelity Investments and subsequently for the President of Harvard University. While serving as a spokeswoman at Harvard, Sarah was taking weekend courses to become a life coach. When her work as a spokeswoman became increasingly demanding, she made the choice to take a brief sabbatical to get clear about her next career move.Sarah believed she would return to communications work, but discovered opportunities in the outplacement field.She took the entrepreneurial leap and now brings her business experience and her expertise in communications strategy, marketing, branding, and messaging to coach executives.LinksSarah Friedell O’Connell on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.changepointadvisors.comOther Resources:Learn more about Co-Active Training Institute.Stay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Alisa Barcan is a Financial Coach and Consultant based in the UK who helps people rewrite their financial stories. She works with professionals and small business owners who wish to decipher their finances and improve their financial situation and relationship with money. Alisa is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review Ascend, a prize winner Chartered Certified Accountant and a qualified Coach from The University of Cambridge, UK.Alisa grew up in Romania and never dreamed she would live anywhere but her homeland. When her partner was offered a Ph.D. scholarship in the UK, everything changed. She moved with him and never looked back. Initially, her career in political science and international relations was challenged as she has no permit to work in the UK. While she waited to get the proper permit, she took classes and had the opportunity to take some career assessments. The results of these tests pointed her in a totally different direction towards finance and accounting. The rest, as they say, is history! She became an accountant and analyst for 6 years and then started her own business as a financial coach.In this episode we discuss:Alisa is from Romania and had no plans to relocate until her partner was offered a Ph.D. scholarship in the UK, and at that point, they chose to move. Her career trajectory shifted drastically after she took classes that offered career assessments. She discovered strengths in finance and accounting and decided to apply for just one accounting job. She got the job and has been doing financial work since. How Alisa decided to leave the corporate world and start her own business as a financial coach. Alisa is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review Ascend, is a prize winner Chartered Certified Accountant, and is a qualified Coach from The University of Cambridge, UK. Links:Alisa Barcan on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.Alisa’s Facebook Business Page. www.thesavvycorner.comStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Lorraine Rise holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management as well as certifications in Human Resources (SHRM-CP), Resume Writing (CPRW) and Career Coaching (CPCC).Lorraine has served well over 200 clients in over 30 industries, both public and private. Many of her clients come from some of the most recognizable firms in the country including Microsoft, Amazon, Fannie Mae, Morgan Stanley, and more. Career UpRising, LLC is located in the Washington DC metro area but serves clients all across the globe. Listen to Lorraine's inspirational podcast, Career UpRising, on InFlowRadio.com, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more.Lorraine has built her career in the practice of coaching others to succeed. Her career began in the health and weight loss industry, coaching hundreds of clients to reach their weight loss goals. As a Director and Regional Trainer for Jenny Craig Inc., she hired, trained and mentored dozens of employees in sales, customer service, and management. After a layoff in 2013, Lorraine made a career change into human resources. She has since supported the human resources and recruiting efforts at numerous firms in Information Technology. In 2015, she made another career change and founded her firm, Career UpRising. In this episode we discuss:The career journey that led Lorraine into the health and weight loss industry, working for Jenny Craig and a few other companies, and the experiences that led her to pursue a career in human resources and recruiting. The moment Lorraine knew she was ready to start her own business.Her inspirational podcast, Career UpRising. Contract work and the advantages it offers to an emerging independent coaching practice. Lorraine’s coaching practice and her focus on people who are mid-later career.Links:Lorraine Rise on LinkedIn and Twitterwww.careeruprising.comLorraine’s podcast, Career UpRisingStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. Mac is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere” and host of the weekly career advice podcast, Find Your Dream Job.Mac has had a varied career from his early years in Latin American policy and communications to working as a spokesman for elected officials and on political campaigns. Through everything he has done, his goal has always been to be of service and he has found numerous ways to fulfill that mission. Today, he runs his own PR firm and operates a regional job board, and career podcast in Portland, Oregon. He is quick to point out, however, that his path has not always been a smooth one over his 65 years, 40 of them as a working person, as he describes his lessons learned during two significant periods of unemployment in his career.In this episode we discuss:How Mac became the first spokesperson for Boston’s Big Dig. Mac’s experiences he had with unemployment and how those influenced his future career decisions. The importance of communicating the value and direction a job candidate wants to take in a role, more than just their ability to do the job. Mac shared how important it is to communicate to a potential employer how the role you are applying for is going to align with your career goals.He created Mac’s List to help job seekers in the Washington and Oregon region look skillfully for work and to help employers learn how to do an effective hiring process. LinksMac Prichard on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.macslist.orgwww.prichardcommunications.comBooks mentioned in this episode:“Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac’s List Guide” by Mac Prichard“Land Your Dream Job Anywhere: The Complete Mac’s List Guide to Finding Work You Love” by Mac PrichardOther Resources:Learn more about Boston’s Big DigLearn more about the Robert Wood Johnson FoundationStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to newsletter

Jen Guillemin, with a background in arts leadership, counseling, and teaching is an arts advocate and creative problem solver. She has mentored thousands of student artists and has spearheaded many arts initiatives at the Boston University College of Fine Arts and is the founding director of the BU visual arts Summer Institute. Wendy Swart Grossman, with a background in the US and South African presidential campaigns, is a connector, a political and community organizer, a logistical wizard, and a visionary advocate/ activist for community building and engagement. She has held positions at Harvard's Museum of Science and Culture, and the Graduate School of Design as well as the Science Museum in London, UK and for many NGOs, nonprofits and social impact businesses. Wendy and Jen have been working, teaching, plotting, laughing and changing the world together since 2013. After first introducing and teaching their Cultural Entrepreneurship class at Boston University they have gone on to host symposia, write chapters and articles all at the intersections of Arts & Culture, Business & Technology and Social Impact. They are launching their own consulting firm - Creative Re/Frame - and are working on a book, with the working title: “Future Studios: A DIY Guide for Artists and Creative Practitioners in the New Economy.”In this episode we discuss:Jen’s background in arts leadership, counseling, and teaching. She has mentored thousands of student artists and has championed arts initiatives at the Boston University College of Fine Arts and is the founding director of the BU visual arts Summer Institute. Wendy is a connector, a political and community organizer, a logistical wizard, and a visionary advocate/ activist for community building and engagement. Jen and Wendy have been working together since 2013, first teaching their Cultural Entrepreneurship class at Boston University. They have since hosted symposia, conferences and published articles on Arts & Culture, Business & Technology and Social Impact. Wendy and Jen have launched a consulting firm called Creative Re/Frame.They are writing a book whose working title is: Future Studios: A DIY Guide for Artists and Creative Practitioners in the New Economy.LinksWendy Swart Grossman on LinkedIn.Jen Guillemin on LinkedIn. www.creativereframe.comResources Mentioned On This Episode:“Behind the Wheel: A mother’s journal of a year on the road.” by Wendy Swart GrossmanIDEA 2020 on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Questrom School of Business in Boston. Learn more about Michael Dukakis. BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center at Boston University. “Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life” by Robert N. BellahStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to newsletter

Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. She is also a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Inc.Prior to becoming an executive coach 15 years ago, Anne served as a senior leader in the advertising industry, where she oversaw a team of 75 employees as SVP of Media at Digitas. She managed media planning for Fortune 500 clients including General Motors, Federal Express, and Delta. She draws on her extensive management experience, as well as her in-depth training in coaching methodology to advise senior executives and high performers transitioning into leadership roles.In this episode we discuss:How Anne’s leadership and career transformation journey started by taking a few risks. Her view that serendipity played a key role in the success of her early career days. Anne’s understanding of how her core values have provided guidance through her career transitions.For almost 20 years, Anne worked as a leader in the advertising industry, which included working on the launch of Apple computers, and how she then recognized when it was time for her to transition her career in new directions. The throughlines through Anne’s career include her need for creativity and continuous learning. Anne believes it is not necessary to make a large shift in your life in order to experience success or fulfillment. Instead, it is often about making a few very small shifts. She ends the show asking listeners to consider one small thing you can do right now to make a small shift in your life. LinksAnne Sugar on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.annesugar.comStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

Gina Warner is the President and CEO of the National Afterschool Association. Before joining NAA, she served as the Executive Director of the Partnership for Youth Development in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she helped existing and new after school programs as they sought to serve children and families in post-Katrina New Orleans. Gina is also devoted to issues of women’s leadership and female empowerment. She has transformed that passion into establishing the Badass Women’s Book Club, an international resource for book discussions, online coaching and personal development resources. She loves to challenge women to live their best badass lives through book discussions, online coaching, and personal development resources.Gina started her career as a special education teacher. Two years later, she went to law school and took that experience to do policy work for a US Senator in Washington, DC. From there, she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and worked as a lobbyist. Then, Hurricane Katrina hit the region. Shortly thereafter, she was hired to serve as the Executive Director of the Partnership for Youth Development. While there, Gina helped existing and new after school programs as they sought to reach and serve children and families in post-Katrina New Orleans.In this episode we discuss:Gina’s education and career journey that allowed her the opportunity for many life-changing experiences.Her belief in the importance of teaching young people, and especially young women, the vast array of career choices they have so they can realize their calling.Gina values experiences that have kept her mind open to new professional and personal opportunities.Her experience in surviving Hurricane Katrina and how that propelled her into running a youth development intermediary.Gina’s struggle with Imposter Syndrome after having been through an amazing leadership program, and how she bought a book in the airport on her way home that transformed her life.How she launched the Badass Women’s Book Club and its growth in the last two years.Links:Gina Warner on LinkedIn and Instagramwww.badasswomensbookclub.com/National Afterschool AssociationBooks mentioned in this episode:“You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen SinceroStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter