Work From The Inside Out

Suzanne Flax is a Special Education Advocate and Consultant here in the Greater Boston area. Originally from Michigan, she has a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology at Columbia University. For over 30 years, Suzanne has dedicated her career as an advocate and consultant for students and families with diverse special education needs and is licensed and certified in several disciplines.She holds state licenses to practice speech-language pathology in Massachusetts and New York and is clinically certified as a speech-language pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Additionally, she is certified as an Early Intervention Specialist through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and has completed a certificate as a Parent Consultant through the Federation of Children with Special Needs. In 2017, Suzanne completed an extensive training program in Wrights Law Special Education Law and Advocacy. This training enabled her to fulfill a goal to transition her career from a full-time practice as a speech-language pathologist to opening her own business as a Special Education Advocate. Suzanne consults with families, urban and suburban school systems and private schools, offering her extensive knowledge in all disabilities including communication disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, and transition planning. She provides observations and evaluations of current and proposed Individual Education Plans and 504 placements, attend team meetings, Bureau of Special Education Appeals mediation and due process hearings as well as securing out-of-district placements.Please join me in welcoming Suzanne Flax.In this episode we discuss:Where Suzanne started and how she knew it was time to make a change.The process Suzanne went through to become an advocate.How she moved from being an employee to being completely self-employed.Her life philosophy.How she feels about the work she is doing today, and how she nurtures her career.Her encouragement for other people who feel like they are facing a career transition.Links:Suzanne Flax on LinkedIn and TwitterBooks mentioned in this episode:“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. CoveyStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to newsletter

Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Five Rhythms Consulting. She has spent the majority of her career in corporate leadership roles, including recently as the chief marketing officer for New York Life Retirement Plan Services, where she oversaw marketing, product development, web strategy, and creative execution. She is recognized as a dynamic, engaging, and effective speaker.She is also a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, Authorized Energy Medicine Teacher, a Reiki Master, and a Meditations leader. What makes her unique is the way she integrates Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology techniques into her work and leadership style with the goal of driving the best possible outcomes for the organizations and individuals she serves.Please join me in welcoming Rachel Rice.In this episode we discuss:Rachel’s transition from the corporate world to owning her own energy work practice.How her transition began with an energy book given to her.Her methods for helping mid-sized corporations to release pent-up energy and allow for better communication.How she worked through ego and identity issues to prepare for leaving the corporate world.Her business plan method to make sure she was ready to start her own business endeavor.Her thoughts about how we all have gifts to offer the world and tools for sharing those gifts with the world.Links:Rachel Rice on LinkedIn.Five Rhythms ConsultingRoots & Wings Yoga and Healing ArtsBooks mentioned in this episode:“Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body’s Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality” by Donna Eden and David Feinstein“The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living” by Nick OrtonOther Resources:Learn more about the ACEP: Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.Learn more about Amy Rebecca GayStay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn@TammyGoolerLoeb on InstagramWork From The Inside Out WebsiteSubscribe to  newsletter

We spend more time at work than most other important parts of our lives, more time than with our families, sleeping and attending to other priorities. Many of us have been privileged enough to be educated, blessed with talents, strengths, and supportive people.  Yet, some of us reach a point in our careers where we are just tolerating, if not dreading, the day-to-day pressures, tasks, and demands of our work environment that don’t really align with our values, interests or passions. Too often I see people who have resigned themselves to a job because they believe it is too late or they have too many responsibilities to take on a new direction. They are tolerating a work situation where there are limited growth opportunities, poor leadership or a toxic work culture. They are sacrificing their own happiness because they are making a significant income, are saving for college, paying a mortgage, putting in the time to be fully vetted in a retirement plan, etc.  They fill their heads with what is impossible vs. what their true interests, desires and passions are. Sound familiar?  Have you become complacent with your routines, habits and resources?? Does it feel like it would be unrealistic to go after something more rewarding, aligning with your values and interests?   What if you could continue to stay true to your priorities while exploring and shifting to a brighter picture? Most people want to feel that their work is ‘making a difference’, and allows them to have the resources, financial and otherwise, to freely make choices and have a satisfying, enjoyable lifestyle.  They know this is working for them when they are excited to get out bed in the morning and feel good at the end of the day. They enjoy the people they work with and feel a positive connection to a greater vision or bigger picture.  They feel purposeful.    If this intrigues you, then this podcast is for you. This podcast is for you if you are: A job seeker Interested in a career transition Wanting to improve or transform their current profession or workplace Entering a new phase: semi-retirement, retirement Someone who enjoys hearing about other people’s paths in life A person who believes in possibility – looking for an AHA! This podcast may also be for you if you are: Unhappy/miserable in current workplace or role Not enjoying your profession Laid off and don’t want to just get a JOB Not sure what to do next Not feeling inspired, yet you know there’s more to life Feeling insecure financially Bored Fear of change, unknowns, how to’s You’ve been discouraged in the job search process You feel burnt out You don’t have enough time with family, friends, & other enjoyable activities I want this podcast to: Inspire people to action, to be courageous and seek their best livelihoods by offering stories and practical steps or guidelines for making it real Allow people to reach for their dreams while taking care of the basics Open people’s minds to what’s realistic and truly possible Instill an understanding that the best way to get there is to look inside first, know yourself, rather than reacting to external influences Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcasts/ - episode 000