In this episode of Amplify Your Signal, host Nicole Roberts sits down with Natalie Brown, a transformational leader whose career spans continents, consumer brands, and bold reinventions. Natalie opens up about career transition, her season of creative recovery, and how redefining productivity, wellness, and community reshaped her path. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

What you’ll learn:

• What “creative recovery” looks like in real life—and how teaching Pilates and making jewelry helped rebuild confidence and community. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• How to separate competence from confidence during a job search (a powerful lens Natalie credits to coach Pat Romboletti). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Practical ways to redefine productivity and identity after leaving full-time work. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• How to rebuild a network from scratch—and why the 20 Minute Networking Meeting approach works. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Lessons from consumer branding that strengthen your personal brand and storytelling. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Making brave career decisions: saying no to misaligned roles to protect impact and mental health. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Why agility—physical, mental, and emotional—is a leadership advantage at any age. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Natalie also shares how she guides legacy retailers from catalog-heavy models to true multi-channel ecosystems—bridging strategy to flawless execution across digital, brand, and creative teams. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Resources mentioned:

• Pat Romboletti — Bulletproof Your Career
• The 20 Minute Networking Meeting — Book link
• Simon Sinek — The Infinite Game

Tune in for an honest, encouraging conversation filled with practical takeaways for anyone navigating change, leading transformation, or rewriting their definition of success. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Navigating job loss, burnout, and what’s next can feel overwhelming—even for the people who’ve spent their careers helping others through it.

In this episode of Amplify Your Signal, host Nicole Roberts sits down with HR leader John Hudson to share his story beyond the resume. With over 25 years of experience leading people-first workplaces, John opens up about being laid off for the first time in his career, navigating burnout, and finding clarity about what comes next.

Together, Nicole and John explore:

• The emotional and mental impact of job loss—even for seasoned HR pros
• Why taking time to rest can be a vital part of career transitions
• The lessons John learned about empathy and leadership from his earliest layoff experiences
• How he’s approaching his job search with both openness and intentionality
• The importance of redefining success in the next chapter of life and work

John’s perspective is a reminder that career pivots, while challenging, can open doors to new opportunities and help us lead with purpose.

Connect with John Hudson: LinkedIn

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Guest: Renée Robson
Website: traumainformedleadershipandlearning.com
Instagram: @reneerobson

In this powerful episode of Amplify Your Signal, Nicole sits down with her longtime friend Renée Robson to explore the hidden toll of chronic stress and trauma in the workplace—and how leaders can respond with care, authenticity, and intention.

Renée shares her courageous journey from a career in HR and organizational leadership to becoming a trauma-informed educator and consultant. Together, they unpack the physical and emotional impact of sustained stress, why breath is your nervous system’s best ally, and how organizations can either heal—or harm—the people within them.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure whether your workplace values your wellbeing, this conversation is for you.

• 00:00 – Introductions
• 01:20 – Renee's Journey from HR to Trauma-Informed Leadership
• 04:00 – Understanding Stress Responses and Trauma
• 05:37 – Chronic Stress Impacts 50% of the Working Population
• 07:44 – The Principles of Trauma-Informed Leadership
• 12:32 – Responding vs. Reacting in Stressful Situations
• 15:05 – The Hidden Costs of Stress in the Workplace
• 17:46 – Normalizing Mental Health Support in Organizations
• 24:44 – Message to Those Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, Unseen
• 26:52 – Final Thoughts on Mental Health and Self-Care
• 28:21 – Green Flags for Healthy & Supportive Leadership
• 30:05 – Where Does the Organization Spend Its Money?
• 30:23 – Connecting with Renee
• 31:44 – Words of Encouragement

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