What are you allowing your inner gremlin to speak to you about? Learning to reframe your mindset is a lifelong journey that challenges your inner fears. But allowing yourself to unpack those feelings of self-doubt will bring your inner wise woman into the light. Today we turn the tables on Dr. Jessica Metcalfe as she invites Mary Chan to be a guest host to ask HER the questions! Mary is the founder and CEO of Organized Sound Productions, who believes in empowering women to reclaim their voice. Mary is a Voice Coach, Voice-Over Artist, and Podcast Strategist for podcasts including this one, “Speak Kindly, Your Listening”! Get into the nitty gritty with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe as she shares how building a strong and welcoming foundation for community will raise the bar in your leadership role and allow you to show up, ego set aside, and just be you.

We will discuss:

• How childhood components affect your inner critic
• The importance of activating your inner wise woman
• Why choosing to be fully you, gives you a seat at the table to inspire change
• How to build a life you love outside of the workplace

Interesting Links to Explore from this Episode:

Sign up for the Sunday Slay Reframing Exercises: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com/

Ways to Connect with Mary Chan:

Website: https://www.organizedsound.ca/

Listen to Mary’s podcast to use your voice to lead: http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marychan-organizedsound

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience:

https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/

Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com

Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

What is your definition of success? As a high-achieving woman you know you are able to perform at the top levels of business. The journey to the top can come with many hurdles and roadblocks, especially for women. When you know your value and choose to stop proving yourself, you embrace being you and then success typically follows. Today you’ll hear from Julia Stewart, who is the previous president of Applebees and IHOP, turned founder, Chair & CEO at Alurx, Inc. a new wellness brand offering health-conscious individuals with a consistent, proven line of wellness-based solutions that can be personalized to match their goals. Julia shares her journey to success, discovering confidence, and realizing her potential that defines no bounds.

Join us as Julia shares:

• Her definition of success
• How to become a strong leader in your workplace
• Why learning to fail quickly was key to her growth
• The importance of valuing you when making difficult career decisions

Ways to Connect with Julia Stewart:

Website: https://alurx.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-stewart-485b9a155

Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience:

https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/

Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com

Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd

Where does the voice of your inner critic come from? Discovering your origin of the voice inside provides a tangible way to begin healing and find your way forward. Learning to reframe your mindset to use the tools that trauma and your negative experiences taught you, will help tap into your leadership skills hidden within. Today we are speaking with Deborah Ancona, author of "X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed" and also a contributor to multiple articles on leadership and self-awareness. Join us as we discuss generational ghosts, using your past experiences to propel you to new heights, and how the road to healing is not simple but worth it.

You’ll discover:

• How familial dynamics affect your worldview and how to reframe it
• How to create a new voice of positivity from the negative
• How to balance success and avoid perfectionism
• How finding role models that inspire you will help you craft the life you want

Links Worth Exploring in this Episode:

• “Sense Making” by Karl E. Weick - https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/sensemaking-in-organizations/book4988
• “X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed”: https://bookshop.org/p/books/x-teams-how-to-build-teams-that-lead-innovate-and-succeed-deborah-ancona/10710178?ean=9781591396925
• Deborah’s Article: “Family Ghosts in the Executive Suite” - https://hbr.org/2022/01/family-ghosts-in-the-executive-suite
• Deborah’s Article: “Sensemaking” - https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/42924_1.pdf
• Deborah’s Article: “In Praise of the Incomplete Leader” - https://hbr.org/2007/02/in-praise-of-the-incomplete-leader

Ways to Connect with Deborah Ancona:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-ancona-019949a 1

Get Cozy and Warm Your Soul with Jessica’s Tea Experience:

https://denmantea.ca/dr-jessica-metcalfe-book/

Share your answers on the reflection question with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Once you have discovered your answer, send a DM on Instagram or an email to info@drjessicametcalfe.com

Other ways to engage with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe:

Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thealchemistdmd