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Title: S4 Ep. 8: Acknowledge, Adjust, Align

Description: Join host Karla Hernandez DeCuir and the True Talk Cafe crew as they dive into the "Acknowledge, Adjust, Align" series. This episode features Dr. Sarah David, a certified AI consultant and trainer, who shares insights on owning your evolution, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the power of consistency over perfection. Discover how to align your daily habits and mindset for lasting progress.

Key Segments:

Introduction: Meet the hosts and guest Dr. Sarah David.

• Acknowledge: Understanding the illusion of busyness and finding purposeful productivity.
• Adjust: Strategies for moving from overwhelm to action and auditing your network.
• Align: The importance of consistency over perfection and utilizing AI for goal focus.

Guest Highlights:

Dr. Sarah David: AI consultant, Forbes-recognized career resource, and author of "Jumpstart Your Career Now."

Quotes:

"Perfection is the enemy of progress." - Dr. Sarah David

"Your network is your net worth." - Karla Hernandez DeCuir

Final Thoughts: Embrace change, honor your journey, and keep evolving. Progress isn't linear, but every step counts.

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 7 - Align - Pt. 3 Executing & Sustaining Progress

Show agenda:

We’ve reached the final step, Pt 3 in our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series - Align) It’s time to take everything we’ve uncovered and adapted—and align it with consistent actions and habits that support sustainable growth.

Episode Recap:

• Topics Covered:
  • Why small wins matter more than perfection
  • The role of consistency in sustaining growth
  • Building accountability and community to stay motivated
  • Recognizing and preventing burnout
  • Using AI and tech tools to level up your career
  • Embracing and celebrating your personal evolution
• Featured Discussion Questions:
  • What’s a recent small win that felt big?
  • How do you foster community while pursuing goals?
  • What habits help you maintain energy and focus?
  • What tools have helped you grow professionally?
  • How do you set new goals without burning out?
• Tips You Can Use:
  Small Wins, Big Impact
  • Track habits through journals or apps
  • Celebrate progress—not just outcomes
  • Stay flexible; consistency doesn’t mean perfection
• Accountability & Community
  • Partner with someone or join a group
  • Share your goals publicly
  • Let peer encouragement fuel you
• Sustaining Momentum
  • Schedule regular breaks
  • Rotate tasks to avoid burnout
  • Do mindfulness check-ins
• Leveraging AI & Tech
  • Automate where possible
  • Use tech to enhance productivity
  • Keep up with trends in your field
• Owning Your Evolution
  • Reflect monthly on growth
  • Set realistic, capacity-driven goals
  • Reinvent unapologetically

Guest: Dr. Daniel Villanueava, Jr. (Independent educational consultant)

• LI - (13) Daniel Villanueva, Jr. | LinkedIn

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 6 - Adjust - Pt. 2 Pivoting for Change

Show agenda:

Today, we’re diving into the second part of our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series—and this one’s all about the power of the pivot. We'll talk about how to shift direction when the plan hits a wall—or when we hit a wall.

Episode Recap:

• Recognizing the Need to Pivot
  • Sometimes the hardest part isn’t making the pivot—it’s realizing that you need to. Staying too long in a comfort zone can cost you opportunities.
  • Questions:
    • Have you ever ignored a sign that it was time to pivot?
    • What are some internal cues that let you know a shift is needed
• From Setback to Setup – Using Detours as Data
  • Let’s normalize setbacks. Every successful person has hit a wall—but the game-changer is how you respond. Pivots often start with a problem.
  • Questions:
    • Share a time when a setback forced you to take a different path—what happened?
    • What tools do you use to reflect and learn from challenges?
• Micro-Pivots – Small Shifts That Spark Big Results
  • Not all pivots need to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s a tweak in strategy or mindset that unlocks new results.
  • Questions:
    • Have you made a small pivot that ended up having a big impact?
    • How do you evaluate whether a micro-pivot is working?
• Strategic Realignment – When Your Vision Evolves
  • Questions:
    • How has your personal or professional vision changed in the last year?
    • What’s something you had to walk away from to align with where you are now?
• We've provided some tips to help you while navigating a pivot.

Guest: Patty Williams-Brown (CEO/Founder, BreakingBounds Executive Coaching and Consulting firm.

• FB - @Patty Williams-Downs
• LI - (31) Patty Williams-Downs, MA, ACC | LinkedIn
• IG - @BreakingBounds_Transformation
• Website - Experiences That Transform

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Fireside Chat: Think, Try, Thrive Series

Show agenda:

Today, we are kicking off our inaugural Fireside Chat discussing our Think, Try, Thrive Series. We invited guests: McClain Sampson and Jevon Wooden to join the conversation and share valuable insights with our listeners.

Episode Recap:

• Think (Taking Care of You)
  • Self-Care, Boundaries, and Reflection
  • Questions:
    • Can you share a time when self-reflection helped you break through a personal or professional barrier?
    • How do you coach others to confront limiting beliefs that may be holding them back?
• Try (Taking Action)
  • Action, Motivation, Imposter Syndrome, Goal Setting
    • Questions:
      • In your experience, what's the #1 roadblock that stops people from taking meaningful action on their goals?
      • How do you personally maintain consistency in your habi9ts, even when motivation fades?
      • What strategies have helped you (or your clients) quiet imposter syndrome and show up with confidence?
• Thrive (Review and Assess)
  • Assessment, Alignment, Growth
    • Questions:
      • What's one lesson you've learned from an obstacle that later became a catalyst for growth?
      • What questions do you ask yourself regularly to sgtay aligned with your purpose?
  • The Power of Self-Reflection – Recognizing limiting beliefs and habits
    • Questions:
      • What’s one limiting belief you had to unlearn?
      • How has self-reflection helped you grow personally or professionally?
• Acknowledge (Identifying Gaps and Areas of Improvement
  • Gaps, Mindset, Confidence, Financial Awareness
    • Questions:
      • What are the most common "busy traps" professionals fall into -- and how can they shift from activity to impact?
      • How can people start to identify their personal "confidence gaps" and what can they do to close them?
      • How have you personally navigated the tension between being busy vs. being truly productive?
• Guests:
  • McClain Sampson
    • LI: www.linkedin.com/in/mcsampson
    • www.hearmeroarcoaching.com
  • Jevon Wooden, Coach - Bright Minds Consulting Group
    • LI: www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden
    • IG: www.instagram.com/jevonspeaks
    • Article: C.L.E.A.R. Framework

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 4 - Acknowledge - Pt. 1 Identifying Gaps

Show agenda:

Today, we are kicking off our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series with step one: Acknowledge. We’re diving into the importance of recognizing gaps and areas for improvement in both our personal and professional lives.

Episode Recap:

• Acknowledging some common barriers
  • Breaking the Illusion of Busy – Are you productive or just occupied?
  • Questions:
    • How do you personally differentiate between being busy and being productive?
    • What strategies do you use to ensure you’re working efficiently?
  • The Confidence Gap – Identifying self-doubt and imposter syndrome
    • Questions:
      • Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? How did you overcome it?
      • What advice would you give to someone struggling with self-doubt?
  • Unpacking Your Money Mindset – Financial blind spots in career transitions?
    • Questions:
      • What’s a financial lesson you learned the hard way during a career transition?
      • How can people shift their money mindset to embrace new opportunities?
  • The Power of Self-Reflection – Recognizing limiting beliefs and habits
    • Questions:
      • What’s one limiting belief you had to unlearn?
      • How has self-reflection helped you grow personally or professionally?
• We've provided some tips to overcome the barriers.

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 3 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 3 Review & Assess!

Show agenda:

Today, we are wrapping up the Think Try Thrive series with the third episode which is all about reviewing and assessing your personal and professional goals. In our last episode, we focused on the importance of taking action and mapping out your path to achieve your goals. Now, it’s time to review and assess the action you've taken thus far to measure your progress and/or make any needed adjustments.

Episode Recap:

• Questions
  • What progress have I made toward my goals in the past few months
  • What obstacles have I faced, and how have I handled them?
  • Do my current goals still align with my personal and professional values?
  • What adjustments can I make to improve my chances of success moving forward?

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 2 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 2 Taking Action!

Show agenda:

Today, we are diving into the second episode of our "Think, Try, Thrive" series, and it’s all about taking action on your personal and professional goals. In our last episode, we focused on the importance of self-care and creating a solid foundation. Now, it’s time to put that energy into action!

Episode Recap:

• Questions:
  • What is the biggest challenge people face when trying to take action on their goals?
  • How do you recommend people break out of that cycle and start taking action?
  • How can someone stay motivated and consistent, especially when life gets busy?
  • What are some effective strategies for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome?
  • How can someone balance personal and professional goals without feeling overwhelmed?
  • How do you recommend people measure progress and adjust their goals along the way?
• Listener Tips
• Listeners, we’d love to hear from you. What’s one action step you’re taking this week? Share with us on social media using #ThinkTryThrive.

Guest: Joni D. Goodman, CPTD, CDTLF - Founder and Chief Breakthrough Officer of JDGAdvisors

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jonidgoodman
• Website: https://jdgadvisors.com
• Workshop: https://daretoleadworkshop/lpages.co
• Company: https://encounteryou.org

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 1 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 1

Show agenda:

Today, we’re kicking off the first episode of a three-part series called "Think, Try, Thrive." This series is all about helping you take control of your personal and professional journey. For this first episode, we’re focusing on the foundation: taking care of you. Self-care is the starting point for achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life

We’re thrilled you’re joining us for our final episode of 2024—our Year in Review special!

Episode recap:

• Self-care is about individuals taking charge of their health—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s about intentional actions that improve your well-being, which in turn helps you stay focused and motivated to pursue your aspirations.
• Setting boundaries
• Self-Care Tips
• Listeners, we’d love to hear from you. What’s your favorite way to practice self-care while working toward your goals? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #TrueTalkSelfCare.

Pod crew:

• Renee, Karla, Lollie and Anna

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