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“You need to be smart about where you're putting your energy.”

– Jennifer J. Fondrevay

In this episode, host Ana Melikian interviews Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the founder of Day1 Ready™ and a C-Suite survivor of three multi-billion dollar acquisitions. Jennifer outlines her framework, the ‘TEA' approach (Talent, Effort, Attitude), to embrace uncertainty in business and life.

They discuss the importance of drawing upon unique talents, directing effort wisely, and adopting an appropriate attitude. Ana emphasizes the need for mental fitness, and Jennifer reinforces how crucial it is to identify what one can control in uncertain environments. Jennifer also touches on her book and her popular TEDx talk.

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“We have to develop that capacity of pressing the pause button.”

– Ana Melikian

In this episode*, the amazing Jen Du Plessis interviews me about my journey, from overcoming dyslexia to how I leveraged my passion for psychology to help individuals unlock their true potential.

We delve deep into the topic of burnout and discuss practical strategies to combat it. I recount my personal experience with burnout and my realization that it was time for change.

Don't miss the insightful conversations on the triggers of burnout, the significance of recovery, and the transformative power of slowing down and gaining perspective.

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“90 plus percent of the women leaving are not leaving for the family reasons; they are being pushed out of the workforce.”

– D. Sangeeta

In this episode, Sangeeta shared her journey and the innovative approach she has taken to empower women in STEM fields. With her extensive experience and expertise, she has founded Gotara, a platform that addresses the gender gap and provides career advice, business acumen, and leadership skills to women in technical fields.

Gotara's unique approach of combining a safe space for open dialogue, AI-enabled resources, and personalized coaching has proven to be a game-changer for both individuals and organizations.

We believe in the power of fostering diversity and empowering women in STEM fields, and Gotara is making a significant impact in this space. We hope you find inspiration in Sangeeta's story and the work she is doing to close the gender gap and support women's career growth.

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“I have my highs and my lows, but my highs are higher. My lows are higher. And I have a pretty good sense of what I did to go from there to here.”

-Brian Johnson

In this episode, we had the privilege of welcoming Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic, a membership research-backed coaching program that has already impacted thousands of lives. Brian shares his wisdom and insights from his incredible book, “Areté,” which distills ancient wisdom and modern science into 451 powerful ideas.

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“If you are already searching for burnout solutions, the chances that you need prevention techniques are minimal. You likely need recovery techniques.”

– Cait Donovan

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of burnout recovery with our guest, Cait Donovan.

Cait is a burnout expert who emphasizes the importance of recovery methods for individuals already experiencing burnout. She advocates for a holistic approach to healing and restoring optimal functioning while providing valuable insights and tips for effective burnout recovery.

Listen in as we explore the nuances between stress and burnout, the spectrum of burnout experiences, and the essential elements for recovery.