Mora Brinkman is author of A Little Off, Always On: A Memoir. She is a Chicagoland-based healthcare digital marketer, content creator by day, and author by night.For almost twenty years, Mora has worked in communications and marketing. She spent her formative years in the agency world at Fleishman Hillard, a Global PR and Marketing Agency, then moved into in-house communications and product management roles at Becton Dickinson and Astellas Pharmaceutical.She has recently held Director of Marketing Communication and Content roles at private equity medical technology companies and is currently the Director of Digital Marketing at Aspen Surgical. She graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism with a degree in Strategic Communications and Boston University with a Master of Science in Corporate Public Relations.New Degree Press just published her first book, A Little Off. Always On.: A Memoir, this May. In this book of humorous essays, she writes about fitting in, standing out, and how our instinct to belong impacts our physical and mental health.How to get in touch with Mora: Website: https://www.morabrinkmanwrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/met4bd/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morabrinkman/******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Dr. Joey Faucette, an executive coach, culture architect, and popular Work Positive podcast host. He is a best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World and Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition and his work has appeared on Wall St. Journal Money Watch, CNBC, Fox Business News, Entrepreneur Media, and countless others.Dr. Joey is an expert in transforming companies from a negative "Kevin Culture" to a positive work culture that increases productivity and profits. He has spoken to thousands of people within companies and associations for decades and published over 1,000 articles on developing positive work culture.https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/https://www.workpositive.today/******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

On this episode I share how the Serenity Prayer and an old punk rock anthem can help you gain much-needed perspective when things suck at work. The Serenity Prayer is a prayer attributed to the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971) in 1943. The Clash is the band that performs Should I Stay or Should I Go? Check the song out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMaE6toi4mk. ******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Julia Becker Collins is Chief Operating Officer of Vision Advertising, a 100% women-owned and operated full-service marketing agency based in Massachusetts.  Julia joined Vision in 2016 and now manages the agency’s day-to-day operations and is responsible for its growth, expansion of services, clients, and staff. Julia holds an MPA from Framingham State University and a BA from theUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst. She was awarded the Distinguished AlumAward by UMass Amherst’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Departmentin 2016. Julia is  the Founding President (emeritus) ۭ CoٮFounder of the MetroWest Womenټs Network, a group of more than 3,500 ambitious women that work together to meet their goals. Julia regularly speaks at business events, seminars, training sessions, and more.facebook.com/visionadvertisingtwitter.com/visionrockstarslinkedin.com/in/vision-advertisinginstagram.com/visionadvertisingrockslinkedin.com/in/julia-becker-collinsjulia@vision-advertising.com******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Dr. Jennie Byrne is  Chief Patient Officer at Belong Health. She lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She's a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system -- clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, research. I have strong people skills and enjoy bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems.  Clients have called Dr. Byrne a triple threat because she:1) Clinical Experience -- nearly two decades of clinical experience as an MD/PhD2) Entrepreneur -- I’ve founded and grown a clinical organization through the entire life cycle of inception to exit3) C-level Leadership -- led teams to create and innovate clinical programs as a C-level leaderShe's the author of Work Smart: Brain/Behavior/Creativity and the Future of Work which was released in January 2023. In the book she asks the questions many of us are asking today:Why are we experiencing empathy fatigue and what can we do about it?Where did the Traditional (prepandemic) Office culture come from? How can we make work not suck? ABOUT THE BOOK Everyone thinks the future of work is about better technology. In Work Smart Dr. Jennie Byrne will convince you that the future of work is about being a better human. You will learn a little science about how human brains and behavior work, and you will learn a lot about how the workplace can be better. This book will leave you with a passion and excitement for creating a new workplace that is more humanistic and equitable. Ultimately, this book is your tool to work smarter rather than work harder. In this book, you will: Learn how to manage your time aggressively and intentionally. Learn how to cultivate empathy and challenge assumptions. Relearn how to communicate in the digital age. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrneWebsite: drjenniebyrne.comEmail: dr.jennie.byrne@gmail.comBook: Work Smart******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Dr. Jane Lovas, transformation strategist, thought leader, author, and speaker is on a mission to cause and elevate 1 million women leaders in tech by 2030.As the founder of Lovas Consulting, she is a Consultant, Stakeholder Centered Certified Executive/Leadership Coach, Host of the Podcast Leadership Re-Imagined and creator of Clarity Focus Release™, a model to help companies grow by keeping them focused on where they want to go.A known speaker, Jane tailors her messages to her clients and audiences using personal stories that are delivered with wit and humor. She has facilitated numerous workshops and seminars on change, goals, and various technical subjects. As an adjunct instructor at Leeward Community College and Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), while attending HPU, Jane taught Introduction to Computers. Jane has a BS in Information Systems from Park University in Parkville, MO., and a Master’s of Science in Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University. She has consulted to companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Washington Mutual Inc., Fannie Mae, Nextel Communications, and XO Communications where she has a proven track record of successfully turning around failing projects while improving morale, communication, and team cohesiveness.Jane is the author of Put Your Big Girl Panties On and Kick Your Fears in the Ass and Co-Author of Seen and Sustained: Best Practices in Communication that Increase the Visibility of Small and Diverse Businesses with Akia Garnett, Mali Phonpadith, and Tamecia Bradshaw.Website: https://www.lovasconsulting.com/Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/janelovasEmail: jlovas@lovasconsulting.com******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Mira Parmar is a Career Confidence and Leadership Coach and Mindset Mentor. She is also founder of MKP Coaching. Female future ready leaders work with Mira to unleash their success superpower because most lack the crucial soft skills to advance in their career. She helps reassess, realign, and transform their leadership style for career progression success.  Before starting her business, she built her professional career managing projects to elevate individuals to find their voice and self-advocate, building their confidence to develop and grow professionally and personally.Mira has pivoted and re-invented herself throughout her professional career. Coming to terms with the fact that she wasn’t achieving my full potential drove her to create her coaching business. Her journey is serving as an inspiration for so many women, from naively being overlooked time and time again for promotions; feeling like she had no voice in the Board Room to breaking free, taking charge of her career and carving out a role for herself in her company that fits her passion.She helps to remove the extra barriers and obstacles which women have to overcome to be able to prove themselves against their male counterparts and this has become a major driver for her current coaching work. Mira's mission in life is to help women to be more successful and happier, using the quickest, most efficient path possible. Her clients experience amazing improvements in their confidence, productivity, motivation, leadership skills,  goal attainment, stress reduction, and work/life balance.Website and Contact InformationW: https://miraparmar.coach/E: mira@mkpcoaching.comT: +44 7532 189447******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Larry Deutsch is the CEO & Co-Founder of dvk, a boutique marketing agency in Chicago.  Their mission is to help their clients to BE BOLD in their business and brand leadership to unlock growth and move them forward with confidence and courage.  Larry is a passionate champion of creativity, collaboration and change to drive growth.  He brings a unique perspective and mix of strategy, creativity and innovation formed over his career in consulting at Technomic, brand marketing at Kraft Foods, new product development at Wrigley and agency leadership at iconic firms such as Ogilvy, Wunderman and Havas.  Along the way, Larry has partnered with a diversity of B2C and B2B organizations including Accenture, BERNINA of America, Boeing, IRI Worldwide, Motorola, Pepsico, Procter & Gamble and Sony.A recognized industry leader, Larry serves on the Board of Directors for Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network as Vice Chair, is a member of Chicago Innovation's "Ageless Innovators", and mentor for the Good Food Accelerator as well at the University of Illinois and University of Michigan.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrysdeutsch/Website:  https://www.dvkmarketing.com/******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

As both a certified life coach and seasoned civil engineer with over 20 years of industry experience, Ryan’s mission is to help working professionals navigate through their struggles in both work and life.Over his career, he worked at several engineering firms of varying sizes, ranging from as few as 30 employees to as many as 2,000. Having experienced vastly different cultures, office environments, and management styles in his working history, he understands first-hand the challenges professionals experience. He has both the knowledge and desire to help those who may feel stuck in their current work situations.Ryan coaches professionals in the areas of work fulfillment, life purpose, work-life balance, assertiveness, and relational conflict in the workplace. Ryan has published many articles on LinkedIn related to these topics, and he has recently published a self-help book to guide employees through their unique work challenges. He has over 7 years of coaching experience and has certifications through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and Robbins-Madanes Training. Ryan’s coaching style is based around the 6 human needs model.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ryantwalterWebsite: rethinkwildly.com Book: The You Project******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

When it comes to executive transitions, Navid Nazemian speaks with an authority that is grounded in research and complemented by authentically demonstrated experience. His ICF accredited coach education took him on a three year journey across three continents in Europe, Africa and America. Working with 100+ C-level coaching clients worldwide, Navid distills key insights, guidance and coaching for maximizing leadership impact in this book. Using strategies designed to avoid and overcome obstacles quickly, he has helped numerous c-suite coaching clients to successfully eliminate unproductive actions and solve their toughest, most complex transition challenges.He has recently published his first book Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide. linkedin.com/in/NavidNazemian twitter.com/NavidNazemianinstagram.com/MasteringExecutiveTransitionswww.MasteringExecutiveTransitions.com******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Tracy Baldwin is an entrepreneur and an award-winning integrated marketing expert with more than twenty-five years of experience working for some of the world’s best-known brands. Her first book, Life Disrupted: Finding Your Way Forward When the World is Upside Down was published in Fall 2022, where she shares her story about how she built back better after experiencing burnout and a breakdown.Tracy was part of the “Great Awakening” that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. After a life-changing experience in 2021, she re-evaluated and recalibrated her life to live more authentically. She hopes to help other high-achieving women who strive to do it all by sharing her journey. She aims to provide a space for open and honest conversations about mental health struggles, especially anxiety and depression, in the workplace and beyond. Finally, she hopes these conversations lead to the next generation of women having the support and the acceptance they need to succeed. She wants women to know that it’s okay, and even preferable, to be “perfectly imperfect.”In 2011, she founded her marketing consultancy Flow Marketing Communications, Inc. In 2022, she launched the online platform and community WeeHumans for parents around the world to share advice and ideas about child-rearing. WeeHumans is rooted in the belief that people from different countries and cultures have more in common than differences, as we all start out from the same place--as little humans.Tracy has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University. She lives with her two teens and a tween, her husband, and their Airedale Terrier “Lulu” in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago. You can connect with Tracy at tracy@flowmarcom.com and Instagram or at https://www.authortracybaldwin.com.******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

As a Clarity, Confidence and Happiness Coach, Christina inspires and prepares achievement-driven professionals and people-focused leaders to be more effective, courageous, intentional, and collaborative.She lives her life chasing challenge and embracing her happiness. She designs and facilitates immersive learning experiences on many topics including: happiness, collaboration, resiliency, team building, leadership, celebration, and building positive mindsets. She is the author of The Happiness Workbook: Rise Up, Happiness Soldiers.In her free time, Christina enjoys playing with her nieces and nephews, learning about different cultures, and playing games with friends.You can learn more at www.possibility-lab.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaunreinEmail: christina@possibility-lab.com******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

John Saunders spent more than two decades as a Wall Street Senior Vice President, sales team leader, and award-winning sales executive. Followed his passion for helping others grow and founded a coaching and consulting company, Forward Advisory Solutions and published his first book, "The Optimizer, Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators." He holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from Georgetown University. Additionally, he served as a member of Georgetown McDonough’s MBA Alumni Advisory Council, is an active angel investor, and a regular contributor to the Georgetown Executive MBA mentorship program.As a lifelong learner, his key assertion is that change is necessary in today’s business world and we must empower those with whom we work to play a critical role in the change. Leading change comes naturally to very few but they can enabled to join the journey.In addition to writing, mentoring, and coaching, his free time is spent with family, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.Here is a favorite review on my book:5.0 out of 5 stars Substantive & EntertainingReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2022Verified Purchase on AmazonThe optimizer is an extremely well-written book. Saunders takes you on a journey through complex subject matter with animated and insightful stories substantiated by extensive research. Each chapter inspires you to dig further. Make time for this book; you may want to read it in one sitting.Lesley M. Corbin, Ph.D.Chartered Psychologist, Strategic Adviser & Executive CoachTo reach John: johncsaunders.com johncsaunders.com/podcast jcs301@georgetown.edulinkedin.com/in/jcs-optimizer******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

If you don't like your experience, check your beliefs. There really is something to the saying, "Perception is reality." This is another episode featuring host Terry McDougall sharing insights from her Amazon best-selling book, Winning the Game of Work. ******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Genie Love is an Executive Functioning coach, equipping neurodivergent professionals with personalized tools to take control of their time and attention so they can get stuff done and achieve their goals.Genie has been trying to figure out how to stay focused and attentive, how to decrease procrastination, how to manage “to do” lists, and generally how to get things done her entire adult life. She knows firsthand what it’s like to be a disorganized mess and is excited to be involved in the current neurodiversity movement. Genie brings 20 years of experience teaching high school students with ADHD and Autism as well as a Masters in Educational Leadership to coaching individuals as well as businesses and organizations. website: https://genielove.coach/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/genie-love-beyond-coaching ******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Beverly Price is a  life transition and empowerment coach, and provides knowledge, support, and insight to help women going through the painful challenges of major life events such as divorce, job loss, moving, substance abuse recovery and more, to move from pain and shame to self-love and contentment. As the Host of the Her Self Expression Podcast about women’s empowerment, Beverly and her guests share steps women can take to reclaim their own voice and power. From her creative side, she founded Nastava Artisan Jewelry, where her bold statement creations reflect the journey of self-empowerment, self-expression, and beauty. Beverly is on a mission to help 100,000 women to live the powerful and fabulous lives they are made for. She inspires women to learn how they can use self-expression on the inside and out to develop strength so they can ultimately become the women they long to be –- full of self-worth, self-esteem and fulfillment. Each episode of her podcast brings her listeners industry-leading guests, growth strategies and actionable takeaways that will help her audience on their self-empowerment journey. When she’s not creating a new business, coaching, podcasting or designing bold statement jewelry, Beverly enjoys living by the beach in South Carolina with her husband, Will, and four Havanese dogs.Website links : www.herselfexpression.com  www.nastavajewelry.comLinkedIn links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-price  https://www.facebook.com/groups/herselfexpressionsisterhoodFacebook links: https://www.facebook.com/HerSelfExpression   https://www.facebook.com/nastavajewelryInstagram links: https://www.instagram.com/her_self_expression https://www.instagram.com/nastava_artisan_jewelryEmail: beverly@herselfexpression.combeverly@nastavajewelry.com******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Heather Murphy is a genealogist, speaker, and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. With a degree in Family History – Genealogy, Heather has spent over 20 years helping people learn who they are and where they come from, performing client research and speaking around the country, including at RootsTech, the largest conference in the family history industry. Entrepreneurs and professionals hire Heather to leverage the power of their genealogy to fortify their core self with greater clarity, curiosity, and courage to live their greatest purpose.Website: https://heathercmurphy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msheathermurphy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msheathermurphy/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-in-our-roots/id1527610668******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon

Michael Steelman's experience includes over 20 years of work in higher education, alumni relations, career services, arts administration, and non-profit fundraising. As the Director of Alumni Career Management and Professional Networks at William and Mary, he designs programs and resources to enhance the professional success of nearly 100,000 alumni globally. As a volunteer, he is an active leader of the Alumni Career Services Network (ACSN) and proud member of the Congressional Chorus. linkedin.com/in/msteelmanmasteelman@wm.eduhttps://www.wm.edu/************************************************To learn learn more about working with Terry,  go to https://www.terrybmcdougall.com or check out her online offerings at https://coachterry.giantos.com/storeConnect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallBuy her book on Amazon at https://www.tinyurl.com/gameofworkbook******************************Here's how you can reach host Terry McDougall:www.terrybmcdougall.comwww.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work is available at Amazon