In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy & Head of Product Marketing, about career pivots and the importance of transferable skills when you’re looking to take that next step in your career. Dr. Ward has worked in the healthcare field since 2016 having most recently served as an Internal Medicine Physician and on Clinical Product at Forward, where she practiced primary care with an emphasis on preventative medicine while also collaborating with the product and engineering teams to support the design and development of the organization’s digital health applications. She began her medical career as an Internal Medicine Resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ultimately becoming Chief Resident at the same institution in 2020. She holds her medical degree from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from the University of Pennsylvania MORE ABOUT DR. CAROLYN WARD LinkedIn: Dr. Carolyn Ward "Particle Health Appoints Dr. Carolyn Ward"  ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Laura Symon Browne, President of Buffalo Funds about leadership and ways to develop new skills to enhance your leadership aptitude. One place to start is by observing the leadership within your organization. Whose career or leadership skills do you admire? Study their strategies and achievements or schedule a 15-minute chat to ask pertinent questions about their career. Uncover a skill that you can develop and incorporate to enhance your leadership proficiency.   MORE ABOUT LAURA SYMON BROWNE: LinkedIn: Laura Symon Browne  Website: Buffalo Funds  ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Executive & Career Coach Randi Roberts about when you’re just not feeling energized with your career and tips on if you should stay or should you go. Randi’s top tip is to look at how your life and career goals complement each other, especially as your priorities change over time. Listen in and take action to bring purpose to your career. Randi spent 30 years in Pharmaceuticals and along the way started and ran two businesses. Utilizing her experience, she transitioned into helping clients examine their life/career goals and recognize that sometimes little shifts can make a huge difference in personal and career fulfillment.   MORE ABOUT RANDI ROBERTS: LinkedIn - Randi Roberts  Website - Randi Roberts, Executive & Career Coach  FREE Career Satisfaction Assessment  YouTube: Fulfilling Career Happy Life  ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Martha Aviles, Chief Marketing Officer, Aventus, about her early career experience of needing to outwork everyone and immersing herself into her role and how, as she gained confidence in what she valued, recognized the importance of being more strategic in her career growth. Martha’s takeaway – Own who you are and know your worth. Don’t let others define it for you.   MORE ABOUT MARTHA AVILES: LinkedIn: Martha Aviles Podcast: Breaking the Glass Ceiling as a Latina First Gen in Tech (Women Who Code) ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Leigh Wager, Head of Commercial, Craniometrix and Health Coach about how she made a career pivot focusing on her transferable skills. As a geologist, she didn’t find the role as fulfilling as she’d hoped and recognized that her work didn’t align with her personal values. She wanted to transition into a position/company that she could be passionate about and where she could best serve. Recognizing how she could successfully transfer her skills as a geologist, she transitioned into the healthcare tech industry, where she quickly learned that asking questions and being genuinely curious set herself up to being successful in her new career. Looking to pivot in your career? Assess your transferable skills, seek guidance, and glean insights from Leigh on leveraging past achievements for your next career move.  MORE ABOUT LEIGH WAGER: LinkedIn: Leigh Wager Rebld Co. - Website   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Mara Cairo, Product Owner of Advanced Technology at Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII), as she shares her insights on her career journey in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how to be strategic when looking towards your next step in your career. Knowing how easy it is to become pigeonholed as an expert in one area at work, Mara believes that expanding your skills set throughout your career will open up career opportunities and help you broaden your experiences. Asking lots of questions is Mara’s number one tip in helping to make any career transition a smooth one. Mara Cairo is passionate about using AI for good. She has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta and holds her P.Eng. and PMP (Project Management Professional) designations. Before joining Amii, she worked in the hardware development space, where she helped clients take their products to market, with a focus on micro and nano-fabrication.   MORE ABOUT MARA CAIRO: LinkedIn: Mara Cairo United.AI/Interview Series: Mara Cairo About Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii): Mara Cairo   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Natasha Malyuk, a Senior Academic Advisor at Seattle University and student in the MBA Sports and Entertainment Management program. In her career journey, Natasha reflects on creating boundaries at work to avoid feeling overwhelmed or burned out as well as the importance of creating a strong support system. Natasha advocates that by opening yourself up to new opportunities, you might find it may lead to unexpected and positive shifts in your career path. Natasha completed her BA in Criminology with a Minor in Sociology and Certificate in Liberal Arts and her post-baccalaureate diploma with a focus on World Literature. She’s currently working towards her MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management. Natasha has worked in higher education for over a decade in student affairs, academic advising, and student focused work in academic, professional and leadership development.  ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, we shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of the 'no raise promotion' phenomenon that many women leaders are encountering. You’ve worked hard and now you’re being offered a promotion with more responsibilities and scope of influence. And then the shoe drops. It’s a promotion with no pay increase. These ‘dry promotions’ have plenty of pros and cons for accepting, or not accepting. We talk about ways to respond to a ‘dry promotion’ and questions to ask yourself to help come to the best decision for you. MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Founder of The Art of Being Unmessablewith, Transformative Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author about the limiting beliefs that reside in our blind spots, hindering us from pursuing careers we are truly passionate about. Josselyne looks to empower individuals to live the life of their dreams and become resilient in the face of challenges. Finding the elusive "unmessablewith" spirit can be daunting, especially when feeling stuck doing the same thing day after day. Many of us can find ourselves spending the majority of our time merely surviving, navigating each day without a clear sense of purpose. Josselyne talks about the keys to transiting from a survival mindset to one of creation, where fulfillment takes precedence and how you can find the path to a life aligned with your vision, creating a future filled with passion and purpose. Josselyne Herman-Saccio has been leading transformative programs and coaching people for more than 30 years. She has worked with, and impacted over 200,000 people directly in the areas of business and career, relationships and family, communication and self-expression, fulfilling vision, resolving conflict and overall “well” being. She is the Founder of The Art of Being Unmessablewith.    MORE ABOUT JOSSELYNE HERMAN-SACCIO: LinkedIn: Josselyne Herman-Saccio Website:  The Art of Being Unmessablewith Courses: Own Your Worth Experience, March 8-10 Book: Peace Promises 30 Days to a More Peaceful Life   MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence about her framework called ROAR, about recruiting, onboarding, activities, and retention in the world of diversity and inclusion. Often, companies recruit for diversity but onboard for confirmatory. Recognizing the challenge of fostering a sense of belonging, asking questions can help build an inclusive environment that values diversity. “How does this system work for you?” “How do you best work? Are you task-oriented or more free spirit?” Understanding the needs and strengths of the individuals at your organization you can adapt your strategies and activities to ensure a continually inclusive and supportive environment. Dr. Lawrence provides actionable steps to help your ROAR. Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Raymona H Lawrence Coaching, LLC-A Software/Systems As a Service (SAAS) Agency. Her life's work and heartfelt mission is to help individuals and organizations incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into their business strategy and systems so they can authentically connect with, recruit, and retain diverse networks of customers and team members.   MORE ABOUT DR. RAYMONA H. LAWRENCE: LinkedIn: Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence Website: Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence Podcast: The Inclusive Networker  MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Rita Reed, Customer Strategy Manager with Cisco, about how establishing working relationships is crucial for professional success. These connections form the foundation of effective collaboration and teamwork, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Moreover, if you’re entering a new industry or new division within your company, these connections contribute to a sense of belonging and camaraderie while finding your place in the workplace. Cultivating these relationships helps to create open communication by asking questions and having honest conversations about your work performance. MORE ABOUT RITA: LinkedIn: Rita Reed  Profile Article: "Rita Reed Explores More Effective Leadership" MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Angela Foster, Petite Style Coach, about how clothing choices extend beyond mere fabric; it acts as a non-verbal communication tool, broadcasting defining traits to onlookers. Strategically curating a wardrobe ensures that personal style authentically communicates what you want others to see you as. The adage that people form 11 impressions within the initial 7 seconds underscores the significance of style decisions. This mindful approach to fashion transcends the superficial, forging a connection between attire and personal narrative. Aligning one's style with the desired brand image you want becomes pivotal, a visual manifestation of career aspirations. Clothing can influence how you feel about yourself and instill confidence in your self-perception. Angela Foster has over two decades of executive experience in the fashion and beauty industry, specializing in empowering high-achieving petite women to exude confidence by curating a wardrobe tailored to their unique needs. Angela’s expertise has been featured in Real Simple and Best Life, inside of leadership coaching programs, and on podcasts including Wingnut Social and Liz on Biz.   MORE ABOUT ANGELA:Website: Angela Style Coach  Social links: LinkedIn: Angela Foster Instagram: Angela Style Coach Facebook: Angela Foster Style Coach Pinterest: Angela Foster YouTube: Angela Style Coach MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Tiffany Cagwin, Health Consultant and Entrepreneur, about her journey with a  health challenge that unveiled her resilience, fortitude, and dedication to creating a sustainable way of life. Initially envisioning a traditional career, her discovery of a passion for yoga, spurred by a friend's entrepreneurial challenge, redirected her professional path into the entrepreneurial world. Despite achieving success, burnout crept in, leading Tiffany to rely on coping mechanisms like caffeine to keep her energy level high. Realizing the need for a recalibration, she took a step back to reclaim her power. Tiffany's story serves as an inspiration to be open to new opportunities. Offering insights on identifying burnout, she advocates for a single daily change to foster focus, living in the present, and the pursuit of opportunities aligned with one's passion.   MORE ABOUT TIFFANY:LinkedIn - Tiffany Cagwin  Website – Tiffany Cagwin From Fatigued to Fired UP! – Free Download Retreats - From Fatigued to Fired UP! Book Recommendation - "The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success and Happiness" by Jeff Olson and John David Mann MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Nina Lotfi, Technology & Operations Executive and Transformational Leader about how change and seeking new experiences has played a large role in her career journey. Understanding that as a leader you will be asked to step into the space as a change agent, you need to have a mindset of resilience and gaining confidence with the dynamic nature of situations and people.  Nina firmly advocates for the importance of learning to let go and emphasizes the need to avoid closing doors on opportunities due to self-imposed mindset limitations. The key lies in discerning the right timing for oneself, staying open to possibilities, and embracing opportunities when they align with personal growth and professional development. Nina is a Founding Board Member of Give TE,  a nonpartisan organization that supports the advancement of charitable initiatives that directly benefit residents of Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. We are a collaboration of inspired, dynamic, caring women who know that life is full and time is short.  MORE ABOUT NINA: LinkedIn - Nina Lotfi Website - Give TE Give TE - Nina Lotfi/YouTube MORE ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Gretchen Schott, Chief Learning Officer at Threefold & Podcast Host talk about leadership pathway, gaining clarity on your point of view as a leader, and leading a leadership revolution! Understanding your definition of success and knowing your “why,” can guide you to becoming your best self as a leader. Gretchen provides an overview of six key competencies for achieving leadership success and illustrates how being an influential leader can establish your expertise.   LinkedIn - Gretchen SchottWebsite - Leading WellPodcast - Made For Impact Book - “Leadership Pipeline” by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James L. Noel  More about Sweet but Fearless: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Cat Corchado, founder and creator of Small Space Pilates Community about her journey from a career in the military to following her passion to create her own business. Her motto of “what if” teaches us that doors may be closed, but they are not locked. Cat’s message that by identifying your driving force, you can explore opportunities you might not have looked at and formulate a plan that will move you forward to your “what if” vision. And be a little bit fearless along the way. Resources mentioned in the podcast: LinkedIn - Cat CorchadoWebsite - Small Space Pilates   About Sweet but Fearless: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless/Successful Women's Network

As the year comes to an end, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, talk about looking back over the past 12 months and reflecting on your career and aspirations. Reflecting on goals achieved or on goals still outstanding, a new year always feels like the right time to recalibrate where you are and how you’re feeling about the direction you’re going. Mary and Cooper focus on five questions to ask yourself. From what goals did you achieve to are you happy in your job. Find a quiet place and spend some time reflecting on your past year and writing down answers to the questions asked. It may surprise you! And as much as a new year is wonderful to spend time to reflect, it's essential to recognize that this reflective practice need not be confined to an annual event. Regularly evaluating your achievements and perhaps areas where you fell short during the year empowers you to adjust and steer yourself back on track.   Mentioned in the Podcast “5 Work Reflection Questions to Help Increase Productivity,” by Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with April Roberts, Founder of Vixen Gathering, about how to embrace a positive financial mindset and understand your worth. Owning your financial mindset involves 5 pillars, from knowing your core values to setting that gigantic financial personal goal to creating a compelling vision of your financial future. Elevating your money mindset is paramount, and April offers several introspective exercises to help you understand your relationship with money and help you define what you want and how to envision how to achieve your highest earnings within one year. In this journey, understanding and integrating these pillars contribute to a resilient financial mindset, fostering personal, and financial growth.   Mentioned in the Podcast LinkedIn - April Roberts LinkedIn - Vixen Gathering Website - Vixen Gathering Podcast - The Vixen Voice

In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, talk about the delicate balance of working while navigating the challenging journey of grief. Whether confronting personal loss or supporting a grieving colleague, recognizing that everyone has their own unique grieving processes, and no singular "right way" exists. Empowering mourning team members to make choices aligned with their needs and if uncertainty lingers, allow space for contemplation. As a frontline manager, you need to foster a workplace that values the individual grieving journey.

In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, talk about, how, in today's competitive workplace, mastering the art of influence is paramount. This podcast explores actionable strategies to enhance your professional impact, from effective communication and strategic networking to building trust and leading with authenticity.   Check-in with Sweet but FearlessWebsite – Sweet but Fearless Facebook – Successful Women’s Network  LinkedIn – Successful Women’s Network