BenchTalk by Jackie Mitchell

Explore the transformative world of leadership with Jackie Mitchell on BenchTalk Podcast! In this episode, we delve deep into redefining leadership, leaving behind trauma, and embracing harmony in both your personal and professional life. In this captivating episode of BenchTalk, our guest host Joanna Avin, interviews Jackie Mitchell as she takes you on a transformative journey into the world of leadership. Discover the invaluable insights Jackie gained during a pivotal life event that inspired her mission to develop leaders who uplift rather than traumatize. Join us as we unravel the secrets of purposeful, empathetic, and harmonious leadership. 🌟 ********* Guest Information:Joanna Avin is a seasoned leader and certified in Emotional Intelligence. In 2017, she founded HeartWork Precision, empowering organizations with Emotional Intelligence-based programs. Clients include Urban League of Broward County and FAU Upward Bound. Joanna Avin's mantra: "People never forget how you made them feel," fuels her positive impact on individuals and organizations. Connect with Joanna below: FB: Joanna Avin IG: joannaavin LinkedIn: Joanna Avin TikTok: Javin-eicoach website: heartworkprecision.com ******************** Our HostJackie Mitchell, MSc, Ed.S., PMP, is a Professional Leadership & Life Coach, IT Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Entrepreneur. She is the CEO & Founder of CJ Matthews Consulting, LLC, and Jackie Mitchell Career Consulting. She is also a certified Professional Coach and former Forbes Coaches Council member. Jackie is dedicated to helping others find solutions, transform their careers, and prioritize personal growth and self-care. She empowers emerging leaders and mid-career professional women in leadership development and performance coaching. Jackie has recently stated that her mission is to “help develop leaders who do not traumatize other people.” She envisions an ideal workplace scenario where leaders inspire and support their teams, fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment. Follow Jackie: www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com LinkedIn: Jacqueline Mitchell IG: jackiemitchellcc FB: Jackie Mitchell Career Consulting TikTok: jackiemitchellcc

Are leaders born? Can you teach leadership skills? Are you a leader if you don’t have direct reports? In this episode, I address these questions and more about leadership. We want to take a look into leadership skills that benefit you in your life and in turn, in your career or your business. What’s the foundation of your leadership? Are you an effective leader that people want to work with??? Join me in this episode and let’s start the conversation. ************** Connect with Jackie: Website: http://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell IG:http://www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: http://www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc For more actionable steps and real world solutions on developing as an authentic leader that everyone will want to work with, download our Premium Masterclass - Authentic Leadership: https://jackiemitchellcc.ck.page/authenticleadershipmc

SEASON 6 IS HERE!!!! We’re starting off this season with one great big BANG! BenchTalk Episode 31: Leading the Way - Part 2 You had one job! The ONE JOB Leadersh have is to help their team(s) to be successful. That’s it. A leader is EXPECTED to succeed. A Leader's success is highly dependent on the team they have around them. So wouldn’t it stand to reason that as a Leader, you’re responsible for the success of your team? In this episode, I am really digging into the responsibilities and expectations of a great leader who understands that they have ONE PRIMARY JOB… Unpopular opinion…to create a space where accountability trumps blame. Leadership means many things to many people. In my observations and direct responsibilities, Leadership is more than standing in front of a team of people telling them your vision and the road to the destination. Join me as I walk through real life examples of ineffective leadership and my recommendations on how to combat this with effective action that helps not only you, as the leader, but those around you. Join me in this episode and let’s continue the conversation this season. ************** Connect with Jackie: Website: http://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell IG:http://www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: http://www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc For more actionable steps and real world solutions on developing as an authentic leader that everyone will want to work with, download our Premium Masterclass - Authentic Leadership: https://bit.ly/jmcclp-leadershipmc FOR THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE $100 OFF Premium Leadership Masterclass discussed in this episode SPECIAL NEW YEAR DISCOUNT LINK https://bit.ly/benchtalk-100

INEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP… That’s an easier pill to swallow than saying ‘Bad’ Leadership, I assume. In Episode 31, I’m discussing Leadership effectiveness and its impact on employees. This is Part 1 of this 2 part series. I’m exploring the negative impact ineffective leadership styles have to employees and companies when we have ineffective leadership ‘leading the way’. One phenomenon that keeps coming up is ‘Quiet Quitting’. Are we paying attention to this phenomenon that’s not new, just new in how we identify this behavior or reaction to what I will say is an impact of ineffective leadership. We’ve seen this described as ‘the team has low morale’. Well, let’s take a deeper look at low morale and where it can come from. What role does leadership play in the overall company culture and environment? What impact does this have on employees as a whole? Are we collecting this data? Why not? Employees don’t leave companies. Employees leave bad leaders. This is why leadership is so important to the overall HEALTH of a company. Join me in this episode and let’s start the conversation. ************** Connect with Jackie: Website: http://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell IG:http://www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: http://www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc For more actionable steps and real world solutions on developing as an authentic leader that everyone will want to work with, download our Premium Masterclass - Authentic Leadership: https://bit.ly/jmcc-lp-leadershipmc

Ann Marie’s non-traditional route to change helped her become the woman she is today. Shifting perspective and her internal reality helped change her external reality. What are we telling ourselves? Words have energy. What are we resisting? Let’s get deep… Our key discussion points in this episode are emotions, grief, trauma, life changes, and how to embrace change in every aspect of our lives. Basically you’re sitting in on my personal session :) Dr. Ann explains that the strongest emotion wins and discusses what can be preventing us from changing. She gives strategies on how to reach our goals and how to truly make the change we desire by listening to our bodies and our ‘selves’. She uses an alternative approach in her practice so you can connect with your ‘self’ through hypnosis. (And YES… I asked the question, What is hypnosis and what’s the difference between guided meditation and hypnosis!) I learned so much from this conversation as I opened up about my very personal experiences over this past year. My hope is that you open your hearts and minds to alternative modes of making a change with a different perspective and different point of view. And that my personal experience inspires you to your journey of change. *********************** Dr. Ann Marie Balkanski is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and is the owner at Rapid Realization as well as the host of Rapid Realization Podcast. Her podcast covers everything on self-discovery and finding your own inner guidance. Clearing limiting beliefs and learning to end self-sabotaging behaviors. Learning the power of the mind and how it all works. Understanding the subconscious mind, habit, and healing. Concepts surrounding energy, the mind, and body connection. Connect with Dr. Ann Balkanski: https://www.rapidrealization.com https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanski/ https://www.facebook.com/AnnMarieMindcoach/

Let's talk about the REAL impact of emotional intelligence on your life and your career with our esteemed guest speaker, Joanna Avin. Joanna Avin (an international motivational speaker) said, “Make a difference in your corner.” Joanna Avin has indoctrinated this quote into every facet of her life. She is a facilitator, life coach, motivational speaker, and business owner who inspires clients and audiences to lean into their discomfort to become the difference they want to see personally and professionally. She is certified in Emotional Intelligence through EQ-i and EQ-i 360 Assessments with High Performance Systems. Incorporating the core principles of Emotional Intelligence within her curriculum, HeartWork Precision has assisted organizations such as (Urban League, Convergint Technologies, FAU, The Faith Center, to name a few) in understanding leadership styles, conflict management, diversity and inclusion, consultative sales, etc. to reduce turnover, increase productivity and boost team morale. **** Joanna can be found at: https://heartworkprecision.com/ Social: Facebook and LinkedIn: Joanna Avin IG: @joannaavin ************************ IF this resonates with you and you'd like to join me and other High Achievers, you can do so for FREE and have access to a wealth of resources to help you, not only in your career, but in your life. https://csuite.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com SEASON 5 is brought to you by Self-ish Luxury (www.self-ishluxury.com) Use code: BENCHTALK15 at checkout for 15% OFF your First Order!

In Episode 28, we're visiting with Geli Guzman and Valerie Diaz, the founders of Posh Palma Styles - more than a clothing and accessory company, a space where women come to escape and relive that moment in tropical paradise. Geli and Valerie share with us their journeys from two totally different backgrounds of navigating their education here in america and their careers in corporate. These two very special women came together to fuse their expertise in fashion and marketing to bring you Posh Palma Styles. Come along on this journey of inspiration with forging through fear, anxiety, negative inner talk, and wanting to give up... they've been through it all. Geli and Valerie walk us through their obstacles to leading and designing their own life. Are you ready to get really really uncomfortable? Face the challenge and join us! ******************* Visit Posh Palma Styles here: https://poshpalmastyles.com IF this resonates with you and you'd like to join me and other High Achievers, you can do so for FREE and have access to a wealth of resources to help you, not only in your career, but in your life. https://csuite.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com SEASON 5 is brought to you by Self-ish Luxury (www.self-ishluxury.com) Use code: BENCHTALK15 at checkout for 15% OFF your First Order!

IT'S A NEW SEASON!!! Season 5 is here and I'm super excited for you! Why? Because I have so much in store for you. We're getting even more vulnerable. We're discussing even more deep concepts and topics. We're leaving nothing to chance. We're going to explore and dig and dive and support and take ownership and take responsibility. I'm holding myself accountable and I want you to do the same. This season, we're starting off with probably THE most vulnerable I've been in public. And guess what? I'm totally ok with that... now. It has taken me MONTHS to release this episode BECAUSE it is so vulnerable and exposing. But here's what I know. I know that I am not the only one who has life's challenges. I know that I am not the only one who 'believed' that 'Strong Women' should not show vulnerability. Guess what... that's FALSE. So I'm getting ultra vulnerable here, with you. Because I know someone needs this and someone can relate. Sometimes we look for permission outside of ourselves. And if that's you... PERMISSION GRANTED. In this episode, I'm talking about Doing the Work and really diving into what that phrase means because it's more than a phrase. It's action. It's responsibility. It's awareness. It's vulnerability. Ready to dive in? Ready to hear what's been holding me back? Ready to hear about what I've been up to these past few months (seems more like eternity)? Let's go! ******************* Here are the links I talk about in this episode. IF this resonates with you and you'd like to join me and other High Achievers, you can do so for FREE and have access to a wealth of resources to help you, not only in your career, but in your life. https://csuite.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com SEASON 5 is brought to you by Self-ish Luxury (www.self-ishluxury.com) Use code: BENCHTALK15 at checkout for 15% OFF your First Order!

Welcome to EPISODE 26!!! It’s the end of 2021… literally the end of the year. I wrote a letter to her and I’d love for you to listen in on this very vulnerable and very personal account of my 2021. It all started with fertilizing my lawn at 7am one morning this year. I have a feeling that this will resonate with you at various levels. Heck… you may even see yourself in my shoes. Either way, there’s a message. There’s always a message. My intent is to inspire, not motivate and I’m explaining exactly why. So let’s say GOODBYE to 2021 and hello to this new relationship we’re starting in 2022 (the relationship with you and YOU.) Visit me at http://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com Here are the resources I mentioned in today’s episode: https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/developing-leaders https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/work-with-me https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/success-network https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/performance-coaching

Another raw and semi-cut (lol) conversation with one of the most awesome women I have come to know. Chantal Ingerson is the Sr. Managing Partner at InGarzon Media Group. Chantal and I met years back as Senior Program Managers at an organization where we were both working as consultants. Chantal is an amazing woman who has an awesome career path that I wanted to bring to you in this episode. As with all the women I present on this podcast, Chantal’s professional journey has not been a clean cut, clear path, or straight line. She has managed to reinvent herself and make life work for her at any given point. When we reconnected, she blew me away with where she is today… Starting over but not starting over -- reinventing and bringing out her best and utilizing all of the many years of experience and skills to embark on a new venture as an entrepreneur in her marketing agency, InGarzon Media Group. Listen in as we talk about the reinvention of yourself and becoming more authentic and much more yourself in life, in corporate, and finding satisfaction. Join in on this raw conversation with lots of laugh, love, insights, inspiration, and beautiful gems dropped by Chantal! ‘Being fearful is not as painful as regret’ - Chantal Ingerson NSFW - Explicit language is used. **************** Chantal’s Contact information: Chantal Ingerson- Sr. Managing Partner, InGarzon Media Group. https://www.ingarzon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingerson ************************************** Get the Free Training here: : https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/workshop To join our FREE Facebook Group, High Achieving Professional Women Grounded in Success go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717342711729312 Join the group for access to all of our free resources to help you in your career.

This episode!!!! Yes, this episode... raw and uncut with my good friend, LaChelle T. Paker, Lifestyle Strategist of THE FORMULA! In this episode, we're talking about the things WE DO TO OURSELVES as women... like putting unrealistic goals AND limits on ourselves. Listen in as I reclaim my time and challenge you on finding that thing for yourself that you'll reclaim, finally. This lively and enlightening conversation will take you behind the scenes of two entrepreneurs who are having a really vulnerable conversation about their experiences in business as entrepreneurs AND previously as career women / employees. Join us as we laugh, cry, praise, and so much more! You can find LaChelle T. Parker at www.LaChelleTParker.com To join our FREE Facebook Group, High Achieving Professional Women Grounded in Success go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717342711729312 Join the group for access to all of our free resources to help you in your career.

We're talking about FEELINGS. YES FEELINGS!! I'm going to get in your FEELINGS because way too often YOU don't get into your feelings enough to help answer the questions you want answered. That may sound odd coming from someone with my background and it may go against common beliefs on HOW to make decisions for yourself. We neglect FEELINGS way too much. Interestingly though, some of the most successful people I know, myself included, go with their 'gut feelings' when making a decision. Why? Because we trust ourselves. We look externally for answers to the questions we have. It's not until qualified people point out the answer you've always had but didn't want to believe or didn't trust. Join me in this episode for an EMOTIONAL EXERCISE to help you get CLARITY to answers to the questions you're asking yourself about SATISFACTION, FULFILLMENT, and CHANGE. ✔ BRING PAPER AND A PEN ****** And if you enjoyed this exercise and want more guidance on how to have a fulfilling career, please sign up for my FREE TRAINING here: https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/workshop

BenchTalk Recorded LIVE! Episode 22 I'm answering YOUR Questions. Job Seeker's Do's and Don'ts when it comes to resumes. I'm diving deep into each question and giving you strategic tips to get your resume noticed and to stand out to hiring managers. We're keeping it simple with these easy to implement strategies that I teach my students and clients in C-Suite Success Society. To get the step by step strategies and support in seeking a new career opportunity, sign up for my FREE Masterclass here: https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/masterclass

Join me on the bench for episode 21 -- Who Do You Have to Become? We've all heard that saying by now... 'who do you have to become to have the things you've never had?' Well, here's my take on this when it comes to achieving your goals... no matter what goal: career, professional, personal, doesn't matter. I'm challenging you to dig a little deeper to transform your mindset because it all starts with you. Before you can set out to DO any thing, you need to become a certain type of person. Who will you become? If this resonates with you, please like, share, comment, and subscribe to my podcast on any platform. Also, I'd love to continue the conversation with you in a FREE Career Strategy Call. Click here to schedule your free call with me today: https://jmcc.as.me/Free-Initial-Consultation

In this episode of BenchTalk, I'm pulling the veil back on how WE overcomplicate going after the things we want. Going after what we want can be scary and challenging at times. But we don't make it any easier when we count ourselves out, self sabotage, and listen to the self doubt and chatter in our heads. In this episode, I'm breaking down the top 9 ways we screw things up for ourselves. Then, after I give you a moment to side eye me because I'm exposing your secrets, I'm giving you the top 5 ways to get out of your own way. Hey, my goal is to help you be successful. BUT how are you going to change behavior if you haven't identified what the behavior is that's keeping you swimming in your pool of fear and doubt? So grab a pen and paper, listen in, take notes, and then start going after what you really want! Start living the life you really want. This is a raw and unfiltered (a little adult language) conversation. NSFW. Want to keep the conversation going, dive deeper, and learn more ways to achieve your goals with a coach, mentor, and accountability partner? Join me in The C-Suite Success Society where we support you in your journey of success in life and career. Learn more here: https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/success-network

Let’s talk about ‘Surviving Toxic Work Environments’.... Or NOT. Let’s talk about how we should STOP telling women to ‘Survive’ in or ‘Cope’ with these situations. In this Episode of BenchTalk, I am all over this topic and not holding a bit back because I’m passionate about helping women succeed. AND I’m not holding anything back because I want to share what I’ve seen, what I’ve personally experienced, and what so many of YOU have shared with me. It’s time we do something different. It’s time we move in a different way. It’s time we change the narrative and it’s time we change the way we speak to Women and what we advise them to do. Oh and yes...the first 5 minutes is about me being extremely vulnerable about why this March this is significant for me. I was on the fence about whether to keep this bit in or not… I kept it in there, unfiltered because maybe it will inspire someone out there. Speaking of unfiltered…. This is a raw and unfiltered (a little adult language) conversation and with my non-traditional views about how we show up in the workplace and how the workplace serves us. NSFW. Listen in and join me as I continue to keep the authenticity of me and my goals to help 100 women to be successful this year. Are you one of them? If so, click here to learn more and enroll: C-Suite Success Society http://bit.ly/c-suite-founding-member Resources mentioned in this episode https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/post/how-to-survive-a-toxic-workplace https://omny.fm/shows/move-podcast-magazine-for-women/january-21-2021 https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/post/when-to-quit-and-move-on-in-you-career

In this episode, I'm giving FIVE Actionable tips on how to effectively get unstuck if you're feeling like you don't know what to do, where to go, or if you're in a rut. I'm helping you move out of your own way with tips I give my clients in their private coaching sessions. Want in on how to move past your fears, uncertainty, and the lies you unintentionally tell yourself? I'm sure you've not seen or heard tips like these for getting unstuck! My no nonsense approach is what you need to not only get you pointed in the right direction but to the next level. Let me help you be successful! Listen in to this episode of BenchTalk to get you moving in the right direction for you and your career! Download your worksheet here: https://bit.ly/3docsVh ********************** Follow me at: Website: www.jackiemitchellcc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell/ IG: www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc Twitter: www.twitter.com/jackiemitchcc

Join me in this fun & insightful conversation with Kristi Kincaid, Head Basketball Coach at Phoenix College. Kristi takes us on a journey with the twists and turns her career has taken from her years as a student athlete to now Head Basketball Coach. In this episode, Kristi gives her take on leadership on and off the court. "It's not just 94'x50'" she says about mentoring, coaching, and leading young women athletes. Kristi's methods combine motivating, inspiring, coaching, and meeting her players right where they are. Leadership comes in many forms, and as women we must learn to be better at promoting and supporting each other. Listen in as Kristi draws on her years of experience to share with us key nuggets of wisdom on how to be a successful coach in your own way. **************** About Kristi: Head Coach Kristine Kincaid enters her 10th season at the helm of the Phoenix College women’s basketball program. She has over 20 years of experience at the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA and is no stranger to the ACCAC conference. As an athlete she helped guide Central Arizona College to it first Women’s Basketball National Championship in 1989. In 1993 she helped secure University Northern Montana State to it’s First National Championship making her the only female athlete to have two National Championships as a player and voted most valuable player of each National Tournament. Entering the coaching field she returned to Central Arizona College in 1998 and helped again assemble Centrals second National Championship. Kincaid had a few stops before landing her Head Coaching position at Phoenix College. In 2015 the Bears attend the National Tournament and finished 8th in the Country. Kincaid’s dedication to achieving success both on and off the floor has been apparent. While in charge the Bears have maintained a very high standard with achieving Academic All American Teams since Kincaid’s start at Phoenix College. Development is a very important part of her program, with 5 All American athletes during her time here at Phoenix College. Her goal and commitment is to prepare these young women for the future, not only to transfer to the four year level but to help lead them in life as well. At the time of this recording, the Kincaid family consists of a daughter Gabbi, entering her senior year in high school. Follow Kristi at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristikincaid Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristikincaid4 ***** Follow me at: Website: www.jackiemitchellcc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell/ IG: www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc Twitter: www.twitter.com/jackiemitchcc

Episode 16 - Part 2: Remix - No New You! In this episode, I'm talking about my evolution on the practice of setting New Year's resolutions. I go deep into how I've evolved my thinking from resolutions to intention setting and how this works with goals and getting to where you want to be. Did you set a resolution this year? Have you 'fallen off' the path? Do you feel like you're not on the right track? Have you given up already? Don't set yourself up for failure. Reframe your 'resolution.' Set INTENTIONS rather than RESOLUTION. Don't limit your opportunities... we're about success around here! Listen in as I give some quick tips on how to set intentions and why it may help you get to your destination of a 'new you'. I am evolving from last year's (2019's) No New You episode... This is the REMIX. Listen in and let me explain how you too can get off that hampster wheel and start 2020 in the direction you want without all the pressure and all the action and all the heavy stuff! Be easy on yourself and watch things open up... It's a NEW YEAR / IT'S A NEW DECADE.... Join me! If this episode resonates with you, drop a comment below and subscribe. Let me know what your main intention is for this year (or beyond). *Episode 12: Start Where You Are w/ Pam Owens - https://soundcloud.com/jackiemitchellcc/episode-12-start-where-you-are OR https://www.jackiemitchellcareerconsulting.com/benchtalk-podcast/episode/c1c2df48/benchtalk-ep12-start-where-you-are ********************** Follow me at: Website: www.jackiemitchellcc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell/ IG: www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc Twitter: www.twitter.com/jackiemitchcc

Episode 16 Part 1: End of Year Wrap Up 4 Major Lessons I learned this year In this episode, I'm getting really real. I'm speaking my behind the scenes truth! Join me as I give you the lessons I learned this year. It's been an eye opener. It's been me getting back to me and doing what I want to do, not what others want or expect me to do. It was the YEAR OF ME! I literally had to step back about 10 steps and take a look at me, my business, my responsibilities, and my wants. The 4 Lessons I learned: (not in any particular order) 1. Let Go! 2. Go with your Gut! 3. Do your Best! 4. Be Selfish! Listen in as I explain each of these lessons as it relates to business and career life lessons. My hope here is that with me being transparent here, you can take a look at your life as well and identify what lessons you learned this year whether professionally or personally. Drop a comment below and subscribe. Let me know what was your major lesson for 2019. ******************* Follow me at: Website: www.jackiemitchellcc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell/ IG: www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc FB: www.facebook.com/jackiemitchellcc Twitter: www.twitter.com/jackiemitchcc