The Me-Suite

Your host, Donna Peters, shares the always-fan-favorite Greatest Hits from Season 5. Hear a compilation of each guest's Me-Suite suitener---advice for things we can do differently on Monday to lead with more purpose, planning, and power. Let's get in there! For the generou Garden for Wildlife offer mentioned in the episode, use code MESUITE to receive a discount on your first purchase of plants native to your area. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Vicki Anstey on her personal journey from crippling self-doubt to record holder. As CEO of We Are Intrepid, Vicki helps leaders challenge limitations, to tap into the secret 60% they didn't know they had left in the tank. We too often fear the unknown and remain locked out of our own potential. Learn to embrace your fears and conquer self-doubt. Vicki's core values are: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, chats with author of SleepWorking, Clay Stelzer. We cover eye-opening concepts such as: Clay is founder of 15sixty. His core values are: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Record-breaking Coach Bob McKillop joins your host, Donna Peters, in The Me-Suite. His 230 Southern Conference wins are more than any coach in league history. We discuss his personal journey of leadership, core values, and establishing a team culture through Trust, Commitment, and Care (TCC). Coach McKillop reflects on his lessons of humility as he coached through the years, including Stephen Curry's years as a Davidson College Wildcat and recent college graduation. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, sits down with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Azurii Collier. She shares an inspiring story about the moment her own plans unraveled. We discuss her work biologically mapping human behavior on the brain, especially as it relates to moments that matter in our careers. We explore such timely topics as: --managing the planned and the unplanned --intuition vs. insight --being comfortable with uncertainty --resilience --imposter syndrome --our brains and our problem-solving process Azurii's core values are excellence, grace, and integrity. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Wall Street Journal bestseller, Monica Parker, on her new book The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead. You will not be the same after this listen. You'll be better. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

This is a must-listen that will change you. Your host, Donna Peters, sits down with Carrie Santos for an inspiring conversation on finding your voice as a leader. Carrie has dedicated her career to the non-profit sector. She has led at the most senior levels, covering the globe for humanitarian support, human rights, and policy--from the American Red Cross and US Department of State, to CEO of Entrepreneurs' Organization and Board Advisor. Through her personal journey, Carrie reminds us: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

In this bonus episode, your host Donna Peters interviews the co-founders of InterviewJam, Maya Aravapalli and Renee Bourbeau. Could there be a more timely topic? These entrepreneurs share AI's tremendous ability to help tailor our resumes, craft the cover letter, accelerate our interview preparation, and differentiate to land that ideal role. And of course, we talk about managing the watch-outs. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Such a timely topic for so many. Your host, Donna Peters, chats with Liz Brigham on how to thrive in a dual-career family. HBR research shows that dual-career families take on one of three shapes. Which are you? Research also shows that while 60% of households have both parents working, relationships where the woman makes more than the man are 50% more likely to end in divorce. And women tend to take on 7.5 more hours of domestic work a week than the working male partner. Research suggests same-sex, dual-career couples do better at balancing career aspirations and domestic duties. Liz views dual-career relationships more like seasons. In this wonderfully inspiring and practical discussion, we talk about the need for communication to fulfill both parties. Liz is a musician and music producer and even curated this Me-Suite Family Spotify playlist to accompany the discussion. How's that for a Me-Suite suitener! Liz’s core values are: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

A must-listen, and a special offer for Me-Suite listeners! Your host, Donna Peters, checks in on 2020 guest, Shubber Ali, who is now living in the zone--at the intersection of what he loves to do, what he's good at, what the world needs, and what he can get paid to do. He's now CEO of the for-profit, Garden for Wildlife. Shubber shares how we can create the opportunities we want to have. Listeners can receive a 15% discount on purchases of plants native to your region--for gardens, yards, containers, or gifts! Use discount code MESUITE to take advantage of this generous offer. Shubber's core values are: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Dr. Jennifer Butler. Jennifer shares the moment the light switch went off--when she realized she'd been on autopilot moving through her life and career. A significant COVID moment made her stop to reassess and move forward with purpose and passion. We cover powerful, inspiring ground, incuding: Jennifer's core values are Authenticity, Equity, Gratitude, and Knowledge. She is an avid support of BUGS: Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners, pursuing health and social equity for all. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Patrick Mosher. He reminds us that we all have special talents and bottled up wisdom that needs to be shared to make significant impact in the world. "Wisdom isn't wisdom until it's shared." We need to: And if we're having trouble identifying those special talents, Patrick encourages us to deviate from the norm, take a left turn, do something that the algorithm wouldn't predict for us. It's in those moments we find our authentic self. Learn more at Wisdom 4 Humanity. Patrick's core philosophies are: www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, focuses on our timely challenge of burnout with psychologist, Dr. John Kello. Burnout is a syndrome, not a buzzword. We explore the physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms of burnout. How to prevent it, how to recognize it, how to reverse it--for ourselves and for our teams. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Explore the danger when our personal identities become shrunken by our work identities. Your host, Donna Peters, taps into the mesmerizing mind of innovation leader, Amelia Schaffner. Too often, innovation is talked about only in the context of companies. Here, we focus on approaches for innovating ourselves through: Amelia's core values are actually core questions: the who, the why, and the how. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Decide to listen to this episode on making good decisions. Your host, Donna Peters, interviews Professor Patrick Noonan on the topic of judgment and decision-making. We explore what it takes to trust our gut and how our biases impact the quality of the decisions we make. Dr. Noonan's own confetti of career decisions that took him from professional musician to Greenpeace to McKinsey to decorated MBA faculty is a bonus to this fun discussion. Hear why we should more often "feed our gut" and make a decision to "go off road" in our careers. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, interviews David O'Coimin, Founder of Nook, and expert on neurodiversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Work spaces are historically, physically designed for the workforce mean. You'll quickly learn here why "one size misfits all" in the workplace. Our unique brains have unique needs. These needs must be met if we strive to balance personal wellbeing and productivity at work. David's research and expertise will make you think differently about physical work spaces, lighting, sound, vibrations, interruptions, temperature, smell, psychological safety. There are so many a-ha moments in this discussion. You won't think the same about being at work. Enjoy! www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, chats with CEO, financial strategist and TEDx speaker, Meredith Moore. We cover so much important, provocative ground that's perfect for this time of year, including: Meredith's core values are: Meredith C. Moore, Registered Representative, offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, A Licensed Insurance Agency. 1125 Cambridge Square, Suite C, Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 587-0281. Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser. NYLIFE Securities LLC and Eagle Strategies LLC are New York Life Companies. Artisan Financial Strategies, LLC, is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Your host, Donna Peters, typically sees three career personas in her coaching practice. The person who says, "I want more." The person who asks "How do I make this big decision?" And the person who says, "I'm stuck." In this episode, we interview a guest who may have been all three across the arc of her incredible career. Kara Kelly is a wealth advisor at Westfuller Advisors and co-founder of Lure, a CBD wellness venture. She focuses her talents on removing the shame from conversations on sex and money. Kara is a former consulting partner with the world's most premier organizations. She's a mom, wife, daughter, friend. And she hiked with Oprah! Kara's career journey is shaped by three core values: We explore how Kara thought about, planned for, and welcomed significant career pivots. Notable quotables include: Lure 20% discount off of $50 or more too! Recent Lure press: Forbes Clean Beauty Products Perfect for Summer Wisdom From The Women Leading The Cannabis Industry Our Co-founder Monica Reese Speaks with Shondaland www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

If you're at a career crossroads asking, "Should I be an entrepreneur? Is now the time? Is it for me?" this listen is for you. If you have an entrepreneurial itch, scratch it with this episode. Your host, Donna Peters, interviews serial entrepreneur, West Point grad and Army veteran, and MBA, Samir Patel. We talk about inherent characteristics of entrepreneurs and must-have skills. We discuss the importance of self-awareness and surrounding yourself with the right people. We share the role family plays in an entrepreneur's success. So much packed into this short listen. Learn more about Trophy Point Investment Group here. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun

Money isn't everything, but money impacts everything. Indeed, at the core of every career decision is the component of money, salary, compensation. Our behavior and relationship with money were hardwired early in childhood around the age of seven and have control over our senses, perceptions, decisions, and our identity. Your host, Donna Peters, interviews behavior and money insights pioneer, Hugh Massie, CEO of DNA Behavior. Hugh shares how critical it is to build positive Money Energy--deciding today how you'll think about money, what your relationshp with money means, and how you will talk about money for the longevity and quality of your life. Can you recall your earliest relationship with money? How does money make you feel? Are you able to observe the emotions and recall some of the decisions you may have made about money based on those feelings? Do you ask, "How can I make more?" How much is enough? How are my relationships impacted? How do I measure success? How do I better channel money to improve my life and that of many others? Understanding and enhancing our relationship with money helps us create positive money energy and greater wellbeing overall. Learn more about Money Energy here. www.the-me-suite.com The Me-Suite Book: Options Are Power FB: @mesuite LinkedIn: Donna Peters Twitter: @DonnaPetersCMeO The Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun