“I wish I’d known earlier that all I needed to do was believe in myself.” – Kristie Cooper

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I sit down with one of my brilliant clients, Kristie Cooper, a regional occupational therapist and full-time mum of three, who’s journeyed from feeling stuck in her career to landing a permanent Assistant Director role — and more importantly, believing she’s good enough for it.

Kristie shares her transformation, from waiting for a leadership title to being the leader first, and how that single mindset shift changed everything. We unpack the power of personal growth, the gift of group coaching, and the freedom that comes from finally letting go of the need to prove yourself.

If you've ever doubted your worth or wondered what coaching could really do for your leadership journey, this episode is the warm and honest nudge you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why becoming the leader before the title is the game-changer
• How Kristie shifted from “I’m not good enough” to “I know what I’m doing”
• What group coaching offers that solo learning doesn’t
• The powerful impact of simple daily practices like her “3 things that went well” reflection

Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristie-cooper-20540b32/

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

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“Braving the workplace is being yourself every day in a world that tells you to be something different.” — Dr. Beth Kaplan

This week on Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle is joined by Dr. Beth Kaplan, belonging researcher and author of Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. Together, they dive deep into one of the most misunderstood — yet deeply human — needs in the workplace: belonging.

Dr. Kaplan shares not only her research but also her lived experience of workplace trauma and healing, offering powerful insights into why belonging matters, how it’s different from inclusion, and what leaders can do to foster it — both for their teams and themselves.

• Why the opposite of belonging isn’t exclusion — it’s fitting in.
• The four types of belonging in the workplace (and why only one of them is healthy).
• Practical ways to help yourself feel like you belong — especially after workplace trauma.
• The most powerful thing you can do as a leader to help your team feel seen, heard, and valued.

Whether you’re quietly determined to become a better leader, struggling with a team that’s disengaged, or wondering why work just doesn’t feel good anymore… this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

Connect with Dr Beth Kaplan:

• Get your copy of the Braving the Workplace book: https://a.co/d/48B4Gys
• Website: https://drbethkaplan.com/
• Linkedin Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6965730873996406784
• LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

If you got value from today’s conversation, please share it with others who might benefit! And if you love the podcast, consider rating & reviewing the show – it helps others discover it, and I truly appreciate your support.

"Creativity isn't about being artistic—it's about coming up with new and useful ideas. And guess what? That's a skill anyone can learn!" — Jackie Brown

In this week's Her Leadership Coach podcast episode, Jackie Brown joins me to explore the crucial difference between creativity and artistic talent. Tune in as Jackie shares:

• Practical, fun exercises to flex your creative muscles (no paintbrush required).

• How creativity fuels innovation—no matter your role or industry.

• Why stepping outside your usual perspective can unlock innovation (hello, Six Thinking Hats!).

You'll walk away ready to transform your approach to creativity, even if you've never seen yourself as the 'creative type.'

Jackie has also generously shared a special resource for listeners: an article called Age of Innovation, which explains how your creativity can actually improve over time, even as you age [https://shiftingsuccess.com/2024/09/13/the-age-of-innovation/]

Ready to dive in? Let's get creative!

Connect with Jackie:

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-brown-coach/

• Website https://shiftingsuccess.com/

Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with anyone who needs a creative boost!