Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

17: How to Make the Most of Career Transitions

With special guest:  Susan Dennehy
Julie interviews Susan Dennehy, an operations and finance leader in higher education administration at Northwestern University. Susan has over 20 years experience in higher education in a variety of positions. Currently, she specializes in process development & improvement, change management, Human Resources, and manager development.
In this interview, we discuss Susan’s career path, how she landed in higher education, and some of the benefits and challenges she’s faced.  Topics we cover include:
Earning a PhD and deciding NOT to become a professor
The benefits (and challenges) of working in higher education
What it’s like to work in operations in an academic setting
Susan’s first negotiation experience and what she learned 
Susan’s bio:
Susan is a finance, administration, and operations leader with nearly 20 years experience in higher education.  She played an integral role in launching multiple academic start-ups and now focuses on the transition to scale to ensure long-term sustainability and success. She specializes in process development & improvement, change management, Human Resources, and manager development.
Book Recommendations: "Crucial Conversations" and "Crucial Accountability"
CONNECT WITH JULIE
Julie’s InstagramJulie’s LinkedInJulie’s Career Catalyst website  
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! 
 
FREE TOOLS 
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below. 
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com 
Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 

16. Navigating Career Transitions: How to take action when you’re scared

In this solo episode, Julie delves into the topic of fear and change - and how fear can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction and over-thinking. She discusses various tools she uses with her clients to navigate the fear that inevitably emerges when we step outside of our comfort zone. Drawing from her own experience, she shares how incremental steps and a strong sense of mission can support personal and professional growth. Tune in to gain valuable strategies for managing fear and taking calculated risks in your career and life.
 
00:00 Addressing fear and change in career transitions.
09:18 Perceiving fear as excitement, pushing comfort zones.
12:09 Take small steps toward change without stress.
14:38 Using neuroscience tools to address past associations.
17:43 Using tools to interrupt and empower change.
21:25 Taking risks, feeling fear, leaning into purpose.
 
Check out these episodes too:
11: Creating Self-trust and Following your Passion with Elizabeth Duvivier
07: Using Neuroscience to Get Unstuck
JULIE’S LINKS: 
Julie’s InstagramJulie’s LinkedInJulie’s Career Catalyst website  
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! 
 
FREE TOOLS 
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below. 
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com 
Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 

15. Finding purpose through service: One teacher’s unusual path to leadership with Christy Ford

In this episode, Julie interviews Christy Ford, a high school teacher at Boyd County High School in Eastern Kentucky.  Christy discusses her journey from a college writing professor to high school AP English teacher to a JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) specialist.  As the JAG specialist in her high school, Christy supports students as they overcome difficulties and assists them in finding employment or further education after high school graduation. 
We talk about:
The opioid crisis in eastern Kentucky, and how this has impacted teens and families, as well as the entire community.
How teaching college writing and AP English were “fine” but not exactly the kind of work Christy loves to do.
The JAG program, why Christy volunteered to take on this kind of work with students, and - despite various challenges - finds it incredibly fulfilling.
CHRISTY FORD’S BIO:
Christy Ford is a writer and Nationally Board Certified educator from Ashland, Kentucky. She has taught English at Marshall University, Ohio University, and Boyd County High School after a powerful 2 years in Americorps. Her current position is as a Jobs For America's Graduates Specialist where she addresses student trauma and the significant obstacles it creates to graduation and post-diploma success.
Support Christy’s students by donating some items from her classroom’s Amazon wishlist !!
JULIE’S LINKS: 
Julie’s InstagramJulie’s LinkedInJulie’s Career Catalyst website  
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! 
 
FREE TOOLS 
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below. 
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com 
Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 
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14: Stepping into Leadership: How and when to find a great coach

In this solo episode, host Julie Artis discusses how - and when - to consider career and leadership coaching. She discusses her own coaching experiences, the difference between coaching and therapy, and provides guidance on navigating career challenges.
Key Points Discussed:
Understanding When It’s Time to Look for a Coach:  Women seek career coaching when they feel stuck or unfulfilled by their work.  Some face specific challenges like burnout, toxic work environments, or imposter syndrome.
Overcoming Assumptions and Limiting Beliefs: Julie addresses common misconceptions and fears, explaining how a coach can help reframe these beliefs and encourage small, manageable steps toward change.
Choosing the Right Coach: Tips on selecting a coach that aligns with your values, trust, and communication style, including the importance of feeling comfortable and understood.
JULIE’S LINKS: 
Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website  
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! 
 
FREE TOOLS 
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below. 
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.  
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com 
Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 
Timestamps & Key Topics:
[00:00:00] Introduction: Julie Artis introduces the podcast and its goals.
[00:01:00] When to Seek Coaching: Understanding the right time to reach out for career and leadership coaching.
[00:01:31] Personal Benefits of Coaching: Julie shares how coaching has positively impacted her life and career.
[00:03:00] Identifying Career Stagnation: Signs you might be feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your current role.
[00:04:22] Toxic Workplaces: Discussion on the impact of toxic work environments and how to identify them.
[00:05:39] Overcoming Doubts and Uncertainty: Tackling the hesitation in deciding whether to seek a coach.
[00:07:52] Breaking the Overthinking Loop: Strategies to move past overthinking and take action.
[00:10:34] Navigating the Job Landscape: Insights on the changing dynamics of job searching and workplace environments.
[00:11:29] Challenging Assumptions and Limiting Beliefs: How coaching can help identify and reframe unhelpful beliefs.
[00:14:56] Finding the Right Coach: Tips on choosing a coach that resonates with your values and needs.
[00:17:52] Closing Remarks and Call to Action: Julie encourages listeners to sign up for a Voice Your Value call and engage with the podcast community.
Next Week on Her Leading Story:
Join us for a conversation with Christy Ford Rice, the director of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) at Boyd County High School in Kentucky. Recently honored with the Peak Performance Award for her extraordinary commitment to students, Christy will share her journey from teaching senior English to leading a nationally recognized program that changes lives. Tune in to hear Christy's story, and the impactful change she's making in the lives of her students.
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13: How to embrace midlife changes at work, at home, and beyond

In this special episode of "Her Leading Story," host Julie Artis shares an engaging conversation from her appearance on the "Pause to Go" podcast. Joined by Bree Luck, they delve into a range of topics relevant to women in midlife, including overcoming the fear of change, the power of mindset, and strategies for managing anxiety. 
Julie’s Links: 
Julie’s Instagram 
Julie’s LinkedIn 
Julie’s Career Catalyst website  
 
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE:  Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! 
 
FREE TOOLS 
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below. 
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change? 
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members. 
 
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! 
Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com 
 
 
Connect with Bree Luck  
IG: https://www.instagram.com/awkwardsagemedia/ 
Website: awkwardsage.com 
 
Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media 
 
 
 
 
Timestamps & Topics Discussed: 
[00:00:00] Introduction: Julie Artis introduces the episode and the context of the interview. 
[00:00:36] Special Replay: Announcement of replaying the interview from "Pause to Go" podcast. 
[00:01:05] Overcoming Fear of Change: Discussion on the challenges and strategies. 
[00:01:30] Mindset and Anxiety: Exploration of mindset in professional and personal life. 
[00:02:04] Julie's Trip to France: Personal anecdotes and reflections on language skills and travel. 
[00:03:10] Family and Parenting: Insights into parenting teens and personal growth. 
[00:04:36] Midlife and Career Transitions: Julie discusses the shifts in career and personal life during midlife. 
[00:07:09] Menopause and Mental Health: Conversation about the interplay of menopause and mental health challenges. 
[00:10:18] Career Changes and Personal Development: Strategies for navigating career changes. 
[00:13:09] Healthcare and Understanding the Body: Discussing the complexity of healthcare in relation to women's health. 
[00:16:18] Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Julie talks about overcoming social and personal barriers. 
[00:19:02] Parenting and Imperfection: Sharing a personal story about parenting challenges. 
[00:22:17] Starting a Coaching Business: Julie's journey into starting her coaching practice. 
[00:25:00] Advice for Midlife Career Changes: Practical advice for women considering a career shift. 
[00:30:22] Tools and Techniques for Change: Julie shares specific tools for managing change and anxiety. 
[00:35:23] Finding Love in Midlife: Julie shares her personal experience of finding love and support in midlife. 
[00:37:28] Key Takeaways: Recap of the main points discussed in the episode. 
[00:38:40] Closing Remarks: Information on how to connect with Julie and Bree for coaching and further discussion. 
 
Key Quotes: 
"It's never too late to make a change." – Julie Artis 
"We're socialized to worry about how we are perceived." – Bree Luck 
"Dating in midlife is not unlike starting a business." – Julie Artis 
Next Episode Teaser: 
Tune in next week for a solo episode about Understanding When and Why to Hire a Career Coach 
 
Disclaimer: This episode contains personal experiences and should not be taken as professional advice. Always consult with a professional for specific concerns. 
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12: Live Coaching Session! What You Need To Know To Navigate The Transition To Leadership

In this episode of Her Leading Story, host Julie Artis takes you behind-the-scenes on a coaching call with one of her clients who is starting a new job - and will be managing people for the very first time.  The conversation revolves around building confidence, understanding team dynamics, and preparing for success beginning on the first day.
Julie and her client discuss a variety of topics, including: -Being curious and asking questions beginning on the very first day. 
-How to show up with confidence and seriousness.
-Leading a team with different motivations and personalities
-Managing a calendar as a manager - especially leaving time for interruptions.
CONNECT WITH JULIE:
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SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE:Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!
FREE TOOLS
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below.
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com
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11: Creating Self-trust and Following your Passion with Elizabeth Duvivier

Julie Artis welcomes Elizabeth Duvivier, founder of Squam Art Workshops. They discuss the founding of Squam, how it has evolved, and how Elizabeth - somewhat surprisingly - found herself leading creative retreats and a large community of like-minded souls.  
In this interview, you’ll hear about:
The origins of Squam Art Workshops, a creative retreat that began as a one-time event but grew into a global community.
Elizabeth and Julie discuss major life changes, including career shifts and divorce, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's inner voice.
Following your intuition and making decisions that resonate deeply - in life and work - even if they go against conventional wisdom.
How Squam adapted during the pandemic, creating an online community to maintain connections and support.
Elizabeth’s bio:
Elizabeth Duvivier is the author of Stories For My Sister. She is a writer, painter, teacher, dog nut, meadow walker, and someone who has been known to walk out into the garden and forget she has left oatmeal cooking on the stove (read:  oatmeal scorcher).
She loves long lazy hours to write (for days and days), wild pagan dinner parties, the smell of grated ginger, and wandering into the mystic, among other things.
In 2008, she founded Squam Art Workshops and has hosted more than 37 art retreats for the specific purpose of nurturing our hearts with creative play in a beautiful, natural setting.
Links:
SQUAM 2024 Retreats
SQM Community
SQUAM Instagram
Elizabeth’s website
Julie’s Links:
Julie’s instagram
Julie’s LinkedIn
SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE:Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!
FREE TOOLS
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below.
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com
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Empower and Lead: Unveiling the New Chapter of Her Leading Story

Get ready to be inspired and empowered by the next season of 'Her Leading Story,' hosted by Julie Artis. 
In 2024, we delve deeper into the lives of extraordinary women leaders, from creative visionaires to courageous public servants. Each episode showcases struggles, triumphs, and lessons that redefine leadership.
Plus, get ready for an exciting new feature – career coaching sessions offering practical, actionable advice.
Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or seeking work/life balance, 'Her Leading Story' will help you consider ways to create a life and career that right for YOU.
Subscribe today and join our community of inspiring women!
Stay Connected with Me and Our Community:
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10: Intuition and Career Choices with Rosanne McTyre

In this episode of Her Leading Story, I interview Rosanne, McTyre, PhD about her “zig-zag” career in epidemiology. Rosanne currently owns her own business that combines her skills in science and communication with her vast network of scientists and doctors. Her path to entrepreneurship was filled with different experiences and opportunities in academia, the federal government, hospitals, and corporations…. and we dig into it all in this interview.
What we talk about…..
Rosanne’s current business and what she loves about it
How Rosanne wanted to major in studio arts (to her parents' dismay) but ended up falling in love with biology and epidemiology
The work-family challenges Rosanne faced as she navigated earning an MA and a PhD while starting a family.
Rosanne’s variety of work experiences, and how she used those experiences to learn what she enjoyed doing…. and what she didn’t
The importance of relying on intuition and knowing what you want when making career and life decisions
How critical Rosanne’s extensive network has been to both her career opportunities as well as staring her own business.
Why Rosanne loves mentoring young scientists about their work.
Learning never stops! At 71, Rosanne just earned her certificate in Spanish - English interpretation and is starting to volunteer at a health clinic in her area.
About Rosanne
Rosanne McTyre is a card-carrying epidemiologist. She is President of Semafore Scientific Strategies LLC, a scientific consulting firm located in Washington, DC. Currently she offers unique and valued expertise identifying and retaining experts on the plaintiff side for litigation involving complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases, and environmental litigation.
You can find Rosanne on LinkedIn and Instagram
She especially would love to hear from any early-career scientists looking for mentoring!
Free resources!
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below.
Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.
Julie’s Links:
Julie’s instagram
Julie’s LinkedIn
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com
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09: How to Cope with Anxiety

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, I talk very personally about emotions at work, and specifically my own experience with anxiety and how I’ve been coping with these feelings.
What I talk about…..
The “Sunday Scaries” and how to prevent them
How we should be talking more about our emotions and especially so at work
I put on my “sociologist hat” for a couple of minutes and explain the false dichotomy between emotions/ home and logic/ work.
How.feeling fearful at this particular moment is TOTALLY NORMAL and why.
I share a bit about my personal experience of anxiety personally and at work
I share some about the habits, tools, and strategies I’m personally using to balance my own nervous system.
Reach out to a mental health professional if at all possible when you feel overwhelmed and out of sorts.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
I’m delivering a live (virtual) workshop in Monday, March 27 about Confident Public Speaking (and how to block that anxiety) that I would LOVE for you to join. Learn more HERE
FREE RESOURCES
Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below.
Quiz: Is it time to pivot?
Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.
Julie’s Links:
Julie’s instagram
Julie’s LinkedIn
Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com
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