Grace, Grit, Getting it Done!

Grace, Grit, Getting it Done!

For women who want to focus on their personal development and professional priorities, expand their influence, increase their income, and advance all the way into the ”C” Suite.

Episodes

August 3, 2025 54 mins

Lisa speaks with Fela Rosa, founder of Corporate Warriors. Fela is a career coach for high performers who want to grow without burning out. With a background in marketing, leadership, and experience as a former Chief of Staff in tech, Fela brings real-world insight into what it takes to thrive at the top.

Fela helps ambitious professionals, especially those stuck in toxic workplaces, reconnect with their inner strength and build lo...

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Lisa speaks with Dr. Mariné Avagyan, coach, speaker, and educator. Dr. Avagyan coaches her clients to realign their purpose, intention, and tenacity for high performance. Drawing on her deep experience in education and leadership, her passion and mission are to develop visionary leaders for today's dynamic workplace demands. Dr. Avagyan’s superpower is guiding leaders to claim their voice, stay grounded, and build authentic connect...

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July 20, 2025 51 mins

On this episode of Grace, Grit, Getting It Done, host Lisa Gillette speaks with executive coach and leadership consultant Lisa A.Yarussi. With over 25 years of experience in senior HR leadership, Lisa brings a deep understanding of guiding high-achieving leaders through complexity, burnout, and growth. Now the founder of LAY-Up Coaching & Consulting, she helps leaders align with purpose, commit to what matters, and master their...

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July 14, 2025 32 mins

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For the return of Season 3 “GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE!” host Lisa Gillette interviews herself! Excited to talk about her latest contribution, HOW TO NEGOTIATE LIKE A LEADER, Lisa shares some of the step-by-step strategies detailed in her video online course with a negotiations playbook.

Lisa is an equal pay activist, human rights advocate, and ICF-certified leadership coach. Drawing on 25 years of experience in Ente...

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February 24, 2025 43 mins

Lisa’s guest is Linda Ugelow. Linda helps people overcome the fear of speaking online or on stage through private coaching, online courses, and workshops. As a performer of 40 years, a Masters degree in Expressive Therapies/movement studies, a B.S. in psychology, she’s been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades.

 

Linda’s been featured in Money Magazine, Nylon Magazine, Inspired Coach Magazine, Body/Mind/Green, P...

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Lisa speaks with Keady Phelan, ICF Accredited Deep Coaching Expert and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach about her presence-based approach to overcoming overwhelm. Keady’s work is dedicated to empowering women to uncover their authentic selves so they can embrace who they’re truly meant to be in this world. Using the principles of presence (3 centers of intelligence) Keady guides her clients to become more aware in the moment and dev...

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Lisa speaks with Angela V. Harris, founder and CEO of 2638 Management Company, about her previous corporate career and her current work as a transformational leadership coach. Angela’s experience navigating corporate, managing microaggressions, and ultimately finding success, fulfillment, and joy in starting her own business offers inspiration and hope for every woman.

Angela’s podcast “The F.L.O.W” focuses on black women leaders w...

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Lisa speaks with Susan M. Barber, Author and Podcast Host of The Visibility Factor. Barber is a former IT Director, turned Executive Coach, specializing in helping business leaders play bigger, build confidence and be more visible in their careers. She is creating a visibility movement for leaders to show their value and true talent.

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Lisa speaks with Lauren Gordon, the working mom coach, about how working mothers can enjoy their jobs without compromising their family's happiness and well-being for a paycheck. Lauren is a dual-certified life and career coach, has three children, and holds an MBA. Previously Lauren was a senior leader in human resources at a global financial services company. Today, Lauren specializes in helping working mothers achieve work/life ...

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Lisa speaks with Elaine Lou Cartas, award winning WOC business coach, featured contributor, keynote speaker, and host of the podcast WOC & Allies Business and Career Realtalk™ about her work with WOC industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Elaine’s signature program helps her clients land their dream careers by creating business opportunities through conscious conversations and sustainable strategies. Apple News recognized Elaine...

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Lisa speaks with Ricky Koo, certified career and self-development coach, about his work

addressing the lack of diversity in leadership. Referencing his personal experience as a

first-generation immigrant who had to navigate the challenges faced by minorities

and other underrepresented communities in the workplace, Ricky blends science,

psychology and real-life experience to drive the most meaningful outcomes for his clients. 

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Lisa Speaks with Sue Reynolds,  a certified Executive Coach with a degree in Organizational Leadership and over twenty years of corporate and non-profit leadership experience. As Founder and CEO of Carmine Media, Sue helps her clients add fire, vitality and strength to their leadership and marketing goals.

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March 6, 2024 63 mins

Lisa speaks with Dr. Sheila Renae Trapp about her latest book “Seven Weeks: Unpacking Trauma in Organizational Leadership” and the generational differences in leadership styles. Dr. Trapp is a respected leadership expert, international keynote speaker, teacher, and coach. She is the author of several books on leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Lisa speaks with Cindy Gross, Women in Tech Leadership Coach, about her previous career in Tech, and her current work guiding Women in Tech to navigate their work culture with confidence, set boundaries, claim what they want, and own their value.

 

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Lisa speaks with Susana Alba, corporate leader turned leadership coach. Susana’s mission is to empower women so they can show up unapologetically and confidently articulate their values. Her signature group coaching program is ELEVATE HER. Susana believes that every woman should be seen, valued, and heard. Coffee is her fuel, and tacos are her love language.  

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Lisa speaks with Kristy Olinger, Workplace Communication Consultant, about her work teaching communication skills to corporate professionals, so they can expand their influence and build relationships that make their work life easier. Kristy is the host of “The Opposite of Small Talk,” the podcast for mid-career professionals interested in self-development.

 

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February 8, 2024 39 mins

Lisa speaks with Sheena Yap Chan, the Wall Street Journal's best-selling author, about her latest book, “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within.” Chan is a Confidence and Leadership Keynote speaker; consultant, and podcaster. 

 

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Lisa speaks with her guest, Amy DeLouise, award-winning writer/producer/director, and Chief Creative Officer of the multi-media company DeLouise Enterprises.

Amy speaks about #GALSNGEAR, the movement she founded to bring parity to women working in video, tech, and media at every stage of their careers. 

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Lisa speaks with Athena A. Taj, founder and CEO of UpThink. Taj’s combined experience in business, psychology, improvisation, and cultural diversity gives her a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting change in the corporate arena and personal domain.

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Lisa speaks with Kristen Thomasino, global humanitarian, founder of the Social Good Conferences, creator of the Social Good Magazine publication and show, and CEO of Thomasino Media LLC. 

 

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