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In today's diverse world, a lack of civility in the workplace is a growing concern. It not only impacts the well-being of employees but also threatens productivity, collaboration, and the overall health of organizations. 😟💼 Prepare for a powerful episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show in Season 9, Episode 109! ☕ Our theme? "Promoting Civility: Bridging Divides in a Diverse World" 🌍 Joining us at the Coffee Table is t...

Get ready to sip some wisdom on The Coffee with Rhonda Show in Season 9, Episode 108! ☕ Our theme? "Finding Happiness in Any Challenge" 🌟 Joining us at the Coffee Table is the incredible Dr. Elia Gourgouris, bringing his profound insights on how to navigate life's challenges with a smile on your face! 😄🧘‍♂️ Life throws us curveballs, but it's how we handle them that truly matters. Dr. Elia will guide us through the a...

Rehumanizing Leadership... what does it mean, and how do we do it? ☕ Get ready for a profound episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show in Season 9, Episode 107! ☕ In a rapidly changing world, leadership isn't just about making decisions; it's about connecting on a human level. Join us with special guest Sabine Gedeon as she guides us on a journey to get clear on our values and show up fully prepared to lead in today's dynamic...

☕ Get ready for an uplifting and transformative episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! ☕ In Season 9, Episode 106, we're delving into the fascinating realm of "Overcoming Negativity Bias." Our special guest, Paul Litwack, is about to show us how to @NixNegativityNOW 🌟 Negativity bias—the tendency to dwell on the negative—is a common human trait, but it doesn't have to control our lives. Join us as we explore strategies to...

☕ Brew some coffee and join us for a groundbreaking episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! ☕ In Episode 105, provocatively titled "No Bras Required," we're diving headfirst into a thought-provoking discussion that challenges traditional notions of women's work. Joining us at the Coffee Table is the insightful Regina Lark, alongside our remarkable cohosts Roz Jones and Mireille Toulekima. 🌟 Is it time for a major upgrade i...

☕ Join us for an eye-opening episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! In Episode 104, Inclusive Leadership: Moving from 'Me' to 'We," we're embarking on a shifting journey in leadership. "Inclusive Leadership" isn't just a buzzword; it's a powerful shift in perspective. It's about moving beyond the "Me" mindset and embracing the collective power of the "We." 🌍 We'll discuss making inclusion a priority and share practica...

☕ Brewing up something special on The Coffee with Rhonda Show this Thursday, 10/12!

Join us for a captivating episode where we dive into the art of self-leadership and self-mastery in the world of app development.

Our special guest, Jason Hill, the founder of Owwll App, knows firsthand what it takes to scale an app with community! 📱🚀

Managing a big project, especially in the tech world, demands more than just technical know-how. ...

Diversity Ditching is On the Rise! ☕ Get ready for another thought-provoking episode of The Coffee with Rhonda Show! ☕ In Episode 102, we're diving headfirst into a concept that's both timely and critical: "Diversity Ditching." But what exactly is "Diversity Ditching," you ask? In our increasingly diverse world, there's a growing concern about organizations that claim to have "fixed" their Diversity, Equity, Inclusi...

You hear me but are you listening? Listening, despite its deceptively simple appearance, is a labyrinthine art fraught with complexity. In an era dominated by digital distractions and the cacophony of modern life, our attention flits restlessly from one stimulus to another, rendering the act of focused listening an elusive endeavor. The true challenge lies not only in hearing words but deciphering the unspoken emotions, h...

"You Can't See Around Corners." - Rhonda Y. Williams This phrase has become a central part of my life and coaching as I remind myself and my clients that regardless of where we are, love it, or hate it, we cannot truly see what is coming next. We can hope, we can believe, we can worry, we can anticipate... but we never really know. In July of 2019, I put a call out a call to action on Facebook. "Hey, anyone want to jo...

This week one of my posts went viral. In the post, I shared my frustration with women continuously being “cast/written” as damsels in distress who cannot handle their business without mini breakdowns along the way. As exciting as it is for a post to garner so much attention, it speaks to a larger issue that so clearly resonates with many in today’s workplace. Having diversity doesn’t equate to representation or inclusio...

Did you know that a staggering 95% of employees believe that self-awareness is the most important quality for a leader to possess? Yet, the data on how self-aware leaders are does not paint a pretty picture. It shows we have a lot of work to do in this key area. Are you ready to explore the secret ingredient that separates exceptional leaders from the rest? Research has shown that self-aware leaders have the ability to insp...

Are you feeling the stress of creating content? 🙋🏾‍♀️ If so, you are not alone. In today’s world, everyone is trying to create content that connects with someone. Entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, coaches, and sales and marketing leaders alike are all competing for the capture attention. Is there a magic formula? Asking for a friend. If you find yourself wondering how to tweak your content so that it connects, captu...

Are you stuck? The brain's resistance, also known as the "comfort zone," refers to the natural tendency of the brain to seek familiar, safe, and easy situations while avoiding new challenges or experiences that may be uncomfortable or stressful. While this instinct can serve a protective function, it can also limit personal growth, learning, and achievement. A moment of reflection... What one area are you resisting? •...

Attention everyone!📣 Do you think office politics is just a game played by people who have nothing better to do? Think again! Here are 5 reasons why you need to pay attention to office politics: 1️⃣ It can affect your career growth: If you are unaware of the political landscape in your workplace, you might miss out on opportunities for career growth. Knowing who to impress and how to navigate office politics can help you g...

Nothing is what it seems. There are invisible connections powering our life and the world as we know it. At the intersection of leadership, tech, and space lies the future. How we choose to lean into it is up to each of us. From global connectedness to cell phone technology and AI, our world is changing at a rate that amplifies fears, generates excitement, and challenges leadership. Space is constantly influencing our daily...

I’ve been pretty hard on myself at times. Can you relate? I would tell myself I should have done better, it was silly to make that mistake, I should have known, and on and on. Even worse, I was so busy that I didn’t take the time to reach out to friends who would support me through difficult times. That was then. Now, I am committed to extending the same love and grace to myself that I extend to others. Self-compassion ...

I can’t help it. My job is just stressful. Did you know in a recent survey, 80% of employees reported feeling stressed at work sometimes and 60% of absenteeism was associated with stress in some ways (according to that survey)? Workplace stress is an epidemic that costs companies an estimated $300 Billion annually in the US alone. Are we simply destined to deal with negative stress at work, or is there something we can do? ...

Living in the moment is important. Yet often, we do not acknowledge the role our past is playing in our stress, our success, our failure, our inner critic conversation, and more. Since we spend so much of our time at work and in our businesses, what if we could use these important parts of our lives as our laboratories of healing? This week’s guest says it’s possible, and she shows us how in the book she co-authored with Martha...