299: An Inspiring Immigrant’s Leadership Journey

Immigrants to the United States are not always welcomed with open arms, but that doesn’t stop them from pursuing their dreams. Cynthia Torres arrived in the U.S. from Colombia when she was 25, and she’s a beautiful example of someone who started a business and is having a very positive impact on the people in her community. You’ll be inspired by her story and her accomplishments.

Cynthia Torres is a Colombian American who has resided for over 25 years in Oxnard, California, west of Los Angeles. She’s a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and is leaving an indelible mark in service to its vibrant and dynamic Latinx population. Her professional journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Cynthia is the founder and CEO of the local for-profit business, New Dawn Counseling & Consulting. She also recently assumed the Executive Director position of a thirty-year-old nonprofit organization called City Impact, Inc.

You’ll discover:

What brought Cynthia to the U.S. from Columbia when she was 25 years old
Important lessons Cynthia has learned as a leader of two organizations
How she’s incorporated the teachings of compassionate communication into the culture of New Dawn
The startling statistic about Latinas in the C-suite in US companies
What Cynthia recommends to young Hispanic women about overcoming barriers they face

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Cynthia’s Website

New Dawn Counseling & Consulting

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192: The Fearless Factor at Work

What if you could change the way you look at fear? Jacqueline Wales has a deep understanding of what’s behind fear…and the questions you can ask yourself to break through limiting beliefs and stories that may be causing you to play small in life. You’ll discover how to reframe your ideas about fear and failure so they serve you instead of hold you back.

Jacqueline developed a fearless approach herself after enduring, and then breaking away from, a nightmarish family to establish new patterns and find peace. She is now an author, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor to successful, high-achieving women. And she is an unwavering champion for being fearless.

In this conversation we talk about key ideas and questions from her latest book, The Fearless Factor @ Work, which I highly recommend, especially if you’ve ever allowed your fears to get in the way of speaking up or taking courageous action.

You’ll discover:

How Jacqueline defines fear and more specifically, fear in the workplace
The distinction Jacqueline makes between the stories we tell ourselves and the evidence for those beliefs
What she does to help clients play big when they’re used to playing small and holding back
Some of the messages that girls receive when growing up that don’t serve them as adults
The importance of self-compassion and self-love when you’re working to make a change

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Jacqueline’s Resources

Website

Jacqueline Wales

Transformational Strategies for Success Program

Books

The Fearless Factor

The Fearless Factor @ Work

When The Crow Sings (a novel)

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Peer Coaching Made Simple

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029: The Veil of Leadership Shame: A New Trend

by Rozanna Wyatt

Have you ever taken on a new position and been tormented by self-doubts about your ability to succeed? My guest Rozanna Wyatt explains how pervasive this feeling is among leaders she coaches. She describes how she helps them uncover the real issues that create these doubts and move past them. Rozanna is founder of Wyatt Way Counselling & Life Coaching, and she works with clients globally to help them evolve into their best selves, both professionally and personally. Her insights in this interview are valuable for coaches and leaders alike.

You’ll discover:

The kinds of doubts that lead to imposter syndrome – and how they can negatively impact a leader’s performance
How to identify the root cause of a client’s leadership shame so you can provide the right coaching
Questions you can ask to discover the stories that clients may be telling themselves and believing, even though they aren’t true
Strategies for guiding clients to realize their actual qualifications and value so they move past self-doubt
What you can do to help clients strengthen their confidence by developing self-compassion