Elevating Boardroom Impact with Strategic Communication with Lisa Small

Join me for an enlightening episode as Lisa Small, co-founder of Habitual Growth, shares her remarkable journey from pharmacy to medtech executive. Delve into her story of resilience after a layoff, igniting a quest for strategic skill development and leadership. Discover the transformative power of influential mentors and the essence of personal evolution as we navigate the complexities of career advancement together.

In this conversation, we unveil the secrets of effective communication and presentation, essential tools for climbing the career ladder. Gain insights into mastering body language, even in virtual boardrooms, and the importance of practice and feedback in refining professional skills. Explore the impact of volunteering and public speaking on confidence and perception beyond the traditional workday. As we conclude, we explore navigating boardroom dynamics with grace and authority, reflecting on the ripple effect of legacy, kindness, and recognition in one's professional journey. Join us for a dose of inspiration and actionable insights to carve your path to success.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"It's incredibly important for leaders [to communicate] the potential that you see in somebody versus the reality that [you] only see with [your] two eyes." – Lisa
"Look at what are the outcomes that need to be achieved and break those down into things that I can take action on every single day." – Lisa
"I came to the interviews extremely prepared. I was determined to figure out a path forward to show that I could learn." – Lisa
"To develop in your career, you have to take some of that initiative and you have to have those conversations." – Philip
"Asking for feedback is something that might not be what you want to hear and people might look at you funny for a little while, but eventually, they'll get used to the fact that you are trying to genuinely grow." – Lisa
"If you just take the risk and ask, people genuinely do want to help and they will continue to support you." – Lisa
“Asking for feedback is a unique thing. And you're not only getting that feedback, you're building rapport with that person that you respect. And then you're selling yourself too.” – Philip
“Most people would like to show up more confidently in their daily life and that comes from practicing to speak and learning how you carry yourself and conduct conversations.” – Lisa 
“If you can learn to communicate well, you can defend yourself.” – Philip
“Articulate your point logically, despite the emotions that you may be feeling behind what you're saying.” – Lisa
“Confidence comes through repetition and comes from intentionally placing yourself in situations where you are going to be uncomfortable.” – Lisa
“If you can have any conversations or investigations ahead of time, absolutely do that, because then you can tailor how you present based on some of those.” – Lisa
“I want to live up to that legacy of creating a positive impact.” – Lisa
“Living with intention means you craft your days in alignment with who you are and what you want to achieve.” – Lisa
“We need to treat people well, no matter what because you never know where somebody's at.” – Philip

RESOURCES
Lisa
Website: https://www.habitualgrowth.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habitualgrowth1/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitual-growth 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thereallisasmall 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
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