Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling disconnected from your colleagues and your family? Are you just running so fast that you’re not even stopping to pause? Are the conversations you’re having turning into disagreement and disconnection? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’ll want to stop and take a listen. Most of you know by now that I am a huge fan of the book Conversations Worth Having. I reference it all the time, and I’m so excited to welcome the co-authors, Jackie Stavros...
May 10, 2022•52 min
CTRL+ALT+DELETE is about rebooting your leadership drive. It's about rebooting your mindset. It's about rebuilding your business process. I'm so excited today to have Angelique Rewers here today because if there's anyone who can talk to us about rebooting all of those things, her vantage point and her insight is something I seek out. I've joined her community and collective, and she has not only elevated our business but she's really helped me see why what we do matters so much right now. Angeli...
Apr 26, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What does it feel like to be included? And how does it feel to be excluded? I'm not here today to talk about the business case for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging. I'm here to talk about what it really means at the soul level and how each leader can take their own journey just like I've been on myself. So I've invited my favorite expert on the topic. Maureen "Mo" Berkner Boyt is the Founder of The Moxie Exchange and the Everyday Inclusion app. She is a thought partner to organizations an...
Apr 12, 2022•46 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed or tired? Are you feeling like this is never going to end, life is just too heavy? Too many decisions, so much obligation. If you want to go from that to feeling fulfilled and having a sense of well-being, you want to listen in today. Because Jeremy Reisig, aka brotha James, is here with me today. Jeremy Reisig is very in tune with the magic of energy, completely understands the power of music and healing, and brings his heart into everything he does. Jeremy is a desi...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you know the difference and why it matters? I am here today to help you crack the code. Today, our guest, Jennifer Kahnweiler Ph.D., will give us such a gift of her knowledge and passion. Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., is a bestselling author and one of the top global leadership speakers on introverts in the workplace. Her pioneering books, The Introverted Leader , Quiet Influence, The Genius of Opposites , and Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces have ...
Mar 15, 2022•34 min
Burnout: is it easier to quit or stay? I have faced that question myself. Do you feel like quitting when you're in burnout? Yes. And are people leaving? Absolutely. I'm so excited for the person who's with us today to answer this question for us because she's seeing amazing human resource leaders just quit and not stay. And I have to tell you, that is not okay. Susan Nelson is an integrative leadership coach, who shows emerging HR leaders, and those new to the C-Suite how to increase their impac...
Mar 01, 2022•49 min
What conversation are you not having? Today, we will lean into whatever conversation you are aware that needs to happen, but avoid it for whatever reason, and because it doesn't feel safe, you don't know what to do. There's nobody better equipped to help us with this than Elisabeth Cardiello. Elisabeth Cardiello is a communications expert whose BRAVE Conversation Over Coffee® series is giving organizations, entrepreneurs, and families a framework to have the difficult conversations that are key ...
Feb 14, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Rebecca O'Brien is a certified stress management and burnout prevention coach, mindfulness instructor, and nutritionist. Her one-on-one coaching and corporate programs look at the mind, body, and spirit connection, which is a massive area of need for leaders in tech trying to be amazing for their team and their loved ones as we transition out of this Covid-19 pandemic. Rebecca and Lisa met through Clubhouse a few months ago, and from the very beginning, Lisa could sense just what an incredible p...
Dec 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Silos in business - we've all experienced them at one point or another, and they're momentum killers! The best businesses - and the best leaders - understand why we need to smash the silos, create a truly collaborative work environment, and optimize our efforts for better communication and results into the future. That's why I'm over-the-moon excited to share my interview today with Kiki Orski, founder of Peak Performance Consulting. In a word, she is a total badass, so impressive with a backgro...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 34
Ani Anderson is the best-kept secret when it comes to mindset shifts for more motivation. She is the CEO of New Health and I absolutely love what she's done for my life and work with RLD Group. Yes, there's a whole alphabet soup behind her name because she's so incredibly educated. Officially, Ani Anderson, MS, OT, LMT, CEMP, SBMC is the creator of the Find Your Soul’s Agenda process and co-creator of Sensation-Based Mindset coaching. If we just left it there, that's only a fraction of what she ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 33
I'm so excited to share this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete because it's an interview with Karen Matsueda, one of our key coaches here at RLD Group. First, I'm such a fan of Karen as a person, and it gets even better when you recognize her genius as a leadership development coach and consultant focused on the 'neglected middle': middle management and rising leaders in tech companies. Karen draws on her 30 years of HR experience working in global high-tech Silicon Valley firms, such as LSI, Hitachi G...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Marybeth Hyland and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal and talk about what it means (and why it is critical) to give yourself, and your team, permission human at work. They double-click on this topic through the lens of profit, impact, and burnout prevention. Topics include: • What it means to be human at work and why it matters now more than ever for tech. • The playbook to becoming human at work. • The costs of being “perfect” and how it contributes to lost productivit...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Tech is filled with amazing people making a significant impact on the world. The question always remains: can you do great work in Tech and not burnout? The answer is yes! In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Karan Gupta and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal talk about how to be awesome at your technical role, make an impact on work that matters, and not lose out on your life outside of work. Topics include: Tips from an EVP of Technology – how tinkering and robotics created opportunities to lead and learn...
Jul 13, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Rachel Druckenmiller and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal talk about their best antidotes to the pressure felt from the marathon of stress and overwhelm that so many are feeling these days. Give yourself the permission to listen in and fill your “cup” with the stories and insights shared by Rachel and Lisa. Topics include: • How to boost your self-confidence and stop the negative impact of isolation and independence. • What to do when you are endlessly creative in unpr...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Here’s the deal: Estimated working Moms are spending 98 hours a week between professional and personal caretaking obligations. A new parent loses 1,056 hours of sleep in the firsts 12 months of a child’s life. Sleep deprivation increases the chances of making errors by 7 times. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Joanna Clark a.k.a “The sleep detective” and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal and have the taboo talk about the sleep-deprived working parents in tech. They share personal stories, insight, and ...
Jun 27, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Houston – we have a problem! According to Forbes a recent study by Accenture and Girls who code concluded that the gender gap for women in technology as a whole is actually worse today than it was in 1984!!! There is lots of talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and still, so many questions by leaders in Tech on what they should (and shouldn’t) do to be a part of the solution and reverse the trend. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Karen Worstell and Lisa Duerre are in cahoots and #keepi...
Jun 15, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Do you check out of life when you check into work? Are your team member's boundaries blurred even more than ever when it comes to being “at work” and “at home”? Here’s the scoop: Another resiliency training isn’t the answer. You and your employee base are resilient, and it’s been A LOT to manage. If you are nodding in agreement, curious, or disagree completely we invite you to take a listen to this episode and then decide. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, David Shar and Lisa Duerre #keepitrea...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 26
You can’t have it all. Not in the traditional sense as they say…the truth is that in today’s always on never good enough, we’ll replace you tomorrow culture it’s more important than ever to get really good at navigating all that comes your way. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete Renee Dineen #keepsitreal with Lisa Duerre as they share stories of the slow and sneaky burnout symptoms and issues they each experienced so you don’t have to get blindsided. They get really honest about the causes and s...
May 27, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Do you feel the need to do everything yourself at work and home? Are you the type of person who takes everything that is thrown at you? You’re not alone and you don’t have to keep feeling overwhelmed. In this episode of CTRL+ALT+DELETE, Kathleen Fanning and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal as they talk about strategies to address the overwhelming demands of work while keeping the boundaries of home life in place. Topics include: Does working at home mean you need to work more? Where does the pressure to ...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Feeling stuck in a rut? Are you unsure of your next right step or even how to make time to think about It – there’s never enough time? Are you living your life without a true purpose and not sure what your true purpose is? We’ve got you! Listen in as Dr. Veronica Anderson #keepsitreal with Lisa Duerre. They discuss: -> How to be sure you are focused on the right things at the right time in these disruptive times. -> What everyone needs to know to enjoy work and live life on purpose -> H...
May 11, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Are you the type of working mom that gives it all at work and for her family with barely a little leftover for yourself? Do you know a working Mom in this situation? Danger: burnout ahead! Want to know how to go from autopilot to being present at work and in life with time for yourself too? Listen in! If you’re a working parent or you manage a working parent – Listen in! #realtalk – this episode is for you if you give it all to those you lead and love and feel that there is nothing left for you....
May 05, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We’re at a tipping point: Leaders and companies must look at their in-person work culture and built-in tension of competing needs as you plan to navigate the transition out of COVID Work from Home. Sarah Noll Wilson and Lisa provide insight and tools to lead and build high-performing teams in today’s complex world In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre. If you’re tired, feel like there is never enough time, and avoid connection because you are maxed out already and don’t want to dea...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Featured Guest Dr. Dan Diamond keeps it real with Lisa Duerre as they double click on the root cause of teams that burnout in crisis while providing insight and actions to rapidly adapt and thrive. Dr. Dan Diamond is passionate about equipping people to make a difference… especially when resources are scarce or times are tough. He was the Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center following Hurricane Katrina, led one of the first medical teams into Haiti following t...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete with LIsa Duerre the discussion with Shabana Siraj, CEO of Trident Consulting is filled with practial tips and actionable insights for burnout recovery and prevention while maintaining an engaged workfoce. Listen in to hear more about: - How to lean into uncertainty and grow your business in hard times - What to ask yourself when you feel there is not enough time - Why it matters to unplug from your phone and how to do it - How giving back to your team and cust...
Mar 25, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Featured Guest Dr. Kelly Flanagan keeps it real with Lisa Duerre as they double click on the undeniable truth that you can overcome loneliness and prevent burnout when you are a True Companion. Dr. Kelly Flanagan's book True Companions debuted on Amazon as a #1 New Release in several categories related to friendship, marriage, and ethics. Join in on the deep insight and actions shared by Dr. Kelly Flanagan and Lisa Duerre to better understand yourself and those you lead and love. Some of the not...
Mar 05, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
S.O.S. You don't have time to not have time for this. In this episode Lisa Duerre and Dr. Irene Cop keep it real by sharing examples, actionable tips, and insight to help leaders at all levels in Tech get results and reboot when feeling maxed out and stressed out. Listen in as they share insight and actions leaders can do today to increase clarity, confidence, and performance at work and in life. Topics range from the top 2 ways people show up when stressed and what to do about it real time. ---...
Feb 09, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of CTRL+ALT+DELETE Peter Ainley chats with Lisa Duerre - Igniting Leaders in Tech about the powers available for you to access when you feel stressed or uncertain. They share personal stories, actionable tips, and unfiltered insight to help leaders at all levels in Tech manage their stress to empower their teams without burning out. They double click on how to be your best even when you think you can't and how to retain top talent in turbulent times. Grab your headphones and note...
Feb 05, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of CTRL+ALT+DELETE Taryn Laakso chats with Lisa Duerre - Igniting Leaders in Tech about the easily accessible mental fitness code that helps leaders create connection and quality of results even in disruptive times. They share personal stories, actionable tips, and unfiltered insight to help leaders at all levels in Tech get results without settling or burning out. They double click on how to be your best even when you get less than stellar handoffs from other teams, how to impro...
Jan 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Lorraine LaPoint, founder of Head Heart Synergy shares insight and easy steps you can take (from anywhere and at any time) to fix the "bug" (stress & overwhelm) and reboot your programming to get clear, creative, and energized. Lisa and Lorraine keep it real when they discuss mental health, mental fitness, inspiring leadership, burnout, high-performance, and the lies they've uncovered that block leaders from living a life they love. ----- Hey, leader in tech! Want to get kickass results, bui...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode Lisa Duerre and Saiyyidah Zaidi keep it real by sharing examples, actionable tips, and insight to help leaders at all levels in Tech get results without settling or burning out. Listen in as they share insight and actions leaders can do today to increase clarity, confidence, and performance at work and in life. Topics range from how to know when you are settling, what to do about burnout, and how move yourself and your organization from overwhelmed to lit up They double click on ...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13