Everyone will find themselves in a position to have to lead at some point in their lives. And whether that’s you right now or in the future, it’s important to enhance those leadership skills for your own professional and/or personal development. In this episode, David & Chris discuss their own experiences in leadership roles, their approaches to developing those skills, & how they set the tone for their teams.
Rhea joins the conversation to share how her job combines her two favorite things: Marketing and Medicine. Growing up, she always thought she wanted to be a doctor, but something was pulling her to marketing. In her journey to pursue medicine, she constantly met resistance and knew she had to be true to herself. The moment she fully switched to marketing, her career soared. Now, she works in marketing for a healthcare system and she has never looked back.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Kimmie and Allysa from the Raccoon Rounds family hosts the episodes throughout March. Kimmie and Allysa discuss the progression of talking about goals with their significant other. They acknowledge how they've overcome the difficulties of opening up and the fear of expectations. Whether it's individual or shared goals, they both emphasize the importance of communication at every level of the relationship.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Kimmie and Allysa from the Raccoon Rounds family host the episodes throughout March. Mitsy joins the conversation to share her experience of going back to school to pursue nursing as mother of two children. She found support in her community and knew when to ask for help. Despite the challenges, she emphasizes setting a good example for your children, even through the people you surround them with.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Kimmie and Allysa from the Raccoon Rounds family hosts the episodes throughout March. Britny joins the converstion to share how she balances being a mother of three boys and working multiple jobs. She also talks about discovering and pursing your passions, and the just do it mentality.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Kimmie and Allysa from the Raccoon Rounds family hosts the episodes throughout March. Poonam joins the conversation to discuss challenges in the workplace for women, learning from difficulties and making them strengths, and what women empowerment means to her.
Maricar joins the conversation to share how she was undecided of what career to pursue during her senior year of college. Although she excelled in her administrative job, she craved for a career filled with spontaneity and creativity. After taking a deep dive in who she is, she pursued a career path dedicated to things she loves: travel and content creation.
Abbey joins the conversation to share how burnout from her previous career was taking a toll on her physical and mental health. After some soul searching, she eventually made the decision to seek a better path for herself. With a solid support system and making "silent moves" she graduated top of her program, and found a career that she loves.
David and Chris discuss their top 5 strengths, which they learned after taking a Strength's Finder Test based on this episode's book recommendation: Now, Discover Your Strengths by Donald O. Clifton and Marcus Buckingham.
Jamie joins the conversation to share her experience working in Human Resources and provides her insight on different factors when looking for a new job: qualifications vs. experience, government vs. private sector. Although she loves working in HR, Jamie shares why she's currently exploring a possible career change to pursue more passions.
David Cadiz joins the conversation to share his experience serving in the Army for 8 years after graduating from High School in Kauai. He dives into the pros and cons of joining the military, and gives his advice on what you should consider before reaching out to a recruiter.
David and Chris take the time to reflect on their personal wins from 2021. Just as much as you set goals and grind for your aspirations, you should take the time to celebrate the milestones and successes you achieve. So with the start of the new year, have you taken the time to reflect on and celebrate your wins?
Hari joins the conversation to discuss how he started a pre-med organization at his college, and how he focuses his mindset on enjoying the process and finding fulfillment. He also gave us an update on his personal statement, and what inspired him to write it more like a personal story.
Amin joins the conversation and shares his experience with climbing the corporate ladder until he started to reanalyze his "reasons why." By putting his happiness first, his mind shifted to wanting to seal his own legacy, make connections through sports, and be his own boss.
Marie joins the conversation to share her experience as a Social Media Community Engagement Coordinator. We discuss the importance of self reflection and doing what makes you happy. As well as the importance of making connections, networking, and pursuing different internships. Listen in for tips on starting a career in social media.
There might be something inside you, telling you that you're not truly pursuing what you really want. And even if you realize this, the fear of making a change can be daunting; taking the leap to change course, telling loved ones you might be starting over, and having to reach out to strangers to build a network in a new field. But sometimes you need to hear from those who have been through it. People who made the decision to follow their passion, and have found success in a career they may have...
This platform is for everyone. Helping people have the mindset to achieve the goals, get through challenges, and share their stories with a community that wants the same success. Get a glimpse into Raccoon Rounds. Meet the team behind the movement. Hear what we've been thankful for this year, and what we're looking forward to in this year to come.
We've all felt it; as if we're not cut out for the plans that we have made for ourselves, for the responsibilities that are given to us. Sometimes, it can be a barrier to our own success. Or at least get in the way of us reaching our full potential. How do we get through that? Tune in to this episode to find out.
What is your why? This is part of ours. We talk about how we approach risk, and building our resilience.
For many of us, our parents have been pretty influential in our decisions. And even if our parents weren't, there were people in our lives who were. How do we take all of that input into account when making choices and decisions about our futures?
Applying to college can be scary. Paying for college is a whole different monster. Everyone talks about scholarships, writing scholarship essays, and using this "free money" to pay for school. But that task can be daunting. How do you work up the courage to apply? How do you get over the mental blocks telling you that you're not good enough? How do you see the value in yourself?
One thing that can make the difference between being a goal setter and a goal getter, is the vision. And it's how you envision things to be in the future; how things look, what the future sounds like, what the goal feels like; that can keep you motivated toward it, especially when times get frustrating. It can be a catalyst, to making your dreams a reality.
Some of us get into a rut, where we can only see where we're lacking. Where we're not happy with the amount of progress that we've achieved. Take a step back. Put things into perspective. Write down your goals. Reflect on how far you've come. You'll surprise yourself.
Many people believe that we're a product of those who are around us. Does your success hinge on those who are around you? Changing up the way you think about success, and the environment you operate in for that success, can affect the outcomes tremendously.
What's one thing that I wish I could have done better prior to moving away for school? Managing expectations. Looking back, this is just one of the things that I could have changed to improve my relationships with my family, friends, significant others, etc. Managing expectations the right way could have made an impact on these relationships, possibly leading to different outcomes. Not only with these people in my life, but with myself.
A lot of thoughts come to mind when someone mentions side hustles. Some are positive, some are negative. And side hustles come in many different flavors. But if the concept is new to you, it definitely takes time to get used to. And a lot of the time, it's steps outside of your comfort zone. But here's why that's not a bad thing.
We're always looking for value. Asking the question, "What can you do for me?" But how often do we ask, "What can I do for you?" Sometimes, the progress of a person, group of people, or community can change once someone starts asking that question. We talk a lot about different strategies we can use to help ourselves. But this episode is a little different. We speak on ways we can strategize, with the goal of helping others.
Life has its set-backs. And some of them can blind-side you. But every challenge is an opportunity for growth. And it's how we take advantage of those opportunities that can propel us even farther than we ever imagined.
The right break at the right time is invaluable. That breath of fresh air, that time away, that clearing of the head space. It's important. It prevents burnout. It gives you that recharge. It provides perspective. Especially during a time when harnessing your skill set, and self-development within your career, are so important; a timely break can make all the difference.
When starting off with your goals, especially if they're a little outside of the box, there's a lot of push back. Sometimes that push back comes from those closest to you. But give it time. Keep talking about your passion. And don't let it die. Those haters, will become your supporters.
