Are you an entrepreneur, coach, or consultant that struggles with pricing your products or services? Maybe, you’re an employee that has had difficulty negotiating a raise. If you wear any of these hats, this is the show for you! This episode of the Rutledge Perspective is packed full of tangible information that will help you navigate through compensation negotiations with the utmost clarity. There’s a misconception that we are to be compensated based on our worth. The truth is that we demand a ...
Jan 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 154
Don’t overthink this, you are valuable! You’re not valuable because of your job, your title, or your income. You’re valuable simply because you exist. If you do not clearly define your own value, external factors will begin to shape how you view yourself as a human being. As we begin this new year and we look at what we hope to accomplish, it’s important to first establish who we are and where we are. Where you are doesn’t change who you are, it only informs how you show up as who you are and ho...
Jan 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 153
Episode Summary Happy YOU year 2023! This year, we are going to start with a statement of truth: You ARE Good Enough! On these grounds, you will have the foundation to go after whatever it is you want with humility, clarity and confidence. Knowing you are enough enables you to say “I don’t know” and then find out. It enables you to ask for help. It gives you POWER! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch perso...
Jan 04, 2023•12 min
Episode Summary How do you know when you need to stop and regroup? What are the signs or the “gut instinct” that get your attention to redirect your actions to your aligned purpose? It’s all about being self-aware enough to stop yourself in your tracks to say, “wait! What’s up?” and then listen to the answer that your gut tells you. It is never wrong. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor an...
Oct 26, 2022•18 min
Episode Summary How do you feel when you walk into your home? Your office? Your backyard? Or onto your balcony or patio? Do you feel peace? Do you feel comfort and safety? Do you feel heaviness? How your environment makes you feel directly impact how you behave. But you have a choice. What can you do to create an environment that supports the best YOU you can be? Do that! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notc...
Oct 19, 2022•16 min
Episode Summary There is so much power in shifting our perspective in order to get aligned with who we are and where we are. And that alignment enables us to know what we want and plan how to make it happen. But, if we are not willing to watch our language and the words we use, the power of our tongue can lead to misalignment. For ourselves and for those we lead and serve. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-not...
Oct 12, 2022•12 min
Episode Summary Cowardice, Confrontation, Cowardice, Candor. The 4 Cs. But how do they play out for you as you navigate your business and career. Well, it depends. Being reluctant to face an issue head on is not always cowardice. And candor is not always the best strategic decision. But CLARITY requires that we master these four things and adapt our execution to the environment in which we operate. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individua...
Oct 05, 2022•19 min
Episode Summary Whew! This interview is JUICY! Nicole Walker drops some serious wisdom about doing it afraid, the power of ignorance (it’s a thing), connections and relationships, and being willing to shift perspective to what you are really being called to do. Oh yeah, and the big AHA: you can connect your excellence with your genius and deliver something uniquely yours! You gotta catch this conversation! About the Guest: Nicole is an Award Winning Podcaster, Global Influencer, International Sp...
Sep 28, 2022•39 min
Episode Summary Sometimes circumstances move us into spaces we were meant to be in all along. But that doesn’t mean we are immediately comfortable in those spaces. But as my guest, Melynda Benlemlih discusses, understanding the discomfort and finding a way to move through it authentically is the key. For her, that was standing on her natural curiosity and care for others. Listen in to her in credible guidance for your journey to next. About the Guest: Melynda Benlemlih has worked in human capita...
Sep 21, 2022•48 min
Episode Summary We are talking money! But not just money, about money and IMPACT! My incredible guest, Shinika Crawley knows what it means to dig deep into where you are to get everything you need to move into where you want to be. The shining example of shifting perspective to shift circumstances. And now, she is helping others do the exact same thing when it comes to building wealth and legacy. About the Guest: Shinika known as Money Making Shi, helps the service-based entrepreneurs of impact,...
Sep 14, 2022•35 min
Episode Summary It is easy to get intimidated watching others make this BIG moves. But action is not all about the superhero moment. Being in action starts with small steps. Steps ordered by your clear vision and aligned purpose. What is important is not allowing the desire for the big splash to keep you from sticking your toes in the water! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s ...
Sep 07, 2022•13 min
Episode Summary We have to shift our perspective away from thinking that having to learn (or re-learn or un-learn) something is a blight on our character as we get older. There is ALWAYS something to learn. We also must be willing to give ourselves space to see that learning as information and NOT as ammunition to beat ourselves or others up for a lack of knowledge or understanding. Afterall, knowledge is POWER! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understandin...
Aug 31, 2022•19 min
Episode Summary We can be our own worst enemy. And we must keep our “enemies” close. Why? Because then we know they are playing the game. Get really clear on recognizing when your mindset is running game on you and move accordingly. In whatever way works for YOU. Don’t let your mind overshadow your purpose. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership coach. Her care and comp...
Aug 24, 2022•17 min
Karan Rhodes is the real deal. As a former HR executive at Microsoft, she saw first had the challenges and triumphs of great leaders. In a quest to understand the “secret”, she commissioned her own research study into the topic and from there was born the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic. With this custom tool and her vast experience, Karan has helped countless leaders Lead at the Top of Your Game – coincidentally, the name of her book. About the Guest: Karan is an organizational strategist who is ...
Aug 17, 2022•36 min
Episode Summary Who knew that time could be a component of a scarcity mindset. You are focused on abundance. You know there is plenty for everyone. You have dreams and goals. You DON’T have enough TIME to make it all happen! But is that really true? While time is not renewable, the use of our time is totally in our control. Therefore, is it as scarce as it seems or is it a matter of choice? About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs ...
Aug 10, 2022•19 min
Episode Summary If a goal without a plan is just a wish then the key to goal achievement is the development of a clear strategy. What are you going to do and how are you going to flex along the way when necessary? AND, when are you going to make the time to develop the strategy? Time is not renewable so you can spend it guessing or spend it planning. Maybe at least a little planning is the last piece of your success puzzle. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and ...
Aug 03, 2022•17 min
The whole point of reviewing past outcomes is to LEARN what you could have, should have or would have done differently if you’d had different information. It is NOT to turn the evaluation into an opportunity to weaponize mistakes or skill deficiencies. It is also NOT an opportunity to beat yourself up for the mis-steps along your journey. LEADERS take post mortem’s as learning and turn coulda woulda shoulda – didn’t into DID and DONE! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, em...
Jul 27, 2022•21 min
Episode Summary It’s not about being fearless. Fear is a necessary survival tactic in assisting us in recognizing and responding to threats. But it doesn’t have to rule our thoughts and actions. If we shift our perspective to using fear to inform not as a basis for action, it becomes a powerful tool in our toolbox. Fear is a GOOD thing! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leade...
Jul 20, 2022•18 min
Episode Summary I often wonder why our language is so harsh and so focused on “forcing” or “bootstrapping.” Have willpower is warding off the unseen forces of evil…to be dramatic. But why do we talk about willpower and not about positive willINGNESS to do things? That simple shift changes is from an obligation to an active decision and that is powerful! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor ...
Jul 13, 2022•14 min
Knowledge. Is. Power. Learning about something does NOT automatically make you that thing. Knowledge is the basis upon which ideas are born and perspectives gained and opinions born. Talking about the hard things doesn’t give the hard things more power. In fact it’s the opposite. Talking about history – TRUE HISTORY in all its beauty AND ugliness gives is the power to NOT repeat it. Talking about ‘isms’ makes you neither an ‘ist’ nor a victim. Your mindset and behavior do that....
Jul 06, 2022•19 min
Episode Summary Some times you have to break it all the way down in order to build it back up! My guest reached a point where she realized the people most important to here were not getting the best of her. And that was unacceptable. But breaking the deep habits of the cycle are not easy. However, taking her own advice and seeking expert support, she started moving in and with purpose – including reframing the “go big or go home” paradigm. Because you are Not Too F***ing Old!™! About the Guest: ...
Jun 29, 2022•46 min
Episode Summary What does it really mean to be in community? It means serving in a way that can harness collective energy to make a bigger impact. Community is about connection. Communities tend to exist to support and uplift their members and create safe spaces. Communities are where you bring your individual genius unapologetically. Communities are power! About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advi...
Jun 22, 2022•17 min
Episode Summary Own your voice. Be still in the silence and listen. Turn regret into action. If they don’t introduce you well, re-introduce yourself! And, be sure to tell yourself the truth! And these are just a few of the nuggets Dr. Allana Da Graca shared in this episode. It’s all about taking the reins and understanding that what you have done before has actually prepared you for what is next if you are willing to see the possibilities! About the Guest: Dr. Allana Da Graca, the persistence gu...
Jun 15, 2022•42 min
Sometimes, you see the possible outcomes and decide to take action to impact them. That’s what my guest did. Graduating during the recession, she started her business as a senior at Spellman College and has never looked back. And here’s the kicker – she took action in line with her passion to create the life she wants. Following your passion sounds great, but what are you doing to be good at it so you can turn it into your life’s work? Listen in and get the answer! About the Guest: Embracing the...
Jun 08, 2022•44 min
When we are not clear on the REAL goal, we are willing to jump at any shiny new opportunity. We take in information without appropriate discernment. What is your REAL goal and do your actions move you towards or away from it. And, by the way, the REAL goal could be a “mini goal” on the way to the ultimate prize. But you gotta take the time to figure out which it is. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch pers...
Jun 01, 2022•17 min
This episode from June 2021 captures thoughts and feelings we are still having. And the every present need to be willing to change our perspective! Change is difficult. It’s difficult because we get comfortable with the familiar. That doesn’t mean the familiar is good, the familiar is just familiar. We know what to expect so we know how to respond. But to get to the exceptional, we have to be willing to let go of the familiar and get comfortable with the anxiety of the unknown. About the Host: L...
May 25, 2022•26 min
Does service always have to “feel good?” and are obligations always bad. Well, there are no absolutes, so on the surface: no. However, how we perceive obligation directly impact when and how we serve and the impact we can make. We keep showing up when we don’t really feel like it, but if we keep in mind WHY we are showing up, we can perhaps keep the resentment of obligation at bay. What do you think? Are obligation and service mutually exclusive? About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered ...
May 18, 2022•14 min
Know yourself so you can show up confident and clear. Understand that it is NOT unkind to be clear. Know that it is not the decision, it’s the solution that is the ultimate goal. Keeping these three things in mind is key to leadership success. Be consistent, be clear and provide solutions. Easy Peasy!
May 11, 2022•19 min
You can count you YOU. And don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. Our environments, especially our corporate environments, can often lead us to thinking we are incapable or unintelligent. Worst, case, that we are crazy or unable to discern what is really happening. Corporate gaslighting is a real thing. Well, I’m here to tell you that you are NOT crazy and YOU are your best bet!
May 04, 2022•15 min
We all have days or weeks or MONTHS where we question what we are doing and if we are where we are supposed to be. It’s ok. What we also do is often fail to extend the same grace to ourselves that we extend to others. When we need a minute. When we are questioning our purpose. We need time to regroup and reassess with no judgment and with compassion. We need GRACE to be human.
Apr 27, 2022•19 min
