Leadership Stars

You know your deliverables - online course, webinar, slide deck, etc. - are key to reaching your people in a memorable way. But how do you go about making that happen? Start by learning from the founder of Clear Course Creation, who specializes in creating presentations for her clients that keep their audiences engaged, entertained and ready to take action! Join Linda Patten and her guest, Jennifer Harty, as they share the secrets of carving your message down to bite-sized pieces, how best to present that message to meet your audience’s needs, and finding the design that will spotlight your brand.

Adam Markel: Can You Pivot from a Good Leader to a Transformational Leader? One powerhouse international speaker, author, entrepreneur and transformational leader himself believes that you can! If you want to know how to embody your “leadership speaking voice,” guide and grow your team, find the power in speaking from your heart and experience, and more, then this is the show for you. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Adam, Markel, as they unpack the powerful practices that set highly-effective,high-performing leaders apart.

Holly Shaw: Got Stage Fright? How to Be Front and Center with Composure, Comfort and a Captivated Audience Wouldn’t you like to feel magnetic and impactful every time you stand in front of a group to speak? Nothing like a veteran performer, creativity coach AND certified hypnotherapist to teach you how to move through your fear, handle the pressure of performing, and be your best genuine yet grounded self before any group! Join Linda Patten and her guest, Holly Shaw, as they discuss why people can be afraid to step out and be seen, how to work through stage fright, and ways to share your voice clearly and confidently.

Knowing the answer could make a difference to your success as a leader for change. You’re called to do bigger work, but you need to connect the dots of creating a thriving online presence and impact, right? This heart-centered online visibility strategist has 25 years working with changemakers to connect those dots, attract raving fans, and avoid the obstacles so many leaders face when starting an online business or movement. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Lisa Miesels, as they talk about how to help you step up, stand out, get noticed and get clients online

If you or someone you love has been in the military, you know about the phone call that no one wants to receive. For one mother, that 2009 phone call would change her life forever. Jill Stephenson’s son gave his life for his country, and Jill has since devoted her life to speaking and advocating nationwide to help others turn tragedy into meaning, motivation and a new kind of success. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Jill Stephenson, as they talk about how to find the hidden blessings in adversities, grasp what life throws at you, and follow its lead to even greater meaning and success. Gift: For a touching, inspiring story of bravery and sacrifice by a true American hero, get this book about Jill’s son: “Heart of a Ranger.” www.iamjillstephenson.com/about/

Have you ever felt stuck in the ranks, passed over for promotions you deserved? Had to work twice as hard to get half the notice from your male co-workers? Felt like your feminine power got shut down every time you put on that uniform? Then this is a must-listen show for you! For over 30 years, Yvette McDowell has lived the challenges of being a woman in a man’s world as a first responder (firefighter-paramedic) and assistant city prosecutor. She now shows women how to stand confident and lead in their feminine power to change the game for the better. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Yvette McDowell, as they discuss the challenges she overcame and the skills she teaches for women to become confident leaders without losing their feminine power. Gift: If you want to become that respected leader, grab her free guide: “5 Keys to Stand Confident and Lead in Your Feminine Power!” www.standconfidentandlead.com

Melissa Washington: Women in the Military: One Woman’s Reinvention Journey Have you or a loved one navigated the post-military career journey? Then you will enjoy Navy veteran Melissa Washington’s story! She left the military to support her family and her husband’s 21 years of active duty as a U.S. Marine. Her professional journey then advanced, shifted, and dovetailed into a beautiful blend of doing well by doing good. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Melissa Washington, founder and president of Womens Veteran Alliance, as they discuss women leaders supporting other women in amazing ways. Free Gift: Harness the power of LinkedIn for researching, recruiting, job-seeking and collaborating with a complimentary 15-minute LinkedIn phone consultation. Email: melissa@melissawashington.com

Michelle Peticolas: How Life’s Challenges Can Bring You New Power and Purpose None of us escapes life’s big challenges - nor the loss, grief, and emotional wounds that are left in their wake. However, when we see the lessons in these challenges we can experience more power, joy and purpose in our lives. like the phoenix rising from the ashes. If you feel overwhelmed or held back from your ability to have what you desire, then you’ll want to hear what this inspiring coach, speaker, author and filmmaker has to share. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Dr. Michelle Peticolas, as they discuss what causes trapped emotions, how your beliefs impact your actions, how to release overwhelm and stress, and about stepping into your own authentic power.

Joie Seldon: Emotions: The Most Powerful Leadership Tool You’ll Ever Have Let’s face it: Being a leader can be overwhelming and stressful. What if you discovered that you already have all the resources you need not only to manage stress but to become a stronger leader on every level? Well, you do - it’s your emotions, one of the most neglected aspects of a successful career! Get ready for a whole new look at emotions as a tool for success, with this knowledgeable and entertaining expert. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Joie Seldon, as they deep-dive into developing dominion over the full range of your emotions to have a professional and personal life of more ease, fulfillment, and fun!

Dr. Joey Faucette: How to Reframe Negatives into Positives in Your Work and Home Life You know the symptoms: You get home from work only to remember that you forgot the errands you were supposed to do on the way. You get up to speak at a networking meeting and completely forget what you were going to say. You start your work on Monday morning and feel so overwhelmed you can’t remember your next task. Today you will learn the science and the cure for what appears to be forgetfulness, from the expert on and author of “Work Positive in a Negative World.” Join Linda Patten and her guest, Dr. Joey Faucette, as they explore ways you can “reframe” stress and overwhelm into perceiving and focusing on the positive in your work and home life.

Pamela Wasley: How to Conquer the “It’s Lonely at the Top” Syndrome You love being a leader, business owner, entrepreneur, but it’s lonely at the top, isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be - you’re not alone! Take it from a serial entrepreneur with decades of knowledge and experience about the challenges of owning a business. Hear her fascinating stories of success and failures, lessons learned, and common challenges that most company founders face. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Cerius CEO Pam Wasley, as they discuss how you can find the resources, talent, executive advice and support you need to accelerate success -- without going it alone.

Kimberly Leonard: Business Finances Have You Stressed? Answers Here! You’re a great leader and visionary for your business, but understanding and managing the financials pieces can be daunting! Tax Month is the perfect time to assess the financial health of your business with a 20-year Silicon Valley startup veteran to learn: money mistakes to avoid, best practices to manage your business, why financial models aren’t one-size-fits-all, when to get some expert help, and more. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Kimberly Leonard, as they demystify small business finance for a thriving business.

We don’t usually expect to see “leadership” and “parenting” in the same sentence, do we? But they should be, says parenting coach, educator, and author Cynthia Klein! Learn parenting leadership skills to help shift from an adversarial to an ally authority figure to create the family harmony you desire. These are also skill that you can use in the workplace or with your friends and teams. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Cynthia Klein, as they offer parenting success stories and critical tips on creating greater respect, cooperation and happiness in your home.

Are the barriers for women to enter the political scene almost insurmountable? If you think it’s not worth it to get involved, think again and take heart! Emerge CA has trained hundreds of women to seek elected office and political appointments, and 70% of all alumna win their elections! Even if you’re not planning to enter the race, you’ll want to hear what Maimuna Syed has to say about women making changes in the political landscape. She is Emerge California’s Executive Director (the first Muslim-American to serve as Executive Director of an Emerge America), and brings her vast experience and passion to the Leadership Stars table. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Maimuna Syed, as they discuss why Emerge CA has proclaimed 2018 as the “year of the women.”

Are you someone who sees injustice in your community and don’t know how to change it? Do you do your duty and vote every election, but it just doesn’t feel like enough? Do you feel too busy to get involved in community activism? Then you will want to meet Vecky Elliot! Political consultant, community organizer, activist - and mother of two - Vecky is mobilizing thousands of millennials and other underrepresented communities in her area into civic action. She is now working on a ground game to engage with voters, identify community needs, and build a foundation for long-term sustainable progress in the Central Valley. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Vecky Elliott, as they talk about ways to be an effective citizen in your community, to be part of the change you want to see, opportunities to make a difference, and how to balance it all.

Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price has spent her entire life advocating for women and racial justice. Herself a survivor of the juvenile justice and foster care systems and a gender-biased court system, her firm now represents discrimination victims in difficult cases. Pamela is one of a handful of African-American women to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. She is running for the office of District Attorney for Alameda County. If you are interested in your community, justice, your power as a woman leader ... and how a young girl became a civil rights activist at age 13 … then this show is not to be missed! Join Linda Patten and her guest, Pamela Price, as they talk about the women who influenced Pamela, the sacrifices that women have to make to become influential leaders, and inspiration for your own leadership journey.

Your brand is so much more than a name and a logo - it’s how you present yourself personally and professionally in all your relationships. Your image supports your “credible expert and industry leader” status. Would you like to learn how to be your most compelling, magnetic, and unique self from “The French Stylist Extraordinaire?” Join Linda Patten and her guest, Nathalie Chapron, as they share tips on looking and feeling your most confident, compelling self TODAY.

Mid-Life Crisis? No! A Chance to Fill Your Future with Purpose, Promise, and Miracles - Cindy Mazzaferro Are you in the midst of mid-life challenges (or getting there soon)? It can be a stage of life when we question our relationships with others, and with ourselves. How are we showing up in the world? Are our connections supporting our power and future success? Why are we still trapped in the same old stories of our past? Join Linda Patten and her guest, Energy, Medical and Intuitive Healer Cindy Massaferro, as they delve into how our emotions and thoughts can positively impact our inner health and outer life to become “powerful beyond measure.”.

How would you like some team-building tips from a National Championship Basketball Coach and two-time Olympian? If so, you’re in for a dynamic, entertaining, inspiring experience with an expert on coaching leaders and team members to championship status. Learn the essence of strategic planning from someone who started planning to become an Olympian at the ripe old age of 7! Join Linda Patten and her guest, Coach Sherry Winn, as they discuss the WIN Philosophy, the ACTION method of goal-setting, cultivating championship vision, and more.

How do you amplify your message to raise your voice above the social media crowd? What are the best ways to strategize your online marketing? Kickstart the new year by learning the latest and greatest about social media for business visibility from a 20-year tech-training veteran. Join Linda Patten and her guest, Dawn Jensen, as they discuss the biggest challenges business owners and entrepreneurs face about social media, top strategies and hacks, and how to choose social media and marketing services.