Grace, Grit, Getting it Done!

De-Stress in 3 Minutes or Less: Regulate Your Nervous Sytems

Lisa speaks with Cathrine James, the visionary behind Sensational Living Training and Development. An internationally recognized speaker, coach, and trainer, Cathrine blends trauma-informed, science-backed methods with compassion to help individuals and leaders reconnect with their authentic selves, strengthen leadership, and create meaningful, resilient, purpose-driven lives.
 
Website:                              www.cathrinejames.com
 Social Media:               
LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrine-james-ms-acc-ticc-a24040125/
Facebook           https://www.facebook.com/iamcathrinejames
                  Instagram          https://www.instagram.com/iamcathrinejames/
 
Primary Contact:        support@cathrinejames.com
 
Offer: Infographic for high-achieving women
"5 Ways High Achieving Women De-Stress in 3 Minutes or Less"
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Bio:
Cathrine James is the visionary behind Sensational Living Training and Development. An internationally recognized speaker, coach, and trainer, she blends trauma-informed, science-backed methods with compassion to help individuals and leaders reconnect with their authentic selves, strengthen leadership, and create meaningful, resilient, purpose-driven lives.

Feel Comfortable on Camera

Feel Comfortable on Camera: Watch Yourself on Video Without Cringing 
What if the reason you hate being on camera has nothing to do with how you actually look, or sound, and everything to do with negative self-talk? In this powerful episode of GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE! host Lisa Gillette interviews speaking confidence coach, author and podcast host Linda Ugelow. Linda breaks down why “the camera is a mirror” and how seeing yourself on video can expose your inner critic, past conditioning, and hidden fears.  Linda shares her signature teaching on how to shift from judgment to curiosity and cultivate true inner safety, by using video as a powerful tool for transformation, instead of self- criticism. If you want to be seen, heard, and taken seriously, this episode is for you!
 
Linda Ugelow is a trailblazer in the realm of speaking confidence. As a coach, podcast host, author of Delight in the Limelight and the Speaker Log & Journal, Linda helps people unlearn the fear of self-expression and discover the joy of being seen and heard. With a masters in expressive arts therapy and a decades long career as a principal dancer and vocalist, Linda’s work blends psychology, somatics, and vocal mastery. Linda offers a range of programs including Make Friends with the Lens, Watch Yourself on Video Without Cringing, Love and Transform Your Speaking Voice, and her signature 10-week program, The Delight in the Limelight Accelerator, all to support people at every stage of their visibility journey.
 
 
Download Linda’s gift “How I Finally Felt Relaxed on Camera Without Posting More Videos!”
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Connect with Linda
https://lindaugelow.com/linda@lindaugelow.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow
https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/
https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow

Smart Leaders Get Wise: The 3Q Power Move

: In this episode of GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE, host Lisa Gillette speaks with her guest Chris Holliday, Leadership and Communications Coach, about why the biggest skill gap in leadership today is self-awareness. Holliday outlines her signature program, Smart Leaders Get Wise, and shares her 3Q practice; a simple, powerful, and effective reset for leaders who want to stay centered, think clearly, and lead decisively. Holliday delivers practical strategies that cultivate self-awareness, unlocking clearer thinking, stronger decision making, and the capacity for innovation that uncertain times demand.
Go to Chris Holliday’s website www.chrishollidaycoaching.com  to schedule your complimentary 30-minute consult to learn the 3Q Process.
Chris Holliday is a leadership and communications coach, trainer, and facilitator with 12 years of experience working with execs who recognize their ultimate success depends on how well they lead, communicate, and relate to others. Through Smart Leaders Get Wise, she helps smart leaders navigate uncertainty by building the self-awareness muscle conventional leadership training overlooks. Part former marketing consultant, part former TV, film, and stage actor, she brings an uncommonly diverse lens to leadership development.
Website:           www.chrishollidaycoaching.com
LinkedIn:           https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-holliday-ep/

The Leadership Alchemist: DaNeece Sheldon

Host Lisa Gillette speaks with Leadership Alchemist DaNeece Sheldon, the Leadership Alchemist. DaNeece is a high-performance executive coach with 30 years of corporate experience. Founder of Sheldon Consultancy, LLC, she’s known for her raw, psychological approach to leadership. Focusing on identity, executive presence, influence, and ops/scaling leadership, DaNeece empowers emerging leaders, senior leaders, and senior leadership teams how to master corporate dynamics and own their seat at the table.
 
Special offer for podcast listeners:
 
Join DaNeece’s LEADERSHIP ALCHEMY Masterclass
Saturday March 28, 2026 @ 4p ET
Receive a special bonus discount of $199.99 instead of $249 for 2 hours of interactive instruction. 
 
Link to register:
https://portal.daneecesheldon.net/mar-masterclass-podcast
 
 
Connect with DeNeece: 
DaNeeceSheldon.net
www.tiktok.com/@daneecesheldon
https://www.instagram.com/daneecesheldon/
https://www.facebook.com/daneece.sheldon.2025/
 
 
 
Connect with DeNeece: 
DaNeeceSheldon.net
www.tiktok.com/@daneecesheldon
https://www.instagram.com/daneecesheldon/
https://www.facebook.com/daneece.sheldon.2025/
 

RE-EMBODIED: Finding Your Inner Compass

What if your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more, but being more embodied? In this episode, my guest Dionisia Hatzis and I explore feminine leadership and why women rising into senior roles must trust their inner compass, own their expertise, and connect with their feminine power: fully, unapologetically, and without disconnecting from themselves. We talk about how Dionisia’s somatic work sharpens decision-making, strengthens executive presence, and anchors authority under pressure. Because women don’t need to over-perform or take on a toxic masculinity. They can step into their full feminine divine power, and inhabit their brilliance, fully and completely.
For your 21-page free guidebook, chock full of Foundational Somatic Meditations, Exercises & Reflections, please visit: www.dionisiahatzis.com/innercompass.
Linked IN:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionisiahatzis/
Instagram:         @journeysofrebirth
Website:           www.dionisiahatzis.com
FB:                    https://www.facebook.com/dionisiahatz
YouTube:           https://www.youtube.com/@journeysofrebirth
Guest Bio: Dionisia Hatzis is a certified somatic mind-body practitioner & facilitator and ordained Magdalene Priestess whose work blends ancient feminine wisdom with modern creative and somatic expression. As the Founder of SOMA Writing™ and The Sacred Cave ceremonial gatherings, she guides others into embodied storytelling, ritual, and remembrance of their inner power. She studied English Literature at Colgate University and has trained in yoga, Reiki, breath work, the rose mystery lineages and somatic mind-body practice. Her path has taken her across the world, from New York City to Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the high desert mountains of the American Southwest. Her work invites people to reconnect with the sacred, the sensual and the merging of the human and divine within.
 

Calm Your Brain's Group Chat: Overcome Imposter Syndrome

If you’ve ever wondered how you can be so strong in your career and yet still feel overwhelmed inside, you’ll want to listen to this one.
Lisa speaks with Nancy Hyland, MA, LMFT and longtime friend, about the groundbreaking, experiential based therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is like our brain’s group chat; that internal mix of competing inner voices, each with its own advice and agenda, that all human beings experience.  If you’re a high achieving woman who experiences overwhelm, perfectionism, self-criticism or feel like an imposter when you’re recognized and rewarded, this episode is for you!                
Nancy breaks down IFS in a simple, yet relatable way, explaining how those parts (the inner critic, the people pleaser, the high achiever) are all just trying to help…even when it doesn’t feel that way. Nancy explains how identifying and understanding our internal voices can reduce stress, quiet self-doubt and encourage us to show up as centered, compassionate, confident leaders.
This episode is all about self-awareness, emotional clarity, and strengthening the inner leadership skills that help women thrive at work and protect their well-being. 

Negotiate Like A Leader: MASTERCLASS

In this episode of GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE, host Lisa Gillette teaches a masterclass for every woman who has ever felt anxious about asking for what she deserves. No posturing. No apologizing. No strategies designed by men, because those don’t work for women. Lisa breaks down some of the step-by-step strategies she’s used to help hundreds of women successfully negotiate equal pay. 
If you're a woman who is ready to successfully negotiate her next offer, this episode is for you. Learn:
Overcome the #1 obstacle that can sabotage every negotiation. (And no, it’s not about building confidence.)
A simple financial formula to quickly assess an offer, and how to successfully counter.
A powerful mental reset to stay calm, focused, and persuasive when the stakes are high.
Listen to this episode. It may very well change your financial future.
Lisa is an equal pay activist, and ICF-certified Women's Leadership coach. Drawing on 25 years of experience in Entertainment Media, including a decade as an executive in Sports Broadcast, Lisa brings strategic expertise and real-world insight to her podcast and her business, BIGSKY Coaching & Consulting.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Linked IN:       www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gillette/  
Instagram:       bigskycoach_lisa_gillette
Website:          www.bigsky.coach/
FB:                   https://www.facebook.com/bigskycoachlisa/
TikTok:             bigsky.coach_lisa
 
FREE GIFTS
QUICK START        https://bigsky.coach/quickstart/
PAYCHECK              https://bit.ly/4kiQBR1
ASK                            https://bit.ly/44OCONj
BALANCE              https://bit.ly/4gI4TZu
           
PAID OFFER Online course with negotiations playbook and monthly group coaching call
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PAID OFFER Salary Negotiations PLAYBOOK 
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Re-Creating YOU: From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth

In this episode, host Lisa Gillette sits down with Zen Cryar DeBrücke, former Silicon Valley CEO and creator of the Internal Guidance System ® (IGS), a science-backed, somatic method to quiet the inner critic so you can lead with clarity.
Zen unpacks how to:
Recognize and shift fear-based thoughts before they sabotage your confidence
Tell the difference between intuition and old programming
Reconnect with your highest vision so you can lead yourself, and others
Zen Cryar DeBrücke is an author, consultant, personal coach, and inspirational teacher who has worked with hundreds of business leaders and individuals to achieve success in every arena. As the developer of the Internal Guidance System ® (IGS), Zen has been blessed with the opportunity to build upon 20 years of research and study on the subject of spiritual practice, somatic guidance and manifestation.
Special Offer: Re-Creating YOU! Play the Game!!!    
Register for Zen’s signature 5-day Re-Creating YOU Game, a deep dive into unlocking your Internal Guidance System ® (IGS). Overcome overthinking. Achieve instant peace and move into a state of flow. Feel confident, clear, and composed; energized and empowered!
Link to register:   therecreatingyougame.com/bigskycoaching/
SOCIAL MEDIA   
https://www.facebook.com/zen.debrucke
https:///www.instagram.com/zencdebrucke/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zen-cryar-debrucke-07045166/
www.fearfreehuman.com

The Edge of Clarity: Transformation in Turbulent Times

Nicole Venner is an intuitive leadership coach who supports people at the edge of personal and collective transformation.  Drawing on the Enneagram, IFS, somatic work, and other intuitive practices, Nicole helps clients and founder teams navigate thresholds; those in-between spaces where old identities fall away and something truer wants to emerge.  
Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Clarity Call with Nicole.
https://calendly.com/nicole-venner/30-minute-clarity-call?back=1&month=2025-09
Nicole is an accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and through CTI (Coaches/Co-Active Training Institute), since 2011. She coaches people who believe self-leadership is an ongoing journey of connecting to one's whole system of being (mind, body, spirit, heart, purpose). Her clients include senior executives, new and emerging leaders, and many others all along the career and life spectrum.
CONNECT with NICOLE
LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolevenner/
Website:          https://www.nicolevenner.com/
Email:              coaching@nicolevenner.com.
 
 

The ABCs of Self Care: Preventing Burnout

Sheri Betts is a certified leadership coach, organizational development expert, and the author of “The ABCs of Self-Care.” Sheri works with high-performing women who seem to be absolutely crushing it, but behind the scenes, they’re running on empty. Sheri helps her clients build the internal infrastructure needed to sustain success, without sacrificing their health, identity, or sanity. Sheri’s approach isn’t trendy or performative. It’s A-to-Z actionable, built for every overextended woman who’s tired of wearing burnout like a badge of honor. To help people who want to prevent or recover from burnout, Sheri is launching her online course “How to be a Badass Without Being Burned Out.” 
September is Self-Care Awareness Month, a great time to remember that prioritizing self-care is key to maintaining optimal mental and physical health. Self-Care isn't selfish, it's essential!
 
GIFTS and CONNECTIONS
Download Sheri’s gift “Preventing Burnout Checklist” at www.abcsofselfcare.com/preventburnout 
Sign up for Sheri’s email list on www.abcsofselfcare.com  for updates on her upcoming online course “How to be a Badass Without Being Burned Out.
Connect with Sheri on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheribetts/
Connect with Sheri on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abcs_of_self_care/
Email Sheri at Info@abcsofselfcare.com  with questions or inquiries.
 
www.abcsofselfcare.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheribetts/
Info@abcsofselfcare.com
https://www.instagram.com/abcs_of_self_care/

The Neuroscience of Stress

Host Lisa Gillette speaks with Dr. Alexis Kennedy, a trauma researcher and university professor. With decades of experience working with human trafficking victims, Dr. Kennedy brings insight into burnout, compassion fatigue, and the cumulative effects of working with people in crisis. She shares neuroscience-based strategies for interrupting stress responses with diverse professional audiences nationwide.
 
Social Links
http://www.recharge.how
https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexis.recharge/
 
Download Dr. Kennedy’s complimentary "Sleep Guide" from her website http://www.recharge.how
 
Follow Dr. Kennedy Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexis.recharge/
 
 

Toxic Leadership Crisis: The Corporate Warrior’s Guide

Lisa speaks with Fela Rosa, founder of Corporate Warriors. Fela is a career coach for high performers who want to grow without burning out. With a background in marketing, leadership, and experience as a former Chief of Staff in tech, Fela brings real-world insight into what it takes to thrive at the top.
Fela helps ambitious professionals, especially those stuck in toxic workplaces, reconnect with their inner strength and build long-term career success. Her holistic approach combines deep inner work with sharp outer strategy, including communication, negotiation, and leadership positioning.
If you’re ready to rise without losing yourself, Fela’s your guide.
website: www.corporatewarriors.io
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate_warriors/ 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fela-rosa/ 
Follow Fela on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/corporate_warriors/ 
Download Fela’s gift SOS Toolkit Link: https://corporatewarriors.io/free-sos-toolkit/ 

Leadership: The Privilege and the Responsibility

Lisa speaks with Dr. Mariné Avagyan, coach, speaker, and educator. Dr. Avagyan coaches her clients to realign their purpose, intention, and tenacity for high performance. Drawing on her deep experience in education and leadership, her passion and mission are to develop visionary leaders for today's dynamic workplace demands. Dr. Avagyan’s superpower is guiding leaders to claim their voice, stay grounded, and build authentic connections that fuel meaningful, lasting impact.
Website: www.drmarinea.com,
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarinea/ 
Book a time on LinkedIn for a complimentary 15-minute conversation)
email: marine@avagyanconsulting.com 
Email Dr. Avagyan for your complimentary P.I.T Journal "This Is Your Climb: A 31-Day Journey Back to You"

Take The Leap: Redefining Success

On this episode of Grace, Grit, Getting It Done, host Lisa Gillette speaks with executive coach and leadership consultant Lisa A.Yarussi. With over 25 years of experience in senior HR leadership, Lisa brings a deep understanding of guiding high-achieving leaders through complexity, burnout, and growth. Now the founder of LAY-Up Coaching & Consulting, she helps leaders align with purpose, commit to what matters, and master their time so they can activate a bit of ease and contentment on the leadership journey.
Website: LAY-Up Coaching and Consulting – coaching & consulting
LinkedIn: (2) Lisa A. Yarussi, MA, ACC, SHRM-SCP | LinkedIn
Podcast: The Mother Daughter Download - YouTube
DM Lisa A. Yarussi for her complimentary gift “ACTivate Your Week”
Email Lisa A. Yarussi to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consult with Lisa Yarussi to explore strategies
Contact Lisa Yarussi via: lisa@layupcoachingandconsulting.com
Book a complimentary session with Lisa A. Yarussi on Calendly: Contact Us – LAY-Up Coaching and Consulting
 
 

Negotiate Like a Leader

SHOW NOTES:
For the return of Season 3 “GRACE, GRIT, GETTING IT DONE!” host Lisa Gillette interviews herself! Excited to talk about her latest contribution, HOW TO NEGOTIATE LIKE A LEADER, Lisa shares some of the step-by-step strategies detailed in her video online course with a negotiations playbook.
Lisa is an equal pay activist, human rights advocate, and ICF-certified leadership coach. Drawing on 25 years of experience in Entertainment Media—including a decade as an executive in Sports Broadcast Television—Lisa brings strategic expertise and real-world insight to her coaching business, BIGSKY Coaching & Consulting.
As the host of the podcast "Grace, Grit, Getting It Done!", Lisa speaks directly to women working in male-dominated fields. Her approach is practical, tactical, and always strategic. Lisa’s goal is to close the pay gap, which is why her coaching practice focuses on serving women who want to gracefully navigate corporate culture, successfully negotiate fair compensation, and advance in their careers all the way into the C suite.
SOCIAL MEDIA
 Linked IN:       www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gillette/  
Instagram:       bigskycoach_lisa_gillette
Website:          www.bigsky.coach/
FB:                   https://www.facebook.com/bigskycoachlisa/
TikTok:             bigsky.coach_lisa
 
FREE GIFTS
QUICK START        https://bigsky.coach/quickstart/
PAYCHECK              https://bit.ly/4kiQBR1
 ASK                            https://bit.ly/44OCONj
 BALANCE              https://bit.ly/4gI4TZu
           
 
PAID OFFERS
Online course with negotiations playbook and monthly master class
https://big-sky-coaching-consulting.teachable.com/p/negotiate-like-a-leader
Salary Negotiations PLAYBOOK
https://big-sky-coaching-consulting.teachable.com/p/my-downloadable-279710

Delight in the Limelight

Lisa’s guest is Linda Ugelow. Linda helps people overcome the fear of speaking online or on stage through private coaching, online courses, and workshops. As a performer of 40 years, a Masters degree in Expressive Therapies/movement studies, a B.S. in psychology, she’s been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades.
 
Linda’s been featured in Money Magazine, Nylon Magazine, Inspired Coach Magazine, Body/Mind/Green, Positively Positive, and Thrive Global as well as on numerous podcasts. Formally the producer and host of the TV show/podcast Women Inspired, Linda makes occasional appearances at storytelling slams and was host/emcee at the TEDxDebrecen University in Hungary.
 
SOCIAL
https://www.lindaugelow.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow
https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/
https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow
 

Overcoming Overwhelm: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy

Lisa speaks with Keady Phelan, ICF Accredited Deep Coaching Expert and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach about her presence-based approach to overcoming overwhelm. Keady’s work is dedicated to empowering women to uncover their authentic selves so they can embrace who they’re truly meant to be in this world. Using the principles of presence (3 centers of intelligence) Keady guides her clients to become more aware in the moment and develop a greater sense of ease. Keady teaches her clients how to recognize an auto-pilot response so they can make an intentional choice, instead, a choice that is empowering, self-aware, and supportive.
 
Take advantage of Keady’s complimentary gift “Increase Awareness and Overcome Overwhelm.” keadyphelan.com/free-guide/
GUEST BIO
Keady Phelan is an ICF-Accredited Deep Coaching Professional and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach dedicated to empowering individuals to step into who they’re meant to be in this world. Keady knows firsthand that no matter what you’re facing, there is a way through. She helps clients shed limiting beliefs and cultivate confidence, guiding them to lead authentically and create fulfilling careers.
 
 
SOCIAL Link to join women’s group:                       https://keadyphelan.com/services/
Discovery session/learn more:                              keadyphelan.com/contact
Overcoming Overwhelm Course:                        bit.ly/overcoming_overwhelm_course
 
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kdpcoaching_keadyphelan/
LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/keady-phelan
 

Heart Space Coaching: Transforming Workplace Wounds

Lisa speaks with Angela V. Harris, founder and CEO of 2638 Management Company, about her previous corporate career and her current work as a transformational leadership coach. Angela’s experience navigating corporate, managing microaggressions, and ultimately finding success, fulfillment, and joy in starting her own business offers inspiration and hope for every woman.
Angela’s podcast “The F.L.O.W” focuses on black women leaders who believe in “fearlessly leading our way,” providing a source of encouragement and inspiration for women of all ages as they navigate their careers. Listen to the “F.L.O.W.” everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.Angela was recently accepted into the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women in Business Program, a new initiative committing $10 billion in investment capital and $100 million in philanthropic support. It is dedicated to supporting black female entrepreneurs with the tools to turn their business potential into business growth.
ww.angelavharris.comwww.2638managementgroup.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
IG: @coachangelavharris 
IG: @theflowpodcastwithangela
 
Guest Bio: Angela V. Harris is the Founder and CEO of 2638 Management Group, LLC, a leadership development and consulting firm.  With over two decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Angela specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of the corporate landscape, ensuring they feel valued, recognized, and poised for career advancement.
www.angelavharris.comwww.2638managementgroup.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
IG: @coachangelavharris 
IG: @theflowpodcastwithangela
 
 

The Visibility Factor: Find Your Voice. Increase Your Influence.

Lisa speaks with Susan M. Barber, Author and Podcast Host of The Visibility Factor. Barber is a former IT Director, turned Executive Coach, specializing in helping business leaders play bigger, build confidence and be more visible in their careers. She is creating a visibility movement for leaders to show their value and true talent.
Susan M. Barber: SOCIAL LINKS
https://susanmbarber.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
https://www.instagram.com/susanmbarber29/
https://www.youtube.com/@susanmbarber
susan@susanmbarber.com
 
BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUSAN'S GIFT:
Receive a digital copy of chapter one of The Visibility Factor book by signing up for Susan’s blog on the home page of her website. https://susanmbarber.com
 
 
 

Loving Life As a Working Mom: The Key to Achieving Work/Life Balance

Lisa speaks with Lauren Gordon, the working mom coach, about how working mothers can enjoy their jobs without compromising their family's happiness and well-being for a paycheck. Lauren is a dual-certified life and career coach, has three children, and holds an MBA. Previously Lauren was a senior leader in human resources at a global financial services company. Today, Lauren specializes in helping working mothers achieve work/life balance so they can enjoy life without ever trading happiness for a paycheck.
 
lauren@laurengordon.com 
https://www.instagram.com/workingmomcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/workingmomcoach
www.laurengordon.com
www.laurengordon.com/workwithme/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-m-gordon/