Episode 290: 2023 | The 5 C’s: Reflecting on a Year of Transformative Insights

Welcome to our final podcast episode of 2023! Get ready to dive into the world of career growth and personal development with Beyond Barriers. Join us as we reflect on the past year and set intentions for the future. With nearly 300 episodes under our belt, we're thrilled to culminate this year by revisiting the most inspiring moments and wisdom shared by these remarkable individuals.

In this special episode, all three hosts unite to reminisce, share laughter, and highlight the profound wisdom imparted by some of the most brilliant minds in the business world about the "5 C’s” rooted in our momentum metric.. 

Clarity, Courage, Commitment, Conviction and Community are the core categories in our career fitness platform that are used to measure and accelerate success, understand what's holding you back and know where to focus your efforts. 

As we bid farewell to this year, the Beyond Barriers team extends heartfelt New Year wishes to you! Your support has been instrumental in fostering our global community, and for that, we are immensely grateful. 

Take our Momentum Metric Quiz to uncover your strengths and explore the barriers to your success. 

Highlights [00:00] Intro and Purpose Our Podcast [02:09] More Pie for Everyone [06:45] Clarity - Importance of Telling Your Story [11:10] Courage - Stand up and be counted [18:15] Conviction - Become Future Readiness [22:09] Commitment - Frameworks that work [26:45] Community - Leverage for Growth [31:39] Anchor Words for 2024

Notable Quotes

I think that it's very interesting to me how few people know how to tell their stories. And it's really important. Anna Kelch on Clarity, Episode 285

We have to stand up and be counted. Jennifer Brown on Courage, Episode 246

When you adopt a growth mindset, you can't lose. You just learn. Krista Satterthwaite on Conviction, Episode 252

Having an accountability partner to make sure that you stay the course is critical. Iliana Quiñones on Commitment, Episode 282

I learned along the way that nobody does it on their own. Erika Irish Brown on Community, Episode 270

About

About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is a senior corporate leader, ex-Googler, and diversity expert. Website: https://themonicamarquez.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez

About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua

About Brooke Skinner Ricketts Brooke Skinner Ricketts is the Power Generator – Transforming Possibility into Performance. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookericketts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookerules/