Taking the Lead

Helen Calvin’s behavioral science background helped her come up with innovative solutions for Jellyvision. She got to the heart of user behavior and shares valuable insights about job interviews and career progress. In this episode, Helen gives you useful tips on how to excel in your career.Learn about the DOs and DON'Ts during the job interview process, what traits a company should look for to find the best fit, and much more useful information directly from Helen Calvin, the CRO at Jellyvision. In this episode of Taking the Lead, with host Christina Brady, you'll hear everything you need to know about job interviews, how to ask the right questions, and attract amazing people.

They say that the road to success is not easy to navigate. Well, thanks to inspiring leaders like Kimberly, you don't have to walk that road alone.Kimberly Miller is a leader at heart. She is passionate about lifting others, helping them grow and become the best version of themselves. Once a CEO, now a Senior Director of Sales, Kimberly knows the ins and outs of leadership, sales, management, and much more. She is a successful businesswoman, selflessly sharing her knowledge and experience with others.In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Christina Brady talks to Kimberly Miller about career pathing, growth, and development. They discuss employee motivation, the cost of success, and how to negotiate your way to your perfect job. 

Kate Ahlering is a Chief Sales Officer at Glassdoor, a company that helps people find jobs that meet their needs. Our host Christina Brady describes her as a credible, strong, and passionate female leader.Kate talks about her work experience and how she ended up working at Glassdoor. She mentions the importance of building relationships and earning the team's trust in the workplace. She also claims that communication is a key to overcoming obstacles at work and finding viable problem solutions.In this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast, you will hear about the most common challenges female leaders face every day. You will also learn exciting facts about Kate outside of the corporate world.

"The only thing that is constant in life is change," says our guest Alison Hadden and we couldn't agree more. During these unprecedented times, everyone is struggling to balance between work and personal life. But are we forgetting what really matters? Do we know how to fully appreciate our time on earth?According to Alison, there is no time to waste. She is a motivational speaker, business advisor, and podcast host. Above all, she is a fighter. She is on a life quest to teach people from different companies and industries how to live a life without regrets while still being successful in their jobs. She says, "You can still give 110% at your job, but make sure that you keep the things that really matter at the forefront."If you feel unhappy at your current job or you're not maximizing every moment of your life, make sure you listen to the latest episode of the Taking the Lead Podcast. Hear what Alison and Christina have to say about the hyper-growth tech, work-life balance, and most importantly, living life like there's no time to waste.

Leaders are responsible for building a transparent system, ensuring a positive working environment, and fostering effective communication among colleagues. In a truly transparent system, decisions are not based on personal relationships and office gossip, but on results. Creating a good office culture should be the number one priority for any member of leadership.Stephanie Jenkins is a Senior Vice President of Sales at Flowhub and a woman with a lot of experience in both leadership and office politics. Her background includes a wide range of roles in a series of big tech companies. When Stephanie changed her career path and switched roles from an individual contributor to a sales manager/director, she grew as a leader. And that’s what led Stephanie back to a smaller environment at Flowhub, the cannabis tech company. In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Christina Brady talks with Stephanie Jenkins about leadership, decision-making processes, professional development, favoritism vs. performance, and the impacts of office politics. Also, the two discuss how every person should have a growth plan to help them develop and get past a toxic company culture. This episode will show the importance of training for new leaders, and it will inspire you to look at your employees and their development from a different perspective.

The business world is an injustice arena. Members of minorities, including women, are still fighting for better job conditions and equal opportunities. Some changes have occurred, but we can’t say we live in a society in which gender, race, or religion don’t determine our career path. Andee Harris is an incredible and versatile woman. She is a leader and a role model to many women. Andee is dedicated to spreading the idea of diversity, culture, and equal chances. She is also a mentor and angel investor. In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Christina Brady and Andee Harris discuss inclusivity, minority rights, women leaders, and startups. Listen in and get the encouragement needed to think outside the box and show your potential.