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About Mel "My mission is simple: to share proven tools that empower you to create a better life. And, it’s to make you feel a little less alone, to encourage you every step of the way, and laugh a lot as we learn and grow together." Books We Recommend "The 5 Second Rule" The secret to changing your life isn't knowing what to do - it's knowing how to make yourself do it. The 5 Second Rule is the secret to changing anything about your life. You can use the Rule and its countdown method to break any bad habit, interrupt self-doubt and negative self-talk, and push yourself to take the actions that will change your life. Learn More

Tracy Young, Builder Tracy Young is a construction engineer turned startup CEO. As the founder of a startup, Tracy Young often worried that employees and investors valued male CEOs more -- and that being a woman compromised her position as a leader. In this brave, personal talk, she gives an honest look at the constraints women face when trying to adapt to a male-dominated business culture -- and shares how she developed the courage and vulnerability to lead as her complete, raw self. (This talk contains a graphic story. Discretion is advised.)

Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia An advocate for women's leadership, the Honorable Julia Gillard was 27th Prime Minister of Australia. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Economist, international development expert A respected global economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's parents instilled in her the value of service to others. In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences as women leaders in positions of global power -- and share six standout lessons on what it takes to lead and build solidarity in the face of gender bias and stereotypes.

Pat Mitchell, TEDWomen Editorial Director, Dangerous woman Pat Mitchell is a lifelong advocate for women and girls. Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all women, men and allies to join her in embracing the risks necessary to create a world where safety, respect and truth burn brighter than the darkness of our current times.

Lisa Hugo Voice Academy Why do top all the professionals, executives, organizational leaders and speakers get a voice coach to help them? When you can communicate what is remarkable, and exceptional about you, you then become irreplaceable in the marketplace. Here are a few defining facts. Your voice speaks louder than what you have to say. Your voice makes people believe what you say. Just a small adjustment can make a big difference to your speaking. Think about it….what do you hope to accomplish with your communication skills and is your voice ready?

Ellen A. Ensher, Ph.D Ellen A. Ensher, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Dr. Ensher is a leading expert in mentoring and is a highly rated speaker. She also leads workshops at conferences for public and private organizations in the United States and throughout the world. June 10, 2023 Mentoring and career expert, Professor Ellen Ensher, Ph.D., discusses tips on how to get a mentor during a TEDx talk at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. (http://www.ellenensher.com)(http://www.ellenensher.com). For more on this subject, and other tips on mentoring and careers, visit: http://www.ellenensher.com(http://www.ellenensher.com)

Playing Big is for you if... • You feel a calling or longing to play bigger, but you feel afraid or unsure about the next right steps. • You want to make a positive difference in the world but feel held back in some way. • You feel done with striving to play big on the world’s terms – but you do want to play big according to what that truly means to you. • You wish you struggled less with fear, self-doubt, worries about what others think, or tentativeness around your ideas. • You suspect it would be a whole lot more fun to play big. "This is a book that can transform the trajectory of your life." – Tara Brach, PH.D. Author (http://PH.D.Author)of Radical Acceptance & True Refuge "At last. At last this very important book has been written, encouraging women to take up all the creative space they deserve in the world." – Elizabeth Gilbert Author, Big Magic & Eat Pray Love Tara Mohr is an expert on women’s leadership and well-being. She is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead (https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/)(PenguinRandomHouse), named a best book of the year by Apple’s iBooks. Tara is the creator and teacher of the global Playing Big (https://playingbig.taramohr.com/)leadership program for women, and of the Playing Big Facilitators Training (https://playingbig.taramohr.com/facilitators-training)for coaches, therapists, managers, and mentors. She is a Co-Active Training Institute certified coach with an MBA from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree in English literature from Yale. Her work has been featured on national media from the New York Times to Today Show to Harvard Business Review. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children. Get the Book(https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/)

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About Luvvie Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of culture, business and leadership. Her critically acclaimed books Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual (2021) and I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual (2016) were instant bestsellers and established her as a literary force with a powerful pen (luvvie.org/). Her renowned TED talk “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable” has over 8.3 million views, has been transcribed into 23 languages, and has placed her in the Top 1% of TED Talks of all time. Luvvie has taken the stage at some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive brands, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, Spotify, Nike, Bank of America, Salesforce, Deloitte, and Clif Bar. She’s been a featured speaker at noted conferences such as: Cannes Lions, SXSW, Leadercast, 3% Conference, and MAKERS Conference (luvvie.org/). Listen to the Podcast Join Luvvie as she interviews guests like Bozoma Saint John, Gabrielle Union, Glennon Doyle, Donna Brazile, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Tarana Burke and Elsa Majimbo – people who are committed to disrupting what is unjust for the greater good. People who take up the call of the late, great John Lewis, who charged us to “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble" (https://luvvie.org/podcast/).

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