Welcome to the She Made It Happen Podcast, hosted by Cristal Finley, the co-founder of Hers For The Taking. Each week you’ll find lessons for career minded women on taking action, stepping into your power and nurturing a success mindset. Hers For The Taking is an online community focused on supporting and empowering women in the corporate world to discover their own fulfilling path and story through goal setting, productivity, personal branding, career and personal development. Visit hersforthetaking.com for more great content.

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One common barrier when it comes to achieving your goals is thinking that you have to wait for the perfect moment to get started. While you are waiting for that moment, more time goes by and nothing happens. You are wasting time thinking about doing the thing instead of actually doing it. The thing that you need to know is that there is no such thing as the perfect moment. Let’s chat about three mindset areas that you can work on so you will be ready to start taking action right away. It’s time to stop holding yourself back and start making progress now!

Step into your power and nurture a success mindset.

One common barrier when it comes to achieving your goals is thinking that you have to wait for the perfect moment to get started. While you are waiting for that moment, more time goes by and nothing happens. You are wasting time thinking about doing the thing instead of actually doing it.

The thing that you need to know is that there is no such thing as the perfect moment.

Let’s chat about three mindset areas that you can work on so you will be ready to start taking action right away. It’s time to stop holding yourself back and start making progress now!


Start Taking Action Before You Feel Ready

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A vision board is a visual reminder that you can use to clarify and put focus on your goals and aspirations. This reminder can be exactly what you need to begin mapping out your actions and making your vision a reality. Let’s chat about how to start creating your own vision board, some questions to help you consider what you want to put on your board, where to find images that fill you with excitement and inspiration and how to make your vision board work for you.

A vision board is a visual reminder that you can use to clarify and put focus on your goals and aspirations. This reminder can be exactly what you need to begin mapping out your actions and making your vision a reality. Let’s chat about how to start creating your own vision board, some questions to help you consider what you want to put on your board, where to find images that fill you with excitement and inspiration and how to make your vision board work for you.

How to Make a Vision Board

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Focusing on your skillset is the best way to build your confidence and to keep growing in the work that you do. One of the best things that you can do is stay on top of upskilling with the areas that are in demand or are of interest to you. The skills you have and are good at can become a part of what people know you for and you want your amazing skills to come to their mind when they hear your name! Let’s chat about four skills that can really propel you forward in your work and help get you closer to the life you want for yourself. We are going to chat about public speaking, organization, communication and developing a growth mindset and why these areas are important to focus on.

Focusing on your skillset is the best way to build your confidence and to keep growing in the work that you do. One of the best things that you can do is stay on top of upskilling with the areas that are in demand or are of interest to you. The skills you have and are good at can become a part of what people know you for and you want your amazing skills to come to their mind when they hear your name! Let’s chat about four skills that can really propel you forward in your work and help get you closer to the life you want for yourself. We are going to chat about public speaking, organization, communication and developing a growth mindset and why these areas are important to focus on.

Essential Skills to Improve Your Work

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Creating an evening routine can be such a big help when it comes to keeping your stress level down. When done thoughtfully and purposefully, having a routine will kick start your days and help you achieve a really good outcome. Let’s chat about four things to help you create a no fuss routine that will have you feeling more like you’re ready to jump out of bed and take on the world. We are going to discuss self-evaluation, starting slow, making the routine yours and cutting down your morning decision making.

Creating an evening routine can be such a big help when it comes to keeping your stress level down. When done thoughtfully and purposefully, having a routine will kick start your days and help you achieve a really good outcome. Let’s chat about four things to help you create a no fuss routine that will have you feeling more like you’re ready to jump out of bed and take on the world. We are going to discuss self-evaluation, starting slow, making the routine yours and cutting down your morning decision making.

4 Tips For Creating A Successful Evening Routine

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Feeling stuck is the worst feeling! You know you want more but getting there and maybe even figuring out the first step feels like a challenge. Sometimes when you get in this position, sticking it out where you are at in the present moment feels like the right move. What happens though? You may start to feel more tired, stressed, your mindset can suffer, you can become fearful, and you could even start to hold yourself back from progress. Let’s chat about five ways that you can help get yourself unstuck and in a more productive mindset.

Feeling stuck is the worst feeling! You know you want more but getting there and maybe even figuring out the first step feels like a challenge. Sometimes when you get in this position, sticking it out where you are at in the present moment feels like the right move. What happens though? You may start to feel more tired, stressed, your mindset can suffer, you can become fearful, and you could even start to hold yourself back from progress. Let’s chat about five ways that you can help get yourself unstuck and in a more productive mindset.

5 Ways to Get Unstuck

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You are bombarded with multiple situations that require decision making throughout the day and saying no is part of the process. This is an area that I want you to gain comfort with so you can finally stop feeling so conflicted and stop putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. In this episode I’m going to share five tips for becoming more comfortable with saying no and letting go of the guilt so you can establish to boundaries, find confidence and factor taking care of yourself into all the important situations.

You are bombarded with multiple situations that require decision making throughout the day and saying no is part of the process. This is an area that I want you to gain comfort with so you can finally stop feeling so conflicted and stop putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. In this episode I’m going to share five tips for becoming more comfortable with saying no and letting go of the guilt so you can establish to boundaries, find confidence and factor taking care of yourself into all the important situations.

Getting Comfortable With Saying No

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One thing that I talk about quite a bit on the She Made It Happen Podcast is taking on new opportunities while honoring your values. I know from experience that when you operate from this place, you will have more energy for your activities, experience more growth and have more fun. You are also going to gain some great benefits like more ease in decision-making and confidence! I noticed that this podcast hasn’t touched yet on how you get clarity on what your values are. Let’s chat about some simple exercises that can help you figure out what you really want and need in your life to find more fulfillment.

One thing that I talk about quite a bit on the She Made It Happen Podcast is taking on new opportunities while honoring your values. I know from experience that when you operate from this place, you will have more energy for your activities, experience more growth and have more fun. You are also going to gain some great benefits like more ease in decision-making and confidence! I noticed that this podcast hasn’t touched yet on how you get clarity on what your values are. Let’s chat about some simple exercises that can help you figure out what you really want and need in your life to find more fulfillment.


How to Discover Your Values

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It can be easy to get caught up with all the busy tasks in life. There is always so much that keeps us moving in all different directions but it’s in those moments that you need to be able to quiet everything around you the most and get intentional about where you’re focus is going.By focusing on the present, you are going to be setting yourself up for less stress and overwhelm and more success and fulfillment. You are going to feel more in-control, have better health and more confidence in what you can accomplish.Let’s chat about four ways that you can be more present in your day-to-day life. Start slow and practice these tips consistently and you are going to get all the benefits!

It can be easy to get caught up with all the busy tasks in life. There is always so much that keeps us moving in all different directions but it’s in those moments that you need to be able to quiet everything around you the most and get intentional about where you’re focus is going. 
By focusing on the present, you are going to be setting yourself up for less stress and overwhelm and more success and fulfillment. You are going to feel more in-control, have better health and more confidence in what you can accomplish.
Let’s chat about four ways that you can be more present in your day-to-day life. Start slow and practice these tips consistently and you are going to get all the benefits!


4 Ways to Be Present Every Day

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As you go through life, there are many experiences that come your way and help shape you as a person. I think these turning points are good because they help you gain new perspectives and make a choice about who you are and who you ultimately want to be. In this episode I am going to share three turning points in my professional life and how it helped shape my confidence and mindset for what’s next.

As you go through life, there are many experiences that come your way and help shape you as a person. I think these turning points are good because they help you gain new perspectives and make a choice about who you are and who you ultimately want to be. In this episode I am going to share three turning points in my professional life and how it helped shape my confidence and mindset for what’s next.

3 Turning Points That Changed My Professional Life

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One thing that is so exciting is setting new goals and intentions. Building a strong foundation for yourself will set you up for success with your goals and have you achieving more in no time. Let’s chat about four important pieces to include in your planning process. These four areas for deeper reflection and action planning will help you understand where you’re at right now and what it is going to take to get you on the right path.Want more help with planning out your goals? Check out my <a href="https://shop.hersforthetaking.com/products/90-day-goal-setting-planner" rel="nofollow">90 Day Goal Setting Planner </a>

One thing that is so exciting is setting new goals and intentions. Building a strong foundation for yourself will set you up for success with your goals and have you achieving more in no time. Let’s chat about four important pieces to include in your planning process. These four areas for deeper reflection and action planning will help you understand where you’re at right now and what it is going to take to get you on the right path.

Want more help with planning out your goals? Check out my 90 Day Goal Setting Planner

How to Plan For Success With Your Goals

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One area that is so important when you are starting to really focus on your goals is putting a good plan in place. A great plan helps you map out the steps that you need make your goals become reality. It also helps you get back on track if you get distracted or behind plan. I can’t say enough good things about planning!This week I am so excited to welcome my friend Brittany Joy to share with us about building out a successful planning process to help achieve your goals. Brittany Joy is an educator, a fitness coach, a creative planner, and artist. She is on a mission to help people find balance and build vibrant lives by putting first things first and prioritizing their joy. Armed with her Happy Planner, sticky notes, and flair pens, she&#39;s here to share how she is building the life of her dreams!

One area that is so important when you are starting to really focus on your goals is putting a good plan in place. A great plan helps you map out the steps that you need make your goals become reality. It also helps you get back on track if you get distracted or behind plan. I can’t say enough good things about planning!
This week I am so excited to welcome my friend Brittany Joy to share with us about building out a successful planning process to help achieve your goals. Brittany Joy is an educator, a fitness coach, a creative planner, and artist. She is on a mission to help people find balance and build vibrant lives by putting first things first and prioritizing their joy. Armed with her Happy Planner, sticky notes, and flair pens, she's here to share how she is building the life of her dreams!

How to Create A Plan For Your Goals and Crush Them with Brittany Joy

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One area that women can struggle with in the workplace (and just out in the world!) is reclaiming their power and finding their voice to speak out on areas they value. When you start to get clarity on your values and commit to areas that are truly important to your life, you want to have the confidence to speak up about those areas and not be making too many compromises. On this episode, Jalynne Geddes, Creator and Beadwork Artist at Nehiyanahk Creations, chats about gaining confidence to step into your power and shares about her experience with finding your voice.

One area that women can struggle with in the workplace (and just out in the world!) is reclaiming their power and finding their voice to speak out on areas they value. When you start to get clarity on your values and commit to areas that are truly important to your life, you want to have the confidence to speak up about those areas and not be making too many compromises. On this episode, Jalynne Geddes, Creator and Beadwork Artist at Nehiyanahk Creations, chats about gaining confidence to step into your power and shares about her experience with finding your voice.

Gaining Confidence and Finding Your Voice with Jalynne Geddes

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One thing that can add more stress to your life is holding in your true feelings and needing to put on a show for others. If this is something you have been carrying around, it’s time to start identifying where you are really at and make a plan to give yourself some relief! Let’s chat about identifying the challenge and fears around mental health, listening to the stress signs your body is giving you and finally, some ways that you can begin to take care of yourself today.

One thing that can add more stress to your life is holding in your true feelings and needing to put on a show for others. If this is something you have been carrying around, it’s time to start identifying where you are really at and make a plan to give yourself some relief! Let’s chat about identifying the challenge and fears around mental health, listening to the stress signs your body is giving you and finally, some ways that you can begin to take care of yourself today.

Is Your 9-5 Impacting Your Mental Health?

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One thing that I’ve been reflecting on lately are things that I’ve had shared with me over my career that ended up being misinformation that was disguised as helpful advice. Some of these things had gotten into my head and at one point made me question myself a lot. I feel like it’s important to share these so that you can avoid getting stuck like I did. Let’s chat about these five pieces of career advice and why you shouldn’t allow them to hold you back.

One thing that I’ve been reflecting on lately are things that I’ve had shared with me over my career that ended up being misinformation that was disguised as helpful advice. Some of these things had gotten into my head and at one point made me question myself a lot. I feel like it’s important to share these so that you can avoid getting stuck like I did. Let’s chat about these five pieces of career advice and why you shouldn’t allow them to hold you back.

5 Pieces of Career Advice to Ditch

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One thing that is a common challenge with women in the workplace is office confidence. Imposter syndrome and lack of confidence can occur in situations like starting a new job, event choosing to apply for a new job or when you find yourself in meetings or working with new teams. Those feelings will never completely go away but there are some things that you can do to boost your self-confidence and get more comfortable in these situations. On this episode, Breanna Jackson, Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Refining Company, chats about overcoming mindset barriers and speaking up with confidence.

One thing that is a common challenge with women in the workplace is office confidence. Imposter syndrome and lack of confidence can occur in situations like starting a new job, event choosing to apply for a new job or when you find yourself in meetings or working with new teams. Those feelings will never completely go away but there are some things that you can do to boost your self-confidence and get more comfortable in these situations. On this episode, Breanna Jackson, Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Refining Company, chats about overcoming mindset barriers and speaking up with confidence.

How to Boost Your Office Confidence with Breanna Jackson

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One thing that I’ve been hearing a lot about lately is job searching. So many people have been discovering what they really want out of their 9-5 and personal lives and it’s created a lot of movement. You may be in this position yourself right now and are starting to hear back on all those applications you’ve submitted. Congratulations! The next step is to prepare for the interview. This is the moment when you need to feel most confident so let’s chat about three areas that you can work on to make a great impression!

One thing that I’ve been hearing a lot about lately is job searching. So many people have been discovering what they really want out of their 9-5 and personal lives and it’s created a lot of movement. You may be in this position yourself right now and are starting to hear back on all those applications you’ve submitted. Congratulations! The next step is to prepare for the interview. This is the moment when you need to feel most confident so let’s chat about three areas that you can work on to make a great impression!

3 Tips to Prepare For An Interview

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Who you spend your time with can have an impact on your well-being, growth and confidence so it matters a lot. It’s time to think about your community and fill it with people who will see you through all the wins and the growth. Let’s chat about what a supportive connection may look like, why having these types of relationships can help you be your best self, where you can find your people and who you need to become to strengthen your connections.

Who you spend your time with can have an impact on your well-being, growth and confidence so it matters a lot. It’s time to think about your community and fill it with people who will see you through all the wins and the growth. Let’s chat about what a supportive connection may look like, why having these types of relationships can help you be your best self, where you can find your people and who you need to become to strengthen your connections.
 


4 Tips For Finding A Community That Supports You

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Are you stuck thinking about your past and letting it create fear and doubt when it comes to trying something new? It can be a challenge to move forward because you are so wrapped up in your negative mindset that its hard to see clearly and know where to focus next. Let’s chat about three areas of your past that don’t define you – your mistakes, the environment and your old mindsets – and let’s also go over some things you can do to start believing in yourself now.

Are you stuck thinking about your past and letting it create fear and doubt when it comes to trying something new? It can be a challenge to move forward because you are so wrapped up in your negative mindset that its hard to see clearly and know where to focus next. Let’s chat about three areas of your past that don’t define you – your mistakes, the environment and your old mindsets – and let’s also go over some things you can do to start believing in yourself now.

Don't Let Your Past Define You

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How are you doing with your annual goals? If you find that you have stepped back from those or maybe did not take time out to create them during the chaos of the past few months, don’t worry, I have created this episode just for you to help you rediscover your inspiration for goal setting and get back on track. Goal setting is not just for the new year. Now is the time to recommit to yourself and get started. Let’s chat about where to get inspiration for your goals, shaking up your everyday routine and how to do some simple goal setting. Progress only happens when you are taking action, so let’s get started!

How are you doing with your annual goals? If you find that you have stepped back from those or maybe did not take time out to create them during the chaos of the past few months, don’t worry, I have created this episode just for you to help you rediscover your inspiration for goal setting and get back on track. Goal setting is not just for the new year. Now is the time to recommit to yourself and get started. Let’s chat about where to get inspiration for your goals, shaking up your everyday routine and how to do some simple goal setting. Progress only happens when you are taking action, so let’s get started!

How to Get Back on Track with Your Goals

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One thing that is so important to having a balanced and fulfilling life is to find work that aligns with your values, needs, and interests. Knowing what you need out of your next opportunity will help you find the success that you truly desire. This knowledge will also help you stop chasing after the opportunities that are not bringing you happiness. Let’s chat about five self-reflection questions that will help bring you clarity about your next steps.

One thing that is so important to having a balanced and fulfilling life is to find work that aligns with your values, needs, and interests. Knowing what you need out of your next opportunity will help you find the success that you truly desire. This knowledge will also help you stop chasing after the opportunities that are not bringing you happiness. Let’s chat about five self-reflection questions that will help bring you clarity about your next steps.

The Importance of Self-Reflection for Your Career

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