Real Life Real Leaders

Have you ever felt stuck in a professional rut? Are you dreaming of making powerful moves but don’t know where to begin? Joining Bonnie on this latest episode is special guest Tina Pidgeon to share her inspiring journey of personal evolution and professional advancement and how a simple exercise of deep thinking and self-reflection can be vital for igniting change.  

Tina is a trusted and celebrated legal mind, advisor and leader with a fascinating career background involving big decisions, bigger moves, and always being open to new possibilities and change. Tina reveals how she avoided going down the route of a law-firm partnership, overcame a personal health crisis and the difficult transition of becoming a leader through a catastrophic time. Tina also highlights the importance of workplace gender quality, how traditional working moulds are shifting, and the value of striking a healthy work-life balance. Key points throughout the episode include: 
 
- An introduction to Tina Pidgeon 

- Why making time for deep reflection and connection matters 

- Navigating through the fork in the road 

- Avoiding a law firm partnership and gaining professional independence 

- Becoming a leader through a time of grief 

- Leading with authenticity and cultivating an inclusive workplace 

- Time for change: evolving personally and professionally 

- How the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped working trends 

- Breaking the tie between time and value in the workplace 

- What life in Alaska looks like  

- The impact of finding a community of like-minded people 

- The value of deep thinking and reflection 

‘’Our lives are constantly evolving, and we can let a lot of time go by just staying on the same path. Every once in a while, I think it’s good to take a step back and see where you want to take things and have that moment of inner silence. Usually, we know, but sometimes we just have to take a little quiet time to hear it, to figure out what’s next for us?’’ – Tina Pidgeon.  

Real Life Real Leaders, hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader.  

Get connected socially with Tina Pidgeon: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-pidgeon/  

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/  

https://edainc.io/  

https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann  

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/  

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com 

Have you ever felt stuck in a professional rut? Are you dreaming of making powerful moves but don’t know where to begin? Joining Bonnie on this latest episode is special guest Tina Pidgeon to share her inspiring journey of personal evolution and professional advancement and how a simple exercise of deep thinking and self-reflection can be vital for igniting change.  

Tina is a trusted and celebrated legal mind, advisor and leader with a fascinating career background involving big decisions, bigger moves, and always being open to new possibilities and change. Tina reveals how she avoided going down the route of a law-firm partnership, overcame a personal health crisis and the difficult transition of becoming a leader through a catastrophic time. Tina also highlights the importance of workplace gender quality, how traditional working moulds are shifting, and the value of striking a healthy work-life balance. Key points throughout the episode include: 
 
- An introduction to Tina Pidgeon 

- Why making time for deep reflection and connection matters 

- Navigating through the fork in the road 

- Avoiding a law firm partnership and gaining professional independence 

- Becoming a leader through a time of grief 

- Leading with authenticity and cultivating an inclusive workplace 

- Time for change: evolving personally and professionally 

- How the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped working trends 

- Breaking the tie between time and value in the workplace 

- What life in Alaska looks like  

- The impact of finding a community of like-minded people 

- The value of deep thinking and reflection 

‘’Our lives are constantly evolving, and we can let a lot of time go by just staying on the same path. Every once in a while, I think it’s good to take a step back and see where you want to take things and have that moment of inner silence. Usually, we know, but sometimes we just have to take a little quiet time to hear it, to figure out what’s next for us?’’ – Tina Pidgeon.  

Real Life Real Leaders, hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader.  

Get connected socially with Tina Pidgeon: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-pidgeon/  

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/  

https://edainc.io/  

https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann  

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/  

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com 

Prepare to be inspired by today’s guest, Karen Hornig. Karen is the CEO of the National Insurance Producer Registry, and her career unfolded somewhat unexpectedly. Karen shares her professional footprints with us, from practising law and taking a career break to be at home with her sons to re-entering the workforce and truly igniting her career.  

Throughout the discussion, Karen unpacks how she transformed her life and career through continuous learning, resilience and fearlessness. Karen openly reveals how she overcame personal and professional challenges, including successfully leading a company during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also hear Karen’s take on why one-on-one communication is more critical than ever and how she is endlessly driven by the needs of her staff, helping her to lead at her very best in a people-first culture. Key points throughout the episode include: 
 

- The pathway to Kansas City and Karen’s unexpected career 

- Navigating a return to work and climbing the career ladder   

- The right time for a career change: joining the NIPR – National Insurance Producer Registry   

- Career learnings: why you should never resist asking for help 

- The superpower of connecting with others 

- Overcoming personal and professional challenges 

- How an adaptive workforce transitioned to remote working 

- The importance of listening to employee’s feedback 

- How toxicity in the workplace is influencing the great resignation  

- The impact of poor performance management in the workplace 

- How to maintain a company culture for remote teams 

‘’What I’ve learned in all of these experiences is the most important thing to do is say, I don’t know, you need to teach me. If you leverage the talent that you have in any kind of organisation and position them to be your teacher, and you are asking them for their guidance and advice, it immediately establishes a respect-based relationship. That really does breed collegiality and a lot of loyalty.’’ – Karen Hornig. 

Real Life Real Leaders, hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader.  

Resources:  

https://nipr.com/  

LinkedIn Learning with Bonnie Hagemann – Leading with Vision  

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-with-vision  

Get connected socially with Karen Hornig: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-stakem-hornig-04861114/  

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/  

https://edainc.io/  

https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann  

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/  

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com

’You might have LinkedIn now, you might have YouTube now, you might have all these things now, but guess what? So does everybody else. So the question is, what makes you different?.’’ – Joel Goldberg.  
 
Welcome to the Real Life Real Leaders podcast. Hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, this show is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader.  

Joining the podcast this week is special guest Joel Goldberg. Based in Kansas City, Joel is an Emmy award-winning baseball broadcaster, published author, podcast host and motivational keynote speaker. In this episode, Joel shares his love of storytelling and broadcasting and discusses hitting a home run in business and life. We learn how to discover your USP, the power of resilience, and how failures can lead to significant learnings and great success. Key points throughout this episode include:  

- An introduction to the voice of the Royals, Joel Goldberg. 

- Discovering your unique selling point: what makes you different?  

- Harnessing career resilience and climbing up the ranks.  

- An insight into Joel’s proudest accomplishments. 

- Small ball, big results and hitting the curve. 

- Overcoming struggles and taking an adaptive stance in business.  

- The power of empathy. 

- Joel Goldberg’s advice for listeners.  

Resources:  

Book: Small Ball Big Results by Joel Goldberg 

https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/buy-small-ball-big-results/  

Podcast: Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rounding-the-bases-with-joel-goldberg  

Episode 54: Empowering Women and Leaders with Resilience with Bonnie Hagemann  

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-754-bonnie-hagemann-empowering-women-and-leaders/id1308555875?i=1000569132480  

Book: Soul of Baseball by Joe Posnanski 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Baseball-Joe-Posnanski/dp/0060854049  

Get connected socially with Joel Goldberg: 

https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgoldbergkc/   

https://twitter.com/goldbergkc  

https://www.instagram.com/joelgoldbergkc  

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/  

https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann  

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/  

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com 

‘’I was the victim, as I think most Americans are to the big food industries’ sneaky tactics. The food industry is for profit, not health.’’–Laura Martella.

Welcome to the Real Life Real Leaders podcast. Hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, this show is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader. Joining the podcast this week is special guest LauraMartella, a certified recovery and accountability coach, speaker, author, and clean food expert based in LA. Laura is on a mission to raise awareness and spread clean food throughout the business world so people can flourish and perform at their fullest potential. In this episode, Laura candidly shares her struggles with alcoholism and bulimia, highlighting the importance of taking care of our bodies and being aware of how we fuel ourselves. Laura shines a spotlight on the diet and wellness industry, revealing sneak tactics used within the food industry and how small changes can lead to significant results in your health. Keypoints throughout this episode include:

-Laura’s pathway to becoming a clean food expert.
-The dangers of health washing.
-The power of building micro habits.
-The great connection: aligning your passion with purpose.
-The corporate kitchen: spreading awareness through corporate programs.
-How to reclaim hijacked tastebuds.
-An introduction to a palette detox.
-The impact on our bodies from consuming junk food.
-How good health can enhance your A game.
-The highs and lows: suffering from not-enoughness and welcoming success.
- A reminder that hope can always be found in difficult times

Resources:

Forbes article:

The missing piece of the corporate wellness puzzle:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2019/07/17/nutrition-the-missing-piece-of-the-corporate-wellness-puzzle/ 

Book:

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Personal/dp/0743226755/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1657815220&refinements=p_27%3AJim+Loehr&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jim+Loehr  

Get connected socially with Laura Martella:
http://www.lauramartella.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-martella-a560705b/https://www.instagram.com/laura.martella/?hl=en

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemannhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/

This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com 

Pamela Eyring, Owner and President of The Protocol School of Washington, tells Real Life Real Leaders podcast host, CEO Bonnie Hagemann, about her journey to leadership. Pamela encourages finding strength and resiliency by asking for help when facing trauma and grief in life. Listen to her story in episode 25. Please make sure to like, rate and subscribe to the podcast!

Andrea Silbert, President at Eos Foundation, speaks with CEO Bonnie Hagemann about her life and career journey. Andrea shares insight into how she got where she is today as a female executive. You do not want to miss her story. Please make sure to like, rate and subscribe to the Real Life Real Leaders podcast.

CEO Bonnie Hagemann had the incredible opportunity to speak with Claudia Jaramillo, Vice President & Group Treasurer at Schlumberger. Claudia grew from a small-town girl to a high-level female executive who is now a mentor for other women to accelerate women’s advancement in leadership. Hear her inspiring story in episode 23. Please make sure to like, rate and subscribe to the podcast!

In this episode of the Real Life Real Leaders podcast, we speak with Wendy Mann, CEO of CREW network. We discuss the challenges of being overlooked in your career and how to overcome setbacks. Please be sure to like and subscribe for more stories on real leadership.

In this episode of the Real Life Real Leaders podcast, we speak with Mimi MacLean, Founder of The Badass CEO and Lyme360, as well as Founding Consultant and Managing Director at Beautycounter. We discuss how Mimi has lived with Chronic Lyme Disease and her continued resilience that has lead to career success. Please be sure to like and subscribe for more stories on real leadership.