Tech Diva Success

Sarah Epting: Journey from Nonprofit to Tech

Nicole Scheffler — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:30:51 -0400

Tech divas come from all different backgrounds with all kinds of experience. For Sarah Epting it may have began as a love for offset printing or helping her friends hook up internet in the dorm, but her story goes beyond that. Sarah Epting took her own experience working at a nonprofit and establishing systems to being a founder. She owned her skills and wasn't afraid to try things. Just a few of the many tips you will hear as she shares wisdom from her career journey. You will leave ready to take action, keep going, and ready to celebrate the community of women in tech.

Chelle Johnson: Positive Intelligence for Tech Divas

Nicole Scheffler — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:52:29 -0400

Many women in tech have that moment where they feel like they are not good enough or question if they are up to the challenge. By listening to our soul inspired wisdom, we can not just reignite our flame, but burn brighter than ever before. Listen to this podcast with Chelle Johnson, career resilience strategist, as we talk about ways to live a more lucrative life. Chelle breaks down a framework based on the work and book Positive Intelligence. Work out your mental fitness and tune in. You will leave with some easy ways to change your mindset and reflect on what is speaking to you.

Mike Ungar: Perfecting your Personal Strategic Plan

Nicole Scheffler — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:26:50 -0400

Building a personal strategic plan is one way you can reach your full potential. Looking 3, 5, or even 10 years out, it can help to know what success looks like in many aspects of your life. We sit with business coach Mike Ungar to discuss purpose, vision, and mission. It's a great time to reflect on your own journey and mentally map your own strategic plan. Join us for a great conversation with an ally for tech divas.

Genein Letford: YOU are a unique gem

Nicole Scheffler — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:36:02 -0400

What do creativity and culture have in common? You will leave this insightful conversation with Genein with plenty of intersections and gems that will help you unlock the biggest gem -- YOU! Join as we sit with Genein Letford, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, and enjoy her perspectives on sustainable organizational equity and inclusion. Let's talk about innovation and how all her work applies to women in tech. She is a creative force and shares her vision that can make us all better. Join us for the conversation and let's embrace our uniqueness in a new way together.

Cathy Derksen: Permission to Dream Big

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:49:47 -0400

In the fast paced world of technology, it can be hard to stop. Stop to think about the life you are creating. Are you dreaming big and expanding what is possible for you? We talk with Cathy Derksen about giving yourself that permission to expand your possibilities. She brings her passion for STEM, experience in her own career, and her financial advisor background to the table. She shares her own career journey to inspire you to find your joy in life and at work. We dig deep so join the conversation with a listen. We celebrate all Tech Divas and hope you are enjoying our community here to encourage and help more women find success in technology.

Ansonia Gibbs: Secrets of Speech Crafting

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:09:31 -0400

Ansonia Gibbs has spent years in the public school space and has a passion for speaking. It is one thing to talk to friends, but in business we want to do more than talk to communicate. We need to be more prepared to speak to all the people in the room with all the tools you have available to you. Ansonia is bringing the tech divas a wealth of information around presenting that will help you own the room in any situation. Tune in for tips to move from presenter to speaker, best practices for your presentation, unlocking the power of storytelling, and additional speech preparation tips.

Jack Canfield talking travel with the Tech Diva

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach, gives Tech Divas a sneak peek into his favorite travel spot in this episode. Stay tuned to hear Jack’s top pick and be sure to let us know what your dream destination is! We are grateful for all our listeners! We would appreciate your support to subscribe here or on YouTube and give us some social media love over at Tech Diva Success. If you like the show, please leave us a review, let us know how we can amplify your #WomenInTech efforts through our collection, or maybe how we can conduct a keynote speech for your organization. Let's keep the fire burning for women in technology careers!

Jack Canfield on how to navigate conflict

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Hear from Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach, on how to navigate a conflict. Whether you are dealing with a professional or personal dispute, Jack provides concrete strategies for dealing with the situation carefully. We are grateful for all our listeners! We would appreciate your support to subscribe here or on YouTube and give us some social media love over at Tech Diva Success. If you like the show, please leave us a review, let us know how we can amplify your #WomenInTech efforts through our collection, or maybe how we can conduct a keynote speech for your organization. Let's keep the fire burning for women in technology careers!

Jack Canfield on overcoming limiting beliefs

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we get a new perspective on how to deal with limiting beliefs from Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach. He takes a deep dive into blocking out negative thoughts and creating a better life for yourself. We are grateful for all our listeners! We would appreciate your support to subscribe here or on YouTube and give us some social media love over at Tech Diva Success. If you like the show, please leave us a review, let us know how we can amplify your #WomenInTech efforts through our collection, or maybe how we can conduct a keynote speech for your organization. Let's keep the fire burning for women in technology careers!

Jack Canfield's wisdom for women in tech

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

On this episode we gain some motivation and inspiration from the famed Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach. He shares a standout quote that is sure to light a fire for all tech divas. We are grateful for all our listeners! We would appreciate your support to subscribe here or on YouTube and give us some social media love over at Tech Diva Success. If you like the show, please leave us a review, let us know how we can amplify your #WomenInTech efforts through our collection, or maybe how we can conduct a keynote speech for your organization. Let's keep the fire burning for women in technology careers!

Jack Canfield on his breakthrough success moment

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

We share a special Q & A segment from our favorite episodes in Season 1. Learn from Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach, in this intimate chat where we talk specifically about women in tech. We reflect on all his success and get to ask what stands out as a breakthrough in his journey. We are grateful for all our listeners! We would appreciate your support to subscribe here or on YouTube and give us some social media love over at Tech Diva Success. If you like the show, please leave us a review, let us know how we can amplify your #WomenInTech efforts through our collection, or maybe how we can conduct a keynote speech for your organization. Let's keep the fire burning for women in technology careers!

Margaux Miller: Tech is Awesome! Join the fun!

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:28:42 -0400

What does designing wine cellars and having super human hearing have to do with a career in tech? EVERYTHING! Join this podcast episode with Margaux Miller, now serving as the Head of Community for TopTal as we talk about all the reasons why a career in technology is the best. We discuss the vast amount of opportunity in tech and how it is a great place for women and all kinds of diverse thought. We tie that to innovation and even the flexibility of working in the world today. Margaux and our host, Nicole, have shared the stage a few times at Women Tech Net Global Conference, so it is a lovely conversation. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Divya Vellanki: Share Your Story

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:19:44 -0400

All it can take is one breakthrough moment. In this episode, we sit with Divya Vellanki, App Developer at VMware to learn about her realization. She shares her story to motivate other women in tech to share their own. She speaks of her mindset shift from successful student into her career. Learn how she shifted from being shy to share her wins and losses to being more bold to speak to these. You will also see the role that the Diversity and Inclusion community can do to raise you up and bring you the additional perspectives on life we can all use to get 1% better. We talk about finding your passion, growing from sharing, and most of all why it is great to network with other women in tech to share your story. You never know who you will impact! New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Tammy Yang: Moving Mountains

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:41:05 -0400

Tammy Yang is a leader that will move mountains for her customers and her teams. Tammy brings her leadership lessons from a variety of backgrounds into the show. Not only did she serve in the United States Military and graduated from the naval academy, but she went on to lead in the contractor space. Her time spent blazing trails in male dominated fields proves that you can do anything you put your mind to. She takes the combination of lessons learned throughout her career into her new role as SVP of delivery for Compass Data Centers and shares that with our Tech Divas on this episode. Don’t miss out on her wisdom and perspective coming out of the pandemic during this wonderful conversation. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Jack Canfield: Set Goals, Accept Feedback, Take Action

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:57:53 -0400

Tech Diva Success is on a mission to spark tech diva success for women in technology. This podcast is part 2 with Jack Canfield is America’s #1 Success Coach, co creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and leader of a training company sharing these proven success principles. In this episode, we go beyond fundamentals and talk about the importance of setting goals. The most successful people set goals that are SMART. Then, we talk about the power of feedback and asking for what you want. The strongest message in this episode is taking action. This is a timeless episode and provides key reminders that can make you 1% better everyday with each ACTION you take towards your goals. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. Check us out online for access to our goal setting course and links to all the great Jack Canfield training programs.

Share, Learn, and Contribute

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:46:33 -0400

Listen as our Chief Tech Diva, Nicole Scheffler, takes a few minutes to talk about the latest podcasts with Jillian Michaels and Jack Canfield. You will also have a chance to get 1% better by reviewing 4 easy steps of goal setting. Don’t forget to stay tuned in for that last piece of inspired action from the new 1 Habit book series where YOU can be a collaborative co-author.

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Jack Canfield: ERO and The Law of Attraction

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:01:21 -0400

Tech Diva Success is on a mission to spark tech diva success. For our Chief Tech Diva, this entire journey began with the book The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. Jack Canfield is America’s #1 Success Coach, co creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and leads a training company sharing these proven success principles. These are the foundation of the Tech Diva Success Collection, so this is a breakthrough podcast where Jack shares with the Tech Divas how to own your fire, decide what you want, and leverage the law of attraction. Tune in for part 1 of this engaging and life changing interview with Jack. Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2! New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Jillian Michaels: Trust The Process

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:43:06 -0400

Jillian Michaels is a well known fitness coach who has transformed many lives through shows like Biggest Loser and her own fitness app. She has not only helped millions of people on their fitness journey, but has her own experience finding success in the field. Now, the Tech Divas get to benefit from her experience as we work on our ‘career fitness’. Many of the concepts popular in her traction in the fitness space can apply to our career journey. Tune in as we talk about her perspective on finding your why, working through a career plateau, and leave with her success secrets. Leave with her advice on trusting the process and so much more in this fun conversation. SUBSCRIBE today for more motivational content intended to make you 1% better everyday. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

John Deel: Increase Your Impact and your Income

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 26 May 2021 18:40:00 -0400

Change is constant, but the pandemic has caused even more change than we can imagine for businesses and our personal lives. Not only has John Deel served as a CIO, he has also helped thousands of companies with their own change management. Change is in his DNA and he even helps others become practitioners. He shares his insight on business and technology with a lens on how tech divas can be on the next level. He drops a top ten list and it will leave you thinking about how you can increase your impact and your income. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Gabrielle Crichlow: Lessons from In Person to Online

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 19 May 2021 21:41:51 -0400

The global COVID pandemic has brought significant change to the world of technology, but has touched every part of our lives. For Gabrielle, her tutoring business had a soaring demand with in home school. She quickly had to adjust from an in home service to a virtual service. She learned so many lessons along the way. She shares her wisdom of moving from in person to virtual during the toughest year so far. She handled everything from technology to virtual time cards. Listen in as we discuss her own lessons learned from leading her own tutoring company through these changing times. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Katherine McCord: Hire the Person, Not their Wrapper

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 12 May 2021 21:37:13 -0400

We all know that discrimination runs rampant in the application process, right? That is why we need both mindset and technology to help eliminate bias in the workplace. Katherine McCord is a tech diva leading change in the hiring space with her wisdom and as a leader for an application aimed to improve and eliminate bias in hiring. We discuss trends in diversity hiring and best practices when you are looking for a job. Tune in as we discuss topics like branding and networking. Get out of your comfort zone and tune in to get 1% better. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Alicia Thorp: Close Your Mental Tabs

Nicole Scheffler — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:04:13 -0400

Mindset matters. Simply being more present and aware can really change your life. In our conversation with Alicia Thorp, a mindset coach, she shares how to have a rich experience in life. When we live in this way, we can release anxiety, guilt, and live in alignment. This fundamental change will help us all become successful tech divas. Think about what you do when you first wake up in the morning or how you multitask in life. Sometimes when you try to do everything, you do nothing. Tune in for advice on how to care for yourself so you can take care of others and own your career. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Philip Topham: Bringing Tomorrow's Future Today

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In this Information Age, there is no lack of browsing and great ideas that exist. We learn how to get on an information diet on this episode. Philip Topham is the Savvy Founder with decades of experience in Silicon Valley. Now, he helps those with great ideas perfect their pitch and round out their business idea. In this episode, we talk about an information diet, startups, and how to best build your net worth. Learn more about his consume, digest, and reflect model and more from our conversation. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Kelly Edwards: Today is a Gift

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:24:04 -0400

Kelly Edwards started her first business in 2006 and learned many things in that process. She took some time to pursue her passion for social work for many years and after the pandemic she is back! Now, she celebrates fellow entrepreneurs with The Business Shower Events intended to motivate. On this episode, she shares her latest success secrets with our tech divas around building systems and manifestation. Don’t miss this episode with Kelly where we are reminded that today really is a gift and we are happy you have the gift of hearing from Kelly’s life and business success. Check out her podcast and more, over at www.TheBusinessShowerEvents.com

Simone Knego: Believe in Yourself

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:58:39 -0400

Sometimes we just need a reminder that the little things you do in life can have a big impact. Simone Knego is a best selling author that shares her life stories and enjoys the human connection. We connect to discuss some of her life lessons, stories, and inspiration she got being raised by a strong woman and now as she has having six kids herself. Listen and leave with ways you can improve areas like self love and mindset while finding YOUR success. This Vodcast is available on Podcast channels and YouTube. Please subscribe to both to support #WomenInTech. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Johnathan Grzybowski: Assess Your Time

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:35:00 -0400

On this episode, we spend time with a startup ally who shares his best success secrets with our tech divas. Johnathan Grzybowski is the co-founder of Penji, an online subscription platform with on-demand access for designers. From his startup experience, he has many lessons to share with the audience. He shares tips on how to assess your time to help find your own success and even some tech tool hacks. He is on a mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs so he is ready to share best practices to make you 1% better. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Corry Robertson: Buy Stock in Your Greatness

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400

As you know, we aim to empower women in tech. This show brings diverse guests from all walks of life to share their wisdom for Tech Divas in technology careers. Corry Robertson is a leading global expert on organizational culture, engagement and retention in the tech industry, with over 20 years experience and a client list that includes Fortune 100 companies. We engage in a really great conversation about psychological safety and self awareness. Learn how to lead with empathy and how to assess yourself. Most of all, leave with confidence that you are enough and get ready to buy stock in your greatness after this wonderful podcast. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Make sure to check out The Coaching Academy for Leaders to get your ICF Cert and level up with Corry this September. Info here: https://corryrobertson.com

Lisa Anderson: Finding Your Voice

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0400

By day Lisa Anderson is a Chief Human Resources Officer for a technology company, but she also has her own passion as a leadership and career coach for Positively in Pursuit. She sees first hand the need for women to rise in organizations, so she helps prepare women to lead. She helps them with gaining more visibility as well as helping them build their leadership brand. On this podcast, we talk about this and things like credibility, building your brand inside and outside the company, and most of all finding your voice. Learn tips on how to build your craft and get 1% better on this episode.

New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Jennifer Chapman: Focus on What you Control

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:03:49 -0400

Jennifer Chapman is a recovering workaholic who was known as a high achiever always able to get things done. She left the corporate hustle to evolve into an expert leadership coach focusing on STEM managers and leaders. Her wisdom really helps women in tech accelerate their success, if you simply apply a few basic methods. The first success secret is to actually manage your manager and set up success guidelines that you believe in. We talk more in depth on boundaries and leading with empathy. Jennifer also shares her most valuable advice on being present and making sure you focus on what you can control. Don’t miss this great episode as we celebrate Women’s Month.

New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. Make sure to contact her today for your own Emotional Intelligence Evaluation to understand what could be getting in the way of your career: https://ambitionleadership.com/

Hang Black: Diversity, Inclusion, and Access

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500

How do you overcome adversity and end up on top? Embrace your unique identity! Join us as we spend time with Hang Black, a Vietnamese immigrant, dedicated mother, seasoned technology executive, and author of the new book, Embrace your Edge. We go into the real meaning of minority and how cognitive diversity is really what unlocks innovation. She shares her own method on how to Reflect, Recalibrate, and Reset in order to achieve your definition of success. Then, she leaves us with a C-L-E-A-R path to move forward where we can be unapologetically ambitious. Listen in and celebrate International Women’s Day with Tech Diva Success. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Ashley Armstrong: Hidden Rules of Success

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:49:27 -0500

Want to talk about skiing, million dollar amazon revenue, and the secrets of a mom hustler? Then, you are in the right place as we spend time with The Hidden Rules Expert, E-Commerce Consultant and Best Selling Author, Ashley Armstrong. She grew her own career with her business while also building up a community of women during her 14 years in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, she learned a variety of success secrets she shares. You will also be surprised how much we can learn from skiing as well. Don’t miss this episode where we talk about Visual Selling, living your best life, growing Teams, and supporting Women. Great way to kick off 2021 Women’s Month! New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Sabrina Shafer: Transform Into Yourself

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:30:14 -0500

Get hit with a sunshine tornado in this Tech Diva Success episode. Sabrina Shafer is the CEO for Transformation Continuum, a consulting firm focused on digital enablement, that can help organizations empower and revolutionize corporate cultures through education. Her consulting firm works to understand the enablement needs of their customers to transform their business so she knows what it takes to be a tech diva. Ironically, the transformations we make in our business mirror the ongoing transformation within ourselves. When you transform into yourself, it simply means that you are constantly looking at how you can bring your strengths into your career journey. Just like technology, you are never quite done evolving. We are all constantly evolving as leaders and as people to become our best selves. Listen in on stories and inspiration to become your best self on this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. Check out more about Transformation Continuum here: https://transformationcontinuum.com/

Farnoosh Brock: Developing a Successful ‘Serving Mindset’

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:51:31 -0500

Farnoosh artistically blends mindset and career success in this episode. Farnoosh Brock is a coach, author, and engineer on a mission to help people move from selling to serving with a focus on mindset. Farnoosh was born and raised in Iran before she moved through Turkey and into the United States for her higher education. Farnoosh takes her experience from being an engineer and project manager to executive communications and sales operations with the tech giant Cisco Systems. Farnoosh joins host Nicole Scheffler to kick off the episode talking about how to define success, core values, and boundaries. They touch on how to blaze your own trail in your career and go deep into the serving mindset. Learn how to leverage the power of giving to earn trust and accelerate your sales. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri: The Data Behind Pay Equity

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:58:06 -0500

Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is passionate about people research and analytics understanding how things like organizational structure, behavior, talent, talent acquisition, hiring, terminations, learning, development, and culture are related to the life cycle of employees at organizations. Dr. Bhaduri currently leads Global People Research & Analytics at McGraw-Hill, where her work betters inclusion in the workforce, and addresses global challenges using innovative research methods, data-backed and researched informed strategy and empathetic leadership. Sreyoshi also serves as Vice President at Society of Women Engineers - New York. In this episode, we discuss the pay gap in detail and ways organizations and individuals can elevate the conversation so we can hopefully improve pay equality in the world. We discuss solutions that can help narrow the pay gap over time. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode and check out our host Nicole Scheffler new book available now. techdivasuccess.com/books

Jossie Haines: Thriving in Tech Success Tips

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:17:06 -0500

Jossie Haines has been an engineering leader for some big brands and she brings some big success secrets on this podcast episode. After her time at Apple, Zynga, American Express, and Tile, Jossie applied her engineering approach to her career. She does a fabulous job laying them out in this episode. We start with the power of networking and discuss building your own personal board of directors. We pivot to the power of self care since we all know you can't lead others if you don't take care of yourself first. We leave with the hottest topic on building resilience, discuss the lemonade test, and most of all how to be brave, not perfect. Tune in and leave feeling ready to take on the world. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.
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Tiffany Taylor: Energy Management is Key

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:40:58 -0500

Coach Tiffany Taylor is productivity and mindset coach on a mission to empower working professionals, like our tech divas, to crush their goals. After overcoming her organization and time management challenges, she got clear on more success tools that not only help her, but that she can share with her clients. She reminds us on this episode of the simple things we can all do to put ourselves first so that we can bring that best self to work. Listen as we discuss creating time, self care, and energy management on this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.
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Goals and Gratitude

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500

The new year is always a time to look at goals. Our Chief Tech Diva Nicole Scheffler has been on a mission to share a proven goal setting framework to spark tech diva success in online courses and content. On this episode we break down success secrets for setting goals with visioning and affirmations as well as creating a huge bonfire goal. She also provides a spark for you to consider using both appreciation and gratitude which help when navigating through challenging times. Take a listen and take action to make the world a better place. Don't forget that our sister podcast, Diva Tech Talk, released a full episode today to inspire you with the career journey of Michelle Accardi.

New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Get your fire burning with Nicole - Chief Tech Diva - 3-Day Goal Setting Workshop: http://bit.ly/tds3day

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Taly Matiteyahu: Iterate and Grow

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:09:37 -0500

Taly Matiteyahu started her career journey in law, but moved into technology at a smaller startup, where she was able to leverage her legal background in an operations role. In all her decisions, she moves to find her own life fulfillment. Her journey is based on following her heart in what makes her happy, which is a good lesson for all of us. She is currently working as a product manager at Evisort, having previously worked in legal operations at Netflix and Datadog, and is working on building a dating app as a side hustle. Listen in to her wisdom on things you can consider in owning your career and being bold to make moves that serve your life experience. Career choices that allow you to iterate and grow! New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.
Get your fire burning with Nicole - Chief Tech Diva - 3-Day Goal Setting Workshop: http://bit.ly/tds3day

Learn more about the Jack Canfield Train the Trainer Coach Program: http://bit.ly/JackTTTO2021

2020: Resiliency and Creation

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:12:14 -0500

Looking back on 2020 has so many mixed emotions captured in this episode. A juxtapose of hope against a landscape of unfathomable change. Resilience is defined as the ability to overcome adversity and that is the theme for all of us this year as we reinvent life and ourselves. Join Chief Tech Diva Nicole Scheffler to celebrate your own accomplishments this year and your own resilience. Reflect on every small thing you did while managing such change while being grateful for this moment to create your destiny. This is a critical time for women in tech to stand together as leaders and friends so we can retain talent in tech, but also so we can help each other bring our gifts to the world. Let's fan each others flames and keep the fire burning bright in each other in 2021.

Donna Tashjian: Focus and Forgiveness

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:40:22 -0500

Small things can lead to massive success. Improving your life and yourself just 1% a day can add up over time. Listen to the advice of Donna Tashjian who is the founder of Vibrant Living, a non-profit, and is passionate about women reaching their full potential. We talk about where you focus your energy and how that can really take over your life, but also how you can control your self talk and move forward. Learn to embrace the new you and let’s start to “act as if” we are the amazing woman you are destined to become. Find success with these tips and don’t miss out. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Estelle Roux-Stevens: 8 Lessons from a Start Up Diva

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:05:56 -0500

Estelle Roux-Stevens is a tech diva at heart who took her thriving career in human resources into the start-up world. She understands the fast paced world of technology and the positive impact mentoring can have for women in technology. That is why she teamed up with her husband to create a mentoring community platform. In that process, she learned many things along the way. Listen in and hear her 8 key lessons from her career journey from HR to the start up space that will get you inspired to do things like master your vision, stop thinking and start doing, and most of all to celebrate your wins. Have you celebrated your success lately? New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Kimberly Whittaker: Amplify Your Values

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:15:34 -0500

After 18 years at powerhouse technology company Cisco Systems and a year soul-batical, Kimberly gears up for her next chapter as a coach for engineering leaders and engineers that aspire to be people leaders. Not only did she reach the top certification as a Cisco certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), but she created and inspired high-performing teams that consistently achieved their stretch goals. Now, she focuses on her clients and their standout roles and helps women pave a path of achieving their highest dreams and aspirations. She uses this experience on this episode to guide you through an exercise to reflect on your inner value so that you can do more of what you love in your career. Tune in to reflect on what you love doing so you can do more of it! New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Nicole Scheffler: Own it by taking 100% responsibility

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:59:36 -0500

Are you a powerful, driven woman in technology -- making an impact in a male dominated field? Tune in to hear Nicole Scheffler, the Tech Diva herself, share a foundational success principle that helps women in all stages of their career own their success. Nicole is a certified success coach and recent author on this topic in the book Pillars of Success with Jack Canfield. She takes her training, 15+ year tech career, and personal experience to showcase the relationship between your behavior and the situational outcomes. Listen in to learn how you can take 100% responsibility for your career and own your success. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Anne Doyle: Never Eliminate Yourself

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Anne takes her experience as an advocate for powerful women for years on this episode. She has made her own mark trailblazing as an award winning journalist and communication leader and now she joins the tech divas with timely wisdom. After a bit of encouragement we all need, she shares how we can use our collective power to both attract and retain talent in 2020 and beyond. There are more lessons in working with allies and the value of having a long term career plan. Most of all, she shares why it is so key to never eliminate yourself and go bold! Listen in for more best practices that will make you 1% better! Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Terry Brock: Staying out of “I” Trouble

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

We all know how important it is to deliver an amazing presentation, but what is more critical is making lasting connections. Terry Brock has mastered the technology for presentations, but he brings tips to this episode to help guide Tech Diva Success. Terry typically works with Entrepreneurs and organizations to increase their productivity and profits by leveraging technology to establish, build and (most important) maintain mutually-beneficial relationships. Terry talks tech and presenting, but brings much more than video best practices when he digs deep into the connections behind the camera. Listen in to learn how to stay out of “I” trouble, unlock the Agoraprenuer in you, and network like a pro. Listen in for more best practices that will make you 1% better! Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Michelle Cho: Three Capitals Worth Investing

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Michelle Cho has walked in our shoes. She was a women working in technology making great money, when she made a change to spend time with her young son. At that time, she dabbled in the financial market where she ran into some challenges. She used her experience to fire up her game in the financial service industry to learn all she could about investing. Her heart then called her to help women in STEM learn how to successfully invest. However, our episode goes beyond financial capital to discuss how to also build your human and social capital. Success is investing against all three and Michelle is an expert. Listen in to see what your accounts look like in all three areas, all worth investing. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Election Day in America: Go Vote

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:32:23 -0500

It’s election day in America, so instead of our usual episode, we chose to publish a brief episode encouraging voters and providing some tips on how to successfully vote in the Presidential election this year. You will hear encouragement to engage in the process and more information to help you feel safe voting in the 2020 American election. We did try to remain bipartisan and respect the right given to each person to make their own decision in their vote. We also do encourage women to make their own informed decision to vote and consider running for local elections.

For more information, contact your local voting location and officials.

Juman Doleh-Alomary: Path of Most Resistance

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Juman Doleh-Alomary is a security trailblazer and leader in technology. She has also learned some success tips along the way that show how you can benefit from the path of MOST resistance. Get her personal and professional lessons from her own career experience in security. She also has gained a lot that shines through from her vast volunteer experience on boards and with organizations. She has experience from two different cultures from the auto industry and education verticals. We touch on the value of mentors and collaboration. Listen to get her biggest secret to success. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Pattie Grimm: Be Strong, Stand Up and Stand Out - Proven Ways to be an Empowered Woman Leader

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Pattie Grimm brings her own personal experience in a robust technology career and her mission to empower women in full force for this episode. For women in technology, learn how to kick glass and fulfil your full potential with these success secrets. We discuss how to both identity and play to your strengths with exercises that include journaling and visualizations. Take a step further to develop your 5 year vision and then understand how to really stand out by being valuable, visible, and vocal. Listen to get her best tip to achieve success in anything you choose and even some great pearls for enhancing your leadership in a virtual environment. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Alana Karen: Own Your Awesome

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Alana Karen shares her success secrets to help women in technology from her robust career at Google and leadership experience. Learn how you can own your awesome with some of her success secrets from her journey in technology and from her recent interview research for her book Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay. You will leave reflecting on how to strengthen your resilience muscle, the importance of marketing yourself for the amazing success you have already had, and how to find support in difficult moments so you stay in tech. The best part is Alana sharing how to own your awesome! Listen to this episode for a great sample of questions you can ask yourself to know when and what you might want to change in your career plan. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Tamara Shoemaker: Security Matchmaker

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:47:39 -0400

Tamara Shoemaker brings both her passion for cyber security and for living her best life to this episode. In her role as the Director for the Center for Cyber Security & Intelligence Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy and President of the Michigan Midwest Regional Chapter of CISSE (MCISSE), she is committed to helping address the need for cyber security professionals. She is a connector of private, public, and educational institutions to help accomplish her mission. She met her own goals of getting into a security career from an untraditional background, and now she has learned many success tips throughout her leadership and influence in this space. Listen as we talk about mentoring, setting goals, and most of all why we must take the scary out of cyber. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Kanika Tolver: Rebuild Your Personal Brand

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Are you an employee or are you a brand? How can you leverage your amazing accomplishments to create a brand? Join the ‘career rehab’ expert, author, speaker, and tech diva Kanika Tolver on this episode to learn how to create a successful brand. We discuss success secrets on how to grow your career in technology or how to transition into the field. It’s all about going above and beyond to put your knowledge and expertise out there in different formats. In the conversation, we start with basic advice on job searching, resumes, and LinkedIn. We continue the great conversation around building a network and creating a complimentary marketing strategy. Learn usable tips on how to level up and turn any anxiety into accomplishments. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

To get more info about podcast production from super producer Chris Reeves, check out his site.

Gladys Kong: Always Learn and Grow

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:31:31 -0400

There is so much we can learn from those that have walked before us. Gladys Kong has a career background of engineering, a heart for founding companies and has been the CEO of two companies in her career. She has lots to share about how to build an open culture for all types of diverse talent and how individuals can own their success. She really believes that you can do anything you put your mind to. She talks about how an open mind can help attract top talent and more tips on how to be intentional about diversity. Also, check out her company UberMedia over at UberMedia.com to see how they make mobile data actionable with thoughtfully-built technology and a deep foundation in data science. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Deja Adams: Make no little plans

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

It should be top of mind to be intentional about how to attract and retain diverse talent in the tech industry. Deja Adams brings her expertise in partnerships that she has seen first hand in her career. She shares her experience from her work at the Flatiron school with easy ways employers can improve their hiring practices to increase diversity. Clearly, partnerships with organizations, like Flatiron, which provide bootcamps, training programs, and tech focused trade programs is one way to create this change. In addition, there are some great tips packed in this episode around employers tapping into diverse candidate pools, improving job descriptions, and various hiring strategies that can improve traditional hiring systems. Leave understanding how to remove limits within your company and keep the needle moving in system improvement. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Kristin Judge: No One Path

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Millions of American consumers and small businesses are affected by cybercrime each year and struggle to find resources to respond, recover and report the incident. In 2019 alone, over 460,000 people reported a crime to the FBI with approximately $3.5 billion loss in just one year and the incidents of cybercrime continue to grow. Over a decade ago, Kristin Judge stepped up to help appointed officials understand how to impact both policy and budget to help fix this growing problem. Since then, she created the Cybercrime Network and learned many career lessons on the way. She learned how to successfully pivot from being a stay at home mom to a CEO of a Non-Profit to prove there is not just one path in a tech career. She grew her success as a leader for women in technology and security and shares her secrets on this podcast episode. Learn about owning the room, being a servant leader, and most of all an encouraging message around confidence. Make sure to visit the Cybercrime Network at Cybercrimesupport.org to learn more about their work. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Michael Papanek: The Power of Resilient Relationships

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Resilient relationships are the hallmark of sustained success in leadership. Relationships matter to build loyalty, respect, and pave the way for career advancement. The three fundamental dimensions of a resilient relationship are strength, flexibility, and fairness. After a successful technology career, Michael Papanek built an amazing coaching practice for organizations and individuals around leading through change. This podcast proves that he is a wealth of knowledge as he gives away success secrets to lead and build strong teams. He goes right into how teams can come together around different ideas instead of fall apart. Do not miss this episode and reach out to him on his website to keep the conversation going: MichaelPapanek.com. Mention our podcast and get a discount code for his new Udemy course. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Prosperity Jhunjhunwala: From Head to Heart

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Would you like to learn how to grow your career and life satisfaction? Understand some tools for you to make an InnerMost Shift from thinking with your head to your heart in this episode with Prosperity. She is an ICF (ACC) InnerMost Shift Coach and loves to work with high performing women. In this episode, Prosperity talks on tools and mindset shifts that will help you find success in your career and life. From building an essential support system inside and out of the workplace to really respecting yourself while defining your own success, this episode will pack in these tips. Reflect on positive self talk and how to turn stress into an opportunity as her lessons grow on you. New episodes released Tuesdays. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode.

Siri Chilazi: Best Practices to Best Evidence

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

This episode is for every single person that is trying to influence or create a diverse, inclusive culture. Learn from an expert who will take us to the intersection of practice and research around gender equity. Join Siri Chilazi for an engaging conversation on the effectiveness of unconscious bias training, systemic change, microsponsorship, and goals, all of which are important aspects of understanding real change. Discover the power of examining the data and driving decisions in D&I like the rest of the business. Leave with some ways you can take action today to help drive gender diversity. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Simran Yadev: Tips for Aspiring Data Scientists

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Are you considering or interested in Data Science? Then learn the steps to become one in this episode with Simran Yadav. She will use her experience as a Masters student in this space to give you practical tips on how to get into the field. Although these are targeted tips, they include universal lessons on lifelong learning and having an open mind. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Neha Kumar: Building Team Culture

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:06:00 -0400

Neha Kumar is passionate about growing with intention and scaling for impact. This drives her philosophy for building teams while building products. She takes her 10 years experience in the tech and startup space to share success tips on team building and culture. She will make you think about how your culture really shows up and focuses on how that can help drive company and professional success. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Adela Mehic-Dzanic: Mentoring and Networking

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:05:00 -0400

What can you learn from an adventurous journey into a career in Digitization? Join Adela Mehic-Dzanic, Head of Connectivity Service Providers for Mavoco, as she shares two common success secrets for thriving career for women in technology careers. She explores the value of Networking and Mentoring to help you travel to the nest horizon in your own career. Learn even more from her own leap of faith into the world of IoT and her experience in a male dominated field. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Karlin Sloan: Inspiring Leadership for Uncertain Times

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:04:00 -0400

Are you looking for some lessons on how to be an inspirational leader? Do you want to talk about leading through challenging times? Learn from the wisdom of Karlin Sloan, CEO at Sloan Group International, with multiple books and even a new app on leadership. She talks about the power of positivity, defines triple bottom line measures, and speaks to making impact. Leave with a usable exercise that can help move people from a mindset of complaining to one of requesting actionable change. Make sure to grab Karlin’s new book ‘Inspiring Leadership for Uncertain Times” on Amazon. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Chitra Madhwacharyula: Power of Perspective

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:03:00 -0400

Imagine the perspective you gain from working across customers, borders, and cultures in a highly consultative leadership role. Chitra Madhwacharyula, a Customer Success and Consulting Leader with close to 20 years of global customer experience, shares the power of perspective on this episode with stories from her business travels. Learn from professional and personal experience on how to hit the ground running and ultimately how to embrace diversity on a whole new level. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Janelle Lynnae: Building Confidence in the Workplace

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:02:00 -0400

Janelle Lynnae shares her success secret on how women in tech can break through barriers and take their confidence to the next level. She takes her passion for discovering limiting beliefs and shares several actionable steps our listeners can take today to start their journey. With a journaling exercise, tips on a morning ritual, and by sharing her own journey, she levels up your mindset so you leave the episode more confident than when you arrived. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Neha Misra: Investing in your Future

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:01:00 -0400

Neha Misra comes from a tech background, but packs tons of heat in the area of financial literacy in this episode. She is the CEO of the Fit Lit Project, so she is constantly working to increase financial literacy in this community. In uncertain times, financial literacy becomes even more important and women statically lack in this area. With her baby steps to financial literacy and mindset method that will get you track, this is a must listen to get you in the hot seat of your finances. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Barbara Fonti: The X-Factor for Success

Nicole Scheffler — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Barbara Fonti coaches people to reach their big dreams with an 'X Factor of Success' and has worked with top performers in a variety of industries. Would you believe this all has to do with training the mind? Her talk helps you understand how you can train your brain to intercept negative thoughts, shift to positivity, and practice mindfulness to work and live in a more focused, clear headed space. You can be more positioned for success by working three core mental muscles she introduces us to in the episode. If you like this topic, you can take coaching for a free test drive by booking a Discovery Call where you get to explore your interests and see what coaching with Big Dream Executive Coaching can do for you. For more information and to book your free call today, visit BigDreamExecutiveCoaching.com. Visit us online at TechDivaSuccess.com for more links from this episode. New episodes released Tuesdays.

Introducing Tech Diva Success

Nicole Scheffler — Sun, 31 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Introducing the Tech Diva Success podcast. The Tech Diva Success Podcast shares success secrets from a variety of guests with the goal of sparking more success for women in tech. Hosted by Nicole Scheffler. Produced by Chris Reeves.