Building a life you can’t wait to wake up for…well, it’s a hard concept for many of us to fully embrace. It’s like…we want it (we want it bad!), but we don’t know how to get it and have it. It can sometimes feel unobtainable, right? I’ll raise my hand on that one! In today’s episode, I’m talking with Erin Gerner, Founder of Powerhouse Lawyers (and the podcast too!), a community empowering women in law through community and connection. If you’re a high achiever and have struggled with ...

The difference between corporate marketing and personal branding and how you do it effectively - meaning your ideal client is going to stop the scroll and actually read what you have to say - it’s from the content you post and the stories you tell. In today’s episode, I talk with Kacy Maxwell - CMO at Provisions Group, based out of Nashville, TN. He’s worked with small to midsized businesses and big nationwide brands, both in B2B & B2C. Kacy shares his top tips and expertis...

> If you’re an up and comer or manage up and comers at your firm, be sure to register for Partner Power Lunch Hour mini-trainings (only 30 minutes!) designed to teach you how to create, connect and cash in on your network. Click HERE to register! > To learn more about how to communicate with others based on personality type, click HERE to grab my FREE cheatsheet. >Connect with me on Instagram @heather_lisle or on LinkedIn @heatherlisleco >Visit my website at www.heatherlisle.c...

When it comes to how we show up online or in the face-to-face world, what we wear…it matters. Since 70-90% of communication is non-verbal, your clients and colleagues are making decisions about whether or not they will take your advice…listen to your recommendations…all the things…based on how you present yourself. In today’s episode, I talk with wardrobe stylist, Elisa Ellis of Turnkey Style, and she gives so many great tips on what you can do to show up with confidence and authority as well...

I work with a lot of executives who work for big companies (and smaller ones too), and one thing that comes up often is not understanding how to build your personal brand if you get a paycheck from a company you don’t own. It sounds daunting. Questions you may have thought of might be, “What do I say so I don’t get in trouble?” or “What should I post on social media in the first place? You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt this way. But, here’s the thing. By NOT getting out there and ...

You can learn how to get anyone to work with you and buy from you consistently. But, you need to have clarity about WHO it is you want working with you…and HOW you need to message yourself in order for those people to not only be attracted to you but so they spend money with you too! Understanding and adapting to different personality types allows you to tailor your approach and build stronger connections with potential customers. When people feel connected to you - they buy on repeat. In tod...

When it comes to sales, I KNOW you likely have a used car salesman as the sales avatar, right?! Here’s the thing. Sales should NOT feel spammy and awful…it should be a natural process. In today’s episode, I talk with the Sales Queen herself, Jillian Murphy, about how you develop content online that organically leads to sales. In other words, don’t you want to have people asking how to work with you versus having to hard sell people? I know you’re saying yes to this! Jillian Murphy is ...

Networking can either be your jam or something you really try to avoid for a variety of reasons. If you’re like a lot of the clients I work with, you likely haven’t been taught HOW to strategically network. Networking isn’t just showing up at an event without a plan. In fact, you can make a bigger bang for your buck and it won’t be as scary if you follow some simple networking “rules.” In today’s episode, I have a fabulous interview with Networking Expert, Sarah Gemmell. She shares her best...

When it comes to confidence in our conversations and how we communicate with others, there’s a way to effectively do this with kindness yet setting boundaries too.This also includes understanding how to infuse warmth (i.e., in your words and nonverbal signals) no matter if you’re negotiating a big business deal or daily conversations with your colleagues and clients. In today’s episode, I am talking with Nancy Medoff, author of #1 best selling book, Unmute Yourself, and sales and leadership c...

We’ve all had to handle tough clients and team members from time to time, right? Managing tough personalities isn’t something any of us enjoy doing, but if you have an understanding of their triggers and what motivates them…it’ll help your conversations and intended results too. In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how to have effective conversations with people you don’t like to deal with sometimes (but have to). > To learn more about how to communicate with others based on...

We all tend to communicate with others the way we want people to communicate with us. The problem is - we all communicate very differently. Leading a team requires understanding and the ability to leverage diverse personalities and communication styles. In today's episode, I am joined by one of my favorite people - Tracy O’Malley, an Enneagram expert and leadership coach. We discuss how leaders can navigate the complexities of team dynamics and optimize their leadership approach by implement...

If you want to close more deals and make more money, understanding the art of connection and relationship building with ANY personality type is mission critical. In today’s podcast, we will dive into the four personality types, how to identify them and how to communicate with each. It’s a short episode but packed with a punch! You’ll want to grab your FREE personality cheatsheet HERE. Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of episodes to the feed and, if ...

I’m working with a large accounting firm and was getting ready to present to a group of managing partners about a training series we are piloting. One of the topics was about how to message yourself in the digital space as a professional services provider. I was going over the slide deck with the marketing director from the organization, and she told me that I could probably take out the slide on identifying your ideal client. She said, “we only need to focus on how to write a social ...

Have you ever worked with a client or colleague who absolutely cannot take feedback well? You know the type…. You’re working on a project together and when you give recommendations or thoughts to help improve things…you either hear crickets or see a defensive posture from the other person. It’s SO HARD to work with people who have a hard time receiving feedback, especially when the feedback is necessary to move things forward, sell the thing, seal a deal, etc. When you find you’re worki...

Believe me, I’ve talked to MANY professional services providers over the years…accountants, lawyers, commercial mortgage brokers…you name it. One thing that comes up over and over again is this: I work in a highly regulated business…how do I market myself without getting in trouble? There’s a few things you need to keep in mind when it comes to marketing yourself as a professional services provider…let’s break this down and make it easy. ✅Understand your industry’s regulations. The ...

Have you ever had a closet edit? If you would’ve asked me a few months ago…I wouldn’t have even known what a closet edit is until a new friend, Elisa Ellis with Turnkey Style, attended one of my Chicks in Charge lunch meetings…we became fast friends, and I hired her to help me with my closet. I had clothes from my past life in public affairs…and frankly, these clothes hadn’t been worn for three years. I had a closet full of nice clothes that I never really wore…primarily because I’m terribl...

If there’s one thing I’ve heard a LOT over my years working as a professional in the communications and marketing space, it’s this: Of course you’re successful - you have “that” kind of personality. I’m the INFLUENCER type on the DiSC profile…positive, energetic, extrovert, people-focused. And truth be told…sure, it helps being an extrovert when you’re in communications. BUT…that doesn’t automatically mean people will listen to you much less buy from you because you have a good personality. I...

I’m gonna bet that if you’re anything like me, you’ve likely had a people-pleasing phase of your life…or are still in it…or recovering from it. I call myself a recovering people-pleaser because…from time to time, I absolutely fall victim to making sure everyone around me is happy and thriving, despite my own well-being. Have you ever felt this way? When I find that my energy is drained and positivity is waning, that’s my signal to step up and reset those boundaries. Self awareness...

Have you ever been in a meeting with someone who was loud-mouthed, obnoxious and completely unaware of any and all non-verbal signals coming from absolutely everyone in the room? You sit there…almost feeling embarrassed for that person…but, yet, you don’t say anything because you can’t get a word in edgewise? I’m gonna bet this has happened to you at some point in time. It happened to me a week or so ago. I was in a meeting with volunteers at the state capitol advocating for increasing access...

> If you’re an up and comer or manage up and comers at your firm, be sure to register for Partner Power Lunch Hour mini-trainings (only 30 minutes!) designed to teach you how to create, connect and cash in on your network. Click HERE to register! > To learn more about how to communicate with others based on personality type, click HERE to grab my FREE cheatsheet. >Connect with me on Instagram @heather_lisle or on LinkedIn @heatherlisleco >Visit my website at www.heatherlisle.c...