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The Power of Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode of Success Your Own Way! In this episode we take a journey into the power of gratitude—what it truly means, why it matters, and how it can transform our lives.

You’ll hear us reflect on the joys and challenges of the past year. Personal stories and moments of thankfulness—from everyday experiences like taking a child to the movies, to life-changing journeys toward parenthood will be shared. We revisit moments from the season, highlighting what our guests are most grateful for: family, friends, mentors, resilience through hardship, and the opportunity to give back.

Our guests open up about navigating adversity, practicing self-advocacy, and the importance of both receiving and giving support. Along the way, we offer practical tips to help you weave gratitude into your daily life—whether it’s through journaling, mindful reflection, or simple acts of kindness. As the holiday season begins, join us in celebrating the ordinary and extraordinary moments that make life meaningful.

Thanksgiving Reflections: The Power of Gratitude

We’re deeply grateful for our guests, our listeners, and the community we’ve built together. Tune in for this inspiring conversation. It will leave you feeling connected, uplifted, and ready to find gratitude in every day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Transitioning from Peer to Manager

Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

Transitioning from peer to a manager is one of the most difficult career transitions I have experienced. It requires a whole new mindset, refined communication skills, and a strategic approach to leadership. And in the words of Marshall Goldsmith, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”. There are also significant benefits to making the transition from peer to manager.

Benefits of Transitioning from Peer to Manager

Continuity and Familiarity – Since you were previously a peer, your team benefits from having a leader who understands their challenges, strengths, and dynamics.
Stronger Communication and Trust –Your existing relationships with team members can foster open communication and trust, making collaboration smoother.
Improved Team Morale – A manager who has firsthand experience with the team’s work can advocate for their needs, leading to better support and motivation.
Clearer Career Growth Paths – Your promotion sets an example for others, showing that career advancement is possible within the organization.
More Effective Leadership – Since you already know the team’s workflow and challenges, you can implement improvements that directly benefit productivity and efficiency.

Overcoming Challenges

For those of you going through the transition from peer to manager, you know that what makes this transition so challenging is that you go from working alongside colleagues as equals to leading them, making decisions, and holding them accountable. This can test both your leadership skills and your emotional intelligence. Here are some of the most common obstacles and how to navigate them effectively:

Embrace Your New Role with Confidence

One of the biggest hurdles in transitioning to management is overcoming self-doubt or imposter syndrome. You may feel awkward leading former peers but remember—you were chosen for this role because of your skills, experience, and leadership potential. Own your new position with confidence while remaining approachable and supportive. Acknowledge the transition openly with your team. Let them know you’re excited about the role and committed to their success.

Set Clear Expectations

As a peer, you may have shared casual conversations and informal work habits with colleagues. As a manager, you need to establish clear expectations regarding performance, accountability, and professionalism. You must define roles and responsibilities clearly, communicate goals and objectives early on, and ensure fairness and consistency in decision-making.

Shift Your Mindset from “Friend” to “Leader”

While maintaining positive relationships is important, your primary responsibility is now to lead. This means making tough decisions, addressing conflicts, and sometimes delivering difficult feedback. Be friendly but professional—avoid favoritism, set boundaries to maintain respect and authority, and focus on mentorship rather than personal friendships.

Develop Strong Communication Skills

Effective communication is key to earning trust and respect. You must be able to articulate expectations, provide constructive feedback, and listen to concerns. Hold regular one-on-one meetings with team members, be transparent about changes and decisions, and encourage open dialogue and feedback.

Learn to Delegate

Many new managers struggle with delegation, often feeling they need to do everything themselves. However, effective leaders empower their teams by assigning tasks based on strengths and skills. Trust your team’s abilities—avoid micromanaging, assign tasks strategically to develop employees’ skills, provide guidance but allow autonomy.

Handle Conflicts Professionally

As a peer, you may have avoided workplace conflicts. As a manager, addressing issues is part of your responsibility. Whether it’s performance concerns or interpersonal disputes, approach conflicts with fairness and professionalism. Listen to all perspectives before making decisions, address issues promptly to prevent escalation, focus on solutions rather than blame.

Seek Mentorship and Continuous Learning

No one becomes a great manager overnight. Seek guidance from experienced leaders, attend management training, and continuously refine your leadership skills. Find a mentor within your organization, read leadership books, and attend workshops, ask for feedback from your team, and adjust accordingly.

Embrace the Journey

Transitioning from peer to manager is a significant career shift that can feel challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can earn respect, build strong relationships, and lead effectively. To do so requires confidence, communication, and adaptability. By setting clear expectations, maintaining professionalism, and continuously learning, you can successfully lead your team while earning their trust and respect. Accept the learning curve, seek mentorship, and continuously refine your leadership skills to succeed in your new role. Embrace the journey and remember—great leaders are made through experience and growth.

And if you need help, ask! Coaches can help you navigate the challenges that you face as you make this transition. Reach out if you want to learn more about how coaches can help with transitioning from peer to manager.

Coaches Help Individuals Master Time Management

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

Coaches help individuals master time management and improve productivity. Do you have enough time in your day to get everything done that you planned? Do you get interrupted by a text, email, instant message, phone call, people swinging by your desk or office – sometimes all at once? How do you stay focused? What do you decide to delegate, defer, or do in the moment? With numerous tasks competing for attention, finding effective ways to prioritize, manage time, and avoid common pitfalls to productivity can significantly boost personal and professional success and help you with your work-life balance. Coaches play a transformative role in helping individuals master time management and productivity. They provide personalized guidance, accountability, and tools tailored to each client’s unique challenges and goals.

Identifying Individual Challenges

Coaches excel at uncovering the root causes of time management struggles. Through targeted conversations and assessments, they help clients recognize patterns such as procrastination, overcommitment, or ineffective prioritization. This self-awareness is the first step toward meaningful improvement and sidestep these obstacles:

Combat Procrastination: Break large tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Tackling one piece at a time reduces the intimidation factor and keeps momentum.
Limit Multitasking: Juggling multiple tasks can decrease efficiency and increase errors. Focus on one task at a time to maintain quality and speed.
Manage Digital Distractions: Technology can be both a blessing and a curse. Turn off non-essential notifications, set boundaries for social media, and use focus modes on devices to minimize interruptions.
Take Breaks: Overworking can lead to burnout. Incorporate short breaks to recharge your mind and maintain productivity throughout the day.

Creating Customized Strategies

Prioritization is the foundation of effective time management. Without it, you may find yourself overwhelmed or spinning your wheels on unimportant tasks. And, not all time management techniques work for everyone. Coaches work closely with clients to develop strategies that fit their lifestyles, work environments, and personal preferences. Whether it’s incorporating the Eisenhower Matrix, refining SMART goals, or scheduling around peak productivity hours, coaches ensure the approach is practical and achievable.

Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance. This helps you focus on critical tasks while delegating or eliminating less significant ones.
Set SMART Goals: Ensure your objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This clarity helps you prioritize actions that align with your goals.
Identify Peak Productivity Hours: Everyone has periods of high energy during the day. Schedule high-priority tasks during these hours to optimize focus and efficiency.

Teaching Effective Tools and Techniques

Coaches are well-versed in a variety of time management tools and methods. They introduce clients to options such as time-blocking apps, digital planners, or prioritization frameworks. They also demonstrate how to use these tools effectively, ensuring clients can integrate them seamlessly into their routines. Time management goes beyond setting priorities—it’s about organizing your day and creating habits that support productivity. Here are some strategies:

Plan Your Day: Start each morning with a clear plan. Use tools like to-do lists, digital planners, or apps to outline your tasks and allocate time for each.
Embrace Time Blocking: Dedicate specific time slots to particular activities. This method minimizes distractions and keeps your day structured.
Follow the Two-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, complete it immediately. This prevents small tasks from accumulating and cluttering your to-do list.
Learn to Say No: Avoid overcommitting by respectfully declining requests that don’t align with your priorities. Protecting your time is key to staying on track.

Encouraging a Growth Mindset

A good coach fosters a growth mindset, encouraging clients to view setbacks as opportunities for learning. By focusing on continuous improvement rather than perfection, individuals become more resilient and adaptable in their time management efforts. Improving time management and productivity is a continuous process. Evaluate your strategies regularly and make adjustments as needed. Celebrate progress and view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.

Providing Accountability and Building Confidence

One of the greatest challenges in self-improvement is staying committed to new habits. Coaches serve as accountability partners, regularly checking in with clients to track progress and celebrate successes. This support system motivates individuals to stay on course and adapt strategies as needed. Through their guidance, coaches empower clients to make decisions that align with their values and priorities. This not only improves productivity but also promotes a sense of balance and fulfillment in both personal and professional environments.

Unlock Your Full Potential

Mastering these techniques is not about squeezing every second out of your day but about working smarter, not harder. By prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and avoiding productivity pitfalls, you can create a fulfilling and balanced life that aligns with your goals and aspirations. Coaches provide more than just tips—they offer a structured, supportive process that helps individuals take ownership of their time and productivity. Their personalized approach ensures that clients not only learn valuable techniques but also sustain their improvements over the long term. If you’re striving to unlock your full potential, partnering with a coach could be the game-changer you need. Reach out if you want to discuss the ways that coaches help individuals master time management and improve productivity.

Coaches Help Leaders Navigate Career Change

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

Coaches help leaders navigate career change. For leaders, navigating a career change can be as exhilarating as it is daunting. Sometimes the change is their choice and sometimes it isn’t. Regardless of how the career change came about, it is more daunting for a leader to pursue a new path than those earlier in their career. Why is that? It is because the challenges leaders face during a career change go beyond personal adaptation—they also involve external expectations, the weight of their leadership legacy, supporting their team and maintaining their current duties while transitioning, and the need to align their identity with a new path. Plus, some leaders are not great at letting others help, especially when it comes to taking on a potentially long and emotional journey that not only encourages but requires them to be vulnerable.

Coaches are Trusted Advisors

Whether it’s stepping into a new industry (by force or by choice), pursuing a long-held passion, or transitioning to a different role within their organization, the journey often involves uncertainty, self-reflection, and strategic planning. This is where coaches come in as invaluable allies. Coaches, as trusted advisors, can play a crucial role in guiding leaders through this process, helping them manage both the practical and emotional aspects of transition.

Clarifying Values, Goals and Vision

One of the first steps coaches take is to help leaders clarify their values, goals and long-term vision. Many leaders may know they want a change but feel unsure about what direction to pursue. Through targeted questions and exercises, coaches assist leaders in identifying their aspirations, values, and priorities. This clarity lays the foundation for a career move that aligns with their values, goals and objectives (both personal and professional).

Identifying Strengths and Skills

A career change often requires leaders to evaluate their existing strengths and skills while identifying areas for development. Coaches guide leaders in conducting a comprehensive self-assessment, highlighting transferable skills that can be applied to new roles or industries. They also encourage leaders to address skill gaps proactively by seeking further training or certifications. This strategic preparation boosts confidence and ensures leaders are equipped to excel in their new pursuits.

Managing Emotional Challenges

Career transitions can bring up a range of emotions—excitement, anxiety, self-doubt, and even fear of failure. Coaches provide a psychologically safe and nonjudgmental space for leaders to explore these emotions and develop strategies to overcome mental barriers and obstacles. They help leaders reframe negative self-talk, build resilience, and cultivate a positive mindset. With a coach’s support, leaders can approach their career change with a sense of optimism and determination, regardless of how it came about.

Crafting a Strategic Plan

A well-executed career change requires a thoughtful and actionable plan. Coaches assist leaders in mapping out the steps necessary to achieve their goals, from updating résumés and LinkedIn profiles to networking with industry professionals. Coaches also emphasize the importance of setting short- and long-term milestones, enabling leaders to measure progress and stay motivated throughout the transition.

Navigating Uncertainty and Risk

Career changes often come with a degree of uncertainty and risk, particularly when moving into uncharted territory. Coaches help leaders assess potential challenges, weigh risks, and develop contingency plans. By fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coaches empower leaders to make informed decisions and adapt to unexpected obstacles with agility.

Enhancing Networking and Personal Branding

A successful career change often hinges on effective networking and personal branding. Coaches work with leaders to refine their elevator pitches, build meaningful connections, and communicate their unique value to prospective employers or collaborators. They also provide feedback on personal branding strategies, ensuring that leaders position themselves authentically and compellingly in their new fields.

Encouraging Continuous Growth

Even after transitioning to a new role, coaches encourage leaders to embrace lifelong learning and self-improvement. Whether it’s seeking mentorship, staying updated on industry trends, or cultivating new skills, coaches help leaders stay agile and adaptable in their evolving careers.

Turning Aspirations into Achievements

Coaches help leaders navigate career change. By offering personalized support, actionable strategies, and a steady source of encouragement, coaches help leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity and turn aspirations into achievements. With a coach by their side, leaders can confidently navigate their career transitions and set the stage for continued success. Reach out if you want to learn more about how coaches help leaders navigate career change.

Angela Dodd on Leadership, Grit, and Growth

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

In this episode of SuccessYourOnWay , Yifat Rogers and I sit down with Angela Dodd, founder of Females in Food. Angela shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the personal challenges that led her to build a platform dedicated to empowering women in the food and beverage industry. We discuss:

How toxic work environments can spark major life changes
The evolving definition of success over different career stages
Lessons learned from founding Females in Food, including the importance of building a support system and accepting vulnerability
Key strategies for career and personal growth, such as setting boundaries, building confidence, and taking action before feeling “ready”
The power of writing down goals and speaking them out loud for accountability.

Angela also offers practical advice for anyone looking to redefine success on their own terms. She reminds listeners that success looks different for everyone.

Success Your Own Way: “Building Your Own Stage: Angela Dodd on Leadership, Grit, and Growth”

About Angela Dodd

Angela a seasoned leader in the B2B ingredient sector, with 15 years of experience bridging the gap between technical expertise and business strategy. Holding a Master’s in Food Science and an MBA, she has spent the past decade helping clients successfully commercialize food products, leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive innovation and market success. Angela is the founder of Females in Food (FIF), dedicated to empowering women and organizations in the food and beverage industry through leadership development, career advancement, and industry transformation. FIF has become the go-to platform for companies seeking to attract, retain, and elevate top female talent. Based in Minneapolis, Angela enjoys giving back to the industry, championing meaningful change, and spending time with family, friends, and her two boys.

Let me know what you are interested in hearing about in future episodes of Success Your Own Way!

Achieve Your Career Aspirations with Coaching

Posted on March 7, 2025April 23, 2025 by Tina-Schuricht

If you’ve been around a little while you know that merely having talent and ambition isn’t always enough to achieve your goals. The good news is that you can achieve your career aspirations with coaching. Coaching is a personalized approach to professional development that can help you unlock your potential and help you make significant strides in your career. Whether you’re aiming for a leadership role, seeking a career change, or simply wanting to excel in your current position, targeted coaching can provide the guidance and support you need to make your next bold move.

Understanding Targeted Coaching

Targeted coaching is a tailored approach to career development that focuses on your specific goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. Unlike general career advice, targeted coaching is highly personalized, taking into account your values, unique experiences, aspirations, and growth areas. It involves working with a professional coach who provides one-on-one guidance, feedback, and actionable strategies to help you reach your goals. What benefits does a coach provide?

Clarity and Focus

One of the primary benefits of targeted coaching is gaining clarity about your career aspirations. A coach helps you identify your long-term goals, assess your current situation, and develop a clear action plan. This clarity and focus enable you to make informed decisions and take purposeful steps toward achieving your aspirations.

Enhanced Skills and Competencies

Targeted coaching helps you identify the skills and competencies needed to achieve your career goals. Whether it is improving your communication skills, developing leadership qualities, or mastering new capabilities, a coach provides support to help you enhance these skills. This targeted approach ensures that you are well-equipped to meet the demands of your desired role.

Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles

Every career journey has its challenges and obstacles. Targeted coaching helps you navigate these hurdles by providing practical strategies and solutions. A coach can help you develop resilience, manage stress, and build confidence, enabling you to overcome setbacks and stay on track.

Networking and Opportunities

Coaches often have extensive networks and industry connections that can be valuable for your career advancement. They can introduce you to potential mentors, collaborators, and employers, opening up new opportunities for growth and development. Networking is a crucial aspect of career success, and targeted coaching can help you build and leverage your professional network effectively.

Accountability and Motivation

One of the most significant advantages of targeted coaching is the accountability it provides. A coach keeps you accountable for your actions and progress, ensuring that you stay committed to your goals. Regular check-ins and feedback sessions help maintain motivation and momentum, preventing you from losing sight of your aspirations.

How to Get Started

So, what’s the next bold move in your career? Here are some steps to get started with targeted coaching:

Identify Your Goals and Values

Start by clearly defining your goals and career aspirations. What do you want to achieve in the short-term and long-term? What do you value most? Be specific about both your values and goals and consider what success looks like to you. And if you’re not sure, don’t worry! Coaches can help you process your thoughts and help define these crucial elements with you.

Find the Right Coach

Look for a coach who has experience and expertise in your industry or field of interest. A good coach should be someone who understands your goals, provides constructive feedback, and offers practical guidance. They should be an empathetic listener, create an environment of motivation, encouragement and accountability, and put your needs first. In short, there needs to be trust and vulnerability in coaching or it won’t work.

Create a Plan

Work with your coach to develop a personalized action plan. This plan should outline the steps you need to take to achieve your goals, including skill development, networking opportunities, and potential challenges.

Take Action

Implement the strategies and actions outlined in your plan. Stay committed and consistent, and don’t be afraid to seek support and feedback from your coach or other trusted individuals along the way.

Reflect and Adjust

Regularly reflect on your progress and make adjustments as needed. Celebrate your achievements and learn from any setbacks. Remember, the journey to achieving your career aspirations is ongoing, and flexibility is key.

Coaching can be a powerful tool for achieving your career aspirations. By providing clarity, enhancing skills, overcoming challenges, and maintaining accountability, coaching empowers you to make bold moves and reach new heights in your career. So, what’s the next bold move in your career? The future is yours to shape. Reach out if you want to learn more about how to achieve your career aspirations with coaching.