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

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

Step into your power and nurture a success mindset.

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

Episode 021: 3 Tips to Prepare For An Interview

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

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


Episode 020: 4 Tips For Finding A Community That Supports You

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

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

Episode 019: Don't Let Your Past Define You

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

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

Episode 018: How to Get Back on Track with Your Goals

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

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

Episode 017: The Importance of Self-Reflection for Your Career

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You are not stuck where you are, and it is okay to take new steps whenever you want. On this new journey you could be faced with fear and impostor syndrome and that is completely normal because we all feel it when we are outside of our comfort zones. In this episode I am sharing with you 10 lessons about change to provide you inspiration and motivation that you need to keep moving forward and taking care of you.

You are not stuck where you are, and it is okay to take new steps whenever you want. On this new journey you could be faced with fear and impostor syndrome and that is completely normal because we all feel it when we are outside of our comfort zones. In this episode I am sharing with you 10 lessons about change to provide you inspiration and motivation that you need to keep moving forward and taking care of you.

Episode 016: 10 Lessons About Change

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When you are stressed and overwhelmed and let yourself live in that place, your mind can keep going deeper with those kinds of thoughts. Remining in that type of mindset can keep your brain feeling foggy and as a result it makes it hard to focus, make decisions and know what to do next. In these situations, you must be able to create your own happiness and turn your mindset around. Everything will start to fall into line again and you will be able to start enjoying life and having some fun. Let’s chat about five ways that you can tap into happiness again after a long day and start to turn your mindset around now.

When you are stressed and overwhelmed and let yourself live in that place, your mind can keep going deeper with those kinds of thoughts. Remining in that type of mindset can keep your brain feeling foggy and as a result it makes it hard to focus, make decisions and know what to do next. In these situations, you must be able to create your own happiness and turn your mindset around. Everything will start to fall into line again and you will be able to start enjoying life and having some fun. Let’s chat about five ways that you can tap into happiness again after a long day and start to turn your mindset around now.

Episode 015: Create Your Own Happiness and Live a Better Life

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One of the best ways to discover the possibilities for your life is through promoting your skills and experience. When you have a plan to get more visible and share your story, you are telling the world why they should seek you out for their next opportunity. One thing that commonly comes up is fear of self-promotion. It can be hard to know how to appropriately tell others about your experience and get visible. Once you get over the mindset that promoting yourself is bragging, showing off and awkward, you will finally be able to open a new door to walk through. Let’s chat about improving your self-promotion strategy with realizing that your sharing is serving others, the value of using social media to promote yourself and building a story around your accomplishments to make them relevant. Get my Share Your Brilliance Guide for 10 tips to finally overcome the mindset barrier to self-promotion in the workplace &gt;&gt;&gt; https://hersforthetaking.com/resource-page-share-your-brilliance-guide

One of the best ways to discover the possibilities for your life is through promoting your skills and experience. When you have a plan to get more visible and share your story, you are telling the world why they should seek you out for their next opportunity. One thing that commonly comes up is fear of self-promotion. It can be hard to know how to appropriately tell others about your experience and get visible. Once you get over the mindset that promoting yourself is bragging, showing off and awkward, you will finally be able to open a new door to walk through. Let’s chat about improving your self-promotion strategy with realizing that your sharing is serving others, the value of using social media to promote yourself and building a story around your accomplishments to make them relevant.

Get my Share Your Brilliance Guide for 10 tips to finally overcome the mindset barrier to self-promotion in the workplace >>> https://hersforthetaking.com/resource-page-share-your-brilliance-guide 


Episode 014: How to Master Self-Promotion

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Having a personal brand will help you get clear on where you stand, communicate the value that you bring, and it will give you direction for where to move forward next. A personal brand will also make it clear to others where you are headed and how they may be able to help you. Remember, you have a personal brand whether you put the work into crafting a powerful and meaningful one or not and it’s important to realize this before you go out into the world and take on bigger opportunities so you can put your best foot forward. Let’s chat about creating your values, knowing what your brand goals are, knowing what your personal brand is right now and practicing consistency with your brand.

Having a personal brand will help you get clear on where you stand, communicate the value that you bring, and it will give you direction for where to move forward next. A personal brand will also make it clear to others where you are headed and how they may be able to help you. Remember, you have a personal brand whether you put the work into crafting a powerful and meaningful one or not and it’s important to realize this before you go out into the world and take on bigger opportunities so you can put your best foot forward. Let’s chat about creating your values, knowing what your brand goals are, knowing what your personal brand is right now and practicing consistency with your brand.

Episode 013: Creating a Powerful Personal Brand

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You know what being busy is like. You are working hard to stay afloat and while you keep one area of life on track, other parts are suffering. You are stressed, tired and just ready for the day to be over. Who wants to live day to day that way? It is time to get your balance back! In this episode I am going to share some of my best tips for balancing a busy schedule so you can find some peace. Let’s chat about getting your calendar in order, planning with your values in mind, and setting boundaries.

You know what being busy is like. You are working hard to stay afloat and while you keep one area of life on track, other parts are suffering. You are stressed, tired and just ready for the day to be over. Who wants to live day to day that way? It is time to get your balance back! In this episode I am going to share some of my best tips for balancing a busy schedule so you can find some peace. Let’s chat about getting your calendar in order, planning with your values in mind, and setting boundaries.

Episode 012: How to Create Work-Life Balance and Start Thriving

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Impostor Syndrome can leave you questioning your abilities, comparing yourself to others around you and thinking that luck was the only thing that got you to where you are at. It is time to stop standing in your own way and deal with this these feelings head on. Let’s chat about how to acknowledge the problem, tips to help you deal with impostor syndrome and about finally accepting your achievements.

Impostor Syndrome can leave you questioning your abilities, comparing yourself to others around you and thinking that luck was the only thing that got you to where you are at. It is time to stop standing in your own way and deal with this these feelings head on. Let’s chat about how to acknowledge the problem, tips to help you deal with impostor syndrome and about finally accepting your achievements.

Episode 011: How to Deal With Impostor Syndrome

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Being in a toxic environment can take so much out of you. It can cause stress, anxiety, mindset challenges and more! If you are experiencing a toxic environment, stay alert to the situation and have a plan for yourself. You will be happier when you start showing up for yourself and begin to realize new options for yourself. Let’s chat about the signs of a toxic environment, reasons why someone would stay in a toxic environment, the damage being caused and what you can do to move forward from your situation right now.

Being in a toxic environment can take so much out of you. It can cause stress, anxiety, mindset challenges and more! If you are experiencing a toxic environment, stay alert to the situation and have a plan for yourself. You will be happier when you start showing up for yourself and begin to realize new options for yourself. Let’s chat about the signs of a toxic environment, reasons why someone would stay in a toxic environment, the damage being caused and what you can do to move forward from your situation right now.

Episode 010: Leave A Toxic Situation Behind

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Focusing on comparison can be unhealthy and unproductive. When you are trying too hard to be like others and mimic their success, you risk not being authentic and thinking about your needs. You also will be left feeling like you are always chasing something and that just isn’t fun! Let’s chat about how you can stop comparing yourself with others and I’m going to share four ways to help you get refocused on your own success path.

Focusing on comparison can be unhealthy and unproductive. When you are trying too hard to be like others and mimic their success, you risk not being authentic and thinking about your needs. You also will be left feeling like you are always chasing something and that just isn’t fun! Let’s chat about how you can stop comparing yourself with others and I’m going to share four ways to help you get refocused on your own success path.

Episode 009: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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When we think of leaders, we often think of the managers or senior executives in a workplace. We also think that to be thought of as a leader we must be given a leadership title or that it will become who we are because we have a team under us. Being a leader is more than these two things and perfecting your leadership skills before you have a team you’re responsible for is possible now and it’s such an important step. Let’s chat about how you can work on your skills inside and outside of the workplace and I’m going to share three things that you can work on to become a stronger leader.

When we think of leaders, we often think of the managers or senior executives in a workplace. We also think that to be thought of as a leader we must be given a leadership title or that it will become who we are because we have a team under us. Being a leader is more than these two things and perfecting your leadership skills before you have a team you’re responsible for is possible now and it’s such an important step. Let’s chat about how you can work on your skills inside and outside of the workplace and I’m going to share three things that you can work on to become a stronger leader.

Episode 008: You Don't Need A Title To Be A Leader

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Building accountability into your routine is something that you need to be intentional about. I’m guessing you already know how important it is and you know it is going to help you reach your big goals, but something has kept you from committing to it. It is time to start working at it and breaking through the barriers that have been in the way. Let’s chat about 5 ways that you can start building accountability into your routine today.

Building accountability into your routine is something that you need to be intentional about. I’m guessing you already know how important it is and you know it is going to help you reach your big goals, but something has kept you from committing to it. It is time to start working at it and breaking through the barriers that have been in the way. Let’s chat about 5 ways that you can start building accountability into your routine today.

Episode 007: Hold Yourself Accountable and Reach Your Goals

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You are busy and when you are always on the go, it leaves little time for brainstorming, creativity and working on new ideas. This can keep you stuck, unproductive or not working in the most streamlined way and that isn’t what great leaders do. It’s time to start giving yourself space to thrive so you can the innovative and productive leader you are meant to be. Let’s chat about why giving yourself time to just sit and think is so important and how you can start implementing this into your day now.

You are busy and when you are always on the go, it leaves little time for brainstorming, creativity and working on new ideas. This can keep you stuck, unproductive or not working in the most streamlined way and that isn’t what great leaders do. It’s time to start giving yourself space to thrive so you can the innovative and productive leader you are meant to be. Let’s chat about why giving yourself time to just sit and think is so important and how you can start implementing this into your day now.

Episode 006: Giving Yourself Time to Sit and Think

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You have likely spent a lot of time and energy focused on why you are not ready to go after the things that you want. You tell yourself that you don’t have enough experience, you don’t have the degree or that you lack some of the skills. It’s time to let that go and start focusing on getting started where you’re at right now. Let’s chat about the areas that are keeping you stuck so you can start making progress today.

You have likely spent a lot of time and energy focused on why you are not ready to go after the things that you want. You tell yourself that you don’t have enough experience, you don’t have the degree or that you lack some of the skills. It’s time to let that go and start focusing on getting started where you’re at right now. Let’s chat about the areas that are keeping you stuck so you can start making progress today.

Episode 005: Starting Where You're At

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When you are able to incorporate your personal goals into your work goals, you are getting the best of both worlds! You will be able to accomplish your goals and achieve maximum growth during the hours you are already working. Doing this will allow you to have access to the resources you need to get your goals achieved, it keeps you super accountable to your goals and it will give you the time you need to get more done. Let’s chat about how to pitch this to your manager, the importance of getting vocal about your goals in the workplace and how to work on your interests outside of your annual goals and still make progress on your development.

When you are able to incorporate your personal goals into your work goals, you are getting the best of both worlds! You will be able to accomplish your goals and achieve maximum growth during the hours you are already working. Doing this will allow you to have access to the resources you need to get your goals achieved, it keeps you super accountable to your goals and it will give you the time you need to get more done. Let’s chat about how to pitch this to your manager, the importance of getting vocal about your goals in the workplace and how to work on your interests outside of your annual goals and still make progress on your development.

Episode 004: How to Create Value and Achieve Your Goals in the Workplace

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There is a big difference between living your life in survival mode and thriving mode. Your mindset, attitude and approach are all different when you are just trying to get through the day versus when you are in the right zone. Let’s chat about the difference between these two in your work and personal life, how changes out of your control are hard (especially right now!) and the four keys to improving your situation and getting back to your successful and thriving self.

There is a big difference between living your life in survival mode and thriving mode. Your mindset, attitude and approach are all different when you are just trying to get through the day versus when you are in the right zone. Let’s chat about the difference between these two in your work and personal life, how changes out of your control are hard (especially right now!) and the four keys to improving your situation and getting back to your successful and thriving self.

Episode 003: Surviving vs. Thriving - 4 Keys to Getting Out of Survival Mode

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Going through constant reinvention is a thing and its necessary to keep reaching your bigger goals. There are some things to keep in mind to make your reinvention a success and give the new you a chance to thrive. Let’s chat about the deep reflection that reinventing yourself takes, getting outside of your comfort zone and preparing yourself for reinvention to take time. It is definitely not a quick fix but when you keep showing up, you will notice the changes you want to see!

Going through constant reinvention is a thing and its necessary to keep reaching your bigger goals. There are some things to keep in mind to make your reinvention a success and give the new you a chance to thrive. Let’s chat about the deep reflection that reinventing yourself takes, getting outside of your comfort zone and preparing yourself for reinvention to take time. It is definitely not a quick fix but when you keep showing up, you will notice the changes you want to see!



Episode 002: Embracing Constant Reinvention

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Having a word of the month is a fun way to narrow down on what goals and activities you want to focus on. Updating your word and intention monthly will keep you motivated for your goals and give you a feeling of starting fresh which always makes it more fun! Let’s chat about why having a word of the month can be more beneficial, picking your word and letting that word guide your intentions and feelings throughout the month and how you can incorporate your word into your life to stay focused.

Having a word of the month is a fun way to narrow down on what goals and activities you want to focus on. Updating your word and intention monthly will keep you motivated for your goals and give you a feeling of starting fresh which always makes it more fun! Let’s chat about why having a word of the month can be more beneficial, picking your word and letting that word guide your intentions and feelings throughout the month and how you can incorporate your word into your life to stay focused.

Episode 001: Why You Need A Word of the Month

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Welcome to the She Made It Happen Podcast with Cristal Finley. This podcast is focused on helping you discover your own fulfilling career and personal path and your story. I’m excited to launch the podcast so make sure you hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes are available!

Welcome to the She Made It Happen Podcast with Cristal Finley. This podcast is focused on helping you discover your own fulfilling career and personal path and your story. I’m excited to launch the podcast so make sure you hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes are available!

Episode 000: Trailer

The She Made It Happen Podcast releases weekly
lessons for career minded women on taking action,
stepping into your power and nurturing a success
mindset. The podcast will feature topics centered
around career and personal development journeys
and discovering your own fulfilling path and story.

She Made It Happen

Episodes

Episode 021: 3 Tips to Prepare For An Interview

Episode 020: 4 Tips For Finding A Community That Supports You

Episode 019: Don't Let Your Past Define You

Episode 018: How to Get Back on Track with Your Goals

Episode 017: The Importance of Self-Reflection for Your Career

Episode 016: 10 Lessons About Change

Episode 015: Create Your Own Happiness and Live a Better Life

Episode 014: How to Master Self-Promotion

Episode 013: Creating a Powerful Personal Brand

Episode 012: How to Create Work-Life Balance and Start Thriving

Episode 011: How to Deal With Impostor Syndrome

Episode 010: Leave A Toxic Situation Behind

Episode 009: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Episode 008: You Don't Need A Title To Be A Leader

Episode 007: Hold Yourself Accountable and Reach Your Goals

Episode 006: Giving Yourself Time to Sit and Think

Episode 005: Starting Where You're At

Episode 004: How to Create Value and Achieve Your Goals in the Workplace

Episode 003: Surviving vs. Thriving - 4 Keys to Getting Out of Survival Mode

Episode 002: Embracing Constant Reinvention

Episode 001: Why You Need A Word of the Month

Episode 000: Trailer

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