1. 326 Giving What You Get Sarah Elkins 39:30

326 Giving What You Get

 

Skills and talents -our “magic”- manifest differently in everyone, but what matters is how we use these abilities to achieve our dreams and to lift up others around us. In helping others we will often find ourselves more fulfilled and happy in our daily lives.

In today’s episode Sarah Elkins and Alicia Branham discuss the importance of loving what you do and giving yourself the same grace you give others while also continuing to strive for the future you want.

 

Highlights

  • See every facet of an individual, do not pigeonhole them.

  • Take a chance on others and let others take a chance on you.

  • Give back to your team.

  • It’s normal to doubt yourself, imposter syndrome is very real.

 

Quotes

“That is one thing that I do with the people that I serve is that I try to be that sounding board, and that support system that you typically wouldn’t find in a marketing firm. Because I really, really care about people and I care about people’s happiness, and if I know you’re frustrated or stressed out about something and there’s something I can shed light on for you to help you see things more clearly, then I’m going to do it. Because that’s what I’m compelled to do, that’s how I serve. I want everyone to be happy and be at their best, so it’s important to me that I actually give back in that way to the people that I work with.”

“I can’t be the only woman on the planet who doesn’t see our worth.”

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Dear Listeners it is now your turn,

What is your magic? Maybe it’s time to ask somebody who knows you, that you trust, that really sees the best in you. Ask them what you bring to the table that’s different from other people, find a way to use that every single day. Because the more you work on that the more that gift, biologically, environmentally, psychologically, that was given to you becomes an actual talent. That’s where you find the most meaning and purpose in your days is by using them. 

And, as always, thank you for listening. 

 

About Alicia

 

Meet Alicia Branham, the marketing powerhouse with a story beyond business savvy.

Her journey reflects adaptability and determination, traits cultivated during her formative

years when her parents uprooted her to Uruguay.

Navigating the challenges of a new language and culture, Alicia not only embraced the

unfamiliar but thrived in it. This early experience laid the foundation for her ability to

connect with diverse audiences and approach marketing from a truly global perspective.

Alicia’s journey from navigating the streets of Uruguay to conquering the digital

landscapes of marketing is a saga of Resilience and cultural fluency.

It’s this unique blend of personal growth and professional triumph that sets her apart in

the marketing world. As a speaker and influencer, Alicia not only shares groundbreaking

marketing strategies but also imparts the invaluable lessons learned from her multicultural

upbringing. Prepare to be captivated not just by her marketing prowess, but by the

remarkable journey that shaped Alicia Branham into the visionary marketer she is today.

Be sure to check out her LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! As well as her website Alicia Branham!

About Sarah

“Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision.”

In my work with Coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of Coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share – on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah’s band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Sarah Elkins Chief Storymaker

Sarah Elkins brings her music, storytelling and many years in public service to the stage to engage and inspire her audience to think about how the stories they tell influence their identities and the perceptions of the people around them, and to take a deeper look in the mirror to experience the leader they were born to become.

She's a storyteller, keynote speaker, professional musician, author, and Gallup certified StrengthsFinder workplace communication coach. Her highly engaging, experiential presentations, workshops, and coaching packages with in-person and remote teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace.