Episodes

Friday Feb 07, 2020
Impostor Syndrome: Finance Matters
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Is there a voice in your head telling you that you don't know what you're doing at work? That you're not qualified for the job you have? If you've ever been riddled with doubt about your ability to fulfill a role (whether it's work, family, or anything else), then you've experienced Impostor Syndrome. This detrimental thought pattern affects up to 70% of us at one time or another. Tune in to our conversation with Michelle Braden, President and CEO of MSBCoach, for more on how to identify damaging self-doubt and how to manage it.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Valerie Young, leading researcher on Imposter Syndrome: https://impostorsyndrome.com/
"Own the Room" by Amy Jen Sue and Muriel Maignan Wilkins: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Room-Discover-Signature-Leadership/dp/1422183939
"The 8th Habit" by Stephen R. Covey: https://www.amazon.com/8th-Habit-Effectiveness-Greatness/dp/B0006J23YQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UYM3C41V765K&keywords=the+eight+habit&qid=1581092641&s=books&sprefix=The+Eigth+hab%2Cstripbooks%2C137&sr=1-1
More about Michelle and MSBCoach: https://msbcoach.com/michelle-braden
The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrom: https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one

Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Culture is a Journey: Finance Matters
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Join Patty, Brandi, and their guests Sarah Doran and Danielle Hancock as we discuss the importance of prioritizing workplace culture. In this episode, we talk about what culture is and how to create a positive workplace culture. The benefits of participating in creating a healthy culture are great for the organization and for employees as individuals.
Tune in for a great discussion!

Monday Dec 09, 2019
Multitasking: Finance Matters
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
This episode of Finance Matters is about something that doesn't actually exist. That's right -- multitasking is a myth! So what are we talking about the whole episode long? How trying to multitask affects our productivity, our creativity, and our enjoyment of life (hint: it's not good), as well as what to do instead of multitasking.
If you've ever answered emails during a meeting, you need to listen in. If you've never checked emails in a meeting . . . be honest with yourself; you have.
Resources Mentioned:

Friday Nov 22, 2019
Thanksgiving Episode: Finance Matters
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Gobble Gobble! In this pod, we identify the things that make us most thankful at work. Taking a moment to identify what you appreciate is a great exercise to boost your sense of well-being -- listen in and take a moment for gratitude!
Resources Mentioned:
Brene Brown Call to Courage Podcast
The Importance of Resilience Podcast
Bridging the Generation Gap Podcast
A Re-Introduction to FEAP Podcast

Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Find your True North: Finance Matteres
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Aaaand we're back! After a few months' hiatus, Patty and Brandi are back in the podcast saddle with special guest Lisa Harris of UVA HR's Talent Development team. In this episode, they discuss Bill George's book, "True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership." We all have an internal compass, and when it's followed closely, we can become authentic, outstanding leaders. If you've wondered what "leadership style" might suit you best, whether you're in a managerial role or not, check out this episode (and the book!). Self-discovery, no matter where you are in life, is the first and best step on a path to a meaningful and fulfilling experience.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.billgeorge.org/true-north/
https://hr.virginia.edu/career-development/talent-development

Monday Sep 09, 2019
Start With Why: Finance Matters
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Aaaand we're back! After a brief hiatus, Patty and Brandi get together to discuss Simon Sinek's popular book Start With Why. Hopefully, we all know what we do for a living, but have you give much thought to why you do what you do? Tuning in with your WHY can help you prioritize, make better decisions, and generally have a happier, more productive career.
Resources Mentioned:
Start W/Why Shortened Ted Talk on YouTube (5 min)

Friday Jul 12, 2019
Embracing a Coaching Culture: Finance Matters
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Coaching involves teaching people and helping them to grow. It's different than managing, mentoring, or problem-solving, and it's a leadership style that can change your relationships and your organization. In this episode of Finance Matters, co-host Patty Marbury and Erika Priddy of Finance Outreach and Compliance talk about Coaching, which is an area of their expertise. Learn what coaching is, and how some simple coaching questions can change the way you interact with colleagues, supervisees, and even family.
Resources Mentioned
The Coaching Habit, by Michael Bungay Stanier

Monday Jul 08, 2019
Brene Brown's Call to Courage: Finance Matters
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Vulnerability isn't about winning and it's not about losing -- it's about having the courage to show up even when you can't control the outcome. On this episode, Brandi and Patty are joined by Angela Knobloch and Erika Priddy to discuss Brene Brown's Netflix special "The Call To Courage." Forbes Magazine recommends viewing Brown's special "immediately." Whether you have tuned in or if you're just interested in what all the fuss is about, we hope you'll join us to glean some important concepts that can improve your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Transcript of "Call to Courage"
The Man in the Arena, T. Roosevelt

Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Productivity and Workflow: Finance Matters
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
We've got two very different guests joining us on today's episode to talk about productivity and workflow: Jessica Rafter, who works remotely managing our online community, and Mara Hilliar, Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance. Together we work through strategies we've adopted to keep ourselves organized and productive: what's worked, modifications we've made, and ideas we'd like to try. The key thing we've learned? Experiment with different strategies until you find something that feels comfortable! There are lots of ideas in this pod, and we hope some of them will work for you!
Resources Mentioned:
Jessica's Previous Pod on Collaboration Fatigue
Our Previous Pod on Organizational Tips
Getting Things Done - David Allen
Trello.com

Monday Jun 03, 2019
"Switch - How to Change Things When Change is Hard:" Finance Matters
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Brandi and Patty welcome Theran Fisher back to the podcast, this time to discuss Chip and Dan Heath's immensely useful book "Switch." As a part of his role with UVA's Talent Development department, Theran has used "Switch" to help many professionals understand how to understand and motivate themselves and their teams during times of change. Get on your elephant and listen in!
Resources Mentioned:
Heath Brothers resources on Switch (and their other books, too!)
Self Awareness and Self- Leadership
Self-Awareness and Work Relationships