In this episode Wendy shares her journey towards achieving work flexibility, starting from her maternity leave. She discusses the challenges and benefits of flexible work arrangements, emphasizing the role of leaders in modeling successful flexible work. Wendy also talks about her upcoming book, which focuses on treating one's career as their own small business. Deb shares her own experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of strategic thinking in career advancement.



Wendy Cocke, Author of “Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms” is a chemical engineer by training and spent over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies leading technical teams across time zones, borders, and languages.

As a working mother, Wendy has redefined success for herself according to her values.


About 10 years into her career, when her oldest child was still an infant, Wendy pursued a flexible work arrangement. She was told that while the company supported her desire to pull back, her career would stall and she would never move up in the organization, but her successful negotiation of flexible working arrangements did not slow her career trajectory and eventually led her to publish a book about how others can do the same. She is an inspiration to all those who want to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

Today Wendy manages her extended family (lovingly referred to as the rolling circus) which includes support for her mother and grandmother and is the Founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC where she provides technical consulting, management coaching and leadership development.



You can connect with Wendy in the following ways:

Website: makingflexwork.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-anderson-cocke



Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR



Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n

Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw

Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

In this episode Wendy shares her journey towards achieving work flexibility, starting from her maternity leave. She discusses the challenges and benefits of flexible work arrangements, emphasizing the role of leaders in modeling successful flexible work. Wendy also talks about her upcoming book, which focuses on treating one's career as their own small business. Deb shares her own experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of strategic thinking in career advancement.
 
Wendy Cocke, Author of “Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms” is a chemical engineer by training and spent over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies leading technical teams across time zones, borders, and languages. As a working mother, Wendy has redefined success for herself according to her values.
 About 10 years into her career, when her oldest child was still an infant, Wendy pursued a flexible work arrangement. She was told that while the company supported her desire to pull back, her career would stall and she would never move up in the organization, but her successful negotiation of flexible working arrangements did not slow her career trajectory and eventually led her to publish a book about how others can do the same. She is an inspiration to all those who want to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Today Wendy manages her extended family (lovingly referred to as the rolling circus) which includes support for her mother and grandmother and is the Founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC where she provides technical consulting, management coaching and leadership development.
 
You can connect with Wendy in the following ways:
Website: <a href="http://makingflexwork.com/">makingflexwork.com</a>
Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-anderson-cocke">www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-anderson-cocke</a>
 
Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3AKiflR">https://amzn.to/3AKiflR</a> 
 
Other episodes you’ll enjoy:
C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - <a href="http://bit.ly/3XwI55n">http://bit.ly/3XwI55n</a>
Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -<a href="http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw">http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw</a>
Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - <a href="http://bit.ly/3QASvym">http://bit.ly/3QASvym</a>

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Wendy Cocke: Why Flexibility is the Secret to Work-Life Balance

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, host Deb Coviello welcomes Daniel Pinkham, CEO and principal consultant of Lakehurst Consulting. With over 30 years of industry experience in operations engineering, OPEX, project management, and health and safety, Daniel shares his journey from growing up around entrepreneurship to becoming a seasoned operational excellence consultant. He emphasizes the value of continuous improvement and the significance of engaging the workforce closest to the work in problem-solving processes. Deb and Daniel discuss the importance of defining problems accurately, treating root causes rather than symptoms, and the power of positivity and external perspectives in driving organizational change.



Episode Highlights:

05:28 The Path to Starting a Consultancy: Challenges and Insights

09:59 Operational Excellence: Strategies and Real-World Applications

19:58 The Importance of Adaptability and Teamwork in Career Success




Daniel A. Pinkham, Jr., the CEO & Principal Consultant of Lakehurst Consulting LLC, boasts over 30 years of industry expertise. As a proven Operational Leader, he excels in team-building across various domains like operations, engineering, and project management. With a relentless thirst for knowledge and a knack for fostering collaboration, Dan's consultancy spans diverse sectors including medical devices, aerospace, and defense. Holding an MBA from Marshall University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Maine, he's also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Recently settled in Northeast Missouri, Dan cherishes family time with his wife and two daughters, both budding engineers.



You can connect with Daniel in the following ways:
lakehurstconsulting.com– his consultancy’s site for those seeking help in improving their bottom line through continuous improvement and structured problem solving
dsbexitstrategy.com– his affiliated site for companies getting ready to sell their business and get the maximum possible return



For more insights:

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In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, host Deb Coviello welcomes Daniel Pinkham, CEO and principal consultant of Lakehurst Consulting. With over 30 years of industry experience in operations engineering, OPEX, project management, and health and safety, Daniel shares his journey from growing up around entrepreneurship to becoming a seasoned operational excellence consultant. He emphasizes the value of continuous improvement and the significance of engaging the workforce closest to the work in problem-solving processes. Deb and Daniel discuss the importance of defining problems accurately, treating root causes rather than symptoms, and the power of positivity and external perspectives in driving organizational change.
 
Episode Highlights:
05:28 The Path to Starting a Consultancy: Challenges and Insights
09:59 Operational Excellence: Strategies and Real-World Applications
19:58 The Importance of Adaptability and Teamwork in Career Success
 
 Daniel A. Pinkham, Jr., the CEO &amp; Principal Consultant of Lakehurst Consulting LLC, boasts over 30 years of industry expertise. As a proven Operational Leader, he excels in team-building across various domains like operations, engineering, and project management. With a relentless thirst for knowledge and a knack for fostering collaboration, Dan's consultancy spans diverse sectors including medical devices, aerospace, and defense. Holding an MBA from Marshall University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Maine, he's also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Recently settled in Northeast Missouri, Dan cherishes family time with his wife and two daughters, both budding engineers.
 
You can connect with Daniel in the following ways:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.lakehurstconsulting.com/">lakehurstconsulting.com</a>– his consultancy’s site for those seeking help in improving their bottom line through continuous improvement and structured problem solving</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dsbexitstrategy.com">dsbexitstrategy.com</a>– his affiliated site for companies getting ready to sell their business and get the maximum possible return</li>
</ul>
 
For more insights:
Follow me on my YouTube Channel: <a href="https://bit.ly/47GgMdn">https://bit.ly/47GgMdn</a> 
Sign up for my Weekly Newsletter:  <a href="https://bit.ly/3T09kVc">https://bit.ly/3T09kVc</a>
Sign up for my LinkedIn Newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/49SmRV3">https://bit.ly/49SmRV3</a>

Daniel Pinkham: Mastering Operational Excellence

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deb shares valuable insights on how C-suite leaders can navigate challenges with confidence and amplify their impact. Deb emphasizes the importance of leaders not only achieving results but also leaving a lasting legacy by leveraging their superpowers to inspire and make a lasting impact on others. She provides three key tips for leaders: sharing their insights more broadly, engaging in mentorship, and building a powerful network. Throughout the episode, Deb stresses the significance of mentorship, sharing knowledge, and building relationships to not only aid personal growth but also to enhance the collective success of the business community. 



Episode Highlights:



01:19 The Power of Positive Leadership

02:56 Leveraging Your Leadership for Legacy

04:10 Three Key Strategies for Impactful Leadership

07:08 Expanding Your Influence Through Mentorship and Networking



Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n

Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw

Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deb shares valuable insights on how C-suite leaders can navigate challenges with confidence and amplify their impact. Deb emphasizes the importance of leaders not only achieving results but also leaving a lasting legacy by leveraging their superpowers to inspire and make a lasting impact on others. She provides three key tips for leaders: sharing their insights more broadly, engaging in mentorship, and building a powerful network. Throughout the episode, Deb stresses the significance of mentorship, sharing knowledge, and building relationships to not only aid personal growth but also to enhance the collective success of the business community. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
01:19 The Power of Positive Leadership
02:56 Leveraging Your Leadership for Legacy
04:10 Three Key Strategies for Impactful Leadership
07:08 Expanding Your Influence Through Mentorship and Networking
 
Other episodes you’ll enjoy:
C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - <a href="http://bit.ly/3XwI55n">http://bit.ly/3XwI55n</a>
Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -<a href="http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw">http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw</a>
Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - <a href="http://bit.ly/3QASvym">http://bit.ly/3QASvym</a>

Amplify Your Leadership Legacy

On this episode, talent management expert Perry Rhue discusses the importance of understanding individual personality traits, gifts, talents, strengths, temperament, and blind spots to enhance performance within organizations. Perry presents his unique coaching approach called 'coach sulting', combining coaching and consulting to provide a Socratic method of critical thinking. The conversation evolves to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing the need for human connection, co-creating relationships, and psychological safety in workplaces and society. Deb and Perry highlight the challenge of diversity fatigue and the responsibility of leaders to instigate genuine change in behaviors and attitudes, beyond just DEI training, towards healing the human race from racism and social constructs one conversation at a time.



Episode Highlights:

03:29 Unique Coaching Approaches: The Power of Coachsulting

06:19 Creating Impactful Change: Strategies for Effective Coaching

09:07 Human Connection and DEI: A New Perspective

13:05 Healing the Human Race: Beyond DEI Initiatives

31:08 The Essence of Belonging and Inclusion

36:11 Addressing Diversity Fatigue: A Call for Authentic Engagement


Perry Rhue, a seasoned Executive and Leadership Development Coach, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as an internal Leadership Coach at IBM. As the founder of The Rising Awareness, Perry spearheads a movement aimed at equipping professionals with the tools to navigate challenging conversations about racism and societal constructs. With expertise in executive coaching, talent management, and mentor-coaching training, Perry guides individuals and teams to understand their unique traits and maximize their performance within organizations. His extensive client roster includes IBM, Hyatt Regency, Cummins, and more. With certifications in Professional Co-Active Coaching and numerous accolades, Perry is dedicated to driving positive change in the coaching industry.



You can connect with Perry in the following ways:

Website: https://www.forcoachesbycoaches.com/



Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n

Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw

Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

On this episode, talent management expert Perry Rhue discusses the importance of understanding individual personality traits, gifts, talents, strengths, temperament, and blind spots to enhance performance within organizations. Perry presents his unique coaching approach called 'coach sulting', combining coaching and consulting to provide a Socratic method of critical thinking. The conversation evolves to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing the need for human connection, co-creating relationships, and psychological safety in workplaces and society. Deb and Perry highlight the challenge of diversity fatigue and the responsibility of leaders to instigate genuine change in behaviors and attitudes, beyond just DEI training, towards healing the human race from racism and social constructs one conversation at a time.
 
Episode Highlights:
03:29 Unique Coaching Approaches: The Power of Coachsulting
06:19 Creating Impactful Change: Strategies for Effective Coaching
09:07 Human Connection and DEI: A New Perspective
13:05 Healing the Human Race: Beyond DEI Initiatives
31:08 The Essence of Belonging and Inclusion
36:11 Addressing Diversity Fatigue: A Call for Authentic Engagement
 Perry Rhue, a seasoned Executive and Leadership Development Coach, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as an internal Leadership Coach at IBM. As the founder of The Rising Awareness, Perry spearheads a movement aimed at equipping professionals with the tools to navigate challenging conversations about racism and societal constructs. With expertise in executive coaching, talent management, and mentor-coaching training, Perry guides individuals and teams to understand their unique traits and maximize their performance within organizations. His extensive client roster includes IBM, Hyatt Regency, Cummins, and more. With certifications in Professional Co-Active Coaching and numerous accolades, Perry is dedicated to driving positive change in the coaching industry.
 
You can connect with Perry in the following ways:
Website: <a href="https://www.forcoachesbycoaches.com/">https://www.forcoachesbycoaches.com/</a>
 
Other episodes you’ll enjoy:
C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - <a href="http://bit.ly/3XwI55n">http://bit.ly/3XwI55n</a>
Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -<a href="http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw">http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw</a>
Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - <a href="http://bit.ly/3QASvym">http://bit.ly/3QASvym</a>

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