In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Kara H. North about leveraging generational examples of working women and positive impact. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She began her legal career with a large insurance defense firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. After returning...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sharla Butler about learning how to be a better leader as a new executive. Sharla Butler (www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-butler)has enjoyed an impressive 29 year career in the direct-selling industry working with multiple Utah based companies. She currently oversees cross-functional efforts to commercialize products in all 30+ markets as the Director of International Commercialization at doTERRA International...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Danielle Williams about servant leadership and the importance of values congruence Dr. Danielle E. Williams is a servant leader that for over 20 years has worked in the fields of Education, Leadership, and Healthcare. She holds degrees and certifications from Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, Harvard University, Nova Southeastern University and is currently studying in the School of...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Kelly R. Hall and about Gabrielle Spriggs about the mission of the UVU Women in Business Impact Lab, current priorities and upcoming initiatives and events, and some reflections as we move from year one of the WBIL and move into year two! Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talk with Dr. Kelly R. Hall and about Gabrielle Spriggs about the mission of the UVU Women in Business Impact Lab, current priorities and upcoming initiatives and events, and some reflections as we move from year one of the WBIL and move into year two! Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Claudia Miller about empowering women in leadership roles. Claudia Miller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/) is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover and Angela Schill talk with Kamilyn Ball about both the challenges and benefits you face as a working woman/mother. Kamilyn Ball grew up in the small town of Afton, Wyoming. She attended Utah State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She then attended the University of Washington in Seattle to earn her Master of Professional Accounting, specializing in taxation. After graduation, she began her...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover and Angela Schill talk with Todd N. Hallock about supporting women's career progression and the four phases of succession planning.  Todd N. Hallock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallockestateplanner/) views his calling as trying to bring peace of mind to families in their Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Family Business Succession Planning, Succession Planning for Family Farms and Ranches, and Charitable Planning. He is an attorney...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Yamila H. Harris about exploring the "art of the possible". Yamila H. Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamilaharris/) is a dynamic global IT executive, board member, public speaker and mentor with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple IT and Business disciplines including Service Delivery, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Workplace Services and End User...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Holly Richardson about emotional labor, women, and leadership. Dr. Holly Richardson (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyonthehill/⁠) is the editor of Utah Policy, a weekday newsletter, where she scours the news and curates the most essential stories about the politics, policies and people affecting Utah. She also...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with AJ Brau about traits to develop to succeed in today's work environment. AJ Brau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajwander/) is a software engineer turned tech founder and proud mom. Wander is an interactive mapping platform that allows destinations around the world to create and distribute custom, local interactive maps...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Alexis Palmer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisapalmer/) about navigating higher education leadership as a female. Alexis Palmer joined Utah Valley University in 2004 and has served in a variety of roles. Palmer has been in her current role as the Associate Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students since 2014....

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Silvia Castro about the biggest challenges facing Utah’s economic ecosystem. Silvia Castro has spent more than 20 years as an executive in non-profit, government and for-profit organizations. Her past experience includes working with other executives and business owners from Fortune 500 companies, the State of Utah,...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) and Dr. Maureen Andrade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-andrade-12612478/) about the recent WBIL research brief, Pandemic-Related Job Changes and Preferences, by Gender. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Mel Lane about past, present, and future orientations in our personal leadership.  Signposts- 1. The past: Never a failure, always a learning 2. The present: The importance of self leadership (growth mindset, continuous learner, proactive accountability ) 3. The future: vision for your life and the micro steps, your...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Atia Black about developing resiliency as a leader. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Heather Frazier about overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and burnout as a female leader. Heather Frazier is an entrepreneur who started her life-coach profession a few years ago. She helps people who struggle with parenting challenges, marriage challenges and life challenges. Today she is going to talk to us about...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Carrie Freeman about the importance of advocacy and mentorship for women leaders.  Carrie Freeman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-freeman/) is Co-CEO of SecondMuse, an impact and innovation company that builds resilient economies. Since 2012, she has been steering the global company's approach to finding and nurturing innovators dedicated to social and environmental good, and...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) talks with Melissa Lane as part of the Women in Business Leadership Speaker Series. Melissa Lane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissanlane/) has been in sales for cutting-edge technology firms since she was 16 years old. She has progressed up the organizational hierarchy, assuming positions in sales leadership and running multiple programs across the U.S. for various well-known brands. Currently, she...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deepa Purushothaman about how women of color can redefine identity and power in the workforce. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5uIv4xXnvlY. Deepa Purushothaman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru/) is the co-founder of nFormation which provides brave, safe, new space for professional women of color and a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to this, Deepa spent more...

In this "Forbes Feature" WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent Forbes video, "The World's Most Powerful Women Define Power." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/D3IzFbmYFsc.    Video Overview: "Today's most dynamic female leaders open up on influence, impact and how they use their power." Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil.

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) talks with Shelly Johnson as part of the Women in Business Leadership Speaker Series. Shelly Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellymjohnson1/) is an executive vice president of operations, risk, and strategy at Zions Bank, with management responsibilities for commercial loan operations, risk, and diversity, equity and inclusion. She brings over25 years of combined finance and risk experience to her...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with D Sangeeta about helping employers attract and retain STEM+ women.  At 29, Sangeeta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsangeeta/) was at the end of her rope, about to quit a STEM career she loved because she couldn't navigate the roadblocks that were being thrown in front of her — as a woman, as an immigrant, as a person of color. Luckily, a mentor reached out, guided her, and she...

In this "HBR Minute" WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men." See the video here: https://youtu.be/5XikR_aN0Hk.  Video Overview: "Are there fewer women in management because we can’t discern between confidence and competence? The popular explanations range from women just aren’t capable of being leaders to women just don’t want to be leaders. According to author Tomas...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) talks with Jessica Bundy as part of the Women in Business Leadership Speaker Series. Jessica Bundy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bundy-mba-81113749/) is an experienced leader and consumer behavior professional. Currently, sheserves as Manager, Consumer Insight for the Walt Disney Company, specializing in unstructured big dataresearch. Jessica leads a team that analyzes and reports primarily on...