A personal leadership podcast that shares real stories about moments that transform people's careers. Eddie Francis reaches into his bag of strategic communications and leadership expertise, while Dr. Halima Leak Francis comes in with super cool sociological insights to help us be our best selves. forouredification.substack.com
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He was an architect for a home builder when the 2008 housing bubble burst, and it caught up with him in 2009. And then there were the two divorces. Those setbacks gave Dr. W. Garrett Goggans pause. But instead of trying to figure out what was wrong with the world, Garrett looked inward for answers by challenging himself to change. This interview is a masterclass in self-awareness and how it serves…
Folks who say that college is a waste of time might be leaving out some details about their experience. In this installment of Higher Edification , I take this claim head-on by questioning what part these folks played in the time-wasting. How much does having a sense of personal leadership play in success during and after college? Got thoughts? Give this episode a listen, and tell me what you…
As someone who often speaks her mind, Carrie KC West ’s story of career transformation began when a single, unfortunate moment with her boss in Corporate America led to her current career. As she has worked with people as a “hidden story doula,” Carrie has also worked to be the pattern so that her clients could “disrupt the familiar” to tell their hidden stories. About Carrie KC West |…
Michelle Steiner suffered a setback in her career when she lost her job during the COVID lockdown, but she had already passed a major life test. Michelle had been told that she wouldn't be successful in college because of her learning disability. Instead of retreating within, Michelle leaned on her community and used that setback to earn her bachelor's degree. Now a disability advocate and an…
A common question that has come up since my most recent full-time adventure: How did I pivot so quickly? I got to work on reinventing myself quickly, but the truth is that this career pivot—my fifth one—took a bit longer. In this episode, I talk about the steps I took and why patience matters in the pivot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
"Setbacks start with what feel like peaks." That's how Phillip Holmes kicked off his conversation with me about his journey from surviving a toxic workplace to helping others navigate toxic workplaces. A coach and leadership consultant, Phillip visited For Our Edification to talk about the process of rebounding from getting lost in ambition to gaining clarity through self-evaluation. Check out…
It was 15 years ago that I encountered my first and worst crisis as a public relations professional. It was then, when I was Southern University at New Orleans’ public relations director, that a Louisiana legislator proposed a bill that would merge SUNO with the University of New Orleans as part of their move into the University of Louisiana System. The writing was on the wall that a merger…
As was the case for so many, 2020 wasn’t a great year for Dave Delaney . With the COVID-19 lockdown, his speaking business took a big hit, and natural disasters had become too much a part of his life. On top of that, Dave had been diagnosed with ADHD. With his love for communication and the stage, Dave found a renewed energy in improv, but he found new life in mindfulness. In this conversation,…
Rory Verrett felt "rudderless" after being defeated early in his career—literally. The New Orleans native had returned from Harvard Law School and had a strong start to his career when he decided to run for public office. But he suffered a bitter defeat. It was a moment that Rory describes as feeling "devastated" and "embarrassed." That moment led to a series of career moves that have helped Rory…
What happens when a self-described workaholic hits a wall with corporate politics? For Melinda Van Fleet it was a sign that something had to change. Melinda visited For Our Edification to share her journey from successful retail buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue to empowerment and business coach. After years of thriving in Corporate America, regularly working 12-hour days because she genuinely loved what…
The Season 7 premiere kicks off a new direction for the podcast. For Our Edification is setting sail into deeper personal leadership waters with stories of career transformation. We’re kicking off the new season with a challenge to both managers and their direct reports in the workplace to make five promises to tighten their relationships . These aren’t just any promises. I reach into my strategic…
