Improving emotional intelligence is becoming one of the most important skills for professionals and leaders. It helps you communicate well, build real connections, and lead with confidence. Many high achievers rely on technical skills but struggle when success depends on staying calm, handling conflict, and connecting with people.

In this episode, you'll discover how improving emotional intelligence helps you pause before reacting. You'll learn to choose responses that achieve better results for everyone. Host Porschia sits down with leadership coach Susan Schwartz for a warm conversation about how emotional intelligence shows up at work and why it matters for leadership, communication, and team dynamics.

They explore how emotional intelligence can be measured and strengthened over time. You'll hear real stories of leaders who improved collaboration, reduced tension, and built stronger bonds at work. They got curious about themselves and changed small behaviors. The conversation reminds us that emotional intelligence isn't just about feelings. It's about the choices we make and how our actions affect others.

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The Career Planning Process is something a lot of us, even successful professionals, sometimes skip or get wrong. We often hope our careers will just work themselves out, but years can go by without a real plan. This can lead to feeling stuck, frustrated, or like something important is missing when things don't move forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to see Career Planning not as a strict map, but as a flexible guide you can return to again and again. Our warm and insightful host, CEO Porschia, chats with the wonderful career coach Cassie Spencer. They dive into why being intentional with your career path truly matters for your happiness, growth, and success down the road.

They also talk about finding the sweet spot between having a plan and welcoming happy accidents. They show how being reflective, taking action, and staying open can actually create your own lucky breaks. The conversation points out common missteps we all make in career planning and shares heartfelt, practical ways to check if your job, your company, and your bigger dreams are still in harmony.

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Reinvention takes the spotlight in this episode. CEO host Porschia and guest Scott Mason discuss why holding onto “safe” jobs can backfire in today’s shifting market, and how intentional change can align your work with who you are. You’ll receive clear steps on how to listen to that inner call, choose courageously, and take action for a career change.

They share a practical definition of reinvention: moving from a KPI-driven identity to purpose-driven impact. Scott reveals how mindset and personal narrative shape your decisions, using story archetypes to uncover unhelpful beliefs about money, status, and failure. Then, he lays out your first actionable steps, starting this week.

Real reinvention unfolds over months, not days. Prepare for a 3–6 month journey of discovery, messaging, and launch. You’ll also discover why charisma is crucial during transition, helping you attract support, communicate your value clearly, and build forward momentum.

Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/reinventionCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://fly-high-coaching.thinkific.com/courses/Career%20911%20Master%20Class!

Career change resume tips are the focus of this #Career101Podcast. We explore why using a resume designed for your old job just won't work for a new direction. A few precise edits can significantly speed up callbacks and interviews. Porschia walks you through how to reframe your experience into proof and substance that employers are looking for.

Our host and CEO, Porschia, breaks down how misplaced job titles, vague bullet points, and weak opening summaries hold you back. She shares straightforward changes that get you past automated systems and put your value front and center. You'll see real examples that take the guesswork out for recruiters. We also cover quick adjustments you can make immediately.

By the end, you'll have a weekly plan to test, measure, and improve the effectiveness of your resume by monitoring your responses, adjusting your keywords, and sharpening your metrics. For those who want extra support, a professional resume writer (like the ones on our team), can help shape your narrative, fine-tune your keywords, and cut down the time in your job search. The goal is to spend less time sending out applications and more time in conversations.

Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/career-change-resume-tipsCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

Fearless leadership takes center stage in this episode, designed to help you move forward with courage, clarity, and genuine care. Discover why bold, values-driven decisions ultimately triumph over playing it safe, the real power of advocacy, and how to transform setbacks into fuel. You’ll find practical strategies for growth you can put to work as early as this week.

Our host and CEO, Porschia, walks you through actionable tools designed to build genuine confidence quickly. Learn how to choose a leadership style that truly fits who you are, leverage feedback effectively, and demonstrate your impact without the empty jargon. Expect direct conversation, real-world stories, and tactics you can test in your very next meeting.

We also tackle how to leverage sponsors, mentors, and your peer network to accelerate your progress when advancement feels stalled. You’ll get a clear plan to map the skills you’re already using, translate them into tangible outcomes, and maintain a “brag book” that lets your results do the talking. We’ve made room for wellness, too, because sustaining high performance requires it.

Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/fearless-leadershipCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

Leadership development goals take center stage in this week’s #Career101Podcast, where host and CEO Porschia breaks down how to set, track, and actually achieve the goals that move your career forward. From early wins to executive impact, your goals shape not just how you lead, but how your team thrives!

In this episode, Porschia maps goals across career stages, early, mid, and late, and shows how to turn vague intentions into SMART, skill-building actions. She also shares a simple weekly cadence to keep momentum without overwhelm.

You’ll get practical examples for confidence, communication, strategic thinking, delegation, executive presence, mentoring, and legacy planning. And yes, she flags the big traps: fuzzy aims, no feedback, and “learning without doing.”Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/leadership-development-goalsCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

Culture in the workplace is more than posters; it’s daily behaviors that build trust, safety, and performance. CEO host Porschia and guest Carol Marzouk unpack how culture shows up in meetings, emails, and decisions. They keep it practical for leaders facing reorgs, layoffs, and constant change.

In this episode, you’ll learn clear steps to design culture on purpose, not by default. Carol shows why leader self-awareness must come before town halls and taglines. You’ll hear simple routines, values, “evidence checks,” and real accountability.

They also address common barriers: leadership blind spots, tolerating toxic high-performers, and gossip in uncertainty. When transforming culture in the workplace, first steps for leaders include naming the change, modeling the rules, and involving employees in defining behaviors. Then, encourage lasting change with meeting rituals, coaching, and consequence management.

Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/culture-in-the-workplaceCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911

Culture change is a crucial element for any organization aiming for long-term success. In this episode, Porschia and Michael Lopez discuss how a strong company culture impacts performance, often more than strategy alone.

You will learn how leaders can guide their teams through culture change, particularly during challenges like layoffs or reorganizations. Michael stresses the importance of aligning behaviors with new organizational goals to foster transformation.

Michael also talks about the timeline for culture change, noting that it may take up to a year to become self-sustaining. Consistent leadership involvement and a focus on behaviors are key to making culture change lasting.

Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/culture-changeCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911