WORKLiberated

In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Katie Keller Geer, co-founder of KK Social, to explore the powerful connection between personal branding, social credibility, and career fulfillment. As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, Margaret leads a thoughtful conversation about how professionals can align their values, online presence, and career goals in today’s digital-first world.
Katie shares her journey from corporate social media strategist to entrepreneur, revealing the challenges and rewards of launching an agency and building a brand alongside her husband. Together, they discuss how authenticity drives credibility online, why personal and business branding are increasingly intertwined, and how professionals can leverage social platforms to attract the right clients, employers, and opportunities.
 
If you want to use social media with intention as part of your personal and professional development, Momentum Coaching helps you clarify your message, build visibility, and take action that actually moves your career forward.
 
👉 Turn presence into progress.
 
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Ideal Future Visualization -
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📢 Connect with Katie Keller Geer & KK Social:
🔗 Website: https://kksocial.co/
 
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#PersonalBranding #SocialCredibility #EntrepreneurLife #WorkLiberation #MarketingStrategy

In this episode of WORKLiberated, Margaret Graziano speaks with Dr. Lisa Abendroth, a marketing professor, about Women's Leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work. They delve into the importance of curiosity, agility, and continuous learning in the age of AI, discussing how these traits can liberate individuals in their careers. Lisa shares insights from her experiences and her unique "Bold Futures" trip to Tokyo and Seoul, designed to open minds to global innovation. Tune in to discover how to embrace AI responsibly, transform your workflows, and cultivate a growth mindset for a fully liberated work life.
 
Leadership isn’t something you arrive at — it’s something you grow into. If this conversation resonated and you feel a pull toward your next level of leadership, join us at Ignite Your Power — a women’s leadership retreat designed to deepen clarity, confidence, and personal authority.
 
👉 Step into the next chapter of your leadership.
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From Friction to Flow Ebook
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
 
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In this episode, Margaret Graziano sits down with Sejal Thakkar, CEO of TrainXtra and former employment attorney, to uncover the hidden costs of workplace incivility and the leadership behaviors that shape culture. Through the lens of tools like the Organizational Culture Inventory, they explore how subtle behaviors—eye rolls, interruptions, and exclusion—can quietly erode trust, damage team performance, and even lead to legal consequences.
Sejal shares powerful insights on recognizing early warning signs of toxic culture, addressing bias and microaggressions, and why leadership training must focus on behavior—not just compliance. With real-world stories and practical strategies, this conversation highlights how organizations can intentionally build respectful, high-performing environments where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
 
Most organizations don’t realize they have a culture problem until it becomes a legal one. If you want to understand where your workplace culture truly stands — before conflict escalates — take our confidential culture survey. It’s a clear, practical way to assess civility, leadership behaviors, and risk areas inside your organization.
 
👉 Start with awareness. Take the survey.
https://keenalignment.scoreapp.com/
🔗 Connect with Sejal Thakkar:
🌐 https://www.trainxtra.com
💬 Ready to take your team or event to the next level? Book Margaret Graziano today and bring a spark of inspiration to your audience. margaretgraziano.com
 
#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #CivilityAtWork #ToxicWorkplace #WorkLiberated #InclusiveLeadership

In this episode, Margaret sits down with Dr. Tony Masri, neurologist and founder of Helix Health, to uncover why sleep may be the most overlooked success strategy for leaders and high performers. As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, Margaret explores with Dr. Masri how sleep directly impacts executive function, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and resilience. 
 
Together, they discuss the neuroscience behind sleep, the hidden ways poor sleep contributes to burnout and memory lapses, and practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene. From resetting your circadian rhythm naturally to using wearables and understanding the truth about melatonin, this conversation offers powerful insights for anyone striving to perform at their best in both life and leadership.
 
High performance doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from managing your energy. If you’re ready to turn insights like this into sustainable personal and professional development, Momentum Coaching helps leaders translate science into daily habits that actually stick.
 
👉 Build momentum where it matters most.
 
https://www.keenalignment.com/momentum-coaching
 
🌐 Visit Helix Health: https://helixhealth.org
 
Ideal Future Visualization -
https://www.keenalignment.com/your-ideal-future
 
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#SleepHealth #ExecutiveWellness #MargaretGraziano #HighPerformanceHabits #BrainOptimization #MentalClarity

In this episode, Bina Bendale shares her journey from trauma nurse to transformational coach and how years in healthcare, parenting a child with autism, and facing workplace burnout led her to a deeper calling. Through Personalized Executive Coaching, Bina now helps professionals and caregivers move from survival mode to empowered leadership. 
 
She introduces her powerful Energy Barometer framework, explores emotional regulation in both parenting and professional life, and discusses how working parents can reclaim balance while supporting neurodiverse families. This conversation offers practical insights on overcoming silent struggles, preventing burnout, and creating healthier, more connected environments at work and at home.
 
Burnout isn’t something you fix by pushing harder — it’s something you outgrow by leading differently. If you’re ready to move beyond burnout and intentionally create what you want next, personalized executive coaching can help you regain clarity, choice, and momentum.
 
Join Evolve the Leader Within to transform how you lead — and how you live.
 
👉 Choose breakthrough.
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Reclaim Your Vitality Webinar -
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🔗 Connect with Bina Bendale: 
Instagram: @nursecoachbina
Website: www.binanursecoach.com
 
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#WorkLiberated #BinaBendale #ParentingWithPurpose #BurnoutSupport #EmotionalWellness #NeurodiversityAwareness #NurseCoach

Join Margaret Graziano as she explores revolutionary leadership approaches with Dr. Abraham Khoureis, Certified Visionary Leadership Coach and adjunct professor. Discover how Personalized Executive Coaching can unlock the seven levels of compassionate leadership—from cultivating self-compassion to embracing servant leadership.
Dr. Khoureis reveals practical strategies for integrating humanity into capitalism while addressing critical workplace challenges like quiet quitting and employee disengagement. Learn how mindfulness, self-awareness, and accountability form the foundation of transformative leadership that drives both organizational success and social impact.
Leadership doesn’t deepen through control — it grows through connection. If you’re ready to strengthen partnership, trust, and influence by developing the inner capacity of leadership, join Evolve the Leader Within — a leadership seminar series designed to help you lead from awareness, compassion, and clarity.
👉 Evolve how you lead. Build the partnerships that matter.
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
High-Performance Teams Checklist -
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🔗 Connect with Dr. Abraham Khoureis: https://drabekhoureis.com/
 
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#Leadership #CompassionateLeadership #ConsciousCapitalism #MindfulLeadership #BusinessSuccess #DrAbrahamKhoureis

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Jeannine Rashidi, author of Abundance Beyond Trauma, about how past trauma shapes our mindset, relationships, and career paths. Through the lens of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, they explore how self-awareness and presence help leaders break unconscious patterns and build healthier, more empowered workplaces.
Discover practical tools for recognizing triggers, shifting from scarcity to abundance, and developing the emotional intelligence needed to lead—and live—with greater clarity and resilience.
You don’t need to relive the past to lead differently — you need the space to reclaim yourself. If this episode resonated and you’re ready to break free from hidden patterns through the depth and care of personalized executive coaching, Ignite Your Power is a retreat designed to help you reconnect with your strength, clarity, and leadership presence.
 
👉 This is where healing meets power.
 
https://margaretgraziano.com/retreat/
 
From Friction to Flow Ebook -
https://www.keenalignment.com/response-agility-ebook
 
🔗 Connect with Jeannine:
🌎 Website: https://goodbyetension.com
📩 Email: info@goodbyetension.com
📲 Social Media: @JeannineLRashidi
 
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#AbundanceBeyondTrauma #JeannineRashidi #WorkLiberated #SelfAwareness #TraumaRecovery #PersonalGrowth #WorkplaceWellness

In this episode, Margaret Graziano talks with Ocean Robbins, CEO of the Food Revolution Network, about how nutrition impacts brain health, energy, and leadership performance. Through the lens of Personalized Executive Coaching, they explore how food choices influence mental clarity, resilience, and the ability to lead effectively.
Discover how better nutrition, gut health, and purpose-driven habits can support high performance, well-being, and a thriving workplace culture. 
If you’re ready to lead with more energy, clarity, and intention through the depth that personalized executive coaching provides, join Evolve the Leader Within — a leadership seminar series designed to strengthen self-leadership from the inside out.
 
👉 Build the foundation your leadership depends on.
https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/
 
Reclaim Your Vitality Webinar -
https://www.keenalignment.com/reclaim-your-vitality
 
💬 Ready to take your team or event to the next level? Book Margaret Graziano today and bring a spark of inspiration to your audience. margaretgraziano.com
#FoodRevolution #HealthyLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #BrainHealth #OceanRobbins #NutritionMatters #SustainableLiving

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Andrea Mackenzie, General Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, about conservation, community impact, and collaborative leadership. Through the lens of Women’s Leadership, Andrea shares insights from more than 35 years of protecting open spaces, wildlife habitats, and farmlands.
Discover how leaders, businesses, and communities can work together to preserve natural spaces, support well-being, and create a more sustainable future. 
The most sustainable leadership comes from alignment — not obligation. If you’re ready to build a career rooted in what you care about and lead with passion and purpose, Ignite Your Power is a women’s leadership experience designed to help you reconnect with what drives you and lead from that place.
 
👉 Lead from what you love. Join us.
 
https://margaretgraziano.com/retreat/
 
Ideal Future Visualization -
https://www.keenalignment.com/your-ideal-future
 
🌎 Get Involved in Conservation:
🔹 Visit Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority: https://openspaceauthority.org
🔹 Check out Together Bay Area for job opportunities: https://togetherbayarea.org
 
💬 Ready to take your team or event to the next level? Book Margaret Graziano today and bring a spark of inspiration to your audience. margaretgraziano.com
#Conservation #OpenSpace #Leadership #SantaClaraValley #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureMatters #WorkLiberated

In this episode, Margaret Graziano speaks with Amadea Sanchez, a financial services professional and leadership graduate student at Purdue University, about growth, workplace culture, and career ownership. Through the lens of Personalized Executive Coaching, they explore how self-awareness, trust, and accountability empower professionals to navigate bias, build stronger teams, and lead from any level.
Amadea shares insights on advocating for equity, “coaching up,” and creating connection and psychological safety in today’s evolving workplace.
Mid-career isn’t a plateau — it’s a decision point. If you’re ready to take control of your direction and gain the clarity that personalized executive coaching provides, Ignite Your Power is a women’s leadership experience designed to help you choose what’s next with confidence and intention.
 
👉 This is your moment. Step into your power.
https://margaretgraziano.com/retreat/
 
Ideal Future Visualization -
https://www.keenalignment.com/your-ideal-future
💬 Ready to take your team or event to the next level? Book Margaret Graziano today and bring a spark of inspiration to your audience. margaretgraziano.com
 
#Leadership #WorkLiberated #CareerGrowth #UnconsciousBias #WomenInLeadership #CoachingUp