Episodes

In this episode, we will discuss why formal performance reviews are a thing of the past and welcome you to the era of constant communication. We'll discuss the benefits of switching to a new format where 1:1 discussions are more beneficial and give some tips on to do them. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com . Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remembe...

This is the month for goal setting and we are going help you plan some of your HR strategies and share the Top 10 HR Trends for 2024. In this episode, we will dive deep into our top picks and show you how to prioritize your HR goals. Our picks include recruiting, providing a great employee experience, controlling labour costs, developing the organization's leaders, supporting change, and facilitating data-driven decisions. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach...

In this episode we will share a 5 step plan to show you how you can start building your own HR strategy. An HR strategy is important because it showcases the true role of HR and the people function. It will help the business through human capital. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com . Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and s...

With the rise of remote work, how do you manage employees from a distance? How do you maintain a positive culture and productivity? In this episode we’ll share easy to implement tips on how to manage your people remotely and avoid mismanagement issues. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com . Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe ...

In this episode we discuss the many myths and stereotypes about Human Resources and counterbalance them with the reality of what truly goes on in the HR world. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com . Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share!

In this episode we discuss the importance of employers being flexible in offering choices to their employees. Employees are looking for choices and options and aren't afraid to ask and are ready to go elsewhere if they don't get what they want. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com. Contact Athina at https://www.athinailiadis.com or Contact Annamaria at https://www.alwaysreadyforlife.com Please remember to like, subscribe and share...

In this episode we discuss Artificial Intelligence known as AI and how it affects the workplace and more specifically the employees and the HR function. We can't hide from it and it's here to stay. We touch on compliance issues such as confidentiality, privacy, fairness, bias, and accuracy of information along with the human aspects of the impact of AI.Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation.You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.comContact Athina at https://www.athinailiad...

In this new series we discuss no nonsense HR with a sprinkle of coaching. This episode we review the evolution of HR starting from the 1800s during the Industrial Revolution known as Personnel to People & Culture as we know it today. We cover some interesting topics: technology, legislation, recruiting, multi-generational workforce and our favourite topic, coaching. Grab your favourite drink and join us for the conversation. You can reach us at www.thecoachesnook.com Contact Athina at https://ww...

In this episode we discuss the stages of transitions and how it leads to making a change in our life. It could be a change in a relationship, it could be a change in our careers and it can also be a change in our lifestyle. If there is one constant in life, it is change. We end this episode with two special announcements. Vicenta will be retiring from podcasting and devoting her time to her coaching business and supporting single moms in building stronger and more meaningful relationships with t...

Jacki Amato who is a Certified Professional Coach, an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, a Core Dynamics Transition, Wellness and Leadership Coach, and a Certified Happiness Coach.Jacki helps busy people beat the overwhelm, anxiety and self-doubt to avoid burnout at work and home.She is a firm believer in taking ownership of one's health and this has taken her to new adventures, such as hiking.Jacki's passion for the outdoors helped her create a fun coaching experience for her clients via "Walk and Talk with Jacki" where coaching and the outdoors came together. But her true inner passion comes alive when she presents one of her two signature workshops "Ditch the Stress Workshop" or "7 Levels to Up Your Energy in Health." Both of these workshops are around 35 minutes long.

In this episode we have the honour of interviewing Ann DeLuca who is a Women's Confidence Coach and Author. Ann has a long history in the pharmaceutical industry spanning 25 years across a couple of organizations, always on the medical side of the business. She started her career at GSK in the Clinical Supplies department and left her career in pharma in 2015 as the Manager of Patient Safety for AstraZeneca. Her leaving was a process that started late in 2013 when she had an epiphany – it was no...

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Sonia Mondino, Chef and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about helping people create a stronger connection with one's health and wellness in an approachable way. With a background in culinary arts and integrative nutrition, her vision is to support others to nourish, heal, and thrive in their everyday lives. Her passion for cooking started at a young age growing vegetables with Nonno (grandpa in Italian), cooking with Mom a...

In the episode we discuss what traditions are and what role they play in our lives. There are many traditions we carry on or adopt that help us feel secure and part of belonging to a family or a larger community. Traditions give us an identity. Grab your favourite drink and have a listen. Please remember to subscribe, like and share. Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio Cover Art by Graphic Artist Nikki Contois Contact Vicenta at blakelifecoach@gmail.com For Anna...

Here we are celebrating our 50th episode and feeling very grateful to our listeners for supporting us along this wonderful journey. In this episode we discuss how we all are faced with challenges in life, big or small. Our episode will provide you with techniques on how to dodge these curveballs (challenges) that we all experience on a daily basis. Grab your favourite drink and listen the podcast. Please remember to like, share and subscribe. Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Mol...

In this episode, Vicenta Blake interviews co-host Annamaria Rocco-Landry. Annamaria is a Career/Leadership Coach with a successful 30+ year career in Human Resources. Annamaria helps her clients thrive in their careers by holding space for them so they can make conscious choices and take action to achieve their goals. She helps those who are launching, renewing or reinventing their careers. Annamaria helps their clients on their journey by using her signature system, The Readiness Roadmap, con...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of sleep and how it can impact many areas of our life. We discuss what good sleep entails, the benefits, the repercussions, the challenges we face, and we offer tips on how to achieve a good night's sleep. As the title of this episode suggests, a good sleep is sweet. This information is based on Dr. Matthew Walker’s book entitled Why We Sleep and other research we conducted on sleep. Grab your favourite drink, kick up your feet, relax and enjoy! Oh, do...

In this episode, Annamaria interviews cohost Vicenta Blake. Vicenta retired from a long-standing career in medical administration. She served as President of the Women’s Auxiliary at her church for 12 years and served as President of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization helping lower-income individuals. She speaks English, French and Portuguese. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, learning, and spending time with her accomplished daughter. Since retiring from medical administr...

So much of what we do in our life is automatic. Our habits, and our thought patterns have us live a “same old, same old” lifestyle. And this makes sense from a neuroscience perspective because our brains want to save us energy. In this episode, we discuss how to make conscious choices and provide examples and practical tips on how to do this. Grab your favourite drink and enjoy the episode! Oh, please remember to like, subscribe and share. Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Mol...

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Diana Lloyd who is an ex opera singer and lover of all things vocal. She’s been teaching and coaching singing to semi pros and amateurs alike for over 15 years. She guides students to their goals using performance and coaching techniques to address everything from performance nerves to dealing with singer’s vertigo and making their way in band dynamics or forging careers. Each student is as unique as the processes she uses to discover and h...

In today's episode we interview Rena Strool who is a Certified Professional Energy and Leadership Life Coach, Wellness Advocate, EFT Practitioner, Caregiver, and Program Facilitator. She specializes in holistic wellness and spiritual exploration. Her slogan is "I'll help you take control of your health and experience your life with EEEE's." These stand for Enjoyment, Education, Enrichment, Empowerment, and Enlightenment. She is a Brooklyn girl living in New Jersey by way of Elkhart, Indiana. As ...

In this episode we interview Valeri Hall Little. Valeri Hall Little is a Certified Business Coach and Founder of Built To SOAR™. She helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs rethink how they work so they can enjoy business growth without burning out (and without losing touch with the work they love most.) Valeri uses her proprietary SOAR System™ to help clients shift habits (especially the DIY habit!), confidently prioritize their time and energy, and master the art of focus and flow. Her overarching mis...

In this episode we interview Marcie Singer, ACC, who is a Certified Professional Life Coach for your empty nest years. It’s her mission to empower women approaching or already in their empty nest years to overcome their self-doubt and fears and to uncover their purpose, passion and vision leading to an inspiring, and rewarding future. When she’s not working with women to reimagine the next stage of their life, Marcie enjoys off-the-beaten-path travel with her husband and three grown children, wa...

So often we think about moving forward in our lives. We read books, we take courses and talk it over with friends or loved ones but don't actually take action. In this episode we will help you with tips to take action and move forward. Grab your favourite drink and enjoy the episode! Oh, please remember to like, subscribe and share. Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio Cover Art by Graphic Artist Nikki Contois For Annamaria visit www.alwaysreadyforlife.com For ...

In this episode we discuss what it means to hold the vision and trust the process. Another way to say this is "go with the flow". Do you want to learn how to trust the process? Listen to the episode to find out how. Once you get the hang of it, it makes life a lot easier and less stressful. Grab your favourite drink and enjoy the episode! Intro and Outro music by Chris Molyneaux of Chris Molyneaux Jazz Trio Cover Art by Graphic Artist Nikki Contois For Annamaria visit www.alwaysreadyforlife.com ...