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Dominate Your Day

Dominate Your Day

By: Dana Williams
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Research shows that employees and individuals typically burn out because they aren't making an impact. It's hard to make a difference in the world when you're feeling disconnected and burned out, which is why Dana Williams has leveraged 10 years of practice as a Clifton Strengths Coach and 25 years at Southwest Airlines helping people live into their values at work and at home and have created proprietary frameworks, courses and tools to help individuals and companies do the same. Dana interviews difference makers who have transformed their lives from the inside out, made an impact on the world and dominate their day.2023© Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Pursuing Alignment, not Titles with Vanessa Peace - Episode 339

    Pursuing Alignment, not Titles with Vanessa Peace - Episode 339
    Mar 31 2026

    Vanessa Peace shares a powerful story of reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery after an unexpected job loss. Drawing from a dynamic career spanning companies like Southwest Airlines, AT&T, and the American Cancer Society, Vanessa reflects on how her personal challenges including raising a daughter with complex medical needs shaped her leadership style and deepened her sense of purpose.

    Through the lens of the Authentic Imprint™ framework, she highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging one's strengths, while aligning with core values such as authenticity, purpose, family, and love. Her journey reveals that even in moments of uncertainty and bruised confidence, clarity can emerge when you intentionally reconnect with who you are at your core. Her story is a testament to the idea that true fulfillment comes not from chasing titles, but from courageously choosing alignment and trusting that everything else will follow.

    Top 3 Takeaways:

    Clarity comes from within. Knowing your strengths, core values, and personal mission helps you navigate uncertainty and make aligned decisions even during major life transitions.

    Emotional awareness is a skill. Pausing to recognize and name your emotions throughout the day can prevent overwhelm and help you respond intentionally instead of reacting.

    Alignment matters more than achievement. True fulfillment comes from designing your life around purpose and authenticity not chasing titles, status, or external expectations.

    Episode Minutes:

    Minute 7: Deep dive into Vanessa's CliftonStrengths profile and energy management

    Minute 13: Using strengths like communication and connectedness to overcome fear

    Minute 20: Leveraging core values during impactful presentations

    Minute 35: Embracing authenticity and purpose in life

    Links + Resources from This Episode:

    Connect with Vanessa Peace on LinkedIn

    Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint Assessment

    Get a copy of Dana's book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within

    Learn more about The Strengths Journal

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    41 mins
  • On Trailblazing as a Leader with CEO Ellen Wood - Episode 338

    On Trailblazing as a Leader with CEO Ellen Wood - Episode 338
    Mar 24 2026
    On this episode of Dominate Your Day, Ellen Wood, CEO of VCFO, talks about what it means to be a trailblazer. Nearly 30 years ago, Ellen pioneered the fractional CFO model long before "virtual" became part of everyday business language. What started as a bold, unconventional idea has now served more than 6,000 clients and helped define an entire industry. We discuss culture, accountability, and leadership. Over the years, Ellen has learned that culture isn't a "soft" concept it's the heart of the business. By involving employees in defining core values and ultimately elevating "people first" to the top priority, she has intentionally shaped an organization rooted in integrity and service. Her perspective reinforces the truth that authentic leadership is about walking the talk building strong systems, empowering people, and staying true to your values while you grow. Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Great leadership starts with culture. Ellen reminds us that intentionally defining values and truly putting people first creates the foundation for long-term success. 2. Strong leaders build accountability into their organizations. They do this by clearly defining roles, setting expectations, and ensuring that ownership sits with one person, not many. 3. Leadership is about walking the talk. Leaders should model integrity, give back to the community, mentor the next generation, and continuously grow so your team can grow alongside you. Episode Minutes: Minute 5:00 - Building a strong organizational culture and defining core values Minute 9:00 - Industry trends: consolidation and the future vision for VCFO Minute 12:00 - Leadership influences and mentoring practices Minute 16:00 - The significance of accountability and systems like EOS Links + Resources from This Episode: Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn Learn more about vcfo Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment Get a copy of Dana's book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within Learn more about The Strengths Journal
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    19 mins
  • What You Tolerate Reveals Your Values

    What You Tolerate Reveals Your Values
    Mar 17 2026
    7 mins
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