Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
AI Is Changing Work. Here’s What Actually Still Matters with Alaina G. Levine
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What if the career you’re chasing…isn’t actually yours?
In this high-energy episode, I sit down with powerhouse speaker, author, and self-proclaimed “Queen of Nerds,” Alaina G. Levine (www.alainalevine.com), to talk about building what she calls a Unicorn Career...one that’s authentic, meaningful, AND pays the bills (because…yeah. Dinner)
From "humble beginnings" as a billiards champion to helping thousands of professionals ditch the “shoulds” and own who they are, Alaina brings the heat on authenticity, courage, and why playing it safe is costing you more than you think.
We dive into:
- Why authenticity isn’t fluffy...it’s your competitive advantage
- The biggest mistake women make when applying for jobs (and how NOT to do it)
- How AI is changing careers, and why your humanity matters more than ever
- The 3-part “Unicorn Career” framework to align who you are with what you do
- Why your goal isn’t just a career… it’s a Unicorn Life
Bottom line? You’re not here to fit in. You’re here to stand out...and get paid for it. LET'S GO!!!
Alaina G. Levine, CSP, is a STEM workforce expert, and she’s spoken 1,000+ times on 5 continents, written 500+ articles in magazines such as Scientific American, and is praised by NASA as “worth her weight in gold.” As a skilled panel moderator, she once stopped a fistfight onstage between the CEO of a billion-dollar global company and a Nobel laureate. And as an undergraduate, Alayna was a championship billiards player and competed in national tournaments under her moniker, Lady Dyn-o-mite. She studied Mathematics, Arabic, and Egyptology in Cairo as a US Department of Defense Boren Fellow.
Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.