Inspirational Quotes To Start Your Week Off!

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Starting the week with some inspirational quotes shared by some of our Women of the Week.

The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
shared by Erin Duncan

Growth and comfort don’t coexist. ~ Ginni Rometty
shared by Tanya Comedy

Decide what you’re going to do with what has happened to you. ~ Anise Amat
shared by Felicia Mitchell

Woman of the Week – Angie Buccilli

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Angie Buccilli

My Current Job/Company: Director of Talent Acquisition at Bold Penguin

My Work: I help connect people to the company & career that caters to their top motivating factors in life and work.

My Passion: Enjoying life & finding the positive, making people feel good, not accepting everything at face value and wanting to understand “why”.

My Family: Dad, Dominic (older brother), Pat (twin brother), Ali (sister-in-law), and my five year old Great Dane/Lab – Shaq.

My Hero or Heroes: My parents & my Grandma (my Mom’s mom). Greatest role models I’ll ever have in my life. My Mom & Grandma are passed, but their voices of reason and spirit are my guiding light every day. I’m lucky to have my Dad by my side still. His strength is inspiring!

My Escape: Living in my moments without technology. Preferably outdoors with an ice cold craft brew & genuine, fun company!

My Pet Peeve: People (especially children) without manners.

My Indulgence: Craft beer & buttered popcorn at the movie theater

My Roots: Italian food & tradition. Family & friends. Treat others as you’d want to be treated. Music. Dancing. Constant laughter.

My Future: Controlled by my attitude.

My Favorite Quote: “Live what you love” ~ Jo Deurbrouck

My Accessory: My smile. I often get told I smile a lot. 🙂

My Advice to Young Women: Quiet the noise around you (especially on social media) and find balance within yourself. You are your most powerful tool in your tool box.

How I Balance it All: I always feel behind or as if I’m playing catch up, but you learn that most everyone around you feels the same way. Surround yourself with people who are smarter and kinder than you. Those people help me balance it all.

Women of the Week – Advice given to young women that we can all benefit from!

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Starting the week with some advice given to young women by four of our Women of the Week.

Learn to be okay by yourself and with yourself. ~Sondra Caddell

Work hard and play hard. Do all of the things. Get involved. Stand up for yourself. Do what you know is right in your heart always. Love yourself – even when you don’t want to. ~Kate Brunner Quinn

Listen to the small voice inside you, not what the world tells you to be and do. You are enough right now in this moment; both a masterpiece and a work in progress. ~Erin Duncan

Stay humble, support each other and learn from everyone you meet. ~Kristen Scott

Women of the Week ~ Advice On Balance!

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Work Life Balance

Starting the week with some advice on balance given by four of our Women of the Week.

Recognizing that everything I do is a choice, and I have the power to make my days include what I want. ~Erin Duncan

Priorities, planning, and lots of coffee… ~Kristen Scott

Organization, and supportive family and friends that are always willing to lend a hand. ~Jill Murphey

Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency. ~Amy McKinlay

Woman of the Week – Carrie Burch

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Carrie Burch

My Current Job/Company:
Associate Vice President, Agency Experience at Nationwide Insurance

My Work:
I focus on improving the P&C Agent experience to ensure our distribution partners feel delighted and their needs are met.

My Passion:
Activating excellence to elevate others in my family, my workplace and my volunteer organizations.

My Family:
Mark, William (16), & Catherine (15)

My Hero or Heroes:
All the amazing women in my life that successfully balance too many things to list on a daily basis with grace and a smile (and maybe a glass of wine or two 😉)

My Escape:
Going on vacation, preferably somewhere warm and by the water, and doing NOTHING!

My Pet Peeve:
People who want to focus on what can’t be done or what can’t be controlled.

My Indulgence:
The NYT Sunday Crossword

My Roots:
The security and support of growing up in a small town combined with a strong work ethic and a lot of laughter!

My Future:
Busy but exciting!

My Favorite Quote:
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. I Corinthians 16:13

My Accessory:
High heels and a smile.

My Advice to Young Women:
Have confidence in who you are and how you can be the most effective even if it is different than everyone else.

How I Balance it All:
I plan everything out months in advance, but I only focus my energy on the week ahead and what needs to be accomplished.

Woman of the Week – Ginger Spray

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Ginger Spray

My Current Job/Company:
IT (Telecom) Manager/AEP

My Work:
I manage a team of engineers who are responsible for the design and administration of the corporate voice, video and wireless solutions.

My Passion:
My integrity and being a respectful human being.

My Family:
Too large to name but I make a point to reach out to someone daily. This includes immediate and extended family, old coworkers, old and new friends and their families. I figure at the end of the day, I might make someone smile with a random reach out to let them know I was thinking about them. I define family as all the people who mean something special to me and there are lots!

My Hero or Heroes:
I met a man on my journey and his name is Jack (John) Lynch. He’s an honest, kind and giving man in his upper 80’s now. During his career, he was the first to hire women for sales positions and the first to promote them to management as reward for their hard work. He was also the first to ban smoking in their board rooms. I remember his stories so vividly on how this was received back in the 60’s and I’ll never forget it. He was ahead of his time. His stories are too great and unbelievable that I’m recently inspired to write a book about him.

My Escape:
I love the mountains with all their scenery, trails and lakes. When I can’t travel that far, I escape to my piece of land and my private fishing hole for my outdoor fix.

My Pet Peeve:
Rudeness. Speeders in my neighborhood.

My Indulgence:
Ice Cream

My Roots:
Simple. Small town. Hardworking. Helpful.

My Future:
Exciting. I’ve planned well and continue to surround myself with genuinely good people both at work and at home.

My Favorite Quote:
You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar

My Accessory:
My watch. It has a tiny heart cutout which shows the inside components working hard to keep time. It symbolizes a beating heart and reminds me to be thankful for another day.

My Advice to Young Women:
Stay genuine yet self-aware and flexible. You can learn a lot from people through observation. Trust your gut. Ask questions. Be thankful.

How I Balance it All:
If you are surrounded by good people and treat people with respect always, then in my experience they are more willing to lend a hand and help out sometimes without ever being asked. I empower folks to make decisions and ensure my trust in them with clear expectation.

Woman of the Week – Sondra Caddell

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Sondra Caddell

My Current Job/Company:
Senior Business Analyst/IT Specialist at Dupler Office

My Work:
I provide IT support to our internal customers, and procure and process Dupler Office orders.

My Passion:
My health and my family.

My Family:
Scott (Husband), Jack (Son- 19), Danny (Son – 16), Elizabeth (Stepdaughter – 33), Allison (Stepdaughter – 31), Wyatt – (Grandson – 10), Audry – (Granddaughter – 6), Jay (Grandson – 3), Cameron – (Granddaughter – 2) and Kate – (Granddaughter – 10 months).

My Hero or Heroes:
My Mother Brenda, a strong, independent woman.

My Escape:
Vacation with my husband and family

My Pet Peeve:
Looking at the negative instead of figuring out how to turn it around to a positive.

My Indulgence:
A night out with friends.

My Roots:
Awesome family.

My Future:
A quiet and relaxing retirement.

My Favorite Quote:
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.
~ C.S. Lewis

My Accessory:
Cute boots in the winter.

My advice to Young Women:
Learn to be okay by yourself and with yourself.

How I Balance it All:
Take one day at a time.

Woman of the Week – Three quotes that will inspire your Monday!

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Favorite quotes shared by three of our Women of the Week provide inspiration to get your week off and running!

Tammi Spayde
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.
~ Corrie Ten Boon

Meredith Piccon
Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the Don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me…Anything can happen child. Anything can be.
~ Shell Silverstein

Erin Wanke
The first step towards getting somewhere is deciding you are no longer going to stay where you are.

Woman of the Week – Lisa Beaty

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Lisa Beaty

My Current Job/Company:
Sr. Organization Development Consultant / OCLC

My Work:
In my role, I strive to help employees perform at their best and help teams work together, enabling OCLC to respond and adapt to changing member needs

My Passion:
Seeing others realize their potential; this applies in all of my spheres, family, work, church and CrossFit.

My Family:
Ryan (My soul-mate and partner in life), Ryker (Big-hearted son), Tia & Sammie (my precious pups)

My Hero or Heroes:
My Savior Jesus Christ, My Grandparents-All four of them are living into their late 80’s/90’s and between them they have left an incredible legacy of work ethic, faith, love and acceptance.

My Escape:
Anywhere warm, on the water (pool, lake or ocean), with my family!

My Pet Peeve:
When people fail to recognize their own power and allow themselves to be a victim.

My Indulgence:
Puppy snuggles, warm blankets and red wine

My Roots:
Ohio Country Girl

My Future:
Wide open!

My Favorite Quote:
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” ” Isaiah 30:21

My Accessory:
A Cross necklace made of little barbells. It is a reminder to me that my mission is wherever I am.

My advice to Young Women:
Your mistakes do not define you. Your response to them does!

How I Balance it All:
Pray, Plan, Pray. Decide what is most important but stay flexible to changing needs.

Woman of the Week – Julie Standley

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Julie Standley

My Current Job/Company:
American Electric Power (AEP), IT Director

My Work:
I lead a team of brilliant, talented people who build and support critical business applications for the Customer and Distribution services that AEP provides. Customers place orders when they move into our territory, they change addresses, they get new advanced meters for their homes and businesses, they get power sent to their location, they pay their bill, they track their usage through a mobile device, they get notified when there is a power outage or when power will be restored, they participate in assistance programs or home energy management programs – all these things, and more, are done through the applications that my team builds and supports. Their work is critical to our customers and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead them. My work allows me to focus on the development of individuals and teams, to inspire, coach, support and serve them so they can reach their full potential and achieve their career dreams.

My Passion:
Creating opportunities to grow – both for the people I serve and my community. My husband and I are working on long term plans to grow healthy food and serve our local community with it – that’s our retirement plan – our own Corporate Office to Farm journey. The synergy with my current career is fantastic – I’m able to support Local Matters (a nonprofit in my community) while preparing for our future farm capabilities at the same time I’m supporting and building my team at AEP. It’s all about growth and opportunity for others! I have a tremendous sense of accomplishment when I see a light bulb go on with someone I’m working with – and they see their own potential!

My Family:
Dave – who I refer to as HOTY [husband of the year!], Gabe – incredibly cool stepson, Jen – sister and very closest friend.

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents, Paul and Jackie – coming up on their 60th wedding anniversary. They are both of strong faith, commitment to church, friends and family, and instilled in me a great work ethic.

My Escape:
The woods of Kentucky on our farm. The breeze in the trees and the sounds of the birds and insects clears my mind and helps me feel connected to the earth and our Creator.

My Pet Peeve:
People with potential who are perfectly fine with status quo; stagnant, ‘we’ve always done it this way’ attitudes, lack of accountability.

My Indulgence:
Martinis.

My Roots:
Hard working family, Church friends and lots of activities, playing piano and developing an appreciation for music, a lifelong best friend that taught me to have fun and not be too serious!

My Future:
Very bright, intentional, planned but flexible, focused, exciting!

My Favorite Quote:
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” (Gandhi)

My Accessory:
Bracelets, Coach bags, Mascara.

My advice to Young Women:
Be intentional yet flexible – plans are great but take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Invest in your education – that is critical in today’s corporate culture. You are great and deserve great things – don’t hold back!
How I Balance it All: At this point in my life, I make time for downtime. Weekend brunch with my husband is a must – those types of things rejuvenate me. I prioritize how I spend my time and am starting to be relentless with my calendar. I’m learning to say yes to the most important things, not everything.