Mikaela Kiner is a Shameless Mom of two teens, a certified executive coach, and experienced consultant. In 2015, Mikaela founded Reverb, a leading provider of flexible HR services for startups and growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. An HR professional for nearly twenty years, Mikaela enjoys coaching leaders at all levels and helping companies build healthy, inclusive cultures. She's been quoted in Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and The Muse, and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. She\u2019s the author Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace.\nMikaela has coached leaders at all levels who want to live and lead in a purposeful way based on their values. By acting as a sounding board and accountability partner, she supports her coaching clients in achieving their goals. She particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs, executives, and high potential women leaders.\nMikaela lives in Seattle and is happily married to Henry, who\u2019s a musician, artist, and teacher. Their two children are good at challenging the status quo and are a constant source of learning and laughter. She is a strong believer that a healthy, inclusive culture is integral to the success of every organization.\nListen in to hear Mikaela share:\n\nThe diversity in interviews when interviewing 13 women with the exact same questions\n\nThe truth about competition between women in the workplace\n\nThe gift of Brene Brown telling her no\n\nHow to use data to create equity in the workplace\n\nHow to be a leader of inclusivity in the workplace\n\nWhy research shows that moms make awesome leaders - especially if you have 2 or more kids\n\nThe steps you can take to become a stronger leader today\n\nLinks Mentioned:\n\nConnect with Mikaela: Reverb People\n\n\nMikaela on IG: Reverb People\n\n\nMikaela on Linked IN: Mikaela Kiner\n\n\nBook: Female Firebrands by Mikaela Kiner\n\n\nArticle: Harvard Law Review: Primal Leadership\n\n\nBook: Multipliers by Liz Wiseman\n\n\nPodcast: I Hate My Boss\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nGrove Collaborative: For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.co/SHAMELESS you will get FREE FIVE PIECE Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer\u2019s and Grove - a THIRTY DOLLAR value! Check out Grove and our special offer at Grove.co/SHAMELESS.\n\n\nUndercover Tourist: Start planning your next theme park vacation now by visiting UndercoverTourist.com/SHAMELESS. That\u2019s an additional discount using SHAMELESS on top of the big savings already offered through Undercover Tourist.\n\n\nKosmatology: Kosmatology has a great offer for our listeners: for any first-time purchasers, you receive 15% off. To get 15% off your first order, go to Kosmatology.com\u200b and use code shameless at checkout.\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices