If you’re in management—or you want to be—you don’t need more pressure. You may need more clarity.

In Episode 82 of the What If It Works podcast, Ann explores what’s keeping leaders stuck: the lack of clarity, confidence, and conviction to lead the change they know is needed. Through a real-world story from an active supervisor, you’ll learn how one “good” leadership phrase can unintentionally weaken trust and slow down performance—and how one intentional shift can spark ownership, collaboration, and momentum across an entire team.

This episode is your reminder that stepping back isn’t abandoning your team—it’s building them.

What if it works?

Learn more about Ann Vote and ways to empower your team at: annvote.com

Time to pull back the curtain and hear 1st hand from a leader engaging with The Leader Collaboratory content!In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, host Ann Vote discusses the launch of the Leader Collaboratory with guest Sara Gagnon.

Sara shares her experiences from the webinars, highlighting the supportive environment and the value of engaging with others. They explore the structure and benefits of the program, emphasizing the importance of community, accountability, and personal growth through structured learning sessions.

The conversation also touches on the significance of reflection and the ongoing journey of leadership development.Learn more about The Leader Collaboratory at annvote.com/the-leader-collaboratory

Be sure to hurry! The 2025 Cohort closes on Sept 26.

In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, host Ann Vote returns after a six-month hiatus, bringing renewed energy and insights. Ann shares her personal journey of reflection, reset, and reignition, offering you actionable steps to get out of a monotonous spiral and create momentum and purpose in your life. Leave a comment or fire emoji if this got you FIRED UP!

If you are looking for clarity, confidence, and conviction in your actions and your leadership to create a thriving workplace culture (for yourself and others), be sure to listen in as Ann launches the Leader Collaboratory Cohort, an 8-week immersive program with training, coaching, and accountability.

Learn more at annvote.com/the-leader-collaboratory.

When your mind is misleading you, taking action can be hard. If you're feeling like change is impossible or you're stuck in this current situation, this EPIC approach is for you!

In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, host Ann Vote speaks with business consultant and coach Cara Menz about her journey from the medical field to entrepreneurship. Cara shares her insights on the importance of taking action, embracing change, and the EPIC approach she developed to help others eliminate negative habits, participate in their lives, integrate healthy practices, and celebrate their successes. In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, this conversation also touches on the impact of alcohol on personal well-being and how to shift your relationship with alcohol.Cara Menz is a business owner, entrepreneur coach, and This Naked Mind coach. You can learn more about her programs at www.caramenz.com.

What If It Works Host, Ann Vote, is a Culture Coach and Motivational Speaker helping leaders create workplace cultures where people feel valued, trusted, and confident. Learn more about her speaking opportunities and courses at www.annvote.com.

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We know you are busy. We know it's easier to make a quick fast food stop instead of prepping and planning a meal, or is it? The real question is: Do you want to feel fueled or just feel full?

In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, host Ann Vote interviews registered dietitian April Graff about how to 'Uncomplicate Your Plate.' They discuss the importance of simplifying nutrition for busy families, the concept of meal planning versus meal prepping, and how to create mobile meals for on-the-go nourishment. April shares insights on building a balanced plate, addressing picky eaters, and making vegetables appealing.

This episode emphasizes the need for nourishment to enhance overall well-being and the potential for generational change in eating habits. Because, what if it works?

Grab your copy of Uncomplicate Your Plate here: https://www.amazon.com/Uncomplicate-Your-Plate-Familys-Planning/dp/B0F2TM8W26

Drop on over to the IMPACT to Influence Facebook page after you've purchased to get entered to win yourself a set of mobile meal dishes! Offer good thru April 20, 2025.

Love this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and coworkers who want to uncomplicate their nutrition and fuel their lives!

"I think we have a pretty good workplace culture..." Senior Management will tell me. I want you to be so clear and so intentional about your workplace culture that you are excited to share it with others in your business space! In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, Ann Vote discusses the importance of workplace culture and provides insights on how to assess and improve it. She emphasizes the need for clarity, curiosity, and support for culture to thrive. Through personal anecdotes and practical questions, Ann encourages leaders to create environments where employees feel valued and engaged, ultimately leading to a thriving workplace culture.

If you found yourself thinking, we need more of this within our company, please reach out to Ann to present an IMPACT Presentation or to engage your leaders in an IMPACT Workshop to get clear on your culture and take action to build and nurture it for your teams to thrive! Go to annvote.com/speaking to learn more about her keynotes and message!

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"Ann, this is great, but things will never change." We cannot even count the number of times people have said this following a Captain Your Culture keynote.

In this episode, host Ann Vote discusses the myths that hold individuals back from making positive changes in their lives. She emphasizes the importance of breaking negative mindsets, taking ownership of one's beliefs, and the power of accountability in achieving goals. Ann encourages listeners to reflect on their desires for change and to challenge the excuses that prevent them from taking action. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, she illustrates how belief in oneself can lead to transformative outcomes in both personal and professional settings.

Learn more about Culture Coach and Motivational Speaker, Ann Vote and her message at www.annvote.com and read more about this topic on her blog: 5 in 2025.

Comment on this episode with which myth you're working to overcome! Chapters

00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Mindsets

07:01 Overcoming the Myth of Time Constraints

10:58 Challenging the Victim Mentality

15:36 The Ripple Effect of Personal Change

19:53 Taking Ownership in a Stagnant Environment

23:40 Creating Positive Change for Yourself and Others

The question: What would it take for this year to end as the "best year of your life?"

In this episode, host Ann Vote discusses how to create a transformative year through reflecting, dreaming, and taking action! She helps you identifying what you want, what you dream of, and the habits to get you there. She emphasizes the importance of personal growth and accountability in achieving one's goals for 2025.

Comment on this episode with ONE thing you're going to start, stop or continue doing in 2025 to have your best year yet!

Ann Vote is a Culture Coach and Motivational Speaker based out of New Ulm, MN. She believes that leaders have the opportunity to empower their teams to create thriving workplace cultures where everyone feels valued, trusted, and confident. Learn more about her speaking opportunities and message at www.annvote.com