Welcome to the Serve It & Own It: Leadership Lifestyle podcast. I am your host, Courtney Ball, HR Executive and Leadership Coach. I help women become better leaders at work. This podcast is an intimate conversation about how to build your leadership capacity and how I’m living my boldest, servant leadership aspirations every day. Whether, that’s BTS of working as a highly effective CHRO, traveling to new places to expand my horizons and have big FUN, or pouring into the relationships I value most. Episodes drop every week so make sure you subscribe and get notified about new content.
I FINALLY got to experience Renaissance and all I can say is WOW. Beyonce is such an incredible artist and performer and the show was a clear call to action for ALL of us to be independent, fierce an…
Today’s episode was supposed to be my hot take on the allegations against my girl Lizzo, but I have something else heavy on my heart that I want to share. I want to talk about forgiving people that h…
***Apologies for the static noise - the devil tried to get me on this livestream but I pushed through!
On this episode, I breakdown how to connect with the right kind of recruiters without speaking …
Breaking into the c-suite is possible for you. Your ascension to the c-suite can be a seamless transition, for the right opportunity, at the right time. Unfortunately, Black women (and women in gener…
On this episode, we discuss what a leadership brand is and why HR Generalists need one to expedite their career advancement.
At the 2023 Emerging LeadHER Summit, you can learn how to create your uni…
Deciding to invest in a coach is a big decision, especially when you’re at a critical point in your career. Choosing the right coach can help accelerate your process and help you advance. On this liv…
On this episode, Amber Hall and I talk about her transition from being an independent contributor to a leadership position. Amber is a leader in product development and management, in the plumbing in…
By the time you hear this episode, I’ll be enjoying the Cartagena sunshine and vibes! But here’s the real tea - carving out time to take a week away and totally disconnect was challenging for me!
I t…
HR leaders, time for you to be more selfish! By being selfish, I don’t mean being a detriment to others. I mean you need to be more intentional about taking care of yourself, your well-being and your…
As an expert in Human Resources, your unique perspective is critical. The combination of your HR background and deep knowledge about the organization’s culture and mission create the opportunity for …
On this episode, I open up about an issue that has caused all kinds of problems in my life for the last few years. I’ve been dealing with fibroids since my diagnosis in October 2019.
Disclaimer - if…
During the last few months, I've been going through a really tough time at work. I'm hella proud to say that I made it to the other side of this challenging time. I'm also proud to admit that while i…
This episode is for HR leaders that want to set bold goals for 2023. I talk about how I want to make a positive impact by disrupting the status quo in corporate america. I want to reposition conversa…
I have to be smart about how I spend my time and money. This episode is about being more intentional about spending time doing the things that bring me joy and make me happy. For me to show up as an …
Happy New Year, LeadHER’s! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and had time to relax and rejuvenate. I know I did! Now that we’re back, in full swing of 2023 - honestly, I’m not quite ready!
On thi…
The holidays aren’t always easy or joyful. For me, the holidays feel surreal. If you know my story, you know that my familial relationships are a bit… nuanced. Even if I’m feeling emotionally off dur…
With the season 3 premier, I am bringing something different and more authentic. This rebrand is all about sharing more of ins and outs of my life in corporate leadership. I'm still sharing leadershi…
As an HR generalist, what seems “strategic” in your position can drastically differ from the strategic initiative of your CEO. To align HR everyday tasks with strategy, you must help #leadership solv…
This episode is a quick check-in about your 2022 leadership goals. First, have you achieved them or not?
If not, that's totally fine. Take time to reframe and restructure them in a way that makes sen…
Being an HR Generalist is a great way to touch on all the different pieces of human resources. You can be in a generalist role for years and continue honing your skills and learning new things. After…