Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Feathers of Confidence: Embracing Compliments and Celebrating Your Inner Peacock
In this vibrant and heartfelt episode, Rhoda Banks sits down with HR executive, life coach, and author Shannon Norman, founder of Accept the Compliment for Women. From being on her own at a young age to rising as a respected voice in both corporate spaces and women’s empowerment circles, Shannon brings vulnerability, humor, and truth to every story she shares. Together, they discuss the struggle women face with self-worth, the art of receiving compliments, and what it really means to walk with peacock-level confidence.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Shannon’s early life and how she rose from adversity
Her evolution as an HR leader and life coach
The origins of Accept the Compliment for Women
Confidence-building tips from her book Confident as a Peacock
Why women must learn to take up space and receive love out loud
Shannon’s next chapter and parting wisdom
Connect with Shannon Norman:
Website: https://www.shannonnormancoaching.com/
Book: Confident as a Peacock
Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/norman.shannon/
Stay Connected with Rhoda:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/
Instagram: rhoda.banks https://www.instagram.com/rhoda.banks/?hl=en
Website: www.therhodaexperience.com
Book Rhoda to Speak: breakthrough@therhodaexperience.com
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