Getting Out of Our Own Way!

Published on August 13, 2025

Welcome to your Monday Motivational Minute! This quarter features Jillian Mele, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist turned Entrepreneur.  

Do you know the answer to this simple question: Am I a repeater? Breaking this habit can change your life.  

 We are thrilled to share that you can catch Jillian Mele this quarter in many ways! 

  • Set your calendars for every Monday of Q4 for your Motivational Minute with Jillian.
  • Be sure to register for Jillian’s virtual workshop, Shape the Story, Shift the Outcome on November 6, 2025! 
  • If you are joining us in NYC in December, Jillian will be kicking off day 2 of our WOTC Leadership Summit East, with her keynote, Live the Story You Want to Tell. 


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Bio: Jillian Mele walked away from a near 20-year career in broadcast journalism to shape the story of her life the way she wanted.  Now, she is getting set to launch her biggest venture yet- a line of women’s golf clothing- proving that what we want is never too far out of reach!   

 

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