Nina Sossamon-Pogue
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
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I’m an award-winning communications leader and keynote speaker with a proven record of…
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Rewire Fear or Repeat It
Rewire Fear or Repeat It
I thought about this article as I was hiking on a well-maintained trail this weekend. It takes work to make a good path.
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Change Feels Scary. Your Brain Thinks You’re Dying.
Change Feels Scary. Your Brain Thinks You’re Dying.
I've realized that my brain can be a little overdramatic. Even now, with all I’ve lived through, all I’ve studied, all…
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Fear of Losing Control
Fear of Losing Control
We Type A humans like to think we’re in control. Our calendars are color-coded.
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The Stories Fear Tells - And How to Rewrite Yours
The Stories Fear Tells - And How to Rewrite Yours
When I was in college, I blew out my knee on a beam dismount in a competition. It wasn’t my first big fall and injury;…
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Fear Fatigue Is Real. Are You In It?
Fear Fatigue Is Real. Are You In It?
Ever feel like your body is holding onto fear even when your brain says, we’re fine? I live near the beach, my kids are…
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You’re Not Procrastinating. You’re Scared.
You’re Not Procrastinating. You’re Scared.
"One sec..
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The Fear of Not Enough (and Too Much)
The Fear of Not Enough (and Too Much)
Who's with me? I know you’ve seen the posts. The perfectly lit selfie with the “woke up like this” caption.
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Promotion Panic: Why Success Can Feel Like a Threat
Promotion Panic: Why Success Can Feel Like a Threat
Congrats! You finally got what you were working so hard for: The title. The raise.
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Smart People Feel Fear. They Just Don’t Let It Take Over.
Smart People Feel Fear. They Just Don’t Let It Take Over.
Let’s clear something up: You can be smart, strong, and successful - and still feel fear. In fact, the smarter and more…
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Fear Isn’t the Enemy. It’s the Signal.
Fear Isn’t the Enemy. It’s the Signal.
I once missed the turn off the interstate on the way to an important client meeting in Florida because my GPS didn’t…
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You don’t need to yell to be heard. Real influence doesn’t come from barking orders or carrying an ego the size of a Mack truck. We’ve all had those…
You don’t need to yell to be heard. Real influence doesn’t come from barking orders or carrying an ego the size of a Mack truck. We’ve all had those…
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What an honour to share the stage with this icon of the speakers" circuit.... Shawn Kanungo ! Both of us home-town Edmonton boys, speaking in our…
What an honour to share the stage with this icon of the speakers" circuit.... Shawn Kanungo ! Both of us home-town Edmonton boys, speaking in our…
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I'm on a mission to connect with 1 million people and help create meaningful ripple effects in workplaces and communities worldwide. That includes…
I'm on a mission to connect with 1 million people and help create meaningful ripple effects in workplaces and communities worldwide. That includes…
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Board Member
Palmetto Project, Inc.
- Present 8 years
Health
South Carolinians who believe in the future of South Carolina and doing something about it - Bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to the social and economic challenges facing our communities.
My focus area is Healthcare / advocating for a more effective system of health care for South Carolinians regardless of their financial circumstances, race or residency.
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Board Member
March of Dimes
- 1 year 1 month
Health
Healthy Moms. Strong Babies - advocating for the policies to protect them. Working to radically improve the healthcare they receive.
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Board Member
South Carolina Aquarium
- 4 years 1 month
Environment
Leading the way to connect people with water, wildlife and wild places.
Our mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research and by providing an exceptional visitor experience.
Publications
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THIS is Not The End, Strategies for The Worst Chapters of Your Life
Difference Press
See publicationA book about living your life in Chapters - For people going through the worst chapters of their life.
Do you feel like your life will never be the same? Do you worry that this horrible event in your life will be all that people remember about you?
You are not alone. Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality turned successful corporate executive, pulls from decades of high, lows, and public pain to write This Is Not the End, the…A book about living your life in Chapters - For people going through the worst chapters of their life.
Do you feel like your life will never be the same? Do you worry that this horrible event in your life will be all that people remember about you?
You are not alone. Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality turned successful corporate executive, pulls from decades of high, lows, and public pain to write This Is Not the End, the resource she needed when she thought her life was over and sometimes wished it was.
In This Is Not the End, Nina shares candid stories of her own journey toward healing after a series of traumatic events. Nina uses the wisdom gained from her experience, combined with proven and practical tips, to show you how to:
Figure out where to put this event in your head
Create the script that will protect you in public
Assess which people and places are helping or hurting you
Learn how to look at a traumatic event as a fraction of your life story
Understand that even the most public pain (television trucks on your front lawn) comes and goes
Practice the mental gymnastics needed to get you to your next chapter (yes, there is a next chapter!)
While today may be a miserable part of a really crappy chapter in your life,This Is Not the End will help you see that your life is not ruined; it’s just a plot twist, and better days are ahead.
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My boss said I could take a month off… and since I’m the boss, I agreed. 😜 I just spent a month eating my way through Japan with my husband—and…
My boss said I could take a month off… and since I’m the boss, I agreed. 😜 I just spent a month eating my way through Japan with my husband—and…
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My anger, resentment, and vial rage became my teacher when I looked in the mirror and no longer recognized who I was becoming. In 2013, I was…
My anger, resentment, and vial rage became my teacher when I looked in the mirror and no longer recognized who I was becoming. In 2013, I was…
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This past weekend, Conner Krizancic and Margarita Kilpatrick were trackside in Indianapolis supporting one of our longest-running clients: Ted…
This past weekend, Conner Krizancic and Margarita Kilpatrick were trackside in Indianapolis supporting one of our longest-running clients: Ted…
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Wrapped an incredible workshop last week with one of the Leadership Teams from Tenaris We dug into what it takes to lead with resilience in today’s…
Wrapped an incredible workshop last week with one of the Leadership Teams from Tenaris We dug into what it takes to lead with resilience in today’s…
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Unspeakable: The Unethical Practices in the Professional Speaking Industry. From the livestream I did yesterday, things have gotten out of hand in…
Unspeakable: The Unethical Practices in the Professional Speaking Industry. From the livestream I did yesterday, things have gotten out of hand in…
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“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how…
“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how…
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A lot of folks are kicking their job search into high gear. ❤️ A few thoughts on this classic interview question. By the way, I prefer “Tell me…
A lot of folks are kicking their job search into high gear. ❤️ A few thoughts on this classic interview question. By the way, I prefer “Tell me…
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On International Country Music Day, we honor the power of storytelling through song. Few songs embody that spirit more than #MusicMoments artist…
On International Country Music Day, we honor the power of storytelling through song. Few songs embody that spirit more than #MusicMoments artist…
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👀 I Don’t Drink Coca-Cola — But I Always Keep a Bottle at Home. Here’s Why. I’m Emmanuel Akrong — The System Guy. I don’t fight human nature; I…
👀 I Don’t Drink Coca-Cola — But I Always Keep a Bottle at Home. Here’s Why. I’m Emmanuel Akrong — The System Guy. I don’t fight human nature; I…
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I’m on a mission to wake people up to LEAD their lives. 🙌🏼 That begins with having a dream, believing it’s possible, and going after it. What…
I’m on a mission to wake people up to LEAD their lives. 🙌🏼 That begins with having a dream, believing it’s possible, and going after it. What…
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Want a compelling opening story? It has to be equal parts: 1 part - Unbelievable. 1 part - Relatable. 1 part - Attainable. Not “I sold a $4…
Want a compelling opening story? It has to be equal parts: 1 part - Unbelievable. 1 part - Relatable. 1 part - Attainable. Not “I sold a $4…
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Even when life feels full, there’s always room for what matters ! I recently came across a simple but powerful metaphor: even when life feels…
Even when life feels full, there’s always room for what matters ! I recently came across a simple but powerful metaphor: even when life feels…
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Even the best strategy won’t work if we just wait. Opportunities often arrive quietly — in the form of people, resources, or guidance. God may send…
Even the best strategy won’t work if we just wait. Opportunities often arrive quietly — in the form of people, resources, or guidance. God may send…
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I'm thrilled to share that I've started a new position as Chief Client Officer of OnTrac AI. This is a relationship that has been developing for…
I'm thrilled to share that I've started a new position as Chief Client Officer of OnTrac AI. This is a relationship that has been developing for…
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📈 How to *MAXIMIZE* 1:1 meetings/check-ins with your boss 👇 So many people (especially early on in their careers) see 1:1s as an obligation. They…
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