Charisse Deschenes

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S1 E7 Aug 18, 2025

Get Out of Town: The Conference Advantage for City Managers

Charisse and Kellye discuss the critical importance of attending conferences for city managers and leaders. They explore the value of networking, the return on investm...

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S1 E6 Aug 18, 2025

Decoding LinkedIn's Green Banner: More than Just "Open to Work"

Kellye and Charisse discuss the implications of the 'Open to Work' banner on LinkedIn, exploring its significance in the job market and the messages it sends about emp...

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S1 E5 Aug 11, 2025

Perfectionism is Sneaky

Kellye and Charisse discuss the pervasive issue of perfectionism among leaders. They explore how perfectionism manifests as high standards and fear, leading to stress ...

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S1 E4 Aug 11, 2025

Digesting Feelings: The Truth About Emotional Eating

Kellye and Charisse delve into the complexities of emotional eating and the subconscious behaviors that lead to emotional sabotage. They explore how leaders often supp...

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S1 E3 Aug 01, 2025

The Creative Dance: How Movement Fuels Innovation

Kellye and Charisse explore the significance of movement and creativity in our lives, emphasizing the importance of presence and play over productivity. They share per...

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S1 E2 Aug 01, 2025

Brief Origins of Our Unmuted Journey

Charisse and Kellye introduce their podcast, sharing their motivations for creating a space where public service professionals can openly discuss their experiences in ...

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S1 E1 Aug 01, 2025

Why Another Podcast? Why Unmuted?

Kellye and Charisse discuss the motivations behind their podcast, focusing on the challenges and personal experiences of leaders in local government. They emphasize th...

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trailer Aug 01, 2025

(Trailer) Unmuted: Voices of Service-Driven Leaders

In this trailer, Charisse and Kellye, former city executives turned life and health coaches, invite you to stop performing leadership and start reclaiming your vitalit...