BOO166 – Rethinking Leadership
Many think that leadership is the charismatic one; the one who has the answers. The irony is the hero leaders are not the ones who get great results. Resources Level 5 Leadership by Jim Collins Lead...
BOO165- Focusing Our Attention
Learning to intentionally focus our attention can change our brain structure according to Dr. Dan Siegel. This episode explores the power of his Wheel of Awareness meditation practice Resources Whee...
BOO164- Changing for Real – Encore
We don’t need to be fixed. We grow and change by learning to be more present with whatever shows up. That capacity softens the hold of our ego. Resources Deep Living Interview with Roxanne H...
BOO163- Finding Meaning
Taking the time to find meaning in our lives enhances our sense of well-being and supports our on focusing our energy on what matters most. Resources The Map of Meaning Description What are the weeds...
BOO162 – Confidence
Confidence is there already, what most of us need to learn is how to stop undermining it. Resources Are You Playing Small? Being Kind to Myself Trapped in My Story...
BOO161 – Intentionally Authoring the Next Chapter – Encore
Watching friends create a new chapter, courageously, reminds me that we can author our next chapter — intentionally. In this podcast we will explore: Trapped in My Story Living on Purpose Resour...
BOO160- Restoring Our Energy
We need to play hard in order to work hard. The quality of our restoration makes a huge difference in our productivity and health. Resources Resilience is About How You Recharge, Harvard Business Re...
BOO159 – Receiving with Grace
Our culture tends to celebrate rugged individualism, what we miss is our interconnected we are. It is important for us to learn to accept our interdependence and vulnerability to age with grace. Res...
BOO158 – Being Right
Aspiring to tell my truth, I need to remember that is different than being right. Our perception and experience is the whole of reality. Resources Building Relationships One Conversation At A...
BOO157 – You Never Know What Is Around the Corner – Encore
We think we know what will happen tomorrow, but we don’t. Things don’t always unfold as planned. What would our lives be like if we thought we would live forever AND die tomorrow. Wi...
BOO156- REPEAT Facing Hatred
It is important to find a way to take a stand for love and at the same time face our own shadows. Resources Understanding Our Shadow Implicit Association Test – About Implicit Association Test &...
BOO155 – Who Do You Listen To?
Who do you listen to completely share their thoughts before you share yours? Do you work on a rebuttal while appearing to be listening? What supports us dealing with interrupters and doing less of...
BOO154 – Are you playing small?
Are you playing small? Do you withhold your voice? Or not risk going for what you want? What keeps us from stretching a bit? Resources Acceptance as a Path to Growth Saying Yes Possibilities...
BOO153 – Curiosity As A Growth Tool
It is powerful to add a dose of curiosity to what you are experiencing, especially the tough stuff. And instead of rejecting or judging a reaction, getting curious can be quite illuminating. Resourc...
BOO152 – Acceptance as a Path for Growth
Learning how to notice and accept what we are feeling – whether we like it or not – supports our capacity to soften the hold what we might have tried to repress. Acceptance, including se...
BOO151 – REPEAT – Stillness Even When There is No Time
The more I learn about growing and being less reactive, the more I understand there needs to space in my life; space to observe and see my choices. Resources Sally Kempton’s resources Christophe...
BOO150 – REPEAT Giving Feedback is Tricky
Feedback is highly valued in our culture. It is assumed that organizations rich in feedback are more productive. In this episode, we explore some research and neuroscience that challenges that ass...
BOO149 – Building Relationships One Conversation At A Time
If we can practice opening ourselves to each other, we might learn how to build relationships one conversation at a time. Resources 7 Tips for Difficult Conversations Difficult Conversations Book S...
BOO149 – REPEAT – Being Kind to Myself
When we notice how hard we can be on ourselves, we beginning the process of being kinder to ourselves. Using the work of Kristen Neff and Brene Brown, we explore the essentials of self compassion. ...
BOO148 – Seeing My Choices
Being proactive means seeing where we have control or influence; seeing where I have choices. Resources 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit 1: Be Proactive Living What I Know Trapped i...
BOO147 – REPEAT – Mindfulness Changes Us
Richie Davidson and Daniel Goleman sorted through the research to find the outcomes from rigorous and replicable research. The results are summarized in the December 2017 Mindful magazine. The ev...
BOO146 – What is Needed From Women Leaders Now
At a recent women’s leadership gathering, an executive was asked what is needed from women leaders now and how can women leaders have more impact. Nancy, an executive, shared her experiences. ...
BOO145 – Our Dominant Story Needs to Change – Insights from David O’Fallon
Last fall, David O’ Fallon’s blunt words resonated with me. He spoke at a women’s leadership conference, he was the only man in the room. His words were provocative. Our culture...
BOO144 – Wisdom from Dr. Yvonne Cheek
In the fall of 2017, Dr Yvonne Cheek and others reflected on what is needed from women leaders now. This is an edited version of her 10 minute talk. Resources More about Dr. Yvonne Cheek More ...
BOO143 – Taking a Stand for Kindness
Kindness means being caring and considerate. It does not mean not speaking up or doing tough stuff. How would it change my days if I took a conscious stand for kindness? Resources Psychology Today &...
BOO142 – Civility
What’s wrong with civility? Exploring how civility is not an exercise in politeness but more a practice of speaking your truth without diminishing someone else’s. Resources The Institute...
BOO141 – Defensiveness
Why do I get defensive and what will make me more open to other’s perceptions? Resources Dr John Gottman’s 4 Horsemen Dr Carol Dweck on Mindsets...
BOO140 – REPEAT Persistence Helps
Persistence can be developed. And it is critical for you to create a life that focuses on what matters most. In this episode are some times for cultivating persistence. Resources Robert Kegan Talk...
BOO139 – REPEAT Simple is Hard
Simplification is appealing. Less stuff. Less complications. More space. And it is one thing to have the intention and another to live out of simplicity. Resources Summary of The Life Changing Mag...
BOO138 – REPEAT – Saying Yes
After reading Shonda Rhimes book, Year of Yes, it raised the question, what do I need to say “yes” to? Resources Shonda Rhimes TED Talk Intentionally Authoring the Next Chapter – Podcast Missin...
BOO137 – REPEAT Finding Happiness
Happiness is not so dependent on our external circumstances as it is our mindset. Reflecting on practices we can use to remind us of the gift around us each day. Resources Shawn Achor TED Talk Posit...
BOO136 – Possibilities
We think we know what is real and what is possible. And research by Dr. Ellen Langer indicates we should think again. Maybe our questions shouldn’t be “Can I?” Maybe they shoul...
BOO135 – REPEAT Living What I Know
It can frustrating to know better than what we actually do. Why do I forget what I know? Mastery requires so much more than simply understanding. Resources Persistence Helps – Podcast Becomi...
BOO134 – Trapped in My Story
Early on, we learn a story of who we are supposed to be, how we are supposed to do life. These stories become our reality. “I have to be strong.” “I have to put others needs befo...
BOO133 – Cultivating Gratefulness for World Peace
Expressing gratitude knits a community together. It creates a positive ripple of connection. It is easily done and it is one small way we can contribute to a healthy community. Resources Daily Good ...
BOO132- Hard to Hate Up Close
Brene Brown, in her new book, says it is hard to hate up close, move in. We are living in the land where us and them is more common then the notion that we are all in this together. We each can ...
BOO131 – REPEAT Year End Reflection
The wisest ones are self-aware. We each can develop this capacity by taking time to reflect. The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what has been and what is emerging. Resources ...
BOO130 – REPEAT – Resilience
Resilience is a key to success, especially in times of change. Reviewing the literature, Diane Coutu summarizes the themes in her Harvard Business Review article – How Resilience Works? ...
BOO130 – It’s Contagious, Pass It On
Kindness is contagious. People who witness or receive kindness are more likely to be kind. It isn’t that hard. How do we bring more kindness into our communities? Resources Kindness is conta...
BOO129 – Celebrating Kindness Part 2
We do have the capacity for great cruelty and great kindness. I’m curious how to grow the kindness side of nature. To support that reflection, I am sharing a few local stories that celebrate...
BOO128 – Celebrating Kindness Part 1
We do have the capacity for great cruelty and great kindness. I’m curious how to grow the kindness side of nature. To support that reflection, I am sharing a few local stories that celebrate...
BOO127 – REPEAT Thankful
One of the most powerful things we can do for our mental health is notice our blessings and express thanks. It not only makes a difference in your life, it affects those around you as well. Resource...
BOO126 – Noticing
What are you noticing? Learning how to be present, to notice what is here, mindfulness — it can change your life. Many sources find it a key to resilience, creativity, health, and happiness. R...
BOO125 – Mindfulness Changes Us
Richie Davidson and Daniel Goleman sorted through the research to find the outcomes from rigorous and replicable research. The results are summarized in the December 2017 Mindful magazine. The ev...
BOO124 – REPEAT – Cultivating Community
We are ahead of most communities. We have a community that knows how to care and extend kindness. Now to build on that ability to respectfully disagree. Resources Parker Palmer’s Habits of t...
BOO123 – REPEAT What Emotions Are You Spreading?
Emotions are contagious. How do we spread more positive and less negative emotions? Resources Daniel Goleman Blog Rick Hanson – Neuroscience of Happiness Developing Positive Emotions Bl...
BOO122 – Story Editing Part 2
“We become the stories we tell ourselves.” Dr. Nick Nissley How do we nudge our story into a healthy direction each day. This episode continues to explore the research cited in Dr. Timot...
BOO121 – Story Editing
“We become the stories we tell ourselves.” (Nick Nissley). Dr Timothy Wilson has researched and found powerful methods to nudge our stories in a healthy directions. Resources Dr Wilson t...