Bethany Conway

Did you know that all of us are born with a creative gene? Literally that means that everyone has the ability to be creative. Then why do so many people think they can't be creative? In today’s podcast Bethany shares the power of coaching our teams and children in creativity--there's a creative inside of everyone of us.

One of the keys to coaching others, including our children, is allowing them to find solutions to problems and challenges they face. As a coach, its easy to step into that role of being “the fixer”; always having the answer. As a continuous improvement coach, Bethany shares the value of allowing others to lean into their struggle and find their answers—developing powerful people with powerful solutions.

Did you know your success rate for accomplishing your goals increases drastically by doing one simple thing? We can all set out with great intentions, but intentions must have action and accountability. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the one simple thing and some other tips and tricks that can change everything for us achieving our goals. 2020 is going to be magical—just you wait!

With every new year comes a new opportunity to start fresh and look to the future full of anticipation and expectation for what’s to come. There is magic to be found as we tap into our dreams and vision for what new experiences are just around the corner. In this week’s podcast, Bethany inspires her listeners to embrace the magic of the new year and new decade.

'Tis the season... In this week’s podcast, Bethany has a very special guest with her, Pam Conway, her mother-in-love (law). There are so many ways to make the holidays memorable with your family, from advent calendars, to oranges and peanuts in stockings. Enjoy this delightful conversation about how to keep things simple and meaningful during the holidays.

'Tis the season... In this week’s podcast, Bethany has special guest and co-worker, Jenn Ellestad with her. Listen as Jenn shares so many ways to give to those in need and volunteer during the holidays. The spirit of giving not only blesses those we serve, but it unlocks deep joy and gratitude within our own hearts. All we have to do is find simple ways we can just start to give back and ignite hope.

'Tis the season... In this week’s podcast, Bethany has a very special guest with her, her mom, Vicki Bachmeyer. Enjoy their laughter and walk down memory lane as they share fun ideas for welcoming guests into your home for the holidays. You can create meaningful holiday moments with simple thoughtfulness and preparation.

The holidays can be a busy time of year full of family, food, gifts, and celebration. How do we remain in peace, love and joy when are schedules get full, there’s gifts to buy, and everyone wants our time? In this week’s podcast Bethany talks about how being intentional with your time and money can help you stay in that place of peace.

"A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other." -Simon Sinek. If we are going to reach our goals as a team, trust is the key. It doesn't magically happen, it takes time. In this week's podcast, Bethany talks about what trust looks like in highly successful teams.

Fear can feel overwhelming when you are faced with a family emergency or crisis situation. Knowing how to lean in to gratitude in those moments can be the most powerful way to disarm our fears. In this week's podcast, Bethany shares how a scary experience with her family reminded them that gratitude is greater than the fears we face.

We can be thankful with our words, but gratitude is where we have the ability to move our words into action. In this week’s podcast, Bethany challenges her listeners to take on the gratitude in action challenge! Together, we can impact the world around us.

Time keeps on ticking and somehow keeps speeding up as it passes into the future. There is no way to slow it down, make it stop, or even rewind. None of us know how much time we have in this life. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the importance of cherishing each moment, living in adventure, and embracing new experiences along our journey.

Somebody looks at us funny, ignores our ‘hello’, or doesn’t text or call us back and we instantly assume the worst. We start making up a story full of lies about what happened because we're hurt, without taking the time to get to the source of truth. All these assumptions can lead to gossip, rumors, and ultimately broken relationships. In this week’s podcast, Bethany talks about how to stop making an ass-u-me (ass out of you and me).

If we were to pause, we would probably find that there are many moments throughout our day that bring us joy. From the beautiful sunrise to the sunset, the smiles and laughter of our children, fresh aroma of coffee in the morning, or the needed help of a co-worker. In this week’s podcast, Bethany reminds us of the importance of reflecting on the simple moments of joy.

Teen life can be filled with so much drama. They face so many challenges to belong and be accepted by their peers, while trying to figure out and develop healthy friendships. Part of our role as parents is to model what healthy looks like. We all have been hurt by words and actions of others, we all have had bad days, but it doesn’t give us the right to be mean or cruel to others as a way to deal with the pain. In this week’s podcast, Bethany talks about how to create a drama and bully free zone starting at home with your teens.

Sarcasm can be absolutely hilarious, but it can also be hurtful. Learning how to handle people who use it as a cover for their own pain can be challenging. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the art of having crucial conversations and coming from a place of compassion to take your relationships to the next level.

When we set out with good intentions to reach our goals, we never prepare ourselves for those moments we just want to quit and throw in the towel! But, if we can press in to the discomfort, the inconvenience, the hard work, the challenge, and lean into our support system, we can accomplish anything we set out to do. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the joy of accomplishing her goal in podcasting and the challenge to not quit!

From the moment our children are born we are overcome with great love and joy. And, at that same moment, fear begins to creep in for their safety, well-being, and their future. The older they get, the more our fears can get out of control as they want more freedoms. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares how we face our fears to let them fly.

We all want to feel valued and significant, but what about when it challenges our core beliefs, character or boundaries? Being rooted and grounded in your self-worth can help you stand strong when popular opinion wants to sway you and offer fleeting significance. In this week’s podcast Bethany shares the importance of staying aligned with your trueness and having the courage to stand alone.

Learning to set priorities and boundaries as a teen can be a challenge when they want to be involved in eve-ry-thing! Yet, doing too much can lead to stress, moodiness, and exhaustion. In this week's podcast Bethany shares the importance of helping your kids navigate their schedule and bring the best of who they are to their commitments.

J.K. Rowling states, "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not lived at all. In which case, you've failed by default." Failing can be scary, risky, and disappointing, but it is also the very thing that leads to growth, innovation, creativity, and breakthrough. In this week's podcast, Bethany talks about the power of creating environments where your teams can fail fearlessly; resulting in exponential success.

As a leader, whether in business, a high school coach, or church ministry lead, we can easily get in the habit of problem-solving and bringing solutions all by ourselves. It may seem quicker and easier. But is it going to have the buy-in and sustainability from the people doing the work, or the teams we are coaching? In this week's podcast, Bethany shares the value of bringing the whole team to the table to be innovative, creative, and tap into the energy needed to reach our goals and accomplish the mission!

It can be a challenge to be the same exceptional people that we model at work, on the job, as we are at home. As soon as we walk through the door at home, why is it a challenge to actively listen, to be present, to be gracious; when we can do it so well with our boss and co-workers? In this week's podcast, Bethany shares her struggles with being the same exceptional person behind closed doors; its time to be exceptional in those same skills and qualities at home!

Trying to help your teen figure out what they want to do after high school? So many interests, so many careers, so many paths to choose from. Figuring out how to ask the right questions, without creating unwanted pressure and expectations, often opens up great conversations of opportunity. In this week's podcast, listen as Bethany shares some great ideas to help you and your teen discover the next step to their future.

We are naturally forward thinkers; looking to the future for the next significant accomplishment and milestone. Whether with our careers, family life, finances, or personal dreams and goals, remaining present to the process we are in can be difficult, and at times, feel totally restrictive. Yet, it is in the process, the pathway of our journey, that prepares us for our future. In this week's podcast, listen as Bethany shares the importance of staying present and stopping to smell the roses along the way.

Wowsers! What an amazing six weeks of great interviews with some inspiring women. Their courageous stories of taking the leap, confronting their fears, and embracing every moment of life was their weekly challenge. In this week's podcast, be empowered as Bethany talks about how we too can 5-4-3-2-1 our way into action and move forward in our passions.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Jennifer Piala with me. As a mom, wife, nurse, pet owner, and entrepreneur, Jennifer shares some of the keys to her success. Filling your mind with good things and being able to say 'no' enables us to live healthy full lives. The power of positive thinking is more than breaking a habit of negative thoughts, its embracing gratitude and being thankful for the journey you are on.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Maile Shulfer with me. As an entrepreneur in the hair industry, Maile shares some of her story about taking the leap into owning her own business. Yes, it was a risk; yes, she was afraid, but she did it anyways. Now a successful hair stylist, she believes the best path to follow is to pursue what you love.

In today's Courage to Live in Your Trueness podcast, I have special guest Carrie Fleury with me. As a former member of the Air Force, she shares her zig-zag journey to finding her passion as a therapist and counselor. Challenged with others expectations, and this concept called 'should-ing', she describes how fear can be the very thing that empowers us to move forward.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Georgianna Halverson with me. As the owner and an instructor of Elite Nail School, she shares her inspiring journey of overcoming mommy guilt as an entrepreneur. By stepping out in business, she did not foresee the impact she would have in government. Her story empowers others to not overthink it when opportunity comes knocking.

In today's Courage to Live in Your Trueness podcast, I have special guest Hannah Disch with me. As an freelance writer, journalist, and blogger, Hannah shares her incredible journey of learning to overcome the stigma's of mental health. Facing her anxieties and depression head on and navigating through unexpected circumstances in life, she shares the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

In today's Courage To Live In Your Trueness podcast, I have special guest Kate Longley with me. As a business owner and elite Spartan race competitor, she shares some of her journey to success in the fitness and photography world. Overcoming setbacks, fears, and false perceptions, she shares the importance and value of community over competition.

When something bad happens the first thing we think of is who is at fault? We are quick to point fingers, cast blame, and play the victim. But true maturity is being able to accept responsibility for our messes and mistakes, and have the courage to hold others accountable for when their actions impact us. In this week's podcast Bethany shares her funny story on how blaming the lawn mower isn't going to fix the problem.

Sometimes the unexpected can throw us for a loop when there is so much to be done! Being resilient and flexible can help you keep your sanity. In this week's podcast Bethany shares the importance of remaining flexible and adaptable when the unexpected happens.

A scarcity mindset is the belief of never enough! Never enough money, never enough time, never enough love, or even I'm not enough--it is rooted in lack. In this week's podcast, Bethany shares how we are totally capable of flipping our scarcity actions and thoughts, and living in abundance. There is enough chocolate cake for everyone.

Change happens! Whether expected, unexpected, good or bad, it’s something different. So how do we remain flexible, adaptable, and move forward when it's hard to see through to the other side? Change, if we let it, can spin us into a fear frenzy with all the unknowns and uncertainty. In this week's podcast, Bethany shares her experience with 5 key steps to becoming resilient in our process through change.

Potential is having the capacity to become or develop into something successful in the future. Based on that definition, we all have great potential. However, if we never do anything with it, it will always be just great potential. We have to learn to put our potential into motion in our own lives and encourage others to do the same. In this week's podcast, Bethany talks about how it is more than just seeing your potential, it's time to take action and move forward in it!

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of joy and a hopeful situation and all of the sudden your thoughts shift to the anticipation of doom and gloom... "Something bad must be about ready to happen"!?! Ugh! I hate that! Author and speaker, Brene Brown, talks about this in several of her books as foreboding joy. Others say it's waiting for the other shoe to drop. In this week's podcast Bethany shares how vulnerability is key to living in joy, even in the midst of possibly unpleasant situations. 

Have you ever played the trust fall game with a group of friends? Holy smokes, falling backwards into the arms of your peers can be pretty scary, especially if you're not sure you can fully trust them! Ha! Trust is a key component of successful relationships in all facets of life. It is built by small simple moments that add up over time. In this week's podcast on trust, Bethany talks about what makes it and what breaks it, and the importance of being trustworthy.

Did you know recent studies show that gratitude improves your overall health? It boosts your immune system, improves your sleep, releases endorphins, and emits positive energy that impacts your mood. Crazy, how something as simple as being grateful has that kind of impact. In this week's podcast Bethany checks in on your grateful jar--is it filling up or collecting dust?

There isn't a quick reference guide or map to navigate the uncharted territory of parenting teens. Sometimes it requires tough love. And, in the midst of holding the line, you question whether or not you are screwing it up and scarring them for life! In this week's podcast, Bethany shares some of her 'now' experiences as she navigates teen life with her daughters.

We all look different in our strength. If we all looked, acted, thought, and talked the same the world would be mundane and boring, probably even scary. As we learn to grow in our strengths, we all need hero's and role models to emulate and motivate us to become our best self. However, we have to be careful not to compare and measure our progress to the accomplishments it took others a lifetime to achieve. In this week's podcast, Bethany talks about not getting caught in the trap of comparison.

Do we really care about the response when we say ‘hello’ and ask how are people doing? Or do we anticipate the ‘good’ response and move on. Do we have the bandwidth to listen and know their story? In this podcast Bethany shares and defines the value of these sliding door moments.

Extreme exhaustion, struggles with body image, whacky hormones, mood swings, and stress! Listen as Bethany unpacks her journey through postpartum depression, and overcoming the shame stigma associated with depression after baby number four.

Have you ever played the game Hotter-Colder? The game is about looking for a hidden item. As you move closer to it everyone in the room yells, 'Hot, hot, hotter!', or if you move further away everyone yells, 'Cold, cold, colder!'. Finding our passion can be just as simple. Life is a series of moments that moves us towards or further away from what ignites us and makes us 'zing'. Finding our 'zing' in these moments help us discover the path of our passion. In this week's podcast Bethany talks about the simplicity of finding what makes you zing.

Have you ever found yourself hustling to prove your worth? Trying to please people at work, church, school, and basically everywhere you go? When we don't know our value and self-worth, we are willing to sacrifice who we are for the sake of belonging. Our hustling eventually catches up and only sets us up for burnout, resentment, anger, and exhaustion. Our value and self-worth can only be defined by how we truly see ourselves. Listen as Bethany shares how the hustle began for her and how we can begin to discover our value.

Finding true friendships is one of the greatest gifts and treasures in life. In this week's podcast, Bethany has a conversation with her best friend, Naomi Bachmeyer. They share some of their story on how to cultivate healthy friendships and relationships. Listen as they discuss the value of being intentional about when to lean in and when to let go.

There are enough Debbie Downers in this life to try to keep you small. It's time for you to stop minimizing the greatness in you! You cannot hide pieces of yourself because you are concerned with what others will think or their own jealousy. It's time for you to be brave, be bold, and be yourself! Listen as Bethany shares how she is overcoming being afraid and allowing herself to shine.

Living authentically starts with a genuine curiosity to discover who you really are. At times it may seem easier to hide and pretend, but eventually the truth will catch up. The unraveling to the center; finding out who you are at the core, is worth the honest conversation. Listen as Bethany shares some of her journey to authenticity.

Being vulnerable can trigger anxiety and fear. Choosing to bare all and trust those closest to you will take your relationships to a deeper more meaningful level. Listen as Bethany shares her hilarious story of being caught ordering Starbucks naked, and how it relates to the risks we take with being vulnerable.

Relationships are risky! They require us to open up, be vulnerable, and let people in. But what do you do when you get hurt, stabbed in the back, or betrayed? The tendency is to close ourselves off, say "I'm never going to do that again", keep others at arms length, and isolate. Listen as Bethany shares the importance of staying connected and choosing relationship over fear. Finding the right relationships are possible because you are worth it!