Lynn F. Austin, MBA Ms. Austin is an author, keynote speaker, mentor to at-risk teen girls, 2017 humanitarian award recipient, communications officer and business school professor at both Grand Canyon University and Strayer University. Lynn has executive management experience at fortune 100 comp…
Win being the best at being you. Dr. Eric Thomas says in Beast Mode “It doesn’t matter if you [wake up] a gazelle or a lion, [what matters is that you] understand the problem you’re faced with and be a BEAST at being it and achieving it.”
Images can have a very powerful impact on how we see ourselves and others in the world. They can form a basis of trust and understanding for how we live, work and play in society. This week's episode discusses images as read from chapter 4 of The B.O.M Betting on Me, bu Lynn F. Austin
The Baking Process-Victimless Presentation at Domestic Violence Awareness event, October 201
A cookie is "born" when it is separated from a batch of dough...cutter may be dented or badly damaged...but the cookie endures the heat in its own ways. We endure pain, hurts and disappointments and can depending on the flawed baker or absorb the nourishing heat life provides... Join me in this discussion and journey.
While light is bright, illuminating and clear, darkness, by contrast is absent of light and often viewed with a sense of gloom or fear. In this episode, will cover a reading from TheBOM, Betting on Me, discussion and viable strategies in combatting aspects of darkness we may experience
while light is bright, illuminating and clear, by contrast, darkness is absence of light, often laced with a sense of gloom or symbolic of fear. The things we face in darkness can have a lasting impact on how we view ourselves and others throughout our lives. Join in a reading from The B.O.M. Betting on me, discussion and strategies to help
From the Oxford Dictionary, poising is a substance capable of causing illness or death in living organisms when induced or abosorbed. Todays show talks about poisonous relationships and offers strategies for moving forward. #LifeHappensForYou #LiveYourPurpose
Perspective is a particular point of view or way of looking at things that may come from a specific frame of reference. Since perspective is somewhat rooted in our belief system, it is no wonder it may take considerable effort to our change perspectives – especially in areas we may be deeply invested in or passionate about.
Breadcrumbs are small fragments of bread and/or a series of connected pieces of information or evidence. The breadcrumbs and effects of psychological abuse can linger like a trail in the forest. This episode discusses aspect of these breadcrumbs
Boundaries are generally physical, mental or emotional, maybe situational, and can range from very loose to extremely rigid - with healthy boundaries falling somewhere in the middle. People with healthy boundaries can say “no” to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships. A person who always keeps others at a distance (whether emotionally, physically, or otherwise) may be seen as having rigid boundaries.
Paradigms are our frame of reference and understanding. New and important information can bring about a paradigm shift in our internal operating system. Today's show introduces two paradigms of thought.
Expectations are a belief that something will happen or someone will do or achieve something...expectations and having them are a vital component of living your purpose.
Are you an infection or an influence on the world? Do you infect or affect the world? Maya Angelou said, "your legacy is every life you have ever touched." What is your legacy?
Lao Tzu said, "Silence is a great source of Strength." Sometimes our greatest strength is in our ability to be silent.
It is a revival and renewing in the symbolism of the phoenix rising from ashes to be transformed and reborn anew.
Fear is this gripping sensation that manages to keep us from the things we desire. It stops us in our tracks, stagnated, stuck with an inability to move forward and get to the place where we can be, do and have all that we desire.
Transformational - my thoughts are focused on inspiration and motivation. To transform is to "make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance or character of..."