Bruce World - Your Life Guide

Bruce tackles a controversial topic that is also one of the most important of our time.  Learn about lying and what it is, who lies the most and why, how to know when people are lying, why we need to work on lying less (even when it comes to little or white lies), and how to teach our kids (in particular our teens, to lie less). Kids start lying as early as 4 or 5 and we are the main reason why they lie.  What about conspiracy theories, and why they are the biggest lies of all, and so easily passed on and bought into by certain types of people - learn why people buy into such theories and refuse to change their minds about them even when presented with mountains of evidence to prove they are not true.   To reach Bruce:224-249-4042brucecoachcca@gmail.comCorecoachingadvantage.com

In this podcast, Bruce shares several very important statistics on cheating, and some will shock and surprise you.   Learn what professions have the most cheaters; how to identify if your significant other may be cheating, including the most common traits of cheaters; why people cheat; and, most importantly, learn how to prevent or at least minimize the likelihood of cheating in your relationship.To learn more about the 5 Love Languages and why they are so important to meeting the needs of your partner, check out:  https://www.5lovelanguages.com/.

Learn what Emotional Intelligence is all about, in plain English, as well as all of the benefits of being able to operate at a higher EI, including how incredibly impactful it is on one's success, how to determine your level of EI, and what top actions you can take to raise your level of EI over time.  Yep, this episode is a little long, but to really learn how to raise your EI, requires an understanding of 11 different actions you can take. To take an EI self-assessment, use this link:  https://hbr.org/2015/06/quiz-yourself-do-you-lead-with-emotional-intelligence  To learn the military method for falling asleep, use this link:  https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/use-military-method-to-fall-asleep-within-2-minutes-starting-tonight.html

Bruce shares all of the benefits of being more likeable, a characteristic people don't think about often enough.  Being likeable is very powerful and can make your life much easier and more rewarding.  There is a quiz to help you determine your level of likability along with a top 11 list of things to do to be more likeable.  Some actions will likely be more obvious than others.   Try some of Bruce's suggestions, and you will discover how differently; more positively people will respond to you.

We all wish we were happier and there are ways we can become happier if we first understand how we have a tendency to think.  We humans lean towards negative versus positive or neutral thinking and we have a tendency to often judge and to judge things as either good or bad, positive or negative.   Bruce talks about changing your mindset and how significantly that impacts one's happiness and he spends some time on the interesting idea of neutral thinking.  We are mainly responsible for our own happiness and Bruce shares some simple but powerful ways to help you make yourselves happier.    Episode is Not LivePublish: Jan. 06, 2022 @ 8PM EditPublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeCopyDirect Link to MP3CopyDownload MP3

What is mindfulness?  Mindfulness is all about paying attention and to pay attention you need to engage 1 or more of your 5 senses.   When I discovered mindfulness, it became a game-changer and really helped me to reduce my stress and to live more in the moment; to stop thinking about past negative thoughts and regrets and to minimize my future thoughts of worry.There is no need to meditate to be mindful.   You can incorporate mindfulness into your daily activities, from brushing your teeth to walking.  There is even a mindful way to eat.  I hope you will try to be mindful during just one activity and see how powerful it can be and how much it can make you feel good and more relaxed and less worrisome and to operate at a higher level.  

Bruce shares the alarming statistics about loneliness; the impact loneliness has on all ages of Americans, in particular young adults; how it has a significant impact on your mental and physical health - it takes years away from your life; the role that companies need to take in helping employees with loneliness; and the easiest and most powerful ways to address loneliness no matter how introverted you may be.   You can't afford to miss this episode.

Most of us flow through or wander through life, letting the wind take us, instead of taking control of our futures and leading an intentional life, which is key to happiness and success.  Bruce will show you there is nothing to be afraid of and not that much time needed to first establish your anchor, your foundation that will then lead you to establishing life goals and actions plans to achieve them.  His 6-step process will take you on a journey of discovery so you can set your course and figure out where you need to go and how to get there.  He mentions a step-by-step Values tool that can be found at:  famleeoffour.com/define-your-personal-core-values/, and that will help you define your personal core values, one of the key components of the anchor.Brucecoachcca@gmail.comcorecoachingadvantage.com

So what is a perfectionist and are you one?  Bruce helps you understand the traits of a perfectionist and some may surprise you.  You will learn the impact of consistently being a perfectionist and it's not something good.  Finally, you will discover a few key things that will help you become less of a perfectionist and you will realize it often takes the help of others in multiple ways.   Brucecoachcca@gmail.com for your Life Coaching needs like how to become less of a perfectionist.

We all procrastinate and some of us are more chronic procrastinators.  Procrastination can actually impact our mental and physical health.  Procrastination is a habit and you can change any habit.  Bruce provides a number of the best suggestions to help you become less of a procrastinator.  So don't delay and listen to Bruce's procrastination podcast today and you don't have to listen to the whole thing all at once, maybe just a little at a time (yep you caught me - this ties into one of Bruce's procrastination tips).If you need help with procrastination or any other life challenges, just reach out for a free chat to determine if you might benefit from some coaching:  brucecoachcca@gmail.com.  corecoachingadvantage.comAlso, feel free to share your podcast ideas.

Bruce explores this hot topic that can get people pretty excited when they discuss it.The answer to this age old question is revealed and of course it can not be discussed without mentioning jealousy and how it factors into the equation when opposite sex friends have a significant other.  Bruce also shares the benefits of these friendships to not only the platonic friends but to their partners as well.  You will also hear about the 12 guidelines to help ensure these friendships stay platonic when significant others are in the picture.

Bruce will define anger, share it's many triggers and why it is such a unique emotion.  You will learn that occasional anger is normal and we all get angry.  Realize how anger serves you and how it impacts your body and those closest to you and your life.  You will learn the 4 keys to reducing anger and what you can do to lead a less angry life. If you need help managing anger or any life challenges, feel free to reach out to me for some coaching.  BruceCoachCCA@gmail.com. CoreCoachingAdvantage.com

This is one of the most talked about topics by adults today.  Bruce will show you how to find time to do the things you want to do by turning work/life balance on it's head.  Why simply comparing work time and personal time is the wrong comparison.  You have choices.  There is something called choice management and Bruce helps you to make three lists that will radically change the choices you make to help find the time you have been looking for to enjoy your lives more and to spend them in a way that will lead to more rewarding, fulfilling and satisfying life experiences.If you want to reach me, if you have podcast topic ideas or are just looking for a good coach, send me a note at brucecoachcca@gmail.com and check out my website at corecoachingadvantage.com.      

Bruce shares a number of lessons to increase your level of confidence and explains why you are not an imposter or that much different than most people when it comes to confidence.Definition of confidence:   Acting sure of yourself, believing in yourself, feeling capable and secure about what you're doing and feeling comfortable/at ease in a situation.  Is generally not negatively impacted by what one says about them.  For any of your coaching needs to improve your skills or lead a more satisfied life:Corecoachingadvantage.com

Bruce explains what a Coach is and isn't, the difference between a Therapist and a Coach, how Coaches are becoming more of a necessity for people to address life challenges and to be able to achieve their goals and to lead more satisfying, rewarding and successful lives.  You'll learn about each category of one's life where there may be a Coaching opportunity and the Coaching process.  Bruce will also share the importance of working with a Certified Coach that completed a program recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coachingfederation.org, and how he would be more than happy to be your Coach.  Bruce started his own Coaching company, Core Coaching Advantage, LLC and can be reached at brucecoachcca@gmail.com and 224-249-4042 (texts are welcome).

Bruce shares a variety of data about Divorce (including:  how often it happens, the length of marriages, times in a marriage when it's most likely to end in Divorce, the best ages to get married and more).  People getting married and newlyweds generally believe they will never get divorced because they think they are and their situation is different.   There are many stories of people who have stayed married for a long time, but sadly many have done so for the wrong reasons.  The 10 things to help you determine if you are ready to get married and the 2 keys to staying married.  Bruce shares a technique for how to have civil conversations with your spouse about important issues without turning them into arguments.  Lastly, he shares how simply changing his thinking about marriage, totally changed the way he now acts, which has led to a more satisfying and fun marriage.   

Bruce shares a variety of data about Divorce (including:  how often it happens, the length of marriages, times in a marriage when it's most likely to end in Divorce, the best ages to get married and more).  People getting married and newlyweds generally believe they will never get divorced because they think they are and their situation is different.   There are many stories of people who have stayed married for a long time, but sadly many have done so for the wrong reasons.  The 10 things to help you determine if you are ready to get married and the 2 keys to staying married.  Bruce shares a technique for how to have civil conversations with your spouse about important issues without turning them into arguments.  Lastly, he shares how simply changing his thinking about marriage, totally changed the way he now acts, which has led to a more satisfying and fun marriage.   

Too many parents these days are hovering over their kids; are overly involved in their child's life, and other than working (if they do work) the parent has little else going on in their personal lives other than their kids.  Parents feel it's their job to protect their children from anything in the world that could possibly harm them; and such parents will often direct their child's behavior and push them to achieve. If a child has any challenge or problem or isn't happy about something, the parent intervenes, intercedes, sticks their nose in it.  Their parents also act in a controlling manner by over scheduling their kids.Too much hovering can be a bad thing that causes kids to have issues later in life and to be un prepared for challenges they will face as adults.  Kids need to be allowed to fall, fail, and feel some pain and to have time to just be kids.  This will lead to having a more well adjusted adult who can handle life stress and not have to rely on mom or dad to bail them out when life gets tough.  

Mass shootings have become a daily occurrence in the US and nothing meaningful is being done about it.  Additionally, the amount of murders in our country are at record levels.  Was this the intent of the Second Amendment?  I say no and explain why.I'll share many statistics that tell an ugly story about America when it comes to massive gun ownership, the ease at which people can own guns including semi-automatic weapons, while 22 other developed countries combined have significantly less gun violence, in particular mass shootings and how other countries have changed their laws when mass shootings occur.I've also had first hand experience with an individual who was looking to take the lives of others while having a mental breakdown, that people observed but took 30 days to report.     Most solutions I offer are pretty common but our current Senate won't agree to make any changes; however, there are things we can do to make a difference. 

So, this is going to be my very first podcast where there is little to laugh about, where I won't be using puns, satire, sarcasm, punch lines, or silly sound effects.   This episode is about body image and how it's an issue that has become an epidemic and is getting worse by the year, and how it is particularly having an extremely negative impact on girls and women.  I will share some statistics that will blow your mind and that you will find hard to believe.  They should scare you.  But there is hope.  Even though there are very negative influences out there, in particular social media, parents have the power to turn the tide and make themselves and their daughters feel better about themselves and focus less on body image. 

This episode is about modern parenting, endless praising and pats on the back, yelling so often they do to you but then you participate so shame on you, why won't they listen, don't you get to tell them what to do, but do you really parent them or do they parent you, it's hard to say based on what you do or don't do, and please, please, please stop saying OK after you give them a command or two.  Learn some powerful, but simple tips, on how to parent your children, how to get them to listen to you and behave well - this works for toddlers to teenagers. 

I've worked in HR my entire career and have been a recruiter and have managed a recruiting function.  I can tell you that many companies are not very good at interviewing candidates and a number of studies have been done that show most people who interview are not able to predict job success or fit.  Learn why most companies follow a flawed process, don't devote enough time to the most important decision a manager can make, and why creating stress during an interview and why behavioral interviewing is not all that it's cracked up to be.  Finally, Bruce leaves you with 11 to dos that will help you select quality candidates  who are also a good fit for the job.

I also thought of titling this Episode, “Snap, crackle and pop – is Chiropractic Medicine all that it's cracked up to be?”  I would consider this podcast to be somewhat of a public service announcement because before you or a family member or friend, consider seeing a Chiropractor, then I think you should have relevant and important information, to help make an informed decision, to help you go into this with your eyes wide open, and at the end of the day of course, the choice is still yours and theirs to make.   Learn the very unusual history of the founder of Chiropractic Medicine,  the antivaxxer connection, cures for whatever ails you, varied diagnostic approaches and do they really work and treatment approaches based on scant medical evidence.

Bruce recently discovered ASMR and wants to share his personal experiences with it, what it's all about and how it can make you feel great.  Learn the many things that can trigger it and it's tingling feeling that can put you in an amazing state of relaxation.   Take a serious and sometimes funny journey about this popular topic that many people still know little to nothing about.  The special effects alone will make you laugh, relax and teach you a thing or two that may surprise and entertain you.    

Bruce is fascinated by tornados.  Learn how his interest in storms and tornados was spawned.  He explores this serious topic in an amusing and entertaining and manner, sharing interesting and surprising facts as he puts his own spin on things to keep you from falling asleep and from him ending up in the Land of OZ.  Learn why tornados used to be a dirty word, how you can't escape tornados no matter what state you live in, and how this incredibly massive force of nature can be unbelievably devastating to anything in its path.

A brief discussion about the budding topic of Weed.  A drug/medicine/chemical that goes by many names from Kush to Bobo Bush.  Listen to Bruce's funny experiences with the Ganga, smoking in general and what he and Bill Clinton have in common.   Learn what the research says about its effects - there is plenty of good that can be found in the grass and then take a trip with Bruce to Colorado, where you can get more than a Rocky Mountain high.      

Has dating really changed much?  The numerous qualities men and women look for in a partner and why Bruce thinks less is more.  What is ghosting and why does it happen so often?  And, what about Tinder and attractiveness.  Interesting dating experiences, self- awareness or lack their of and dating rejection.  When to take hint and move on.   

Believe it or not?  You won't believe what many earthlings believe in.  If you are curious and want to learn about some very interesting beliefs, Bruce will share some facts , figures and thoughts that will make you shake your head, but in which direction will be up to you.  Find out how many Americans believe the earth is as flat as a pancake, and believe in Rumpology and what that is, and what about ghosts, aliens and people with ESP and those who believe in conspiracy theories; is it all just one big conspiracy?  

In his 1st episode, you will learn about Bruce; gain insights into his interesting background and sense of humor; understand his goals for podcasting; and what types of topics topics he is looking to discuss in future episodes.