Chief Holistic Officer Podcast

In the world we live in today, with the Stay-at-home orders and Covid-19 issues, so many of us are isolated and immersed in our thoughts.  What we need to realize now more than ever, is that our thoughts hold an IMMENSE amount of power. Join me as I share a story about that power.  As Albert Einstein said: “Your imagination is a preview of life’s coming attractions”. Use your thoughts to create positive, uplifting and wonderful coming attractions!

Join me and renegade parent Heather Shumaker on our discussion about homework. Why it isn't needed, especially in elementary school. Now more than ever, we need a reminder that everything is going to be OK. What we are providing for our children during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis is ENOUGH. You are amazing! Enjoyed the conversation? - get yourself a copy of Heather's books - Amazon (Slide and Share) and/or visit her website. She's amazing!!! You can also find the stickers she talks about here. 

Join me and renegade parent Heather Shumaker on our discussion about risk taking, strangers and sharing. This episode is going to flip your thoughts on letting your children take risks upside down. Why? Because the reality is, safety first carries greater danger than healthy risk AND it’s Ok to Talk to Strangers.  Enjoyed the conversation? - get yourself a copy of Heather's books - Amazon (Slide and Share) and/or visit her website. She's amazing!!! You can also find the stickers she talks about here. 

Many Americans are operating in a a maniac state, and most are unaware of it. We are the riches nation in the world; however, many of us are heavily suffering. We have overwhelming levels of stress, anxiety, depression, debt, etc.  In this episode, I interview Dr. Peter Whybrow, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist. We discuss why the American culture is this way and what we can do to change this.  Dr. Peter Whybrow's books: http://www.peterwhybrow.com/books.html  

In this episode we speak with Darin Lynch, a local (Twin Cities, MN) influencer and business leader. Darin shares with us his take on employee engagement and fun.     Irish Titan - https://irishtitan.com/

In the previous episode we talked about mindful performance. What it is and how we can use it in our personal lives. In this episode we are going to dive into the working world and explore how we can use mindful performance to our advantage there.    Connect with Theresa: Website: http://www.theresarose.com/ Podcast: http://www.theresarose.com/listen Read her books: http://www.theresarose.com/products

What is mindful performance and why should you care???  Because it means a happier and more joyous life!! In this episode Theresa and I discuss the importance of being aware and mindful.   Connect with Theresa: Website: http://www.theresarose.com/ Podcast: http://www.theresarose.com/listen Read her books: http://www.theresarose.com/products

In Part 3 of our 3 Part parenting series with child behavioral specialist Jamie Waldvogel, we discuss "What to teach when the switch is on". The switch being the topic we discussed in Part 1.  When your child exhibits unwanted behavior, do you know what you want your child to be doing instead of that behavior?  You don't? That's ok, I didn't either!! Never really gave it a thought!  Until I met Jamie.  In this episode, we talk with Jamie about the skills that many children are missing, and the reason why those missing skills are preventing them from exhibiting wanted behavior.    Behave Your Best Website:  https://behaveyourbest.com/   Behave Your Best Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/behaveyourbestminneapolis

This is Part 2 of our 3 Part parenting series with child behavioral specialist Jamie Waldvogel. In this episode we discuss, "Why ignoring isn't enough".  Many well meaning people will tell you to ignore your child's unwanted behavior because giving that behavior attention will only encourage your child to do it again and again. Right?  And that theory makes sense, but is there a better way? Yes, yes there is! In this episode, Jamie provides us with a better way. She teaches us how to capitalize on the power of our attention, which Jamie refers to as "Doses of Attention". Learn this technique and start using it in your day to day parenting life to create a more joyful experience with your children.     Behave Your Best Website:  https://behaveyourbest.com/   Behave Your Best Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/behaveyourbestminneapolis

This is Part 1 of our 3 Part parenting series with child behavioral specialist Jamie Waldvogel. In this episode we discuss, "Why your consequences aren't enough". Consequences may work in the short-term; however, they do not teach your child new behaviors or skills. Because of this, that unwanted behavior is going to continue.  In this episode, we learn from Jamie why we need more than consequences to help our children develop. And how using these new skills can create a happier and healthier home environment for both you and your child.   Behave Your Best Website: https://behaveyourbest.com/   Behave Your Best Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/behaveyourbestminneapolis    

Do you know that you have a super power?  And that this super power can lead to more joy, fulfillment and happiness at work?  Sarah and Jaime Taets talk about how super powers can be used to create a healthier work culture.  Want to learn more about Jaime? Check out: Jaime's LinkedIn Keystone Group International  Sarah's episode on Jaime's Podcast - Superpower Success

Do you know that goodness pays?  Truly, leading with goodness really pays.  No, really.  It does!!  Paul proved it! In this episode we will be discussing this concept with Paul Batz, the CEO and founder of Good Leadership Enterprises.  Paul started Good Leadership Enterprises on the premise that goodness pays and has had an interesting journey convincing people of this truth.  Listen to the podcast, learn about the 7 Fs (no, not that F) and why you should be focused on creating more goodness in your workplace.  You can also complete the 7 Fs wheel online here.  And/or grab your copy of the book Paul co-authored - How Goodness Pays (he wrote it with Paul Hillen, which means it was written by 'the Pauls'! - I think I'm funny!!). 

Are you looking for ways to create more joy in the workplace for yourself, your co-workers, your boss and your clients? Is your current workplace energy a little toxic and negative? Do you think there might be a better way? I think there is!!  In this episode we sit down with Wendy Neu, a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and owner of Crossroads Coaching and Consulting.   With Wendy we explore why it's important to understand your own strengths as well as those around you. With this understanding you can communicate more effectively up and down, leading to a happier and healthier experience. Wendy's website - http://crossroadscoachingandconsulting.com SOAR - https://www.soar.com/ Wendy SOAR - https://www.soar.com/WendyNeu

Being a Chief Holistic Officer is about exploring ways to improve your life as a whole. Holistically looking at your life. Because focusing on only 1 area, say work, doesn’t do enough. Everything is intertwined. As much as we all want to say we can shut off work when we are at home or we can shut off home when we are at work, the reality is, we can’t. What happens in one place effects the other. So, we need to work on them simultaneously. Being your main CHO, I will bring you topics and introduce you to experts who will help you, and me, explore new ways of doing things. And then it is your job to put your CHO hat on, take ownership and take that 1st step towards a better life.   And I will be taking those steps with you, because don’t think for a second, just because I'm the one behind this microphone, that I have all this shit figured out!! I do not and that is the reason I created this podcast, so I can also learn!