Frame of Mind Coaching Podcast

They say that the journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step, but they always neglect to tell you how many twists and turns will happen along the way. In today's episode of the FOM Coaching™ Podcast, we are absolutely elated and excited to welcome Wally Bressler to the show. In this episode, he shares his journey through addiction, abuse and prison and how it led him to becoming the amazing person and the amazing coach that he is today.Tragic Hero by Wally Bressler: https://www.amazon.com/Tragic-Hero-Wally-Bressler/dp/1736988190

It seems like everywhere you look, there is a couple in love. Whether you are at a theme park, a party or even the mall, love is everywhere. But how do you find that perfect match for yourself? Today on a brand new season of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we are excited to welcome Polina Solda, CEO of Love by Design, to answer this very big question!The Love by Design Pyramid Guide:www.polinasolda.com/lbdpyramidLearn more about Frame of Mind Coaching™:www.frameofmindcoaching.com

Since the pandemic, we've heard the same argument over and over again. Which one is better: working from home or going into the office? On today's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we have a special guest to discuss exactly that. Ann Gomez, Founder of Clear Concept Inc. and author of Workday Warrior, shares the benefits of each scenario, as well as how to build a routine, be more productive, and concentrate on core priorities.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/12116506Don't forget to fill out our survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWhat do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a topic that you'd like us to talk about on the show? Reach out!kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

This episode is a little bit of a sad one because it will be Ferne's last episode as my co-host. My little girl (who's not so little) is growing up. She'll need this time to focus on her PhD and head to the tropics for fieldwork. In this last episode together, we talk about transitions. We talk about moving from one phase of life to another: a new job, a different town, time without a partner, no longer being on a podcast. Why do life changes always feel so hard? And how do we make them just a little bit easier?A note from Ferne: Thank you to all our listeners who encouraged me to continue recording. I appreciate all your kind words and notes of encouragement. I'm sure I will be back as a guest soon!Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/12099999Don't forget to fill out our survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWhat do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

How do we tell someone that is important to us something that might hurt their feelings? How do we break the news to them without making them feel terrible? Should we tell them at all? Of course, it depends on what we are trying to tell them, but the questions still remain.Find out in this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11985318Don't forget to fill out our new survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWhat do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

How do you lead a team that has no official leader? How do you please everyone while maintaining a cohesive vision? Do you become the self-appointed leader? If so, how do you earn everyone's respect? How do you make your ideas infectious? Navigating the world of leadership and group productivity is complicated no matter what position you're in.Tune in to this week's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to learn more!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastP.S. Adrien (Ferne's partner) received his PR card 4 days after the recording of this podcast, 2 days before their flight. In the end, they were able to go to France.Read the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11985622Don't forget to fill out our new survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWhat do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

At work, everyone is part of the same culture. They all celebrate Christmas and Easter and don't realize that some people celebrate other things. I feel like I don't fit in. Every time I do something different or mention a different holiday, they look at me like I'm an alien. How could I possibly fit it?Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcasthttps://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11903592Don't forget to fill out our new survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWhat do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We all know that feeling when life piles up and the lack of sleep starts to hit us like a ton of bricks. But exhaustion is more than just the lack of sleep. Exhaustion is emotionally charged; it's the feeling that you don't have time to sleep because you have so many things to do. It's the feeling that you can't take a rest because the world would fall apart without you. So, the answer isn't as simple as taking a nap.The answer can however be found in this week's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, tune in to check it out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11746894Don't forget to fill out our new survey!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastsurveyWas this information useful to you or someone else? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

To be or not to be? To go or not to go? To buy or not to buy? Big or small, we make decisions on a daily basis, so why do some decisions feel so much harder to make? Of course, there are the morally ambiguous, socially precarious, dramatic and life changing decisions that are understandably difficult. But sometimes, super simple, insignificant decisions can cause so much unnecessary turmoil; like whether or not to go to a party or whether or not to buy a nice shirt, or even where to go out to eat. How do such simple decisions become so complex? Would it really make a difference either way? How do we let go of our indecision and trade it up for peace of mind?Listen to our new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11824882Did you like this episode? Let us know! Do you consider yourself an indecisive person? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Do you ever feel like it's never enough? Achieving goal after goal, all you want is more. You want people to recognize you; you want people to realize how damn hard you're working. You want to be at the top, but once you get there, there is always a new ladder to climb. This chase for validation is not only exhausting, but it leaves us only temporarily satisfied.So how do we step off the treadmill?Tune into this week's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11522212Have you ever felt this need for validation? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This week's episode of the Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is all about practical tips for networking. We talk about how to prepare, how to impress, and how to make the best out of conferences. We also talk about what to do if networking isn't really your thing and how to help yourself by helping others.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11746894Was this information useful to you or someone else? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

What makes some people incredible at delegating a group, sparking creativity, and igniting passion in others? What makes an incredible leader? The answer is in the way they think. In this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, Ferne and I discuss the top three thinking strategies that incredible leaders have in common.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11699481What do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We cannot see eye to eye with everyone. Sometimes, we disagree with the opinions or thoughts of our clients. But what happens when we fundamentally disagree with their values and beliefs? How do we continue to see them in the best light even when we don't align?Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast here!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11658241What do you do when you disagree with someone's values? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This week, we have a series of firsts. It is the first time Ferne and I interview a podcast guest together. And it is the first time we have Dr. Denim Slade, my own personal coach (because I think even coaches need a coach) live on the show. Denim is one of the few PhD-level relationship coaches in the world and is well known for developing the C.O.R.E. assessment, an evidence-based personality and temperament test. On this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we interview Denim to learn more about his assessment tool and how it helps him understand the drivers and motivations of his clients.Listen here!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11614303Would you like to take the test? Did you already take it? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

One ostrich, five kids, a forged signature, and the police; what more could you want from a story? Tune in to this week's episode of the Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to hear the story of one of the FAKs (Friedman, Ades, Kotlyar) Family's favourite childhood memories. This episode is light and breezy, but insightful, nonetheless.Wanna know more? Listen to our new episode!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11558961Did you like this episode? Let us know! Do you have a funny story you'd like to share with us? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

You won't always agree with the ideas people on your team put forward, but there's a difference between an idea you don't quite like and an idea that is just downright terrible. How do you convince your team that this is an awful idea without sounding like an asshole?Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11522212Have you ever had to deal with a situation like this? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

As a society, we are ultimately very lucky to have access to birth control and be able to decide when or if we want to have children. The issue is that, for many women, birth control is less than ideal. Be it a pill or an IUD, these contraception options act primarily by altering the hormone levels in your body, which can make you emotional, irritable, and sometimes feel as though you are not in control of your own state of being. This is not to mention the whole slew of health risks that are associated with these medications. Another option is a copper IUD, this option can increase bleeding and amplify the pain from natural periods, which at times can be incapacitating. Then there are the classics: condoms, these are inconvenient and risky at best. Of course, abstinence is a possibility, but a sad one indeed. This is all to say that none of these options are ideal and it can feel crushing to think that you must suffer with one of these choices for a huge chunk of your life, particularly when you have a heightened sensitivity to some of these symptoms. So the question is, given that these are all the options we have, how do we make the choice?Check out this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11480086What are your thoughts on birth control? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

You can't be good at everything, especially not right off the bat. But sometimes, that concept is hard to grasp when you keep trying and trying and you don't feel as though you're getting any better. Ferne has been playing tennis for months now, and she doesn't feel like she's improving; she gets frustrated when she loses or misses the ball.She knows that her frustration isn't helping her become a better player, but she doesn't know how to get rid of the frustration. In this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, Ferne asks Kim for advice on how to fix her frustration.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11438072What do you think of this episode? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We all know that one person who doesn't know how to say no. It doesn't matter what it is, this person will sacrifice themselves time and time again just to make others happy. But just like all other sacrifices, this one comes at a cost. It's tiring to be a people pleaser, their schedule fills up, and they run out of time for themselves. They may even become resentful and upset at the people they were trying to help. So what should these people do?Find out on this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11388774Do you have a hard time saying no? Do you know someone like that? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This week, Kim and Ferne get real. Kim evenly balances her coaching with her mothering as she gives Ferne advice about her struggles as a new Ph.D. student. Ferne talks about someone who has seemingly set her back by giving her heavy criticism, but Kim helps her see that some of our biggest critics are actually some of our biggest supporters.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11353705What do you think about this episode? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

As I'm sure we have all recently heard, Queen Elizabeth died. Every media outlet covered it, not hesitating to tell us that many of the royals went to pay their respects right before she passed. I wonder what they said. What does anyone say to someone who is laying on their deathbed? Royal or not, almost all of us will have to deal with the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. How do you treat someone who is about to die? How do you tell them everything you need to before they pass?Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11312289Have you ever needed to deal with a situation like this? How do you cope? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This is the first of the official “Taboo Topics” Series. In this episode, Kim and Ferne discuss what to do when your sex life is less than ideal. The bedroom isn't as exciting as it used to be, things don't happen as often as you want them to, or you're looking for something else; we cover all these topics and more in this episode!Listen to The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast here!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11265890Have your sex life ever felt like this? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This week, things get personal. Kim expresses dismay at the results from the first month of her ultra-strict eating plan. Kim and Ferne discuss the feeling of disappointment and the struggle of being stuck when you feel as though you have tried absolutely everything to reach your goal, yet you see no progress.Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011403Have you ever struggled with the feeling of disappointment? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We all have that one person in our lives that is chronically unhappy. Whatever you do or say, they always seem to focus on the things in life that are going badly. You care about them a lot, but you don't know how to help them, and being around them is bringing you down. You feel stuck, you can't leave them out of your life, but you no longer know how to be around them. What do you do? In this episode, Kim addresses the issue and gives her timeless advice.Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011403Have you ever dealt with a person like this? Or have you been this person? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! We'd LOVE to hear from you, so please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Have you ever heard of The No Game? The goal of this game is to collect as many no's as possible by asking people for outrageous things, things that you know they will say no to. The point of this game is to get comfortable hearing others tell you no, and to get comfortable asking for crazy things. The game might even surprise you when someone tells you yes! Tune in to this week's podcast episode to learn more about how to play The No Game and some of the crazy things people received just because they asked.https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011395How do you feel about getting a “no” for an answer? Let us know! Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We all know that one person who refuses to ask for help. Either they feel bad being a burden to others or they want to do everything themselves because they don't trust others to do as good of a job. Even when the world is crumbling down on them, they hold all the weight on their own shoulders. If you are someone like this, or you know someone like this, this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is all about how to ask for help.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011389Do you have a hard time asking for help? Let us know! Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

You feel like you've been working at breakneck speed for years, and you see no end in sight. You can't afford to take a break, but you're exhausted. It feels like every day is a new marathon, but your legs refuse to move. Being burnt out is common and stressful. How do we prevent it? And if it happens, how do we overcome it?Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011318Have you ever experienced burnout before? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to talk about? Reach out! Please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

This week's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is a little bit more somber than most; the topic is death. What happens after we die? What do we imagine our funeral will look like? How do we want people to remember us? What do we hope for the people we will be leaving behind? While these conversations may be tough to have, they are certainly interesting and important.Click here to join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011376What do YOU think about death? Do you have a topic or case that you'd like us to discuss? Reach out! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please email us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

For some wild reason, we've been taught to do EVERYTHING ourselves. What ends up happening is that either something eventually falls through the cracks, or we get overwhelmed.Denise Beers Kiepper, Founder and Chief Vision Officer at DBK Coaching and Consulting, hops on today's show with this problem. As she keeps building her business, she has fallen into a position where she's basically her whole business, instead of the business owner.This role creates a lot of discomfort for Denise, as she feels like she has to do every single task by herself. Perhaps she could hire people to help her, which would ultimately allow her to have more time and become the business owner she wants to be.Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11011272Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there something else you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

Whenever someone asks me how to find balance, I always say that they are not actually striving for stillness. Then there are other people who achieve a sense of peace and quiet, and don't know what to do with it!That's exactly what today's guest is experiencing. Jodi Levy, Senior Sales Consultant at 2M7 Financial Solutions, doesn't know what to do with her newfound state of calm. With a very energetic spirit, work and kids, Jodi had been looking for some calm in her life, but now that she has found it, things feel a little too calm…Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10988213Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there something else you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

How do you keep going after being rejected over and over and over again? How do you keep trying after you've been turned away from a job, a grant, or an opportunity? How do you stop yourself from taking it personally? How do you stop yourself from feeling like you're not good enough?Tune into this week's episode of Fridays with Ferne to learn about how to deal with rejection!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10963807Tell us, how do YOU deal with rejection? Do you have a case or a topic that you'd like us to discuss? Reach out! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please send an email to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

One of the most important things in life that people tend to forget is that it's perfectly fine to ask for help! We often take on all the work ourselves before seeking input from others.Lasha Glennie, Project Manager at MITT, comes to The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast with this exact challenge. Lasha is part of a great team and she does her job very well, but lately she's been taking on other tasks that are outside of her expertise. She has had to learn many new things while still performing as Project Manager.The main problem is that while trying to take charge of all of these tasks perfectly, Lasha isn't really leveraging her resources, so she gets overwhelmed with the new work. The solution is simple: she needs to ask for help!Tune in to know more!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10940113Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

What do you do when you fundamentally disagree with your country's constitution? How do you cope with the anger that is bubbling inside of you? The good news is you have options.Tune into today's episode of Fridays with Ferne to figure out what those options are. While this episode was inspired by recent events, it also pertains to the broader question of what to do when you disagree with rules someone imposes on you.Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10923169What do you think of the recent events? How do you cope with anger? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Any relationship can get complicated, but what happens when you have an issue with your own mother?Adriel Roldan, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sofina Foods, comes to the podcast with a family problem. As his wedding gets closer and closer, he and his partner have to focus on wedding planning, but some things may fall through the cracks.On the day of Adriel's engagement photo shoot, his mother had planned another event that he couldn't attend. His mother assumed that Adriel didn't care about her event and decided that she's not coming to the wedding!Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out what happens next!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10902883Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there something else that you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

One of the most common challenges that parents who are also business leaders face is time shortage. This is because they tend to think that they should be doing everything, and although they strive for some balance in their lives, there's always something that falls through the cracks, leaving them with a sense of guilt.Olessia Lapina, Human Resources Consultant and Founder of Lapina Consulting, has been trying to find work-life balance for a while now. Since she recently started her own consulting firm and has a family (including a toddler), Olessia feels like she doesn't have time to be fully present in either parts of her life, and she's been feeling guilty about it.Perhaps Olessia can think a little bit differently about her roles and responsibilities instead of looking for perfect balance. That way she can enjoy the ride and go along with all its ups and downs.Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10870353Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there something else you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

Some people are naturally excellent listeners; they ask all the right questions and pause at all the right moments; they react just the way you want them to. Some people love listening to others and are genuinely curious about what they have to say. But even good listeners need someone to listen to them too sometimes. How do you find your audience? How do you find someone to talk to who is actually willing to listen?Click here to join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10843637Do you consider yourself a good listener? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

The topic of retaining talent has been coming up A LOT lately. Although there are many reasons why employees leave jobs, the most common cause is leaders who lack coaching skills.Annabelle Picker worked for a company for about 2 years. She recently went on maternity leave, and as she was preparing herself to go back and was ready to take the next step in the company, her manager told her that a promotion wouldn't be possible for at least a year!This caused Annabelle to make a tough decision for herself and her family, but now she doesn't know how to break the news to her manager.Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10833194Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there something else you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

How do you know when it is time to forgive someone? Should you let them back into your life, or are you just being naïve and giving them another chance to hurt you? And when is the right time to simply let someone go? In this week's episode of Fridays with Ferne, we talk about forgiveness. I share my thoughts and insights; perhaps we need to forgive others not for them, but for ourselves.What do YOU think? Click here and listen!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10804218Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

There are many reasons why people don't ask for help. Maybe they grew up that way, or perhaps they have a need to prove themselves. One of the most common reasons is that they feel like they're imposing.My guest today is Nausheen Osman, HR Manager and Technical Recruiter at Planet of IT. As a working single mother of three, she feels like she doesn't have enough time for anything. When she's not working, she has to do everything at home, including taking care of her toddler and two teens.Perhaps the problem isn't a lack of time, but rather her approach. As Nausheen shares with me, she feels like asking for help is a bad idea. Join the conversation to find out why!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10784006Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

Most parents fear for their children, particularly when their children are too far away to catch when they fall. This week's episode of Fridays with Ferne is about an 18-year-old girl who tells her mother she wants to travel to South America for the summer. The mother isn't overly protective, but she fears for her daughter. There is so much unknown – a different continent, a different language, a different culture, a different healthcare system. What should this mom do? She wants to be reasonable and encourage her daughter to learn and explore, but she also wants her to be safe.Tune in to know how the conversation went!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10764807Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Last week on The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we spoke about an issue that many companies have been struggling with: recruitment and retention. Today we are diving even deeper into this topic.Kaitlyn Pacheco is the Program and Project Manager at Rogers Communications, and she comes to the show to talk about her past experience in recruitment. Though she's no longer in that position, situations from her last job have her questioning her leadership skills.She is eager to support the new talent on her team, and though she may not know it, she is already a leader. What she may be missing is a very powerful tool: coaching!Tune in to know more!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10748503Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

In this week's podcast, Ferne opens up and talks about her identity. Having been born and raised in Canada by a father who came from Soviet Russia and a mother who grew up in an Egyptian household, Ferne talks about her struggle to figure out her cultural identity. She doesn't feel like she truly belongs to any of the three options. Click here to join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10718967Have you ever struggled with your identity? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Companies are having a hard time keeping their younger employees these days. This is something that's been affecting today's podcast guest as well.Natacha Roussy is the Senior Manager of Talent & Projects at Groupe Dynamite. Her job is to recruit people, and lately it's been tough for the company to keep those new hires.Many companies have been struggling to meet the expectations of young employees, leaving them in a constant state of recruitment. It all comes down to one question: what can companies do to increase the satisfaction of their employees? Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10705260Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

Anyone who's ever met me knows that I ask a lot of questions. This time, Ferne turns the tables on me. What is my secret? How do I get people to open up? How do I get people to share what they are really feeling and thinking? The answer is in the question.Tune in to this week's Fridays with Ferne to find out more!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10686823Do people often share with you? Or not enough? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share with us! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

These past couple of years have been out of balance… and even chaotic! Chaos naturally makes us search for some balance in our lives, but maybe balance isn't exactly what we need right now.Our guest on today's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is Carla Looper, Owner and Founder of Looper Insurance Agency. Carla has been craving more work-life balance. She sees her friends, family and coworkers carrying on at work as if nothing else is happening, making her think that everyone else has attained balance.In reality, everyone is dealing with all kinds of things. Listen as I share why a lifetime of balance in just plain boring. These days, we haven't been experiencing balance, but resilience instead.This and more:https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10666493Do you often feel the crave for work-life balance? Do you have a problem you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

As a single mother with two children, life can be complicated. You have a million and one things to do and negative time to do it all. Cooking, cleaning, working, taking care of the children; there isn't enough time for those things, let alone taking time for yourself or a significant other. The topic for this week's Fridays with Ferne episode is about having a life independent of your children. How do you do your own things without feeling guilty for leaving your children behind?Join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10646336You can listen to another episode on parenting and how to make time for yourself here:https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast/analiza-wolfDo you struggle with this too? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

We all have a set of beliefs that can either serve us or hurt us. Those beliefs influence our behaviors and decisions, but most of the time we are unaware of what our beliefs are.Tara Ross, HR Director at Stackpole International and today's guest, is a victim of her own beliefs, but she's unaware of it. Tara has a tendency to want to double-check everything with her boss, but she fears he'll get upset, so she's not sure where she stands.As we keep talking, I notice that the issue is in how her beliefs reflect on her decision-making and communication, which lets us know that the key to solving this is right in front of her.Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out more!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10626903Have you found yourself in a similar situation? Do you have a case you'd like to talk about? Share your story! If there's a challenge you'd like to discuss here on the podcast or privately, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com

Today's episode of Fridays with Ferne is a little bit different than usual. Instead of bringing a case to the table, Ferne opens the floor to the topic of regret. What do you do when you have a huge regret? How do you deal with that all-consuming feeling?Tune in and join the conversation!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10606579Have you ever felt that kind  or any kind of regret? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Our guest on today's episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is Susan Crooks who, in honor of her son, founded an organization called Walt's Waltz. Her mission is to destigmatize the conversation on mental health, create safe spaces for people who struggle with mental health conditions, and ultimately to spread a message of hope to reduce suffering.Susan's challenge is getting funding for her organization. They have accomplished a lot in just a couple of years, but Susan is not sure how to ask for financial support.I suggest that it's not a question of how to ask, but who to ask.https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10586474Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com***Mental health is such an important topic, but to this day it's still so stigmatized. Luckily, there are people whose mission it is to change that. If you or someone who knows is struggling with mental health challenges, please don't hesitate to ask for help. There are so many amazing people, just like Susan and her team, who are willing to help in any way they can.Below are links to national and international hotlines you can call to get help:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.orghttps://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

This week's podcast is about Ferne's childhood; here is her story:As a child, my mother always praised me for my strawberry cutting skills – I know, oddly specific and not widely useful, but nevertheless, I was proud. I was probably eight years old when I was cutting some strawberries, and I accidentally cut my finger instead. There was a little blood, but nothing too serious. I started crying anyway, not because it hurt, but because I had messed up my special task. I was worried that I wasn't good at it anymore. Surprisingly, after my mom cleaned me up and gave me a band-aid, she sent me straight back to work. I was shocked but elated, I didn't want to stop something I was good at. My question to my mother is: Why did you trust me? How did you know that I wouldn't hurt myself again?Tune in to know how the conversation went!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10566011Have you been in a situation like this? Do you have a case you'd like us to discuss? Share your story! And if there's a challenge you'd like to talk about here on the podcast or privately, please reach out to us:kim@frameofmindcoaching.comfernekotlyar@live.com

Ope Famoroti is job hunting and finding it frustrating. She feels like she “should” be doing more every day but that's hard given the current climate. On top of that, she's not sure if she has made the right decisions.Many people don't realize that the word “should” carries A LOT of unnecessary weight in our lives, and it tends to be the source of our doubt when it comes to our decisions.Ope needs to get behind her decisions, which she can do with help from the H.E.A.L formula. She also needs to understand that this is not a permanent situation, but rather a type of experience.Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast!https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcastRead the episode's transcript here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/10544938Do you have a challenge you'd like to discuss? Let's talk! If you'd like to be on the show or have a private coaching session with me, please reach out:kim@frameofmindcoaching.com