In this podcast two friends on furlough reflect on how a simple change can impact lives in unplanned ways. What causes change? How do we cope with the unplanned impact of change? Change often comes when we stop, reflect, and do something different, but not always. We’ll explore these themes as we share some simple conversations about a subject that is sometimes complicated.
Can you believe the solution to bringing science to the masses just might be in the form of a game that babysitters can play? Amanda shares her journey into the science and how she wants to make science accessible to everyone. She shares her idea on how kids can learn science processes in a way that is fun and interesting (even for people like me). Listen to this episode to find out more! Links: Email Leonard and Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Sometimes a negative change can cause a positive reaction! In this episode Sardek Love shares how he coped with getting fired and how it inspired him to begin his own business. The techniques he used can help each of us in any situation that we're in. Links: Sardek's website: www.SardekLove.com Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Can we talk about spirituality in the workplace? Nick Duggan shares some great insights and how we can have respectful conversations. Links for Nick: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickduggan Podcast: www.anchor.fm/going-deeper Website: www.deeperwork.com Other Links: Email Leonard & Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Podcast Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and Leonard have Calvin Stovall back on the program again to follow up on what it means to have an ICONIC mindset. Calvin digs into the four key areas of that mindset and encourages everyone to shift their mindset to grow to their full potential. Links: Calvin's website: https://iconicpresentations.net/ Email Calvin: calvin@iconicpresentations.net Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Leonard and Steve talk about what makes a culture toxic and what makes a community so much more productive. email: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor link: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Mother's Day puts Steve and Leonard into a reflective mood. Join in as these two men as they share about having children and some of the lessons learned along the way. Contact: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Calvin shares the four quadrants of being ICONIC in business and in your personal life. Steve and I encourage you to share your blue diamond with the world! Links: Calvin's website: https://iconicpresentations.net/ Email Calvin: calvin@iconicpresentations.net Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Kimrey Tefft shares some great insights on what each of us can do to improve our performance and improve the team. There are some great tips for everyone! Links: Kimrey's website: https://www.betrueteam.com/ Contact Steve & Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
In this episode Steve & Leonard reflect on how the Furloughed podcast came into being and where it's heading. Hint: we're slowing down our delivery. Links: Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Stephen talks with Hadiya Nuriddin about Storytelling and how we learn from stories. Links: Check Hadiya's book, StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect Lived Learned Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsgHWN7_WY7_57gsK-ZsOQ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hadiyanuriddin Email Leonard & Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor Link: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Leonard makes a quick announcement about the podcast Links: FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com
Stephen and Leonard explore Darshini Govin's dance performance (Bharatanatyam Arangetram) and gain some insights that apply to other areas of life. Love yourself without a mirror What brings you joy? What legacy do you want to leave? Links: Video of Darshini's Performance: https://youtu.be/gruoD8BWrWc Email Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Podcast sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com - Helping organizations and companies move from culture to community using the four C's.
After Steve and Leonard talk about current events they share some insight into how they landed in their "chosen" career paths. As always, they are full of advice, suggestions, and humor. Links:Share your thoughts: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor link: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Leonard and Steve reflect on their relationships during Valentines weekend. Can we trust their advice? Listen in and see what you think.Link: Email Steve and Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Britt Andreatta shares the neuroscience of purpose with Leonard and Steve. Find out the difference between passion and purpose. Learn some of the benefits of knowing your purpose and much more! Get your pen and paper ready to take some notes and enjoy!Links:www.BrittAndreatta.com Free chapter of Wired To Connect on purpose http://bit.ly/WiredTo_ConnectContact Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com
Steve and Leonard talk about Hope and talk about where it comes from and how it helps us. Leonard even makes up a new word; "perspectrum". Listen in and enjoy. Links: Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
We talk to Craig Otterstrom about his family building the Rocket Theater. There were a number of choices and challenges that made them who they were. Listen in and see what you can learn.Links: Book link: https://bit.ly/3iMWKpV Email Steve and Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Our sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and I speak about our experience with race as we grew up as we pay homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and the holiday weekend.Links: April 4, 1968 by Leonard Cochran: shorturl.at/bjsJL Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Topics range from having COVID to shaking our heads at political events, but the real story this week is Jacob Otterstorm. Steve's son Jacob share's some insights from his personal journey with autism. We just might not be as different as we think...Links: Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and Leonard kick off 2021 by talking to a new friend named Mike Gibson. Mike shares some valuable insights on sharing BIG presentations as we explore some great life lessons that got him to where he is today.Links: Mike Gibson: https://bigpresentations.com/ Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Podcast sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Stephen and Leonard reflect on the past, present and future as they wrap up the year 2020 on this episode of the podcast. Thank you for joining us in our kick off year of the program!!! The podcast will return again on the 4th of January in 2021. Who knows what the future holds?Links: Connect with Stephen & Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Leonard shares a personal story of when he was hospitalized for conditions related to stress in his life. Both Leonard and Steve make some practical suggestions to help with stress during this season.Links: Email Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This week Caroline Troy shares some lessons she has learned working in the Learning & Development profession. These lessons can apply to anyone! Join us and hear what she has to share.Links: Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Podcast sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Debasish Chowdhuri (or D.C. as we call him) of the band Masala Beats shares his insights and inspiration of music. Words like discipline, unity, healing and community are discussed as much as music. Join in on our conversation and expand your musical medicine chest.Links: Masala Beats: https://www.masalabeatsva.com/ Masala Beats FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/masalabeatsDCVAMD In the news: https://rb.gy/jnv9jg Email Steve & Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Our sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
It's said that "necessity is the mother of invention". Steve and I talk to one such inventor this week. David Danzig is the founder and creator of Cosset Bath and Body. His products are sold in over 400 locations and growing. Someone like Leonard might even say David's bath bomb business is exploding!Join us as we learn some great life lessons from how David runs his business.Links:Cosset Bath and Body: https://www.cossetbathandbody.com/ Email Leonard & Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
In light of the presidential election in the US, Steve and Leonard reflect on patience. You'll hear "hold it loosely" and "patience is the antidote for failure" and other thoughts as they share with one another.Links:Free Holiday Planning Event: https://virtualholiday2020.eventbrite.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com
On this episode Steve and I share some memories of our past holiday traditions as we look towards the holiday season ahead.Links:Free Virtual Holiday Event: https://virtualholiday2020.eventbrite.com Email Steve & Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.comSponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This week we talk to Gomi Suppiah about her experience in the hospitality industry and how she deliberately exposes herself to people that are unlike her. She has learned that by embracing diversity she is the richer person for it.Show Links:Gomi's Company https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mbe%20bandar%20sri%20permaisuri Small Deeds Big Heart https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=small%20deeds%20big%20heart How to Host an Unforgettable Virtual Holiday https://virtualholiday2020.eventbrite.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com Email: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com
This week we speak with food truck owner Sheetal Revis about the origins of her her international business. Her community outlook and stories of her family will warm your soul. What a great adventure!Links: www.pakoraexplorer.co.uk/ https://www.pakoraexplorer.co.uk/product/online-pakora-making-class/ Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | PintrestChat with Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.comSponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com a
Join us as we talk to Sarah Steele and learn how she has adapted to living in both the UK and the US. Hear how she made the choice on where to be during the pandemic. You'll be amazed at her positive attitude and creative outlook in dealing with difficult situations.Links: Sarah's website: https://www.sarahsteele.com/ Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This week we're excited to share some thoughts as what it feels like to return to work after a six month furlough. It's almost like the first day of school! Steve and Leonard also talk about the new normal, and work life integration. Links:Email Leonard & Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.comSponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and Leonard talk with Zac Crump of Bluegrass Hospitality Consulting about the state of the hospitality industry and what to expect in the future. (Leonard also shares the fate of his furlough.) Links: Bluegrass Hospitality Consulting: https://www.bluegrasshospitalityconsulting.com/ Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor link: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This past week Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) and Leonard's uncle passed away on the same day. Steve and Leonard spend some time reflecting on leaving a legacy and what that looks like. (Hint: what you do now matters.) You can also glean wisdom from Garth Brooks and the scriptures. Links:The Dash Poem: https://thedashpoem.com/ Email Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Our sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
The Bee Gee's didn't come to visit the set of the Furloughed podcast this week, but Leonard and Steve did talk about the importance of words and language we use. (Give me a shout if you caught the podcast title reference.) Leonard is also nearing what he hopes will be the end of his Furloughed time away from work. Links: Huffington Post article: https://zencastr.com/upwordsunlimited/language Email Leonard and Stephen: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
After talking about voting last week, it seemed natural to talk about how to handle conflict this week. Steve and Leonard share some observations and best practices around conflict. (They also solved the world's problems!) Join the fun! 10 Steps to Handle Conflict: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leonardcochran_how-to-handle-conflict-activity-6708747358085238784-X3cU Email Steve and Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Our podcast focuses on the impact of change. Once influence we can have on change is by voting our conscience. In this episode Steve shares some of the history of voting with Leonard and they talk about the importance of voting. Links: www.vote.gov https://usafacts.org/Facts2020/?utm_source=MailChimp&utm_campaign=facts-2020 Email Steve & Leonard: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor link: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Leonard begins his count down to return to work and then he and Steve tackle some of the world's problems as they talk about the need for collaboration. What is it and what makes it work successfully? Email Leonard & Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and Leonard have a fun time talking with Juliana Kewley as she shares how she made some tough career choices after having a child later in life. Enjoy our talk with her as she looks at life with a positive perspective. It's contagious. Email Leonard and Steve at FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This week Steve and Leonard talk to Tom Hulsey about his book and how he dealt with "the big C". Tom shifted his mindset and now he's living a happier life. Listen to Tom as he shares and see how you can make some positive changes in your own life.Tom's site and book: https://tomhulsey.com/ Email Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.comSponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Steve and Leonard talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences and it's impact on adults. About 64% of the population have an ACE score of at least one or more. Find out more on this week's program. Links:ACE Test: https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/ CDC Infographic: https://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/phl/resource_center_infographic.html Childhood Disrupted: https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/childhood-disrupted/ Email Leonard and Steve: FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Be advised - In this episode we talk about addiction and the recovery process. Subject matter may be sensitive to some audiences. Steve and Leonard speak to Paula Cochran about her passion of helping women overcoming addiction and how non-profits are being impacted by COVID. Show Links: www.LeahsHouse.com (Women's recovery) http://www.heartlandhands.org/ (Food Pantry) www.UpWordsUnlimited.com (Podcast Sponsor) FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com (email Steve and Leonard)
Shannon Milliman unpacks some helpful improve skills that we can use anywhere in life; things like "Embrace Failure, Remember Relationship" and "Notice Everything". We even talk about Steve's bees and their progress! Show Notes: 10 Improve Tips - http://tiny.cc/xarjsz http://shannonmilliman.com/ Shannon's Podcast: The Shannon Milliman Show (http://tiny.cc/8brjsz) Contact Leonard and Steve at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com Visit our sponsor: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
This week we talk to Toni Jacaruso about how the pandemic has impacted her small business. She's built a great team over the years, but some tough choices had to be made when the revenue stopped coming in. There are some best practices that we can learn from hearing Toni's story. Find out more about Jacaruso Enterprises: https://jacaruso.com/ Feel free to email Leonard or Stephen at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com This podcast is sponsored by www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
We learn some great lessons as Renie McClay shares the account of losing her job, turning 50 and getting divorced in one month's time. She shares also some great life lessons that we can apply to our lives today. Join the conversation at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com This podcasts was sponsored by UpWordsUnlimted.com
We've talked about mental health. We're taking care of our bodies during the pandemic; this week we look briefly into our spirits. Steve and Leonard reflect on Leonard's childhood and how it helped to form who he is today. Email Leonard and Steve at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com Sponsored by: http://upwordsunlimited.com/
Leonard and Steve reveal the updated status of their furloughed situation. We focus on Steve and his news as Leonard shares from his perspective. Feel free to join the conversation by emailing us at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.comSponsored by: www.UpWordsUnlimited.com
Dr. Sarah McKay talks to us about building tolerance to risk and uncertainty. She shares several actions we can take to train our brain to better tolerate uncertainty. We talk about how to take a good nap too! More from Sarah can be found here: www.DrSarahMcKay.com , www.TheNeuroAcademy.com and twitter; @SarahMMcKay Contact Leonard and Steve at FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com Links: The Uncertain Brain. A Guide to Facing the Fear of the Unknown
Steve and I speak with Britt Andreatta about her post called Grief & Loneliness: The side effects of COVID-19 that impact us all. We talk about grief, fear, change, and the current events around George Floyd. You don't want to miss this episode as Britt ties it all together with how our brains work. Let us know your thoughts at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com Links: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/grief-loneliness-side-effects-covid-19-impact-us-all-andreatta-phd/?trackingId=Mbc9IORxPJg9MUOKsQ23vA== https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/listen-black-voices-resources-dismantle-privilege-andreatta-phd/?trackingId=TMr9cHWwSoGts8%2B24yredA%3D%3Dwww.BrittAndreatta.com
In this previously recorded episode Greg Johnson shares how he is coping with his permanent layoff. We ponder how it could impact his family and talk about the need for support. Greg's upbeat refreshing outlook will inspire you. Join us in the conversation at FurloughedMailbox@Gmail.com
In this episode we talk to our co-worker Arpita Chauhan about how she copes with living alone in another country during this time. Her practices may surprise you as she embraces what she cannot control. Her situation is much more challenging than removing a tree laying on a Tesla.Join the conversation at FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com
In this episode Steve and Leonard talk to their co-worker Darshini Govin. Darshini helps bring an international perspective to mental health as she talks about her family and how she is changing during this season. She shares awesome insights on overcoming the past and moving forward. Be sure and join the conversation by emailing us at FurloughedMailbox@gmail.com
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