Making Work Fun is the podcast for anyone who wants to feel less stressed and more excited about their work. Maria and Natasha are life coaches with more than 25 years of combined corporate experience. In this podcast, they share what they have learned from the corporate world + the world of entrepreneurship and coaching. They tackle a wide range of work-related topics such as perfectionism, toxic positivity, money, burnout, rest, and much more, in order to help you have more fun in your work and in your life!
Send us a textThis week, Maria dives into all the ways in which people pleasing can show up in the workplace, the social context in which we develop these people pleasing tendencies (and the reasons they are so common), and how we can start getting out of people pleasing most effectively. To download the "Getting out of People Pleasing" video, which has a quick exercise to help you start tackling people pleasing at work, go to restovergrind.com/free-videos. To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week, Maria talks about how people pleasing, procrastination, and perfectionism show up in our work (often intersecting with each other) and how they lead to exhaustion and, over time, burnout. To download the 3Ps of exhaustion videos, which have quick exercises to help you get out of these patterns, go to restovergrind.com/free-videos.To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week, Maria talks about how to effectively organize your time, whether your job is predictable or full of unexpected requests, meetings, and emergencies. To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn the final episode of the procrastination series, Maria talks about how to move forward and implement all the procrastination strategies in a way that is sustainable and that you'll be able to rely on for the long haul. Share what you have learned during the series, or what you are still struggling with: info@restovergrind.com.To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn today's episode, Maria talks about how to put the previous 3 steps together to finally cut down on procrastination in your life. And she discusses some of her favorite practical strategies to use when it comes to productivity and focus.To finally stop procrastination and start getting your stuff done regularly, book a consult call with Maria or email her using the links below. To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week on the procrastination series, Maria explains how we can bridge the gap between our current thoughts (from week 1) and those fantasy thoughts that would be super motivating, but that are just not believable yet (from week 2).To get guidance and support in your work on procrastination, book a consult call with Maria or email her (using the links below).To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn this bonus episode, Maria talks to Katie Bonarrigo, a certified holistic health and burnout coach. Maria and Katie talk about practical tips and strategies for shifting out of burnout, along with mindset blocks that get in the way of healing. More about Katie: Katie Bonarrigo is a certified holistic health and burnout coach dedicated to helping burnt out, overwhelmed women reclaim their energy and find ease. With a focus on nervous system regulation and sustainable habit formation, Katie empowers her clients to break free from the burnout cycle and create balanced, fulfilling lives. To get in touch with Katie or follow her work:Website: https://www.shiftwellnesscollective.com/burnout-to-balanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftwithkatie/?hl=enTo get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn the second episode of the Procrastination Series, we're exploring what thoughts would help you get started on the task you want to do (even if you don't believe them yet)? If you want to share and get support on the things that are coming up for you as you listen, book a consult call with Maria or email her (using the links below).To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn the first episode of the Procrastination Series, we're exploring what is happening in our brains that is coming in the way of doing the things we want to (or have to) do. If you want to share and get support on the things that are coming up for you as you listen, book a consult call with Maria or email her (using the links below). To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn the last episode of the "Saving Time" series, Maria talks about how we can stop taking up so much time trying to make decisions (both big and small), so we can actually finish our work faster and have the free time we've been dreaming of! To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIf you struggle with saying "yes" to too many things or have a hard time setting boundaries, this episode is for you! This week, Maria talks about why we have such a hard time turning things down. And explains why we have more options than forcing ourselves to say "no" and just trying to be OK with the possibility of people being upset with us or saying "yes" and feeling overwhelmed and overworked. To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week Maria delves into why we overcomplicate things and overwork as a result. And, more importantly, how do we stop and regain our time and sanity! To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textFor the next 4 weeks, Maria will be talking about how to change our relationship to time, and how we can save time and feel less overwhelmed and exhausted, even when we have an overflowing to-do list. This week, the series kicks off with a discussion on how to stop trying to do everything! To get in touch with Maria:Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-meEmail: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Natasha speaks with Dr. Janny Chang about how women can navigate purpose, passion and mission driven careers while earning money. Tune in to learn about how to navigate tricky compensation topics in purpose-driven industries. About Dr. Janny Chang: Janny Chang, PhD is a career coach for mission-driven women who want to level up their careers without guilt or burnout while living a life full of purpose, meaning, joy, and rest. Her clients come to her when they're at a crossroads, trying to figure out what to do next or they are feeling burned out. While her clients come from a variety of industries, including education, academia, NGO, and nonprofit work, they are united by their shared values of justice and equity and the desire for greater meaning in their work. Dr Chang is committed to reducing the burnout and attrition rate in these industries by helping women use their personal agency and power to lead and not just survive, but thrive in their career and in life. She believes that this is one of the most effective ways to create change - through ensuring the well being of the individuals who are leading and working in these organizations. Here are some links that you may find helpful if you are interested in working with her:Website: www.jannychang.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjannychangcoach/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjannycoachTik Tok: @drjannycoach1To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week, Maria pops in to talk about a topic we all seem to be struggling with - procrastination! To join the "Using Coaching to Ditch Procrastination" FB group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14ro8B25ju/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week, join Natasha & Laura Roeder as they talk about building a business on part-time hours and being intentional with your time. About Laura: Laura Roeder is a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of several multi-million dollar bootstrapped companies. She is a founder of Paperbell, CoachCompare, MeetEdgar, Marie Forleo's B-School, and LKR Social Media.Laura was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30 and has spoken about entrepreneurship at the White House.Laura believes in supporting entrepreneurship around the globe. She has travelled to South Africa as part of the Virgin Unites Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship where she offered guidance to budding entrepreneurs, and has spoken to students at the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University.You can reach Laura here: https://lauraroeder.com/In this Episode: Laura's Productivity System: https://lauraroeder.com/my-top-to-bottom-system-for-running-a-7-figure-bootstrapped-business-part-time-14d4bf577d33To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn this week's episode Natasha & Maria are wrapping up the mini-series on getting unstuck. They share some helpful tips and tools for how you can support yourself once you've made a decision and you start to feel regret coming up. We hope you enjoy this week's conversation! To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textTaking action is often the hardest part of achieving something - sometimes, it can feel so easy to decide what you want, and to dream about the end result, but forget about the steps you need to take to get there. Those steps can be daunting and intimidating and prevent you from hitting your end result! On this week's episode, Maria & Natasha share practical tips and tools to help get started on taking action towards your goals right now. To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textStarting to do research on any topic can feel overwhelming because of the sheer volume of information and options out there. This is especially true when the research pertains to a life change such as looking for a new job, researching ways to grow at your current job, or looking for new hobbies to take on outside of your job. This week Maria & Natasha talk about how to do that research in a way that feels manageable and digestible, so you can actually jump into it without fear or resistance. To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textKicking off the first mini series of the year, Maria & Natasha delve into the topic of getting unstuck. This week, the conversation is about how to make decisions with intention vs. based on inertia, and how to support yourself if an honest evaluation of what you want feels scary. To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textA lot of us are stuck between wanting to resist/help everyone's who's suffering right now/contribute to all the causes we care about and feeling frozen by the sheer magnitude of what's happening/feeling unable to start anywhere. This week, Maria breaks down how we can get out of that frozen state, why it's so important to not overwhelm ourselves further and why we should not be ignoring our own joy in the middle of all the chaos. If you need ideas for place to donate right now, here are some places you can get started: Funding a local abortion fund The American Civil Liberties UnionThe NAACP Legal Defense FundNational Resources Defense CouncilThe National Immigration Law CenterMovimiento Cosecha (supporting immigrant rights) To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textEverything feels like a lot right now. So we are coming in with some thoughts on how to best get through your days when everything can feel exhausting and overwhelming. Regular podcast programming is resuming on Monday, Jan. 27th!Places to donate to help with the LA fires:LA Fire Department: supportlafd.orgCalifornia Fire Foundation for assistance of victims: cafirefoundation.orgBaby2baby.org for essential items to children and familiesPasadena Humane Society for injured animals: give.pasadenahumane.orgTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textHappy New Year 2025! Join Maria & Natasha this week for a New Year's episode as they chat about the importance of pausing and checking in with yourself at the start of this new year. They share examples of how pausing and making intentional shifts have helped them be more intentional in their day. Enjoy the conversation! To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week Maria talks to fellow coach and human design expert Marina Clavet about how the human design framework can be helpful in understanding ourselves, our own work styles, and how to shift the way we work to better fit our own needs. To get in touch with Marina:Website: https://marina-clavet-coaching.com/en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-clavet-coach-certifi%C3%A9e-mindset-et-carri%C3%A8re-676bb7219/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn this week's episode, Natasha interviews Erin Roberts, Communication Coach. Erin shares her best tips and strategies for learning how to become a confident communicator at work and in your personal life! Enjoy the conversations!Here's how you can connect with Erin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignedwitherinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinrobertscoWebsite: https://www.erinroberts.co/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textJoin Maria and special guest Amanda Kingsley for an honest and nuanced conversation about the intersection between coaching and abortion work. Other topics include self-compassion, having your own back, and embracing the full spectrum of human emotions. To get in touch with Amanda:Website: https://www.amandastarkingsley.com/Instagram and TikTok: @amandastarkingsley To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week Maria is on to check in with everyone and share some thoughts on how to take care of ourselves and our communities right now and moving forward. Our regular podcast episodes will resume starting next week. If you need support or resources right now, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in any form (contact information below). To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn this week's episode, Natasha talks with Linda Street, Career Coach and Negotiation expert, all about salary negotiation. They share tips and tricks to support you in your salary negation conversations. You don't want to miss this episode!You can find out more about Linda Street here: https://www.simplystreetmd.com/ To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a text5 Strategies for Coping with Election Stress A lot of us are experiencing a lot of election anxiety right now, while also being expected to keep showing up in our lives and our work. So how do you cope with that? In this episode, I offer 5 strategies on coping with election anxiety, being able to show up to your life even with lower energy and an overwhelmed nervous system, and being able to connect with others during this stressful time. To summarize, the five strategies are: 1. Not blaming yourself for feeling frozen or less productive right now 2. Developing some grounding practices3. Applying triage to your schedule and doing your work with a lot less intensity than usual4. Focusing on the parts of the election you can control - voting, talking to others about voting, volunteering5. Developing and leaning on your communityIf you need additional support with stress relief right now, I am offering 30-min 1-on-1 stress-relief calls, and offering the first call for free. To book your call, go to restovergrind.com/work-with-meTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textThis week, Maria talks to Kristen Carder, an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and certified coach, about understanding and navigating ADHD. Some of the questions Kristen and Maria address include the danger of toxic positivity in the ADHD world, masking and when it is productive vs. maladaptive, the concept of safe vs. unsafe people, and places where social media is helpful vs. not so helpful when it comes to understanding ADHD.To get in touch with Kristen:Website: https://ihaveadhd.com/Podcast: I Have ADHDInstagram: @i.have.adhd.podcastTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textJoin Maria & Natasha this week as they celebrate 100 episodes of the Making Work Fun Podcast. In this episode, they share their takeaways from recording 100 podcast episodes - and doing so while prioritizing the fun! To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textBefore we can utilize all of our mindset strategies, we need to go through the nervous system. And when our nervous system is activated, we actually cannot think straight. So if you've ever found that mindset work is super helpful to you in some areas, but you hit a wall with it in other areas - you might be ignoring your nervous system! Tune in to learn more about this in this week's part 2 of the nervous system regulation conversation with Leah Davidson.About Leah:Leah Davidson holds a Master of Science (Applied) from McGill University (Speech Language Pathology) and is also a Certified Life Coach (through the Life Coach School) and Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant (through the Forward Facing Trauma Institute). As a registered Speech Language Pathologist, she has spent over two decades working in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EFT, and Breathwork. As the host of the Building Resilience Podcast and the creator of the Advanced Training for Nervous System Resilience, Leah focuses on helping people learn to befriend their nervous system, manage their mindset and cultivate resilience. She is passionate about teaching others how to resolve and prevent burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue. Leah lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her husband Rob and they have a blended family with 5 children. She loves to learn, grow, hike, read, travel and spend time with friends and family.Connect with Leah here:Website: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.comInstagram:@leahdavidsonlifecoachingFacebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoachingTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textOn this week's episode Natasha talks with Leah Davidson all about befriending and regulating the nervous system. Make sure you tune in next week for Part 2 of this conversation! About Leah:Leah Davidson holds a Master of Science (Applied) from McGill University (Speech Language Pathology) and is also a Certified Life Coach (through the Life Coach School) and Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant (through the Forward Facing Trauma Institute). As a registered Speech Language Pathologist, she has spent over two decades working in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EFT, and Breathwork. As the host of the Building Resilience Podcast and the creator of the Advanced Training for Nervous System Resilience, Leah focuses on helping people learn to befriend their nervous system, manage their mindset and cultivate resilience. She is passionate about teaching others how to resolve and prevent burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue. Leah lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her husband Rob and they have a blended family with 5 children. She loves to learn, grow, hike, read, travel and spend time with friends and family.Connect with Leah here: Website: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.comInstagram:@leahdavidsonlifecoachingFacebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoachingTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textWhat is sustainable productivity? And how do we learn how to practice it? This week Maria talks to Dele Kooley about the small pivots you can do in your daily life to make your work more joyful and sustainable. Other topics include habit stacking, procrastination through productivity, and slowing down to move faster.Dele Kooley is the founder of Dele Kooley Coaching and Consulting. As a coach with a background in military, law enforcement, finance, and a successful corporate career in DEI (most recently at Microsoft) She offers unique solutions tailored to the specific needs and goals of individuals and corporate executives. Dele is a speaker and strategist on the topic of employee engagement and creating pivots. Learn more about her personal story of pivots in her #1 International Amazon Best Seller, ‘Inspiring Women Professionals Who Boss Up.' and find her at Delekooleycoaching.com, LinkedIn and on her podcast, Pivot to Joy.To get in touch with Dele:Website where you can purchase the book and listen to the latest podcasts: http://www.delekooleycoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dele-downs-kooleyPivot to Joy Podcast: https://delekooleycoaching.com/podcastsTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textIn this week's episode, Natasha interviews Vikki Wright, a PhD life coach, and they talk about how to support yourself when you're struggling with procrastination and time management issues. Vikki shares tactical tools and tangible ways to approach your work, so that you can get things done with more joy and less overwhelm. We hope you enjoy our conversation! *** About Vikki: I'm an ex-Professor and certified life coach, specialising in helping people doing PhDs or working in academia. I support my clients with issues like procrastination, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and time management. I have a podcast, The PhD Life Coach, and offer one-to-one coaching, a membership programme for PhD students, online courses on how to be your own best boss, and university workshops. When I'm not working, I'm usually rotating through a random array of hobbies – at the moment, flying trapeze, collage, and trying to get ready to start adventure racing again. You can find out more how I help people at www.thephdlifecoach.comTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textHow do you get your work done consistently WITHOUT grinding, forcing yourself to be more productive, and completely ignoring all the things that make you feel good? In today's episode, Maria shares some very specific practical and cognitive tools you can use to relate to your work differently and be super strategic with your time and energy, so you have time in your life to do all the things that bring you joy and pleasure and the energy to spend time with the people you love!To watch a video recording of the webinar, go to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jUgjcykb_U_212pRLQs89RARqT9ti1fi/view?usp=sharingIf you have questions about the tool taught in the webinar or want to schedule a free 20-min consult with Maria, use the links provided below:To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Take the Grind Out of Your Work" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a textAfter a brief end-of-summer break, Making Work Fun is back with both Maria and Natasha and a very special guest - Keli Lyn Jewel - talking about how the way you think about something can make such a big difference in how you experience it! A prime example of that is sales - a lot of us have very loaded thoughts about selling and Keli brings some drastically different and fun perspectives to the process of selling. What if you thought of sales as just a simple conversation? What if you thought sales is as fun as a party? What if we all accepted that consent is essential to selling? Take a listen to learn how you can shift your perspective on selling AND anything else in your life that you need to view through a different lens. To get in touch with Keli:TikTok and Instagram: @keli.lyn.jewelWebsite: https://www.kelilynjewel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelilynjewelTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, Natasha and Maria talk about how the sunk cost fallacy impacts decision making and they share three concrete steps to avoid falling into that trap! Enjoy this week's conversation. To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.What are the things that nourish you emotionally and mentally, and what are the things that deplete you? This week Maria talks to Jessica Kaskov, author of book "Soul Salary," about the idea that taking inventory of the things that nourish and deplete us is the best starting point to living a life that is inspiring and joyful to you. Jess Kaskov is a #1 Bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and thought leader who inspires the world to profound joy and fulfillment. To take the free Discover your Soul Salary quiz, go to: www.jesskaskov.com/soulsalaryTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week Maria talks to Lynn Grogan about how to cultivate courage in your life, how to start taking steps towards a different path (if that's something you want), and how coaching can help you in both of these endeavors. Lynn Grogan is a certified life coach who helps people break away from societal norms and live true to themselves. She works with clients looking to design their own road maps for personal and professional growth, guiding them to make meaningful changes in their lives. Where to find Lynn:Website: www.lynngrogan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngroganCourageously Unconventional podcast: https://courageouslyunconventional.buzzsprout.com/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode Maria & Natasha share practical tips and tools for navigating stressful periods of time at work. Enjoy the conversation everyone!To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week, Natasha and Paige dive into finding joy in your relationships and dating life. Paige shares practical tools and ways to incorporate more ease into this area of your life. Enjoy the conversation!About Paige: Paige Dempsey is a certified Life and Relationship Coach whose passion is helping women have better relationships. Paige is an expert at helping you get past what is keeping you stuck in your old, familiar dating and relationship patterns and into something more authentic, empowered, and fun. Paige has been certified by the Life Coach School and also holds certifications in Feminist and Deep Dive Coaching, taught by leading coaches in the industry. Paige will help you break free of old patterns that are no longer serving you and teach you new ways of creating relationships that you love. Most importantly, Paige will help you deepen your most important relationship which is the one you have with yourself. If you want to feel less frustration and more connection in your relationships, Paige is the coach for you.Connect with Paige here: website: https://www.paigedempseycoaching.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationshipcoach_paige/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigedempseycoachingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshipcoach_paigeBlog posts mentioned in episode:Don't start at the top of the mountain Don't skip dating on the way to a relationshipTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode, Natasha & Laura discuss how to use relationship skills to help us and others feel seen, supported, and kindly boundaried at work. Laura specializes in helping people connect better to themselves and their partners, and play their way to better intimacy. She uses experiential practices to enable individuals and couples to build joyful confidence, whatever their sexual history. She also hosts the Sex Help for Smart People Podcast. Her approach is trauma-informed, practical, research-based, inclusive, and de-shaming. She is dual-certified in cognitive and somatic coaching, and is a former research scientist and biology professor.Find her at www.laurajurgens.com.To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.Join Maria, Natasha & Brig Johnson for this interview where Brig shares why creating internal safety is so important and teaches practical steps on how to create it for yourself. This was a really fun and engaging conversation, we hope you enjoy it and take away some helpful tools to support you on your journey to making work fun! About Brig: Brig Johnson is revolutionizing stress mastery for high-achieving Black women, leveraging her extensive background as a nurse anesthetist and her deep understanding of stress biology and management. Brig combines scientific strategies with profound insights into the unique challenges faced by Black women, focusing on overcoming the blocks that keep them stuck in areas of work, health, and relationships.Recognizing that feeling stuck is often a response to stress, Brig's approach is comprehensive and effective. Her 6-month program, Black Woman's Stress Mastery, is a testament to this. It combines personalized 1:1 coaching with community group calls, providing the best of both worlds-individual attention and the support of a community. This program is designed to empower clients to move beyond mere coping and start manifesting the life they've always dreamed of, all without compromising their relationships or health.IG: johnsonbrig website: https://brigjohnson.com/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.Join Natasha & Anna HeardinLondon on this week's episode where they talk about learning how to create connection with yourself and your body through play.; finding the joy and fun in the body as it is - working with what we have no instead of an idealized view of what we have. Anna HeardinLondon is a Confidence Coach and empowerment photographer. She's a confidence coach for people who hate having their photograph taken. She has coached hundreds of people on their path back home to themselves. She is on a fierce mission to equip people with the mindset tools they need to break through their own self-sabotage and live their wildest dreams. You can connect with Anna at the links below: Podcast: Spam Filter For Your Brain https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heardinlondonInstagram: www.instagram.com/heardinlondonBody Critic Cure Course: www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/body-critic-cure-self-studyTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.Join Maria & Natasha this week as they talk about celebrating two years of the Making Work Fun podcast!A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the past two years - we're so grateful for all of our listeners and we so appreciate all of your continuous love and support! To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week, Maria talks to Sharon Kiely - a career, executive and life coach for high achievers - about how black and white thinking can scare us out of making the changes we are craving, how to navigate impostor syndrome as a high achiever, and how approaching challenges can be so much easier if we do it with a playful mindset.Sharon is a full time certified coach specializing in career, executive and life coaching. She coaches 1:1 and in groups. Her coaching practice spans across the US, Europe and Mexico. Initially, Sharon worked as an Internist focused on primary & preventive care, medical education and care to underserved groups. She believes that systems, and what we do directly impacts the results we experience- and optimistically believes that change and improvement is always an option. Sharon was selected as a White House Fellow and learned how to apply policy to systems and improve people's lives. Later, as a healthcare executive- chief quality officer, chief medical officer and chief wellness officer- she worked to change systems toward improved outcomes for patients, by focusing on those who deliver the care including physicians, clinicians, leaders and staff. As a chief wellness officer during the Covid pandemic, she trained and certified as a coach to help more people, faster and with more clarity. Her approach to coaching clients is holistic, taking into view their goals in the context of their full lives, and applying evidence-based practices to coaching. She encourages her clients to both dream big and apply small changes and pragmatic skills to achieve their ever-changing and awesome goals. Sharon teaches negotiation and career development at The Thomas Jefferson University, School of Population Health. She is Professor, Internal Medicine at The Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University. She and her husband have 4 adult children and live in Connecticut.To get in touch with Sharon:Website: www.sharonkielymd.comScheduling a coaching session: calendly.com/skielymdTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week Maria and fellow burnout coach Marissa McKool answer listener questions about burnout and discuss about the ripple effects that burnout can have into all of the different areas The listener questions answered are: 1. If I can't leave my job or quit the thing that is creating my burnout, then what? (min 12)2. I don't want to quit, but I have SO much to do. How do I deal with that? (min 16)3. How do I rest if my brain is constantly spinning? (min 21)4. How do I stop thinking that I wasted my time if I wasn't fully present while resting? (min 23)5. If I allow myself to rest unconditionally, will I ever be able to stop? (min 27)6. What if I think I'm selfish for resting? (min 30)Marissa McKool, MPH is a former public health leader turned Burnout Coach for women in public health. She helps public health professionals reduce their stress, get more time, and create a fulfilling career without burning out. To get in touch with Marissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-mckool-a9701892/Website: https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week's episode is an interview that Natasha did with Marissa McKool on her podcast "Redefining Rest for Public Health Professionals" where they chatted about the power of your money mindset and how you can use your money mindset to create more security in your finances We hope you enjoy it! Marissa McKool, MPH is a former public health leader turned Burnout Coach for women in public health. She helps public health professionals reduce their stress, get more time, and create a fulfilling career without burning out. You can reach out to Marissa here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-mckool-a9701892/Website: https://www.mckoolcoaching.com/To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.Maria & Natasha are back this week sharing some processes, actionable steps and strategies that you can take in order to tackle your to do list and meet your goals. We hope you enjoy this week's conversation! To get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
Send us a Text Message.This week Maria talks to Kori Linn about how to cultivate satisfaction in your life and work (spoiler alert - accomplishing more is not what will help you feel satisfied!)Kori Linn is a Life & Career Coach and the host of the Satisfied AF podcast. Kori helps clients, listeners, and audiences feel more satisfied, get more done, and create more of what they want in their lives and the world.Links:Website: www.korilinn.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/korilinnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korilinnTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekorilinnFree Workbook: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8227e93a3b2271d4313ecf/t/64b86e63d715f80db9026545/1689808495036/Satisfied+AF+Audit.pdfTo get in touch with Maria:Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-timeBook a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.comInstagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grindTo get in touch with Natasha: Instagram: @natashatekeste Website: natashatekeste.com
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