RISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOM

“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” -KrishnamurtiThe world is in a cycle of change.  The last few years have been a swirling mass of chaos. From the Covid Pandemic, the world in lock down, the social justice uprising in America that fueled social and economic justice conversations ALL over the world, the ongoing ever-present climate crisis to the war in Ukraine our minds and souls are filled with sadness, anxiety and overwhelm.  But just pushing those thoughts away doesn't serve us.  We need to talk about them, reflect on them  and let them go so we can move forward. The first step Kerri shares is... pay attention.  Recognize how your body reacts to your thoughts and reactions.  Let your mind and body be a laboratory for a few days.  We must recognize these things to  give ourselves the time and the attention we need to manage our energy.  To develop habits of awareness. To recognize what does not serve us.  We veer away from values creep to find our path again. We give ourselves a reset. Yep! That's right.  As Oprah would say, "You get a reset, and you get a reset and you get a reset!". And you can take that reset over and over, several times a day with a mindfulness habit. You can reset yourself weekly. You can do resets in your relationships, in your eating habits, in your sleep. The RESET is a powerful habit that can become an empowering ritual in your life.In the first episode of her third season Kerri is leading the way in resetting your brain to trust your instincts, live by your values and reflect the person you are growing to be. So Ready! Set! RESET!Learn more about J. Krishnamurti here. We LOVE reviews! Five star reviews help us be seen and heard by more people like you.  Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player.  And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine" to share the love!Connect with Kerri @The Rise WayFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Modern etiquette can be empowering. Just start with this one rule, and you're set. The rest- handshakes, eye contact, proper use of utensils- knowing these can boost your confidence and create more ease. But there is this one thing that is always most important.Skeptical about the role the rules of etiquette have played in women's lives? You're not alone. Throughout history emphasizing manners and etiquette have often been a way to keep women marginalized. As women struggle for equality, etiquette seems like more of a burden than a helpmate. Most women have heard phrases like “smile and look pretty”, but that often code for “stay quiet and out of the way.” All of us in leadership, we activists and change-makers, have to find a way to strike a balance between courtesy and creating meaningful change. But rejecting the formalities that have kept societies stuck in the past doesn't mean we reject etiquette all together.  Join Kerri and her guest, Jacqueline Whitmore, who explains the new etiquette and the simple guiding rule that will help you release your worries so you can enjoy your engagement with others. Modern etiquette can boost confidence, inspire compassion, and create better relationships as we do our work out in the world. You can also join Kerri and Jacqueline virtually at the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce's International Women's Day Symposium on March 8th, 2022 Links for this episodeMASTER YOUR MINGLE-ABILITY A Guide to turning Contacts into Contracts by Jacqueline Whitmore Why You Should Put Down Your Phone and Say Hello to a Stranger  Paul Nicolaus NPR Connect with Jacqueline WhitmoreJacqueline Whitmore, America's Foremost Etiquette Expert Instagram FacebookWe LOVE reviews! Five star reviews help us be seen and heard by more people like you.  Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player.  And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine" to share the love!Connect with Kerri @The Rise WayFacebookInstagram

In a time of so much turmoil, what if kindness can be revolutionary? What if kind thoughts and kind words could heal ourselves and the world? It can be hard to muster kindness when we're feeling anxious, sad, even depleted. And most of us are feeling all of that these days. Be totally honest with yourself, have you been tempted to give up on you, your health, or your passion? Are you wondering if you'll ever really have the positive impact you've worked so hard for? If so, you're not alone. Hang in there. Kindness is a cure for that. But, it's not about giving out to others when you're depleted. We start with the first kindness, which is kindness to ourselves. What could be more revolutionary? Because we've grown up with the message that “hustle and grind” is more important than “center and align”.  That strict time management and hard, hard work are required for success.  That the measure of a good life is how much stuff we have or how much money we make.  But those are the wrong stories, so it's time we choose to tell ourselves better ones. Ready to get real? In this episode Kerri discusses nixing the narrative that you don't have time. And how being kind to yourself can start a cascade of kindness. Not overnight, but over time. Ready to shush that critical voice and be a bit more kind to you? You'll get inspiration and tangible actions in this episode. Don't forget The Rise Team is working on something special for you.  Go to The Rise Way to get started!We LOVE reviews! Five star reviews help us be seen and heard by more people like you.  Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player.  And, please tell your friends about "Rise and Shine" to share the love!Connect with Kerri @The Rise WayFacebook Instagram

Everybody procrastinates. We have to. We can't possibly do every single thing right now. But when we keep putting things off we're often trying to protect ourselves from making mistakes or draining our energy.Too much procrastination leaves us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. To feel more productive and end our days with a sense of achievement, we need to put a stop to the procrastination. One strategy is to adopt new stories about who we are and how we take action in the world.Procrastination Coach Christine Li joins Kerri to explain how adopting a NEW STORY about who we are can totally change the way we feel about procrastinating. This strategy can flip our motivation and inspire us to happily do those things we used to avoid. And, over time we can evolve our habits until we no longer think of ourselves as procrastinators at all!Listen in to hear Christine's train analogy, what she thinks about the power of words, and why we really MUST bet on ourselves. Don't delay, you won't want to procrastinate listening to this one!LinksThe Rise Way  https://www.theriseway.com/Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kerri_altom/Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/943620466450282Christina Li https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot, post to your Instagram and tag @Kerri-Altom. Thanks!We LOVE reviews! Five star reviews help us be seen and heard by more people like you.  Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player.  And, please tell your friends about "Rise and Shine" to share the love! 

It starts with a money story switch, but the real payoff is more time, wellness, and ease. Your money stories reflect your experiences, beliefs, and goals. They shape your feelings, thoughts, and the actions you take. And because money impacts most areas of your life, your money stories create your reality. Good thing you can rewrite them!Our guest shares how she did just that. Louise Cartright is a coach, teacher, and entrepreneur who celebrates the abundance in her life- family, wellness, meaningful work, and time to enjoy the outdoors. But it wasn't always so. We hear how Louise came to recognize her toxic money stories, and how changing them unleashed the life she has now. And how you can do the same. It's an inspiring chat with some specific actions you can take to make your own moves from an agonizing to an "absolutely life changing" money mindset.If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot, post to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @kerri_altom. Thanks!Have you left a review yet? Five star reviews help us be seen and heard by more people like you. Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player. And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine".  Share the love.

The teen years are tough, for all of us. But, as leaders, mentors, and parents of teens, there's a lot we can do to support their resilience. And develop our own.Kerri's conversation with Dr. Jen Doty explores ways to support our teens to develop positive habits of personal development. Spoiler alert, as always it starts with our own personal growth.Jen is a professor and mother, podcaster and now author, having just co-authored the book, “Parenting Teens in Stressful Times.”. Jen's work focuses on resilience for teens, parents, and families… something that's more important now than ever.Something to listen for? Well, Jen's an adolescent researcher, and I'm a leadership expert, so you can count on us discovering many ways that supporting teens is basically a leadership practice. The truth is, whether we're nurturing a teen or a team, the habits Jen studies- like self-awareness and mindfully processing our emotions, sharing our feelings and vulnerabilities, and claiming the stories that serve- are habits that support resilience.  Something we all need in this kinda crazy world. In this episode we discuss:How most of us can develop resilience through a number of different learned skills and habits.The power of the habit of self-awareness, and how recognizing our emotions can stop the negative spirals.Embracing positive emotions and developing habits of optimism.We can combat negative stories by reframing and creating living into the narratives that serve us.What's something you love about this episode? Take a screenshot while you're listening and post it to your Instagram stories with your favorite takeaway. And tag me  on Instagram @kerri_altom .  And, shine your light a bit more by subscribing to RISE & Shine. When you rate and review it helps us get ranked so other listeners can find us. Thanks.

We've heard much ado about gratitude as a feeling that heals us. But the benefits of gratitude are bigger than that. In today's episode, we talk about how expressing our gratitude sets off a chain reaction. Sharing our stories of gratitude magnifies motivation- ours and others'.  Tune into this podcast to hear how to do it and why it works, and follow us on social media for ideas to do gratitude even better than before.If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot, post to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @kerri_altom. Thanks!Have you left a review yet? Five star reviews help us rank on podcast lists, so more people like you can find us. Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player. And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine".  Share the love.

Yep, stories change us. Literally. An engaging story starts a cascade of events in our bodies that alters our bodies at the molecular level. Our brains are re-wired, or as neuroscientists say, “live-wired.” And life changing stories are all around us- not just in books and movies, but in the news, in our relationships… even inside our own heads! That's why it's so important to understand the effect of stories on our beliefs AND our bodies, and to learn how to use stories to our advantage.In this episode we talk about the science of story, and you'll learn:We can create stories with our thoughts, AND our thoughts create our stories;How story got imbedded in our culture, and how the stories within our cultures shape our beliefs about the world; and,How you can be more aware of these stories in and around you, to direct your thoughts and reclaim your own narrative. If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot, post to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @kerri_altom. Thanks!Have you left a review yet? We'd love it if you would.  Five star reviews help us rank on podcast lists, so more people like you can find us. Just find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player. And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine".  Share the love.

You'll never think of stories the same!  Season 2 is about the power of stories- what our stories tell us about ourselves and the world, why our stories define our reality, and how we can use our stories to create a better life and a better world.|This is the "History and Story" episode, exploring the big picture of history and how the stories we tell about the past really DON'T stay in the past. The stories of our history inform our values in the present, and they define our future.|In this first episode of Season 2 Kerri interviews historian Donna Sinclair, discussing how history is manipulated by which stories are shared, why she works to collect a broad range of stories,  and the power of seeking out many stories to better understand our past, know ourselves in the present,  and shape inspiring visions for the future.| Bottom line, all our stories are important. Understanding the stories of many different people- of all genders, races, and socio-economic backgrounds- is the only way to a full understanding of our history. And it may be the best way for us to find compassion for others now.

Our stories create the meaning of our life. Is your life meaning what you want it to? Are you using the power of story to lead your life? Because we rise or fall by our stories, and your bad story habits may be keeping you down. In this episode, Kerri shares:A simple story most of us can relate to;The dangers of ignoring how stories work in our brains; and,How creating new stories can transform your future. Learning to recognize the stories around you- in your self-talk and your relationships, at work, and out in the world- will change your life. Then you can begin editing out the junk, and start surprising yourself with how quickly you can transform the meaning of even your most challenging experiences. Kerri shares an example of how she uses the power of story to help leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs to grow their impact and income. Leaving a legacy starts with a vision we embody through our stories. You can create and live into a new, conscious truth about who you are, what you believe in, and how your experiences will guide your future. It begins with your story.Thanks for RISING with us! Take a screenshot while you're listening and post it to your Instagram stories. Share what you like about the episode, and tag Kerri @kerri_altom.Shine your light so bright! Subscribe to RISE & Shine, rate and review. It helps us get ranked so others can find the podcast.

Ready to lead your life on purpose? In this interview with my friend and business mentor James Wedmore you'll learn three essential habits to grow as leaders and entrepreneurs. Drawing on his own experiences of growing his business from zero to $10 million a year while- most importantly- empowering purpose driven leaders all around the world, James talks about:Why he loves serving online, The world of possibility outside our sonar screens; and, The identity and vision that makes a leader. Ready to let go, lead, and say no so you can step into the bigger purpose in your life? Listen in for insight and inspiration from one of my absolute favorites.Tag me while you're listening. I'm on Instagram @kerri_altom  .What's something you love about this episode? Take a screenshot while you're listening and post it to your Instagram stories with your favorite takeaway. Tag me  @kerri_altom .  You'll shine your light so bright when you subscribe to RISE & Shine, rate and review. It helps us get ranked so others can find the podcast.

You know that feeling of spinning out of control?  Thinking and feeling WAY out of alignment with who you really are? You come back to your true self hours later and realize you've wasted so much time and energy. This super simple habit is an awesome answer.Yes, meditation seems daunting. I get it. But MINDFULNESS is easy. Rejoice! You don't have to sit like a pretzel on the floor for hours. Kerri introduces you to her favorite daily mindfulness habit, These 3 Things. It's easy to adopt These 3 Things and develop a daily habit of being centered and grounded in your true self. In this episode we introduce mindfulness, a powerful tool to change your life. You'll learn:Centering your energy is mindful medicine for you (hint- we're talking mind, body, and overall life);Aligning your breathing and posture with simple phrases works to de-bug harmful subconscious programming in your brain, resets your parasympathetic nervous system, and reminds you that YOU control your thoughts;How you can create a mindfulness practice in 3 easy steps, in 3 minutes or less a day.Mindfulness is key to ROOTING ourselves in your ideal energy, the first of three modes of The RISE Way framework. When you are attuned to your true self, you are ready to RISE to your great potential and REACH for your dreams. If this episode inspires you, take a screen shot, post to your Instagram Stories, and tag us @kerri_altom. Thanks!Haven't left a review yet? It'a a big help to us if you do.  Find the "rate and review" section of your favorite podcast player. And, please tell your friends about "RISE and Shine".  Share the love.

You can lead a more powerful life: have more impact on the important causes; be a better influence on the important people; and, earn more income to fund the important things in life. And you can do it with less effort and greater joy than ever before. The key is deciding your values, defining your purpose, and then aligning your life. But, there's a catch. Forces of our busy modern world will undermine your best efforts, and it's hard to stay centered in integrity.  That's why frameworks are essential to sustained personal development and leadership training. The RISE Way is a unifying framework that guides you to develop the habits of a more conscious and aligned life. As the world emerges from the pandemic, and we all get a Great Reset. How are you going to use yours?  Now is the perfect time to set a new vision for an ideal future.  A vision you are ready to create as you serve your powerful purpose. In this episode we talk about the opportunity of this great reset, and how using a framework to guide your integrity centered leadership will help you create deeper meaning and a more powerful purpose. By the way, did you know that you are powerful?  So get ready to RISE and Shine!In this episode:You get a great reset, whatcha gonna do with it?;When you decide your core values and define your powerful purpose, so much in your life aligns for you;This synchronicity fuels your progress, enriches your relationships, and enables you to do more with greater ease;But it can be hard to sustain your commitment to an integrity centered life over time; so,A framework that centers your values, empowers your growth, and allows for you evolution will help you achieve your personal and leadership goals over the long run.If this episode inspires you, take a screen shot and post it to your Instagram Stories. Tag @kerri_altom. Thanks!Haven't left a review yet? It's a big help to us if you do. Find the "rate and review" section of your podcast platform. And, please let your friends know about RISE and Shine. Share the love!

The world really HAS changed forever, and this is the perfect time to create a new vision for your ideal future. In this episode we talk about why we need a great reset, and why you should get ready to ride the wave of positive change into a brighter, more promising future.By the way, did you know that you are powerful?  You won't doubt it after this episode.In this episode:Our world is undergoing great change;You have the power to create your vision for your life and for a better future;You can harness your personal power with integrity; and,This is going to be necessary as we transition into a new age. (You won't believe what's it's called!)if this episode inspires you, take a screen shot and post it to your Instagram Stories. Tag @kerri_altom. Thanks!Haven't left a review yet? It's a big help to us if you do. Find the "rate and review" section of your podcast platform. And, please let your friends know about RISE and Shine. Share the love!

We're going on an adventure! We discover a weakness even heroes have.  When we do this it undermines our integrity, and it prevents us from achieving our goals. We dig in and explore this mistake with an Indiana Jones theme.In this episode we explore:How living an aligned life is a lot like the Indiana Jones series;That the Relational Paradox prompts us to bury our true values, when they really should be shared ("It belongs in a museum!"); and,Why declaring your quest makes it easier and more fun to live an exciting, integrity centered life. If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot on your device, post it to Instagram stories, and tag Kerri @kerri_altom.Haven't left a review yet? It's a big help to us when you do. Find the "rate and review" section of your podcast platform. And, please let your friends know about RISE and Shine. Share the love!

You can’t have integrity if you don’t even know what your values are! A great way to get clarity on your values- your true, personal values- is to listen to your instincts.  In this episode, Kerri shines a light on 3 things that interfere with your integrity.  And, she gives you an easy exercise, so you can develop the habit of gut-checking your integrity! Bonus! We get a uplifting pep talk about the importance of our purpose, and a reminder that we can change the world with our integrity-centered work.If this episode inspires you, take a screenshot on your device, post it to Instagram Stories, and tag Kerri @kerri_altom.Haven’t left a review yet? It’s a big help to us if you do! Find the “rate and review” section of your podcast platform.  And, please let your friends know about Rise and Shine. Share the love!

Integrity is so important. Like the air we breathe, our integrity gives life to our relationships, our work, and the impact of our lives and dies by integrity. But, most of us aren’t REALLY sure what integrity even IS. Listen in for some mind-shifting integrity talk. We’ll discuss:The false beliefs many of us have about integrity;What integrity actually is;Some famous characters whose integrity may surprise you; and,Why society’s projections of “success” can keep up off our ideal integrity track.If this episode inspires you in some way,  take a screenshot of it on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @kerri_altom.Haven’t left a review yet? It’s a big help to us if you do. Find the rate and section on this podcast platform. I love gett'en the love!

As the world changes and opportunities shift,  what's the best way to grow your positive impact and income without sacrificing your integrity?  It begins and ends with LOVE. Radical love,  love, love.In this episode of "RISE & Shine" I answer:What radical love is;What radical love does; and, The potential of radical love for ourselves, our work, and our world.We need integrity centered leaders now more than ever. This first season of RISE & Shine takes you through concepts and steps in The RISE Way, my framework for integrity centered life and leadership. From seizing your story to confronting your fears, these strategies will help you RISE.  But strategies and tactics alone won't get you to your full potential. The unifying energy will get you there is RADICAL LOVE.When we choose love-  when we make love the ethical foundation of our work-  we generate growth for us and others. Love is an accelerator. Because love doesn't just serve the receiver, love begins by elevating the giver, and it fuels an upward spiral of positivity. When we live and lead with love, we create greater possibility for ourselves and the world.Loving this podcast? Please share it with others. How about 3 of your friends? We'd radically love it if you rate and review "RISE & Shine." It helps us reach more people and attract awesome future guests.

We think our fears keep us safe, but really they keep us stuck! Kerri explores our fears- what fears are, and how ignoring and denying our fears sets us back. She offers a new strategy for dealing with our fear.  Making friends with them. Sounds a little silly? Listen in, it's a powerful way to move forward.

Our stories are a powerful driver of our motivations, and they're often the source of our most deeply held values.  Making sense of our experiences can be an exercise in creating meaning and defining our purpose. The facts of our stories are steady, but much of the "truth" of what it means to us is for us to define. And when we do the work, the rewards are often a deeper sense of purpose and access to values that sustain us, even when things get hard.

What if I told you that you are powerful? And that your choices- to fall into fear, or to lean into love- can make a critical difference in the world. Would you believe me?What if I told pointed to the many little privileges we enjoy every day and explained how somebody at sometime before had an idea or took an action or said a thing that made that possible. Then could you see the power of one?Time to release the fear, my friends. 

Our world is changing, and leaders like you- artists and activists, entrepreneurs and innovators- can seize this opportunity to create a better world. RISE & Shine will inspire you to lead your life, so you can have impact and income without sacrificing your integrity. With personal development insights and strategies from life coaching and leadership coaching, you will get the tools you need to develop better habits and mindset. Achieve success as YOU define it. Ready to RISE?