Shift Awake: The Podcast

Last evening, every direction I turned seem to unleash a situation that I did not want...that is, until I returned to my breath and surrendered. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, it takes practice. However, those moments of practice help you find peace, quicker than the last time. Once you surrender and listen, waiting for you on the other side may be something beautiful. Are you willing to find out?

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I actually had a chance to watch A Star is Born this weekend. I was not prepared for how this movie would move me. Their relationship, albeit littered with challenges, embodied consciousness. Ally (Lady Gaga) was ever present for her partner without compromising her needs in the relationship. As this movie unfolds, the intensity of their relationship has the ability to rock the core of your soul...as you think, what if we approached all relationships with more empathy and compassion? What kind of love could we create if we were more present?

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and it got me thinking about competitive advantage. Think about how many times your mind is somewhere else when you’re in a meeting with your colleagues or when your partner is speaking and you’re dreaming of the vacation you want to take. We all slip into unconsciousness every so often but how is that serving us? What if we were conscious in as many moments as possible? How would that change the environment around us? I also mention the webinar I just did with Emily on PER2 which gives you some tips on elevating your awareness. You can find it here: https://fordleestyle.com/product/shift-awake-the-power-of-per2/. Wishing you all an amazing game day!

Today I get real with Miss Emily van der Walde from “Let’s Get Social!” I’m here in Ohio visiting Emily to talk about strategy on my upcoming social media campaigns and thought it would be awesome for all of my listeners to hear her top tips and tricks for a hot social feed! We also get down and dirty with her thoughts on Instagram stories and why they are important. You can find Emily on Instagram @emilyvdw and via her blog “Vino in the Village.” Enjoy!

This last week, I volunteered in a training to be an example of what a coaching conversation looks like between two experienced coaches. As I went up in front of the room, I had a topic to process and of course no intention of turning on the waterworks.

Today, I experienced a valuable lesson. After I offered what I thought to be a kind gesture to a homeless man, I was met with resistance. I took the time on my drive home to reflect and calm down the emotions that flared up inside of me. I realized, the question was I asked myself, how often have I’ve asked for something and received it, but turned it away because I thought it was going to look different. This experience wasn’t about my action of giving, but more so about my action of turning things away. I always quote this verse, “ask and you shall receive,” I just need to add in, it may not always be packaged the way you envision it to be.

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Movement is a healing practice that can release you from the bondage of stuck energy from past trauma, toxic relationships and old beliefs. In this episode I share a simple practice I learned from The Class by Taryn Toomey. It’s a beautiful and cathartic way to process the shit you know longer want to carry with you into 2019. I hope it serves you well as you move into the new year.

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In this episode, I talk about what I’ve learned over the past year, my definition of consciousness, and moving into 2019!

We tend to overcomplicate what it takes to create a life we love. In this podcast, I share a quick lesson I learned from an individual last week about his philosophy on life. Take a listen and learn a simple yet impactful way to gauge your interactions.

My original intention was to just help a friend get to the gym a couple times a week as she worked towards her goals. After just a couple of days, I realized that joining forces with her is actually helping me too. When you're looking for some extra motivation...grab or find a buddy that will keep you accountable. That's right...and you can have an accountabilibuddy too!

To all of you that I encounter that want to try meditation...I wrote my first meditation for you yesterday and put it on SoundCloud today. This journey of experimenting and being creative has been so rewarding, but yes, it's a lot of work and dedication.

What a journey this has been over the last few months. I have learned so much about the social space, equipment and technology. A lot of what I've learned is through other people...it's been amazing to not only receive but to be able to give back in a more powerful way.

As a leader, your environment is a direct reflection of your mindset. If you ever wondered why your employees are leaving and your customers are not coming in the door, take a deep dive into your thoughts and overall perception on life. If you’re coming in every day unhappy or pissed off it’s likely your employees and your customers feel it, which pushes them away. If you’re looking to change your business think about changing your thoughts first.

So many of us reserve love and compassion for one day a year. How different would the world be if we brought it into our day to day?

On my mid evening journey to the restroom… My brain starts turning and you get a podcast! In this session, I share what happens when other people offer their opinions about this journey that I am on and how I work through that.

Fresh air does a body good. Take a moment to break out of your environment and take a walk.

How many signs are you missing because you expect them to show up in a certain shape or form?

Sometimes we don’t pay attention to the signs and the universe gives us a bigger lesson. Today I ponder immediate gratification and the desire we have to want it now.

Jim Rohn said it best...”Don’t mistake movement for achievement.” When you’re stuck in the “I’m too busy” rut - how can you pull yourself out? In this podcast I share one tactic that has helped me be more productive.

Vertigo caused a vulnerability that I had to lean into in order to rest and receive. How many of you let someone help you?

With all of the recent news elevating Sexual Harassment in the media - do we need to rethink our common interactions with our colleagues? In this podcast, I raise the question and share my opinion.

When dealing with unhappy customers all day - it’s important to find ways to destress. What’s your method?

How many of you would love to stop the old storylines in your mind? In this session, I share a few steps to help get you there.

Today I experienced why Core Values are so important and when they are implemented how they show up in the customer experience.

Ever wondered what’s up with meditation and why it’s so popular? Take a listen to find out more.

What is a Conscious Conversation?