The Aligned Professional

This episode is all about gaining clarity and staying in an abundance mindset. I share countless opportunities of how I have learned this lesson (again during the COVID pandemic!) and hope that these tips allow you to find this mindset as well.

Happy Episode 21! In this episode, I get the chance to host my amazing friend and colleague Leah Sophrin. In this Episode, Leah shares all about her view on Alignment and signs to recognize when you are/are not in alignment with something. She also shares on creative energy/ideas, and designing a life you love. ENJOY! Leah Sophrin is a speech language pathologist who works with adults and children in her private practice and as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Consultant at the VOICE AAC Center in Montpelier, VT. Her private practice supports individuals with diverse needs to (re)claim their voice, create connection between their communication and identity, and cultivate a community of support and encouragement for those with unique or challenging communication needs. Leah's clients include children and adults with autism, down syndrome, individuals who've experienced a brain injury or stroke, and individuals who identify as transgender and are seeking to access a voice that allows for the expression of who they are. Leah is co-host of Reframe Your Brain, a podcast where she, Danielle Kent, and guests delve into re-imagining the field of Speech Language Pathology as more creative, energizing, equitable and sustainable.

WHY + HOW = the magical formula for application! Today's episode is all about the HOW of shifting to more of a coaching role. Listen in as I share the following strategies: Having a Coach Mentality when you go into a scenario Be TOP (the other person/professional) focused Listen more, talk less Get into what's really meaningful, and what's going well. The Motivation Equation An important realization on 'changing their mind' How to create community Asking two critical questions My own recent shift in contracts Make sure to follow me on social media- @thealignedprofessional!

In this episode, listen in as I share the 'Why' Behind I think being a Coach is important for our role. Part 2 (released tomorrow in a bonus episode!) will give concrete tips on JUST HOW to do that! Books Mentioned: The Coaching Habit The Advice Trap From Couching to Coaching Article

Writing to you from the messy middle. to share my current journey towards Alignment. We just made the family decision to start home schooling and entering into new territory with my business as I juggle my desire to teach at home and work from home. Listen in to hear my tips and tricks for how I am navigating this season of my life.

In this episode I talk about the importance of Connection first- taking care of ourselves and each other as we navigate the next year of uncertainty.

Venita shares such insight and inspiration on the path to Alignment- creating and getting closer to what we are called to do sometimes isn't clear from the start and it takes some work to get clarity. We can't wait for you to listen in! Resources Mentioned: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone The Calling - Rha Goddess Managing the Motherload

It's been a little bit since I've shared a podcast- I am so excited to be back with you! Listen in as I share strategies for getting unstuck and shifting to action. The last several months have presented ample opportunities to feel overwhelmed and stuck- and practice getting unstuck. Five key tips: 1) Analyze why you may be stuck (in the case of the pandemic, that is an obvious one!) 2) Reground yourself in your core values and analyze your WHY 3) Create a healthy mind platter Dr. Dan Siegel's Healthy Mind Platter 4) Do one good thing for someone else every day 5) Take one small step towards your goals every day

I got to speak with my dear friend and former colleague, and it was such a delightful experience- Listen in as Hannah shares her thoughts on: 1) Defining alignment- and there is some GREAT info here from Hannah! 2) Defining interdisciplinary care- and what happens when it goes well? 3) Advice for us all in our professional world- to support collaboration and community I think you will love this episode, I cant wait to hear what you think!

The POWER OF CREATION!

In today's world, (and the Pandemic) feeling 'productive' (or rather 'unproductive') might be on your mind. Listen in as I share my redefining of productivity as well as some strategies to feel more productive in the day to day. Some key takeaways: With so many to do's (and a big challenge in keeping track of it all)- keep it realistic, with no more than 3-4 big things each day (and by 'big' mean the have to dos or the quality 3- the things that you need to do to make progress on your business). If we end every day feeling like we barely touched our to do list, we feel frustrated. Morning routine to be ready for the day Celebrate your accomplishments Focus on what's in front of you (&the lane in front of you!)

In times of crisis it can be challenging to see the abundance of opportunity- but I promise it's there if we take the time to analyze, reflect, and plan. In today's episode, listen for my four questions for self-reflection, and then two key ways to identify the gaps and think about how to fill the gaps with your natural skills. Walking with you- Rhea Goddess- The Calling

It's time we talked about the importance of turning off and recharging. As a person, professional, and maybe parent, you MUST learn how to turn off and recharge and do this on a regular basis (you charge your phone every night, right?) This episode discusses 5 key areas: 1) The function of turning off- to PROTECT and PRESERVE your energy. 2) Knowing what turning off looks like- it should recharge your batteries and bring you joy 3) Scheduling off times- and STICKING to it 4) Parent specific strategies and ideas 5) Identifying your triggers and looking honestly at your schedule.

I invited a VERY special guest- my daughter Maddy- to be on the 11th Episode of the Aligned Professional. In a time of pandemics and challenges- I thought a child's voice and thoughts could be incredibly valuable. Here are my main takeaways: 1) Kids really look forward to the small things- something we can DEFINITELY take away. 2) Kids really rely on coregulation to get through the hard stuff- and knowing that parents/caregivers are closeby to support 3) Kids can chase their why just as we can- and it can really help us understand a lot!

Dr. Meredith Harold from The Informed SLP comes on to talk about all things Alignment and Leadership. Listen in as she shared how she got to her current position; she shares how she accidentally threw her world out of alignment by creating a blog out of passion, that blossomed into a must-read staple in her field.

Welcome to Podcast # 9 of the Aligned Professional Podcast! This podcast is going to be dedicated towards how we each can bring our areas of alignment and step into being LEADERS in our field. 1) Have you identified your areas of alignment? If not- go back to my 3 day jumpstart 2) Identify your WHY- (Simon Sinek, start with why)- your why should be driving you. WHY is your area of alignment so important to you? 3) Get REALLY clear and niche down on your area of alignment- e.g, Literacy in Autism, Literacy in PreK, etc. 4) Identify WHAT modality you feel is most resourceful- e.g- are you going to create resources, create videos, or ideas? How will you get the word out? 5) Be a guard to the gates of your mind- especially in times like these 6) Stay forward thinking- seek the opportunity. 7) CONNECT with others - meaningfully- every single day.

Leadership in times of Crisis often involves looking closely at what clarity the situation is bringing- among all the chaos around you. A few key strategies are discussed: 1) Paying close attention to what/who IS working, and focusing on these situations/people 2) Paying close attention to what/who is NOT working; and making careful and deliberate decisions about how to proceed 3) Planning by the week; and keeping your people in the loop 4) Being honest about the stake of the business/organization in what you observe/are experiencing

Want to know more about some of the reading and research I've done on leadership- especially as we venture together through this Pandemic? Take a listen in- Sending my love during this time. Segment on Fear during this Pandemic

Listen in as I share my thoughts and ideas on Complex issues in the fields of therapy and education. Top 5 issues: 1) Competition vs. Leadership 2) Lack of opportunities to develop and apply leadership skills 3) Innovation in the face of challenges 4) Modeling personal sustainable habits 5) Balancing human services with an entrepeneur mindset Book Mentioned: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I talk about all things leadership- how I define it, how I've experienced it, and why Leadership is so very important to me. Resources Discussed: Michael Bungay Stanier: The Coaching Habit The Advice Trap

In this Episode I share a little bit about why I believe time is our most valuable form of currency. We spend so much time in the day to day, but not actually analyzing how we are spending our time, or even what we want our time to look like. I have a few ideas- and I kept this episode SHORT today to give you quick tips in less time. Happy Monday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Today's Episode, I give specific strategies for creating alignment in your every day life! The strategies I recommend: 1) Post-it strategy 2) Ideal dream week schedule strategy 3) Identifying priorities 4) Identifying 'enough' Links: Mel Robbins 5 second Rule Link to Resource on Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as I share more about the connection between leadership and alignment and share some functional resources! Links: Reframe your Brain Podcast Leaders Eat Last Turn the Ship Around --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen in as I share an overview of the podcast, and go all in the details of ALIGNMENT. Start here! Review: 1) What is Alignment? 2) What does Alignment feel like? 3) What are some ways we see Alignment come into play in our every day life? Links: My website Esther Hicks- Alignment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app