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Here with us today is Patrick Jones, a journalist, producer, and podcaster. Patrick is the host of That Gives Me Anxiety, a show about the things that scare us and how to deal. He's also an accomplished improviser and sketch comedian. In the world in which we're living now, I am proud to be living in this moment where we're seeing a lot of different people and organizations really understand that we all suffer in one way or the other from mental health issues - whether it's a persistent chronic thing, or whether it's just based on some sort of event. I am appreciative to have these interviews working to normalize anxiety and other mental health issues. Today's conversation with Patrick is one that inspires us to relate to others and practice empathy. PatrickEJones.com

Here with us today is Patrick Jones, a journalist, producer and podcaster. Patrick is host of That Gives Me Anxiety, a show about the things that scare us and how to deal. He's also an accomplished improviser and sketch comedian. In the world in which we're living now, I am proud to be living in this moment where we're seeing a lot of different people and organizations really understand that we all suffer in one way or the other from mental health issues - whether it's a persistent chronic thing, or whether it's just based on some sort of event. I am so appreciative to have these interviews working to normalize anxiety and other mental health issues. Today's conversation with Patrick is one that inspires us to relate to others and practice empathy.

Our guest today, Shayna Renee Hammond, is the CEO and founder of Lead for Liberation and Indigo Women and has spent several years developing leaders that demonstrate emotional intelligence inclusivity, and diversity.Shayna explains the spiritual call she had several years before she launched Lead for Liberation which ultimately lead to the birth of Indigo Women. Indigo Women is a coaching practice specifically for black women in leadership and all sectors. Its flagship program is the 9-week Indigo Women Group Coaching Experience, where really women are called back home. During our conversation, Shayna shares her excitement about the future of leadership, and how more and more people are opening up their minds and hearts around being more open about what it means to be a leader and not so tightly held to the beliefs that we've had for the past 30 or 40 years.

Our guest today, Shayna Renee Hammond, is the CEO and founder of Lead for Liberation and Indigo Women and has spent several years developing leaders that demonstrate emotional intelligence inclusivity, and diversity. Shayna explains the spiritual call she had several years before she launched Lead for Liberation which ultimately lead to the birth of Indigo Women. Indigo Women is a coaching practice specifically for black women in leadership and all sectors. Its flagship program is the 9-week Indigo Women Group Coaching Experience, where really women are called back home.  During our conversation, Shayna shares her excitement about the future of leadership, and how more and more people are opening up their minds and hearts around being more open about what it means to be a leader and not so tightly held to the beliefs that we've had for the past 30 or 40 years.

I've spoken often on this podcast about the consulting industry and the way it has historically produced a lot of burnout.  Another role that has been known to produce a significant amount of burnout and anxiety, given the constant pressure to succeed and win as well as its competitive nature, is sales.  Here to speak with me today about the relationship between sales and mindset is Chris Hatfield, owner of Sales and My Psyche, an organization dedicated to exploring and improving mindset and anxiety issues in the sales industry.https://www.salespsyche.co.uk/LinkedIn

I've spoken often on this podcast about the consulting industry and the way it has historically produced a lot of burnout.  Another role that has been known to produce a significant amount of burnout and anxiety, given the constant pressure to succeed and win as well as its competitive nature, is sales.  Here to speak with me today about the relationship between sales and mindset is Chris Hatfield, owner of Sales and My Psyche, an organization dedicated to exploring and improving mindset and anxiety issues in the sales industry.https://www.salespsyche.co.uk/LinkedIn

Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay's story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles.

Today's guest is Jay Shifman. In preparing for this episode, I spent time on his webpage and wanted to start our conversation by reading Jay's bio that he included on his site:Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay's story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles.In this episode, Jay shares his personal experiences battling and overcoming ADHD, depression, and anxiety. During this conversation, we touch on some of the most important foundations of this podcast:  vulnerability and breaking down the barriers surrounding extremely difficult mental health struggles.For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on your favorite social media platform.

Today our guest is Katie Maycock, has a double degree in nutrition and Advanced Physiology yet after graduating and pursuing a career in business recruiting, she experienced burnout, twice, which left her body and mind in shambles.  She could barely walk up and down the stairs and her joints were so inflamed that it left her unable to make a fist with her hand for over six weeks.  Over an 18-month period, she ended up spending over $30,000 trying to figure out what was wrong with her body.  What she realized drastically changed her life, and having turned herself around, she is dedicated to helping others get their shit together.

Today our guest is Katie Maycock, has a double degree in nutrition and Advanced Physiology yet after graduating and pursuing a career in business recruiting, she experienced burnout, twice, which left her body and mind in shambles. She could barely walk up and down the stairs and her joints were so inflamed that it left her unable to make a fist with her hand for over six weeks. Over an 18-month period, she ended up spending over $30,000 trying to figure out what was wrong with her body. What she realized drastically changed her life, and having turned herself around, she is dedicated to helping others get their shit together.

We all know and can relate to the five senses: smelling, touching, tasting, seeing, and hearing.  But in the words of our guest today, “Empathy is like one of our senses. Intuitive and present, standing by whenever we want to tap into it.”  In my own experience, I've found this to be very true.  As an empath, I have a heightened ability to feel the emotions of others.  And so, it is very much a core sensation in my body: and the more I've leaned into empathy, the greater my sense of self-awareness.  As a business leader and CEO, I've found that my qualities as an empath have been vital to the success of my business.  This has been true for how I've been able to relate to my team and also in how I've been able to relate to my customers.  In working with eCommerce businesses, it's pretty important for me to be able to truly understand the motivations driving my customer, and also in understanding how users will interact with the web pages we are building.Here to talk with us about empathy and how it shows up in our personal and professional lives is Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360.Learn more about Rob:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe/Instagram: @Empathy_ActivistTikTok: @EmpathyActivist

We all know and can relate to the five senses: smelling, touching, tasting, seeing, and hearing. But in the words of our guest today, “Empathy is like one of our senses. Intuitive and present, standing by whenever we want to tap into it.” In my own experience, I've found this to be very true. As an empath, I have a heightened ability to feel the emotions of others. And so, it is very much a core sensation in my body: and the more I've leaned into empathy, the greater my sense of self-awareness. As a business leader and CEO, I've found that my qualities as an empath have been vital to the success of my business. This has been true for how I've been able to relate to my team and also in how I've been able to relate to my customers. In working with eCommerce businesses, it's pretty important for me to be able to truly understand the motivations driving my customer, and also in understanding how users will interact with the web pages we are building. Here to talk with us about empathy and how it shows up in our personal and professional lives is Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360.

What does it mean to be a great leader?  Does it mean an attention to bottom-line success?  Does it mean that a company's stock price is going through the roof?  Here on The Change we discuss The Great Resignation often.  It's a real thing: a factor every business owner should pay close attention to, if they aren't already.  Because more than anything, the trends we are seeing with The Great Resignation are a reflection of how people are making decisions today regarding their careers.  I've often wondered if The Great Resignation would have occurred without the pandemic.  Part of me thinks this trend was inevitable, but that the pandemic turbo-charged its acceleration.  Whatever the cause, one thing is for certain: business will forever be changed; this isn't some temporary event that will go away.  People want real and meaningful change with respect to their professional lives.  Here to discuss The Great Resignation and the future of leadership is Garry Ridge, Culture Coach and Chairman and CEO of the WD-40 Company.https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridgehttps://thelearningmoment.net/https://twitter.com/learningmoment

In this episode of The Change, our host Adam Baruh sits down with Garry Ridge, the CEO of WD-40 Company, to discuss the future of leadership and how to cultivate a successful organizational culture. Garry shares his insights on the importance of servant leadership, continuous learning, and the power of vulnerability in creating a thriving and engaged workforce. Show Notes:[00:00] Introduction- Welcome to The Change with Adam Baruh- Introducing Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 Company[01:30] Garry Ridge's Background- Garry's journey to becoming the CEO of WD-40 Company- The importance of continuous learning and personal growth[03:45] The Future of Leadership- The shift from traditional leadership to servant leadership- The role of vulnerability and empathy in effective leadership[06:20] Cultivating a Successful Organizational Culture- The importance of trust, respect, and communication- How WD-40 Company's culture contributes to its success[09:10] Continuous Learning and Personal Growth- Garry's commitment to learning and development- The benefits of fostering a learning culture within an organization[12:30] The Power of Vulnerability- Why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership- How Garry practices vulnerability in his leadership role[15:40] Advice for Aspiring Leaders- Garry's top tips for those looking to grow as leaders- The importance of self-awareness and humility in leadership

Mindset: the key to unlocking our potential. Our ability to perform at our best and achieve powerful results all comes from the ability to maintain a positive and focused mindset. I can tell you personally how difficult it can be to maintain a positive mindset. In the past year I feel I have finally unblocked my ability to maintain perspective and mindset but this took a tremendous amount of work, and keeping a focused perspective still requires constant work. Much like maintaining the body requires we exercise regularly, keeping the right mindset for performance works the same way.Here to speak with us today about mindset and the ability to perform at a high level is Lee Evans, a high-performance coach based in the UK.LinkedInHigh Performance Growth

Mindset: the key to unlocking our potential. Our ability to perform at our best and achieve powerful results all comes from the ability to maintain a positive and focused mindset. I can tell you personally how difficult it can be to maintain a positive mindset. In the past year I feel I have finally unblocked my ability to maintain perspective and mindset but this took a tremendous amount of work, and keeping a focused perspective still requires constant work. Much like maintaining the body requires we exercise regularly, keeping the right mindset for performance works the same way. Here to speak with us today about mindset and the ability to perform at a high level is Lee Evans, a high-performance coach based in the UK.

Emotional intelligence in the workplace has only recently become recognized as a vital skill. In the traditional business model, skills related to the specific job and the ability to problem solve have been the key areas of focus during the interview process. Yet, in the words of our guest here today “IQ will land you the job but you'll keep it because of your EQ”. I can tell you first-hand how spot-on this statement is. When I originally formed my consulting agency and started hiring, I was really only concerned with the technical skills of candidates I was interviewing. Yet, over time I saw that my best employees were not the ones with the greatest skillset on the platform we work with…the team members who were achieving the best results and providing the greatest value to the company were those with highly developed emotional intelligence skills.Here to speak with us today about the value of emotional intelligence in leadership and otherwise is Mohamed Hammoud.

Emotional intelligence in the workplace has only recently become recognized as a vital skill. In the traditional business model, skills related to the specific job and the ability to problem solve have been the key areas of focus during the interview process. Yet, in the words of our guest here today ÒIQ will land you the job but youÕll keep it because of your EQÓ. I can tell you first-hand how spot-on this statement is. When I originally formed my consulting agency and started hiring, I was really only concerned with the technical skills of candidates I was interviewing. Yet, over time I saw that my best employees were not the ones with the greatest skillset on the platform we work withÉthe team members who were achieving the best results and providing the greatest value to the company were those with highly developed emotional intelligence skills. Here to speak with us today about the value of emotional intelligence in leadership and otherwise is Mohamed Hammoud.

It's tough to be a CEO: we face difficult challenges every day and have to navigate our companies through the many obstacles that make our job pretty interesting. For women business leaders, the number and types of challenges are even further amplified. Imagine trying to start a beverage company in an overly saturated market, with no industry experience. Imagine seeking advice from established and well-known business leaders only to be dismissed and called “sweetie”. This is exactly what our guest here today, Founder and CEO of Hint Water, Kara Goldin, experienced as she grew the idea of providing delicious and healthy drinking water to consumers into an extremely successful business. Kara is undaunted in her desire to offer people a healthier alternative to sweetened beverages and impact people's lives in a healthy way.https://karagoldin.com

ItÕs tough to be a CEO: we face difficult challenges every day and have to navigate our companies through the many obstacles that make our job pretty interesting. For women business leaders, the number and types of challenges are even further amplified. Imagine trying to start a beverage company in an overly saturated market, with no industry experience. Imagine seeking advice from established and well-known business leaders only to be dismissed and called ÒsweetieÓ. This is exactly what our guest here today, Founder and CEO of Hint Water Kara Goldin experienced as she grew the idea of providing delicious and healthy drinking water to consumers into an extremely successful business. Kara is undaunted in her desire to offer people a healthier alternative to sweetened beverages and impact peopleÕs lives in a healthy way.

Burnout, mental health, productivity, compassion - these are issues we discuss regularly on this show. Today's guest, Jason Lauritsen, is a public speaker, author, and trainer that relates his own experiences with these topics as he works with companies to help them become more compassionate and connected to their workforce.Jason is the author of two books, Unlocking High Performance: How to use performance management to engage and empower employees to reach their full potential and Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships.LinkedIn - Jason Lauritsen

Burnout, mental health, productivity, compassion - these are issues we discuss regularly on this show. TodayÕs guest, Jason Lauritsen, is a public speaker, author, and trainer that relates his own experiences with these topics as he works with companies to help them become more compassionate and connected to their workforce.

In this episode, host Adam Baruh speaks with Corey White, CEO of Cyvatar and compassionate leader. Corey discusses how he came to live an authentic life as a business leader.https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydwhite/https://cyvatar.ai/leadership-team/

In this episode, host Adam Baruh speaks with Corey White, CEO of Cyvatar and compassionate leader. Corey discusses how he came to live an authentic life as a business leader.

Today we are going to revisit the topic of burnout, focusing this time on what it looks like and how it manifests itself.Did people suffer burnout 30, 40 years ago the way we experience burnout today? Is this Great Resignation trend reflecting more about us or more about management? What exactly is different about the workforce today that is making burnout such a common occurrence?Our guest today, Audrey Zander, is a burnout and stress specialist who found her way through her own experiences with burn out and bore out.Read more about Audrey:www.audreyzander.comwww.linkedin.com/in/audrey-zander

Today we are going to revisit the topic of burnout, focusing this time on what it looks like and how it manifests itself. Did people suffer burnout 30, 40 years ago the way we experience burnout today? Is this Great Resignation trend reflecting more about us or more about management? What exactly is different about the workforce today that is making burnout such a common occurrence? Our guest today, Audrey Zander, is a burnout and stress specialist who found her way through her own experiences with burn out and bore out.

When we don't place importance on fulfilling our own personal needs and instead put the needs of others above our own, it can create a faulty mindset: that what we need personally matters less than the needs we need to fulfill for our families, our work, etc. Here to speak with us today about men's health, and the challenges men and women face when prioritizing their family's needs over their own is Tim Perreira, a coach and advocate for men's health.linkedin.com/in/timperreira (LinkedIn}tperreira.com (Mindset & Wellness for men weekly newsletter)thegameplan.perwellness.co (men's cohort intensive)

When we don't place importance on fulfilling our own personal needs and instead put the needs of others above our own, it can create a faulty mindset: that what we need personally matters less than the needs we need to fulfill for our families, our work, etc. Here to speak with us today about menÕs health, and the challenges men and women face when prioritizing their familyÕs needs over their own is Tim Perreira, a coach and advocate for menÕs health.

Our guest today, Lauren Kunkler, is an experienced Nutritionist with a demonstrated history of working in various aspects of the healthcare industry. She is skilled in Counseling, Coaching, Public Speaking, Healthy Cooking, and Writing. Her professional focus is in Nutrition and Mindfulness and she has worked closely within her community to share workshops and classes in Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Meditation, Stress Management, Plant Based Eating, and Spirituality.Listen in as Adam speaks with Lauren about building a mindfulness and well-being practice into our personal and professional lives.https://www.brightlywell.com/https://www.facebook.com/BrightlyWell/https://www.instagram.com/BrightlyWell/

Our guest today, Lauren Kunkler, is an experienced Nutritionist with a demonstrated history of working in various aspects of the healthcare industry. She is skilled in Counseling, Coaching, Public Speaking, Healthy Cooking, and Writing. Her professional focus is in Nutrition and Mindfulness and she has worked closely within her community to share workshops and classes in Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Meditation, Stress Management, Plant Based Eating, and Spirituality. Listen in as Adam speak with Lauren about building a mindfulness and well-being practice into our personal and professional lives. https://www.brightlywell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BrightlyWell/ https://www.instagram.com/BrightlyWell/

We live in a time of busy-ness.  Here in the U.S. many of us find pride in the symptoms of our over-working: anxiety, burnout, exhaustion.  We take these as symbols of being productive, of doing something, building something, being a part of something.  In the words of our guest here today, “we see busy-ness as a sign of success and hard work, and … we remain busy to hide from the fear of failure”  “Like it or not, we have become addicted to being busy.  We pride ourselves on busyness, and this trait has become a status symbol”This has been especially true of the changemakers, of people working towards a mission of social or other change.  As someone who fits in this category myself, I can relate personally to changemaker burnout.  I run two companies, and I have 4 kids, of whom are under 7 years old.  I have fallen easily into the pattern of giving everything I have to my businesses and to my family and almost zero to my own personal and mental health needs.  This culminated last year with the onset of numerous and powerful anxiety attacks.  It catches up to us…all of us, and for changemakers in particular.  We need to replenish ourselves so that we can do the important work we set out to achieve.  A previous guest on this podcast described the need to be “positively selfish”, and it's true.  Think of the flight attendant when they inform us that in the case of an emergency we should put on our oxygen mask first, and then the masks of our children.  The same holds true in preventing burnout: if we aren't nourishing ourselves, how will we be able to find the strength and stamina to care for others?Our guest today, Davida Ginter, is the author of “Burning Out Won't Get You There: Cultivating Well-Being To Successfully Lead Social Change”.Website: davidaginter.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9659277709/Profile: Linkedin

We live in a time of busy-ness. Here in the U.S. many of us find pride in the symptoms of our over-working: anxiety, burnout, exhaustion. We take these as symbols of being productive, of doing something, building something, being a part of something. In the words of our guest here today, Òwe see busy-ness as a sign of success and hard work, and É we remain busy to hide from the fear of failureÓ ÒLike it or not, we have become addicted to being busy. We pride ourselves on busyness, and this trait has become a status symbolÓ This has been especially true of the changemakers, of people working towards a mission of social or other change. As someone who fits in this category myself, I can relate personally to changemaker burnout. I run two companies, and I have 4 kids, of whom are under 7 years old. I have fallen easily into the pattern of giving everything I have to my businesses and to my family and almost zero to my own personal and mental health needs. This culminated last year with the onset of numerous and powerful anxiety attacks. It catches up to usÉall of us, and for changemakers in particular. We need to replenish ourselves so that we can do the important work we set out to achieve. A previous guest on this podcast described the need to be Òpositively selfishÓ, and itÕs true. Think of the flight attendant when they inform us that in the case of an emergency we should put on our oxygen mask first, and then the masks of our children. The same holds true in preventing burnout: if we arenÕt nourishing ourselves, how will we be able to find the strength and stamina to care for others? Our guest today, Davida Ginter, is the author of ÒBurning Out WonÕt Get You There: Cultivating Well-Being To Successfully Lead Social ChangeÓ.

We all have differing belief systems. Some belief systems develop over time, other belief systems derive from our environment, our interests, our upbringing, or we inherit them from family and never question those beliefs. Questioning a belief system implies a strong sense of self-awareness. We have belief systems in our personal lives, and we also build belief systems in our professional lives. Often these different belief systems align with one another, and sometimes they contradict each other.In leadership, having the self-awareness to question our own or our organization's belief systems is a strong factor in successful companies, because in doing so, these types of leaders become more open to change and transformation. Here to talk about leadership, belief systems, and what leads to successful outcomes in business is Marcia Daszko, a “PIVOT provocateur” who has helped guide many organizations out of crisis.Read more about Marcia:www.mdaszko.comPivot, Disrupt, Transform: How Leaders Beat the Odds and Survive

We all have differing belief systems. Some belief systems develop over time, other belief systems derive from our environment, our interests, our upbringing, or we inherit them from family and never question those beliefs. Questioning a belief system implies a strong sense of self-awareness. We have belief systems in our personal lives, and we also build belief systems in our professional lives. Often these different belief systems align with one another, and sometimes they contradict each other. In leadership, having the self-awareness to question our own or our organizationÕs belief systems is a strong factor in successful companies, because in doing so, these types of leaders become more open to change and transformation. Here to talk about leadership, belief systems, and what leads to successful outcomes in business is Marcia Daszko, a ÒPIVOT provocateurÓ who has helped guide many organizations out of crisis.

Perhaps this is one of the most fundamental aspects of this Great Resignation trend…that people are leaving to find new work for a company or career where they find meaning, where they find purpose, and where they feel valued as a person rather than just a number measured strictly against productivity.Here today to talk with us about finding meaning in this time of The Great Resignation is Doctor Hayden Center, Jr., a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Phoenix.http://www.phoenix.edu/https://www.phoenix.edu/students/how-it-works/student_experience/life-resource-center.html

Perhaps this is one of the most fundamental aspects of this Great Resignation trendÉthat people are leaving to find new work for a company or career where they find meaning, where they find purpose, and where they feel valued as a person rather than just a number measured strictly against productivity. Here today to talk with us about finding meaning in this time of The Great Resignation is Doctor Hayden Center, Jr., a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Phoenix.

The concept of leadership has taken on a different meaning over the past couple of years as businesses have had to navigate some very challenging issues. With a vast majority of workers going remote at the start of the pandemic, and as many working parents also became the primary in-person educators for their children, great leadership has taken on a more critical role. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has been the loss of human connection, leading to increased amounts of anxiety, depression, and otherwise.We speak often on this podcast about the role that empathetic leadership plays in today's business management. Businesses that have a higher concentration of bosses rather than leaders will not succeed in today's economy. Simply put, this Great Resignation trend is a clear message that workers will no longer tolerate working without purpose, meaning, or a feeling of being valued by their employer.Here to talk more about leadership and The Great Resignation is Alyssa Miller, a cyber security advocate and Business Information Security Officer.Read more about Alyssa:https://alyssasec.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssam-infosec/https://twitter.com/AlyssaM_InfoSec

The concept of leadership has taken on a different meaning over the past couple of years as businesses have had to navigate some very challenging issues. With a vast majority of workers going remote at the start of the pandemic, and as many working parents also became the primary in-person educators for their children, great leadership has taken on a more critical role. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has been the loss of human connection, leading to increased amounts of anxiety, depression, and otherwise. We speak often on this podcast about the role that empathetic leadership plays in todayÕs business management. Businesses that have a higher concentration of bosses rather than leaders will not succeed in todayÕs economy. Simply put, this Great Resignation trend is a clear message that workers will no longer tolerate working without purpose, meaning, or a feeling of being valued by their employer. Here to talk more about leadership and The Great Resignation is Alyssa Miller, a cyber security advocate and Business Information Security Officer.

In business, we often have felt that there is a clear divide between who we show we are in a professional setting and who we are personally. People have felt that when they are at work, they should put out one persona, but at home they can be their true self. The reason for this has been obvious: in order to advance in business and be promoted, we've felt that in the workplace it should be all about the work. Yet here we are, in 2022, recovering from a pandemic, learning how to better work together rather than focusing on what divides us, with global political issues happening right before our eyes.  Perhaps the greatest changes we are witnessing are the changes happening within business. The Great Resignation is a mirror that is reflecting back to us the ways in which we have been failing as business leaders. We have often fallen into traps of not letting our instincts drive our behavior. But when we can learn to let our authentic selves show up, when we can learn to recognize the sabotaging drama queen and king within us, when we honor what makes us unique, we then can solve the numerous issues our society is currently facing.www.iamsamanthaj.comSTAND UP SPEAK UP Book Now Available: www.amazon.com/dp/www.lulu.com/.../paperback/

In business, we often have felt that there is a clear divide between who we show we are in a professional setting and who we are personally. People have felt that when they are at work, they should put out one persona, but at home they can be their true self. The reason for this has been obvious: in order to advance in business and be promoted, weÕve felt that in the workplace it should be all about the work. Yet here we are, in 2022, recovering from a pandemic, learning how to better work together rather than focusing on what divides us, with global political issues happening right before our eyes. Perhaps the greatest changes we are witnessing are the changes happening within business. The Great Resignation is a mirror that is reflecting back to us the ways in which we have been failing as business leaders. We have often fallen into traps of not letting our instincts drive our behavior. But when we can learn to let our authentic selves show up, when we can learn to recognize the sabotaging drama queen and king within us, when we honor what makes us unique, we then can solve the numerous issues our society is currently facing.

The idea of a work/life balance seems like a relatively young concept.  In the older, traditional business model, there was an expectation that you start out in your career and throw yourself at your job with long hours and personal sacrifice in order to get promoted and eventually reach  an executive level that would provide more freedom within your day-to-day.  Yet, more and more people today are challenging this model…the old paradigm of work your tail off until you retire doesn't seem to align with today's generation that emphasizes enjoying the journey along the way.  As the majority of workers shifted to working from home when the pandemic started, the line between work and home blurred.  As a result, it has become increasingly important to find a way to blend our personal and professional lives in a way that allows us to keep centered…rather than feel burned out, isolated, or overwhelmed.Our guest today, Kristel Bauer, is an advocate for building harmony between our work and home life.  Through her platform, Live Greatly, she emphasizes the importance of empathetic leadership, mindfulness, resilience, and stress management.www.livegreatly.cowww.ted.com/talks/kristel_bauer

The idea of a work/life balance seems like a relatively young concept. In the older, traditional business model, there was an expectation that you start out in your career and throw yourself at your job with long hours and personal sacrifice in order to get promoted and eventually reach an executive level that would provide more freedom within your day-to-day. Yet, more and more people today are challenging this modelÉthe old paradigm of work your tail off until you retire doesnÕt seem to align with todayÕs generation that emphasizes enjoying the journey along the way. As the majority of workers shifted to working from home when the pandemic started, the line between work and home blurred. As a result, it has become increasingly important to find a way to blend our personal and professional lives in a way that allows us to keep centeredÉrather than feel burned out, isolated, or overwhelmed. Our guest today, Kristel Bauer, is an advocate for building harmony between our work and home life. Through her platform, Live Greatly, she emphasizes the importance of empathetic leadership, mindfulness, resilience, and stress management.

The challenges that parents have faced the past couple of years has been tremendous.  During the early months of the pandemic, many parents were forced, literally overnight, into essentially becoming teachers as their kids' education went remote.  On top of that, many parents still had jobs that required their attention.  With the loss of sleep, dealing with laundry and cooking, and making sure the bills get paid…it's no joke that parenthood is the hardest job one will ever have.The workplace has, historically, not been a great environment for people to share with their co-workers about personal challenges.  This can leave parents feeling isolated, burned out, and suffering a level of anxiety they've had to keep private. In this episode I speak with Karese Laguerre, a myofunctional therapist based in West Palm Beach, Florida.  We talk about parenthood, how to get better sleep, eliminate burnout and execute goals.www.themyospot.comlinkedin.com/in/kareselaguerreBook - Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals

The ability to rest the mind is more critical than ever.  In our working lives, the stress of going into the office, possibly exposing ourselves to Covid, or having lost our social connections as we continue to work from home, has all made it so that we operate under a rising level of anxiety.  Combined with the uncertainty about when this pandemic will ease, it's clearly more important than ever that we turn to proven tools that help keep a sense of balance, for ourselves, our families, and society at large.  And one of the greatest and oldest tools people have used to calm the mind and body is meditation.www.linkedin.com/in/merisgebhardt/www.opulentmindfulness.com

Today's episode focusses on the nervous system, how we process information and events, and how we store trauma and stress in our bodies.  The pressures we are faced with in the 21st century are more than our bodies and minds were designed to deal with.   Research has shown that what we have traditionally defined as trauma can be even more subtle than we've realized: for example working for several years in a highly activated, stressful environment can store as trauma within the nervous system.  And when left unchecked, the build-up of these stress responses can ultimately lead to nervous system disorders, auto-immune issues, disease, and more.Today's guest, Seth Lyon, is a nervous system specialist and trauma expert based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Seth will tell us more about our nervous system and how it processes trauma, stress, and anxiety for people both in their personal and professional lives.sethlyon.comirenelyon.comwww.nstuneup.com/

Title: Fine Tuning The Nervous System In Our Personal and Professional LivesGuest: Seth LyonIn this episode of The Change, host Adam Baruh interviews Seth Lyon, a nervous system specialist and trauma expert based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They discuss the impact of trauma on our nervous system, the importance of understanding and processing trauma, and how to create a healthier, more balanced life through nervous system regulation.Key Points:1. Seth Lyon's background in trauma and his journey to becoming a nervous system specialist.2. The importance of recognizing and understanding the impact of early childhood experiences on our nervous system and overall wellbeing.3. The different types of trauma, including those that are commonly recognized and those that are often overlooked or normalized.4. The concept of somatic experiencing and how it can help individuals process and heal from trauma.5. The role of spiritual practices and meditation in healing trauma and finding balance in life.6. The impact of societal conditions and expectations on our ability to process and release trauma.7. The importance of creating the right conditions for each unique individual to heal and release stored trauma.8. How understanding and regulating our nervous system can lead to a healthier, more balanced life.In this episode, Seth shares his personal experiences with trauma and how they led him to study and specialize in nervous system regulation and trauma healing. He discusses the importance of recognizing the impact of early childhood experiences on our nervous system and overall wellbeing, as well as the different types of trauma that can affect us throughout our lives.Seth also explains the concept of somatic experiencing, a form of trauma work developed by Peter Levine that focuses on creating the right conditions for each unique individual to heal and release stored trauma. He shares how his own healing journey led him to discover this powerful method and how it has transformed his life and the lives of his clients.Additionally, Seth discusses the role of spiritual practices and meditation in healing trauma and finding balance in life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and regulating our nervous system to create a healthier, more balanced life.Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and information on the impact of trauma on our nervous system and how we can work towards healing and finding balance in our personal and professional lives.

Over the course of our lives, we receive so much messaging like we should go to college to give ourselves the best chance for success, or we should be married by the time we are 30.  We also build belief systems about ourselves and our own capabilities.  Sometimes our belief systems prevent us from feeling worthy or capable of achieving success.  When we gain awareness that we have become our greatest barrier, and we work towards a greater sense of self-realization, it puts us in alignment with our higher self and our true calling.  If we are not feeding our own needs and desires (in a positive way) we deprive ourselves of reaching our potential.Our guest in this episode, Brandon Cooper, had a similar belief system that limited him at times in his life.  But through his dedication to seek a deeper connection to his true calling, he learned how to be positively selfish.Wires - Binaural Beats and Other Self-Meditation Sound on Amazon.comwww.linkedin.com/in/cooperbrandon/

Everybody will have issues surrounding their mental health at some point in their lives.  For many, managing one's anxiety and mental health is a full-time job.  Leaders and managers that understand this and practice compassion truly make a difference not just in that employee's life, but in setting a healthy precedent that other businesses can follow.  For too long, the mental health conversation has been ignored and stifled.In this episode we will explore the reasons why leading with compassion is becoming more critical in today's business environment.  Our guest, Michelle E. Dickinson, shares her personal journey with mental health issues and discusses how empathetic leadership plays a crucial role in normalizing mental health conversations in the workplace.www.michelleedickinson.com/www.careforyourpeople.com/