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In dieser Episode von "Frauen in Führung" spreche ich über ein Thema, das oft unterschätzt wird: Intuition im Business. Wir leben in einer Welt voller KPIs, Zahlen und datengetriebener Entscheidungen – aber was wäre, wenn genau die Intuition der Schlüssel zu nachhaltigem Erfolg ist? Ich nehme dich mit in folgende Themen:
In dieser Episode von "Frauen in Führung" spreche ich über ein Thema, das oft unterschätzt wird: Intuition im Business. Wir leben in einer Welt voller KPIs, Zahlen und datengetriebener Entscheidungen – aber was wäre, wenn genau die Intuition der Schlüssel zu nachhaltigem Erfolg ist? Ich nehme dich mit in folgende Themen:
In dieser Episode von "Frauen in Führung" spreche ich über ein Thema, das oft unterschätzt wird: Intuition im Business. Wir leben in einer Welt voller KPIs, Zahlen und datengetriebener Entscheidungen – aber was wäre, wenn genau die Intuition der Schlüssel zu nachhaltigem Erfolg ist? Ich nehme dich mit in folgende Themen:
As Adrienne reflects on 6 years of the Power Hour, we are going to share some of our favourite episodes from the archives.Today we're sharing 2023's episode with the wonderful Thomas Curran.From the episode notes...Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. Thomas' book The Perfection Trap is out on June 1st and has been described as "a powerful, poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness, health, and success". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sravya is an award winning illustrator and art director who places a huge focus on impact and activism in her work, particularly around topics involving mental health. In this conversation, she shares her experiences as a third culture kid of Telugu descent having grown up in Hong Kong and how she has infused those experiences in her artwork. From having designed for Coachella to Ariana Huffington to having featured on the Gen. T list at Tatler Asia among all her other achievements, she is only really just getting started. Explore Sravya's work on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sravyaa/ Website: https://www.artbysravya.com/
Turning 40 felt like hitting a fast-forward button in life, and it was this milestone that propelled Keri into a transformative journey, beginning with reclaiming her health through breast explant surgery. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how age can be a springboard for new beginnings. Keri shares personal stories and client experiences that reveal the hidden potential waiting to be unleashed after 40. Keri highlights incredible stories of late bloomers who achieved monumental success later in life. From Toni Morrison writing her first novel at 40 to Vera Wang's transformation into a fashion icon, these narratives show that reinvention is possible at any age. This collection of stories, including Ariana Huffington's founding of The Huffington Post at 55, underscores that it's never too late to make significant life changes. Let these stories motivate you to dream big and keep aiming high, regardless of age. Episode Resources NEW! The Wealth Vault: FREE STUFF TO HELP YOU TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. This episode is sponsored by Tao of Po. As a valued listener, you can book here your 15-minute consult call with Po-Hong Yu and receive a $500 credit toward any program, plus a complimentary Root Cause Assessment (valued at more than $800) when you join! Po-Hong offers life-changing mentorship and microdosing guidance for high achieving and high net worth women that are ready to expand to the next level of fulfillment, impact, and intimacy. Apply for the APEX Leadership Mastery Academy for visionary female founders & executives ready to amplify their impact and make an additional 6-figures in their company before the end of the year. If you want to check out the article Keri was referencing in today's episode, you can do that here. Other Resources Join our VIP e-mail list HERE for access to exclusive announcements, potent content, events, and global retreats. Connect with Keri Follow Keri: @iamkeriford Follow the podcast: @literallyfirstclass Making First Class moves? Use the hashtag #LiterallyFirstClass
Vernā is a DEI pioneer. She is a highly sought-after DEI Keynote Speaker and DEI Consultant. She's well-known for captivating audiences with her high-energy keynotes, profound insights, and ability to foster authentic connections and meaningful dialogue. With nearly three decades of experience, her work as an inclusion strategist, cultural innovator, thought leader, and social commentator has guided myriad organizations across the world in dismantling barriers to inclusion and equity across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, religion, and other differences. Her expertise and experience - personal and professional - have been instrumental in guiding workplaces toward embracing and integrating diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in all facets of workplace operations. Hailing from Baltimore's working class, Vernā's journey saw her rise to prominence as a distinguished alumna of Barnard College, Columbia University, and Harvard Law School, founder of The Vernā Myers Company, and the inaugural head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, where she led a global team in curating and implementing strategies to integrate cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity into all aspects of the company's operations. An accomplished author, Vernā's two best-selling books, “Moving Diversity Forward: Going from Well-Meaning to Well-Doing” and “What If I Say The Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People” have garnered widespread acclaim. Her inspiring TED talk, “How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Towards Them,” has amassed over 5 million views and has been translated into 27 languages. Collaborating with Ariana Huffington and Thrive Global, Vernā's micro-course, “Confronting Biases,” has been taken by nearly a million learners worldwide and is consistently recognized as one of the top ten LinkedIn Learning courses. Vernā is also the host and producer of the podcast Sundays with Verna, which is available on Apple iTunes and Spotify. Vernā's trademarked quote: “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance” ® encapsulates her enduring commitment to fostering inclusive environments. The statement has been quoted countless times by DEI professionals and everyday individuals from various industries and all over the world. Vernā's company, TVMC, provides its own brand of DEI online training courses through www.tvmcu.com. The courses, featuring Verna herself, include the energy and no shame, blame, or attack approach she brings when delivering her keynotes and workshops. Among her many accolades, Vernā's impact has been recognized by numerous institutions, including the California Association of Black Lawyers, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation, CODE Crew recognized her DEI Person of the Year (2021), and Diversity Woman named her one of the Top 100 Black Women Executives. Vernā was elected as a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, serves as a Board Member of UC Hastings College of Law's Work Life Law program, and received the Diversity Champion award from Pepper Hamilton LLP. She has been honored as one of the “25 Influential Black Women in Business” by The Network Journal and celebrated as a “Diversity Hero” by The Massachusetts Lawyer's Weekly. Earlier in her career, Vernā held pivotal roles, such as the first Executive Director of The Boston Law Firm Group and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Attorney General of Massachusetts. She also practiced corporate and real estate law for six years at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault LLP and Fitch, Wiley, Richlin & Tourse LLP.
In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of Podglomerate, a company that has been pivotal in redefining podcast production, monetization, and marketing. Jeff oversees all of Podglomerate's service departments, driving both strategy and innovation as the company expands its IP slate and revenue initiatives. Before launching Podglomerate, Jeff worked at Goldberg McDuffie Communications, leading online campaigns for some of the biggest names in literature, including Ben Horowitz, Ariana Huffington, and Stephen King. He has been featured in major outlets like Bloomberg and Morning Brew and has spoken at events like SXSW and Podcast Movement.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The Aha Moment Behind Podglomerate: Jeff reveals how his passion for podcasting, sparked during his time as a book publicist, led to the creation of Podglomerate. He shares the journey of identifying a gap in the market, which he first envisioned as an ad agency for smaller podcast publishers, and how this eventually evolved into a full-service podcast company.2. Navigating a Rapidly Growing Industry: Jeff discusses the challenges of building a podcast agency in an industry that was rapidly growing and changing. He explains how Podglomerate transitioned from working primarily with individual podcasters to supporting larger firms, all while navigating the evolving landscape of podcast advertising and content production.3. Referral Marketing as a Growth Engine: Learn how word-of-mouth marketing and strong networking played crucial roles in scaling Podglomerate. Jeff emphasizes the power of building authentic relationships in the industry and how client referrals helped the company grow from just one person to a team of 10 full-time employees.4. Knowing When to Scale and Bringing in the Right People: Jeff shares insights on recognizing the need for help and scaling the business responsibly. He talks about the importance of hiring operational minds to grow a company and how bringing in a chief operating officer helped streamline Podglomerate's processes and made its growth sustainable.5. Marketing Tactics for a Niche Business: Jeff opens up about Podglomerate's marketing strategy—from leveraging organic marketing and relationship-building in the early days to now exploring paid campaigns as a more established business. He provides a candid look at the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a marketing approach in a niche industry.6. Advice for Entrepreneurs and Founders: Jeff offers practical advice on building a business from scratch: focusing on word-of-mouth marketing, consuming everything you can about your industry, and learning how to compartmentalize work in a healthy way as an entrepreneur.This episode provides an in-depth look at the journey of building a podcast company from the ground up, highlighting the importance of scaling responsibly, the power of community, and practical marketing tactics.
Ruth Rochelle's life and career changed when, in 1979, she met Ariana Huffington and took part in the first Insight Seminar ever to happen in the United Kingdom.Ruth describes this moment as her invitation into self-reflection, the start of her career, and the time when she started to become the leader in her own life. In Café Royal on London's Regent Street, with 100 people – including some famous names – she had an experience she calls mindblowing and heart-opening, revealing deep truths that had previously been hidden from view.In this episode of the Coach's Journey Podcast, Ruth sheds light on the vast worlds of discovery that opened up to her following that first Insight Seminar, which propelled her into a career as a global facilitator and as a renowned expert on conscious leadership in teams and organisations.Ruth tells host Joey Owen how her remarkable appetite for learning and exploration also led her to study Internal Family Systems, which now underpins her work as an accredited master executive coach, IFS practitioner, systemic team coach and coaching constellations practitioner.In this episode, Ruth and Joey also talk about:Psychosynthesis and other therapeutic models that are harnessed by coachesHow to shift from protective behaviours in order to stand up in your authenticityThe ripple effect and how it can amplify both our limiting patterns and our effective onesThe way systems theory can help us stay in balance and adapt to our current truthRuth ends the podcast with a truly vital message about the parts of ourselves that we bring to interactions with others and the roles we all have to play in taking humanity forward.For more information about Ruth, visit https://www.ruthrochelle.com/For more information about host Joey Owen, visit http://www.joeyowencoaching.com/Read more about The Coach's Journey at www.thecoachsjourney.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community.THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:- Ariana Huffington https://www.instagram.com/ariannahuff/?hl=en - Insight Seminars https://insightseminars.org/ - John Roger https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-14-vw-882-story.html - Russell Bishop https://russellbishop.com/about - Internal Family Systems https://ifs-institute.com/ - Psychosynthesis Coaching, Auburn Howard https://www.psychosynthesiscoaching.co.uk/ - NLP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming - Results Unlimited https://www.upwork.com/agencies/1140793201640026112/ - Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard Schwartz https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-Guilford/dp/1572302720 - The Leadership Circle https://leadershipcircle.com/leadership-assessment-tools/leadership-circle-profile/- Robert Kegan and the Immunity to Change model https://www.gse.harvard.edu/hgse100/story/changing-better#:~:text=Based%20on%2030%20years%20of,distortions%20that%20keep%20you%20from - AOAC master systems coach https://www.aoac.org/aoac-training-courses/ - Third Space https://www.thirdspace.london/ BIOGRAPHY FROM RUTHFor more than 25 years Ruth has been a coach – an executive and team coach, workshop facilitator, transformational coach and coach supervisor – with private clients and with organisations.Ruth is an Accredited Master Executive Coach with APECS, an IFS (Internal Family Systems) Practitioner with the IFS Institute and a Coaching Constellations Practitioner, and her clients have included creative professionals, start-up founders, senior managers, young emerging leaders, celebrities, coaches, and many more.Ruth supports her clients to create and achieve their visions, enrich their relationships, navigate changing circumstances, embark on new life directions, start and grow businesses, address specific challenges, experience greater wellbeing and connect to a meaningful purpose.
O Hipsters: Fora de Controle é o podcast da Alura com notícias sobre Inteligência Artificial aplicada e todo esse novo mundo no qual estamos começando a engatinhar, e que você vai poder explorar conosco! Nesse episódio conversamos sobre as principais notícias da semana, incluindo o vazamento de dados internos da OpenAI em 2023, a nova iniciativa de saúde com IA de Sam Altman com Ariana Huffington, e os planos de Elon Musk para o futuro da xAI. Em seguida, conversamos com Guilherme Cintra sobre como a Fundação Lemann vem enxergando (e promovendo) o uso de IA nas iniciativas de ensino que ela promove. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: Marcus Mendes, host fora de controle Fabrício Carraro, host fora de controle, Program Manager da Alura, autor de IA e host do podcast Dev Sem Fronteiras Guilherme Silveira, CINO e co-fundador da Alura Guilherme Cintra, Diretor de Inovação e Tecnologia na Fundação Lemann
OpenAI is collaborating with Huffington Post founder, Ariana Huffington, to build an AI health coach. Artie Intel and Micheline Learning report on Artificial Intelligence for the AI Report. Data Workers Exploitation Exposed. Google Has Human Brain Reconstruction Breakthrough. Harvards Best and Brightest anr Making AI Rats.
Join the conversation as Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with the unstoppable Stacey Chillemi, a 20-time bestselling author and a beacon of resilience, as she shares her story of triumph over epilepsy and how it fueled her drive to create a business rooted in passion. The duo discusses the art of aligning your work with your true calling and the magnetic draw it has on growth and client relations. Stacey tackles the misconception that a successful business is built on profits alone and unveils how genuine connections and passion projects can be your blueprint for entrepreneurial success.Ever feel like your business is a juggling act with too many balls in the air? Get ready to streamline your focus as we discuss the power of a passion-centric business model. In this episode, Shauna Lynn and Stacey dive into the value of clear service packages, the magic of the 'soft sell', and why understanding your value is key to transforming client relationships and your bottom line.Wrapping up their time together, Stacey and Shauna Lynn delve into the life-altering realm of self-improvement and how nurturing your mental and emotional well-being can catalyze not just personal growth, but also the expansion of your business. They touch on the paradox that by embracing the right mindset and valuing your services appropriately, you can achieve that coveted state of working less yet earning more. If you're seeking inspiration to marry your passion with impactful strategies, this is the episode that might just redefine the trajectory of your entrepreneurial journey.Resources:Get Shauna Lynn's Guide to Gaining an Extra 10 Hours Every Week: AboutShaunaLynn.com/timeSet up a FREE 1-on-1 Coaching Assessment Call: AboutShaunaLynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show; AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastLearn more and connect with Stacey at StaceyChillemi.com or CoachStaceyChillemi.comThe Advisor with Stacey ChillemiWebsite: StaceyChillemi.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdvisorStaceyChillemiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadvisor_sc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyChillemiAdvisorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnesswisdom4u Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Advisor_SC About Stacey Chillemi:Introducing an extraordinary individual, a renowned speaker, an esteemed coach, a captivating podcaster, and a remarkable 20-time best-selling author! With such an impressive record of accomplishments, it comes as no surprise that she has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs of 2023 by Apple News and featured in a prominent story on Grit Daily.But that's not all! This dynamic individual has garnered attention across major media outlets, including Psychology Today, Insider, Business Insider, and Yahoo News, accumulating an astonishing 17 million views! Furthermore, she has graced the stage of the Dr. Oz Show not once but five times, collaborated with influential figures like Ariana Huffington, and made captivating appearances on numerous TV shows, news segments, podcasts, and radio programs.Originally launching her career at NBC, where she contributed to Dateline, News 4, and The Morning Show, this inspiring professional redirected her boundless talents and capabilities toward becoming a full-time speaker and writer. With an unwavering passion for empowering both men and women to conquer their challenges and rise to the pinnacle of success, our speaker, coach, podcaster, and author invites you to unearth your true potential.Embrace the opportunity to be motivated by Stacey Chillemi's invaluable insights and strategies for living life on your own terms. Join this esteemed speaker today and allow yourself to be inspired to take that first transformative step toward lasting success! Welcome to a world of possibilities where you can thrive with Stacey Chillemi as your guide.
Once-upon-a-time, there was the “Silent Generation” - the self-sacrificing generation of WW2 vets who won the war and built America into a Cold War superpower. But Elaine Lin Hering, the author of UNLEARNING SILENCE, isn't sold on this stoically self-sacrificing generation. Rather than silence, she believes that speaking our minds, both at work and at home, will unleash our talent and enable us to live more fully. Speak up, she says, and unleash your inner Ariana Huffington or Elon Musk. What could possibly go wrong?Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and writer. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. Elaine has worked on six continents and with a wide range of corporate, government, and nonprofit clients. She has trained mental health professionals, political officials, religious communities, and leaders at companies including American Express, Capital One, Google, Nike, Novartis, Shell, Pixar, and the Red Cross. Elaine is a former Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Listen in as I chat with Journalist Lisa L. Lewis about the importance of sleep for teens. We explore why sleep matters for learning, behavior, and mental health. Lisa also shares her pivotal role in getting California to pass a landmark law on healthy school start times. We covered everything from the science of sleep to practical tips for ensuring our teens get the rest they need. You won't want to miss this episode if you're looking to understand the crucial role sleep plays in your teenager's life and well-being.Lisa L. Lewis is a leading expert on adolescent sleep who played an instrumental role in California passing a first-of-its-kind state law regulating middle and high school start times. Her book "The Sleep-Deprived Teen" is described by Ariana Huffington as "a call to action" and by Daniel Pink as "an urgent and timely read."Episode Highlights:[01:19] The issue with sleep deprivation on children and teens.[03:15] An op-ed Lisa wrote helped catalyze major statewide revolutionary change around school start times in California.[04:57] Lisa's personal experience with her child in school starting very early in the morning.[05:33] Lisa put on her Journalism hat and researched other schools and the research on sleep deprivation.[12:26] Lisa highlights how being sleep deprived makes learning far more difficult across all stages.[18:17] Beyond duration, irregular sleep seriously sabotages academic performance too.[20:39] Lack of sleep eats away at teens' emotional resilience, exacerbating conditions like anxiety.[25:26] Exploring the challenges and solutions for changing school start times to benefit teen sleep.[30:43] Coordinated statewide change helps bypass complications related to sports scheduling across districts.[37:40] One remarkable example: a Florida school saw disciplinary issues, absentee rates and more improve after start times shifted later.[47:14] The importance of making sleep a family priority for both teens and parents.Links & Resources:•"The Sleep-Deprived Teen" by Lisa L. Lewis: https://www.lisallewis.com/book •The Self-Driven Child by Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson•What Do You Say? by Bill Stixrud and Ned JohnsonIf this episode has struck a chord with you, remember to rate, follow, and share the Self-Driven Child Podcast. Your support helps us reach more people and create more content that makes a difference. Here's to growing, learning, and thriving as adults in this wild world. Until next time!If you have a high school aged student and would like to talk about putting a tutoring or college plan together, reach out to Ned's company, PrepMatters at www.prepmatters.com
The amazing Ariana Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, explores the ancient Chinese wisdom about resting better in order to make the most of our waking life. ShaoLan teaches her the Chinese for "sleep" and the frequently used expression to say to your Chinese friends "sleep more!"
In this episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, we dive deep into the realm of stress management and resilience with none other than Dr. Aditi Nerukar, a renowned Harvard physician and nationally recognized stress expert. Dr. Aditi joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book, "The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience," which has been making waves in the wellness community. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Dr. Aditi shares practical insights on how to prevent and reverse burnout and stress, offering listeners valuable tools to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. From her unique perspective as a physician, author, and sought-after multimedia personality, Dr. Aditi provides actionable strategies that anyone can implement to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life. Tune in to this enlightening episode to discover the secrets to unlocking resilience and reclaiming your well-being. Plus, hear about Dr. Aditi's journey to becoming a trusted voice in the field, including her interviews with icons like Diane Sawyer and glowing endorsements from influential figures like Katie Couric, Ariana Huffington, and Bobbi Brown. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life or simply seeking to optimize your mental and physical health, this conversation with Dr. Aditi Nerukar is sure to inspire and empower you on your wellness journey. Listen now to learn how to thrive in the face of adversity and embrace a life filled with vitality and joy! You can purchase her book, The 5 Resets on Amazon, Barnes & Noble. To learn more about Dr. Aditi and her book, visit: https://www.draditi.com *** This podcast is sponsored by Happybeingwell.com - Your online store for natural self-care products. We carry the best in creative leggings that are highly fashionable and high quality to express yourself. Use code: Podcast25 to get 25% off any legging including free shipping within the USA at https://happybeingwell.com/collections/leggings Get youthful & glowing skin with Happy Being Well's collection of 100% natural facial masks, lit up your life with all-natural candles and salt lamps. Get those happy vibes with crystals and smell your way to happy vibes with Happy Being Well's large collection of natural essential oils, feel luxurious after each shower or bath with Happy Being Well's collection of natural bath soaps & bath time goodies to add to your bath! Drink delicious herbal teas! See more self-care goodies at Happybeingwell.com Take our free wellness quiz to discover your zen here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/take-our-wellness-quiz-to-discover-your-zen/products/take-our-wellness-quiz-to-discover-your-zen Get a Free Essential Oils Guide Here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources/products/essential-oils-guide
This episode explores the importance of well-being and care for employees in various industries. Drawing from interviews with Ariana Huffington and Simon Sinek, Michael highlights the detrimental effects of neglecting the mental health and well-being of workers. The episode emphasises the need for companies to prioritise the care and empowerment of their employees, as it directly impacts productivity and the quality of service provided to clients. Michael also discusses the alarming statistics of preventable deaths in hospitals due to a focus on numbers rather than the well-being of healthcare workers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mental health and well-being are crucial for productivity: Ariana Huffington highlights that when employees are exhausted and burnt out, their performance suffers, leading to decreased productivity and a lack of empathy towards customers. Well-being is about empowerment, not just cuddling: Huffington explains that well-being is not simply about providing comfort to employees, but rather empowering them with the tools and support they need to be their best selves. The importance of caring for employees: Simon Sinek highlights the need for companies to care about their employees as human beings, to make them feel seen, heard, understood, and valued. This sense of care and belonging contributes to a positive work culture and personal identity within the organisation. Neglecting employee well-being has consequences: There are many negative impacts of neglecting employee well-being, such as preventable deaths in hospitals due to small mistakes caused by a lack of care and attention to the workforce. This neglect also leads to disillusionment, burnout, and health problems among employees. The need for a shift in mindset: Sinek argues that businesses should adopt a mindset focused on long-term sustainability and the well-being of employees. Operating with a finite mindset, solely driven by numbers and productivity, is not sustainable and can lead to negative outcomes for both employees and the organisation. BEST MOMENTS "Mental health and well-being are central to productivity. When I'm exhausted and burnt out, I'm the worst version of myself." "We need to define well-being correctly. Well-being is not about cuddling an employee. It means empowering them, helping them with tools that they need to be the best version of themselves." "There has to be this general feeling that the company cares about me as a human being, that I'm seen, that I'm heard, that I'm understood, that I believe in the vision and that I want to advance the culture." "Hospitals are run like businesses, they are run based on focusing on the numbers. This means that although they are caring for large numbers of people and are highly skilled, they work in a culture that does not care for those who are doing this vital work." "The total lack of care offered by employers would be reasonable only if their workforce was composed entirely of artificial intelligence. Human beings though need to be cared for, listened to, valued and respected." familycourtcoaching@gmail.com Instagram: michael240656 Michael Watson is a qualified social worker and author with over thirty years of experience working with children and families. As an expert in family court, Michael is in a key position to assist, advise, and coach parents through their private law family proceedings and provide them with the information and skills to represent themselves successfully in court. His two books, ‘How to Represent Yourself in Family Court', and ‘FAMILY COURT: Giving Evidence In Family Court', provide parents with a clearer understanding of family court proceedings, legislation, and parenting skills.
Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a Board Certified Family Physician and a passionate Wellness and Performance Coach with over a decade of experience in presenting and public speaking. Known for her dynamic and heartfelt communication style, Dr. Mitchell has a remarkable ability to connect with her audience.She is a dedicated advocate for mental health and well-being, hosting her own podcast, "The Mental Health & Wellness Show," and soon-to-be author. Dr. Mitchell's work as a speaker and educator reflects her commitment to raising awareness about important issues in mental and physical health.In her coaching practice, Dr. Mitchell empowers individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and integrate high-performance habits into their daily routines with compassion and support. Her positive impact extends beyond her practice, as she has been featured in renowned publications like USA Today, Ariana Huffington's Thrive Global magazine, KevinMD, and as an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a guest on the TV news show "Las Vegas Morning Blend”, highlighting her global dedication to knowledge sharing and wellness promotion.Free Initial Consultation: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j80tWNhLXl48Sz4bUL7oFreebie:https://go.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/videoLI Newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/leverage-the-playing-field-6983816131048337408/Website:https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/ How to Be Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant?For more information go to…https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/Https://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitman
About Dr. Tomi Mitchell: Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a Board-Certified Family Physician and Wellness & Productivity Coach with over 10 years of experience providing client focused, community-based care. As a parent, wife, and entrepreneur, Dr. Tomi Mitchell understands the challenges of balancing family and work demands, and has seen firsthand how many life problems are rooted in mental wellness and mindset. With a passion for mental health, Dr. Tomi Mitchell strives to eliminate stigmas associated with mental health and stress, using family medicine principles to guide her holistic wellness practice. Her coaching practice focuses on motivating individuals to make positive health choices, increase productivity without burning out, and overcome stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She helps individuals who are trying to be the perfect parent, spouse, or professional and those who are tired of trying to figure out how to be their "best self." Dr. Tomi also hosts a weekly podcast, The Mental Health & Wellness Show, which addresses important social and health issues without sugar-coating. She has also been featured in several media outlets, including Ariana Huffington's Thrive Global magazine, KevinMD, and Brainz Magazine, and is a multifaceted, passionate speaker with over a decade of experience presenting, public speaking, and training. She leverages her expertise as a board-certified Family Physician and multiple coaching credentials to connect with and inspire audiences. What We Discuss In This Episode: Dr. Tomi starts off our episode by explaining what burnout actually is. Dr. Tomi also discussed the stigma surrounding mental health as well as her passion for promoting holistic wellness practices and her experience in addressing mental health issues. We discussed the concept of burnout, its causes, and the importance of recognizing it early. Dr. Tomi shared the process of healing and the need to embrace the past, evaluate root causes, and make necessary changes for a holistic recovery. Dr. Tomi emphasized the importance of taking action and creating a foundation of resilience to prevent burnout. She shared how daily habits - such as engaging in enjoyable activities, maintaining a healthy diet, setting boundaries, and seeking support, build a strong foundation for productivity and well-being. We also touched on the importance of sleep and the various reasons people struggle with it, such as menopause, sleep apnea, and environmental factors. Dr. Tomi wrapped up her interview with sharing strategies to overcome burnout, including setting clear boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and staying connected to personal goals. She also emphasized the importance of recognizing signs of burnout early on and taking proactive steps to protect one's well-being. 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Since the pandemic, most churches live livestream their church services. Now it's time to take your online worship service to the next level. In this episode, Phil Cooke welcomes Jason Moore, co-founder of Midnight Oil Productions and author of “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement.” Pastors, communication leaders and church media teams will gain insight on how to engage congregations in powerful and purposeful ways in today's digital age. Get Jason's book “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" here: https://amzn.to/48XX929 Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* Maximize Your Church Services with a Hybrid Experience – Interview with Producer/Author Jason Moore About Jason Moore – Co-Founder Midnight Oil Productions and author of “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" Creativity, storytelling and visual communication are evidenced passions of Jason Moore throughout his more than two decades of designing dynamic resources, training, coaching, and consulting for churches of all sizes, styles, and means. A childhood dream of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker shifted as Jason experienced a call to bring his gifted artistry to the church, joining the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church staff in the 1990s. In 2020, as the global pandemic took root, Jason instinctively shifted his work, crafting a series of groundbreaking webinars on hybrid worship design. These trainings, which combine his specialties of church communications, guest readiness and creative worship, provide practical, results-oriented application, and are being utilized across the country in The United Methodist Church, seminaries, and ecumenical groups. In the secular world, Jason has collaborated with several Hollywood producers in film and television, and has produced numerous book trailers for New York Times best-selling authors such as Ariana Huffington, Seth Godin, Robert Greene, Ryan Holiday and Mark Ecko. Jason, a graduate of The Modern College of Design, is the author of 12 books, a frequent keynote speaker, and a sought-after trainer. His latest book BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement, a book on how to craft truly hybrid worship experience is an Amazon Best Seller. Find out more about Midnight Oil Productions: https://midnightoilproductions.com/ Get Jason's book “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" here: https://amzn.to/48XX929
BONUS: The Perfection Trap, How To Avoid Stifling Your, and Your Team's Growth, With Thomas Curran In this episode, Thomas Curran, the author of the book The Perfection Trap, sheds light on the dangerous attempt to be perfect, and how it can lead to burnout and depression. He distinguishes perfectionism from healthy striving, emphasizing how perfectionists grapple with uncertainty and insecurity, constantly questioning their own adequacy. The fear of failure looms large, often causing them to withdraw from situations where evaluation is likely. The emotional toll of this relentless pursuit is substantial, leaving little room for self-compassion. Research Insights: The Psychological Landscape As an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, Curran draws upon research to inform his writing. He highlights compelling studies that uncover the roots of perfectionism and its far-reaching impacts. He offers a glimpse into the scientific foundation underpinning the book's message. Embracing Imperfection: A Paradigm Shift Curran confronts the prevailing cultural norm of striving for unattainable perfection. He advocates for a shift in focus from unrelenting self-critique to a space of self-acceptance and pride in one's accomplishments. The episode encourages us to create environments where mistakes are not only tolerated but are seen as an essential element for growth and fulfillment. For those skeptical about relinquishing the pursuit of perfection, Curran imparts a crucial message. He clarifies that the goal is not to abandon the pursuit of excellence but to redefine it. In this episode, he offers guidance on how to channel efforts towards meaningful progress rather than an elusive ideal. How To Get Out Of The Perfection Trap Curran calls for a dual approach to escape the perfection trap: individual introspection and broader societal transformation. This segment explores how leaders can foster environments of psychological safety, where imperfection is accepted and mistakes are transformed into catalysts for growth. Thomas shares some practical strategies to break free from the shackles of perfectionism, and provides insights into navigating the complexities of team dynamics and project management, emphasizing that success does not hinge on unattainable perfection. The Author's Journey: Escaping the Perfection Trap Thomas shares personal strategies for navigating the perfectionism minefield while writing his own book about perfectionism. He offers valuable advice for authors and professionals alike, emphasizing the importance of re-energizing, seeing the bigger picture, and embracing constructive feedback. Parting Words of Wisdom In a parting message, Curran leaves the audience with empowering advice: done is better than perfect, progress trumps perfection, and recognizing when a job is good enough is a powerful skill. Embracing imperfection can lead to true fulfillment and growth, which is more valuable than perfection. About Thomas Curran Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a leading expert on perfectionism, which is the topic of his recent book The Perfection Trap. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. You can link with Thomas Curran on LinkedIn.
Get ready for an absolute game-changer. I'm your host, Allison Hare, and today we're introducing the revolutionary and incredibly effective therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A-R-T), with therapist and educator, Laurel Wiers. Get this Accelerated Resolution Therapy has the power to REMOVE some of the deepest triggers that you might struggle with in as little as ONE session. Yes, I'm serious! Laurel's been part of amazing transformations from working with veterans, First Responders, and those who've endured unimaginable loss. Plus, she's tossing in some epic strategies for tackling those difficult folks in your life.WATCH episode here: https://youtu.be/b2b09hPxDtE[00:00:42] Effective therapy for trauma triggers.[00:06:57] Reactions rooted in past trauma.[00:10:31] Allison's triggers get processed in real-time![00:17:01] What is Memory reconsolidation?[00:19:21] The power of bilateral stimulation.[00:24:41] Ways to calm our nervous system.[00:26:43] Processing traumatic episodes.[00:33:15] How to reset after a negative event.[00:38:52] Healing from trauma.[00:39:18] How to find therapy options.References mentioned:Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me Want to take these ideas and apply them to your life? Let's do it!Apply for the Effective Collective Mastermind - Mastermind for high-performing working momsLight Up List FREE DOWNLOAD- get a quick burst of energy right now and KEEP IT!Get on my email list These are the emails you can actually WANT to open. BTS on how I went from burnt-out to audaciously aligned and how you can do it, too!Surprisingly True Useful Fun Fact ResearchConnect with Laurel Wiers and resources mentioned:LinkedInWebsiteAccelerated Resolution TherapyALLISON HARE'S LINKS:EFFECTIVE COLLECTIVE MOTHER MASTERMIND: Schedule a free exploratory call here.AllisonHare.com - Late Learner Podcast, personal journal and blog, danceInstagram - Steps to heal yourself, move society forward, and slinging memes and dancing (seriously, Allison is also a dance fitness instructor)Late Learner IGYouTube ChannelBlog - quick, way more personal, deeper topics - make sure to subscribeTikTok - documenting my journey one lo-fi video at a timeReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com
Do you think Journaling is woo woo? There are actually so many incredible evidence-based benefits to journaling and it's a practice that some of the world's most successful people do daily like Richard Branson, Ariana Huffington and Tony Robbins. In this week's episode of FIT(ish), host Phoebe Parsons chats to former reality TV Star Davina Rankin about how journaling completely turned her life around and why everyone should do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this enlightening episode of "Passive Income Unlocked," Shifra Ansonoff reveals the books that reshaped her world. From understanding relationship dynamics in "Give and Take" by Adam Grant to Arianna Huffington's transformative lessons on sleep and mindfulness in "Thrive," Shifra shares invaluable insights. It's more than just reading; it's about balancing ambition with well-being. Dive in to discover a richer, more mindful path to success with Shifra! [00:00 - 04:22] Insights from the book 'Give and Take' and the Essence of Giving Shifra spotlights the influential book "Give and Take" by Adam Grant, emphasizing its exploration into the behavioral psychology of giving and taking, categorizing people into givers, takers, and matches Drawing from personal history, Shifra fondly recalls her grandmother's selfless acts during the Great Depression, exemplifying the spirit of a true 'giver' as described by Grant The discussion emphasizes recognizing over-giving and setting boundaries [04:23 - 11:19] Balancing Ambition with Mindfulness: Shifra's Insights from 'Thrive' Shifra talks about Ariana Huffington's book, Thrive, which tells the story of how she burnt out at work and ended up in the emergency room due to sleep exhaustion She dives into the key messages of the book, underscoring the paramount importance of sleep Shifra highlights Huffington's belief in fame, fortune, and the essential third pillar: mindfulness. Without mindfulness, life remains unbalanced Shifra shares her transformative journey, emphasizing meditation, focused activities, and the value of single-tasking over multitasking for increased presence Connect with Shifra: Linkedin or visit the webpage: https://www.preqin.com Resources Mentioned: Books Thrive by Arianna Huffington Give and Take by Adam Grant Key Quote: "There's got to be a balance. I love to get a full night's sleep and other things that sometimes don't get done, but I just remember that this is good for my overall health, it's good for my mindset, and just for feeling good every day." Shifra Ansonoff Connect with me through LinkedIn. Or send me an email at sujata@luxe-cap.com Visit my website, www.luxe-cap.com, or my YouTube channel. Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!
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Stacey is a professional speaker and author dedicated to empowering men and women to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. With 20 best-selling books, being recognized as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs of 2023 by Apple News, and featured in Insider, Business Insider, and Yahoo News with 17 million views. She has also been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show 5 times, worked with Ariana Huffington, and appeared on TV and radio shows. Stacey's mission is to provide personalized tools and confidence to help individuals discover their passion, redefine their purpose, and gain the courage to act. With a focus on empowerment, this speaker doesn't follow a template; she starts where you are and partners to work towards your goals. "Every obstacle we go through in life, we gain strength, we gain knowledge, and we gain courage, and we keep going with it." - Stacey Chillemi When Stacey Chillemi was diagnosed with epilepsy, she thought her life was over. But through her struggles, she discovered a newfound strength and passion for helping others. Now, as a coach, Stacey is dedicated to inspiring others to overcome their obstacles and unlock their true potential. What will happen when she leads her clients to transformation? This 30-minute episode is on: Break free from hurdles with personal development and self-improvement techniques. Find the right coach to guide you out of any rut and towards your goals. Achieve inner bliss while reassessing material possessions in your life. Cherish valuable moments with your loved ones and treasure unforgettable experiences. Boost your mental health by embracing appreciation, positivity, and overall wellness. Get in touch with Stacey: https://staceychillemi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_herbalguide https://www.facebook.com/HerbalGuide/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceychil/ https://twitter.com/The_HerbalGuide Stacey Chillemi Podcast -The Advisor w/ Stacey Chillemi - https://www.spreaker.com/user/16674669 Free Ebook Download of Anti-Anxiety Formula - https://staceychillemi.com/free-gifts/ Get in touch with Jana and listen to more Podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz https://www.amygerhartz.com/music Get the Best Holistic Life Magazine APP! One of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living. https://www.bestholisticlife.com/bhl-subscription/ Grab your gift today: https://www.janashort.com/becoming-the-next-influencers-download-offer/ Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/
Thomas Curran (@thom_curran) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. Thomas' book The Perfection Trap is out on June 1st and has been described as "a powerful, poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness, health, and success". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alyssa: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Women of Ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Calder Hulme , and today we are going to be beginning a little bit of a shift in our podcast experience together where we've been examining ambition, how women experience that and talk about that. And we're gonna continue on that same path, but I really want to start looking at how culture, ethnicity, religion, all these different things that influence our socialization, affect the way that we think about ambition and manifest it. And then some of the barriers that make it harder to be maybe. Who we want to be. And so today we're gonna look at a little bit a personal experiences of ambition, certainly, but also looking at it within the context of being a Latina in the United States. Today our guest is Natalie Alhonte . [00:01:00] Natalie was born in Bogota, Columbia and moved to the US when she was six months old. During her upbringing, she always had a passion for languages, storytelling, culture, and intersection of public policy and entrepreneurship. She moved to Washington, DC in 2001 to attend American University in their school of international service. After graduating, she began a career in global public affairs, including leading the work. For clients looking to build campaigns around ideas, not just products. After that, she moved to New York City to build a social good incubator working directly with Ariana Huffington, while in New York. She also hired, she was also hired to assist with all aspects of communication for the Brazilian government ahead of the World Cup and the Rio Olympics. Wow. Natalie then returned to Washington to help build the Latin American. Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council for her former boss, Peter. Natalie: Schechter Alyssa: Schechter. Okay, thank you. She's now the director of strategy for the Latin America Practice [00:02:00] Group at Wilkie. Also founded by a Latin. Latina and an investor in immigrant foods, a gastro advocacy restaurant dedicated to celebrating the contribution of immigrants to the United States, and she resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. Not too far from me with her husband son, Sammy and their two dogs. Thank you so much for being here today, Natalie. Natalie: Thank you so much for having me, Alyssa. Alyssa: Sorry If I, I messed up some of those words there. Reading and podcasting at the same time is rough. I'm used to just kind of going off the cuff. Natalie: It's hard. There's a lot of tongue twisters Alyssa: I'm also very, very aware that you are trilingual, at least correct Portuguese, Spanish, and English, and so, I have very minuscule knowledge of those languages, but my pronunciation is horrible at this point. No. So please forgive me and correct me. Please correct me. Natalie: Yes, absolutely. I, yeah, we're here to learn from each other. [00:03:00] Absolutely. Yes. Alyssa: Well, thank you so much for being willing to come on the show and talk about just this complex world that, that you live in and that you navigate and that you're so knowledgeable about. So to start, this is our first question we always ask, do you consider yourself to be ambitious? Natalie: Oh, I love this question. And actually I think you know, when I received the invitation to be here with you today, it really set me on sort of a journey of sort of trying that word on. I think it's been a while since I've sort of categorized myself as ambitious, but, you know, really getting familiar with the, the definition and, and. To, its very core and maybe not so much of the archetypes that maybe we have associated with it. I would definitely claim it. I, I would also say I'm very driven a funny story about that. I actually, if I had a memoir, I think I would have. Titled it Driven because I learned to drive so late in life. I actually just learned [00:04:00] to drive six months ago after being, you know, a, a, a true and blue New Yorker. But yeah, so driven, ambitious are definitely things that I would say are part of, of who I am. Ambitious for myself, but also ambitious for others, I think is another thing that I would say. I, I'm one of those people who really. Get so much in really success and. I've seen other people accomplish things like finding their own voice and seeing what they're capable of as well. But the one caveat I would say about ambition is that I would say yes, ambition, but not at any cost. Hmm. I think this is the new, the new learning for being my life. Especially as. I've become more multi-dimensional, becoming a mother becoming a wife, becoming, you know, trying to be a better friend and also just a better, you know, person who takes care of [00:05:00] myself is saying at ambition. But there has to be a very careful consideration about what the impact is on myself, on others. And definitely growing up in New York where there was a little bit more of a cutthroat culture being on the other side of what ambition on the negative side can look like I've always really prided myself in and to, and not being that type of person who will use anything and everything to get ahead. Despite sort of what the repercussions could be on others around me. Alyssa: No, I, I really appreciate you saying that. I've been obviously thinking about this word for a long time now. And I've been tinkering kind of with like another kind of nuance to this word where a lot of people associate ambition with like that competitiveness and like being willing to step on other people to [00:06:00] succeed. Especially cuz I, I've been reentering academia and so there is like a lot of competition. But. Valuing ambition for itself and valuing it for other people and having it be something that is in balance with other values like community and support and You know, your other values that can kind of balance it out, I think is a really, really important part to, to that aspect. So thank you for sharing that. It's interesting to hear a lot of guests come on the show and they're like, yeah, you know, you asked me to be, to come on and I didn't know how I felt about that word, or I'm a little uncomfortable. Calling myself that. And I thought about it and it, it actually fits really well. It's like, this is the why I'm like so interested in this word and this position cuz it's like there's so many layers to what it means and what it implies to people and relationally to other people. So like the part that I, that I'm tinkering with is [00:07:00] that, Ambition is like a drive to do or succeed that for whatever reason is beyond whatever is socially expected, given the context of wherever you're in. So your family, your community, your country, your socioeconomic status, like. There's some kind of a relative piece to that that is informed by who we are. And so that's why like talking about culture is so important because that's where you really learn your values, and that's kind of where all these things get put in reference. So I'm excited to dig into that more today. Natalie: Yes, me too. No, that, I think that sounds right, and I think you're right. Sometimes we have to go back to the very root of a word and really to really understand it because there has been, there are words that are becoming so polarizing and they're misused, and language really matters, you know? Mm-hmm. If if you have. Sort of a feeling about a word. I think it's important to go back and [00:08:00] say, is that really, is that how society, is that the messages that society has given me? Or is that really what, you know, is there a, a purity to that feeling? Is there something that's very connected to values that are part of that feeling? And I think with ambition, it's, you know, it really, to me at least, it's related to courage. And courage, right? It comes from the Latin heart, right cord, which is heart and Spanish. And when you think about how much courage it takes to put yourself in uncomfortable situations, the willingness, the discipline when it comes to self-talk to, to get, to go above what's expected of you. I think it courage and, and sort of ambition or go hand in hand. Alyssa: Yeah, I would, I completely agree with that. It's hard and it, it does take that extra bravery piece for sure. Okay, so [00:09:00] let's talk about your. Beginnings with ambition as a child, as a teen, do you, do you see pieces of that coming through in your early life? Natalie: I, I, absolutely. So I think some of my family's favorite stories you know, about me are just about sort of that independent streak that I always had. Though, you know, in the Latin culture, we're very, we have, we're taught and socialized to be very different differential to our elders and mm-hmm to the people who have traditional relationships of power, sort of like teachers, et cetera. I think my parents did a really great job not sort of oppressing that independent spunk and streak in me to let me be sort of who I was. And I think, you know, some examples they like to tell about this are I had a ice coffee stand. A lot of children had traditional lemonade stands, [00:10:00] but I realized that our house, I, you know, I grew up in Brooklyn and our house was. On the road to sort of main subway stop, and a lot of people would commute in the mornings to go to work. So in the summer, I used to wake up really early and we would brew fresh Colombian coffee and we would, I would go out with my little wooden table and I would sell ice, fresh ice coffee to the commuters as they would head to work. And I tried to have partners, you know, friends on the block be there with me, but nobody had the the drive to be up at. 7:00 AM to do that with me so quickly. You know, there was a rotation of partners that would come and go and nobody would stick. So I really loved the feeling of being there, being useful and being reliable to my. To, to my customers at a really, really young age. So that, I think it's, it's a fun story that [00:11:00] they tell, but I think that's definitely who I am. Someone who likes to be useful, have an impact and sort of doesn't really see anything as impossible for better or for worse. When I was 15, I started to sort of shift that I would say ambition to social good work. And I started an organization when I was 15 years old called Teens for Humanity. And it was dedicated to raising funds and supplies for developing world, especially Latin America given, you know, that my ties. So it was an incredible experience and I think. That's sort of those leadership skills that you start to learn that are inside of you you know, would just continue to grow. But it definitely never felt like anything was impossible. I just would see any task. And the world's my mom likes to say, the world's very small for me, and I feel like that's definitely been a part of[00:12:00] what's informed, sort of my decisions, my dreams, and my goals moving forward. Alyssa: Those are fantastic examples. Holy smokes. I love, I love to visualize you on the corner street hawking your iced coffee and then being in this teen for social justice, like, that's incredible. Natalie: Well, thank you. It, it's, it's been an incredible life and so far and I'm so glad to be able to, Talk about, tell my story because it reminds me of these things. You know, it's been a long time since I thought about them and really connected with them, but definitely inside of me lies a very, very ambitious little nine year old girl who never, who never went away, luckily. Alyssa: That's awesome. Okay, so, and then obviously you've had this like really incredible career path that we're gonna talk about now. But have there been, like growing up, were there clashes with. Culturally I You're a first gener, not even a first generation or [00:13:00] what would you call yourself? An immigrant? Yeah. I, yeah, Natalie: I'm definitely an immigrant. I'm somewhere in between. Yeah, first gen. I think it's, I sort of, I relate a lot to first generation just because I spent so much of my life in the us. And, but. Definitely my son likes to remind me that he's actually the only person born in the United States in our family, the point of pride for him. But yeah, I, I guess somewhere between first gen and, and immigrant. Mm-hmm. Alyssa: And so navigating kind of that, like that transitional space, were there clash points there? Were your parents just really supportive of you being yourself? What was that like as growing up? Natalie: So what's really interesting is that my mom comes from a, you know, medium sized town in Columbia, in the coffee region. Pretty, you know rural I think is the wrong word, but it's sort of like what you [00:14:00] would picture, like the Napa Valley of columbia, beautiful. Rolling mountains. It's, you know, just a beautiful scenery. And my dad was born in Staten Island New York. So he's a New Yorker and up to Jewish parents. Okay. So. In my house. It was a, there was lots of paradox and contradictions. Okay. And mixed signals. So, you know, very typical sort of multi cultural, multi dimensional story. So. I had, I'd say in my home, represented two cultures that were, they couldn't be more different in terms of the value system, styles of communication, sort of the way that sort of the worldview and they were all happening. In real time in my house growing up, I also had the benefit of growing up with my grandparents. My [00:15:00] Jewish grandparents lived living up one floor above us. Oh wow. So they had a lot of influence as well in, I would say on the second floor. But my mom ran our home like a Columbian embassy within our home. It was very I would say You know, the culture of Columbia was very present. It was in the food, it was in our traditions. It was in the way that she ensured that we were connected to our roots and we understood where we came from. And she just, it was. Really important to her that we felt fully Colombian. Instead of sort of half and half, we were 100% Colombian and 100% American at the same time. So I don't know what kind of math that adds up to, but that was sort of how, how I was raised. And I would say that through [00:16:00] that it was, The ex, through that experiment, you would see that there was a lot of mixed messages about what success really looked like. And, and that also had to do with the extended family. So, you know, in my in my household, there was definite co cohesion. But I would say that when we would look at the extended family education was so important on the, you know, Jewish immigrant side and especially given the history. But then in Latin America it was much more about sort of the markers of success were about you know, physical beauty about thinness. About, you know, what, who were you in your social standing? Are you, are you going to be an eligible candidate for good marriage? It was a very mixed bag when it came to that, so there was a lot of pressure both on the side of.[00:17:00] You know, career side, but also on the family side, all happening, I would say a hundred percent volume all at once. So that was sort of the environment in which, you know, I was raised and it taught me to really decode and question mm-hmm. What my own values are, my own thinking. But it also taught me a lot about how strong that intergenerational sort of programming can be in our own lives. Mm-hmm. Alyssa: Wow. That sounds like quite the crucible for self-discovery and. Watching your parents, I would assume, navigate that with lots of other family members around, and then you getting to go and be your own person as well. Natalie: Absolutely. I think that it really wasn't until college, until that I had the vocabulary to understand what. What all of that, you know, all those mixed messages really meant. [00:18:00] And I had the privilege really of studying with, I would say one of the fathers of cultural anthropology, and his name was Dr. Weaver at American University. And he really taught. Us all about what culture shock looks like. Mm-hmm. And how it's not just when you go abroad, but if you're living in a multicultural society. If you are multicultural, how the, how experiencing culture shock can really impact you and you're sort of psychological framework, long term and really all the resilience that it gives you. Because, you know, I, there's by no means do I want. You know, the takeaway to be like being multicultural actually is traumatic. It's not, I mean, it, it gives you so many magical powers. But at the same time, if you don't understand sort of the language around it it, it can. It can be challenging. And so I was grateful to have [00:19:00] the language around understanding and mapping culture and understanding the different components of what makes a culture. I think in the US we're not really even that aware that we have a culture. And so it always shocks people that we have one, but we do, you know, and, and I think that understanding what you know, what those components can really help us. Empowers us to be to, to take, to make the most out of being able to navigate many different cultures. Yeah. Alyssa: Thank you. One of the things that I really wanna focus on today is that kind of culture crossing. I, I'm calling it border crossing because we're talking to you, a Latina woman who literally crossed a border to come here. A lot of your work is international but also as a metaphor of navigating different spaces, navigating that liminal in between space. [00:20:00] Maybe translating between two very different. Social, cultural, linguistical locations, value systems. That is, that I, I think of it as like a superpower in a way that clearly you had to earn and was a lot of work. But it gives you an ability to, like you're saying, see nuance navigate spaces, a code shift Mentally, linguistically, you know, so many, so many different things like that. So let's talk a little bit about how that has impacted your career and your work. I feel like every single point on your resume is a fantastic example of this. But is there, is there a space where you can kind of talk about that, that border crossing experience? Natalie: Absolutely, and I think you know, when I was in college I sort of I knew I wanted to do something international, and I knew that that was [00:21:00] what sparked my joy, was to learn about other cultures and to learn about other ways of life. And just had this insatiable hunger for international things. I mean music and, and food. And I, and I knew I had this ability to be a bridge because I had done it my whole life. I had. Acted that way since I could remember to really help. Sort of be an intermediary when maybe, you know, there's this image that I like where you're holding a beach ball and on the left side it's white and the right side it's black. And you know, both people are screaming at the top of their lungs that what? It's white or black and you're holding it at the middle. So you could sort of see the delineation of both. And that I think, has been a metaphor that I've sort of used throughout my life. And it also gave me the resilience to sort of enter into this. International relations space with global affairs [00:22:00] space, which traditionally is, there's a pretty high bar of entry into those spaces in DC and there's a lot of elitism associated with it. It's a lot about the connections of who you know and what private or prep school you went to and you know who you're father golfs with, and I came to DC with zero of those things, you know, absolutely none of them except all of the knowledge of the that my parents really gave me about my history and where I came from. And I remember. You know, I got hired by this very elite public affairs firm who worked on crisis communications, international campaigns, and really high stakes issues. And my first week just being completely overwhelmed by just how much I didn't know, even though I had already been in DC for four years and lived and breathed [00:23:00] it just. Felt completely like an imposter. And I know that this is something that comes up a lot here on the podcast. Yes, it does. Remember at that time I was working as an assistant to one of the lead partners and he he, I was in there talking about something and I think he said to me something like, you know, I don't want you scheduling me at this specific time. And I said, you know, okay. But he was very mad at me because I had made a mistake on his schedule, and he said I don't need, you're okay. And then I just looked at him and I said, no. I say okay, as if I understand the information. Mm-hmm. And one of the other senior partners heard it and like went running to say, actually, I think she's gonna survive. I had this grit inside of me. This fire. Good for you. So this senior partner tells that story a lot about, [00:24:00] you know, this the fire that it really takes. To be underestimated time and time and time again. And having to look in the eyes of the person that, or under that is your underestimate and not go down, but to just rise above. And it's just something that happens at a moment. But it is, I think, the most crucial thing that I learned because I learned that nothing defines me but me. And if people don't really understand who I am and what are capable of, they just have to wait. They have and they will see and not just, you know, I think that it was, that is definitely a superpower that I got from being misunderstood. People never knew where, where to put me growing up. You know, she's not Latina, but she is, but she speaks Spanish, but she was born in Colombia, but she looks Russian. Like, who are you? What are you? So I was used to. Being misunderstood. And so I take it upon my speech to, to help people [00:25:00] really get to know who I am and what I'm capable of. And so those are the beginnings in public affairs. And just, I grew a lot by being myself. I didn't conform I would say in many ways, which unfortunately is, I think. The story of what is asked of many people who are not traditional or underrepresented in some way. But I really pushed hard to, to go against the grain and there was a space for me to, to be myself. And as my sort of career progressed and the people within the firm saw how I was able to connect with clients. It almost created a boomerang effect where they started to respect me because they could see how I had the decoding gift that you were talking about where mm-hmm. I knew if there was someone who wants to go straight to business, you go straight to [00:26:00] business. If there was someone who wants to get to know you because there's a trust element that needed to happen before you jump straight in, you give them that. You're generous with yourself, you're generous with your time, and you allow them to get to know you on their time, not on what you expect is the timing that it should happen. And I think it was the. This sort of ability to understand those nuances that helped me continue to grow and to manage your position and then to be able to build my own things when I was at the Huffington Post and then being asked to come back to DC by that same senior partner who yell. To come back and help him build a a Latin America think tank in dc. The agility of being able to climb up and climb down constantly were I think things that really have served me well in my career. Alyssa: I love that example. That's so [00:27:00] fantastic. So, so many of the, the things that you just mentioned are topics that I've been thinking with. So that like being, being able to jump between places, but then also weaving between them to kind of create where you get to exist as yourself, even if other people. Can't place you like you're creating your own self. And then being, being a bridge maker and having it be this unique thing that you are bringing to the table because of your values and your, your upbringing and all these things that you have that. Actually helps you in your career and in your personal ambitions, but, but comes from like this culturally located place of community and nuance and like you are able to see and sense things that other people can't, who haven't had to stretch themselves really. Natalie: That's right. And yeah. Oh, and I think that obviously, you know [00:28:00] those are sort of the, the positive baggage that I bring to the table. But I, you know, there are also things that I struggle with and I think that those are also a big part of Understanding the, the importance of being humble, of looking at life as an eternal learner. Because you know, if you're trilingual, you're always gonna mess up a certain sentence or you're always going to like, make something feminine that's masculine and you, this is a life log. You're never gonna be fully fluent, in one language. So I think that's also helped me understand that To understand people, not just by how they communicate in maybe their second or third or fourth language. And, and to be humble about being able to learn from everyone. Cause I think that there's, I've been on the other side where I've seen microaggressions and I've seen people being [00:29:00] underestimated just because maybe English is their second language or they're not able to express as fluently as they can in their native language. So I think that's also the other side as, as well. Alyssa: So how, How do you build resilience to being complete, to being mis can't even think of the right word, but being misunderstood. Underestimated not being legible to people because they can't categorize you. I am sh I know from my personal, smaller experiences with that, that that's really exhausting. So, Can you speak to that a little bit? Natalie: Well, absolutely. I mean, obviously I don't wanna paint the situation with rose colored glasses, right? Because we look at the current state of sort of Latinas in the United States, right? And we see the the mount that we represent as it. Relates to the population versus positions of [00:30:00] leadership. Looking at the C-Suite for example, I mean I wrote down, just jotted down these numbers just because I think they're so super important to talk about, but, you know, Latinos represent 62.5 million people, right? So that's 19% of the population. But when you look at the amount of people in senior leadership, I mean, it goes down. Substantially. So 2% of women are in senior leadership positions are in the board in the boardroom. And, and this are like Forbes, you know, the, the biggest company is ranked by Forbes and 1% if you look just at corporate boards and not at positions of leadership. So there are, there is a real problem, you know, in our society and, and in the way that the game is structured. For the ascension of Latinas. So I think that that's really important to say and[00:31:00] it's important to sort of, to look at what the, you know, kind of what's against us. So we're swimming upstream and mm-hmm. How exhausting it can be. So I would say like, kind of life. Taught me resilience. It it was every time I was not invited, you know, to a pitch meeting or that I had done all the work for and I had to advocate for myself to be there. Or when a client, you know, assumed something went wrong, but hadn't actually looked at his or her email to show that it was, it had been sent and he. These little things where people just automatically assume that you are the one that messed up because they haven't seen enough people that look or sound like you in positions of authority. There's just this thing that happens in their brain when things go wrong. And I think so it is sort of just life that. That teaches us to be resilient. But I think the other big thing, [00:32:00] and this definitely comes from the culture, is the sense of humor. You know, to, there's nothing that can break a tense and difficult moment that you know, nothing that can do that. Like a sense of humor. And that's something I learned from my culture and it's something that I take with me because. You know it, unless we are able to sort of laugh at these terrible things that happen, I mean, maybe not right away, but eventually with communities of people who have who have built things alongside us. I think it's really difficult and participating in spaces like this one, Alyssa, where you, that you're building where people can come and tell their story. I mean, these are the ways that we can sort of take a step back, realize that. What happens to us is not personal. It's not really about, though it feels so personal in the moment. It's not personal because it's a common experience that so many of us have, and you don't have to be, Latinas have experienced this, right? Mm-hmm. I'm sure if you have 10 women all around [00:33:00] in this, in this conversation with us, that everyone could tell a thousand stories just like mine. So I think that's also really important is to, to remind us that if we celebrate who we are, You know, the way my mom celebrated our culture and our house, if we celebrate who we are and somebody doesn't understand or value it, to know that the problems with them and not with us. It's not that our culture is somehow wrong, it's that person just hasn't had the pleasure of understanding our culture and getting to know it better. Alyssa: Thank you. I think that's, that's really true and it's again, how community fits into to achieving, to doing, to building whatever it is that we feel driven to do. And it's, it's such an essential part because. We can't do it alone. I dunno, maybe maybe [00:34:00] a white guy can do it alone. A straight white guy can do it alone, maybe. But more likely there's an invisible community that of support that is not being represented. But those of us who aren't in that dominant. Position of, of privilege and power. We need our community and we need that support to kind of get through it. And I love humor as one of the, one of the tools to, to healing and to health and normalizing something that we're being told is so abnormal. Natalie: Absolutely. Absolutely. Alyssa: Alright. So maybe let's talk a little bit more about the specific areas that you've worked in. You've done, so you've done crisis response work, like you said, you and we talked, mentioned briefly the World Cup and the Olympics. And you were also a TV commentator for us Latin American relations. So you're doing all of this [00:35:00] work with these different places and different value systems. How, like, like I just talking even politically about different countries and navigating those relationships what has that been like to hold maybe two value systems and have to like, make them legible to each other? Yeah, Natalie: no, I think that's a really, really good question. And, you know, I can talk a little bit first about the world cup and the Olympics work. So when I was in New York and I was a new mom I had. A conversation with a former colleague and you know, was really telling her about how burnt out I was feeling. I mean, one of the big characteristics of crisis communication is that you have to be on 24 7 and having to be a new mom. I really felt like it wasn't it wasn't a, I couldn't give 100%. To really anything [00:36:00] and I didn't feel like I was I felt like I was failing, you know? And, and I, I felt like I was sort of the reputation that I had as like the person that was always on it. I just couldn't be that person anymore. And, This friend said to me well, why don't you work with me on this project? The Brazil government is looking for someone to help promote these beautiful destinations in Brazil. And I said, oh my gosh, this sounds like the easiest job on earth. Like, why? You know, is this real? Is this real? Like, and so, well, of course, you know, nothing is ever as good as it sounds because. The largest protests in Brazilian in Brazil's history after the fall of the dictatorship were catalyzed by the overruns in the World Cup and the Olympics. And we were sort of the only us leg, arms and legs on the ground in many of [00:37:00] these spaces. And we thought we were gonna be there, you know, talking about beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro. But we were preparing like. Crisis communication decks and sort of media audits about what's being said. And I was accompanying a minister, the minister of sports minister towards them, to the editorial board meetings at the New York Times, at the Wall Street Journal to talk about, you know, stadiums and man, and why there is one and, and just, I had to fire a translator on the spot in one of those meetings because she was just translating the minister. With really just messing up the translation and just like these things, you know, I kept thinking, where's the fun? When is the fun gonna start? Cause this was not fun. This was way more difficult than I had imagined. But it was an amazing experience, of course, as everything is looking back, you know, really to understand. Sort of the power of civil society and having [00:38:00] their voice heard especially in democracies and how important those those protests were to Brazil. So that was a moment where I would say I was kind of thrown into the deep end into, in a really. Amazing moment in Brazil's history. And I think that has helped me really understand like the power of social media the power to, to create movements because WhatsApp and Twitter were so such a big part of kind of building that social movement and really understand the inner workings of a government a lot better. So that's definitely an example of, I would say where you, I I was definitely buckling my seatbelt in, in that situation, but it was, it was a really intense, but great time to learn. Mm-hmm. Alyssa: Sounds complicated and [00:39:00] exciting and exhausting all at once. Natalie: Yes. Yes. Absolutely. My Portuguese definitely got a lot better after that writing and reading a lot, and Portuguese and so that's always a great, a great outcome. Well, that's wonderful. Alyssa: So. If working in these different spaces with these different groups of people, do you see, do you see the nuance in, in value in maybe how ambition is perceived in different places in Latin America versus the United States? Can you talk a little bit about that, kind of maybe on a more broad level, and then if there is a gender component that you saw, I'd appreciate hearing your perspective. Natalie: Absolutely. Well, I think what's really interesting, and I think a lot of people consider themselves, you know, Latin Americanists They have trouble with Brazil. They have trouble sort of becoming a part of the ingroup in Brazil because the country of [00:40:00] Brazil is such a massive place and it's been sort of because it speaks Portuguese and speaks Spanish and sort of has a unique history and culture, it really is isolated. From the rest of the world. So the amount of, I would say trust that a person that is working in Brazil can can obtain just by understanding the culture, understanding the language, the basic customs is incredible. It's not the same as the rest of, of Latin American in many ways because it isn't Americanized. Mm-hmm. So like Columbia, we've always had a lot of connection. Mexico, you go to Mexico, there's always been a ton of connection. Between the United States and and you know, better and worse, right? There's been mm-hmm. Negative impacts that the US have ha has had, but also it's just, there's a very close relationship. Brazil is different. It's very isolated in many ways. So I would say that taking the time to really understand the culture, [00:41:00] and I was lucky, I studied abroad in Brazil. My husband is Brazilian, so that's another big component of understanding the culture. But. I think there is a, there's a coup, there's so many levels. I mean, you and I, you know, we were talking before about the sort of high context, low context cultures, the to be cultures, the to-do cultures, you know? Alyssa: Do you wanna share that a little bit? Because it, it fits so well with what I'm re learning and researching right now. Natalie: Yes. Yeah. So when I was you know, Learning more about cultural anthropology. I think one of the coolest ways and, and I think there's more contemporary work on this as well there's a book called The Culture Map that I think has gained a lot of popularity is really understanding different cultures and sort of where they fall on broad questions. And these two broad questions are, Sort of the, something called a high context culture in a low context culture or a to be or todo culture. So what that [00:42:00] means is you know, there are, if you're in a part of a to-do culture, it's really about efficiency. It's about sort of what you achieve. It's about sort of an individual perspective of achievement. And it's very low context, meaning that, Even if you were dropped in that country and you're doing business for the first time in that country and you were someone who sort of was pretty literal and direct, you would do really well in that country. In terms of relationships as well, when you are looking at, you know, the US as a part of that, I would say Germany I think is a pretty, when we're looking at architecture, He's always sort of looked at at Switzerland. On the other side of that are the to be cultures or the high context cultures where these are cultures that have a lot of gray. Lines, there's a lot of subtexts, a lot of focus on [00:43:00] where, who are your, who is your family? You know, where did you sort of, where do you fall in like in sort of the social casts within a country. And those are the cultures where it takes a long time to really understand the nuance to be effective at communications because there's so many unwritten rules. About what you can do and what you can't do. So I would say Brazil is very much, and all of Latin America is on that sort of the high context to to be scale. But Brazil, I would think, I think is at the very top of that because they have so much of their own way of develop of, you know, sort of. Their own rules and customs that are unique to Brazil. There's no other places that you'll be able to find it. And those who don't really understand the culture have a lot of trouble being effective in it. And those who take the [00:44:00] time, you know, even to learn to sort of basic Portuguese about the differences between the different regions, the history understanding where you give one kiss and where you give two; we use our small protocol type. Things, but they make a huge difference in a culture like that where your relationships and sort of who you are on that scale mean everything. And I think that it's important to say that both cultures are both humane and inhumane at the same time. Because in a to-do culture, it's all about. What you achieve, it's not really about who you are, but in a to be culture, it's really the hard part is social mobility. You know, if you're born into a certain class or a cast, you know it's hard to move up. It's hard to be seen as other because you are sort of as ascribed of value based on sort of where you fall in that. scale. So those are super important nuance I think that I try to keep in in mind when I [00:45:00] am doing business internationally. And where I, when I'm working, collaborating across borders is to really understand those nuances and to, to continue to learn. You know, one tip I always give to people is just do a Google search, A Google news search for that country. The day before you talk to somebody from that country and see what's going on in the news. Take five minutes. I think as Americans we're, we're not really conditioned to do that. But it's, it just goes such a long way to be able to build relationships for those high context cultures when you at least take the time to know. A little bit about what's going on, what's current, and ask questions and be curious. I think people, it really goes a long way to building those relationships. Yeah. Alyssa: That's so interesting. That's a really, really good tip. I'm wondering if, you know if you know the answer to this question, maybe you don't, but how the [00:46:00] different indigenous populations kind of affect. The differences in the regions. And then of course, you know how colonization has kind of shaped the culture of different countries and different regions. Can you speak to that at all? Natalie: I mean, there are, I can speak more in terms of the presence of sort of Generally right now that there's, yeah, I would say a moment where we are celebrating indigenous culture in a way that we really haven't before. I think that in our minds, we were all, we all felt very separate. You know, like we, we would learn about these indigenous cultures, the Inca, the Mayans, the Aztecs, and we would look at them. Right in Brazil UA Paraguay, and we would sort of look at and our, you know, our indigenous in the United States where We would see each of these cultures as a really, a small and isolated [00:47:00] pocket. But I think as people have studied them more, and I think John Zamo, if you haven't seen his sort of one man show when he talks about this, you know, 97% of the d of indigenous cultures from the top of the Americas to the very bottom. Is the same. So we have this unique shared culture. Though the co obviously there's nuances, but think that there was, it's a very sort of colonist and European mindset to see each of them as unique and separate because it takes away the power from the holistic sort of story about this continent and about sort of the indigenous culture. And I think some countries have been really great about conserving and celebrating the history. I think no cult culture has been great at it. I, I should say. But there, yes, yes. Let's be [00:48:00] clear. We've all been terrible, Alyssa: but we've all been terrible. Some have maybe been worse for longer. Natalie: Absolutely. And you know, you, if you look at, there's this beautiful museum in Mexico City called the Mu Museum of Anthropology. And it's this beautiful, giant, gorgeous museum dedicated to understanding the roots of the Mayan societies and really teaching an Aztec and really teaching people about that history. Our history, right? If, if you are a part of the Americas, it's, it's, it's a collective experience to understand who we are. And so I would love to see that in the United States, and there's a beautiful Smithsonian museum. But I don't think that we have this widespread understanding of how we connect in terms of our shared history with our indigenous people and. In some countries, like [00:49:00] if you look in the southern cone the eradication of the indigenous populations was. Almost absolute, you know, it's genocide. And so each of these countries has had their own unique story with, with sort of celebrating those roots or sweeping it under the rug, as I think probably happens a lot. But it, in it is influenced, I mean, I think. Right now, I think it was a couple of years ago, the first time that Vogue, Mexico had an indigenous woman on the cover cause of Roma, the movie Roma. And I mean, it was a huge uproar. I mean, in a great way because. A lot of people didn't say, didn't realize we had never seen that before. Mm-hmm. You know, and, and the lack of social mobility I think has been, it's been really damaging. But I think that, you know, in terms of your question about sort of how that has [00:50:00] shaped our identity Countries that celebrate and understand those roots I think are much more connected to, to who we all are, you know, as a collective Americas and in Columbia, I can speak to that. There is this sort of movement now to Bring forward a lot of the replicas of indigenous jewelry. I know that not all of your readers can see it, but I'm actually wearing one right now where we have beautiful gold pieces in Columbia you know, it was called, right? Mm-hmm. Because of the gold. So much gold came from Columbia and the we're starting to to sort of assimilate that. That celebration of indigenous culture into you know, quote unquote mainstream, which was European culture for so long, and get curious and, and get, and I hope to see that [00:51:00] continue. I definitely don't think we're there by any means, but especially if you look at sort of political power, right? Mm-hmm. How, how European white male. It is. But there are, I think, beautiful social movements that are happening across the Americas to sort of tell those stories and to and to better understand them. Yeah. Thank you. Alyssa: Yeah, they're certainly a long way to go there, and I think we are better when we embrace our history and open our eyes to it because we have to be able to understand the ongoing effects. Of our, of my place. Like I have mostly colonizer ancestry and some indigenous ancestry. And it's, it's a lot to confront for myself and for my family. But denying that and pretending that I'm just here of my own volition is just, it's totally ignorant and it just perpetuates [00:52:00] ongoing harm, and I lose out on the beauty and the, the dreaming and the, the community and the connection and things that I, I am now being able to reincorporate with that, like wider, wider eyes, a wider embracive truth. Natalie: Absolutely. And, and we're so much better when we know our history, you know? Mm-hmm. And. I think our ancestors, they want us to know, they want us to know the history. And because if we are, we stand on their shoulders. I think that's a really important thing to because I think so many of us, we have oppressive and oppressor oppressed And oppressor genetics. You know, and if we're, if you are on the America's continent, there's going to be, it's, it's a mixed bag. But I think the more we know, the more we don't repeat history hopefully.[00:53:00] Alyssa: Yeah. I'm with you there. And that's kind of where I'm coming at this project of ambition, of trying to figure out like, what does it mean to different people? What does it mean to different cultures? Is it. Competitive have to step on other people to achieve. Can it be something that it is communally beneficial? And I think it can, but we have to really unpack a lot of that, like generational trauma and colonizer mindset and the ignorance that we've allowed and supported and that we're all, you know, complicit into one degree or another. Cuz. There are a lot of toxic things that originally were really beautiful or, or are really healthy in other spaces that we can reincorporate and heal with and learn from. So thank you for sharing all of your experiences today. Oh, Natalie: it's my pleasure. It's been such a pleasure speaking with you today, and I think this project is such an [00:54:00] important one. I hope we'll all own the word ambition a little bit more in healthy way, in a good way, in a healthy way, Alyssa: in balance with our, our values and our community and all those things. Absolutely. In closing, is there anything that you would like to say to ambitious Latinas out there speaking to them directly maybe? Natalie: Yes, Absolutely. I mean, I think that. The, the, our time is coming. I think if we just look at the demographics, if we look at sort of the amazing influence that we've been able to have on it, on this country as Latinos living in the us our time is coming to really to shine. So it's gonna be, It's gonna be upon us to be ready as, as that moment appears. And I just wanna give a huge shout out to Julissa ak, who's [00:55:00] a Read, who's a book that, who wrote a book called, you Sound like a White Girl. I'm currently reading that. I suggest it and I suggest America Ferreras Ted Talk so much for those who haven't listened to it, to really understand our superpower as Latinas. And just, you know, thank you for having me here today. Alyssa: Thank you so much. Oh, so, so good. Do you have any current projects or things you wanna plug? I think you have a restaurant going on right now. Natalie: Yeah. So I am an investor in a restaurant in Washington DC called Immigrant Food. Our flagship is half a block from the White House, and obviously it wasn't a coincidence that we opened it during the Trump administration when there was so much negative rhetoric about immigrants forgetting that we are all immigrants if you're not indigenous. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. And we're all here. So no, definitely if you're in Washington DC check out immigrant food. Also if [00:56:00] you are you'd like to connect, so please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, Natalie ote on LinkedIn and just thank you so much for having me here. Awesome. Alyssa: Thank you. That is, that's a quite the, the delicious, ambitious little pump to end on. So thank you so much. And yeah, thank you. I am sure everyone is just gonna be so thrilled to listen to. So thank you so much for coming on. Thank you. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the Women of Ambition podcast. Natalie was such a fantastic guest. We covered so many different topics and ideas that I wanna continue to expand on and explore throughout our podcast time together, especially as we look at how social locations change the way we view the world, they inform our values and inform. What resources we have access to. So those are some of the things we're gonna continue to look at on the podcast. If you would like to read a transcription of the podcast or share it that way, I'm going to figure out a way to add the transcription to my [00:57:00] website, women of admission podcast.com. This will allow guests to go back and annotate and edit anything that they wanna clarify or comment on. So if that's helpful to you, please let me know. It is quite a labor. Of work to transcribe. So I'm gonna try and do that more moving forward if that is helpful to anybody out there. So just let me know, drop me a line if that's something that is beneficial. You can also interact more with the podcast on Instagram. My handle is Women of Admission podcast. So check us out there and we will continue to have some really awesome guests moving forward and some new and exciting things over the next couple of months. So look out for those. Thanks so much for listening.
Do you ever feel busy but not productive? Do you ever feel like your day is not your own? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Greg McKeown, New York times Bestselling author of “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies, and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” Kristel and Greg discuss how you can reclaim your time and reclaim your life as well as one question to ask yourself which can be a complete gamechanger! Greg also shares new insights into the 85% rule and some captivating stories. Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: What is essentialism all about and how can people get started with it What led Greg down the path of essentialism? How does pursuing less help us achieve more? Tips for overachievers and those falling into the hustle culture How do we know where to focus our time and energy? How to avoid falling into people pleasing tendencies Tips for setting boundaries and saying no to the things that are not essential Insights from Greg's book What is the 85% rule? ABOUT Greg McKeown: Greg McKeown has dedicated his professional life to uncovering counterintuitive ways to be very successful–without burning out. In this pursuit he has written two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies and been voted by Goodreads as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. McKeown is an exceptional public speaker and has spoken to hundreds of audiences as he has traveled to 40 countries around the world, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Nike as well as TED Fellows, SXSW and by personal invitation from Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, at his Annual Innovation Conference. He's the host of The Greg McKeown Podcast which has been ranked in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts (out of 11,000) and Top 10 in all Educational podcasts (out of 30,000) on Apple Podcasts. Guests have included Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Shriver, John Hope Bryant, and Ariana Huffington. His work has been covered in print media including in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, Inc., and Harvard Business Review. It's been covered on NPR, NBC, FOX and many times on The Steve Harvey Show. McKeown is an active Social Innovator. He served for 7 years as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. He has also been a speaker at non-profit groups including The Kauffman Fellows, Net Impact and Stanford University where he co-created the popular class, Designing Life, Essentially. He serves as a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. He recently moderated a session at the Summer Davos in China called, Unpacking Social Innovation Models for Maximum Impact, and served as a panelist at the Sharpening Your Creative Edge working session at the Forum. Prior to this, McKeown collaborated in the research and writing of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and worked for Heidrick & Struggles' Global Leadership Practice assessing senior executives. McKeown did his Masters of Business Administration at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, his Global Leadership and Public Policy certificate at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently doing doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. Order Greg's books HERE Listen to Greg's podcast HERE Greg's website: https://gregmckeown.com/ Instagram: @gregorymckeown Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregoryMcKeown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregMcKeownSpeaker/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristel-de-groot-0aa6012a/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gregorymckeown About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations. Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News. To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations. They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. 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In this episode, the hosts - Jules, Tia, and Mika - catch up and share what they've been obsessed with lately. Jules shares the exciting news that he's been given the privilege of interviewing big names like Deepak Chopra, Drew Barrymore, Neil Patrick Harris, Timbaland, Gary Vaynerchuck, Damon John, Bobbi Brown, Ariana Huffington, and more. The trio also talks about the power of collaboration and the importance of human connections in personal growth and development. Tia, who recently became a new mom, emphasizes the value of having a community during different seasons of life, and Mika stresses the importance of evaluating the people you surround yourself with. Listen to the full episode for more interesting insights and updates from the hosts![00:00:10] Our host welcomes the audience and introduces the guests.[00:00:30] Jules is asked about her current obsession, to which she replies that she is obsessed with spending time with Tia and our host.[00:00:50] It is revealed that the trio recently celebrated their two-year anniversary.[00:01:10] Tia talks about her obsession with their recent get-together, where they met after months.[00:01:30] Jules shares her exciting news of being given the privilege of interviewing celebrities like Deepak Chopra, Drew Barrymore, Neil Patrick Harris, Timbaland, Gary Vaynerchuck, Damon John, Bobbi Brown, and Ariana Huffington, among others. She reveals that the audience will have access to these interviews, and many more amazing episodes will be dropping this summer.[00:02:15] Jules expresses her desire to ask Neil Patrick Harris to sing for her and asks how he keeps going despite winning multiple awards.[00:03:10] Tia talks about the power of collaboration, how it reflects on personal growth, and the value of human connection.[00:04:00] Tia shares her experiences of being a new mom and the importance of having a community, whether in similar or different stages of life.[00:05:10] The trio discusses the importance of evaluating the five most people they spend time with and how it impacts their lives.[00:06:30] Our host concludes the episode by highlighting the diversity among the trio and how their friendship has transcended geographic locations and differences.Get Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living. We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or comment about an episode or suggest a personal development topic you are obsessed with. After all, the Obsessed Podcast is for you and about you. Learn More About Your Hosts: HereFor More About Julie Lokun Check Her Out: Here
In today's episode I am talking with a good friend of mine Sean McDevitt a.k.a. The Fitness Shaman about his first book "Hack Your Health!!Sean has been on the podcast before going into his more personal story; in case you missed it I'm going to link it here! We get into the writing process in the beginning of the podcast before we dive into 3-4 main chapters of the book.Sean talks about how writing a book was, "very much a personification of the journey, not the destination" and how writing a book is an exercise into finding ways to stay consistent with the writing process and not getting bogged down with the stress of finishing the whole thing.Sean explains how the book idea came to be during COVID when the clients of the coaching business he has with his Wife Dala (DLD Nation) kept asking him similar questions and Sean started to write all them down and keep in a notebook.One day he took a look at the notebook and thought “we have a book here”. So this book is an expansion of some of the most popular questions that comes up for anyone going through their fitness journey as Sean and Dala have helped coach thousands of clients over the years! As we dive into the writing process one lesson I found valuable in listing to Sean was hearing how well he was able to accept criticism albeit after some bristling with his ego and editors on what should stay and what should go in the book.Sean points out that “the best writers say the editing process is where books really come to life” and how well we can accept and handle criticism (ie. coaching) is how a book our your life can come out. Next in the podcast we dive into Chapter 1 of the book and a sub chapter that was “Mindset Hacks for Navigating an Injury, and Life in General”.The reason I wanted to get into this topic is 2 part; one because I thought it would be helpful for a lot of my clients to hear since about 50% of my clients are going through injuries themselves and two because of how valuable I found it when reflecting on my injury this last year.One of the first lessons Sean shares when it comes to navigating an injury is talked about how Kobe Bryant helped Gordon Hayward overcome his broken leg by focusing on gratitude and what you can be grateful for when injured. He also goes on to share how an injury gives you time to now work on other aspects of your fitness outside of the gym such as nutrition, sleep, lifting footage, exc. And lastly Sean talks about how we can prime our brains to start looking for the positives in our injuries and if we can do this it becomes much easier to get through the injury. In Chapter 2 Hacking Imposter Syndrome some topics include:Why do we even get imposter syndrome in the first place? How can we start to get a hold of our imposter syndrome and quiet that noisy obnoxious roommate that Ariana Huffington talked about in the beginning of this chapter? What is a smile file and the highlight reel we should all have in our phones?-Hacking the Comparison Game to your advantageA 2020 study published in the journal of Nature Communication found that humans have around 6,200 thoughts/dayOf those 6,200 thoughts; 12% or 744 of these thoughts involve making comparisons of some kind….this stat blew my mind
The amazing Ariana Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, explores the ancient Chinese wisdom about resting better in order to make the most of our waking life. ShaoLan teaches her the Chinese for "sleep" and the frequently used expression to say to your Chinese friends "sleep more!"
In this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn teach listeners about chronotypes. What it is and how to determine your chronotype so that you can get the best sleep of your life. A through line in our episodes is learning more about what makes you you and how to thrive by living a life that caters to your specific strengths and tendencies.According to the sleepdoctor.com, chronotype dictates our body's natural tendency to fall asleep and wake up at a certain time of day. Our biological clock is influenced by the presence of bright light and more specifically, the production of melatonin. But not everybody falls asleep when the sun goes down—chronotypes are the explanation for some people tending to stay up till the sun rises and others nodding off on the couch before ever even making it to their bed.Your chronotype comes from the length of your PER3 gene and is dependent on genetic, environmental, and age-related factors. Your chronotype influences hormone levels, metabolic function, and body temperature, to name a few. Each Chronotype will reveal exactly what you need to do to work with your body, not against it.Want to learn your chronotype?To better understand your biological programming and discover which Chronotype best fits you, click Start Quiz in the link below and answer each of the questions to the best of your ability.https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/chronotype-quiz/We also discuss ways to get the best sleep of your life. Many of the most productive, successful people in this world recognize the incredible importance of sleep.Jacklyn has dozens of carefully curated and time tested hacks that you can incoporate in your daily routine to help you have the best sleep everBelow are links to Ariana Huffington's book, "Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Night..." and Tim Ferris' books, "The Four Hour Body" and "The Four Hour Work Week."https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night-ebook/dp/B011G3HC0Uhttps://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610?&tag=entrepreneurcomhttps://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357?&tag=entrepreneurcomWe hope this episode puts you to sleep.
Oberon Sinclair is the CEO and founder of the creative and branding agency, My Young Auntie. Since she founded the company in 1997, Oberon has collaborated with and managed an array of notable clients from the high luxury, art, fashion, food and lifestyle sectors, including Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, Fabergé, the Richemont Group, Jack Spade, ArtForum, Selfridges, Rizzoli Books, Island Records, David Lee Roth, among others. Oberon is known as the Queen of Kale for reviving an interest in the superfood across the world. She's a Founding Member of NeueHouse where she moderates talks."I met the founders Alan and Joshua who started NeueHouse in 2013. They are lovely gentlemen, and they called me aside and said, 'We'd love to get you involved in our coworking space that we are doing.' And we really curated an interesting community of people. And have had a lot of interesting people do talks, from Paul Smith to Salman Rushdie to Wu-Tang Clan, Tom Sachs, and Ariana Huffington. And I've hosted Prince William and Princess Kate. We've had some incredible people here and I love talking to people, and I love hosting these conversations. I did one last night with my dear friend Carlos Alomar, who was the musical director and long-time collaborator with David Bowie for 30 years. And I just love people's stories. So for me, it's inspirational. The one thing I like to do is to inspire people -not me - but if I can show them someone's life, it's a way for people to learn."https://myyoungauntie.comwww.instagram.com/myyoungauntieprwww.neuehouse.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgInstagram @creativeprocesspodcast
"I met the founders Alan and Joshua who started NeueHouse in 2013. They are lovely gentlemen, and they called me aside and said, 'We'd love to get you involved in our coworking space that we are doing.' And we really curated an interesting community of people. And have had a lot of interesting people do talks, from Paul Smith to Salman Rushdie to Wu-Tang Clan, Tom Sachs, and Ariana Huffington. And I've hosted Prince William and Princess Kate. We've had some incredible people here and I love talking to people, and I love hosting these conversations. I did one last night with my dear friend Carlos Alomar, who was the musical director and long-time collaborator with David Bowie for 30 years. And I just love people's stories. So for me, it's inspirational. The one thing I like to do is to inspire people -not me - but if I can show them someone's life, it's a way for people to learn."Oberon Sinclair is the CEO and founder of the creative and branding agency, My Young Auntie. Since she founded the company in 1997, Oberon has collaborated with and managed an array of notable clients from the high luxury, art, fashion, food and lifestyle sectors, including Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, Fabergé, the Richemont Group, Jack Spade, ArtForum, Selfridges, Rizzoli Books, Island Records, David Lee Roth, among others. Oberon is known as the Queen of Kale for reviving an interest in the superfood across the world. She's a Founding Member of NeueHouse where she moderates talks.https://myyoungauntie.comwww.instagram.com/myyoungauntieprwww.neuehouse.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgInstagram @creativeprocesspodcastPhoto: Oberon in conversation with artist and fashion designer Jason Wu at NeueHouse
"I met the founders Alan and Joshua who started NeueHouse in 2013. They are lovely gentlemen, and they called me aside and said, 'We'd love to get you involved in our coworking space that we are doing.' And we really curated an interesting community of people. And have had a lot of interesting people do talks, from Paul Smith to Salman Rushdie to Wu-Tang Clan, Tom Sachs, and Ariana Huffington. And I've hosted Prince William and Princess Kate. We've had some incredible people here and I love talking to people, and I love hosting these conversations. I did one last night with my dear friend Carlos Alomar, who was the musical director and long-time collaborator with David Bowie for 30 years. And I just love people's stories. So for me, it's inspirational. The one thing I like to do is to inspire people -not me - but if I can show them someone's life, it's a way for people to learn."Oberon Sinclair is the CEO and founder of the creative and branding agency, My Young Auntie. Since she founded the company in 1997, Oberon has collaborated with and managed an array of notable clients from the high luxury, art, fashion, food and lifestyle sectors, including Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, Fabergé, the Richemont Group, Jack Spade, ArtForum, Selfridges, Rizzoli Books, Island Records, David Lee Roth, among others. Oberon is known as the Queen of Kale for reviving an interest in the superfood across the world. She's a Founding Member of NeueHouse where she moderates talks.https://myyoungauntie.comwww.instagram.com/myyoungauntieprwww.neuehouse.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgInstagram @creativeprocesspodcastPhoto: Oberon hosting friends Duran Duran at NeueHouse for their press day in 2021
Oberon Sinclair is the CEO and founder of the creative and branding agency, My Young Auntie. Since she founded the company in 1997, Oberon has collaborated with and managed an array of notable clients from the high luxury, art, fashion, food and lifestyle sectors, including Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, Fabergé, the Richemont Group, Jack Spade, ArtForum, Selfridges, Rizzoli Books, Island Records, David Lee Roth, among others. Oberon is known as the Queen of Kale for reviving an interest in the superfood across the world. She's a Founding Member of NeueHouse where she moderates talks."I met the founders Alan and Joshua who started NeueHouse in 2013. They are lovely gentlemen, and they called me aside and said, 'We'd love to get you involved in our coworking space that we are doing.' And we really curated an interesting community of people. And have had a lot of interesting people do talks, from Paul Smith to Salman Rushdie to Wu-Tang Clan, Tom Sachs, and Ariana Huffington. And I've hosted Prince William and Princess Kate. We've had some incredible people here and I love talking to people, and I love hosting these conversations. I did one last night with my dear friend Carlos Alomar, who was the musical director and long-time collaborator with David Bowie for 30 years. And I just love people's stories. So for me, it's inspirational. The one thing I like to do is to inspire people -not me - but if I can show them someone's life, it's a way for people to learn."https://myyoungauntie.comwww.instagram.com/myyoungauntieprwww.neuehouse.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgInstagram @creativeprocesspodcast
Grateful to have Steve Jordan, Trainer of the Stars and author of 22 Ways To Optimal Health & Fitness. Steve has worked at the White House as a personal trainer during the Clinton presidency and has trained many recognizable names in Hollywood including Dustin Hoffman, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Quincy Jones, Ariana Huffington, and Brad Paisley and many more in his private training studio called Westwood Private Fitness. Steve is also hosts his podcast The Steve Jordan Experience that brings together the best in health and fitness from around the world. It sounds glamorous, but Steve's life wasn't always sunshine and rainbows.We get into Steve's near death experience which transformed him into the trainer he is today. We also talk about some of the qualities that are overlooked by many when it comes to health and wellness, but never overlooked by the best in the world. Steve shares the #1 thing that high end clients do that normal people don't, which might shock you. His latest book is compilation of over two decades of experience in the fitness industry condensed into a simple guidebook that anyone can use no matter what stage of life they are in during their health and wellness journey. Go grab the book and leave a five-star review so more people can find it!Timeline2:28 - Steve's near death experience that led him to a career of health10:48 - What Steve told himself during the recovery process to help him get better19:51 - Why did Steve write a book28:00 - What's the #1 thing someone should to optimize their health right now31:50 - What Steve found to be the best diet in his over two decades of fitness training36:45 - What do people overlook often, but the best don't miss this38:20 - What do high-end clients do differently than the average person doesn't41:45 - Steve's retreat that is coming up43:20 - Lightning Round QuestionsOther Resources LinksSteve's WebsiteThe Steve Jordan Experience PodcastSteve's InstagramBooks RecommendedSteve Jordan - 22 Ways to Optimal Health & FitnessDale Carnegie - Win Friends & Influence People7 Spiritual Laws of Success - Deepak Chopra Way of the Peaceful warrior - Dan Millman
In Episode #135, we deconstruct Abby Miller Levy's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Abby is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Primetime Partners. We cover the hundred year life, lessons from Alan Patricof, and the nonlinear career path. “If you were guaranteed a hundred year life, what would you do differently? How would you think about it? How would you plan for it? How would you live it?” – Abby Miller Levy EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/abby-levy-playbook/ FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/abby-levy-playbook-transcript/ CHAPTERS In this episode, we deconstruct Abby Miller Levy's peak performance playbook—from her favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on her life. In it we cover: (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:02:29) – The Hundred Year Life (00:03:57) – Lessons from McKinsey, OXO, and Alan Patricof (00:07:09) – Zeroing in on the key issues and leaping into VC (00:15:15) – Investing as an operator, and the nonlinear career path (00:19:02) – Expertise vs. generalism ABOUT ABBY LEVY Abby Miller Levy is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Primetime Partners, which is a venture capital firm that Abby co-founded with venture legend Alan Patricof of Greycroft and Apex Partners fame. Primetime specializes in what they call AgeTech, or technology around the future of how we age. Before founding Primetime Partners, Abby had an epic career. She worked at McKinsey. She's worked at OXO. She led growth at SoulCycle, and she even co-founded Thrive with Ariana Huffington.
“It can hurt to go through life with your heart open, but not as much as it does to go through life with your heart closed!” - Dr. James Doty in his powerful book, into the Magic Shop, A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. Hello and welcome to Men Talking Mindfulness where each week we work to break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you! This week, we are with Nuerosugeon and NYTimes best seller Dr. James Doty and we will be digging into those mysteries of the brain and secrets of the heart! Dr. Doty is a professor on the faculty of the Stanford University where he founded and is the director of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He is also a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, he's an Army veteran, an inventor, a philanthropist, and an author and i just found out today, he's ALSO a podcast host … his book and his podcast are both entitled Into the Magic Shop and the book has received positive reviews from His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ariana Huffington, Rick Hanson, and Deepak Chopra just to name a few! He's also got a new book and a mental health app coming out too! You can find out more about Dr. Doty and all he does at www.jamesrdotymd.com; his book, Into the Magic Shop is available on Amazon and it's available in multiple languages on his website. And another few bonuses on his site, he's got the alphabet of the heart compassion beads for sale and he's even got Ruth's tricks recorded in audio form for YOU to listen to! 00:00 Into the Magic Shop with Dr. James Doty 02:00 Introducing Dr. James Doty 04:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min) 06:30 Dr. Doty's Journey 11:00 Learning mindfulness at a young age 20:00 Don't be a mindful jerk 31:30 Compassion and kindness are good for your health 46:30 The Alphabet of the Heart 56:30 Dr. Doty leads Closing Practice (~3 min) Your Hosts: Will is excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, he feels it's a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled. will@mentalkingmindfulness.com Jon is a Navy veteran turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives. jon@mentalkingmindfulness.com Intro, outro, and trailer by Rich Harris www.linkedin.com/in/47project/
Welcome back to The Coachable Podcast. This week we are joined by Nathan Chan. Nathan went from a soul-crushing 9-5 job in IT to being the founder of one of the fastest growing online entrepreneurial brands in the world. Frustrated with the lack of REAL advice for those wanting to build and scale a business, Nathan launched Foundr in 2013 and set out to interview the world's greatest entrepreneurs. Flash forward, Foundr has now featured the likes of Richard Branson, Mark Cuban and Ariana Huffington, amassed a global community of 4+ million people, and grown into a multi-million dollar digital media network.[5:00] Growth Mindset “It takes taking the first step to actually get started and start to grow the momentum. ““Fear of failure is a massive reason people don't try. I think it stems from this idea that how will you be perceived by others, around you.”“A growth mindset of seeing failure as opportunity to learn and to get better and to perfect your craft and try something new. It doesn't mean that you're not qualified or cut out for it, but it's saying that every rejection is redirection”[21:35] Keep hustling — it will come“You have to have the drive and the desire that out ways, the desire for comfort or stability”“I used to get up early in the morning before work and I would do interviews, I'd find a meeting room, take all my podcast equipment. And I'd do interviews before I started work.” Sometimes I do interviews on my lunch break and then I'd go home and do more work.” “I remember I was super scared to go all out on my own. What I did was I had a buffer. Somewhere between three to six months.”“It's easy to start. It's harder to actually build and actually to, to, to get that traction”[30:00] What makes someone successful? “It's really good to acknowledge that they're just human beings at the end of the day.”“It has to be an extreme obsession to keep you going.”“You have to have that mindset of just always wanting to evolve, always wanting to keep growing.”“You also can't be successful on your own. Successful people also have other successful people around them.” “Shortcuts — you want to get there faster”[41:00] Burnout“There's a cost and a payoff to everything.”“Everything we're saying yes to, we're saying no to a million other things”“Life is too short to not do things you love” “Identify that things aren't right and adjust”Connect with Nathanhttps://www.instagram.com/nathanchan/https://www.instagram.com/foundr/Get a free magazine subscription at www.foundr.com/membershipYOU are invited to Join me each month for 75 minutes of virtual breathwork JULY 20th @ 4:00pm PST! This live breathwork class will teach you how to use breathwork to calm your nervous system, relieve stress and release stored-trauma from the body. https://stan.store/coachtorigordon/coachtorigordon_store/page/37330Guess what?! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/c/ToriGordonIf you love the show and want to show your support, please leave us a 5 star rating and review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Go be coachable!
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Have you played Wordle? It's a game published by the New York Times where you try to identify the “word of the day” in six turns or less. I'm taking on a challenge from my “Wordle friend” to use today's word in a sentence. And of course, I'm taking it a step further and creating a podcast around it. Today's word… AGAPE ----------------------------------------------- Welcome to Ever Better Today: the daily podcast for creating your optimal business, career, or overall life in ten minutes or less. I'm Lisa Conners Vogt, Executive and Leadership Coach and founder of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Let's jump in! ----------------------------------------------- What does "Agape" mean? Agape love is unconcerned with the self and concerned with the greatest good of another. Agape is a choice. It is a state of mind, a way of being with yourself and others, a way of being in the world. Agape requires faithfulness, commitment, and sacrifice without expecting anything in return. The love that we never expect, the kind that makes us vulnerable.The love that fills our hearts with joy, happiness, and peace. Agape can also be read as agape - as in… I was so astounded that my mouth was agape! Agape reminds me of Agapi Stephanopoulos, a speaker, author, and facilitator with Thrive Global. Agapi, whose sister is Ariana Huffington, is Greek and I wonder if she was named after agape love. Check out her books including, Unbinding the Heart - A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love and Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life. Wordle is a fun and easy way to keep your vocabulary fresh with a new set of letters to discover. Now it's your turn, what is your favorite word? ----------------------------------------------- To learn more about working with Ever Better, send me an email here or book a complimentary call with me here
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