Podcasts about Balancing Act

What does a pork chop sent back to the kitchen three times have to do with hiring your next CEO?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Rodney Morris, Executive Vice President at The Elliot Group and a former president of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, who has spent his whole career in the people business — twenty-five years on the human capital side of hospitality and twelve leading retained executive search.  Rodney sees what companies say they want in a leader and what they actually put on the table, and he names the gap: transformation expectations without the compensation or the authority to match.  He and Andy dig into how the best companies teach people to think with AI rather than operate it, what to do with the five hours a week AI gives back, and the one word that separates leaders who take care of their frontline from the ones who don't.  Tune in to episode 265 to hear the pork chop rule, what Rodney would tell a chief people officer asked to bring in AI and hold headcount flat, and why the hardest audience for diversity of thought isn't the one you'd expect.  AndrewTemte.com

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Balancing Acts: A Medic's Inner Journey Amidst Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-10-01-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege uren van een herfstige dag in Rotterdam hing er een bijzondere sfeer over het veldhospitaal.En: In the early hours of an autumn day in Rotterdam, there was a unique atmosphere over the field hospital.Nl: Het was tijdelijk opgebouwd, een wirwar van bedden en apparaten, om te zorgen voor de gewonden van een lokaal festival dat in chaos was geëindigd.En: It was temporarily set up, a maze of beds and equipment, to care for the injured from a local festival that had ended in chaos.Nl: De bladeren buiten ritselden zachtjes in de frisse bries en kleurden de grond met warme tinten van geel en oranje.En: The leaves outside rustled softly in the fresh breeze and colored the ground with warm shades of yellow and orange.Nl: Midden in deze hectiek stond Sophie.En: In the midst of this hectic scene stood Sophie.Nl: Haar witte schort was al lang niet meer wit en haar vermoeide ogen weerspiegelden de drukte om haar heen.En: Her white apron was no longer white, and her tired eyes reflected the bustle around her.Nl: Sophie was een toegewijde medicus, maar vandaag leek de stroom van patiënten eindeloos.En: Sophie was a dedicated medic, but today the flow of patients seemed endless.Nl: Ze voelde de druk van haar verantwoordelijkheid zwaar op haar schouders rusten.En: She felt the weight of her responsibility heavy on her shoulders.Nl: Lars, haar collega, riep haar toe vanaf de andere kant van het tentdoek.En: Lars, her colleague, called out to her from the other side of the tent fabric.Nl: "Sophie, ik heb hulp nodig bij deze patiënt!"En: "Sophie, I need help with this patient!"Nl: Sophie rende naar hem toe, haperend voor een tel om op adem te komen.En: Sophie ran over to him, pausing for a moment to catch her breath.Nl: Ze wist dat ze moest doorgaan, maar in haar binnenste knaagde de behoefte aan een moment om te reflecteren, om even aan zichzelf te denken.En: She knew she had to keep going, but deep inside her gnawed the need for a moment to reflect, to think a bit about herself.Nl: Naast haar deed Anouk, een jong meisje met verwarde strengen blond haar, wanhopig moeite om bij bewustzijn te blijven.En: Beside her, Anouk, a young girl with tangled locks of blonde hair, was desperately trying to stay conscious.Nl: Haar toestand vroeg om onmiddellijke zorg.En: Her condition required immediate care.Nl: Sophie voelde haar vermoeidheid verdwijnen toen ze diep ademhaalde en al haar focus op het kind richtte.En: Sophie felt her fatigue fade as she took a deep breath and focused all her attention on the child.Nl: Ze werkte snel en geconcentreerd, terwijl het gekwetter van het personeel om haar heen vervaagde.En: She worked quickly and intently, as the chatter of the staff around her faded.Nl: In die intense momenten vergat ze haar eigen uitputting.En: In those intense moments, she forgot her own exhaustion.Nl: Tegen de avond begon de stroom patiënten af te nemen.En: By evening, the flow of patients began to decrease.Nl: Een zacht gevoel van opluchting vermengde zich met Sophies vermoeidheid.En: A soft feeling of relief mingled with Sophie's fatigue.Nl: Ze veegde het zweet van haar voorhoofd en bleef kort stilstaan, terwijl ze Anouk zag glimlachen en opknappen.En: She wiped the sweat from her forehead and paused briefly, as she saw Anouk smiling and recovering.Nl: De blijdschap van het meisje was aanstekelijk en gaf Sophie een glimlach op haar gezicht.En: The girl's happiness was contagious and brought a smile to Sophie's face.Nl: Met de druk langzaam afnemend, vond Sophie eindelijk een stoel en zakte erin.En: With the pressure slowly easing, Sophie finally found a chair and sank into it.Nl: Ze keek even naar het veldhospitaal en de bladeren die dansend naar beneden vielen.En: She glanced at the field hospital and the leaves that danced down.Nl: In de chaos van de dag had ze niet alleen anderen geholpen, maar ook iets wezenlijks over zichzelf ontdekt.En: In the chaos of the day, she had not only helped others but also discovered something essential about herself.Nl: Haar hart was gevuld met een vernieuwd gevoel van doel.En: Her heart was filled with a renewed sense of purpose.Nl: Sophie kon anderen helpen, maar leerde dat zorgen voor zichzelf net zo belangrijk was om dat te blijven doen.En: Sophie could help others, but learned that taking care of herself was just as important to continue doing so.Nl: De avond viel over Rotterdam, en Sophie wist dat de weg voor haar uitdagend bleef, maar ze voelde zich sterker en meer in balans.En: Evening fell over Rotterdam, and Sophie knew that the road ahead remained challenging, but she felt stronger and more balanced.Nl: Ze had gezien waar haar grenzen lagen en had geleerd om die te respecteren.En: She had seen where her boundaries lay and had learned to respect them. Vocabulary Words:temporary: tijdelijkmaze: wirwarinjured: gewondenchaos: chaosrustled: ritseldenbreeze: brieshectic: hectiekapron: schortresponsibility: verantwoordelijkheidcolleague: collegagnawed: knaagdetangled: verwardeconscious: bewustzijnfade: vervagenchatter: gekwetterintently: geconcentreerdexhaustion: uitputtingrelief: opluchtingcontagious: aanstekelijkpressure: drukessential: wezenlijksrenewed: vernieuwdpurpose: doelboundaries: grenzenbalance: balansrespect: respecteren

On this episode of On Location, Scott Eder (Courtland Consulting) hosts Dr. Alan-Michael Graves (Senior Director of Teaching and Capacity Building with the Good Plus Foundation). Hear insights from Dr. Graves, where the discussion emphasizes training social service and child support personnel to engage fathers through a cultural and family-centered lens. Ultimately moving from adversarial practices toward collaborative systems that work with fathers to strengthen co-parenting, financial stability, and emotional involvement. This podcast explores the delicate balance between supporting the child support system and advocating for fathers' rights to ensure the ultimate well-being of children.If you are an NCSEA member, please also check out Dr. Graves' article in the July, 2026 CSQ titled “The Balancing Act”. If you're not a member, it may be the time to become a member. Please check out how to become a member at www.ncsea.org/membership.

As economic pressures at home converge with a heightened threat environment across the globe, Republican candidates this midterm cycle face a delicate task: balancing kitchen table priorities against the shifting demands of an increasingly volatile international landscape. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joins The Rundown to break down the urgent need to choke off Iranian funds through strict sanctions, the main successes from President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and how cost-of-living concerns and the AI tech boom are shaping his campaign strategy.   More than 300,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are urging men to talk to their doctors about screening and personal risk. On the FOX News Rundown, that critical message hits close to home. FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor Tom Rigatti opens up about his own recent diagnosis, sharing his journey through early detection, advanced testing, and treatment. Plus, we break down what every man—and their loved ones—needs to know about PSA testing and understanding risk.   Commentary from FOX News Channel's chief breaking news correspondent and anchor of FOX News @ Night, Trace Gallagher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As economic pressures at home converge with a heightened threat environment across the globe, Republican candidates this midterm cycle face a delicate task: balancing kitchen table priorities against the shifting demands of an increasingly volatile international landscape. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joins The Rundown to break down the urgent need to choke off Iranian funds through strict sanctions, the main successes from President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and how cost-of-living concerns and the AI tech boom are shaping his campaign strategy.   More than 300,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are urging men to talk to their doctors about screening and personal risk. On the FOX News Rundown, that critical message hits close to home. FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor Tom Rigatti opens up about his own recent diagnosis, sharing his journey through early detection, advanced testing, and treatment. Plus, we break down what every man—and their loved ones—needs to know about PSA testing and understanding risk.   Commentary from FOX News Channel's chief breaking news correspondent and anchor of FOX News @ Night, Trace Gallagher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As economic pressures at home converge with a heightened threat environment across the globe, Republican candidates this midterm cycle face a delicate task: balancing kitchen table priorities against the shifting demands of an increasingly volatile international landscape. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joins The Rundown to break down the urgent need to choke off Iranian funds through strict sanctions, the main successes from President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and how cost-of-living concerns and the AI tech boom are shaping his campaign strategy.   More than 300,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are urging men to talk to their doctors about screening and personal risk. On the FOX News Rundown, that critical message hits close to home. FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor Tom Rigatti opens up about his own recent diagnosis, sharing his journey through early detection, advanced testing, and treatment. Plus, we break down what every man—and their loved ones—needs to know about PSA testing and understanding risk.   Commentary from FOX News Channel's chief breaking news correspondent and anchor of FOX News @ Night, Trace Gallagher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I'm a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.

What if burnout isn't something that happens to you — and what if the leadership skill you're missing lives in your body, not your head?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Marcel Daane, author of Headstrong Performance, Five Energies of Horrible Bosses and How Not To Become One, and the forthcoming Leadership Tai-Chi: The Art of Leading with Clarity, Wisdom, and Humanness in the Age of AI.  Marcel teaches tai chi to senior leaders -- the more relaxed the body, the sharper the mind. He and Andy dig into what a martial art teaches a leader that a leadership book can't, why AI behaves like an intern that feeds your biases, and the question Marcel asks every CEO who complains about being surrounded by incompetent people.  Tune in to episode 264 to hear the moment in a Gold's Gym that sent Marcel back to school, why busyness doesn't happen to you, and what he would say to every version of himself that got fired.  AndrewTemte.com

As Canada debates new legislation that could set a minimum age for social media accounts, conversations about how to keep young people safe online are once again front and centre. That makes our Season 2 conversation with technology and learning expert Richard Culatta especially timely. Rather than focusing only on whether young people should or shouldn't have access to technology, Richard asks a different question: How do we prepare them to use it wisely? From misinformation and online safety to persuasive algorithms, data privacy, digital citizenship and finding balance, this replay offers practical, hopeful guidance for helping young people navigate the digital world with wisdom and confidence. Revisit our conversation with Richard Culatta.

President Trump is juggling foreign policy, the midterms, and a high-profile meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he heads to the Empire State for the UN General Assembly. Guest host Colin Reed is joined by White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Annie Linskey, for a look at the political challenges ahead. Uphill Battle: Colin and Annie examine the growing impact of AI on the national stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea believes CF is part of her family's story, not the whole story. She shares how she and her husband are raising their two sons with openness, resilience, and compassion, while creating a home where love, understanding, and everyday life take center stage.

Wearing multiple hats is a challenge familiar to so many in the Equine Assisted Services community, yet it's something that isn't talked about enough. Whether you're full-time, part-time, or a dedicated volunteer, balancing your roles takes heart and intentionality.In this episode of the Not Just A Pony Ride Podcast, we dive into the real world experiences, strategies, and unique rewards of serving as a part-time Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI). Whether you are juggling a separate full-time career, managing family commitments, or stepping into adaptive riding instruction on a flexible schedule, balancing your passion for equine-assisted activities with personal boundaries is key.Key Topics Covered•The Part-Time Perspective: Why many instructors choose a part-time path in therapeutic riding and the unique advantages it brings to both instructors and centers.•Balancing Work & Life: Tactical tips for managing your schedule, avoiding burnout, and maintaining energy for every lesson.•Continuing Education & Growth: How to keep your CTRI credentials current and continually develop teaching skills on a part-time schedule.•Building Strong Connections: Effective ways to stay integrated with your center's team, volunteers, and riders when you aren't on-site full-time.Looking for continuing education units (CEUs) to keep your knowledge fresh and your certification up to date? This one day event is an incredible opportunity you won't want to miss!While HETRA has hosted many conferences at our main site in Nebraska and traveled across the country to present for PATH Int'l, AHA, and HHRF, we are now taking our education on the road to you!This full-day workshop focuses entirely on Equine Welfare because our programs simply cannot thrive if our horses aren't happy, healthy, sane, and sound.Earn 7 CEUs in just 1 single dayEarly Bird Rate: Under $60 (that's less than $10 per session!)Date & Time: October 24th | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: Honey Bridge Ranch (Home of Horsepower Therapeutic Riding), St. Charles, ILSpots are limited, so don't wait, head to the link to lock in your early bird registration today! https://pci.jotform.com/form/252226497568166

What happens when a seasoned GTM leader becomes CEO for the first time and steps into a founder-led company with a global team?  In this episode, Eric Anderson, CEO of Walnut, shares what it's really like to take over a business built by someone else. He talks with AJ Bruno about building trust across time zones, rebuilding the go-to-market motion, and making bold decisions while honoring legacy culture.  From listening tours to tough calls on pricing and segmentation, Eric opens up about the challenges and wins of his first six months in the role. Eric talks about: - What it's really like to step into a founder-led company as a first-time CEO - Building trust and alignment across a global, distributed leadership team - Why CEOs need to be willing to make bold and unpopular decisions - The challenge of walking away from revenue that doesn't fit the business - How pricing and market segmentation can force difficult but necessary changes - Why rebuilding the GTM organization can unlock a company's next stage of growth Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eric Anderson and Walnut 02:30 From GTM Leader to First-Time CEO 06:49 Leading Across Cultures and Time Zones 09:11 The Boardroom: A New CEO's Balancing Act 11:36 Why CEOs Have to Make the Hard Calls 15:00 The Cost of Trying to Serve Everyone 16:52 Rebuilding Walnut for What's Next 18:30 Where to Find Eric and Walnut Try Walnut: walnut.io

Why do intelligent, capable, well-intentioned leaders act at their worst under pressure — and what if the answer was a pattern you could learn to see coming?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ian Stewart, former Head of Applied Behavioural Science at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and author of The Hidden Patterns of Leadership: The Mental Models That Shape How We Lead, Team, and Follow.  Ian has watched the same drama play out in different costumes — military academies, government, boardrooms, a sovereign wealth fund — and it comes down to schemas: the hidden assumptions that decide what a leader reaches for when the pressure is on.  Then Andy puts himself on the table. He took Ian's assessment, came out an Architect-Commander, and gets a live reading of what that pairing does brilliantly and where it gets a leader into trouble.  Tune in to episode 263 to hear why pressure reveals patterns rather than creating them, what an Architect-Commander's team quietly learns to do instead of pushing back, and why the loyalist, the dissenter, the skeptic, and the bystander are each telling you something.  AndrewTemte.com

Twelve-plus in-house brands, more than 20 marketplaces, more than 20 countries – and right in the middle of it, a deliberate overhaul of the brand portfolio. Ingrid talks to Elena Cardellini of expondo about how a multi-brand business built up over years is adjusting to a new requirement: agentic commerce. It's changing how brand authority gets evaluated.How you actually steer a multi-brand business at this scale is where Jorrit Steinz comes in, CEO of ChannelEngine – the partner Expondo relies on to keep its feeds and pricing in sync. Together, they discuss why Expondo is consolidating its brands now, how consistent pricing prevents self-cannibalization, and what kind of logistics discipline heavy, bulky products demand.This episode shows the point at which grown structures turn into a systems question – and when gut feeling stops being enough.Note from the sponsor Spring GDS:Cross-border shipping is complex - and international returns are often even more so. Spring Global Delivery Solutions, part of the PostNL Group, has developed a solution specifically for this. As a specialized provider of cross-border shipping, Spring GDS delivers to 190 destinations worldwide - with 17 operational hubs across three continents. And here's what makes it special: Returns with Spring GDS cost exactly the same as the initial shipment. No separate contract, no surprises. You can find more details in our blog post on marketplace-universe.com Note from the sponsor Kaufland Global Marketplace:Kaufland Global Marketplace is now also available in the Netherlands and Spain. And for sellers, this means: nine country marketplaces with just one registration. If you'd like to learn more about how international sales work on the Kaufland Global Marketplaces, be sure to join our next webinar on September 29. Together with Doreen Schumm from Kaufland Global Marketplace, we'll explain how the all-in-one setup works and how the individual marketplace countries differ. In addition, Etienne Sahin from FTT Distribution will share his experience of entering these new markets from a seller's perspective - the specific steps, the specific questions, and the specific timeline. Join us on September 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CET - online, in English. Click here to register

What if change fatigue isn't a weakness to push through, but a signal worth listening to?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Cassandra Worthy, founder and CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global and author of Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success.  A chemical engineer who spent nearly fifteen years at Procter & Gamble and led organizations through two multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, Cassandra makes the case that traditional change management was built for a world that no longer exists — one where change had a beginning, a middle, and an end — and that the emotions leaders are told to check at the door are the most useful data they have.  Tune in to episode 262 to hear the mentor's line that redirected her entire career, the three-step framework she built out of fear, frustration, anger, anxiety, and grief, and her advice to a leader whose integration plan is solid, whose town halls are done, and whose best people are checking out anyway.  AndrewTemte.com

Xi is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade. Why does Cairo matter to Beijing and what does the visit tell us about Egypt’s ability to balance its relationships with China, the US and its regional partners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of company do you need to become when intelligence itself is no longer scarce?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Brian Solis, head of global innovation at ServiceNow and co-author of Infinite: How Visionary Leaders Transform Today's Businesses into AI-Forward Companies.  A digital anthropologist and nine-time bestselling author, Brian has spent three decades in Silicon Valley mapping each major wave of technological change — and his warning here is that AI is quietly repeating the central failure of digital transformation. Companies digitized without ever transforming. Now they are automating without reimagining, and the gap between those two choices is going to decide which of them still matters in ten years.  Tune in to episode 261 to hear why the org chart is giving way to what Brian calls a work chart, what an AI-native company already looks like in Silicon Valley today, the name he gives to what happens to your thinking when you hand it to a machine, and his answer for the capable, experienced leader who is quietly afraid of becoming obsolete.  AndrewTemte.com

Fluent Fiction - French: Balancing Acts: Étienne's Dance of Work, Family, and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-09-03-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un immeuble moderne du quartier animé de La Défense à Paris, Étienne travaillait dur à son bureau.En: In a modern building in the lively district of La Défense in Paris, Étienne was working hard at his desk.Fr: C'était une journée lumineuse de fin d'été, et le soleil parisien pénétrait par les grandes fenêtres.En: It was a bright late summer day, and the Parisian sun was streaming through the large windows.Fr: Sur son bureau, une photo de sa fille Léa lui rappelait ses priorités.En: On his desk, a photo of his daughter Léa reminded him of his priorities.Fr: Étienne était un père célibataire, jonglant entre son travail exigeant et sa vie de famille.En: Étienne was a single father, juggling between his demanding job and his family life.Fr: Étienne rêvait d'une promotion.En: Étienne dreamed of a promotion.Fr: Cela lui apporterait la stabilité financière qu'il désirait pour sa famille.En: It would provide the financial stability he desired for his family.Fr: Mais avec Marcel comme manager, ce n'était pas facile.En: But with Marcel as manager, it wasn't easy.Fr: Marcel était stricte, concentré sur les objectifs trimestriels.En: Marcel was strict, focused on quarterly targets.Fr: Les réunions dans son bureau étaient souvent intimidantes.En: Meetings in his office were often intimidating.Fr: Pourtant, Étienne avait un atout : sa collègue et amie, Claire.En: However, Étienne had an asset: his colleague and friend, Claire.Fr: Claire était assise à côté d'Étienne dans l'open space.En: Claire sat next to Étienne in the open space.Fr: Elle partageait souvent les derniers potins de bureau, mais surtout, elle offrait un soutien précieux.En: She often shared the latest office gossip, but above all, she offered valuable support.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas, Étienne," disait-elle souvent.En: "Don't worry, Étienne," she often said.Fr: "Tu es capable de beaucoup plus que tu ne le penses."En: "You are capable of much more than you think."Fr: Un jour, Étienne devait faire une présentation cruciale.En: One day, Étienne was scheduled to make a crucial presentation.Fr: C'était l'occasion de prouver sa valeur pour la promotion.En: It was an opportunity to prove his worth for the promotion.Fr: Cependant, un dilemme s'imposait : Léa avait une représentation de danse le même soir.En: However, a dilemma arose: Léa had a dance performance the same evening.Fr: Étienne était déchiré.En: Étienne was torn.Fr: Claire, voyant son inquiétude, lui proposa son aide.En: Claire, seeing his worry, offered her help.Fr: Elle pouvait l'assister durant sa présentation pour gagner du temps.En: She could assist him during his presentation to save time.Fr: Le jour J arriva.En: The big day arrived.Fr: Étienne présenta ses idées avec passion.En: Étienne presented his ideas with passion.Fr: Soudain, l'écran du projecteur devint noir.En: Suddenly, the projector screen went black.Fr: Panique dans la salle.En: Panic in the room.Fr: Mais avant que Marcel ne perde patience, Claire intervint rapidement.En: But before Marcel lost his patience, Claire quickly intervened.Fr: En quelques clics, tout était rétabli.En: With a few clicks, everything was back on track.Fr: Étienne termina sa présentation avec succès.En: Étienne finished his presentation successfully.Fr: "Bravo, Étienne," dit Marcel, impressionné.En: "Well done, Étienne," said Marcel, impressed.Fr: "Je vais discuter de ta promotion."En: "I will discuss your promotion."Fr: Avec le soutien de Claire, Étienne réalisa à quel point une bonne collaboration était précieuse.En: With Claire's support, Étienne realized how valuable good collaboration was.Fr: Il quitta le travail et se hâta de rejoindre l'école de Léa.En: He left work and hurried to Léa's school.Fr: Il arriva juste à temps pour la voir sur scène.En: He arrived just in time to see her on stage.Fr: En regardant sa fille danser, Étienne comprit quelque chose d'important.En: Watching his daughter dance, Étienne understood something important.Fr: La satisfaction n'était pas seulement professionnelle.En: Satisfaction wasn't only professional.Fr: Avec Claire, il avait retrouvé confiance et appris à équilibrer sa vie personnelle et professionnelle.En: With Claire, he had regained confidence and learned to balance his personal and professional life.Fr: Le soir, embrassant Léa, il remercia mentalement Claire.En: That evening, as he hugged Léa, he mentally thanked Claire.Fr: Ce soutien l'avait transformé.En: This support had transformed him.Fr: Étienne était prêt pour de nouveaux défis, sans oublier ce qui comptait vraiment.En: Étienne was ready for new challenges, without forgetting what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:the building: l'immeublethe district: le quartierlively: animéthe desk: le bureaulate summer: fin d'ététo stream: pénétrerthe widow: la fenêtreto juggle: jonglerdemanding: exigeantto dream: rêverstability: la stabilitéstrict: strictthe target: l'objectifintimidating: intimidantthe colleague: le collèguevaluable: précieuxto worry: s'inquiéterto be capable: être capableto arise: s'imposerthe dilemma: le dilemmeto be torn: être déchiréto assist: assistercrucial: crucialthe passion: la passionthe projector: le projecteurto intervene: intervenirthe panic: la paniqueimpressed: impressionnécollaboration: la collaborationsatisfaction: la satisfaction

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Balancing Act: Finding Harmony between Family and Career Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-03-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Летње сунце сијало је изнад Београда, а клима уређаји у корпоративним канцеларијама били су подешени на максимум.En: The summer sun shone over Beograd, and the air conditioners in the corporate offices were set to maximum.Sr: Милоš je био у журби.En: Miloš was in a hurry.Sr: Његове мисли биле су превише окупиране послом.En: His thoughts were too occupied with work.Sr: Тражио је промоцију.En: He was seeking a promotion.Sr: Хтео је доказати се као значајан играч у корпоративном свету.En: He wanted to prove himself as a significant player in the corporate world.Sr: Софија, његова партнерица, била је увек ту за њега, али се последњих недеља осећала запостављено.En: Sofija, his partner, was always there for him, but in recent weeks she felt neglected.Sr: Јован, Милошев отац, мада у пензији, знао је важност баланса између посла и породице.En: Jovan, Miloš's father, although retired, knew the importance of balancing work and family.Sr: Често је критикујући Милоша, подсећао га на важност породице.En: Often criticizing Miloš, he reminded him of the importance of family.Sr: Данас је био посебно битан дан.En: Today was a particularly important day.Sr: Морао је да се припреми за велику пословну презентацију и истовремено је Софија планирала породичну вечеру у координацији са Јованом.En: He had to prepare for a big business presentation, and at the same time, Sofija had planned a family dinner in coordination with Jovan.Sr: Код куће, Софија је припремала специјалну вечеру, спознајући колико је важно провести време с породицом.En: At home, Sofija was preparing a special dinner, realizing how important it is to spend time with family.Sr: "Молим те, немој да закасниш," молила је Софија преко телефона, али Милош је знао да мора остати у канцеларији до касно.En: "Please, don't be late," pleaded Sofija over the phone, but Miloš knew he had to stay in the office late.Sr: Како се вече приближавало, у канцеларији је завладала напетост.En: As evening approached, tension filled the office.Sr: Милош је био потпуно усредсређен на посао, све док га од мисли није прекинуо телефонски позив.En: Miloš was fully focused on work until a phone call interrupted his thoughts.Sr: "Милоше, Софија се не осећа добро," алармирао је Јован.En: "Miloše, Sofija doesn't feel well," Jovan alarmed him.Sr: Са срцем које му је брзо куцало, Милоš је напустио канцеларију.En: With his heart racing, Miloš left the office.Sr: Док је трчао кроз топле београдске улице, у његовом уму се дешавала промена.En: As he ran through the warm Beograd streets, a change was happening in his mind.Sr: Једноставност и топлина породице биле су неизмерно важније од корпоративног успеха.En: The simplicity and warmth of family were immeasurably more important than corporate success.Sr: Када је стигао кући, затекао је Софију, ослонаца свог срца, како седи на каучу, жалосног израза лица.En: When he arrived home, he found Sofija, the anchor of his heart, sitting on the couch with a sorrowful expression.Sr: Јован их је гледао са столице у углу, тужан због ситуације.En: Jovan watched them from a chair in the corner, saddened by the situation.Sr: "Жао ми је," рекао је Милош, узимајући Софијину руку.En: "I'm sorry," said Miloš, taking Sofija's hand.Sr: У том моменту, Милош је схватио да мора наћи баланс.En: In that moment, Miloš realized he needed to find a balance.Sr: Без породичне подршке, ниједан успех није довољан.En: Without family support, no success was enough.Sr: Од тог дана, Милош је почео да прави мале промене.En: From that day on, Miloš started making small changes.Sr: Више времена проводио је са Софијом и Јованом.En: He spent more time with Sofija and Jovan.Sr: Постао је пажљивији, учио је како да уравнотежи радно време и драгоцене тренутке с најближима.En: He became more attentive, learning how to balance work hours with precious moments with loved ones.Sr: Док су летње ноћи лагано постајале пријатне, Милош је схватио да не мора жртвовати један свет за рачун другог.En: As the summer nights gradually became pleasant, Miloš realized he didn't have to sacrifice one world for the sake of another.Sr: Успео је и у пословном свету и као нежно срце топле породице.En: He succeeded both in the business world and as the gentle heart of a warm family. Vocabulary Words:corporate: корпоративниoccupied: окупиранеneglected: запостављеноretired: у пензијиbalancing: балансаcriticizing: критикујућиpresentation: презентацијуcoordination: координацијиtension: напетостinterrupted: прекинуоalarmed: алармираоracing: брзо куцалоsorrowful: жалосногanchor: ослонацattentive: пажљивијиwarmth: топлинаimmeasurably: неизмерноsignificant: значајанprove: доказатиplayer: играчparticularly: посебноsimplicity: једноставностgradually: лаганоsacrifice: жртвоватиsupport: подршкеprecious: драгоценеsuccess: успехаgentle: нежноsignificance: важностexpression: израз

What if the real risk of AI isn't that it takes your job — but that your company only ever uses it to cut costs?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow and co-author of Infinite: How Visionary Leaders Transform Today's Businesses into AI-Forward Companies.  Dave started out as a mainframe operator in the 1980s and has spent the last fifteen years helping enterprises rebuild how work actually gets done. His argument is that most AI implementations stall for a reason that has nothing to do with the technology — leaders reach for AI to automate the past rather than to create room to invent the future.  Tune in to episode 260 to hear why the handoffs between departments are where AI efficiency goes to die, what separates the companies getting real transformation from the ones that just get busier, and Dave's advice to the VP sitting on six months of pilots with nothing to show for them.  AndrewTemte.com

Andy Burnham is set to announce tough new sanctions on West Bank settlements, but is warned they could turn into a de facto boycott of the whole country. How does he balance the competing demands within the Labour party?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2023, Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall expanded the gag order in Bryan Kohberger's murder case so that it applied not only to prosecutors, defense attorneys and law enforcement, but also to attorneys representing witnesses, victims and victims' families. The amended order barred those lawyers from making public comments about the case beyond quoting or referring to information already contained in official court records, and even prevented them from publicly discussing the victims' character. Although the victims and their relatives themselves were not expressly forbidden from speaking, the order had the practical effect of limiting their public voice because several families had relied heavily on attorneys to communicate with the media amid the enormous attention surrounding the murders.The expansion quickly raised First Amendment concerns, with legal and media experts questioning whether the court had gone too far in restricting attorneys who represented victims rather than the prosecution or the accused. Critics argued that preventing those lawyers from speaking could reduce public scrutiny of the criminal justice process and indirectly restrict the press by cutting off important sources of information. Supporters of tight restrictions could point to Kohberger's right to a fair trial and the extraordinary pretrial publicity surrounding the case, but experts noted that gag orders were not necessarily effective at neutralizing publicity and that restricting victims' representatives was considerably more unusual than limiting prosecutors and defense lawyers. The controversy therefore became an early example of the difficult balance in the Kohberger case between protecting an impartial jury and preserving the victims' families' ability to speak publicly about a prosecution that had already become a national media phenomenon.

In January 2023, Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall expanded the gag order in Bryan Kohberger's murder case so that it applied not only to prosecutors, defense attorneys and law enforcement, but also to attorneys representing witnesses, victims and victims' families. The amended order barred those lawyers from making public comments about the case beyond quoting or referring to information already contained in official court records, and even prevented them from publicly discussing the victims' character. Although the victims and their relatives themselves were not expressly forbidden from speaking, the order had the practical effect of limiting their public voice because several families had relied heavily on attorneys to communicate with the media amid the enormous attention surrounding the murders.The expansion quickly raised First Amendment concerns, with legal and media experts questioning whether the court had gone too far in restricting attorneys who represented victims rather than the prosecution or the accused. Critics argued that preventing those lawyers from speaking could reduce public scrutiny of the criminal justice process and indirectly restrict the press by cutting off important sources of information. Supporters of tight restrictions could point to Kohberger's right to a fair trial and the extraordinary pretrial publicity surrounding the case, but experts noted that gag orders were not necessarily effective at neutralizing publicity and that restricting victims' representatives was considerably more unusual than limiting prosecutors and defense lawyers. The controversy therefore became an early example of the difficult balance in the Kohberger case between protecting an impartial jury and preserving the victims' families' ability to speak publicly about a prosecution that had already become a national media phenomenon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Canadians braced for new tariffs on Wednesday. Instead, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hold off on 50 per cent tariffs for three more days because a “good” trade deal was in the works. The details of the tentative trade deal remain murky. But Prime Minister Mark Carney is insisting that progress is being made and met with his cabinet and Canada's premiers on Wednesday afternoon.  Whatever the deal entails, the Prime Minister faces a difficult balancing act politically. The Globe's senior political reporter, Marieke Walsh, explains all the different groups Carney must answer to in this fraught moment and what impact this could have on his political career. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are you pretending not to know about your own leadership — and what is it costing you?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Mike Staver, executive coach, Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, and author of Leadership Isn't for Cowards and the just-released Navigating Crazy.  For more than thirty years, Mike has helped leaders close the gap between their good intentions and their actual results. His case here is that most of the stress we carry doesn't come from our circumstances at all — it comes from the distance between what we expected and what actually is, and from the things we know to be true but keep living as though we don't.  Tune in to episode 259 to hear the high school choice that cost Mike two brutal weeks and set his work ethic for life, why acceptance and approval are not the same thing and why confusing them keeps capable leaders stuck, and the coaching conversation Mike would have with the person who looks successful from the outside and is quietly running on empty.  AndrewTemte.com

Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik, a research fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, joins host Tushar Shetty to examine Bangladesh six months after its first election since the 2024 uprising. They discuss the BNP's record on converting the July Charter mandate into actual reform, the legalization of the ban on the Awami League, the National Citizens Party's collapse, Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh in December, and whether culpability attaches to the party or to the person. They also cover India's reset with Dhaka, and Bangladesh's positioning between Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington D.C.

How have modern surgical techniques, pain management algorithms, and focus on rehabilitation transformed joint replacement outcomes? On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Dr. William Bryan of Houston Methodist to share his insights from decades of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Bryan reflects on his journey from mentorship under Dr. George Lane and Dr. Michael DeBakey to serving as team physician for the Houston Astros, emphasizing the importance of restoring normal function and keeping patients active. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:55 - Praising Mentorship11:59 - Evolution of Total Joint Care18:44 - Optimizing Pain Control Post-TKA30:42 - Discussing Operative Approach, Implants, and Emergence of Robotics38:21 - Longevity of TKAs in More vs. Less Active Patients41:58 - Knee Pain Eliciting Surgical Intervention50:13 - The Balancing Act of Orthobiologics as a Conservative Modality55:44 - Imaging Myths in Total Joint Surgery58:02 - Sharing Surgical Pearls 01:03:42 - Advice for Non-Operative Colleagues01:07:38 - Final Takeaways and Wrap Up --- More about this episode The physicians explore the progression of arthritis, conservative treatment options, and the evolution of joint replacement, from early complications to advances that have improved implant longevity. They also discuss anesthesia advancements including periarticular nerve blocks, emerging calcium channel-blocker analgesics, and the use of the ROMTech home rehabilitation device. Curious about common misconceptions surrounding total joint replacement? Dr. Bryan and Dr. Balle address the role of orthobiologics, imaging myths, and other frequently misunderstood aspects of arthroplasty. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of ligament balancing, the unique challenges of treating ligamentously lax patients, and practical strategies for maintaining joint health through low-impact exercise and diet-driven weight loss. --- Resources Dr. William Bryanhttps://doctor-bryan.com/ ROMTechhttps://romtech.com/ --- BackTable Bone & Sports is the go-to podcast for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine docs, pain specialists, and MSK radiologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin begin this episode by analyzing the powerful role earnings are playing in driving the U.S. stock market higher and what that means for investors. Liz Ann highlights that S&P 500 earnings growth is tracking around 51% for the second quarter, an unusually strong pace outside of a post-recession recovery. Collin explains why Schwab expects a "higher-for-longer" rate environment, with short- and longer-term Treasury yields likely remaining elevated as the economy stays resilient and inflation remains above the Fed's target. Then Collin sits down with former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Dr. Richard Clarida. They discuss how the Fed thinks about inflation, labor markets, supply shocks, productivity, and AI. Clarida argues that policymakers are trying to determine whether today's inflation pressures are temporary or indicative of a higher underlying trend. He also discusses the transition to new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, potential changes to Fed communications, and why AI could be inflationary in the near term but ultimately disinflationary through improved productivity over the next several years. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The securities, investment products and investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.  Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy. Currencies are speculative, very volatile and not suitable for all investors. Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors.  Diversification, rebalancing, and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. All names and market data shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data. The policy analysis provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions  ISM refers to the Institute for Supply Management. (0826-VELR) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the problem isn't that you're distracted, but that nobody ever trained you in the one thing you can actually control?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Dr. Justin Anderson, founder and CEO of Premier Sport Psychology and author of Intentional Attention: The Science and Practice of Focus Under Pressure, a licensed psychologist and certified mental performance consultant who has spent more than twenty years with NFL quarterbacks, Olympians, and executives.  His case is that attention is more controllable than confidence or emotion — a trainable skill rather than a fixed trait — and that for people who never really stop, the question is no longer how to find work-life balance but how to recharge while running.  Tune in to episode 258 to hear the job Justin didn't get that redirected his entire career, what context switching is quietly costing you on a day spent bouncing between projects and new tools, and why a book about training focus ends with renewal — and what that actually looks like for someone who can't simply take more time off.  AndrewTemte.com

In episode two of our countdown to the Boss Lady Women's Leadership Conference, Teresa and Jennifer tackle one of the most talked-about themes in this year's Women in the Workplace survey: work-life balance. They challenge the idea of "balance" itself, asking whether boundaries and intentional choices might be a more honest goal than an ever-tipping scale. Through candid stories about the boundaries they've set and re-set, Teresa and Jennifer offer a grounded, human take on managing competing demands without losing yourself in the process.CONNECT WITH US:Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresarand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Back Porch Communications (Jennifer Roberts): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.backporchcom.com/⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Boss Lady events and coaching at Ladder Network:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laddernetwork.org

Kenny Polcari recaps key market moves over recent weeks to explain how earnings reinforce market strength for Big Tech and beyond. However, brace for volatility, as Kenny points out that August tends to be a low volume month that attributes to bigger-than-expected swings. Something else to watch for: "bad news is good news" becoming "bad news is bad news" for the Fed. Kenny explains that while last week's negative jobs print suggests greater likelihood for interest rate cuts, it will come back to bite if trends continue. That said, he tells investors to stay in AI names, making the case that the trade is far from over. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

What if the fastest way to fail at AI is to treat it like a race?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Don Gregori, Chief Operating Officer of First Factory and author of The Emergent Leader: A Guide to Brand Building, Leadership, and Self-Mastery.  Don makes the case that leadership starts on the inside and that most AI failures are leadership failures wearing a technology costume — that empathy is operational rather than soft, that bolting AI onto a process you have never questioned is the fastest route to the pile of projects that quietly fail, and that the leader who runs on four hours of sleep is not being tough, just expensive.  Tune in to episode 257 to hear the rocket-booster moment Don credits to his wife rather than to any career move, the advice he gives a newly promoted manager who is terrified of breaking the very thing that made them good, and why a book about building durable companies ends with the durability of the leader.  AndrewTemte.com

There is something strange in the space between languages. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but it's fun to explore. It poses a question and presents a challenge…what am I actually trying to say here? When I started work on a video about the relationship between sensitivity and creativity for this year's HSP Gathering in Oulu, Finland, which happened a few days ago as I’m recording this, I didn't really think about the process of translating it from English into Finnish for the subtitles. I assumed it would be a straightforward part of the process, which it could have been on one level, given the technology we have at our fingertips these days, where language translation can happen more or less instantly. But it doesn’t take much for meaning to go adrift in the basic translation these tools provide. I was grateful for human assistance, as my friend Tuula was on hand to translate. My gratitude was not only because of her bilingual skills, but because I know she understands what I'm trying to say beneath and beyond the words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m3wHlXyQ6E Good Translation is About More Than The Right Words It seems obvious that translation requires far more than vocabulary, grammar, and syntax across multiple languages. An idiom or joke in one language might be complete gobbledegook when translated directly into another. But when the translator understands the two cultures, including the soul of their humour and their general relationship with tone and subtext, they can find appropriate options to bridge intent so it makes sense across the linguistic surface. Even with its sophisticated capabilities, there were a bunch of times when an initial chatbot translation missed the heart of my words. It made several incorrect assumptions and predictions about my intended meaning without any basis or clarification. Fortunately, Tuula felt this too, and we were able to hone our way to better ways of expressing what I meant. This was extra challenging when some of the original ideas and wording were intentionally poetic and infused with ambiguity. Machines are often eager to sand down nuance and replace it with familiar clichés and well-worn turns of phrase. The whole process showed me the importance of having someone who knows me and understands my ‘thinking’ for a task like this. This principle might apply to a range of contexts and situations in life. Who we are can get lost in a bad translation and found in a good one. Translating The Highly Sensitive Experience I believe this is one reason so much of the creative coaching I do is with highly sensitive and more introverted people. It’s a translation issue. In a world that makes many assumptions about what ‘normal’ looks like and assumes the goal is to fit the mould to get on in life, I tend to work from the premise that it’s not us that doesn’t fit society; it’s usually society that doesn’t fit us. I don’t do this to cultivate an ‘us versus them’ mentality. Quite the opposite, in fact. We are attempting to translate across a bridge, which so often leaves us misunderstanding one another. Likewise, I am very aware of the language used to describe the trait of high sensitivity. In the introduction to the HSP Gathering film I shared on Saturday, I talked about how adopting language around sensitivity has helped us better understand ourselves and our experiences alongside others. But while we have the trait of sensitivity in common, it also takes unique forms for each of us. That shared language can only take us so far, and we don’t want to overdo it. High sensitivity isn’t an identity or a personality type, nor does it dictate what we should like, value, or create. Over the years, I’ve noticed how easily one person’s experience of sensitivity can become the dominant narrative, leaving others wondering whether they’re a “proper HSP”. The Balancing Act in Translating Our Experiences The translator plays an important role in bringing their cultural understanding and experience, without letting it outrun the intention behind the person’s words. And as highly sensitive people, I think we’ve got to be aware of this in the way we listen to and interpret HSPs. To put the person first. That’s why I’m drawn to stories and anecdotes individuals share about their experiences of sensitivity. Not to universalise the experience or assume it’s the same for everyone, but to open the door so that each of us can feel at home with our differences. Which is what I wanted to do with the film I shared at the gathering. “It Just Sort of Happens” is a series of stories about the relationship I’ve noticed between my sensitivity and creativity, and how they have helped me make sense of the world, my personal experiences, and myself throughout my life. I wanted to use the stories as examples to help others map their own experiences and notice what they hear beneath the surface of my words. If you’d like to watch it, I’ll be sharing it in The Courtyard on Sunday, when we’ll also chat about any comments and questions afterwards. Learn more about it and register for your free Courtyard Membership (there will be a replay for those who can’t make it live). If you have any questions or comments in the meantime, please drop me a message and let me know.

Plus: how to build a village, why your attachment style isn't your destiny, and a two-step method for asking for help that actually works. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, an instant New York Times best-seller translated into over 35 languages worldwide. In addition, she has authored seven other books, including Drama Free and, most recently, The Balancing Act. A sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for almost 20 years. In this episode we talk about: The difference between healthy dependency and full-blown enmeshment Why your attachment style is useful information, not a life sentence Wise compassion versus what Buddhists call "idiot compassion"  Why you can't force someone else to change, but your own change might be contagious The "silent agreements" we make in relationships without ever saying them out loud — and how they quietly build resentment Why over-considering everyone else's needs backfires, and how to actually advocate for your own How to stop dragging old relationship trauma into brand-new relationships What to actually do if you feel lonely, or like you don't have enough friends Related Episodes: How to Handle Family Drama | Nedra Glover Tawwab That Rut You're In – This One Word Could Pull You Out | Nedra Tawwab Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by: Tonal: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code HAPPIER at tonal.com. Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

At the height of summer, we head to the mile-high city to think more about cultivating place at elevation: human-made and natural elevations, in the service of people and their places. We're in conversation with Professor Jennifer Bousselot, who leads the Green Roof and Urban Agriculture Program, Growing Food for People and Pollinators, at Colorado State University. Dr. Bousselot is motivated by balance. The author and co-author of many titles, including Trees & Shrubs of Colorado and Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico, she has also published widely on the power (pun intended) of green roofs and agrivoltaics, a stacking-functions, mixed-use approach that combines solar power and agriculture. And that's all while introducing students to the mix. Join us! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

With a wave of accountants heading for retirement and AI reshaping the profession, is accounting still a smart career bet?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Hugh Martin — founder of Procountancy and a CIMA Case Study specialist who prepares finance professionals in more than 45 countries to earn the CGMA designation.  Together they get behind the acronyms to management accounting itself — the “business partner” role, why a U.S. CPA might add the CGMA, and the human skills no algorithm can replace.  Tune in to episode 256 to hear why Hugh tells a nervous twenty-year-old that accounting is still worth it, how the CGMA builds the business acumen that earns a bigger seat at the table, and the two-euro rounding error he'd tell his younger self to stop losing sleep over.  AndrewTemte.com

What does a country actually lose when it makes it harder for the world's top talent to build a life there?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Vasanthan “Vas” Ramakrishnan — founder and principal consultant of Ascend HSI Advisory Partners, who helps high-skilled scientists, engineers, researchers, and founders navigate the extraordinary-ability pathways into the U.S., and who earned his own green card the same way.  Together they draw the line between wage arbitrage and genuine talent mobility — and make the case that a freer flow of skilled expertise tends to make economies stronger, not weaker.  Tune in to episode 255 to hear how Vas turned a job lost during COVID into an award-winning global nonprofit, why he tells anxious American workers that keeping talent out won't protect them, and the reframe at the heart of his work: he doesn't make his clients extraordinary — they already are.  AndrewTemte.com

This week, Sarah Sheridan talks with Lewis Krell from Happiest Baby, the company behind SNOO, to talk about sleep deprivation, employee benefits, paternity leave, and why the newborn stage is not just a home issue. It is a workplace issue too. Because when parents come back exhausted, that shows up everywhere. In retention. In burnout. In performance. In whether they feel supported enough to stay.

In this episode of Iraqi Voices, the hosts unpack Prime Minister Zaidi's five-day visit to the United States amid nearly 50 agreements signed with American government institutions and firms and discuss whether they can materialize into projects on the ground. The hosts also examine Zaidi's upcoming first official visit to Tehran, debating whether the back-to-back Washington-Tehran itinerary undermines or reinforces Iraq's delicate balancing act between the two rival powers. With the September 30th deadline for the disarming of resistance factions looming, they explore the pressure Zaidi faces from Washington and what he needs from Iran.Finally, the team covers the latest in Iraq's anti-corruption campaign, including raids connected to prominent Coordination Framework figure Ahmed Al-Asadi, and what the slow trickle of elite-level arrests signals about the trajectory of Zaidi's reform agenda.

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What if you've been chasing success backwards? What if joy isn't the reward you earn after hitting your goals — but the foundation that makes hitting them inevitable?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Bose Akadiri — motivational keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and founder and CEO of Goal and Grind LLC, where she's known as “The Joy Amplifier.”  After a decade leading corporate social responsibility at Boeing, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase, she wrote The Stay Joyful Method to make the business case for joy — not as a feel-good perk, but as a strategic advantage that drives retention, sharpens clarity, and moves the numbers leaders actually care about.  Tune in to episode 254 to hear why the strongest performers spend time backstage before they take the main stage, how the “joy bubble” becomes a force field when work gets hard, and what it looks like to lead with joy that has a spine — joy that's results-driven and impossible to dismiss as soft.  AndrewTemte.com

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York. They discuss whether New York can meet its climate goals while keeping energy affordable, the future of nuclear power and offshore wind in the state, and how New York is responding to President Donald Trump's legal and policy attacks on clean energy. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy

“Meet your clients where they're at” sounds like good coaching advice… but is it always?In this episode, Jeremiah and Coach Natalie discuss the difference between supporting a client and enabling the same patterns that are keeping them stuck.We talk through when a coach should take things slow, when it's time to push harder, and why real progress often requires getting uncomfortable.Because the goal of coaching isn't to keep you where you are. It's to help you change.Timestamps00:00 Meeting Clients Where They Are03:04 The Balancing Act of Coaching05:58 Understanding Client Needs and Goals08:59 The Importance of Meal Plans11:51 Execution Over Macros15:11 Teaching Skills for Success17:51 Capacity for Change in Clients20:54 Strategies for Beginners24:07 Long-Term Client Transformations29:51 Client Readiness for Change32:20 Building Confidence in the Gym35:34 Challenging Comfort Zones39:44 The Importance of Feedback46:44 Coaching Beyond Comfort ZonesLinksApply for Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/ubUfJiEu?utm_source=podcastLiving Lean Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/712032Follow Jeremiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andirogersfit/Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieatswell/Keywordscoaching, client progress, meal plans, nutrition, behavior change, fitness, coaching strategies, client goals, individualized coaching, capacity for change client readiness, gym confidence, feedback, coaching, comfort zone, nutrition, exercise selection, personal training, mindset, client progressTo Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE

Connor Southwell is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire to discuss the financial challenges facing Norwich City and Championship clubs this summer, while breaking down the new SCR rules and their impact on the future of the game.**For more details on our live Pink Un podcast event, and to purchase your tickets: https://store.newsquest.co.uk/pink-un-live2***Picture: Focus Images Ltd***You can also hear the Pink Un Podcast on Norwich's Community radio station, Future Radio 107.8FM.***To get in touch with the podcast now and in future, send any comments and questions into the crew with an email to norfolksport@archant.co.uk or get in touch with us @pinkun on Twitter, where our direct messages are open.And if you're interested in sponsoring the pod, or placing an advert in one of our shows, email connor.southwell@newsquest.co.ukALSO FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING:Subscribe: pinkun.com/podcastTwitter: twitter.com/pinkunFacebook: fb.me/thepinkunInstagram: instagram.com/the_pinkunFind more details on how you can sign up to Pink Un + here: https://www.pinkun.com/pinkunplus/#ncfc #norwichcity #podcast

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 4076: Will Penney explores why people are so quick to take the good things in life for granted and why appreciation often only appears after discomfort or hardship. With humor and practical insight, he explains how deliberately practicing thankfulness can make you happier without losing the drive to improve your life. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://bebetterstupid.com/the-balancing-act-of-gratitude-kid-tested-mother-approved/ Quotes to ponder: "We are surrounded with mind-blowing, out-of-this-world, wonders that should melt our faces every day." "So fake it till you make it. Express statements of gratitude over and over, and eventually, these ideas will become a part of you." "You need both gratitude for what you have, and the feeling that you need more so that you make progress in life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 [This episode originally aired on June 14, 2022]  Since we are the only ones who know what's really going on during any session of meditation, or in life generally, we have a responsibility to be our own meditation instructors, working with the patterns that capture our particular mind from time to time  •  many years ago I was introduced to pairs of qualities that can help us in identifying different kind of traps, or extremes, we can fall into, as ways to bring ourselves back into balance  •  the first pair talks about the two poles of anxiety and tranquility  •  in this example, we are working to find a middle ground where we are not falling into anxiety, and we are not becoming overly tranquil to the point of being disengaged or blasé  •  the second pair is agility and heaviness  •  the third pair is inflexibility and pliancy  •  the fourth pair is too firm and too soft  •  the fifth pair is self-doubt/uncertainty and a rigid sense of proficiency  •  the final pair is insincerity and genuineness/uprightness.

Market volatility is coming from multiple directions — the Iran war, the AI boom, rising inflation, weakening consumer demand. In this episode, Capital Group portfolio manager Paul Benjamin shares his thoughts on maintaining a balanced portfolio at a time when the world seems so unbalanced. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

Americans all rightly make a great deal about our democracy. But the partisan element sets in quickly, and the incessant debate extends even beyond the candidates and initiatives on the ballot. Stephen Richer (a fellow of the Cato Institute and Harvard Kennedy School and former Maricopa County recorder) joins Henry to discuss past and contemporary […]