Podcasts about Challenging Times

Andrea reunites with spiritual medium and author Carole J. Obley to explore her 30-year career journey, spanning over 15,000 readings, and the inspiration behind her newest book, The Art of Sensing. Carole shares the pivotal moments that launched her into a life of soul-led service, and she explains why welcoming both struggle and surrender is vital for spiritual growth. You'll discover practical methods for tuning into your inner world, spotting synchronicities, and discerning intuition from the rational mind. Learn how brief, daily practices of mindful listening can reveal the clarity and compassion already within you. Carole also introduces the idea of “soul pods” and closes with the uplifting reminder: “Everything you need, you already have.”✨ Learn more about Carole https://www.soulvisions.net/ Timestamps:00:00:00 – Introduction & guest bio00:01:30 – Why The Art of Sensing? Carole explains the collective confusion around purpose and the impetus behind her latest book.00:05:00 – Childhood calling: Carole's “light‑bulb” moment watching an interpreter on TV and recognizing her soul‑led path years later.00:07:00 – Catalyst & Struggle00:09:00 – Tuning in: Recognizing the soul's inner voice through breathwork, stillness, and detaching from thought.00:17:30 – Beyond lifetimes: Carole on soul evolution, reincarnation, “soul pods” and the role of astrological nodes.00:22:30 – Closing practicals: How to connect with Carole—SoulVisions.net, show‑notes links, and what's coming next.00:24:30 – Imagination & intuition: “Unlimited attention, unlimited ability” and why too much information can overwhelm.00:31:00 – Natural law & surrender: Applying universal principles—even when the mind rebels—and why “more” isn't always better.00:35:00 – Choice & emotional ease: How choosing response over reaction taps timeless perspective and eases intensity.00:39:00 – Revisiting life's big two: From fear‑driven urgency to present‑moment awareness and purpose clarity.00:47:00 – Evolving readings: How Carole's practice deepened from 100 to 15,100 sessions, with master‑teacher guidance and tailored tools.00:50:00 – Recurring soul lessons: The eight key themes spirit shares—and the most common message that our body is “a vessel for eternity.”00:52:00 – Final takeaways & outro: Embracing your inner kingdom (“the kingdom of heaven is with you”), show‑notes recap, and farewell.

Last week I took a holiday and had time off work. I recorded this reflection about how stress is not usually the problem and is often a good thing. That is as long as we rest. When we rest daily. We stop. We turn off our phones and push notifications. We grow. Some reflections today about the equation Stress + Rest = Growth. Take care, Piers #stressmanagement #rest #growth #burnout #leadershipburnout --- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

Learn how Clorox invested in technological innovation so it could continue delivering superior consumer experiences.  Almost 90% of US households use Clorox products, giving the company a unique window into consumer behavior during this uncertain time. How has The Clorox Company used innovation and technology to reinvent itself and respond to shifting consumer needs?  Join David Young and guest Linda Rendle, CEO and chair of Clorox, to find out about her family background in CPG, the company's ongoing digital transformation, and the state of the consumer today.  The Leadership in Challenging Times discussions feature timely and insightful discussions with the outstanding CEOs who are recipients of CED's Distinguished Leadership Awards. Business leader honorees discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.   For more from The Conference Board:  CED Announces Recipients of Its 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards  CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration  US Consumer Confidence 

Saccanama explores the First Noble Truth of dukkha or unsatisfactoriness. Through looking at incidents from the life of the Buddha, he explores not just the individual aspect of dukkha but also the collective or social aspects of dukkha which are often overlooked or downplayed in Buddhist tradition. He also explores the traditional descriptions of dukkha before going on to examine what Joanna Macy calls apathy or our disconnection from the world. Through emphasising the collective and social aspects of dukkha, we have a motive for practice that doesn't buy into the danger of individualism. This talk was given at Nottingham Buddhist Centre as part of the series Challenging Dharma for Challenging Times, 2020. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

What if someone followed you around for a day—would they be convinced you're a follower of Christ? This question launches us into a soul-searching exploration of faith in action, both personally and nationally.The American Soul Podcast doesn't shy away from hard truths. As tensions escalate around immigration enforcement, with violence against ICE agents reportedly up 700%, we examine the concerning disconnect between political rhetoric and the safety of American communities. The silence from those who should speak out reveals much about our current national priorities.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4, we find profound comfort for difficult times: "Momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison." Whether facing chronic illness, broken relationships, or the loss of loved ones, the Christian's hope extends beyond temporal struggles to eternal promises.The historical records tell a remarkable story. Yale President Ezra Stiles once cataloged the "indubitable interposition" of divine providence in American independence—unexpected military victories, critical weather patterns that thwarted British forces, and the timely discovery of Benedict Arnold's treason. Our founding generation recognized America wasn't blessed because of their superiority, but through God's mercy when they humbled themselves.Perhaps most sobering are the historical accounts of religious persecution that reveal why our ancestors risked everything for freedom. These serve as warnings against complacency in our own time, as ideological conflicts intensify between traditional American values and opposing worldviews.The patterns of history offer perspective for today's challenges. When you subscribe to the American Soul Podcast, you're joining a community that seeks wisdom from our past to navigate our present, always pointing toward an eternal perspective that transcends temporal conflicts.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Roy Biancalana is a nationally recognized relationship coach, bestselling author, and host of The Attracting Lasting Love Podcast. With over 15 years of experience, Roy helps singles identify and overcome the internal barriers that keep them from finding fulfilling, lasting relationships. His journey into coaching began from personal hardship – navigating heartbreak, divorce, and unsuccessful rebounds – ultimately leading him to seek out coaching for himself. This transformative experience ignited his passion to guide others through their own relationship challenges. INTERVIEW QUESTIONSTitle: The “Curiosity Approach” to Finding a Life Partner1. You have an interesting story as to how you got into relationship coaching. It ties directly into our topic today and I think it's relevant for our listeners. Can you tell us about that?2. In your new book, Quantum Questions, you present a new and fresh approach to finding a life partner. It's what you call, “The Curiosity Approach”. What do you mean by that?3. Your book talks about asking yourself “7 Radical Questions,” that lead to attracting a healthy, lasting, intimate relationship. Can you talk about a couple of them?You have an free gift to offer our listeners. Can you tell us about it?What does it mean to be in “relationship shape” and why is it essential for attracting love?What are the most common self-sabotaging patterns in relationships and how can people break free from them?How did your personal experiences with heartbreak shape the way you coach others today?What are the biggest internal blocks that prevent people from finding and sustaining healthy relationships?How do masculine and feminine energies influence attraction and relationship dynamics?What is the first step someone can take to shift their mindset and attract better relationships?How can someone heal from heartbreak and rebuild trust after being deeply hurt or betrayed?What is the biggest myth about online dating and how can people use it more effectively?Why do so many people fear being alone and how can embracing solitude lead to healthier relationships?What is one piece of advice you wish everyone knew before entering a relationship?https://coachingwithroy.com/For his books: https://amzn.eu/d/gJMhnBj#relationships #foundationsofrelationship #boardingschoolsyndrome #relationshipproblems #emotionalintelligence--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

The Energy Program Director from the Melbourne-based Grattan Institute, Tony Wood (pictured), was the keynote speaker at the Wednesday, July 23, National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo.The conference, the best-attended yet of the several already staged, was held in Bendigo's Capital Theatre.Nearly 400 people enjoyed the theatre's facilities and, particularly, the varied and powerful program laid out by event organiser, Karin Stark.Earlier conferences had been held in Queensland and New South Wales, but this was the first in Victoria, although one was recently staged in Albury, close to the Victorian border.

Some reflections on my 50th birthday.Feeling some sadness and grief.And appreciation for all the support I have had over the years.Thank you,Piers x--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

"ALIGNMENT. AWARENESS. ACTION."These are just a few of the powerful tools that our guest, TJ—founder of Powered Thru Purpose—uses to guide his clients through mental struggles during therapy sessions.Your mental fortitude is the foundation for everything.

Ready for some real talk on navigating job pivots, protecting your mental health, and finding your purpose—especially when it feels like the world is upside down? Join hosts Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton for another empowering episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast!

Join us as Heather Garbodin, Chief Customer Officer at American Airlines, reveals how the airline is reshaping customer loyalty beyond traditional rewards programs. From enhancing digital tools to elevating premium experiences, Heather shares how data-driven insights and cross-team collaboration are driving initiatives that make travel easier, more personalized, and truly seamless across the OneWorld alliance.Discover how small operational changes—like improved boarding processes and reduced gate-checked bags—are creating big wins for both customers and the airline. This episode dives into the emotional connection, trust, and reliability that American Airlines fosters to turn everyday travelers into lifelong advocates.Hosted by Bridget Blaise-Shamai Show Notes:1) Heather Garbodin2) American Airlines3) Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance 4) Moments of Truth 5) AAdvantage from American Airlines - Insight-led Innovation & Industry Leadership6) AAdvantage - Caring for Loyal Customers through Challenging Times.

Personal branding is vital for how highly sensitives show up in business and leadership. When approached through the lens of your Core Value Offer (CVO)—a teaching I also discuss in the previous episode—personal branding is about embodying the energy you bring to everything you do. For HSPs, this clarity serves as a steady foundation during these continued exceptional times, in a world that often feels overwhelming. It supports marketing, leadership, and visibility in a way that aligns with your nervous system rather than against it, making it a powerful tool for creating more impact and more income, with less effort. This week’s episode is a continuation from our last episode. In this part two, we explore how to stay visible during challenging times by anchoring into your personal brand. Whether you’re personal experience of challenging times is facing loss, illness, emotional upheaval, or just the disorientation that can come with seasonal shifts, your CVO acts as both anchor and rudder—keeping you grounded while guiding you forward. We talk about how embracing your brand energy allows you to creatively access both/and: you can have BOTH both a sense of disruption from the season of summer AND remain in service. And the golden key to it all is privilege of agency—the reminder that you can design your business and leadership in a way that actually works for you, rather than against you. PLEASE NOTE: We will be moving this podcast over to our YouTube channel where fresh training content, just like you receive here, will be shared twice per week. Please use the link in the show notes and see you there! “When you truly embrace personal brand as your Core Value Offer that you embody, this is available to support you in being consistent even when you are faced with challenging times.” – Heather Dominick Listen and Learn: 2:51: Personal branding part one recap 5:19: How to work with personal branding specifically to remain visible during challenging times 6:55: How to use your CVO in challenging times 9:37: What happens to untrained highly sensitive people in challenging times 12:20: What is privilege of agency, and how to use it “Rather than defaulting to the coping cycle in the midst of challenging times, your personal brand, your CVO allows you to creatively access both/and.” – Heather Dominick Links and Resources: Get your copy of Heather's book DIFFERENT: http://www.differentthebook.com/ Get your copy of the HSE Training Kit: Survive to Thrive: http://www.shiftfromsurvivetothrive.com/ Get your copy of the HSE Assessment and Success Guide: http://www.myhsetype.com/ Follow us on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/acourseinbusinessmiracles Learn more about this episode of Business Miracles at https://www.businessmiracles.com/216

Learn why culture and constant innovation are essential to developing life-changing biopharma treatments. Vertex Pharmaceuticals focuses on “serial innovation” because this year's billion-dollar blockbuster drug could become next year's failure. How does this biopharmaceutical company recruit and onboard employees, and how does it create a culture where the best ideas thrive? Join David Young and guest Reshma Kewalramani, president and CEO at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and a recipient of the 2025 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards. You'll learn about Kewalramani's career path, what the company learned from developing a hepatitis C drug, and why the company welcomes in students to experiment alongside employees. The Leadership in Challenging Times discussions feature timely and insightful discussions with the outstanding CEOs who are recipients of CED's Distinguished Leadership Awards. Business leader honorees discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate. For more from The Conference Board: ·         CED Announces Recipients of Its 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards ·         CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration ·         Women in STEM: Closing the Gender Gap

Chris Braitch is a father of 3 first and foremost. He is also a 1-2-1 and organisational coach, speaker, and founding director of the not for profit Seen & Heard. Seen & Heard supports the emotional well being of ex-pupils of boarding and independent day schools, and their families.  Chris has found his calling supporting others on their journey to healing and joy, utilising his diverse life experiences, and professional skills learned over a 20-year career in sales, marketing, and management at some of the world's largest food companies. Questions for Chris:I would love for both of us to share some of our experiences of the corporate world. What were your experiences?What were both of your experiences of leadership in those environments?Could you please talk to the difference between command and control and emotionally intelligent leadership?What is currently happening in leadership at the moment?Could you please link boarding school and leadership? What is the connection between the lack of empathy many political leaders show and their upbringing?Why have you put together this Compassionate Leaders Pathway course?What are the 12 steps of the Compassionate Leader?Why is this course different from any of the thousands of courses available?I have seen that you have launched ‘The Long Journey Home' campaign this Summer, can you tell me a bit more about this and how people can get involved?You mentioned it has been a slow start to the campaign; can you tell me about the feedback you have been getting from people?You mentioned before the podcast that you have a busy Summer getting ready to launch the Seen & Heard schools website, can you tell me about this part of Seen & Heard, and the challenges you have been facing so far. I recently contributed to an article you are putting together at S&H called “Is boarding school right for my child”. How is that going?How do people learn more?https://www.piers-cross.com/the-compassionate-leaderhttps://seenheard.org.uk/blog/the-long-journey-home-a-national-campaign-to-raise-awareness-funds-and-to-get-active-and-have-fun/--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

True Leadership Is About Empowerment, Not Control In the kind of leadership I believe in—and teach—power isn't something to hold onto. It's something to share. The most emotionally intelligent leaders I know aren't focused on creating followers. They're committed to growing more leaders. As John C Maxwell writes in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership he personally learned to change his leadership focus "from leading followers developing leaders." That shift happens when we: ✅ Create space for others to step into their own authority ✅ Offer support, not micromanagement ✅ Encourage autonomy, creativity, and ownership ✅ Lead from trust, not fear And the ripple effect is huge: ➡️ When people feel seen, empowered, and free to lead from their strengths, teams become more resilient. ➡️ Cultures become more human. ➡️ And leadership becomes something that's shared—not just worn by the person at the top. How are you growing the leaders around you? #TheCompassionateLeader #Leadership #Empowerment #EmotionalIntelligence #InnerWork #TraumaInformedLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #HeartCentredBusiness #MenAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment --- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

Sifu Boggie (a.k.a Paul Brighton) is a Daoist guide, mentor, and self-healing practitioner with over 40 years of experience in Daoism and Qigong. Trained by renowned Daoist masters, he specializes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Shun Dao philosophy, and other healing modalities. He is also a Barefoot Doctor, Daoist Shaman, and teacher of Eastern Reiki, Chinese Reiki, Reflexology, TuiNa, Tit-Tar (back correction), Acupressure, and ShunDao Massage. Sifu Boggie's teachings blend Daoist philosophy with practical energy work and bodywork techniques, offering transformative pathways for physical, emotional, and energetic healing. Questions for Sifu:I would love for you to share some of your journey. How did you get into the work you now do?Could you please talk about how you have adapted ancient wisdom to modern challenges?How do we transform stress into growth?There is a rise in mental health issues globally. What are some of the ancient practices that you use and teach other to help them mentally?In your opinion what is the impact of childhood trauma on the nervous system and our health?What are some of the practices the ancient Chinese used for dealing with trauma?Resilience – what are some of the practices that we can use to develop our resilience?How practices rooted in epigenetics enable people to reprogram their internal narratives, fostering resilience and renewing their sense of control over their health. Other areas:Men seeking spiritualitypersonal growthmodern stress-relief seekersEastern philosophy. how the way we think, move, and feel can profoundly influence our physical and emotional well-being. How to shift out of cycles of pain, fatigue, or emotional stagnation, help people to reclaim vitality and joy. #taoism #qigong #childhoodtrauma #epigenetics #trauma #resilienceTo find out more about Sifu Boggie's work: https://shundao.uscreen.io/pages/promo--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

Resilience isn't just a buzzword. It's a necessity for fundraisers navigating today's uncertainty. In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff Schreifels is joined by Veritus Group Client Experience Leaders Laura Lang and Lauren Centrella for a timely conversation about what it means to lead with empathy, courage, and steadiness in the face of ongoing challenges. Together, they explore the emotional toll that uncertainty can take on fundraisers, the responsibility leaders have in supporting staff well-being, and the power of authentic communication in maintaining morale. Having worked closely with non-profits across the country, Laura and Lauren offer grounded advice for how to prioritize relationships over results, celebrate small wins, and show up for one another when it matters most. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the ups and downs of fundraising today, and for leaders committed to building a more human-centered culture within their teams. Show Highlights: In this episode, you'll learn about… Why leaders must recognize and respond to the emotional needs of their teams How open, honest communication builds trust during uncertain times Why focusing on relationships—not just results—fosters long-term resilience  Veritus Group is passionate about partnering with you and your organization throughout your fundraising journey. We believe that the key to transformative fundraising is a disciplined system and structure, trusted accountability, persistence, and a bit of fun. We specialize in mid-level fundraising, major gifts, and planned giving, helping our clients to develop compelling donor offers and to focus on strategic leadership and organizational development. You can learn more about how we can partner with you at www.VeritusGroup.com.  Additional Resources:  [Blog] Let Go to Thrive: Wellness Strategies for Fundraisers Who Are Doing Too Much [Webinar] Staying Resilient: How Fundraisers Can Thrive in Uncertain Times [Blog] Less Stress, More Impact: How The Veritus Way Helps Non-Profits Breathe Easier 

Does your EP program account for cultural sensitivities, legal shortcomings, and evolving conditions? In this episode of the SM Highlights podcast, Jessica Ansley explains how cultural awareness can make all the difference in harmonious low-profile travel security and executive protection. Then, lawyer Timothy Sini outlines the limitations across U.S. states around protective orders and proactive legal action. But how can you cope with the unknown? Chuck Randolph debates priorities and requirements in EP and risk management. Additional Resources For more about executive protection for female VIPs, read the latest from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/06/executive-protection/ Learn about cross-jurisdictional differences and limitations in orders of protection and how they affect executive protection here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/06/executive-protection/orders-of-protection/ Interested in travel security skills? Check out this issue on the topic: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/april/ Stalking can span across physical and digital realms, and it is increasingly converging: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/06/executive-protection/fast-facts/ Speaking of convergence, EP risks smash silos, too. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/07/convergence/emerging-technology-asymmetric-threats/ Learn how to write better incident reports to document patterns of concerning behavior here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/01/incident-reports/ Narrative and reputational security has gotten more complicated with the advent of deepfakes and generative AI: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/06/deepfakes/

Learn how General Mills takes strategy from concept into reality—all while standing for good.     General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening had the company pick 10 areas where it would “stand for good” and deliver meaningful impact, including regenerative agriculture and packaging reductions. What can other businesses learn about executing a strategy that delivers sustainable results for shareholders, customers, and the planet?     Join David Young and guest Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills, to find out why General Mills builds purpose into its strategy, how the company maintains its culture, and why Harmening didn't always dream of being a CEO.    The Leadership in Challenging Times discussions feature timely and insightful discussions with the outstanding CEOs who are recipients of CED's Distinguished Leadership Awards. Business leader honorees discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.       00:32 Meet Jeff Harmening: CEO of General Mills 01:18 Jeff's Career Journey and Leadership Values 03:48 The Accelerate Strategy: Driving Sustainable Growth 06:07 Standing for Good: General Mills' Purpose and Values 08:50 A Legacy of Philanthropy and Community Impact 10:10 Focusing on Key Initiatives: From 70 to 10 10:48 Regenerative Agriculture and Environmental Goals 12:39 Building a Culture of Belonging at General Mills 15:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   For more from The Conference Board:  CED Announces Recipients of Its 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards  CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration  Purpose Shapes Corporate Reputation More Than Innovation Does 

In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Kari Trent Stageberg, CEO of Strong Families and co-author of The Blessing, alongside her father, Dr. John Trent. Kari shares her powerful hope story of finding healing and restoration after leaving an abusive relationship – and how the love of God and His Word brought her through a journey of renewal and recovery. Together, they explore the importance of healthy attachment, especially our attachment to Christ, and why it's foundational for emotional and spiritual healing. Kari offers practical steps for overcoming lies, reclaiming your God-given value, and replacing negative thoughts with truth. They also discuss key principles from The Blessing and provide practical ways to bless and encourage others each day. This is an encouraging and insightful conversation for anyone looking to heal from past pain. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more : (00:00) - Finding Hope in Challenging Times (04:04) - Building Attachment (08:07) - Healing and Rebuilding Healthy Attachments (15:20) - Finding Closure and Healing Relationships (21:00) - Shifting the Narrative of Self-Worth (26:05) - Finding Value and Healing Past Mistakes (35:22) - Embracing God's Delight and Attachment (44:27) - Practicing Blessing in Daily Life -------------- Resources from Kari Trent Stageberg   Learn more about Kari Trent Stageberg: https://www.karitrentstageberg.com/ Get a copy of the book, The Blessing: https://tinyurl.com/58v5ukac Get a copy of Kari's book, The Merge for Marriage: https://tinyurl.com/2x4bvjtx Learn more about Kari's life coaching: https://camelbacklifecoaching.com/ See Kari's Christian Life Coaching courses with ICCI: https://iccicoaching.com/mentoring/kari-trent/ -------------- Hope for the Heart resources.   Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON    Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/  ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Psalm 103:12 – “as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Isaiah 43:1 – “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”   Luke 15:10 – “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” John 18:18 & 21:9 -- Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter was also with them, standing and warming himself. …. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” ----------------------------

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Joel 1-3; 2 Timothy 1 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! It's June 25th, a new day in our journey through the scriptures together. I'm your host Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach—coming alongside you daily to walk through the pages of God's Word and point the way to the living Word, Jesus. In today's episode, we dive into the dramatic visions of the prophet Joel (chapters 1–3), where we hear about devastating locust invasions, calls to repentance, and God's faithful promise to restore and pour out His Spirit on all people. Then, we turn to 2 Timothy chapter 1, as Paul encourages Timothy to "fan into flame" the gift of God within him, reminding us all that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline—not fear. Together, we'll reflect on what it means to tend the fire of God's presence in our lives, trust Him in every season, and pray for His Spirit to move in our world today. So grab your Bible, settle in, and let's be nourished by God's Word and presence—because you are deeply loved, and you don't have to walk this path alone. Let's begin today's reading and prayer, right here on the Daily Radio Bible. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Fan into flame the gift of God. If you want to cook, you're going to need some fire. If you're going to eat, you're going to need some heat. Every day, you must fan into flame that gift, that fire, that God has ignited in your life. That's what Paul is telling Timothy here in 2 Timothy 1. He says, This is why I remind you—apparently he's told him this before—to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. The fire of God's abiding presence in us illuminates our path. It gives us power to live out our purpose. Paul tells Timothy: let it burn. Let it light the path. Fan that into flame. Do all that is necessary to tend that fire within you, then see what God will do. And the same is true for us. God has given us a gift—it's his abiding presence in us. There's a specific purpose that he has uniquely gifted each of us for. And it's the Spirit's fire that will illuminate that path for us and empower us to participate with God and to live out our purpose, even this very day. As you abide in him and walk with him and trust him, the fire of God's presence—his Spirit abiding in you—will show you what's required of you. Ask him to make you diligent, to tend to that fire of life, his life in you. May you fulfill all of his purposes for you. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Gracious and everlasting God, you have brought us through the shadow of night into the promise of a new day. You go before us with your mercy, sustain us by your grace and keep us from wandering paths of fear or pride. Let every word we speak and every step we take be formed by the goodness of Christ. O Lord, gather your people far and near. May every tribe and tongue come to know your peace. Let justice roll like a river and healing flow where there has been division. Pour out your spirit upon all flesh and bring us closer to the day when your kingdom comes in fullness through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Hail and well met! It's time for another great conversation with friend, colleague and former coach Andrew Moss regarding the tools that we developed together as I was training to solo hike across northern England in 2023.* Before we jump in: Coming up in the fall I am offering an entire six-week virtual workshop adventure on changing systems we don't like! Details below or click here.Today you'll hear about a tool we call The Midline, how it's shaped each of our lives and how it's evolved to be even more helpful in the years since it first entered our coaching work.Hope you enjoy!About the Series…It's really a podcast within a podcast!In these "Waking Up: The Tools” conversations Andrew and I discuss the essential tools we developed that helped me transform my experience and grow into the person who hiked all by myself across northern England in 2023… After needing a wheelchair to go more than a few steps in 2011.We've called this series Waking up: The Tools because they're featured in my book, Waking Up: How I Grew to Love My Body and My Self While Solo-Hiking Across Northern England (available everywhere you get your audiobooks and Amazon in paperback and e-book format.)Each Waking Up Tools Conversation is hosted by Pathfinders, the amazing platform that exists to amplify good people doing good work in the world. Andrew is the CEO and cofounder of Pathfinders and shares what it's all about in this episode. Please visit the Pathfinders.social website if you're in need of some hope or inspiration today – and if you're doing good work in the world please click the “Add your voice” button and share about your vision for a better world and what you are doing to bring it about. Here's mine!Andrew is CEO at https://pathfinders.social and he and co-founder and COO Jeff Lamb are creating it to be the platform for innovators and changemakers.. which really means it's a fun and supportive place to bring your best vision for the world into being!See you soon friends – thank you for being along on the journey.With Love, KayThat adventure I was referencing above? Here are the deets!Workshop: How to Change a System You Don't LikeCome along on a transformative six-week journey designed for those daring folks ready to see something different and better.This online workshop empowers you to envision and create systems that are actually good! Not a joke.Join us if you're fed up of systems that don't work for you. The truth is they don't work for a lot of people! Together, let's create systems that support and uplift everyone.Your ticket includes:– Your seat in the workshop Tuesdays Sept. 9 – Oct. 14. 2025, 6-7:30PM EST– Entry into our Private Group just for participants - This is where we'll connect, extend the learning, and cheer for you!Click here to learn more and register: https://www.kaylockkolp.com/system/Cheers! Thank you for being here with me.Love, KayKay Lock Kolp is a coach, podcast host, writer, and artist who helps people achieve wholeness and well-being. After experiencing a health crisis in 2011 that limited her mobility, Kay embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery.She now coaches clients to envision bold futures while taking manageable steps toward their goals, with a special focus on supporting leaders, creators, and first responders. Kay demonstrated her resilience by hiking England's Coast-to-Coast Path solo in 2023, an experience that embodies her philosophy of gentle, persistent self-actualization.As a host for Pathfinders For Good, Kay shares stories that amplify positive change, emphasizing that authentic self-care creates ripple effects that benefit others. Her approach blends vulnerability, compassion, and practical support to help clients create meaningful transformation in their lives and communities.Consider subscribing to this newsletter so that it shows up in your inbox, instead of you having to go search for it :)Art Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.What if the way we handle conflict and division could actually heal our fractured world – starting with healing ourselves?In our increasingly polarized times, we're all feeling the weight of division – whether it's global tensions, political discord, or conflicts closer to home. But what if the key to bridging these divides isn't found in changing others, but in understanding the deep psychological forces that drive us apart?In this deeply personal and universally relevant episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim sits down with psychotherapist and author Shahrzad Jalali to explore what lies beneath our current climate of division and how we can remain grounded, connected, and well in turbulent times.Who is Shahrzad Jalali?Licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experienceAuthor of the upcoming book "The Fire That Makes Us" (releasing September 9,2025)Iranian-American who brings both personal and professional insight to understanding identity, trauma, and healingSpecialist in somatic therapy and intergenerational trauma workWhat You'll Discover in This Episode:How fear and uncertainty prime our brains to see the world in dangerous binaries (ally vs. enemy, safe vs. dangerous)The neurobiological roots of tribal thinking and why group belonging equals survival in our nervous systemsHow to distinguish between your personal trauma and inherited intergenerational woundsWhy This Episode Matters: Whether you're dealing with family tensions, workplace conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed by world events, this conversation offers a path forward that starts with inner work. Dr. Jalali shows us how personal healing and collective healing are interconnected – and how each of us taking responsibility for our own regulation can create ripple effects of positive change.This episode will help you:Understand why you feel so activated by certain conflicts and how to create space before reactingNavigate conversations with people who hold opposing views without losing your centerBreak free from the "us versus them" mentality that keeps us stuck in cycles of divisionConnect with Shahrzad Jalali:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignremedy/ Website 1: https://www.drjalaliandassociates.com/ Webiste 2: https://alignremedy.com/ Book: "The Fire That Makes Us" (releases September 9, 2025 )https://www.amazon.com/Fire-that-Makes-Unveiling-Transformative/dp/B0DWYN5TFMWays that Dr. Adrienne Youdim Can Support You Join the Monthly Free Mind-Body Workshops: Participate in engaging mind-body practices designed to help manage your stress response. Register here. Sign Up for the Newsletter: Stay updated with valuable insights and resources by subscribing to the newsletter. Sign up here. Freebie alert. Register for our monthly free MindBody Workshop and receive a downloadable guide on emotional labeling to help you manage your emotions effectively. Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim Website :https://www.dradriennespeaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/

Science and technology will bring more change to health care over the next decade than we saw in the past century, says Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson, and a 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award honoree. What drives his confidence, and how is the company creating this future?     Join David K. Young and Duato to discover what he has learned in 36 years at J&J, how the company innovates in science and technology, and how the company supports employees and communities.  This Leadership in Challenging Times discussion is featured as a C-Suite Perspectives podcast and a special CED Policy Watch Webcast. Leadership in Challenging Times features timely and insightful discussions with the outstanding CEOs who are recipients of CED's Distinguished Leadership Awards. Business leader honorees discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.      (04:08) Leadership Philosophy and Company Culture (06:48) Secrets to Johnson & Johnson's Longevity (09:11) Transforming Health Care with Science and Technology (12:09) Investment Strategies in Health Care Innovation (15:53) Advancing Technology and AI at Johnson & Johnson (18:38) Addressing the Global Health Care Workforce Shortfall (19:41) Ensuring Access to Health Care for Underserved Communities   For more from The Conference Board:  CED Announces Recipients of Its 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards  CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration 

Feeling the pressure of today's economy? You're not alone—but you're also not powerless.In Episode 127 of the Difference Maker Revolution podcast, we're diving into a conversation every photographer needs to hear right now:“Thriving in Uncertain and Challenging Times”Join Jeanine McLeod, Steve Saporito, and Jonathan Ryle as they tackle the tough stuff—from shrinking consumer confidence to shifting buyer behaviour—and share the exact strategies photographers are using to not just survive, but grow.Here's what you'll discover:✅ Why your mindset is either fuelling or freezing your growth✅ How to stay visible when others go silent✅ The real reason Gen X grandparents are your next big market✅ How one photographer booked out April before the month even started✅ Why “just being a photographer” isn't enough—and what to do instead✅ A simple way to fill gaps in your schedule using clients you already haveIf you're tired of hearing “things are slow” and ready to actually do something about it, this episode is your blueprint.

Welcome back to Habits You Love! In this conversation, Kayla is joined by and Jessica to discuss the importance of maintaining healthy habits when life seems to be knocking you down. They explore Jesse's personal journey through hardships, the significance of mindset, and the necessity of setting realistic goals. They emphasizes the value of self-compassion, the power of community, and the idea that health is not about perfection but about showing up for oneself in small ways. They also touch on the importance of rest, trust, and the all-or-nothing mindset that often hinders progress. Takeaways Mindset is crucial during tough seasons. Rest and trust are essential for personal growth. Small habits can lead to significant changes. Setting goals provides direction and motivation. Healthy habits can be mental, not just physical. Community support is vital for resilience. Your story can inspire others to overcome challenges. Keywords health, habits, mindset, resilience, personal growth, self-care, motivation, wellness, motherhood, community --- Kayla's discount codes and links to top brands like Tushbaby, AirDoctor Pro, KiwiCO, Factor Meals, and more! --- If you're loving these episodes, please subscribe and leave a review! Let's Connect: ⁠⁠⁠@kaylafite⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@habitsyoulove⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.kaylafite.com⁠⁠⁠ *Kayla is not a mental health professional. Kayla and Habits You Love is not a substitute or meant to be intended to diagnose, treat, or make medical claims. All content is for informational purposes only backed by Kayla's own research. This podcast is brought to you by Cloud10 and iHeart Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are joined by Clay Scroggins.Clay is the author of the best-selling books How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, How to Lead in a World of Distraction, and The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as a Master's degree and Doctorate with an emphasis in Online Church from Dallas Theological Seminary. For almost 20 years, Clay Scroggins served in many pastoral roles at North Point Ministries, a multisite church started in Alpharetta, Georgia led by Andy Stanley. Most recently, Clay served as the lead pastor of Buckhead Church, one of North Point's largest campuses. Clay is a sought after speaker (that's what he tells his parents) having worked with organizations ranging from the Dallas Cowboys or the staff at the White House all the way to Taco Bell or the Alabama Association of Tax Assessors. Clay lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Jenny, and their five children.In this second part of our conversation, we dive deeper into how positivity becomes a leadership superpower in today's overwhelmed workplace, the crucial difference between thinking critically and being critical, and practical strategies for rejecting passivity.Key topics include:How to shift from negativity and cynicism to ownership and hope in the workplaceThe difference between thinking critically and being critical, and how to stay solution-orientedWhy scheduling time to think is essential for leadersThe CPR method for rejecting passivity and taking meaningful actionHow to challenge up effectively without threatening your leadership, illustrated through the Chick-fil-A innovation storyWhy developing influence before authority makes you a better leaderClay's practical insights will help you lead effectively from wherever you stand in the organization.Clay's E-mail: clay.scroggins@gmail.com Clay's Website: https://www.clayscroggins.com/Clay's Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Lead-When-Youre-Charge/dp/0310536960/ -Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:10) Tool: Developing Positivity as a Leadership Superpower(03:55) Technique: Understanding How Your Energy Affects Others(06:15) Tip: Choosing to Be a Voice for Good in Challenging Times(08:25) Tool: Thinking Critically Without Being Critical(10:50) Technique: Using the LB-NT Method for Constructive Feedback(11:35) Tip: Creating Space to Think in an Execute-Heavy Culture(14:00) Tool: Recognizing When Your Best Ideas Come and Why(16:15) Technique: The CPR Method for Rejecting Passivity(18:45) Tip: Using the Magic Wand Question to Combat Passivity(21:25) Tool: Challenging Up Through the Chick-fil-A Innovation Story(25:25) Technique: The "As Now, So Then" Mindset for Leadership Development(27:35) Tip: Cultivating Influence Before Authority for Better Leadership(28:40) Conclusion#CharlesGood #ClayScroggins #TheGoodLeadershipPodcast #LeadWithoutAuthority #InfluentialLeadership #PositiveLeadership #CriticalThinking #RejectingPassivity #ChallengingUp #LeadershipInfluence #WorkplacePositivity #LeadershipMindset #PersonalLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipWithoutTitle #OrganizationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #InfluenceOverAuthority #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipGrowth

Are you worried?In part 1, Nura and Carolyn covered introductions, policies, and resources on three main categories you may be worried about - cyber, data, and staff safety. In part 2, they go over budgeting for IT when your budget may be up in the air, what to move into the "nice to have" and what needs to stay in the "must have" column, resources on how to stay mentally healthy under stress, and how to make a plan to move you and your nonprofit forward with confidence in your priorities. Where does your IT fit into this new world? Is your IT strategy flexible, and have you revisited your IT planning, performance, and policies? As you examine your finances, what IT is essential and where can you afford to pare back without hurting your productivity and morale? Do you have some smart savings opportunities lurking in your IT budget that could help your organization in this moment? Is your cybersecurity up to date and do your staff know how to protect your organization and data? Perhaps most importantly, how are your staff coping with all this stress?What are the top steps to take NOW to adapt your IT quickly to the new nonprofit sector reality?Join Senior Consultant Nuradeen Aboki who answers your questions about priorities, strategy, and next steps. Nura has been in nonprofit IT for decades and has enormous experience helping our clients' executives strategize priorities and cut through the noise to the essentials. This is a perfect opportunity to get guidance and reassurance.The current situation for the nonprofit sector is highly changeable and changing fast. Every day there's a new worry turning up around your mission, your funding, and your future. What you are doing matters. Don't burnout with worry but don't leave your organization vulnerable either. Learn what Nura recommends and leave with a plan for your next few months and the resources to help you sort out your nonprofit IT essentials for these challenging times.As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

IN THIS EPISODE...Stephen Paskoff, founder, president, and CEO of Employment Learning Innovations, Inc. (ELI), discusses the importance of creating civil, respectful workplaces. He shares real-life examples from high-stakes environments where fear of speaking up led to serious consequences.Stephen emphasizes the need for open communication, addressing implicit bias, and fostering a culture that encourages listening. He outlines key behaviors for workplace success and introduces the "Just Talk" model. He also explains how ELI helps organizations, including the federal government, implement sustainable behavior change through virtual programs, huddles, and quick talks to reinforce positive workplace practices.------------Full show notes, guest bio, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Stephen”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Learn more about us! https://shockinglydifferent.com/-------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:1. Why is speaking up in the workplace important?2. What workplace issues are caused by implicit bias and microaggressions?3. What are the key behaviors for workplace success?4. What is the "Just Talk" model about?5. How can organizations maintain civility during challenging times?6. What methods does ELI use to reinforce positive workplace behaviors?------------FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[02:48] Personal Background[03:52] Stephen's Career Journey[08:06] Challenges of Speaking Up in the Workplace[12:55] Real-Life Examples of Workplace Challenges[14:32] Signature Segment: Stephen's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Key Behaviors for Workplace Success[19:59] Maintaining Civil Workplaces in Challenging Times[24:10] ELI's Offerings and Approach[28:34] Signature Segment: Stephen's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Courageous Agility------------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:Overview: Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame

Cybersecurity has become top of mind for Fortune 500 companies, and yet attacks, breaches, and other incidents keep happening. Can companies really prevent cyber risks, and what approach should they be taking?  Join David Young and guest Jay Chaudhry, CEO, chairman, and founder of Zscaler, to find out the three lessons his parents taught him, why Zscaler has a customer obsession, and why zero trust architecture is critical for today's cyber approach.  This Leadership in Challenging Times discussion is featured as a C-Suite Perspectives podcast and a special CED Policy Watch Webcast. Leadership in Challenging Times features timely and insightful discussions with the outstanding CEOs who are recipients of CED's Distinguished Leadership Awards. Business leader honorees discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.     For more from The Conference Board:  CED Announces Recipients of Its 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards  CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration  CED Report on Securing Cyberspace 

Are you worried?The current situation for the nonprofit sector is highly changeable and changing fast. Every day there's a new worry turning up around your mission, your funding, and your future. Where does your IT fit into this new world? Is your IT strategy flexible, and have you revisited your IT planning, performance, and policies? As you examine your finances, what IT is essential and where can you afford to pare back without hurting your productivity and morale? Do you have some smart savings opportunities lurking in your IT budget that could help your organization in this moment? Is your cybersecurity up to date and do your staff know how to protect your organization and data? Perhaps most importantly, how are your staff coping with all this stress?What are the top steps to take NOW to adapt your IT quickly to the new nonprofit sector reality?Join Senior Consultant Nuradeen Aboki who answers your questions about priorities, strategy, and next steps. Nura has been in nonprofit IT for decades and has enormous experience helping our clients' executives strategize priorities and cut through the noise to the essentials. This is a perfect opportunity to get guidance and reassurance.In part 1, Nura and Carolyn cover introductions, policies, and resources on three main categories you may be worried about - cyber, data, and staff safety. In part 2, they go over budgeting for IT when your budget may be up in the air, what to move into the "nice to have" and what needs to stay in the "must have" column, resources on how to stay mentally healthy under stress, and how to make a plan to move you and your nonprofit forward with confidence in your priorities. What you are doing matters. Don't burnout with worry but don't leave your organization vulnerable either. Learn what Nura recommends and leave with a plan for your next few months and the resources to help you sort out your nonprofit IT essentials for these challenging times.As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

Join co-hosts Travis Boston and Jessica Dunbar on this insightful episode of 'Practice Life,' where they explore the evolving economic climate affecting equine veterinary practices. With special guests Dr. Amy Daley and Dr. Julia Petersen, they delve into the challenges and opportunities brought about by recent changes in the veterinary landscape. This episode sheds light on the importance of balancing business acumen with veterinary care, especially in the face of financial pressures. The discussion covers diverse perspectives, from group practice dynamics to the experience of solo practitioners, offering valuable insights for equine veterinarians navigating this period of transition. Discover practical tips and advice on maintaining practice profitability, leveraging new technologies for efficiency, and the significance of delivering exceptional service to retain clients. Whether you're a seasoned vet or new to the field, this episode offers guidance on weathering economic fluctuations while ensuring the best care for equine patients.   Sponsored by: AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/   

In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Craig Atkins, Chairman and Co-founder of City Ventures, a real estate development firm focused on urban housing throughout California.In this engaging conversation, Matt and Craig dive deep into the unpredictable journey of building a career from the ground up. From relentless persistence that spans hundreds of days to unexpected opportunities that arise during challenging economic times, you'll learn how dedication and adaptability can turn setbacks into successes. It's a testament to the power of grit and the willingness to say "yes" even when the path seems uncertain.Discover the balance between work and life, highlighting how unconventional choices and bold moves can lead to a uniquely fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it's redefining what retirement looks like or finding ways to integrate passion and play into a busy schedule, the conversation challenges traditional ideas about success and personal fulfillment.This episode is not just about climbing the ladder but about crafting a life that blends ambition with joy, reminding us all that sometimes the most unconventional paths lead to the most rewarding destinations.Don't miss another episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!What You Will Learn In This Show:Craig's rebellious behavior in middle school and the impact of his grandmother's decision to send him to boarding school.How bartending and architectural internships in college helped him realize his passion for real estate development over architectureThe process of entitlement, design, and construction management in real estate development.The initial challenges of starting a brokerage company at 23, including starting the company with a $4,000 loan and borrowing office supplies from a dumpster.The establishment of City Ventures and the focus on ground-up development and land development.And much more...Guest Bio:Craig Atkins is the Chairman and Co-founder of City Ventures, a real estate development firm focused on urban housing throughout California. With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Craig has been involved in more than $3 billion in transactions, giving him deep insight into California's diverse markets. Prior to City Ventures, he founded and led O'Donnell/Atkins, the state's largest land brokerage firm, which averaged over $1 billion in annual transactions and operated six offices statewide. He also co-founded O/A Homes, a builder of luxury homes in La Quinta. Earlier in his career, Craig was a project manager at the Warmington Company, overseeing large-scale developments. A member of the Young Presidents Organization, he holds degrees in Architecture and Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder.Resources:City Ventures

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Shawna Goodman, who immigrated with her family from Canada to Israel some 10 years ago, believes in the formative power of an immersive summer camp experience. To that end, she founded Summer Camp Israel, to provide such a 10-day experience to Israeli youth. With financial support from the organization, thousands of Israeli children including those evacuated from the north and children of reservists, will take part in a camp experience this coming summer. Goodman spoke to KAN reporter about the organization. (Photo: Courtesy Isracamp) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carole J. Obley is the author of The Art of Sensing: A Guide for Staying True to Your Soul's Journey through Challenging Times, a profound yet accessible guide that instructs readers to navigate uncertain times and circumstances by trusting one's sixth sense. Obley has communicated with souls who have crossed into the spirit world through thousands of private and group sessions and has earned a reputation in her geographical area as the real deal among psychic mediums. She travels nationally to speak and teach workshops and maintains a practice in mediumship based near Pittsburgh, PA. In The Art of Sensing, learn practices and exercises to help you distinguish your soul's intuitive calling from your rational mind, ingrained patterns, and societal influences. The result is greater joy, comfort, and inner peace -- regardless of what is happening around you and in the world. Learn more about Carole and schedule a session at soulvisions.net. Support this podcast at radiatewellnesscommunity.com/podcast. And be sure to follow and share on all the socials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special event discusses how to maintain and strengthen spiritual awakening in order to personally and collectively master the dark energies currently rising on Earth. I speak on this topic for 23 minutes, then open it up for 90 minutes of spirited Q&A! This free public Zoom event, part of my Awakening Plus online membership, took place on May 19, 2025. Topics include: Using simple invocations for quick and effective spiritual awakening and shadow work. The importance of a regular spiritual practice and community support for healing and awakening.  How your awakening helps everyone else awaken more easily. Personal stories of encountering negative energies and processing collective trauma.  How to skillfully use challenging experiences, including psychic attacks, to deepen your spiritual awakening. How dark side infiltration can be slow and subtle. How the dark side feeds on negative emotions. How to stay positive and motivated by telling the most uplifting story that fits the facts. How ayahuasca accelerates Benjamin's healing and awakening. A compassionate and effective technique for dark entity extraction. How to heal disturbing energies by merging with them. The critical importance of interdependence. How lightworkers can best support global awakening! Watch the video. Resources “Awakening Plus” online membership. Free video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. I lead you through all four types of my invocations! Learn about Deep Dive Trauma Healing: your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation! Check out my #1 Amazon bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an audiobook, paperback, hardcover, and eBook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  

In challenging times, a "super power" can make all the difference. Join CareerCast host Anita Brick as she welcomes Taylor Scott, a leadership expert, to explore the power of appreciation. Discover how gratitude and growth can be your keys to unlocking new levels of success and resilience in your career. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for cultivating both personal and professional development, transforming obstacles into unlikely opportunities for positive growth, and thriving in today's world that requires strong stamina, a deep sense of your value, and an ability to contribute to others. Whether you're navigating a career transition or seeking to elevate your leadership skills, this episode offers invaluable insights for professionals at all levels.

Send us a textNonprofit leaders feeling the weight of challenging times need more than grit to thrive—they need resilient organizations built on sustainable systems and supportive networks. Brooke Ritchie-Babbage shares her S.T.R.O.N.G. framework for building nonprofit stability while growing impact.• Strategic clarity keeps everyone focused on the "cathedral" they're building beyond daily brick-laying work• Well-designed tools and systems create the interstitial tissue connecting teams without bottlenecks• Resources include not just funding but sustainable approaches like monthly giving programs • Ownership means everyone understands their role and has appropriate decision-making authority• Networked capacity extends organizational roots beyond staff to partners, advisors, and collaborators• Governance provides appropriate oversight and accountability that evolves as organizations grow• Growth and stability aren't competing priorities—stability is the foundation for sustained growth• Burnout isn't a badge of honor or personal failing but a structural mismatch requiring systemic solutions• Building recovery and assessment into organizational rhythms is essential for long-term impact• No leader should try to go it alone—find coaches, mentors, and peer communities for supportCheck out Brooke's podcast at https://brookerichiebabbage.com/podcast/Brooke's BioBrooke Richie-Babbage is a nonprofit growth strategist and social impact advisor. She is the founder and CEO of Bending Arc, a social impact strategy firm that supports the launch and sustainable growth of high-impact nonprofits, and the host of Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast.For the past 23 years, Brooke has worked as a lawyer, nonprofit leader, and social entrepreneur. She has founded and led multiple successful organizations and initiatives, including the Resilience Advocacy Project (RAP), where she served as founder and Executive Director for 11 years, the Sterling Network NYC and the NetLab Initiative, both initiatives of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, where she served as Director of Network Initiatives for six years, and the Social Justice Accelerator (SJA), an initiative of the Urban Justice Center, where she has served as SJA Director since 2019.  Brooke received her JD and MPP from Harvard and her BA from Yale. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.Brooke Richie-Babbage | LinkedIn Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Send us a textHost Julia Marie interviews Reverend Christine Vaughn Davies, a Presbyterian minister and spiritual director, about grief and loss.Davies explains that grief is not only associated with death but can also be related to changes in relationships, material possessions, physical functions, social roles, and personal dreams. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and naming these losses to understand and cope with the grief they cause.Davies also discusses the physical toll of grief and suggests self-care strategies such as ensuring adequate sleep and nutrition. She encourages people to seek out communities of support and to use spirituality as a tool for coping with grief.Davies also advocates for advanced care planning to ease the burden on family members and caregivers in the event of a loved one's death.RESOURCES: Music bed is (c) 2021 Diamond Light Holdings TrustRev Christine's Websitehttps://journeyingalongside.substack.com/ Rev Christine's Newsletter LinkSupport the showSupport the showThank you for listening to Evolving Humans! For consultations or classes, please visit my website: www.JuliaMarie.usEvolving Humans with Julia Marie is now on YouTube, and will offer more than the podcast episodes there, so give us a "SUBSCRIBE"!https://www.youtube.com/@EvolvingHumans731You can find my book, Signals from My Soul: A Spiritual Memoir of Awakening here: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Signals-from-My-Soul

Send us a textThe Bearded Mystic podcast explores interfaith cooperation and spiritual transformation in turbulent times, examining how a new Pope might influence American faith communities and what this means for Hindu practitioners.• Updates on the upcoming "Resting in Formless Awareness" course launching in August/September• Course designed to prepare students for ultimate realization with weekly group meetings and one-on-one coaching• Analysis of Pope Leo XIV's selection and what an American Pope means for Catholicism and interfaith relations• Discussion of how political fear inhibits spiritual growth across all faiths• Call for faith communities to unite around shared values rather than competing• Emphasis on creating harmonious societies where spiritual growth flourishes• Reflections on maintaining spiritual integrity when voting and civic participationJoin our "Resting in Formless Awareness" course - launching August/September 2024! Early subscribers will receive a special introductory rate. Let me know in the comments if you're interested.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show

Today, we're catching up with my friend, and friend of the podcast, Flint Del Sol.Last time Flint was here, his life looked very different than it does today. He was mid-transition, using they/them pronouns, had just started testosterone, and was still teaching. Since then, he's come out, transitioned in public on his social media profiles, survived doxxings, and received bomb threats at the school where he taught.It's been a lot.He chose to leave teaching and move to the desert with his husband for a while, and they've just recently sold their belongings and moved into an airstream with a plan to travel around the country to meet other trans people and gather stories and information to capture the trans experience in the US at this especially challenging and frightening time. And somehow in all of that, Flint also wrote a book called Teach Like an Ally that comes out on July 29, 2025. This book was written for educators who are struggling in environments where they can't openly state their allyship, can't fly rainbow flags, or can't teach or even have queer books in their classrooms. Even if you're not a teacher, this book will help you be a better ally to the queer kids in your life.Every time I talk to Flint, the conversation tends to go off in a million different directions, but it always ends up someplace super nerdy, and someplace deeply emotional. This one is no different. I hope you leave feeling as inspired and ready to do better work as I did.Check out the full episode to hear about:How having survived blowing up his own life before has shaped Flint's relationship to changeHow genuine curiosity and judgment get confused in ourselves and othersWhy it's totally normal to be at reduced capacity right now, and some ideas to help sustain youWhy even in an unfair, unjust world, it's worth continuing to fight for justiceHow deadlines, outlines, and leaning into his unique voice got Flint to the final draftWhy kids need access to an understanding of queer existence that is not fueled by negativity and hateHow making art is an essential part of how Flint processes events and feelingsFind out more about Flint Del Sol:Instagram: @justflintisfineTikTok: @justflintisfineTeach Like an Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ StudentsFind out more about Mackenzie Dunham:Wildheartsociety.orgwildheartsociety.org/downloadsWild Heart Society on FacebookWild Heart Society on InstagramResources:Register for CampDonate to the Queer Community NetworkWild Heart Society MerchSeason 04 Ep 03: Fear vs. Curiosity: Being Alive and Trans with Flint, Just Flint Part 1Season 04 Ep 04: Fear vs. Curiosity: Being Alive and Trans with Flint, Just Flint Part 2"Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), Félix González-TorresThe Smithsonian's queer erasure of an AIDS artwork should alarm us allGood Bones, Maggie Smith

Please join us for this discussion on how we can utilize the principles of alchemy to transform and uplift our spirit and soul during these challenging times.  Learn simple and basic techniques to upgrade your life, the life of those around you, and the environment as a whole.  We also discuss how the non-physical realms and guides can help us along this path of inner and outer transformation such as the Arcturians.Topics Covered Include:1.  What is modern alchemy?2.  Why is this important to understand for all those on a conscious spiritual path?3.  What is the significance of the Ouroboros pattern?4.  How can we harness our creative energies on this path of transformation?5.  Can you go through some simple techniques of alchemy to help transform our life and challenges or problems we face?6.  What are long term practices we can incorporate that utilize the concept of alchemy?To learn more please use the link below:https://gracefullconnections.com/genealchemy/

When people face hardship, their instinctive response is often to seek extra mercy from Hashem. They might take on new halachic stringencies, elevate their level of kavanah during tefillah , and pray with greater emotion, sincerity, and even tears. They do their best to act with heightened spiritual awareness, all in the hope that these efforts will bring about a salvation. But when time passes and the situation doesn't improve—or even worsens—it becomes increasingly difficult to keep that spiritual momentum going. Some begin to feel that their prayers and efforts are going unnoticed. "If Hashem isn't responding," they wonder, "why should I keep trying?" For some, this disillusionment may evolve into frustration or anger, leading them to distance themselves from mitzvot or religious observance altogether. They may begin to question whether Hashem truly cares. But we must hold on to a critical truth: Hashem cares more than we can possibly understand . The fact that we haven't received what we've asked for is not a sign of divine indifference. Rather, it is a reflection of Hashem's infinite wisdom. He sees the complete picture—past, present, and future. He knows our mission in this world, and what is best for us at every stage, even when we cannot comprehend it. And when the struggle to stay spiritually committed intensifies, our avodah becomes all the more meaningful. Hashem cherishes every sincere effort we make—especially when it is difficult. A man in the real estate business shared his story. His industry had been facing a downturn, and one failed deal after another left him with no leads and growing discouragement. He reached a low point and, for the first time in his life, contemplated skipping shul on Shabbat. In frustration, he told himself he wouldn't go. That Friday afternoon, he had his usual call with a business associate—a non-Jewish Irish gentleman with whom he regularly discussed the market, business trends, and more. Every week, their call ended with the man wishing him, "Shabbat Shalom." But this week was different. As they were about to hang up, instead of the usual farewell, the man simply said, "Okay, go to shul now," and then ended the call. The timing was uncanny. For the first time in decades, this man had planned not to go to shul , and here was Hashem sending him a message—through the mouth of a gentile associate—urging him not to break his lifelong habit. It was a moment of clarity. Hashem had been watching and cherishing each one of this man's tefillot for over fifty years. He didn't want him to miss even one. The man went to shul that night, full of gratitude. He thanked Hashem for the unexpected chizuk , and for reminding him how deeply valued his efforts are. Yes, business may be tough. Life may feel overwhelming. But that should never diminish our trust in Hashem or our commitment to His mitzvot. In fact, when maintaining emunah is hardest, that's when it shines brightest.

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this Yoga Snack, we discuss practical tools on how yoga can help navigate challenging times, particularly in the context of a divisive political climate, discussing nervous system regulation, self-care strategies, and yoga philosophy that promote inner resilience and grounding. This episode provides a guided visualization to aid in finding a sense of safety and calm. crisis.“ It is times like these that our yoga practice becomes more than just movement of breath. It can be a lifeline, a sanctuary, a way we can return to our center.” -Chris McDonaldConnect With MeInstagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomHolistic Mindful Check-Ins by Chris McDonald, LCMHCSSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass from Chris McDonald

What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead.

This Hen Report episode explores the disturbing parallels between systems of oppression, from ICE operations to the meat industry, and the looming threats to public health from factory farming. Jasmin and Mariann deliver a sobering Hen Report that examines: How the meat industry and immigration enforcement share similar dehumanizing tactics, with both systems relying on workers who must carry out brutal…

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