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Most psychometric tools used today were built before the internet. Yet we still expect them to find our future leaders? In this episode, I sat down with David Jones, CEO and Partner at Mercer Talent Enterprise, to challenge everything we think we know about assessments. We dig into the systems that drive hiring, development, and succession—and ask the big question: Are our tools keeping up with our talent? Here's what we unpack: ✅ Why most assessments are stuck in the 20th century ✅ How the Thriving Index surfaces potential others miss ✅ The untapped power of combining strengths + personality ✅ What AI is (and isn't) doing in psychometrics ✅ Why democratising access could uncover hidden gems ✅ How region-specific data can massively shift effectiveness Quick stats that'll make you rethink everything: → Most tools still benchmark Western, older norms → Over 60% of the Middle East population is under 30 → Engagement spikes immediately after an assessment—yet we act days later This isn't a nice-to-know. It's a leadership necessity. Because the way we assess shapes the way we lead. If you're DONE using outdated tools to make critical people decisions—this episode is your wake-up call. Books mentioned in this episode: 1. The future of assessment by David Jones: The Future of Assessments - The Talent Enterprise 2. Game changers by David Jones, Radhika Punshi and Sophie Le Ray: Game Changers | Book | Insights | The Talent Enterprise 3. Unlocking the paradox of plenty by David Jones and Radhika Punshi : Unlocking The Paradox Of Plenty | Book | Mercer Talent Enterprise Connect with our guest, David Jones - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barrie-jones/ - Website: https://thetalententerprise.com/ ➡️Learn more about Mercer Talent Enterprise: Streamline Talent & Leadership Development for Success ➡️Discover The Thriving Index®: Behavioral Assessment Tool: Precision with The Thriving Index® https://thetalententerprise.com/behavior-and-personality ➡️Explore well-being with Element X: Element X® l Enhance Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Element X® l Enhance Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Follow our Host, Leadership Coach & Learning & Development Expert, Andrea Ross - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/ - Email: andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com - Follow The Career Establishment - Website: www.thecareerestablishment.com - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-care…iewAsMember=true - Instagram: @TheCareerEstablishment Want more insights like this? Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive leadership content and updates: www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I want to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!!Today's episode is all about the Think Well pillar–the brain! Dr. Rebecca Jackson is a Brain Health and Development Expert, Author, and Researcher and the Chief Programs Officer for Brain Balance, a holistic program designed to improve brain health, development, and connectivity to improve attention, cognition, and emotional and behavioral regulation for all ages.We will be discussing how to get your brain on board with your goals, how to stimulate and how to fuel it.What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!GRAB the free video mini-course! Normally $49– Free for podcast listeners!More from Well with Lisa:Schedule your free consult session: wellwithlisa.as.meLet's be friends! Follow me on instagram: @well_with_lisaYour Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HEREDid you know my listeners are entitled to 10% discount on a fullscript account? Get your Fullscript account HERE10% discount! (pssst: my clients get 25% for life!)Just to be clear: these are NOT weight loss supplements. This is an opportunity to get practitioner grade supplements like magnesium and omega oils at a little discount. Yay!Mixhers! use Lisa10 to stack my discount with the current sale!
Welcome to "Life in the Leadership Lane" where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Tenice Wehmeyer, CEO and Founder, Wehmeyer Leadership Coaching.How did Tenice get started in her career – what leaderher to executive coaching? When did Tenice “find her lane” ? What does Tenice share about mentors on her journey?What does Tenice share about Leadership? What does Tenice share about a culture assessment?What does Tenice share about building trust? What does Tenice share about defining success?What does Tenice share about ripples of influence(ROI)? What does Tenice share about designing your ownleadership journey?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote(s) from Tenice:“There's never too many people out there that can help you grow and develop where you need to.”“Have the courage and confidence to explore things,”Connect with Tenice on LinkedInVisit website Wehmeyer Leadership CoachingTenice's Book Recommendation: “Who Not How” by Dan SullivanLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce's books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books) Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Subscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” Connect with Bruce https://linktr.ee/brucewwallerGet relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company
My show open is familiar to a lot of us. We were climbing some little hill or mountain, and we get to the top and look around and we say, "Is this all there is?" And then we go in another direction. We climb another mountain. That's certainly what I did in my career. And that is very true for my next guest. Aaron Antillon is in the studio. He's a dynamic speaker, he's a coach, and he's my friend.
An industry expert says lack of windows and poor ventilation in newly built homes is putting Kiwis at risk. Concerns have been raised as more terraced houses in Auckland are overheating - causing discomfort and potential health issues for residents. Independent urban planner and strategic development expert Bruce Weir says it's difficult to address overheating once houses have been built. "You can never get higher ceilings back - once you build a building, that's it. The issue really is that resource consent level, you've got to get the fundamentals right." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An industry expert says lack of windows and poor ventilation in newly built homes is putting Kiwis at risk. Concerns have been raised as more terraced houses in Auckland are overheating - causing discomfort and potential health issues for residents. Independent urban planner and strategic development expert Bruce Weir says it's difficult to address overheating once houses have been built. "You can never get higher ceilings back - once you build a building, that's it. The issue really is that resource consent level, you've got to get the fundamentals right." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Emma as she chats with Katie O'Malley, a leadership and organisational development coach from Chicago. We chat about Katie's career journey from political campaigns and nonprofit work, and eventually finding success with her own coaching practice. Katie shares her insights on leadership development, organisational culture, and the importance of psychological safety at work. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, the pressures of traditional success metrics, and the power of betting on oneself. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on personal growth, resilience, and creating impactful workplace cultures.If you'd like to CONNECT with Katie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/Website: https://encouragecoaching.org/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:31 Katie's Career Journey: From Politics to Nonprofits07:07 Transition to Commercial Real Estate and Mental Health Struggles10:01 Pivot to Coaching and Building a Business14:15 Facing Gender Bias and Making Bold Choices18:30 Reflections on Success and Choices23:53 Choosing to be Childfree and Societal Reactions26:58 Diving into Workplace Culture and Diversity27:11 Transitioning Through Different Work Cultures27:37 The Nonprofit Industrial Complex29:36 Workplace Induced Trauma30:18 The Impact of Middle Management32:10 The Importance of Leadership Training38:34 Recognizing and Retaining Employees42:47 Building a Positive Workplace Culture50:33 Final Thoughts and AdviceHi, I'm Emma. A Career Coach helping Marketers and Creatives get greater clarity on their career paths and confidently navigate the steps needed to create change. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me via:Website - https://www.egconsulting.au/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham/
In this latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, Alison Humphries welcomes Mike Horne, a seasoned organisational development expert, to tackle the unique challenges faced by small recruitment business owners. Packed with actionable insights, this conversation bridges the gap between the high-level struggles of corporate executives and the daily realities of running a recruitment firm. Mike draws on his extensive experience to highlight the key leadership traits every business owner needs: self-belief, confidence, and calmness under pressure. He dives into the nuts and bolts of building a successful recruitment business, from financial management and marketing to navigating generational differences in the workplace. Are you grappling with the diverse priorities of Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X? Alison and Mike explore how these generational divides can impact leadership and share strategies for fostering inclusion while harnessing the strengths of each group. Whether you're scaling your recruitment business, refining your leadership style, or just starting out, this episode is your go-to guide for setting clear goals, maintaining discipline, and leveraging innovation to unlock your team's full potential. Tune in now to gain practical advice and fresh perspectives that will help you thrive in the ever-changing recruitment industry!
In der heutigen Folge sprechen wir mit Larissa Huth. Sie ist beim Start-Up SNOCKS für L&D, Compensation & Benefits, People Analytics sowie Onboarding zuständig. Wir gehen Im Podcast auf Pre- und Onboarding ein, diskutieren die Planung, Herausforderungen und Good Practices sowie die Ziele und Erfolgsmessung. Auch sprechen wir über die kulturelle Integration und vergleichen Onboarding zwischen Startups und Konzernen. Wie immer teilt unser Gast einige Hacks - da sind Learnings für alle dabei.
The Town of Prescott Valley Economic Development Division recently hosted a discussion featuring Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). The event was part of a series focused on regional sustainability and economic growth, presented to local business and civic leaders. Watson is an economic development professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in business attraction and expansion, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic policy, and development. She and her teams have worked with more than 1,269 companies that have committed to creating more than 287,000 quality jobs and investing more than 3 billion in capital in the state.... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pv-hosts-economic-development-expert-sandra-watson/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
Send us a textUnlock the hidden potential in land deals that others miss! In this eye-opening episode, development expert David Hansen reveals his 35-year journey from accidental land enthusiast to master of maximizing property value. Discover the secret "superpower" that's helped David create over 10,000 housing units and 500,000 square feet of commercial space. You'll learn why leaving "meat on the bone" can lead to long-term success, how to navigate the political minefield of rezoning, and the surprising trends shaping the future of residential development. Plus, David shares a game-changing strategy for finding loopholes in local ordinances that could multiply your profits. Don't let another lucrative opportunity slip through your fingers – tune in now and arm yourself with the insider knowledge to revolutionize your land deals! Enjoy the show!David Hansen has an innate affinity for all things related to land, codes, and ordinances. With 35 years of experience as a land development engineer, land planner, and land developer, he has been instrumental in the creation of over 10,000 single-family and multifamily units, as well as 500,000 square feet of commercial spaces in various markets across the Middle Atlantic and Southeast regions.David's expertise lies in quickly and efficiently assessing land and its potential for development without the need for outside consultants. He expertly oversees projects from acquisition to design initiation, through construction, and bond release.David resides in Northeast Florida with his wife, Stephanie, where they enjoy outdoor activities, including rooftop dining.For more information on David, you can check him out here:www.openlandcommunities.com◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⬇️OnlyLandFans Group⬇️https://www.onlylandfans.com/◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL:Website: https://www.Kendall-LeJeune.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendall_lejeuneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendall_lejeune
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Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Carly Mentlik is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Children's Development Expert. She is the Founder of the Inner Rainbow Project: A hub for children's mental health and wellbeing that uses an innovative fusion of education and psychology along with chakras and yoga to introduce spirituality to kids. She created “Chakra Kids” a group of self-discovery guides and characters to help children find comfort, inspiration, and resonance to all the emotional and spiritual parts of themselves. Carly shares how giving children the ideas and vocabulary to embrace their emotions and shadow sides keeps them integrated and whole through the entirety of their lives. To learn morea bout Carly, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @innerrainbowproject You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ann Brackenridge, Head of R&D and Innovation at Cargill Protein, to discuss the latest trends in the food industry. Dr. Brackenridge offers insights into the rising popularity of pickles and the influence of Latin flavors on product development. We explore how consumer preferences shape innovations in the sector and discuss the crucial role of social media in spreading these trends. Additionally, we delve into the importance of transparency in the industry and how definitions of value and convenience are evolving in today's food landscape.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, guest host Eric Logan sits down with Ruth Holland Scott to discuss her new book, “Raising Confident Children.”
Community Developer. Small Business Owner. Avid Netballer. International Agriculturalist. Local community enthusiast. Sometimes a travelling groupie (for certain bands). Liz Brennan is a legend, a very, very interesting person, and someone we've been fortunate to have known over the past few years.Her life experience is so incredibly fascinating having worked across the length and breadth of Australia (with a large part in her beloved home state of Western Australia), she's worked internationally supporting farmers with increasing their productivity, access to markets with a particular focus on empowering women farmers. She's supported start-ups, served on the board of publicly listed companies, championed Women, mentored many [just stopping to draw breath], is an absolute powerhouse and, above all - makes time for a good ol' yarn and has been an incredible friend of HOA!In today's chat we cover:How Liz has sought Home through people and communitiesThe complexity of Food Security and what is required to deliver more equitable outcomes for allPassion + Cursioty can create incredible opportunities for impactful work in agriculture, leadership and community developmentFinding like-minded people and organisations to deliver meaningful and sustained changeSeeking wisdom and support from others (especially those with different perspectives)The beauty, power and incredibleness of local communities Podcast sponsor - Boarding Schools ExpoThis week's episode sponsor is the Boarding Schools Expo. Amanda and her team have been helping country kids and their families transition to boarding school life for 20 years. They believe in equity of access to choice, options, and opportunities for children's education. They take a practical approach based on the saying “you don't know what you don't know” to help you get across what you need to know.They have a busy July with a pop-up in Moree on the 25th of July and then a weekend in Tamworth on the 26th and 27th of July. If you or someone you know wants to find out more - tell them to get along!!
Join me for an inspiring episode featuring Aliesha Embleton, a Child Development Coach, best-selling author, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. With her dynamic and engaging approach, Aliesha has been transforming lives and shaping the future of childhood development since 2016. Discover how she combines her expertise in professional development and psychology to create a holistic approach that addresses the unique needs of children and their families. In this episode, Aliesha shares insights from her number 1 best-selling book, where she discusses the current state of children's lifestyles and what we can do to improve. Aliesha delves into the three pillars of childhood success: Resilience - Building the mental strength to overcome challenges. Authenticity - Encouraging children to embrace and express their true selves. Entrepreneurial Spirit - Fostering creativity and initiative from a young age. Aliesha also emphasizes the importance of early guidance, mentorship, and developing critical skills to set children up for future success. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with one of the brightest minds in childhood training, where you'll gain practical strategies and tips to support the development of authentic, resilient, and spirited adults. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional working with children, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you realize your child's full potential. Aliesha provides a customized, individual approach into new ways of childhood lifestyle development, which will help you realize your child's full potential. She supports the development of critical skills in people early in their lives so that they are set up for future success. Book a free discovery call to connect and discuss how I could help your little sapling: website If you would like a copy of the Amazon best-selling book, From Seed to Sapling, you can purchase the book or ebook here: Connect with and follow Aliesha on your favorite social media platform. Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Profile Sapling Minds Official Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antwaunthompson/support
In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough and guest Amy Webb, an expert on child development and temperament, delve into the dynamics of caring for children with challenging temperaments. They explore how temperament affects a child's reactions to situations and how it can influence sleep patterns. Amy emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing each child's unique personality and strengths, regardless of societal expectations. The conversation also touches on the evolution of children's temperaments as they grow, the role of parental intuition, and the need for empathy and adaptability in parenting. Amy offers insights and encouragement to parents navigating the complexities of raising children with diverse temperamental traits.TopicsAmy's background, including a PHD in child development & family sciencesDiscussing children's temperamentsGoodness of fitAdapting to a child's temperament as a parentChanges in children's temperaments over timeRecognizing and appreciating the strengths in a child's temperamentDealing with clingy behavior in childrenInfluence of children's temperaments on sleep patternsCreating a supportive and nurturing environment for children's well-beingEncouraging parents to be patient and take care of themselvesProviding support and guidance for parentsCheck out Amy's blog or reach out and ask any questions on her website!Enroll in the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program by May 27th, 2024. (More info below)Certified sleep consultants: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-certified-scCareer moms: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-careermoms Stay Home Moms: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-stay-home-momsKeywordssleep education, sleep consultant education, child development, temperament, parenting, sleep patterns, children's needs, patience, nurturing, supportive parenting, emotional well-being, research, parent coaching, sleep consulting, sensitive children, societal biases, clinginess, self-regulation, co-regulation, physiology, environment, self-care, Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification ProgramStay tuned for updates and more information about the upcoming re-launch of the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program! Start your journey on May 20th, 2024!This program is for you if you are... A stay-home mother who is seeking a flexible, rewarding job that compliments your life A woman desiring a career change so you can spend more time at home and work fewer hours A fully trained sleep consultant and birth world worker, or medical professional who desires supplemental training or credentials. Access several proven gentle methods, rare insight about temperament, and priceless techniques for solving the toughest cases. (AND MUCH MORE!) Learn more here: Certified sleep consultants: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-certified-scCareer moms: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-careermoms Stay Home Moms: https://www.babycenteredsleep.com/certification-stay-home-moms
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In this episode, host Alex Pascal discusses with Steven MacGregor, a renowned international speaker and leadership development expert his journey from academia to a prominent figure in the field of workplace wellbeing. The conversation highlights his innovative approach to enhancing organizational performance through wellness initiatives.MacGregor discusses the importance of distinguishing between wellness and wellbeing, suggesting that while wellness often focuses on recovery from daily strains, wellbeing integrates healthful practices into the fabric of everyday life. He emphasizes sustainable performance, advocating for balanced work routines that include necessary breaks and recovery periods to prevent burnout and enhance long-term productivity.Throughout the conversation, MacGregor shares his insights on design thinking and its application in leadership, underlining the role of thoughtful design in creating effective and fulfilling work environments. His approach to wellness incorporates a holistic view, considering physical, mental, and emotional health as integral to fostering a productive organizational culture.The podcast provides a comprehensive look at how personal and organizational wellbeing can be cultivated to improve overall performance and job satisfaction. MacGregor's perspective is particularly valuable for leaders and coaches aiming to implement more thoughtful and sustainable practices in their workplaces or with their clients.
Join us for a fascinating conversation on the key skills you need to succeed in a global company with Helena Nacinovic, Senior Learning Consultant at Slack (that's right, the giant messaging app for businesses!).
Our guest this week on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Michael Fairbanks. Michael is the Executive Chairman of Akagera Medicines, bestselling author, development expert and member of President Kagame's Presidential Advisory Council (PAC). We discuss his life journey, Akagera Medicine and delve into his personal relationship with Rwanda and President Kagame.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrwanda Listen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on SpotifyFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: @TheLongformrwFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Instagram: @thelongformrwFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on TikTok: @sannyntayombyaFollow Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: @SannyNtayombyaAbout Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya: The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.If you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRwBe a part of the conversation.
Episode 174: This week on the “Dan's Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Jerry Cohen, real estate and development expert. He has had an illustrious … Read More
What does it mean to be a coachable leader?How can being a coachable leader future-proof your career? My guest on this episode is Kevin WildeDuring our conversation Kevin and I discuss:Why believes that “leaders teaching leaders” is critical to successful leadership development programsWhy coachable leaders have a different mindset than less coachable leadersWhy being coachable decreases as we age and advance in our careersHow to overcome the seven faulty assumptions that low coachable leaders make How Kevin's “two question” technique helps leaders seek out feedbackHow to seek out and find a truth teller who can give you candid feedbackWhat most people are doing wrong when receiving feedback and what you should do insteadConnecting with Kevin WildeConnect with Kevin Wilde on LinkedInLearn more about the The Coachable Leader and Kevin's research
Welcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where Professor Jonah Perlin interviews lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well. Today's guest is Rachael Bosch, the CEO and Founder of Fringe Professional Development (a leading professional development provider for lawyers and executives) and Candorly (an online tool to make gathering upward feedback easy and efficient). Before becoming a legal tech Founder, Rachael worked in recruiting and development at top law firms, including Paul Hastings and Skadden, and before that, she was a professional actress and singer. In this episode, Rachael shares valuable insights about the legal profession including:
Make no mistake Katya Davydova has her own times of not being joyful and dealing with challenges. However, as you will hear on this episode, Katya works to create and spread joy. How? Well, it starts with a smile. I am going to leave it to her to tell you more. Katya was born in Uzbekistan and emigrated to America at the age of five. She says she always has been a curious person and became quite fascinated with how people interacted with each other. After obtaining a MS degree with highest honors in organizational development and knowledge management from George Mason University she began to work in earnest to help improve company organizational structures. She relocated to the Los Angeles area just before the advent of Covid. She not only has her “day job” concerning organizational development, but she also is a coach who is ready to consult with high achieving clients to teach them how to have better strategic thinking and how to create better micro-habits. Katya offers many positive and thought provoking life lessons we all can find useful. Along the way in our episode she also turns the tables and asks me questions related to our discussions. This episode is quite fun. I hope you enjoy it. About the Guest: Katya Davydova's mission is to create a more joyful world. She is an organizational and leadership development expert, igniting workplaces like Google, Netflix, and Dropbox, where humans can flourish. As an expert facilitator, she teaches managers, executives, and individual contributors essential skills like strategic thinking, communication, and feedback. Katya is also a coach for high achievers, empowering them to bridge the gap between best practices and actual follow-through by sustainable, micro-habits. Her first book, Joy in Plain Sight, explores celebrating wonder in the ordinary against the backdrop of our always-on, always-busy world. A believer in big ideas that can make ours a kinder world, Katya has the honor (and sheer fun!) of speaking to audiences about organizational development, human flourishing, and habit-building (especially on joy!). She's presented at engagements like The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Chief Learning Officer Exchange, ODinLA, and is a TEDx speaker. Finally, she loves learning. Katya received her BA in cognitive science and psychology from the University of Virginia (Echols Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa), and her MS with highest honors in organizational development and knowledge management from George Mason University. Her prior expertise is in people operations, learning and development, higher education, and consulting. When she's not working, you can find her exploring both city streets and especially wild trails, adding to her collection of plants, and learning about people in their everyday moments. Ways to connect with Katya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyadavydova/ Contact: katya@katyadavydova.com Website: https://katyadavydova.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyinplainsight/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZDPJ23L/ Newsletter sign-up: https://katyadavydova.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8a2e9cd879ce206da20e2fd22&id=401d3a17f7 Other Links/work: About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi, and guess what? Yes, you're right. It is time for another episode of unstoppable mindset. We're inclusion diversity in the unexpected wheat, whatever that may be in whatever we may encounter. Today we get to chat with Katya Davydova. And I love something that Katya Katya has on her bio, which is that she wants to create a more joyful world. And it doesn't get better than that I like joyful worlds. And all that goes with it. I think we spend too much time grousing and complaining about all the things we don't have control over anyway. So for me, it's always don't worry about what you can't control focus on the things you can and the rest will take care of themselves, which I think is always true. However, we'll see what Katya has to say about that. Anyway, welcome to unstoppable mindset. **Katya Davydova ** 02:08 Thank you so much, Michael. It is truly a joy, a delight and a pleasure. All three of the trifecta to be here. Thanks so much for having me. **Michael Hingson ** 02:14 Well, I really appreciate you agreeing to do this. And coming on. Why don't we start with talking about kind of the early Catia growing up and all that stuff? **Katya Davydova ** 02:23 Sure. Sure. Shall we begin from 13 point 8 billion years ago, the Big Bang? **Michael Hingson ** 02:28 We can do that? A very long time. How sure are you it was only 13 point 8 billion years. And **Katya Davydova ** 02:35 now you're asking the real questions. And are there multiple universes? The Quantum? Right, let's go there could be definitely good. I think just to keep it like you said what's within our control? Control? Happy to start at the beginning. **Michael Hingson ** 02:50 time ago. **Katya Davydova ** 02:54 Exactly. So the words right out of my mouth, Michael. That's exactly right. But I'll give the overall executive summary. And it's so funny to hear myself say the word executives, I work with executives that just did yesterday and bled over but anyway, was born in Uzbekistan, which was at the time some people have called it a third world country, I think the term now is developing or developed, developing rather country. And it was a time of darkness. And then I came to the States. Happy to happy to carry the conversation, Michael, where you would like for it to go? How do you **Michael Hingson ** 03:30 go ahead. So tell us about you know, maybe what you remember a little bit about growing up in this Mecca, Stan? And then coming here and what it was like and all that. Sure. Sure. Yeah. So I framework is it were **Katya Davydova ** 03:41 a framework, I you know, I love a good framework, honestly, what we'll talk about frameworks and principles in a little bit. But as a kid, I was used to, I guess, I was gonna say I was used to like not having too much, because, you know, we grew up in a little bit of, I don't call poverty necessarily, but not not having as much abundance as a, quote unquote, traditional American childhood might offer. But we my family, and I were lucky enough to emigrate to the States when I was a kid. And came here not knowing a lick of English except for please, and thank you. And where's the bathroom? **Michael Hingson ** 04:18 There are three essential, that's important one, too. Yeah, of **Katya Davydova ** 04:21 course, of course, he got to know where the important places are. And there's a little bit of gratitude and asking for help. And so as a kid here in the States, I landed, McKinley landed in Virginia and just kind of started living. I remember, if you're talking about pivotal moments, I remember walking into a grocery store, and being absolutely astounded by the selection and the array of things available for purchase. Right. And as Becca Stan, we had to stand in line for food, because that was the reality. And in America, you could buy like 16 Different kinds of apple at your whim. It was incredible. **Michael Hingson ** 04:56 I was amazed when we moved to New Jersey and lived there for six years. yours went into the store the number of different kinds of loaves of bread, the different kinds of bread. Much different than here in California. **Katya Davydova ** 05:09 Yes, yes. Would you say that? It's more in New Jersey in California? Oh, lots more. Yeah. Really? Why do you think that is? **Michael Hingson ** 05:16 I don't know. I never could figure it out. But there was a lot more different kinds of bread. And they were all very tasty but different, a lot more different kinds of bread, I think. And maybe it's the Italian influence. Who knows? Maybe **Katya Davydova ** 05:27 Maybe New Jersey puts the new and new loaves of bread in New Jersey. Good be? Yes. So similar to that, right? Just the whole bushy tailed, bright eyed person looking at a grocery store store aisle. But as a kid, I just I love to play, you know, as any child would like to play, got good grades went on to do well in school, and was really driven by noticing how people interact and helping to facilitate those kinds of interactions, relationships. In fact, I've been a peer mediator since fifth grade. I think that really paved the way for being in the service of other people, right, wanting to help others thrive. **Michael Hingson ** 06:09 So why do you think that you develop that interest? **Katya Davydova ** 06:14 Yeah, it's a good question. I grew up as an older kid. And I think I was an extroverted introvert or an introverted extrovert. But I was definitely very social with a healthy dose of shyness, right? Because I was like, Oh, I don't want to make too much of a ruckus. And I remember as a kid, I would always interact really well with adults, like at a dinner party. If my parents were having friends over. At school, I would I remember in third grade, I was asked to facilitate a group of adults who were visiting from some Russian speaker Slavic speaking country, I was asked to like, facilitate their visit. I was like, okay, like I can get along with adults. This is easy. Sometimes getting along with fellow kids was sometimes a challenge don't always, you know, I got bullied just like any, any other kid or most kids, but was able to really dive into exploring conversations. And I think the why is that and not to sound self aggrandizing. But I I am a deeply curious person, and I love understanding how the world works. Which Michael, I know that it is something that you and I share. **Michael Hingson ** 07:20 We do. And it's It's always fascinating to learn more about how the world works and when to make new discoveries and just get more insights to isn't definitely **Katya Davydova ** 07:31 definitely for sure. That's overall synopsis of little little young Katya. **Michael Hingson ** 07:37 So you went through school, went through high school, cope with all that survived was all that in Virginia. **Katya Davydova ** 07:42 That was all in Virginia. Yes. Right outside of DC. **Michael Hingson ** 07:46 What did you do for college? **Katya Davydova ** 07:48 I went to UVA, go, who is love my bajos? Yeah, and I studied cognitive science, psychology and Russian there. So I had a double major and a minor. And did a thesis, you know, is on a lot of like, a lot of clubs, a lot of committees, a lot of leadership organization. And just really, I really think I maximize my college experience. Now people always ask the coffee, what do you regret most about your college experience? Or what do you what do you wish you'd done more of? And honestly, I wish I partied more like, I probably did enough as it was, especially my first year of college. But I took school very seriously. And, you know, to dwell on it. But I wish I had spent a little bit more time partying. I don't know, I don't know if people say that. Typically. I **Michael Hingson ** 08:33 don't know that they do. But I I appreciate it and understand what the reality is that that college and the whole social life is part of what we should do. Do you think that you know, I've had some people be guests on unstoppable mindset who said that? They didn't think that college really prepared them for life that it was way too theoretical? What do you think? Interesting concept? I mean, **Katya Davydova ** 09:00 it is, Michael, before we dive into that, do you have any theories? Or did they share any theories on why it was too theoretical? **Michael Hingson ** 09:09 They just felt that faculty and so on, we're not really from the working environment that they they came from a college environment, they didn't really have a lot of exposure to the rest of the world. Yeah, and I can see that in some kinds of colleges, maybe some of the more advanced theoretical universities, but community colleges, maybe to a little bit lesser degree, the state colleges probably had more people who did spend some time out in the world and maybe they would be different. That's kind of my perception. **Katya Davydova ** 09:43 Yeah, that's that's a great hypothesis. I can see how, you know, potentially on both sides of the spectrum, there's that sentiment. I think that UVA actually prepared me really well for school. I will say that the location of it right in Charlottesville, Virginia was very warm. Not very, it was insular to a degree, it felt like a bubble because it was beautiful, blissful place where, of course, you know, bad things, of course happened. But I felt very in community when I was both undergrad there. And also when I came back to Charlottesville as an adult, and I mean, my high school prepared me really well for college though, like I was used to the, to the, to the hard work aspect. But I also did a lot of things besides classes, like I had a bunch of internships, I volunteered, had this amazing volunteer experience with it was for specifically for men with comorbid, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. And it was Psychosocial Rehabilitation. So imagine this, like 21 year old girl who's just like, rash and really brimming with excitement, coming into the space where there was, there was a lot of pain, and there was a lot of struggles with, with substances with alcohol. And I was like, wow, we can really, we can really see these humans for the human aspect of it. Right, not, not the some of their past stories, necessarily. And it was just such a delightful and expansive time. I remember that as a very crucial part of my last year of college, **Michael Hingson ** 11:15 you kind of wonder, why is it that some people go that way? Why do they over indulge in alcohol, much less drugs and so on? It's, it's a fascinating question, that I've, I've never experienced any of that. I've never been drunk, I have no desire to be drunk. Although I'd love to say that. I feel sorry for people who don't drink because when they get up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel for the rest of the day. But I don't listen to too much Dean Martin, what can I say? But, but seriously, I, I've never understood it. But I, I do appreciate that a lot of it has to do with covering up and just trying to hide from, from the world. Yeah. **Katya Davydova ** 11:58 Could be I mean, there's, there's, there's so many factors, right? There's the family history, there's genetics, there's nature versus nurture. My, my goal is to not not blame because I don't know, circumstances. And **Michael Hingson ** 12:15 more understand than blame, I think blaming doesn't help anyone. Exactly, **Katya Davydova ** 12:19 exactly. But I think that just opened my eyes to the different ways that people show up and the different kinds of lives that that people have. And it also made me I don't wanna say realize, because I've noticed before, but it also affirms how incredibly privileged I was, and am right to this day that I'm healthy, I'm generally happy. I've got a loving support network, a loving system. And I am lucky to have had the opportunities that I've had both in education in grad school and work and relationships and the things I do outside of work, like, there's so much to them, which to be grateful for really, **Michael Hingson ** 13:00 you know, I think a lot about being blind and not being blind. But one of the blessings that I feel I have is having never really dealt with different color skins. It's strange to me that people can be so antagonistic toward people who have different skin colors, simply because of the color of their skin for me, I don't care. I've never seen different skin colors. And I and you know, I don't know what it would have been like if I had been able to see. But I would like to think that I'm a little bit smarter than that, and really don't think that it really should matter. **Katya Davydova ** 13:38 Yeah, yeah. Michael, how do you think that's played out in your relationships? Because you're literally like, you cannot see color? Right? So like, how has that shown up for you? And what has been the benefit to you and your relationships? **Michael Hingson ** 13:50 Well, so first of all, intellectually, I understand colors being I have a, I have a master's degree in physics, so we could talk about wavelengths and all that all day long. And so I understand it. And I appreciate that there are different skin colors, intellectually, but it's the emotional part. So for me, it has never been an issue. And I've been able to walk around New York and places where people say, but you don't want to go there. Because different racism. And all that night and kind of my position is well, you know, I don't want to go where somebody's gonna hate me. But at the same time, I think that a lot of the way that we behave, determines how people behave toward us. And so I've just never really been bothered. **Katya Davydova ** 14:35 Yeah, I'm really struck by what you said, the way that we behave oftentimes reflects on how other people behave towards us. Can I tell you a quick story about that? very recent. Last night I got back from a very, very long day, I was facilitating an off site workshop on feedback scales for an executive team, and just had a whole whole bunch of things. I was out for like almost 12 hours, and then I had to come Hold it like actually start start the work right. So I booked my day job work and my other work. And I remember just sitting there as like I have so depleted I wanted a nap I wanted to eat. But okay, I won't take a nap. I'll eat of course. But let me just give give myself the gift of a walk before I dive into work. Because now it took, you know, several decades to know that you should always push your body and your brain to 100% of the time. Yeah, every single day. At the lesson that I still struggle with, we can definitely come back to that. But as I was taking this walk, I remember just being so radiantly happy, just ongoing and marveling at the world by it was golden. Our folks were out and about on their evening walks, I went to the dog park, there was so many puppies there. And it well, several came over and sat down next to me. And as just kind of walking through the streets like galavanting, right? with a huge grin plastered on my face is just genuinely happy to be here be alive in this world. And so many people, mild back waved from their cars, like honk just just like exchanging these little micro moments of connection, I got to talk to somebody from their car, we're like, looking at those little robot delivery robots are the food delivery robots, and just creating these pockets for micro interaction among strangers, right, that makes you feel or that made me feel a lot more rooted. Yeah, genuinely rooted. **Michael Hingson ** 16:27 In the very fact that you can do that and going around with a smile, this is always a much better way to to be anyway, and it does affect your outlook. And people will react to that. And they'll react typically in a positive way, which is so great. Yeah, **Katya Davydova ** 16:44 yeah, I think there's just true, I'm leaning more into this now more and more, especially the last couple of months and potentially years is, how do I reflect outward, the best of my experience of the world and the best of myself, so that other people can be, I'm not going to try to make anyone feel any sort of way, but maybe to inspire maybe to put a smile on somebody else's face. That's something that I have loved leaning a little bit more into. One of **Michael Hingson ** 17:14 the lessons that I've learned from working with a number of Guide Dogs is that they really take on or are affected by the, their handlers, they're humans. And if you tend to act very nervous and very stressed all the time, or if you suddenly are walking with them, and when you get lost, or you think you're lost, and you're stressed, they're going to react to that, because guiding is a very stressful job. And people who truly learn to understand the whole aspect of dealing with the dog. Know that, that for the most part, and there are exceptions when a dog is abused or whatever. But so for the most part, they want to please they know they want you to tell them the rules, and they want to be able to, to obey the rules and do the right thing. And if you act positive, if you don't act panicky and you don't act stressed, then they're going to be happier, and they're going to do better. And I have no better example of that than escaping from the World Trade Center. I could have been very stressed going down the stairs and been very nervous toward Roselle. But I knew that what I needed to do was just continue to tell them what a great job good job keeping what a good dog and, and that, in turn, as I did that, and she detected from me that I was okay. She was okay. So that if something were to suddenly happened in something affected her immediately, I wouldn't know okay, something's not right here. But it's not the dog. There's something else going on. But otherwise, interacting is such an important thing. And, and I think that's just as true with the people or person to person interaction. You react positively. And so once you actually Asli for the most part, unless somebody is just really not connected, then they're going to react possible. You can be too. Yeah, **Katya Davydova ** 19:04 yeah. Michael, I love that you share the story of you and Roselle. And I also know that your current guide dog is Alamo. Right, right. **Michael Hingson ** 19:11 Who is over here asleep on the floor? Oh, four. **Katya Davydova ** 19:14 Oh, my gosh. I'm very curious. Do you feel that? I mean, I think the answer is yes. I was gonna ask the question like, do all of your or have all your different guide dogs have had different personalities? Oh, yeah. And if so, like, how? How do you either build off of that? What did the interactions feel like to you to all your dogs? Can you tell us a little bit more about that I'm still **Michael Hingson ** 19:37 building a team, right? And working with a guide dog is creating a team. So in every case, it is still they want a team leader and I know that that has to be me. And what I need to learn are the gifts and the strengths of each dog hands and they figure out what works with me as well and the strengths that I have. But if if I am in consistent when I don't always behave in a good way toward them, then they're going to be frightened or they're going to develop a fear on that side a bit thing. Yeah. So So for you, you you prove that last night with your walk? **Katya Davydova ** 20:13 Yes, yes. proved it over and over again, right? Because the more goodness we put out into the world, the more I think we feel richer on it. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 20:21 So you you went to college down? Did you get an advanced degree or just naturally sort of, I **Katya Davydova ** 20:27 know, I went to grad school, I have a master's in organizational development and knowledge management, because to trace the story there, after undergrad. So for the first 22 years of my life, I was convinced I was going to do a PhD in Clinical Psychology and go be a clinical psychologist to help other people with their challenges. And then I did a thesis my last year of college, and I decided that shout out to all my PhD errs, I have a couple of friends who have either just finished or in the middle of PhD programs, I decided that I did not want to spend seven years six, seven years in a windowless basement like I had my last year of college collecting data that is ultimately such a deep dive, but not a broad dive, I saw that that the impact that one piece of research, aka my piece of research, the impact wasn't going to be as broad or expansive as I would have liked it for it to be. So I decided to xA going to get a PhD in clinical psych, and said sold my soul to consulting, which a lot of people did. I promised myself I wouldn't, but I did. But in that organization, and in that job, I learned what it means like to feel a cog in a machine and to feel as just a mechanistic part of an organization versus a valued human. Like, of course, I had amazing co workers and I had well, I had amazing co workers. Gonna say things about bosses, co workers. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 22:01 And some bosses can be good if they really understand what it means to be a boss. But that's a different story. **Katya Davydova ** 22:05 Yes, I think it is that and I also think it's the systemic structure of the organization. So the way that that organization was structured was not systemically designed to amplify the individual gifts of people. It was meant to squeeze out all of the labor that they could. But I don't think like I'm not not trying to badmouth them. I think that's the the design of a lot of organizations today. Right? Like truly, and I study organization, so I see it in real time. So what's **Michael Hingson ** 22:31 the other side of that? Is that that when that's all they do, they tend not to value nearly as much the human aspect of the companies go toward being a less human oriented and less person oriented organization. **Katya Davydova ** 22:47 Yes, yes, exactly. And that's not to say that, like, that experience didn't give me so many valuable experiences, like I got to be one of the only folks who got to travel internationally, right, I got to do really impactful projects, I gave you a lot of skills that I still use to this day. But what it also opened my mind to was the fact that if we work for the majority of our lives, we should be doing work that feels joyful, meaningful, purposeful, and ultimately, uplifting. Not a nowadays, of course, but for majority of the time, because that's our livelihood. And so I decided to switch jobs to get referred into a job in higher education. So I mosey back down from DC to Charlottesville, Virginia, but at the same time had applied for grad school in organizational development and knowledge management. So it's commuting back and forth on the weekends for in person classes while working full time and living full time in the middle of Virginia. So those two years were just two and a half years were an insane flurry of activity of full time work full time grad squads do Toastmasters, which is a public speaking organization with working out with managing like, or navigating a long distance relationship across the country. It was a lot. It was it was a lot and what a bountiful season that was. **Michael Hingson ** 23:59 Yeah, long distance relationships can be a big challenge. Definitely, **Katya Davydova ** 24:03 definitely. Yeah, we had started out as, like medium distance and then get moved across the country and was like, Okay, well, that was just okay. Yeah, good lesson. He's one of my best friends to this day. I love him with all my heart. He's an amazing human. **Michael Hingson ** 24:20 He's he's still across the country. No, no, we **Katya Davydova ** 24:23 live in the world. We used to live in the same city. Now he's in a different city, but we see each other occasionally. **Michael Hingson ** 24:29 Yeah. Did you ever develop a family or is it still just you? **Katya Davydova ** 24:34 It's still just me. I am very blessed by the people that I have in my life, the relationships that I have friendships, but I feel very I **Michael Hingson ** 24:41 kind of figured out because you talked about taking the walk yesterday and that was my impression, but still, having relationships and having good positive relationships and long term ones are still very important things to happen. And **Katya Davydova ** 24:55 I agree. I agree. So you **Michael Hingson ** 24:57 got your you got your masters do write them. What did you do? **Katya Davydova ** 25:02 Then I realized that, you know, I've got my master's, the work that I was doing in higher education, which was helping high school students and their families build up a good profile, a good set of activities, a good sort of pathway towards competitive college admissions. That was all fine at all, but I needed more impact. And I quit that job after finishing grad school. And I decided to kind of say, eff it. We're moving across the country because I had visited Los Angeles a couple of times when I was in grad school and working full time, and I just absolutely fell in love with the city. It was something that was so vibrant, so sunny, the people were nice, the mountains were so close by. And I remember I was on a run in Los Angeles in December 2018. And I remember looking at over the think was the five is one of the freeways I remember looking at it over the five is like, I am so darn happy. Like, this is just this moment of elation that this is where I needed to be. And then six months later, I drove across the country to land in LA and have not looked back for a number of years now. It's been a magical journey since I **Michael Hingson ** 26:15 wake up to the Hollywood sign every day. Yeah, **Katya Davydova ** 26:17 that's my window. No, truly, I really do. I wake up and like, there it is. Hello, Hollywood. Yeah. And I just the reason I'm sharing the story about moving across the country is because there was an ethos in me that was present and that had been building, which perhaps some listeners can resonate with. The ethos was this, she dreamed it. So she did it. Right. It's kind of like, if I was 111 years old, on my deathbed looking back at my life, what are the things that I wish I would have done? What are the things that I wish I would have said? And, you know, I read a lot about like books on studies on Regrets of the Dying or things that people wish they would have done. And, you know, I wish I worked less. I wish I spend more time with loved ones. I wish I took more risks. So I decided to really lean into that and just said kind of, let's do it. Let's just start a new adventure. **Michael Hingson ** 27:11 isn't nice and toasty down there today. **Katya Davydova ** 27:13 You know, today is the perfect day of its thinking that low 80s It's going to be a scorcher this weekend. Somewhere in the 80s. Yeah, I've got Yeah, friends in Sacramento. They're like, yeah, it's 108 Sounds like **Michael Hingson ** 27:24 oh, yeah, yeah, they Well, but they're hot air comes from the cabin. So it was a different story. But yeah, but I it's like 93 here in Victorville. Yeah, supposed to get hot too. So we'll see. Wow, **Katya Davydova ** 27:38 thank goodness for AC right. **Michael Hingson ** 27:41 You better believe it? Oh, my goodness, **Katya Davydova ** 27:43 my I live in a historic building. And it doesn't have AC in the living room, the dining room, which is where I work from. So lots of fans. So we're just we're circulating air here. But well, and fans help a lot. Yes, they do. I am their number one fan, a fan. I get it. Know You're a huge putter and a joker. So **Michael Hingson ** 28:05 I get it. So you move down here? And what did you start to do that when you started your own business, **Katya Davydova ** 28:10 right the systems, the processes to help people thrive at work, because that's, you know, my degree was very much into that. And I loved it, Michael, like it was such an incredible time to be able to build so I built out an onboarding program, a Learning Development Program, performance development, really helping folks thrive. And months and months later, the pandemic had just arrived in LA was just kind of getting settled, making, you know, friendships and relationships. And then we experienced this huge, like, blow out right of the world. And a month after that, a month after March 2020, my company merged with another company. And so there was layoffs, there was restructuring. It was a pretty dark time, to say the least a very, very dark time. **Michael Hingson ** 29:00 What did you do? **Katya Davydova ** 29:02 cried a lot. I think so I think a lot of people did felt the way to the world and realize that. Yes, the world absolutely feels exorbitantly heavy. Yes, I was pulling 15 hours a day working on my own work on side projects on just like trying to run on the wheel of productivity. I remember when we talked about briefly, how I kind of alluded to the fact that it was difficult for me to relax. Still very much the case but during that time, especially in the 2020s 2021 22 very, very difficult to do so because there was always more to do always wanted to be done. Yeah. But I realized that that's not sustainable. And I was extremely burnt out. So I couldn't go and we were some of the hiking trails were closed because I would let off steam by hiking running. They were closed. And I was like, Okay, I gotta do something within my locus of control. Again, going back to our initial conversation, and I just began taking walks around my neighborhood before work during work after work, and just noticing all of the ordinary things that were ever present, but really spending delivered a time and attention on them and seeing what I what meaning I could impart from those things. So just today I was thinking about this, I stepped on a really, really crunchy leaf, and it just like, Oh, it is so crunchy like, scent and tingles down my spine, things like that, right? Things that we just like, encounter in everyday life that are so plain so quotidian. What if we could really revel in their in their ordinariness? So **Michael Hingson ** 30:36 you? You put up with a lot with all of that, and how have you come out of the COVID environment than some of them? Yeah, **Katya Davydova ** 30:44 I think we came out of it pretty darn well, I, when my company merged with the other organization, that was also a lot of work, because again, went from being a team to being the sole person says, heading learning and development was also doing People Operations. Really good opportunity to develop rogram programmatic, I guess, scale to like, really build a program for a 400 person, international global company, of how to actually build systems, processes and micro habits in place so that people can learn, right, because I think we are nothing if we don't learn if we don't stay curious. And during that time, when I was exiting that job to go work elsewhere, I also decided to write a book, because I was approaching a milestone birthday. And I'd wanted to punctuate that period of my life with an exclamation point, versus just our standard ellipsis. Right, one year into the next I was like, No, I want to make this big go out with a bang. And decided to write a book, because that was a very, very hard thing. And never done before I you know, I have written for the majority of my life, but writing a book is different. It's different. It's very different. So yeah, and started my new job, started the book and moved in with my then partner all in the span of one month. And that was such a beautiful, expansive, wondrous season. I was very grateful for that time. **Michael Hingson ** 32:18 And so what exactly are you doing? Yeah. So **Katya Davydova ** 32:22 right now, I work as a leadership facilitator, where I teach managers and executive executives leadership skills, and I'm also a coach for high achievers to help them get from where they are to either a higher place or however they define that, or to a place of more calm, more peace, especially for my fellow high achievers can be very difficult for us to relax, but really helped them with building out those micro habits sustainably, so that they actually enact behavioural change that they would like **Michael Hingson ** 32:49 to see. So are you doing this for someone else? Or in your own business now? **Katya Davydova ** 32:52 For myself? Okay, so **Michael Hingson ** 32:55 you have now branched off and taken the leap into your own business. You paperwork in all the forms that the California Secretary of State requires? **Katya Davydova ** 33:06 Well, this is a it's a to be to be expanded type of deal, because I saw my day job. Yeah. Okay. A lot of effort there. **Michael Hingson ** 33:16 So what's your day job? **Katya Davydova ** 33:19 So I leadership, trader, learning experiences for managers and executives, I teach things like influential communication, feedback, strategic thinking, like yesterday, I taught a I don't want to say the name but a famous well being health company. And it was just really, really cool to be in a space with the executive team with, you know, the CEO at the helm. And it's like, wow, we get to talk so meaningfully about things that actually matter. How do you build a sustainable feedback culture at this young organization? How do you as leaders model these behaviors that repple down to the business down to the organization, that's a deeply deeply meaningful work? **Michael Hingson ** 34:01 So you you do a lot of different things relating to organization development, your speaker, you're an author and so on. What's your core motivator? **Katya Davydova ** 34:12 I think it goes back to your beautifully articulated beginning sentence Michael of creating a more joyful world. For folks who might be tuning in visually I'm wearing a yellow shirt yellow is my is my color just because it's the the color of lights, the color of expansion, the color possibility, and I'm some days I'm of sheer optimist. Some days, I'm a nihilistic optimist, happy to dive into what that means as well. But essentially, I really believe in the goodness of people, both as individuals and the collective power to be good and do good. And I think that we each of us, and I do I really say this with so much conviction and not like the try, like everyone's good, but just a true conviction. that people are so good. And we have the capacity to do amazing things and to affect others in positive ways. That does not mean that we're always going to be perfect. That does not mean that we're never going to hurt people's feelings, or or, you know, potentially even do unsavory things. But what if we could live in a world in which we want to see? Alright, I know that there's a, there's a famous quote in there. But I just I, I love the feeling of being able to connect people being able to make them feel like they matter. That's what it is, at the end of the day, I want people to feel like they matter. **Michael Hingson ** 35:38 And that helps you achieve. **Katya Davydova ** 35:40 Yeah, it gives me a deep sense of meaning a deep sense of purpose. Purpose. Yeah. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 35:50 and personally, from my perspective, I love what you what you're saying makes perfect sense. You know, I don't think that people are born bad. I think it's a learned behavior that oftentimes too many people ascribe to and it's something that really we we need to deal with and recognize that there's a lot more power in being good in loving than anything else. Yeah. **Katya Davydova ** 36:13 Yeah. I mean, Michael, let me let me ask you this question. I'm sure you've been asked to ask him before. But I'm curious what your response is, in this moment. What drives you to do the things that you do to spread your message to spread awareness to do you know, hundreds of speaking engagements a year? What motivates you? **Michael Hingson ** 36:30 Well, I think probably somewhat the same thing that you do, I want to inspire I want to educate people, I want people to learn more about blindness, and that, that our view of disability is totally wrong. disability does not mean a lack of ability, and that every person on this planet has a disability of one sort or another. We could delve into that. But the reality is, I think that anytime that we can contribute to making people have a better outlook is an important and a good thing to do. Yeah. **Katya Davydova ** 37:03 Is that something that you felt yourself cultivating as a child or something that you grew into, **Michael Hingson ** 37:09 I always wanted to be a teacher. And my first job out of college took me in a different direction, sort of. But I ultimately realized that being a teacher doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to be hired into plant to teach in the classroom or whatever. And then, in fact, most of the jobs that I have had, including what I do today, is all about teaching. And that, that it's important to teach the right and important things. And that in reality, I can't teach anyone anything they have to teach themselves. All I can do is show the way. **Katya Davydova ** 37:49 Yes, yes. I love that. And what's what is it that keeps you going? Right, because sometimes being a teacher is difficult to continually have to exert some or a lot of ourselves to do so. What keeps you going? **Michael Hingson ** 38:04 Well, I That's a fair question. And I'm gonna turn it around in a second and ask you the same thing, but, but for me, look, I believe that that people are doing it. I love life, I love the fact that life is an adventure that we all should share him. I think that there is an absolute relevant world of morals and ethics and so on. And so it's always frustrating when I see people totally ignoring morals, totally ignoring ethics, doing some of the things that we're seeing people do in our in our world today. But I ultimately have seen too many examples of life is really composed mostly of good people. And we can be better for it. And we need to really emphasize the good and the love part. I'm with with Henry Drummond love is the most important thing in the world. And it is something that will transcend everything that we deal with. And if we don't do it, it will destroy anyone who really decides not to truly be a loving individual. So it keeps me going knowing that some of those things are true. Some of those things work. And I want to continue to help motivate people to to do better and be better than they are. And maybe it's like what you were thinking of the whole Gandhi quote of Be the change you want to see in the morning. Exactly. Yes. How about you? **Katya Davydova ** 39:33 Yeah, I think about this question as it is interlaced with the topic of burnout, where in today's as well. Yeah, and I would say in today's society that folks are more prone to an experience more burnout more than ever. The reason that I contrast that is because at the end of the day, while systems, organizational systems worldwide system, global citizens are like me not designed for necessarily human flourishing, because if you look at the eight hour workday, right, that is an archaic practice from the 50s. From the line of Dr. Work that some people are definitely not working eight hours, some people are working way more, but the human brain and body are not designed to sit in a chair for eight hours a day and look at a screen. Right? That is my soapbox. Wow, I love taking us down this. And I say this because it can get very exhausting to show up over and over and over again. But I think that what it boils down to is that, to your point about making a brighter world, if we have a choice to show up as loving, as kind as caring, why wouldn't we? Right? It almost seems like the me at least, I mean, I might be biased, but it almost feels like the natural choice. But I also think that this is not something that many of us consciously step into, like I had to get there. I had this really powerful lesson from my prior relationship, where my former partner and I, you know, we were living together had a great relationship. But he's, again, still one of my best friends different partner than the other one I mentioned. And he told me, he's like Katya, like, you nag me a lot, right? You like, tell me like, what what you wish I did more of what? What I'm not doing right. Like, you don't tell me as much the things that I am doing, right? It's like, Oh, my God, you're so right. Like, I wasn't giving him that positive reinforcement that we and research affirms is crucial, or strong relationships. Because according to adult learning theory, adults learn best by positive reinforcement by doubling down on things that they do well. And ever since he said that, to me, I like really took that to heart, because I asked him for feedback, after we broke up was like, Hey, give me some feedback on how I can be a better partner. And it was really, really valuable. And that's one of the lessons that I carry forth with me. If there's a way that I can positively amplify someone else's experience, someone else's work someone else's, you know, anything that they do, why wouldn't I? Yeah, it makes it better for everybody involved. And it feels so good for both **Michael Hingson ** 42:04 parties. And, and you're not doing it from the standpoint of arrogance. You're doing it from the standpoint of love, and because you want to really be a helpful part of humanity. **Katya Davydova ** 42:16 Yeah, yeah, exactly. And it's sometimes like, yeah, it can take effort, especially when we've had a day. It can be very easy to say like, well, the wild is dark, and I'm tired, right? So I'm gonna go like wallow. And of course, like, everyone does, I do that, too. But when we have the choice to show up as our best selves, **Michael Hingson ** 42:33 I wouldn't wait. Yeah. So tell me, what do you think having an unstoppable mindset means? **Katya Davydova ** 42:43 I love this question. You know, I was reflecting a lot about this in preparation for our conversation today, Michael. I think there's the tangible resilience, skills, the things that we can learn, right, all the coping mechanisms, being aware of how stress shows up in our brains and bodies, you know, employing techniques like deep breathing, or the 200 technique, or, you know, inviting cognitive offload. All of those terms, by the way, are terms that I teach for my day job, which I just love. But essentially, there's the hard skills, right, like, if you experienced this type of stressor, here's how you can cope. That's one way to be unstoppable, so that you have the systems, the mechanistic systems in place to get you through our times. But I think there's also the flip side of being unstoppable is having the belief that you are able to overcome any challenge that comes in your way. And if not overcome to your ideal, desired level, that there's lessons that you can take from it. So if you overcome it, amazing, great, you've made it through made it past, if it didn't go quite as planned that there's takeaways to help guide you on the next iteration, the next chapter. And I think that that sort of intangible that second flavor is the more intangible that limitless belief that instead of a limiting belief, that you are capable, that you are able and that in the end, things will turn out however they turn out. **Michael Hingson ** 44:17 So I'm sure that you've had in your life and you can point to times that you've had to face adversity, what's gotten you through it, how do you do them? **Katya Davydova ** 44:27 Yeah, I was actually just discussing coping styles, like there's different types of coping styles of stress. And my typical coping style is just robot mode. I'll share with you a story that about almost a decade ago, actually now, I was in a near fatal head on collision. And it was a really hard time everybody walked out it was it was all good. Well, all good. I put that in quotes, air quotes. I expected after that, that I would just go back to life and like, you know, maybe take some time to recover maybe like rest and I did not write I just continued pumping out at 100% 150% Just the way I had been before before the accident. And I tell the story, because when I tell my participants about the story, I'm like, you know, I should have learned to take better care of myself, I should have learned to slow down and actually rest. And I did it. But what got me through is that like, okay, like, this is going to be a hard season, I'm going to just go robot do the things that I need to do to stay afloat. But what I've been learning recently in the last couple of years is to actually listen to my body. If I'm tired, maybe that's an indication that I should take a break. Right? What did curiosity what did that though? Just knowing to answer your question more directly, Michael, to get through hard times, knowing that there is going to be a different time, a time that I feel 1% Less bad **Michael Hingson ** 45:51 tomorrow. So let's go back to let's go back to going robot. does that also mean you're just doing things, if you will, by rote or being a robot, that it gives you your brain time to think and to process? And then of course, you have to listen to what comes out or learn to listen to what comes out. But does that then by giving your brain a chance to process? If you think that is true, then that's it is it is truly a healing mechanism that that allows you to come out of it stronger and better for what you do. **Katya Davydova ** 46:30 Yeah, yeah, I really think it's a way of compartmentalization, where I know that there's things that quote unquote, have to get done, right in order for me to carry on the way that I've been living. But I also think it can be maladaptive because I sometimes may not take enough time to grieve, right or to process, I journal a lot. So that that is my sort of grieving mechanism. And lately, again, as I said, I went through a lot of heavy things this past year, actually allowing myself the time to just like, go on a mountaintop and cry, you know, as a sort of movie like as it sounds, it's really, really cathartic and healing to say, okay, Kati, like these are the things that are bubbling up, let them out, as opposed to squashing them down and dealing with them never so that they're unresolved. **Michael Hingson ** 47:16 Yeah, I think that's part of the the issue is that if you just push them down, and you don't pay attention to them, when you don't deal with issues that come up, then you're going to come up and get you in the end anyway. **Katya Davydova ** 47:28 And intensify potentially and intensify. Yeah, exactly. Exactly. I think having the sense of community around as well. I've I'm curious, Michael, how this shows up for you. But I haven't been really great at asking for help, especially in my younger years, because I'm like, I can do it on my own. You know, I grew up very independent talking to adults, as I mentioned. And so I was like, I can do everything myself, right. But now I'm like, leaning on my community. I'm like, Hey, friends, like I'm feeling really bad, like helped, you know, and are like, what would you do in this situation, and everyone has shown up and just such the most kind, loving way. And just remembering that there's people who want to be in your corner. **Michael Hingson ** 48:05 And people who care, people who care. I, I have learned, especially and talk about it since September 11, that when I think I've learned it a long before then especially working with guide dogs, it's all about teamwork and team development. But I think that there is a lot to always be said for having a team. And we may or may not necessarily recognize it. And sometimes we we may even just want to push the team away. But when we truly interact with the team, interact with the people around us and let them into our lives. It is such a wonderful, very powerful thing to do. **Katya Davydova ** 48:51 Is there a moment like that that stands out for you and your life? **Michael Hingson ** 48:54 Well, immediately what I'm thinking of is that that my wife of 40 years passed away last November. And so we we had been married literally 40 years. So suddenly, I was alone, in a sense, because now she wasn't here. I did have a few months to sort of prepare for it because we knew what was happening. This her body started slowing down. She's been in a wheelchair, her wife and her buddy just started slowing down and that happened for her. But suddenly, no matter what you think it was suddenly there and now she's no longer here. Although I'd love to tell people she's watching somewhere and if I misbehave, I'm going to hear about it. But But still, it's different now. And one of the things that we did was I decided to have a meeting, kind of a celebration of life, which we did in January the week the shoe We did a service for her in the middle of January where we spread her ashes. And then the next week, we did a celebration of life online. And people came from around the world literally, to participate in that for her. And I realized how much not only she but I had in such a blessing with so many people who wanted to continue to be part of our lives. And, and then it worked out really well. So I, I love to stay in touch with people, but I also now value even more times of flight. So I can I can go through a good period of time and not turn the TV on not turn the radio on or anything and just have a quiet or I'll just read a book. And that's okay. Yeah, yeah. **Katya Davydova ** 50:55 I really appreciate your sharing your story, Michael, that's, that's, **Michael Hingson ** 51:00 I think it is important that we all need to take time to collect our own thoughts, and that we need to value other people. But at the same time, we also need to recognize that we have to value ourselves and in our lives. And ultimately, again, we're our best teachers, and we have to teach ourselves. **Katya Davydova ** 51:22 Yes, and teach ourselves not once, not twice, but iteratively, right, like set up potentially even systems or habits to remind ourselves, to spend time with ourselves to check in to journal to write to do whatever it is that makes us feel centered. **Michael Hingson ** 51:34 I'm a firm believer that people should take some time every day to just think and as I was I talked about introspection. That is something that we we can do when people say I don't have the time to do that too much do yes, you do. Always have to. **Katya Davydova ** 51:54 I also used to be one of those people who's like, I don't have time I'm literally doing like I'm working 14 hour days. I'm moving from one thing to the next. And what I share people my schedule when I like, let them see my calendar. They're like, Kati, this is insane. Like, I know, it's insane. That's why I don't have time. But there is always time and micromoments right. Lately, I've been finding meditative moments on like, I bike to the gym, or I walk around the neighborhood or like, deliberately, if I can't sit still, which it's it is very difficult for me to still sit still. Then I'll find that stillness as I'm physically moving. Right? And like the mind just comes down. I'm a rock climber. So whenever like I'm on the wall, holding on for dear life. That is such a perfect opportunity to think about like, nothing else matters. Besides this moment. That is it. Right you're **Michael Hingson ** 52:37 holding on? And the reality is we always do have time, it's just that we make the choice not to. And that's the problem that each of us has to grow out. Mm **Katya Davydova ** 52:47 hmm. I wouldn't even view it as a problem, right? Because problem or a challenge? Challenge, somewhat, but it makes it feel like like, you are at fault for **Michael Hingson ** 52:59 not Yeah, no, no, I hear you. **Katya Davydova ** 53:02 Yeah, I just I and this is still an unresolved thing for myself, too. And I share this right, even though I coach people on this, it's, it's still something that is such a constant work in progress. And that's why like, I really like thinking about the micro habits, right? How can we design systems in a way that we don't have to, we don't have to think about implementing this every day, we've already designed the backbone of the system that can carry us **Michael Hingson ** 53:26 through? How do we get people to do that? **Katya Davydova ** 53:30 Well, we get to get them to think about their motivations. So starting with a why, like, what is it that ultimately matters to them? And it's kind of like asking a ladder of lies, right? And why does that matter to you? And why does that matter to you? And what's at the true core, or like, what is the core of your essence or your being, and then connecting behaviors back onto that. So mapping it to sort of like this giant tree trunk of why we're all the branches, or the possible behaviors and the possible habits that folks might build. So for example, when my clients wants to build a little bit more structure in their morning schedule, and, you know, schedules are great structure is great, but why does that matter? Right? What will that ultimately give to that person? And so we were able to unpack that a little bit deeply in a way that the outcome was a sustainable, you know, chunk of time every day to connect back with themselves, because that was something that they were truly wanting and desiring **Michael Hingson ** 54:25 in 30 years, how would you like people to remember you in your life, not that you've passed away or anything, but in 30 years, there's a lot more time for people to develop memories about you. Definitely, **Katya Davydova ** 54:35 definitely. I love that you asked that question I got I'm gonna marinate on it. But the answer that comes to mind is I would like to be remembered as a source of light, love, joy and liberty for others, and that's kind of vague and nebulous, but I leave it vague and nebulous to be able to land a To the interpretation of each person, right, so if I can be that person that is able to make someone feel at least 10% better, if I'm that person who can help them craft systems or I can help them craft an environment where they do feel their most powerful, empowered, joyful selves, then I will have lived a great life. **Michael Hingson ** 55:20 And we would have done something that's really great. Yes, yes. What advice do you have for for people who are listening to this? **Katya Davydova ** 55:31 In general, I love I love how to end the big the big hitters show like I love your style. **Michael Hingson ** 55:41 It's a sir questions that come to mind. It's not that they were planned. To be honest, it's that they're devotee. Right? Scott talking. But anyway, **Katya Davydova ** 55:50 I think it's to continually remind ourselves that we have a choice and how we see the world. And to choose to see it in a way that ultimately is serves us and serves other people best. So my specific personalized version of it is to see the joy in the everyday to find little little treasures, right little moments of joy and wonder in the everyday, that's my own ethos, yours might be that, you know, you leave the world feeling you leave each day, helping one person feel inspired. Right? Whatever the flavor of it is, the advice that I would impart upon folks, if I could have like a billboard that would shine across the entire universe. Or maybe let's just keep it to Earth, planet Earth, the universe, in this one is to remember that we have the choice to show up and to try to show up as fully ourselves, and it's probably our best authentic versions of ourselves. Because that's all we have. **Michael Hingson ** 56:47 And I liked the fact that you talk about it as a choice, because it is a choice. And we can choose to do that or not. I think that's the important part about whatever we do, we we have the choice as to how we want to live, we may not always be able to control some of the things that happen to us, we always have the choice as to how we deal with it. And that's what's really important. Yeah. **Katya Davydova ** 57:12 And also making the space that if we don't feel like or cannot show up as our best selves that day, to not like get overly hard on ourselves about it, right? Because of course, sometimes we're gonna have off days off weeks off seasons, and just keep coming back to it with love. As long as we get that word, **Michael Hingson ** 57:27 give it to ourselves, and don't get hard on others either. **Katya Davydova ** 57:30 Yes, yes, exactly. Don't let that spread. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 57:34 this has been fun. I know, you've got to go off to another meeting, because you're just so popular. So I do want to thank you again for being here. And I hope that all of you enjoyed this. Please let us know what you think I would appreciate it. If you would reach out to me, you can email me at Michaelhi at accessibe A c c e s s i b e.com. Or go to our podcast page www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast. Love Of course, as I always say, but I do mean it. We really would appreciate five star ratings from you, wherever you're listening to this, but how do you how can people reach out to you and maybe take advantage of some of the things that you do and so on? **Katya Davydova ** 58:12 Yeah, thank you for asking that. And absolutely plus, plus a million to what you just shared about reaching out to Michael. But if you want to get in touch and honestly do truly mean this to please please reach out. It's just Katya at KatyaDavydova.com If you're an Instagram, it's at joy in plain sight, all one word. And if you want to find me on LinkedIn, it's Kaya Davydova. If you're someone who is interested in coaching and want to explore options for building more sustainable habits for life flourishing, I'm in your corner. I've got your back. Let's have a conversation. Again. Katya @KatyaDavydova.com. It'd be amazing to hear from you. Thank you might be on mute Michael **Michael Hingson ** 58:47 spell spell. Katya Davydova For us? **Katya Davydova ** 58:49 Sure. Katya is K a t y a. And Davydova is D a v y d o v a Davydova. **Michael Hingson ** 58:59 And you wrote a book? **Katya Davydova ** 59:00 I did. I did. Called joy in plain sight. And how can people get that? You're welcome to either find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, I believe target all your online retailers. If you want to personalize signed copy, I have a couple of those still left available. So I'm happy to mail you one. Feel free to just email me Katy@KatyaDavydova.com **Michael Hingson ** 59:22 Well, Katya, I want to thank you once again for being here and for doing this. It's been a joy, and it's been a pleasure and we need to do it again. Yes, **Katya Davydova ** 59:31 Michael, thank you so much for cultivating the space I just feel radiantly connected and extremely grateful for having this opportunity to chat with. **Michael Hingson ** 59:43 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our
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Academic advisor and early career development expert Ana Homayoun's new book is "Erasing the Finish Line." In it, she looks to new strategies to help each student develop their own blueprint for success.
Constantin Morun is a passionate advocate of personal growth, self-discovery, and professional development with over 15 years of experience. Through his journey from a fear-ridden man hiding his authentic self to embracing vulnerability and authenticity, Constantin demonstrates that self-discovery can unlock the keys to personal and professional success. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, he inspires and empowers individuals on their unique journeys towards growth and self-discovery through both his professional and personal life, as well as his podcast, Unleash Thyself. Integrating his passion for technology, spirituality, and mentorship, Constantin helps individuals unlock their full potential, fostering a positive impact on the world around them. His mission centers on personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery, dedicated to uplifting and empowering every member of the audience with his humble and sincere insights.www.unleashthyself.com
Bestselling author and training development expert Jim Moore has been creating Smart Training content since the company's inception. Jim is also a Certified HIPAA Professional and his guidance often proves invaluable to our healthcare clients. Jim got his start in broadcasting and lends his unique voice to most Smart Training modules.
Samuele Tini is a sustainability, development expert, living in Kenya. Beginning: 02:44 In this episode, you will learn: How he happened to work in Africa The two things that helped him in the journey The local languages he speaks How he builds credibility His most valuable lesson learned His best practices for lifelong learning His last message Would you like to become a better global leader? Please subscribe to explore honest advice from real people. Learn and connect with Samuele.
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Self-development expert Jit Puru shares with us his experience of dealing with a breakup as well as personal loss during the height of the Covid pandemic. He describes how, despite being a professional in the mental health space, he struggled with depression, feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome to come out mentally stronger and better-equipped to handle the world.In This Episode(05:05) Surviving the breakup(07:00) Going through the cycle of grief(09:53) The value of having a support system(11:08) Suffering from an identity crisis(18:35) A moment of realisation on looking back(21:00) A journey of self-discovery(23:40) Losing a spouse to cancer(25:22) What is needed in a relationship(27:50) The potential of conscious uncoupling(35:15) How society forces unhealthy behaviour(37:06) Moving on from a breakup JIT PURUJit Puru is an accomplished author and motivational speaker who has been helping people with self-development since 2014. His first book "You Deserve Happiness" has sold thousands of copies and teaches readers how to achieve success through emotional and mental mastery. Jit is also the founder of Ideas & Inspiration, a popular YouTube channel with over 560,000 subscribers to date. He's currently writing his second book which is set to be published in 2024.You can find him on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ideasinspirationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jitpuru YANA FRYYana is the founder of the Timeless Teachings Podcast. She is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.She is also the founder of Awaken Human, a company that delivers bespoke executive coaching and wellness for employees solutions for the organisations who care about their people. Yana is also organising and facilitating on-demand retreats for CEOs and C-Suite Executives, who want to craft out “me time” in their busy schedule. Her clients and students come from 30+ countries and highly diverse backgrounds. Yana has been interviewing thought leaders and change makers since 2015 . You can find more of her thought-provoking interviews on YanaTV, an online talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful, influential and conscious people of Singapore. CONNECT with the host ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yanafry—-Timeless Teachings is a global podcast by Yana Fry. We talk about human advancement, self-mastery and achieving your full potential.
In our latest episode, Nicole Plantin of Soeur Lab had an amazing discussion with artist development & performance director to the stars, Keanna “KJ Rose” Henson. Keanna is the founder of the “The Rose Effect, LLC", a Global Stage Consultancy that helps creatives, executives and artists of all disciplines push beyond their perceived capacity. KJ has worked with the likes of Lil Nas X, the Lumineers, 24k Goldn, The Kid Laroi, Saweetie and others, helping them to take their live performances to the next level. She has also performed with and had the opportunity to study some of the best in business such as P.Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. KJ's career is a unique one that has allowed her to utilize her distinct talents and to craft her own path. Tune in to hear about her journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soeurtalks/support
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Solomon Floyd is a Real Estate Developer, Investor and Equity Specialist, and Mentor and Economic Advisor. Solomon is the Principal of Reunion Investments, a boutique real estate investment firm with a focus on providing a strategic approach to buying property in tertiary and military markets across the United States. Investors can expect consistent returns provided by a secure tenant/buyer base.
Have you been wanting to work with Heather? Her annual elite mastermind is open NOW! She is only accepting 20 participants this year! Click the link below to learn more and apply now if you are ready to go to the next level! https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/ In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to lead and connect deeply with the people around you The key to becoming the author of your OWN life Finding work that fills you with joy How to create culture within your work environment that makes you proud Tips for improving company culture with tangible changes Resources: Website: www.mattmayberryonline.com Read Culture Is The Way Email: info@mattmayberryonline.com LinkedIn & Facebook: @Matt Mayberry Twitter & Instagram: @matt_mayberry Youtube: @MattMayberryTV Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Visit Indeed.com/monahan to start hiring now Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/CreatingConfidence Show Notes: Sometimes you have to almost lose everything in order to realize what you want most out of life. When Matt Mayberry was faced with the challenge of overcoming his addiction, he tapped into his dreams and proved the doubters WRONG. He's studied the best cultural builders in the world, and discovered how leaders can define and sustain a people-first work environment. As a former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt has taken his experience to help others as a professional leadership development and performance expert. He'll share what it takes to move past failures and how we can use our hardships to help others who may be facing similar struggles. About The Guest: Matt Mayberry is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and a leading global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Fox, Business Insider, Fortune, NBC, and his client list is full of well known companies like Allstate, JP Morgan, and even the FBI! As a former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt took the lessons he learned on the field straight to the board room. He's here to share his unique perspective surrounding leadership development, and how he yields high value results. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: How To Start The New Year Off RIGHT, With Heather! How To Show Up As The Most CONFIDENT Version Of Yourself, With Kim Rittberg Digital Video Expert & Content Strategist How To Get Motivated When You Aren't Feeling It, With Heather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most of us have to work to afford the life that we want, but many of us are in jobs that we don't enjoy or have caused us to feel burnt out. Are you ready to find a job or career that you love? It's possible! My guest in this episode is Leading Career Development Expert and Multi-Best-Selling Author, Vicky Oliver. She's the author of many best-selling books including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of "Best Books for HR Interview Prep," 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions (Skyhorse 2010), and Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers and Other Office Idiots (Sourcebooks, 2008) For more information, visit vickyoliver.comIn this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:Why it's tough for women in the workforceHow to find a job that you loveHow to create a career that you will loveHow to find a mentorHow to be confident in an interviewHow to be confident in your career Where to Find Vicky:Website: www.vickyoliver.comBooks:Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots: 201 Smart Ways to Handle the Toughest People Issues (Self-Help Book for Being Happier and Less Stressed at Work)301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions: Land the Job of Your Dreams with the Ultimate Interview Prep Book301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette QuestionsLive Like a Millionaire (Without Having to Be One)Power Sales Words: How to Write It, Say It And Sell It With SizzleStay Connected: Katie's IG: @katieehawkes Podcast's IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast Email: contagiousconfidencepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of the DevCast podcast, we delve into some expert tips and tricks to take your FileMaker development skills to the next level. Our experienced guest speakers will share their insights on using custom keyboard shortcuts, selection tools, fences, Visual Studio (VS) Code, and the MBS plug-in. Whether you're a seasoned FileMaker developer or just starting out, these practical tips and tricks will help you work more efficiently, save time, and boost your productivity. Tune in to discover how to streamline your workflow, enhance your coding capabilities, and get the most out of this powerful software tool.
Jeremy Muijs is the co-founder of Grown Alchemist, a clean beauty brand inspired by the power of botanicals and rooted in the alchemy of science.With their groundbreaking research into the power of natural ingredients for improved skin health, Grown Alchemist has been spearheading the way for cosmetic chemistry since its launch in 2004, today recognised as a leader in the growing intersection of wellness and beauty. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash & Grown Alchemist: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Grown Alchemist: @grownalchemist www.grownalchemist.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is being a versatile leader so important to your career successHow can you develop and scale future ready leaders for your organization?My guest on this episode Is Rob Kaiser, Leadership Development Expert and President, Kaiser Leadership SolutionsDuring our conversation, Rob and I discuss:Why being a leader today is more challenging than in the pastHow leaders can develop empathy and why it mattersWhy the best leaders “check in, before they check on”How to improve your leadership versatilityWhy you should focus on your improving weaknesses, not your strengthsConnecting with Rob:Rob Kaiser on LinkedInKaiser Leadership Solutions - Leadership ConsultingResources:The Accountability Crisis - Talent QuarterlyBooks by Rob Kaiser on Amazon
In this episode I am chatting with Natty Beatts who is a Psychic Development Expert. Her awakening to her gifts of connection with guides, with spirit, with Lightcodes, with Light Language was speedy and came crashing in for her over the last few years. We don't delve into that too much since there is so much more to discuss! Her unwavering and absolute belief that we are all capable of connection to Guides, and to our psychic skills is really exciting and inspiring.Natty does not filter herself - she has no time to be anyone other that who she truly is! So there is some sweary language...You can find Natty on Instagram, read her really interesting blog or watch her YouTube videos. Also, if you are interested in the book that Natty mentions it is by Sia-Lanu Estrella - The Rainbow Tablets, Divine Union and Sacred Sexuality. If you want to watch the chat and witness the glory of her feathery jumpsuit then you can do so right here!Enjoy!Much loveRosanne xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can you define success on your terms?Why is it so important to invest and bet on yourself?My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, Leadership Coach, Bestselling Author, and Leadership Development ExpertDuring our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following:Why she left her corporate leadership role and started her own businessWhy “Launch, Learn, and Iterate” should be your personal innovation philosophyHow to master your inner game and define success on your termsHow to manage up and why it matters for your careerConnecting with Sohee:Sohee Jun, PhD on LinkedInSohee's website
This week I sit down with holistic psychotherapist, children's development expert and intuitive guide for spiritual parents and entrepreneurs Carly Mentlik. Carly created the Inner Rainbow Project: a hub for children's mental health and wellbeing that uses an innovative fusion of education and psychology along with chakras and yoga to introduce spirituality to kids. Carly discusses how giving children a baseline understanding of the chakra systems allows them to stay connected to themselves and the world. She shares how giving children the ideas and vocabulary to embrace their emotions and shadow sides keeps them integrated and whole through the entirety of their lives. To learn more about Carly and her work, follow her on Instagram @campchakrakids Carly is also the host of the children's podcast, Chakra Talk. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast
For anyone who's ever had an idea for a product, Noah McNeely is the guy to talk to. Noah McNeely is the founder of Product QuickStart. He grew up in a small town in central Georgia and studied mechanical engineering and industrial design at Georgia Tech. He has always been entrepreneurial, starting businesses in high school and college. After college, he started Product QuickStart to help people who want to develop products. He also offers free advice to listeners of Your Next Stop. In this episode, you will learn: How Noah McNeely's small town upbringing led to his entrepreneurial spirit What Noah McNeely's businesses in college taught him about himself and what he enjoyed How Noah McNeely's experience as an engineer and industrial designer give him a unique perspective on product development. You can reach Noah on LinkedIn. Remarkable Quote: “I've always sort of had this spark, I guess. Maybe it goes back to when I was buying groceries for people at such an early age. I was like, I can work as hard as I want to make as much as I want.” Sponsor Today's episode is sponsored by: Picked Cherries' social podcasting app is the destination for the best podcast listening experience for all listeners. Download the app for FREE on Google Play and the App Store. Share podcasts like never before with Picked Cherries. Learn more at PickedCherries.com. Find Us Online! Website: iamJulietHahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: @iamjuliethahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn
Jess digs a little deeper into a conversation we featured on balancing your health and fitness goals and being a Mom (episode 31). For today's episode, she interviews Coach Sami G who not only is a longtime Fitbliss Master Coach, but also holds two Masters Degrees in Education and has experience teaching in the classroom. They talk about self-talk, healthy habits, picky eaters, and considerations around putting children on a diet and advocating for them in their doctor's office. @sam.g.fit @mathesonjess @teamfitbliss
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