Podcasts about fully engaged

John Meehan returns from episode 30. John Meehan is an instructional coach, professional development specialist, and English teacher from just outside Washington, D.C. He is the author of EDrenaline Rush (2019) and co-author of Fully Engaged (2021) and Playing With Purpose (2026). A nationally recognized speaker on student engagement and gamified instruction, John was named an ASCD Emerging Leader, served on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council, and currently sits on the Pulitzer Center's 2025 Information & AI Teacher Advisory Council. His book EDrenaline Rush was ranked among Book Authority's “Top 10 Teaching Books of All Time.” Alongside Michael Matera in 2021, John co-founded EMC² Learning, a global platform providing hundreds of gamified classroom resources to educators worldwide. EMC² Learning was named the 2023 FETC Pitchfest winner for Best Online Classes and honored in HundrED's 2024 Spotlight on Gamified Curricula. Outside the classroom, he's a CrossFitter and proud new dad. You can connect with John at connect@EMC2Learning.com and www.emc2learning.com

What actually separates a fully engaged mob from one that feels flat, quiet, or stuck? And why does that difference matter far beyond team morale? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we explore how team engagement directly impacts software delivery, learning, and long-term sustainability. Drawing from real mob programming experiences—ranging from high-energy, large-group collaboration to small teams struggling with disengagement—we unpack the patterns behind why engagement rises or fades. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all playbook, this conversation treats engagement as a systems and complexity problem. We discuss how engagement shows up differently in quiet vs. loud mobs, how personal context and learning overload can influence participation, and why disengagement is often a signal—not a character flaw. You'll hear practical ways facilitators and teams can probe, sense, and respond when engagement drops, including: - The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in mob settings - When small format changes help—and when they're only a temporary band-aid - How psychological safety affects learning, contribution, and retention - Techniques for surfacing hidden confusion without negatively calling people out - Why repeated work and lack of progress quietly drain motivation - When disengagement points to deeper systemic or environmental issues We also connect engagement to outcomes leaders care about: flow, learning speed, delivery quality, and business impact. This isn't about forcing fun or “rah-rah” energy—it's about creating conditions where people want to contribute, can contribute, and see the value of innovating together. Whether you're a developer, facilitator, tech lead, or engineering manager, this episode offers concrete signals to watch for and experiments to try—while respecting the complexity of human systems. If you've ever wondered why one mob feels alive and another feels exhausting, this conversation can help you see what's really going on beneath the surface. Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/P0-PWstQhqk  

Fully Engaged - Serving God Joshua 24:1-24

Fully Engaged - Reaching Out 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Fully Engaged - Digging Deep 2 Peter 1:1-15

Fully Engaged - Being Family Philemon

Fully Engaged - Investing Eternally Matthew 25:14-30

Fully Engaged - Enjoying Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Today on Bold Steps Minute, Pastor Mark explains how to be fully engaged in your God given mission. It begins when His presence is real in your life after you have said no to things that are not of God.Become a Bold Partner Today: https://give.moodyradio.org/bsj?appeal=podcast&utm_source=bsm_podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_term=radioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's wisdom comes from Fully Engaged by Thomas M. Sterner.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Here we come to the next exhortation in this unit of Romans. We are warned of the danger we all face and called to intentionally and enthusiastically engage in our life with Christ. But as we discover, this is not about digging deep within ourselves but learning to live and serve in the new way of the Spirit. The power we need to give our all in following Jesus comes from Jesus who has already given his all to make us his own.

"I Believe" Series John 5: 16-21

(00:00) The guys start the final hour talking about a source to Michael Holley claiming that Alex Cora is not as engaged with the Red Sox this season. (10:49) The guys react to the news of a plane rolling off the runway into the grass at Boston Logan Airport. (21:43) The guys debate the Patriots upcoming season and if they have the chance to be successful. (32:59) Today’s Takeaways.

SEG Media's Mike Folta joined PK to talk about the stretch run of the season for the Utah Hockey Club during his weekly visit on the program.

In this episode, we tackle the crucial leadership challenge of identifying and addressing team disengagement. We explore five key warning signs that your team might not be fully engaged, from subtle changes in meeting participation to increasing isolation in hybrid environments. Join us as we share practical strategies for not only spotting these signs early but also taking effective action to rebuild engagement.Key points from this episodeUnderstanding the early warning signs of team disengagement and why seeing multiple small signs matters more than any single red flagHow to distinguish between surface-level agreement and genuine team buy-in during decision makingPractical approaches to exploring engagement issues without making common leadership mistakesThe importance of balancing your responsibility to spot issues with involving the team in creating solutionsSimple but effective frameworks for starting conversations about engagement and improvement00:00 Introduction and Overview of Team Engagement Warning Signs00:55 First Warning Sign: Caution or Selective Participation in Meetings03:00 Second Warning Sign: Apathy in Decision Making03:52 Third Warning Sign: Problem-Focused Discussions05:20 Fourth Warning Sign: Self-Censoring at Key Moments06:38 Fifth Warning Sign: Increasing Isolation08:45 How to Start Addressing Engagement Issues11:00 Key Questions to Ask Your Team14:00 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Over a New Team18:45 Practical Solutions: The "What's Working Well/Even Better If" Framework21:00 Building Relationships Without Getting Too Personal23:00 Using the Effort-Impact Matrix25:00 Final Thoughts and Key TakeawaysUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and adviceInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Mentioned in this episode:Catalyst Career Club for £50k+ Leaders & Managers Moving up the career ladder needs an inside edge - strategies that allow you to unlock your full potential and position yourself as a true leadership talent. And that's exactly what the Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders provides. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just a down to earth, purposeful injection of oomph for your career from Pamela & Jacqui Use the code PODCAST to get your first month for £1 https://www.pamelalangan.com/catalystcareerclub

The #1 disease in NYC is not COVID. It's not cancer. It's not even heart disease. The #1 disease in NYC is a social disease . . . and it's called LONELINESS. That's why this weekend's message at The Journey is so important. We are concluding our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series by showing you a biblical solution to loneliness and how to live the fully connected life God intends!

The #1 disease in NYC is not COVID. It's not cancer. It's not even heart disease. The #1 disease in NYC is a social disease . . . and it's called LONELINESS. That's why this weekend's message at The Journey is so important. We are concluding our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series by showing you a biblical solution to loneliness and how to live the fully connected life God intends!

Pastor Terry's message emphasizes the importance of being fully engaged in our faith by serving others and being part of a community, as Jesus modeled, while also sharing testimonies of how people are connected to the church. He challenges us to break out of spiritual complacency by actively using our God-given gifts and joining small groups for deeper fellowship. By doing so, we experience the fullness of God's purpose and blessings in our lives.

This weekend @ The Journey we continue our Fully Engaged teaching series... and I want to talk with you about a very special GIFT you have received from God – but maybe haven't fully opened yet. I want to talk with you about how to fully engage with your Spiritual Gifts. God has given you unique gifts and talents and abilities that come alive in you when you become a follower of Jesus. And God wants you to use those gifts to serve Him and others in the church. It's when you begin to fully engage your spiritual gifts – that your life begins to make sense and have a real impact on those around you!

This weekend @ The Journey we continue our Fully Engaged teaching series... and I want to talk with you about a very special GIFT you have received from God – but maybe haven't fully opened yet. I want to talk with you about how to fully engage with your Spiritual Gifts. God has given you unique gifts and talents and abilities that come alive in you when you become a follower of Jesus. And God wants you to use those gifts to serve Him and others in the church. It's when you begin to fully engage your spiritual gifts – that your life begins to make sense and have a real impact on those around you!

This weekend @ The Journey we continue our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series, where we're learning how to exchange the boredom of the bare minimum for the joy and excitement of a life fully engaged with God. And this Sunday we tackle a topic that's relevant to all of us... Fully Engaged with My Finances!

This weekend @ The Journey we continue our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series, where we're learning how to exchange the boredom of the bare minimum for the joy and excitement of a life fully engaged with God. And this Sunday we tackle a topic that's relevant to all of us... Fully Engaged with My Finances!

This weekend @ The Journey we escape the BOREDOM of the BARE MINIMUM by learning what it means to live a life fully engaged with God. We kick off our brand new teaching series called FULLY ENGAGED with a message that's NOT going to pull any punches... Fully Engaged with God!

This weekend @ The Journey we escape the BOREDOM of the BARE MINIMUM by learning what it means to live a life fully engaged with God. We kick off our brand new teaching series called FULLY ENGAGED with a message that's NOT going to pull any punches... Fully Engaged with God!

In this episode of the Marli Williams Podcast, I sit down with Adair Cates, a seasoned facilitator and leadership trainer. Together, we dive into the powerful insights of self-leadership, the importance of regulating the nervous system, and how shifting belief systems can lead to personal growth. Adair shares her own experiences with life's challenges and how daily practices like breathwork and meditation have helped her thrive. We also explore conscious leadership and how intentional energy and presence can transform both personal and professional realms. With key takeaways on setting priorities, pausing for self-awareness, and leading with love and generosity, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to lead a more mindful and fulfilled life.Adair's Bio:Adair Cates is a transformational Conscious Leadership trainer, facilitator, and coach with over 20 years of experience in adult education, leadership development, and mindfulness. As the heart and soul behind the Awakening Conscious Leadership Experience (ACLE) at xchange, Adair collaborates with a renowned faculty of experts [Rollin McCraty, PhD (HeartMath®), Raj Sisodia (Conscious Capitalism), Margaret Wheatley (Author/Berkana Institute), Julianna Raye (Unified Mindfulness), and Lynne Twist (Soul of Money Institute)] merging neuroscience, mindfulness, and breathwork to elevate and accelerate influential leadership from the inside out. She has designed and facilitated thousands of one-on-one and group conversations to unlock potential, promote well-being, and accelerate sustained change in organizations such as Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), EOS, TEDx and Conscious Capitalism.As a mom of twins and three bonus kids, partner (in work and life) to xchange founder Jon Berghoff, and author of two self-development books, "Live with Intention" and "Fully Engaged," Adair brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work; however, her most important leadership role is in her home.Her expertise in experience design and facilitation, coupled with her certifications as a Heartmath Resilience Trainer and PSYCH K® practitioner, allows her to deeply understand and embody the science, spirituality, and practices behind what she teaches, making her a sought-after trainer and coach in the field of Conscious Leadership.Call to ActionMini Course - The Art of Living Well - go to website - adaircates.com to access

Listen into this week's sermon titled "Fully Engaged" preached by Pastor Michael Hutchinson, as he teaches on the commencement, commitment, and consummation of the marriage to the Lamb.

We kick off our four part series on employee engagement with those that are fully engaged.  Join us in this series as we look at the characteristics of these people, how they impact others, what they accomplish and how you can influence this group.  Check out our website for additional written resources! Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Neha Shingane & Mike Floyd.

On today's episode, we have Sex educator Tristan Taormino (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the queer sexual revolution. Together we talk about bottom at age 25 compared to age 52, transformative soul merging sex, and when a magnet hits you with timeless wisdom. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! To learn more, head over to the website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.modernanarchypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy community and support the long term sustainability of the show, then join the movement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to Work with Nicole? Apply Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/pleasure-practice⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith Transcript: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/post/168-fierce-fearless-and-fully-engaged-sexuality-with-tristan-taormino Modern Anarchy Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.modernanarchypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/modernanarchypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tristan's Community: Website: https://tristantaormino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristantaormino/

On today's episode, we chat with Jerrad Lopes!  A pastor for more than a decade before launching the Dad Tired movement, Jerrad Lopes is also a sought-after speaker at men's ministry events around the country. His books include  Dad Tired and Loving It ;  The Dad Tired Guide to Basic Bible Study ; Stop Behaving ;   and Fully Engaged.  Lopes and his wife Leila live in South Carolina with their four children. The purpose of Dad Tired is to be a reminder that I don't have to live up to the unspoken pressure to be perfect for my family and I don't have to get buried in shame when I'm not perfect,” Lopes says. “Men need to feel the grace of being able to rest in someone better, and that's Jesus. He lifts the weight off my shoulders so I can lead by being the first one to repent; to confess sin; to humbly admit when I make mistakes; and to be the first one to lead my family to our Better Hero.”    My Daddy's Hero  is the latest in a range of Dad Tired offerings designed to help men embrace their responsibilities as spiritual leaders. For nearly a decade, the Dad Tired movement has cultivated a unique community of men around the world united under one mission—to fall in love with Jesus and help their families do the same.   dadtired.com @dad.tired christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/message

In this episode, Dr. David Jeremiah shares how to fully engage with God and pursue Him with your whole heart, soul, strength, and mind.   Follow Dr. David Jeremiah: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube   Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok   Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. 

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3124: Julie Morgenstern's exploration of Africa and her reflections on presence capture the essence of being fully engaged in the moment. Her journey, from meeting inspiring women in Malawi to delivering a workshop in South Africa, emphasizes the profound impact of being present. Through her experiences, Morgenstern outlines how presence can transform our perception, enhance our senses, and deepen our connection to our surroundings. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/8/22/name-it-and-bring-it-with-you Quotes to ponder: "We see and experience things when we go to places we've never been that simply cannot happen by armchair travel through a Google search." "Simply put, being in 'the moment' means that you are marveling at the newness and presentation before you. You are just reacting, not anticipating or worrying about anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3124: Julie Morgenstern's exploration of Africa and her reflections on presence capture the essence of being fully engaged in the moment. Her journey, from meeting inspiring women in Malawi to delivering a workshop in South Africa, emphasizes the profound impact of being present. Through her experiences, Morgenstern outlines how presence can transform our perception, enhance our senses, and deepen our connection to our surroundings. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/8/22/name-it-and-bring-it-with-you Quotes to ponder: "We see and experience things when we go to places we've never been that simply cannot happen by armchair travel through a Google search." "Simply put, being in 'the moment' means that you are marveling at the newness and presentation before you. You are just reacting, not anticipating or worrying about anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3124: Julie Morgenstern's exploration of Africa and her reflections on presence capture the essence of being fully engaged in the moment. Her journey, from meeting inspiring women in Malawi to delivering a workshop in South Africa, emphasizes the profound impact of being present. Through her experiences, Morgenstern outlines how presence can transform our perception, enhance our senses, and deepen our connection to our surroundings. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/8/22/name-it-and-bring-it-with-you Quotes to ponder: "We see and experience things when we go to places we've never been that simply cannot happen by armchair travel through a Google search." "Simply put, being in 'the moment' means that you are marveling at the newness and presentation before you. You are just reacting, not anticipating or worrying about anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of the Friday March 22, 2024 The Armstrong & Getty Show features... The jarring footage of the border being overrun... Clips of the Week... Mailbag... Trump...Houthis...Aquatic Drones... Katie Green bring us The Lead Story!  Stupid Should Hurt: https://www.armstrongandgetty.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What does it look like when a man is fully engaged in recovery? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg & Beth Miller, Jim Farm, and Rebecca Deckers join the podcast.Listen as they share about what it looks like when a man is "all in" in recovery and what it looks like when he isn't. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.

A rail car will rust away when left by itself on a side-track. But when it's fully engaged to a powerful locomotive it can carry precious cargo and climb distant mountains. Today Ron Moore proclaims that that kind of power is available to the believer, as revealed by Paul in the book of Colossians.

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There's one last thing that we can learn from the life of Joseph. He was a good man who was fully engaged with Jesus. A lot of guys are around during the birth, but when the religious stuff, the spiritual stuff happens, they hand off that to mom's department, but not Joseph.  Joseph was quite a man, wasn't he? If you've been tracking with us these past few days, then you have some clarity as to why God tapped Joseph on the shoulder to be the earthly father of His only Son.

Elle Russ chats with Thomas M. Sterner - the author of The Practicing Mind, Fully Engaged, and most recently It's Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking. The CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute, Sterner is an in-demand speaker and coach working with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes, to help them operate effectively in high-stress situations and experience new levels of mastery. Prior to writing the bestselling The Practicing Mind, Sterner studied Eastern and Western philosophy and modern sports psychology and trained as a jazz pianist. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware. Visit him online at http://www.tomsterner.com.    SELECTED LINKS:  https://www.elleruss.com/ http://www.tomsterner.com It's Just a Thought on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bQ66ncq  Twitter: https://twitter.com/practicingmind  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommsterner/    

Meet Adair Cates Adair Cates, one of my very dear friends, is a mom of twin girls, XCHANGE facilitator, Conscious Leadership trainer, and coach passionate about doing the inner work to be our best selves. Adair has designed and facilitated thousands of one-on-one and group conversations to unlock potential, promote well-being and accelerate sustained change.  Using the strengths-based XCHANGE approach, Adair has led everything from team engagement events in organizations like Microsoft and Meta (Facebook) to online TedX gatherings, multi-day women's retreats, and organization-wide Conscious Leadership development trainings. She's a master experience designer and facilitator and a certified Heartmath Resilience Trainer with 15+ years of experience in adult education, leadership development, and mindfulness. She is the author of two self-development books, Live with Intention and Fully Engaged.   In this episode, I talked with Adair Cates, my dear friend, about living life on life's terms and how she has moved through and been healing her nervous system, body, and mind after experiencing incredible loss. We often discuss spiritual and energy practices that help us stay regulated, resourced, and grounded. One of the biggest learnings on both parts is slowing down. Adair reminds us that we can attract instead of hustle and that relationships are more than just getting shit done.    Regulating Your Nervous System Adair sadly lost her co-parenting partner and father to her twin daughters two years ago. She dealt with a degenerative eye condition that had her stop driving and other daily activities. Learning to regulate her nervous system was crucial to handling the grief, stressor, and loss as a mom to two young girls. Adair talked about the healing effects of techniques like breathwork, meditation, kundalini yoga, and other self-care practices promoting nervous system regulation.   Giving Yourself Space To Have All Your Feelings One of the gifts from so much grief and loss was learning to give herself the space to experience and have all of her feelings. This is an excellent reminder for us that rather than running away, numbing out, or trying to avoid upsetting feelings, we want to learn how to create a compassionate space to feel whatever it is your feeling. Cultivating a kind and loving space for yourself can make all the difference in your healing journey, whether you're experiencing loss, grief, or a challenge.    How Curiosity Can Heal One aspect of healing that so many overlooks is the power of curiosity. I teach this in my spiritual life coaching certification, and we discussed the healing aspect of questions because questions unlock new possibilities and affirmations. An example might be to ask yourself amidst a challenging time, ‘How might this be a blessing'? By embracing a curious mindset, Adair started to change how she viewed her eye diagnosis, new life circumstances, and life changes.   Sacred feminine friendships are all about authentic connections nourishing the soul and creating space for deep empathy, vulnerability, unconditional support, and love. I pray you also find sacred feminine friendships where you can grow together, share heartbreaks and celebrations, and be your most authentic self.   A Free Toolset To Design Your Best Life This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your ‘You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset     Looking To Help Others Get Unstuck and Design Their Best Life? If you are feeling a strong urge to help other big-hearted empaths get unstuck and design their best life, you've got to check out my Life Designer Coach Academy. This world-class four-month virtual live coach certification program will give you proven tools, techniques, practices, and methodology to be a powerful coach. 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Thomas M. Sterner is the founder and CEO of The Practicing Mind Institute. As a successful entrepreneur, he is considered an expert in Present Moment Functioning or PMF. He is a popular and in-demand speaker who works with high-performance individuals including, athletes, coaches, industry groups and individuals of all ages freeing them to operate effectively within high-stress situations so that they can break through to new levels of mastery. As an expert Present Moment Functioning Coach, he has brought clarity to thousands regarding how they can achieve their goals with less effort, in the least amount of time while enjoying the process. Check out The Practicing Mind, Fully Engaged, and It's Just A Thought all written by today's guest! Check out 1Huddle as mentioned in today's episode! Unstoppables! Please consider taking this survey about our listener demographics so that we can better determine how to best serve our listeners. Less than 10 simple questions. Here is the link: CLICK HERE Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote/mantra: "I am not my thoughts. Some thoughts I create, but most of my thoughts happen to me unless I'm in charge of the process." In this episode with Thomas M. Sterner we will discuss: How to better your life, improve your discipline, and control your thoughts with Present Moment Functioning (PMF). Today's sponsor: Ovation - Do you want real-time feedback from your guests instead of 1-star reviews? Ovation uses a 2-question, SMS-based survey, and frictionless integrations with online ordering platforms and other tools to enable restaurants to easily resolve guest concerns in real-time, get more 5-star reviews, discover insights to improve, and drive revenue. Unstoppable listeners who sign up will get$100 off their set-up fee! Visit ovationup.com/unstoppable to learn more. 1Huddle - 1Huddle is a coaching and development platform using quick-burst mobile games to more quickly and effectively level up and fire up your workforce. With a mobile-first approach to preparing the modern worker, a library of 3,000+ quick-burst skill games, and the option to instantly create personalized content – 1Huddle is changing the way restaurants develop their workers by transforming traditional manuals and videos into deceptively simple, highly effective mobile games proven to level up workers quickly. Key clients include Loews Hotels, Novartis, Madison Square Garden, Yum, FB Society, Hakkasan, TAO Group, and the Dog Haus. Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. Contact: Check out The Practicing Mind, Fully Engaged, and It's Just A Thought all written by today's guest! Website: https://tomsterner.com/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Thomas M. Sterner for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!