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Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life's Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.

Cy Wakeman discusses why engagement is overrated and what really drives results. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How your ego ruins 2.5 hours of each day. 2) Three questions for breaking free from your ego. 3) Why to stop saying “should". Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep898 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CY — Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of four books: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace and Turn Excuses Into Results (2010), NY Times Bestseller, The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier (2013), No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results (2017), and her newest release, Life's Messy, Live Happy. Deemed as “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Cy Wakeman was voted in the top 100 leadership professionals to follow on twitter for 7 years in a row. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 she topped the Global Gurus list of Top 30 Leadership Professionals across the globe, coming in at #1. • Book: No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results • Newsletter: Reality-Based Leadership Newsletter • TED Talk: Ditch the Drama – How to Live Happy in a Messy World • Website: RealityBasedLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Figure: Byron Katie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leaders don't manage people, they manage energy. Drama researcher, thought leader, and New York Time best-selling author Cy Wakeman joins Erin to discuss what it means to manage the energy of your team & the individuals you lead by analyzing emotional waste and how to replace it with good mental processes. If your team is burning out quickly and you're not sure what you can do – this is a good place to start. More about Cy: Cy Wakeman is an International Speaker on Leadership & Management, a Global Thought Leader, and Drama Researcher—which is a career she discovered accidentally and has since quantified how much drama there actually is in the workplace. Her research has shown that the average employee spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama, gossiping, tattling, withholding buy-in, resisting change and stepping down from accountability. Drama is emotional waste, any unproductive thought or behavior and like any other waste in the workplace. Now, her work is focused on giving leaders tools to recapture that emotional waste and upcycle it into results. Cy founded Reality-Based Leadership, her company that teaches leaders and individual contributors ways to lead, and reality that diffuses drama in the workplace. Cy is also a New York Times best-selling author and has published four books, the latest of which is Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content (2022). ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: 1) Share this episode with someone you love 2) Take one of the juicy chicken nuggets from this episode and apply it – only you know what this looks like. Connect with Cy Wakeman: Cy's Instagram Cy's LinkedIn Cy's Tik Tok Cy's Podcast, No Ego Cy's books Show Links: Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here! Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

It's hard not to be deterred whenever life happens. Emotional intelligence, perspective, and equanimity help me cope with all those "life happens" moments I'll experience this week, maybe even today. You too, and eventually, life won't shake you as much as it did in prior years. But we have to put the work in first through daily conditioning under pressure. Let's talk about it. Grab my FREE playbook, Tomorrow Starts Tonight, which contains 3 things you can do at dusk to turn your groggy mornings into gratifying days as an entrepreneur in today's world. Subscribe to my new YT channel >> Dig this episode? Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Find more stuff like this at darnellbrown.com and tag @bulletproofhustle on Instagram & FB. Lastly, I want to know what you think. Let your vote count by leaving this podcast an honest review. Your rating helps it get ranked (or tanked) and lets others know whether they should tune in too. Thanks in advance. Shine hard. Grind harder. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bulletproofhustle/message

Deseri Garcia, Leadership Development and Team Building Coach at Vida Aventura, is passionate about teaching others how to make decisions that align with their highest self by leveraging simple but life-changing tactics like visualization and goal setting. In this episode, Des shares her inspiring journey of self-accountability and embracing the highs and lows of life. She also divulges her wisdom of “TSRW”, which stands for “This Sh*t Really Works”. Listen in to hear what you can do to utilize muscle memory and radical self-awareness to stay on track with what you what to get out of life and how you want to show up. Additional Resources: High Vibe Tribe Retreat: https://elevatetravelco.regfox.com/high-vibe-tribe-retreat-sedona-2023 Check out  Life's Messy, Live Happy by Cy Wakeman

Dr. Laura welcomes author David Allen back to the show to share more insights from his book, Getting Things Done, and on his GTD methodology. They discuss how GTD helps people make space in their lives for being present. David offers insights gained from his spiritual coach that dovetail with the ideas in his book around freeing up mental space.David gives Dr. Laura real life examples of some ways in which his Getting Things Done methodology has tangibly changed peoples' lives for the better. When you make room for your mind amongst the distractions of the material world, you find that inner spiritual world that alights your creativity and positivity.  David and Dr. Laura talk about journaling for creative expression and ultimately a focus on what really matters in life. “But again, part of our methodology is … it's not all cake and cupcakes. You move into challenges. It's like, okay, now that I've got a challenge, something in my intention, what's my desired outcome? So training myself to think about outcome and action. As opposed to being the victim. And that's a lot of what my methodology is about, it's a thought process. How do you train yourself to think there are no problems, there are only projects.” - David AllenAbout David Allen:YOUR MIND IS FOR HAVING IDEAS, NOT HOLDING THEM.® That's why David Allen created Getting Things Done®. GTD is the work-life management system that has helped countless individuals and organizations bring order to chaos. GTD enables greater performance, capacity, and innovation. It alleviates the feeling of overwhelm—instilling focus, clarity, and confidence. After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done. Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” In 2015, he released a new edition of the book, with new insights, updates, and discoveries about the GTD methodology and its many personal and professional applications.Today, David Allen is considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity. The David Allen Company, run by David and his wife Kathryn, oversees the certification academy and quality standards for Global Partners offering Getting Things Done courses and coaching around the world. Resources:David Allen Company on LinkedInGetting Things Done website“Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David AllenMidnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix“Episode 39 | Life's Messy, Live Happy: Keys to Contentment” with Cy Wakeman“The Antidote” by Oliver BurkemanJohn-Roger“Humankind” by Rutger Bregman, translated by Erica Moore & Elizabeth MantonOnly Good News DailyLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

#80. Payton sits down with friend, actress & influencer, Jami Alix, to talk about thriving in the messy middle of life. The two talk relationships (including Payton's updated relationship status), the acting world, & much more.    SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION:  https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self    FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain   https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain  https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh   SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8   → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57   → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7   → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8   → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9   → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Produced by Dear Media

Dr. Laura welcomes you to the first episode of Where Work Meets Life for 2023. As an organizational and career psychologist, Dr. Laura uses her expertise to make lives and workplaces better through keynote speaking, career coaching, writing articles, and this podcast. In this episode she highlights and offers guidance on three key areas for workplaces to focus on in 2023.The areas Dr. Laura identifies as being strategically important moving forward are flexibility, leaders who care, and leading with humility and not ego. She examines each of these areas in depth and offers insight on everything from the benefits of remote or hybrid work to the value of continued growth and learning. Join Dr. Laura to kick off the new year with the right foot forward in your workplace and career.“So something to remember is that people crave the A's, and I find that the A's are easy to remember. They crave attention. So what they're doing is being noticed and seen, and what they do matters. … People also crave appreciation. So being appreciated for a job well done, and that praise and that thank you goes a long way. … And then the other is acceptance. And in this age of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, all [are] very important.” - Dr. LauraAbout Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett:Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work and career psychologist and thought leader on the evolution of work. She has always been fascinated by how work intersects with life and she loves using her expertise to improve organizations and help people thrive.Dr. Laura is honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and received a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018. While completing her Doctorate in 2002, she focused on remote leadership and predicted the world of work would change to become more flexible and mobile. She continues to write and innovate on the topic as a future of work pioneer.In 2013 she co-created assessments and training for organizations to thrive when working remotely, and co-founded Work EvOHlutionTM, (acquired by Humance) which helps develop leaders, teams, and cultures to succeed in hybrid or remote workplaces. Her passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start three counselling psychology practices (Calgary Career Counselling, Canada Career Counselling, and Synthesis Psychology), as well as six different business brands offering organizational assessment and consulting services.Philanthropy and charitable work are very important to Dr. Laura, and she serves on non-profit committees and boards focused on areas she's passionate about. Ending violence against girls and women, as well as growing confidence and leadership skills in children and youth in the performing arts are her top charity focuses.Outside work, she has a busy and fun household overlooking the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, which includes her life partner Scott, two sons (Nick & Matt), a daughter (Cadence), and a fluffy white dog (Ghost). She enjoys travel, competitive squash, hiking, yoga, and downhill skiing.Resources:“No Ego” by Cy WakemanWWML Episode 17 - No Ego for Better Work and LIves with Cy Wakeman Part 1WWML Episode 18 - No Ego for Better Work and Lives with Cy Wakeman Part 2WWML Episode 39 - Life's Messy, Live Happy: Keys to Contentment with Cy WakemanWWML Episode 40 - Evolving Yourself to Live Happy in this Messy World with Cy WakemanLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

Most negative feelings we experience are about things that never happen and can be described as self-imposed suffering. Cy Wakeman gives timeless strategies for making subtle shifts in moving through the world to raise your level of daily contentment. We cannot prevent adverse human experiences, but we can become skillful at emotionally processing them. We must feel our feelings instead of intellectualizing them to truly embrace the juiciness of life.Originally aired on August 3, 2022 on KPOV's Open AirOur mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm.Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversationshttps://www.realitybasedleadership.com/https://kpov.org/open-air-podcast/KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse music in Central Oregon.Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.orgConnect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

When you let your ego take the wheel, it distorts your view on reality. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and best-selling author, says this leads to burnout, feelings of hopelessness, and self-sabotage. She believes those consequences are the ego's desire to avoid self-reflection, so by switching gears and focusing more on your feelings rather than the stories the ego creates, we open ourselves up to having a more positive outlook. In the conclusion to our two-part special with Cy, you'll hear about the challenges we face when trying to stay rooted in reality and what we can do to be more accountable. Listen in to learn Cy's methods for moving through life with love and sending stress out the door. Additional Resources: Learn about the Karpman Drama Triangle Get your copy of “Life's Messy, Live Happy” Listen to “Life's Messy, Live Happy” on Audible Find your nearest independent bookseller Buy “No Ego” by Cy Wakeman

When you allow yourself to feel deeply and live fully, you can walk through life with more love. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and best-selling author, believes that this process isn't about staying connected. It's about a compassionate return to connection. By focusing on what really makes her tick, Cy is able to find gratitude even in the hardest of challenges. In part one of this stellar two-part episode, Cy talks about taking responsibility for your actions and feelings and how to truly advocate for yourself. She shares deeply personal stories that will encourage you to return to compassion whenever you find yourself drifting.

Conversation with Cy Wakeman, a drama researcher, an international leadership speaker, named a Top Global Leadership Guru by Global Gurus, a consultant, a NY Times best-selling author, and the author of “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content.” Episode on Website

New York Times bestselling author and thought leader Cy Wakeman rejoins Dr. Laura on the podcast to share more insight from her newest book, “Life's Messy, Live Happy”. Cy addresses aspects of resiliency and spirituality that contribute to happiness and contentment.Cy describes how her process for seeking answers in life is to ask better questions. She avoids “either/or” questions and challenges herself to reframe how she's asking things and what she's asking. Better questions bring better answers. Dr. Laura and Cy discuss vulnerability, the need for authentic apology, and whether we are allowing ourselves to evolve and to raise our consciousness. Cy also shares some writers, meditation tools, and poets that inspire her daily. This episode will open a window into how near happiness can be to you with a shift in perspective.“And there's universal principles that have been with us for thousands and thousands of years. And they didn't just come from religion. They've come from philosophy, oral traditions, cave petroglyphs … as long as humans have existed, there seems to be some commonality in how we're all seeking to evolve and move through this world with a general state of contentment.”  - Cy WakemanAbout Cy Wakeman:Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.Deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Wakeman has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, Viacom, Uber, NBC Universal, NASA, Pfizer, Johns Hopkins, Stanford Health Care, Keurig Dr. Pepper, AMC Theatres, White Castle, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and countless others learn to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in workplace drama and reinvest that effort into achieving profound business results.As a highly sought-after conference headliner, Cy Wakeman holds a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speaker's Association, placing her within the top 3% of speakers. She's a regular contributor on Forbes.com, Success.com, The Huffington Post, and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global. She's been featured on the TODAY Show, the AskGaryVee Show with Gary Vaynerchuk, Cheddar TV, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Daily Muse, SHRM.com and many more. Cy Wakeman was voted in the top 100 leadership professionals to follow on twitter for 7 years in a row and in 2021 and 2022, she topped the Global Gurus list of Top 30 Leadership Professionals across the globe, coming in at #1. Wakeman has published four books, the latest of which is “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don'tHave to Be Perfect for You to Be Content” (2022). Cy also hosts her own No Ego podcast and adds bi-weekly video content on YouTube to address leaders' biggest challenges in the workplace. Resources:Cy Wakeman on LinkedIn Reality-Based Leadership“Life's Messy, Live Happy” by Cy WakemanCy Wakeman on InstagramCy Wakeman on TwitterByron KatieMarianne WilliamsonEckhart TolleAlan WattsSam Harris' ‘Waking Up' appDavid WhyteMary OliverJohn O'Donohue“The Book of Awakening” by Mark Nepo Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis PsychologyWork EvOHlutionHumance | Culture and Performance

Dr. Laura welcomes New York Times bestselling author and thought leader Cy Wakeman back to the podcast. Dr. Laura dives into aspects of Cy's most recent book, “Life's Messy, Live Happy”, and Cy offers her unique and inspirational perspective on the reality of why she wrote the book.Cy Wakeman challenges listeners to examine what happiness really is and discusses what she terms “toxic positivity” with Dr. Laura. Cy did not want to write a book simply telling people how to be happy, but wanted to say “hey, join in the club of humanness - this is our human experience”. She weighs in on the three questions that have changed her life, the true depths of how to look at gratitude, and the differences between self-care and self-soothing. Cy's warm presence and the insightful thoughts she shares with Dr. Laura are not to be missed.“And so I wanted to write a book that wasn't about toxic positivity, like pressuring people to be happy in the midst of a pandemic, but really showing people how you can be happy in the context of your entire life, that there's space for all of it. You can build a life big enough to hold sadness and happiness at the same time.” - Cy WakemanAbout Cy Wakeman:Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.Deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace,” Wakeman has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, Viacom, Uber, NBC Universal, NASA, Pfizer, Johns Hopkins, Stanford Health Care, Keurig Dr. Pepper, AMC Theatres, White Castle, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and countless others learn to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in workplace drama and reinvest that effort into achieving profound business results.As a highly sought-after conference headliner, Cy Wakeman holds a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speaker's Association, placing her within the top 3% of speakers. She's a regular contributor on Forbes.com, Success.com, The Huffington Post, and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global. She's been featured on the TODAY Show, the AskGaryVee Show with Gary Vaynerchuk, Cheddar TV, The New York Times, Business Insider, The Daily Muse, SHRM.com and many more. Cy Wakeman was voted in the top 100 leadership professionals to follow on twitter for 7 years in a row and in 2021 and 2022, she topped the Global Gurus list of Top 30 Leadership Professionals across the globe, coming in at #1. Wakeman has published four books, the latest of which is “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don'tHave to Be Perfect for You to Be Content” (2022). Cy also hosts her own No Ego podcast and adds bi-weekly video content on YouTube to address leaders' biggest challenges in the workplace. Resources:Cy Wakeman on LinkedIn Reality-Based Leadership“Life's Messy, Live Happy” by Cy WakemanCy Wakeman on InstagramCy Wakeman on TwitterNo Ego PodcastDitch the Drama – How to Live Happy in a Messy World Cy Wakeman Ted Talk Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingHumance | Culture and Performance

Visit the Episode Show Notes “Life's Messy, Live Happy” by Cy Wakeman - 3 Questions to Find Clarity In this episode, I dig into Cy Wakeman's thoughtful questions that help you get into highest self and out of lowest self. Announcements! My YouTube channel hit 500 subscribers recently! Therefore, I'm preparing for a new weekly video/podcast series that feels like you're coming along with me on this leadership development journey. There will be: Book Club with Kayla - I'll be sharing my favorite leadership, personal, or professional development books and breaking down the lessons in bite sides bits you can take action on. Feedback Friday - Ask me your leadership questions, and I'll answer those in a video/podcast episode each Friday! Skill Building Saturday - I will teach on a new leadership skill that expands off of the book or the feedback from earlier in the week. Whether it's a tangible method or template or a mindset skill, you'll have something you can try and practice in the upcoming week to improve your leadership. Submit any books you'd like to see me review as well as your questions for Feedback Friday via email - Kayla@KFAConsulting.org. Resources Mentioned “Leadership Unveiled” Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipunveiled “KFA Consulting” Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/KFAconsulting

This episode is brought to you by Sendlane.   The journey of an entrepreneur should be personal and unique to the person with the vision, says Fiona Chan, founder of Youthforia, a brand that creates makeup products that are so good for your skin that you can sleep in it.   "When I look back to even the last 15 years of my life, I've never actually followed the path that I thought I was supposed to follow," Fiona says. "And that's always done well for me. So I always tell people to remember that their experiences are unique, and that's a strength, and no one can ever take that away from you."   One of Fiona and Youthforia's early challenges was the lack of a marketing plan.   "I think in the early days, the challenge is always brand awareness," she says. "It's very interesting spending a whole year in silence, just working on the brand. You launch it, and you're like, wow, nobody knows about it."   Organic social media turned out to be the brand's early plan - along with finding out how to create ads and content on Facebook and TikTok.   "I was definitely not a content creator," she says. "I was not ready for any of it. But now it's a bigger part of my day, something that I just do regularly and enjoy."   Customer feedback has been quite positive - particularly from those who struggled with other makeup brands.   "I have some customers telling me that it has completely just fixed their skin, which is incredible feedback," she says. "This is always something I've wanted to do, just like the idea that makeup can improve your skin."   Ultimately, it all comes down to the brand's tagline: "Life's messy, but your makeup isn't."   In Part 2, Fiona talks about:   * How confidence in her vision guided her journey. * What it was like launching with no marketing plan. * How she grew to become a social media content producer. * The value of educational content. * Feedback from customers. * A rundown of the brand's hero products. * A look at the ingredients involved. * The brand's ambassador program. * Where you can find the brand's products.   Join Ramon Vela and Fiona Chan as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand.   For more on Youthforia, visit: https://youthforia.co/    Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on all major apps. Simply search for “The Story of a Brand,” or click here to listen on your favorite podcast player: Listen now.   *   This episode is also brought to you by Sendlane.   If all DTC companies were forced to turn off Facebook ads, they'd be dead on arrival. Why is that?   They over-invest in paid acquisition and under-invest in retention.   Luckily, Sendlane makes it easy to solve this problem. Sendlane is an E-Commerce Customer Experience Platform helping hundreds of DTC brands to tighten their existing customer relationships.   Sendlane automates personalized customer experiences through Welcome and Abandoned Cart workflows, SMS, Deep Data Integrations with Shopify and WooCommerce, multi-store functionality, and much more.   Plus, they don't stand for lazy customer support. Their San-Diego-based team has an average 1-minute response time from a live human, making sure you never get stuck in a chat queue ever again.   Curious about how Sendlane can help your DTC brand grow? Schedule a demo with a Specialist. Visit https://www.sendlane.com/story 

There is no way around it, life is messy! Cy Wakeman, leadership speaker, consultant, and author, sat down with me to about how to be okay when things get a little crazy. Life isn't about being perfect, its about being happy within the chaos and accepting the mess. Cy's Newest Book: LIFE'S MESSY, LIVE HAPPY: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content is about dramatically changing the level of happiness you feel in your daily life, by learning to disconnect happiness from external forces, stop worrying about the future, and realize that most of your negative feelings are about things that never even happened. About the Guest: CY WAKEMAN is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of Reality-Based Leadership, No Ego, and the New York Times bestseller The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace. In 2021 she was named the #1 Global Leadership Guru by Global Gurus as well as one of the Top 100 Leadership Experts to follow on Twitter, and she was deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace.” Wakeman lives in Baja California Sur, Mexico. www.youtube.com/c/CyWakeman ​​www.realitybasedleadership.com www.twitter.com/cywakeman www.instagram.com/cywakeman www.facebook.com/cywakeman About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.com https://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/ https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/ https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688 https://chaosncookies.com/shop https://linktr.ee/hsteinker 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.

New York Times best-selling author Cy Wakeman joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her new book "Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content" and daily strategies to help change your perspective and live happy.

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Cy Wakeman, International Leadership Speaker and Drama Researcher, is the author of Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content.Life's Messy, Live Happy is filled with concrete daily practices and true stories that are hilarious, painful and poignant, about how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse music in Central Oregon.Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org. Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend

Are you tired of hearing about Will Smith?  Yeah, me too.  Well we have good news: Cy isn't interested in that.  Or at least she doesn't talk about it.  Why?  Perhaps because it was a negative event, and dwelling on negativity makes you less happy.  People seem to really love taking innocuous comments as personal attacks, or sitting there on Twitter seething over some minor slight that happened years ago.  That's no way to live.  Likes are no substitute for fulfillment and personal growth. Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content - amzn.to/3Dtsj2b See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a boomer who wants to live a life that's fulfilling, inspiring and packed with opportunities for joy and happiness? If so… you'll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Cy Wakeman has to say. Cy is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. She is the founder of Reality-Based Leadership and authored a number of books including Reality-Based Leadership, No Ego, and the New York Times bestseller The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace. Now Cy has just come out with a new book that each of you will want to have in your personal library. It's called, LIFE'S MESSY, LIVE HAPPY: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content. Obviously the title is intriguing and we are lucky to have Cy with us to share all about it. If you want to make the most of this incredibly special time of life, make certain you tune in for this one!

On this episode, we'll explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness. We'll look at how a different perspective can enable us to live happily when life isn't perfect.   Wherever you are in life, I think you'll benefit from hearing the wisdom of our guest. Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman, whose new book is called, “Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content.”   To find out more about Cy, visit her website at realitybasedleadership.com. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Athletic Greens: Athletic Green's AG One is a special blend of ingredients that supports your gut health, nervous system, immune system, energy recovery, focus and aging. In just one delicious scoop of Athletic Greens mixed with a glass of water, you're absorbing 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens. Athletic Greens uses the best products based on the latest science with constant product iterations. Right now, it's time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient daily nutrition, especially in the flu and cold season. Athletic greens is going to give you a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/ntm. -->Aurate: Aurate is a fine jewelry brand which offers amazing quality at affordable prices. Because Aurate sells directly to you, without the middleman markup, they can offer the same quality as traditional 5th avenue brands at a fraction of the cost. Aurate's gold feels substantial and the diamonds sparkle and shine. Aurate is looking to set the standard for women because they deserve the best—always reminding them to set the gold bar high! Go to www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code nobodytoldme to get 20% off. -->Lumineux: Lumineux is the maker of toothpaste mouthwashes and whitening strips that are a totally new and different approach to improving your oral health. If you love the feeling you get when you have your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist's office, you'll want to try out Lumineux. They use purposeful and uncompromising ingredients like sea salt, aloe and coconut oils to clean and brighten your smile. Plus, everything they make is certified nontoxic. You won't find harsh chemicals or bleaches in any of Lumineux products. Everything is dentist formulated, backed by over 50 studies and proven to protect the good bacteria also known as the microbiome. Search Lumineux on Amazon to pick from a selection of oral hygiene products and get $7 off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cy Wakeman is a leadership consultant. She's founded her own firm, Reality-Based Leadership. Her book of the same name is a New York Times best seller. Her new book is more personal. It's called Life's Messy, Live Happy. She and Tristan discuss the many life lessons it contains. Pre-order the book here: https://amzn.to/3u6GEgH Connect with Cy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we restore sanity at work? Plain and simple—ditch the drama! Foster wellness and collective genius. Sounds simple, right? But can we make it happen given our current work models and business structures? Jess and Jason are excited to talk about this with Cy Wakeman on today's Digital Meetup! Once referred to as "the secret weapon to restoring sanity in the workplace," Cy is an International Speaker on Leadership and Management, whose clients include organizations like NASA, Google, Bank of America, Cisco, Pfizer, and FedEx. Using her background as a counselor, and love of good mental processes, she also helps improve the workplace as a Drama Researcher. Yes, that's a real role, which she takes seriously and her methods deliver impactful results. In a new #NowofWork podcast chat with Jess, Cy explains "If we had more adulting at work, we wouldn't have to be so resilient, because part of what kills our resilience is all of the drama and hassle at work." The New York Times Best-Selling Author will share tips on restoring sanity at work AND give us a sneak peek of her NEW book, available on March 29! It's titled: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't have to be Perfect for You to Be Content. Cy shared, "I've faced divorce, homelessness, obesity, (grief)—deaths. This is a personal book on the lessons I've learned so far that I'd like to invite people to reflect on." Pre-order Cy's book here: https://amzn.to/377WzU5

Once referred to as "the secret weapon to restoring sanity in the workplace," Cy Wakeman is not your average leader. The New York Times Best-Selling Author keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as a riveting International Keynote Speaker and Thought Leader on Leadership & Management, and workplaces in check as a Drama Researcher. What is a Drama Researcher anyways? And what's drama got to do with work? A LOT, Cy explains in a fascinating chat with our Now of Work podcast host, Jess Von Bank. "If we had more adulting at work, we wouldn't have to be so resilient, because part of what kills our resilience is all of the drama and hassle at work," Cy shares. Using her background as a counselor, and love of good mental processes Cy was once asked to get emotional waste our of the workplace, and she hasn't stopped since. Her clients include organizations like NASA, NBC Universal, Viacom, CDC, Google, Facebook, Bank of America, Cisco, Pfizer, and FedEx. "I saw how (companies) celebrated if we saved like one minute of time in a process, and you multiply that by 100 a day; and WOW, we've got a big breakthrough...I thought if we taught people how the world works and how the mind works, and use good mental processes, we could eliminate hours of emotional waste every single day and make the work at hand more effortless." Cy and Jess cover a good amount of ground in their chat, including topics like: -Communication and miscommunication at work -Employee wellness: Who should be responsible for it, the employer or employee? -What happens when organizations meet evolved individuals? -How organizations can be better designed to collaborate, foster collective genius, and remove hassle LISTEN TODAY & JOIN US THIS FRIDAY as we welcome Cy Wakeman to our Digital Meetup to talk about restoring sanity in the workplace, and her NEW BOOK: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't have to be Perfect for You to Be Content. Pre-order Cy's book here: https://amzn.to/377WzU5

This week, Aleen is joined by professional drama researcher, Cy Wakeman, who's coming out with a new book called: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content - all about how to remove the drama from your life. Cy has been researching this topic for the last 20+ years and has found that on average a person spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama (no, no, no drama). Throughout the ep, Cy teaches us how to be less dramatic in both our personal and professional lives - through a change in perspective. Finally, we end with a new segment called DST Moods, where we set an intention for the week ahead!

"A lot of people have pretty outrageous lifestyles (out of balance), and then they try and fix it with what I call self-soothing. Self-soothing is, ‘How can I numb, put on hold for a while, or procrastinate? How can I take a break before I go back to the same world that caused me pain?' Self-care is, ‘How do I have daily habits and dedications that keep my energy supply high, that keep me restored and renewed, not just soothed or numbed?'” - Cy Wakeman What's behind the title of Cy's new book, Life's Messy, Live Happy? How do we make our own suffering worse? What are the three questions we should ask ourselves to keep our egos in check? How should we approach the practice of gratitude? What is over-giving, and why should we be cautious of it? Choose How To Feel Life is full of challenges. But while we might not have a say in the experiences we encounter, what few of us realize is that we actually have a choice in how we feel about those situations. Unfortunately, choosing how we respond to certain events isn't always as easy as flipping a switch. It can take some practice. Thankfully, Cy Wakeman knows a thing or two about reprogramming our reactions. Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher and leadership consultant whose expertise (cultivated over a 25-year career) has helped to transform numerous teams in Fortune 100 companies for the better. Voted the #1 leadership professional in 2021, Cy has distilled her knowledge into her newest book, *Life's Messy, Live Happy,* to help us all live lives with less suffering. In this episode, Cy talks us through some of the ways we can change our perspective on those inevitable setbacks to help us live happier and more productive lives. We also discuss how changing our vocabulary can have a drastic impact on our outlook, and we'll learn how most of our suffering comes from within. Turn “Why We Can't” into “How We Can” When a wrench gets thrown in our plans, many of us naturally assume that whatever we were trying to achieve can no longer be done. We see this a lot in our workplaces: someone calls in sick, and suddenly the deadline you were all working to hit can't be achieved. But by simply reframing our language during these situations, we can actually overcome these obstacles more often than not. Cy tells us all about the power that changing our vocabulary can have and explains how considering other perspectives in times of adversity can show us alternate paths to success. We also dive into what some of the keywords are that can help us find opportunity and hope when it seems like the world is working against us. Key takeaways: Stop naming things too soon. We're often too quick to label situations as good or bad without taking the time to consider whether they present opportunities for personal growth. Don't tell yourself fictional narratives. Our brains naturally jump to worst-case scenarios, so take a moment to ask yourself what is real and what is imaginary when worries kick in. Learn to self-care. When stresses occur, look for ways to improve your situation rather than looking for escapes as a temporary fix for a problem. Links and Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Cy Wakeman Website Cy Wakeman LinkedIn Cy Wakeman Twitter Cy Wakeman's Book: Life's Messy: Live Happy

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Cy Wakeman. Cy has dedicated her work to understanding how to combat drama, toxicity, and ego in work and in life. In Part 2 of our conversation, we focus on Cy's philosophies and teachings for finding greater work-life wellness. Cy is the President and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership, a NY Times Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Drama-Researcher. We discuss the pandemic's influence on work-life wellness, the importance of human-centric workplaces, how to manage our energy by living in the present moment, personal agency, and more.For more information on combatting ego in the workplace, order a copy of Cy's book, No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. Cy's newest book will be releasing March 29, 2022: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content.If you're looking for some great reads, Cy recommends Anne Lamotte's work, as well as Byron Katie, and poetry from David Whyte.Check out Cy's podcast, No Ego, to learn more about Cy's teachings!Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, below are Dr. Laura's organizations. Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

Did you know that the average person spends 2.5 hours of their workday submersed in drama? All of us have an ego, but we must learn to notice, acknowledge, and bypass our ego as we go through our lives. Cy Wakeman is the President and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership, a NY Times Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Drama-Researcher. Cy has dedicated her work to understanding how to combat drama, toxicity, and ego in work and in life. This is Part 1 of our conversation. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to sit down with Cy Wakeman to examine ego in our polarized world. In this episode, we discuss the gap between our external reality, and our internal representation of reality. Cy explains how the lens of ego distorts our view of life, the importance of self-reflection in leadership and life in general, practical strategies for addressing drama and toxicity, how the pandemic has influenced these topics, and strategies for mindfulness and building a happier life.For more information on combatting ego in the workplace, order a copy of Cy's book, No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. Cy's newest book will be releasing March 29, 2022: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content.Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, below are Dr. Laura's organizations. Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

I hesitated LONG time before posting this 2 episodes (yes it's 2 episode in one! oupsi) because it was a real struggle to get my thoughts together. But hey, life's messy, it's okay.