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Cyndy Etler was 13 years old when she chose foster care over going home. Her mother had stood in the bathroom doorway and watched her stepfather hurt her, and that was enough. She chose the ink on the fingertips at the police station over the house she had been living in.What followed was a month at Janus House — a youth shelter in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the staff were the first adults who ever gave her a choice and respected the answer. It was there, at 14, walking to the corner store with a pack of Marlboro Reds and a new sense of what an adult could be for a kid, that she was struck by lightning. She knew what she was supposed to do with her life.Then her mother enrolled her in Straight Incorporated.Straight was a warehouse program that ran under the guise of drug rehabilitation. Parents signed over their child and left. The ACLU later described it as a concentration camp for throwaway teens. Cyndy had smoked marijuana three times and drunk beer once. She was held for 16 months, with her first contact with her mother not happening until five months in, through a supervised visit with a scripted exchange. She came out brainwashed, isolating in high school bathroom stalls, telling kids who tried to talk to her that they were not in her best interest.Then an English teacher saw her writing, read it out loud to the class, and said: Cyndy wrote that.On Episode 239 of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Cyndy Etler — foster care survivor, Straight Inc. survivor, trained boxer, summa cum laude graduate, teen life coach, and author of Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends — talks with Lori Saitz about what it took to get from there to here, what one adult's genuine interest can do for a kid's entire life, and why she tells every teenager she works with to watch for the adult who sees them and wants absolutely nothing in return.Her books are Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends. Season 2 of Robert Downey Jr.'s podcast The Sunshine Place is the full history of Straight Incorporated, narrated by Cyndy.Listen on all platforms:Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Timestamps:[00:00] How they met at a networking event and booked the show within days[01:00] The plan that never happened: her father, the musician, the Costa Rica sabbatical, his death when she was one[02:30] The values she was raised with — and the mother who modeled them[04:30] The age-nine decision: be the opposite of her mother[05:30] Born a fighter: the stepfather, the abuse, the bathroom doorway[07:00] Choosing foster care at 13 — the ink on the fingers, the choice at the police station[09:00] Janus House: the first adults who gave her a choice and respected the answer[10:30] Hit by lightning at 14: walking to the corner store and knowing her purpose[13:30] Straight Incorporated: the warehouse, the ACLU verdict, 16 months, 250 kids, the coercive cult[17:00] Why you could not just fake your way out — the Lord of the Flies dynamic[18:30] Five months before she could speak to her mother, with a script and an observer[19:00] Coming out brainwashed, eating lunch in bathroom stalls, telling kids they weren't in her best interest[21:00] The English teacher who read her writing to the class and said her name out loud[22:00] The book signing reunion: the teacher still Blanche DuBois, still rolling her eyes at the jock[24:30] What the teacher taught without knowing it: one drop of water and a dying plant[26:00] The lesson Cyndy carries into her work: you can change a life without carrying the kid forever[27:00] What teenagers actually need versus what they usually get: autonomy vs. control[29:30] Coaching vs. therapy: no DSM-5, no IEP goals, just what do you want to change[30:30] Education, boxing, and the other building blocks that kept her above water[31:30] The one adult who listens without wanting something in return — what to watch for[33:00] Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends — the books, the writing process, the hair falling out[34:30] The Sunshine Place podcast Season 2 — Robert Downey Jr.'s series, narrated by Cyndy[35:30] Bobby Brown's My Prerogative as the energy song — and why she almost became a rock star anyway[36:30] Where to find Cyndy: theteenlifecoach.com and cyndyetler.comConnect with Cyndy Etler: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndy-etler-med-icf-acc-b9149535/ Books and author info: https://cyndyetler.com/ About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Scott Doggett spent 30 years in corporate America — first running hotels and resorts in hospitality operations, then leading learning and development teams up to vice president. He was, by every external measure, successful. Titles. Awards. Promotions. The ladder, climbed. Then came the layoff at the end of 2023. His first in 30 years. He gave himself the six months of his severance package to figure out what came next. He tried consulting. He taught college classes. He worked with a Native American tribe in Alabama. Nothing sparked. On the exact six-month anniversary of the layoff, he had what he describes as a mini panic attack — the realization that he was no closer to his purpose than the day he was let go. That night he prayed and surrendered. The next morning, the first email in his inbox was a LinkedIn job posting for a director role at a Christian nonprofit — a role that described, almost word for word, everything he had spent the last decade building. He applied. He got a call back the same day. He got the job. Nine months later, he was laid off again. On Episode 237 of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Scott Doggett tells host Lori Saitz the full story: the values from a small New England town, the 30 years of go-go-go that never left room to ask the real questions, the wilderness journey, the two layoffs, the servant leadership he witnessed at the nonprofit that changed everything, and the movement he is now building through National ALD to humanize workplaces across America. Along the way he shares the Gallup numbers that should alarm every business leader (only 30% of your workforce is fully engaged — and 20% are actively working against you), the boat analogy that reframes where leadership energy actually belongs, the Ebenezer Scrooge workshop experience that wakes leaders up to their own future, and why he believes the leaders of tomorrow will be defined not by what they know but by how well they connect. Listen on all platforms: Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Timestamps: 00:00 The water-instead-of-coffee opening and getting right into it 01:00 Values from a small New England town: every person is a priceless human being 02:00 Early leadership lessons that didn't fit: the big stick, the raised voice, the five-second experiment 03:30 How authoritarian leadership styles persist — and what is forcing them to change 05:30 Why employees today expect more: options, mobility, and the cost of turnover 06:00 The label problem: why calling people 'resources' and 'assets' changes how we treat them 07:00 The Gallup numbers: 30% engaged, 50% apathetic, 20% working against you 08:30 What that 50% actually wants — and why pizza parties aren't the answer 09:00 Scott's fine-but-not-fine moment: VP title, the layoff, and the six-month wilderness journey 10:30 Consulting, teaching college, the Alabama tribe, and nothing sparking 11:30 The panic attack on the six-month anniversary — and the prayer that night 12:00 The LinkedIn email the next morning and why he almost didn't open it 13:00 Getting the job, nine months at the nonprofit, and getting laid off again 14:00 What he saw at the nonprofit that he had never seen in 30 years of corporate life 15:00 Slowing down, morning walks, scripture, and learning to listen for answers 17:00 What to say to the leader still inside the corporate grind who thinks this doesn't apply to them 19:00 The mirror exercise: changing the label from 'resource' to 'priceless human being' 20:00 The boat analogy: three rowing hard, five barely dipping oars, two rowing backwards 22:00 Practical technique: pause, notice the label, change it to priceless — even in traffic 24:00 Great Aunt Frida in the blue Cadillac convertible, and the grace it teaches 26:00 AI, stress, and why the future of leadership is human connection 27:30 The national movement: nationalald.com, faculty across the country, public workshops 29:00 The Ebenezer Scrooge experience: past, present, future — what do you want to be known for? 30:30 Take care of your geese. The goose and the golden egg. 31:00 Eminem's Lose Yourself as the long-run pick-me-up song Connect with Scott Doggett: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdoggett/ Website: https://www.nationalald.com/ About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Rob Scheer was thrown out at 18 with a trash bag. He was the youngest of 10 children. His mother was married six times. His father beat him and his siblings, punching him in the bladder so repeatedly that by the time Rob joined the Navy, it ruptured. He had spent his senior year of high school homeless — sleeping in the bathroom of the taco restaurant where he worked, on beanbag chairs in the public library after closing, and on the floors of friends' homes. He barely graduated. He had no family to go back to. He had no picture to put on his bunk in boot camp except one of Tina Turner. Then he became one of the most successful mortgage bankers in the country. On Episode 237 of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Rob Scheer sits down with Lori Saitz to share the full arc: the teachers who believed in him when no one else did, the Navy discharge that sent him hitchhiking down Route 7 with a Salvation Army suit and a fabricated resume, the mortgage industry boss who ripped that resume in half and told him he was the most honest person he had ever met, the 28-year banking career, and the moment he looked at his four children in designer clothes and realized he had raised entitled kids who had never learned empathy. That realization led to Comfort Cases — a nonprofit that packs backpacks filled with brand-new essentials for children entering foster care on their first night. No more trash bags. Over 320,000 cases delivered to all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Three-month waiting list for volunteers. Published by Derek Jeter. Featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Rob also shares what it means to be a foster and adoptive father to five sons, including one adopted at 18 in an adult adoption. He talks about why empathy is not in our DNA and must be taught, what leadership actually looks like outside of a job title, and why a five-year-old named Grayson was the one who understood from the very beginning that every backpack needs a blanket. Listen on all platforms: Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Timestamps: 00:00 How Rob's team pitched this episode: "Anytime I can talk about foster care, I'm gonna do that" 01:30 The teachers who shaped him — not parents — and the book signing reunion with Mrs. Boley 05:00 Aging out of foster care at 18: the trash bag at the door, the youngest of 10 06:30 His mother's choices vs. her environment — and why Rob refuses to blur that distinction 07:30 Senior year homeless: the taco bathroom, the library beanbags, the school breakfast line 09:30 Joining the Navy to have somewhere to go — and being voted Honor Man at boot camp 11:30 The bladder rupture: 12 years of his father's abuse, and how the Navy discharged him 13:00 Hitchhiking down Route 7, the Salvation Army suit, and the fabricated resume 14:30 Confessing the lies to his boss — and the boss who ripped the resume and said "get back to work" 16:00 28 years in banking, mortgage companies across the country 17:00 Looking at four entitled children in designer clothes and realizing something had to change 18:00 What five-year-old Grayson said about the blanket in the backpack 19:00 320,000 cases delivered to all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the UK 19:30 Empathy is not in our DNA — it has to be taught 23:00 Derek Jeter published his memoir. The Ellen Show. Walking away from banking for purpose. 25:00 740 children enter foster care every day in the United States 25:30 Three-month volunteer waiting list, 40,000 cases this year, and the expansion plan 28:00 Leadership: not a title, not followers, not waiting for someone else to fix the problem 29:00 How you can help: used books, hotel toiletries, yarn for the women at Topeka Correctional Facility 31:00 The gecko/iguana/frog stuffy knitted by women at a Kansas prison — and Melissa Etheridge's role 32:00 Tina Turner's Simply the Best — the only picture he had in boot camp 32:30 How to reach Rob Connect with Rob: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-scheer-27482653/ Website: https://comfortcases.org/ About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Jodi Scott fell off her bike. That's how Green Goo started. Riding the same Texas road she rode every day, her laces caught in the spokes, and she looked up at an overgrown driveway leading to a white Southern colonial estate she'd somehow never noticed before. The next day, a for sale sign appeared. Her realtor grandmother told her she'd never qualify for the loan and that no one goes to Kyle, Texas. She bought it anyway. That one bed and breakfast became four B&Bs, four wedding venues, and three event services companies. Then she got pregnant, found a first aid cabinet full of ingredients she couldn't justify, and called her mom and sister to start making plant-based salves in the kitchen — production eventually took over so completely they had to cook meals outside on camping equipment. Green Goo grew into a national retail brand. Then came the pandemic, a sale to what looked like the right partner, and a federal raid on that partner that gave Jodi less than 24 hours to terminate her entire team — her mom, sister, husband, brother-in-law, and closest friends. On Episode 236 of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Jodi Scott tells Lori Saitz the full story: the military upbringing that shaped her values, the pivot from psychoneuroimmunology into entrepreneurship, the coach who wouldn't let her cancel her Monday session, and the two-year fight to buy Green Goo back. Plus how Taylor Swift's Ready For It became her boardroom pump-up song — a detail her 14-year-old daughter had to remind her of.Listen on all platforms: search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Timestamps: 00:00 How Jodi found the show and why she insisted on reaching out personally 01:30 Military upbringing: honor, integrity, commitment, and overdue library books 02:30 Her mother, the self-taught programmer who predicted mobile business in the third grade 04:00 Pre-med pivot: double major in biology and psychology, master's in health psychology 04:45 Psychoneuroimmunology: training physicians on the biopsychosocial model 06:30 Why international medical students were the most open to holistic thinking 09:30 The bike fall, the overgrown driveway, and the phone call to her grandmother 11:30 One bed and breakfast becomes four, plus four wedding venues and three other companies 15:00 A pregnant Jodi, a first aid cabinet full of chemicals, and the idea for Green Goo 16:30 Growing herbs in Idaho, drying them on screen doors, selling at farmers markets 18:00 Why they renamed the entire brand Green Goo — because customers kept calling it that 19:30 Plant-based first aid before plant-based was a category: the uphill battle with buyers 23:30 The pandemic pivot from retail to online, and why they almost did not survive 25:00 Selling the company to find a financial partner — and what happened next 26:30 The acquirer gets raided by the feds. 24 hours. Entire team terminated. 28:30 The kitchen table moment: running out of lip balm and getting emails from customers 30:30 The coach who refused the cancellation and started a mental fitness boot camp 32:30 Micro-meditations every three hours: how presence rebuilt her decision-making 34:30 Leadership advice: anticipate the worst contractually, invest in mental fitness 36:30 Taylor Swift's Ready For It as her boardroom prep song, revealed by her daughter 37:30 Where to find Jodi: greengoo.com and LinkedIn at Jodi Scott Guest Bio: Jodi Scott grew up in a military family, drawing service and resilience from her father and reinvention from her self-taught programmer mother. After studying biology and psychology (plus a master's in health psychology) and training physicians in holistic care, a chance bike accident redirected her into hospitality — building four B&Bs and four wedding venues. A sketchy first aid cabinet during pregnancy inspired her, her mother, and sister to launch Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and skincare brand that grew from an Idaho herb garden into national retail. After a sale to Green Goo collapsed when the acquirer hit federal legal trouble, Jodi spent two years rebuilding — then bought the company back. She now runs Green Goo with her family in Colorado. Connect with Jodi Scott: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8/ Website: https://www.greengoo.com/ Jodi is open to connecting with people who reach out directly. About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

What do you do when you get offered the top job in your industry and you turn it down anyway? Will Steel did exactly that. He grew up in rural Yorkshire, delivering milk at the age of three alongside his mother, who ran the family's milk round for 40 years just to cover the grocery bill. He worked for a stonemason from age 12 to 16, digging graves and mending roofs. He talked his way into an engineering apprenticeship, earned two technician qualifications simultaneously, got into university, discovered the Royal Air Force Flying Club, and became an RAF pilot — something he describes as almost impossibly unlikely for someone with his background. Then he joined the airlines. And hated it. He calls commercial flying "like being a bus driver" — rigidly routed, waiting to get home, doing it for the paycheck and nothing else. When he discovered the Landmark Forum and realized he could make a real difference with people, he was offered the top role in UK aviation: flying long-haul 747-400s out of Heathrow for British Airways. At the same time, he was offered a job starting at the bottom in personal development work — with a 75% pay cut. He took the pay cut. On this episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Will Steel — now a business coach, author of Free to Lead, and host of the Free to Lead podcast — talks with Lori Saitz about the values he was raised with, the career pivots that looked like madness from the outside, and the core problem he now spends his days solving: business owners who are working 65-75 hours a week, trapped inside their own companies, unable to delegate, and wondering why the business is not growing. He also shares the practical tool he uses to help clients get their time back, the story of a car body shop owner who went from chasing $2.5M to landing a $23.5M acquisition offer, and why authenticity is not a feeling — it is a practice of catching yourself being inauthentic and telling the truth about it. Listen on all platforms: Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Timestamps: [00:00] Will calls in from Costa Rica, about to go surfing after this [01:30] The values he was raised with — and delivering milk at three years old in Yorkshire [04:00] His mother's 40-year milk round and what his parents built from nothing [06:00] Hard work vs. working smart: how his thinking evolved [08:30] The car body shop owner who went from $2.5M to $23.5M in 12 months [11:00] The unlikely career path: stonemason, engineer, university, RAF pilot [14:00] Joining the airlines — and why it felt like being a bus driver [15:30] The Landmark Forum, the British Airways offer, and the 75% pay cut decision [18:00] "You can't get enough of what you don't really want" [20:00] Why business owners get stuck in the doing, and what it costs them [23:00] The 15-minute time audit tool that reveals where the hours actually go [25:00] The architect who spent 7.5 hours a week driving kids to school — and got it all back [27:00] Delegation done right: pay for outcomes, not doing [31:00] What the Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical executive learned about his own communication [32:00] Authentic leadership: it is not a feeling, it is a practice [34:00] Rock 'n' Roll Star by Oasis — and why Will almost became a singer instead [36:30] How to reach Will: willsteel.com | Book: Free to Lead | Podcast: Free to Lead Guest Bio: Will Steel grew up in rural Yorkshire, England, in a family built on work ethic and honesty. His mother ran a milk delivery round for 40 years to cover household expenses while his father worked in a tractor factory. Will worked alongside a stonemason from age 12, completed dual engineering apprenticeships, earned a degree in electronic engineering, and discovered flying through his university's Royal Air Force squadron. He became an RAF pilot, joined commercial aviation, and then walked away from a British Airways 747 captain position to pursue work in personal development after attending the Landmark Forum. He has since spent 27 years coaching business owners and leading large-format programs across industries, helping them identify where they are stuck, recover their time, and grow their businesses by working less hours while generating substantially more. He is the author of Free to Lead and hosts a podcast of the same name. Connect with Will Steel: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-steel-business-coach-high-performance-transformation/ Website: willsteel.com Book: Free to Lead About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Candice Van Dertholen did not arrive at her work in energy healing by reading about it. She lived through it.In this episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, host Lori Saitz sits down with energy practitioner Candice Van Dertholen for an unflinching conversation about single parenthood at 22, a Texas maximum security prison career she stumbled into out of financial desperation, an abusive marriage that escalated into a violent car ride with her children in the backseat, and the night she nearly took her own life — waking up in a hospital bed furious that she was still alive.From Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind on a hospital nightstand to affirmations she wrote thousands of times before she even knew what affirmations were, Candice traces the slow, unglamorous, piece-by-piece rebuilding that took two years before she felt like herself again. She also shares the complicated grief of finding out both ex-husbands had died within the same year, and why disenfranchised grief rarely gets the space it deserves.Now a practitioner who holds space for others in those same pivotal moments, Candice talks about why self-sabotage is almost always a story, why money in alignment multiplies, and what happens when we finally stop running from the relationship with ourselves.Listen on all platforms:Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Timestamps:[00:00] Introductions — Candice and Lori on mutual friend Chris Schembra and life in Charlotte[01:45] The values she was raised with: personal integrity and the discipline of non-judgment[03:00] Growing up between two worlds — her mother's nursing work with terminally ill children[06:00] Her mother's unrecognized PTSD and the compassion Candice finally found, decades later[08:30] Becoming a single parent at 22 and the judgment she faced in Texas[09:45] The unexpected detour: corrections officer at a Texas Level 5 max security prison[13:00] The abusive marriage — how familiar energy patterns kept her from seeing the signs[15:30] The violent car incident that involved her children and set off a CPS investigation[18:30] The night she nearly took her life and the hospital room that changed everything[20:00] The books, therapy, affirmations, and two-year rebuild that followed[22:00] Finding unexpected permission to leave through a hospital chaplain's words[24:00] Complex grief: losing both ex-husbands within a year[28:00] Burnout, 75 Hard, and the yoga studio that led her to energy healing[30:00] What to do when you feel stuck and unworthy of the next level[33:00] The song that gets her going: Ready or Not by Britt NicoleGuest Bio:Candice Van Dertholen is an energy practitioner whose path to healing work was forged through personal experience. A single mother of three from a young age, she has navigated poverty, domestic abuse, correctional work, burnout, and near-fatal crisis to arrive at a practice centered on helping others break the self-sabotaging patterns that keep them from the next version of themselves. She works with clients in pivotal transition moments and offers pay-it-forward sessions for those who cannot afford standard rates. She found her work in energy healing through a yoga studio in Virginia, where she met her first practitioner after years of seeking the missing piece in her healing journey. She and her husband are military family who have relocated multiple times across the US.Connect with Candice:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicevandertholen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_elizabeth.co/Candice also offers pay-it-forward sessions for those who need support but are working with limited means.About the Show:Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Scott Lackey grew up as a free-range kid roaming the woods and building forts, convinced he had all the time in the world. Then three questions from three people in the span of two weeks turned everything upside down. What followed was a winding path through the military, a failed invention, a Ponzi scheme, and a long list of promises he kept breaking to himself — until one sleepless night during Covid changed the trajectory of his life.In this episode of Fine Is a 4-Letter Word, host Lori Saitz sits down with Scott to unpack the stories behind his upcoming book, including why crossing the finish line is never the actual victory, how military service wired him differently than the civilian world could handle, and why the Ironman he completed wasn't really about endurance at all.Scott shares the moment he realized broken promises to himself were the root of his unrest, and why learning to listen to your inner voice, whether you call it God, instinct, or something else entirely, changes how you move through every challenge.Key Topics Covered:How Scott's free-range upbringing shaped his sense of adventure and created the blind spots that nearly derailed his early adult lifeThe two-week period where three questions from a coach, a teacher, and his father forced him to think about the future for the first timeHow an Army commercial became the clearest sense of direction he had ever feltServing with the 1st Infantry Division in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, and why four years of military service were irreplaceableThe Wire Dog invention he built in the desert, the $10,000 Ponzi scheme that ended the dream, and what those failures actually taught himWhy Scott believes the gifts are always in the pain, and how that principle shaped his leadership philosophyThe danger of taking advice from people who have nothing at stake in your decisionHow broken promises to yourself erode self-trust, and the internal wake-up call that led him to register for the IronmanThe practices Scott uses to stay connected to his inner voice, including journaling, fasting, long workouts, and meditationWhat the Ironman's question 'What are you willing to sacrifice?' ultimately revealed to him If you've ever felt stuck at 'fine' and couldn't put your finger on why, this conversation will hit close to home.GUEST BIO: Scott Lackey Scott Lackey is a US Army veteran, entrepreneur, Ironman athlete, and author whose life story reads like a series of pivot points, each one forced by failure, chance, or a voice he couldn't quite ignore. He grew up in rural America, joined the Army after seeing a TV commercial that spoke to something he couldn't articulate, and served with the 1st Infantry Division across Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.After leaving active duty, Scott pursued an entrepreneurial dream built around an invention he'd prototyped in the desert, only to have it derailed by a Ponzi scheme. What followed was years of building, failing, learning, and ultimately creating something worth sustaining. His upcoming book draws on all of it, examining why failure and pain carry more lasting value than the victories people celebrate, and why the hardest promises to keep are often the ones made in private, to yourself.Scott completed a full Ironman (140.6 miles) after a period of quiet internal reckoning during Covid, a decision he kept to himself for six weeks because he didn't yet trust himself to follow through. He's a husband, father, and dedicated student of what it means to live with integrity to your own inner compass.Connect With Scott:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlackey1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescottlackey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Thescottlackey/X: https://x.com/thescottlackeyYou may find some of the topics in his top 10 most requested keynotes of topical interest. Link on his website: https://scottlackey.com/speaking/Another area of possible interest is his published short stories: https://scottlackey.com/published-work/Subscribe to Fine Is a 4-Letter Word wherever you listen to podcasts.Invitation from Lori:This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit.Smart business leaders know trust is the foundation of every great workplace. And in today's hybrid and fast-moving work culture, trust isn't built in quarterly town halls or the occasional Slack message. It's built through consistent, clear, and HUMAN communication.Companies and leaders TALK about the importance of connection and community. And it's easy to believe your organization is doing a great job of maintaining an awesome corporate culture. Because you've got annual all-hands and open door policies, and “fun" team-building events.But let's be real. Leaders who are serious about building real trust are finding better ways to strengthen culture, create connection, and foster community.That's where I come in. Forward thinking companies are hiring me to produce internal/private podcasts. To bring leadership and employees together through authentic stories, real conversations, and meaningful connections. Think of it as your old-school printed company newsletter - reinvented for the modern workforce. I KNOW, what a cool idea, right?!If you run, work for, or know of a company that wants to upgrade communication, facilitate connections, build community, and maintain culture, let's chat. Message me at Lori@ZenRabbit.com.Because when people feel heard, they engage.

Welcome to the celebration of five years of fine is a four letter word. I'm your host, Lori Saitz, and man, what a ride it has been. Five years. I don't know that I could have said five years ago that I would expect to be still doing this show five years later. mean, man, that's like another lifetime ago.Think of everything that's happened in your life in the past five years. I mean, I had different cats, I lived in a different state. I've had so many adventures in the past five years and met so many amazing, incredible people and been through so many experiences. Someone asked me the other day, I was a guest on someone else's show, and they asked me what I was grateful for, and I said, all the incredible experiences I have gotten to experience, all the incredible adventures I've gotten to experience in my life. So grateful.You know what else I'm grateful for? Every single guest, more than 200 of them who have been on this show, and especially the first 20 who trusted me enough to give me their time and say yes to being on a brand new show. Because stats show 80 to 90 % of shows never make it past the first 20 episodes. 44 % don't even get past the first three episodes. And here we are at episode 227, five years of weekly publishing. Wow. Sure, there have been some vacation weeks like last year when I was in Tanzania and that year, Panther and I were on our month long road trip sabbatical, but average it out and we've published 45 episodes a year.When I say we, I'm referencing that this show isn't a solo effort from the people who've helped me with strategy before it even launched, specifically Donnie and Mark, to my editors Greg and Chad and Adam and team and Jennifer, who put it all together after it's recorded. I thought for this episode, we do a little review of some especially memorable moments and shows.This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Listen, we all know that no one's reading emails and those all hands meetings and Slack messages can feel a little impersonal. How do you make work feel more human? Leaders who are serious about building real trust with their teams are finding more modern and effective ways to strengthen culture, create connection and foster community. That's where I come in.Forward-thinking companies, and specifically those with new CEOs, are hiring me to produce internal podcasts, to bring leadership and employees together through insightful stories and personalized conversations, and to share information that actually helps you move your career and company forward. Think of it as your old school printed company newsletter, reinvented. I know, what a cool idea, right? If you run, work for, or know of a company that wants to upgrade communication, facilitate connections, build community, and maintain culture, let's chat. Message me at lori at zenrabbit.com.As I look ahead, I can't necessarily promise another five years, but I can promise I'll keep doing this for as long as it brings me joy. And right now, it brings me SO MUCH JOY to meet all these fantastically interesting people and hold space in my studio for them to be seen and heard and to tell their stories.Thanks for listening to Fine is a 4-Letter Word. If you enjoyed the show, please follow and share it with a friend. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform to help others discover it too.Remember, you do not have to settle for FINE. You have the power to become a leader people respect and want to follow AND create a life you love. Now let's f-ing go!

First aired August 8, 2023Join Dr. Natalie in this inspiring and heartfelt interview with Lori Saitz, the founder of ZenRabbit.com, as they delve into Lori's work and own transformative journey on “Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving”. Lori opens up about her personal struggles, including the profound impact of losing her mother and the challenges of closing her first business when it couldn't be scaled as she envisioned.Through her experiences, Lori discovered the transformative power of taking just a few strategic steps, which she refers to as the "Trilogy for Success." In this episode, she shares how these steps can help anyone pivot through life's toughest moments and create a life they truly desire to live.In this thought-provoking conversation, you'll gain insights into embracing change, finding purpose amidst grief, and crafting a life that aligns with your passions and aspirations. Lori's wisdom and resilience will inspire you to navigate your own journey of transformation and self-discovery.And that's not all! As a generous bonus for our listeners, Lori offers a Complimentary Exercise during the podcast to kickstart your journey towards a centered and thriving life. Be sure to check out the episode and visit her website, ZenRabbit.com, for links to FREE GIFTS that will further support your personal growth and well-being.Tune in now to discover the keys to unlocking your potential and thriving through life's inevitable transitions with the help of Lori Saitz and her powerful “Trilogy for Success”.HOW TO FIND Lori Saitz her work - WEB: https://zenrabbit.com/Podcast: https://zenrabbit.com/podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenRabbitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@lorisaitz_____________________________________________________________How to JOIN US at LearnToLoveYourStory.comDisclaimer: The content in this video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line:https://www.crisistextline.org/Text HOME to 741741

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Saitz about integrating gratitude and mindfulness to transform corporate environments. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, her mission is to help businesses implement programs that not only improve the well-being of their teams but also contribute to their bottom line through increased performance and reduced absenteeism.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

This Episode first aired on August 8, 2023Join Dr. Natalie in this inspiring and heartfelt interview with Lori Saitz, the founder of ZenRabbit.com, as they delve into Lori's work and own transformative journey on “Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving”. Lori opens up about her personal struggles, including the profound impact of losing her mother and the challenges of closing her first business when it couldn't be scaled as she envisioned.Through her experiences, Lori discovered the transformative power of taking just a few strategic steps, which she refers to as the "Trilogy for Success." In this episode, she shares how these steps can help anyone pivot through life's toughest moments and create a life they truly desire to live.In this thought-provoking conversation, you'll gain insights into embracing change, finding purpose amidst grief, and crafting a life that aligns with your passions and aspirations. Lori's wisdom and resilience will inspire you to navigate your own journey of transformation and self-discovery.And that's not all! As a generous bonus for our listeners, Lori offers a Complimentary Exercise during the podcast to kickstart your journey towards a centered and thriving life. Be sure to check out the episode and visit her website, ZenRabbit.com, for links to FREE GIFTS that will further support your personal growth and well-being.Tune in now to discover the keys to unlocking your potential and thriving through life's inevitable transitions with the help of Lori Saitz and her powerful “Trilogy for Success”.HOW TO FIND Lori Saitz her work - WEB: https://zenrabbit.com/Podcast: https://zenrabbit.com/podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenRabbitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@lorisaitzKeywords: Choosing Happiness, Journey Through Midlife, Dr. Natalie, Lori Saitz, Coach, Trilogy for Success, ZenRabbit.com, Fine is a 4 Letter Word, Centered Life, Thriving, Challenges of Midlife, Self-Discovery, Empowerment, Endless Possibilities, Fulfillment in Life.Learn More at https://LearnToLoveMyStory.com Disclaimer: The content in this video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line:https://www.crisistextline.org/Text HOME to 741741

In episode 184, Coffey talks with Lori Saitz about creating workplace environments where meaningful connections improve focus and productivity. They discuss the importance of authentic connections in leadership; techniques for managing mental distractions at work; the power of mindful breathing and presence; the impact of gratitude on workplace productivity; the role of corporate culture in supporting employee well-being; strategies for leaders to model and encourage healthy workplace practices.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. Based on her comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, business leaders hire her to deliver workshops on Zen Leadership and Finding Peace of Mind Amidst the Chaos. To combat the $650 billion a year problem of distracted employees, these sessions are designed to give participants tools and techniques for managing energy, embracing change, and fostering resilience in any situation. Oh, and increase productivity by up to 120%.Listen to Lori on her own podcast too, called Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine. Lori is currently living nomad life while cat sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.Lori Saitz can be reached at https://zenrabbit.com/http://TheFinePodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ZenRabbithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/https://twitter.com/zenrabbithttps://www.youtube.com/ZenRabbitVideohttps://amzn.to/3msIvMzAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and is a volunteer leader with the SHRM Texas State Council and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200).Mike and his very patient wife of 27 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives: Implement mindfulness and presence techniques to improve workplace focus and productivityCreate authentic connections with team members through meaningful interactions and genuine appreciationDevelop a workplace culture that supports employee well-being through modeling and encouraging healthy practices

In this episode, leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being, Lori Saitz shares the practice of zen leadership.You've likely heard some of the benefits of gratitude and a calming/grounding practice like meditation – but I'm guessing you've mostly thought about their effects on your personal life, not necessarily how they might impact leadership or work. Yet, Lori maintains there is no other investment that delivers as much.Help yourself and your team or employees quiet distractions to focus better, boost creativity, reduce anxiety, increase happiness, strengthen relationships, improve physical health – and the list goes on!Peace of mind is worth more than we give it credit for. This episode is a must-listen for the time we are in right now.—Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama. Listen to Lori on her own podcast too, called Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine. Lori is currently living a nomad life while cat-sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.Learn more about Lori and her work at zenrabbit.com. You can also connect with her on social:LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/)Twitter (https://twitter.com/zenrabbit)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/ZenRabbitVideo)

Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results-Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama. You can also listen to Lori on her own podcast, Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine. Lori is currently living a nomad life while cat-sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/ Facebook business: https://www.facebook.com/ZenRabbit Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenrabbit   Quick recap Creating Positive Work Environments for Growth Lori, an employee well-being expert, discussed the importance of creating a positive work environment to foster creativity and retention. She shared her personal journey of starting her first business, The Gratitude Cookie, in 2003, which aimed at promoting gratitude in businesses. Michael agreed on the significance of this approach and shared his contrasting experiences of donating to two different organizations, highlighting the positive impact of a positive work environment on organizational growth and employee satisfaction. Employee Experience, Gratitude, and Business Success Michael and Lori discussed the significance of employee experience, shifting from viewing employees as resources to valuing them as individuals. They emphasized the benefits of gratitude on productivity, health, and overall business success, citing a study from the University of Pennsylvania. Michael shared his experience of transforming a toxic healthcare clinic into a thriving environment by focusing on gratitude and specific acknowledgments, leading to increased patient outcomes and reduced turnover. Lori agreed, highlighting the importance of specific gratitude and its impact on retention, engagement, and overall well-being, as well as its benefits on physical health, creativity, and relationships. Both agreed on the importance of creating a supportive environment for employees to thrive. Gratitude, Self-Improvement, and Bipartisan Values Lori and Michael discussed the importance of gratitude in personal and professional life. They proposed an exercise called "I'm grateful for" to help people become more naturally grateful. They also discussed a situation where Michael had to provide guidance to a client despite feeling frustrated, and agreed that ultimately, the client's decision was their choice. They emphasized the need to focus on gratitude and its positive effects on mental well-being. Michael shared his personal practice of expressing gratitude upon waking up, which he believes helps in creating new patterns of thought and reducing stress. They concluded by agreeing on the value of gratitude and self-improvement, suggesting these are bipartisan values. Driving Advancements Through Simple Practices Michael and Lori discussed the value in facing challenges to drive technological advancements. Lori shared her "Staying Calm in Chaos" program, which teaches simple practices like expressing gratitude, setting intentions, and deep breathing. She noted people often underestimate the impact of such easy techniques. Michael agreed these practices are straightforward yet easy to neglect. Embracing Gratitude and Mindset Shifts Lori and Michael discussed the importance of changing one's perspective and embracing gratitude. Michael shared his personal experience of making a mindset shift 15 years ago, which has significantly impacted his life. Lori, who runs a company called Zen Rabbit, emphasized the significance of gratitude in personal and professional life. They ended the conversation by discussing how people can find out more about Lori's work and her company.

Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius talks with Lori Saitz, a leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama. Learn: How can leaders help employees with their mental well being How can leaders deal with all the things they have on their plate, chaos, and still be healthy. You say fine is a 4 letter word How can gratitude and meditation transform your work life And are there simple ways to incorporate them into your daily routine What are the myths & misconceptions about meditation Does spirituality belong in the workplace   Links: The Customer Service Revolution Podcast The DiJulius Group Livestream event Leading the Experience Revolution: Building Exceptional Journeys for Customers and Employees Customer Experience Executive Academy Employee Experience Executive Academy Our new best-selling book, The Employee Experience Revolution   Learn more about Lori Saitz https://zenrabbit.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/   Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

We live in a world where we're constantly off to the races. Off to the next project. Off to the next meeting. Off to the next social media post. Off to the next promotion. But when was the last time you slowed down and took a beat? You probably can't recall, right? You're not alone, but continuing this way can make it harder to overcome workplace and personal stress, preventing you from excelling in your career.  In this week's Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode, you'll learn the tools to turn things around from stressful to blissful from the Founder of Zen Rabbit, Lori Saitz.   As the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for results-focused professionals, she is a leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama. You can listen to Lori on her own podcast too, Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine.  We're constantly a work in progress (our career journeys and personal brands), which means we need to navigate through all the situations, good or bad. Tune into this podcast episode to help you swap workplace stress for wellness, so you can rise in your career.     Here's What We'll Be Talking About Today:  00:00 — An Introduction to Workplace Well-being  02:59 — The Power of Authentic Communication  09:09 — The Evolution of Zen Rabbit  15:05 — The Interplay of Well-being and Communication  17:57 — Our Individual Responsibility in Well-being  20:53 — Meditation: A Tool for Focus and Clarity  27:01 — The Importance of Taking Breaks  29:52 — How to Live a Sabbatical Life and Find Balance    Mentioned Resources:  Staying Calm in Chaos (digital audio program)    Connect With Lori Saitz  Lori Saitz on LinkedIn    Register for Personal Branding Keynote  In this Keynote presentation, Finka Jerkovic will teach you exactly how to use the Your Brilliant Difference Method to uncover your personal brand, so you can understand how you're uniquely wired to add value to the workplace, helping you stand out and get noticed.  REGISTER HERE.    Become the Next Your Brilliant Difference™ Podcast Guest  Have a brilliant story you want to share that surrounds leadership, team building, communication skills, or leaning on your brilliance and strengths to drive meaningful results? Click HERE to fill out the application form, and our team will be in touch! 

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Send us a textLori Saitz is an Employee Well-Being Consultant, the Founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit, and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, her mission is to help businesses implement programs that not only improve the well-being of their teams but also contribute to their bottom line through 30+% reduction in workplace stress & anxiety, 81% more engagement, and 120% increase in productivity.The big, expensive problem is people's inability to focus because of the conversations and distractions going on in their heads. For example, if they're still thinking about the argument they had with their partner last night, they're not able to concentrate well on the proposal they need to put together for a client today. Focus, creativity, and productivity suffer. Relationships with colleagues and customers suffer. Lori recently came across the stat that businesses across America lose upwards of $650 billion per year because employees are distracted during work hours.Lori is currently living nomad life while cat sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.Visit Lori at zenrabbit.com and for a download directly at zenrabbit.com/gratitude-meditation Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDesignrr for eBooks, BlogsCreate eBooks, Blogs, Lead Magnets and more! Riverside.fm Your Own Virtual StudioProfessional Virtual StudioAltogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Get Quality Podcast Guests NowKeep your podcast schedule filled with quality guests from PodMatch.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease Rate & ReviewVisit Our Parent Company Altogether Marketing LLC

In this episode, John Golden sits down with Lori Saitz, founder of the Zen Leadership Program, to explore the strategies that high-performing business leaders use to sharpen their leadership skills and elevate workplace well-being. Lori shares actionable insights on improving decision-making, boosting creativity, and building strong, engaged teams. Discover how continuous learning, mindfulness, and gratitude can transform your leadership approach and create a more positive, productive work environment. Tune in for practical advice that can help you take your leadership to the next level!

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and looking for a way to find calm amidst the chaos?Whether you're a physician navigating the stress of medical practice or just searching for ways to enhance your focus and well-being, there are transformative tools you can use to increase your felling of calm in practice. Discover how to reprogram your mind to cultivate calm and clarity, even in the most stressful situations.Tune in to learn how:Meditation can reduce stress and sharpen focusPracticing gratitude improves relationships and well-beingWhy simple breathing exercises are the key to calming yourself instantlyReady to bring more peace into your life? Listen now and don't miss our fan-favorite episode on reducing medical burnout for even more tips on stress reduction!Learn more about Lori Saitz here - https://zenrabbit.com/http://TheFinePodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ Discover how medical graduates, junior doctors, and young physicians can navigate residency training programs, surgical residency, and locum tenens to increase income, enjoy independent practice, decrease stress, achieve financial freedom, and retire early, while maintaining patient satisfaction and exploring physician side gigs to tackle medical school loans.

“Spirituality definitely belongs in the workplace. Being allowed to bring your full self and your full spirit to the job is where people can be the most productive,” says Lori Saitz, CEO of Zen Rabbit. This week, Lori joins Mike Horne to discuss the impact of health, meditation, and wellness on the workplace. She shares her journey from a shy child to a successful entrepreneur and wellness advocate, emphasizing that employees are not just resources—they're invaluable assets. How can business leaders enhance their leadership skills and creativity? Lori explains how simple practices like meditation and gratitude can make a significant difference. She highlights meditation as a cost-effective tool that rewires the brain, enhances focus, and promotes better decision-making by fostering calmness and groundedness. Lori also dispels the myth that meditation is difficult, encouraging its daily integration to boost overall well-being and productivity. Gratitude, according to Lori, plays a crucial role in the workplace. She references research showing that appreciation leads to increased motivation and productivity among employees. This episode explores the broader implications of these practices, suggesting that true productivity isn't about time management but about quieting the mental distractions that hinder focus. Lori passionately advocates for a return to people-centric management, where employees' holistic well-being is prioritized, and they are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.   Quotes “Going back to what high-performing business leaders are doing, they're practicing meditation to become more focused, creative, and innovative, and to build better relationships. One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “When's the best time to meditate?” There really is no best time—it's whenever it works for you. Personally, I like to do it first thing in the morning because it sets the intention for the day. When you deliberately, intentionally set an intention for the day, you're setting yourself up for success. That's essentially what meditation does.” (13:54 | Lori Saitz)  “Spirituality definitely belongs in the workplace. Being allowed to bring your full self and your full spirit to the job is where people can be the most productive.” (17:20 | Lori Saitz)  “The one piece of inspiration I would offer is to refocus on what you have in your life to be grateful for. Our society is so focused on complaining and criticizing, and we don't need more of that. We need more focus on gratitude and finding it wherever it is.” (21:22 | Lori Saitz)   Links Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,  LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,  Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike     Learn more about Lori Saitz: Website: zenrabbit.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenrabbit   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Improving productivity is not about time management; it's about quieting the distractions in your head BIG IDEA #2: Gratitude does not make you weak BIG IDEA #3: Meditation is not what you think it is and your misconceptions around it are keeping you stressed, unfocused, and unproductive. Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/369 Enjoy the interview 

In this episode of Understaffed, host Melissa welcomes special guest Lori Saitz, an expert in employee well-being with a mission to teach calm and being grounded in workplace chaos. Lori brings a wealth of knowledge from her broadcasting and B2B consulting background, offering corporate teams practical, evidence-based strategies to create healthier, more connected, and innovative work environments. The discussion dives deep into employee retention and engagement, highlighting how essential these factors are to maintaining a productive and motivated workforce. Lori shares invaluable insights on how leaders can foster a positive workplace culture through simple yet powerful practices like gratitude and employee participation. She emphasizes the importance of appreciation in boosting employee engagement and retention, noting that businesses with engaged employees experience significant increases in profitability. By implementing Lori's strategies, leaders can enhance team morale and improve overall business performance. Tune in to discover how these actionable tips can transform your practice and lead to lasting success. Lori's Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Lori's Podcasthttps://zenrabbit.com/podcast/Melissa's Biohttps://conciergeelite.com/about-us/Concierge Elite Staffing Ebookhttps://conciergeelite.info/OptometryStaffingEBook/

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I'm joined by Lori Seitz. Lori shares her journey and profound insights on integrating meditation and gratitude into workplace wellness strategies. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, her mission is to help businesses implement programs that not only improve the well-being of their teams but also contribute to their bottom line through increased performance and reduced absenteeism. At the time of this writing - Lori is currently living a nomad life while cat-sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.

  Today's guest, Lori Saitz, is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama.  Listen to Lori on her own podcast too, called Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine. What problem do we solve? In today's episode,  Gary Wilbers talks to Lori Saitz, an expert in improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being, about how to boost productivity and manage stress as a small business owner. Small Business Answer Man's Shownotes: Lori shares her approach to boosting productivity and managing stress in the workplace. She discusses the importance of recognizing that time management is not the solution to productivity issues, but rather managing the thoughts in our heads that distract us from focusing on our work. She explains how grounding exercises can help calm the mind and reset our nervous system in just two to five minutes. She emphasizes the power of gratitude in the workplace, which can transform our work life by radiating a positive energy and attracting more success. Lori provides practical tips and strategies for small business owners to overcome common challenges such as distractions, stress, and lack of focus. Get access to Lori's book "The Productivity Paradox" and online course "Mindfulness for Productivity" where she shares her philosophy and strategies for achieving success as a small business owner. Check out Lori's website for more resources on productivity and workplace well-being. Lori's Advice for Small Business Owners: Practice grounding exercises to calm your mind and reduce stress. Focus on gratitude to transform your work life and attract success. Recognize that time management is not the solution to productivity issues, but rather managing your thoughts. Use gratitude to set a positive tone in your workplace and attract more success. Connect with Lori Saitz: Website Linkedln Instagram Facebook Clarity Navigator Discovery Session – Sign Up HERE Learn more about Gary's Mastermind group at goascend.biz/the-mastermind-solution  

Welcome to The Empowerment Exchange, where we believe in the power of transformation through shared wisdom and inspiration. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment as we engage in candid conversations with thought leaders, experts, and everyday individuals who have embarked on their own paths of personal development.In each episode, we explore a wide range of topics designed to uplift and motivate you to become the best version of yourself. From practical tips for achieving your goals to insightful discussions on overcoming challenges, our goal is to provide you with the tools, insights, and encouragement you need to thrive in every aspect of your life.Whether you're seeking guidance in relationships, career advancement, wellness, or simply looking to enrich your mindset, The Empowerment Exchange offers a safe space for learning, reflection, and connection. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to create positive change in your life and the world around you.Tune in to The Empowerment Exchange and join the conversation today!PS: If You are a Coach or Consultant Looking to Grow your business organically and reduce stress then Join our Biz School Community with 50% off Today.Here is More information Link Below-https://www.skool.com/biz-school-community-4365?invite=db4c04ac4e1945a6942e3396caf656baBuild your own Community 2 weeks Free Skool Platform Triall: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=6ffb188375cb4188963b34eb9b4200d8Links: My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InulC786My LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/inul-chowdhury-818a00157?My TickTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@inulchowdhury?_t=8jcs1NKOq1p&_r=1My Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inulchowdhury786?igsh=cjdyY2hkb2RnNHFwMyPodcasts : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inulchowdhury786My Website : www.inulchowdhury.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!Make sure to check out the great deals from KION at www.getkion.com/midlife.There is nothing more magical than seeing our glass half full and being grateful for what we have and for what we believe is available to us. My guest today, Gratitude & Meditation Expert Lori Saitz, is all about it.She is here to talk to us about how being grateful and having gratitude can get us more of the things we want in life. She does not want any of us to settle for FINE and believes that we owe it to ourselves to raise our energy vibration by being grateful every day. When you have gratitude you become a magnet for good and great things to happen for you.Tired of just being FINE? Need to get unstuck? You'll need to listen to this episode! Get your midlife moving in the right direction.Then go find Lori at her website: https://zenrabbit.com/GET YOUR MIDLIFE BODY MOVING!Find me on my Website:https://www.lesleylmcshane.comWant to talk to me about your specific health journey? Need some help, someone to listen, to understand, and to give you some practical strategies for better health starting today? Book a Call with me!Questions? Email me: lesley@lesleylmcshane.comFREE Guide: 4 Steps To Prioritize Your Health & Wellness This Week (And Actually Do It!) Connect with me on Instagram:Get the Redesigning Midlife UpdatesFind your community at the private Redesigning Midlife Facebook Group Get your MENO WELL bars (formerly Bossa Bars) - Use LESLEY10 for 10% off your first orderCheck out Kion and get the Redesigning Midlife Discount - 20% off subscriptions and 10% off individual orders.Need a good, reliable, clean, and professional Plumber? Call 1-Tom-Plumber - The Name Is The Phone Number

Lori Seitz founded a business called Zen Rabbit, which initially involved making and marketing a product called 'The Gratitude Cookie'.  Being grateful can improve one's outlook on life and highlight different ways to cultivate gratitude in their daily routines. Practicing gratitude should come naturally and not be turned into another chore on the to-do list. Lori challenges us to read Chapter Seven of the book "The Science of Getting Rich" for 30 days, once in the morning and once at night. The chapter focuses on gratitude and is around four pages long. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ ZenRabbit.com lori@zenrabbit.com

We have so many devices that we need to recharge on a daily basis – cell phones, tablets, watches, but what about ourselves? In this episode we talk with Lori Saitz about Living a sabbatical life.  Lori shares how following a month-long sabbatical, of her own, which included a roadtrip with her beloved cat, showed her the benefits of taking a sabbatical. We discuss how to live a sabbatical life without leaving our jobs and obligations and the steps we can take to begin. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com Register for the live recording on October 21st in San Francisco here:  The Opposite of Small Talk Podcast LIVE TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. What are some activities or hobbies that you think could help recharge your battery? Do you judge yourself or others for what you might perceive as being “lazy?”   In the past have you taken a sabbatical or baked time into your daily schedule for recharging/fun?  Will you make it more of a priority now?  

Are you frustrated with your life and wish you could be more successful?  Listen as Lori Saitz describes rising above stress, practicing gratitude, and centering via meditation can elevate your vibration frequency and magnetize success!   https://zenrabbit.com

My special guest has taken her hard-earned knowledge and wisdom in integrating business and life to help you with a short-cut to your even greater success.Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author and speaker, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on.  As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused, and shows you how to live a sabbatical life. As a result, your sales increase, your relationships strengthen, and your overall health improves.You can find my interview with Lori Saitz at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Down Lori's free, 6-minute gratitude meditation by going to https://zenrabbit.com/gratitude-meditation/. To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Now visualize what you want and be on the path to having it. Yeah!! To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I'm the author of many books, including Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

My special guest has taken her hard-earned knowledge and wisdom in integrating business and life to help you with a short-cut to your even greater success.Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author and speaker, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on.  As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused, and shows you how to live a sabbatical life. As a result, your sales increase, your relationships strengthen, and your overall health improves.You can find my interview with Lori Saitz at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Down Lori's free, 6-minute gratitude meditation by going to https://zenrabbit.com/gratitude-meditation/. To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Now visualize what you want and be on the path to having it. Yeah!! To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I'm the author of many books, including Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

You know that meditation is great for your mind, body and soul—but fitting it into your life can be easier said than done. If you find it hard to sit for 30 minutes with your legs crossed, trying to suppress your thoughts, you're not alone. For me it's nearly impossible. But my guest on this episode—award-winning author, broadcaster, speaker and meditation expert Lori Saitz—says it's OK. There is more than one way to meditate, and you can find a method that works for you. No matter how much stress you're dealing with or what the universe throws in your path, Lori says, a regular practice can change your life in so many positive ways. In this episode Lori and I talk about: How meditation helps to rewire your brain and positively impact your life in both immediate and long-term ways, such as reducing stress, boosting creativity, improving your relationships, and even helping you sleep better Why almost everyone's midlife experience has an undercurrent of “suck” and why that needs to be acknowledged before you can get to a better place How women were conditioned to bury our feelings and rationalize away our dissatisfaction (“I should be happy because I have X, Y or Z”), and how meditation can help if you're losing your zest for life or feel that something is just off How you know when your soul is calling for growth—and find the courage to respond to that call Steps you can take to discover your personal meditation “style” and make it work with your lifestyle How to use meditation on the spot in stressful moments, to calm yourself where you're at When it might be a good idea to consider a midlife sabbatical Lori also explains why she thinks big transitions in midlife should not be dubbed a crisis, but rather a re-evaluation or reawakening. And she talks about the hardest thing she's ever done—leaving her 22-year marriage, which she describes as “fine”—and why she had to do it. This episode will change your mind forever about meditation! Full show notes available at Morebeautifulproject.com.

Our expert guest Lori Saitz founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit is a Stress eradication expert. She outlines her 3 step program for becoming aware of how you are creating the stress in your life and how you easily dissipate it. This was a very lively, fun and enlightening interview. You can learn more about her programs @ zenrabbit.com

Lori Saitz is a gratitude expert with a mission to help people understand just how important gratitude is in our life.In this episode, we dive into the power of gratitude and the impact it can have on our business and personal life. Lori shares personal experiences and insights, including her mother's gratitude's profound effect on her outlook on life. We also explore the role of social media in our lives, the importance of finding time for meditation, and the misconceptions surrounding it. Additionally, Lori opens up about her journey as an entrepreneur and the concept of work-life integration. We cover a range of discussion topics, including:Gratitude is a game-changer: The concept of gratitude goes beyond just saying thank you. It can be a powerful differentiating factor in business, as well as in our personal lives. Cultivating a deeper sense of gratitude, even in challenging situations, can enhance our well-being and bring more joy into our life.Meditation for the win: Meditation doesn't have to be a daunting or time-consuming practice. Research has shown that even just a few minutes of meditation per day can bring incredible benefits, such as increased focus, productivity, and emotional regulation. Find what works for you, whether it's sitting quietly or taking a mindful walk in nature, and prioritize this investment in yourself.Let's rethink social media: While social media has its merits, it can also foster mean-spirited and self-centered behavior. We must remember that virtual connections can't replace the value of genuine face-to-face interactions. Consider using just a small fraction of your social media scrolling time to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. It's a simple yet effective way to boost mental well-being and find a better balance in our increasingly digital world.So, grab your headphones, sit back, and prepare to be inspired as Lori Saitz takes us on a transformative journey of gratitude, mindfulness, and redefining success. About the Guest: Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast "Fine is a 4-Letter Word." An award-winning author, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on.High achievers come to her because they have a strong drive to be productive, but at the end of the day never feel accomplished enough. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides those entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused.In August 2022, Lori took a month-long sabbatical road trip with her 19-year-old cat. Read her account in chapter 8 of Love Warriors. You can often find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.To connect with Lori:Website: https://zenrabbit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/Facebook personal:

Ep 78. Welcome to the Women Supporting Women Series!  She shares practical tips for cultivating both gratitude muscles and how she revisited her childhood self-soothing methods - all with the help of her Zen Rabbit,  so that we can find the calm in all the chaos can support all people, but especially women after 40. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit. An award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, she guides entrepreneurs and corporate teams from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused. Through a collaborative and interactive approach, she provides tools and techniques for increasing sales, enhancing relationships, and improving overall health. When she's not working, you can find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music. Zen Rabbit on Instagram Follow Lori on LinkedIn  

Business leader, mentor, coach, author, speaker and podcast host (Fine is a Four-Letter Word), Lori Saitz, gives us tips to succeed while networking and explains the importance of gratitude and how that leads to confidence. Other ways to contact Lori include: Website: https://zenrabbit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenrabbit Love Warriors book: https://amzn.to/3msIvMz Confident Connections Course: https://7a1f0ngjr98orx2av4kfy5tgwl.hop.clickbank.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-barrett6/support

In this episode, Lori Saitz is welcomed back for a "Where are they now?" conversation. She shares valuable insights on the importance of living with ease and flow, and how slowing down and recharging can lead to a more fulfilling life. Lori also suggests that we can incorporate the concept of a sabbatical into our daily lives, without actually taking a sabbatical. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on how they can implement these ideas into their own lives, and live with more balance and intention.

There is nothing more magical than seeing our glass half full and being grateful for what we have and for what we believe is available to us. My guest today, Gratitude & Meditation Expert Lori Saitz, is all about it. She is here to talk to us about how being grateful and having gratitude can get us more of the things we want in life. She does not want any of us to settle for FINE and believes that we owe it to ourselves to raise our energy vibration by being grateful every day. When you have gratitude you become a magnet for good and great things to happen for you.Tired of just being FINE? Need to get unstuck? You'll need to listen to this episode! Get your midlife moving in the right direction.Then go find Lori at her website: https://zenrabbit.com/Come talk to me here:Find me on my Website:https://www.lesleylmcshane.comFREE Guide: 4 Steps To Prioritize Your Health & Wellness This Week (And Actually Do It!) Schedule a Coaching Call to start feeling amazing!Connect with me on Instagram:Get the Redesigning Midlife Updates:Find your community at the private Redesigning Midlife Facebook Group:

In this podcast episode, Julie interviews Lori Saitz, founder of Zen Rabbit, about her journey and her work in transforming chaos into peace. They discuss the importance of building relationships in business and how to approach networking for introverts. The conversation also touches on personal experiences of grief and loss. They also discuss the concept of gratitude, the importance of seeking joy and fulfillment in life, and the importance of recharging one's battery. Lori recommends books for personal growth, talks about her program, the F Being Fine program, and shares the origin of the name Zen Rabbit. Transforming Chaos to Peace [00:00:03 - 00:01:24]Lori's Story [00:01:24 - 00:03:51]Lori Saitz shares her personal story of losing her business and her mother, and how she moved forward.Networking Strategies for Introverts [00:05:02 - 00:09:24]Lori Saitz discusses the importance of building relationships in business and how to approach networking for introverts.Building Authentic Relationships [00:09:25]Julie and Lori discuss the importance of building authentic relationships in business and how to approach networking for introverts.Gratitude Practice [00:12:19]Lori shares her experience of struggling with gratitude and how committing to reading chapter seven of "The Science of Getting Rich" twice a day for 30 days helped her develop a gratitude practice.Gratitude Jar [00:16:07]Lori talks about her gratitude jar and how it helps her relive the feeling of gratitude for past experiences, even when she's feeling down.Kindness and Lent [00:17:32]Julie and Lori discuss the importance of kindness and how it can impact people's lives during Lent.F Being Fine [00:19:13 - 00:21:10]Lori talks about her journey of leaving a marriage that was "fine" and how she started a program to help people find joy and purpose in their lives.Rediscovering Joy [00:24:31]Julie and Lori talk about the importance of finding joy and how to discover it by looking back at what brought joy as a child and being open to new experiences. They also mention the book "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes.Living a Sabbatical Life [00:31:13]Lori talks about her experience of taking a sabbatical road trip and how it inspired her to help others live a sabbatical life every day.The Trilogy for Success [00:30:02]Lori explains the three components of her program: gratitude, connection (with oneself), and courage.The Year of Yes [00:26:55]Julie and Lori discuss the book "The Year of Yes" and how it inspired them to open themselves up to new experiences and opportunities.Zen Rabbit [00:36:19]Lori Saitz explains the origin of the name Zen Rabbit, which comes from her childhood stuffed animal that brought her comfort.Thanking Lori [00:38:03]Julie thanks Lori Saitz for being a guest on the show and expresses her admiration for Lori's work in helping people find ways to recharge their batteries and be the best version of themselves.Find Lori here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenrabbitSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast. Visit our website Join our Facebook GroupInstagram, TikTok We love reviews! Please leave us a review.Contact us if you want to Launch, restart, grow your podcast.

Episode 38: Practically Applied Wisdom with Lori SaitzIn this episode of The Art of Aging Mindfully, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lori Saitz, a renowned mindfulness coach and founder of Zen Rabbit Baking Company. Lori is committed to empowering individuals to stay calm amidst the stormy seas of life, and today she joined us to share her approach to living a healthy and fulfilling second half of life. Lori truly has an incredible ability to break down esoteric spiritual practices into bite-sized chunks that are not just easy to understand, but are easily weaved into your day-to-day life. Throughout our conversation, Lori provided tangible guidance on how to integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into our routines, which can result in remarkable transformations in how we approach and handle life's challenges.As we navigated the conversation, Lori shared some insights into her coaching style and methods. She discussed the importance of staying grounded and calm, especially in our fast-paced world filled with uncertainties and stresses. Lori's clients are testament to her effective guidance, with many reporting that her mindfulness techniques and meditations have provided a much-needed sanctuary in turbulent times.Whether you're new to mindfulness practices or an experienced practitioner, Lori's insights offer a fresh perspective and practical guidance. So, tune in, open your mind, and discover how you can apply wisdom practically in your daily life for enhanced calm and tranquility.Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Lori Saitz. If you're sailing through stormy seas, let Lori's wisdom be your guide to finding calm.You can follow up with Lori here:https://zenrabbit.com/Stay tuned for more mindful conversations in our upcoming episodes, and remember, it's never too late to start aging mindfully!To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon:The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast PatreonThe Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is sponsored by Viome, Acorn Biolabs and Whoop, your personal digital fitness tracker.To Harvest Your Own Stem Cells, for Future Use, with Acorn Biolabs:https://www.acorn.me/affiliate/the-art-of-aging-mindfullyTo test your full body and gut intelligence with Viome:http://viomehq.sjv.io/eKnAO1Use The $110 discount code: ARTOFAGINGOrder your whoop strap with Jai's Unique Link:https://join.whoop.com/376818To train with Jai, and learn about his yoga classes and massage therapy treatments:https://theartofagingmindfully.com/

In this episode, I interview Lori Saitz, a nationally recognized stress-management and meditation expert, and founder of Zen Rabbit. We discuss why the word "fine" prevents so many women from living lives that they love, and Lori shares practices to help us manage stress/anxiety, calm the nervous system and cultivate gratitude in our lives.Download a copy of Lori's free gratitude meditation HERE.Check out The Warrior Mood Shift Method (Breathwork) mentioned in the podcast HERE.Send a Text Message :)**Be sure to visit www.wellegantwoman.com and grab your FREE GUIDE "Midlife Glow-Up: 7 Days to Your Healthiest and Most Radiant Self"**Sign up for a complimentary 30 minute consultation HERE**Follow me on Instagram (HERE) and Facebook (HERE)**Please note that the information provided on this podcast and website is for educational purposes only. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Today's episode is all about why welcoming more gratitude into your life is a great idea with special guest, Lori Seitz. You'll also hear the story of a midlife woman wrestling with the idea that her life can be better than fine if she makes some changes. However, changes aren't always so easy or obvious. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-299-welcoming-more-gratitude-into-your-life-with-lori-saitz/

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Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on. The high achievers come to her because they have a strong drive to be productive, but have trouble sleeping at the end of the day because they still don't feel accomplished enough. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides those entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused. Then they then start seeing sales increase, relationships strengthen, and overall health improve.   5 Easy Ways to Start Living the Sabbatical Life: A short guide to working less and living better - available from the home page of https://zenrabbit.com/   Law of Attraction Tribe Resources Divine As F Program Details

I could never wrap my head around the concept of meditation. You won't see me sit back while someone preaches how the universe will provide (I don't buy that). But in this episode, Lori Saitz unflinchingly challenged my skepticism and shed new light on what meditation really is about — beyond the hummings and poses.LinksChampions 90 https://growth-mode.captivate.fm/champ90Website - https://successchampionnetworking.com/YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowthMode Blog - https://successchampionnetworking.com/blog/ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessChampion

A big part of the 4-Day Weekend mindset is making time to do things that leave you feeling more energized and excited about your life. Today's guest, gratitude and meditation expert, Lori Saitz, offers profound tips about how to make the most of that time.We talk about:The surprising outcome of taking a sabbatical with her 19-year-old cat Why listening to your intuition will never lead you astrayThe undeniable importance of gratitude for mental health and even physical wellbeingPlus a practical exercise to help you tap into gratitude even when you're not feeling so positiveRelated LinksZenRabbit.comBook a Call with DonnaAbout Lori SaitzLori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on.As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, she guides entrepreneurs and corporate teams from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused. Through a collaborative and interactive approach, she provides tools and techniques for increasing sales, enhancing relationships, and improving overall health.When she's not working, you can find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.About Donna AshtonDonna Ashton is a consultant, speaker & online course expert. She built her freedom lifestyle business using her Work Less, Make More formula. She's taught hundreds of others how to create & market profitable programs that allow time for family, travel, and that impact the world.Her mission is to teach you how you can easily take the process you already have and make money with a course in your business to create a Freedom Lifestyle.Whether you're running a full coaching practice, a busy agency, are speaking or just slammed with family and life – adding digital products creates leveraged income, without more work for you.

Research shows it—meditation is one of the biggest productivity boosters out there. Just a few minutes a day can be a real game changer in your productivity. For someone who needs help focusing, determining their ideal goals or purpose, or practicing gratitude, meditation can be an incredibly helpful practice. Nobody knows that better than Lori Saitz. She is a meditation advocate and stress eradication coach who has experienced the benefits of meditation first hand, and she's sharing her experience with the world. She talks about the benefits of meditation, why it really is for everyone (and the different ways to practice it), and what staying grounded can do for us in your workplace.We talk about the benefits and effects of meditation in daily life (and especially in the workplace), the different times and ways we can meditate, and why Lori believes meditation is for everyone.Visit the1thing.com/free-resources to get a tool you can use alongside meditation to help you clarify your priorities.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:The benefits and effects of meditation in daily life, and especially in the workplaceThe different times and ways we can meditateWhy meditation is for everyoneLinks & Tools from This Episodezenrabbit.comFollow Lori on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorisaitzVisit the1thing.com/events to sign up for the Goal Setting RetreatFree ResourcesWant to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com--Ensuring your team uses the same consistent brand language is an important part of marketing your business.It can be a challenge to get everyone on the same page, though. That's where TextExpander comes in. It can ensure your team's communication is consistent, current, and accurate. It also allows them to communicate faster so that they can focus on what's most important.Visit TextExpander.com/podcast to learn more and get 20% off your first year.

“There are many different modalities. Meditation is just one of them that you can use to rewire your subconscious to make that devil get smaller.” In Season 3, Episode 25 of the Boss Uncaged Podcast, S.A. Grant sits down with the CEO & Founder of Zen Rabbit, Lori Saitz.