Podcasts about Outcome

High performers don't chase outcomes — they master moments. This episode explores how focusing on controllable actions rather than future results helps reduce anxiety, increase execution, and build consistent success in sports, business, and life.You Got This, Ryan

On today's Political Breakfast, we talk about some of the most hotly contested races in this November's election across metro Atlanta, and Georgia's only statewide race. Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson break down the Georgia Public Service Commission results and their national implications with host, Lisa Rayam. Rising electricity bills have been worrying families across the state. They've gone up six times in the past few years, under the current, all-Republican commission. Plus, they analyze the very close race for Atlanta City Council President. Two-term Atlanta City Council member Marci Collier Overstreet declares victory even though her opponent, Rohit Malhotra, garnered almost 50 percent of the vote. What are Atlanta voters really trying to say?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you market your book if you don't like social media or public speaking? What makes a nonfiction book stand out when there are already thousands on the same topic?How do you get real, unbiased book reviews? I invited Sarah Bean, an experienced book marketing specialist from the US, to have a chat about tips and strategies to market a nonfiction book. Enjoy the conversation!Links, books, and stuff we mentioned:Book Launchers: https://booklaunchers.com/Author Launch Kit software: https://authorlaunchkit.com/"Your Music and People" by Derek Sivers"On Writing" by Stephen King"Self-Publish & Succeed" by Julie BroadBook review services Sarah recommended: Get Books Reviewed: www.booklaunchers.com/gbrGet Authentic Book Reviews: https://getauthenticbookreviews.com/Gemsy: https://gemsy.io/Join Better Writers: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/privateTime stamps00:26 - Intro & guest: Sarah Bean (Book Launchers)03:25 - What a book marketing specialist does04:30 - Success vs failure: prep wins (+ Amani Roberts case)06:49 - Prep essentials: UVP, target reader, positioning08:02 - Foundations: website + ongoing content08:50 - If you're shy/off social11:29 - Unconventional tactics tied to passions14:12 - Start with goals18:22 - “I'm a writer, not a marketer”: audit your assets & network (Ellen story)22:53 - Tool: Author Launch Kit (AI plan, assets, media list)24:24 - Differentiate beyond personal story28:42 - “Outcome of the outcome”32:19 - Reviews = lifeblood; Amazon dynamics37:24 - Getting reviews41:27 - Self-Publish & Succeed43:52 - Practical AI uses46:35 - Audiobooks48:42 - Format strategy: offer print + ebook + audio50:28 - Why a unified team beats piecemeal freelancers51:49 - Book recommendations

In this episode, I speak with Akhil Nigam, CoFounder at Finmo, and we answer the critical question: How can global businesses transform their fragmented treasury operations into unified, intelligent systems that drive growth?He shares insights on why SMEs deserve better treasury solutions, how real-time payment rails are transforming cash management, and why MO AI is becoming the intelligent co-pilot every finance team needs.

As the early voting period begins, Rabbi Zauzmer reminds us of our Jewish obligation both to vote and to choose the best available candidate.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss private payrolls rebound in October, adding 42,000 jobs. The AI stock sell off could be a bust or a blip. What will decide the outcome? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains the benefits of utilizing revocable trusts.

What do wilderness therapy outcomes really tell us? In this episode, Will talks with researchers Dr. Joanna Bettmann Schaefer and Dr. Laura Mills, two leading researchers studying outcomes in wilderness therapy and residential outdoor treatment. Drawing on data from thousands of adolescents across multiple programs, they reveal what the evidence shows about who benefits most—and who may not—from outdoor behavioral healthcare. Their conversation explores why family engagement is such a powerful predictor of success, how adopted and neurodiverse adolescents often experience different outcomes, and why a teen's sense of belonging in treatment matters. Joanna and Laura also discuss the importance of transparency, ongoing outcome measurement, and listening to those who felt harmed by treatment. For parents, professionals, and anyone seeking facts over assumptions, this episode brings clarity to what outcome research really shows about wilderness therapy today. To find the research discussed in this episode: Dr. Bettman-Schaefer research page- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joanna-Bettmann-Schaefer To contact Dr. Bettman-Shaefer- u0046267@utah.edu Dr. Laura Mills research page- https://www.bestnotes.com/our-advisors/laura-mills-ph-d-qm-psych/ To contact Dr. Mills- laura@outcometools.com   This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats for men.  

This week we discuss changing the outcome of your health with nutrition & exercise.  Our guest today is Dr. James Thompson, the author of Fearless Wellness and a passionate advocate for transformational change. He completed medical training 35 years ago and has dedicated my career to empowering others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  ​He experienced a life-changing event in 2012 and participated in a 21-day Daniel Fast with my church community. Though the three-week diet, equivalent to a whole food plant-based diet, was intended to emphasize prayer, the impact of the food intrigued him. By the end of the second week, he had more energy, fewer joint aches, more mental clarity, better sleep, and lower blood pressure. He surmised the benefits were mainly from consuming real food and omitting processed food.  He decided to take a year-long certification course in integrative holistic nutrition which was the start of his transformation to a whole food plant-based lifestyle. His training course, combined with a decade of studying nutrition science, love of animals, and concerns about climate change, has led me to the current space where he resides, a vegan. ​Here is the basic outline  & links to his Blog and his new book : "FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life, One Step at a Time" F – Food: Embrace plant-based eating E – Exercise: Stay active regularly A – Avoid toxins: Eliminate harmful habits (e.g., tobacco) R – Restorative sleep: Prioritize quality rest L – Lessen stress: Manage and reduce daily pressures E – Engage your mind: Stimulate mental growth S – Social energy: Cultivate empathy and connections S – Spiritual connectivity: Foster a sense of purpose and belonging ​  

Dr. Cynthia Martin discusses her work with developmental differences such as autism. She will focus on the assessment of these children and refer to studies of their long-term outcome. Her work is fascinating and compelling. 

In business, conflict is inevitable, whether it's from customers or your staff. As Mike Jones, founder and president of Discover Leadership, points out, conflict often arises because people operate from their own “belief systems.” In this special episode, Mike joins Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's vehicle service and repair group, and Randy O'Connor, owner of Dealer to Dealer (D2D) Development Group, to talk about exploring the power of outcome-based leadership rooted in commitment, integrity, and personal accountability. 

This week we tackle five coach-maker topics: how often to re-confirm Ts&Cs (and why retention cycles matter), the shift from “instructor” to “coach” to build truly self-sufficient clients, choosing the right paid-ad objective (awareness vs lead gen vs offer), the one move to get ahead of January (stacking high-volume lead magnets + nurturing), and what actually belongs on a simple, high-converting landing page. Expect straight talk, practical scripts, and a nudge to stop chasing vanity and start building pipeline.Timestamps00:00 Cold open, chaos & intros01:04 Q1 — How often to re-iterate Ts&Cs? (tie it to average retention)03:14 Q2 — Coaching for self-sufficiency (questions > instructions)07:39 Q3 — Paid ads: awareness, lead magnet, or straight offer? (it depends on objective)10:35 Q4 — One thing to get ahead of New Year (lead magnets + nurture + positioning)13:38 Q5 — Client won't train hard: bias, priorities & intensity coaching17:27 Q6 — Do landing pages need loads of info? (the 5-block skeleton)20:06 Wrap & conference one-day ticket £79 (Friday)

Lessons from Rwanda's Marburg Virus Outbreak and Building Resilient Systems in Global EM. Hosts: Tsion Firew, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Marburg_Virus.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Global Health, Infectious Diseases Show Notes Context and the Rwanda Marburg Experience The Threat: Marburg Virus Disease is from the same family as Ebola and has historically had a reported fatality rate as high as 90%. The Outbreak (Sept. 2024): Rwanda declared an MVD outbreak. The initial cases involved a miner, his pregnant wife (who fell ill and died after having a baby), and the baby (who also died). Healthcare Worker Impact: The wife was treated at an epicenter hospital. Eight HCWs were exposed to a nurse who was coding in the ICU; all eight developed symptoms, tested positive within a week, and four of them died. The Turning Point: The outbreak happened in city referral hospitals where advanced medical interventions (dialysis, mechanical ventilation) were available. Rapid Therapeutics Access: Within 10 days of identifying Marburg, novel therapies (experimental drugs and monoclonal antibodies) and an experimental vaccine were made available through diplomacy with the US government/CDC and agencies like WHO, Africa CDC, CEPI and more. The Outcome: This coordinated effort—combini...

This week Chris and Johnny sit down and talk to listener guest and avid Outdoorsman Durk Stark. Durk has spent 35 years in the Outdoor industry and met some pretty damn cool people along the way. We had an absolute blast recording this episode as you will hear. Durk also has a story about showing kindness that led to an amazing Outcome! Always help your fellow Person!!! We shared some great stories as well and a lot of laughs! WE hope you all enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it ! as always, Thanks for tuning in!

Last week on the show we received a voice note from Jen who was in a predicament with her sister around a dog named Peanut, and who technically ‘owns’ the dog... You’ve been waiting for the update and it’s finally here. Jen’s back with news about Peanut... Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE BACKSTAGE | Once you're empowered to own the outcome, what's next? Dylan, Vic, Anna and Abbie discuss how to take empowerment and turn it into action to achieve results and level up beyond task-orientation. They dig into the 5 steps to turn empowerment into action, how our C21 staff are "owning the outcome" and the differences between empowerment and initiative.  Missed the first episode or want to revisit the 7 ingredients to empowerment? Check out Results Over Checklists: How to Own the Outcome on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.    Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate.   Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

On this episode, Harry Symeou looks back at Arsenal 2-0 Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka saw the Gunners book their place in the League Cup quarter-finals where they will now face Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium. We discuss the changes to the lineup, Max Dowman, Andre Harriman-Annous, Piero Hincapie, Ethan Nwaneri and lots more. Check out: MedExpress.co.uk Enter the promo code TCOAG for your discount! Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #brighton #carabaocup

Poltergeist Meetings — When Meetings Throw Things At You... 5 micro-rituals (practical) Purpose line on invite — one sentence: “Decision needed / Sync / Info.”Time-boxed agenda — 3 bullets with owner & minutes.No Rotating facilitator — prevent single-person theater.Two-minute rule — speakers over two minutes get a “parking lot” nudge.Outcome artifact — one sentence note added to the meeting invite that records decisions.How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

What do you want to be different in your life? What outcome do you want most right now? Today on the podcast we're talking about how to actually achieve a change of outcome and how it fundamentally comes down to a change of thought or a change of circumstance, thus how do we make that happen.FREE 30 Minute Coaching CallIf you're in a rut, want to change your self worth, lack confidence, or feel unsure about your future, schedule a free coaching call with me. I promise it will change your life. (https://calendly.com/calebpricecoaching/30min)Did you like this episode?Be sure to leave a review of what you liked about this episode. And if you want to learn more about me and get inspired throughout your week, be sure to follow me on Instagram, @calebthecollegecoach (https://www.instagram.com/calebthecollegecoach/)

Want a good divorce outcome? Of course you do! That's why my guest and I share some steps to take in your divorce that will give that to you. My guest is Lewisville, TX based divorce attorney, David Heiman, who offers a "do-to" list that will help you stay organized and calm throughout your divorce, and help you achieve an outcome you feel is fair. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-are-the-steps-to-divorce-here-are-8/

On this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam speaks with Charlotte van Sassen about the subtle ways that knowledge of patient outcomes can influence how supervisors assess clinical reasoning. Their conversation uncovers the impact of outcome bias on feedback and evaluation in medical education, exploring the challenges this presents for fairness and learning. They also discuss strategies to recognize and address these biases, aiming to improve how we support trainee development in complex clinical environments.   Length of episode :  30:52     Resources to check out:    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40479526/  van Sassen C, Mamede S, van den Broek W, Bindels P, Zwaan L. Does Knowledge of Clinical Case Outcome Influence Supervisor Evaluation of Resident Clinical Reasoning? Acad Med. 2025 Jun 6  Zwaan L, Monteiro S, Sherbino J, et al Is bias in the eye of the beholder? A vignette study to assess recognition of cognitive biases in clinical case workupsBMJ Quality & Safety 2017;26:104-110. https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/26/2/104.abstract  Caplan RA, Posner KL, Cheney FW. Effect of Outcome on Physician Judgments of Appropriateness of Care. JAMA. 1991;265(15):1957–1960. doi:10.1001/jama https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/385633  Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski    

In this engaging episode of the Stronger Sales Teams podcast, host Ben Wright highlights the vital role of well-structured training programs in driving sales team success. He underscores that even the most seasoned sales leaders benefit from revisiting the fundamentals, reinforcing the need for ongoing training until performance targets are consistently achieved. Ben presents a practical framework encompassing sales, technical, and business competencies, offering actionable guidance on designing impactful programs, leveraging feedback, and aligning learning initiatives with shifting market trends.Key Takeaways:• Sales training remains vital, and even experienced sales leaders can benefit from revisiting the basics regularly.• Organize training into sales skills, technical skills, and business skills to optimize engagement and learning.• Regularly update training programs to reflect evolving market trends and emerging technologies, like AI.• Encourage feedback and idea generation during training sessions to identify business improvement opportunities.• Utilize training to build team culture, ensuring sessions are interactive, engaging, and a platform for cross-functional learning.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro1:42 Blast from the Past3:38 Recap7:18 6 Reasons Why Training it Important11:13 How to Build a Training Program: 3 Areas to Cover17:41 Implementing the Training Program23:15 Outcome of a Training Program24:17 The Challenge for Today26:30 Health and Wellbeing Tip27:28 OutroRate, Review, & Follow If you're liking what you're hearing, make sure you ‘follow' the show wherever you listen to your podcasts…so you never miss an episode! I'd also love to hear what you think, so drop us a review after you close that next deal…tell me what you're liking, and what you want more of so I can look to cover it in a future episode.

In this episode, we unpack how the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) used its magazine to point cat owners toward insured, trained, professional sitters—despite a season sponsored by a gig-app. We explore why that subtle editorial stance signals a cultural shift and how it aligns with PSI's new global standards. We share what owners are now encouraged to ask: insurance, medical competence, meet-and-greets, backups, and referrals. We also name the gaps (team-based models and continuing education) while celebrating a rising floor for industry expectations. Main topics: CFA's pro-sitter stance PSI global standards synergy Hobbyist vs. professional framing Outcome-based feline care Owner questions that matter Main Takeaway Quote: “This is how cultural change happens—not through laws first, but through language.” When the Cat Fanciers' Association tells cat owners to hire insured, trained, professional sitters, it changes everything. It raises the public expectation for what ‘good care' really means and validates the professionals who've been setting those standards for years. On this week's Pet Sitter Confessional, we talk about why that shift matters, how it connects with PSI's new global standards, and why professionalism—not convenience—is winning the long game in pet care. Links: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): https://cfa.org  Cat Talk magazine (CFA publication) — article referenced: “Choosing the Right Cat Sitter”: https://cfa.org/cat-talk/choosing-the-right-cat-sitter/  Pet Sitters International (PSI) — Global Standards: https://www.petsit.com  (see Global Standards) Meowtel: https://www.meowtel.com Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Gene Zannetti talks with Virginia Tech Head Coach Tony Robie about his kidney donation to an athlete's father, why effort matters more than results, eliminating the fear of getting tired, and how doing hard things strengthens your mind and spirit.Timestamps:4:21 - What makes Virginia Tech unique7:13 - Brotherhood and team culture10:00 - Donating a kidney to Norm Latona14:12 - Doing hard things strengthens your spirit15:50 - You can care too much17:20 - Coaching philosophies20:13 - Eliminating the fear of getting tired22:01 - Approach what makes you afraid

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Send comments and feedbackIs there a fast, simple way to measure whether someone with epilepsy is doing "better" or "worse" compared with a past clinic visit? Not really. Seizure count is often considered a standard, but multiple small seizures may have less impact on someone's life than a single generalized tonic-clonic seizure. In this episode, we talk with authors of a study on an outcome measure that factors the impact of seizures as well as the impact of treatments.The study: Validation of the seizure-related impact assessment scale  Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Audacy newsrooms across the country break down what could happen to the poorest among us -- hunger, mostly -- if the government can't get it together and agree on a budget by Nov. 1. WWL's Newell Normand says whether a vote happens will prove if politicians care about 'silly ass games' more than their constituents.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered why two women can walk into the same antenatal clinic and have completely different experiences? In this episode, I explore what I call the 'Sliding Doors' effect in maternity care — how the door you walk through, quite literally or metaphorically, can shape your confidence, choices, and ultimately your birth outcome.I unpack how seemingly small differences in care — the tone of a conversation, the attentiveness of a practitioner, the questions asked — can either empower you or leave you questioning your instincts. This episode is a deep dive into how chance encounters at antenatal appointments can ripple through an entire pregnancy and birth journey.You'll hear about:How the same clinic can feel like two entirely different worldsWhy one interaction can build confidence while another can create doubtThe difference between being truly heard versus just being managedStrategies for preparing yourself emotionally for whatever door you walk throughListener reflection:Which door did you walk through during your pregnancy — and how did it shape your story?If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

This one's for-real not just about the final score. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QOTD: What's a game outcome or moment you're still skeptical about?

After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio Background reading: Alexander: DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far Analysis: Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks Film review: Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls Mailbag: How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot? Subscribe to the Houston Chronicle to get all the latest Texans, Rockets, Astros and college sports news. Also, subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. Follow Jonathan M. Alexander on X at @jonmalexander, and @jonmalexander_ on IG and Tiktok. Follow Sam Warren on social media at @samwarren_3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most game studios think they have a talent problem. They don't. They have a structure problem.Chris Casanova spent 15+ years as a producer across Microsoft Xbox, Mojang (Minecraft), Relic Entertainment, Offworld Industries, and Hypixel Studios. He's watched talented teams fail repeatedly—not from lack of skill, but from organizational friction.Traditional studios organize around craft silos: design departments, engineering departments, art departments. Every feature requires handoffs. Every handoff loses fidelity. The result? Friction, misalignment, wasted iteration, and missed deadlines.Chris reveals the alternative: cross-functional outcome teams of 5-9 people who own their results from concept to ship.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TIMESTAMPS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 - Chris's background: Xbox, Mojang, Relic02:59 - Why he wrote "Structure Teams to Win"06:54 - The problem with craft-based teams08:17 - Outcome teams: The procedural worlds example18:32 - Why 5-9 people is optimal team size24:10 - Three organizational layers explained31:48 - When leaders resist change42:20 - The political reality of reorganization47:15 - Case study: 70-person AA co-op shooter58:07 - Advice for small teams (10 people)01:01:06 - How to connect with Chris━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY INSIGHTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE PROBLEMS:- Design creates specs without context → over-engineered solutions- Art produces assets without validation → endless iteration- QA receives unclear requirements → irrelevant bug reports- Every handoff loses the original intentTHE SOLUTION:Cross-functional teams of 5-9 people with:→ Mixed disciplines (designers, engineers, artists, QA embedded)→ Clear mission and measurable KPIs→ Everything needed to own their outcome→ Minimal handoffs, maximum collaborationREAL EXAMPLE:Procedural worlds team mission: "Every world seed feels fresh, readable, performant"KPI: Biome novelty per minuteTeam: Generation engineers, world designers, environment artists, technical artists, QA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━70-PERSON STUDIO STRUCTURE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chris provides detailed org structure for AA co-op shooter:- Combat & Gameplay (15 people, 2 teams)- Progression & Economy (10 people, 2 teams)- Social & Co-Op (12 people, 2 teams)- Content & Live Ops (15 people, 2 teams)- World & Narrative (10 people, 1 team)- Technical Foundation (8 people, 1 team)Each team has 5-9 people with mixed disciplines focused on specific outcomes.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE HARD TRUTHS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Some leaders won't make the transition from managing 30 people to being on a team of 8. They'll resist or self-select out. And that's okay—holding onto territorial structures to preserve egos is how studios fail."If you have a C-suite that's divided, you're not going to be able to make this change. You need unified leadership."━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━RESOURCES MENTIONED━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- "Team of Teams" by Gen. Stanley McChrystal- "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink- "Structure Teams to Win" (Chris's Medium article)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CONNECT WITH CHRIS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chris is seeking his next production leadership role.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-casanova/Email: ChrisCasanova@outlook.comArticle: https://medium.com/@chris.casanova/structure-teams-to-win-15d98e65c5d7━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━READ THE FULL BREAKDOWN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Detailed newsletter post with implementation templates and additional examples:https://www.gamemakers.com/p/why-your-game-studios-organizational━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Gamemakers podcast: Gaming business insights for developers, executives, and investors. Hosted by Joseph Kim. New episodes weekly.#gamedev #productmanagement #teamstructure #leadership

In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Michael Stanisz, Partner at Revenue Management Labs, the person companies call when their pricing model stops making sense. For decades, software pricing was predictable: sell more seats, add more margin. But with AI, every usage prompt has a real cost, and the old economics no longer hold. CJ and Michael dive into what happens when your product looks like software but behaves like infrastructure, how pricing power erodes as features become free, and why value-based pricing might not be as customer-friendly as it sounds. They also explore the chaos of real-world pricing: from Microsoft cloning your startup to measuring ROI when your product's impact is undeniable but hard to prove; all wrapped in sharp insights and a few “we still run this on DOS” war stories.—LINKS:Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stanisz-27418a28Revenue Management Labs: https://revenueml.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:“Anything new needs to have AI core to its offering”: Amy Butte, How Navan Is Redefining Finance OpsFrom Credit Karma to Notion: CFO Rama Katkar on Leading Finance Through Every Growth Stage—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Preview and Intro(00:02:23) Sponsor – Rillet, Fidelity Private Shares, and Mercury(00:05:27) The new economics of AI pricing(00:07:51) When variable costs replace software margins(00:10:30) The fall of 80% SaaS margins(00:13:23) From premium feature to table stakes(00:15:07) Sponsor – RightRev, Tipalti, and Aleph(00:19:12) Spotting a feature before it becomes a commodity(00:23:31) The real cost of switching and why stickiness matters(00:27:46) The rise of AI white labeling(00:30:03) Outcome-based pricing — altruism or strategy?(00:34:22) Rewarding throughput and avoiding “tollbooth” pricing(00:36:29) Measuring usage and why telemetry matters(00:40:49) What makes a value exchange credible(00:44:14) Cost avoidance vs. revenue gain(00:46:02) The stages of pricing maturity(00:49:49) Why startups see what big companies can't(00:52:09) When hype meets hard costs in AI(00:55:17) When customers refuse to leave on-prem(01:03:29) Credits and Sign-Off—SPONSORS:Rillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metricsFidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Mercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/run#RunTheNumbersPodcast #PricingStrategy #SaaSModels #AIPricing #B2BRevenue This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

Can Texans salvage the season by beating the Niners at NRG? Plus: How long will Stroud be a Texan?

In the 3rd hour of today's show, the guys hit the Dawg report - who steps up at WR now that Colbie Young is out for the year? Falcons have best case scenario if Michael Penix Jr. is out vs Dolphins. Charlie Woerner joins and discusses how the Falcons need to reestablish themselves in the run game.

If your business feels more like a never-ending to-do list than the freedom you imagined, this episode's for you. You'll learn the 3 CEO traits that help you move from overwhelmed and overworked to confident and in control. Once you start thinking like a CEO, even as a team of one, everything changes.

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew recap Ennis vs Lima

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Amy Tiffany—physician, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and mom—about navigating high-achiever burnout, redefining “balance,” and protecting mental and physical health while building a career and raising a family. We dig into prioritization frameworks (faith, family, fitness), saying no without guilt, postpartum and perimenopause realities, and why employers should normalize women's health conversations. Practical strategies include micro-workouts, habit redesign, and value-aligned boundaries. If you're juggling business goals, parenting, and wellbeing, this episode gives clear, actionable steps that translate across work and home—no fluff, just what works.   About the Guest  : Dr. Amy Tiffany is a physician, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author focused on humanizing healthcare and rebuilding trust in medicine. She supports ambitious women through postpartum, perimenopause, and metabolic shifts so they can reclaim energy, confidence, and peace of mind.   Key Takeaways: Balance is a prioritization problem, not a perfection goal—decide your top three and act accordingly. “Work is a rubber ball; family and health are glass.” Protect the glass first. Guilt often stems from inherited expectations; replace “shoulds” with value-aligned choices. Postpartum complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes) predict long-term cardiometabolic risk—plan follow-ups. Perimenopause can intermittently impair sleep, memory, and productivity; workplaces should normalize support. Micro-workouts work: stack 10-minute, moderate-to-vigorous bouts to meet movement goals. Reduce friction to act (e.g., leave walking shoes by the treadmill, pre-stage gear). Say “no” to preserve quality—saying yes to everything undercuts what you claim to value. Thought hygiene matters: notice body signals (tension, stomach tightness) and audit the thought driving them. “CEO moms” need systems: one volunteer commitment at a time, scheduled health checks, and simplified meal planning. Seek external perspective (coach/clinician/mentor) early; sustainable change is iterative. Outcome > optics: redesign routines to match your season of life, not an idealized standard.   Connect with the Guest   Instagram/Threads: @dramytiffany Website: http://www.vitalitymwc.org/ Book: The Postpartum Pivot (available on Amazon/Kindle)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this special series on The Cardiovascular Outcome Trials our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the history and importance of the Cardiovascular Outcome Trials for diabetes medications . In Part 1 we discuss an historical perspective with Dr. Steven Nissan and how this has lead to the CVOTs that change the way we practice from EMPA-REG in 2015 to SURPASS-CVOT in 2025. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Steven Nissen, M.D., Chief Academic Officer of the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Medicine at the Clevland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Selected references: Nissen SE, Wolski K, Topol EJ. Effect of Muraglitazar on Death and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. JAMA. 2005;294:2581-2586 Kahn SE, Haffner SM, Heise MA, et al. Glycemic Durability of Rosiglitazone, Metformin, or Glyburide Monotherapy (ADOPT). N Engl J Med 2006;355:2427­43. DREAM trial investigators. Effect of rosiglitazone on the frequency of diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2006;368:1096 Nissen SE, Wolski K. Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes. N Engl J Med 2007;356:2457-2471.

Chloe is here for the Redmen Bitesize podcast as she reacts to Liverpool's 2-1 loss against Man United at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating Digital Transformation in Construction: Expert Insights from Huw Roberts, CEO of PMWEBThe construction industry is evolving at a critical pace—balancing traditional processes with the rise of AI, automation, and digital transformation. In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Huw Roberts, CEO of PMWEB, to discuss how construction firms can modernize operations, improve efficiency, and adopt outcome-driven technology strategies. Huw shares actionable insights for leaders navigating uncertainty, highlighting the need for clear goals, practical innovation, and consistent learning to build resilient, future-ready organizations.The Digital Shift in ConstructionThe construction industry is one of the largest in the world but also among the slowest to digitize. Huw Roberts explains that while many sectors have embraced automation and AI, much of construction still depends on manual workflows, spreadsheets, and outdated systems. This creates inefficiencies that technology can help solve—if applied with purpose.Huw stresses that digital transformation isn't about adopting the latest tool; it's about aligning technology with specific outcomes. Whether the goal is faster project delivery, better collaboration, or improved forecasting, success starts with defining measurable results and working backward from there. Companies should begin with small pilot projects, gather feedback, and scale successful initiatives across the organization.Ultimately, balancing innovation with caution is essential. Large enterprises can absorb the risks of experimentation, while small and mid-sized businesses must focus on clear returns. By adopting an outcome-focused mindset and continuously learning from both wins and failures, construction firms can achieve meaningful transformation without sacrificing stability.About Huw RobertsHuw Roberts is the CEO of PMWEB, where he leads a global team dedicated to transforming how organizations plan, manage, and deliver construction and real estate projects. With a background in architecture and decades of experience in technology leadership, Huw bridges design, innovation, and business strategy to help clients improve performance and embrace the digital future of project management.About PMWEBPMWEB is a leading enterprise software platform that streamlines construction and real estate portfolio management. Designed for performance and transparency, PMWEB equips organizations with the tools to manage costs, schedules, and outcomes through data-driven decision-making. The company's integrated approach enables project teams to operate more efficiently and deliver measurable business results.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeHuw Roberts LinkedInPMWEB WebsiteKey Episode HighlightsThe construction industry remains one of the least digitized but most opportunity-rich sectors.AI and automation are transforming project management efficiency.Outcome-focused decision-making ensures measurable and sustainable innovation.Pilot programs help companies minimize risk while adopting new technology.PMWEB empowers organizations to modernize processes and maximize ROI.ConclusionHuw Roberts' insights reveal that digital transformation in construction isn't just about technology—it's about clarity, adaptability, and purpose. By focusing on measurable outcomes, leveraging AI strategically, and empowering teams with the right tools, leaders can drive lasting...

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My guest: Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for the conduct of the TOPGUN course. Notes: July 2001: Plans Don't Survive Contact - Dave's Top Gun graduation exercise as flight lead. Wingman yells, "Showtime one-one break right!" - an F-5 snuck into formation. Dave was staring at the radar instead of looking out, had to fall out of formation, and ended up at the back instead of leading from the front. Mission successful, but nothing like he planned. Dave: "The outcome was still really good... except it was nothing like I thought it was going to be." Lesson: You're planning for the success of the outcome, not how you're going to do it. The most important attribute in a leader is humility. To be effective, you must be able to listen, learn, be flexible, and admit you're wrong sometimes. One of the biggest issues they deal with when working with leaders is ego and/or the inability to be humble. As leaders, we need to be self-aware enough to realize when our ego is getting the best of us. And surrounding ourselves with people who will help us know when that is happening as well. Be Fluid with Plans, Deliberate with Outcomes - Be really fluid and loose with plans, but deliberate about aligning the team on outcomes. Dave grew up as a control freak, OCD planner. Dave: "In life, it's just not how life works... If you can align on the mission and outcome, and you are very open-minded that there are a lot of different ways to get there, you're far more likely to be successful." The military saying, "The enemy gets a vote." Ryan's quarterback coach after an interception: "He's on scholarship too, you know?" Process: How You Create It Matters Most - Process is important, but how you create it matters most. If you agree on the outcome, the conversation should be less about agreement, more about "When you talk about step one, what are you thinking? How does this lead to step two?" The process has to be organic. When you create it, you're more likely to maneuver around challenges. Book Dedication: Chris and Kat - Book dedicated to Corporal Chris Leon and his mother, Kat. Chris was a radio operator on Dave's 13-man Anglo team. June 20, 2006, Chris was killed by an enemy sniper in Iraq - first Anglican Marine killed there. Dave's son is Matthew Leon Burke - took Chris's last name. Chris's mom Kat is Aunt Kat to Dave's family. Dave: "I always say I really deep down wish I didn't know Kat, because that would've meant Chris came home and life just went on. But that's not what happened." Chris taught bravery. Kat taught strength. Top Gun Reality: It's About the Team - 1986 Top Gun most impactful movie on Dave's life at 14. But the movie depicts a lone wolf. Marine Corps teaches: Your contribution to the team matters most. A really good pilot who's self-centered will do more damage than a slightly less capable pilot who's a real team player. Dave: "If there's ever a team sport, it's going into combat... It's not about you. It's about the team." Trust: Action, Not Description - Echelon codifies relationships: Trust, respect, listening, influence. Trust is the cornerstone. Dave: "If you don't trust me, I could be good at so many things. If there is a trust gap, there's going to be a problem in the relationship and team." Trust is action you take.  Ego: The Universal Challenge - When Echelon works with companies, challenges are almost always connected to ego. Dave: "Our egos tend to wreak havoc at each level of organization." From birth, the ego drives us down the wrong path. When debating plans, ego says, "You're right, he's wrong." Building good leadership is managing egos. Dave: "Humility is the most important attribute in a leader. All the attributes, humility is number one, and we don't waffle on that." Humility Enables Everything Else - Dave worked with the biggest, toughest SEALs. Attribute most critical to success: humility. Ability to listen, learn, be flexible, change, admit you're wrong, and go with someone else's plan. It even affects fitness. Humility touches everything. Doesn't diminish other attributes, but allows you to strengthen them.  Teaching Humility: Subordinate Your Ego - You can't tell someone with a big ego to be humble. Dave: "The biggest challenge with someone else's ego is not their ego. It's your ego's response to it." Most counterintuitive thing: If you clash with Ryan, Dave has to subordinate his ego to Ryan's. Lower your ego: "Hey Ryan, I've been pushing back hard, I realize I'm not listening." Natural reaction: Ryan's ego starts to drop. Over time, collaborate more. You connect success to the ability to control the ego. Dave: "Humility is the measurement of how much control you have over your ego." What you give is usually what you get. It's reciprocal. Care About Team More Than Yourself - When your people see you working hard to clear paths or block an egomaniac boss, they'll run through walls for you. Outcome of a good relationship: You care about the team, the team cares about you. That selfless act shows you care about them more than yourself. Dave: "That's how you show that you care about them more than yourself, and that's what a leader's job is, to care about the team more than you care about yourself. That's parenting, that's marriage." Extreme Ownership - Book Extreme Ownership changed Dave's understanding. When you take ownership, take ownership of everything. Caveat: Not things you literally don't control. But you have ownership over everything, even just how you react. After Chris was killed, Dave said, "That's war, nothing we can do." Problem: When he embraced it wasn't his responsibility, it meant he didn't have as much to change. Should have asked: "What is everything we can do to make sure this doesn't happen again?" The tendency is to undershoot ownership. Try to take it to the extreme. If you can take ownership of everything you can control, you get more influence over the outcome. Detachment: A Superpower - Dave: "Detachment is a superpower" - (1) almost nobody can do it, and (2) if you can, it's massively influential. Detachment is being in control of emotions. When overwhelmed with priorities and pressures, you tend to get emotional. When you react emotionally, you make bad decisions. Learn the skill of detaching - not to be devoid of emotion (we're human), but don't let emotions dictate. Get Away from Problems to See What's Causing It - When a problem occurs at work, you tend to focus on it, go into it. It seems good but is often wrong. You should get away from it, detach. Getting away lets you look around and see what's really causing it. Military example: The enemy is shooting at you; the tendency is to focus on that. Usually bad because they're hoping you do - then they send a flanking maneuver. If you detach, step back, you'll see the flanking maneuver coming. Be able to see the future - that's the superpower.  Know Your Red Flags - Intervene Early - You have to understand where you are escalating your emotions. Know your personal red flags. Most people don't go zero to 100. Long day, flight delayed, bad meeting - little things tick up, so zero is actually 4 or 5, which means dirty dishes put you to 7. When Dave gets frustrated, traps tighten up. Some people's nose turns red. If you're at level 8 and someone says, "calm down," it makes it worse. But if at level 1 or 2 and you intervene, you're in control. What an adult does: "I'm an emotional guy, but I have awareness of where I am. If I'm a 4, I gotta intervene then." If at level 10, detaching is not gonna happen. That's the difference between kids and adults. Dave: "You are much more likely to have a hard time controlling your emotions, ironically, with people you care about the most." Quotes: "You're planning for the success of the outcome, not how you're going to go about doing that, because things get in the way."  "Humility is the most important attribute in a leader. All the attributes. Humility is number one, and we don't waffle on that."  "The biggest challenge with someone else's ego is not their ego. It's your ego's response to it."  "Detachment is a superpower."  "You are much more likely to have a hard time controlling your emotions, ironically, with people you care about the most." 01:16 Introducing Dave Burke 02:21 Dave Burke's Top Gun Experience 05:23 Lessons Learned from Military to Everyday Life 07:56 The Importance of Flexibility in Leadership 13:07 The Need to Lead: Dedication and Personal Stories 16:58 The Realities of Teamwork in Combat and Business 21:03 Building Trust and Relationships in Teams 26:04 The Role of Humility in Effective Leadership 31:03 Understanding Ego and Humility 31:50 Subordinating Your Ego 33:38 Challenges of Teaching Humility 34:07 Personal Experiences with Ego 39:20 The Power of Ownership 42:57 Detachment as a Superpower 52:58 Advice for Young Leaders 57:26 Conclusion and Key Takeaways  

Ever notice how big goals melt into "some day land" when the day gets messy?  On today's episode, we break down a simple, evidence-backed tool that turns “I should” into “I did,” replacing fragile motivation with clear cues and automatic actions. Instead of relying on willpower, we show how to script your behavior like software: a specific trigger, a concrete next step, and a defined finish line that delivers a quick reward your brain actually remembers.  Who does what, when, where, how often, and with whom?  A fundamental question to answer if you want to get good at programming your brain for challenging, consistent action.  You'll hear a practical running example that moves from vague hopes to precise routines: when to act, what to wear, where to go, and how to know you're done. We layer in environment design to remove hidden friction and temptation bundling to make new habits feel rewarding right away. The goal is less decision-making in the moment and more doing on cue.  Then we add the secret amplifier: WOOP—Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan. By naming likely blockers upfront - low energy, surprise tasks, bad weather - and writing alternative if-then plans for each, you keep momentum even when the day doesn't cooperate. You'll learn how to apply the same structure to leadership, feedback, learning, and communication, so your next move is already decided when it matters. Fewer negotiations with yourself, more consistent action, and a system that sticks.  If you're ready to trade hope for a reliable plan, press play and build your first brain program today!  3-minute blog this episode is based on: The simple trick that 2X your chances of doing what you said you would. Programming your brain to follow through 101  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

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If you're in the thick of eating disorder recovery right now and wondering if it's ever going to get easier, this episode is for you. Maybe you had a rough week with food. Maybe you're exhausted from fighting the same battles in your head every single day. Maybe you're wondering if recovery is even worth it because right now it just feels so incredibly hard. In this episode, Lindsey gets real about hard times in recovery and shares a truth that will change how you see your struggle: there are only three possible outcomes when you're going through something hard, and what you choose determines everything about your recovery and your future. This isn't a "just think positive" pep talk. This is truth-telling, no-nonsense guidance about why hard times don't last forever—but only if you refuse to stay stuck in them. If you're ready to stop waiting for recovery to magically get easier and start building the resilience you need to actually get better, this episode will show you how. What You'll Learn: The only 3 possible outcomes when you're in a hard season of recovery (and why understanding this changes everything) Why quitting doesn't actually end the hard time—it just makes it last longer The difference between "it getting better" and "you getting better" (and why only one leads to lasting freedom) How to stop waiting for circumstances to change and start actively participating in your own healing Why hard times only end when you decide they end—not when you feel ready How to make decisions from your healed self instead of your wounded self What it really means to move through hard times instead of staying stuck in them The 3 Outcomes of Hard Times: Outcome #1: You Quit Quitting looks like going back to restriction because it feels safer. It's skipping meals after a bad body image day. It's choosing what's familiar over what will set you free. When you quit moving forward, the hard time doesn't end—it just becomes your new normal. Outcome #2: It Gets Better Sometimes circumstances change and the external situation improves. But if YOU don't change? You're just waiting for the next hard time to come along. You'll always be one comment away from spiraling, one trigger away from old patterns. Outcome #3: You Get Better This is where your power lives. This is where transformation happens. When YOU get better, you learn to nourish your body even when you don't feel deserving. You challenge food rules. You sit with emotions instead of controlling them through food or exercise. You make decisions from your healed self. Key Takeaways: ✨ Hard times don't last forever—but they also don't end just because you want them to. They end when you choose to move through them. ✨ There are only 3 outcomes: you quit, it gets better, or you get better. Only one leads to lasting freedom. ✨ When you quit, the hard time doesn't disappear—it just continues and becomes your normal. ✨ Relying on circumstances to improve keeps you at the mercy of triggers and external situations. ✨ You getting better means actively participating in your own healing, not just hoping things change. ✨ The hard time becomes your identity when you refuse to move forward—it becomes who you are instead of something you're moving through. ✨ Choosing to get better is hard, but staying stuck is harder. Wake up a year from now in the same place or choose to do the work now. Powerful Quotes from This Episode: "Hard times don't last forever. They don't. But only if you refuse to stay stuck in them." "Hard times end when you decide they end. Not when circumstances are perfect. Not when you feel ready. Not when it's easy. They end when you decide to keep moving forward even when it's hard." "When you quit, the hard time doesn't actually end. It just continues. It stretches out. It becomes your new normal." "When YOU get better, it doesn't matter as much what the circumstances are. When YOU get better, you have tools to work through triggers." "You don't have to stay here. You don't have to live in this hard time forever. But you do have to choose to move through it." "The hard time you're in right now? It's not forever. It's not your ending. It's not your identity. It's just a chapter. And you get to write what comes next." Real Talk: This episode delivers no-nonsense truth: the eating disorder wants you to believe you'll always feel this way, but that's a lie. You don't have to stay stuck. But you do have to choose outcome #3—to get better. That means showing up when you don't feel like it, doing the opposite of what the disorder tells you, and trusting the process even when you can't see results yet. What's harder than doing the work? Waking up years from now still fighting the same battles because you never chose to get better. Questions to Ask Yourself: Am I quitting on myself in this moment? Am I waiting for circumstances to change, or am I choosing to change? Am I making decisions from my healed self or my wounded self? What would it look like for ME to get better, not just for IT to get better? Am I refusing to move forward and making this hard time my identity? Ready to Choose Outcome #3? If you're ready to stop staying stuck and start getting better, you don't have to do it alone. Inside The Recovery Collective, Lindsey's support group program, you get: Live 2x coaching calls with Lindsey per month A community of women also choosing to get better Tools and frameworks to move through hard times instead of staying stuck Support to actively participate in your healing journey Learn more and join at: www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective  Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co  Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com  1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms About the Host Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom. If this episode helped you feel hopeful again and remember your worth isn't found in your body or on your plate, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs. *While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.