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Want to get to know me on a deeper level? In today's episode, I'm being interviewed by my business coach, Lacey Sites. Lacey and I dive into both the personal and professional, including questions on my biggest marketing pet peeves and where I see my business in the next 5 years. Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastMentioned in this Episode:Molly on LITerally with Lacey Sites: alituplife.com/podcast/s12-episode-2/Connect with Lacey:Instagram: instagram.com/alituplifeWebsite: alituplife.comPodcast: alituplife.com/podcastConnect with Molly:Website: mollycahill.comInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahillHolistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enroll

Every brand that crosses the Atlantic faces the same unspoken question, and almost nobody asks it out loud before they've already spent the budget: should we act like ourselves, or should we act like we belong here? Volkswagen bet on staying unmistakably German and won over American drivers. Other brands have made the opposite bet and won too. There's no universal answer, and that's exactly what makes it a hard call to get right.Daisy Pack, managing director of HUNTER's London office, has spent more than two decades sitting inside that decision for American and British brands trying to win over each other's audiences. In this episode, she walks through how she actually makes the call, using a real campaign for Premier Protein that skipped the obvious American fitness playbook entirely, and explains why the right answer for a brand crossing the Atlantic in 2026 might be the opposite of what worked ten years ago. Listen For4:09 Should American brands emphasize or downplay their identity when entering the UK?8:13 How did Premier Protein make an American brand culturally relevant in Britain?14:05 Why do American and British audiences respond differently to brand storytelling?15:49 When can leaning into Americana actually help a brand connect with British consumers?19:28 What should an American brand do before launching or expanding in the UK?Guest: Daisy Pack, Managing Director, Hunter PR LondonIG | Website | Company LinkedIn | LinkedIn | Hunter UK LinkedIn | EmailDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletterAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeExplore the Statista opportunity in New YorkScroll down and click View All Open Positions then find the NY opportunitySupport the show

Accountability comes up everywhere in food manufacturing and retail. Projects are overdue, the same actions keep appearing in meetings and, when everyone is busy, it's easy for blame, excuses and “wait and hope” to creep in.In this episode, I introduce the Accountability Ladder, a simple tool for recognising what accountability actually sounds like in ourselves and the people around us.Below the line, you'll hear phrases like “no one told me”, “it's not my fault” or “maybe if I wait, this will sort itself out”. They're all signs that responsibility is sitting somewhere else.Things start to change when we move above the line. Instead of focusing on what somebody else should have done, we start asking what we can do next, what part of the problem we can own and what action we can take.I share an example from my own career involving a product recall, where I had to work my way through those different stages myself. It's a useful reminder that accountability isn't about pretending everything is your fault. Even if only a small percentage of a situation is within your control, you can still decide what you're going to do with it.We also look at how you can use the ladder with other people without simply accusing them of being “below the line”. Asking questions such as “What can we do next?” can help move a conversation away from blame and towards action.The next time you're in a meeting, listen to the language being used. When the conversation starts shifting from “they should” and “someone needs to” towards “here's what I'll do”, that's when things start moving.Timestamps00:00 – The impact of below-the-line thinking01:00 – Why accountability slips and what blame sounds like02:00 – Introducing the Accountability Ladder04:00 – Common excuses and avoidance in food teams07:30 – Moving above the line and taking ownership10:30 – A product recall and my own experience of accountability16:30 – Helping other people move up the ladder19:20 – What to listen for in your next meetingConnect with The Fearless FoodiesThe Fearless Foodie Newsletter straight to your inbox. No fluff, no spam.https://foodies.fearlessfoodies.co.uk/podcastConnect with me here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywilkinsoncoach/Useful Links & SupportFearless Strategic Leadership ProgrammePractical leadership development for people working across food manufacturing and retail.https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukWork with Fearless FoodieLeadership development and team support tailored to food manufacturing and retail environments.https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukA Big Thank You to Our SponsorsIFP LabsSpecialist laboratory services supporting food businesses with fast, reliable testing and technical expertise.https://www.ifp-labs.com/

Honest and raw, completely unfiltered sharing the part most business owners hide... failing a goal. I set a stretch goal for my business this summer, one I set knowing there was a real chance I wouldn't hit it. Then I took the entire summer off anyway.What happened, what broke along the way, and the number I actually landed on. I'll also tell you why hitting a smaller, "safer" goal would have taught me nothing at all. If you've ever shrunk a goal because you were scared of missing it, start here.Get the Success Equation: https://www.timecoachschool.com/successequation15 Hour Work Week private podcast: https://www.timecoachschool.com/15hww-podcastConnect with me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/timecoachvikki

Take the Global Alliance Survey before October 2, 2026Who actually makes up the rules for public relations? Who decided what counts as good measurement, how you're supposed to structure a comms team, what you tell an executive when they ask "why does this function even exist"? Your local or national association has a voice in that, but the actual standards, the ones you're governed by and quoted to and inspired by, came out of delegate rooms in Madrid, Melbourne, and Stockholm. The US sends delegates to those rooms. You don't get a personal say in what they bring back.Well, NOW you do. You… personally!!The Global Alliance has opened 15 questions to the entire profession, not just the delegates, asking what society actually has the right to expect from a communication professional. This episode looks at what's being asked, why regions like Africa and Asia are answering in force while North America stays quiet, and what happens to the next set of rules if you skip your turn to answer.Listen For5:02 Why Should Communication Professionals Care About the Abuja Declaration?7:30 Should Public Relations Professionals Be Licensed or Regulated?9:44 What Should Society Expect From a Professional Communicator?14:29 How Will the Abuja Research Prevent Regional Bias From Shaping the Results?17:20 What Happens After the Abuja Declaration Is Created?Guest: Adrian Cropley, Centre for Strategic Communications Excellence, Website | LinkedIn | Adrian's Podcast A View from the Top | CSCE WebsiteDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedInSubscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletterAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

I took the entire summer off from my business. These are the five things it taught me about rest, about my team, about visibility, and about what I assumed had to be true that wasn't.If you've ever believed that stepping back means your business (or your team) has to suffer for it, this episode will change everything.Get the Success Equation: https://www.timecoachschool.com/successequation15 Hour Work Week private podcast: https://www.timecoachschool.com/15hww-podcastConnect with me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/timecoachvikki

Are you willing to be on camera? In today's episode, I'm sharing a hard truth: people connect with other people. And in order for people to better connect with your hospitality brand, they have to get to know the person behind the experience (you!).Time-stamps: Your property's strength is in the human connection (3:11)Being in the content doesn't mean making the content ABOUT you (5:37)20% off Lodgify (9:57)What you, the founder, should actually talk about in your content (11:03)Founder content builds familiarity before the reservation (14:54)“I'm awkward on camera” (16:30)This is where b-roll becomes your best friend (18:08)Mentioned in This Episode:Use code bmpod20 for 20% off yearly and bi-yearly Lodgify plans: lodgify.com/?afmc=ea130 B-Roll Shots Every STR Owner Needs: brandandmarket.myflodesk.com/b-roll-checklist-podcastConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/schedulingHave a question, an episode idea, or some feedback for The Brand & Market Podcast? Text me anytime at (919) 626-2517—I'd love to hear from you!

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For decades, PR professionals have tried to influence what people think or how they think it. AI may be changing something even more fundamental: whether people do much of that thinking themselves. Researchers call it “Cognitive Surrender.” The tendency to accept an AI-generated answer without really scrutinizing it. And if AI increasingly sits between your message and your audience, or starts doing the thinking for communicators themselves, the implications for trust, persuasion and professional judgment could be enormous. Listen For4:30 What Is Cognitive Surrender and How Did Researchers Test It?7:44 Why Did People Accept Wrong AI Answers 80% of the Time?9:53 Can Cognitive Surrender Weaken Critical Thinking Skills?12:47 What Happens When AI Sits Between PR Pros and the Public?15:14 Why Should Communicators Think First and Prompt Second?Guest: Dr Steven Shaw, PhD, King's College London and Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaWebsite | LinkedIn | Google Scholar pageDougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletterAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

Difficult people are part of working life, but in food manufacturing and retail, poor behaviour can sometimes be tolerated for far too long, particularly when the person involved is seen as commercially valuable.In this episode, I explore what happens when businesses quietly weigh up someone's results against the disruption they cause. Meetings get worked around them, colleagues learn to stay quiet and eventually good people can decide they've had enough.When you're the person on the receiving end, it's also incredibly easy to start questioning yourself. If nobody else is challenging the behaviour, you might wonder whether you're being too sensitive or making too much of it.I share some practical ways to approach these situations without trying to find the perfect comeback. Preparation matters. Think about your boundaries before the conversation, stay focused on the facts and use simple questions to understand what's actually driving the disagreement rather than getting pulled into an emotional exchange.We also look at why you don't have to win every difficult conversation. Sometimes pausing, stepping away or deciding something isn't worth pursuing in that moment is the more useful response.Importantly, there's a difference between somebody being difficult and somebody crossing a professional line. Shouting, belittling or inappropriate personal comments can become a conduct issue. When that happens, documenting what's taking place and knowing where you can go for support becomes important.Ultimately, you might not be able to change the person or the culture around them. But you can decide what you're prepared to accept, how you respond and where your own line sits.This episode isn't about learning how to win against difficult people. It's about protecting your confidence, staying grounded and finding a way to keep doing good work without absorbing somebody else's behaviour.Timestamps00:00 – Why disruptive behaviour gets tolerated in food businesses02:15 – When commercial value outweighs behaviour07:12 – Why so many people experience conflict but stay silent08:36 – Preparing yourself before a difficult conversation10:41 – Separating the problem from the pressure11:54 – Staying with the facts and asking better questions14:26 – Deciding your boundaries before the conversation18:31 – Why you don't need to win every interaction20:00 – When difficult behaviour becomes a conduct issue22:45 – Calling out behaviour and documenting incidents24:24 – What you can control and where you draw the lineConnect with The Fearless FoodiesThe Fearless Foodie Newsletter straight to your inbox. No fluff, no spam.https://foodies.fearlessfoodies.co.uk/podcastConnect with me here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywilkinsoncoach/Useful Links & SupportFearless Relationships ProgrammeSupport for technical, product development and supply teams to prepare for difficult conversations, communicate with confidence and hold their ground.https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukACAS GuidanceAdvice and support around workplace bullying and conduct issues.https://www.acas.org.uk/Work with Fearless FoodieLeadership development and team support tailored to food manufacturing and retail environments.https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukA Big Thank You to Our SponsorsIFP LabsSpecialist laboratory services supporting food businesses with fast, reliable testing and technical expertise.https://www.ifp-labs.com/

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Every PR person knows the moment: you're holding a coffee or a glass of wine at a networking event, the small talk has dried up, and the person standing next to you outranks you by a lot. Shawn Spitaleri has spent years collecting the kind of beverage trivia that fixes exactly that problem, real, verifiable stories about why your coffee tastes the way it does, why tea sparked a geopolitical crisis, and why every champagne bottle opens with the same number of twists no matter who made it.This episode is a toolkit, not a lecture. Shawn walks through coffee, tea, champagne, wine, and beer, pulling out the one fact from each that's actually worth repeating out loud, the kind that gets a genuine reaction instead of a polite nod. If you've ever needed something better than "so, how about this weather" to say to a stranger holding the same drink as you, this one's for you. Listen For4:17 Why Did Governments Try to Ban Coffee?6:08 How Did Britain's Love of Tea Fuel the Opium Trade and Corporate Espionage?9:41 Did Dom Pérignon Really Invent Champagne?12:16 What Does the World's Oldest Beer Recipe Reveal About Ancient Drinking Culture?17:29 How Did Franklin Roosevelt Help Popularize the Dirty Martini? Guest: Shawn Spitaleri, The Architect, Obscura Meridian CoDistillate Podcast | WebsiteDougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletter Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

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Most people don't experience a country… they experience its reputation. Long before a flight is booked or a business deal is considered, a story has already landed in your mind. A headline. A search result. A clip that went viral. A warning someone repeated with total confidence. And once that story sticks, it starts to feel like the place itself.So, let's test it. When you picture Egypt, what shows up first? Pyramids. Pharaohs. Ancient tombs. Maybe a biblical story, or maybe a recent news headline? Egypt is one of the most famous places on earth, but that fame can flatten it into a single image, a single idea, a single shadow. In this episode, nation branding and strategic communications leader Lamia Kamel unpacks how reputations are formed and how they can be changed, especially now that discovery runs through search, social, and AI. If you've ever realized you “knew” a place before you actually understood it, this conversation might rewire the way you think about perception.Listen For:04:28 What Misconceptions Do Travelers Have About Egypt?05:37 What Is the Real Egypt Beyond Pyramids and Stereotypes?08:10 How Should Egypt Use Digital Marketing to Attract Travelers?11:43 Which Social Media Platforms Are Most Popular in Egypt?17:49 How Is PR in Egypt Different From Western PR? Guest: Lamia Kamel, Managing Director of CC PlusWebsite | Email | LinkedIn DougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWe lost the biggest star country music has ever had.This week on Once Around the Country, our host, Gary Scott Thomas, takes you back to a Saturday afternoon in Red Level, Alabama, where an eight-year-old boy stood in a plowed field, fire ants and all, as Porter Wagoner performed on a flatbed trailer and a young Dolly Parton walked onto the stage. Gary had no idea then that he was watching someone who would become one of country music's biggest stars.In this episode, Gary shares what he remembers about that day, industry insight from his years in country radio, and a heartfelt tribute to a woman who built an empire, stayed true to herself, and never forgot where she came from.Gary also talks about Dolly's relationship with Porter, her rise from country music star to cultural icon, her marriage to Carl Dean, and the few moments he was lucky enough to speak with her. And at the end, he'll tell you what happened when he asked Dolly if she remembered that first concert. Listen now.In this episode:Gary's first concert ever, and why it still sticks with him todayThe real story behind Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton's partnership and eventual splitHow "I Will Always Love You" started as a professional goodbye letterDolly's business instincts, including the decision that cost Elvis Presley the song and made Dolly millionsDollywood, her marriage to Carl Dean, and what she was like one-on-oneWhy Gary believes Dolly was country music's first true crossover starThis episode is sponsored by: Sterling Oak Cabinetry Reed Animal Hospital Bio:Dolly Parton is a country music legend, singer, songwriter, actress, author, and entrepreneur who rose from a large, poor family in Tennessee to become one of the most recognizable and beloved artists in the world. Known for her distinctive voice, songwriting talent, humor, and business sense, she built a career that crossed from country music into pop culture while remaining proud of her Appalachian roots. Her catalog includes classics such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” and her legacy extends beyond music through Dollywood, philanthropy, and her commitment to literacy and children's causes.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollyparton/Tags: Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton podcast, Dolly Parton story, Dolly Parton first concert, Here's What We Know, Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, country music history, country music stories, Dolly Parton career, Dolly Parton legacy, I Will Always Love You, Dollywood, Carl Dean, country music podcastConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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"Go to bed with a mosquito."She was one of the UK's youngest lecturers at 21, wrote 24 academic papers trying to save the world, and then realised property could actually do it faster. Ruth's flying solo this episode (get well soon, Becky!) with Dr. Anna Attlee, co-founder of the wildflower brand Seedball, a property sourcing agent turned emergency housing provider, and a bit of a tree hugger, same as us.From there: over 100 houses sourced in her first year, financially free from rent-to-rent within two months, and now helping landlords put houses into emergency and temporary accommodation, a protected, largely hands-off system that houses people who genuinely need it while paying landlords well. Every business she runs feeds the same pot, buying land to rewild, permanently. We get into what's actually happening with renters reform right now, why real is beating polished online, how Anna avoids burning out when she cares this much, and why the money was never really the point for either of us.Chapters00:00 — Intro 02:07 — Who is Anna? 08:39 — The quote that stuck 12:26 — Training company, then Seedball 14:17 — How people actually get rich 17:01 — The seminar that changed everything 24:16 — What is emergency housing? 27:02 — Financially free in 2 months 29:45 — How the model works for landlords 34:05 — Renters reform & 137,000 kids 36:37 — Getting started, real numbers 39:47 — Buying land, on repeat, with the profits 43:15 — Real beats polished online 52:36 — Avoiding burnout 1:04:09 — Never too small to matterKeywordsemergency housing UK, temporary accommodation landlord, rent to rent strategy, property sourcing agent, Rich Dad Poor Dad, financial freedom through property, Seedball, wildflower rewilding, buying land UK, social housing investment, renters reform UK, wealth with purpose, women in property investing, ethical property investing, honest property podcastConnect with AnnaInstagram: @dr.annaattlee Website: annaattlee.co.ukEmergency Housing System Masterclass & Luton Cohort (Sept 26th) — an exclusive, 10-person-only micro-training on-site in Luton: https://www.anaattlee.co.uk/emergency-housing-1day1:1 coaching sessions — available ad hoc, email ana@collingwoodproperty.co.uk for availability6-8 month mentorship cohort — applications now open: https://www.anaattlee.co.uk/mentorship-applicationThe exact spreadsheet Anna's used to analyse and agree 200 property deals — now in The Vault: https://www.anaattlee.co.uk/vaultComing soon to The Vault — the online Emergency Housing Provider training manual and a closed Facebook group. Use code HONEST20 for 20% off anything in The Vault at www.anaattlee.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Most of us are waiting for mentorship to look a certain way. A senior person who takes us under their wing. A scheduled coffee every two weeks. A defined relationship with a clear beginning and a clear end. And while we are waiting for that version of mentorship to show up, the real thing is happening all around us and we're missing it entirely. But the way mentorship actually works in the public relations profession is different to almost everything you would naturally believe.  Listen For3:35 What Are the Five Biggest Myths About Mentorship?5:35 Why Should Mentorship Work Both Ways?7:36 Can ChatGPT or AI Replace a Human Mentor?13:42 What Mentorship Advice Can Stay With You for Life?16:36 How Do You Find the Right Mentor in Public Relations?Guests:Amy ThurlowWebsite | LinkedInColleen Killingsworth LinkedInBook Rethinking the Table on Amazon DougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

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As a communications professional you've used ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot in the last 30 days. Probably in the last week. Probably earlier today. And at some point you've had the same experience: you put in a prompt, you get back something that's technically competent and completely generic. You spend the next 20 minutes re-prompting, editing, wrestling it into something that actually sounds like your organization, your voice, your situation. A Workday study found that 40% of the time saved by using generative AI tools is immediately lost reworking the outputs. You traded one kind of work for another.The reason is simple and almost nobody is saying it out loud. Those tools were built for everyone. Which in communications terms means they were built for no one in particular. They don't think like a communicator. They don't have access to what a communicator needs. They don't know what's being said about your organization right now across 4,000 TikTok videos, each with modest view counts, each repeating the same damaging narrative, each flying completely below the radar of your existing monitoring tools. Stratum is the tool that needed to be built three years ago.Watch the YouTube Video of this episode to see Stratum demonstration Listen For3:29 Why do communications teams need AI built around use cases instead of tools?6:30 What is Stratum and how is it different from ChatGPT or Copilot?12:18 What is the difference between an AI agent and an agentic workflow?17:29 Can AI detect a reputation crisis before it goes viral?19:45 How can AI identify the right influencers for a campaign? Guest: Matt Collette, Sequencr.AIWebsite | LinkedIn | Stratum Platform DougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletter Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

Motherhood is no easy job. The responsibilities are heavy; the results are eternal. Moms are fighting a battle for the hearts of their children every day, and this is a spiritual battle that needs spiritual weapons. In the book “Warrior Mother,” Victoria Riollano equips the hearts of moms to fight for their family's faith. Whether you're fighting to help your children make good decisions, eat healthily, or an all-out war has broken out in your home, this conversation is sure to leave you with the wisdom, tools, and encouragement you need not only to fight but to do so confidently and victoriously. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Connect with Victoria Riollano here: https://www.victoryspeaks.org/  Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God's love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Rule knowledge is one thing. Applying it under Friday night lights is something completely different.In Part 2 of our Rule 7 series, Mike D, Coach Chip Seagle, and Daniel Chamberlain move beyond the black-and-white wording of the NFHS Rule Book and focus on how Rule 7 is applied in real football situations.The discussion explores why experienced coaches understand how to maximize every advantage within the rules, how officials can prepare for those situations, and why game management is just as important as rules knowledge.Through practical examples, officiating philosophy, and coaching perspectives, this episode helps officials recognize situations before they become problems and reinforces the importance of preparation before every game.Whether you're working your first varsity contest or preparing for postseason football, this conversation offers valuable insight that every football official and coach can use.In This EpisodeAdvanced Rule 7 applicationsOffensive strategy within the rulesHow coaches use rule knowledgePreventive officiatingGame management philosophyCommunication between coaches and officialsReading formations before the snapHandling unusual offensive situationsLessons learned from real gamesBecoming a better football officialOfficial Equipment Partner of Whistle TalkThis episode is proudly sponsored by RefShop.us, your trusted source for football officiating equipment and education.Whether you're getting ready for Week 1 or preparing for the playoffs, RefShop has the gear you need:Football uniformsPenalty flagsBean bagsDown indicatorsWhistlesGame cardsCustom Midland radio communication systemsRedding Study GuidesProfessional officiating accessories

In Canada, women make up roughly two thirds of the public relations profession. They are the majority in the classrooms, the majority in the entry level roles, and the majority climbing through the middle ranks. And then somewhere around the senior level, the numbers flip. The leadership tables in PR firms and communications departments across the country look nothing like the profession they are supposed to represent. This is not a new observation. The data has been there for years.Here's what's new. Two researchers decided to stop describing the problem and start asking a harder question. Not how do we get more women to the table? But why does the table keep failing the women who get there. Because what the data also shows, and what too many PR women know personally, is that the exit is often quiet and deliberate. Not a firing. Not a failure. A decision. A moment where a woman who is absolutely capable of leading looks at what it costs and says this is not worth it. This episode is about what is driving that decision, and what it is going to take to change it.Listen For4:15 Why Do Women Hold Fewer Than 30% of Senior PR Leadership Roles?7:11 What Does It Mean to Rethink the Leadership Table?9:15 How Can PR Organizations Create Sustainable Leadership Careers?15:06 What Can Women and Men Do to Change PR Leadership?17:03 Why Won't Teaching Women to Play Golf Solve Workplace Exclusion? Guests: Amy ThurlowWebsite | LinkedInColleen Killingsworth LinkedIn Book Rethinking the Table on Amazon DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInWatch this episode on YouTube Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

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Most women don't lose their voice all at once. It happens slowly, quietly, and with the best of intentions. They soften their tone here. They hold back an opinion there. They make themselves a little smaller, a little easier, a little less. Until one day they can't quite remember what they actually sound like.This episode is about that. Where the muting comes from, what it costs, and what it takes to find your voice at midlife.Listen For3:30 What Does It Really Mean to Find Your Voice at Midlife?5:03 Why Do So Many Women Feel Ready to Explode in Midlife?7:13 Why Are Assertive Women Judged Differently From Assertive Men?12:19 How Can Women Process the Unspoken Grief of Not Having Children?16:19 When Should You Speak Up, and When Should You Protect Your Peace? Guest: Priya Sudarsanam, Speech PathologistLinkedIn |  Website | Instagram | Podcast | Facebook | YouTubeDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletterAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

He talked his way into fixing a mainframe he had no training for. Nine years later, a health crisis forced the career change that would define the rest of his life.In this solo episode, Dwight Heck continues the Not by Accident: Three Decisions arc with the story of the professional risk that reshaped everything. Before the mainframe, there was an earlier bet on himself at fifteen and sixteen, an early lesson in entrepreneurship that failed before it ever really started, once he ran the actual cost math. That lesson mattered when, fresh out of an electronics engineering diploma, Dwight volunteered to fix a mainframe connection problem he had no formal training to solve, working until 2 a.m. multiple nights to get it done.Nine years into a leadership role with no real work-life balance, after a grueling client contract and five days without sleep, Dwight's body gave out. He was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a health crisis serious enough to leave him temporarily unable to drive or fully care for his kids during his joint custody time. That crisis forced the career change into finance, and years later, that decision helped one couple go from ninety days away from financial ruin to their first paid vacation in over a decade.In this episode you will hear:✅ Why a side hustle at fifteen and sixteen failed before it even started✅ How Dwight talked his way into fixing a mainframe he had no training to solve✅ Why nine years in IT consulting, and a leadership role with no real work-life balance, meant one happy client for every nine who were not✅ What a five day stretch without sleep on a single contract actually cost him✅ What happened the day Bell's palsy hit, and what the recovery required✅ Why a friend's mention of finance was not what actually convinced him to make the leap✅ What that career change produced years later for one couple he coachedFull show notes: www.giveaheck.com/podcastConnect with Dwight HeckGive A Heck Website: https://www.giveaheck.comPodcast Page: https://www.giveaheck.com/podcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheckFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheckTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/give_a_heckContact / Be a Guest: https://giveaheck.com/contact-us/Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating right here in this player, or at ratethispodcast.com/giveaheck.About Dwight Heck: Dwight Heck is a financial and life coach, and career coach, licensed in Alberta and British Columbia, host of the Give A Heck Podcast, and the Amazon bestselling author of Give A Heck: How to Live Life on Purpose and Not by Accident. After living paycheck to paycheck as a single father of five, he built a career and a show around helping people live intentionally instead of by accident.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the quality of your leadership, relationships, and culture is determined by the quality of the questions you ask? In this episode of Unlocking Intercultural Agility, Marco Blankenburgh is joined by leadership expert Bob Tiede, author of Great Leaders Ask Questions, to explore why asking better questions may be one of the most overlooked leadership skills. Together, they discuss why curiosity builds trust, how questions create ownership instead of dependence, and why great leaders don't always have the answers, they create space for others to discover them. The conversation also explores how better questions strengthen intercultural leadership, improve coaching conversations, deepen relationships, and even shape the way we work alongside AI in an increasingly complex world. In this episode:  Why great leaders ask more questions than they answer  The difference between curiosity and assumption  How questions build trust and ownership  Coaching through questions instead of giving advice  Asking better questions across cultures  Why AI makes human curiosity even more valuable  Practical ways to become a better listener and leader If you're leading a team, coaching others, or working across cultures, this episode will challenge you to rethink one of the most powerful tools you already have: your questions.  Learn more about KnowledgeWorkx Website: https://knowledgeworkx.com Intercultural Intelligence Certification: https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/certification The Ultimate Intercultural Question Book & Conversation Game: https://www.interculturalquestions.com/ More episodes of Unlocking Intercultural Agility: https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/knowledgeworkx-podcastConnect with Marco Blankenburgh on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mblankenburgh If this conversation resonated with you, consider subscribing to the channel, sharing this episode with a colleague, and leaving a comment with the best leadership question you've ever been asked. #Leadership #Curiosity #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #InterculturalAgility #InterculturalIntelligence #Communication #BetterQuestions #Trust #KnowledgeWorkx #LeadershipPodcast #PersonalGrowth #OrganizationalCulture  -- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

There's a booming business in divisiveness. And PR is caught right in the thick of it.Recorded at the June 2026 IABC conference in Toronto, Doug Downs speaks with Fred Cook about A Quiet Shift, a report exploring how polarization is reshaping public relations. Cook explains why division is damaging society, mental health, and business while making thoughtful communications counsel more valuable. They examine echo chambers, outrage as a political and media strategy, the possibility that AI reinforces existing beliefs, and the disappearance of productive dialogue. Cook also outlines how PR education must evolve, emphasizing crisis management, finance, government relations, public affairs, ethics, and responsible technology use. Ultimately, the conversation challenges communicators to adapt without contributing to the very divisions that create demand for their expertise.Listen For2:33 How Is Polarization Changing Public Relations?5:38 Why Can Polarization Make PR More Valuable—and More Vulnerable?6:25 Is AI Reinforcing Bias and Deepening Polarization?9:01 Which Skills Will Future PR Professionals Need Most?12:00 Why Does Calling the Other Side “Stupid” Destroy Dialogue?Guest: Fred Cook, Director USC USC Annenberg Center for Public RelationsFred bioDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletter Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

Generic messaging fails for a simple reason. It speaks to everyone, which means it actually speaks to no one. The messages that stick, the ones people repeat, forward, and act on, are never written for "employees" or "stakeholders" or "our valued customers." They are written for one person, with one specific frustration, in one specific moment. That's not a nice idea about storytelling. It's a framework, and once you see it, you can't unsee it in every all-staff email that gets ignored and every campaign that gets remembered. In this episode we get the five tip framework behind stories that actually stick, from a communicator who has spent her career studying why some messages disappear the moment they're sent while others get repeated for years.Listen for:3:17 The Five-Step Framework for Sticky Stories7:12 Finding the Frustration: Real Communication Examples10:34 Break the Fourth Wall to Make Messages Memorable13:54 The Recipe for Stories People RememberGuest: Eduvie Martin, FCIPR, Past President of IABC UK and IrelandLinkedIn | Comic Republic Doug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletter Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

Reputation isn't your shadow anymore. It's your operating system. It's no longer something you manage. It has already been decided, by AI, based on patterns inside your organization you may not even know exist. Most leaders still think about reputation the old way: crisis plans, issue management, damage control after the fact. But AI now reads every signal a company puts out and connects them across every location and every stakeholder, drawing its own conclusion about who you really are. A bad manager in one city used to stay local. Now it can become your global reputation by tomorrow morning.There is a scale that runs from head in the sand to full reputation architect, and most organizations are stuck somewhere in the middle, reacting instead of designing. This episode gets into why reputation now functions like a credit score, why one recent report put a seven trillion dollar number on it globally, and why the real work ahead is not protecting your brand but architecting the patterns underneath it, before AI does that job for you. Listen For3:35 Why should organizations stop managing reputation and start architecting it?5:13 How does reputation become operational currency across an organization?7:48 Why is brand more than a logo or a “cowboy hat”?10:45 How is AI becoming a stakeholder in your reputation?16:35 How can leaders tell if they are reacting, managing, or architecting reputation?Guest: Bonnie Caver, Reputation LighthouseLinkedIn | Website | Company LinkedInDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stories and Strategies PR podcast newsletter Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

What happens when a conference has no keynote, no formal agenda, and no single expert at the front of the room?  The new IABC International Chair calls this an “unconference” model. And it's one glimpse of how professional associations can evolve: by creating space for communicators to learn directly from one another. Also in this episode – why community, credibility, and connection matter more than ever in a profession being reshaped by AI, shrinking budgets, and rising expectation, the changing role of communicators in the age of AI, and why earned media, credible third-party sources, FAQs, and even the press release may be gaining new relevance in AI search.  Listen For4:13 Why was the ABC Designation Considered Tougher than the SCMP?5:34 How is AI Making Earned Media and Press Releases Valuable Again?8:09 Why Should Communicators Bring FAQ Pages Back for AI Search?9:56 Why are Chief Communications Officers Gaining a Stronger Seat at the C-Suite Table?17:11 How Is IABC Rethinking Chapters With Community Models and Unconferences?Guest: Richard Kies, Incoming IABC International ChairLinkedIn | Bio PageDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

DescriptionIn this episode of Perfect Prey, I'm joined by Jeremy Indika, child sexual abuse educator, survivor, speaker, and advocate. Jeremy shares his own experience of childhood sexual abuse and explains why understanding grooming, coercive control, and child exploitation has never been more urgent.Together, we explore how perpetrators identify vulnerable children, the similarities between child sexual predators and coercive controllers, and why abuse is so often hidden in plain sight. Jeremy explains how grooming happens both offline and online, why "stranger danger" misses the mark, and what parents can do to empower children without taking away their innocence. We also discuss the rise of online exploitation, the importance of body autonomy education, role-playing safety skills with children, and why creating confident, educated children makes them far less attractive targets for predators.This conversation is both deeply personal and incredibly practical—offering parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals the tools to better understand how abuse happens and, more importantly, how we can prevent it.What we cover•Jeremy Indika's story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse•The connection between coercive control and child sexual abuse•The stages of grooming and how predators build trust•Why children are "perfect prey" for abusers•The dangers of online grooming, pornography, and sextortion•Why "stranger danger" is no longer enough•Body autonomy and age-appropriate abuse prevention•Teaching children confidence, boundaries, and safe disclosure•Why role-playing difficult situations helps protect children•Supporting children without creating fear•Why education—not shame—is the key to preventionWhy listenIf you're a parent, educator, clinician, advocate, or simply someone who wants to better understand how child sexual abuse happens, this episode provides practical, trauma-informed guidance that could help protect a child.Jeremy reminds us that abuse is rarely about force in the beginning—it's about grooming, trust, and manipulation. By understanding these tactics, adults can create safer environments where children are empowered to speak up and predators lose their greatest advantage.Guest BioJeremy Indika is a child sexual abuse educator, speaker, survivor, and advocate dedicated to preventing child sexual exploitation through education and awareness.Drawing from both his lived experience and years of advocacy, Jeremy works with schools, parents, law enforcement, and organizations to teach practical strategies for recognizing grooming behaviors, empowering children, and preventing abuse before it occurs. Through workshops, social media, YouTube, and his podcast, Jeremy is helping make conversations about child protection more accessible, practical, and impactful.Connect with JeremyWebsite: https://www.jeremyindika.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyIndikaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyindikaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyindikaPodcast: https://www.jeremyindika.com/podcastConnect with Dr. Christine:Protective Parenting Program: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/Dr. C's Community: https://go.drcocchiola.com/innercirclecommunityOfficial site: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCocchiola-coercivecontrol/videosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.c_coercivecontrolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/TEDxTalks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24sBooks:https://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode landed for you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, subscribe for more trauma-informed conversations, and consider leaving a review—it helps other survivors find validation and safety.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Jeremy Indika

As a communications professional you're operating in the most complex information environment in history. Misinformation. Disinformation. AI generated deepfakes of executives saying things they never said. Audiences who have stopped trusting what organizations tell them. Employees who can't tell what's real. And somewhere in the middle of all of that noise you're still expected to move people. To make them understand something, feel something, and do something. With the same frameworks you have always used.Dianne Chase has written a book that argues the profession needs a North Star more than it needs another tactical playbook. She's the past International Chair of IABC, past Chair of the IABC Southern Region, and current president of IABC Charlotte. Her book is called The Seven C's of the New Communications Compass. And the argument she makes is both simple and urgent: in an era of collapsing trust, the communicators who will matter most are not the ones with the best tools. They're the ones who remembered to be human.This episode was recorded on location in Toronto in June 2026 at IABC World Conference Listen For3:16 What Are the Seven Cs of the New Communications Compass?6:16 Why Should Organizations Build Relationships Instead of Transactions?8:19 How Does Compassion Become Empathy in Action?13:09 Why Does Community Matter to Purpose-Driven Brands?17:10 How Should Communicators Measure What Really Matters?Guest: Dianne Chase, President IABC Charlotte, past International Chair IABC, past Chair IABC Southern RegionWebsite | LinkedInDoug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show

You should read your Google reviews before you create content. I mean it! In today's short and sweet episode, I'm sharing why this is such an important first step in creating your best marketing content. Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastConnect with Molly:Website: mollycahill.comInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahillHolistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enroll

What if the greatest healing isn't found in fixing yourself?What if the breakthrough you've been searching for comes from accepting that you were never broken in the first place?In this powerful conversation, Stacey and I explore one of the deepest beliefs many of us carry on the spiritual journey: the belief that there is something wrong with us that needs fixing.As we move through a period of intense change, endings, new beginnings, and shifting soul contracts, many people are questioning themselves, their relationships, and their purpose. We discuss the difference between healing and fixing, the role of the ego, why so many people feel disconnected from themselves, and how self-acceptance can become one of the most transformational acts of all.Together we explore self-love, intuition, community, soul contracts, relationships, and the importance of holding space for ourselves and others during challenging times.This episode is a reminder that your soul has never viewed you as broken.Perhaps the healing begins when you stop trying to fix yourself and start learning to love yourself exactly as you are.Key Themes

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Send us Fan MailSimona Constantini of Volt Productions joins Sid to talk about why business owners need to stop treating podcasting like a marketing extra and explain how it becomes a real business asset for trust, visibility, and long-term growth in contract interiors. They share how storytelling, SEO, and evergreen audio can open warmer sales conversations and help your brand show up where buyers are searching.References:The Trend Report Ep 181 - Hot Takes with Larry Leete of KiSP - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode181ONEder Podcast - https://www.oneworkplace.com/podcastConnect with Simona:Volt Productions - https://www.voltproductions.co/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/Email - Simona@simonacostantini.comThe Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.Connect with Sid:Home Page: www.sidmeadows.comPodcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast Sid on LinkedInSid on InstagramSid on YouTubeThe Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you ever felt like part of you is already living in the next chapter while another part is desperately trying to hold on to the old one?Right now, I see so many people feeling unsettled, disconnected, emotional, uncertain, and unsure of what comes next. The interesting thing is that nothing may be wrong.What if the discomfort you're feeling is because your soul has already moved on, but your human self is still trying to catch up?In this deeply personal episode, I explore the disconnect between the human self and the soul during times of rapid change and transformation. We dive into intuition, identity shifts, letting go of control, trusting the unknown, navigating the void between endings and beginnings, and why this current phase may be preparing you for something far greater than you can currently see.If life feels different right now, if you're questioning who you are, where you're going, or why things no longer feel the same, this conversation is for you.Your soul already knows.The question is whether your human self is ready to trust it.Key Themes✨ The disconnect between the human self and the soul✨ Releasing identities, expectations and control✨ Trusting intuition during uncertain times✨ Navigating the void between endings and beginnings✨ Self-trust as the bridge to your next chapterTakeaways

What if you could release the old version of yourself and step fully into the life your soul has been preparing you for?In this deeply transformative guided meditation recorded during a Full Moon Webinar, I guide you through a powerful journey of chakra cleansing, energetic reset, connection with your higher self, release of old soul contracts, and rebirth into a new version of yourself.Together we travel beyond the physical world, reconnect with your higher self, cleanse in sacred waters, release what no longer serves you through transformational fire, and step through a doorway into a new chapter of your life.This meditation is designed for anyone experiencing change, navigating a spiritual awakening, completing an old cycle, or feeling called into a new beginning.Allow yourself to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with your soul, and remember the truth of who you are.Key Themes✨ Chakra cleansing and energetic renewal✨ Connecting with your higher self and spiritual guides✨ Releasing old energy, attachments and soul contracts✨ Rebirth, transformation and new beginnings✨ Trusting the next chapter of your journeyTakeaways

Send us Fan MailThis episode is about something I believe quietly destroys more lives than most people realize.It is not always trauma.It is not always failure.It is not always lack of opportunity.Sometimes, it is our unconscious reaction to everything.In this solo episode of Alison Answers, I'm talking about the difference between reacting to life and intentionally creating it.Because so many of us think we are thinking things through, but what we are really doing is reacting.I share insights from my book The Wake Up Call and walk through how we move from reaction mode into creation.In this episode, I talk about:- Why most people are reacting more than they realize- Why worry is a form of visualization- How your brain prepares your body for what you repeatedly focus on- Why fear can start to feel like wisdom- How hypervigilance trains the brain to search for danger- Why calm can feel unsafe when your nervous system is used to chaos- How language shapes identity- Why mediocrity is so expensive- How repeated thoughts become practiced identity- Why creation requires action, not just wishful thinking- How to stop rehearsing fear and start creating the life you actually wantIf you have been feeling anxious, tired, stuck, uninspired, or like you are constantly reacting to life instead of leading it, I want this episode to be a wake-up call.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 Stop reacting and start creating02:41 The thing quietly destroying people's lives03:28 Thinking vs reacting04:18 Old programming, fear, and childhood conditioning05:21 Rehearsing disaster and worst-case scenarios06:40 A tool to calm the body and interrupt reaction08:26 Reacting to life vs creating it intentionally09:03 Rehearsed fear vs rehearsed future10:03 Worry is visualization11:18 What world is your brain preparing you for?12:33 How focus strengthens neural pathways12:57 Hypervigilance and searching for danger15:08 When rehearsed fear starts to feel like wisdom17:06 Why people become addicted to reaction18:53 Why calm can feel unsafe20:09 Creation requires presence21:55 Letting go of struggle and seeking wisdom22:21 Why society rewards mediocrity23:49 Wanting more does not make you shallow26:14 How people slowly settle for less27:47 The real cost of mediocrity30:01 Identity is built through repetition30:51 Why language matters31:55 How to interrupt painful identity patterns33:30 Creation requires action35:08 Life is built one thought, one feeling, one breath at a time37:08 The inherited story vs the consciously created story38:11 Are you reacting or creating?39:24 Take charge of your life39:51 Closing message and how to support the podcastConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

What if your podcast doesn't actually need more episodes — it needs more intentionality? In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest mistakes I see podcasters making when it comes to business growth. So many creators are publishing incredible content consistently, yet they're still struggling to generate clients, visibility, authority, or revenue from their show. And honestly, I think it's because most podcast advice is still far too focused on downloads alone.I'm sharing why intentional strategy matters so much more than simply creating more content and how podcasters can start treating their show like a true business asset instead of another marketing task. I'm also pulling back the curtain on my new eight-week coaching program, Podcasting for Business, and exactly how we help podcasters connect the dots between their content and their business goals.In this episode, I cover:Why consistency alone is not enough for podcast growthThe role intentionality plays in business-focused podcastingHow strategic positioning can increase discoverability and authorityIf your podcast feels disconnected from your business growth, this episode will help you rethink the way you approach your show entirely.Find It Quickly: The secret to achieving real business growth from your podcast (2:02)What we focus on in Podcasting for Business (3:53)The first run of Podcasting for Business (6:21)Growth does not come from more episodes (8:21)Mentioned in this Episode:Podcasting for Business: gaffincreative.com/coachingPrivate podcast series: gaffincreative.com/privatepodAli Haney's Brand and Market Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brand-market-podcastConnect with Haylee:Podcasting for Business: gaffincreative.com/coachingInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/GobXjmY4GfzPodcasting for Business Program is now taking applications! If you're looking to generate more money from your podcast in your business this year, I'm here to help. This program teaches you how to better leverage your podcast for your business through strategic alignment, authorioty building, and client conversion. Come join us for this 8 week program starting in just a few weeks. Don't forget: applications close on June 10th!Apply now at gaffincreative.com/coaching >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Katie chats with intuitive healer and friend of the podcast, Angelica Neri, for a powerful conversation about intuition, female entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. They share how to distinguish the voice of intuition from the ego, cultivate calm in the midst of solopreneur chaos and build a business rooted in purpose and connection to spirit. If you're ready to finally start the business of your dreams, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to begin! Thank you to our friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Banyan products and try them yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first purchase! In this episode for female entrepreneurs, you'll hear: ~ How Katie and Angelica tune in to their intuition ~ The #1 enemy of the intuition ~ Sohum Mountain Healing Resort with Dr. Lad ~ Why Tantrics seek out graveyards ~ A Buddhist practice to release comparison and judgment ~ Dissolving an old identity to step into your new role as a female entrepreneur ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Bindu Visarga ~ The biggest destroyer of new businesses ~ Parallels between female entrepreneurship and the spiritual journey ~ Tips for becoming a successful female entrepreneur ~ Separating yourself, your ego and your business ~ Being a vessel for spirit ~ How to distinguish between the voices of ego and intuition   Connect with Angelica Neri: ~ Check out Angelica's Shift Your Frequency Program! ~ Follow Angelica on Instagram ~ Listen to Angelica on The Divine Feminine Healer's Podcast Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-245-spirit-led-business-success-for-female-entrepreneurs/

Are you working hard in your business… but not seeing the profit to match?In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Kok, founder of Next Wave Business Coaching, who helps women move from overwhelmed and reactive to clear, strategic, and profitable.We're talking about why message comes before marketing—and how focusing on the right things can help you attract clients in less time, without adding more to your plate.Here's what we cover in this episode:Why revenue isn't the most important metric—and what CEOs should focus on insteadHow clarifying your message simplifies your marketing and attracts the right clientsThe mindset shifts needed to move from hustle to strategic, profitable growthJennifer shares how many entrepreneurs stay stuck by avoiding key decisions—and how shifting your focus to profit, clarity, and aligned action creates a business that actually supports your life.Because a profitable business isn't built by doing more—it's built by doing what matters.YOU. HAVE. TIME. Lissa + JenniferFrom Overwhelmed to Profitable without Working More Hours Case Studyhttps://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/profit-boost Main Street Success Stories Podcasthttps://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/podcastConnect with Jenhttp://nextwavebusinesscoaching.comREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today's episode made you realize you're tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you'll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn't create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale

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