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Rebranding a company is rarely neat, and James Clark makes that clear in this conversation. He talks through the pressure of changing a long established name, the internal tension that came with it and the need to build something that reflects future ambition rather than past comfort. His breakdown of stakeholder alignment, intellectual coherence and disciplined decision making gives founders a practical view of how to manage identity change at scale. It is a calm and honest look at the work behind a brand that now represents a fast growing venture capital firm with global reach.Guest note:James Clark is the Marketing Director at Molten Ventures, known for leading one of the most complex rebrands in European venture capital.Key TakeawaysA rebrand must reflect where the organisation is going, not where it has been.Stakeholder alignment matters more than visual design.Intellectual coherence gives a brand long term strength.Risk is part of the process but it must be managed with structure and clarity.
Why You Don't Have a Time Problem — The Real Work Series If you've been telling yourself you're "too busy" to take care of your health, your body, or yourself, this episode is for you. In this Real Work episode, we unpack the truth behind "I don't have time" and why time is rarely the real issue. We talk about identity, alignment, and how the belief that you come last quietly shapes your priorities, habits, and consistency. This episode is a mindset reset for women who feel stuck, burnt out, or frustrated with starting over — and a reminder that alignment, not hustle, is what creates sustainable change. Next Steps: Share this episode with someone who needs it Comment or message Hannah with the belief you're rewriting Join the Aligned, Strong & Sculpted challenge (details in show notes) WHAT'S NEXT WITH HANNAH & FIT CLUB ALIGNED: STRONG & SCULPTED 8-Week Challenge | Starts January 12, 2026 A powerful blend of strength training, Pilates, mindset, and habit alignment—designed to help you feel strong, sculpted, and fully aligned in your body and life.
Most of flower farming doesn't look like the photos—and that's exactly what this conversation is about. In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsay Biehl-Mercer of Wildroot Flower Co. and Shannon Allen of Bloom Hill Farm to talk about the real side of building a flower business: grit, focus, fear, finances, burnout, and learning as you go. We talk about why there's pressure to make everything look beautiful, how easy it is to work yourself into the ground, and why getting good at one thing early matters. We also dig into practical habits—tracking numbers, using simple tools, and making informed decisions—along with the bigger question many growers face: Is this work life-giving, or is it taking something from me? This is an honest, grounded conversation for anyone navigating flower farming in real time—and a reminder that with all the resources available today, none of us need to be doing this alone. Learn more about today's episode and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers — Learn more and join at ascfg.org Visit RootedFarmers.com and use code TFP25 for $75 off your new membership. The Gardener's Workshop — Helping flower farmers grow smarter at thegardenersworkshop.com Visit AccentDecor.com and be inspired for your floral design containers and decor. Subscribe to The Flower Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and many more! If you have a minute, it would be great if you could leave a review wherever you listen to our podcast. You can also watch our conversations on YouTube, in addition to tip-filled videos and educational Lives. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a minute.
What if the reason you keep feeling stuck has nothing to do with motivation… and everything to do with identity? In Episode 2 of The Real Work series, Hannah Dawson delivers a loving but honest wake-up call about how identity determines investment — and why so many women are unintentionally living like the off-brand version of themselves. In this episode, we talk about: Why you don't invest in what you want, but in what you believe is worthy How money, time, and boundaries reveal your true priorities The real reason "I can't afford it" keeps showing up Why small daily choices quietly shape your health, confidence, and future How alignment (not willpower) is the missing piece This episode isn't about guilt. It's about awareness — because awareness is where change begins. If you've been saying you want more… but your actions haven't matched yet, this conversation is for you.
Most of us chase home on the outside — new careers, new cities, new missions — assuming the right setting will unlock the right identity. But for Socratese, home wasn't Boston, the Army, or the next achievement. It was the inner place he had been trained to outrun.In this episode, we unpack why so many high-performers hit professional milestones but feel spiritually homeless, how “hero's journey” conditioning pushes leaders away from their real identity, and how cannabis (used intentionally, not performatively) became the unexpected doorway to presence, empathy, and actual healing.We trace the emotional reality of reintegration after elite institutions (military, corporate, startup), how performance culture replaces personhood, and why coming home is always an inward path — never a geographic one.This conversation winds through 80s action movies, the “meeting crisis,” late-stage capitalism narratives, business ethics, the collapse of real community, and the quiet courage required to stop living other people's scripts.No mysticism. No clichés. Just a brutally honest exploration of what it actually takes to return to yourself.TL;DR* Home isn't a location—it's your inner alignment. Many leaders hit external success while feeling internally displaced.* Cannabis as a tool, not an identity. For Socratese, it created non-judgmental presence—the state needed for real healing.* Performance culture steals personhood. Whether military or corporate, the identity costumes eventually crack.* Disruption isn't tech—it's restoring human reciprocity. Real business is two people making each other better.* The journey inward is the only real journey. Every choice either takes you closer to your true self or further away.Memorable Lines* “I came home from the Army, but I didn't feel at home. Because the home I needed wasn't a place—it was my heart.”* “Cannabis didn't heal me. It put me in a state where healing was finally possible.”* “We spend years becoming the person others expect, and then wonder why we feel like strangers in our own lives.”* “Business should be: I win, you win. Somewhere along the line, we lost the human part.”* “You don't find home. You return to it.”GuestSocratese Rosenfeld — Army veteran, tech founder, CEO of Jane, and one of the most thoughtful voices on identity, healing, and conscious leadership.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socratesrosenfeld/Website: https://www.iheartjane.com/Why This MattersIf you're a founder, veteran, executive, or anyone who has lived inside a high-performance machine, you know the cost: identity confusion, emotional detachment, and a quiet sense of exile from yourself.Coming back home is the real work.Not a tactic. Not a hack.A reckoning.The leaders of tomorrow aren't the loudest.They're the ones who know where “home” is — and how to lead from that grounded center.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
In this episode, Cheri Hotman sits down with CMMC expert and strategist Linda Rust for a direct, unscripted conversation about what CMMC really means for defense contractors, why so many organizations get it wrong, and how leaders can approach compliance with clarity instead of chaos.Linda brings more than 25 years of engineering and mission-critical technology leadership to the table. She breaks down why CMMC is fundamentally a business issue rather than an IT project, why third-party accountability is often the only thing that finally moves organizations to action, and why “cheap” approaches end up being the most expensive mistakes companies make.Cheri and Linda dig into:• What CMMC is (and isn't)• Why scoping and understanding your data matters more than any technical control• Why leadership, not IT, must own the strategy• The real cost drivers behind CMMC and why labor—not tools—is the biggest factor• How small companies get themselves into false-claims trouble without realizing it• What's coming next with FAR CUI and NIST 800-171 Revision 3• How organizations can right-size their efforts instead of chasing shortcutsIf you want a frank, practical explanation of CMMC from two people who have lived it for years, this episode will help you understand the landscape, avoid costly pitfalls, and build a program that leaders can actually sustain.
If you've been feeling stuck, circling the same goals, or waiting for "the right moment," this episode is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed. Hannah breaks down the REAL reason women stay stuck — and it's not a lack of motivation. It's the lack of a decision. In this episode you'll learn: Why not making a decision is a decision How clarity creates momentum Why your nervous system keeps you looping The identity shift that happens the moment you choose what you want The one question that will change everything today This one is direct, compassionate, and no-BS — a soul-level reminder that your power begins with your choices. The Real Work starts here. Ready to get clear on what you want and align your habits, mindset, and energy with the woman you're becoming? Join my Manifest Your Dream Body Workshop — where clarity, identity, and aligned action meet. This is the decision you've been avoiding… made simple. Manifest Your Dream Body: How to Set Goals and Create your Vision
In this episode, Dr. Laura Parson, associate professor of educational and organizational leadership at North Dakota State University, joins the podcast to talk about how empathy can shape daily life in higher education. Dr. Parson explains what it means to understand someone's perspective, how self-awareness influences our reactions, and why timing matters when supporting students and colleagues. She also shares practical moments from campus life, including knowing when to pause, listen, and set a boundary. The conversation offers guidance for higher ed professionals who want to create a more supportive environment for the people they work with and serve.
Ever had panic, fear, or worry hijack your brain at work? In this episode, I'm sharing three real before-and-after client stories where big emotions once took over - and how each person learned to calm things down and stay grounded.You'll hear:How a public-speaking freak-out became manageable nervesHow someone stopped shrinking and stayed online when challenged in a meetingHow a big meeting went from sick-with-worry → calm, prepared, and done, with no emotional hangover!These kinds of emotional shifts can create huge changes in how you show up at work. Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
128 | You're Not Stuck - You're Just Avoiding the Real Work | Salarah Kacey Starre You've done the journaling, the affirmations, the courses, the healing sessions… so why do you still feel stuck?In this episode, Salarah explores one of the biggest hidden blocks to real transformation and manifestation: avoidance. From toxic positivity to chasing the next healing trend, she reveals how our most well-intentioned growth habits can quietly become defence mechanisms, keeping us “working on ourselves” instead of actually healing.You'll learn how to recognise the subtle ways avoidance hides behind spiritual ideas, perfectionism, and over-thinking, and how meeting yourself with compassion, not control, is what actually activates your magnetism.If you've been wondering why your manifestations feel inconsistent or why the same emotional patterns keep repeating, this conversation will help you reconnect with what's real, what's ready, and what's been waiting to evolve inside you.Download your free guide Your Energetic ResetListen to guided meditations on Insight TimerExplore one-to-one coaching at salarahstarre.comSupport the podcast with an energetic contribution (So grateful for your support!)Love Salarah xx Copyright 2025 Salarah Kacey Starre The Salarah Kacey Starre Podcast website
In this new series of short episodes - we hear from Edye Godden, OT, CTRI & HETRA's CEO, for a candid conversation about language, ethics, and professionalism in EAS. Too often, well-intended phrases or flashy-looking credentials can blur lines, misrepresent our field, and ultimately undermine the work we're all here to do. This episode digs into some big topics, including: Language matters—it defines what we do and adds credibility to our industry. Horses are partners, not “tools” or something we “use.” Being skeptical of new social media and AI “certifications” or “advanced trainings”. Stay in your lane & stay out of trouble Clear terminology protects you, your program, and the entire EAS industry.Get the terminology paper Edye was referencing on our Patreon page! patreon.com/notjustaponyrideRegister now for the NEW MINI COURSE Launching December 1st: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/BalancingTheScalesMiniCourse
There are two viable spiritual paths: one is reaching upwardly to touch your higher self, and the other is working inwardly to release the blockages that keep you bound to your lower self. The latter encourages radical self-honesty, acceptance of reality, and daily inner work to stop resisting life and start letting go of stored blockages that create suffering. Through this surrender-based path, the natural upward flow of energy is restored, leading to lasting well-being, freedom from disturbance and, ultimately, full spiritual liberation. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
Have you ever found yourself calculating what to say when your partner is upset—choosing words to manage their emotions rather than speaking your truth? In this episode, Tony shares the breakthrough story of a couple navigating financial betrayal and the exhausting cycle of emotional management that kept them stuck. Through Mark and Sarah's journey from reactive patterns to authentic connection, you'll discover the five elements of differentiated intimacy and why trying to make your partner "okay" with uncomfortable truths actually prevents genuine healing. Tony breaks down how anxious and avoidant attachment styles create complementary patterns of pursuit and withdrawal, and why both strategies are really about the same thing: controlling the other person's emotional state rather than being present to it. BONUS SECTION: Tony responds to overwhelming listener feedback from his recent co-regulation series by explaining the neuroscience behind Mark and Sarah's breakthrough. Learn about Ed Tronick's famous "Still Face Experiment," how childhood co-regulation failures create adult attachment wounds, and why healing requires nervous system-level change—not just better communication skills. Perfect for you if: You're exhausted from walking on eggshells or constantly pursuing connection You recognize yourself in anxious or avoidant attachment patterns You're recovering from betrayal (financial, emotional, or otherwise) in your relationship You want to understand why the same conflicts keep repeating You're curious about the neuroscience of relationship healing Topics covered: The difference between managing emotions and being present to them Five elements of differentiated intimacy in action How to hold incompatible truths without relationship collapse The anxious-avoidant trap explained through nervous system dynamics Co-regulation: from childhood patterns to adult healing Why secure attachment can be earned at any age 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:37 Imagining Relationship Scenarios 02:56 Understanding Emotional Management 03:56 Exploring Co-Regulation in Relationships 07:33 Case Study: Mark and Sarah's Financial Infidelity 13:54 Breakthrough Session: Honest Communication 21:45 The Real Work of Differentiation 23:22 Mark and Sarah's Emotional Breakthrough 24:38 Key Lessons from the Breakthrough 25:34 Managing Emotions vs. Genuine Intimacy 28:06 Questions for Self-Reflection 29:29 Understanding Co-Regulation 30:53 The Still Face Experiment 33:36 Mark and Sarah's Attachment Styles 35:54 The Anxious-Avoidant Trap 37:11 Breakthrough in Therapy 40:38 The Role of Co-Regulation in Healing 41:39 Neuroplasticity and Secure Attachment 45:48 Final Thoughts and Resources Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Available NOW: Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" is only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course You can learn more about Tony's cornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com
Send us a textChristie returns to explore what changes when your kids grow up—the awkward shifts, the grief you don't expect, and the quiet work of staying connected without managing their lives. A candid look at how the relationship evolves and how love grows with it.
True leadership isn't a hypothesis. It's not a deck, a model, or a clever philosophy. Leadership is the courage to take real action that drives behavior change — top to bottom, across every workflow, every role, every moment of truth with customers.When leaders move from theorizing to actually doing, alignment becomes the natural byproduct. People know where the organization is rowing. They understand how their work ties to revenue, to customers, to each other — and to a sense of personal pride and contribution. That clarity eliminates “busy work,” accelerates innovation, and builds a culture of shared accountability.This episode breaks down the operational mechanics of leadership as action:How behavior change scales when leaders set the standardWhy alignment requires friction — and fixing it is the fun workWhat happens when every team member knows their lane and their freedomHow real leadership eliminates stall-outs and ignites creativityWhen you make action the expectation of leadership — from the executive suite to emerging talent — you unlock impact, culture, and growth in the same breath.
In this episode of Between Product and Partnerships, Cristina Flaschen speaks with Therese Stowell, VP of Product Launch at Anaplan, about what it takes to design scalable, repeatable product launch systems inside fast-moving SaaS organizations. Therese shares her nonlinear career journey, from Microsoft engineer, to artist, to product leader, and how that diverse background shaped her systems-driven, people-centric approach to orchestrating product launches across a complex enterprise.A Systems Approach to Product LaunchEarlier in her career, Therese was asked to fix a recurring challenge familiar to many SaaS companies - products that didn't generate meaningful revenue, features stuck in beta, and launches that left go-to-market teams scrambling. Working with a technical program manager, she developed an Alpha - Beta - GA framework that introduced clear milestones, stronger decision-making, and alignment across product, marketing, sales, enablement, support, and services.That experience led her to Anaplan, where the sheer volume of innovation required a dedicated function to “tune the revenue engine.” As Therese describes it, product launch isn't just about getting a feature out the door, it's about coordinating every part of the organization so the product lands with clarity and customer value.Cross-Functional Alignment and the Real Work of LaunchingTherese outlines two parallel tracks that determine whether a launch succeeds:Go-to-market readiness. Translating product insights into pitch decks, messaging, and enablementTechnical readiness. Ensuring presales, professional services, and support teams understand how the product works under the hoodBecause these streams mature at different times, communication and cross-functional orchestration become essential. Therese also shares how introducing a new “production release” milestone (separate from GA) helped set better customer expectations and create a more reliable internal rhythm.A Framework for Better LaunchesTherese breaks down her repeatable approach to designing and improving launch processes:Discovery. Understand engineering's release lifecycle and gather cross-functional requirementsDesign. Translate a long list of tasks into a coherent, sequenced plan with defined decision pointsBuild & Iterate. Start small, gather feedback, and refine continuously instead of waiting for a perfect processScaling Launch at AnaplanAnaplan's rapid innovation pace required Therese to expand the product launch function, adopt proper project management tooling, and build reporting that helped each department manage its workload. With 30+ concurrent launches, her team introduced efficiency practices, such as agenda-based meeting participation, to reduce thrash and ensure alignment without unnecessary meetings.Looking AheadTherese's advice? While process and tooling matter, at least half of a successful launch comes down to people. Transparent communication, early involvement, collaboration, and guiding teams through behavioral change are what allow launch processes to take root and scale across an organization.For more insights on partnerships, ecosystems, and integrations, visit www.pandium.com To learn more about Anaplan and their product innovation, visit www.anaplan.com
In this episode of Breakaway Wealth, Jim Oliver sits down with leadership coach Adrian Koehler—a former pastor and prison leadership trainer who now coaches founders and "type A dickheads" who feel the weight of responsibility and the loneliness at the top. Adrian and Jim dig into why "not having a vision" isn't an accident, it's a strategy. They unpack how confusion is actually a chosen vision, why high-performers secretly love being "stuck," and how most leaders waste energy being frustrated that others aren't like them instead of learning to translate their own genius. What You'll Learn Confusion Is a Vision: Why "I don't know what I want" isn't a neutral statement—it's a chosen vision of confusion with payoffs and prices. The Real Work of High Performers: How founders create the loneliness at the top—and what shifts when you actually want truth more than comfort. Vision as a Future Worth Having: How Adrian reframes faith, calling, and vision—away from protectivism and toward adventure. Action Steps 1. Expose Your "Confusion Strategy" Write out: "Why do I love being confused about my vision?" List every payoff and every price. Awareness kills the racket. 2. Translate Your Genius for Your Team Take one intuitive thing you do well and break down the principles behind it. That's how you scale your thinking. 3. Re-Anchor Money to Mission Ask: "If I had a billion dollars today, where would it go this week?" Compare that to your current spending and adjust. Adrian Koehler's Powerful Word "Everybody has a vision—every second of their life. If you're 'stuck' or 'confused,' that's still a vision. If we don't get to now, we can't get to next." Connect with Adrian Koehler: Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3c7kMcC7nah-QdxffV2NXA LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler Instagram: www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=en
In this episode of Poised for Exit, we sit down with Joe Seetoo, Partner at Morton Wealth and the current Exit Planner of the Year. Joe brings a rare blend of wealth management expertise, exit planning insight, and real-world examples that reveal what owners most often overlook when preparing for a transition.Joe shares how Morton Wealth built The Strategist, a flat-fee, exit-focused planning model designed to support owners long before a deal is on the table. He explains why exit planning is a “team sport,” why knowing your number is essential, and how early readiness prevents rushed or poorly structured deals.You'll learn why estate planning, insurance coverage, cash-flow clarity, and personal preparedness all play a critical role in the outcome of an exit. Joe also walks through Morton Wealth's all-weather investment philosophy, built on diversified, risk-aware strategies that support owners before, during, and after their transition.This conversation is filled with practical insight for business owners, whether an exit is years away or quickly approaching.Resources from Morton Wealth:Strategist BrochureThe Business Owner's Transition ToolkitArticle: “Why Owners Need a General Contractor for Their Exit”Article: “The Hidden Costs of Not Knowing Your Number”Additional Resource Mentioned in This Episode:Julie's online exit planning courseConnect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor
Send us a textHave you ever started working on your marriage — maybe reading the books, having deeper conversations, or getting professional help — and suddenly everything feels heavier instead of lighter?You're not doing it wrong. You're doing it right.When couples begin opening up about what doesn't feel right, emotions that have been buried finally come to the surface. It can feel like things are getting worse, but really… they're just getting real.That's what I explore in this week's episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage:“Why It Feels Worse Before It Gets Better: The Real Work of Changing Your Marriage.”We'll talk about:Why awareness often feels painful at firstWhat's really happening under the surface when old patterns are being challengedHow to tell if you're actually making progress (even when it feels like you're not)Why discomfort is the most reliable sign that transformation is underwayMarriage growth isn't supposed to feel easy. It's supposed to feel true.And truth — when faced with courage and compassion — is what makes intimacy possible again.If you're in that messy middle right now, take a deep breath. You're not breaking down; you're breaking open.
The Real Work of Building Community Talking with Todd Nilson reminded us how misunderstood community building still is. We often treat it like marketing: launch a platform, create some content, hope people show up. But the way Todd talks about community is much closer to psychology, art, and human behavior than to funnels or metrics. What stood out most is his idea of the "woolly mammoth factor." People don't gather around your product. They gather around something essential to them, identity, purpose, survival, pride, belonging. If the only thing a company offers is "join our platform," nothing happens. If you speak to something bigger, activism at Patagonia, financial peace or job-seekers supporting each other in Todd's Job Camp, it moves people. They feel part of something that matters. And once they're there, a community is never a self-driving machine. It needs someone tending the garden, creating safety, giving direction, setting norms, but doing it lightly and humanely. Todd's frame is simple: a community is not an audience. If the chairs all face the stage, it's a performance. If the chairs face each other, it's a community. And if one person stands in the middle of that circle… that's a cult. The other important shift is honesty about the lifecycle. Communities don't last forever. They begin, grow, plateau, and end. The Wednesday Web Jam is a good example, we built it in the early pandemic when we all needed connection, learning, and support. When the mammoth changed shape, we gave it a funeral, not because it failed, but because it had done its job. Marking endings is part of community leadership. And leadership is the right word. Community building is creative leadership. It's creating a space where people feel safe, seen, and able to contribute. It's not about control, but about intention. Not about influence, but about care. Right now, that work is more important than ever. Social media feels like a casino run by robots, loud, distracting, and increasingly flooded with content no one can trust. AI will only amplify that. The result is predictable: people start craving smaller rooms, softer voices, lived experience, and real stories. Not noise. Not performance. Not scale. Connection. Maybe that's the future Todd is pointing toward: More intimate communities, built around real purpose, shaped by people who understand how to create belonging. And eventually, blended with new forms, VR, AR, social presence, where digital spaces feel more human again. But the heart of it won't change. It's still about people. It's still about stories. It's still about the courage to bring strangers into a circle and say: "Let's make something together."
What practical advice could leaders and managers implement right now in their organizations to increase productivity and decrease friction between disparate elements of their companies? How can managers reexamine legacy processes that have remained in place simply because they were, and reimagine them for the specific challenges of today's business environment?Donald C. Kieffer is a lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, the founder of consulting firm ShiftGear Work Design, and the author of the new book There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work.Greg and Donald discuss the concept of dynamic work design. Donald shares stories of challenges in work design across various industries, including healthcare, banking, and software. He also explains how dynamic work design focuses on understanding and improving human work by making the invisible elements of work visible, reducing inefficiencies, and promoting incremental improvements. With a bit of attention to detail and careful setup, systems and processes can be honed to better serve their businesses. Donald points to mistaken beliefs that senior managers often hold about work processes and emphasizes the importance of regulating work to maintain flow, avoiding the political dynamics that arise from inefficiencies, and managing by observing and understanding the real work, allowing organizations to work smarter and harder. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Injecting discovery into work09:15: If you're firefighting to run the day-to-day business, you have no time to think about the future, to even think about the strategy or think about what's happening. So, we're much more about improvement, about incremental improvement. What we are about is discovery. So the idea is that every action that you take in business, be it at whatever level, at the strategic level or the frontline level, is based on the assumptions that activity will cause an improvement. And so we run it as an experiment and say, instead of measuring the plan, we measure: did the activity actually do what you thought? And if it did, great, let's do more. If it didn't, why not? And so we inject discovery into the whole idea of doing, of human work against the target at every level.If you can't draw the work you can't fix it16:14: I have a saying I use all the time that I love, which is, if you can't draw the work, you don't understand it, and you certainly can't fix it. And it comes from... [16:46] And I think we ask leaders all the time, can you draw it? Can you show it? They can't do it. They think they do it in their head. And this is the thing—why these tools, like A3 and different problem-solving tools, work—is that when you have to write down the problem statement, or when you have to draw the work, it moves it from that pattern-matching part of your brain, where you think you know it, to the rational part of your brain, where it shows you, I'm not really sure.Why we blame people instead of the work design the work36:53: If you see a problem, you tend to blame the person who's nearest the problem, even though it could have been caused way far away, because most of the time there could have been something they did, they could have done to keep it from happening. But you know, if there are like 500 opportunities per problem to happen, one or two of them are gonna get through, even though they're not that person's fault. So I think it's just something very human in us, which is why we call this work design. This is not about people; this is about the design of the work that's usually been ad hoc.On helping people do good work57:23: People want to do good work, meaningful work. Go find the stuff that's getting in their way, even if it's stuff you've put in the way, and get out of the way. Help them. Help them with the design of work. I know it's good for business. There are stories galore in the book about how points on the board, but I'll tell you why I do it when I should be sitting on the back porch collecting Social Security and drinking beer. It's because of the look on people's faces. We can actually go to work and be productive no matter what their level is and feel like they're part of something good and doing.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Takashi TanakaRoss PerotHarley-DavidsonClayton ChristensenDaniel KahnemanFrederick Winslow TaylorJugaadSteven J. Spear PodcastWilliam S. HarleyFive WhysNUMMISeagull ManagementGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at MIT Management | Sloan SchoolShift Gear Work DesignGuest Work:There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real WorkGet Work Back on Track With Visual Management | ArticleHow to Rescue an Overloaded Organization | Article Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When the paycheck ends, the real work begins. Nail artist, Thasia Williams, shares what it really feels like to bet on yourself when the safety net disappears. From crying through uncertainty to finding purpose in creativity, she and Meg unpack what it means to lead yourself when no one's watching. This episode flips the fear of losing security into the truth about ownership — it's not the paycheck that defines you, it's the power to keep going anyway.
Teaching preschoolers to write their names is about so much more than putting letters on paper. In this episode, we're unpacking what really comes before name writing: the recognition, the fine motor readiness and the meaningful play that make writing feel exciting instead of frustrating.Listen in as I give you practical strategies to support your students at every stage - from recognizing their name in print to confidently building and eventually writing it. Topics Discussed:Recognition before formation.Before writing, we build - becoming familiar with their names.Hands-on beats pencil-down - strengthing fine motor skills and building letter memory.Are their hands even ready? - Pre-writing skillsWhat happens if we rush?Related Resources:Name Recognition ToolkitFine Motor Build a Skill: do this before name writing!Connect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
Have you ever felt like you're constantly putting out fires at work instead of making progress? Kevin welcomes Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning to discuss why so many workplace processes feel frustrating and ineffective, and what leaders can do about it. Drawing on decades of experience in operations and organizational design, Don and Nelson reveal why quick-fix workarounds backfire, how firefighting becomes the default mode of operation, and the hidden costs of constantly reacting instead of leading. They introduce the concept of dynamic work design and explain why breaking down silos isn't just nice to have, it's essential. Along the way, they share practical tools leaders can use to move from chaos to sustainable success. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and the problem with roadblocks at work 03:33 How they met and started collaborating 06:07 The Harley-Davidson connection 08:32 The big idea behind the book 09:41 Why organizations assume the world is predictable 11:03 What dynamic work design means 12:21 The hidden cost of firefighting and workarounds 13:01 The firefighting trap explained 15:33 How firefighting becomes self-reinforcing 17:36 Why the dynamic appears in every organization 19:12 Leadership behaviors that unintentionally worsen it 21:12 Moving beyond blame to system thinking 21:56 The problem with silos in organizations 23:43 How work actually flows across silos 25:12 Visualizing knowledge work to expose inefficiency 26:04 Silos and identity in organizations 27:22 Why we must focus on system productivity 28:36 The matrix problem in modern organizations 29:12 Five elements of dynamic work design 29:48 Problem formation as an underrated leadership skill 30:24 Why framing the problem matters 31:23 Using conscious thinking to solve the right problems 32:36 Asking "what problem are we trying to solve" 33:20 What leaders can learn from this habit 33:48 Don and Nelson's hobbies outside of work 34:38 What they are reading now 35:35 Where to find their book and connect 37:19 Wrap up and invitation to subscribe Their Story: Nelson P. Repenning and Donald C. Kieffer are the authors of There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work. Nelson is the School of Management Distinguished Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is currently the director of MIT's Leadership Center and was recently recognized by Poets & Quants as one of the world's top executive MBA instructors. His scholarly work has appeared in Management Science, Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, the Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, and Research in Organizational Behavior. Donald C. Kieffer is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at MIT Sloan. He is a career operations executive and co-creator of Dynamic Work Design. Kieffer started running equipment in factories at age 17. He was VP of operational excellence at Harley-Davidson, where he worked for 15 years. Since 2007, he has been advising leaders in a variety of industries around the globe. His guidance was instrumental in transforming both the production and technical development areas of the Broad Institute, a Cambridge-based genomic sequencing organization, now an industry leader. He is the founder of ShiftGear Work Design, LLC, and teaches Operations Management at AVT in Copenhagen. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work by Nelson P. Repenning and Donald C. Kieffer The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health by Ellen J. Langer Murder Mysteries by Lousie Penny Like this? Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick Thean Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
Think you don't have time to work on your business? Think again. You don't have a time problem. You have a prioritization problem because how you manage your time is a reflection of how you manage your mind.In this episode of She Thinks Big, you'll see why giving yourself time as CEO doesn't take away time. Through client stories, research, and expert quotes, you'll learn some very real examples of “what taking time” could look like in your business.3:08 – Lack of prioritization as the problem (and the evidence that backs that up)5:25 – How giving herself just one hour to think paid one client back $15,0006:20 – Five ways to spend time working on your business8:33 – What spending time to work on your business might look like in your week9:36 – Other ways of taking time to prioritize yourself as CEO12:00 – Time-blocking examples from a couple of big CEO names 12:50 – Five reasons why taking time for CEO work multiplies your time14:32 – How one client freed two hours of her week forever by blocking out time15:18 – A simple CEO experiment that helps you manage your time and mind differently17:20 – Three quick mindset shifts to help you prioritize time to think Mentioned In The “No Time” Myth and the Real Work of Thinking Like a CEO30-Day CEO Time ExperimentSilent Saboteur AuditShe Thinks Big by Andrea LiebrossActivator IntensiveAscension CollectiveBook a Call With AndreaAndrea's LinksAndrea on LinkedIn, Instagram, and FacebookDon't Just Listen—Implement ItUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascensionUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.
Learn why most AI adoption efforts fail, and what businesses must get right first. In this episode, AI strategist/educator/founder Dr. Cecilia Dones shares practical insights on data readiness, culture, and responsible AI implementation. SHOWPAGE: www.ninjacat.io/blog/wgm-podcast-the-real-work-behind-ai-ready-organizations © 2025, NinjaCat
In this episode of Talking AI, Matt Paige speaks with Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, about the complexities and challenges of deploying AI-powered translation systems at scale.Olga provides an overview of Smartling's platform, which leverages fully automated and human-in-the-loop translation solutions, and discusses the evaluation framework they use for selecting suitable language models.The conversation delves into the evolution of language processing from rule-based systems to transformer models, the impact of generative AI like ChatGPT on daily workflows, and the intricacies of translating diverse languages.They also explore the potential for a universal language and the importance of adaptability in AI deployment within enterprises.--Key Moments:02:39 Daily Life of a VP of AI04:04 Navigating the AI Landscape04:55 Model Evaluation Framework at Smartling08:50 Evolution of AI in Language Processing15:38 Challenges in Language Translation21:38 Enterprise Scale AI Solutions28:52 Future of Language and AI--Key Links:SmartlingConnect with OIga on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:AI Opportunity FinderFeeling overwhelmed by all the AI noise out there? The AI Opportunity Finder from HatchWorks cuts through the hype and gives you a clear starting point. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get tailored, high-impact AI use cases specific to your business—scored by ROI so you know exactly where to start. Whether you're looking to cut costs, automate tasks, or grow faster, this free tool gives you a personalized roadmap built for action.
Two industry experts break down the complete oil and gas M&A due diligence process from both buyer and broker perspectives. Kyle Dubiel from Eagle Mountain and Bryce Winters from Dudley Land Company walk through everything from pre-bid VDR evaluation to post-close integration, sharing real-world insights on team mobilization, defect identification, and timeline management.What You'll LearnHow to structure and scope due diligence teams for maximum efficiencyThe critical importance of allocated value schedules in PSA negotiationsWhy most defects come from material contracts, not title issuesBest practices for VDR organization and early deal evaluationHow to balance diligence speed with thoroughness under tight deadlinesTime Stamps00:55 - Episode Intro02:23 - The Phases of Due Diligence04:15 - Understanding the Due Diligence Process09:10 - Evaluating Assets and Marketed Deals31:21 - Budgeting and Diligence Timeline31:46 - Allocation of Value in Bidding34:49 - Financing and Bank Allocated Value Schedules36:45 - Organizing Due Diligence Workflow40:58 - Handling Title Defects and Material Contracts42:44 - Defect Thresholds and Deductibles47:10 - Importance of Consents and Preferences49:53 - Due Diligence Workbooks and Team Structure59:44 - Post-Close Organizational Efforts01:03:40 - Final Thoughts and Best PracticesSnippets from the Episode“Due diligence is the Taco Bell of land work. It's great when you go into it, but by the time you're done, you say you'll never do that again."— Brent Broussard"The bulk of our defects are found in consents and contracts. That's where almost everything comes from."— Bryce Winters"You're trying to do something in 30 days that it took a company years to put together."— Brent Broussard"Communication is key. If you can do that with whoever you're working with, you're gonna set yourself up for success."— Kyle Dubiel"The greatest thing about giving your team a heads up is that they think for free—you're not paying 'em on the clock."— Brent BroussardKey TakeawaysEarly Communication Prevents Timeline DisastersMaterial Contracts Drive Most Modern Title DefectsAllocated Value Schedules Determine Team StructureVDR Quality Signals Asset Management CompetencyDefect Thresholds Require Strategic Portfolio ThinkingPost-Close Organization Maximizes Diligence InvestmentClear Objectives Lists Keep Teams FocusedHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore From Our GuestsKyle Dubiel - Vice President of BD, Land & Legal at Eagle Mountain Energy PartnersEagle Mountain Energy Partners websiteConnect with Kyle on LinkedInBryce Winters - Land Director - Western US, Dudley Land CompanyConnect with Bryce on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedInConnect With UsReady to protect your land projects with integrated legal and title support? Our Dudley Select Title division works seamlessly with experienced oil and gas counsel to keep your deals on track and defensible. Contact us to learn how our complete energy partnership approach includes the legal expertise that matters when stakes are high.
Kevin Boehm is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Boka Restaurant Group, which has opened more than 46 restaurants over the past 30 years. In this episode, Kevin opens up about the journey behind his deeply personal new memoir, The Bottomless Cup - a story rooted in resilience, identity, and the pursuit of authenticity. We discuss his path from growing up in Springfield, IL, to living in his car in Florida, to co-building one of the most respected restaurant groups in the country - all while exploring how his definition of success has evolved. Kevin shares lessons from decades in hospitality and how purpose, people, and self-compassion guide his life and leadership. He also reflects on the importance of giving back, including his work with organizations like the Hope Institute, 826CHI, and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Kevin Boehm.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com
Adam Gopnik, staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of The Real Work, talks about his one-man play, "Adam Gopnik's New York" in performance at Lincoln Center through Sunday.
You've heard the frustration. You've seen the memes. Maybe you've even wondered — what does FEMA actually do? In this episode of we look beneath the public perception to uncover FEMA's real purpose, its response process, and how that understanding can make you more personally prepared for disaster.We'll pull back the curtain on how FEMA coordinates federal disaster relief, supports state and local governments, and what practical steps you can take to make sure your family doesn't just survive a crisis, but recovers faster because of the groundwork you've laid. Full episode notes: Episode 529
Weddings with rich traditions don't just need timelines—they need translators. In this episode, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, Rima Shah joins CWP Society COO, Krisy Thomas to unpack the real work behind South Asian weddings: navigating multiple families, aligning expectations across generations, and setting boundaries that protect joy without steamrolling culture. From the first consultation to the final site visit, we share scripts, policies, and small shifts in language that build trust with parents and elders who may be new to professional planning.Rima walks us through the moments where things commonly go sideways—delegated catering oversight, competing design visions, and last-minute ritual requests—and shows how a single-point-of-contact policy, clearly defined roles, and genuine listening turn potential conflict into collaboration. You'll hear how reframing a single decor element preserved a couple's one big ask while making a mother proud, and how patient, active listening on a tense call revealed the true concern hiding beneath a list of demands: honoring a simple favor tradition at the right time.If you're a wedding planner working with South Asian families—or any event with layered traditions—this conversation gives you practical strategies to reduce friction: involve key family members early, document decisions, adapt to personality types, and connect every choice to what elders value most—respect, hospitality, and meaningful ritual. The result? Events that feel seamless to guests and deeply seen by family.www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety
IntroGet ready to ditch those bubble baths and face masks because we're diving headfirst into the real deal of self-care! In this episode, I'm busting the myth that self-care is all about indulgence and pampering – spoiler alert: it's not! Real self-care is often about having those tough conversations, setting boundaries that might make people squirm, and saying no when you really want to say yes. We'll chat about how it's the nitty-gritty, uncomfortable stuff that transforms you, not just a cheeky spa day. So grab your cuppa, kick back, and let's explore how to truly care for ourselves in a way that actually serves our future happiness!Summary:What if everything you've been told about self-care is actually keeping you stuck? In this powerful Monday Myth Busting episode, Heather dismantles the wellness industry's most damaging myth—that self-care is about bubble baths, face masks, and spa days. Through raw personal stories (including caring for her parents and pulling off an intensive AI sprint weekend while managing a full life), she reveals what real self-care actually looks like: the uncomfortable conversations, the brutal boundary-setting, and the moment-by-moment internal dialogue work that nobody wants to talk about.What's Inside:Why the wellness industry's version of self-care is potentially harmfulHow Heather managed an intensive 3pm-midnight AI sprint both days while doing housework, writing her newsletter, and starting appointments at 9am Monday—without burning outThe brutal truth she learned while caring for parents running on absolute emptyHow NLP training taught her to reframe the relentless internal voice saying "I can't do this"Why standing in the garden for five minutes saved her more than any spa day couldThe raincoat metaphor that's better than the overused oxygen mask analogyThree Game-Changing Myth Busters:Self-Care Feels Good → Reality: Real self-care often feels uncomfortable (it's discipline disguised as kindness to your future self)Self-Care Is Indulgence → Reality: It's strategic energy management so you can actually help peopleSelf-Care Is Selfish → Reality: It protects your capacity to serve—it's not about you, it's about everyone you're meant to helpChapters:00:14 - The Reality of Self Care02:01 - The Real Work of Self Care06:25 - Understanding Real Self Care08:10 - Exploring Real Self Care10:43 - The Essence of Self-CareThis Week's Challenge: The "Uncomfortable Self-Care" ExperimentIdentify one act of real self-care you've been avoiding because it feels hard. Do it. Notice how different it feels from a bubble bath—and how much more it serves your future self.Connect & Share:Share your "uncomfortable self-care" moments with us @ChoosingHappyPodcastTag someone who needs to hear this messageLeave a review sharing what version of self-care you're ready to let go ofVisit www.choosinghappy.space for more truth-telling episodesSubscribe so you never miss an episode that challenges the status quoHow You Can Support This Independent Podcast:Please like, share with someone who may need to hear this today, and/or leave a review and support the podcast. I really appreciate it.Tired of the same patterns keeping you stuck?Check out the Pattern Breaker Coaching Program:
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True spirituality isn't about mystical experiences or lofty ideals—it's about honestly facing and working with the reality of your inner world. The journey begins by realizing you've been reacting, resisting, and clinging to disturbing experiences, and then defining an ego that struggles to be relatively okay inside. Real growth begins when you start letting go of internal disturbances instead of learning to live with them. Through surrender, acceptance, and inner relaxation, you can rediscover your natural state of unconditional love and well-being. This is the real spiritual path—practical, grounded, and available to anyone willing to do the inner work. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
True spirituality isn't about mystical experiences or lofty ideals—it's about honestly facing and working with the reality of your inner world. The journey begins by realizing you've been reacting, resisting, and clinging to disturbing experiences, and then defining an ego that struggles to be relatively okay inside. Real growth begins when you start letting go of internal disturbances instead of learning to live with them. Through surrender, acceptance, and inner relaxation, you can rediscover your natural state of unconditional love and well-being. This is the real spiritual path—practical, grounded, and available to anyone willing to do the inner work. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
What separates a solid Scrum Master from a great one? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with veteran Scrum Master Brian Campbell to talk about the balance between being empathetic, staying grounded, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
Unlock God Mode is a 30-day journey designed to help you integrate your psychedelic experiences and embody your highest self. Whether you've sat with mushrooms, ayahuasca, DMT, or other plant medicines, the real transformation isn't just in the ceremony — it's in how you live those insights once the journey ends.Inside, you'll find transmissions that lift your state of being and practical exercises that help you live with more purpose, integrity, and intention. Think of it as a framework for integration — a way to anchor the breakthroughs you've glimpsed in ceremony into your daily life so they last.
Kaitlyn Cook, a business growth strategist and creator of the Embodied Growth Method™, who helps female service-based entrepreneurs scale from six to seven figures in a way that aligns with their goals and lifestyle.Through her private coaching, group programs like Align to Rise, and live trainings, Kaitlyn guides clients to optimize their offers, streamline operations, and increase profitability, drawing from 20 years of experience in business and finance.Now, Kaitlyn's approach to sustainable growth addresses the common challenges that come with scaling—team overwhelm, inconsistent systems, and revenue plateaus.And while supporting ambitious women to build businesses that work for them rather than drain them, she's helping entrepreneurs recognize that success doesn't require doing more, but rather aligning with strategies that honor both their bold goals and personal values.Here's where to find more:
Send us a textWhat does it take to move from inspiration to true integration? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sylvie Filteau, a former covert agent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police turned spiritual mentor, priestess, and psycho-spiritual counselor. Together, we explore how real transformation doesn't come from the spark of insight alone, but from weaving those insights into the fabric of daily life.In this episode, you'll discover:How Sylvie went from years in high-pressure covert operations to a spiritual awakening rooted in nature and inner authority.Why integration—not just inspiration—is where the real work begins.The link between integrity, authenticity, and wholeness in personal growth.Practical integration tools you can use to turn insights into embodied change.
On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik digs into a direct, practical conversation with Shannon Curtis—founder of Angel Goddess Healing and author of “No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark.” Shannon unpacks how trauma shows up in the body, why sobriety and boundaries keep spiritual work grounded, and how a daily gratitude practice can shift your nervous system without bypassing pain. Expect clear, actionable steps: listen to the body, integrate the soul, and let gratitude train your mind. This is a straight-talk guide to moving from hurt to healing—without fluff. About the guest : Shannon Curtis is a coach and founder of Angel Goddess Healing. Her work blends body awareness, trauma-informed processing, and grounded spiritual practices. She's the author of “No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark” and supports clients with preparation and integration for spiritual experiences alongside everyday habits that actually stick. Key takeaways: The body keeps score: recurring pain, cycles, and fatigue can be early signals to pause, listen, and respond with care—not shame. Healing is integrated work: mind tools (reflection), body tools (sleep, movement, sobriety), and soul tools (meaning, service) must align. Gratitude is training, not a mood: three specific gratitudes daily rewire attention toward what's working without denying hard emotions. Forgiveness is self-liberation: it's about releasing stored anger and reclaiming power—not excusing harm. Grounding prevents bypass: meditation, nutrition, alcohol-free living, and nightly review keep “love and light” tethered to real life. Boundaries are love in action: compassion and clear limits can co-exist; say no to protect healing. Integration matters: after any peak spiritual insight, convert it into small daily practices or it fades. Meaning reframes pain: asking “What is this teaching me?” helps transform experiences into service for others. Curiosity over judgment: with yourself and others, curiosity opens options where judgment shuts them down. Start small today: one minute of breath, one line of gratitude, one honest boundary. Consistency beats intensity. Connect with the guest : Website: https://angelgoddesshealing.com/Book: “No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark” (details on her site) 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. 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Some days it feels like I'm living a double life. I'm in work mode -- teaching grad students or coaching SLPs -- and at the same time my brain is screaming about school picture day forms, dinner plans, or how to get the kids to practice on time. If you've ever felt like you're straddling two boats (bad visual, but you get it), this episode is for you.Today I'm talking about the mental gymnastics of switching between roles -- SLP, mom, partner, caregiver, all of it. And more importantly, why it feels so hard (spoiler: your brain isn't broken, it's human) and what we can actually do about it.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why context switching drains your energy (especially for ADHD brains)How unrealistic expectations create guilt — and what to do instead3 strategies to make the juggle feel less like chaosMindset shifts that actually make strategies stickIf This Resonates…If this hit home, I'd love to help you untangle the work-life blend in a way that actually works for you. Book a free consult—we'll figure it out together.
Intro:Lisa Lazarus is the CEO of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). From NFL negotiations to equestrian rulebooks in Switzerland, Lisa's career has taken her across sports, continents, and now into the heart of American horse racing reform. We talk about what it means to rebuild trust in an industry that's often under fire, how to change deeply embedded cultures without losing the soul of the sport, and what it actually takes to reduce fatalities by 37 percent in just three years.Follow @horsepeoplepodcast for more cross-discipline content and stories.Key topics we discussed in 5 bullet points:Lisa's winding career path from international sports law to leading HISAThe real metrics behind reducing equine fatalities and why transparency mattersThe cultural shift underway in horse racing and why trust is the hardest partBalancing federal oversight with racetrack realities across the U.S.Why bringing younger generations into the sport is non-negotiableSubscribe to Horse People Podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss the conversations that matter to the future of our industry. And if you've got a friend who works at a track, send them this episode.Follow Lisa and HISA updates on their website: https://hisaus.org/
Authenticity, AI, and the Real Work of Solopreneurship with Suzanne Taylor-KingWhat does it really mean to build a prosperous, purpose-driven business in today's world? In this episode of Creative On Purpose Live, Scott Perry talks with Suzanne Taylor-King about the intersection of authenticity, business growth, and new technology.From her first entrepreneurial venture at age 11 to guiding entrepreneurs through soul-driven marketing, Suzanne shares powerful lessons on knowing yourself, connecting with the right people, and using tools like AI to amplify—not replace—your humanity.You'll hear stories about:* Early lessons in delegation and value creation* How to define and practice authenticity in business* The importance of knowing your values, skills, and true market fit* Offline relationship-building skills that translate to online success* Using AI as “amplified intelligence” to expand your reach without losing your voice* Why internal self-work delivers the highest ROI (Return on Investment & Ripples of Influence)Listen in and take away principles you can apply today to move forward with more clarity, courage, and confidence.Here's the video replay if you prefer to watch.Resources & Next Steps:
You're busy. Your team is busy. Everyone's working hard. But for all that effort, does it ever feel like not much actually gets done? According to today's guests, the culprit usually isn't laziness — it's lousy workflow design. Emails that should've been meetings, meetings that should've been emails, and half-finished projects clogging the system. In their new book, There's Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work, MIT Sloan professors Nelson Repenning and Donald Kieffer show how smarter work design can cut through the clutter.
Middle school is a major transition, and in this replay episode I talk about how we can prepare—not panic—as our tweens start to explore identity, tech, friendships, risk-taking, and independence. I offer insight into what's happening developmentally, what we need to normalize (from vaping and friend drama to sex and substance conversations), and how to set healthy boundaries while staying connected. You'll hear practical ways to show up with presence, foster emotional safety, and handle tough moments with intention. This is your invitation to be proactive, emotionally available, and ready to walk the bridge to adolescence with compassion and courage. For deeper show notes and more info, go to https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-484-the-real-work-of-parenting-during-the-middle-school-years/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Listen On: If life feels messy and sobriety feels like an uphill battle — this episode will give you relief, language, and a path forward. Let me guess…You thought quitting drinking would solve most of your problems. You figured, once the alcohol was gone, things would finally calm down.You'd feel happier, more stable, less overwhelmed.But instead — sobriety hit, and life still feels like one giant mess. Here's the thing no one really talks about:Life doesn't stop life-ing just because you quit drinking. There are still bills, breakups, bad days, and unexpected chaos.The difference is, now you're trying to face it without your old escape button. And that's not because you're doing sobriety wrong — it's because life is still life, and your nervous system is still learning how to handle it. This episode is all about learning how to deal with the hard stuff — curveballs, chaos, and everyday stress — without unraveling.I'm going to show you how to build the kind of emotional endurance that helps you stay calm, grounded, and clear… even when life gets messy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why just not drinking isn't enough to feel better The real reason you still feel stuck or triggered How to stop getting derailed by every curveball The coping tools that actually work — and how to start using them What it really means to “do the work” in recovery If you're sober (or trying to be) but life still feels chaotic, overwhelming, and exhausting — this is your episode. It's not just about not drinking anymore.It's about learning to live — really live — without running, numbing, or blowing up your life.
Most people aren't leaving their jobs because of the work. They're leaving because of the people.The secret to thriving at work isn't in a new strategy or role—it's in how you handle difficult conversations, difficult coworkers, and complicated dynamics. This conversation is a blueprint for growing connection, creating psychological safety, and leading with grace, even when it's hard.Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...
Deep spiritual growth is not about collecting more techniques but about releasing the inner disturbances we have stored from our past. These suppressed energies—called samskaras—remain inside, continuing to influence and limit our lives. Instead of struggling to cope with life's experiences, we can learn to welcome them as opportunities to release these past blockages. Over time, this leads to purification of the heart and the ability to remain undisturbed, even in the face of intense experiences. Our natural state is one of unconditional joy, love, and divine energy—reclaim it! © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
Deep spiritual growth is not about collecting more techniques but about releasing the inner disturbances we have stored from our past. These suppressed energies—called samskaras—remain inside, continuing to influence and limit our lives. Instead of struggling to cope with life's experiences, we can learn to welcome them as opportunities to release these past blockages. Over time, this leads to purification of the heart and the ability to remain undisturbed, even in the face of intense experiences. Our natural state is one of unconditional joy, love, and divine energy—reclaim it! © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.
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