Podcast appearances and mentions of rosamund stone zander

Learning how to skillfully work with fear, anxiety, worry or any other difficult emotion is fundamental for resilience in challenging times.  One way to do this is by exploring compassionate action, or what Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander call "Being a Contribution."

Ben Depraz-Brenninkmeijer joins Ipek Williamson on The Ultimate Coach Podcast for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about transformation, resilience, and the power of presence. He shares his fascinating journey—moving from investment banking to coaching, performing as a breakdancer, and eventually translating The Ultimate Coach book into French. Along the way, he opens up about how adversity shaped his perspective and how embracing life's unexpected turns led him to a more meaningful path.This episode explores the hero's journey, the delicate balance between taking control and surrendering to life's flow, and the importance of being truly ready for change. We also discuss how coaching isn't about persuasion but about meeting people when they are prepared to step into transformation. Ben's insights on personal growth, self-awareness, and commitment will leave listeners with a fresh perspective on their own path of becoming.The links to the resources mentioned in the episode:Documentary:Finding Joe (about the Hero's Journey) - https://youtu.be/s8nFACrLxr0?si=HzEkit_QjE5n760MBooks:Forgiveness is Power by William Fergus Martin - https://a.co/d/a6dmicUThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander - https://a.co/d/ey4ZocwAbout the Guest: Ben Depraz-Brenninkmeijer is a master at unlocking human potential, working with leaders, founders, and executives who dare to think big and play even bigger. Over the past decade, he has led transformational seminars across eight countries and coached thousands—from startup visionaries to C-suite decision-makers in industries like tech, financial services, executive search and luxury fashion. He has a passion for purpose, power, possibility, and people.Before coaching, Ben was captivated by movement—breakdancing, parkour, and the thrill of pushing limits. He learned that greatness isn't just talent—it's obsession, discipline, and courage in the face of failure. As a child, he was fascinated by legends and superheroes and dreamed of waking up with superpowers. Turns out, his power is seeing the magic in others—and calling it out until they can't ignore it.Ben now lives in Bordeaux, France, with his wife and daughter. His work is for those who are ready to grow, lead, and make an impact—on their own terms.www.big-coaching.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-depraz-brenninkmeijer/https://www.facebook.com/BenDeprazBhttps://www.instagram.com/bendeprazb/About the Host: A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery,...

"When I realised how much joy there was to be had in life, full stop, in your job and in people paying you to do something you actually enjoy, blew my mind. After 20 years of office work, I was like, wait, wait, I get to have fun and they pay me. I was really surprised by that." Ana Clements   Ana Clements and I explore the journey of rediscovering passion, pursuing creativity and embracing reinvention at any stage of life. She shares how reaching midlife made her reflect on what she truly wanted - bringing her back to music, voice work and ultimately, audiobook narration. Ana also shares the impact of late diagnosis of ADHD on her life and discusses the significance of self-compassion, continuous learning, and the art of performing while staying true to oneself. Whether you're considering a career shift or simply need encouragement to take that next step, Ana's story will leave you inspired to trust your own path and embrace what makes you come alive.   Award-nominated Ana Clements is a passionate speaker, coach, and professional voice artist. With over a decade in the industry, she has narrated audiobooks for major publishers, bringing a wealth of character voices to her performances in both British and Spanish. As the founder of Audiobooks on Clubhouse, Ana has built a thriving community where narrators and creatives connect and share insights. Since 2021, she has hosted weekly sessions, deepening her understanding of the challenges and lived experiences of a creative career. Ana has spoken at industry-leading events, including VO Atlanta, MexicoAudio, MAVO, One Voice Conference, and at many writers groups and workshops. A qualified coach since 2022, she works with narrators and authors, offering practical, insightful guidance that empowers them to push past self-limitations with actionable direction. Her creative coaching has been described as “helping others reach a point of clarity on who they are as creative professionals.”   Connect with Ana: All of Ana's social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads, etc.) are @AnaClements and her website is https://www.anaclements.co.uk    Resources Mentioned: MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses https://www.mooc.org/ Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy  The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander 

Astro themes of October! (00:01:33) October 1st - 2nd: Correction.  The Sun Mercury cazimi and the Libra eclipse - Something is wrong. (00:02:42) October 3rd - 7th: Analysis.  Mercury square Mars creating challenge in decision making. (00:04:07) October 8th - 13th: Intuition Mercury in Libra trine Jupiter in Gemini - Manifesting time! (00:07:11) October 14th - 19th: The beginning of transformation Venus opposite Uranus - What or who is draining your wealth and energetic resources? (00:12:34) October 20th - 24th: Refinement Mercury trine Saturn rx - Get clear headed on things. (00:15:30) October 25th - 31st: Picking your battles Mars sextile Uranus - A boost of freedom Books!!! (00:18:19) Aries Book Picks: Purpose, destiny and evolution of networks. The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell. (00:19:05) Taurus Book Picks: Being unapologetically the self and evolution of your professional goals. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries (00:19:50) Gemini Book Picks: Making your own luck and intense spiritual growth The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles by Richard Wiseman The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer (00:20:20) Cancer Book Picks: Innovative visions and or Financial transformation Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelley and David Kelley You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero (00:21:07) Leo Book Picks: Rebirth in alliances and the evolution of connections with others. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown The Power of Connection: How Relationships Help Us Heal by Dr. David F. Drake (00:21:51) Virgo Book Picks: Deep focus on wellness and health regeneration. How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Dr. Michael Greger Lifeforce: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins (00:22:53) Libra Book Picks: Taking a risk in making changes Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance by Kayt Sukel (00:23:44) Scorpio Book Picks: Power struggles in work and/or family and rebirth of emotional foundations Family Ties That Bind: A Self-help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy by Dr. Ronald W. Richardson It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are by Mark Wolynn (00:24:20) Sagittarius Book Picks: Time is money and the evolution of managing your mindset Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel (00:25:05) Capricorn Book Picks: Control of wealth and developing motivated negotiations in partnerships  The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich by David Bachwhere Bach Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen (00:25:58) Aquarius Book Picks: Rebirth of identity and unconventional self-reinvention The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (00:26:41) Pisces Book Picks: Letting go of the past and empowerment through surrender The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life* by Mark Manson

Notes:The Verbivore shares several affirmations from Julia Cameron's Transitions. The quote she read is:- “When the mind becomes quiet, you feel nourished.” - Swami Chidvilasananda (Page 77)The Verbivore paraphrases a line from Greta Gerwig's Barbie. That actual line is: “I want to be a part of the people that make meaning. Not the thing that's made.”Books and Films Mentioned:- Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life by Julia Cameron- The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - Austenland - Directed by Jerusha Hess - Barbie - Directed by Greta Gerwig Music from:https://filmmusic.io‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In their seminal work, The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander offer a transformative perspective on how individuals can redefine their lives to achieve their true potential. At the core of their philosophy is the idea that life is a construct—a creation of our own, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Much like a block of stone, this construct holds immense potential waiting to be unveiled. By chipping away at limiting beliefs and societal expectations, we can reveal our inner beauty and craft a life that aligns with our definitions of success and happiness.

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are freshening our viewpoint as we work to transform problems into possibilities. Problems are like puzzles, tricky but solvable. They're the hurdles that make life interesting! Possibilities, on the other hand, are the exciting paths that open up when we tackle these puzzles head-on. This show is about providing positive alternatives to some of life's little challenges. Why stay stuck if you can take an alternate path? As I've said before, it's all about perspective. Is the glass half-full or have you already enjoyed half of the concoction? Viewing a situation through the lens of possibilities can lead to a more positive and proactive approach to overcoming challenges and achieving success. So, let's flip our thinking and turn problems into fun challenges. Who knows what awesome opportunities might be waiting on the other side? I have a t-shirt that says “365 Possibilities”. I know, I know too early right? But why not approach each day by saying “What do you have in store for ME” vs “WHAT do you have in store for me”. Your internal inflection can completely alter the intent. I had an employer who gave me some seeds of wisdom early on, “Each day starts and ends with you.” That means you are in control. Doesn't that statement in itself give you some motivational fuel?  It's easy to fall into the rut of being led around by circumstance and operating on autopilot but wake up and take back the controls. Whether you fly high or swoop in for a loop and a better look, you're in the pilot seat.  With navigation on your mind, let's chart a course that has you identifying and taking advantage of all the possibilities along the way. On the last show, I mentioned The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.  The book combines Zander's experience as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra with Stone Zander's knowledge of psychology to offer practical tools and inspiring stories to help readers shift their perspective from scarcity to abundance. The book's 12 practices are designed to help you see new possibilities and bring them to life. We're going to explore these concepts and more! At Vishnu's Virtues, I found a breakdown of the 12 Lessons from The Art of Possibility On the THNK School of Leadership's YouTube channel, I found The Art of Possibility: Interview with Benjamin & Rosamund Zander On LinkedIn, Hacking HR gives us 6 Ways to Lead (When You Are Not In Charge!) Opening your mind to get a fresh viewpoint can be an invigorating process that leads to new ideas and personal growth. Here are some ways to do that: Travel: Visiting new places exposes you to different cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives. Read Widely: Books, articles, and blogs on various topics can introduce you to new ideas and ways of thinking. Talk to Diverse People: Engaging with people from different backgrounds and experiences can broaden your understanding. Practice Mindfulness: Meditation and mindfulness can help you see things more clearly and reduce mental clutter. Check out the Serenity App from Pau Bauer which helps you re-discover the "beacon of light" and stillness within you. Try New Hobbies: Learning something new, whether it's a language, instrument, or sport, can give you a fresh perspective. Challenge Your Beliefs: Question your assumptions and try to see things from different angles. Seek Feedback: Ask others for their opinions and be open to constructive criticism. Attend Workshops and Seminars: These can provide new insights and skills. Journal: Writing down your thoughts can help you process and see things in a new light. Limit Media Consumption: Sometimes, taking a break from the news and social media can help clear your mind. Practice Gratitude: Focusing on what you're thankful for can shift your mindset to a more positive and open one. Get Out in Nature: Spending time outdoors can refresh your mind and inspire new thoughts. Volunteer: Helping others can give you a different perspective on your own life. Learn from Failures: Reflecting on past mistakes can provide valuable lessons and new viewpoints. Stay Curious: Always be willing to ask questions and seek out new information. By trying out these approaches, you can gradually open your mind and gain a broader, more nuanced understanding of the world around you. CHALLENGE: See beyond the obstacles and embrace the endless opportunities life presents. By opening your mind and exploring new perspectives, you can transform challenges into gateways for growth. Take action today by engaging with diverse experiences and people, and watch your world expand in unexpected and wonderful ways. I Know YOU Can Do It!

Guests In this episode, I was deeply fortunate to sit down with two amazing guests: Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander. Ben is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Youth Orchestra. Rosamund was a therapist and an accomplished painter and sadly passed away in September 2023. They are the authors of The Art of Possibility – a life-change book if you adopt its twelve practices. Roz was the author of a follow-up volume, Pathways to Possibility. Summary Some readers and listeners may have the tendency to place these two books in the category of “self-help.” But as the authors point out early on in The Art of Possibility, “the practices presented in this book are not about making incremental changes that lead to new ways of doing things based on old belief, and they are not about self-improvement.” The practices are more transformational. This is not about playing better in old constructs, it's about playing in new constructs of our own making. As you listen How might Roz and Ben's respective roles – Roz as a therapist who listens for the stories that clients tell and Ben as a conductor who helps musicians break through barriers – apply to the roles that educational leaders and teachers play? How people live in what they think is reality when it's really just their interpretation. It's an invention. Why living with a spirit of possibility has to be created and practiced. Ben's and Roz's explanation of one of the practices, “The giving of an A.” In the book they write, “This A is not an expectation to live up to, but a possibility to live into.” The ownership of the “A” shifts from the traditional bestower, the teacher, to a co-created relationship with the student. How might this apply to education in our schools? What “Being a contribution” is dependent on. How Ben defines “leadership.” What leaders who follow the practice “Lead from any chair” believe in. How “Being the board” eliminates the need for blame.

Ciao dear listeners!Today I wanted to do something a little different and take you on a solo journey as I dive into the new year with some inspirational media for you to check out.On every episode of the Women Lead Podcast I always ask the guests which books, series and podcasts are inspiring them at the moment and so today I am bringing you some of my own. I hope you enjoy these musings and get inspired yourself with some of these recommendations.Links:Podcasts:Squiggly CareersThe Mel Robbins' PodcastWomen at work - Harvard Business ReviewHBR on LeadershipBooks:The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin ZanderInvisible WomenSeries:You are what you eatProduced and Hosted by Nadia KoskiEngineered by Phil McDowellProject Lead Dennis KirschnerYou can contact the show at womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.comor go to the website.Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

Welcome back to Women Lead for the first episode of Season 2. If you're new here and just discovering us, go back and check out all the great interviews and discussions with successful professional women in Season 1 of the show.In this episode, Nadia welcomes Liz Kislik, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a management consultant, business coach, and prolific contributor.Liz delves into her experiences in conflict management and resolution and explores the dual aspects of conflicts: interpersonal feelings and structural or procedural underpinnings within organizations.Nadia shares how understanding individual team members' learning styles and preferences improves productivity and communication and learns a few tips about keeping a team in harmony.Key Takeaways:Stay Curious. Being curious to understand more about people and clarity in communication is crucial.Build Trust. Understanding team members' individual strengths, weaknesses, and preferences enhances communication and productivity.You can't force anyone to do anything. Finding a common goal will help align people when there is conflict and allow your team to move forward together.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!Links and RecsWatch Liz's TEDx Talk, “Why There's So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It”Liz's book rec: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin ZanderConnect with Liz:Website: https://lizkislik.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkislikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizkislikTwitter: https://twitter.com/lizkislikAbout Lis Klisikhttps://lizkislik.com/mediaDiscover Liz's free ebook: Workplace Wisdom: How to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts in the WorkplaceLiz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There's So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received almost half a million views. She specializes in developing high-performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems.Produced and Hosted by Nadia KoskiEngineered by Phil McDowellProject Lead Dennis KirschnerYou can contact the show at womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.comor go to the website.Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

If you're anything like me, you love finding out how successful people *actually* run their businesses. What their office setup is like, how they structure their day, what they spend their time doing (and which tasks they don't let themselves do), how they manage their personal life and the things that didn't quite go to plan.  That's why this week's podcast episode on The Perfectionism Project is a chatty episode to take you behind the scenes of a productive week in my life. If you've ever wondered what a 3-day work week looks like when you're running a $600k per year business  - or wanted to hear about the practical things I do to  ‘balance' my business with being a mum of 3 little ones under 3 - this episode is for you. I also share a few of the things I self-coached on, including something so embarrassing it makes me cringe and want to hide in a hole (that might sound dramatic but it's sadly 100% true)... Plus I share something super simple I did to improve my morning routine (this works especially well on the days I'm sleep deprived). Click play to tune in today! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode412. In This Episode You'll Learn: How I structure my days so I can do deep work (even with constant interruptions) My biggest recommendation to create a more productive desk setup The practical things that help me plan out my week even though it's so uncertain What I coached myself on including something I'd rather not share… How I run my $600k business working 3 days a week and being a mum to 3 little ones   Featured In The Episode: Episode 407: 3 Unexpected Reasons Why My Latest Launch Completely Failed (PGSD Launch Debrief) Episode 408: My Growth Goal Quarterly Review For Quarter 2 2023 ($80,914 Revenue) Episode 81: How To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander The Break by Marian Keyes Principles by Ray Dalio The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Raising Girls Who Like Themselves by Kasey Edwards DIY Family Film's Course Michelle's Weeks - coaching to help mums with their mental load - @michelle.c.weeks Aditi - Human Design coaching - @mycoachaditi Miss Freddy's instagram - photo organising advice - @miss.freddy My favourite Montessori YouTube channel - Hapa Family Nick DiGiovanni's Youtube Video - Learn To Cook In Less Than 1 Hour Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject   Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 September 2023 (for one week only) My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 September 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world. His newest project is leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac. In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide. In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken the powerful Akimbo workshops he founded, including the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar. In this episode we talked about how to get your ideas to spread. Key Takeaways - Why ideas spread- The power of tension in engaging talks- The best way to start a talk- The right way to use PowerPoint- The power of concise communication We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - The Carbon Almanac: https://thecarbonalmanac.org/ - Seth’s latest book ‘The Song of Significance’: https://amzn.eu/d/hmMFljV Recommended books and authors:- The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander - Garr Reynolds - Nancy Duarte ———————Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

It's easy to get caught in the pursuit of wealth, fame and power- especially if we're attached to certain arrival points through the constant evaluation of ourselves. Jennifer is joined by Ben Zander, Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and co-author of The Art of Possibility to talk about how we shift from our smaller 'self' to the alchemy of 'we'.  In this episode they discuss- The necessary tension of mastery and creative expressionLeading from every seat- how to inspire confidence in each other Moving from comparison to contribution Join Jennifer and Ben for a heart-felt exploration of how to shed old ways of being so love and generosity can lead.  Links & resources—Ben Zander's Legacy project The Benjamin Zander Center, resources for educators, musicians, corporations & music appreciators.Read Ben Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander's book, The Art of PossibilityLearn more about host Jennifer and her offerings? Subscribe to her newsletter or follow her on Instagram.Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. 

Warum ist Kollaboration in Unternehmen so wichtig? Und wie können wir eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit fördern? Was hat Kollaboration mit Kundenzentrierung zu tun? Dazu haben wir uns mit John Stepper ausgetauscht. John ist der Erfinder von Working Out Loud und außerdem ein mitreißender Speaker. In unserem Gespräch lernen wir John (noch besser) kennen, erfahren seine Sicht zu Hürden und Chancen zum Thema Kollaboration und Netzwerken. Und natürlich gibt es ebenfalls einen Einblick in Working Out Loud. Besonders spannend ist hier, wie John das Programm kundenzentriert aufgesetzt und weiterentwickelt hat. Das ein oder andere Learning hat er hier für uns auch mitgenommen und teilt beispielsweise, dass ein noch iterativerer Ansatz hilfreich zum Start gewesen wäre. Diese ist unsere erste Folge auf Englisch - mal schauen wie viele da noch folgen! Hier sind die wichtigsten Links zu John und seinen Tipps: Workingoutloud.com mit Infos über das Programm und John's Blog John Stepper bei LinkedIn Die erwähnte Gallup-Studie "State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report" Buchtipp: "The Art of Possibility" - Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander Buchtipp:"Everybody matters" - Bob Chapman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/r2c2-methodenpodcast/message

Joseph Abhulimen Jr., a people-first leader for the State of California, had an eye-opening experience when he realized his strengths gave him the resilience he needed along his professional journey. Through his wealth of government experience, Joseph learned the power of people while managing and leading teams. In this episode, Joseph shares the story of his “aha” moment and how he reformed his approach to leadership moving forward. Now he stays excited when thinking and talking about the future. Listen in to hear how to help bring out the best in others and truly value what comes naturally to you. Additional Resources: Email us at Brandon@34strong.com to learn your top 5 strengths Check out Strengths Explorer Get your copy of “The Art of Possibility” by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander

This week, Ashto and Jonesy learn the twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into their daily lives. The Art of Possibility addresses the notion of possibility and its power in various aspects of life. Written by music conductor Benjamin Zander and psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander, this book combines Benjamin's talent as a teacher and communicator and Rosamund's brilliance in creating innovative paradigms for achieving personal and professional fulfilment. Through stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, The Art of Possibility encourages us to discover passion and purpose in the way we lead, communicate, and perform, creating even more possibilities in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss 'spontaneity weekend', good vibes and some inspirational books we have been reading this week; how they have affected us and what we have learned. Check out: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Positive Leaders, Positive Change by Graham Keen

Laura Marx is the CMO of RSA Security and has built and led global marketing teams throughout her career. As a remote worker for over a decade, Laura shares her thoughts on how to be a leader from afar, offers some solid advice to aspiring first-time CMOs, and shares her own journey from being a marketing professional to a leader.   Key Takeaways: [2:00] Laura got her start as a tennis instructor, how did she go from that to becoming a marketing lead? [4:30] How did Laura develop her skills as a leader while she was working from home over the last decade? [6:20] At one point in Laura's career, she was told she'd never be VP because she was remote. Leadership ended up changing and they were located all over, and she was later promoted. The mindset has to start from the top. [7:30] How do you foster a connection when you have a remote team? [12:00] Product marketing is really the center of the business. A good CMO should get good at this aspect of marketing. [14:00] Should CMOs have an MBA? [16:10] Why is Art of Possibility one of Laura's favorite books? [17:20] You have to question your assumptions. [19:10] What does a high-performing team look like? [26:20] Mistakes have to be part of the ecosystem that you're in. [29:15] What marketing challenges are keeping Laura up at night? [32:30] As a parent and executive, how does Laura find the right balance between work and parent life? [36:20] Laura answers some rapid-fire questions! [40:40] Being a leader means you have to make very difficult decisions and you're not always going to be liked for it.   Mentioned in This Episode: Rsa.com Laura on LinkedIn The Art of Possibility, by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander  

“You have to be really agile and flexible, but also really stubborn about the problems you're going to solve,” says Alan Chiu, co-founder of Boba and its contributing company Enya.ai, about the dual attributes successful founders must possess. Blockchain technology, similarly, is a balance of traits. On one hand, it  offers a number of opportunities. The open source format and permissionless entree allow people who might otherwise be hindered by their geographical location, race, gender access to a business's information. This transparency has the potential to decentralize power, and form a system of checks and balances that keep everyone more honest. However, this type of demand on the system leads to slower performance and higher costs. This is where Boba comes in, as it's the only blockchain platform that takes advantage of blockchain's features while utilizing the sustainability of Web 2 infrastructure.  Alan discusses how the blockchain model makes money, how to identify the right time to execute on a plan. He talks about the most difficult aspect of scaling and how he approaches risk. First and foremost you must evaluate the founders when deciding to invest in companies, and that those founders must have a balance of strong convictions and openness to new ideas and methods.  Continuing the theme of balance, Alan discusses how he manages both the longterm and shortterm goals of his team. He gives his thoughts on the most common mistakes founders make when starting a company, and the most common reason they fail to scale.  Quotes: “If these cryptocurrencies increase in value, you are starting to build a pretty interesting portfolio without being subject to biases against age, gender, ethnicity, geographical location. And that's really powerful. This is the type of opportunity that used to be reserved for Silicon Valley engineers. Now anyone in the world can have access to. (9:05-9:29 | Alan) “The reason blockchains are always going to be much slower than a traditional web two infrastructure like AWS is because there's a cost to synchronizing all of these mills that the mega blockchain network with these centralized, the decentralized nature of blockchains is both a feature but also puts a limit on how many transactions you can do per unit time.” (13:26-13:47 | Alan) For any disruptive technology, in the early days, it's really hard to come up with something quantifiable and justify that with data, because everything is so new. (17:48-18:01 | Alan) “One of the most difficult aspects of being a founder is, on one hand, you've got to have strong conviction around your vision because there's going to be a lot of headwind and a lot of uncertainty, if you don't have strong conviction, it's really hard to sustain. On the other hand, you've got to be really open to advice and feedback, especially feedback from customers, whether they want what you're building or not. You're learning and adapting and changing to your customer feedback, and also to a changing competitive landscape and market dynamics and new technologies that continue to evolve.” (20:47-21:20 | Alan)  “Sometimes the best path forward is actually not commercializing the innovation itself. But finding some application for the innovation in a product or service. And commercializing that instead, and using the core innovation as a creative driver of a competitive advantage.” (52:01-53:01 | Alan) Links: Connect with Brendan Dell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendandell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrendanDell Instagram: @thebrendandellTikTok: @brendandell39 Buy a copy of Brendan's Book, The 12 Immutable Laws of High-Impact Messaging: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780578210926  Connect with Alan Chiu:Twitter:@alanchiuhttps://www.enya.ai/Check out Alan Chiu's recommended books:   Connect: Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593237090   The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780142001103   The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom by Henri J.M. Nouwen https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385483483   The Brains and Brawn Company: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical by Robert Siegel  https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781264257775 Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Billion Dollar Tech on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Use code Brendan30 for 30% off your annual membership with RiverSide.fm  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker Seth Godin joins me on this episode to share his thoughts on topics like focus, consistency, and self-exploration. We touch on his latest project, The Carbon Almanac, and why he chose to add to the climate change conversation through that modality.  Seth shares his unique perspective on mentorship and heroes, and leaves us with a reading list of books by authors that he admires. Seth also shares his advice for anyone who is feeling really vulnerable and on the verge of putting themselves out there in a big way.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Suggestions for people who are trying to get clear on their point of view  The generous nature of creativity  Why Seth believes that creator's or writer's block doesn't exists  Seth's thought process behind not reading comments or reviews  Developing a practice where you're in service to other people  RESOURCES Thanks to OUAI for sponsoring today's episode. Go to theouai.com use code LORI to get 15% off your entire purchase!  The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  Just Kids by Patti Smith  The Guerrilla Marketing Handbook by Jay Levinson and Seth Godin  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH SETH Read Seth's Blog: seths.blog  Get your copy of Seth's latest books: This Is Marketing and The Practice   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

Saya membahas buku The Art of Possibility karya Rosamund Stone Zander. Buku ini membahas pola pikir yang melihat dunia dari sudut pandang kalau segalanya mungkin dan bisa terwujud. Secara naluriah, kita mungkin melihat dunia dalam kacamata yang sempit, sumber daya yang terbatas, kita harus berebut dan berkompetisi untuk sukses. Bagaimana bila kita mengambil perspektif yang lain? Kita melihat dunia sebagai tempat yang berkelimpahan, tersedia peluang tanpa batas, dan kita bisa meraih apapun yang kita inginkan? Perubahan pola pikir ini ternyata membentuk realita yang kita jalani. Maklum saja, apa yang terlihat sekarang bukanlah cerminan dunia nyata, semua yang kita lihat berasal dari interpretasi kita terhadap dunia. Ketika semua ini berubah, begitu juga dunia yang kita jalani.

If you're looking for a great read, listen in to hear overview that don't give anything away and quotes from my favorite books (so far) in 2022.  I also mentioned Anne Bogel's 2022 Summer Reading Guide.  Click HERE to get it. Book 1: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Interview with Michelle Book 2: The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon Interview with Allison Book 3: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine Book 4: The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi Video Series for The Lazy Genius Kitchen Book 5: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans Book 6: In Diana's Shadow by Liz Helfrich Book 7: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer John Mark Comer Sermon Book 8: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander   Afternoon Ti: Follow Jessica on Instagram at @highafternoonti Afternoon Ti Website Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Amazon Afternoon Ti Guide to Teaching Music Book and Journal: Fflat Books Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Head Coach of the England Men's National Rugby Union Team shares how they're striving to be the greatest of all time, how the founder of Uniqlo inspired him, how he's pivoting during his leadership journey and what the 2023 World Cup will mean to him and the nation. Join Luke Darcy, as he unpacks how Eddie Jones approaches leadership in an evolving environment, and why a 3-month leadership check-in has changed the way he's taught and learned. Eddie's book, "Leadership: Lessons From My Life In Rugby" offers insight into his incredible methods. The books Eddie mentioned during the show: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander, Ben Zander The Leadership Pin-code by Dr Nashater Deu Solheim Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Mondolino is the Head of Nextdoor Create, the sales marketing and strategy group at Nextdoor. She talks with Andi about marketing v strategy, what true ‘hustle' means and what it's like working for a hypergrowth start up. In this episode we discuss: 1. The advertising trend towards hyperlocal and what that means for brands 2. How brands can adapt and thrive with hyper local advertising 3. Competitors… Who does Nextdoor compete with? 4. How Nextdoor has evolved during the last five years 5. How could Nextdoor evolve in the next five years following the IPO 6. With a product built around local, does Nextdoor change each country? 7. What's the difference between marketing and strategy? 8. The lessons from working at Pinterest and Twitter Emma Mondolino Emma Mondolino is the Head of Nextdoor Create, the sales marketing and strategy group at Nextdoor. Currently she's focused on creating value for brand partners by building bespoke creative campaigns. Before she joined the Nextdoor team, Emma worked at Pinterest in both Sales and Marketing. Prior to her time there she was a foundational member of the Brand Strategy team at Twitter. Find Emma on LinkedIn Important Links Careers at Nextdoor Book Recommendations Setting the Table: Lessons and inspirations from one of the worlds leading entrepreneurs by Danny Myers The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander, and Benjamin Zander. Digital Marketing Strategy Course My Digital Marketing Strategy Course in partnership with the University of Vaasa in Finland is available now via Teachable for just €249. It's perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs and those who want to get a better understanding of what marketing strategy is and how to embed that strategy across an organisation. Sign up for the programme here: https://univaasa.teachable.com/p/digital-marketing-strategy Andi Jarvis If you have any questions or want to talk about anything that was discussed in the show, the best place to get me is on Twitter or LinkedIn. If you don't get the podcast emailed to you (and a monthly newsletter) you can sign up for it on the Eximo Marketing website. Make sure you subscribe to get the podcast every fortnight and if you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5* rating. Andi Jarvis, Eximo Marketing.

To grow a small business, you need more customers. But did you know that too many of the wrong customers is what keeps a lot of companies stuck?  According to Charles Fred, low-value clients are high maintenance, hard on your people, and they take up 75% of your time. That's why it's so important to define your high-value customers and bid only on the RFPs that fit those criteria.  Charles is the Cofounder and CEO of TrueSpace, a research firm founded to support small businesses and help them grow. In his 40-year career as an entrepreneur, Charles has led three companies from the startup phase to the middle market, generating $220M in enterprise value. On this episode of The RFP Success Show, Charles joins me to explain why it's crucial for small businesses to define and target our high-value customer, describing how low-value customers are a drain on our time, talent and resources. Charles challenges small business to focus and ‘get boring fast,' finding a place in the market where you stand out and bidding only on business that aligns with your unique value proposition. Listen in for Charles' insight on planning for turnover in your customer base and learn how to define and target the high-value clients who will help your business grow. Key Takeaways  TrueSpace's mission to help small companies grow and create new jobs Why it's crucial for a business to FOCUS to conserve its time, talent and resources How to find a place in the market where your company stands out What differentiates a high-value customer from one that ties you down Why getting rid of low-value customers is a prerequisite for growth How most sales team incentive systems drive the acquisition of low-value customers How the narrative around rapid growth is a roadblock to identifying high-value customers Why high-value targets change over time and how to plan for turnover in high-value relationships Charles' first steps to identifying your high-value customers  The red flags that a company has not identified its high-value targets appropriately  What Charles learned about identifying talent from The Art of Possibility Connect with Charles TrueSpace TrueSpace on LinkedIn  Charles on LinkedIn  Email info@truespace.com  Connect with Lisa  Lisa's Website Lisa on Twitter Lisa on Facebook Lisa on LinkedIn The RFP Success Company on YouTube The RFP Success Company on LinkedIn Subscribe on iTunes Email podcast@rfpsuccess.com  Resources The 5 Conditions Assessment Research by Gallup/TrueSpace  The 24-Hour Rule: Leading in a Frenetic World by Charles Fred  The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Evel Knievel Book a Call with the RFP Success Company Dare to Be Influential: Maximizing Your Positive Influence While Still Being True to You by Lisa Rehurek  The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek The RFP Success Institute

Would you like to be someone who reads more books? Perhaps you just can't find the time to sit down and do it. Julien Fortuit from Paris is an avid reader and has some really great tips on how to get the most from books and how to make it suit you and your life. As a life coach, Julien recommends books often to his clients and had a website FULL of reviews.After spending 20+ years in the luxury brand industry, working in multiple countries, and being fluent in multiple languages, Julien now lives in Spain and has been working with people and businesses to get unstuck and find their purpose. He does 1 on 1 coaching to help his clients take control of their future. Highlights of the episode include:✰ what covid lockdowns were like in Spain✰ how moving so often and with a family is really as simple as you make it✰ his philosophies on coaching✰ the value books bring to our lives, and the best way to absorb the information based on how you learnJulien mentions a variety of his favourite publications in the episode:

It's a December special with a bonus mini-series called How We Read, featuring conversations about the books that have stuck with us. This spin off series will continue in 2022 for members of the brand new Steph's Business Bookshelf Patreon, launching January 2022. In this episode of How We Read I'm talking to Lisa Leong about her top books of 2021, some existential considerations on what's really essential, and a few insights from her new book. Here's the books she talked about: 1. The Mindful Therapist by Daniel J. Siegel 2. The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander You can connect with Lisa through LinkedIn or Instagram, pre-order her new book This Working Life here, and listen to her podcast, This Working Life wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darcy Eikenberg offers solutions for turning your job around when you feel like quitting. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three shifts you can always make to improve any job 2) How to to ask for and get what you want 3) How to reset your relationships and boundaries at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep716 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARCY — Darcy Eikenberg is on a mission to help us change our lives at work without changing everything in our lives. She's the author of Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job which shows how to get more of what you want without changing careers or finding a new job—and without sacrificing yourself. She's coached leaders at companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, State Farm, and Deloitte, and offers encouraging ways to change work for the better, for good. • Book: Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job • Website: RedCapeRescue.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is your culture values based and are those values in action every day? Do you believe in the idea of business being a force for good? Are you looking for ways to build a truly people first organization and culture?   Our special guest David Baldwin answers these and other questions about people first leadership, values based leadership and what it means to build a business to be used as a force for good.   David Baldwin plays lead guitar for Baldwin&, the advertising agency he founded in Raleigh, NC. Baldwin& was named Small Agency of the Year twice in its first five years by Ad Age and the 4A's, and David is one of the most awarded copywriters and creative directors working in the advertising business today.   The former Chairman of the One Club in NYC, David was also an executive producer for the Emmy winning film, Art & Copy, and an associate producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award winning film “The Loving Story”.   David also co-founded the Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in Durham, NC, and is the author of the Amazon Best Seller, The Belief Economy, How to Give a Damn, Stop Selling, and Create Buy-in.   Last year, in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, David co-founded Take Your Seat, a company dedicated to get more Black representation into boardrooms.    The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… When it comes to DEI, no one cares what you have to say – they want to see what you're doing Creating board opportunities for black leaders (Take Your Seat) If you want to support change for people of difference, ask them how you can help and listen A power phrase for DEI conversations – “I might be helping wrong, and I would like you to help me figure out how to not help wrong” Leadership means meeting every moment with an open heart The critical importance of getting clear on the purpose and why for your business and then make decisions based upon that why What it means to use business as a force for good and why it matters Companies with a meaningful culture, values lead, and based on purpose outperform the market significantly Growing a business by focusing on your people, not growth A unique definition of work life balance (presence) Leaders listen with an open heart and seek to understand their impact Leaders let go of the need to be right If you build a strong culture, the culture will filter out the wrong people A different approach to performance improvement plans What's the people first always solution? (putting your values in action) A value's not a value until it costs you in the marketplace Leadership lessons from the movie Twelve Angry Men (ask questions and listen) Resources: David Baldwin (dbaldwin@baldwinand.com) David Baldwin Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/davidlbaldwin) Baldwin& Website Ponysaurus Brewery Website Take Your Seat Website Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life book by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Zander - The power of standing in possibility: Leadership and the transformative role of musicWhat type of leader do you want to be? Some leaders are like black holes that suck the passion and self-belief out of their teams. While others are unsure of how to enrol their teams into a greater vision.Benjamin Zander is not one of these leaders. He is remarkable in the way he calls out the passion and possibilities in his teams. He wants to see your eyes shine!His unique approach as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra has elevated him to the level of leadership guru. He is awarded by the UN, has spoken at Davos, is a bestselling author with his wife, and his TED Talks have been seen by tens of millions. On today's Inside Influence Podcast episode, we talk to Benjamin Zander about how to lead from the position of possibility.Today's Guest Benjamin Zander Benjamin Zander was born in Buckinghamshire England after his parents fled Nazi Germany in 1937. At age 12, Zander became the youngest member of the British National Youth Orchestra. At 15, he moved to Italy to study under master cellist Gaspar Cassadó. After completing a degree in English Literature at the University of London, he was awarded a Harkness Fellowship to study in the US. Moving to Boston he joined the New England Conservatory of Music in 1967 and began his career as a conductor. In 1978 he founded the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra where he continues to conduct to this day. In 2012, he founded the Boston Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.He has over 11 recordings with the Boston Philharmonic and has been nominated for a Grammy multiple times. He is acclaimed for his interpretations of Mahler and Beethoven.In 2000, he released “The Art of Possibility” co-authored with his wife Rosamund Stone Zander, therapist and executive coach. The book became a bestseller and has been translated into 20 languages. The book looks at how leadership and personal development can foster creativity and growth.His Ted Talk ”The Transformative Power of Classical Music” has been seen and shared by over 20 million people. He is a sought after speaker on leadership and classical music. In 2002, he was awarded the “Caring Citizen of the Humanities Award” by the United Nations.He was also awarded the Crystal Award for “Outstanding Contributions in the Arts and International Relations” by the Davos World Economic ForumWebsite: www.benjaminzander.orgFacebook: OfficialBenjaminZanderTwitter: @BenjaminZanderLinkedIn: benjaminzander“The conductor of an orchestra is the only musician that doesn't make a sound but he has a lot of power. But the power comes entirely from his ability to make other people powerful” “A cynical person is a passionate person who does not want to be disappointed again.”“Look for love and the courage will come.”You'll learnWhy choosing to stand in possibility is the greatest discipline of life – and the impact that choice can have on not only those around us, but also some of the greatest challenges we currently face as a global community.How to overcome the voice of negativityHow to know if you are leading wellThat there is always a pathway to possibilityHow to bring out someone's best performanceThe failure of not believing that people are up to a taskWhat are the two voices we all hearThe art of enrolment – how to put out a call to your team or followers. One that is so grippingly honest and compelling - that only the brave of heart will step forward. What it means to be an interpreter within your space – and why sometimes it involves apologising for the times we fail to get others to enrol.And finally - why there are always two people playing the violin – the first being the player – and the second being the voice inside their head. And what the most accomplished musicians in the world do when that voice gets unhelpful.References and links mentionedZander's Ted Talk: “The Transformative Power of Classical Music” Zander's book co-written with his wife: “The Art of Possibility”Rosamund Stone Zander's book “Pathways to Possibility”Zander's “Safe & Sound'' Concert Series: Brahm's Sextet in B-flat Major, op. 18Zander conducting an online MasterclassBenjamin Zander playing the piano: “An evening with Benjamin Zander and Mozart”Boston Philharmonic OrchestraThe Influencer CodeSubscribe to and Review the Inside Influence PodcastThanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Inside Influence Podcast! If the information in my conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing people just like you!Also, don't forget to hop on my website juliemasters.com and download my new ebook The Influencer Code See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Rachel Beider walked into her shift as a cocktail waitress, she was feeling tired. She tried to shake it off and tell herself it'd be fine, but 15 minutes in, 50 drunk Santas walked in for another round of drinks. Rachel looked around the room, burst into tears, and took a moment in the bathroom before she walked back out and quit. In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Rachel talks to host Jessie Browning about finding herself through multiple entrepreneurships. She talks about starting her massage business which grew to multiple locations in New York and how it was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also shares how she started Wellness Business Consulting, where she works with multipassionate entrepreneurs to create fulfilling businesses by diversifying their income streams under one umbrella brand. Episode Timeline: [00:03] Intro [04:12] Meet Rachel Beider [06:38] 50 drunk Santas walk into a bar [09:53] The move to New York City [15:39] A missed connection and India [19:40] Massage classes in Thailand [23:52] There's more than college [27:48] Starting her own practice [33:48] Slow and cautious [36:17] Hands off the wheel [41:46] Her personal life [47:36] COVID happens [52:45] Moving to Virginia [54:23] Reopening during the pandemic [58:55] A new side hustle [1:06:24] Contacting Rachel Beider [1:06:41] Jessie's rapid fire questions [1:13:58] Outro Resources Mentioned: Massage MBA: Run Your Practice, Love Your Life by Rachel Beider Samantha Heuwagen's episode on Prickly and Blooming Kasia Urbaniak The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan SantaCon Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke by Suze Orman Spelling Bee To Be Honest by Michael Leviton Becoming by Michelle Obama The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead by Warren Berger The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander

Being “fine” with our job, the work we do and our career choice so far may be enough for some people. What if you want more of life? In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast we learn that during moments like these we should pay close attention to our thoughts and start to question common sense, because sometimes, “we are not ok being ok anymore.”    Join your host, Brian Pannuzzo, as he interviews Nayla Bahri & Eric Johnson. Nayla and Eric are career coaches and consultants working with people who want more of life, who are not satisfied with the cards they have been dealt so far and simply need more options. Nayla and Eric help them bring awareness to their lives and honesty to their hearts.   In this episode, you will learn: How Nayla and Eric work as coaches in order to shine a light into people's careers; Why one aspect of life such as work does not have to overcome other aspects; How to start identifying different options of career; How to give attention to our inner voice and career dreams; How honesty is crucial when we think about our lifestyle choices; Why it's not ok being just ok anymore; Why the word ‘success' is different for everyone;    Resources mentioned: Book: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Inside Job Ep. 59: Having a Quarterly Meeting With Yourself  Inside Job Ep. 28: Why You Need A Personal Board of Directors  Inside Job Ep. 04: Your Job Title is Not Your Identity   Connect with Nayla & Eric! Podcast: Inside Job on Apple Podcasts | Inside Job on Spotify Website: www.insidejobthepodcast.com LinkedIn: Inside Job Podcast | Dr. Nayla Bahri | Eric Johnson Instagram: @insidejobpodcast   Connect with Brian! Website: www.thesuccesslift.com Instagram: @brianpannuzzo LinkedIn: brianpannuzzo Facebook: brian.pannuzzo Twitter: @BPannuzzo

What if we approached our new employees like authors of the book 'The Art of Possibility' by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander who reminded their music students that everyone had straight As at the beginning of each semester?

#VN 110 🎙 20 mai 2021 cu Dragoș Pătraru La podcastul de săptămâna aceasta Dragoș vorbește despre limite și despre posibilități. Despre cum mintea noastră ne impune în mod inconștient nouă bariere, despre cum și cât de important este să ieșim din zona de confort și despre cum putem doborî, cu ajutorul exercițiului, barierele mintale care ne împiedică dezvoltarea. Tema podcastului este: „Intră în lumea posibilităților!”. Audiție plăcută! -------------------------------- Recomandări/Contrarecomandări: 📖 Arta posibilului - Rosamund Stone Zander și Benjamin Zander ▪️ Podcast #VN audio @StareaNatiei - Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify ▪️ Podcast #VN video @StareaNatiei - YouTube, Twitch, Facebook _ #VoceaNatiei #Podcast #StareaNatiei #DragosPatraru

If you want to get better, you need to surround yourself with people who don’t shy away at telling what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to hear. My guest today is such a person. And between you and me, having him on the show is a bit selfish, because I want to hear how he maximizes every day to ensure his personal objectives are accomplished.  Today’s guest is Daniel “Danny” Bauer. Danny and I met through our Mastermind several years ago and over the years I’ve been in awe of his productivity. When he sets out a goal for himself he always reaches the finish line.  Danny Bauer is the Chief Ruckus Maker at Better Leaders Better Schools (BLBS). He launched the BLBS Podcast in September 2015. With over one million downloads, the BLBS show is the most influential podcast available for educational leaders.   He is the author of The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap, which was released as an Amazon #1 New Release, and he is working on a new book tentatively titled: The Mastermind: Unlocking the Potential Within Every School Leader.   He is a catalyst for change and he uses his passion for productivity to teach coaches, businesses, teams, and professionals the skills they need to ensure their objectives become reality.    Bottom line: If you want to improve your productivity, Danny has the tools you need to make it happen.  In the words of today’s guest, keep making a ruckus,    -Trace     Danny Bauer will walk us through this Focus Funnel Can I eliminate a task?/Do I have to do it?   Can a robot do this better?/Can it be automated?  Can another human do this better than me?/Can I delegate this?  What if I procrastinate on purpose?   If you cannot procrastinate, you have to concentrate.    Timestamps:   James’ Challenge: “Convert 300 mg/L Nitrite (as NO2) to Nitrite (NaNO2).” [3:50]  Introducing my friend and the Chief Ruckus Maker, Danny Bauer [6:26]  The value of being in a Mastermind group together [14:15]  Better Leader Better Schools [18:52]  Core Values, Sticky Values, your Own Personal Philosophy, and investing in yourself [19:38]  Productivity tools, Focus Funnel, and always getting better [25:35]  Objectives, Key Results, and Time Blocking [33:23]  The one thing you want Scaling Up Nation to know [40:33]  Lightning Round Questions [42:48]     Quotes:  “When you force yourself to learn something new, you force yourself to grow.” - Trace Blackmore  “I realized that I was my own bottleneck and I created my own ceilings.” -Daniel Bauer  “Authenticity, belonging, and a challenging environment, that leads to life in leadership transformation.” -Daniel Bauer  “If you are considering joining a Mastermind group. If you have been testing the waters, dive in, what’s the worst thing that could happen?” -Daniel Bauer  “Leadership is easy when things are going well, but that’s not most days. You need to find a north star to pull you through those hard times.” -Daniel Bauer  “Integrity, authenticity, honesty... we all expect that from a business, and it’s not remarkable.” -Daniel Bauer  “Be an intentional catalyst.” -Daniel Bauer  “Each day I try to end it knowing it was better than the last.” -Trace Blackmore  “Get clarity on what matters and what doesn’t.” -Daniel Bauer  “I ask myself: Is this related to one of my objectives or not? If it isn’t one of my big objectives, it drops way down the list... if it even makes the list.” -Daniel Bauer  “I score myself each day only on the tasks related to my biggest objectives, and if I completed them or not.” -Daniel Bauer  “I focus on the big picture, even if I measure in the micro.” -Daniel Bauer  “Time blocking. Gift yourself that deep work time throughout the week. You will get so much more done.” -Daniel Bauer  “You are not going to save the world. You’re not going to run the best business if you’re always in your inbox responding to whatever activity is in there.” -Daniel Bauer  “My challenge to you after listening to this podcast: If you have your notifications on, turn off notifications now. Put the phone on silent. Turn off notifications on your computer. All these things are designed to take your focus away from whatever important stuff you are doing.” -Daniel Bauer  “Scrolling through email inbox and social media is just a distraction from the harder and emotional labor that is going to provide greater value for your business and clients later.” -Daniel Bauer  “Examine the issue. Don’t just look at the surface.” -Daniel Bauer  “The next time you are trying to solve an issue, spend time trying to get at what that issue is and what that is behind that issue?” -Daniel Bauer  “When you can talk with other people about issues you are having in business and personal. You can get to the next level faster, that’s what a Mastermind is.” -Trace Blackmore    Links Mentioned:  5 Easy Questions That Will Help You Be More Productive   Roomba  Stanford study about multitasking   Anagrammer.com  Calendly Scheduling Tool  Convert Kit  The Rising Tide Mastermind  Submit a Show Idea    Ways to connect with Daniel “Danny” Bauer:  Daniel’s website, Better Leaders Better Schools   daniel@betterleadersbetterschools.com       Events:  Scaling Up Business Webinar Series - Adam Lean May 28th   Water Environment Federation - Check out all of their upcoming events    Books Mentioned:  The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap, by Daniel Bauer  Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time -by Rory Vaden  Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable - by Seth Godin  This Is Marketing - by Seth Godin  Man’s Search for Meaning - by Viktor E. Frankl   The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement - by Eliyahu M. Goldratt  Measure What Matters - by John Doerr   The Art of Possibility - by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander  The Dream Manager - by Matthew Kelly  The 12 Week Year  Atomic Habits         

Pete Shepherd is the 6”7' founder of Human Periscope, co-host of The Long and the Short podcast, and a head coach of Seth Godin's altMBA, an online leadership, and management workshop. Pete specializes in helping leaders around the globe to develop, grow and create great change by allowing them to see things they can't. In this episode, Pete and Conor discuss the various strands of being a freelancer, breakthrough moments throughout Pete's early coaching career, and understanding how to acknowledge and move forward with imposter syndrome. Key points covered include;Pete's transition from the corporate world into freelance coaching. The process of discovery and the skill set of curiosity. The Human Periscope – helping someone see what they can't see just yet.Building experience and confidence in coaching, and acquiring the first 10 customers. Unpacking the nugget of pitching and pricing. Managing marketing and maintaining momentum throughout the freelancer cycle.Exploring social media; finding purpose and joy within your chosen platforms. An insight to imposter syndrome and the impact of dancing with the universal feeling. Practical advice for freelancers at the beginning of their journey. For over 10+ years Pete has worked in leadership and culture helping thousands of leaders, executives and changemakers launch just as many projects, businesses, and experiments right around the world. Connect with Pete Shepherd:http://humanperiscope.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/petershepherd3 The Long and the Short Podcast: A podcast for curious people with Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman. http://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/Pete Shelpherd's blog – Noodle Scratchers http://noodlescratchers.com/ Connect with First 10 Podcast host Conor McCarthy: http://www.first10podcast.com  http://twitter.com/TheFirst10Pod http://www.linkedin.com/in/comccart/ Resources:http://altmba.com/  Book recommendations:The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandlerhttp://richlitvin.com/book/ The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Ennshttp://www.winwithoutpitching.com/the-manifesto/ The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander http://rosamundzander.com/book-art-of-possibility.php Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon http://austinkleon.com/steal/ 

Episode #50Angie talks with Dr. Trisha Welstad, Executive Director of the Northwest Leadership Center, about the importance of believing in and using our voice.livesteadyon.comFacebook @livesteadyonnwleadershipcenter.comTrisha mentioned:Pray as You Go podcastThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin ZanderLet Your Life Speak by Parker J. PalmerHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aaron Burnett is the CEO and founder of Wheelhouse Digital Marketing Group, a fast-growing digital marketing agency recognised by Inc. Magazine as one of the best places to work in the United States. Aaron joins us in this episode for an in-depth look at how he has cultivated and built a thriving company based on an unwavering focus on helpfulness, generosity and joy. Key points covered in the episode include: - The variances of expectations between our personal life and work life. - Being guided by values of helpfulness, generosity, stewardship, trustworthiness and joyfulness. - Agency perspective and breaking away from traditional agency normalities. - Twin Mission – being the best business partner for clients as well as the best working environment for employees. - Making a positive impact on your employee’s professional journey roadmap. - Practices put in place to enhance the wellbeing of employees. - A look into Wheelhouse’s Joy fund and how it brings people closer and causes a positive ripple effect within the organisation. - How Covid impacted the company and their coping mechanisms. - The importance of communication with staff during challenging times. - How the good in what we do can truly makes us happy. Wheelhouse is the culmination of Aaron’s experience and commitment to values-driven decision making. It’s a story told through performance, such as the 50 percent year-over-year growth the company has enjoyed for the past five years–all through referrals from delighted clients. Prior to Wheelhouse DMG, Aaron was president of Produxs, a UX design firm (acquired by UpTop), was founder of Nuevas Fronteras, the first telecommunications service aggregator serving the Hispanic community in the U.S., SVP Marketing for Speakeasy, VP of Marketing for NetMotion Wireless and VP of Sales & Marketing for AT&T Wireless. Connect with Aaron Burnett: https://www.wheelhousedmg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronburnett/ https://twitter.com/aaronburnett Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: Inc magazine - https://www.inc.com/ Book recommendations: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander https://www.benjaminzander.org/shop/?_sft_category=books The Go-Giver by Bob Burg https://thegogiver.com/

“As a leader, make sure you are clear about your employee's duties and responsibilities.” – Liz Kislik A few months ago, I read a highly relevant and specific article in HBR about managing underperformers. One of the best I've read in a long time.  So, I had to find the author and invite her on the show to discuss it!  Fortunately, Liz Kislik agreed, and we had a revealing conversation about a tricky scenario that many leaders have encountered. Liz is a management consultant and executive coach who helps leaders move their companies and careers forward. She's written for HBR, Forbes, Entrepreneur and has also graced the stage as a TEDx speaker. She holds a BA from Yale and a MBA from NYU; I'm sure I could've spoken to her for hours about my fondness for New York City!   In today's episode you'll learn: -What causes an underperformer and their manager to view things so differently -How to spot a pattern of subpar performance with an objective lens -How to address this type of scenario skillfully, for both the organization and employee -And much more! If you find this episode valuable, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! #management  #leadership   Why It's Important to Set Your Expectations The leader is always responsible. Although your team certainly needs to be responsible for themselves, you are still responsible. So the first job is to make sure that they understand what their duties are. You should also let them know how they're expected to perform, and what your standards are for their performance. It's on you to make sure that they actually understand what you're expecting from them and how you evaluate them. Because it's unfair to hold them responsible for not meeting your expectations if your expectations haven't been explicit and concrete.   How to Manage an Underperformer But the nuance with somebody who thinks they're fine is they don't think they need to change anything. And the longer they repeat that mistake or undesirable behavior because no one calls them out for it, the more they think it must be okay. And that ends up doing all kinds of damage. Other people may start modelling their behavior after this person because they seem to be doing fine or they may go on to make new or even more dangerous mistakes. You have to catch these things when it's still small.   Setting Expectations For Performance Some people - whether it's pride, lack of understanding, or actually having been damaged in prior work relationships - they have trouble letting you in and hearing what you're really saying, or they get oppositional about it. So whether it is their refusal to do what you ask or their inability to understand, at some point, if somebody isn't delivering on performance, you have to go through whatever your company's process is and consult with your HR, to figure out either how to change their job responsibilities so they're not in a position to damage the rest of the group, or to actually say this person does not belong in this job because they're not delivering. And then you do the corrective action or do whatever the steps are to move them out.   Links and Resources Connect with Liz: LinkedIn, Website Managing an Underperformer Who Thinks They're Doing Great by Liz Kislik (article) How to Retain and Engage Your B Players by Liz Kislik (article) The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander (book)

Rosamund Zander, executive coach, talks with Jurriaan Kamp again and this time they talk about that generating love is the most effective response to any crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thekampsolutionseries/support

Episode TranscriptInnovative Voice Studio's websiteIVS on Instagram: @innovativevoiceIVS On DemandShavanna CalderArts In ColorMaggie McNeilGretchen Rubin Four Tendencies QuizThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin ZanderTDQ's WebsiteInstagram: @thedreadedquestionLili's instagram: @lili_torreEmail: thedreadedquestionpodcast@gmail.com

“It’s all invented anyway, so we might as well invent a story that enhances our quality of life." Here we are fortunate to chat with two amazing guests: Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander. Ben is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Youth Orchestra. Rosamund is a therapist and an accomplished painter. They are the authors of The Art of Possibility — a life-change book if you practice its twelve practices. Roz is the author of a follow-up volume, Pathways to Possibility.

In this episode, we will cover: The 8th Manager Intelligence Skill – Intentional Intentional managers make sure each team member knows how their individual contribution benefits the organization's mission and purpose. By growing in your skill to be intentional, you will see your team rise to the occasion and sustain their efforts. Key Words: Arrange, Deliberate, Planned, Thoughtful, Purposeful, Efficient   Why is it so important to develop Intentional as a skill? Intentional Effort will align your team toward transformational outcomes   The Highs and Lows of the Intentional Skill High: I make sure that each team member knows how their individual contribution to our team benefits our organization’s mission and values. I am purposeful in my connection to the team, how I assign work to team members, plan, design, and think through desired outcomes. Low: My team does not know how their job impacts our mission and purpose. They just feel like they are getting a paycheck.   How to grow the skill of Intentional and strengthen your team… Strong Intentional Skill: Deliberate with your words, Explicit with your expectations, Thoughtful with your responses to questions and challenges, Purposeful with your body language and tone of voice, Considerate with your praise and recognition Weak Intentional Skill: Careless with your words, Unclear with your expectations, Thoughtless with your response to questions and challenges, Aimless with your body language and tone of voice, Inconsistent with praise and recognition.   Book Recommendation of the Week The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander   Key Questions How are you being deliberate with your words. How are you being explicit with your expectations? How can you commend the common?   Stay Tuned Diving into the 9th Manager Intelligence Skill – Interdependent   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite platform for listening to podcasts.  Please rate the podcast and leave us a review, and of course, share it with any other best managers just like you!     Resources: 34 Strong Overview video 34 Strong website Strengths-Based Parenting Blog Free Exercise Download Brandon and Analyn Miller’s Debut Strengths-Based Parenting Book – Play to Their Strengths Darren’s upcoming TEDx talk resources   Follow Us! LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

Executive coach Liz Kislik discusses do's and don'ts of conflict management and how to rethink the way you see conflict. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you don't need to win every argument 2) The trick to stop conflict before it starts 3) How to make allies in every level Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep603 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz Kislik is a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator. For over 30 years, she has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, a TEDx speaker on “Why There's So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It,” and has served as adjunct faculty at Hofstra University and New York University. She has also written for the European Financial Review and the Forward. • TEDx Talk: “Why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it.” • Website: LizKislik.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander • Personality: Maya Angelou • TED Talk: "The transformative power of classical music" by Benjamin Zander — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate and David talk about recent books that have been most helpful and read letters from listeners.   Nate's Recommended Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander   David's Recommended Books: The Way of Gratitude by Galen Guengerich Recovery—The Sacred Art by Rami Shapiro

Karin Stawarky is the founder of Spark Leadership Partners. Her 20+ years of practice reflect her deep belief in the integration of all parts of ourselves: our thinking self, feeling self, physical self, and energetic self. This integration enables an open-hearted leading and living, a way of being in the world that creates the conditions for maximum impact and fulfillment. Karin has a list of accolades and experiences that are simply too long to list here but suffice to say that she is considered by many to be one of the top coaches and leadership thinkers in the world. Often, when people hear the word “leadership,” they think of the stereotypical, charismatic hero-figure who does all the heavy lifting and saves the day for everyone else. But Karin comes from a place of deep curiosity and soulfulness. She's helping leaders across industries become the people they are meant to be so that everyone they work for and work with light up with purpose and passion. We dive deep into Karin's approach for understanding the inner life of human beings and how that inner life can be expressed in the form of purposeful leadership. The Wonder Dome Newsletter http://bit.ly/3dTfdPi​Follow Andy on Twitter http://twitter.com/cahillaguerilla​Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/mindfulcreative.coachEPISODE #14 NOTESmobiusleadership.comThe Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zandersparkpartnersllc.comlinkedin.com/in/karin-stawarky-44b217 twitter.com/sparkpotential

SharpHR Career Corner sits down and talks with JoAnne Sundell, co-owner of Dark Forest Chocolate which is Western New York's first small-batch chocolate maker.  Listen to how JoAnne and her husband Dan decided to become bean-to-bar chocolate makers.  JoAnne shares great tips on what is important when deciding to open up a business.  She shares resources like the book she credits for shifting her mindset into more of a positive frame of mind - The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin ZanderPlus JoAnne talks about networking and how important it is when starting your own business.  She credits New York State Women, Inc - Buffalo Niagara Chapter and the women that have given her the support and advice she needed.If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and share with your friends. 

Today we are deeply fortunate to sit down with two amazing guests: Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander. Ben is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Youth Orchestra. Rosamund is a therapist and an accomplished painter. They are the authors of The Art of Possibility what can be a life-change book if you practice its twelve practices. Roz is the author of a follow-up volume, Pathways to Possibility.

Dylan is going solo amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Your band can play the notes! Your band can play the rhythms! There’s even a crescendo! Now what? Join Dylan as he gives ideas to get your band playing beyond the notes on the page, improving their musicality through a mindset of focus and intent. This episode begins our new featured composer segment, this month featuring EKR Hammell. Help Support the Band Room Podcast by Becoming a Patron Through Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/bandroompodBRP Storehttp://www.bandroompod.com/storeMusic used in this episodeSkyline by E.K.R HammellPerforming ensemble: University of Toronto Wind EnsembleDr. Gillian MacKay, ConductorO Magnum Mysterium by Morten Laurdisen, Trans. H. Robert Reynolds Performing ensemble: Columbus State University Wind EnsembleRobert Rumbelow, ConductorSymphony No. 1, Mov. 4 by Johannes Brahms Performing ensemble: University of Chicago Symphony OrchestraBarbara Schubert, ConductorEpisode LinksEKR Hammell’s Websitehttps://ekrhammell.com/Mindfulness by Dr. Ellen Langerhttps://www.amazon.ca/Mindfulness-25th-anniversary-Ellen-Langer/dp/0738217999The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zanderhttps://www.amazon.ca/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0142001104Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bandroompod)

JWS Book Discussion Group Info:Thursday, March 26 10am ESTSign up here (Please sign up in advance! This is how you will access the Zoom link) Book: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin ZanderAudible and Audiobooks.com both offer free trials for your first month!Jen's websiteJWS's instagram: @jenwaldmanstudioYesterday's episode of The Long and the Short of It podcastSeth Godin's book, This is MarketingThe Five Minute Journal appTDQ's WebsiteInstagram: @thedreadedquestionLili's instagram: @lili_torreEmail: thedreadedquestionpodcast@gmail.com

Series 1 Episode 8 World Book Day is a great day to celebrate reading as an adult and with your children. Karlee's girls went dressed as word ninjas today and each girl wore one of her headscarves from her lovely friends that she wore during chemo. Her eldest chose her ‘Warrior' scarf sent from Japan from a Marine friend. Out of all the many scarves, her eldest chose the one that closed out Karlee's radiotherapy treatment. Talk about a proud Mom moment. Angie shared that she was on steroids the last World Book Day as she was awaiting her diagnosis also known as in her pre-cancer days. Angie read 3 of her relevant day nursery rhymes and the ladies talked about the importance of routines for children and how empowering the songs were for boys and girls. Karlee is working on a children's book about trying and has put that on hold. Being that it's World Book Day, Karlee and Angie talked about books that have helped them. Both ladies are inquisitive and love information! Karlee has admitted that often times she is too tired and her reading level is not at an optimum level yet. Angie has read many books and is in the loop. Whereas Karlee has kept up to date in various online groups. Either way, the ladies discuss books that have added meaning throughout their Cancer journey. Karlee then referred to various lines from The Dr, Seuss book, “Oh the Places You Will Go.” She bought that book for her cousin when she finished high school and it truly explains with beautiful rhyme the ins and outs of life. The story resonated with the cancer journey: the ups and downs, the waiting, and the not knowing. The key message is not to get stuck and keep moving on up being the best version of you. Karlee and Angie end with the importance of reading and being in the know. They also talk about how important story time is and how wonderful books are for chill time and bonding. Something as simple as reading a book can make great memories and also allow us Cancer Moms to relax with our children. And for that, we are big fans of reading books! In this podcast, we discuss: · World Book Day · Angie's Nursery Rhyme Book · Steroids · Bedtime Routine · Books that have inspired us on our Cancer journeys · Book for bonding time · Dr. Seuss Books we are not promoting, but have read that have inspired us: · ‘Radical Remission' by Kelly Turner · ‘This Is Only A Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me About Faith, Love and Business' by Chris-tia Donaldson · ‘The Art of Possibility' by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander · ‘A Diary of Healing' by Mary Ann Wasil (Mary you were so amazing and your legacy lives on through (https://getintouchfoundation.org/) · ‘Oh the Places You'll Go” by Dr. Seuss Contact us on: mommyhadalittlecancer@gmail.com

The Art of Possibility was written by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander and explores 12 breakthrough practices to explore what possibility means in every facet of our lives. Our Buckland team members were gifted this book and explored one of the insightful practices each month throughout this year. Pauline Caballero, Chief Revenue Officer at Buckland is our guest as we explore the 12 practices in the Art of Possibility and discuss the power that they have for the transformation of workplace culture. Show Notes / Helpful Links: “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” ― William Hutchison Murray (final couplet inspired by / loose translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) The Transformative Power of Classical Music by Benjamin Zander – TED Talk The Benjamin Zander Center | The Art of Possibility Learning Guides Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter Buckland on Twitter Buckland on LinkedIn Buckland on Instagram 

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The Art of Possibility was written by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander and explores 12 breakthrough practices to explore what possibility means in every facet of our lives. Our Buckland team members were gifted this book and explored one of the insightful practices each month throughout this year. Pauline Caballero, Chief Revenue Officer at Buckland is our guest as we explore the 12 practices in the Art of Possibility and discuss the power that they have for the transformation of workplace culture. Show Notes / Helpful Links: “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” ― William Hutchison Murray (final couplet inspired by / loose translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) The Transformative Power of Classical Music by Benjamin Zander - TED Talk  The Benjamin Zander Center | The Art of Possibility Learning Guides Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter Buckland on Twitter Buckland on LinkedIn Buckland on Instagram 

If you’re lucky enough to witness Benjamin Zander at work conducting the Boston Philharmonic, you’ll instantly notice two things: his infectious passion for classical music and the sheer joy he brings to his work. And that, he says, is thanks to his unfailing belief in the power of possibility. Tune in to hear how possibility has transformed his personal and professional life and why living in a place of comparison and fear is nothing but self-destructive.   entreleadership.com/podcast Benjamin Zander’s website The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander EntreLeadership Summit 2020 Benjamin Zander's Interpretations of Music Classes - YouTube Listen to Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Final Movement Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

In this episode I take a long hard look at the World of Measurement. Not sure what that is? It is the world most of us live in nearly all the time. A world where we compare and quantify, chart academic progress and weight loss, reward promotion and achievement, where the most important thing is winning and if that means somebody else loses, well so be it. In the World of Measurement we measure everything from our income to our cars, from how tastefully decorated or tidy our homes are to the behaviour of our children, from the size of our waist to our academic achievements. Want to know if you are a success: ask how you measure up? In this episode I talk about learning to recognise the world of measurement and how to start to step outside of it. This episode is for anyone who is tired of striving and performing and wants to find a new way to be in the world. For anyone who is tired of competition and comparison and longs for community and connection instead. The book I reference in this episode is: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.    

Guest: Melody Stacy I am a passionately positive educator who has been geeking out about how to create excellence in public schools for 22 years now. I am a former high school math teacher (AP Calculus and AP Statistics were my jam), secondary curriculum resource specialist, middle school assistant principal, and elementary assistant principal. Currently, I am the principal, aka Believer-in-Chief, Lead Learner, Chief Storyteller, Head Culture Creator, and Chief Energy Officer, at Taylor Mill Elementary @TME_tigers in Northern Kentucky. I'm here to seek out and inspire the greatness in others, whether it was when I was teacher, my staff now that I'm principal or those in my #PLN. At my core is an unshakeable belief in education as the great equalizer. An advocate of all things nerdy, I love positivity and digital tools that amplify school culture and student success. My tribes include #TMGenius, #KYGoDigital, #LeadLAP, #JoyfulLeaders, #BLBS and anyone who is ready to shake up the status quo. Together, we are brilliant, and I'm always ready to be remarkable for our students. Twitter: @me1odystacy Blog: Culture Of Belief Book: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Please use the hashtag #TGPP to continue the conversation, make suggestions, provide feedback, and ask questions. Connect with me directly by tweeting me at @rbreyer51. And, please remember to subscribe, like, and leave a comment on whatever platform you are listening in order to help me connect more school leaders to the show. Are you interested in sharing your stories about being a visionary leader? Check out my website www.beyondthedeskleadership.com and fill out the form in the podcast section.

Rosamund Stone Zander welcomes Jurriaan Kamp at her home in Boston, MA to discuss an attitude of possibility is the remedy for feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thekampsolutionseries/support

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. In this episode, Danny is going to do two things.   One, he’s going to share a handful of quotes that have really pushed his thinking in the past few months. This is a gift to you as it will push your thinking as well.  Two, Danny shares where BLBS is going over the next quarter and then talks briefly about goals and systems.  We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points  Do you have clearly established goals and a system to get you there, how would you rate yourself? Danny unpacks his goals and you’ll learn some goal setting advice and the system that turns vision into reality. Powerful quotes that will help you level up your leadership. The concept that originated in 16th century Japan. It’s called ichi-go, ichi-ee. OKRS and what they are.   Key Quotes 1.)  “Am I going to find my place in the world or make my place in the world?” This quote comes from a great book called Niche Down by Christopher Lochhead. Christopher was a guest on BLBS Episode 168: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-legendary-by-being-different/id1036167679?i=1000422486207   2.)  The next quote comes from a book called Reboot by Jerry Colonna. Jerry has his own podcast. He is a former financial guy and now coaches tech startup executives.  Jerry says, “The toughest part of being a leader -- is meeting the world as it is and not as we wish it to be.”   3.)  One of Danny’s favorite books is The Art of Possibility. He often talks about Rule #6 (which is a mastermind core value) and the practice of giving everyone an A. “Here’s the quote: “It’s all invented anyway, so we might as well invent a story or framework of meaning that enhances our quality of life and the life of those around us.”   Key Resources  Niche Down by Christopher Lochhead Reboot by Jerry Colonna The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander   This is Marketing by Seth Godin Measure what matters by John Doerr  Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap by Daniel Bauer Don’t forget to catch more episodes and resources at the Better Leaders Better Schools website.   How You Can Help Link Mastermind: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind Link to Go! Community: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/go   Tip of the Week Reflection: Take time to reflect on the previous school year and include the pros and cons in your current thought process as you are starting your new year.  Reflection is vital to every leaders growth. There are many ways to reflect. Try writing it down in a journal, audio tape your reflection each week, consider blogging and vlogging.  You will be glad you did.   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

Guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 5 Angelo’s Book Club is launched with a fabulous discussion of the book The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. Tune in to hear the three points that keep pediatricians grounded. For more information visit vCurb.com.

The road to happiness is paved by our experiences and self-exploration. While the journey may not be linear, the magic is in learning to ride the waves. Join Vivian Carrasco and Sarita in this soul-searching conversation while they unravel the process of finding your own happiness. This episode reveals some of the most daunting commonalities we all face and how to redirect our default reactions. Tune into this episode to hear more about the key components to finding self-alignment and how your fulfillment can help you better serve others.    Show Highlights:  Evaluating Finding Your Way in a Wild New World and what Vivian and Sarita learned from it  Surfing the wave of change and moving with transformation  Discovering what makes us happy and how to get more of that  Obstacles we face between ourselves and finding our happiness  The high of achievements and resetting ourselves to enjoy the journey  Creating daily rituals that reset your default  Recognizing your default state and acknowledging what you need to nurture that  Letting go of control and not letting worry guide you How to approach your happiness factor outside of basic needs  How to find alignment with your values and actions  Committing to fulfilling your needs  Turning inwardly to unearth what you need  Finding resources that bring you comfort without shame  Books for the spiritually skeptical    Links:    https://www.viviancarrasco.com   Vivian@viviancarrasco.com   Resources Mentioned:    Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha Beck   Wild Mercy by Mirabal Star   Spiritual Rebel by Sarah Bowen   Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher   Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander  

This week, Jerome and Laura discuss just one of the many awesome lessons/practices from the brilliant book The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. The practice we discuss is called "Give an A." See a short video of Benjamin Zander talking about this practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ANV5BQnJAGet the book (a must!): https://www.amazon.com/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0875847706/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=art+of+possibility&qid=1554673941&s=gateway&sr=8-1Have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Write us: hello@billboardhappiness.comOr leave us the question on our voice mail! 510-269-1944

As Season 2 of the Catching The Next Wave podcast comes to an end, we attempted to untangle what empowerment means based on the fascinating stories our guests shared with us over the last few months. So, what is empowerment? It is the strength of self-permission? It seems like the right place to start. Important links The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

Today we talk (and laugh a lot) with poet Ayokunle Falomo, known to his Slam poetry friends and fans as Ayo. We chat about the inspiration for his urgent and iconic poem “Blk Boy Joy.” Ayo schools us on the question of how we as writers should appeal to young readers. *Answer: start by listening to them. And all your questions about cultural appropriation and shitty poetry will be answered, well, asked. "“My smile, like my mother’s laughter, is an act of defiance.” -- Ayonkunle Falomo, from his poem Blk Boy JoySuggested readings & also mentioneds: Ayokunle Falomo’s 2013 TedX talkReading his poem “on power“ on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters”Performing his poem “And what is a black body”The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin ZanderThe Invitation, The Call, & The Dance by Oriah Mountain DreamerControversy surrounding Anders Carlson-Wee’s “How To” (and The Nation’s editorial apology for publishing it) vs. Ai Ogawa persona poetry Donte Collins’ “The Autopsy”THIS IS THE THING AYO TELLS US WE NEED: Brave New Voices competition featuring Team Meta-Four and Sacramento #wordsnotwallsFollow Ayokunle on twitter @AFalomo and Instagram @MrAFalomoBuy his books Kin.dread and Thread This Wordweaver Must here and here.

Latifah Al-Hazza discusses the comparison trap, how she keeps a tight bond with her mom and gives excellent advice for people who work remotely. Enjoy the show! Show Notes: 6:02 - What inspired Latifah to go out on her own. 10:01 - How Latifah maintains such a tight bond with her mom. 15:52 - “Don't compare yourself to other people…. “ 25:31 - “I love waking up happy and I love going to bed happy … “ 32:53 - The story of how Latifah become so resilient. 36:27 - Latifah's breaking point. 39:52 - The beauty of “grip socks”. 42:48 - Advice for people who are struggling to work remotely. 45:08 - “Don't worry, everything will work out … “ 52:41 - Where does “Tiffalicious” come from? 53:33 - The Galapagos Islands 55:37 - “Never stay in a situation that doesn't make you excited to wake up every day … “ How to reach Latifah: Website | Instagram | Facebook Book Recommendations: “You Are A Badass” by Jen Sincero “You Are A Badass At Making Money” by Jen Sincero “The Art of Possibility” by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander “What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding” by Kristin Newman  

In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Adrian Pei about the emotional and organizational realities that minority groups face in the workplace. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- [Adrian on Twitter][1] [The Minority Experience by Adrian Pei][2] ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- [Orange Tour][3] [Together Conference][4] [Citizens Akron Podcast][5] [Catalyst Conference][6] [Episode 60 with Joanne Lipman][7] [Sheryl Sandberg][8] [Crazy Rich Asians][9] [The Slanted Screen][10] [Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum][11] [A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki][12] [They Called Me Uncivilized by Walter Littlemoon and Jane Ridgway][13] [You Already Know How to Be Great by Alan Fine][14] ------------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* ------------------------------------------- [The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander][15] ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- Minorities have to face additional layers than the majority. Sharing the emotional realities for minorities is more powerful than training. The historical events that have contributed to minorities being marginalized in the workplace? The challenges that minority groups face in the workplace. The benefits of having a diverse organization. How to start diversity conversations. What organizations can do to intentionally pursue diversity. Where can people start. People have their own blockages to learning. When we face ourselves, it can lead to something beautiful. It's hard for people and organizations to focus on more than one thing at a time. --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing. [1]: https://twitter.com/adrianpei [2]: https://www.amazon.com/Minority-Experience-Navigating-Emotional-Organizational/dp/0830845488/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536625015&sr=1-1&keywords=adrian%20pei&dpID=51kg-2W4jTL&preST= SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40 &dpSrc=srch [3]: http://orangetour.org/ [4]: http://www.citizensakron.com/together/ [5]: http://www.citizensakron.com/podcast/ [6]: https://catalystleader.com/ [7]: https://simplecast.com/s/f81b78cd [8]: https://www.facebook.com/sheryl [9]: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3104988/ [10]: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760185/?ref_=nv_sr_1 [11]: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria-ebook/dp/B071KSKT3K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536627546&sr=1-1&keywords=why%20are%20all%20the%20black%20kids%20sitting%20together%20in%20the%20cafeteria%20tatum [12]: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Mirror-History-Multicultural-America/dp/0316022365/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536627581&sr=1-1&keywords=a%20different%20mirror%20a%20history%20of%20multicultural%20america&dpID=51nIBvp1tUL&preST= SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40 &dpSrc=srch [13]: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Me-Uncivilized-Everyday/dp/1440162786/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536627613&sr=1-1&keywords=they%20called%20me%20uncivilized&dpID=51YShrgrEwL&preST= SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40 &dpSrc=srch [14]: https://www.amazon.com/You-Already-Know-How-Great/dp/1591843553/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536627713&sr=1-1&keywords=you%20already%20know%20how%20to%20be%20great [15]: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0142001104/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536626564&sr=1-1&keywords=the%20art%20of%20possibility%20by%20benjamin%20zander

A shoe factory sends two marketing scouts to a region of Africa to study the prospects for expanding business.  One sends back a telegram saying, SITUATION HOPELESS STOP NO ONE WEARS SHOES The other write backs triumphantly, GLORIOUS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY STOP THEY HAVE NO SHOES Would you see the opportunity like the first or second scout? In the Art of Possibility Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander give us 12 practices that can help you change the way you view the world and allow you to see all the opportunities in front of you.  Benjamin is a conductor for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and Rosamund is a psychotherapist. Together they share with us their experiences leading children and adults to achieve things they never thought possible. Along the way they developed their own set of practices that they believe can help you transform the way you look at the world. In today's episode, we cover the seven central practices that Jeff found to be most helpful.  Practice 1: It's All Invented Practice 2: Step into the world of Possibility Practice 3: Giving an A Practice 4: Being a contribution Practice 5: Lead from any chair Practice 6: Rule Number 6 Practice 7: The way things are Practice 8: Giving way to passion Practice 9: Lighting a Spark Practice 10: Being the Board Practice 11: Creating a Framework of possibility Practice 12: Telling the WE story

Hi Friend, Welcome to Episode 34 of Sally’s Performing Arts Lab Podcast. Today, my husband, George, my daughter, Emile, and I discuss fear of failure and Impostor Syndrome. I’m your podcast host, Sally Adams. Every week I talk to people about creating original work for a live audience. Send an email anytime to Sally@sallypal.com. Your ideas keep great conversations coming every Monday evening. Check out sallypal.com/join for the free 20-page theatre resource. Creator’s Notebook Insert #2 on scheduling will soon be available. In the meantime, you can listen to Episode 31 if you want an in-depth convo about scheduling for your production. It’s never too late to sign up to have access to the Creator’s Notebook inserts. I’m interested in knowing what creators need as a performing arts resource. Do you need more   information about venues? Do you want to know how to put butts in seats on the cheap? Would you like to connect with other creators? Do you need more practical tips? If there are things you want included in the Creator’s Notebook, let me know by sending an email to sally@sallypal.com! I read them all… challenge me. Be sure and listen until the end of the interview for Concise Advice from the Interview, and Words of Wisdom from George. Fear of failure can be barely noticeable or paralyzing. For artists in the world of performance, the fear of failing can overpower the drive to perform. Some great ideas and performances languish in hiding because an artist can’t seem to get their work on the stage. The artist who succeeds in getting the work in front of an audience may struggle with another roadblock to full expression: Impostor Syndrome. Impostor Syndrome is defined as, “a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success.” The term Impostor Syndrome was coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes. According to a study out of Georgia State University, a third of successful adults believe that they don’t deserve to be where they are. Feelings of success are often overshadowed by the feeling that you are a fraud and anyone who says otherwise doesn’t know enough to recognize your incompetence. A few weeks ago, I asked performing artists to share what they saw as roadblocks to mounting a successful production of original work. I expected to see things like, “finding a venue,” “funding a show” and “putting butts in seats.” While these received honorable mentions, the overriding responses were, “fear of failure” and “Impostor Syndrome”. I distinguish between these two although they have a lot in common. Fear of failure usually keeps you from acting. While Impostor Syndrome means you took an action but you can’t believe your success is anything more than accidental. I’m currently reading a book given to me by my daughter Emile’s fiancé, Beckett. The book is titled The Art of Possibility. Written by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander, it exposes the assumptions on which fear of failure and Impostor Syndrome are based. As a longtime drama teacher I was never a big fan of arts competitions. I love arts festivals, performances, and sharing programs. But competitions where the work of one group of artists is measured against the work of another group of artists to determine which group is “the best” strikes me as sending the wrong message. It’s a version of sports competition based on opinions rather than objective measurements. Many of us believe competitions are a necessary evil to inspire student artists to push their work to a higher level. But the arts competition model is flawed and the Zanders explain why: “All the manifestations of the world of measurement – the winning and losing, the gaining of acceptance and the threatened rejection, the raised hopes and the dash into despair – are all based on a single assumption that is hidden from our awareness. The assumption is that life is about staying alive and making it through – surviving in a world of scarcity and peril.” This is where the book begins. The world we live in every day does not position anyone to reach their potential. For most of us, the opposite occurs. The book, The Art of Possibility, goes into detail describing ways to break free from the competition construct. One quote stood out for me. It’s a quote from Agnes DeMille’s book, Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham. In it, DeMille quotes Graham as saying, “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” This conversation is touched on from time to time in other interviews I’ve recorded. Pat Hobbs in Episode 32 talks about imperfect perfection. He says that giving yourself freedom to make mistakes can take your performance to a whole new level. Vanessa Adams, in Episode 28 knows that being vulnerable as an artist has risks and can feel dangerous. But that authenticity can help audience members connect both to the work and to each other. Emile Adams, in Episode 31, revealed that she doesn’t attend rehearsals of her own works to avoid what she calls “backseat directing” and trying to control the expression of the work. During the conversation I mentioned the off-Broadway production of Peter and the Starcatcherzzzz. The actual title is, Peter and the Starcatcher. It’s singular… there’s only one Starcatcher. The show is now closed but it was amazing. We also mentioned the amazing Hamilton by Lin Manuael-please-be-on-my-podcast-Miranda. None of us thinks Hamilton is garbage. In fact, Emile and I have been a bit obsessed with the show. But even Miranda admits the early days of creating the show had challenges. And just as I have no evidence of crappy versions of Hamilton, I have no proof that Eric Clapton didn’t start out as a guitar god at age twelve. It’s just that teaching middle school students for over a decade, I can guess that he didn’t start out playing Layla or Tears in Heaven the way he does now. When it comes to creating art for an audience, we all must start somewhere or we don’t start. Today, my husband George, my daughter, Emile, and I explored fear of failure and Impostor Syndrome.  Concise Advice from the Interview is a short version of tips on dealing with fear of failure and Impostor Syndrome. Here are 9 important bits of advice. 9) You can do this - Don’t be afraid to give it a try 8) Learn to motivate your self 7) There’s nothing about “downward spiral” thinking that’s useful. 6) You can write garbage or you can write nothing. Writing garbage means you’re still writing 5) Bragging and Sharing Your Work are not the same thing 4) To get to the place where you can create an amazing thing, you MUST create some garbage along the way 3) You won’t learn if you can’t fail 2) Let go of being technically perfect and your work will connect with an audience 1) When someone compliments your work… Just say, “Thank you” Check out the blog, SallyPAL.com, for articles and podcast episodes. You can be part of the momentum that’s building. Keep an eye out for social media opportunities to share with the SallyPAL community. I want this podcast to give you tools to defeat your fears and share your unique artistic expressions. “If you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.” The show notes include links to some of the things talked about today. Use the links as a springboard to launch your work. And, as always, thank you for following, sharing, subscribing, reviewing, joining, & thank you for listening. I want you to pursue your dream to have your work on the stage in front of a live audience. It’s scary, but SallyPAL is here with resources, encouragement, and a growing community of people like us. If you like SallyPAL and want to see the show continue, go to iTunes and leave a review. Also, tell your friends! Word of mouth is the only way to know about SallyPAL. Thanks to Steve, Vicki, Emile, George, Pat, Julie, Beckett, and all of you who’ve been sharing SallyPAL. The art we put on the stage really does make a difference.  I want to help you create original shows for a live audience… All the performances you’ve seen on any stage once lived only in someone’s imagination… Now...keep that channel open!

For the past couple of years, I’ve been doing a lot of personal work, self-reflection, and goal-setting. As I’ve mentioned previously, I’m a big fan of Michael Hyatt, and one of the most powerful exercises that I’ve done with him is around limiting beliefs and liberating truths.   I like this definition of limiting beliefs from changingminds.org: “Limiting beliefs are those which constrain us in some way. Just by believing them, we do not think, do or say the things that they inhibit. And in doing so we impoverish our lives.” I also like the visual provided by this quote from Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander, authors of The Art of Possibility: “Every story you tell yourself is based on a network of assumptions. Draw a different frame around the same set of circumstances and new pathways come into view.” From my perspective, identifying and understanding your limiting beliefs is absolutely fundamental to achieving your goals. If you have a goal that seems out of reach—no matter how big or small—maybe now is the time to take a closer look at what is standing in your way. I hope that sharing my experiences and guiding you through an exercise in this podcast episode will help reframe your beliefs and move you forward to achieve what’s in your heart. You’ve got this! Topics discussed in this episode: Intro to limiting beliefs (:45) What are limiting beliefs? (1:45) My personal experience with limiting beliefs (2:45) Limiting beliefs exercise (8:43) Step One: Write down your goals (9:00) Step Two: List your limiting beliefs (9:42) An example from my life (12:02) Step 3: Turning limiting beliefs into liberating truths (17:00) Step 4: Create affirmations that shut down limiting beliefs (19:35) Wrap up and resources (20:09) Notable & Quotable: A limiting belief is something in your mind that is standing in your way of achieving something else. —Ellie Frey Zagel #successfulgenerations Identifying and understanding your limiting beliefs is fundamental to achieving your goals. —Ellie Frey Zagel #successfulgenerations Resources mentioned in this episode: Reframing Limiting Beliefs Worksheet Changing Minds definition of limiting beliefs The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Zander and Benjamin Zander Michael Hyatt’s description of limiting beliefs Michael Hyatt’s Best Year Ever Right-click and "Save As" to download this episode to your computer. Subscribe now! Don’t risk missing out on any of the fun that is to come. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! www.successfulgenerations.com/itunes www.successfulgenerations.com/stitcher www.successfulgenerations.com/googleplay   Want more of Successful Generations? Check out our other episodes:  Episode 015: Beyong the Piggy Bank with Father, Author, and Entrepreneur Clint Greenleaf Episode 014: More Awareness and Less Stress through Yoga Episode 013: Raising Children to be Amazing Business Owners with Paige Cornetet Episode 012: Generous Genes with Susan Crites Price Episode 011: Digging into the Family Business Landscape with Daniel Van Der Vliet Episode 010: 10 Things My Family Did to Engage us in Family Philanthropy Episode 009: Stress Management and Holistic Health with Cynthia Damaskos Episode 008: Family, Fights and Ferry Tales with Chris Shepler Episode 007: Raising Financially Responsible Kids Through the Holidays (and Beyond) Episode 006: Join the Philanthropic Revolution with Michael Moody Episode 005: Estate Planning 101 aka Estate Planning is Not Optional with Susan Gell Meyers  Episode 004: Ginny Esposito - Engaging your Family in Family Philanthropy Episode 003: Leadership, Wellness, and Concierge Medicine with Dr. Bill Baer Episode 002: Douglas D Box, Texas Patriarch - A Legacy Lost Episode 001: About Your Host Ellie Frey Zagel   Learn more about Successful Generations: FB: @SuccessfulGenerations Twitter: @EllieFreyZagel Email: ellie@successfulgenerations.com Instagram: SuccessfulGenerations Have a topic suggestion? If you are the next generation of family business, philanthropy and wealth, and have a topic you think we should discuss, let us know at Ellie@successfulgenerations.com.  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Kyle Banahan, Brand Manager for SkinnyPop Popcorn at Amplify Snack Brands, who joined us in June during our roundtable event on Branding. As you'll soon find out, he has so much to share about positioning along with the other p's. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Kyle has to say! 0:00 to 2:28 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro o Banahan 2:32 to 3:44 - Introduction of Self and Topic (Differentiating in a Crowded Market) Former Brand Manager for Lean Cuisine and Hot Pockets 3:45 to 5:47 - 4 P's of Differentiating - Low Hanging Fruit Attended SXSW Panel "Why Marketing Hasn't Changed in 10,000 Years" and was reminded of fundamentals 4 P's Product - change the product slightly. Example - a smaller popcorn (smaller kernel) Price - be less expensive Packaging - logo change or packaging Promotion - market in a different medium than competitors Short-term change as it's short-term value from consumers The 4 P's are low hanging fruit 5:50 to 9:26 - True Path to Differentiation - Positioning  Define positioning and how you create value for consumers, that is going to be the way that you actually differentiate Positioning is the what. What is your brand? Positioning is the answer to this question: What does my brand have that consumers value that the competition can't deliver? You will never differentiate on a long-term basis if you can't answer this question Example with Bounty paper towels (**disclaimer - Kyle made up this positioning statement**) To the person cleaning up the spill, Bounty is the paper towel that is the most absorbent.  Differentiation here is "most absorbent" Every piece of communication will reinforce their positioning of "most absorbent." Use positioning to inform 4 P's Every brand uses positioning as a framework to launch from 9:27 to 10:45 - After Positioning Comes Personality Further differentiation comes from personality Example with Brawny and Bounty Brawny might be adventurous and sexy Bounty might be family friendly, incorporate family friendly designs and partner with Despicable Me Personality communicates positioning 10:47 to 16:07 - Ashland Closing Remarks Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Get ready for Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Rae uses creative expression to nurture self-worth, resilience, healing and social change. She found her passion after overcoming some serious life events and now makes it her mission to assist others.  She helps both individuals and organizations create powerful visions that transform their lives. This is achieved by building a problem solving culture and fostering growth and change through her Creative Visioning Training. Rae is the author of Art from My Heart and the award winning book Creative Activist: Make the World Better, One Person, One Action at a Time. Rae’s StoryHow the idea of art for healing all began [5:20] Trouble with grandfather [5:49] Feedback from a college professor reinforced Rae’s negative beliefs [6:24] Trying different options and learning about somatic response [7:41] Art and service saved her life [8:44] The Winning Adventure [16:12] Rae’s Life InsightsFacts of sexual abuse in our society [8:59] Finding the courage to tell her story [12:04] Focus on others – the superhero dance [12:25] Helping people discover their passion [16:39] The science behind good motives [21:08] Looking at problems from a difference perspective [25:53] Steps to start finding your true passion [28:10] Success TraitGratitude – Vision – Ritual [29:58] Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Basecamp (https://basecamp.com/) – Project management and team communication software Recommended Reading and Listening (http://www.giftbizbook.com) The Artist’s Way (http://amzn.to/2rIynPj) by Jeremy P. Tarcher The Art of Possibility (http://amzn.to/2sAGXzL) by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander The Creative Activist (http://amzn.to/2sdI23j) by Rae Luskin Contact Links Website (http://www.thewinningadventure.com) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rae.luskin) Twitter (https://twitter.com/RaeLuskin) Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/dazzlingdivarae) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raeluskin/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/raeluskin) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

A “luminous novel” set in corrupt, war-torn, violent Pakistan guides us through a story of love, hope and beauty by a recently widowed Muslim architect and her Christian neighbors. That’s the latest story line from author Nadeem Aslam, who joins Just the Right Book Podcast to talk about his fifth novel, The Golden Legend. Aslam was born in Pakistan, fled to the UK with his family as a teenager and published his first short story at 13.  And later in this episode, we hear from Mary Williams, General Manager for Skylight Books in Los Angeles, who gives us some recommendations for the Dads and Grads in your life! Be sure to like us on Facebook and join our mailing list to hear more news about Just the Right Book Podcast We’re trying to get a better demographic handle on the people like yourself who listen to Just The Right Book Podcast. Just go to our website, www.BookPodcast.com, and click on the “Listener Survey,” it should take you about 30 seconds and be most helpful to us. Thank you in advance for this! Books in this episode: The Golden Legend by Nadeem Aslam The Wasted Vigil by Nadeem Aslam East of Eden by John Steinbeck  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Nothing Remains the Same: Rereading and Remembering by Wendy Lesser 1984 by George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 by Ray D. Bradbury Men Without Women: Stories by Haruki Murakami Are You Anybody?: A Memoir by Jeffrey Tambor No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump's Shock Politic's and Winning the World We Need by Naomi Klein  Books for Grads: Make Trouble by John Waters The Little Book of Life Hacks: How to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier and More Beautiful by Yumi Sakugawa Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk: And Other Truths about Being Creative by Danielle Krysa The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander Books for Dads: Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977-2002) by David Sedaris  My Dad Used to Be So Cool by Keith Negley The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Childhood stories or behaviors can hold us back. Breaking old patterns and telling a new story can transform, not just our own lies, but also our relationships with others - whether in marriage, a classroom, or a business. When we become aware of patterns in our behavior and learn how to identify them, we can rewrite the stories that form the core of our identities, we can gain passage into a realm of true maturity and fulfillment. That is where limitless growth becomes possible. Guest: Rosamund Stone Zander is joining us to liberate you to the possibilities in life that you may never have imagined.  

"Pathways to Possibility is really journey for the listener."

Rabbi Rami talks to Rosamund Stone Zander about how to embrace the possible and her new book Pathways to Possibility: Transforming Our Relationships with Ourselves. A review of her book appears in the July/August 2016 issue of Spirituality & Health magazine. Rosamund Stone Zander is the author of The Art of Possibility. Trained as a Family Systems therapist, she coaches organizations, teams, and groups, and designs programs that strengthen relationships, promote an ethical outlook, and spur effective action. Ms. Zander has conducted workshops in a wide variety of settings ranging from school systems, medical groups, and corporations, to the World Economic Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Rami talks to Rosamund Stone Zander about how to embrace the possible and her new book Pathways to Possibility: Transforming Our Relationships with Ourselves. A review of her book appears in the July/August 2016 issue of Spirituality & Health magazine. Rosamund Stone Zander is the author of The Art of Possibility. Trained as a Family Systems therapist, she coaches organizations, teams, and groups, and designs programs that strengthen relationships, promote an ethical outlook, and spur effective action. Ms. Zander has conducted workshops in a wide variety of settings ranging from school systems, medical groups, and corporations, to the World Economic Forum.

Cate Stillman is the founder of Yoga Healer, an online business that teaches yogis how  Ayurveda can enhance their lives. Cate believes that in this age of hyper-stimulation and hyper-connectivity we must not only take care of our bodies, but also our minds. Inspiration: While practicing Ayurveda and teaching yoga in San Francisco in the early 2000s, Cate took her first online yoga course with Sally Kempton, a famous meditation and yoga teacher.  Shortly after, she realized that if someone else could run a yoga course online, she could do it too… and even improve certain elements of the business model. In 2007, while pregnant with her baby girl, she taught her first yoga Living Ayurveda course. After receiving some pretty positive responses, she brought her most successful classes to online market; her business grew exponentially. Challenge:  The biggest obstacle Cate experienced when starting up her business was trying to do everything on her own.  Building a supportive team not only strengthens a business, but it also helps keep a passionate entrepreneur from drowning in the details. Another setback Cate experienced in her business was not having systems in place for crucial tasks. After hiring an online business manager to be the interface between her and the team, she was able to get back on track and free up more time to do what she really loves. Passion: One of Cate's most earnest hopes for humanity is they begin to truly feel their connection to every part of nature. Her tagline “Dandelions are the new kale” expresses this desire for people to recognize the nourishment offered, even in what most people consider weeds. Advice: Whenever you come across a problem or a vision that seems too big, ask yourself: “How easy can it be?“ Learn how to continuously expand yourself and grow as a person. Entrepreneurs Resource: Infusionsoft Lead Pages Use Wacom Tablet with Sketchbook Express for visually enhance your webinars Blogs, Books & Podcasts: Sally Kempton  Dandelions are the New Kale shirt The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently by Sunni Brown Unmistakable Creative Podcast Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science's Greatest Idea by Carter Phipps The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks Looking Back:  If Cate could go back in time and change anything, she would trust herself, have more fun, and invest more money on hiring coaches and mentors. Interview Links: John on Google+ John's LinkedIn page Click Here to Subscribe in iTunes Follow us via Stitcher Listen in via RSS If you like the show do me a BIG favor and leave a rating and review on iTunes and Share this episode with others by clicking the Social Links on the left. Thanks for listening!   Ready to unleash YOUR Purpose? Sign up for our free weekly Unleash! Workshop @ TheBreakthroughAcademy ________________________ [saf] The post Ep #13: Taking Care of Body and Mind with Cate Stillman appeared first on .