The Encourage Project podcast shares the work of Amy A. Fairchild, PMP and her guests and discusses the “how to”s of applying world-class project management practices to what she refers to as “human projects” (for example, weight loss, changing jobs, or buying a home). Organizations have known for years the value project manage provides – efficiency, focus, excellence in execution. Amy takes more than 25 years of project leadership experience, combines it with her leadership development and ...
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069 | Life Hack: 3 Steps to Help Someone Achieve Anything They Desire ft. Joel Green
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When I was first introduced to Joel Green’s work, I was overwhelmed by the breadth of his knowledge and how he connects with people through diverse experiences. After speaking with him on the phone, I knew instantly that I wanted him to share his “Life Hack.” Listen in as Joel and I talk through his model for success. You can’t help but smile when …
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068 | Stress Resilience ft. Dr. Crystal Frazee
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Stressed out? Who hasn’t been?! Stress seems to be an accepted penalty for the pursuit of anything worthwhile. But what if you could learn to identify the distinct types of stress – and how to respond to it in a way that works for YOU? Join me and Dr. Crystal Frazee as we explore how conditioning and role models set us up for unbearable stress and …
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Our last episode wrapped up the 3-part series on the Human Project Framework – Plan, Act, Reflect. In each of those episodes I shared tools and techniques that I explored and have embraced to support me in my own human projects. In this episode, we explore a tool that has intrigued people on their journeys to self-discovery – Enneagram. Matt Schleg…
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066 | Human Projects Part 3 - Reflect (& Adjust)
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In this final episode of the 3-part series on the Human Project Framework, I share the “Reflect” phase of the framework. I discuss how reflection is so much more than a replay of things you’ve done, and I outline the benefits of intentional reflection. I then discuss, step by step, a reflection approach I use when looking at the progress of my own …
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The Human Project Framework consists of three areas – Plan, Act and Reflect. In this episode, part 2 of the 3-part series, I walk you through the “Act” phase of the framework. I share how to establish the big goals that lead to the vision you created in the planning phase. I then walk you through what it means to take conscious, aligned action by b…
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064 | Curiosity & Pings ft. Dr. Nicole Garneau
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I have invested lots of time and energy into getting better at listening to “pings” – what I describe as nudges from the universe (or God or Spirit or intuition). In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Nicole Garneau to talk about the pings she’s followed that have led her to a new career, a clearer purpose and even to better mental health. Listen in…
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063 | Chuck What Sucks ft. Christina Heath
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I want to start by saying that I know many of us are struggling to make sense of the world today. I have been struggling. I have felt powerless. In this episode, I renew my promise to continue being a light, and I have the privilege of introducing you to an amazing light in this world, Christina Heath. Join us as we explore how to align who you are…
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At some point in our lives, we each will be in a position to lead. Leading others starts with leading oneself. And no matter whether you consciously choose to follow a leader, or you ultimately choose to lead others yourself, there are 4 pillars that will help you remain true to yourself and create the greatest connection with others. Listen in, an…
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061 | Nightmare On Main Street ft. Kathi McCarty
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This episode is a slightly different groove than what you may be accustomed to from The Encourage Project. While there is definitely a story of someone with a vision to take impactful action, the story hits so close to home (literally), it might shock you. I encourage you to get curious about where you live – and what else might be “living” with yo…
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Have you ever felt that something in your body wasn’t quite right? Maybe you went to a doctor and were told you needed to make lifestyle changes, or you would wind up needing medication. If you’re like I am, getting curious about what you could possibly do to help yourself didn’t immediately cross your mind. Join me as I talk with Liz Morgan about …
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059 | Different Not Flawed ft. Christian Vinceneux
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So much of how we show up in the world is influenced by how we are raised. Obviously! Many of us arrive at adulthood before we ever realize that what we view as a frustrating flaw in ourselves is really just that we are different from others in some non-mainstream way – not flawed, but perfectly different. Christian Vinceneux and I had an interesti…
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Sometimes I get to spend time with someone who makes me feel so warm and seen – even from the other side of the world. Yemi Penn is one of those people! We talked about doing what sets your sole on fire and where to find encouragement. We talked about discovering your worst fear and how your story is serving you. In the end, Yemi beautifully walked…
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I am a huge proponent of you exploring and learning what is best for YOU! Many folks view the beginning of a new year as the perfect time to refocus on healthier habits, especially weight management. And I’m excited to share this conversation I had with Jenn Trepeck! It’s packed with things that, in my experience with virtually every “diet” or “lif…
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056 | Human Projects Part 1 - Plan (Just Start)
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Happy New Year! It’s a time when many people refocus on or start new endeavors. What a wonderful opportunity to revisit the human project framework – Plan, Act, Reflect. In this first episode of a three-part series, I go into even more detail on how to plan your human project for success. Don’t panic! Whether your vision is clear, or you have no id…
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All the episodes thus far, and I have never done one on encouragement! Well, here you go. This is the last episode of 2021. What?! Yep. We are taking a little break so we can really bring it in 2022! I didn’t want to leave you high and dry, so what better topic to offer you than encouragement to fuel you until next time. Thank you for being part of…
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054 | You Can Choose ft. Venus Castleberg
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I love when a guest and I just connect on a topic! Venus Castleberg and I chatted about one of the most commonly discussed “human projects” in my coaching practice – romantic relationships. Everything from dating to breakups to journeying back to yourself. So much goodness she brings! (Yes, I let my inner Yoda out there). Enjoy! Venus Castleberg is…
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Are you a leader? Not sure? Leadership may not be exactly what you think. Listen in as Ron Karr and I discuss leadership in all its contexts – and the mindset required to create and maintain momentum. We discuss everything from how the stories we tell ourselves shape our actions to ways of creating a safe environment for feedback and growth. Share …
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052 | Service & Community ft. Cindy Abramson
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When you think of community service, what do you envision? Do you ever wonder whether there is a way for you to serve that not only provides great benefit but also feels aligned for you? Cindy Abramson, through her non-profit organization Project Our Town, has created just that opportunity. By getting curious about the needs of her community and ma…
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051 | Dark Cockpit ft. Capt. Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis
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Dark Cockpit is the latest collaboration between Capt. Emil Dobrovolschi and Octavian Pantis. The book takes stories and lessons from aviation and brilliantly applies them to everyday situations from leadership to self-regulation. I so enjoyed spending time with these insightful, and funny, gentlemen! We talked about teams and tests and finding the…
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This is The Encourage Project podcast’s 50th episode! This episode is all about encouraging the one constant in life – the spirit. Over the last few weeks I have experienced a lifetime’s worth of emotion, and three huge reminders emerged – each beautifully sent to encourage my spirit. I hope these reminders encourage you the way they did me. Thank …
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049 | Psychological Safety ft. Katrina Strohl
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I love it when I come across someone who inspires me to think differently or to consider something I had never considered before. I “found” Katrina Strohl while scrolling LinkedIn one day, and I quickly became fascinated with her work in creating psychological safety in the workplace. She uses her energy and light to create safety for others, and i…
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048 | Modeling Excellence ft. Ryan Montis
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The Encourage Project is all about showing people what’s possible. I love when I meet someone who has created new possibilities for themselves and has then turned around and offered to show others the way. Ryan Montis has done that in a unique and interesting way! I so enjoyed our conversation, and I know you will gain wonderful new insights. Enjoy…
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047 | Special Episode, Guest Appearance On The Mel & Kel Show
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Time vs. energy. It’s something we don’t often consider. I recently had the chance to talk with the engaging women of The Mel & Kel Show about how we invest time and energy, and it was so much fun! The Mel & Kel Show is a fun podcast hosted by Melissa Webb and Kelly Hatcher, and these women talk everything from life to love to friendship – and ever…
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046 | What Coaching Is... and What It's Not ft. Shandi Starks
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People often ask me, “What’s it like to be coached by you?” What better way to answer that than to hear it straight from a client’s mouth! Shandi Starks’ journey has been a joy to watch. She is vibrant and driven and has discovered that there is so much more in life for her. Shandi and I chatted about coaching, one of the challenges we had, and how…
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045 | Reflection, Lessons and the Secret Code Behind Shine
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The Encourage Project podcast is one year old! Holy smokes! So much to celebrate and appreciate. Lessons and growth, new opportunities – and the beauty of the things that remain. Thank you for being part of this incredible community! Listen in as I share some of my reflections of the last year – and let you in on a secret. Enjoy! In this episode: C…
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044 | Resistance, Faith and Human Projects
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Obstacles, challenges, speed bumps, oh my! Resistance can show up virtually anywhere when we pursue human projects toward a vision. How we interpret resistance, and the faith we consistently cultivate, help us determine how we move through that resistance. Oh! And there’s a cool announcement in this episode too! Enjoy! In this episode: Virtual, int…
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043 | Special Episode, Guest Appearance On The Key Nutrition Podcast
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There are just some people who bring out the energy in you, aren’t there? Brad Jensen and Michelle Raines of The Key Nutrition Podcast do that for me! Listen in to my guest appearance on their show, and let us know what you think! Enjoy! In this episode: Passion and purpose Goalsetting Vision casting Aligning goals to a vision Connect with Brad and…
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042 | Wealth Reprogramming ft. Leah Steele, The Wealth Witch
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When a guest has me nodding my head and smiling from ear to ear the entire episode, I know we are about to deliver huge value! Developing wealth is one of the most frequently discussed human projects among my clients. Thrilled to have had the opportunity to sit down with Leah Steel to talk purpose, discipline, and the energy of money. Enjoy! Leah S…
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041 | Choosing Authenticity ft. Brendon Watt
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The last couple of episodes, we have been following a theme – the theme of choice. Choosing perspective, choosing gratitude, and in this episode, choosing authenticity. Brendon and I had such an enjoyable conversation about fear, conditioning, asking questions and the power of choosing ourselves. Brendon Watt is a speaker, entrepreneur and life men…
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040 | The Value Of Gratitude ft. Dr. John Demartini
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I was incredibly honored to spend time with Dr. John Demartini talking about gratitude (he has practiced daily for more than 37 years), authenticity and the path to discovering what we truly value. Dr. Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author and global educator. He has authored 40 books that have been transl…
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039 | Choosing Your Perspective ft. Taylor Rochestie
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Ever meet someone, and you just know you are kindred spirits? That’s the energy Taylor Rochestie and I had during our chat. We had so much fun talking optimism and growth and getting curious. Share your thoughts! Enjoy. Taylor Rochestie is the best-selling author of A New 20/20 Vision: Cultivate Joy, Reprogram Your Mind, and Define Life Through an …
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It has been a while since I’ve done a quick, easy-to-apply episode, so today is the day! The Encourage Project is all about showing people what is possible – in work or through adversity, as examples. In this episode, I share another way to show people what is possible through the habit of edifying. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it takes very little …
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I love it when I meet someone who has such a vastly different life journey than I do! Jessika Carr is the first full-time female referee for the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). She is the first female referee to officiate a match at Wrestlemania, the biggest spectacle of the WWE. Jessika is a former professional wrestler herself and upon her W…
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Passion and purpose. Two things that have repeatedly come up in conversation recently, and it got me thinking. Are they the same thing? What if someone doesn’t have one or the other – or either? How does someone figure out what lights them up or what purpose they are meant to fulfill? I have a few thoughts, and I invite you listen and share your ow…
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Sometimes you have to just go with it! This episode was plagued by mic issues and technical issues, but there was no way I was going to lose the goodness my new friend Logan Adams brought. Logan and I laughed and shared, and the energy was so fun! (Special thanks to Sean for making things work!) Logan Adams is a certified personal trainer and nutri…
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034 | Strong Enough Long Enough ft. Jesse Iwuji
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So excited to bring you this interview with NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji! Jesse is wise and warm and so inspiring. I know you will take away at least one aha! Enjoy! Jesse Iwuji is a talented NASCAR driver who went from D1A college football player to Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. He is now the only current driver in all of NASCAR at …
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033 | Special Episode ft. Amy A. Fairchild
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Today’s episode is brought to you from my guest appearance on The Key Nutrition Podcast with Brad Jensen. The interview was so much fun and filled with so many great ahas, oh nos and yippees that we wanted to give The Encourage Project community a chance to hear it. Brad and I talked about everything from purpose to fear to simple acts of kindness.…
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By far the most insightful, enlightening discussion on purpose thus far! Newsflash: You do not magically wake up one day with a sense of purpose. It requires a journey into yourself. Yes! Gayatri Agnew worked in the public sector both in government and non-profits and found her way to business because of her desire to work on impact at scale. She i…
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A few years back I tackled my human project of learning the art of comedy. I took a wonderful series of classes at the Bovine Metropolis Theater in Denver, Colorado and wound up performing improv! I went on to study stand-up, and I debuted on the Bovine stage. And while learning improv and stand-up was a super-fun and enriching experience, it is ho…
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030 | Unstick Yourself ft. Jillian Laudano
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Do you feel stuck in your human project? Do you feel like you have no idea what the hell is holding you back? I get it! Jillian Laudano gets it too. Listen in as we dive deep on things like creating momentum, listening to your intuition and doing the hard work to obliterate the things that hold you back. Jillian Laudano is a Personal Transformation…
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Well, this episode is the scariest I have ever done! In honor of Mother’s Day, I sat down with my little mom, Linda Kearbey, to talk lessons, wisdom and embarrassing stories. My mom is by far the best human I know. She is kind and loving and super creative – funny, driven and curious. When she gives me “the look”, to this day, she scares me. She lo…
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028 | Just Get Started ft. Stephanie Burns
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Does the thought of starting your own business excite you? Then make you want to vomit two seconds later? Me too! It’s amazing! Join me as I talk the ups and downs of entrepreneurship with one of the most interesting entrepreneurs I know. And yes, it really did start snowing! Stephanie Burns is the founder of The Wyld Agency, an amplification and v…
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What would it feel like to wake up one day and decide to complete a triathlon? You have never done one before, but you decide to tackle the big one – swim, bike, run for a total of 140.6 miles. In one day! That is only ONE of Jacque Timple’s incred…
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026 | Life Can Be Delicious ft. Heidi & Natalie of Butter Your Macros
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Diet culture. What a crazy thing! Every year people spend billions of dollars on pills and teas and packaged meals and programs in search of essentially one thing – peace. Peace with food. Peace with their bodies. We have been conditioned to ignore what our bodies tell us and instead focus on whatever quick fix will help us shed pounds and solidify…
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“Businesspeople and artists; we all are driven by passion.” Nothing better describes this episode than words from my guest herself. Join us as we discuss art, business, leadership, mentorship and gifting yourself the fact that you are confident. Hilary Blair is a keynote speaker, reframer of executive presence, and the CEO and Lead Coach for ARTicu…
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Do you ever feel like your human projects are all falling apart? You feel overwhelmed and lost, and you just want someone to remind you that you are amazing? Yep. Me too! That is what this episode is all about. This episode is intended to be one that you save and listen to over and over again – 4 reminders to encourage you. I believe in you. Shine!…
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If your human project is to start a business, you need to check out network marketing! Network marketing is one of the smartest business models out there, and my dear friend Mary dishes all the goodness in this episode. Mary Wright is a former CPA turned “CEO of her own life.” She started her network marketing business 15 years ago, working it alon…
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What if I told you there was a way to address many of the human project worry that keeps you up at night? And what if it was as simple as starting with a piece of paper and a pen? Risk is inherent in everything we do, yes. It can absolutely paralyze us and kill our human projects before they even start! Let me walk you through how to identify and a…
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021 | Grace and Greatness ft. Brad Jensen
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I get asked a lot about a certain type of human project – weight loss. Maybe it is because I have lost almost 100 pounds, but I think it is because I know there is so much more to losing weight than simply managing a calorie deficit! Brad Jensen knows weight loss and so much more! The founder of Key Nutrition, Brad and I had a great conversation ta…
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Alert! This episode is NOT just for women! This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in dating or who feels like “all the good ones are taken.” (My friend John even said it’s for any guy who wants a little insight into how women think!) Frankly, there are tidbits for anyone who wants to improve their relationships overall. Join me as I share my hu…
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