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Life doesn’t get easier. We get stronger. When I was younger, I was under the illusion that life was supposed to be easy. That led me to believe that I was doing something wrong. I was missing the inherent truth that life has challenges, life has adversity and life presents obstacles but those aren’t sent to us to defeat us or punish us. They are sent to us to refine us: our strength, our wisdom and the beauty of our character. Once I understood this, life FELT easier and I became better at ...
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Quick message about wrapping up this season and what's in store for the next season. Bobbi@unyielded.net Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free guide: Thriving Forward: Master Your Inner Game for Greater Happiness, Well-Being and Success: https://www.bobbikahler.com/newsletter https://www.linked…
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Michael is back on the show and this time we talk about how he has implemented the “Let Them Theory.” He talks about how he did it, what challenges he faced, what he learned from it, and the emotional peace that he found. Michael Gagnon is Senior Manager, Strategic Sales at GoTo and has been in leadership positions for more than a decade. In additi…
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When life gives us a brick wall, it can feel like we will never find a way around it or through it. But, as this week’s guest says, “the tunnel doesn’t last forever.” This conversation will give you the inspiration and insight to keep going. Things will get better. About my guest: In his mid-30s, Kevin Lowe is a remarkable entrepreneur and transfor…
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Most people think that burnout happens because of what we are doing. But, that’s not the case. What we are doing may accelerate burnout, but it doesn’t cause it. Burnout is CAUSED by what you are NOT doing. This episode breaks down what that looks like and what you can do to course correct. About my guest: Zach White is known for changing the game …
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This episode is a beautiful story of pouring your heart into what gives you energy and life and then adapting and growing with it. Metaphorically, we all have some version of a song inside of us and we don’t have to go it alone or have all the answers, but instead maybe we are simply the steward and champion for it. I hope that this conversation wi…
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Stress can have a wide range of effects on both the body and the mind, affecting our health, happiness, well-being and success. Today's guest, Phil Barth, suffered a heart attack at an early age and was told that he needed to manage his stress or risk a worse heart attack in the future. In our conversation he shares what he learned about stress and…
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In this episode, we look at how you can strengthen the part of your brain that serves you, and quiet the part that sabotages you, so you can step into sustainable success, peace and fulfillment. We explore the 3 core muscles needed for mental fitness, and a simple framework to help you flex your mental fitness muscles easily, anytime and anywhere. …
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If you are a leader, manager or aspiring leader here are two facts to consider: 1. According to a Gallup survey, the primary characteristic that Millennial and Gen Z job candidates are looking for in an employer is that they “care about their employees’ well-being.” 2. More than 46% of the workforce is made up of Millennials and Gen Z — and that pe…
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This short episode is packed with actionable tools you can use today to start creating better tomorrows! My guest expert, Andy Williams, whose superpower is intentional decision-making shares critical insights that you won’t want to miss. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to make important decisions quicker and better – and have more confidence in them…
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The transition out of the workforce and into retirement/hybrid-retirement can be daunting for successful professionals. This week’s guest, Justin D. Smith, shares how a planning process that will help you be more prepared AND will help you to uncover opportunities that you may not even be aware of. About my guest: Justin D. Smith helps executives a…
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People often think that during my 10-year recovery that I had to always feel discouraged and sad. But that’s not true. My husband and I made the intentional choice to be happy every day, to savor what we could – even when things were bleak. In this episode, I share how we did this when facing such long odds, and an awareness hack that you can use t…
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We’ve all heard it a million times: self-awareness is important! But how do we know if it’s time for an upgrade on our self-awareness? In this episode, we cover: A checklist for fine-tuning your self-awareness The limitations that we create if our self-awareness is low How to enhance our self-awareness The danger of conversational blindspots How ou…
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When we are starting something new, it can be easy to think that we are the only one who struggles with it. But you are not alone; most people struggle a bit when starting something new. Why it matters: If we think that we are the only one who struggles, we give up, forfeiting a piece of our potential. In this episode, I break down my own struggles…
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Sometimes things happen and we need help. But, for many people, asking for help feels like a sign of weakness and brings up feelings of shame and guilt. So, how do we do it? How do we ask for the help we need and not place a burden on others? This episode explores that. About my guest: Marjorie Turner Hollman is a freelance writer/ editor who loves…
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Never Give Up on Being You Sometimes in life, there are forces that seem to press down on us trying to get us to change to fit someone else’s mold or idea of who and what we should be. Resist those forces and those pressures! YOU are worth it. In this episode, I share my own journey with that and how I navigated it. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bob…
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Karen Salita spent 10 years as a competitive snowboarder before injuries launched her into, what she calls a desperate “search for self.” Along the way made stunning discoveries that shifted the way she viewed herself and the world around her. She learned that grief could become her gift when it opened the door to purpose and meaning in life and ga…
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My guest, John Cerqueira, shares his take on gratitude and how he uses it – and helps his clients use it – to combat stress in the corporate world. He also talks about the 3 reasons why we might resist using gratitude, and I think he's 100% on point! A little bit about John. He is the founder of Pinwheel Associates, where he helps organizations add…
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When we leave the conventional path, we become – whether we think of this way or not – our own trailblazer. We have to find what works for us. In the classic, hero’s journey, we then want to help others who might be on a similar path. In this episode, my guest, John Mendez, shares his remarkable story of doing that. Some of the things that we cover…
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When it comes to self-improvement, we often get it wrong. We think that there is one “right” thing that we should learn. But that’s often not the way it works. In this episode, I share a dirty secret about self-improvement and how you can put it to work for you -- and have some fun along the way! Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter…
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The way that we think about a situation determines our options for moving forward. Too often, we fall into a thinking trap that takes away all our options, leaving us frustrated, stressed and unhappy. This episode explores this thinking trap, how it shows up, and what we can do about it. In addition, we cover: How to put the power of intention to w…
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You are NOT a problem to be fixed -- despite what you might see on social media! It is so easy to allow someone else's "shoulds" encroach and quietly steal your happiness and well-being. In this episode, I share an awareness technique for recognizing when a "growth opportunity" is really a "should" in disguise. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's …
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It is easy to become disconnected from our own humanity: we get distracted by busyness, by trying to fit in, and by just keeping up with everything coming at us. Why it matters: This keeps us playing small. It keeps us from becoming all we could be. My guest, Michael Magrutsche, shares his insight into this phenomenon and how we can become more hum…
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How do you want to feel when you are 70? How active do you want to be? We are living longer, but are we enjoying those extra years? The actions you take today determines how you will feel 20, 30 or 40 years from now. That's why I’ve invited Pam Sherman, an expert fitness coach, to share some of her expertise with us. This 5 minute episode shares th…
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Sometimes things shift. Then we have a choice: do we shift as well or cling to what we thought we wanted? Why it matters: Our future happiness and well-being depends on that choice. It doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning everything we've worked for or making drastic changes overnight. It's a process of self-reflection, reassessment, and making cons…
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We all face pressures, deadlines and obstacles. There is a powerful mindset that will reduce your stress, help you be your most creative and a great problem-solver. In this episode, I dive into this mindset, how you can easily use it for yourself and those around you, and the 2 powerful benefits that it creates. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's…
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Have you ever gotten to a point in your life where you think, "this isn't making me as happy as it once did"? It's common. Life has a certain ebb and flow to it. When that happens, it is simply time to re-evaluate what you want and what's next. This episode dives into the following: How do you know when it’s time to reevaluate Exercises you can use…
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Have you ever felt stuck because someone hurt you and they won’t apologize or acknowledge it? The problem is that this steals your energy and your happiness. In this episode, I share 3 truths that can help us let go of the pain and move forward with our life. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her fr…
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What do you do when the thing that you love to do most in the world – and the only thing you’ve ever wanted to do since you were ten years old – is taken away in a heartbeat? That’s what this week’s guest, Dennis Mellen, confronted. In this episode we talk about how he navigated that sudden turn of events as well as the following: *How to create a …
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It’s time to say good-bye to self-doubt. As young children, we are naturally curious, joyful and carefree. As we grow older, in our effort to do as we are told and to fit in, we start to compartmentalize and doubt ourselves. The problem is that this eats away at our self-confidence leaving us with self-doubt. My guest expert this week, Georgina Hal…
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Anxiety, anger, and stress are leaving us feeling frazzled. Today’s guest, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, helps us understand this state and what she calls Frazzle Brain. Why it matters: Being under the influence of Frazzle Brain causes us to experience forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, decreased productivity, and irritability. It can also affe…
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As we get older, our daily life can become a fog that settles over us and we lose sight of our inner spirit, and we start to lose our spark. Why it matters: Over time, this diminishes our happiness, authenticity, well-being and performance. I did some research on why this happens, and more importantly, what we can do about it. In this episode, I sh…
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Change is a constant and inevitable part of life, and when we resist or fear it, we miss out on valuable opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and self-discovery. Why it matters: We need our courage to embrace the shifts that occur in our lives. Transformation requires stepping out of our comfort zones, facing our fears, and taking bold actions to…
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Have you ever had a moment where “you just knew” something wasn’t quite right, but you ignored it? Usually, those situations don’t turn out well. The problem is that we doubt ourselves and our inner wisdom and intuition. This leads us to ignore problems and it can impede decision-making. This episode contains 2 powerful tools to help you build your…
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Fear is one of the most common barriers to our ultimate potential and performance. Why it matters: Fear is sneaky. It often doesn't shout: "I'm afraid." Instead it shows up in a variety of disguises. What you'll learn: The many forms of fear, including 2 of the most common How fear travels with us, and we may not even realize it How it can create a…
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Nothing good comes from hate, yet how many of us can list off a number of things that we “hate” about ourselves? Let’s try something radical instead: loving ourselves. This mini-episode, with my guest fitness expert, Pam Sherman, will give you 4 steps you can take today to make this important shift. Links mentioned: bobbi@unyielded.net www.theperfe…
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Think of this episode as a self-empowering energy drink. We talked about learning the most from the unexpected lessons in life, creating a self-empowering mindset, how to take the wisdom that we’ve gained in life so far and using that to write our next chapter, how to tap into our unique brilliance, the damaging effects of auto-pilot in our life, h…
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Have you ever been annoyed with something or someone, but you decide to “just put up with it?” We probably all have. Why it matters: There’s a better way to address it that leads us to better relationships and inner peace. What you’ll learn from this 10-minute episode: •2 proven and powerful options to handle these situations •3 tips for having a d…
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Michael and I dive into empathy and vulnerability. They are tremendously powerful, and everyone is talking about them, but how do we actually use them? We talk about the challenges in using them, the benefits of them and give examples from our lives and work about how to put them to work for you. We also discuss related topics like: Choosing our re…
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We sometimes hold ourselves back from our most authentic lives because we fear how others might respond. Will they feel hurt? Left behind? Or will we let them down if we choose a different path for ourselves than what they want for us? The only way we let someone down is to NOT be true to ourselves. In this 6-minute episode, I share how I learned t…
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Part of being human is experiencing love, happiness, joy, and, we all go through those times of grief, disappointment, or simply unmet expectations. When that happens, it’s what we do next that matters the most because that determines if and how fast we find our way back to grace and joy or if we continue to find more disappointment and negativity.…
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Have you ever had a relationship where you sense something isn't quite right, but you can’t put your finger on it, so you end up doubting yourself? If so, you are not alone. In this episode, I share a data point that you can use to evaluate if something might be out of balance in the relationship. And it’s so insidious and sneaky that it is easy to…
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Have you ever had the thought: “Something is missing from my life,” but you can’t put your finger on it? My guest, Vince Kramer, sheds light on why that happens, what keeps us stuck there and how we can move forward. From Airline Pilot, Military Veteran, Corporate Exec and Entrepreneur to a transformational teacher/guide and clear conscious channel…
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We often feel the need to slow down, but the pressures and responsibilities of life keep us moving fast. It can feel like a never-ending treadmill where the speed keeps getting turned up faster and faster. The problem is that we aren’t going anywhere new; we are stuck running in place. The best answers are found in the quiet. In this episode, I sha…
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Somewhere along the line dreading Monday mornings became the norm. But does it really have to be that way? Should it be that way? Or does your life deserve better than that? My guest, Jerry Aliberti, made the courageous choice to go after more than that for his life. Tune in to this episode for inspiration and insights that will help you on your jo…
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For many of us, grit is a super power. We can push through anything -- and we are proud of that. And it helps us succeed. When grit goes unchecked and it is never balanced with grace towards ourselves, it can send us into dangerous territory. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free guide: Thrivin…
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As we move from the striving part of our life and we enter into our 50s and beyond, we have the amazing opportunity to shift away from the “shoulds” that ruled us for too long. In this conversation, with my guest, Angel V. Shannon, in the first half of the conversation we cover things like how to own your health and be your own advocate (or the adv…
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Life is full of transitions and they are usually a bit uncomfortable. Our tendency is to rush through them, to get to an answer so we can make the discomfort go away. But, that leads to more of the same. In this episode, I share how I am navigating a big transition -- including how I have to contend with my natural tendencies. Follow Bobbi at: Sign…
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We all experience loss at some point and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. But there’s hope. Today’s guest, Marie Alessi, shares how we can walk towards happiness after loss. Here are some of the things that we discuss: •Sometimes when we reach the end of what we can endure and we have nothing left to give, the new way presents itself. Marie shar…
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Choice = Freedom. I believe that we always have choice. Even when we are facing a brick wall or a tough situation. There is choice in there somewhere. We might not like the choices or we may wish that we had different choices, but that doesn’t mean that choice doesn’t exist. The powerful thing about recognizing where we have choice is that it leads…
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When that happened to my guest today, David Green, he decided to make big life changes. He went from being in the music and film business in Hollywood to moving to Israel and becoming a Rabbi. In this episode, David shares how to get in touch with our true inner self – who we are in our soul. He calls it the journey to the real you. In this episode…
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