Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a l ...
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An original podcast series focused on the interconnectivity of Virginia’s association community, engaging in conversations with VSAE members about life, work, and the communities they serve.
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What is your relationship with time? Are you wired and tired, stressed and overwhelmed, busy and going nowhere? Or Just want to scale your business? Learn how to use time to multiply your business growth! Take Back Time is the podcast for leadership and productivity. Join your host, former strategic business coach for Tony Robbins, best-selling author and international speaker, Penny Zenker, as she shares her experience and insights on simple and practical time management that will help you ...
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Sell More Books. Enroll More Customers. Sustain Your Message. Make Your Difference. author-ized. is a LIVE, collaborative show dedicated to helping self-development authors take their businesses to the next level.
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We're all moving at a million miles an hour these days, and firing off e-mails and text messages in an effort to keep up! But how many clients are we losing, colleagues are we overworking and how much credibility are we losing because of our efficiency? A LOT! In this episode, I discuss the very uncomfortable process of slowing down to double check…
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Connecting with Corey Clayborne on Leading with Empathy
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In this episode, we talk to Corey Clayborne, senior vice president of knowledge & practice, at The American Institute of Architects. Corey shares his deep passion for service and volunteering, highlighting the critical role of building strong relationships and leading by example. He delves into his experiences managing diverse member groups at the …
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The 5 Frogs Leaping Journey To Growth With Brenda Reynolds
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Change is inevitable. The question is, how can we use it as a reset moment for moving toward greater resilience? 2x Amazon Bestselling Author, Brenda K. Reynolds, asserts that certainty and stability aren't the answer to making great leaps—change and disorienting events are! Reynolds, a leadership and organization consultant and TEDx speaker, share…
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Scott Syphax: Proof that GIVING FIRST works out...really well!
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Passion! The old adage goes that when you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and this week’s guest Scott Syphax (www.syphaxstrategic.com) lived by that saying…until he didn’t! Massive success and still he knew when it was time to step away and let someone with passion take the reins. A very humble move, but because of the way he s…
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How To Make Business Meetings Less Boring With Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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Business meetings are inevitable in any team. Unfortunately, they are often boring, unnecessarily long, and somewhat unproductive. Executive coach and author of Momentum Mamie Kanfer Stewart joins Penny Zenker to discuss how to make meetings highly effective and deeply interesting. She shares two core reasons why most meetings do not work and how t…
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Karen MacNeill: Mental Performance Consultant to Olympians and other High Stakes players
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STRESS! It’s hard enough to deal with stress, but when you need to perform under stress, the challenges really pile on! This is why I welcome Dr Karen MacNeill (www.macneillperformance.com), psychologist, mental performance consultant and speaker to talk about how she consults with Olympians, professional athletes, and high level leaders and execut…
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Overcome The Overwhelm With Breathwork With Sam Kabert
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Stuck in the overwhelm cycle? Join host Penny Zenker as she chats with Sam Kabert, author of the #1 bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance and host of the Soul Seekr Podcast, about his powerful tool for overcoming the overwhelm: breathwork. Sam shares his transformative breathwork experience in his new book, Overcoming The Overwhelm. Gain insights on d…
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Flux! Things are always changing, and this week’s guest knows this all too well! April Rinne (https://aprilrinne.com/) joins us to share the creation of her career and life portfolio, and how shifting perspective and moving forward despite challenges and speedbumps has led her to a very happy and healthy life full of service to others and great gif…
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Cracking The B2B Time Management Code With Mike Bosworth
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How does productivity look like in the higher echelons of business sales? Why do only 20% of sales people get the results we all desire? How can the rest of us catch up? Learn how to unlock the B2B time management code in this episode as sales philosopher and thought leader Mike Bosworth shares his best sales productivity tips. Tune in as he shares…
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Connecting with Shannon McCabe, CAE on Shaping the Future
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In this episode, we talk to Shannon McCabe, CAE, executive director of the Association of Consulting Foresters and current president of the Virginia Society of Association Executives. Shannon shares her journey into the association profession and her enthusiasm for stepping to the president role for VSAE. She discusses leading as a millennial, enga…
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Pegine: Empowering Women to be Bold, be Brave, be Seen, be Heard and BE PAID WELL!
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“Be BOLD, be BRAVE, be SEEN, be HEARD and BE PAID WELL!” Audiences around the country yell this with this week’s guest Pegine (https://www.pegine.com/). Like Madonna, Oprah and J-Lo, she needs only one name! From a gang member in the Bronx to a high achieving, multi-award winning entrepreneur, Pegine know how to make things happen. She tells us how…
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Breaking Through Fear With Lynda Sunshine West
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We all face different kinds of fear. Some are rooted in our earliest childhood, and others are caused by our failures in life. Whatever it may be, fear is one of the reasons why we hold ourselves back from achieving our goals and unleashing our authentic selves. Penny Zenker chats with author Lynda Sunshine West about what it takes to break through…
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Trauma. Addiction. Uncomfortable topics, but ones that are vital to talk about so we can get through them ourselves, or so we can support our loved ones and fellow citizens, so this week I welcome Mary Beth O’Connor, former junkie, retired judge, and now an advocate, speaker and trainer on all things addiction and trauma recovery. This episode is J…
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The Integrity Game: Redefining Accountability With Jeffrey Klubeck
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Are you ready to rethink accountability and transform your productivity? Join Penny Zenker as she sits down with Jeffrey Klubeck, the unretired professor, world-class coach, and author of The Integrity Game, a book that’s evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. In this episode, Jeffrey discusses how integrating accountability…
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Anne's experience with the unfamiliar! (and milking a goat!)
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I'm working on a TedX talk, and recently visited a very special AirBnB on a farm where they let me milk goats! I had to override the voice of doubt in my head...and it was TOTALLY worth it! If you want to see the AirBnB, here's a video tour! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOqgDpjjXzk&t=33sBy Anne Bonney
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Master Change: Detach, Punch It, & Shrink The Bubble With Anne Bonney
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Feeling overloaded by constant change? Buckle up and take back time with host Penny Zenker and guest Anne Bonney, CSP, an author, speaker, and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast. Anne shares her superpower – building resilience – to help you master change and uncertainty. Learn how to detach from those pesky unrealistic expectations …
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Jerry Michalski: Expert on Trust and Mistrust
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TRUST! Makes many of us cringe just thinking about it, and when I think about it, I think individual and interpersonal trust, but Jerry Michalski (https://www.jerrymichalski.com/) thinks about it on a much broader level! Jerry is the founder of Open Global Mind, a community of practice seeking to help humans make better decisions together and he cu…
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Amelia Earhart: Learn To Love the Turbulence
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"Blue Skies” is a pilot saying, wishing someone a calm, turbulent-free life, but life for Amelia Rose Earhart (AmeliaRoseEarhart.com) has been anything but smooth sailing, but she has found amazing strength and fabulous insights along the way. Inspired by flight from a young age, Amelia learned to be a pilot and eventually decided to fly around the…
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The Power Of Uncertainty: Embracing The Unknown For Personal Growth With Maggie Jackson
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We all crave certainty, but award-winning author Maggie Jackson argues in her acclaimed book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure that embracing the power of uncertainty is the key to unlocking our full potential. Jackson, a renowned expert on social trends and technology’s impact on humanity, delves into the science behind why uncertai…
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Connecting with Michelle Runge, CAE on Leadership, Professional Development and Community
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In this episode, we talk to Michelle Runge, CAE, director of chapter relations with the American Inns of Court and VSAE board member. Michelle shares her journey into the association profession, highlighting her dedication to fostering community and hospitality. We delve into her involvement in VSAE and the significance of being part of this organi…
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Elaine Rodriguez on International Travel and Following Your Calling
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Travel! If you know me, you know I love doing it, and will get any chance I get to extoll the benefits. (I’m even writing a TED talk about it…but that’s for another episode!) But why should I extoll the benefits when I can get someone else to do it, so this week I welcome Elaine Rodriguez (www.elainerodriguez.com) to talk abouther experience with t…
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Build Your Confidence: Step Up And Own Your Path With Emily Jaenson
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Confidence lets you see the mountain of success as a steady incline you can conquer with optimism and determination. But when you are not confident, you see the mountain of success as a looming giant with shrouded mists that whisper in your ears to stop you from conquering it. In this episode, Emily Jaenson, the next-level innovator and leader, sha…
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Overwhelm Burnout Frazzled These are words that you hear all the time these days, because we are! The world seems to be a devisive mess, our workplaces are changing so rapidly, it's hard to keep up, we're trying to lead well, but there seems to be so much. Change Afficienado, speaker, emcee, author and the host and creator of this here podcast Anne…
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Practical Time Management With Andrew Hartman
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We often overschedule ourselves with work to feel productive. However, this is not the right approach to time management and usually leads to burnout. Andrew Hartman of Time Boss is here to help reinvent your work lifestyle and take better control of your daily schedule. Joining Penny Zenker, he discusses the importance of having reset moments and …
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PROCRASTINATION! Distractions! Self-sabotage! All the things that keep us from being as productive as we can, and I don’t know about you, but the thought of being “as productive as possible” is exhausting! In this fun and insightful episode, Productivity expert Penny Zenker (https://pennyzenker360.com/) shares what she has learned through experienc…
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Unlock Your Quantum Leap: Achieve Your Next Breakthrough With Dr. Michael Matucci
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In a world filled with competing priorities and accumulated stress, it’s easy to feel stuck. But fear not because breakthroughs are within reach! Dr. Michael Matucci, a human breakthrough artist, joins Penny Zenker to discuss his unique method for achieving quantum leaps in life. Through his company, Encompass Life, he and his team offer the Quantu…
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Britt Frank on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, Unhealthy Adult Patterns and Circus!
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In this fascinating episode, Britt Frank (www.scienceofstuck.com) speaker, trauma therapist, circus performer and trauma survivor shares her personal experiences of overcoming childhood and adult abuse, drug addiction, unhealthy adult patterns, and how she pushed past comfort zones through admitting where she was and....circus performing! She highl…
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7 Keys To Company Culture With Chris Dyer
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Company culture forms the bedrock of an organization, shaping its values, behaviors, and overall work environment. In this episode, Penny Zenker speaks with renowned company culture and remote work expert Chris Dyer about the intricacies of building a productive and engaging workplace environment. As a former CEO who led companies recognized for th…
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Olesia Sinkova: Ukrainian refugee, mother, yoga teacher and dragon feeder
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The situation in Ukraine fills the media with terrible news, but hearing the story from someone who was directly impacted brings an increased level of intensity. This week's guest Olesia Sinkova (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100018842642011) fled Ukraine 2 years ago with her 3 children, her husband and 2 backpacks. They left behind their…
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Courage! If we ever expect to Dance in the Discomfort Zone of life, we have to have courage, so today I welcome Kris McGuigan, Speaker, Author and Courage Coach to talk about her 3 Cs of Courage; Clarity, Conviction and Constancy! She goes into great detail to help us build our courage muscles and achieve the things we want in our lives. We talk ab…
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Connecting with Sam Richter on Gaining Intel for Your Association
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In this episode, we talk with Sam Richter, one of the world's foremost sales intelligence and digital reputation experts, award-winning speaker and bestselling author. As the closing keynote speaker at this year's VSAE Annual Conference, May 5-7 in Norfolk, Sam provides insights into gaining intel secrets to grow your organization. Tune in for a sn…
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Chris West on finding self-love and true happiness (and it ain't comfortable!)
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This week I'm joined by Chris West (http://videonarrative.com) as he shares his journey of embracing discomfort to live a fulfilling life. Chris has committed to facing fears, uncomfortable situations and fully exploring life which has led to more fulfillment and a life well lived. Chris struggled with personal issues like low self-worth and a need…
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Tips To Get What You Want With Bruce Turkel
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Are you not getting what you want? What could be the reason behind that? When you are living someone else life or trying to achieve someone else's dream. In this episode, Bruce Turkel, the Author of All About Them, shares his tips to help you get what you want and the reason behind why you don't get it. He also added the Importance of figuring out …
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Nina Meehan on Cultivating your Creativity
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Creativity is one of those thing that many people think they don’t have, but according to this week’s guest Nina Meehan (https://ninameehan.com/), any time you bring something new into the world, you’re being creative! It’s not the big scary, talent-required, elusive thing. You are creative, and should practice your creativity because it’s a great …
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Burnout And Peak Performance: Redefine Your Success And Let Go Of The Wrong Things With Erin Stafford
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People in all sectors suffer from severe burnout cases as they struggle to adjust to a post-pandemic world and the pressures it puts on their personal and professional lives. Today, let’s address that dilemma and help people overcome burnout and reach their peak performance. In this episode, Erin Stafford, a high-powered marketing executive, talks …
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Dr Andrea Hollingsworth: Radical Self-Compassion
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Humans make mistakes! It’s just one of the undeniable truths about being humans. Sometimes they’re big mistakes, sometimes they’re small, but whatever the case, shame is a dark and moist bedfellow (ew!) of those mistakes, and in this episode, Dr Andrea Hollingsworth (www.hollingsworthconsulting.com) and I talk about how to own up to your mistakes, …
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Joshua Berry: Daring to be Naive and living with intention
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For some reason, we all think we are supposed to know everything…and have it all figured out by the second rodeo, and as I saw posted on social media lately, that doesn’t seem like enough rodeos! This week’s guest Joshua Berry wrote a book called Dare to be Naïve (www.daretobenaive.com) and in this episode, we talk about curiosity, intentionality, …
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The Curiosity Advantage: Redefining Leadership In The Workplace With Trevor Blondeel
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By being curious and willing to understand each other, teams can reach their full potential. In this episode, Trevor Blondeel discusses the art of fostering meaningful connections in the workplace. Trevor shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding others in manufacturing while using mindfulness, showing how it can help unlock your team'…
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Connecting with Anne Bonney on Embracing Change, Virginia Life, and Uncomfortable Situations
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In this episode, we talk with Anne Bonney, a courage ignitor, two-time author, and a renowned authority on change management. As the opening keynote speaker at this year's VSAE Annual Conference, May 5-7 in Norfolk, Anne provides insights into the challenges and opportunities we collectively encounter. Tune in for a sneak peek into Bonney's keynote…
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Life is full of ups and downs. Imposter syndrome is a real thing. I always joke that we know too much about ourselves, everything we've messed up, gotten wrong and generally screwed up! It makes confidence kinda hard! This week I welcome James Robilotta, Professional Speaker and Improv Comedian, to talk about his journey and all the lessons he's le…
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Tech Is Cool, People Are Cooler: Creating Meaningful Virtual Presentations With Kassy LaBorie
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Tech is cool, but what’s cooler? People. In virtual presentations, it’s important not only to understand the technology but also to make every participant feel valued. In this episode, we have Kassy LaBorie share her journey of success in online engagement. She discusses the mistakes people make when hosting online meetings and presentations during…
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Bernadette Smith, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Authority, Speaker, Author and Consultant
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Did you know that organizations with more women and people of color can have up to 30% more profits? Did you know that more inclusive workplaces have increased employee engagement and retention? Bottom line aside, the world is a better place when we can create equality, inclusion and belonging, so this week I've invited DEI speaker and consultant B…
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SEO: The Path To Building Your Business Without Any Advertising With Damon Burton
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Advertising can be a powerful tool for promoting businesses and products, but it does not come without a downside. As a business owner, it’s a smart move to build a successful business without paid ads, and that is possible! Today, Damon Burton, an SEO consultant, explores the area of Search Engine Optimization and how to harness it in building you…
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It's funny how old sayings often contradict facts, but often it's not the saying...it's the re-telling of the saying! Science shows that cultivating your Curiosity is a VERY good thing...so did Curiosity actually kill the cat? Listen to this quick shortie podcast, and then go get curious!By Anne Bonney
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Authenticity Unpacked: Finding Your True Self And Living A More Meaningful Life With T. Mark Meyer
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Our fear denies us from our feelings and emotions, and that holds us back from acting out into our true selves. When we deny ourselves from our authentic selves, we deny ourselves from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. So let’s join T. Mark Meyer, the Author of The Art of Being Authentic: Increase Self-Esteem, Be Happier, and Discover Your P…
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Kristen Henry: Midlife Transition and Holistic Wellness Coach
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Security....boy that would be nice! Having a destination that we can strive for, and than will never change. Well that's just not how this life works, so this week I welcome Kristen Henry (https://www.wideningyouraperture.com/) to talk about change, and navigating the challenge of imperminence! In this episode we talk about Sacrifices we sometimes …
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Outsourcing Work And Taking Control With Brittany Brewer
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If business success still elopes you after implementing your best strategies, perhaps you need to reduce what’s on your plate and delegate some to other people. This is where outsourcing work comes in. Penny Zenker sits down with Brittany Brewer of Freeup to discuss how you hiring freelancers can bring you closer to your goals and vision. She discu…
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Jess Pettitt: Cheese lover and Master of Uncomfortable Conversations!
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This episode will make you think! There are no easy answers, nothing is black and white, and this week's guest Jess Pettitt (https://jesspettitt.com/) and I wander down a bunch of uncomfortable paths! This is something she has been doing with her audiences and clients for decades, and she is a master at giving people permission to sit in the discom…
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Disrupting Burnout: A Perfectionist’s Journey To Finding The Perfect Equilibrium With Julian Reeve
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Perfectionism, as they say, is a double-edged sword that motivates people to achieve great results but breeds stress, anxiety, and burnout. Everyone experiences perfectionism quite differently because it comes with different shades, a spectrum. The key to that is finding the perfect balance that suits you. In this episode, Julian Reeve, a Keynote S…
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In this episode, we talk to Bailey Kasten, CAE, executive director of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. Join us for a conversation centered around the challenges and opportunities of managing a small association, leadership qualities, providing opportunities to women and young professionals, mentorship and the importance of being a part of …
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