Best Colleen Seward Ryan Podcasts (2024)

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27. Tips for Stress Management, Energy, and Encouragement 34:37

2+ y ago34:37

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🧠 First things first: think about what you're thinking about. 01:12 🌞 Three things that may help you refresh your spirit. 03:32 😇 Pressure and lack of self respect: be friend to yourself. 06:46 👉 The productivity killer is indifference, but there is burnout as well. 07:58 ❗ Feelings are not facts: growing pains. 11:15 🤯 Uncertainty is a natural par…

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26. Public Speaking Tips in a Virtual Environment 46:09

2+ y ago46:09

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🤓 Preparing and practicing for meetings or presentations: This really works! 01:11 🖥️ You can’t control technology 100% of the time. 02:58 ⚡ You will need a lot of energy for a quality presentation in the virtual form. 06:09 😉 Know your technology 100% and keep your audience engaged. 07:34 😇 Practice with your peers so everything can run smoothly w…

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25. 15 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

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😫 Burning out can easily sneak up on you like a slow burn. 01:12 ✍️ Why it is important to write down the takeaways and goals. 02:17 🔙 When to take a step back even if you love what you’re doing. 03:05 ❗ You are not alone. 04:44 🚦 The signs of burnout. 06:03 🌀 The challenging aspect of burnout is that it often becomes cyclical. 07:13 🙋 Recognizing …

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24. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 2 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

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✨ A short recap of leadership characteristics we discussed in part one. 02:31 🤗 Without honesty, other traits don’t matter. 03:55 🦅 Colleen has presented in 48 states. Find out why leadership is all about perception. 04:22 📋 The list of other important common threads shared by successful leaders. 05:43 🤓 Why it is important that others see you as c…

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23. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 1 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

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👍 Excellent leadership traits can and should apply to anyone and anywhere. 01:12 😷 Even COVID affected the way we work, people still want to see these traits in leaders. 05:05 🤓 Why integrity is so important? 07:04 👂 Listen to understand, not to respond. 08:26 ❗ You never know what someone is going through. 09:39 😉 What motivates people to work bet…

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22. What is a Successful Mindset? 16:00

2+ y ago16:00

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🔎 What is your definition of success? 01:12 🤔 What is a successful mindset? 01:53 😇 Learning about yourself and your limits. 02:41 🌎 Toastmasters International is a worldwide group. 03:32 🫂 Surround yourself with supportive people. 05:21 🤩 The conversation between lifelong learners is different. 06:22 🌺 What is success to you: Responses Colleen rec…

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21. An Inspirational True Story – Don’t Quit Before the Miracle! 13:47

2+ y ago13:47

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😿 I had to put down my beloved cat Tigger. 01:10 🐈 My visit to a local no-kill animal shelter: a Tabby kitten named Forrest. 03:14 🐈‍⬛ Little black fluffy George Bailey: Signs and synchronicities. Go with your gut! 06:13 🏡 He came home with me and I named him Ryley. 09:43 🤩 Getting something better around the bend: Pay attention to your intuition! …

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20. Easy Communication Tips in 4 Minutes 6:01

2+ y ago6:01

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🤔 Refrain: Think before speaking or sending an email. 01:12 😮‍💨 Refocus: Reboot your brain. 02:49 🎯Rephrase your thoughts using the T.H.I.N.K. exercise. 04:11 Connect with Colleen: 🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_ 👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks 🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoyBy Colleen Seward Ryan

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19. Coronavirus Pandemic: Dealing with Uncertainty 12:55

4+ y ago12:55

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Global pandemic – fear and trepidation 01:58 Educate yourself and stay informed 04:41 Why is focusing on facts essential? 07:50 Why do people want leaders who are honest and straightforward? 09:14 We’re in this together 10:42 Adopting Joy on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 12:04By Colleen Seward Ryan

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18. Improving Productivity 26:26

4+ y ago26:26

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Top five behaviors employers consider to be important in the workplace today. 01:12 Why is it important to study and master your core competencies? 02:07 Why is it beneficial to write down the specific areas and skills you identified for improvement? 03:47 Work with your natural biorhythms on your most important tasks. 06:03 Take time to write down…

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17. What Bosses Want 17:27

4+ y ago17:27

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What in-depth conversations with managers, supervisors, HR personnel and CEOs show? 01:13 Why attendance and punctuality are on top of the employers’ list? 03:30 Why is it important to be a team player? 06:16 Be willing to help others by sharing job knowledge, skills, and ideas. 08:00 Attempt to resolve issues on your own first, without always runn…

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16. Improving Public Speaking Skills 22:49

4+ y ago22:49

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The work is in the preparation; the fun is in the presentation 01:12 Ways of practicing for your presentation 03:45 The best ways to reduce nervousness 05:56 Why can recording yourself help you get better? 07:20 Practice self-love 08:36 Focus on helping others with your message 11:06 Know your audience and your purpose 12:27 Practice in front of sa…

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15. Building Confidence 15:07

4+ y ago15:07

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement 01:12 Why must you take stock in yourself, your experience and your abilities? 02:22 The importance of believing in yourself 03:35 Are you practicing negative self-talk? 04:03 How to mitigate your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths? 06:57 Bounce back when mistakes happen 08:57 Remember to be…

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14. Joy in Managing Change 29:05

4+ y ago29:05

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Whatever the outside circumstances, we can make a change from the inside 01:12 We're given challenges on purpose, to change our lives 03:58 How to go from surviving to thriving? 06:12 Anticipate the unexpected, be open to change and be willing to readjust 08:03 Everything is hard before it is easy 13:03 Why must we take action and not let fear para…

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13. Finding Balance: 8 Essentials 18:59

4+ y ago18:59

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To perform well you first need to feel well and stay motivated 01:12 Focus on what you have not on what you don’t have 02:15 Feed your strengths, starve your weaknesses 04:22 🕴️Practice self-control, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic 06:06 Decide what really matters, what gives you energy and makes you laugh 07:43 Focus on having fun no matt…

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12. Positive Daily Habits 25:04

4+ y ago25:04

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Bouncing back from failure: our mindset makes a difference 01:12 Positive morning routine: focusing on what you are grateful for 02:04 How does making your bed in the morning set the tone for the whole day? 02:59 Adopt a morning routine and plan your day 03:36 Embrace routine and practice consistency 04:44 Get outside and get moving 06:05 Be kind t…

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11. Overcoming Procrastination and Eliminating Overwhelm: Nine Simple Steps 20:07

4+ y ago20:07

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Why people procrastinate? 01:12 Seven simple steps to accomplish your goals 02:09 Don’t wait until you are motivated 02:25 People who typically procrastinate, are especially hard on themselves 03:50 Remember your ABCs – Action, Baby Steps, Confidence 05:00 Why is getting started the hardest part? 06:53 Wasting time in thinking about what needs to b…

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10. What To Do When Things Go Wrong? 27:46

4+ y ago27:46

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What to do when things go wrong? 01:12 Why you should not make assumptions that your employees know what to do? 04:25 When things go wrong, you end up learning a lot–15 quick tips and takeaways 05:19 Let go of the mistake, but don’t lose the lesson 05:34 🧭 You learn by doing–you learn what works and what doesn’t. 06:23 🛌 Why is it important to set …

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09. How to Deal with Difficult People 29:40

4+ y ago29:40

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How to love your life-the secrets to adopting joy 00:33 How change or stress can make somebody difficult temporarily? 02:07 You can’t control difficult people; you can only control how you react. 02:07 Why is it important to understand the behavior patterns of difficult people? 04:43 Why you shouldn’t argue with overly aggressive or excessively dif…

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08. How to Overcome Rejection 41:39

5y ago41:39

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The best ways to overcome your fears 00:10 How not to take failure and rejection personally? 04:27 Why you should celebrate if the failure is your fault? 06:17 The 3 life-changing ideas to help you in overcoming rejection 12: 50 Focusing on your strengths and your talents and not on what you fear about the future 18:55 Five tips for overcoming any …

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07. How You Can Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! 44:37

5y ago44:37

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How to make the most of your days. 1:12 How to practice patient persistence. 3:01 Why there is no perfect time. 6:54 The importance of failing forward. 9:03 Why you need to get up 30 minutes earlier on your busiest days. 10:34 Why you need to take a break before you can have a breakthrough. 13:46 Why you need to arrive to all of your meetings at le…

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06. Is Comparison Stealing Your Contentment 17:29

5y ago17:29

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🤳 How social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. 1:12 😟 Why we compare our worst with others’ best. 3:11 💌 Why we need to focus on adding value to others, not on our competition. 5:54 😶 How comparison erodes our confidence. 7:55 🎨 Choosing to be inspired by others. 9:20 💪 Why we should only compete with ourselves. 10:34 🛡️ How to set boundar…

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05. Interview With Filmmaker Caden Butera on Going For Your Dream 37:50

5y ago37:50

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🎙️ Introducing Caden Butera. 1:12 ⏲️ Why you don’t need to wait for the “right time” to pursue your dream. 2:23 🖇️ Why connections are huge… but they aren’t everything. 5:07 How to transform discouragement into the determination to succeed. 7:29 🏘️ The power of surrounding yourself with people more successful than you. 8:23 Why success is more abou…

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04. How to Overcome Procrastination: 5 Easy Tips 21:21

5y ago21:21

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How to Overcome Procrastination: Five Easy Tips 🏼 Answering a frequent question: how to overcome procrastination. 1:12 🗣️ A lesson from the haters: the only one standing in your way is you. 2:16 Action produces transaction: never wait until you “feel like it.” 8:35 Why you should always do your least favorite task first. 11:13 🥵 What you procrastin…

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03. No Coincidences 16:24

5y ago16:24

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How Joy taught me to pay attention to the synchronicities in life. 1:12 🖼️ 📷A snapshot of Joy and my life with her. 3:31 The sign I received after posting a picture of Joy on Instagram. 6:21 The meaning of my experiences and why I share my messages. 10:14 What story can you share that would bring hope to others? 15:02 Key Takeaways: Your beloved pe…

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02. A Story about Hope, Happiness and Healing 15:23

5y ago15:23

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🏖️ My reflections from Cannon Beach, the Disneyland for dogs. 0:00 The story behind Adopting Joy. 3:40 How fate brought Joy into my life. 7:26 Why I embrace the unexpected. 11:50 Key Takeaways: 🤲 We get what we need, not necessarily what we think we want. 🕯️ Look for the light in every dark situation. 🗣️ What is a story YOU could share with others …

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01. My Personal Story On How to Deal with a Chronically Difficult Person 28:20

5y ago28:20

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My personal story of how to deal with difficult people, and how to turn that struggle into success. 0.00 🏜️ What I learned speaking on emotional intelligence at a leadership event in the Grand Canyon. 1:30 Learning to be the “bigger person” and the story behind changing my last name. 5:04 The lessons I learned from my dad, and why I don’t worry abo…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Colleen Seward Ryan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Adopting Joy

Colleen Seward Ryan

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27. Tips for Stress Management, Energy, and Encouragement 34:37

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26. Public Speaking Tips in a Virtual Environment 46:09

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25. 15 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout 27:26

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24. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 2 32:48

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23. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 1 31:38

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22. What is a Successful Mindset? 16:00

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21. An Inspirational True Story – Don’t Quit Before the Miracle! 13:47

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20. Easy Communication Tips in 4 Minutes 6:01

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19. Coronavirus Pandemic: Dealing with Uncertainty 12:55

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18. Improving Productivity 26:26

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17. What Bosses Want 17:27

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16. Improving Public Speaking Skills 22:49

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15. Building Confidence 15:07

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14. Joy in Managing Change 29:05

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13. Finding Balance: 8 Essentials 18:59

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12. Positive Daily Habits 25:04

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11. Overcoming Procrastination and Eliminating Overwhelm: Nine Simple Steps 20:07

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10. What To Do When Things Go Wrong? 27:46

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09. How to Deal with Difficult People 29:40

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08. How to Overcome Rejection 41:39

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07. How You Can Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! 44:37

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06. Is Comparison Stealing Your Contentment 17:29

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05. Interview With Filmmaker Caden Butera on Going For Your Dream 37:50

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04. How to Overcome Procrastination: 5 Easy Tips 21:21

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03. No Coincidences 16:24

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02. A Story about Hope, Happiness and Healing 15:23

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01. My Personal Story On How to Deal with a Chronically Difficult Person 28:20

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