What happens when you show your work? Learn how and hear the stories of amazing creators -- authors, podcasters, event organizers and product builders -- who share how they created something awesome and where it led them next.
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Welcome to Bounce Back Stronger. Life is full of unexpected challenges that test our strength and resilience. These events include divorce, job loss/reorganization, death of a loved one, illness, and other changes or losses. It’s in these moments of adversity that some remarkable individuals discover their inner power and transform hardships into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Do you ever wonder why? Or how? Join your host, author, yoga therapist, and life coach, Donna Ferris, ...
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A podcast dedicated to rewiring the brain for success. Unpack episodes with science-based wisdom, real-world stories, and simple but powerful ideas that defy traditional thinking. Reflect, enlighten, and empower your journey towards purpose, all while shaping a mindset ready to bring your most ambitious dreams to life.
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3 Ways to Unlock Opportunity and Get Unstuck with Eric Koester
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"And so if you find yourself stuck, a lot of people say, I need a mentor. My answer is you need a project, and you use that project to attract people who will help unstuck ya." In this episode, Donna sits down with Eric Koester, founder and CEO of the Creator Institute and a celebrated entrepreneurship professor at Georgetown University. Eric has t…
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The Power of Grit with Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter
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“I'm glad I didn't wait until I retired to do the things that I wanted to do…cause now that we've been in rehab, we see people way younger, little kids, people in their twenties that are in worse shape. And it's like, man, at least I had 60 years of doing what I wanted to do.” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris sits down wit…
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Mindset Matters: How Tami Adams Turned Job Loss into Success
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"If there's something that you want to do, stop getting in your own way. I am a big example of someone who still, at times, gets in her way with certain things. But if we can figure out that we are the ones preventing us from achieving what we want to achieve, we will." Ever been laid off or had a major career disappointment and wondered, "What now…
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Mindful Living: Finding Balance in a Chaotic World with Coach Aruni
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“Compassion is a profound doorway - especially now with all the shifting and whirling around us. Can we give ourselves permission to be human, permission to try, permission to practice, permission to do our best?” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris sits down with Coach Aruni Funtaransky, a mindfulness coach, writer, and seni…
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Finding Peace and Purpose: Live from the Book Launch of "Bounce Back Stronger"
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"What I realized is it's not enough to survive. We've got to bounce back - and we've got to thrive. And so here I am, publishing this book, knowing that loss is one of life's biggest teachers. And it never stops giving." In this special episode recorded live from the launch of host Donna Y. Ferris's new book, Bounce Back Stronger - Finding Peace an…
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Buddha on Board: Laughs and Lessons with Author Roland Merullo
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“Your heart is beating right now. My heart is beating. Air is going into us and out, and we just completely take that for granted, most of us, most of the time. And it really should not be taken for granted. It's really incredible.” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris interviews award-winning author Roland Merullo. Known for …
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Healing Through Happy Memories: A Grief Meditation
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In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, your host, Donna Ferris, guides you through a heartfelt meditation focused on cherishing happy memories of lost loved ones. This meditation aims to support those on a grief journey by utilizing the powerful tool of positive reminiscence. Research shows that recalling joyful memories can significantly improve…
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Reduce Stress Fast: An Easy Technique for Instant Calm
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In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris guides you through a powerful meditation that focuses on body awareness and tension release. Discover how your emotions manifest in your body and learn the importance of releasing this tension for overall well-being. Donna also introduces a simple yet effective technique using a tennis ball…
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3 Ways Yoga Therapy Can Improve Your Life Now with Bob Butera
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“What makes you feel good? What centers you? Do more of that.” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris interviews Bob Butera, a Ph.D. in yoga therapy who founded the Comprehensive Yoga Therapy Training at Yoga Life Institute. What is yoga therapy? A discipline that adapts yoga’s mind, body, and spirit practices to mental and phys…
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Resilience in Full Color with Artist Judith Bigham
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"I just felt like the world didn’t need any more sadness - it really needed more prettiness. And I also felt like with flowers, there was this stereotype of women, mothers, older women painting flowers, and I thought I'm gonna own that." In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris sits down with Judith Bigham, an artist whose …
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Overcoming Loss with Grief Yoga: Kim Bernardo’s Journey
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“Pain gets suppressed in the body either consciously or subconsciously. I think this isn't talked about enough. When you start to express that suppressed pain in any sort of movement, not just yoga, it allows you to release heaviness in the body.” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris delves into the healing power of yoga and m…
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Fred Rogers and the Healing Power of Fatherhood with Art Carey
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"Everybody has a treasure. Everybody is a gem in some way. And that's why I'm so curious. That's why I ask people questions because I like to try to discover or plumb their being or their soul and find out what is that special spark that makes them unique and interesting." In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris interviews the il…
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Feeling Stuck & Frustrated? This Walking Meditation's for You
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Tune into our latest podcast episode for a powerful meditation that combines mindfulness and movement to help you overcome barriers and walk your way to inner peace. This meditation is one of a dozen that accompany Donna Y. Ferris' book Bounce Back Stronger - Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens (available here). We hope this episode is…
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Manifest Your Best Summer (and Life) with Cristina Leeson
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“There's always something that's going to test us and try to knock us off kilter. But if you stay resilient and open, I swear you will receive blessings, opportunities, epiphanies, and a connection to the divine that gets stronger and stronger and stronger.” We are thrilled to welcome our first repeat guest, the internationally renowned psychic med…
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4 Ways to Sleep Better Now with Julie Wright
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“People sacrifice sleep. They put it last, and I'm hearing things like, I'll sleep when I die, sleep is for the wicked, or you want to show that you're a superhero by not needing more sleep...” This is our third episode in Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week, we are focusing on a fundamental activity that directly affects our mental health…
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You’ve Done Your Best – It’s Time to Let Life Flow
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In this episode, we guide you through a ten-minute meditation focused on the art of surrendering the outcome. This practice isn't about giving up, but rather about recognizing that we've done our best and it's time to let go of persistent thoughts, release control, and trust in the flow of life. We'll start by helping you relax your body and focus …
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Moms, Memoirs and Mental Health with Mira Bartok
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“I’ve always told people who deal with a family member or someone they love with schizophrenia or some severe or even brain trauma, the essential person is in there. It's this disease or accident or whatever, that's hijacked the brain.” This is our second episode in Mental Health Awareness Month, and our guest is National Book Critics Award-winning…
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Need Serenity Now? Take this Meditative Journey to Inner Peace
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In this first episode for May Mental Health Awareness Month, we delve into the meaning of "The Peace That Passes All Understanding" as we lead you through a serene, meditative journey of self-discovery and tranquility. Through simple steps, discover how to release past and future worries and remain grounded in the present moment. Experience the inh…
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Coming Home to Ourselves with Stephen Cope
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“Quickly after coming to Kripalu, I noticed that when we asked people why they were there, 80 percent of them said, I want to come home to myself... There was this kind of desperation to come to someplace that felt like home. And what is that? Well, that's being at ease with how it is in the body, how it is in the mind...beginning to notice how it …
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Feel Angry or Anxious? This Meditation's For You
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Feeling angry or anxious? Overwhelmed and not sure how to manage strong emotions like resentment, jealousy, and fear? This meditation is for you. In this episode, we use the symbol of a rose to navigate intense feelings. Join us as we practice releasing difficult emotions into its cooling petals so we can learn from our feelings and emerge lighter,…
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From Stress to Success: Three Ways Mindfulness Upgraded My Life
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"You become that place where people rely on being safe...being a safer place than I was before has helped my career more than my MBA or CFA...Maybe the yoga therapy training I took was the best money ever spent." Recently, I guested on the 10X Growth Strategies podcast with Saradha Sriram to discuss one of my favorite books, The Untethered Soul. Th…
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Six Secrets for Navigating Tough Times with Dr. Stephen S. Tang
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In this episode, Dr. Stephen S. Tang, author and biotech executive, shares his experience leading the team behind the Intelliswab Covid-19 test, which Oprah Winfrey calls the easiest of its kind. He also shares crisis and leadership insights from his book A Test for Our Time, along with his six secrets for navigating tough times and tips for those …
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Writing Your Story – Life Lessons and Publishing Tips from Musician / Author Billy Manas
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This week’s guest, Billy Manas, is a writer, poet, truck driver, father, and talented singer-songwriter with over twenty years of experience in the music industry. You might have come across Billy's insightful Substack column, "Manas From Heaven," or caught his compelling pieces in Elephant Journal and the Good Men Project. But Billy's talents don'…
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Ever wish you could blink your eyes and be in your happy place? That's what this meditation is all about. Through soothing imagery and relaxation techniques, this short meditation will guide you to leave overwhelm behind so you can be in your special place of bliss and calm. This meditation is one of a dozen that accompany Donna Y. Ferris' book Bou…
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Heart-Centered Advice That’ll Change Your Life with Shawn Elizabeth George
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“So rather than being focused on my circumstances, how can I look up and out above the waves and recognize that my body has cancer, but it doesn’t have to have my soul, my heart, or mind? How can I live love while I’m here?” This week’s episode features cancer survivor and author Shawn Elizabeth George. With four books under her belt, including a h…
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"We have 70,000 thoughts, and 90% of them are not new. Until we see this for what it is, we are prisoners to it." This week’s guest is Chuck Schad, a witty and wise meditation teacher who's been guiding folks through life's ups and downs for over four decades. Chuck, founder of The Inner Theater, brings a refreshing blend of humor and honesty to th…
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A Master Class in Memoir with Award Winning Editor Melanie Votaw
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This episode is a master class in memoir, personal essay, and self-help non-fiction. Our guest, Melanie Votaw, author, editor, and book coach, brings over two decades of editing and writing experience to the table, all in service of individuals crafting and sharing their tales of triumph. Melanie unveils the secrets behind her remarkable success in…
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The Healing Power of Wonder with Caldecott Winner Micha Archer
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“Kids know how to wonder…they still believe anything can happen...hopefully, they pass it on to their parents…” I reached out to this week’s guest, Caldecott winner Micha Archer, after seeing her work in the Brandywine River Museum exhibition, "Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children's Book Illustration (open until February 28th)." Strol…
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"The key is consistency and dedicating intentional time to your dreams each day. You do it for so many other things, other people, and your job. Take this time to do it for you." This guided meditation invites you to create space in your mind, so you can visualize the life you dream of. This meditation accompanies the Create Your Life chapter of th…
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Single with Crystal Jackson
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“I don’t look at being single as a sad thing. I’ve gotten really comfortable with it, and I think it’s beautiful.” This week we delve deep into the heart of author and therapist Crystal Jackson's journey. With candor, humor, and authenticity, Crystal shares her experiences of love, divorce, and the unexpected joys of singlehood. But it's not just a…
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Breaking Broadway Barriers with Madison Ferris
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"Ultimately, you don't really have a choice of what you like to do...I find if I say yes to the opportunities that do come along it makes me a whole lot happier." I'm so excited to share this interview with Broadway actress Madison Ferris. At just 25 years old, Madison Ferris left an indelible mark on Broadway history by becoming the first actress …
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Women and Heart Health – Surprising Facts You Need to Know
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"It's important that we put ourselves at the top of the to-do list. We don't need to be number one, or two or three, but come on - let's be in the top five." This week’s guest has a story that is nothing short of remarkable—Leigh Pechillo survived a widow-maker heart attack and overcame not one but four sudden cardiac arrests. Rather than letting t…
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Find Happiness After Loss with Maria Sirois
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Five years ago, I attended a retreat at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with this week's podcast guest, Maria Sirois. It was the first anniversary of a dear one's passing and even though I thought I was making progress in my healing journey, the anniversary dragged up the loss as if it was new. After three days with Maria, I understood what …
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The Best Gift for Our Kids with Laura Ward
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Join us for this heartfelt conversation with sobriety coach Laura Ward, who shares the many reasons why she broke free from alcohol. Top of the list? Her children. In this candid discussion, Laura openly shares the tools she provides to her clients - which are valuable for anyone on a personal growth journey - whether dealing with a complicated med…
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Finding Your Way to Peace and Happiness with Sharon Salzberg
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In this transformative episode of Bounce Back Stronger, we have the privilege of sitting down with a true pioneer in the world of meditation, Sharon Salzberg. As a world-renowned teacher, bestselling author, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, Sharon has been at the forefront of bringing mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to ma…
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2024 Astrology Predictions and the Saturn Return with CosmiColleen
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This week, we have CosmiColleen, the amazing host of The Weekly Awakening Podcast as our guest. Listen in to this fun and enlightening conversation to hear how understanding our horoscopes has helped us both navigate difficult times (and people). Colleen's story is pure inspiration – she got into podcasting as a creative outlet to get through relat…
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Leave People Pleasing Behind and Live a Life You Love with Susie Pettit
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Join us for a transformative episode of Bounce Back Stronger featuring our special guest, Susie Pettit – a certified Parent, Life + Wellness Coach, and mother of five sons aged 18-26. As the host of the Love Your Life podcast, Susie brings a wealth of experience and invaluable insights to guide us in moving beyond our "good enough” lives to embrace…
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Building Lasting Connections with Maureen Ross Gemme
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to build and maintain thriving decades-long relationships? In this episode, Maureen Ross Gemme, CEO of Emerge Leadership Academy, will share how she’s managed to do this while navigating not a little bit of home life chaos. 🌟 Episode Highlights: The Art of Building Lasting Relationships: Maureen opens up about t…
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Growing into Your Spiritual Britches with Psychic Cristina Leeson
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Embark on a captivating journey with International Psychic Medium Cristina Leeson in this week's podcast episode as she unveils the fascinating story of her evolution into a spiritual leader. Join us as Cristina shares her unique perspective on spirituality and imparts her empowering guidance for the transformative year ahead, 2024. With an impress…
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A Netflix Worthy Love Story with Gin Carter
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In this heartwarming episode of "Bounce Back Stronger," we delve into the extraordinary love story of Gin Carter - a marine biologist, author, yoga/meditation teacher, and veterinary student - whose pursuit of happiness led her to challenge and change laws. We follow Gin as she navigates the legal landscape, breaks barriers, and ultimately reshapes…
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Get ready to dive deep with Erin Byron, who we are honored to have as our first guest! She's not your average therapist – Erin's a Registered Psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and co-author of books like "Yoga for the Creative Soul," and the brain behind Trauma Aware Certified Training. We kick things off by chatting about what Erin's noticing in he…
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This four-minute mindfulness practice provides a bit of calm. Hope you will take a listen and share it with those who might benefit. Thank you.By Donnayferris
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Mindfulness for the Difficult Days (including Holidays)
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This episode is a salve for the difficult days which can include holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or just a day when we are overwhelmed with emotions. One of the best tools for those days is mindfulness - and my favorite mindfulness teacher? My WonderDog, Jake - because dogs are masters of staying in the moment. Listen to hear what I mean and ho…
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In this episode we unravel the science of resilience, because I'm a skeptic, and always like a little science in my wisdom. Listen in for insights from the teachings of the late Dr. Steven Southwick - a distinguished expert in psychology and neuroscience from Yale - and learn how we all can apply his teachings to our lives. So we can Bounce Back St…
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Bounce Back Stronger Introduction - Only The Brave Run Wild
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Welcome to "Bounce Back Stronger," the podcast where we learn to not just survive, but thrive the challenges that disrupt - and ultimately enrich - our lives. Sometimes by being brave and running wild. I'm your podcast host, Donna Ferris, and my hope is through personal stories, scientific research, and well-worn wisdom, "Bounce Back Stronger" crea…
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S2E5 Say Yes to Doable Self-Care and Stress Relief — with Lisa Borden
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Purpose-driven entrepreneurs, here's your fresh take on well-being. Many of us think we know what self-care is, but do we really? If you're like me, then you probably have an outdated understanding of it. It's time to cast away "should haves" and "good enoughs" in a conversation with Lisa Borden, founder of the Wellness Intelligence Collective. In …
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S2E4 Getting Extraordinary Mentors to Help You — with Eric Koester
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The rules of mentorship have changed. Did you get the memo? I didn't. That is, until I read Eric Koester's new book, Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. In this episode, Eric teaches us why the old approach to mentorship is no longer relevant, and what effective mentorship looks like today. Join us to…
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S2E3 Exploring the Myths We Believe — with Daniel Pink
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Join me and thought leader Daniel Pink in a lively discussion debunking conventional wisdom on effective signage, the myth of who makes good sales people, a little know trick for smarter self-talk and some surprising science on the power of embracing your regrets. You'll learn about the four main regret categories - foundation, boldness, moral, and…
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History: Your Story at the Perfect Time | Roy Choi
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Have you found the writing style that suits you? Do you find it hard to focus with all the distractions that surround you every day? How will you tell your readers your identity through your writing? Are you prepared to show your ugly and vulnerable side? Or will you stay cooped up in your shell and hide? Roy Choi is the person who can answer these…
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Commit with the Right Mindset to Hard Work | Matt Thomas
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Do you believe hard work pays off? Have you been in situations that test the strength of your mindset? When was the last time you believed in yourself? Do you doubt your capabilities and strengths? To help you find the right attitude and strengthen your commitment, Matt Thomas sets a great example for us, by sharing what works for him. Matt Thomas …
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