Are you ready to live a life with enough time, money, and energy? Have relationships and connections that delight you? Are you ready for the extraordinary life you know you’ve been missing? If so, then this is the place for you. I'm a best selling author, coach, consultant, and speaker who’s worked in technology for over two decades. I’m a leader in transforming people and organizations from operating in fear, obligation and guilt to running off joy, ease, and love. It’s time for Engineering ...
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Navigating Your Future of Work with Natalia Bielczyk, PhD
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Can you survive or even thrive in this fast-paced ever-evolving job market? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Natalia Bielczyk, a computational neuroscientist turned career and business strategist. We dive deep into the future of work amidst rapid technological changes like AI and Web 3.0. Dr. Bielczyk shares her unique insights on navigating th…
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Why Technology is a Bad Call for Human-Centered Innovation
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Why is tech bad? I delve into the recurring failures of technology and the impact they have on our lives. From the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage to the daily frustrations we all experience, it's clear that technology often misses the mark. But why is this happening, and more importantly, how can we change it? This article where a $6 Billion T…
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Mastering Emotions for Success Lessons from Inside Out 2
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In this thought-provoking episode, Justin dives into the world of emotions through the lens of the movie "Inside Out 2". Discover how understanding and mastering your emotions can lead to greater success and fulfillment in both personal and professional life. Justin explores the importance of knowing yourself and others, and how emotions like joy, …
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The Future of Technology: Serving Humanity's Journey, Not Replacing It
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In this thought-provoking episode, Justin shares his vision for a future where technology serves humanity rather than the other way around. Drawing from his experiences at soul-filled festivals and tech networking events, Justin explores how we can use technology to improve our interactions and emotional intelligence. He discusses the importance of…
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From Compulsion to Creativity and Inner Peace with Rachel Warmath
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In this episode of Engineering Emotions and Engineering, host Justin Wenck, Ph.D., sits down with the incredible Rachel Warmath, an editor, writer, published author, and yoga teacher, to delve into the motivations behind our actions. Are we driven by genuine desire, or are there underlying compulsions and addictions at play? Rachel's eighth book, "…
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Uncovering the Wisdom of the Body: A Journey Through Holistic Healing and Network Spinal Care with Dr. Aiden Kinsella
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What is that pain telling you? Whether it's an ouchy muscle, a literal pain in the neck, frustration, or fear, there's often something that's causing us a bit dis-ease in our body when we stop to check-in. Often we view it as something to be overcome, fixed, or eliminated, but what if there's wisdom in this pain? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ai…
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Disruption is Not Enough: Intention and Attention Matter
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What's the real cost of disruption in tech and personal growth? Can we get the benefits we want without the rupture, disorder, and upheaval that disruption causes? Yes! When we add two very important ingredients. In this episode, I review the resulting disruptions we’ve seen from tech companies like Amazon in retail, Netflix in video rental, TV, & …
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The Power of Unplugging with a Digital Detox
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Is technology serving you, or are you serving it? Discover six steps to master tech in your life through a digital detox and regain clarity and calm in your life in this incredible episode. Block Off The Time (4 to 24 Hours) Let Key People Know (So they can support you) Phone Off (Or Airplane with Do Not Disturb at a minimum) No Other Electronics (…
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Redefining Wealth: Emotional Intelligence, Values-Driven Investing, and the Pursuit of Joy
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Embark on a transformative exploration of what it truly means to be wealthy with our guest Michael Sakraida, an esteemed author and sharp critic of the wealth management industry. This episode promises a journey beyond the bank account, into the realms of time richness, social wealth, and the joy that comes from a life well-lived. Mike's insights w…
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Mastering Authentic Networking for Introverts: Strategies for Professional and Personal Enrichment
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Ever felt like networking is just not your cup of tea, especially if you're on the introverted side? In this episode, we'll guide you through the labyrinth of networking with a spirit of playfulness and authenticity. No more dreading those social gatherings; instead, discover how to turn them into enjoyable experiences that align with your passions…
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How Values Lead to Easier Life Changes with Darren Reinke
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In this episode, I discuss how major life changes can become much easier when we know our values with Darren Reinke, founder of The Savage Leader, an executive coaching and training company focused on building great leaders and teams from the inside out. Transition is the name of the game in this episode, and we start with a story from Darren's you…
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Will Human Connection Be a Thing of The Past? Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Headsets
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Are we standing on the precipice of a revolution in human connection, or teetering on the edge of its demise? We tackle this question head-on by looking at the Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Quest headsets as our guides. Picture a world where walking down the street or attending a meeting could be fundamentally altered by the technology we wear. This …
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The 3 People you Absolutely Must Keep Happy in Life
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Who do you need to keep happy to have a successful career, life, or relationship? Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained during my time working in Germany, I share valuable lessons that have shaped my approach to happiness and success. We'll explore the significance of identifying and nurturing the happiness of three key individuals …
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Journeys in Happiness Across Continents and Cultures
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Today we journey into happiness across continents and cultures with Nicole and Mickey in another joint show with the @MickeySDT podcast. Mickey talks about how he’s struck by the candidness with which emotions are expressed in his native German Culture compared to the stark contrast to the American penchant for cloaking one's true feelings. Justin …
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Navigating Love and Attachment: Building Secure and Intimate Relationships with Maya Diamond
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"Love is a complex dance that often leaves us perplexed, yearning for a deeper understanding of the forces that govern our emotional bonds." Unlock the secrets to creating loving, secure connections with Maya Diamond, an expert dating, sex and relationship coach, in a heart-opening conversation that will reshape your perspective on love. We tackle …
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Writing Your Life: How to Break Free from Endless Cycles and Author Your Own Story
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Ever feel like you're stuck in your own version of "Groundhog Day," endlessly repeating patterns that lead nowhere? This episode invites you into the world of active self-authorship, where you'll learn how to seize the pen and script your life story with intent. Join me, Justin Wenck, Ph.D., as we delve into the transformative process of recognizin…
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From Tech to Life Optimization: An Engineer's Journey to Consciousness and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
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Have you ever wondered about the intersection of technology and personal fulfillment, or pondered on the transformative powers of coaching and storytelling? That's the topic I'll be talking about today, but it won't be just me talking about it. In this episode, we're doing a little pod swap with the Mickey SDT Podcast with Co-hosts Mickey and Nicol…
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How Awesome was Your 2023? How will 2024 be Even More Amazing?
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Have you ever taken a moment to marvel at your own achievements? That's exactly what we're doing today, as I open up about the milestones that have defined my past year. Join me as I reveal how crafting an "awesomeness list" transformed my self-perception and unexpectedly propelled my career forward. From Toastmasters triumphs to leaps in technical…
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Ever stumbled into a conversation where someone out of the blue asks you if you're okay? This seemingly harmless question, when asked out of context can trigger a series of whirlwind emotions - self-doubt, anxiety, or even despair. Drawing from personal experience and diving into the complexities of human communication, I, Justin Wenck, Ph.D., will…
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Choose Happiness: The Secret to Living Your Ideal Life
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Ever been caught in a storm of negativity and complaints, unable to find your joy? I discovered the power of choosing happiness when I found myself in such a situation during a recent trip to Sacramento. I learned that even amidst challenges and global adversities, it's okay to choose happiness and savor life's simple pleasures. This episode will r…
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From Diapers to Decisions: The Positive Side of Quitting
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Ever thought about the last time you wore diapers? Yep, you've already quit something in life, and it was a big deal! This episode is all about the power of quitting and how it’s often a necessary step towards personal growth. Join me as we trade tales of adrenaline-pumping riverboarding in New Zealand and recount how holiday season demands can som…
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You Chose This - From Raindrops to Happiness (from New Zealand)
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Ever found yourself wondering, "Are the experiences unfolding in my life truly my own choices, even the negative ones?" I found myself pondering over this very thought during my exhilarating journey in the breathtaking landscape of New Zealand. This episode is the fruition of that contemplation, a discourse on the power of choice, and our incredibl…
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Ready for a little mind magic? Prepare to deconstruct your conventional notions about wealth and learn the surprising truth of what it means to be rich. Unearth your deeply ingrained perceptions about wealth and abundance, shaped by your upbringing and society, and discover how discipline and effort can unleash true richness in life. Challenge your…
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Revisiting the Art of Creating Space in Your Life
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Ever find yourself in a loop, pursuing a long-term relationship without leaving some breathing room for self-discovery and self-enjoyment? Join me as I take you down memory lane, revisiting an insightful episode from three years ago where I discussed creating space, not just in relationships but in life itself. This classic episode, aptly titled "C…
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Revisiting 'Overcoming Disappointment': A Timely Flashback for Handling Life's Challenges
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Change is in the air! Ditch the usual and join me, Justin Wenck, Ph.D., for a thrilling trip down this podcast's memory lane. With the holiday hustle and bustle approaching, I'm taking a detour from the norm, presenting you with a 'best of' episode, a flashback to a timeless gem from our archives. This is a treat from me to you, before the holiday …
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Transforming Reality: The Hidden Power of Filters
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Are you ready to see the world in a whole new light? We promise that after tuning into this episode, you'll never consider your view of the world in the same way. We venture into the captivating domain of filters, exploring how they determine our perception of the world around us. With a gripping account of witnessing a solar eclipse through specia…
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Seizing Power: The Revolutionary Act of Reclaiming Attention
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Did you know your attention is the most valuable possession you own and it's constantly under siege? Everyone is vying for a slice of that precious resource. As the gatekeeper of this treasure, you have the power to reclaim control and channel it for your benefit, and I'm here to show you how. Buckle up as we explore the significance of attention, …
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The Power of Perspective for Personal Growth
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Ever considered how your perspective can influence your self-image, your relationship with money, and even your day-to-day life decisions? Prepare for a journey of insight as we unpack the transformative power of perspective, using my personal experiences as a roadmap. This episode unravels how a simple shift of viewpoint can open avenues for self-…
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Happiness: Your Secret Weapon for Success
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Can happiness breed success and not the other way around? Yes, you heard right. We’re flipping the script on the age-old belief that success begets happiness, and we’ll show you why happiness is not only an obligation to yourself but to those around you. In this animated discussion, we debunk the myth of happiness following success, rather than foc…
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Exploring Escapism, Ether, and the Human Experience
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Picture this: you're strapped in, ready to embark on an intriguing exploration into the human experience and our incessant search for escape. Our roadmap? Two classics of the silver screen, 'Half Baked' and 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' serve as our guides to delve into the idea of escapism, the transformation into a 'beast' to diminish human s…
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Are You Smarter than a Sea Turtle? The Path to Self-Sufficiency
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Are you equipped with the grit and resilience of a sea turtle? Get ready to challenge your beliefs as we journey through an exploration of parental relationships and their impact on our lives. This episode focuses on the perspective sea turtles give us on independence and the significance of finding alternative sources of support, be it friends, co…
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Transitioning from Wanting to Having: Unlocking Your Ideal Life
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Ever feel tethered to your current life by a cycle of constant wanting? You're not alone, and the truth is, that cycle could be keeping you from your ideal life. This episode is dedicated to helping you break free and transition from wanting to having. We're taking a deep dive into why the strategies that got you to your current life aren't the key…
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Breaking New Ground: The Road to Professional Fulfillment with Keri Lynn Norley
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Have you ever wondered how successful people initiate and create success in their lives? Well, in our latest episode, we're joined by soul alignment activator, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and author, Keri Lynn Norley, "The Wealth Alchemist" who reveals her journey of stepping into the world of paid professional speaking. The conversation uncovers t…
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The Power of Self-Discovery: Overcoming Judgment and Embracing Change
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Life is an extraordinary journey of learning and growth, sometimes marred by judgments we've been carrying since childhood. Join me as I revisit my own past and discover the impact those early judgments have had on my life. As we journey through boxes of childhood memorabilia, we'll uncover trials of the past and learn how to embrace change, naviga…
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Life Lessons from Tulum: Pursuing Fulfillment Beyond Success
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Ever thought about how the world mirrors your existence? This episode unpacks this profound concept as I share my unique journey in Tulum, Mexico. I've explored the sprawling underwater freshwater cave system of cenotes to encounter bats above, and hydrogen sulfide gas below, and came face to face during my dive with one of the most powerful femini…
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The 2 Things Keeping You From The Life You Want (Tulum, Mexico)
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Hint: It's Not What You Think While I was in Lake Atitlan Guatemala I had the lesson reinforced that literally anything we want in life is possible and that it really only takes two simple things. The lake is surrounded by many small and modest villages along with some of the most spectacular resorts and villas that can rival anywhere in the world.…
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Why Wanting Keeps You From Having (Lake Atitlán, Guatemala)
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Have you been wanting something for a long time, but you just haven't gotten it? In this episode, I talk about how continuing to want something prevents you from actually having what you want. This can seem counterintuitive. How can I stop wanting something if I don't have it? I like to call this the Amazon Prime way of living, where you only click…
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What you Have is the Enemy of What you Want (Chirripó Costa Rica)
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Could you leave behind what you cherish most in your life right now? Even if it meant you could replace it with anything you wanted? For the past few days I've been staying near the base camp of Chirripó mountain, the highest peak in Costa Rica. I've had a chance to stay with and meet many Americans who have moved to this beautiful region of the wo…
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Choose Your Challenges (Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica)
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What if you could Choose Your Challenges? Would you choose the ones you currently have, or would you make a different choice? I'll show you how it's worked for my travels, but this also works for all aspects of life and I'll explain it more in-depth in the podcast which is recorded right next to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. 48 Hours before I w…
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Is it okay to want anything you want? I mean ANYTHING. There's a trending topic going around the inter-webs of a text message Jonah Hill sends to a girlfriend at the time making some big demands. The consensus tends to be that Jonah is being a giant A$$ Hole and has no right to ask for what he's asking. He 100% has every right to ask for what asked…
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Do you get frustrated by poor communication, disagreements, and unreliable behavior when dealing with people in your work and personal life? It's super common, yet how do you think CEOs for large corporations feel in the same situations? If you've ever seen the show "Undercover Boss" where CEOs go undercover as entry-level employees in their own bu…
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5 Activities You Think Bring Career Certainty But Won't (And What Actually Will)
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Over 200,000 layoffs in tech in 2023 so far, and 80,000 cuts in the USA in May alone. Continued talk of recession and a possible housing bubble about to burst or bubble more, the world seems more and more uncertain. How can you create certainty in your career let alone any part of your life in this environment? In this episode, I reveal the 5 Activ…
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Experience What My Best-Selling Book Can Do For You
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My Amazon bestselling book "Engineered to Love: Going Beyond Success to Fulfillment Using Practical Tools to Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect" launched Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 5 PM PST. Already it has eight 5-star reviews, and already I had to order more copies because I sold out of the copies I had on hand. What's all this about, and what can it do…
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Do You Gotta Get Down to Get Up? (Why I disappeared the past month)
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Quirky question for you: Do You Gotta Get Down to Get Up? Wait a minute…isn’t that, “Gotta get up to get down?” While that’s the common phrase about making fun times happen at a party or the club, it can also be used in a more general sense that you have to be taking action to get what you want in life. That’s how we’ve been taught to live our live…
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My Book - Engineered to Love - Now Available!
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I've got some exciting news for you! My book, "Engineered to Love" is Now Available! It's the book for breaking free from fear, obligation, and guilt, to live a life of joy, ease, and love. I’d like to personally invite you to my Global Online Book Launch Event on Friday May 5th at 5pm PST where I hope you’ll join me as I share the book with the wo…
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I’m super excited to reveal the launch date for my first ever solo book “Engineered to Love: Going Beyond Success to Fulfillment Using Practical Tools to Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect,” is launching Friday May 5th @ 5PM. That makes this a 555 Timer event to be remembered for the ages. It will be an International Best Seller! I'm currently planning…
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Love Isn't Blind With Allison Goldberg
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What is Love? In an increasingly virtual and digital world, how do we make heart felt and fun connections IRL (In Real Life)? We discuss this and more with the amazing and talented Allison Goldberg in this episode. Allison is a creator whose work has been covered by Good Morning America, NPR, The LA Times, and more. She is a graduate of Yale Univer…
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Can gratitude and grief go together? I recently celebrated my birthday and was so grateful for all the people that helped me celebrate and the great experiences I treated myself to. I also experienced the grief of celebrating my first birthday since my mom passed away. One of the things she used to always do on my birthday was to always sing me hap…
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Are you concerned about layoffs or the economy? My company just announced that they're planning layoffs. This is not the time to worry, this is the time to be prepared. It's time to go beyond the standard resume refresh and take it to the next level. It's time to have your Ultimate Life Resume. Often we think we're starting with so little that we f…
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The effort to avoid being a disappointment is what sets you up for becoming a disappointment. Either to yourself or someone you care about. On this episode I'll be talking about the antidote to creating disappointment: vulnerability. When you accept yourself fully, your strengths, weaknesses, desires, fears, all of your wonderful you and then expre…
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