Best Kristy Olinger Podcasts (2024)

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REBROADCAST: Changing the Culture of Racism is a Long Game, with Janese Murray 38:00

13h ago38:00

38:00

To commemorate Juneteenth, we are rebroadcasting an episode that originally aired in December of 2021. In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk with Janese Murray, a thought leader in the field of diversity and inclusion, about race in the United States. We touch on critical race theory; what it is, what it isn’t, and what you can do about it. We t…

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152. Career Fulfillment and Success with Erika Ayers Badan 38:14

15d ago38:14

38:14

The month of June is upon us and with it brings many rites of passage including graduation season. This episode is especially timely for new grads; anyone who may be looking to make a change in their career path; or even for someone who loves their current job and isn’t ashamed to admit it. This week’s guest, Erika Ayers Badan, the first CEO of Bar…

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151. #Kristy Be Funny at Work 7:23

22d ago7:23

7:23

There are multiple good reasons to be funny at work; it’s proven to release stress, it inspires and motivates teams (according to research), and it’s well… fun. Listen to this episode to learn about different kinds of humor to start using at work and what to avoid. WORK JOURNAL: Build a reflection habit that turns every interaction into an opportun…

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150. Gravitas: Living a Life of Self Assurance with Lisa Sun 47:52

29d ago47:52

47:52

Have you ever heard the saying, be your own biggest fan? That type of self confidence and assurance can be attainable according to our latest guest. In this episode, we discuss the topic of Gravitas: Living a Life of Self Assurance with entrepreneur and author, Lisa Sun. Lisa shared how we can learn a lot from the self-confidence displayed by 5 yea…

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149. #Danielle - The Power of Improv 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle shares her experience of attending an Improv class. She provides ways that improv skills are put to use in real life.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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148. A Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with Jennifer Peterkin 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

Domestic and interpersonal violence do not discriminate and can happen to people from all walks of life. In this episode, we have a Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with our guest, Jennifer Peterkin. Jennifer helps us to understand the difficulties of recognizing and exiting a violent relationship as well as some of the harmful ste…

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147. #kristy What To Do With Those Awkward Minutes Before the Meeting Starts 6:58

2M ago6:58

6:58

What do you do with those few minutes after you've joined a meeting when some people have arrived, but not everyone is there yet so the meeting can't get started? Do you turn to your email inbox? Do you sit in awkward silence? Or do you initiate conversation with the group? In this episode Kristy shares the secret that will make it easier to connec…

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146. Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage with Gay Hendricks 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

Have you ever felt like you are your own “worst enemy” or that you just can’t seem to get out of your own way personally or professionally? This may be what this week’s guest would refer to as an “upper limit” problem. In this episode, we speak to Gay Hendricks on the topic of Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage. Gay shares his own personal s…

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145. How Strong Boundaries Create Safe Spaces with Dr. Yanique Redwood and Kate Schatz 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

In this special TOOST episode we had the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with Dr. Yanique Redwood, author, speaker, and facilitator, and Kate Schatz, now a three-time TOOST podcast guest, following an experimental event they held in Fall 2023 in Oakland, CA, with the goal of centering black female voices and experiences as well as a book…

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144. #kristy Grace, Grit, and Getting it Done! 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

In this episode Kristy is interviewed with Lisa Gillette of Big Sky Coaching on her podcast Grace, Grit, and Getting it Done! Kristy shares her experience of struggling with workplace communication as a mid-career professional how she learned to be more prepared to speak up at work. https://gracegritgettingitdone.com/…

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143. The Art of Quitting with Amani Zaveri 39:09

3M ago39:09

39:09

For most of us, at some point in our lives, we will come to a crossroads with a job or career, be it from burnout, finding it no longer brings us joy, or it doesn’t align with our values or goals. If or when we reach that crossroads, it may mean quitting or leaving that job or career behind. In this episode, we discuss with Amani Zaveri the topic o…

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142. #Danielle- Listening 5:44

3M ago5:44

5:44

In this episode Danielle explores the real meaning of listening, the three types of listening and how to practice to be a better listener.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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141. How to Face Fatphobia with Kate Manne 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

It’s true, we’re not a one size fits all society, but individuals deemed as overweight, obese, or fat can face a rush to judgment and unfair treatment based solely on their larger body size. Today’s guest Kate Manne discusses with us the topic of How to Face Fatphobia. Kate shares with us some fascinating historical origins of the Body Mass Index (…

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140. #kristy: Take control of your working hours 6:58

4M ago6:58

6:58

This episode is for you if you’re overwhelmed with meetings and spending nights and weekends catching up on work that you couldn’t get to during the day. Learn practical steps to take today to get your work hours under control. Work with Kristy: Learn more about workplace communication workshops and contsulting at www.kristyolinger.com…

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139. Sleep Simplified with Monica Le Baron 36:23

4M ago36:23

36:23

Many of us associate the season of winter with hibernation and the need for extra rest. Just as some animals and plants hibernate during winter – we too, as humans, need a dedicated period of time to rest and recharge. So, what do you do when sleep doesn’t come as easily as it should? This week we speak to Monica Le Baron on the topic of Sleep Simp…

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138. Life with Friendship at the Center with Rhaina Cohen 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

Just in time for “Galentine’s Day,” this special episode features author Rhaina Cohen on the topic of, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. Her book, by the same name, was released today. We discuss excerpts from the book, the unique friendship stories she’s found through her research; and how her own close …

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#137. #kristy Is your message getting through? 7:00

5M ago7:00

7:00

"The biggest problem in communication is the illusaion that it has taken place" according to George Bernard Shaw. In this episode, Kristy covers the communication cycle and the different blockers that can prevent your message from getting through to your intended recipient. If your team is ready to upskill workplace communication to make work easie…

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136. Mindful Hustling with Matt LeBris 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

Many people tend to believe that professional success is measured by the amount of money in their bank account and that the harder they work the more successful they’ll become, but what happens when that type of “hustle harder” mentality leaves you burned out and disenchanted? This week’s guest suggests there is an alternative that offers a balance…

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135. #Danielle How to Stay Authentic Throughout Your Career 8:23

5M ago8:23

8:23

In this episode Danielle shares tips and ideas on how to stay authentic and true to yourself through all different stages of your career. By idenifying and reevealuating your core values, strengths and super powers throughout your life you can honor yourself at all stages of your career.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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134 The Soul Path Growth Cycle with Kate Vanden Bos 50:04

5M ago50:04

50:04

When the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, each year, we often dedicate ourselves to resolutions or new habits, but what about dedicating ourselves to less burnout and more personal growth? This week we speak to Kate Vanden Bos on the topic of the Soul Path Growth Cycle. During our discussion Kate shares how through her work she encourages her…

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133. #Kristy Banish your Sunday Scaries 7:41

6M ago7:41

7:41

REGISTER FOR THE 'CHOOSE YOUR LIFE' CHALLENGE - STARTING JAN 15 2024 Work shouldn't be this hard and it shouldn't be a barrier to living the life you want. In this episode, Kristy talks about why improving communication could be the key that unlocks a work life that is easier, more effective, and more enjoyable. Follow Kristy on Instagram for more …

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132 Good Awkward with Henna Pryor 42:04

6M ago42:04

42:04

Register for the Choose Your Life Challenge - Use promo code LISTENER20 for a 20% discount! The new year is a great time to reflect on our personal goals and harness our strengths and emotions to reach them. Today’s guest explains how even awkwardness, in social situations, can be a powerful tool to get where you want to go this new year. In this e…

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131. 2023 Year In Review 17:19

6M ago17:19

17:19

Register for the Choose Your Life Challenge - Use promo code LISTENER20 for a 20% discount! In this episode Kristy and Danielle review 2023; the themes, the milestones, and hopes for the future. Do you have an idea for a topic or guest? Contact Danielle and KristyBy Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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#Danielle - Celebrate! 2:39

6M ago2:39

2:39

In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle gives a quick talk about the importance of CELEBRATING!By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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129. Scheduling Intentionality with Laura Vanderkam 45:16

6M ago45:16

45:16

When the holiday season rolls around do you ever feel like singing, “deck the halls with stress and chaos?” If so, you’re not alone, but there are solutions and in this episode we talk with Laura Vanderkam on the topic of Scheduling Intentionality. We begin the conversation with Laura finding out what an average Tuesday looks like for her, we touch…

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128. #Kristy: Break Up with Bad Meetings 10:44

7M ago10:44

10:44

If you don't have enough time to do your work because you're always in meetings, this episode is for you. Kristy walks through a series of simple steps that will help you reclaim your time and break up with bad meeting using a calendar audit. WORK WITH KRISTY: Kristy helps mid-career corporate professionals to communicate better at work through int…

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127 Joy is a Human Right with Tanmeet Sethi, MD 44:10

7M ago44:10

44:10

Pain can be found in every corner of our world, but so can joy. Today’s guest encourages us to seek the joy from within and harness it in powerful and life changing ways. In this episode we talk with Tanmeet Sethi, MD on the topic of Joy as a Human Right. During this moving and powerful discussion, Dr. Sethi explains the difference between happines…

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126 LIVE EPISODE - Ask for More and Get It with Dia Bondi 58:15

7M ago58:15

58:15

This fourth anniversary episode of TOOST was recorded in front of a live audience on October 21, 2023, at Neon in San Francisco. In this special episode, Danielle and Kristy take a look back at how the podcast started and some of the triumphs and challenges. Dia Bondi, who originally appeared as their guest in episode 71, returns for a discussion a…

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125. #Kristy Ask Me Anything 12:20

8M ago12:20

12:20

In this episode Kristy tackles three interesting and complex questions from followers. M wonders how she should respond when her team laughs about her authoritative style in a meeting, L feels undervalued as the youngest member of her team, and S wonders how to build rapport when he is not a person that socializes over drinks and coffee. If you'd l…

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124. A Healthy State of Panic with Farnoosh Torabi 47:09

8M ago47:09

47:09

The world can be a scary place – some of our fears are very real and others are of our own making. This week’s guest addresses identifying and utilizing healthy fear as a tool for personal growth. In this week’s episode we talk with Farnoosh Torabi, a muti-bestselling financial author and go-to money expert, on what it means to be in a healthy stat…

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123. #Danielle - Doing vs Being 3:46

8M ago3:46

3:46

In this episode Danielle talks about the difference between doing and being. She offers some ways to get more being into your life.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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122. How to Have Everyday Awakenings with Catherine Duncan 35:38

8M ago35:38

35:38

Sometimes we’re so wrapped up in the past or worried about the future that we forget how to really live in the present. In this episode we talk with Catherine Duncan about How to Have Everyday Awakenings. Catherine shares her unique perspective on living in the moment – not only having experienced two near-death experiences of her own, but also whi…

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121. #kristy: How to sound more interesting (and confident) 7:38

9M ago7:38

7:38

There is something that you use every day to communicate, but never think about. It influences how you are perceived by others. It's something you can eaisly develop with practice. It's your voice. In this episode, you'll learn the characteristics of the voice, how to use vocal variety to sound more interesting and confident, and an easy practice a…

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120. Living A Sabbatical Life With Lori Saitz 42:17

9M ago42:17

42:17

We have so many devices that we need to recharge on a daily basis – cell phones, tablets, watches, but what about ourselves? In this episode we talk with Lori Saitz about Living a sabbatical life. Lori shares how following a month-long sabbatical, of her own, which included a roadtrip with her beloved cat, showed her the benefits of taking a sabbat…

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119. #Danielle - Surprising Creativity 6:31

9M ago6:31

6:31

In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle shares a her experience of opening up her creativity through writing. She reads a piece that she wrote while in a Gateless Writing Salon about a time she was surprised.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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118. Creating Deeper Connections with Tony Martignetti 35:52

9M ago35:52

35:52

As humans one of our strongest instincts is to build and strengthen connections with one another. In this episode we talk with Tony Martignetti about Creating Deeper Connections. We discuss the positives of creating deeper connections in the workplace, how connecting with yourself is a critical first step, and how Tony encourages clients to share t…

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117. #kristy: How to Hold People Accountable (Without Being a Jerk) 6:48

9M ago6:48

6:48

One of the toughest things about being in the mid-level of a company is that your success depends on your ability to collaborate with people and teams that you don't directly manage. It's not enough to just do your work well. You have to be able to influence without authority to deliver together. Being able to hold people accountable without being …

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116. Harnessing Your Sense of Smell with Helida Dodd 34:43

10M ago34:43

34:43

Anyone who has walked through the fragrance department during a day of shopping knows there is an abundant number of smells (and choices) out there when it comes to a signature scent. What they may not have thought about, however, is the deeper meaning behind the scents that draw us in or repel us. In this episode we talk with Helida Dodd, an engin…

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115. #Danielle - Shine Your Light 3:57

10M ago3:57

3:57

In this solo episode Danielle shares a powerful quote that has meant a lot to her and encourages listeners to reflect on how they are showing up in the world.By Danielle McCombs

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114. Getting to Know Your Inner Child with Tina Hamilton 42:10

10M ago42:10

42:10

At the end of a stressful or demanding day, do you ever feel like your inner child could use a hug? Well then in today’s episode, you’ve come to the right place! In this episode we talk with Tina Hamilton on the topic of Getting to know your inner child. Tina shares some examples of how experiences from our childhood can impact how we now react or …

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113. Uncomfortable Questions About Race With Melina Cordero 44:03

11M ago44:03

44:03

Inevitably, throughout the course of our lives, the majority of us will at one time or another ask or be asked what we deem an “uncomfortable question” on a myriad of hot button topics including, race, gender inequality, and gender identity. In this episode we talk with Melina Cordero, who went from, as she describes it, a “corporate executive to e…

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112. #Kristy: How to manage up 9:03

11M ago9:03

9:03

If you were to search the term 'managing up' you would get a wide variety of definitions, but you would notice a common idea that managing up is something that benefits your boss. Articles from the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review talk about things like anticipating your managers needs and adapting to their style. While these ideas h…

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111. Understanding Gray Area Drinking with Nell Hurley 52:26

11M ago52:26

52:26

In 2020, many of us went from social drinking to socially isolated drinking. In this episode we talk with Nell Hurley, a Gray Area Drinking Coach, about the topic of understanding our relationship with alcohol. Nell shares her own relationship with sobriety, defines the terms Gray Area Drinking and sober curiosity, and offers advice for anyone who …

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110. Trust Yourself to Be All In, with Amanda McKoy Flanagan 42:49

12M ago42:49

42:49

Following a series of events that caused grief, isolation, and fear this week’s guest found her purpose and calling to help others. In this episode, we talk with Amanda McKoy Flanagan about Trusting Yourself to be All in. Amanda shares how the grief and losses in her life, her almost two decades of sobriety, and the global pandemic helped her to do…

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109. #Kristy: The Empowering Benefits of Journaling, an interview from The Life Shift Podcast 56:41

12M ago56:41

56:41

Access the Work Journal prompts Normally solo episodes are just that... solo. But for this episode Kristy is sharing her interview with Matt Gilhooly from The Life Shift podcast. In this interview Kristy shares the story of a very specific moment that changed the trajectory of her life. It woke her up from living a life on auto-pilot and was the ca…

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108. Imposter Syndrome and Societal Expectations with Kim Meninger 46:22

12M ago46:22

46:22

A discussion on the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome is a springboard to a deeper dive on societal pressures for both women and men, and the systemic factors that may have influenced them. In this episode we talk with Kim Meninger about Imposter Syndrome and Societal Pressures. We cover the phenomenon of imposter syndrome in the workplace, discuss t…

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107. #Danielle - Tuning In 4:38

1y ago4:38

4:38

In this episode Danielle talks about her experience of tuning into her sense of hearing after reading Gretchen Rubin's latest book "Life in Five Senses" and forgetting her airpods on a trip to New York City.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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106. Ability Privilege with Diana Elizabeth Jordan 41:16

1y ago41:16

41:16

During the course of our daily lives, many of us can take for granted the simple tasks we’re able to complete with little effort or difficulty. In this episode we talk with Diana Elizabeth Jordan on the topic of Ability Privilege. Diana shares her unique perspective, how to create space to discuss difficult topics, and how we can all be more inclus…

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105. #kristy: How to handle a micromanager 7:41

1y ago7:41

7:41

Having a micromanager is a very specific kind of terrible work experience. This episode covers the mindset shift that could help in the short term, a couple of strategies to address it, and an important question to ask yourself to be sure you’re seeing this from every possible angle. If you like this episode and want more workplace communication st…

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104. Living your best life when you're the f-ing worst with Laura Belgray 42:13

1y ago42:13

42:13

Have you ever wondered who comes up with the witty and compelling promos for your favorite television shows? Well, today we have the answer, our latest guest, that’s who! In this episode we talk with Laura Belgray about Living your best life when you’re the f-ing worst. She talks about her journey from copywriting to finding her own authentic voice…

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