Best Kyla Cofer Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 87: The Journey of Inclusive Leadership with Guest Sally Helgesen 50:10

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Tune in to our interesting discussion with Sally Helgesen, acclaimed international author and the world's leading authority on women's leadership. Be prepared to gain profound insights from Sally's latest book that navigates the intricacies of creating an inclusive workplace. Together, we unpack how the corporate environment functions for women, an…

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Ep 86: The Power of Everyday Leadership with Guest Brian Unell 31:13

1y ago31:13

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Ever wondered how you can make a difference in your everyday life? Today, we've got Brian Unell, CEO of VantageHealthai and author of Everyday Leadership, You Will Make a Difference, on the show to help you do just that. With a fascinating journey that started with a statistics degree and led him through consulting and healthcare, Brian shares inva…

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Ep. 85: The Emotionally Intelligent Boardroom with Guest Sharon Critchlow 48:17

1y ago48:17

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Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the complexities of a boardroom? Sharon Critchlow, an accomplished executive director, accountant, and speaker, joins us to share her journey from a small English town to making her mark in the world of finance and leadership. An expert in the intricate dynamics of board service, Sharon lends her insight on und…

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Ep. 84: Innovative Transformation: A Conversation with Guest Daniel Sims 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Can you imagine turning a struggling local music festival into a half-billion-dollar enterprise? That's the compelling story of our guest today, Daniel Sims, a consultant, author, and a true leader in developing funding systems. Raised in Helena, Arkansas, Daniel’s journey from his modest roots in the nonprofit world to his current work in philanth…

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Ep. 83: Conquering Your Corporate Kilimanjaro with Guest Wayne Barringer 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

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Ever wondered if it is possible to transform a disheartened team into a high-performing, harmonious unit? Join us as we navigate a remarkable journey with Wayne Beringer, the mastermind behind an astounding change at Boeing, where he raised employee satisfaction from a mere 52% to an impressive 90% in just five years. Wayne, with his diverse backgr…

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Ep. 82: The Beauty of Transitions and Growth with Guest Carol Fabrizio 35:19

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Ever wondered what's it like to make a major career transition? Join me, as I sit down with the inspiring Carol Fabrizio, a former lawyer turned executive coach and leadership consultant. Carol's journey is filled with insightful tips about navigating transitions, embracing the discomfort of change, and the importance of listening to our intuition.…

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Ep. 81: Harnessing the Transformative Power of Courageous Leadership with Guest Cindy Solomon 44:32

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Are you ready to harness the transformative power of courage in your leadership journey? Join me as I dive deep into this pivotal topic with leadership guru, Cindy Solomon, who has spent decades researching and teaching the concept of courage. Together, we unravel the essence of courage, debunking the myth that it's the absence of fear and instead …

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Ep. 80: Embrace Your True Self: A Conversation with Guest Victoria Pelletier 34:14

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Imagine rising through the ranks to become one of the youngest COOs at 24, negotiating a side hustle into a full-time gig, and all the while, maintaining a strong sense of authenticity. That's the journey of our guest, Victoria Pelletier. With over 20 years of leadership under her belt, Victoria is a master of navigating professional success and pe…

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Ep. 79: From Passion to Global Impact: The Story of Guest Genevieve Piturro 31:02

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What if you found your life's purpose from a young girl who had never heard of pajamas? That's the compelling journey of Genevieve Piturro, the founder of The Pajama Program. Discover how a simple garment ignited a global nonprofit distributing over 7 million pairs of pajamas to children worldwide, and even inspired the establishment of two reading…

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Ep. 78:The Art of Effective Feedback and Leadership with Guest Deb Coviello 36:01

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Have you ever had to learn leadership skills the hard way? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our guest, Deb Coviello, as she shares her journey from STEM professional to vice president of Quality for a major company. We discuss practical advice on how to give good feedback that can have a huge impact and other strategies to help leaders…

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Ep. 77: The Power of Meditation in Leadership with Guest Jean-Luc Boissonneault 42:16

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Imagine going from living in the worst apartment in your city to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Our guest, Jean-Luc Boissonneault , did just that. Join us as we explore his incredible journey of self-development, from his experiences in sports and bodybuilding to his transition into entrepreneurship. Discover how having a clear vision, st…

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Ep. 76. Empowering the Next Generation of Athletic Directors with Guest Monique AJ Smith 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of developing young leaders in athletics? Join me as I sit down with Monique AJ Smith, a leadership strategist who has built her career on identifying and coaching the next generation of leaders in sports. From her beginnings as a natural-born leader, Monique shares her journey of becoming an athletic director at…

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Ep. 75: Unlocking the Potential of Your Organization with Heather Haas 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

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Have you ever wondered how to create a culture of transformation within your company? Today, we had an amazing conversation with Heather Haas, president of ADVISA, who shared her experience transitioning from a sixth-grade teacher to leading a leader and culture development firm. She enlightened us with her insights about the difference between tra…

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Ep. 74: Eliminating Imposter Syndrome with guest Stacy Brookman 41:31

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Have you ever felt like you were not good enough to do your job? Have you felt like you just weren't worthy? If so, you are not alone. It is a common experience called Imposter Syndrome. The good news is that it can be overcome! Our guest, Stacy Brookman, joins us to discuss her Remarkable Resilience Routine emotional boundaries flipping the script…

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Ep: 73: Flipping a Coin with Guest Rob Paterson 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

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Is flipping a coin a logical way to make a decision? Well, when Rob Patterson was the CEO of a major hotel brand during Covid, he did just that - and his decision helped thousands of people in crisis. He wrote about his experience in "Flip and Decide with Confidence", and tells the entire story in this episode of Leadership School. About Rob: Rob i…

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Ep. 72: Finding Cohesiveness with guest Ulrike Seminati 45:28

1+ y ago45:28

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Communication - we know we need it. Have you ever struggled to get your team to be a cohesive unit working toward the same goal? It's because of communication. Ulrike Seminati has a way of getting people to buy into your vision. You'll be inspired by her story while you find creative ways to... Find the motivation of your audience Empower yourself …

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Ep. 71: Surviving Seasons of Change with Tajan Renderos 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

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Have you ever wondered how to manage seasons of chaos in your organization? In this episode I visit with Tajan Renderos to discuss how she facilitates change within organizations that ask for her help. During this episode we will discuss: 360 Reviews MCDC Process Surviving VUCA Tajan B. Renderos, MPH, ACC, Tajan is a credentialed Leadership Develop…

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Ep. 70: Recovering from Executive Loneliness with Guest Nick Jonsson 41:48

1+ y ago41:48

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There's a phrase that says "It's lonely at the top." Today, we are talking with Nick Jonsson as he shares just how lonely he got and how he recovered from the burnout the loneliness created. We will talk about how he ended up at his bottom how he recovered and how he is maintaining his recovery *Trigger warning* In this episode we briefly discuss s…

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Ep. 69: How to Encourage Change with Guest Dr. Karuna Ramanathan 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

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Have you ever just wanted to press reset and change everything? Have you ever noticed something that needed changed but weren't sure how to facilitate that? In today's episode with guest Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, we discuss just that. We also talk about how to coordinate large group conversations how to encourage people to make changes 251 storytellin…

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Ep. 68: How to Prevent and Recover From Burnout 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

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Did you know that burnout is an actual medical diagnosis? In this episode, we are going to discuss how to prevent and recover from burnout using the Cha-Cha. We are going to dive into how to: Connect Heal and Act to help keep yourself operating at your best. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Pa…

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Ep. 67: Throwback Thursday: How to Respond After Trauma with Guest Manya Chylinski 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

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After the recent school shooting in Nashville, where I live, I reached out to Manya Chylinski for support. I thought it would be appropriate to replay this episode with her, in light of the traumatic event. Please consider checking out her new podcast, Notes on Resilience. --Original Notes-- How do you support someone after trauma? What does is loo…

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Ep. 66: The Art of Interviewing With Return Guest Mitch Gray 45:06

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Do you want to make sure you are asking the right questions to build your best team? Mitch Gray returns to share how you can hire the right people for your vision. We discuss: What do do before you interview What not to ask an interviewee Recruiting the best possible candidates Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former past…

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Ep. 65: The Basics of Cross-Cultural Communication with Guest Liu Liu 51:48

1+ y ago51:48

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Have you ever had a cross-cultural business experience? Was it easy to navigate? In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Liu Liu, a global communications coach, on this exact issue. We touch on topics such as how to quickly build trust how to understand our own bias cross-cultural money management and so much more! Liu Liu is a coach …

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Ep. 64: College Tour: Princeton University, Gilbert Collins (Part 2) 22:00

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On this final episode of our college tour, I wrap up my conversation with Gilbert Collins from Princeton University. In this episode we talk about what global health programs is Public Policy and International Affairs Program and how Jeopardy and leadership go together. To learn more about PPIA Program, go check out their website at ppiaprogram.org…

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Ep. 63: College Tour: Princeton University, Gilbert Collins (Part 1) 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

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In this episode of our college tour I get to speak with Gilbert Collins from Princeton University. As the Director of Global Health at Princeton, Gilbert teaches us the leadership lessons he's learned that led him to this position. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Lessons from being a Peace Corp Director How to lead people remotely How to navigate …

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Ep. 62: College Tour: Vanderbilt University, Dr. Corbette Doyle 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

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What does it mean to be a truly diverse organization? In this episode of our college tour, I get to chat with Dr. Corbette Doyle from Vanderbilt University on this very topic. We talk about What it means to be a diverse organization Recommendations for small businesses What's happening at Vanderbilt with Leadership Dr. Corbette Doyle is a Senior Le…

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Ep. 61: Announcing: Podcaster School 4:45

1+ y ago4:45

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Leadership and ambition should be celebrated and supported. We're here for it, and want to make sure you know all of the ways we can be on your leadership team. In addition to the podcast, Kyla is a coach and a keynote speaker. She'd love to work with you as your coach, or bringing inspiration and motivation to your event. Announcing: Podcaster Sch…

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Ep. 60: Hood College: Dr. Nisha Manikoth and Dr. Katie Robiadek 56:40

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On this episode of our college tour, I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Nisha Manikoth and Dr. Katie Robiadek about the Doctoral and Undergraduate Leadership programs at Hood College. Dr. Nisha Manikoth is Director of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership at Hood College, an independent liberal arts college in the Washington, DC-B…

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Ep. 59: College Tour: Concordia University, Dr Prairie Burgess 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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In this episode of our college tour we're talking with Dr Prairie Burgess from Concordia University. what's the difference between "big L" and "little l" What's happening at Concordia Ins and Outs of Leadership Theory Dr Prairie Burgess has been in the higher education field for over 20 years, working as a Student Affairs professional, an adjunct i…

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Ep. 58: The Importance of Intuition 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

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Every once in a while we come across a situation that seems way too big to face. Sometimes our intuition will guide us, other times we need to check our motives. In this episode I'm going to share some of what I have seen when it comes to the importance of intuition. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support…

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Ep. 57: College Tour: UNC-Wilmington, Dar Mayweather Part 2 28:43

2y ago28:43

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What is DEI? What is Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion all about? This week, we continue our conversation with Dar Mayweather and we begin that conversation about what DEI is. In this episode we will talk about how do we assess ourselves the importance of awkward conversations the differences between diversity, equality, and inclusion and so much …

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Ep. 56: College Tour: UNC-Wilmington, Dar Mayweather - Part 1 29:26

2y ago29:26

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Welcome to our college series kickoff! Have you ever wondered what is being taught about leadership at the collegiate level? That's something that this series is going to explore. Our first guest is Dar Mayweather. In our kickoff to this series we will be discussing: what leadership studies are different traits in leadership styles who takes leader…

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Ep. 55: Throwback Thursday! 25:22

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As the year is picking back up, resolutions are being made, work plans being made, and calendars being filled, it is easy to forget how to take care of ourselves. So here is a throwback episode to remind you of the value of self care. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadersh…

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Ep. 54: The Power of Meaning in Leadership with Dr. Dan Franz 41:45

2y ago41:45

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Have you ever stopped to think about the power of meaning in your leadership? In this episode we do exactly that be exploring the importance of meaning, or logotherapy, and how it applies to leadership. Specifically we will be discussing: the importance of logotherapy and what it is how to support those we lead while they find meaning how to lead u…

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Ep. 53: BONUS Episode: NCSL 26:05

2y ago26:05

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Today's episode is unlike any other I have done! Back in November I had the privilege of presenting at the National Conference on Student Leadership in Orlando, FL. While I was there, I interviewed some students who courageously opened up and shared with me some of their dreams, struggles, and inspirations in leadership. Thank you to the following …

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Ep. 52: Learning Confidence with Minna Taylor 44:17

2y ago44:17

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Have you ever worked with a leader who wasn't confident? It's hard to trust them, tough to follow their lead. Confident leaders, on the other hand, build trust and create momentum. If you've wanted to feel more confident in your leadership roles, this episode makes it really clear how to do just that. We're talking with Minna Taylor, and she tells …

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Ep 51: Insights on Communicating Boundaries 19:20

2y ago19:20

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Sometimes it is easy to communicate our boundaries. Other times it is not. In this episode, I share my insights on how to effectively communicate boundaries. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla …

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Ep. 50: 50th Episode Celebration 1:00:15

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Milestones deserve to be celebrated. I'm so grateful I get to celebrate 50 episodes with you! I am honored to have the return of previous guests, Dilip Ramachandran and Laura Lewis-Barr. This episode is a conversation between friends. It's raw, it's vulnerable, it's real. We talk about The Secret About Growth The Power of Vulnerability The Importan…

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Ep. 49: How to Hack Your Worry 15:34

2y ago15:34

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We all experience moments of worry on occasion. What can you do when those moments become hours or days and start to rob you of the present? In this episode, I'm going to share how I have hacked my own levels of worry and transform them into being present in the moment while being able to prepare for the future. Support the show Thanks for listenin…

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Ep. 48: Transforming Leadership with Guest Carol Sanford 52:18

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Every once in a while you come across a trailblazer, a pot stirrer, a person who challenges the current methodology. My guest, Carol Sanford, is one of those people. My conversation today challenged my thinking and helped me to see things differently. In this episode, some topics we talk about are Different Levels of Authority The Importance of Int…

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Ep. 47: The Importance of Flexibility 12:26

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How can you be flexible in a busy world? We all have moments where things pop up and change what we thought was going to happen. How does one manage that and be flexible? In today's episode, we are going to talk about that exact thing as I share an experience that taught me the importance of flexibility. Support the show Thanks for listening! If yo…

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Ep. 46: How to Communicate in a Global Society with Guest Heather Hansen 48:32

2y ago48:32

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How do you communicate effectively in a global society with different accents? In this episode, my guest Heather Hansen and I discuss this very topic. We will address the impact of media on language bias what to do when you don't understand what is said, and how to make the best conversation happen Heather Hansen helps multinational companies enhan…

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Ep. 45: The Importance of Self Compassion 11:50

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Is it really important to show compassion towards yourself? There is a lot of talk about having compassion for others. In this episode, we take a few moments to explore the need of compassion towards ourselves. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the …

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Ep. 44: Crisis Proof Leadership with Guest Beth Rashleigh 47:41

2y ago47:41

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What does it look like to lead through a crisis? On this episode of Leadership School, my guest Beth Rashleigh is going to take us through this topic. We are going to discuss The role of values in a crisis Different ways to lead through a crisis And the principles of prepared leadership Beth Rashleigh is the author of Crisis Proof Leadership. With …

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Ep. 43: Do Your Own Work 13:20

2y ago13:20

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On this episode, we are going to get personal about the importance of doing your self work. We are all constantly evolving. It's important to make sure that our journey includes developing a sense of self worth and confidence in yourself and what you do. Stick around for this episode to find out more on why it's important to do your self work. Supp…

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Ep. 42: How to Make High Stakes Decisions with Nicole Coustier 54:42

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We make numerous decisions every single day. Some choices are simple, others are high stake decisions. Today, Nicole Coustier and I discuss how to make these decisions using the DART Method. In this episode we are going to learn: What is a high stakes decision? What contributes to a decision feeling high stakes? How to make a decision using the DAR…

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Ep. 41: Tough Projects and Relationships 15:39

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Sometimes projects are daunting. What is the most important key to completing these tasks? People. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you some keys to finding the right people while also giving you some guidelines on doing your part in maintaining those healthy relationships. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episo…

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Ep. 40: Listening People Into Existence with Guest Doug Noll 42:19

2y ago42:19

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Conflict Happens. Big Emotions Happen. In this episode, Doug Noll shares with us how to quickly deescalate a conflict by "listening people into existence." In this episode, you will learn what kind of statements to use what statements to avoid the power of discernment Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a pe…

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Ep. 39: How to Develop New Habits 16:45

2y ago16:45

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Deciding to change something or develop a new habit is difficult. Today, I'm going to tell you how you can get started on that. I'm going to share with you the key to changing your actions. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at Kyl…

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Ep. 38: How to Build Trust with guest Marie-Claire Ross 58:55

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What is trust? How do you build it? Why is it important to leadership? On this episode, I get the privilege of talking with Marie-Claire Ross on the topic of trust. In this episode you will learn: What trust is How to build trust Why trust is important How to apply it to your leadership for the best results Marie-Claire Ross, BA (Hons), is a speake…

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