Best Rachael O Meara The Pausecast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 162 You Have a Choice with VIP Eric Nehrlich 29:57

7h ago29:57

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🎙️ In Ep 162 of The Pausecast... Choice Beyond Hard Work with VIP guest Eric Nehrlich... Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation with fellow Google colleague Eric, as we delve into the transformative power of making thoughtful choices beyond mere hard work. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for founders and corporate leaders re…

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Ep. 161 Dr. Daniel Goleman: Mastering EQ for a Healthy Brain 33:34

4h ago33:34

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🎙️ Episode 161 of The Pausecast: Mastering EQ and Presence with Dr. Daniel Goleman Join us as Dr. Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist and author, shares insights to help founders enhance their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and presence. 🌟 Discover practical strategies to cultivate EQ for effective leadership. 🧠 Learn how to be more present and enga…

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Ep. 160 Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindful Leadership 40:46

20d ago40:46

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🎙️ In Ep. 160 of The Pausecast... 🌟 Experience an active noticing pause led by Dr. Ellen Langer. 🔍 Discover how active noticing helps manage stress and overcome overwhelm. 🤔 Learn the difference between #defensivepessimism and #mindfuloptimism for coping with uncertainty. 💡 Uncover the two essential insights about stress everyone should know. 🌱 Exp…

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Ep. 159 - ❤️ Coherence for Founders: Breathwork to Boost Startup Success 20:46

27d ago20:46

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In Ep. 159 of The Pausecast... - Learn the boosted benefits that happen when we put ourselves in a state of heart coherence using the power of conscious breath - Practice an integrative session to create your own state of heart coherence - Create a direct line of communication with your heart brain and maximize your intuitive leader using 2 powerfu…

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Ep. 158: Julie Trell - Mastering Leadership with Improv & Play 23:38

1M ago23:38

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🎙️ In Ep. 158 of The Pausecast... 🌟 Immerse yourself in a refreshing pause led by Julie. 🎭 Julie shares her personal journey to embracing playfulness. 🤹‍♀️ Discover why "AI" (Apply Improv) is on the rise and its benefits for leaders. 🙌 Embrace the value of making mistakes. 🧠 Learn about mental drainage keywords to avoid and energizing ones to embra…

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Ep. 157 - Mastering Daily Resilience: Your 5-Minute Power Ritual for Leaders 31:13

1M ago31:13

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🌟 As a high-achieving business leader, are you craving calm and energy in just a few minutes a day? Tired of putting yourself last? Imagine a daily 5-minute ritual that fuels your energy and brings calm. In Episode 157 of The Pausecast: Join Rachael for a grounding pause session. Discover quick ways to nourish and sustain yourself daily. Explore th…

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Ep. 156 Jill Bolte Taylor Unlocks Whole Brain Living - Essential Insights for Corporate Leaders 59:28

2M ago59:28

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🎙️ Episode 156 of The Pausecast: Dive into the world of Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor! 🧠 Discover how pausing is essential to Whole Brain Living.🌟 Meet the fascinating "4 main characters" of the brain.💡 Learn the transformative Brain Huddle exercise to navigate trigger moments and live more fully. 🔍 Meet Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor:Author…

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Ep. 155 - 3 Step Recipe to Confidently Create Your Personal Brand 23:58

2M ago23:58

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This is one of the most popular Pausecast podcasts, so let's revisit this updated and popular topic! In this episode: - Join a pause led by Rachael - Why having a personal brand matters and how it can ignite your confidence - 3 Step recipe for confidently crafting your personal brand - Learn what a redemptive narrative is and how it helps your pers…

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The Pausecast Ep. 50 3 Step Recipe to Confidently Create Your Personal Brand 23:58

2M ago23:58

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In this episode: - Join a pause led by Rachael - Why having a personal brand matters and how it can ignite your confidence - 3 Step recipe for confidently crafting your personal brand - Learn what a redemptive narrative is and how it helps your personal brand

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Ep. 154 PRACTICE Breathwork Booster "I let go" 27:22

2M ago27:22

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In Ep. 85, join Rachael for an integrative breathwork session for corporate leaders - a chance to practice the power of breathwork that's in service to all our doing. Our mantra is a simple one and it's easier said than done: "I let go." That's where the power of breathwork comes in - we get the mental side out of the way, and pay attention to our …

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Ep. 153 VIP Pamela Slim 25:55

2M ago25:55

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In this Ep. of 153 of The Pausecast...- Pause led by Pam, and how to remember who you are- Pam's story and how she wound up being expert in leadership and marketing- Why most business leaders fail when they try to do it all themselves- What it means to show up #authentically as a business leader- The No. 1 attribute for business success and how to …

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Ep. 152 Unlocking the No. 1 Secret of Job Interviewing 15:32

3M ago15:32

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In this Ep. 152 of The Pausecast... - My story of my client Julie and what she overlooked when she started her job search. - What approach is usually taken and we think about, and the approach that is often overlooked - How to have an effective job search and what can keep you inspired - How to think about your next adventure or stepping stone in y…

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Ep. 151 Mastering Leadership Through Social Intelligence 14:06

3M ago14:06

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In Ep. 151 of The Pausecast... - Learn what social intelligence is (SI) and how it differs from emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it can help you be a better leader as you incorporate more aspects of it. - What the 2 sub-types of SI are - How do we manage our EQ in relationship with others - how transformational leaders use SI in service to whom …

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Ep. 150 Let's Practice: "I am awake" 29:45

3M ago29:45

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In Ep. 150 of The Pausecast... - Join Rachael for a 30 minute gudied meditative breathwork session for corporate leaders who are ready to shine! - Our mantra "I am awake"How are you awake to who you are become as a corporate executive who feels ready for their next level of leadership and still feel sustained?This practice will bring you closer to …

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Ep. 149 VIP Kerri Jacobs Empathy as a Leader 37:40

3M ago37:40

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In Ep. 149 of the Pausecast... - Join Kerri in a guided pause and learn the high empathy questions to ask yourself - Why we should care about empathy - Kerri's story of #burnout - Two techniques to strengthen your #empathy muscles - The best way to check in with colleagues and how recognition plays a part - Self-empathy vs. self-compassion and why …

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Ep. 148 Know the 4 I's as a Transformational Leader 17:41

3M ago17:41

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In Ep. 148 of The Pausecast... - Understand what EQ really means as a transformational leader - Why we need transformational leaders, and what makes them difference from change agents. - What the 4 "I"s framework is for every transformational leader to know Idealized Influence Inspirational Motivation Intellectual Stimulation Individualized Conside…

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Ep. 147 What's your body EQ? 18:08

4M ago18:08

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"The body is a tuning fork." - Dr. Candace Pert In Ep. 147 of The Pausecast learn about Dr. Candace Pert and her research how emotions are stored in the body at a cellular level, what it imacts, and how it affects everything form your stress to your hormones to your immune system. As a high functioning corporate leader, it's important to know your …

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Ep. 146 PRACTICE "I am the healer" 51:06

4M ago51:06

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In Ep. 146 of The Pausecast... We go through a meditative breathwork session using the mantra, "I am the healer" along with the breath pattern: - Halo Active - Bliss Breath repeat 3x and then 2 top holds 1 bottom hold After this practice, I invite you to journal or write down anything that comes up in your mind. Verbal processing sometimes isn't al…

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Ep. 145: VIP Scott Shute x-LinkedIn, Corporate Influencer, Author of Full Body Yes 35:26

4M ago35:26

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In Ep. 145 of The Pausecast...- Join Scott in a Compassion Pause, and why compassion helps your ROI at work.- Scott's LinkedIn story and how it ties in with mindfulness and leadership- What it means to have a Full Body Yes- How Scott witnessed his Orange Rhino as a sign and why it's on the cover of his book- 4 steps to get more change from work, an…

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Ep. 144 How to break the procrastination cycle for good 14:16

4M ago14:16

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💪 Let's break the cycle of procrastination and lead with action like the corporate leader you are meant to be. 👩‍💼 In Ep. 144 of The Pausecast... - Rate yourself how you are as a procrastinator for a baseline to know where you are (1-5) - Understand the pyschology and neuroscience behind what's happening when you procrastinate. - What to ask yourse…

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Ep. 143 How to Heal Lonely Leader Syndrome (LLS) 16:31

5M ago16:31

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In Ep. 143 of The Pausecast... - learn the 5 signs you qualify as a lonely leader - How many signs do you have? - How to get out of lone wolf mode and how women leaders tend to fall into LLS - Next steps you can take for exiting lonely leader syndrome, once and for all Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xJUCZrY2kqc #podcast #emotionalintelligence #…

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Ep. 142 How to 10x your downtime as a corporate leader 17:35

5M ago17:35

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In Ep. 142 of The Pausecast... It's all about the 3 steps to 10x your downtime - whether it's this weekend, a summer trip, or time to think. Have you ever found yourself anticipating joy and fun for an upcoming holiday trip, only to find yourself pre-occupied with thoughts or issues before jetting off? The entire trip seems like a blur and you real…

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Ep. 141 PRACTICE When I am true to myself I align with my purpose 42:16

5M ago42:16

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Research tells us that cultivating a sense of calm and presence through breathwork, you can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and lead with authenticity and compassion. Here's a few more research-backed benefits to know about the power of conscious breath: Stress Reduction: Significantly reduce stress levels by activating the bod…

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Ep. 140 Jessica Grossimer Reimagining Workplace Well-Being 35:25

5M ago35:25

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In Ep. 140 of The Pausecast... - Join a Pause led by Jessica - Jessica's story and her "crisis of purpose" - How to take a long pause from work and feel even more purposeful - How Jessica's book, Reimaging Workplace Well-Being works for culture and purpose - The biggest 50th birthday gift Jessica gave herself in 2021 - The No. 1 Question to ask you…

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Ep 139: How to go to the next level of thinking as a high EQ leader 18:26

6M ago18:26

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In Ep. 139 of The Pausecast... - What and why you need to know about wEQ as a high EQ leader - The evolution of going from IQ to EQ to wEQ in the workplace, and why wEQ is necessary now more than ever in the business world. - How IQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, period. - How EQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, but wEQ …

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Ep. 138 - How to be a focused exec and NOT do 'all the things' 12:26

6M ago12:26

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In Ep. 138 of the Pausecast, I delve into the common struggle of not staying focused as a corporate leader. In other words, stop chasing all the things, aka shiny objects. Are you constantly jumping from one task to the next, feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of distractions at work? I share insights on why we leaders tend to scatter our attention …

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Ep. 137 Practice: "I'm always supported through the twists and turns" 33:14

6M ago33:14

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In Ep. 137 of The Pausecast... Join me in this meditative Breathwork Session - 33 minutes of intro, breathing and knowing I've got you and you've got you through the twists and turns of life!What gets to be here today?Our Breath Pattern I'll guide and lead you through: Halo active (inhale nose, exhale mouth audibly)Blow breath (shorter breath in an…

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Ep. 136: Lisa Thee on career pivots, AI and human trafficking oh my! 34:28

6M ago34:28

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In Ep. 136 of The Pausecast...- Learn why Yoga Nidra is such a great go-to Pause- Lisa's story in the book, "Go!" which is part memoir, part career toolkit, part ethics- How Lisa made her career move from corporate to 'accidental entrepreneur' and founding Minor Guard - an app to prevent humantrafficking.- How Lisa's 2016 plunge into AI as an Intra…

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Ep. 135 Are you a corporate mystic leader? 21:41

6M ago21:41

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Years ago, this topic scared the crap out of me because I couldn't imagine for the life of me how to show up at work and still show up as a very spiritually connected person at work. Today, I can look back and know that both of these qualities can co-exist and uplevel you as a leader - but we need to know we can show up this way - which is what thi…

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Ep. 134 Why it matters to be more self-aware and learn more about yourself 12:10

7M ago12:10

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Ever wonder what you're really telling yourself when you don't feel like learning something new, can't be bothered to develop yourself in some way? 🤔 Tune in to Episode 134 of The Pausecast, because we're diving deep into some juicy topics! 🎧💡 We'll uncover those sneaky limiting beliefs that are holding you back from growth and success. 🚫 But fear …

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Ep. 133 PRACTICE "I am ready" breathwork for corporate leaders 20:37

7M ago20:37

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In Ep. 133 of the Pausecast... This mantra will help you know that you are ready for the day, and feel invigorated and ready for whatever's on your agenda. - Keep focused with this mantra "I am ready" as we breathe in our integrative breathwork session (< 7 minutes of actual breathing). - Follow the breath pattern of the halo-active (long inhale/ex…

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Ep. 132 Collaboration is the new competition Priscilla McKinney 39:32

7M ago39:32

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In Ep. 132 of The Pausecast... Learn all about the Future of Work and how it rewards a cross-pollinating hive mind & how not to get left behind as a Corporate Leader. - Join Priscilla McKinney on a guided pause visualization exercise - Meet Priscilla, one of five girls and how the pandemic shaped her book and what's next - What collaboration is, an…

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Ep. 131 Recipe for Resilience: Turning Workplace Change into a Success Story 13:33

7M ago13:33

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In Ep. 131 of The Pausecast - Hear about a recent client who makes a great case study for how to navigate change. - What to do when you feel stuck and how EQ can change that - what's your 'brick wall' ? - How to change your narrative to be in your favor instead of against it. - The 3 step recipe to navigate change and come out in front of it more r…

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Ep. 130 Are you "belonging" as a corporate executive? 16:57

8M ago16:57

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In Ep. 130 of The Pausecast...- Understand why it's a choice to belong- What key aspects contribute to a sense of belonging to foster- What to do differently if you feel alone or that you don't belong.- How highly effective teams are better because of belongingReferences:Tracy Brower, PhD and her book: The Secrets to Happiness at Work: How to Choos…

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Ep. 129 Ten things to love about being a high EQ Exec - part IV 25:24

8M ago25:24

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In this Ep. of 129 of The Pausecast... - Learn about the ten things you can focus on this year as a high EQ corporate leader - each one matters and can be a great thing to think about as you embark on this new year! In this episode we get into each one for some thought provoking ideas. Get enough sleep - enough said Have a gratitude practice and yo…

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Ep. 128 PRACTICE: "I release any limits I place on myself" 14:55

8M ago14:55

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In this Ep. 128 of The Pausecast...join Rachael for an experiential integrative breathwork session that's designed specifically for corporate execs who want to be even more successful... - Learn 2 powerful breath patterns: The Halo Active and The Tri-Active breath and how they can be used together, along with a few top and bottom holds - Adopt our …

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Ep. 127 - Dr. Bob Wright - Excelling as a Transformational Leader 42:23

8M ago42:23

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In Ep. 127 of The Pausecast... - Meet Rachael's leadership mentor, Dr. Bob Wright - Join Dr. Bob in his personal mantra pause - Why you need to know your "unfinished business" and what that means - Why the 5 primary emotions are, why they matter and what you need to know about them to have more pleasure - How projections and transferences appear on…

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Ep. 126 - 3 Keys to Enjoy the Holiday Stress Free 21:26

9M ago21:26

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In Ep. 126 of The Pausecast we are all over how to wrap the year stress free as a corporate leader... - Pause with Rachael to create your next year vision and word - How to pause and absorb the wonder of this time of year and how it benefits you and those around you - How to avoid the pitfalls of the holidays like draining drama and fixed mindset -…

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Ep. 125 - How to be an extraordinary executive leader 17:18

9M ago17:18

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In this Ep. 125 of The Pausecast... - We need to be both ordinary and extraordinary and how to straddle the poles of both day to day. - How your ordinary-iness serves you as a corporate leader - Why it matters to show up as your ordinary human self - 3 ways you can be ordinary every day to your benefit - How to show up in extraordinary ways to shin…

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Ep. 124 - PRACTICE "New doors are always opening for me" 17:11

9M ago17:11

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n this Ep. 124 of the Pausecast...- Join Rachael in this integrative breathwork session with our mantra, "new doors are always opening for me"- Experience the benefits of breathwork in the under 7 minute exercise using custom breath patterns and queues led by RachaelNew to breathwork? Try it and experience the benefits like...- Alkalizing your bloo…

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Ep. 123 - How corporate leaders can create a better work culture 27:42

9M ago27:42

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with VIP Guest Andrew Duffy, Cultural Architect and Leadership CoachIn Ep. 123 of the Pausecast- The not-so-surprising but surprising story of how Rachael met our guest and reconnected- How to define culture in any organization, and what makes a great culture at a company- What culture architects do and what the movement is- How to address cultural…

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Ep. 122 A New Dawn at Work: Empowered Leadership with Dr. Leslie Carr & Rachael O'Meara 40:19

10M ago40:19

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In this Ep. of 122 we sit by the fire with Dr. Leslie Carr and Rachael O'Meara host a discussion about the challenges of working and leading people while the world is so totally upside down. In this Ep. 122 of the Pausecast we cover... - The shifting paradigm of remote work vs. return to office (RTO) - How toxic behavior influences how you show up …

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Ep. 121: Top 6 reasons burnout happens at work 22:14

10M ago22:14

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In Ep. 121 of The Pausecast, we're shining a light on a hot topic for executive women right now: burnout at work. Too often, we underestimate the impact it can have on our well-being and overall happiness. Let's dive into the top six reasons for burnout, and remember that taking care of ourselves is never selfish. In this Ep. 121 of The Pausecast, …

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Ep. 120: PRACTICE "I am all that I need" 43:32

10M ago43:32

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In Ep. 120 we spend 40 minutes together using the power of meditative breathwork with the mantra, "I am all that I need." Ways to feel empowered using this mantra: If you are worried about circumstances beyond your control like - forced pauses (aka layoff) - feeling stressed from [insert topic] - health and well being of others outside yourself Thi…

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Ep. 119: Ellen Langer The Mindful Body: Thinking our Way to Chronic Health 41:12

10M ago41:12

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Known as "the mother of mindfulness", in Ep. 119 we join Ellen Langer, PhD who shares about her life-changing work that's in her latest bestselling book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. This book is a game changer and full of supported research on how the Mindful Body works, and what we can do to move from our current world of…

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Ep. 118 - What's your leadership SQ? 9:57

10M ago9:57

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We talk about IQ and now EQ is more and more common in the workplace - but how about SQ. SQ stands for Spiritual Quotient and as leaders when we bring SQ to our leadership, we have more impact, feel more aligned, and more purposeful. Here are the 3 questions to ask yourself to start to cultivate your SQ as a female corporate leader. - On a scale of…

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Ep. 117: 3 Steps to Master Recovery as a Corporate Leader 22:50

11M ago22:50

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In Ep. 117 of The Pausecast... - Understand the framework of how recovery works (athletics is a great example) - Identify what season you are in (on or off? walk or run?) - How to think about recovery as a corporate leader and what's ok or not ok - How to incorporate daily pauses for peak performance - How to create your plan to move forward to you…

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Ep. 116 What women leaders can learn from ChatGPT 18:48

11M ago18:48

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In this Ep. 116 of The Pausecast... - How to use chatgpt for business - How I find ChatGPT helpful - How to increase (or not) your EQ using ChatGPT - can ChatGPT replace leadership coaching? Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8wQHHrdIbas

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Ep. 115 PRACTICE "I am exactly where I'm supposed to be." 20:59

11M ago20:59

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In this episode 115 of the Pausecast... Sometimes we're so busy thinking about what's next, or what we wish we'd done differently ...We are stuck in the future or past..and just not giving ourselves credit for where we are or the present moment. This breathwork is designed to re-calibrate you to honor the present and know that you are exactly where…

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Ep. 114 - Christine Comaford - Smart Tribes & EI 32:49

11M ago32:49

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In this episode 114 of The Pausecast... Experience a guided pause led by Christine. Why we’re "meaning making machines". The SmartTribe Emotional Wheel and how to use it to guide your feelings (view graphic in link) The percent of humans who can name their emotions at any time. The 3 questions you need to ask yourself to get any new outcome. What…

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