Welcome to THE SHIFT. Where we search for ways to do better by thinking better. Whether you're going through a major life change, looking to deepen your understanding of yourself or hoping to improve your relationships with others, "THE SHIFT" is here for you.
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What is legacy? What does legacy mean? Why is it important? The definition of “legacy” is something that is passed on. But it can take many forms. In today’s episode we discuss the idea of being remembered, if it matters and how it shifts how we show up today. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How do you want to be remembered?” Complimentary Podc…
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You asked and Yashar answered. We collected five questions from our listeners for Yashar to answer on today’s episode. Join us in conversation as Yashar talks about how dog training relates to leadership, how he shows up for his community, how his role as father evolves as he does and how he is healing himself. Join us in conversation as Yashar ans…
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You asked and Ayla answered. We collected five questions from our listeners for Ayla to answer on today’s episode. Join us in conversation as Ayla talks about how she deconstructs concepts of productivity, where she finds hope, how she unlearns imprints that no longer serve her homecoming journey and how all of this shows up as a coach, leader, wri…
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One of the reasons it can be difficult to fully commit to experiencing a shift in your emotional patterns is because the emotions themselves are repeatedly telling you a story about you and your life. This lens which you see yourself, your relationships and the world around you becomes very familiar. It’s the familiarity that creates a sense of own…
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How do you make space for freedom + structure?
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What do I need to feel safe? What do I need to feel free? How do I cultivate my fine balance of freedom and structure? Today’s episode explores how we optimize our roots and our wings. Both freedom and structure are required to optimize our productivity, our creativity, and our mental health. Our self awareness and personal accountability muscles s…
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How does self-compassion help you perform better?
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The degree to which you are willing to practice self-compassion is the degree to which you will achieve greater performance and life satisfaction. This is not hyperbole. Self-compassion has the power to increase your performance in any area of your life and alter the trajectory of your work, relationships, and health. There are many misconceptions …
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The energy we receive, and which is taken, by our physical spaces is remarkable. Our “stuff” can create barriers for our thinking and our growth. The art of letting go can entice a revival and renewal of energy and ideas. Piles of laundry, dishes, and papers are endless to-dos for the brain. It’s exhausting, stress inducing, and inhibits the brain’…
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Can you meet your potential with compassion?
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When we’re only focusing on what could be, we’re not valuing what is, and when we’re only seeing what is, we’re not giving ourselves the space and opportunity to dream. How can we stay present and grateful, while simultaneously betting on the potential and hope of something better? In today’s episode we explore the concept of potential and how it c…
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Creativity, in brain-science speak, is “non-linear” thinking. This means there is no pre-existing or easy answer to what you are trying to solve or create. You are attempting to give rise to an idea for which, as far as your brain knows, no road-map or answer yet exists. Once you are able to reach an insight, a new mental map is born. In other word…
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Are you willing to shift your relationships?
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When tensions are high we’re more likely to revert to old and unhelpful narratives, preventing the brain from producing helpful solutions. This is when we need a break – a SHIFT – to support us in finding an alternative way out and a way back together. In today’s episode we explore tools to help shift your relationships by demonstrating leadership …
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The language you use communicates messages to your brain, to those around us, and it shapes your reality. Be cognisant of how you approach your roles, and your characteristics. You choose how you see yourself and how you choose to talk about yourself. In today’s episode we explore ways to show up as your whole self. Join us in conversation as we as…
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Transformation is uncomfortable AF. We’re hardwired to evolve. Change is the only constant. When we don’t evolve we stagnate. Stagnation takes on many shapes: resentment, jealousy, anger, fear, anxiety, depression, confusion, lack of motivation, unfulfillment. When you learn to lean into your evolution the magic begins. In today’s episode we explor…
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How do you make your resolutions more sustainable?
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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR RESOLUTIONS. Come January it seems like we’re all looking for a new perspective and a fresh start. While goals can be great, the truth is we often get overwhelmed, forgetful, or discouraged. In today’s episode we offer two tools to SHIFT the way you approach your resolutions to optimize your results. Join us in conversation as w…
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In this 2-part episode we explore the ways in which we shapeshift to be accepted. In today’s episode, part two, we ask: “Do you need to stay strong to be loved?” Have you been taught that vulnerability is weakness? In the face of a challenge do you believe you have to just ‘grin and bear it’? As we identify the narratives that reinforce these impri…
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In this 2-part episode we explore the ways in which we shapeshift to be accepted. In today’s episode, part one, we ask: “Do you need to stay small to be loved?” What keeps us a victim in our own life? How does romanticizing martyrdom hurt us? As we identify the narratives that reinforce these imprints, we also offer tools to create more nourishing …
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How do we access hope when we are in a state of hopelessness? In today’s episode we explore the art and science of hope and provide tools for you to cultivate hope within yourself and foster it within your community. To support you in this endeavor we have coupled this podcast episode with a blog post with all the tools and MINDSHIFT questions disc…
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We often hear how gratitude is a super tool, but what does it really mean, and are we doing it right? In today’s episode we breakdown the art and science of gratitude and provide you with tools to empower your gratitude mindset and support you in embodying it in your daily life. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Are you actually grateful?” Free M…
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One of the tools we help build within our clients is their connection to their own knowing by connecting them to their values and purpose. Our hope is that the more in touch you are with your intuition, the more you are able to align with those values and lead from that place. A question we often hear in this work is: how do I know if it's my anxie…
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We are social creatures that need to connect. We need to be seen, heard, understood and supported. We need to belong. But at what cost? Does your needing to be loved lead to people pleasing? Does your needing to be liked lead to self abandonment? Join us in conversation as we ask: “Do you need to be liked?” Free Mini-Courses! Free Team Leadership T…
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How do you work with overwhelm? How do you move through the mud? How do you SHIFT? In today’s episode, we highlight ways to provide your brain with opportunities and space to access possibility and hope. We remind you of your greatest assets and provide you tools to take the next right step. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Now what?” Free Mini-…
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In light of the current humanitarian crisis we are witnessing in real-time we are interrupting our scheduled programming with this special episode. We invite you to join our conversation with open hearts and minds as we remind each other, nothing SHIFTS unless you SHIFT. Join us in conversation today as: “We stand with humanity.” Brave leaders lead…
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We are often drowning in information yet starving for wisdom. Information presents as knowledge, but wisdom is the application of that knowledge in a personally meaningful and impactful way that represents the best of who you are. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Is knowing enough?” Free Mini-Courses! Free Team Leadership Training: How to work b…
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Was there a time in your life where you had to hold two seemingly contradictory truths in tandem? In this episode we explore the “and” conversation and talk about the power of nuance. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Can you hold two truths?” p.s. Episode One “Are you stuck in a “good” vs. “bad” mindset?” is a great episode to listen to in conju…
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There is a function to pain. It places a spotlight on the parts of us we keep in the dark, reject and avoid. Do you want to explore your pain? Are you ready to? This week’s episode discusses various tools in exploring our pain, to mine for gifts, heal, and empower our next steps. Join us in conversation as we ask: “What’s your pain telling you?” Fr…
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We’ve all heard the powerful statement “You Can Do Hard Things”. You have the t-shirt, the tote bag, and are avid listeners of the namesake podcast (We are too! We love them!), but today we are offering a twist on that statement, a MINDSHIFT if you will by SHIFTING it to: “You’ve Done Hard Things!” This week’s episode explores the science of invent…
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Inherent within each conflict rests an opportunity for growth. Are you able to embrace that opportunity? The greater the conflict, the greater the invitation for a deeply personal and interpersonal transformation. But are all conflicts worth the effort? In this week’s episode we explore four principles on how to leverage your conflicts to help you …
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Are you stuck in a “good” vs. “bad” mindset?
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What’s with our obsession of “good” vs. “bad”, and is it serving us? Better question: what would serve us better? How can we step out of these binary constructs of right and wrong and make space for nuance to help us reduce shame, build a growth mindset and deepen our compassion towards ourselves and each other. Join us in conversation today as we …
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Why can’t I ask that? An interview with Yashar
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What determines how we show up to life when faced with a challenge, and how can we support and empower others to do the same? Today we turn the spotlight on our co-founder and co-host Yashar to get a better understanding of how he SHIFTS. We learn about his experience as an Naturopathic Doctor and how it has supported his role as a Brain-Based Exec…
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Are you nurturing your potential? An interview with Ayla
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If we’re not building capacity what are we doing? In today’s episode we interview our co-founder and co-host Ayla to discover her coaching philosophy and her coaching “secret sauce”. We also learn about her biggest MINDSHIFT lessons, how she believes the role of coaching is evolving, and some powerful, but underestimated, super tools to optimize yo…
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THE SHIFT™ Podcast is brought to you by MINDSHIFT LEADERSHIP™. Join us in conversation as we explore better ways to show up for ourselves and each other. Trailer: Welcome to the SHIFT. Where we search for ways to do better by thinking better. Whether you're going through a major life change, looking to deepen your understanding of yourself or hopin…
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