Episodes

  • 17: How to Handle Being Different with Darlene Hawley

    17: How to Handle Being Different with Darlene Hawley
    Oct 20 2020
    I invite you to set this intention with me for this episode: “When I honor my true self, I shine.”   Darlene Hawley is a mother, wife, connector and dream builder. She is also a Brand & Business Clarity Coach and the founder of DarleneHawley.com. She helps ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs who are struggling with building a successful personal brand and business. They’re afraid to share their unique life story but know they need to stand out if they want to build an authentic and profitable online business. She helps them build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.     Show Notes   Mom of four, volunteer and business owner, Darlene talks about how full her plate really is. [01.32]   Handling everything by allowing the ebb and flow (and some harmony) in both your business and your life. Including a word on using a calendar for scheduling. [03.10]   The impor
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  • 16: How to Handle Being an Overachiever Through the Art of Undoing with Erika Gerdes

    16: How to Handle Being an Overachiever Through the Art of Undoing with Erika Gerdes
    Oct 12 2020
    I invite you to set this intention with me for the episode: “Facing your fears doesn’t make you more fearful, it allows you to show up with more impact.”   Erika is an authenticity development and executive leadership coach, speaker, and writer. She is also the designer of The Art of Undoing, a powerful practice that helps people unlock their full potential and embrace their authenticity and unique impact. Erika spent 12 years at Google with the last 3+ years as a Global Business Leader where she led the partnership with one of Google’s largest global partners. She left at the height of her career, as a single mom with 2 small kids, to pursue her mission for helping people be audaciously authentic and impactful.     Show Notes   ·      Entrepreneur and single mom, Erika explains a little about her VERY full plate. [01.27]    ·      Handling everything by giving yourself permission to not be able to do everything, with a note on the value of treating self-care as foundational. [02.23] 
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  • 15: How to Handle Perfectionism by Not Doing Everything Yourself with Suzy Cater, Ph.D.

    15: How to Handle Perfectionism by Not Doing Everything Yourself with Suzy Cater, Ph.D.
    Oct 8 2020
    Suzy Cater, Ph.D., is a visionary expert in conversion copywriting and messaging, who helps women entrepreneurs use the power of words to get noticed, adored, and fantastically paid for the work they most love doing WITHOUT holding back or censoring themselves.   When she's not crafting career-changing website copy and email sequences for her high-profile clients, you can find Suzy chasing after her baby daughter, visiting family & her alma mater Oxford in the UK, or binge-watching Great British Bake-Off episodes. Suzy has been published in numerous academic reviews, worked as a Teaching Fellow and prize-winning researcher at NYU, and now resides just outside of New York City.      Show Notes   ·      Suzy paints a picture of a plate that is filled with the running of her business, AND life with a new baby daughter. [01.46]    ·      Learning to outsource as a means of handling everything. [02.41]    ·      Being flexible and building recovery time into your business to account for un
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  • 14: How to Handle Raising Kind and Caring Children as a Busy Parent with Maria Dismondy

    14: How to Handle Raising Kind and Caring Children as a Busy Parent with Maria Dismondy
    Sep 29 2020
    “You’ve got this.” “You’ve got this.” “You can handle hard things.” “You’ve got this.”   - Maria Dismondy   When Maria was a little girl she was teased for her curly hair and favorite lunchbox fare, spaghetti in a hot dog bun.   Many moons later, these and other real-life moments continue to fuel what is now her critically acclaimed children’s book writing career. Maria has penned nine books that feature stories with topics ranging from anti-bullying to overcoming adversity, to friendship trials and tribulations, and beyond.    Maria is dedicated to empowering those around her through her roles as author, teacher, public speaker, community leader and friend. Maria is intentional about making each day count and lives in southeast Michigan with her high school sweetheart husband, three kids and two pet snails.     Show Notes   ·      Author, business owner, and busy mother to three young children, Maria talks us through her full plate. [02.40]    ·      A great tactic for being able to
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  • 13: How to Handle Change in Life's Third Act (Retirement) with Maeve O'Byrne, M.A.

    13: How to Handle Change in Life's Third Act (Retirement) with Maeve O'Byrne, M.A.
    Sep 21 2020
    “Every new chapter of life is a story we get to write.” - Maeve O’Byrne     Maeve has lived a life of constant change, navigating three continents, five countries and having four different careers to date. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, including serving as President & CEO of the Hospital Foundation on Vancouver Island during which she was able to build 2 social enterprise businesses that diversified the Hospital Foundation’s revenue and generated over half a million dollars in gross profit year over year while she was there. Maeve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching practice.   She is a sought after speaker on topics such as Succession Planning; Management; Unconscious & Implicit Bias; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Retirement & Transition; and Resilience. She has spoken at the ICF Converge Conference, the Association of Coach Trainers and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.   Maeve has a proven track record of helping companie
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  • 12: How to Handle Overwhelm as a Working Parent with Kelly Donahue, Ph.D.

    12: How to Handle Overwhelm as a Working Parent with Kelly Donahue, Ph.D.
    Sep 15 2020
    “Small changes do make a big difference.” - Kelly Donahue     Kelly Donahue, PhD is a clinical health psychologist, mind-body coach, mom, entrepreneur, and recovering Type A perfectionist. She has spent more than a decade immersed in mind-body health research, teaching, writing, and individual and group work with clients. Kelly is passionate about empowering clients to practice essential self-care strategies that reduce overwhelm and stress which helps to heal depression and anxiety. Her training in behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, holistic nutrition, coaching, and mind-body medicine helps her clients create real, lasting change.     Show Notes   ·      Working mom, Kelly talks about the diverse list of both professional and personal roles that fill her plate to the brim. [02.20]    ·      Handling everything with systems, a prioritized list of to-do’s, a paper calendar, and being clear on your values. TOP TIP: Ask for help when you need it! [04.27]    ·      Adding a realist
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  • 11: How to Handle Keeping the Spark Alive in Your Relationship with Abby Medcalf, Ph.D.

    11: How to Handle Keeping the Spark Alive in Your Relationship with Abby Medcalf, Ph.D.
    Sep 7 2020
    “I’m worthy of love. I’m worthy of giving love AND receiving love.” - Dr Abby Medcalf   Dr. Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, TEDx speaker, and author who has helped thousands of people create happy, connected relationships. With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to relationships. She's the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won't Do a Thing and the host of the top-rated Relationships Made Easy Podcast.     Show Notes   [01.34] Dr. Abby Medcalf kicks off talking about a plate that is always full but never overflowing.   [01.49] Time Management Problems vs. Attention Management Problems. Plus, one of the best tips Abby ever got: don’t WORK on projects, FINISH them!   [04.10] Shiny things, and how an addiction to the new makes you less likely to finish projects. The solution? When something new is added, something else has to come off the plate.   [05.32] Using humor as a
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  • 10: How to Handle Building Professional Relationships Without Making Them Transactional with Bill Pasmore, Ph.D.

    10: How to Handle Building Professional Relationships Without Making Them Transactional with Bill Pasmore, Ph.D.
    Aug 31 2020
    Dr. Bill Pasmore is a professor at Columbia University, a Senior Vice President at the Center for Creative Leadership, and leads his own consulting firm, Advanced Change. He is an active consultant and speaker working with executives on digital organizational design, leadership development, change, and senior team effectiveness. Advanced Consulting on which this podcast is based on his 30th book.     Show Notes:   Bill unpacks the (VERY busy) schedule that fills his plate.  [01.31]   Leaving time for fun (on the weekends mostly), and the importance of planning far enough in advance to schedule in the occasional vacation. [02.00]   In an industry where you can’t really plan ahead - a recommendation for busy people. [02.21]   How Bill handles his weeks by leaving spots in his calendar specifically for things to pop up. [03.13]    The early signs of stress and overwhelm, and the value of keeping a routine. [03.43]   How to handle a last minute request from a loyal client when you’re alre
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