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From High School Dropout to Healing the World: One Woman's Journey Through Hardship and Growth

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the constant negativity and stress in your life, and you're desperately wishing for a way out, then you are not alone! Whether it's the weight of personal challenges or the impact of the world around you, finding a way to navigate through the overwhelm can seem like an insurmountable task.

The struggle is real, and the search for peace and agency can be exhausting. But what if there were a simple, yet powerful tool that could help you reclaim your sense of calm and control in the midst of it all?

My special guest is Jade Connelly-Duggan Jade Connelly-Duggan, a corporate culture and wellness expert, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having assisted the NSA in effective communication with the CIA and played a pivotal role in preserving a Fortune 100 beverage company's culture during a merger, her expertise in somatic leadership spans diverse industries.

With a focus on transforming personal challenges into growth opportunities, Jade's commitment to teaching soft skills with a significant return on investment makes her a valuable resource for business leaders and managers seeking to foster a positive organizational culture.

Her insights are particularly beneficial for those interested in creating a supportive work environment and driving positive ripple effects within their organizations.

"I love this sort of creating a pattern interrupt, because a lot of our functioning in the world, a lot of the ways we respond to things are we've been training our bodies to do it this way for, I don't know, in my case, 47 years." - Jade Connelly-Duggan

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how to manage stress through practical embodied practices.
• Learn effective strategies for fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Uncover the role of body awareness in effective leadership.
• Explore how to transform personal challenges into growth opportunities.
• Understand the importance of community in personal and professional development.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit Jade’s Linkedin page to read more about her. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsfwleadership/
• Visit Jade’s company website to find out how you can engage with her. https://humaningwell.com/about-us/our-team/
• When there's something you wish were different in the world, and then decide if you will take action or let it go.
• Consider the impact of stress on your body and how it affects your hormone cascade. Recognize your power and agency in creating your hormone cascade every moment, and learn to notice and shift your body's response to stress.
• Take a moment to notice your breath and get present in your body. Use a tangible item or visual cue to prompt you to pause and take a breath, allowing yourself to notice any tension or resistance in your body.
• Consider the ripple effect of your actions and the influence you have on others. Recognize the power of your presence and the impact you can have on those around you.

Ready to break through your own “If Only”?
Let’s create your next powerful step together. Visit BrendaMcGregor.com to connect.