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Chickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 27. How do you manage people who state their opinions as fact?How do you react when people state their opinions very strongly and present them as the truth and only truth? Listen to this episode to see how you can empower yourself in these situations.2025-03-1014 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 26. Let’s talk about the impact of alcohol.A subject that can be tricky to talk about. I can only give my experience and perspective. But why don’t we talk about this subject more comprehensively?2025-03-0519 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 25. Chickpea’s journey, Part 4.In this episode I share the journey up til current day. I talk about how we can help others simply with an intention.2025-03-0317 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 24. Chickpeas journey, Part 3What happens when I don’t think going back home is the right environment? Where do I go now? 2025-03-0229 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 23. Chickpea’s journey, Part 2.What happened after the break in? The downward spiral begins…2025-02-2520 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 22. Chickpea’s journey, Part 1Join me as I share what happened to me about 3 years ago. Part 12025-02-0826 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 21. What to do if AI is threatening your jobAre you concerned about how AI (artificial intelligence) or ChatGPT is going to affect your job? Listen to what advice Drew Brush (consultant extraordinaire) has to navigate this new territory2025-02-0551 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 20. Improv call with Michael #1Michael and I will randomly call each other with a fake business name and premise. The other person answers and steps into character immediately. The whole objective is to make the other person laugh first. Today Michael calls seeking to get his dogs groomed by the fictitious dog groomer Judy. Hopefully you find it funny. But let me know in the ratings on my podcast page! I’m completely open to all feedback. Thanks :)2025-01-2610 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 20. Leadership & VUCA—why this is important for EVERYONEJoin Drew and I as we take a deep dive into VUCA and how crucial this awareness is to being an effective leader. Even if you aren’t a leader as an employee—you ARE a leader in YOUR Life. This is a must listen for everybody. 2025-01-2249 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 20. Improv call #1 with MichaelMichael and I will randomly call each other with a fake business name and premise. The other person answers and steps into character immediately. The whole objective is to make the other person laugh first. Today Michael seeks getting his dogs groomed by the fictitious groomer Judy. A quick podcast to make you laugh!2025-01-1605 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 20. Improv phone call #1 with MichaelMichael and I will randomly call each other with a fake business name and premise. The other person answers and steps into the character immediately. It’s all improv. The only objective is to get the other person to break character and start laughing. Today I give Michael a run for his money. 2025-01-1421 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 19. How to be a father to your business and your kidsToday I talk with Drew Brush from PBJ consulting. It takes a little bit for us to jump in but bear with us as we get into a really cool discussion about being a father to your business and to your kids. 2025-01-1143 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 18. Let’s talk about the real estate marketI chat today with Terrie Gerchak, a realtor from EXP realty/brokerage. The intro is a bit long (I really wanted listeners to understand what a good person (Outstanding Human!) Terrie is. And the audio is a little distracting with cars going by at first, but I find a quieter place to hike and we dive in. Take a listen for an insider perspective on the current market2024-12-1332 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 17. VUCA and the credit union, part 2This episode is an update about the credit union. A positive experience was had.2024-12-1104 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 16. What IS Orienteering?Today we “follow a map” into Orienteering. My friend Brad Lohiser teaches us what orienteering is and how you can do it too!2024-12-0833 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 15. Tim and Andrea musingsMy friend Tim and I hike all over the place and have interesting and hilarious conversations. Today we were at Hinckley Lake reservation and I captured a bit of our conversation. The subject matter changes rapidly! Hope you enjoy2024-12-0726 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 14. VUCA and the credit union, part 1Today I briefly describe VUCA and my experience with a local credit union. The take home message is who do we patronize and how good is their customer service? 2024-12-0717 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 13. How many times can you visit Joanne fabrics in one day?Turns out you can be there 4x. And still not find what you need for your project. Take a listen to a hilarious story that goes from a project to make a potholder with a chicken on it that evolves to making fabric bowls 2024-12-0713 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 12. Organizing with AndreaToday I talk about my latest idea of creating a new channel about organizing coaching. Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!!!!2024-12-0614 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 11. Let’s talk about music and connectednessToday I talk with Scott Ditzenberger. An Attorney by day, and a musician and music aficionado by night. We talk about Scott’s music background and his experience as a director of the documentary “Out of Place.” Scott also shares how people can make music an even bigger part of their lives. 2024-12-0425 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 10. The missing DVD playerToday I share my story of attempting to play a DVD when there is no DVD player to be found. This story is about tenacity, determination, Perseverance and a willingness not to give up2024-12-0415 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 9. Social media, reinventing yourself, oh my!Today I have my longest podcast yet! Lucas and I chat about social media and reinventing yourself. He shares about his business endeavors while I try to avoid a Chidi barking situation and almost get run over by a school bus lol. 2024-12-0445 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 8. SerendipityToday I talk about a crazy serendipitous thing that happened. It starts with a camera flash2024-12-0312 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 7. Why are people asses and what can we do about it?Tonight I talk with Michael Marsillio, a good friend of mine who is thoughtful but very funny. This is my first time doing an interview on here. Hope you enjoy.2024-12-0315 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 6. Home Depot & the light installationTodays episode I share my experience of helping my brother to install a lighting fixture for outlet Mom. Do you know what an “old can?” Is? A Romex wire? Tune in to find out!2024-12-0220 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 5. Me and the TVWhen all you want to do is watch the OSU/Michigan game and the TV has other ideas2024-12-0113 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 4. Introducing FriendsI originally thought I would have only a solo podcast. I changed my mind. I have very interesting friends. Planning to cover a list of topics that will be interesting while entertaining!2024-12-0112 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 3. The 20 mile trekA stupid and brave decision at the same time. The journey home 2024-12-0112 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 2. ChickpeaIn this episode I share a little about me. It’s mostly career highlights with a tiny part of farm life thrown in2024-11-3015 minChickpea Chidi ChroniclesEpisode 1. Intro: ChidiTodays episode describes my mostly silent partner, Chidi2024-11-3012 min