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Imperfect ParentingLet's get you Receiving to ConceiveYES! It's Fertility Friday! 1st week of the month is for fertility and midlife pregnancy and you!__________________________________________________________________________________________________NEWS! Let's get together!LIVE - EVERY WEEK DAY we go FERTILITY LIVE on YOUTUBE for a few minutes to boost your day, fertility path and bring you tips+:).10 AM PST: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday1PM PST: Tuesday for Q and ACan't wait to see you!Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUZ1BOe-Oh_6qTwBCIKzqHA*Or...
2024-10-0411 min
The Corporate CornerCorry Robertson - A leadership coach teaching with empathy and heartThis week Mats meet Corry Robertson. Corry is a leadership Coach from Canada specialized in leadership coaching and organizational culture. Corry and Mats discuss a number of interesting topics:- Emotional intelligence and the importance of that in the workplace- The impact of Zoom working on family life and the importance for managers have staff with kids to take that into account in the new normal- The importance of psychological safety and how people have a 6th sense around whether they feel safe or not
2020-09-0454 min
The Corporate CornerTCC Statistics and promotion of Webinar with Dr Anders TegnellMats is sharing some of the statistics for TCC. Which episodes have been the most listened? From which countries and cities are people listening in?Which device and platform is the most used to listen?An episode for statistical nerds. Mats is also promoting the Webinar he is going to hold with Dr Anders Tegnell, the Chief Architect of the rather unorthodox Swedish Stratege: no lock down, no face masks, school open. If you listen to the episode you will find the 50% magic discount code to use and find out...
2020-08-2112 min
Imperfect ParentingMidlife DreamsWhen Midlife comes along, you can’t help but wonder if “THIS” is where you want to be, is enough, is what you imagined, or if its the whole picture.Ultimately, if you don’t follow your dreams, your destiny.. who will??Do you dream of finally diving fully into creating family (Or maybe more family), yet doubts pop up?I reflect on my talk with Maha and moms in Beirut and their intense lives in this moment.Then, back to this moment of unsureness.. that is an opening.Have you...
2020-08-0524 min
The Corporate CornerCamille Bonhoure - A French Lawyer incarnating the European ideaThis week Mats sits down with Camille Bonhoure, a young French lawyer and the first French guest on the podcast. Camille grow up in the SouthWest of France and already as a kid beeing part of the local choir group he travelled around Europe to sing. He did a part of his university studies in Denmark where he also worked for the Danish-French chamber of commerce, learnt Danish and got immerged in the Danish culture. His journey took him to Slovakia and now to Prague, Czech Republic where he is working for Hon...
2020-07-3157 min
Imperfect ParentingIs it me?This episode I’m a but fired up. But, it’s really just about one thing.. feeling seen, heard, cared for And not feeling like you as mim are always the default.. when dad is tired or busy or things need organizing etc.Take the challenge to mske things 1% better and meet me on Friday’s gathering 12Pacific!:(.______________________________________Now, I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pacific: Instagram @ip_parentingKeep safe! Make decisions you will always feel good abou...
2020-07-3020 min
Imperfect ParentingFamily funkThis is the episode I wish I’s been brave enough to create before it went too far.When you merge multiple families together, intentions and reality don’t always agree. You can call them a bonus family all you want, but that doesn’t mean your step family situation will be any better. When you lose faith and hope because you don’t accept the imperfection of both sides, you all lose.When you lose yourself and the person you recognize because things don’t go as planned, at some point you give up or...
2020-07-2322 min
Imperfect ParentingMom, Dad.., What now?After incredible moments with Mrs. Heather Torres, the last weeks, I wanted to touch on our topics and the moment with myself, for you, about you. This moment is unique. What are you doing with it? What action are you willing to take in this moment?Are you ready to take on the challenge Heather put out for you, last week?What are YOUR core 3 prioirities?How are you integrating all parts of your life?What morning rituals and meditations are you following for your own energy and clarity and...
2020-07-2022 min
The Corporate CornerFrom Atheist to Pastor to Business Coach - the fascinating story of Dr. Matthew GambleIn this episode Mats sits down with Dr. Matthew Gamble and discovers a fascinating story about someone who grew up as a kid being atheist but who became a man of faith after smuggling 3 pounds of Marijuana into the United States from Jamaica and not being caught and taking it as a sign of some higher spirit. After that enrolling in the Seventh-Adventist Church machinery and becoming a pastor. Matthew was a Rock & Roll Pastor running his churches pretty much like a Startup and he travelled 6 continents to preach and give speeches. Another...
2020-07-171h 06
Imperfect ParentingMature moms ..make the world a better place..Do you feel the weirdy vibe in the air?When you do things differently, doing something new, there is often a tension as you move forward.In longer meditations, this shelter in place and when you challenge yourself to do things differently, how do you feel the tension the resistance.Maybe you are trying to create something.Maybe things aren’t that different if you are at home with littles. That survival day by day between naps and daily realities.Be careful to not end up always being the def...
2020-07-0220 min
Imperfect ParentingTrue 100th episode -A reflection and opportunityToday, Ariel, that’s me.. reflects back on last 2 years of creating, the pathAnd stories, process and therapy of doing the podcast.At the end, there is an opportunity for you.. where you may just hear your own words, next week on the air!! SO EXCITING!As well, going forward, a new format I can’t wait to share with you as future guest come on! Yeah!! Good things await.Now, I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pac...
2020-06-2533 min
The Corporate CornerMats talks about his new challenge, Zoom meetings and podcast not being producedA new episode with Mats trying to explain why he has been so slow lately in producing new episodes of the Podcast. He talks about his new job to lead the Swedish-American Chamber of San Fransisco & Silicon Valley, how he talks Swedish at work for the first time in 27 years and how it is to lead a remote office and get up to speed in his new role. He also reflects on Zoom meetings that seems to always start on time and go on forever, the opposite to real life Corporate meetings where people of...
2020-06-2016 min
Imperfect ParentingVital mature moms createAround the world madness is rippling out, yet you are a mom and this moment is an incredible opportunity to grow a child of light to make things better for the world. Amidst that and guiding the way, you must CREATE as you are meant to, regardless of doubts and age. Create family without worry. Follow that Path, clearly and with confidence.And/or.. move deeper into what brings you fulfillment and let it support your freedom and choices.. There is no better time than now. What better way to empower your kids!
2020-06-0323 min
Imperfect ParentingGrowing a movement from life changing loss with Will WaldropThis episode goes deep into the real story behind The Nuff book that was a moment Will and his girls transformed losing wife and mother into an incredible offering to the world.Will reminds us to find the silver linings and love on those you cherish most. Embrace the challenges and count your blessings every day.I am honored to have had Will open so beautifully, reminding you (and us).to follow your dreams. Leave nothing to tomorrow. Be yourself in all imperfection and pay it forward to others.MORE ABOUT THE NUFF:
2020-05-2838 min
The Corporate CornerArend Dittmer - A German Googler in San FranciscoIn today's episode Mats meets with Arend Dittmer from Germany working for Google in San Francisco. Arend is the first Googler in The Corporate Corner and he has an international career that took him from Germany to Canada and then to California. They discuss a multitude of subjects and here is some of things you will here:- How is Google Management communicating to their staff- What makes a difference between IBM and Google- Why should a traditional company having their IT infrastructure go to the Cloud...
2020-05-2243 min
Imperfect ParentingPandemic Growth opportunities And realities for parentsA tired end of day reflection as you look at your next steps.Are you ready to come out into the world?Stay in?Transform and learn for the next phase?Do you feel safe?Grounded?Do you feel comfortable with your boundaries with all of the answers to the above?Join in a short meditation to touch in with intuition and communication of what is most important to you.10:45 Breath meditation to ground, center and finding next steps*Share grounding moments with your kids in...
2020-05-2121 min
The Corporate CornerMats Solo - Mindfulness and meditation in Corporate World - Can it make a difference?This week Mats is doing a solo about his mindfulness journey that has gone from being a constant worrier to be more in peace and less impacted by the ups and downs and curveballs that life is throwing you. He is aware that he might be living in an illusion and that potentially one could lose his/her edge by entering into a meditation world but does it matter?He talks about the tools he is using to meditate (it really helps for modern people to sit down with a guided meditation) such as:
2020-05-1520 min
Imperfect ParentingAcceptance moves moms toward passion businessThis week’s Imperfect Parenting Podcast touches on life as an older mom (like every 1st Wednesday of the month!) and begins the journey for momtrepreneurs through the 2nd piece of pre-business launch, “Acceptance”. ______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pacific: Instagram @ip_parentingKeep safe! Make decisions you will always feel good about, over time.Send me dms on instagram anytime and I will address your issue on the podcasts and/or youtube!! Really! What is A...
2020-05-0725 min
The Corporate CornerJohn Ireland - Emotional Intelligence at its excellenceThis week Mats sits down with someone who has meant a lot to himself, John Ireland from England. John is a coach, leadership developer and very experienced trainer to leaders at all levels and he is delivering a very popular emotional intelligence training. They talk about John's background and his upbringing in Northern England and how espcially two events shaped and formed him at a young age, the loss of his mother at the age of 11 and how he as a young man started to work for the Samaritans in London. They...
2020-05-011h 14
Imperfect ParentingThe baseline for business is trustThe intention of this week’s episode is to create a starting point from now forward. A place for you to re-start or dive into the work and business you now realize more than ever that you want to stick with or create, even with family buzzing around.While exploring the closed shoreline and wine valleys nearby as we sleep our 4 year old, we record our thoughts for you as we drive.This baseline we start with is simple yet not always easy as mindset, family chaos and life intertwined can make for a complex co...
2020-04-3027 min
The Corporate CornerPhilip Hilm - from broke to professional poker playerIn this weeks episode Mats sits down with his Nordic friend, Philip Hilm from Denmark and talk about Philip's exciting life and career as a professional poker player. We'll hear the story about a young Danish man who as a kid didn't naturally read the social cues between people and then spent a lot of energy and time to learn everything about it and when he was in his twenties he was broke and doing small jobs and decided to give poker a go and he became a professional poker player with an outstanding merit lists o...
2020-04-2452 min
Imperfect ParentingShelter in place Mindfulness Meditation100th recording (though not 100th podcast:),today on the 22nd.. a sacred number and good luck..Whether life has shifted you all into a daily reality together, or its Shelter in Place.. many challenges come into play and we all know it well from holidays and transitions.This week I get honest about breathing and anxiety inside close quarters and touch on “shelter in place” struggles and mindfulness breathing. *I include a meditation to balance and align and get clarity as you move forward in this new family and life constellation while growing and...
2020-04-2226 min
The Corporate CornerMike Robbins - We're all in this togetherIn this weeks episode I, Mats meet with Mike Robbins, who is an expert in emotional intelligence, leadership, teamwork and company culture. Mike is the author of several books and he just came out with his last book with the for the moment perfect title "WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER".It's a book with the subtitle "Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and belonging" and a the book is full of anecdotes from Mike's experience and life and it has a strong focus on soft skills, authenticity, inclusion and belonging. We...
2020-04-1850 min
Imperfect ParentingPlay Healing with Debi JohnDebi John comes to Imperfect Parenting with the story of her journey of imperfection, control, letting go and finding her way through “pause” and play healing. Now, she guides the way for others as they find their way beyond the struggle and attachment of “shoulds” and into the beauty of connection through play.You’ll enjoy this one. Debi is a woman after my own heart, helping us to look at low/no tech time and being more present both for ourselves and our kids.So many incredible moments in this week’s podcast!
2020-04-1548 min
The Corporate CornerAlain Hunkins - Cracking the Leadership CodeThis week Mats sits down with Alain Hunkins. Alain is a leadership coach and has worked with thousands of groups and leaders in the last decades. He is also the author of his first book: "Cracking the Leadership code: Three Secrets of Building Strong Leaders"We talk about the book and some concrete trips and tricks for leaders. We touch upon a lot of subjects and here is a glimpse:- How to be more emphatic, the importance of really listening when you talk to someone. - Onl...
2020-04-1047 min
Imperfect ParentingAnger Management - Not all parenting days together are perfectAriel and Mats manage their own anger management on air, whoop! Times of stress increase tensions and frustrations at home that ripple out. Discussions about French culture where screaming is a regular part of parenting in public vs. parts of USA where police might be called. This strong willed young generation pushes the limits, challenging parents more, unafraid to speak up. Oh the beauty and intensity of it all. Here, conscious parenting, keeping aware of what is truly happening in the moment and breathing through it. What are kids picking up in th...
2020-04-0827 min
The Corporate CornerSteffen Kaiser, German CFO on corporate culture and importance of better taking people into considerationThis week we meet Steffen Kaiser from Germany. Steffen is an experienced CFO and has been in a multitude of executive management positions. He has also been the person coming in to a company and having the tough task to massively lay off people, something that deeply affected him. A sample of things discussed in this episode:The challenge for management of involving the people who is actually doing the work into decisions that ultimateley impacts them. How can management get out of their ivory tower and truly take in f...
2020-04-0345 min
Imperfect ParentingElder moms - Keepers of Wisdom with Maya McNeilMaya McNeil and Ariel Andersson look at elders in our society and talk about the song, "Yellow Rose" that inspired their meeting, conversation on the podcast as is heightening awareness of the journey of elders. We talk about family dynamics, the inspiration for her song that comes at the end and shares her Irish background and story with her elder grandmoms.Respect our elders. The wisdom keepers of our world. Do your kids connect elders? *A special surprise at the end of the podcast! Maya singing her song, "Yellow Rose"!So touching. Always...
2020-04-0149 min
The Corporate CornerTCC Express Corona Impact and thoughtsMats is sharing his sympathy with everyone impacted by the Coronavirus. From people losing their lives, to sick people and others loosing their jobs. The world will forever be a pre and post Corona. How will this impact the world economy? A thought goes to all people lining up in the unemployment lines (without possiblity to do social distancing) and the hopefully positive energy and new better world that might come out of this. From every crisis something good comes. What will be the future of work? Is home...
2020-03-2708 min
The Corporate CornerLeigh Sembaluk, soccer pro, coach, author and startup founder all in one personIn todays episode Mats sits down with Leigh Sembaluk. Leigh is a young Canadian with multiple talents. He grew up being a passionate soccer player and reached his goal and became pro. Unfortunateley he was injured in his first season and turned into coaching. He became more and more interested in what really makes the best players the best and what is really distinguishing them from the others. This lead to a book called Preception and it gives insights into Leigh's experience and gives valuable tips to coaches and g...
2020-03-201h 07
Imperfect ParentingSimplifying family life - 4Human21 -Part 1This is 1 of 2 parts.Just before things went nuts, Petra, Ondrej and Ariel met to reflect back on 4HUMAN21 Project and how it has changed their lives and families.Last year, we spoke to Petra and Ondrej of 4HUman21 Project as they embarked on their long travel with their girls across USA. We met via Skype, after a rocky start and before they had fully found their flow in their family travel. Mad adventures!Nearly a year later, Ariel Andersson talks again with Perra and Ondrej about their reflections on USA, people and...
2020-03-1824 min
Imperfect ParentingCommunity and Coronovirus #Covid19Today, before jumping into a conversation with a future podcast guest about parenting and family, Maya McNeil and Ariel Andersson talk about today’s pandemic from another point of view.Our families are a part of a community. What are we showing our kids about crisis and getting creative to support one another?This Covid-19/Corona virus is an opportunity to come together as a community. Different people in our world are suffering in many ways. How can we move beyond our primal brains full of fear that protects us.. and into supporting those in ne...
2020-03-1432 min
Imperfect ParentingIs there parent time Inside family chaos?Every day of every week, Ariel and Mats, like you, are working their way through family demands to get things done. Is it really possible to stay on your own path, grow health, your business or just even getting anything done with constant distractions? How do you get anything done when everyone is home, little support for breaks to do things. Share with us on Instagram!Where do you find time for what you need to/want to do?Have a beautifully imperfect day.Do you really hav...
2020-03-1225 min
The Corporate CornerTCC 2.0 - Induction of 2nd Season of TCCWelcome to the 2nd season of The Corporate Corner. In this episode Mats will talk about the why for this 2nd season and also why the 1st season unexpectedly stopped. He will share the intention for this season which is to broaden the scope of the guests and also have some people on their way into the corporate life or who have recently left it. The intention is also to give a voice to people working in what is not always considered corporate, but people who have life stories to share around the...
2020-03-0719 min
Imperfect ParentingMidlife Evolution - Older Moms on their pathEveryone’s creative journey within parenting is different. Older moms just get the added bonus of having little ones at the same moment that they are in mid-evolution and their own parents may as well be taking a new turn in their elder years.**What is waiting to be created in your world? Better partnership, business, baby, improved health, a book or..?!Share with us on Instagram!______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pacific: Instagram @ip_pa...
2020-03-0526 min
Imperfect ParentingThe secret of stay at home dad lifeThis episode Mats guest hosts and speakswith stay at home dad from Sweden, Magnus Petersson.They explore conversations about cultural differences, the importance of setting realistic expectations during early childhood and balance partnership with the main breadwinner and much more. Life as an at home dad seems to have some similar challenges to at home moms, with a twist.Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY L...
2020-02-2642 minImperfect ParentingMorning rituals and meditations for parents - Final Fast Friday XIIn this final facebook live episode of Fast Friday, Ariel reminds to come back to “your re-charge place from last week’s Monday youtube video. Talks about the importance of meditations and awareness of body and your own version of morning rituals and moving away from limiting beliefs. This week’s flashback-podcast touched on same with Yustin Castillo and Jayasri Nagrale.Fast Fridays brief sum up of week will continue here on podcast, just Facebook lives will flash up every so often when something bubbling in the community.Thank you for your support and tellin...
2020-02-2306 min
Imperfect ParentingParent Mindfulness for health and focusThis flash back 3rd Wednesday of the month.. as always we come back to sweet moments of the past. As we look at limiting beliefs, road blocks in our day and how to regain focus and a forward pace on our own path within parenting, we come back to mindfulness and morning rituals with Jayasri Nagrale of India and Yustin Castillo of Latin America.Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE CO...
2020-02-1916 min
Imperfect ParentingWhere is your parent recharge place? Fast Friday XAs always the audio version of Every Fast Friday live coaching event in the Imperfect Parenting Facebook group. This week’s Wednesday podcast has Ariel talking with Jana Chan about how being on the road has positively effected her pre-schooler and has us looking at expat language the topic of do overs. As well there’s a quick touch on topics covered on Monday Youtube channel, looking at “where is YOUR re-charge place?”So, we ask you.. What would you do-over.. if you could?And, where is your re-charge place? Let us know...
2020-02-1812 min
Imperfect ParentingWhat if you were given 1 mom “do over“?This week we come back to Jana Chan in a conversation with Ariel about being back on the road in Australia after time back home.It’s a rough recording.. a few more noises than usual..Jana talks about caravan living vs, home or house sitting and what Tom has gained from the experience.As well, updates us on her family walkabout/caravan about in Australia. Experiences of cultural differences in trust and generosity.What language does Tom think is spoken in Australia and is she worried about his level of Eng...
2020-02-1250 minImperfect ParentingFast Friday IX - Pregnancy over 40 - Your body knowsEvery 1st Wednesday of the month our podcast is dedicated to Older moms/older women and so thus the 1st, First Friday of the month is also!It’s perfect to kick off our Youtube series “Older women and natural pregnancy path”, every Monday for the next weeks...Our podcast and Fast Friday, this week, is wrapping up our Older mom’s 1st week of the month..”Getting pregnant Naturally”, hitting on the wisdom of your body.Every week we hit on creativity w...
2020-02-0909 min
Imperfect ParentingNaturally, pregnant over 45? Yes! Older moms 1st WednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, we dedicate our Imperfect Parenting Podcast to "Older moms". You are all close to my heart! I believe in you, and all you do. And, the creativity that is itching for a way through.. through the "it's not possible" and nay saying and statistics.. you CAN go for the ultimate creation.. and have a baby.. if that is your gig.. and natural all the way.. Everyone has their own journey and assists that they are comfortable. I am not a drugs and hormones kind of gal, yet to each their own....
2020-02-0525 min
Imperfect ParentingKeep reading and books fun for kids - Fast Friday VIIIMaking books and reading fun for kids is essential in creating a positive experience and a lasting love of the experience.Every family has different attachments to different books and styles of books and reading activities. We tens to pass on what we know and have.Libraries expand possibilities and we more than take advantage of this resource.In what ways do your small kids participate in the reading experience?What are your favorite books and why?! Tell us in our Facebook group!Thank you for your...
2020-02-0307 min
Imperfect ParentingHow important are books to our kids growth?Books are a vital part of our kids learning. Keeping books at home, in whatever languages that are important in and outside of your household is essential.This week, Ariel Green Andersson talks about books and our families and how they grow us.What roles do books play in your home?What are your book rituals?Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12P...
2020-01-2915 min
Imperfect ParentingHow do you connect your family to community? Fast Friday VIICommunity. Fitting in. How do we manage it within our family? What do we teach our kids with our own actions or lack of? What are we missing? What do we or our families yearn for? Are you challenging yourself to try new things to satisfy that yearning and to have and give support needed?This week, since Fast Friday had tech issues, Ariel did a Fast Super Sunday and we are continuing the thoughts 1/2 lost on Friday.Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of...
2020-01-2709 min
Imperfect ParentingKids; Fitting in and communityThis week, Ariel and Mats come together to talk about kids and noticing how they work with “fitting in” with others. And, “is community important for kids, too?” Parents and kids.. how different or similar are we?Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pacific: Instagram @ip_parentingKeep safe! Make decisions you will always feel good about, over time.Send me dms on instagram a...
2020-01-2223 min
Imperfect ParentingFamily communication, intuition and books- power-full - Fast Friday VIAriel jumps in, outside the library, reminding about words, communication, books and creative intuition.She touches on this week’s podcast with Evie Prentoulis, talking about bedtime stories and technology and kids. And, with Karolina Dobrovska Kvas about intuitive creativity and following our kids lead.Ariel continues with her weekly live coaching session touching on the all important question, “where is the energy?”Being in your passion, feel a “yes” and you have “choosing” our lives and what we do, being on purpose and path = more energy!Feeling good about where we are an...
2020-01-1909 min
Imperfect ParentingFlashback - How Bedtime stories and intuitive creativity grow the whole family - Evie Prentoulis & Karolina Dobrovska KvasAriel flashes back to last year with bits of conversations from conversations with Evie and Karolina about taking time for self, bedtime stories and the goodness of natural intuitive creativity of children that also guides the way for parents to find their own grounding and creative space.Evie Prentoulis, teacher and dynamic creator who reminds us about connecting with our kids both through tech and especially the value of bedtime reading at the end of the day.Karolina Dobrovska Kvas reminds us to pay attention to what our kids are intuiting in their lives and...
2020-01-1522 min
Imperfect ParentingIP Fast Friday V - Kids and boundaries for mom sanityThis IP Fast Friday with Ariel Andersson is imperfectly recorded and hits on last week’s podcast topic, kids and boundaries, brought up through the talk with El’s babysitter, Amanda hit strongly. Whether recording a podcast or just daily attempts to have a conversation or straight line of thought, can be challenging when you have small kids around.Ariel talks about strategies and prioritizing ourselves, when needed.Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat...
2020-01-1309 min
Imperfect ParentingSwedish babysitter, film maker extraordinaire - Amanda EkelundOur sitters, the people they are, shape our children with the artistry of their lives.Amanda brought laughter and a new energy to our home. And, this conversation is a fitting example of life reality as a mom, with interruptions in the middle of important points, just as things are going deeper. How often this happens to us moms! So hard to keep a straight line!All we can do is work intuitively with our daily lives and hope that where we lnd amidst it all.. is exactly where we are meant to...
2020-01-0837 min
Imperfect ParentingFast Friday IV Mom identity within familyIt’s time shift the role we moms have fallen into, maybe even chosen at one point, inside the family, that may not still be serving you in the way we need. We love our kids/family and we want to be there for them.. AND.. we need to look at the identity .. boundaries..Done is better than perfect. Sometimes, we need to learn to let go of some control. (Inspired “My Identity is my strength” Ted talk.)QUESTION OF THE WEEK:What are you taking back/coming back to because it lifts y...
2020-01-0413 minImperfect ParentingWelcome New year -Older Moms January 2020Rough 2019, yet things turning around in 2020. What do you leave behind and keep as we move into 2020?!Would you like to join us to launch your new year?Write or send voice memo at Ariel@imperfectparenting.net and tell us about your imperfect parenting experiences!!Can’t wait to see what we create together!!:)Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM...
2020-01-0116 min
Imperfect ParentingOlder moms - Independence Day- The path through motherhoodIt’s a new phase in Imperfect Parenting as Ariel Andersson deepens purpose and path and takes listeners along for the journey. Future episodes will more and more be coming back around to guiding us all back to purpose and path, through the ever overwhelming madness of family life, reconnecting us with ourselves and what we are meant to do. Each week another step forward, an inspiring story from one of you, Mats and Ariel, Ariel or someone new to shake things up. In the IP Blog we dive in, even deeper to all of this. Ariel just...
2019-07-0319 min
Imperfect ParentingHolly and Chris Santillo, authors and parents, talk about building confidence in kids and adventure on the road-USAChris and Holly Santillo talk with Ariel about their latest book, Resilience Parenting, going on the road with family and how to use life and failure to teach our kids well. Life is an opportunity to teach our kids. How are we using those opportunities? Do we fail well and teach by example of our own failures and successes? Holly and Chris' book guides us through stories of families, martial arts values and their own experiences. As well, they have packed up and sold their home and are on the road while world schoo...
2019-06-261h 12
Imperfect ParentingMidsummer’s night dreams of summerEvery summer, school ends and the holidays begin either a dream or nightmare for parents. If both parents are working most of the summer, it means somehow managing care and activities of kids. If there is a chance for a holiday, there is that intense reality of exploring, while managing the needs of every age and character involved.Midsummer/Midsommar has different purpose and symbolism between California and Sweden. Tradition, versus the longest night and a few celebrations of Solstice on beach and in wood within a particular circle.This summer, we challenge you to kee...
2019-06-1919 min
The Corporate CornerRastislav "Rasto" Macko - The DevOps Surfer on giving up Corporate security and living your dreamWould it be possible to change the order of things so that what we love to do in life is predominant and that we make money in the spare time?That is a question that Rasto asked himself and after a lot of hesitation he took a break in his corporate career to move to Bali and learn to surf and at his return from Bali he left the corporate security to start his own company. Rasto started to question what is really important when a close relative passed away just at the time w...
2019-06-1348 min
Imperfect ParentingDaniela Mendoza - Keeping creative dreams inside motherhoodTo kick off a new phase with Imperfect Parenting, Ariel Andersson talks with Daniela Mendoza of Mexico and Sweden. This conversation happens live, on location at Hato Gard, Sweden in Lisa’s Western Cafe, full with authenticity, spirit of both Native American and Western history and culture.Daniela is fiercely creative and clear with her visions for her future as woman, wife, writer and mom. She talks of the differences between Swedish culture which encourages the individual and Mexican culture which values family.And, most of all, Daniela inspires all of us parents to r...
2019-06-1233 min
Imperfect ParentingMarla Stahl -Rescue dog enthusiast and Woofbooks author of altruismAriel Andersson has an inspiring conversation about rescue dogs, teaching animal kindness and altruism through children’s books with Marla Stahl, writer and creator of Woof books.Mom, writer, and educator of kindness, Marla tells the story of each of her books and how they came to light. She also reminds us, through her own story and stories of her mom and friend, Charlotte, that we can create, be daring and adventurous at any age.To read more about this topic and more, please, go to our blog for further information.Thank you for...
2019-06-0558 min
Imperfect ParentingJana Chan moves in new directions, in motherhood and on the road in AustraliaJana Chan explores more than just Australia with her family. She talks openly with Imperfect Parenting Podcast about realizing her true needs, her own struggles on the road and finding her path to “presence” and joy. Listen and hear her secrets to success. And, the power-fullMoments on the road that led many of us listening, to re-evaluate many things in our own lives. At home, on the road and as we approach travel season.We reflect on the podcast a bit more in the blog.Thank you for your review+ sharing your fa...
2019-05-2955 min
The Corporate CornerBruce Eckfeldt, Business consultant on why a CEO would need a coach and moreIn Today’s episode, Mats is sitting down (via Skype) with Bruce Eckfeldt. Bruce always wanted to become an architect and received two architect degrees at McGill university in Montreal. During his education, he was one of the first classes who had computers on hand and he quickly found himself interested in computer modelling and animation. Not long after, Bruce got into the field of product design and how to develop strategies around products. He was an early adopter of Agile and founded a company in 2002 around lean Agile software devel...
2019-05-2458 min
Imperfect ParentingWorld Meditation day, Anniversaries and celebrating bench marks along our livesIt’s World meditation day and so we kick off the day meditating, as a whole family, for peace, joy, balance and abundance for the world.And, Ariel and Mats Andersson celebrate 5th anniversary of marriage and come back around to discussing the importance of celebrating key moments and benchmarks in our lives. We cannot just get mired in daily realities and leave the love and special moments behind in dirty laundry and logistics.Thank you for your review+ sharing your favorite episodes with 1 friend. Thank you for your support:...
2019-05-2126 min
The Corporate CornerJanko Palenčár - Talks about organizational healing and finding your pathIn this weeks episode, Ariel Andersson sits down with Jan "Janko" Palenčár in a deep conversation about finding your path in life, being a servant and what it really means. Jan was interested in computers from an early age and started programming already at the age of 8. He started to work as a software engineer but quickly realized that he wanted something more out of life, that his path was meant to be in another direction, but he wasn't sure exactly what that path was, the last time he met with Ariel. Jan ex...
2019-05-131h 01
Imperfect ParentingEquilibrio vital y conciencia corporal, a través de meditaciones somáticas para toda la familia en el idioma español con Yustin CastilloMeditaciones somáticas / sensaciones con Yustin Castillo, en español.Cada día, como padres, esperamos darles a nuestros hijos / adolescentes todo lo que necesitan para manejar las realidades diarias y todos los altibajos que vienen con las bellezas y los momentos feos de la vida. Esta meditación está pensada como una herramienta para que los padres y sus hijos / adolescentes puedan usar juntos o por su cuenta. Solo una herramienta más en su cesta de herramientas para usar, para agregar a todo lo que les ha enseñado. Para estar al tanto de todo lo que ya saben y...
2019-04-2414 min
Imperfect ParentingFamily Life balance through Mindfulness/ Somatic meditation with Yustin CastilloAriel Andersson and Yustin Castillo discuss another mindfulness technique to help balance our daily family lives. Somatic meditation is about body signals and awareness. Yustin walks us through parent/kid/teen meditations in both Spanish and English. These can be done by young adults or alone, with parents and others to help check in with our bodies, seeing what somatic knowledge is available to us to help us manage all kinds of moments in our lives. Yustin is a mom of a 13-year-old young man and works with her family as well as clients, in multiple ways. The meditations she...
2019-04-2423 min
The Corporate CornerPer-Erik "Perka" Holmström about his unique journeyThis week Mats talks to Per-Erik "Perka" Holmström and we'll follow his journey that is a mixture of innovation, corporate life and last but not least Sport, which has been an integral part of Perkas whole life. Perka is a man with ideas and he will never take no for an answer when someone thinks that one of his ideas can not be implemented. Stubborn, talkative and visionaire is all adjectives describing Perka. He'll talk about how Financial Hearing was created and how the task of reporting financial results for listed co...
2019-04-231h 38
Imperfect ParentingEaster Episode : The Importance of family ritual and traditionsAriel and Mats Andersson talk about the importance of family ritual and Easter traditions experienced in Czech, Moravia, Northern California and Armenian American cultures. Why do these moments and rituals feel essential for our lives?Prague and Moravian Easter/Velikonoce traditions will always hold strong memories for us. What memories still run strong for you?Whether religious, spiritual, or creative, our yearly family traditions mark moments of time that we remember for a lifetime!Milestones, marking of time, fun kid traditions make our crazy lives burst into joyful color with creative crafts, sweets, and m...
2019-04-1725 min
Imperfect Parenting“A glance within” - Mom on her own - Jana Chan - Austalian caravanThe truth about mom’s on their own, with Jana Chan. We are not always alone, yet when we are, it is a while other ball game. Even when with a partner, often one partner takes things more lightly and doesn’t lose as much of their own life as the other, therefore.. all is different. On the road, an expat mom or at home, being on our own, away from support system/family/friends has deep effect. Jana shares an intimate moment of truth, finding the positives as well as the emotional realities of being with a little...
2019-04-1044 minImperfect ParentingNavigating the parental worldNavigating the parenting world is tricky. Why are we so catty about what is right and wrong about other parents? And, why do so many think that it's fine to make a rude comment about other people's parenting? What if we made a serious and conscious effort to lift up, create true community and support one another as ever struggling parents? No matter what support, or lack of, we have, there are moments of insanity that are only amplified by people pushing our buttons. What would the parenting world be like, if we could actively work on being less judg...
2019-04-0314 min
Imperfect Parenting4Human21 Czech Family project and caravan journey through U.S.A -Petra Schwarz Koutska and Ondrej KoutskyImperfect Parenting Podcast welcomes 4Human21 Project with Petra, Ondrej, Antonina and Josefina caravanning through U.S.A. This is the 1st of a series of touch ins during their trip and project. This is the kick off, the foundational episode, giving our audience basics of their inspiratiom, project, preparation and brutal Mercury retrograde start of journey. They begin their insight into humanity and as they go, no doubt their journey, story and experiences will deepen and blossom. We look forward to riding along.To read more about this topic and more, please, go to our blog for fu...
2019-03-2731 min
The Corporate CornerBreak the TCC schedule and how to stay in shape while in corporate lifeMats talks about new TCC Schedule ahead moving away from the weekly wednesday distribution and giving his view on how to stay in good shape while still in corporate. Great to have you here in the Corporate Corner:CONTACT US: ArielandMats@gmail.com1. If you'd like to work with us in coaching and consulting.2. If you'd like to be on the podcast with Ariel or Mats, send us a pitch or a details about your story++*We also do workshops, conferences and voice your s...
2019-03-2510 min
The Corporate CornerA non conformist, non corporate soul in the corporate corner - Bert MuhlemanToday’s guest is Bert Muhleman. Bert is a non conformist who has shied away from thecorporate life and privileged travel, instead, meeting with other cultures and keeping a free soul and spirit.Bert shares his story and why he chose life outside the corporate world and how it is to live from job to job, from travel to travel, living life, his way. He also talks about his last project that he started during his studies, accomplished in Czech Republic 50+ years old, an off grid portable washing facility that could help in...
2019-03-2042 min
The Corporate CornerMats solo: Targets and the bell curve - do we need them?In today's episode Mats is going on an exploration of targets, target settings and the bell curve. Have you got your targets? Have you made the targets for your staff?The corporate target settings for individuals is a cumbersome, administrative process in many places and often something that just have to be done. Very few are getting their real motivation and drive from these targets written on a paper and people are often cautious when setting their own "stretch" targets. More personal involvment in target settings seems to be the trend, but...
2019-03-1211 min
The Corporate CornerMelissa Hahn - A journey into the beauty industryThis week, we meet Melissa Hahn from California. Melissa has made her career in the beauty and luxury goods industry working mainly in marketing and sales for companies like Chanel, L'Oréal and Levis to mention a few. Her career has taken her to the Caribbean, Panama and Chile and of course California. We talk about the difficulty to sometimes be appreciated for your work when you are just doing the job and not tooting your own horn and how honesty at job interviews sometimes backfires and that "fake it till you m...
2019-03-061h 09
Imperfect ParentingLost in motherhood - "Where did I go?" - the early yearsMats asks Ariel about motherhood and getting lost within the joys and turbulence of motherhood's realities, especially in the challenging early years of parenthood. Feeling lost in the madness of motherhood/fatherhood? Ever been there? If yes, you are not alone. Have you seen, "Working Mothers" on Netflix? Are things that extreme? Anyone else feeling this? We know it gets easier.. or does it? And, is it different when you have support? Any of you fathers feel the same? Or, do you let go more than moms?*We ask our weekly question and touch on a few of our fav...
2019-03-0627 min
The Corporate CornerAriel Solo Intuition in business- Listening to body in business and working more consciously Arielshares ideas, tools and solutions to business and life decisions, through. Intuition.In Northern California words like Intuition, Conscious business and meditation were as common as bread and butter, or maybe I should say rice crackers and tofu. No, seriously, it was part of the norm. Yet, to the regular business world beyond West coast borders, with some exceptions, you rarely heard much about these things, in North America. Today, Intuition seems to be the newest thing buzzing around. Popular? Yes. Do people see the value? We hope after today, yes.Yet...
2019-02-2713 min
Imperfect Parenting24/7 challenges: On the road and at home - Ariel and Mats - Jana ChanThis week, we discuss realities of families being together 24/7, at home or through travel reality.We come back to Jana Chan, from episode 9 and 12, who is now in full reality of nomadic life with her family, in a 5 meter camper caravan, in Australia.We look at the challenges of any family home or on the road being together 24/7. We hear Jana's travel experience and relate it to similar being at home.Together we look at parent plans vs. kids and how we have no choice, but to slow down and move at a d...
2019-02-2033 min
The Corporate CornerMonika Hilm about Happiness at work, T-Rex leaders and importance of leading with the heartIn this episode Mats sits down and talks with Monika Hilm.Monika is a Swedish international hotel manager, book author and driving force in the happiness at work movement. They talk about Monika's book, "PUT YOUR PEOPLE FIRST and the rest will follow" that she wrote while taking a year "off" and where she outlines her management ideas and how to create a Happy Hotel environment. Monika talks about the journey that took her from Sweden where she is native to all over the world working and managing different hotels. She...
2019-02-201h 20
The Corporate CornerThe Tribal Leadership book with Halee Fischer-WrightMats and Halee Fischer-Wright talk about the book she co-authored, The Tribal Leadership. Halee explains what is a tribe and the 5 different stages that individuals and corporations cycle through. Stage 1 - Life SucksStage 2 - My Life SucksStage 3 - I am great you are not Stage 4 - We are great and better than themStage 5 - We are creating something for a higher purpose and LIFE IS GREATThey talk about how the different levels effect one another. That even a rockstar CEO can get dragged down to the...
2019-02-1343 min
Imperfect ParentingSurviving winter and daily family madnessThis week Ariel focuses on “Family Mindfulness”. We Focus on Gratitude to manage the hard, dark days of stress, winter and sleeplessness . Clear energy from each day, to allow good rest to recharge. And, once again come back to setting intentions for self and family. We all have easy and hard days. This podcast is especially for the days of struggle, tiredness, going through a bumpy patch, or whatever might be challenging you most.To read more about this topic and more, please, go to our blog for further information.______________________________________Review+ share your favorite...
2019-02-1313 min
The Corporate CornerMats first solo in a 15 minutes TCC Express talking about various topicsIn this episode Mats goes solo, for the first time. Mats talks about the suffering he sees around him, in daily life, and how often it is linked to the person that is directly managing someone. As well, he talks about the importance of the direct line manager and how that person can make all the difference. Mats reminds us that speaking your mind is important and expresses that most of the time he is not doing it. Mats tells us how it is to be an unemployed executive, how a life long fear...
2019-02-0614 min
The Corporate CornerDavid Sobeski Part II, about being fearless, speaking your mind and listeningThis week we are back with David Sobeski and Part II of the talk with him. David talks about his interpretation of the Oprah Winfrey theory and how it can be applied in management. He tells us how he is using 1 on 1 walks with his direct reports to get out of the confined environment that is the office space and how that changes things. We talk extensively about the difference between US and European work culture and the importance of being passionate about what you do. David is dreading the notion of "just havi...
2019-01-301h 54
Imperfect ParentingBack to basics-Feng Shui struggles - Going with DestinyIn this episode of the Imperfect Parenting Podcast, we get an Australian beachside update from Jana Chan on the eve before her family departs on their caravan/camper nomadic adventure. As well, Ariel and Mats get Back to Basics talking about realities of downsizing their own lives and their struggles with Feng Shui, energy loss and “going with the flow” of destiny. As well, a podcast update about continuing differently each week. And, we read our 1st lovely review on Apple Podcasts! Yeah!To read more about this topic and more, please, go to our blog for furthe...
2019-01-2933 min
The Corporate CornerDavid Sobeski, a true technologist and Computer Artist, Part 1This week Mats talks to David Sobeski in a conversation that lasted for nearly 3 hours so it will come in 2 parts. In part 1 we cover: David talks about how he grow up in an American middle class family in Pennsylvania on the US East Coast. He talks about his early interest for computers and how he got his first computer as an 8 year old and started to program very early. David is also sharing the experience from his university years and he early on learnt to under promise and over deliver. He talks abou...
2019-01-231h 34
Imperfect ParentingPart 2: Guided Mindfulness Meditation for parents with Jana Purandevi HuberovaThis week Ariel invites yoga and meditation guide, Jana Purandevi Huberova to Imperfect Parenting Podcast to talk about meditation and mindfulness for the whole family. Ariel had a strong experience with 2 year old, Ella, with yoga and Meditation, so asked Jana to create special guided meditations for both kids and parents to ground, relax and get back to themselves, and each other, amidst the chaos of life. These are the 1st in a series of meditations and mindfulness practices we will do for different ages and needs over this year. Each will be available, separate from the podcasts. This we...
2019-01-2229 min
Imperfect ParentingPart 4: Guided Mindfulness Meditation for kids - Jana Purandevi HuberovaThis week Ariel invites yoga and meditation guide, Jana Purandevi Huberova to Imperfect Parenting Podcast to do this guided mindfulness meditation for kids. See part 1-5 for whole podcast and all meditations for parents and in Czech; mindfulness for the whole family. Ariel had a strong experience with 2 year old, Ella and yoga and Meditation, so asked Jana to create special guided meditations for both kids and for parents to ground, relax and back to themselves, and each other, amidst the chaos of life. These are the 1st in a series of meditations and mindfulness practices we will do fo...
2019-01-2207 min
Imperfect Parentingčást 5: Vedená pozornost Meditace pro děti se svými rodiči - Jana Purandevi Huberová - češtinaProsím ospravedlňuj tuto češtinu, čas se jí zlepší: Tento týden Ariel zve Joga a meditační průvodce Jana Purandevi Huberovou do Imperfect Parenting Podcast, aby mluvil o meditaci a všímavosti pro celou rodinu. Ariel měla silnou zkušenost s 2 letou Ellou, jógy a meditací, a tak požádala Janovu, aby vytvořila speciální meditaci s průvodcem pro děti i pro rodiče k zemi, odpočinku a zpět k sobě a navzájem, uprostřed chaosu života. Jedná se o první z řady meditací a cvičení, které budeme dělat pro různé věky a po...
2019-01-2206 min
The Corporate CornerMats & Ariel with various topics in a TCC expressMats & Ariel are back talking in The Cororate Corner, this episode.They share TCC’s first reviews on Apple Podcasts (yeah!) with the listeners and also share some more suprising feedback they had from their first episodes. Ariel shares her view on how each of us have a unique story to share regardless of which position we have in the hierarchy of society, and that we all tend to focus on the more famous, and seemingly succesful ones, and that for some people, it is easy to feel small in comparison.Ariel is...
2019-01-1625 min
The Corporate CornerDavid Dostal, a German entrepreneur and freedom seeker in Czech RepublicIn this weeks episode we meet David Dostal, a German entrepreneur who values freedom above anything else in life. David was born in Germany the year after his Czechoslovakian parents flew the communist regime in Czechoslovakia and this has tainted David's life in his quest for freedom. We talk about his dream of setting up his own company and how he, as a 25 year old, succeeded with that in Switzerland after having failed to do it in Germany where there was much more bureaucracy for creating a company. We hear about his experience...
2019-01-0958 minImperfect ParentingAriel “Surrender” and “Intentions” Making space for goodness.Very imperfect parent, Ariel, kicks off 2019 with a 2-part-solo-cast continuing forward from the *Bonus New Year’s Eve “Letting Go”episode.In part 1, we are reminded of the importance of “surrender”. When times get dark and difficult, we must be like the Native North American “White buffalo” and face into the storm. We must find courage and move “through” the troubles instead of around them and stay open to the “unknown”. We cannot forget to lead by example and do our best to be real, authentic and honest with our kids. Yet at the same time, we must create a safe bubble...
2019-01-0219 min
The Corporate CornerTony Schiavo, Wall Street FinTec CTOThe Corporate corner meets with Tony Schiavo a Wall Street FinTec CTO.We look at Tony’s career that took him to several Wall Street banks and how he was part of transforming the electronic trading systems in these banks for the last decades. We talk about the challenges of managing people, how to lead by influence and the difficulty of having to lay people off.Tony talks about how he took a year off from Wall Street to work on the relationships that had been suffering during his career and how he wen...
2019-01-021h 58
The Corporate CornerKatri Lampinen on stressKatri Lampinen from Sweden, an expert on stress related questions at the workplace is our guest today. She talks about how the holiday season is creating sky rocketing figures in the long term sickness leave after the December holidays in Sweden. She also reflects on some causes on why people are so stressed and what can be done about it at the workplace, both for managers and employees. Finally she gives some tips on what you can do to start the year of on the right foot!Great to have yo...
2018-12-2826 min
The Corporate CornerPodcast launch realities - Recruitment experiencesIn this episode Ariel and Mats are back small talking about various recent experiences.Ariel and Mats talk about their reality over the last few months, the podcast launch, podcast as a media and they as well extensively discuss recruitment from both sides of the equation.Podcasting has been a challenge. Yet, has played an important role, creating some balance during the unexpected delay in finding the next right position/work for Mats.Mats talks about his experience, in past, being the recruiter and how it feels to be on the other side. Be...
2018-12-2633 min
Imperfect ParentingBonus Episode: Christmas Day Traditions California -New York- SwedenAriel and Mats talk about the Christmas Day family traditions, foods and beliefs about Santa on the roof and more, in USA. It’s 100% all ages family friendly episode..we believe in Santa!! Ariel talks about her mom's Armenian tradition of dolma and gingerbread and how they filled their home each year. And, how she got hooked on Sci fi from the yearly Star Trek marathon's she watched with her cousin. How house hopping around the San Francisco Bay area each holiday season was a crazy circuit of great food memories that made Christmas special, each year.______________________________________Revi...
2018-12-2515 min
Imperfect ParentingHoliday Bonus: Christmas Eve Traditions: California - Sweden -Czech*Bonus episode* -Happy Holidays! Mats and Ariel talk about their respective memories for Christmas eve which include Star Trek, Donald Duck, herring, and more. Mats tells us how his family spent their Julafton in Sweden as he grew up. And, Ariel tells us how the 24th was in Northern California. Then, later, their experience of the Czechia traditions where the 24th is similar to Sweden with the main celebration day being Christmas 24th of December.______________________________________Review, share with 1 friend. Thank you for your support!I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. ...
2018-12-2421 min
Imperfect ParentingCristy and Megan Simmons - The goodness of smalltown America: Northern California, USA.Meet Cristy and Megan Simmons from Ariel’s hometown, in Northern California. Ariel talks with them about: Their lives and how important it is to take the high road/good attitude, kids #1 within reason and not putting kids in the middle during divorce. We hit on Sex, drugs and alcohol, family dynamics and the importance of ohana/an extended family support system. We look at similarities and differences between different countries and driving, being the friend you would like to have, unselfish millenials, music taste, holiday traditions and more.______________________________________Review, share with 1 friend. Thank you for the su...
2018-12-191h 33
The Corporate CornerShuchi Tandon from India on difference in work life balance between US and EuropeMeet Shuchi Tandon. She has a unique story. She grew up in India and moved to Prague, Czech Republic to study university and there she started her first job for the development center of the German Stock Exchange in Prague. After that she moved to New York, USA and started to work as a consultant for Goldman Sachs and then moved on to work as a software developer for the insurance company, Geico. We discuss how it was to move from a European company to Goldman Sachs, the difference in work life balance between Europe and USA a...
2018-12-191h 07
Imperfect ParentingLisa Wik Granberg and Freja Wik -Dynamic Women of Native American Ranch Living - SwedenAriel speaks with Swedish mom, Lisa Wik Granberg and her 14 year old daughter, Freja, about life in Sweden as parent and teen. We walked around their Native American – Western Style Ranch, discussing life and work at Håtö Gård as the conversation evolved intuitively. We touched on attitudes and ideas around parenting, teen life, horse therapy and disabled, destiny, tantrums, alcohol, discipline, social media and safety, ADHD, city vs. countryside, family support, spiritual connection, Native American flute and traditions and much more. Imperfect parenting spontaneous on site conversation opened our eyes to many things.______________________________________I think...
2018-12-121h 21
The Corporate CornerMike Kubena, former senior executive of PwCMats interviews Mike Kubena, former member of PwC Global Strategy Council and CEO of PwC Central and Eastern Europe. A truly inspiring and thoughtful man on a reflective journey. Mike’s journey started from San Antonio, Texas, where he grow up, and started his career and moves to where he left, as a 26 year old, to embark on a very successful career that took him to Russia and Eastern Europe. We discuss: Cultural differences in the work place, self awareness as a leader, how to retain key talents, the role of HR, the reality of performance appraisals and targets, how...
2018-12-121h 20
The Corporate CornerThe Corporate Corner InceptionMats and Ariel Andersson talk about, corporate thoughts and ideas, expectations, interviews ahead and TCC inception. Going below the surface, beyond the usual topics and discussions, they look to take you on a path of new discovery through depth and authenticity. Both the corporate conscious and unconscious are present at every turn. Here, they hope to connect people around the world with thoughts and shared conversations with people from every rung of the ladder.If you enjoyed this episode, get the more detailed show notes and more at @ www.thecorporatecorner.netGreat to have you her...
2018-11-2828 minImperfect ParentingWhat is Imperfect Parenting 1.0?Ariel and Mats Andersson talk and laugh out loud about their own imperfect parenting journey and what to expect from their interviews, conversations and imperfect podcast. ** Today.. we have shift in the direction of sharing stories to move parents out of frustration of their dreams drowning in daily life of parenting moving you from pregnancy to fulfilled parenting life while still on your life work path.**Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated.______________________________________I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EV...
2018-11-2832 min