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here we are todayEp. 161 part 5 - values based decision-making + free pdf exercise 8/26/22The values we prioritize in one area of life can often be vastly different in other areas of life. Maybe you like thrill-seeking adventures in your personal life and at work you want something calm and steady, for example! Knowing what factors and values are important to us is incredibly grounding and confidence building in the decision making process. Send me an email for the exercise I discuss in this episode, betsy@sizzleconsultingllc.com 2022-08-2623 min

here we are todayEp. 152 Q&Q Presentations - Memorable and Meaningful 8/12/22We have a question from Kevin about how to give a memorable presentation, and I get to share some of my experience teaching and working with hundreds of executives and teams in silicon valley. Hear my top questions for Kevin (and for you if you have a presentation) and what I love about building relationship with an audience. Wishing you well on your next presentation! Do you have a question? submit to www.anchor.fm/betsy-crouch/messages 2022-08-1220 min

here we are todayEp. 108 love of the game 3/20/22Reflecting on basketball, one of my first loves.. and how big a part of my identity it was for so many years. What did you love? What identities have you left behind? What do you miss? What don’t you miss? What are you grateful for about that experience? This episode is dedicated to Howard Soifer, go green!:)2022-03-2035 min

here we are todayEp. 107 part 5 in the neighborhood 3/14/22The conclusion of one of the mysteries in the neighborhood! Why did the vandal do it? Where do we go from here? 2022-03-1527 min

here we are todayEp. 106 on its own time 3/9/22Where in your life do you honor the natural rhythm and process of life? What might be the benefit and gifts of doing so? 2022-03-0923 min

here we are todayEp. 105 and the award goes to.. you 3/3/2022What if we had a spirit of abundance around giving validation, celebration and awards instead of competition and scarcity? I encourage you to give more awards and celebration.. starting with you! :)2022-03-0319 min

here we are todayEp. 104 space for empathy 3/1/22Appreciating the power of acknowledging and witnessing one another. Let's create more space for empathy. Sending love to you!2022-03-0222 min

here we are todayEp. 103 micro and macro 2/24/22Sending love to you all. Book referenced: The Quaking of America, by Resmaa Menakem, Patreon: Sonya Renee Taylor. 2022-02-2526 min

here we are todayEp. 101 Part 4 - In the neighborhood mystery series 2/23/22Go back to part 1 if you haven’t listened to the whole series:) We confront the vandal, and find out.. did they know that was our car? or not?2022-02-2323 min

here we are todayEp. 102 move how you move 2/23/22The joy and pain of our relationship to out bodies through dance and movement. I invite you to move how you move. Sending you love!2022-02-2322 min

here we are todayEp. 100 aligning language with values 2-22-22Hello team! Sending so much love to you on this powerful and auspicious day! Let's notice how and when we are pushing ourselves to perform and beyond the vulnerability appropriate for the situation. And let's name things/experiences/habits/places in a way that is in alignment with our truth, our hearts, where we are, and where we are headed. Happy 2sDAY!2022-02-2325 min

here we are todayEp. 99 presence, permission, playfulness 2/20/22What here we are today is all about, so I've learned:) Thanks for being here with me. 2022-02-2016 min

here we are todayEp. 98 part 3 - in the neighborhood mystery series 2/19/22Now that we know who the vandal is we need to confront them, but we don't know if they know that is our car or not. Are they targeting us? Right when we are considering what to do, the vandal takes it to another level. 2022-02-2024 min

here we are todayEp. 97 Adulting with a child-like spirit 2/19/22I got to go to one of my favorite places today! The Hazardous Waste drop off! Seriously. Not everyone loves what you love or what I love.. however when you enjoy something quirky or unique, fully enjoy it!2022-02-2016 min

here we are todayEp. 96 practice to play it by ear 2/18/22This week I worked with many clients on practicing what they want to say and how they want to say it, at home, work, and more. Sometimes rehearsing saying how you feel, or what you need and desire, can give you the confidence to do it, coming into deeper alignment with your values and authenticity. 2022-02-1825 min

here we are todayEp. 95 what i love about you 2/14/22My love letter to you. 2022-02-1423 min

here we are todayEp. 94 Part 2 in the neighborhood - mystery 2/13/22Part 2 of a neighborhood vandalism saga, who is vandalizing our car repeatedly? And why? Join me on this mystery-solving journey!2022-02-1331 min

here we are todayEp. 93 old practice - new/different body 2/13/22I did yoga for the first time in a while. Today I reflect on the mindset and practice that has helped me enjoy revisiting physical activities after times of taking a rest or break. How might we allow our bodies to be as they are -- today, instead of invalidating and comparing to the past. What gifts emerge when we are in the moment?2022-02-1321 min

here we are todayEp. 92 in the neighborhood part 1, 2/11/22Let's say hello to curiosity! brown paper bags, a car getting egged, and a parking tow notice, what does it all mean? Come along on a multi-part episode story of solving a mystery in the neighborhood, where truth is stranger than fiction!2022-02-1225 min

here we are todayEp. 91 addressing pain 2/9/22Oh wowie, more medical musings! I had caffeine and sugar and I get on a rolllllll. If you don't like medical musings wait until the next episode - hehehe! All in all, I ask the question, when and how do you attend to your pain? What do you need now? Sending you lots of love!2022-02-1027 min

here we are todayEp. 90 what now? 2/8/22Did you ever have a snow day as a kid? The world seemed to pause and pick up the next day where it left off. When do you experience a full pause without concern of missing anything or getting behind? What is made possible if collectively we decide to have a snow day, or hour or 10 minutes? What insights, information, inspiration, might emerge to help us connect with our deepest humanity and build a future that works for everyone? 2022-02-0817 min

here we are todayEp. 89 trees sway 2/3/22Two stories today.. healing lessons of acceptance and flexibility. Sending you love!2022-02-0420 min

here we are todayEp. 88 2-2-22Wow, 2-2-22 what a day! As we launch into the new lunar year, let's take stock... what are the areas you feel that you are experiencing groundhog's day, a repeated pattern that you would like to shift? Let's approach this with compassion and curiosity, which for me have served as the beginnings of an exit ramp from a pattern. Sending you lots of love! And.. Happy Birthday Mary Randall Marchese!2022-02-0218 min

here we are todayEp. 87 in a pickle 1/31/22Pickles, origins of words and phrases, and the power of metaphor to learn about ourselves and our lives. One podcast pickle only please!2022-02-0123 min

here we are todayEp. 86 witnessing/caregiving 1/27/22there are big and small ways we are limited in our ability to minimize the pain and suffering of others. How do we witness pain in those whom we love? How do we witness our own pain?2022-01-2814 min

here we are todayEp. 85 aligned with values 1/26/22Sometimes when a relationship or community or situation doesn't feel right we think there is something wrong with us. It may just not be a fit. Listen to your body. When we can accept and honor the truth (not easy!) we liberate ourselves. I did that recently and today felt some new lightness, joy and energy. Also, I had fun playing wordle, that helps!2022-01-2723 min

here we are todayEp. 84 we are all grieving 1/25/22"To truly and freely grieve as an entire people can revive an entire culture just as much as it can bring back to life an individual." Martín Prechtel, author The smell of rain on dust. Let's learn to honor our grief in ourselves and one another. To purchase this book from Kina Reed's bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/the-smell-of-rain-on-dust-grief-and-praise/9781583949399 2022-01-2630 min

here we are todayEp. 83 one day at a time 1/22/22Listen to your voice and heart about how to live and to be. Let those ideas live, you don't have to decide yet. You don't have to have it all figured out. One day at a time. Sending you so much love. 2022-01-2216 min

here we are todayEp. 82 levity 1/21/22Finding humor in daily life, especially now.2022-01-2213 min

here we are todayEp. 81 experimenting 1/20/22Reflecting on process, assumptions and experimenting with different ways of being. 2022-01-2121 min

here we are todayEp. 80 your world within 1/18/22how about we close our eyes, go inward. Explore your heart and information. Visit restful and rejuvenating places through visualization. 2022-01-1923 min

here we are todayEp. 79 take the easy way 1/16/22When do you take on great challenges to prove you can do it? Maybe now isn't the time for that? Why not take the simple route when we have a choice?2022-01-1627 min

here we are todayEp. 78 don't be productive 1/14/22If you can rest, rest. How often do you feel the urge to "be productive"? Let's reflect on our relationship to productivity. 2022-01-1414 min

here we are todayEp. 77 simplify 1/11/22have compassion for yourself. consider giving yourself permission to consider simplifying your life.2022-01-1226 min

here we are todayEp. 76 a little bit of everything 1/7/22Getting back into the year can feel mushy. I share thoughts about zoom, wasteful meetings, and how to be true to ourselves, while icing my arm. Happy Friday! :)2022-01-0812 min

here we are todayEp. 75 to plan or not to plan 1/6/22Heading into a new year can feel overwhelming because of the pressure to make a "plan" for everything. Let's question this assumption, and explore what feels right for you!2022-01-0619 min

here we are todayEp. 74 Sorry not sorry 1/5/22Let's take up space! Not apologize for being! 2022 here we goooo!2022-01-0514 min

here we are todayEp. 73 Soup is the answer 1/4/22Getting back to the swing of things and feeling overwhelmed? How might you show gentleness to yourself this week? What kind of soup will you eat? :) immieats.com is the plant based instant ramen I reference.2022-01-0513 min

here we are todayEp. 72 going shipping 1/3/22Kicking off the year strong with sending some returns in the mail, FedEx, UPS, AND USPS, boom! Also, some thoughts on routine and learning to kick off the year. Sending you many well wishes!2022-01-0418 min

here we are todayEp. 71 shift the pattern 1/2/22Heading in to the New Year can bring up all sorts of feelings. Validate your feelings. There may be an opportunity to create a new relationship to the New Year, if that feels appropriate for you, if it does, start with asking different questions. 2022-01-0312 min

here we are todayEp. 70 volume up, volume down 1/1/22What would you like to experience more of? Less of? Maybe we aren't meant to be at a 10 in all areas of life at the same time. We move through seasons. What season is this for you? What is appropriate for you now? How might you say "yes," to what is yearning to emerge?2022-01-0219 min

here we are todayEp. 69 A little more of you 12/31/21As we bring 2021 to a close, I share my perspective on intentions vs. resolutions. And this might not be a year to put pressure on yourself, it might be a year of patience, compassion, gentleness and understanding. Ask yourself. Wishing you more space, knowledge and expression of you in 2022, in any area, in any amount. Sending you love!2022-01-0116 min

here we are todayEp. 68 a "coming out" Christmas 12/29/21Receiving a box of pears from my aunt this year was meaningful, and brought up an old memory of my "coming out" Christmas 13 years ago that I share in this episode. When it is all said and done, you are whole, beautiful and wonderful, exactly how you are. Here's to holding our pain gently and lovingly. Here's to creating friend and family environments which honor and celebrate our authenticity, identity, expression and love. 2021-12-3038 min

here we are todayEp. 67 everyday moments 12/28/21Our life is made up of some highs and some lows and many in-betweens. How might we sho up to our daily activities with gratitude and presence? When we aren't able to.. let's give ourselves some grace.2021-12-2923 min

here we are todayEp. 66 stirred up 12/22/21Curve balls galore! Are things not going as planned for you? Sending you well wishes for practicing giving yourself space to let off steam with intention to support your well-being. 2021-12-2315 min

here we are todayEp. 65 back to basics 12/20/21What habits and practices provide you with deep comfort and support? Let's do it! I am focusing on drinking water, movement each day, and a warm bath here and there. This is the darkest time of the year, let's snuggle up and through it :)2021-12-2114 min

here we are todayEp. 64 helping each other 12/18/21I love problem solving and getting things done on my own. I also love collaboration and being on a team! When I set out to do something on my own and show myself I can do it, and then I realize I can't, it can be hard for me to work through who to ask for help and how to do it. Do you relate? Let's help each other. 2021-12-1929 min

here we are todayEp. 63 gentle gentle 12/17/21This time of year can be overwhelming for some of us. What if you didn't have to "decide" how you felt and instead felt it all? How might you create some gentleness and space over the next two weeks for yourself? Winter break babay! 2021-12-1821 min

here we are todayEp. 62 love and creativity 12/16/21honoring bell hooks today and all days. Thank you thank you thank you. What is love? I recommend reading "all about love." And then I go into creativity and our relationship to our expression. How might you take one baby step today to express yourself today?2021-12-1624 min

here we are todayEp. 61 winding road 12/14/21As I launch into celebrating my 7th "carversary" with luna my prius c, we journey through the winding road of my history with cars, some learning, some growing, and some interruptions in between. 2021-12-1524 min

here we are todayEp. 60 newly aware self-care 12/13/21Rain boots, rain jacket, umbrella, and a rain-jacket for my dog! I went out in the rain prepared yesterday, and realized how far I have come from the days of no hat, no glove, no boots days in winter as a young adult. Celebrating the times we prepare and care for ourselves, and giving compassion for all the times we weren't aware.2021-12-1421 min

here we are todayEp. 59 follow your voice 12/11/21Many of us make expressive or emotional noises or sounds on our own or with others. Your voice has information for you. Your voice can help you process and release. When and where might you explore what is yearning to emerge? Follow your voice. 2021-12-1219 min

here we are todayEp. 58 pizza, tattoos and compassion 12/10/21Bing, bing, bing! I'm a little all over the place tonight.. a little about pizza and tattoos. Then I acknowledge that relationship with food can be painful and distressing for many people, particularly at this time of year. Let's give ourselves some love and compassion and remember what Sonya Renee Taylor says "the body is not an apology." Sending love to you!2021-12-1122 min

here we are todayEp. 57 what does it all mean?? 12/9/21How we make meaning out of the mystery of life is fascinating to me. Today I encourage you to reflect on the meaning you make in your life. Let's be curious:) also I share a fun confluence of events on 2/4/2004. Where were you that day?2021-12-1022 min

here we are todayEp. 56 defining success 12/8/21How do you define the success of your work? Separating our identity from our work can be hard for some people, and it has been hard for me in my life. How might you turn up the volume on your own definition of success? 2021-12-0914 min

here we are todayEp. 55 Keep it simple silly 12/7/21Sometimes we want to make things more complicated, to add bells and whistles because we think that will make our work or our life better. Will it? What I am learning now during the darkest time of the year, and in the middle of a move.. keep it simple, be you. 2021-12-0714 min

here we are todayEp. 54 it is what it isI did an episode in the middle of moving, and while setting up a whole new tech system. Here is the real deal, sketchy audio and low energy. It's not all sunshine and rainbows folks. Sending love to you!2021-12-0712 min

here we are todayEp. 53 doing it all, differently 11/30/21I'm moving tomorrow and have a lot on my plate. Reflecting on how I approach these seasons. Are you digging deep for more energy? Are you tired? How might we give ourselves compassion and gentleness during these seasons, and approach them with intention?2021-12-0121 min

here we are todayEp. 52 early adopters 11/29/21Whoa by chance it is my parents 52nd anniversary and this is the 52nd episode -- boom! Happy anniversary Mom and Dad I love you! Today he and I talked about new technologies and how we can use them to learn, explore, and connect. So tonight I reflect on my dad's early adoption of technology throughout my life. 2021-11-3016 min

here we are todayEp. 51 to edit or not to edit 11/28/21What are we editing out of our life? How is editing serving you or not serving you?2021-11-2826 min

here we are todayEp. 43 It's how you play the game 11/20/2021Many years ago, today, I played my last college soccer game, in the finals of the national tournament, and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of sports, collaboration, and teamwork I have ever experienced. When I was a young person I was hyper-competitive and I squirmed when someone would say "it isn't about winning and losing it's how you play the game," because I wanted to win! My identity and self-worth depended on it. I definitely believed in good sportspersonship and appreciating opponents, but losing was devastating. Over time, and with the help of many amazing teammates...2021-11-2822 min

here we are todayEp. 49 Circling back 11/26/21We let go of something and then it pops back up. What is the gift and the opportunity in that moment? Ask yourself, is there something more to learn, experience, appreciate, explore? 2021-11-2823 min

here we are todayEp. 50 new eyes 11/27/21have you ever recognized something, processed it for the first time, after "seeing" it a hundred times? It is a curious phenomenon. Look around your environment, soak it in. I am grateful any time I get to see something with new eyes.2021-11-2808 min

here we are todayEp. 48 holding it all, honoring the truth 11/25/21This Thanksgiving I am sitting with creating space for multiple and complex emotions. Let's build our muscle for holding and honoring the truth, and the "both, and" of our feelings about it. 2021-11-2513 min

here we are todayEp. 47 you are a champion - pass it on 11/24/21We have the power to plant seeds of love, hope and celebration. Today I wanted to remind you that you are a champion, even if you forget. Pass it on. 2021-11-2519 min

here we are todayEp. 46 MORE permission to play 11/23/21We each have our own unique relationship with and definition of play. What is made possible when we expand our definitions of the situations, places and, spaces we give ourselves permission to play? I encourage you to give yourself gentleness and compassion and permission to be closed to playful energy when it doesn't feel appropriate or possible for you. If and when you do feel a sense of glee, how might you honor or say "yes" to allowing that natural instinct to emerge? When you notice a sense of glee in others, how might you honor or say "yes"...2021-11-2425 min

here we are todayEp. 45 permission to play 11/22/21Particularly during intense or challenging times, play can be the first thing to go. Giving ourselves permission to play is critical to living and thriving. It might feel hard or invalidating to the pain of life to play. When there is heaviness in our world it is even more important to play and connect and to fill up our cup and our hearts with joy. How and when might you give yourself permission to play with others? Sending love to you today. References in this episode: Chalres "Chuck" Sams III, a member of the Confederated T...2021-11-2216 min

here we are todayEp. 44 no one has it all figured out 11/21/21We are all developed or experienced in some areas and not others. No one has this thing all figured out or dialed in. No one is perfect. I was surprised to realize that the basic household task I did today.. it was my first time doing it! What is an area you would like to learn about, discover or develop? Let's give ourselves permission to be beginners, we need to start somewhere.2021-11-2211 min

here we are todayEp. 41 Adulting wins 11/17/21During these wild, new and changing times, there are likely several adulting things that have fallen through the cracks in your life. Let's give ourself compassion! When you are prepared, pay on time, and take the clothes out of the washer before they have stayed in there too long and you need to rewash them.. give yourself a pat on the back, that's a win babay!2021-11-2116 min

here we are todayEp 42 Surrendering a tiny bit 11/19/21What does it look like to loosen our grip, just a little bit? During the eclipse season, how might we create a tiny bit of space to see more of the truth of ourselves? Think of the tiniest version of "leap and the net will appear"2021-11-2013 min

here we are todayYour knowing 11/16/21Listen for your own information. Your information can arrive in many forms, including your emotions. In what environments, relationships do you feel energized? Inspired? Excited? Interested? Curious? Comfortable? Enthusiastic? Take some notes. 2021-11-1616 min

here we are todaydrinking through the firehose 11/15/21We are all learning so much right now. How do we respond?2021-11-1614 min

here we are todayAdventure day 11/14/21We have so much information coming in to our systems constantly that we can easily feel overloaded and overwhelmed. Today I took a few hours to have an adventure, and took it one step at a time. Sometimes our minds and hearts need some time to rinse, reset, and refresh, mine certainly does.2021-11-1521 min

here we are todayCalifornaversary and medical musings MIX 11/12/21Today is my Californaversary and I share a bit about my move, and also today thinking about a medical issue I have been dealing with. It is a bit of a mixtape! One message from today: listen to your body and advocate for your health. Sending you love today!2021-11-1216 min

here we are todayWho we really are 11/11/21I'm not as outgoing or extroverted as I thought I was. Now I have an appreciation for why I turned the volume up on some of those personality traits. Let's give ourselves compassion for the ways we have adapted. Can we create space to get curious and listen to our hearts and bodies for how we really feel and who we really are?2021-11-1118 min

here we are todayFirst day back 11/10/21It is my first day back meeting with clients in person. And I am nervous. I always get nervous and excited before meeting with clients. Every. Single. Time. What is new for you? What are you feeling nervous about? How can you give yourself gentleness and understanding today?2021-11-1012 min

here we are todayHappy NOvember 11/9/21Welcome to NO-vember, an invitation to practicing saying "no," in order to say a bigger "yes," to something else in your life! What do you want to practice saying "no," to? Where and when can you give yourself compassion? 2021-11-1015 min

here we are todayWhat's the story? 11/8/21Are you a storyteller? Maybe you don't tell stories formally, yet I believe you tell stories all. the. time. Intentional storytelling is a powerful way to leverage an existing structure in our brains to bring our lives into alignment with our values, our truth and our dreams. One story at a time.2021-11-0824 min

here we are todayThe creep of perfectionism 11/5/21Perfectionism creeped in and I didn't do as many episodes. A friend asked me about the podcast and helped me reconnect to the purpose of this show. This is my process. How do you experience perfectionism? How might you give yourself compassion and grace?2021-11-0512 min

here we are todayWhat's cool to you? 11/1/21What do you like that isn't considered cool? Why not consider giving yourself permission to explore or express yourself in creative new ways that you are excited about? Creating safe spaces for ourselves and others to creatively express is critical to a deep sense of well-being and vitality. 2021-11-0116 min

here we are todaySimplify to amplify 10/21/21I believe that simplifying our lives is quite wise. What area of your life feels overly complicated? What can you cut out, minimize, or delegate? How much more fulfillment and energy could you have as a result?2021-10-2215 min

here we are todayNurture your seedlings 10/19/21Sometimes we say "no" to inspirations and ideas about our life/career/relationships quickly because they seem "unreasonable." What might our life look like if we nurtured those budding ideas and explored what they grow up to be? Could we get curious and stay in divergent thinking a little longer? What gifts might emerge as a result?2021-10-2220 min

here we are todayEmpathetic Joy 10/18/21We often associate empathy only with connecting in understanding of others' sadness or grief. When we give empathy to someone for the positive emotions in their life, that is called empathetic joy! Who do you know who is experiencing something wonderful in their life? How might you hop on board to celebrate their love, joy, and happiness? Building our capacity for empathetic joy is a beautiful gift to give our loved ones, neighbors and friends, and it isn't solely generosity. It fills up our hearts as well. Celebrating you and your joy today and all days!2021-10-1919 min

here we are todayA time to grow or a time to flow? 10/15/21In a culture of constant pressure towards growth and achievement, how might you create space for rest and nurturing? Our nature is to expand and contract. Is now the time to push yourself out of your comfort zone? What if you rested and enjoyed the fruits of your growth so far?2021-10-1518 min

here we are todayWhat's in a name? 10/14/21When we first meet someone we learn their name. Our names are often deeply tied to our identities. Honoring one another's names by learning, remembering, correctly pronouncing, and using one another's names is an important and powerful way to demonstrate humanity and care for one another. 2021-10-1520 min

here we are todayPositive self-assessment 10/13/21When you look at your work or performance do you zoom in on the negatives? Perfectionism babay! Here are three questions that can help you zoom out to celebrate the big picture what you learned, what you appreciated and where you want to grow instead of going down the spiral of shame and self-criticism. 2021-10-1414 min

here we are todayFlood of memories 10/11/21This weekend I was flooded with memories from this time of year throughout my whole life. Some of those memories are hard and some comforting. What are you allowing to comfort you these days? How might you celebrate the comfort of memories? How are you allowing yourself to grow? Right now do you need a little nudge towards comfort or a little nudge towards growth? 2021-10-1210 min

here we are todayCreating your life 10/8/21What does it look like to create our life from our heart and our values? What do you value? How do you connect your deepest values to how you spend your time every day?2021-10-0917 min

here we are todayOutside my comfort zone 10/7/21I did something new today that I hadn't done in many years professionally. I was nervous! When are you out of your comfort zone? How do you relate to nervousness? I reflect on a time I was out of my comfort zone, nervous and afraid, climbing down Half Dome, and how (and who) helped me get through it. 2021-10-0818 min

here we are todayDecisions decisions 10/6/21What frameworks or approaches do you use to make decisions? What do you do when something seems great on paper and doesn't feel right? Learning to listen to our own information, from our body, gut, heart and soul, can be scary and uncomfortable. Ultimately to create lives of expansion, fulfillment, connection and alignment, I believe we need to allow our information to guide us through the dark, one .. step.. at.. a.. time. 2021-10-0615 min

here we are todayThe vulnerability of receiving 10/6/21How might you delight someone today by giving them something? How might you allow yourself to receive without trying to control? Thoughts on giving and receiving and some cringe-worthy anecdotes along the way. Be gentle with yourself. 2021-10-0620 min

here we are todaySpace for joy 10/4/21There are only certain times and places where it is "socially acceptable" to sing, dance, laugh, wiggle, and move. How might you create more space, validation, or ritual for more joy and celebration in your life? How might practicing this transform your life and the lives of those around you?2021-10-0414 min

here we are todayWhat is our nature?After a day in the woods and by the ocean, I am reflecting on my appreciation for the power of being connected to nature. Remember we are interconnected, part of team Earth. Resources: The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, by Anita Sanchez The Social Life of Forests, The New York Times Repairing the Past: Returning Native Land, Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi Podcast 2021-09-1912 min

here we are todaySpread the love 9/17/21On Friday when your boss says, "I put some time for us to meet on your calendar on Monday, there's something I want to talk to you about" ... cue the anxiety! Instead of just looking for and bringing up what is wrong or broken, let's also celebrate, honor and validate one another, for being here, for doing the work, for showing up, and for who we are. You are amazing.2021-09-1714 min

here we are todayFollowing your JOY 9/16/2021When you feel good why not enjoy it instead of trying to figure it out? Bask in it and follow it. I believe it will help you meet your future yearning to emerge. This is a story of the one test I enjoyed taking, and wow did I love it. Feel the joy for the joy, not for the result, because even with a "bad" result it still may take you somewhere magical. 2021-09-1721 min

here we are todayLet it be messy (+ backstory of this podcast) 9/15/2021How do we approach a life/career without a map? What gifts emerge when we experiment? What is made possible when you follow your gut/intuition? How can you slow down and listen to what is yearning to emerge? 2021-09-1518 min

here we are todayNo Bad Parts 9/14/2021When we honor and listen to our feelings as a natural part of our human experience, we create space to learn about ourselves, to process our feelings, and to begin to hear what we need. #ifs #richardschwartz #nobadparts 2021-09-1512 min

here we are todayWhat does "work-life balance" mean to you? 9/13/2021In the midst of the Great Resignation, when 48% of people (Gallup) are looking to leave their jobs, many managers and leaders are talking about "Work-life balance" as one of the problems. What is true for you? What are the factors that influence your work-life balance? Are you sharing responsibility for these factors? What do you yearn for in your work and life? 2021-09-1310 min

here we are todayLearning something new 9/12/21Can you show yourself encouragement and compassion while learning something new? Learning something new can be scary and vulnerable. If you can, ask for help. We all can use as much positivity and encouragement as we can get. You've got this. Keep going. 2021-09-1313 min

here we are todayEp. 1 The way out is through. 9/10/21Thoughts today: Can we slow down for a beat and listen to our hearts and hold the pain? Breathe. Be gentle. The way out is through.2021-09-1010 min